Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 has entered its final days. The special discount sale kicked off on May 2 for all shoppers, after providing hours of early access to Prime members. The sale offers hundreds of deals across all major product categories and is scheduled to conclude on May 7. We have already covered the interesting discounts on smartphones, wearables, tables, TVs and other electronic items. In case you missed the first days of the sale, you can still take advantage of the blockbuster deals. Here we have curated a list of the best deals that you can grab on the last day of Amazon's Great Summer Sale today. You can also avail of bank offers to further sweeten the purchases. Smartphones across all price ranges from brands like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus are receiving price cuts during this year's Great Summer Sale. The newly launched OnePlus Nord CE 4 is available for Rs. 22,999 in the ongoing sale, down from the original price of Rs. 24,999. Meanwhile, Apple is selling the iPhone 15 for Rs. 70,500, down from the launch price of Rs. 79,900.Similarly, you can buy 4K smart TVs, Android and iOS tablets, and gaming laptops with discounted price tags before the Amazon sale ends on May 7. Other gadgets like smartwatches and earphones are also listed with discounts. Customers using ICICI Bank, Bank Of Baroda (BoB), and OneCard credit cards can get an additional 10 percent even on EMI transactions. Amazon is giving exchange offers, EMI options, and coupon discounts over and above the sale price. There is discount for Amazon Pay UPI transactions as well. Here we've listed some of the best deals on electronics. Buyers can compare prices and deal with Flipkart's ongoing sale before placing the order.ProductMRPDeal PriceOneplus Nord CE 4Rs. 24,998Rs. 23,998iPhone 15 Rs. 70,500Rs. 79,900Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3Rs. 37,500Rs. 65,500Samsung Galaxy Book 3Rs. 57,990Rs. 93,990Xiaomi 55-inch X 4K Smart TV  Rs. 36,999Rs. 54,999LG 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV Rs. 43,990Rs. 71,990Realme Buds T300Rs. 1,999Rs. 3,999Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)Rs. 19,499Rs. 24,900Noise Vortex PlusRs. 1,799Rs. 6,999Fire-Boltt PhoenixRs. 1,799Rs. 12,999Xiaomi Pad 6Rs. 23,999Rs. 41,999Honor Pad X9Rs. 15,499Rs. 31,999Boat Stone 580Rs. 1,698Rs. 4,990JBL Go 3Rs. 2,598Rs. 3,999Amazon Basics SoundbarRs. 3,999Rs. 9,999CrossBeats Blaze B24 Bluetooth Soundbar Rs. 1,599Rs. 3,999    Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts..embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

Samsung's Good Lock app, a customisation suite for Galaxy smartphones that allows users to play around with various modules and even add new functionalities, is reportedly now coming to the Google Play Store. The app offers modules to customise lock screen, notifications, home screen, and more. Earlier, the app was only available in the Galaxy Store. However, a report claims that it was seen in the Play Store in early access. Notably, the app is still only compatible with Galaxy phones and will not work on other Android handsets.According to a report by 9to5Google, the Good Lock app was spotted in the Google Play Store in early access. The early access means it will not be available to all users and only some will be able to install and use it normally. We, at Gadgets 360, were not able to locate the app in the Play Store, which could be due to its limited availability to only a few countries. At the moment, it appears the app is not available in India.Breaking ‼️Good lock is now available in Google Play Store. Hope it will available to more countries. ?Search "Good Lock" in playstore and check whether it's available in your countryRepost to create awareness #OneUI6 #Samsung #GalaxyS24 #GalaxyS23 #Goodlock?? pic.twitter.com/cqss4r44ZP— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) May 2, 2024Based on the screenshot shared by tipster @tarunvats33, the app's current version is 2.2.04.95. The app is 3.3MB in size and its description highlights all the usual functionalities that the Galaxy Store version of the app shows. Reportedly, the app shows up even for non-Galaxy Android phones. However, it comes with the disclaimer that the phone is not compatible with the app.Since the app is currently in development, it may not work for all users. It is recommended that users do not install it for their primary device as it may have some instability issues, even if you do get the access.Samsung launched the Good Lock app in 2018 as a customisation tool for its Galaxy smartphones. The app introduced an advanced level of personalisation tools on supported Galaxy devices. It features apps such as Lockstar, Quickstar, Task Changer, and ClockFace. It also allowed users to have greater control over Sound settings through the preloaded Sound Assistant. Additionally, it also allows users to customise their notifications and add visual elements to them..embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024, which started on May 2, will end in India on May 7. The e-commerce site is offering a variety of products at discounted rates during this sale. Among those items are personal gadgets like smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and laptops. Previously we shared some of the best offers on gaming laptops and gaming consoles that you can avail of in this period. Below is a list of the top deals on premium laptops that you can explore before the sale concludes.People can also purchase certain items at prices lower than the discounted rates. There are several additional benefits that customers can avail of to make this happen. Select bank cards may allow additional offers over the sale price of an item to lower the effective price. For instance, buyers using ICICI Bank cards, Bank of Baroda or OneCard Credit Cards can get a 10 percent instant discount up to Rs. 3,000. Amazon Pay UPI users can get Rs. 100 cashback on a minimum purchase of Rs. 1,500, while Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card users are eligible for no-cost EMI payment options.Best premium laptop deals during Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024:Product NameMRPSale PriceApple 2023 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Chip, 48GB, 1TB)Rs. 3,99,900Rs. 3,69,990Dell XPS 9730 (17-inch, Intel Core i7, 32GB, 1TB)Rs. 3,88,462Rs. 2,49,990Apple 2024 MacBook Air (15.3-inch, M3 Chip, 8GB, 512GB)Rs. 1,54,900Rs. 1,39,990Microsoft New Surface Pro 9 (13-inch, Gen 12 Intel Evo i5 / 8GB / 256GB)Rs. 1,16,999Rs. 1,08,000Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 (14-inch, Core Ultra 9, 32GB, 1TB)Rs. 1,46,890Rs. 1,07,990Apple 2024 MacBook Air (13.6-inch, M3 Chip, 8GB, 256GB)Rs. 1,14,900Rs. 1,04,990Asus Vivobook 16X 2023 (16-inch, Intel Core i7 12th Gen, 16GB, 512GB)Rs. 1,35,990Rs. 94,990Acer Swift Go 14 (14-inch, Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB, 512GB)Rs. 1,19,990Rs. 89,999Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (16-inch, Intel Core i7, 16GB, 1TB)Rs. 1,25,890Rs. 86,990HP Pavilion 15 eg3036TU (15.6-inch, Gen 13 Intel Core i7, 16GB, 1TB)Rs. 1,02,918Rs. 85,990Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED 2023, (15.6-inch, Gen 13 Intel Core Evo i5, 16GB, 512GB)Rs. 1,06,990Rs. 77,990 Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, at its annual developer conference, along with new Mac models and upcoming software updates. We discuss all the most important announcements made by the company at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is currently live in India where an extensive series of products are being offered at discounted rates. Items like fashion essentials, home furnishing and appliances, as well as personal gadgets like smartwatches, laptops, smartphones and more, are available at lower prices than their usual value. The sale which kicked off in the country on May 2, the same time as the ongoing Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale, will conclude on May 7. Before the sale ends, check out some of the best deals you can get on 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch smart televisions below.Some additional benefits are also available to buyers that can help them buy a certain item at lower prices than the sale amount. These include bank offers; for instance, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and OneCard Credit Card users are eligible for a 10 percent instant discount up to Rs. 2,000. Amazon is also extending extra discount coupons of up to Rs. 4,000 to lower the effective price further. On a minimum order of Rs. 1,500 using Amazon Pay UPI, customers can also get Rs. 100 cashback. No-cost EMI options are available to Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card users.You can also check out the list of best deals on QLED and 4K smart TVs we compiled previously.Best 50-inch to 65-inch smart TV deals during Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024:Product NameMRPSale PriceSony Bravia 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV KD-65X74LRs. 1,39,900Rs. 74,990OnePlus 65-inch Q Series 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart Google TV 65 Q2 ProRs. 1,59,999Rs. 69,999Samsung 65-inch D Series Crystal 4K Vivid Pro Ultra HD Smart LED TV UA65DUE77AKLXLRs. 99,900Rs. 65,990LG 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV 65UR7500PSCRs. 1,14,900Rs. 64,990Sony Bravia 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV KD-55X74LRs. 99,900Rs. 55,990Samsung 55-inch D Series Crystal 4K Vivid Pro Ultra HD Smart LED TV UA55DUE77AKLXLRs. 68,900Rs. 45,990LG 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV 55UR7500PSCRs. 71,990Rs. 43,990Panasonic 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV TH-55MX660DXRs. 62,990Rs. 41,990Acer 55-inch V Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED Google TV AR55GR2851VQDRs. 69,999Rs. 35,999Hisense 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV 55E7KRs. 69,999Rs. 34,999TCL 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED Google TV 55T6GRs. 1,21,990Rs.34,990Xiaomi 50-inch X 4K Dolby Vision Series Smart Google TV L50M8-A2INRs. 44,999Rs. 32,999Hisense 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV 50E7KRs. 59,999Rs. 29,999Acer 50-inch Advanced I Series 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV AR50GR2851UDFLRs. 49,999Rs. 26,999 Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company's new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024, that kicked off on May 2 for all users in India, is set to end on May 7. Before the sale concludes, you can grab a range of different products at discounted prices over their usual rates. From large appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines to home entertainment items like smart televisions and speakers, are currently available at considerably lower prices. Below, we have listed some of the best deals on printers you can grab on the e-commerce site.Before we jump into the products, it's important to note that all customers can avail of additional benefits like coupons, cashback, exchange and bank offers which will lower the effective price of certain items over the discounted sale prices. ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and OneCard Credit Card users can get a 10 percent instant discount of up to Rs. 3,000. On a minimum order of above Rs. 1,500, customers paying with the Amazon Pay UPI can get Rs. 100 cashback. Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card users can also opt for a no-cost EMI payment option.Best printer deals during Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024:Product NameMRPEffective Sale PriceEpson EcoTank L3252 Wi-Fi All-in-One Ink Tank PrinterRs. 17,999Rs. 13,999Canon PIXMA MegaTank G2770 All-in-one Inktank Colour PrinterRs. 15,840Rs. 12,099Brother DCP-T426W Wi-Fi Color Ink Tank Multifunction All in One PrinterRs. 15,590Rs. 13,799HP Smart Tank 589 AIO WiFi Color PrinterRs. 17,828Rs. 12,999HP Laser 1008w PrinterRs. 15,840Rs. 12,299HP Smart Tank 529 AIO Colour PrinterRs. 14,552Rs. 10,299HP Smart Tank 670 All-in-One Auto Duplex WiFi Integrated Ink Tank Colour PrinterRs. 21,300Rs. 17,799Brother DCP-T820DW PrinterRs. 22,690Rs. 18,899 Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Shopping for tech products often descends into days and weeks of research and confusion, and sometimes, disappointing purchases. It doesn't help that there are just so many different kinds of products vying for your attention. From the best laptops and gaming PCs to the best graphics cards and smartphones, the average consumer will buy a lot of technology in their lifetime. While many of these items end up being useless after the honeymoon period, some tech investments can affect your life in significant and meaningful ways.

Acer has introduced its TravelLite laptop lineup in India with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors. The business-focused laptops are designed to be portable and lightweight to make carrying them on an everyday basis easier and more comfortable. The company said the laptops weigh 1.34kg which places it among the lightweight laptops available in the market with a 14-inch display. Acer is also offering the laptop with various processor, storage, battery, and charging options to choose from.Acer TravelLite price in India, availabilityThe Acer TravelLite laptop is available in a single silver colour option and starts at the price of Rs. 34,990. The company has not shared particulars about where users can purchase it from, however, it is expected to be available on Acer's website as well as the company's authorised retailers.Acer TravelLite features, specificationsThe Acer TravelLite laptop features a 14-inch full-HD TF LCD panel with a peak brightness of 250 nits. The laptop has an aluminium body and a 180-degree hinge for added flexibility. The company has positioned the business-focused laptop as a portable computer for everyday carry. The TravelLite laptop has a US military standard certification of MIL-STD 810H for resistance in harsh environmental conditions. Further, the laptop comes with various security features such as a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TPM 2.0, a Kensington lock slot, and an optional fingerprint reader.Under the hood, the Acer TravelLite laptops are equipped with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors paired with up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM and 1TB Gen 4 NVME SSD inbuilt storage. For connectivity, the laptop offers a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and a USB Type-C port. Further, the Acer TravelLite also comes with two options in battery — a 36Whr 3-cell Li-ion pack and a 49Whr 4-cell Li-ion pack.The company claims a battery life of up to 10 hours with the former battery pack. There are two charging solutions users can choose from -- a 45W and a 65W wired charging adapter. As per the company, the laptop also sports a spill-resistant keyboard and an option to include a backlit keyboard..embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is currently live with great deals on a wide range of electronic products. Here we have handpicked the best deals on routers. Routers from popular brands like TP-Link, Netgear, and others are currently listed with discounts on Amazon. Shoppers can compare different products based on features, and their budget and get select models delivered on the same day. In addition, customers can avail additional 10 percent instant discount on their purchases via select bank cards.You can find new routers capable of providing the latest features like cameras, USB ports, Alexa support and the fastest speeds in the ongoing Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024. Netgear's R6850 Wi-Fi dual band wall mount router is listed for Rs. 4,148, instead of Rs. 9,999. TP-Link's  Archer AC1200 Archer C6 Wi-Fi router is available for Rs. 2,198, down from the original price of Rs. 4,999.ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and OneCard Credit Card users are eligible for a 10 percent instant discount. You can get additional benefits like buy now pay later, exchange discount, no-cost EMI and rewards and cashback. Meanwhile, Flipkart is also running a special discount sale, and users are advised to compare prices across both platforms to avail the best deal.These are some of the best routers available during the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024. ProductDeal PriceMRPTP-Link Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 RouterRs. 10,999Rs. 19,999CP Plus 4GRs. 1,499Rs. 3,500Netgear R6850Rs. 4,148Rs. 9,999Tenda N301Rs. 959Rs. 1,100TP-Link Archer AC1200 Archer C6Rs. 2,198Rs. 4,999Asus RT-AX53URs. 6,299Rs. 8,900D-Link DIR-825Rs. 1,599Rs. 3,500Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Biden administration wants to attract companies working on digital twins for semiconductors using funding from the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act and the creation of a chip manufacturing institute. The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute aims to establish regional networks to share resources with companies developing and manufacturing both physical semiconductors and digital twins. Digital twins, virtual representations of physical chips that mimic the real version, make it easier to simulate how a chip might react to a boost in power or a different data configuration. This helps researchers test out new processors before putting them into production. “Digital twin technology can help to spark innovation in research,... Continue reading…

Just a week after Coinbase reported a spike in its first quarter revenue, the exchange has found itself embroiled in a lawsuit. A group of six users of the exchange have alleged in a lawsuit that Coinbase, under its CEO Brian Armstrong, are violating state securities laws and deceiving users by claiming that the exchange does not sell crypto tokens as securities. In the US, securities are assets that are invested in with the expectation to churn a gain through the efforts of some other entity but the investors.The lawsuit against Coinbase has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California San Francisco Division. The document has claimed that Solana, Polygon, Near Protocol, Decentraland, Algorand, Uniswap, Tezos, and Stellar are listed on the exchange as Securities.“Coinbase has been a part of a shadowy crypto ecosystem operating just outside of the law since formed over 10 years ago. Its entire business model has been built upon a lie and a dream: the lie is that “we do not sell securities,” and the dream is that, knowing it would eventually be caught in the lie, ‘it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission',” the plaintiffs have said in their lawsuit.In drafting its user agreement with the investors and other customers, the lawsuit claims, Coinbase specifically identifies the crypto assets it sells as ‘securities' despite which it has never registered itself, its people, or the crypto securities it sells. The document also highlights that Coinbase, in its user agreement admits that it is a ‘Securities Broker'.On the basis of these allegations levied against Coinbase, the plaintiffs are seeking an injunctive relief through a jury trial alongside a full rescission, CoinTelegraph said in its report. As per CoinTelegraph, the exchange has said that the sales of secondary crypto assets do not meet securities transactions criteria. The exchange, meanwhile, has not released an official statement commenting on this lawsuit.This is not the first time, that Coinbase has been dragged under the legal scanner for allegedly violating US' securities laws through unlawful business operations. In January this year, a federal judge in Manhattan grilled Coinbase and the US securities regulator about their divergent views on whether and when digital assets are securities. The SEC had filed a lawsuit against Coinbase last year, commenting on which the exchange had urged the US court to dismiss SEC's lawsuit.Despite regular run-ins with the authorities, Coinbase managed to churn profits in Q1 2024. The exchange has claimed to have clocked $1.6 billion (roughly Rs. 13,365 crore) in total revenue and $1.2 billion (roughly Rs. 10,023 crore) in net income for 2024 Q1. The exchange additionally reported $1 billion (roughly Rs. 7,500 crore) in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for all iOS users that adds a minor interface change and a new feature in its video calling functionality. The new update was rolled out on Monday, and since it is a global stable version, it will be available for all iPhone users. Users can find the update in the App Store by looking for WhatsApp. The new update is widely rolling out the green buttons and interface design as well as adding redesigned interface elements.The new WhatsApp for iOS update brings up the build version to 24.9.74. All supported iPhone models will be able to install it as soon as it becomes available. The update has been shipped in batches, so some users may get it after a delay of a few days. WhatsApp says everyone will get the new features in the coming weeks.WhatsApp's new update Notably, the update is adding green coloured buttons and notification icons to all iOS users. The instant messaging platform first began experimenting with the feature last month. It was also rolled out to many Android users in the last couple of weeks. After the update, the new message button as well as the icons for new groups, contacts, and communities will be shown in green. The unread message notification and the number of unread messages that show next to the chat list will also be shown in green. The green colour was already the default theme for night mode, although the colour is brighter now. The colour will also show for those using the app in light mode.Further, the new WhatsApp update is also pushing the new redesigned icons across the app. These were also seen in a previous beta update, and now are being rolled out to all users. With this interface redesign, the platform is now using consistent icons across its Android, iOS, and web interface.Finally, the company is also adding audio support for the screen-sharing feature in video calls. Earlier, when sharing their screen through the app, the other participants would not be able to hear the audio played on the device and instead would only hear the external audio captured through the microphone. Now, users will be able to hear both the audio channels together. This feature was also recently added to the app's Android platform..embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

The senior leadership at Vodafone is looking to integrate the blockchain technology with its operations. The concept of crypto wallets has also grabbed the attention of the UK-headquartered telecom giant in recent times. David Palmer, the lead of Blockchain initiatives at Vodafone spoke about some company plans during a recent interview with Yahoo Finance. Palmer hinted that blockchain networks, crypto wallets, smartphones, and SIM cards may all come together for a big Web3 twist to Vodafone's services around the world.In the next six years, Palmer sees billions of smartphones into circulation. In the same duration, the number of crypto wallets is also expected to see a big jump given that the sector is already heading towards regulated adoption in several nations.“By 2030 we are expecting over eight billion mobile phones to be in operations, many of those being smartphones that act as the touch point for people to use apps, conduct businesses. Essentially, in those mobile phones will be SIM cards. So, we've focused on linking the sim card to digital identity, linking the sim card to blockchains, and using the cryptography we have in those sim cards for that integration,” Palmer said during his interview.The Vodafone official has projected that by 2030, around 5.6 billion digital wallets will be operational, acting as gateways between people and financial services. They would also be used to hold digital IDs and other credentials.“We think about linking digital wallets to the SIM cards, which has the hardware needed, so for example the hardware secure module, public-private key encryption, and a symmetric key inscription that are absolutely critical. Because the wallets expand and hold identity and financial credentials, they will be a target for hackers and others,” Palmer added.As part of its plans to give its business a Web3 twist, Vodafone is considering the use of public blockchain like Ethereum and Avalanche as well as private blockchains like Ripple and Hyperledger. The former, however, appears more interesting to Palmer especially the Layer-2 chains supported atop popular mother chains like Ethereum itself.Overall, Vodafone's plans to have a pro-Web3 approach towards revamping its operations could end up making its services interoperable with Web2 as well as Web3. This could wire-in a large influx of capital in the company's treasury – giving it a strong position to arrange for a big loan of a whopping $1.8 billion for its India subsidiary – Vodafone Idea. The company reportedly seeks the loan to turn around its loss-ridden operations in India.Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.