With an aim to inspire the adventurous urban youth towards an active lifestyle, mobile accessory brand Shaaimu, has launched its latest smartwatch, ‘SmartFit Pro 1’.
The budget-smartwatch is built for the youngsters, who cannot afford to compromise on style or health, it serves both purposes. Priced Rs2799, the smartwatch comes with 1.69” full touch screen with 240*280 display. The watch is laced with all the features sought by health and fitness enthusiasts.
Featuring eight sports modes, Shaaimu SmartFit Pro 1 is a professional health coach in itself. Real-time health monitoring with blood oxygen monitor, heart rate tracking, meditative breathing feature as well as sleep monitoring are prominent health features of the Shaaimu SmartFit Pro 1 watch.
Besides, the smartwatch is also equipped with period tracker. Talking about the battery, the smartwatch is said to offer 5-6 days battery life with a full charge, and thus can be used extensively for long durations.
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Availability of SmartFit Pro 1
Launched in different colour variants, namely Pink, Black, and Grey, Shaaimu SmartFit Pro 1 watch is available on Amazon e-commerce portals.
“Our new SmartFit Pro 1 is our personal favorite as it has all the great features of a smartwatch like great touch response, monitoring many more body vitals than was previously possible, allowing access to music and calls (answer & reject) on the go along with-it being IP67 waterproof rating. The theater mode, camera control, music control, and weather updates right there on your wrist will get you hooked. With a feature of ‘drink water’ reminder it will be your personal guide to take you on the path of good health,” said, Ashutosh Singh Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shaaimu.
He further said that “users can use any of the 150+ cloud-based face watches, or change them every day according to their mood. Singh is hopeful that it is is going to become the new favorite of all the fitness buffs, as post covid all of us are trying to get into perfect health.
Who doesn’t enjoy playing games? Video games were the proverbial source of entertainment for the generation that grew up in the 90s and 2000s? In fact even the millennial generation that are used to mobile games take a fancy to the older counterparts of their modern day convenience.
Needless to say, there are millions even today that swear by video games not only because of the sheer entertainment quotient that they provide but because of the variety of games available that one can try out without getting bored even once.
Even in the era of mobile games, there are many great options to look forward to when it comes to video games and the sheer number is too great that all of them cannot be played in one lifetime.
The anticipation during the waiting period has to be felt to be believed and only true gaming aficionados can understand it. The best mobile games are coming out in a short while and given below is the list of the best lot that one can look forward to.
Star Wars: Hunters
We’ll start with the most popular because there isn’t a soul alive on the planet that isn’t familiar with the Star Wars franchise whether it is the movie or even its games. Star Wars: Hunters is a whole new experience altogether that is an Android venture.
It comes out in the latter half of 2022 where the story takes place in the aftermath of the downfall of Galactic Empire starts afresh with brand new characters added to the storyline that include bounty hunters, rebellious antiheroes, stormtroopers and others.
Plants Vs Zombies 3
Android is going great guns when it comes to launching new ventures this year with the 3rd part in the Plant Vs Zombies series. This format is easier than the previous two as it can be played on one hand.
For the uninitiated, Plants Vs Zombies is an action venture that totally relies on strategy where you are in control of an army of plants whilst taking on cruel zombies with both defensive and offensive powers galore on both sides.
While it is available in 2D format, it can change form to 3D but with the same look, which is why it becomes confusing to discern the first from the second.
Valorant
Ever since making its debut in 2020, this first-person shooter game has become a firm favorite of many people and will soon find its way into your smartphones because its developers have confirmed that it will most probably release in 2022.
Total War Battles: Warhammer
Taking place in the Warhammer universe, this game has everything that guarantees the required thrills that a battle venture asks for and comprises of fantasy creatures like Elves, Dwarves, Skaven and others.
NetEase, a renowned mobile developer, has taken over the responsibility for the project to make it more mobile friendly, which will be a good step in improving the game’s optimization for smartphones.
India-based consumer technology brand Crossbeats announced the launch of an all-new Ignite Spectra series, comprising two cutting-edge smartwatches named Spectra and Spectra Plus.
A first in the segment by the home-grown brand, the Bluetooth calling timepieces come with an ultra-modern Retina AMOLED display and inbuilt storage for music.
The Ignite Spectra series is designed to let users attain all fitness goals while flaunting their style statement. The spectra series watch offers more than 200 watch faces and 30 diverse sports modes.
Colour and design of spectra series
Both variants of the spectra series come with an aesthetic square dial. Spectra Plus and Spectra have been launched in two colours. Spectra Plus is available in Carbon Black and Marine Blue colours. While, Spectra has been launched in rugged Basil Green and Graphite Black colours.
User can store more than 150 songs in the Spectra Plus variant. It gives users an option to either stream their playlist through the watch or connect the same to TWS or neckbands.
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Price and availability of spectra series
Featuring IP68, the Spectra series watch are splashes and sweat resistant. Its powerful batteries allow watch to function incessantly for at least 10 days.
These watches are equipped with built-in speaker and microphone to make calling convenient. Available at an introductory price of Rs 5,999 and Rs 4,999, respectively, both Spectra Plus and Spectra can be purchased exclusively at crossbeats.com.
According to Archit Agarwal, latest technology, premium quality and distinctive design makes Crossbeats one of India’s leading consumer technology brands. Innovative in many ways, the Spectra series follows suit and comes with first in-segment Retina AMOLED display smartwatch range. The watch offers calling as well as massive music storage. Equipped with superior AI-powered health engines the watches prioritize self before everything else.
Last month, Crossbeats expanded its smartwatch line-up in India by launching Bluetooth calling smartwatch Ignite Atlas. The watch was launched at an introductory price of Rs 4,999 exclusively on crossbeats.com, and the watch features dual-satellite GLONASS GPS that allows users to navigate their routes accurately right on their wrists. The smartwatch is available in classic colour variants like Vivid Black & Imperial Blue. This sleek and classy smartwatch has more than 100 watch faces, giving it a new look every day.
With 1.69” vibrant HD display and 500 nits peak brightness, Ignite Atlas ensures a better outdoor viewing experience while addressing key issues faced by smartwatch users – low brightness and poor visibility in daylight.
The wait is excruciating and painful. There is a great deal of murmuring and muttering regarding the launch date of iPhone14 but it is confirmed that it is just weeks away and with four new models announced this year, one can well understand the anticipation surrounding it.
It is necessary that the general public should know about the details about the device like the specifications and remaining details that are in public domain along with the rumored release date.
This new iPhone 14 Series is rumored to be launched on September 13 although the official sources have yet to confirm on it and Apple might give an official release date around late August or early September.
Models
It is confirmed that four new models are going to be launched this year with two standard and two pro iPhone 14 models each but given the abysmal sales, there won’t be any mini version this year and in its place we will have the iPhone 14 Max that is 6.7 inches in size.
The prices for all four models will be announced in September during the launch although many tech experts opine that it will be around $100 more than the previous iPhone 13 series so if the rumors turn out to be true then the starting price will be $899 and iPhone 14 Max will be for $999.
Iphone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be $1,099 and $1,199, respectively. In India, iPhone 14 will cost around Rs 89,900 and iPhone 14 Max will be at Rs 99,900 but once again, the official reports will be the final confirmation.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra tipped come with 144Hz Display
The launch of Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the same excitement that iPhone14 Series is having and the leaked news circulating its rumored launch is reaching far and wide. Certain tech portals have confirmed the display specifications, colour and memory variants regarding the device.
The display is speculated to be 6.67 inch with Edge 30 Ultra being the highest in terms of variants in the Motorola Edge brand of smartphones, which in any case have a large display screen in terms of size when compared to other brands.
With a 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage you can be sure that this one is going to be something different not to mention the grey and white colour variants although red and blue are be considered as well.
Other features include a rear camera sensor with a size of 1.22 inches with rife speculations being that the image sensor is from Samsung ISOCELL HP1. This is good news because it is a 200MP image sensor and it would make Motorola Edge Ultra the first smartphone to have a 200MP camera.
Among other rumors, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra will have HDR10+ certification along with a 144Hz display and if the smartphone is launched within this month or the next as speculated then rest assured that it will catch the eye of everyone resulting in bumper sales.
OPPO Reno 8 will be launched on July 18, 2022
OPPO Reno 8 is confirmed to be launched next week with two models insight, which are OPPO Reno 8 and OPPO Reno 8 Pro and they have already made a spectacular debut in China so there isn’t any need to mention what all to expect regarding specifications.
Although official confirmation is yet to come out, the company has revealed the liquid cooling details and chipset apart from the fact that both Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro will be powered by chipsets from MediaTek Dimensity.
Main Points
OPPO Reno 8 and OPPO Reno 8 Pro will come with a new Mediatek Dimensity 1300 SOC and 8100- MAX, respectively, which is a 25% improvement in power efficiency and the makers are quite hopeful that they will succeed.
Both Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro to have a 4,500mAh battery and given the company’s 80W SuperVOOC flash charge technology, you can expect that it will last for a longer period compared to Reno 7, which means that the battery can be charged up to 50% in just 10 minutes.
Reno 8 Pro has an excellent cooling system that can easily adopt conductive graphite, which is quite different from traditional graphite as it improves cooling by 45% and when you combine conductive graphite with an aluminium middle frame then the device does not heat up even while watching videos, listening music and playing games.
Google Pixel Buds Pro reveals official release date
There is no greater stressbuster than listening to your favorite songs on your mobile phone that sends you into a sense of deep bliss so much so that you temporarily forget all the worldly worries.
When you have Google Pixel Buds then the level of euphoria is at a whole new level and ever since the announcement of its launch a couple of months back in May 2022 where Google announced important specifications regarding the launch.
The colour options for Pixel Buds Pro was leaked some time back and with Google announcing its release in 12 countries, including India, then you can expect it to have high expectations riding upon it.
Google has announced on its official Facebook handle that the pre-order for the earbuds will start from July 21st with the official release in India being July 28th with other countries where it will be launched being US, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and others.
The starting price will be around Rs 15,500 and they totally support active noise cancellation or ANC with features including a custom made 6-core audio chip that requires Google developed algorithms to function properly.
The battery life is minimum 7 hours with ANC and 11 hours without ANC based on a single charge but if you include the case then the battery life expands to 20 hours with ANC and 31 hours without ANC with the buds also supporting wireless charging.
An added bonus is that Google also announced at the event that Pixel 6a will also be released later this year in India although the exact date is yet to be confirmed but right now Pixel Buds Pro is the talk of the town.
Unveiled during the Google I/O 2022 in May, the tech company has finally confirmed its launch in India. According to the latest update, new truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds Google Pixel Buds Pro will be launched in India on July 28. The launch date has been confirmed through a social media post.
In addition to Pixel Buds Pro, Google is also expected to launch its Google Pixel 6a.
Google Pixel Buds Pro pre-order
Users from the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain will be able to pre-order the upcoming TWS from July 21 for $199.
Features ofGoogle Pixel Buds
The upcoming gadget by the Google will be the first to have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The TWS will be launched with a 6-core audio custom-built chip.
Featuring an in-ear design with silicone tips for better grip and noise cancellation, the upcoming premium wireless earbuds by the Google is said to offer up to seven hours of battery life with ANC on. Without ANC, it promises to offer up to 11 hours of battery life. Google Assistant and real-time translation in 40 languages is also supported by the Google Pixel Buds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
The Google Pixel Buds are IPX4 water resistance, and the case is IPX2 water resistant. To help maximize the amount of noise that’s canceled, Pixel Buds Pro use Silent Seal to adapt to your ear. And built-in sensors will measure the pressure in your ear canal to make sure you’re comfortable even during long listening sessions. Say goodbye to that annoying plugged ear feeling!
Design and colour options
The first ANC buds by Google will be available in a soft matte finish and a two-tone design. The buds will be available in four color options: Coral, Lemongrass, Fog and Charcoal.
Pixel 6a 5G launch
Google is yet to confirm the launch of the Pixel 6a 5G. However, it is expected to debut in India on the same day when Google Pixel Buds will be launched. The Pixel 6a 5G features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The device has a hole-punch cut-out at the top centre for the 8MP front camera.
The first public beta versions of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 have been made available for all users. The move is aimed to give users access to an early version of the iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. The public beta released on Monday does not require users to have a developer’s account.
The final versions of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 will be rolled out to iPhone and iPad users after launch of the iPhone 14 series this fall. The iPhone 14 series is expected to be launched on September 13. To install the beta software, users need to register their device with Apple.
Anyone with a valid Apple ID who accepts the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement during the sign-up process. After completing the registration process, user will be able to see a software update in the Settings.
Before proceeding for the update it is recommended to back up your data first, as betas are full of bugs. It is better to install the public beta software on a spare Apple device.
Having iOS 16, in your phone means you can customise the lock screen. It gives freedom to apply different styles and fonts. Additional information resembling mini-widgets shows the weather, activity, alarms and more.
Message edit option
With iOS 16, users will get up to 15 minutes time to edit a sent or unsent message. It also allows users to schedule an email and a new way to sign in to services or websites by using your iPhone through Passkeys.
Which iPhones will get iOS 16?
The iOS 16 is compatible to all iPhones from iPhone 8 and up (2017). iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XS and XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max, and upcoming iPhone 14 series.
iPadOS 16
To improve the multitasking capabilities of Apple’s tablet and also gives users more control over how to resize apps, Apple has also introduced iPadOS 16. Some of the features such as Stage Manager are limited to the M1-powered iPads, however. The iPad is also getting a Freeform app, which essentially creates a whiteboard for when you want to work together with others in real-time, for example, a FaceTime call.
Which iPads will get iPadOS 16?
iPad mini 5 (2019), iPad mini 6 (2021), iPad 9.7 (2017), iPad 9.7 (2018), iPad 10.2 (2019), iPad 10.2 (2020), iPad 10.2 (2021), iPad Pro all models, iPad Air (2019), iPad Air (2020), iPad Air (2022) will be compatible with iPadOS 16.
The race to 5G Technology has been expected to reach its fruition in the upcoming years. Whether India is ready or not, but smartphone makers are. And to stay ahead in the race, Samsung smartphone makers are now aggressively launching new Samsung Mobile devices that support the high-speed next-gen connectivity. The latest Samsung 5G mobile in India promises to bring the best of features to the customers.
Samsung 5G Mobile Phone in 2022
Undoubtedly, buying the latest Samsung 5G mobile phone in 2022 would be a smart choice. The South Korean tech giant Samsung already has a number of smartphones that bring with themselves the promise of 5G technology. If you are keen on buying a device that’s compatible with 5G technology, here is the list of Best Samsung Mobile 5G Phones in India to consider bringing home this year.
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G Smartphone
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 6.2-inch AMOLED display on the outside that supports a resolution of 2262×832 pixels. This 5G Samsung phone comes with a 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED panel which supports a resolution of 2208×1768 pixels.
The display also hides a 4MP in-display camera. Compared to the Z Fold 2, the phone gets faster refresh rates on both screens as they support a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 SoC. This is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The foldable smartphone packs a 4,400mAh battery that supports 25W charging. In terms of optics, it comes with a triple 12MP camera set-up, with an ultra-wide, telephoto, and wide-angle lens. The cover camera on the device is a 10MP lens, while the under-display lens on the device is a 4MP lens.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – SPECIFICATION
Screen Size
7.6″ (1768 x 2208)
Camera
12 + 12 + 12 | 16 + 10 MP
RAM
12 GB
Battery
4400 mAh
Operating system
Android
Soc
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G
Processor
octa
2. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Mobile
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G mobile is a mid-year upgrade to the Galaxy A52 with a premium price tag. It sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. For performance, the latest Samsung smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC chipset, which is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G mobile price in India is Rs 35,999.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Smartphone
The smartphone runs One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 and packs a 4,500 mAh battery, which can easily get you through a full day of average use. Talking about the optics, it includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro unit. On the front, the smartphone opts for a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.
Pros
Cons
Use Super AMOLED 2x with fast refresh rate 120Hz
Slow charging speed
IP67 rated for dust or water resistance
Fingerprint sensor is under display
Runs Android 11
A little pricey
3. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Phone
The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G mobile in India comes with a 6.6-inch full HD+ Infinity-V display. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, which is backed by up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone ships with Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1 on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G mobile price in India is Rs 21,999.
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Smartphone
Moving to the camers, this 5G smartphone by Samsung comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 48-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Also, it has a single front camera setup for selfies that features an 8-megapixel sensor.
Pros
Cons
FullHD+ resolution and 90Hz display
Slow charging speeds
Solid battery life
No AMOLED Display
Latest Android and One UI
Low light photography could be better
Supports 11 5G bands
No 4K video capture
4. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Mobile
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G mobile phone is the first smartphone to support 5G in Samsung’s M series. The device has a massive 6.6-inch HD+ display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G processor. The model comes in two variants – 6GB or 8GB of RAM – while storage is 128GB. It runs OneUI 3.1 on top of Android 11 and packs 5,000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G smartphone price in India is Rs 22,999.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Smartphone
Coming to the cameras, The Galaxy M42 5G smartphone comes in India with a single camera setup on the rear which has 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + two 5-megapixel cameras so that you can capture portraits, landscapes, and more in the form of beautiful pictures. On the front, it features a 20-megapixel camera to click amazing selfies and do video chats.
Pros
Cons
Excellent battery backup
Slow charging speed
Appealing and sleek design
Display resolution
Decent performer
5. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Smartphone
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone in India comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, which is paired with 8GB of RAM. The Galaxy S20 FE mobile phone runs Android 10 and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G price in India starts at Rs 39,990.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Mobile Phone
Moving to the optics, the smartphone on the rear packs a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel camera, and an 8-megapixel camera. For selfies, it sports a 32-megapixel camera on the front. Other performance highlights include dual stereo speakers, a microSD card slot, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Pros
Cons
6.5-inch OLED 120Hz
Slow 15W charger
IP68 rating for dust and water protection
Lower resolution screen
Best-in-class cameras
Plastic back
6. Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G phone flaunts a 6.5-inch TFT – Infinity V-cut display with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels that ensures a better view experience. It comes with MediaTek 720 Octa Core 2GHz processor with the widest 12 band support for a True 5G experience. The Galaxy M32 5G smartphone runs Android 11 and boasts a monstrous 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G Smartphone
Talking about its optics, this Samsung device carries a quad camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel camera, and two 2-megapixel cameras. Also, it has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 13-megapixel sensor. The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G price in India starts at Rs 16,999.
Pros
Cons
12 5G Bands
Weak processor
Solid battery life
Only 15W Charging
FHD+, 90Hz sAMOLED screen
Plastic back frame
List of Latest Samsung 5G Mobile Price in India 2022
5g Mobile Phones in 2022
Price in India
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Rs 35,599
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G
Rs 16,999
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Rs 21,999
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Rs 22,999
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Rs 39990
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Rs 27,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
Rs 84,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
Rs 1,49,999
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Rs 1,05,000
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Nothing, the new consumer tech start-up led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei is all set to foray into the smartphone market. The brand will launch its first smartphone on July 12. The internet is flooded with rumours and updates about the upcoming smartphone. The latest is related to the pricing of the Nothing Phone (1).
The Nothing Phone (1) will be launched in several markets including India. Ahead of its launch, the price details of the smartphone has been leaked on Twitter. An image obtained from the Flipkart app, which happens to be the official online sales partner of Nothing Phone (1) indicates that the Phone (1) will be priced Rs. 34,999 and Rs39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, respectively. Official details about the price is yet to be confirmed by the brand.
Talking about the colour White shade is confirmed for the Phone (1). The other expected colour of the Phone (1) is black. As for RAM and storage, the phone will also come in 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Full details including the price of the Nothing Phone (1) will be revealed tomorrow at the live launch event. The launch event will begin at 11 AM ET, that’s 8:30 PM IST.
Nothing Phone (1) Specifications
A 6.55-inch OLED display with Full-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, Nothing Phone (1)) will offer symmetrical bezels, that means there will be slim bezels of the same size on all sides of the screen.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, Phone (1) will come with a dual-camera system with a 50MP main lens and 16MP secondary unit. The Phone (1) is expected to come with a 16MP selfie snapper.
The device will have a 4,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging technology. It will boot on Android 12 OS out of the box.
Earlier, the brand revealed detailed specifications of the camera of Nothing Phone (1) via a blog post. The upcoming Nothing Phone (1) will have just two cameras.
Camera of the Phone (1) features the flagship 50 MP Sony IMX766 and it promises to give exceptional images all the time. It has senor. With the ƒ/1.88 aperture and 1/1.56” sensor size, the camera is said to offer extraordinary detail in any light.
When it comes to the best smartphones, there are many brands that take the cake but the one that is going strong as far as global dominion goes, Samsung has few peers to match in terms of popularity.
Despite receiving cut throat competition from Apple and Xiaomi, it has emerged the winner in the first quarter of the year according to the official report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).
There have been nearly 73.6 million unit shipments with a market share of 23.4% in the first quarter of 2022, which is a decrease in company’s shipments by 1.2% when compared to the first quarter of 2021.
Apple has come second this year with 18% market share from January to March 2022 with company’s shipments of around 56.6 million units, which is an increase in shipments by 2.2% compared to Samsung’s decline.
The 3rd, 4th and 5th place is occupied by Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo with 12.7%, 8.7% and 8.1% market share, respectively. This steady decline in Chinese companies as far as shipments go has become a matter of serious concern for the tech giants because it has been steady in the past few years with OPPO and Vivo being the worst hit with 26.8% and 27.7%, respectively.
This decline is attributed to the rapid plunge of consumer demand that has hit the supply chain badly due to which companies are floundering to stay afloat in the market although Samsung is far ahead in terms of global domination.
Nabila Pople, an IDC employee, has blamed global inflation and the decline in economy of many countries due to Covid-19 that has decreased consumer demand in the past two years although she is hopeful that things will turn back to normal once the situation comes into control.
The rapid digitalization has changed our everyday life. It is hard to imagine a life without technology. With digitalization everywhere investments are also not immune to this. The evolving technology has led to the development of digital investments and Non-fungible tokens (NFT) is one of them.
Created using Blockchain technology, NFT is the digital representations of real-world things such as art, music, videos, and in-game purchases. They are unique which makes it non-fungible.
They have become quite popular with collectors of all types including sports trading card collectors. Blockchain technology is used to handle the transaction and encode the identity of the owner of the NFT.
The first NFT
Minted in 2014, Quantum, an octagon-shaped animation by New York artist Kevin McCoy, is regarded as the first NFT. Quantum was sold in November 2021 for $1.4 million.
Digital objects such as Art, GIFs, Videos and sports highlights, Collectibles, Virtual avatars and video game skins, Designer sneakers and Music can be created as NFT.
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What is NFT and how does it work
Explaining the new digital asset, Priya Ranjan, professor, Bhuvaneshvar Institute of Technology, says that a non-fungible token (NFT) is a financial security consisting of digital data stored in a blockchain, a form of distributed ledger.
Talking further, professor Ranjan says that the ownership of an NFT is recorded in the blockchain, and can be transferred by the owner, allowing NFTs to be sold and traded. “NFTs can be created by anybody, and require few or no coding skills to create. NFTs typically contain references to digital files such as photos, videos, and audio. (From Wiki) It is a simple idea of creating an asset from a file which is secured using blockchain and then it is being shared/traded,” adds Ranjan.
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Is NFT a Cryptocurrency?
Eradicating confusion between NFT and cryptocurrency, Ranjan says that one should not get confused between NFT and cryptocurrency. “All crypto currencies are equal but NFTs are different from each other. NFTs can be different file with different data, graphics, music and art form,” he adds.
Physical money and cryptocurrencies can be traded or exchanged for one another while NFTs are different. Each NFT has a digital signature so it cannot be exchanged for or equal to one another.
Are NFTs a Good Investment?
According to him, one should not consider NFT for future investment. On why NFTs are not a good idea for investment, Ranjan adds that it has been collapsing.
Where to sell NFT
Those willing to get into NFT trade must have access to digital wallet and use cryptocurrencies to pay for their purchases. OpenSea, Rarible, SuperRare, Foundation, AtomicMarket, Myth Market, BakerySwap, KnownOrigin, Enjin Marketplace, Portion, Async Art, Nifty Gateway, and Decentraland are some of the prominent places to buy-sell NFT.
Global brands with their own NFT
Recently, MG Motor India forayed into the non-fungible token (NFT). With the launch of NFT, the British brand became the first carmaker in India to launch a collection of NFTs. The MG NFT collection went on sale on December 28, 2021. With 1111 units of digital creatives as part of the launch collection. The automaker will introduce its maiden NFT on KoineArth’s NgageN platform that has been especially customised for MG’ transactions.
According to MG Motor, NFT is aimed to take their innovation pillar a step ahead by offering digital assets representing their legacy, diversity and strong bond with AI and technology.
In addition to MG Motor India, Carl Pei’s Nothing introduced its own set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) ), starting with the Black Dots. The brand will introduce its first smartphone on July 12. To provide a different experience to their loyalists, other brands such as Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Coca Cola, McDonald’s major brands have introduced their own NFT collections.
