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Adobe appoints Prativa Mohapatra as India Vice President and Managing Director

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Adobe announced the appointment of Prativa Mohapatra as Vice President and Managing Director for Adobe India. In this role, Prativa will lead Adobe’s India business across Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Document Cloud, reporting to Simon Tate, Adobe’s President for Asia Pacific (APAC).

Adobe’s strategy for unleashing creativity, accelerating document productivity, and powering digital businesses gives brands a competitive advantage, enabling them to engage customers across every digital touch point. With a track record built on innovation, category leadership, and rapidly expanding market opportunity, Adobe India is poised for continued growth.

Simon Tate, President, Adobe APAC said, “Digital has become mission critical for businesses and Adobe’s market-leading technologies are seeing strong momentum. Prativa’s passion for technology, and ability to build stellar teams, will take our India business to the next level of growth.”

“Adobe is uniquely positioned as an enabler for everyone — students, creative artists, small businesses, government agencies and the largest brands — to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. I am thrilled to join the world class team at Adobe India and propel our business vision in the country,” said Prativa Mohapatra, Vice President & Managing Director, Adobe India.

Prativa’s career spans over 25 years in the technology industry. She joins Adobe from IBM, where she served as Vice President of Digital Sales for APAC. Prior to that, she led Sales for IBM India and South Asia where she was responsible for driving revenue for the company’s portfolio of solutions and services. Through her various strategic roles at IBM since joining the company in 2002, Prativa has a wide range of experience including leading business transformations, scaling teams to meet hyper growth and evangelising Artificial Intelligence technology with customers. She started her career at PwC India.

Prativa received a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Regional Engineering College (now NIT), Rourkela, India. She attended Xavier Institute of Management in Bhubaneswar, India for her Post Graduation in Management, where she specialized in Systems and Finance.

Prativa is passionate about building diverse teams and actively mentors women on their leadership journeys.

Facebook #MyStory campaign to encourage people to follow Covid-19 protocols

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Social media major Facebook in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Population Foundation of India and Love Matters India, has launched #MyStory, a campaign that spotlights the importance of taking continued precautions to curb the spread of the Covid-19.

The campaign, conceptualized and created by Weber Shandwick India, includes 10 short films, each focusing on narrating personal and relatable stories about the impact of Covid-19 on our lives. The campaign furthermore asks users to share their stories from the pandemic to build a sense of community from shared experiences. The films were conceptualized as part of a behavioural change campaign with the insight that personal and relatable stories lead to “normalization” and, in turn, greater acceptance of Covid-appropriate behaviours and vaccination.

Manish Chopra, Director and Head of Partnerships, Facebook, said, “Ever since the start of the pandemic, we have been working closely with health experts and governments worldwide to direct users to authentic resources on health and encourage them to follow appropriate behaviours that can help curb the pandemic. Conceptualized in collaboration with other leading health organisations, this campaign builds on how content can be leveraged to communicate the need for following Covid-19 norms and encourages people to opt for vaccines. Each of these videos has an element of human truth, mirroring day-to-day instances in a relatable manner.”

“People have undergone different experiences in the past year-and-a-half, and every experience is a story in itself. The idea behind #MyStory is also to encourage these people to come forward and share their stories. At a larger level, through this campaign we want to ‘normalize’ Covid-19 safety protocols and the need to get vaccinated,” he added.

All the films in the campaign are 15-20 seconds long with impactful storytelling and a strong reveal at the end. For example, one of the videos showcases a friend who is keen to visit Goa over an upcoming long weekend but is taken to task by his friend who reminds him of the importance of observing safeguards against a possible third wave. In another video, released on Raksha Bandhan, a brother books a vaccination slot for his sister in order to showcase his love for his sister.

“What makes this campaign stand out is its powerful storytelling and that many of these stories feature or are focused on women, which is important since women are critical decision makers for health and wellbeing in their families. Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted women and girls in many different ways,” said Poonam Muttreja, Population Foundation of India.

The mobile-first approach of the campaign is also something that makes it easily consumable, especially for the youth. Vithika Yadav from Love Matters India said, “It is essential to get the youth involved in the conversation around Covid-appropriate behaviours – they are one of the groups most likely to be stepping out of the house. We need to acknowledge their concerns and frustrations, while simultaneously helping them understand the importance of protecting themselves. This campaign manages to do that effectively, and the format of the films makes them highly engaging for this age group.”

MediaTek announces Kompanio 900T for tablets, notebooks

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MediaTek today announced its new Kompanio 900T chipset, expanding its portfolio of mobile computing solutions for tablets, portable notebooks and other devices. The introduction of Kompanio 900T follows MediaTek’s recent launch of Kompanio 1300T, which is designed for premium tablets. MediaTek’s Kompanio platform combines powerful computing capabilities and ultra-low power consumption with the company’s advanced technologies for multimedia, AI, gaming and wireless connectivity.

“With the MediaTek Kompanio platform, users can count on incredible mobile computing experiences,” said Zeng Baoqing, General Manager of MediaTek’s Intelligent Multimedia Division. “The Kompanio 900 delivers robust computing power, outstanding audio and video multimedia features, smooth gaming capabilities and support for the latest 5G and wireless features so users can get the most out of their devices.”

Kompanio 900T is built on the advanced 6nm process and integrates an octa-core CPU architecture with two Arm Cortex-A78 ultra-performance cores and six Arm Cortex-A55 power-efficient cores, plus an Arm Mali-G68 GPU and MediaTek APU (AI processor) for serious mobile computing power. The chipset supports flagship LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage, and is also adaptable to 2K resolution 120Hz refresh rate screens, providing fast performance for both business and gaming applications.

MediaTek’s Kompanio 900T platform also includes the following features:

High-speed 5G network: Kompanio 900T integrates a 5G modem and supports standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) dual-mode networking with full coverage of 5G sub-6GHz, along with 5G dual-carrier aggregation and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) services. Combined with MediaTek 5G UltraSave power-saving technology, users can take advantage of high-speed 5G networks while also enjoying extended battery life.

Advanced wireless connectivity: Kompanio 900T supports 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for faster and more reliable connectivity. It also allows for multiple peripheral extensions.

Excellent audio and video multimedia: Equipped with MediaTek’s MiraVision image quality engine and AI enhanced video display features, Kompanio 900T can enhance SDR video content to near HDR quality and upgrade HDR10 to nearly HDR10+, in addition to supporting HDR10+ video playback image quality enhancement features in real-time.

The MediaTek Kompanio platform has been widely adopted by device manufacturers around the world to create the world’s most popular mobile computing devices, including Chromebook laptops and tablets. Devices powered by MediaTek Kompanio 900T will be available soon.

TAGG ropes in Rohit Sharma as brand ambassador

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Homegrown electronics brand TAGG onboards cricketer Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador to help steer the brand to new heights in the audio and wearable industry.

“TAGG is a purpose-led Indian brand with a mission to make technologically advanced products accessible to everyone. I am pleased to be a part of the young and vivacious TAGGster Community. Fitness and music are imperative to my routine life and associating with a young Indian brand that offers premium audio and smart wearables is an absolute delight. I am excited to get my hands on the upcoming innovations by TAGG and looking forward to exploring new possibilities that keep us ahead,” said Rohit Sharma.

According to Rohit Dhingra, Co-Founder, TAGG, “Anyone who is a proud owner of a TAGG product is termed as a #Taggster and becomes part of an ever-growing Taggster community. Rohit Sharma has been an inspiration to the Indian Youth with multiple world records under his belt, and we believe that there couldn’t have been a better person to lead the brand and the fellow Taggsters ahead. Our vision has always been to empower the Indian Youth. We have been doing just that by delivering cutting-edge innovations and now by introducing a leader for Taggster Community (Rohit Sharma) that they can look up to. His dedication to the sport adequately mirrors the commitment we feel towards providing our customers with the best. We are young, bold, and playful; and we would never settle for less than best. So is Rohit. Just like he consistently leads team India to victory, we always strive to lead the industry by introducing the latest technology that keeps us ahead of the competition.”

TAGG launched its first smartwatch last year, namely TAGG Verve, and now plans on launching a series of next-generation smartwatches along with a fresh range of audio products.

Crossbeats Orbit Review: Classy, comfortable and a calling companion

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Domestic wearables brand Crossbeats has expanded its smartwatch portfolio with the launch of Orbit and Orbit Sports in India. We had for review the former i.e., Orbit that comes loaded with features including Bluetooth calling, SpO2 monitor, BP monitor and up to 10 days of battery life. The smart wearable is available in attractive Metallic Blue and Graphite Black colours. It has enough substance to take on the likes of the smartwatches from brands such as BoAt, Noise, Amazfit and Fire-Boltt, to name a few, under the affordable 5K segment. While it has a lot to offer on paper, let’s take a look at what the Crossbeats Orbit (black variant) brings to the table, with this review.

Design and Build

Featuring a circular dial with silicon straps attached to it, the Orbit smartwatch looks classic and sophisticated. The circular case is made up of metal, giving it a very solid build, whereas the back of the device consists of plastic with a matte finish that makes the watch look polished. The silicone straps paired with the dial are quite skin-friendly and will not irritate you even for a moment.

If we talk about the dial, it is a bit thicker which could be because of a speaker and a big battery that the smartwatch houses. Crossbeats has used an IPS display that sports a thin bezel on the edges. The 1.3-inch display with 240×240 pixels resolution will offer you a good viewing experience indoors. While the left side of the dial is plain, on the right you’ll get a tactile button that performs multiple functions and help you navigate the UI. It will take you to the menu and different modes.

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In terms of comfort, the smartwatch offers you a perfect dial size – it is neither too large nor too small and is made for all wrist sizes. It hangs on to the wrist impeccably and will not make you feel heavy. Thanks to the silicone straps, the smartwatch is very comfortable to wear for hours and will not cause any sort of itching.

As for protection, the Crossbeats Orbit offers you IP68 rating that makes it dust and water resistant, which definitely is a very important feature for any wearable. Overall, it’s a premium looking device priced reasonably.

UI and Features

The smartwatch has a lot to offer, in terms of features, which makes it even more special in the given price segment, especially with regard to the Bluetooth Calling.

Pairing this watch to your smartphone is like child’s play and will not take much of your time. First of all, you need to download the CB-Active app from the Play Store or App Store. The application can be used for getting a detailed view of your activities. You can also use the app to customise watch faces, although it has very limited options to choose from.

Beginning with the SpO2 monitor that currently happens to be one of the most sought-after health-tracking features in a smartwatch, the results were fairly accurate, although there was a minute difference of one or two per cent, which is not bad. Moving on to the heart rate sensor, there was no consistency in count while measuring my heart rate. This feature needs to be improved and Crossbeats must take note of it. The BP (blood pressure) monitor happens to be another important health tracker the smartwatch comes equipped with. The results were somewhat convincing with the BP tracker. Sleep tracker, which is present on almost all the smartwatches, wasn’t accurate at all. The results were utterly unacceptable, as I slept for over 6 hours and it was showing just 3 hours.

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Although the watch comes with various activity modes (such as basketball, football, badminton, cycling, hiking, walking, and more in terms of sports tracking), counting the footsteps happens to be on everyone’s mind while using a smartwatch or a smartband. Interestingly, Crossbeats Orbit recorded some extra steps. I fail to understand how it could happen. The company must pay heed to it, as the step-counting happens to be a very basic feature in a fitness tracking device.

Functionalities and Performance

The smartwatch houses an in-built speaker that you can use to answer or make calls. You can also play music with it. The speaker produces sufficient sound and you’ll not face any difficulty while hearing the person on the other end or listening to music. The Crossbeats Orbit has a readable dial pad that will let you type a number or make a call straight from the wrist very easily. I didn’t find any sort of connectivity issue with my phone.

To enjoy the calling feature, you need to separately connect your smartphone to the Bluetooth 3.0 option available in the list. Along with the Bluetooth 3.0, you will have to connect to the Orbit option too. When connected, the audio that is played on your smartphone will be played on the watch.

The touch response on this device is awesome. It’s very smooth, akin to a good smartphone. It’ll easily take you from one option to the other. There is no issue with icons as they are big and bright. Similarly, the display is bright and readable indoors, however you’ll have to struggle a bit under direct sunlight to read content on the smartwatch. Thankfully, there’s an option to increase the brightness. Overall, it’s a very easy to use smart wearable.

Battery life

The Crossbeats Orbit has a robust battery life and its performance is really amazing. Following one complete charge, it lasted me over a week despite using different features that the watch comes with. However, the Bluetooth calling feature may eat up battery. The smartwatch takes around 2 hours to charge fully.

Conclusion

The smartwatch looks chic, has a great display and a sturdy build. It offers very good comfort on the wrist and is super smooth, performance-wise. Thanks to the Bluetooth Calling feature, one can make calls from the watch and listen to music with no difficulty. The dial pad is pretty readable. While it’s fairly accurate with SpO2 reading, there’s no consistency while measuring heart rate. The sleep tracker is unconvincing, and the step tracker counts extra steps which is totally unacceptable. Hope the company is working to fix these issues with software updates. Anyway, Crossbeats Orbit is something you cannot ignore at this price point, especially considering its features.

OPPO, UNDP join hands to accelerate young entrepreneurs’ contributions towards sustainable development

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OPPO announced today that it has entered into a year-long partnership with the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) to engage young social entrepreneurs to join efforts to address social sustainability issues through innovation.

Through the initiative, OPPO will help young entrepreneurs develop their ideas and support them in playing a more influential role in the UN (United Nations) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This landmark project is an evolution of Kengo Kuma and OPPO’s Bamboo Ring exhibition which debuted at the 2019 edition of the London Design Festival and explored the harmonious relationship between humans and nature through the envisioning of lightweight yet strong structures made with bamboo and carbon fiber. This year, OPPO’s experiential installation uses pioneering technology to engage all the senses through a series of orchestral scores composed by Japanese violinist Midori Komachi with Musicity.

William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO, said, “Today, young people are no longer just spectators to the ever-changing world around them. Instead, they are eager to channel their passion and creativity to create a better world. At OPPO, our brand mission is to create ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World’, and we are honored to work with the UNDP to support the young generation in addressing the most urgent global issues we are facing. We believe that the talent of young people will offer brand new solutions for sustainable development that will ultimately benefit people around the world for generations to come.”

OPPO supported the UNDP with the 2021 National Dialogue China, which was held online from August 23 to 27. The National Dialogue China is part of the Youth Co:Lab, the largest youth social entrepreneurship movement in Asia and the Pacific, co-created by the UNDP and its partners. The theme of the National Dialogue this year is “Climate Action & Accelerating Green Recovery”, and is aimed at encouraging young people to make full use of digital skills to tackle climate issues through the use of innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions.

As a partner of the 2021 National Dialogue China, OPPO not only provided its expert guidance and training in media production and digital marketing, but also offered approximately US$46,000 in OPPO Innovation Grants to the eight winning teams in the National Dialogue. The outstanding entrepreneurial projects selected through the 2021 National Dialogue China will be eligible for the 2022 Youth Co:Lab, where winners will meet with other young entrepreneurs from more than 20 other countries and regions to discuss how young people can help achieve sustainable development goals through social innovation and entrepreneurship. Moving forward, OPPO will continue to support youth entrepreneurship projects addressing climate issues through the Innovation Incubation Camp.

OPPO has long believed in the power of the young generation and has a strong history of supporting young people achieve their ambitions. Since 2019, OPPO’s global Emerging Artists Program, Renovators, has been held annually to support young artists showcase their creative skills and views on social issues through the fusion of technology and art.

As a UNDP Asia Pacific Youth Empowerment Alliance partner, OPPO hopes to strengthen its cooperation with the UNDP in the future to further empower the young generation as they work to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals together.

HARMAN Professional launches JBL Commercial CSSG20 On-camera Shotgun Microphone

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HARMAN Professional Solutions today launched the all new JBL Commercial CSSG20 on-camera shotgun microphone in India. It is designed for professional applications that enable you to ‘Sound Your Best’. JBL Commercial CSSG20 is available on Amazon at an introductory price of Rs 4,999.

Made for content creators, news reporters, videographers and v-loggers, this new on-camera shotgun microphone is an optimum solution for recording professional quality sound. The microphone captures sound at its best and delivers pristine audio ensuring great recording outputs. It’s light weight and ideal design makes it use-on-the-go.

JBL Commercial CSSG20 is a high sensitivity condenser capsule with super cardioid pickup pattern. To avoid background noise, the mic comes with a built-in high pass filter to cut noise below 200Hz. The three step gain adjustment feature -10db/0db/+10db can be used to reduce ambient noise.

Aditya Todi, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, HARMAN Professional Solutions in India and SAARC, said, “As content creation booms, people are experimenting with what they create. We see many Indian content developers coming out with news-centric videos and interesting interactions. Audio plays a vital role in these creations, hence, JBL Commercial has designed a handy, functional and quality microphone that delivers the message accurately without any distortion.”

The microphone comes with a standard cold shoe mount for convenient installation on camera and an integrated shock mount to reduce mechanical & vibrational noise. JBL CSSG20 is powered by single 1.5V AA battery and its low battery indicator gives users advance warning. The microphone can also be connected to the phone using the splitter with the provided 3.5mm jack.

The box includes CSSG20 Condenser Shotgun Microphone with attached cable with 3.5mm Connector, a windscreen, a 3.5mm Splitter Cable, user manual and a discount coupon that can be used for the customer’s next purchase of JBL Commercial microphones.

Power up your device with U&i Charter Series Power Bank

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With the increase in the number of time spent on the cell phone, a power bank is a must-have accessory on the go. To overcome these consumer woes, U&i has come up with “Charter”, a 6 in One Power Bank. This product is a combination of style and utility as it can easily slip into your pocket and is not bulky at all making it easy to carry around. It is a stylish and smart offering in the market with many notable features.

Charter is made using a superior quality alloy plastic shell which makes it dust and fireproof. Apart from this, it has an inbuilt intelligent safety system that protects the device from overcharging, high temperatures, and short circuits.

Paresh Vij, Founder, and Director, U&i quoted, “The newly launched Charter Power Bank is value for money device, a combination of style and utility for our valued subscribers. Through this launch, we are expanding our power bank range and we’ll be looking forward to bring in superior and innovative products in the coming days.”

Charter has a battery capacity of 10,000mAh and is equipped with an LED battery indicator, which helps its users to keep a check on the battery, power left in the Power Bank, etc. The most phenomenal feature of this power bank is that it has 4-in-built charging cables with Type C, Micro, and Lightning connectors. Now, one can charge up to 6 different devices of 5V with the newly launched power with ease.

Features:

  • LED Indicator
  • Fire and dust proof
  • Pocket size and light-weight
  • 10,000mAh battery capacity
  • In-built 4 charging cables with Type C, micro, and lighting connectors
  • 2 Inputs and 4 outputs with 5V devices compatibility

Pricing and Availability:

U&i Charter Power Bank is available in the market at an introductory price of Rs 2,499 through all leading retail stores across India.

We are overwhelmed to have flourished faster than we had anticipated: ZinQ Founder

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ZinQ Technologies, an Amazon-exclusive brand, has made a name for itself in lifestyle gadgets and accessories in a very short span of time. Incepted in 2019, ZinQ is a brainchild of Quantum Hitech Merchandising, one of the leading and widely acknowledged computer and gaming peripherals, sound systems and surveillance solutions brand. It claims to sell over 75,000 units per month with 2,500 units sold every day. The company has established a customer base of over 10 lakh and is targeting to scale up the figures to 5 lakh new customers a month by the end of 2021. Arnav Mutneja, Founder, ZinQ Technologies, shares with Ramesh Kumar Raja the brand’s vision and strategy to strengthen its foothold in India furthermore and then enter the Middle East and Europe in the near future. Excerpts:

ZinQ is a relatively new player in the digital accessories segment. How are you positioning it in India which already is a hyper-competitive market having innumerable brands at different price points?

Our hypothesis was to listen to the consumer and to address their needs. By paying heed to millions of customers’ reviews online, we are able to learn what other brands did not want to learn. That has helped us to get insights into what consumers actually want and what features they are willing to sacrifice for ease of use. Hence, the products that we come up with are born out of a very minimal yet functional approach. They are designed to make one’s daily life easy and stress-free.

We had an enthralling journey in lifestyle gadgets and accessories launched in the past year. Considering that India is a price-sensitive market, our products strike a perfect balance between features and performance.

You have a very limited number of product categories to offer. How has been the response so far and what’s your expansion plan to make ZinQ large?

All of our sales are coming from one of India’s leading e-commerce channels, Amazon.in. We sell over 75,000 units per month with 2,500 units sold every day. We have established a customer base of over 10 lakh and are targeting to scale up the figures to 5 lakh new customers a month by the end of 2021.

In terms of business, we are eyeing to clock revenue of around 40 crore in the next year. Having completed a year of selling consumer electronic goods, we have clocked INR 15 Cr revenue in FY 20-21 in domestic sales alone. The industry we are focusing on now is consumer audio space. We are planning to launch a series of Bluetooth speakers, neckbands, headphones and true wireless earbuds. We are also planning to embark on the smart home appliances and lighting category in the immediate future.

As a startup, we are overwhelmed to have flourished faster than we had anticipated. We want to strengthen our foothold in India furthermore and then enter the Middle East and Europe by 2021.

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ZinQ is an Amazon-exclusive brand. Do you have any plans to onboard another platform?

We have no plans to sell through any other channels. It is a symbiotic relationship we share with Amazon and we plan to continue it.

How has the business been so far, especially in the wake of pandemic when living digital life has become a new norm from kids to adults?

The current year has been very grueling for everyone. After completing a year since our inception, the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic happened. Logistics was badly hit and supply chains were disrupted. Exorbitant sums of money got blocked by vendors, inventory in transit, etc. Timing is very essential for any business to succeed, and for us, right when we were scaling up and investing heavily, we had to come to a complete halt, that too a knee jerk. Travel restrictions around these times have become huge hurdles. Product development from other countries over video calls is extremely difficult and time-consuming. Global shortages in IT products have also resulted in global suppliers focusing on higher-paying US and European markets rather than India. Overall, we have been lucky to have sustained the worst and now with supply in the process of rectification, we stand a chance to grow exponentially.

“After completing a year since our inception, the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic happened. Logistics was badly hit and supply chains were disrupted. Exorbitant sums of money got blocked by vendors, inventory in transit, etc. Timing is very essential for any business to succeed, and for us, right when we were scaling up and investing heavily, we had to come to a complete halt, that too a knee jerk”

Which are the areas you are targeting and whom do you consider your potential buyers?

The brand is crafted for youth and tech savvy audiences committed to deliver the best-in-class experience to its customers.

What is your approach to the “after sales service” which remains an issue for the majority of electronics companies?

After sales support is the backbone of any brand. We have strategic tie up with service providers which give our consumers over 600 touch points spread all over the county. We strive to provide a hassle-free service experience to the consumer.

What do you do to increase the recall value of your brand?

We believe that in the long run, nothing speaks for a brand more than its loyal customer base. We believe in a no-compromise approach to quality and make products that last a lifetime. It is a legacy we want to create of a homegrown household electronics accessories brand with unmatched quality.

There is a parallel grey market in India thriving on counterfeit accessories and devices. How will you deal with them?

Fortunately, being exclusive to Amazon, we do not face competition from the grey market and we carefully come up with products that do not have easily available alternatives in the grey market.

What are your outreach and investment plans?

We have invested Rs 5-6 crores till now. We have gained access to capital investment through our parent company Quantum Hi-Tech Merchandising. In order to grow further, we do not see funding as an issue. We are looking at investors from a strategic point of view more than monetary.

Please tell us something about R&D and innovation at ZinQ?

We have a dedicated department for design where we make sure that every product is designed internally to the optimal performance levels. We outsource certain parts of the manufacturing process but make sure that our products and key designs remain our property. Right now, we have over 35 products under development by our R&D team and more than 15 are nearing production.

Tech NewsWrap: Vivo Y21s launched… and more

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Vivo Y21s launched with 50MP triple rear camera

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched a new budget category phone – Vivo Y21s – in Indonesia. The latest device is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset and house a 5,000mAh battery. It comes in single 4GB RAM and is paired with 128GB storage capacity. The new smartphone has a triple rear camera setup is offered in two color options- Midnight Blue and Pearl White. Vivo Y21s has been launched in Indonesia at a price of IDR 2,799,000 (roughly Rs 14,400) for the sole 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Realme Pad design, display specs show up on Flipkart

Ahead of its official launch on September 9, the Realme Pad’s design and display features have been revealed. Realme is all set to launch the Realme Pad, alongside the Realme 8i, Realme 8s, Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers. As part of its teasers, the company has revealed the design of its upcoming tablet, the Realme Pad along with some key display features. Flipkart has a dedicated page for the Realme Pad which teases the design of the much-anticipated and reveals some key features. The Realme Pad has a thickness of just 6.9mm which makes it fairly slim and expectedly lightweight.

iPhone 13 satellite features to launch in select markets

iPhone 13 series is likely to launch this month and the recent information from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg offers details on what the annual Apple fall launch event may introduce. It is likely to bring the iPhone 13 range and the Apple Watch Series 7. While reports indicated smartwatch production delays, Gurman says that the wearable will still be announced at the event. Availability is reported to be in limited quantities or delayed for certain models. He also says that the iPhone 13’s anticipated satellite feature will only be available in select markets. The report also suggests that the iPhone 13 may not get the feature immediately and the functionality is likely go live next year.

Two Realme Bluetooth Speakers launching in India

Realme is all set to hold a launch event in India on September 9 where the Realme 8s, Realme 8i, and the much-anticipated Realme Pad have been confirmed to launch. The company has now officially confirmed the arrival of two Realme Bluetooth speakers – Realme Cobble and Realme Pocket – on that same day. It comes with a 5W dynamic bass boost driver along with a dedicated bass radiator. These speakers are already available in Malaysia and the teaser page on the Flipkart and Indian website have revealed complete information of these two Bluetooth speakers.

Google Fit beats Fitbit app to cross the 100 million installs

Tech giant Google has launched their Google Fit app that helps the users to get health data from Wear OS smartwatches easily. It gets all the data from various products and services to a single application. Recent news has confirmed that this Google Fit app has crossed the 100 million installs milestone on Android. Some features were lost during the transition, but Google has since worked hard to restore those features back, including new features and options. And these efforts seem to have paid off. Google Fit celebrates 100 million downloads on the Play Store in nearly two years.