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boAt launches ‘Airdopes 501 ANC’ earbuds with ENx, BEAST, ASAP charge technologies

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TWS market leader boAt has unveiled their latest and greatest TWS offering called the boAt Airdopes 501 ANC. These offer the latest cutting-edge technologies such as Bluetooth v5.2, ENx for crystal clear call quality, BEAST for low audio latency and ASAP Charge at an affordable budget price.

Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder, boAt, said, “Our goal has always been to offer the latest and the best in technology to our boAthead community. Our latest Airdopes comes with some of the best-in-class features tuned by our very own boAt Labs. It is highly compact, extremely stylish, very comfortable, and one of the most budget-friendly active noise cancelling TWS earbuds in the market today.”

The boAt Airdopes 501 ANC is a feature-rich pair of TWS earbuds. It boasts Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (up to 30dB). Hybrid ANC can suppress noise at a broader range of frequencies, adapt to and correct errors. The anti-noise signal cancels out the actual background noise by the time it reaches your ear.

These Airdopes also sport dual microphones in each bud with ENx technology for a crystal clearing calling experience making these perfect for those who work on the go. Ambient mode provides transparency to the background sounds around one even during media playback. This mode helps you stay alert to your surroundings while using the Airdopes, especially when walking down a busy street.

We at boAt are also proud to add yet another new innovation to our latest Airdopes called BEAST, or Bionic Engine And Sonic Technology. It is a new low latency decoder that significantly reduces the transmission latency to keep the audio and video in sync for a lag-free immersive listening and gaming experience. The boAt Airdopes 501 ANC also dons the latest Bluetooth v5.2 for a stable and lag-free connection. With IWP (Insta Wake ‘N’ Pair) Technology, these Airdopes instantly and seamlessly pair with your smartphone as soon as you open the case lid. Additionally, there’s in-ear detection too. The right bud detects whether one is wearing the Airdopes and automatically pauses or plays music.

On the performance front, boAt sound engineers have left no stone unturned. We have designed the Airdopes 501 ANC with large 8mm drivers to deliver boAt’s Signature Sound which shines through regardless of the content being consumed. The bass is tuned for a thumping listening experience that accentuates every beat.

A single charge provides a playback time of up to 5 hours (usage may vary) and the case further takes the total playback time to up to 28 hours. To further top this, a quick 5-minute charge provides a continuous playback for up to 60 minutes courtesy of our very own ASAP Charge.

Apart from these, the boAt Airdopes 501 Anc comes with all the regular bells and whistles such as a Type C connector for a simple yet efficient charging system, an IPX4 rating that offers dust and sweat resistance and quick response touch controls to command playback, attend calls and activate voice assistants with ease via just a touch. There’s also a one-touch voice assistant mode where you summon Google Assistant or Siri to your service. Check the weather, news, and latest cricket scores with a single press.

The boAt Airdopes 501 ANC TWS Earbuds are available for a highly affordable introductory price of just Rs 2,499 on Amazon and boAt website. The earbuds carry a 1-year standard Industry warranty.

Tech NewsWrap: iQOO 7 5G Orange variant launched in India… and more

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iQOO 7 5G Orange variant launched in India

iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo, launched the iQOO 7 5G in India back in April. The device was earlier launched in two color options — Solid Ice Blue and Storm Black. The company has now introduced the iQOO 7 Monster Orange color variant in Indian market. As per the reports, the iQOO 7 Monster Orange color option will go on sale on the Amazon Prime Day sale, which starts July 26. It is available for purchase in India through Amazon for a price of Rs 31,990 that offers 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage option.

Redmi Note 10T 5G first sale today

The recently launched Redmi Note 10 5G will go on sale in India today. This is the fifth mobile phone in the Note 10 series after the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, and Redmi Note 10S. Also, it is the first 5G phone under the Redmi sub-brand from Xiaomi. The price of Redmi Note 10T 5G in India has been set at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant, while the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is available at Rs 15,999.

Poco F3 GT with Dimensity 1200 SoC launched in India

Poco F3 GT was launched in India on Friday with a unique pricing scheme. In the F series by Poco, it is the only the second smartphone. It comes with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a triple rear camera module and shoulder buttons for gaming. The Poco FF3 GT price has been set at Rs 26,999 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, Rs 28,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant of the phone will cost Rs 30,999 in India.

Apple Music brings Dolby Atmos, Lossless Audio to India

Apple is now offering Dolby Atmos spatial audio and lossless quality streaming features for Apple Music users on Android. The company launched these features for Apple Music on iOS at no additional cost in India. The tech giant uses ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) for lossless audio “to preserve every single bit of the original file”. Users have to pay Rs 99 per month for access to the individual subscription plan.

Realme Watch 2 series, Buds Q2 Neo, Buds Wireless 2 series launched

Realme has launched a couple of products in India, which include the Realme Watch 2 series, Buds Wireless 2 series and the Buds Q2 Neo TWS earphones. These devices will go on sale on July 26 and will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Amazon and Realme.com.

Ranbir Kapoor unboxes Oppo Reno 6 5G; pre-booking starts

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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor today unboxed the recently-launched Oppo Reno 6 and the company has come up with a video where he is seen showcasing the phone and talking about its features. With this, Oppo also announced the pre-booking for Reno 6 5G that features MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, the industry’s first Bokeh Flare portrait video, and Reno Glow design.

The Reno 6 5G packs in the industry-first Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, a cinematic Bokeh Flare effect that captures professional-grade videos, along with superlative imaging capabilities. The new Reno flagship is also a design extravaganza featuring the Oppo’s exclusive Reno Glow design, Diamond Spectrum, and five-layer gradient process which gives a stunning look to the device, creating “ever-changing” colors, when looked at from different angles. The unique AG glass process makes the smartphone shine like millions of diamonds embedded into the glass body. The smartphone is available in two colour variants, Aurora and Stellar Black.

It supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, ultra-fast FHD+ 120Hz displays. Moreover, it offers features like Oppo’s own intelligent ColorOS11.3, 64MP triple camera set-up, stunning design, and lag-free experience for an all-around incredible experience.

Price and pre-book offers

The all-new Reno6 5G is available with exciting offers. Cashback up to Rs 3,000 on HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Bank on Credit Cards/Debit Cards with EMI Transactions valid till July 31, 2021. The customers can also avail 15% instant cashback when they make payments through Paytm. Attractive cashback up to Rs 3,000 is also on offer from Bajaj Finserv first time ever with Oppo and 1 EMI cashback is available from IDFC First Bank. Not just this, Zero Down payment scheme and Long Tenure EMI scheme are also available from all the leading financers. Exchange bonus with the purchase of Reno 6 series up to Rs 3,000 valid till July 31 along with Complete Damage Protection for 180 days only applicable for the Loyal Oppo users.

It also comes with Oppo premium services including 80% assured payback and other attractive offers for customers. In addition, there is a premium Flipkart special Live Commerce offer on the Reno 6 5G, for 2 days, 1 hour each day. Customers will get Flipkart Supercoins worth Rs 1000, which can be redeemed during order completion within the live event.

5 best budget smartphones of 2021 under 15K

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Mobile phones under 15K is the most crowded segment in the Indian market. Boasting of power-packed features like powerful processors, high-resolution camera setup, large storage ability and more, smartphones under 15k can give higher-priced device a run for their money. We have reached a point where mobile phones are offering features, once reserved for the premium phones, at a fraction of price. Here’s a list of budget smartphones that offers a best mix of features under Rs 15,000.

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10

One can’t have a list of budget smartphones without mentioning Xiaomi. The smartphone comes with an excellent display with 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen being a major highlight. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC chipset with up to 128GB storage. As for the optics, the phone has a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel front camera for selfie lovers. Powered by 5,000mAh fast charging battery, the device is one of the best budget phones under 15K. Redmi Note 10 is priced at Rs 12,999.

Poco M3 Pro 5G

Poco M3 Pro 5G

Poco M3 Pro 5G is currently the company’s most affordable 5G offering. The smartphone flaunts a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and comes with a new “switchblade” design. It uses MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, making it the brand’s first 5G device with a Dimensity chip. Besides, you get a triple camera setup on the back – a 48-megapixel primary camera and two 2-megapixel cameras. For selfies, it sports an 8-megapixel camera on the front. Powered by a big 5,000mAh battery, you can get Poco M3 Pro 5G at Rs 13,999.

Moto G40 Fusion

Moto G40 Fusion

Another brand that offers the best budget phones under 15K is Motorola. The smartphone offers a 6.80-inch touchscreen display with 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with 4GB of RAM. As for the cameras, it packs a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel camera on the rear. On the front, it sports a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery, the MMoto G4 Fusion is priced at Rs 13,999.

Samsung Galaxy M32

Samsung Galaxy M32

When talking about a brand, nothing evokes trust like a Samsung phone. The device is equipped with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Galaxy M32 uses the MediaTek Helio G80 processor and offers 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants. It sports a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, you get a 20-megapixel camera for selfies. Powered by a big 6,000 mAh battery, the Samsung Galaxy M32 is available at Rs 14,999.

Oppo A53s 5G

Oppo A53s 5G

Another smartphone offering 5G connectivity on a budget is Oppo A53s 5G. It comes with a 6.52-inch touchscreen HD+ display. The smartphone uses an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. It packs a 13-megapixel primary camera and two 2-megapixel cameras on the rear. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. Powered by a 5000mAh battery, the Oppo A53s 5G is priced at Rs 14,990.

Boult Audio ProBass X1-Air in-ear earphones with extra bass, fast charging launched

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Boult Audio, a premium audio brand, has announced ProBass X1-Air, the latest addition to its ProBass range of neckband earphones. The new entrant boasts of aerospace-grade alloy drivers for extra bass performance apart from having a fast-charging battery and a runtime of 10 hours.

The Boult Audio ProBass X1-Air is a neckband-style in-ear earphones. It features a highly ergonomic design sporting oval-shaped buds for extra comfort and a snug fit. The new design incorporates a 60-degree angled tunnel and is well crafted for superior audio performance along with better passive noise isolation. Apart from being light and sturdy, the ProBass X1-Air is also designed keeping in mind its overall weight and balance so that it drapes comfortably around the neck.

The Boult Audio ProBass X1-Air boasts of superior audio performance – thanks to its micro-woofers that feature robust aerospace-grade alloy drivers for extra deep and crisp bass. The built-in micro-woofers produce deeper and distortion-free bass. The alloy drivers also produce crystal clear highs and stable mids even at higher volumes.

Lastly, the Boult Audio ProBass X1-Air is a powerhouse when it comes to battery life. Using a built-in fast-charging Lithium-ion battery, the X1-Air can perform continuously for 10 hours at a stretch before heading back to the charger. And thanks to the fast-charging feature, you can top-up the battery in just 1-1.5 hours. If you are not using it as often, you can get up to 3 months of standby time.

The Boult Audio ProBass X1-Air in-ear earphones will be available in three colours – Black, Blue and Red for an exclusive price of just Rs 999 on Amazon and comes with a 1-year standard industry warranty period.

Infinix partners with Jio to offer additional price benefits on upcoming Smart 5A

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Handset maker Infinix recently announced its upcoming device from the Smart series. The entry-level Smart 5A comes with a big battery and a big display, as per the company.

With this, Infinix has now announced its partnership with Jio for additional price benefits which will be given to customers via Jio, said the smartphone maker.

The forthcoming Smart series phone comes in three colour variants – Ocean Wave, Quetzal Cyan and Midnight Black. It is expected to launch in the first week of August.

On July 20, Infinix launched the 3GB variant of Hot 10 Play in India.

5 Best smartphones under 10K in India

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Are you facing trouble being able to find a good phone under your set budget? If so, then you have come to the right place. Today, finding a budget smartphone with power-packed features is easier than ever, thanks to the number of competing brands in the market. In fact, you can find the best smartphones under Rs 10,000 from top brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo and Motorola. They have released best devices at prices as low as 10,000. To help you find the best phones under 10K, here’s a list of 5 smartphones offered by top-tier brands in India.

Realme Narzo 30A

Realme Narzo 30A

Under the popular Narzo series, Realme Narzo 30A is one of the best smartphones under 10K. The smartphone has a big 6.5-inch display and is available in two colors – Lazer Black and Lazer Blue. It comes with a more powerful MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, depending on which variant you choose. The device packs a 13-megapixel primary camera and a monochrome portrait camera. A stunning design with a massive battery of 6000 mAh is what makes the device a great phone under 10K. Realme Narzo 30A is priced at Rs 8,999.

Xiaomi Redme 9 Prime

Xiaomi Redme 9 Prime

Xiaomi is definitely a popular choice for budget smartphones under 10k. The smartphone comes with 6.53-inch touchscreen display and has a sleek design. Powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor, the device has Corning gorilla glass v3 with 4GB of RAM. Redme 9 Prime on the rear packs a 13-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel camera, a 5-megapixel camera and 2-megapixel camera. For selfies, it sports an 8-megapixel camera on the front. Powered by a 5020mAh non-removable battery, this is a great MI phone under 10K. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime priced at Rs 9,999.

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

Motorola Moto E7 Plus is an affordable mobile phone from the Motorola E series. The phone sports a 6.5-inch display that offers a good user experience. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The smartphone packs a dual-camera setup – a 48 megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Powered by 5,000mAh battery, this is a great choice of a Motorola phone under 10K. Motorola Moto E7 Plus is priced at Rs 8,999.

Samsung Galaxy A10s

Samsung Galaxy A10s

Samsung Galaxy A10s is one of the most favored devices available under 10K. The smartphone has a 6.20-inch touchscreen display and is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core processor. It comes with a 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card with a dedicated slot. On the rear, it packs a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel camera. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. Powered by 4000mAh battery, Samsung Galaxy A10s priced at Rs 8,999.

Vivo Y12s

Vivo Y12s

Vivo Y12s is unarguably one of the best smartphones under 10K. It comes with a 6.51-inch touchscreen display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor. The smartphone has 3GB of RAM with 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card. On the rear, it packs a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel camera. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. Vivo Y12s is a solid choice priced a little extra at Rs 10,490.

HyperX offers up to 56% off for gaming peripherals on Amazon Prime Day

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It’s time to amplify your gaming experience without any compromises as HyperX is back with some cool deals on Amazon Prime Day. It is offering its gaming products at some irresistible prices, including gaming headsets at up to 55% discount and gaming devices at up to 54% discount. The sale will go on from July 26 to July 27.

List of products to be available on discounts:

  • Cloud Core 7.1 headset – 35% off
  • Cloud Stinger/Stinger Core for PS headset – 46% off
  • Stinger Core for PC headset – 44% off
  • Alloy Core RGB – 54% off
  • Pulsefire Raid gaming mouse – 50% off
  • Pulsefire Core gaming mouse – 56% off
  • Quadcast Microphone – 28% off

Fire-Boltt Agni smartwatch with SpO2 monitor, menstrual reminder launched at Rs 2,999

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Domestic audio and wearable brand Fire-Boltt has launched a new smartwatch Agni, which comes with a host of health and fitness related features. Priced at Rs 2,999, Agni comes with 1.4-inch HD full touch 2.5D curved glass with industry leading 400 nits peak brightness.

With an exquisitely designed full metal rectangular dial, Fire-Boltt Agni is designed for those who like to wear their style on their wrist. The Fire-Boltt Agni smartwatches will be exclusively available at Reliance Digital stores and on www.reliancedigital.in.

Similar to its predecessors, Fire-Boltt Agni is equipped with SpO2 monitor to track blood oxygen level, 24×7 heart rate monitor and a tracker to keep a tab on sleeping pattern. Another key health-related feature of the smartwatch is a Menstrual Reminder that can help women in keeping a track of periods, cycle, ovulation and fertile days, thereby letting them lead a more planned and regulated life.

Arnav and Aayushi Kishore, the co-founders of Fire-Boltt, said, “While the market is flooded with budget smartwatches offering multiple features, comfort at times tend to take the backseat. However, this is going to change with the arrival of Agni, which is extremely lightweight for wholesome comfort even during extended durations of sporting the smartwatch.” They further said that Fire-Boltt Agni would allow the users to have music as well as camera control on their wrists.

Fire-Boltt Agni is further equipped with weather updates, alarm and a timer stopwatch. The IPX7 waterproof smartwatch comes with multiple sports modes like walking, running, football, cycling, badminton, basketball and skipping. Making it function non-stop for long hours is its powerful battery with 30 days standby. When used with all the features, the battery last for a whopping eight days on a single charge. Fire-Boltt Agni offers 200-plus cloud-based watch faces.

Tech NewsWrap: OnePlus Nord 2 5G launched in India… and more

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G launched in India

The highly awaited OnePlus Nord 2 has been launched in India. Priced at Rs 27,999, the smartphone claims to be an affordable handset with good performance and battery life. The Nord 2 is the first OnePlus device to come with a MediaTek chipset with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. In addition, the device is available in three color options, that is, Blue Haze, Gray Sierra and Green Wood. The Green Wood color is an India exclusive variant.

Samsung’s upcoming phones will have scratch and reflection resistant cameras

Samsung’s next cell phones will have scratch and reflection resistant cameras, thanks to the new lens cover from Corning. The new Gorilla Glass DX and DX Plus are thin layers created by fusing anti-reflective glass and coatings, sit atop camera lenses to make them more durable and improve image quality. Samsung will be the first company to use the latest glass technology of Corning in future mobile phones.

Major Websites down after Akamai outage

Multiple websites, including American Express, Delta Air Lines and Paytm, were down in an outage sparked by a glitch in Akamai Technologies’ systems. This is the third such incident in a span of two months. Services resumed after rolling back the update, Akamai confirmed that the widespread outages were a result of a failure in one of their services.

Airtel announces new postpaid plans

Airtel has announced new postpaid plans for both retail and corporate customers. The company has announced new corporate plans start at Rs 299 and go up to Rs 1599 while the new retail plans start at Rs 399 and up to Rs 1599. According to the company, the new plans aim to meet the demand for more data in the post pandemic world.

Lava Z2s launched in India

Indian phone brand Lava has brought out a new handset Z2s in its home country. The smartphone comes with a large display, an octa-core processor and a high capacity battery. It is powered by MediaTek Helio octa-core processor and has 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Lava Z2s is priced at Rs 7,099 in India and can be purchased from Amazon, Flipkart as well as Lava e-store.