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Phone Arena
3 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung's next mid-range phone confirmed to arrive on June 27
Samsung is going to have a remarkably busy summer. The South Korean giant is gearing up for the launch of its two foldable flagships, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, as well as a trio of affordable Android phones. Besides that, Samsung has one more surprise for those who aren't particularly interested in its expensive phones, Galaxy M36. The sequel to the arguably very popular Galaxy M35 has been teased by Samsung for a few days now. Today, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy M36 will be officially introduced in India on June 27. The phone will be available for purchase through Amazon India and Samsung's official website. Samsung has already revealed that the Galaxy M36 comes in three colors: Velvet Black, Serene Green, and Orange Haze. We also know the phone is just 7.7mm thick, which makes it 15 percent thinner than the Galaxy M35. Samsung Galaxy M36 features an Infinity-U rather than an Infinity-O display | Screenshot by PhoneArena Another important piece of information confirmed by Samsung is that the Galaxy M36 will use the same Exynos 1380 chipset as Galaxy M35. When it comes to camera, there don't seem to be any upgrades, as the Galaxy M36 features the same triple camera as its predecessor: 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro. Also, the phone features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, just like the Galaxy will be interesting to see if Samsung managed to include a slightly bigger battery inside. There are no details about that yet, but the Galaxy M35 comes with a huge 6,000 mAh battery, which was one of the phone's main selling points. The Galaxy M36 rocks the same camera system as Galaxy M35 | Screenshot by PhoneArena One change that can be considered controversial is the switch from an Infinity-O to an Infinity-U display. However, besides the visual aspect, the panels are pretty much the same specs-wise, and they're both protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ too. Although no details about pricing options have been revealed yet, it makes sense for the Galaxy M36 to cost around the same as its predecessor. At launch, the Galaxy M35 was available in India for as low as Rs 20,000 ($230/€200) or as high as Rs 24,500 ($280/€245), depending on the model. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
GSM Arena
13 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy M36 now has an official launch date
Samsung started teasing the upcoming Galaxy M36 in India a couple of days ago, and today it's finally announced when the phone is getting official: on June 27 at 12 noon local time. It will be offered through Amazon in Orange Haze, Velvet Black, and Serene Green. The screen will come with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on top, and on the rear there will be three cameras: a 50 MP main with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro shooter. For selfies you're getting a 13 MP snapper inside the notch (which is a weird design change compared to the M35 that had a hole-punch). Samsung advertises 2m drop protection too. According to a recent Geekbench run, the Galaxy M36 is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1380 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. It will run Android 15 with One UI 7 on top.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'I have telepathy, my kids know it': Kajol talks 'Maa,' motherhood, and playing fierce
In a career spanning three decades, Kajol has played everything from fiery romantics to fierce matriarchs. But in Maa, her latest theatrical release, out June 27 in the UAE, she steps into an entirely new realm — that of a mother entangled in the supernatural. Equal parts emotional drama and mythological horror, the film is a powerful study of motherhood and what it takes to protect the ones you love. Speaking over Zoom ahead of the release, Kajol was her usual mix of honesty and humour — candid, thoughtful, and refreshingly unscripted. 'I'm super proud, super excited,' she said with a smile. 'We've worked very hard on this film. And Maa — that word — it's universal. Across every language, every culture, the feeling is the same: a mother's instinct to protect her child, no matter what.' Directed by Vishal Furia (Chhorii) and produced by the team behind Shaitaan, the film follows Kajol as Devika — a mother pushed to the brink, who finds herself confronting dark forces in a fight to protect her child. The film exists within the extended universe of Shaitaan (led by Kajol's husband Ajay Devgn) but tells a standalone story. Understanding motherhood To unpack the emotional terrain of Maa, I threw a few loaded words her way — words like 'sacrifice,' 'guilt,' and 'unconditional love' — and asked her to respond instinctively. 'Guilt? Always there,' she said instantly, before adding with a chuckle, 'Letting go? I have paragraphs on that!' But it was 'sacrifice' that resonated most deeply with both Kajol and her character. 'That's the basis of the film. You have to sacrifice so much to protect your child," she said. "Your insecurities, your fear — you let all of that go because for your child, you are a goddess. She looks at you for everything.' And while Kajol has always worn the badge of motherhood with grace, she's honest about the fact that even now, these ideas — sacrifice, guilt, fear — still challenge her. 'It's not just about being a mother, but a parent,' she said. 'Most parents want to be better people for their children. And I find that amazing.' Kajol credits her own mother, the legendary Tanuja, for instilling discipline — something she's carried into her parenting style. But she's also acutely aware of how times have changed. 'My mother could just send me downstairs to play and not worry. Today, I can't do that with my kids,' she said. 'It's a different world — and when you're in the public eye, that adds another layer. Everyone knows what your kids look like. There's no anonymity, and there's definitely no going to the stream and coming back in two hours like we did in Lonavala!' Still, when asked what she hopes her children take away from Maa, her answer is playfully fierce: 'I've played the mother goddess in their life for a long time — nothing in the film would surprise them. Not my protectiveness, not my supernatural powers. I have telepathy. They know it. I've proved it to them time and again.' A new genre, a familiar instinct Maa also marks Kajol's first horror film — a genre she's steered clear of both on-screen and off. 'I don't watch horror, I am not a big fan,' she admitted. 'But I didn't realise how physically demanding it would be. There's no chilling on set when everything is pitched at a certain emotional level.' One sequence that particularly stayed with her was the intense song Kali Shakti, which was released recently. 'It's not just about dancing — it's about desperation. You're crying, there's a storm fan blowing, there are cables, action sequences… it all comes together emotionally and physically.' When I asked if she ever draws from real-life trauma to reach such emotional peaks, she was clear: 'I just surrender to the character. Most of these experiences, thankfully, I've never had — and God forbid I ever do.' Even so, she confessed that there are places where she's felt an inexplicable discomfort — that eerie 'bad vibe' we've all felt at some point. 'I've stayed in hundreds of hotels, and never looked under the bed,' she laughed. 'But some places? You just know something bad happened there. Everyone's uneasy, and you want to leave.' After intense shoot days, Kajol resets by cutting off from 'the entire species.' She's only half-joking. 'I need solo time. Just me, my kids, and food that doesn't require me to speak. We communicate in sign language,' she said with a grin. But what truly impressed her was discovering what she was capable of. 'Let me boast a bit — I was proud of myself! I stood up to the challenge," she said, visibly impressed by herself. "Whether it was the action, the emotion, or the song — I did it all. And I enjoyed it.' Comebacks and competition Maa also marks Kajol's return to a full-fledged theatrical release after years of OTT exclusives. And it comes just a week after Aamir Khan's own comeback film — a coincidence she finds amusing. 'Aamir and I have had the same number of comebacks,' she laughed. 'I need to ask him if I've had more or he has!' But box office battles aren't something that stress her anymore. 'His film is completely different. And he's a brilliant man," she said. "I truly believe there are more than enough people to go around. I hope both films do well.' With Maa, Kajol returns to the big screen with a role that feels both rooted and reinvigorated. It's a performance shaped by lived experience, emotional instinct, and a willingness to explore new territory — not just as an actor stepping into horror for the first time, but as a storyteller willing to confront the complexities of modern motherhood. In a film that blurs the line between myth and reality, she stays firmly, unmistakably human. 'That we know all the answers,' she said with little introspection. 'We really don't.'
Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Rwanda, DRC initial peace agreement ahead of next week's signing
WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - The governments of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday initialed the text of a peace agreement between the two countries, the U.S. State Department said in a joint statement. The agreement, which will be signed at a ministerial level meeting on June 27, includes provisions relating to territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities; disengagement, disarmament, and conditional integration of non-state armed groups.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Filmmaker Sixx King Makes History With His Independent Film, ‘JONESING: When Love Is A Habit'
Filmmaker and cast of JONESING: When Love Is a Habit' Filmmaker, director, and cultural icon Sixx King's new film 'JONESING: When Love Is a Habit' provides a fresh perspective to Black love narratives in cinema with this enchanting yet relatable sequel to Love Jones. Not only has the film already received rave reviews ahead of its June 27 release for its deeply personal and captivating storyline and sublime cast and acting, but the independent film is also making history by being entirely self-financed and nationally distributed. This becomes even more historic when considering this is a Black film directed by a Black film director. As the founder of Sixx Degrees Media, Sixx King has established himself as a visionary and pioneering force in the multi-media industry. King began his career in Philadelphia working with Grammy Award-winning musician James Mtume. He then built an empire producing music videos for multi-platinum recording artists before transforming the streaming industry in 2006. The multi-media vanguard is now channeling his creative vision into telling authentic stories of Black love through independent filmmaking. In Jonesing, King paints a beautifully interwoven story about how love becomes a habit shared between generations that shapes how we connect with ourselves and others. Cast of 'JONESING: When Love Is a Habit.' King says the impetus to recreate the 1997 cult classic Love Jones was to continue the addictive love story between Darius Lovehall (played by Larenz Tate) and Nina Mosely (played by Nia Long) and share narratives of Black love. 'It's important to tell the stories that I am telling because we have to be the author of our stories,' explains King. 'There's a reason why there are more dysfunctional shows in Black spaces than there are shows that really tell a story of beauty and love and peace and happiness. So, if we want a different narrative, we have to be the author.' Sixx King is also using Jonesing as a vehicle to preserve culture and art through independent filmmaking -- breaking the seal to barriers and making history while doing so. Out of the tens of thousands of independent films made each year, less than 1% of those films receive nationwide theatrical distribution. For Black filmmakers, that number is even smaller. More specifically, most Black films are funneled into the festival circuit or sold to streaming services before reaching a movie screen. Even more so, less than 1% of all films released in the U.S. each year are directed by Black filmmakers. Of that number, only a fraction are independently financed and still manage to secure nationwide theatrical distribution—with no studio or streaming platform behind them – until Jonesing broke this barrier. To better contextualize the historical significance of this film, we can look to other renowned Black filmmakers such as Spike Lee and Ava Duvernay. For instance, in 2012, Ava Duvernay released Middle of Nowhere, which was self-distributed but had a limited domestic release. Similarly, Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It was indie-produced but ultimately picked up for distribution by a larger distribution company. This is due to the narrow percentage of Black filmmakers who have been given the space to make and distribute films in the theatre. Overall, most films are financed or co-financed by major studios or streamers such as Sony Pictures, Disney, Netflix, HULU, and Amazon, which gives movie and production studios and streaming platforms control over marketing, exhibition access, and theater relationships. Sixx says that the sacrifice he made for Jonseing to be completely independently financed and distributed was a labor of love that was by no means easy but necessary to continue his vision to authentically share stories of Black love, success, triumph, and joy. His mission was not economically driven but motivated by his deep desire to share authentic narratives and turn them into art, and he felt the only way he could do that was by making history—independently. Official poster for 'JONESING: When Love Is a Habit.'
