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Here are the top-5 alternatives for the recently launched POCO F4 5G

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Here are the top-5 alternatives for the recently launched POCO F4 5G

POCO has recently unveiled its latest 5G-enabled smartphone- POCO F4 5G in the Indian market. The smartphone is an expansion of its famous F-series portfolio in the mid-range budget segment. The phone comes with good and subtle looks, packing a fine display screen. However, it has some limits. The smartphone comes with an average 4500mAh battery power that can be very limiting to the heavy-users. Also, the back cover is one good fingerprint magnet that smudges easily. Also, with no expandable storage option, you might wish to look for something in the same range. So how about some alternatives for the POCO F4 5G?

Also read: Nothing Phone (1): Want to pre-order it, here is how you can do it

The mid-range segment does offer many options in the smartphone segment. You will also find great brands like iQOO, and Samsung to One Plus offering great battery life, stylish looks, and even better performance. So if you too wish to explore and live limitless with your smartphone, here are your top-5 alternatives for POCO F4 5G.

Top-5 alternatives for POCO F4 5G

  • IQOO Neo 6
  • Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
  • OnePlus Nord 2
  • Motorola Edge 30
  • Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

IQOO Neo 6

The all-new POCO F4 5G rivals straight with the iQOO Neo 6 in the Indian market. Both the smartphones carry the same Snapdragon 870 SoC and feature a 120Hz display. However, the F4 5G has some advantages over iQOO.

Top-5 alternatives for POCO F4 5G- iQOO Neo 6

The F4 5G comes with an improved Dolby Vision certified screen paired with a Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Also, it has an IP53 rating, which is missing in the iQOO Neo 6. Coming to the price of the smartphone, iQOO Neo 6 starts at Rs 27,999, which is cheaper than the pricing of the iQOO Neo 6.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G

Samsung also offers great options in this mid-range budget segment. Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is one such option. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor which is perfect for your regular scrolling.

Top-5 alternatives for POCO F4 5G- Galaxy M53 5G

Additionally, the smartphone offers better optics with a 108MP main lens and other three support lenses. The camera also offers a great night experience with its enhanced night mode, so if the camera is what concerns you the most, you can go for the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G. The smartphone retails for Rs 28,499.

OnePlus Nord 2

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G could also be on your list if you are looking to buy a phone between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 30,000. However, it has a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC over the Snapdragon 870 on the Poco F4 5G.

Top-5 alternatives for POCO F4 5G- OnePlus Nord 2

Also, it has a smaller 6.43-inch 90Hz refresh rate screen over the bigger 120Hz display on the F4 5G. That said, overall, the F4 could be a good choice if you are looking for a better a specced phone.

Motorola Edge 30

Motorola has gained momentum this year with back-to-back launches and Edge 30 is one of them. The smartphone retails for Rs 27,999 almost similar to the range of POCO F4 5G. The Edge 30 comes with a 144Hz refresh rate panel featuring a Snapdragon 778G+ mid-range SoC.

Top-5 alternatives for POCO F4 5G- Moto Edge 30

While, on the other hand, the POCO F4 5G also comes with a Snapdragon processor and better 67W fast-charging support. Whereas, the Motorola Edge 30 comes with a 4020mAh battery power with 33W charging support. You might feel that the POCO F4 5G is a better choice here, but Motorola Edge 30 wins with the stock-Android-like UI experience. That said, depending on your preference, you can choose the best one for you.

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is another phone you can consider at this price range. It comes for Rs. 26,999 and has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G SoC, and a better 5,150mAh battery with 67W fast charging speed. If you are considering an overall good device and won’t be gaming that much then you can consider the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge. However, if you are a gamer then the Poco F4 5G is your best bet for the price. Also, with card offers and instant discounts, the F4 5G can be purchased for as low as Rs. 23,999 (for a limited time).

Realme introduces budget smartphone Narzo 50i Prime with 6.5-inch display, 5000mAh battery

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Realme Narzo 50i Prime

Realme has silently launched a new budget handset in the market. The smartphone maker has introduced Realme Narzo 50i Prime. A 6.5-inch HD+ display, Unisoc T612 chipset, up to 32GB expandable storage, and an 8MP rear camera are key specifications of the Realme Narzo 50i Prime.

The newly launched smartphone will be sold via AliExpress later this month. There is update about the availability of the smartphone in India.

Featuring a water-drop notch to accommodate the selfie snapper, a single rear camera, and a boxy design, the new budget entrant to the Narzo series appears to be a rebrand of the Realme C30 that debuted in India recently. Realme Narzo 50i Prime shares similar design and hardware specifications.

Key Narzo 50i Prime specifications include a 6.5-inch HD+ display, Unisoc T612 chipset, up to 32GB expandable storage, Android 11-based Realme R edition custom edition, and an 8MP rear camera.

Realme Narzo 50i Prime price and availability and colour

The 3GB RAM + 32GB variant of Realme Narzo 50i Prime will be sold at $99.99 (approx Rs 7,820) and $109.99 for the 4GB + 64GB variant. The device has been launched in Green and Blue colours. The sale of the smartphone will be available for purchase from June 27.

Specifications of Realme Narzo 50i Prime

The newly launched smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with 1600 X 720 pixels resolution, a standard 60Hz refresh rate, and an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio. The phone is powered by the Unisoc T612 chipset coupled with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB storage that is further expandable via a microSD card. The phone comes with Android 11-based Realme-based R edition custom skin out of the box.

There is a 5000mAh battery with standard charging support. Connectivity options on-board include 4G VoLTE, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C. The phone measures 164.1 X 75.6 X 8.5mm and weighs 182 grams.

Also, Read Here: Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G to go on its first sale starting June 10: Check details

Coming to the camera, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime features a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.

Narzo smartphones in India

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G, Realme Narzo 50 5G, Realme Narzo 50A Prime, Realme Narzo 50i, RealmeNarzo 5A, Realme Narzo 30 5G and Realme Narzo 30A are Narzo phones available in India. Among all Narzo phones, Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G and Realme Narzo 30A priced Rs 21,999 and Rs8,999 are respectively the highest and lowest priced smartphones.

In India, Realme offers smartphones under C Series, GT Series, 9 Series, 8 Series, X Series and 5 Series.

Latest launches of Realme in India

As part of its product expansion, Realme launched C30 smartphone under C-series. Known for their budget launches along with offering great design and performance specs, Realme C30 smartphone, will be available for sale exclusively on Flipkart. Realme C 30, launched on June 20, will go on sale from June 27. The smartphone is priced Rs7499.

Among wearables, Realme recently launched TechLife Watch R100. The smartwatch is launched in Black and Grey colour is priced Rs 3999.

Further, the brand is also preparing to launch GT2 Master Explorer Edition. The upcoming smartphone will have a metal frame while power and volume button will be on the right and left side of the device, respectively.

Similar to recently launched OnePlus Ace (OnePlus 10R), the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will have a triple rear camera setup at the back.

Measuring 161.3×74.3×8.2(mm), the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will weigh 199 grams. Lastly, the device will have a 2,440mAh dual-cell battery, which is said to have support for a whopping 150W fast charging over a USB Type-C charging port.

HP introduces latest generation of its gaming portfolio

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HP laptops

HP has unveiled the latest generation of its gaming portfolio. According to the latest development, HP has introduced the new OMEN 16, OMEN 17 and Victus 15 & Victus 16 laptops with Intel core 12th Gen and AMD Ryzen 6000 series processors, OMEN and Victus desktops and a variety of powerful updates to the OMEN Gaming Hub.

Equipped with the 16.1-inch display and 16:9 aspect ratio, OMEN 16 offers an immersive visual experience. While OMEN 17 featuring 17.3-inch screen offers edge-to-edge immersion for a more screen-to-chassis ratio.

For an increased GPU and CPU performance, the OMEN line-up comes with an extraordinary power and cooling with an extra thermal outlet and heat pipe.

Victus 15 & 16 are other devices in the portfolio. The Victus 15 offers a conventional backlit keyboard and a performance blue & Mica silver colour schemes.

Infused with OMEN’s DNA, the Victus 16 offers an approachable, yet elevated gaming experience to players. With exceptional processors and graphics, Victus 16 allows gamers to multitask between gaming, browsing, and editing with the Victus portfolio.

HP claims to offer exceptional experience with the newest OMEN and Victus desktop range, especially engineered for gamers.

With seamless expansion, easy upgrades, and world class thermal cooling solutions including HP patented Crayo Chamber, the all-new range of gaming Desktop PCs is powered to keep up with the games of tomorrow. The desktops feature a up to 12th-generation Intel Core i7-12700K processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 10GB of GDDR6X along with HyperX 32GB DDR4-3733 memory, a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, an 800 W power supply, and additional strong internals.

OMEN 16 & OMEN 17

Omen 16 and Omen 17 come with the revamped thermals and features stunning graphics. The gaming laptop come with an NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU/ RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and the latest MAX Q technologies or AMD Ryzen™ RX 6650M.

Avoid untimely memory bottlenecks with upgrade available up to 32GB DDR5 4800 MHz and take advantage of speedy access to vital files with up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD.

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Victus 15 

For a sophisticated look, the Victus 15 laptop comes with a new elevated OMEN inspired design, softer edges. The laptop has 15.6” display.

To identify and clean up noisy areas to deliver grain-free, low-light video quality, Super Resolution Auto Scene Setting, the laptop is equipped with Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR).

Additionally, the laptop comes with 12th gen Intel i7/i5 processors with NVIDIA RTX 3050Ti Graphics offers superior computing power for gaming or multitasking.

Victus 16

Featuring 16.1-inch display, Victus 16 offers mes with up to FHD 144 Hz and Eyesafe low-blue light for practical everyday portability. With graphics powered by up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3050Ti Laptop GPU with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, visuals will be moved quicker. It claims to offer lightning-fast speed and responsive gameplay with options up along with up to 32 GB DDR5-4800 MHz memory.

OMEN 45L, 40L and 25L desktops

Powered by the Intel up to i7-12700K 12 Cores, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB graphics for 45L, HyperX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3733 XMP RGB for 40L, OMEN 45L, 40L and 25L desktops ensures smooth gameplay.

Victus 15L desktops

For seamless and smooth gameplay and more, the Victus 15L is powered by Intel i7- 12700F 12 CORES along with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB or AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8 CORES. It comes with an elevated gaming design. Featuring compact footprint and a customizable RBG logo for a distinctive lifestyle expression, the new line of desktop PCs is suited for every lifestyle. To enhance the gaming experience, new range of desktop PCs allows for extensive customisation.

Instagram announces new ways to tackle the age issue in a better way

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Instagram

With an aim to provide age-appropriate experiences, the Meta-owned instant photo sharing app has announced a new way to tackle the age issue in a better way. According to the latest update, Instagram will now require users to upload a video selfie for age verification to provide age-appropriate experiences.

Instagram has confirmed the development through a blogpost. Users will now be able to ask others to vouch for their age, or use technology that can confirm their age based on a video selfie. If someone attempts to edit their date of birth on Instagram from under the age of 18 to 18 or over.

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Instagram

The facility will start with people based in the US. This has been confirmed by the photo sharing app through a blogpost.

In addition to providing an ID, people will now be able to ask others to vouch for their age, or use technology that can confirm their age based on a video selfie. Instagram has partnered with Yoti, a company that specializes in privacy-preserving ways to verify age.

The feature is getting tested to make sure teens and adults are getting the right experience appropriate for their age group. In 2019, Instagram started asking people to provide their age when signing up for Instagram to provide appropriate experiences to different age groups, specifically teens.

People must be at least 13 years old to sign up for Instagram. In some countries, minimum age is higher to use Instagram.

Testing new ways to verify age

In addition to having someone upload their ID, Instagram is testing two new ways to verify a person’s age:

Video Selfie: Users can choose to upload a video selfie to verify their age. Once you select the video selfie option, instructions will appear on your screen to guide you. After taking the video selfie, the image will be shared with Yoti and Yoti’s technology will estimate users’ age based on their facial features. After verifying the age Yeti will share the share the estimate with Meta. T

Social Vouching: Mutual followers will be asked to confirm your age if you opt for social vouching option. One person can vouch just one person at one time and the one who is vouching must be at least 18 years old. You need to select three people to vouch for you.

Users will still be able to upload their ID to verify their age with forms of identification such as a driver’s license or ID card.

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Instagram

From time-to-time, Instagram has been updating its feature to ensure a smooth experience for its users. Earlier, Instagram introduced AMBER alerts to help find missing children, New Tools and Resources for Parents and Teens in VR.

Also, Read Here: Instagram: How to hide and delete unwanted posts on your feed

Earlier, Instagram also announced updates to the Sensitive Content Control feature launched last year. Users will now be able to control the amount of sensitive content they see on the platform.

The Sensitive Content Control feature will now cover all surfaces “where we make recommendations,” confirmed Instagram. In addition to Explore, users will now be able to control the amount of sensitive content and accounts they see in Search, Reels, Accounts users Might Follow, Hashtag Pages and In-Feed Recommendations.

“With this update, Instagram is also applying the technology they use to enforce their Recommendation Guidelines to Instagram’s recommendations on Search and Hashtag pages.

The Sensitive Content Control has three options, which Instagram has renamed from when it first introduced the control to help explain what each option does. The three options are: “More”, “Standard” and “Less”.

 

Flipkart Electronics Sale: Grab these amazing smartphones from Infinix under Rs 15000

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Flipkart Electronics Sale: Grab these amazing smartphones from Infinix under Rs 15000

Flipkart is back with its Electronics sale and this is your chance to grab your favourite devices at unbelievable prices. The brand here in focus is the renowned home-grown one Infinix. The smartphone brand is famous for its budget devices with amazing built and stylish looks.

Also Read: Infinix Note 12 Review: A solid performer with pleasing design

Infinix is a premium Indian brand offering amazing features all in the space of your pocket. So, you don’t even have to stress much and choose the one that suits your needs the best. So, if you’ve missed the previous sale, this is your chance to grab this one. Also, the sale is only live from June 23 to June 29 2022, so make sure you book your choices fast. Here are your options:

Flipkart Electronics Sale: Infinix devices you must buy

  • Infinix Smart 6
  • Infinix Hot 12 Play
  • Infinix Hot 11 2022
  • Infinix Zero 5G
  • Infinix Note 11
  • Infinix Note 11s

Infinix Smart 6

Promising the highest storage, bigger & brighter screen, Smart 6 comes with an antibacterial back panel, which is a first in the industry to reduce the spread of bacteria and ensure instant health protection for its users. While it is the slimmest device in this price segment with just 8.8mm thickness, Smart 6 provides a bigger and brighter mobile viewing experience with its first-in-segment 6.6” HD+ screen and 500 NITS of brightness.

Flipkart Electronics Sale: Infinix devices you must buy- Infinix Smart 6

Backed by the latest Android 11(Go Edition), Smart 6 is powered by a 12nm Helio A22 Quad-Core processor and comes with a pre-installed Android Go feature to improve the app start-up time by almost 15%. Backed by a massive 5000 mAh battery with the power marathon feature, the smartphone features an 8MP dual rear camera and an upgraded 5MP selfie camera.

Infinix Hot 12 Play

The all-rounder smartphone stands has a 6.82” display with HD+ resolution, the biggest in the segment with a first-in-segment 90 Hz Refresh Rate & 180 Hz of Touch Sampling rate, making the device supremely smooth.

Flipkart Electronics Sale: Infinix devices you must buy- Infinix Hot 12 Play

Operating on the latest Android 11, Infinix HOT 12 Play comes installed with a UniSoc T610 processor with a best-in-class 13 MP Dual rear camera and an 8MP in-display selfie camera. The device is backed by the biggest battery of 6000mAh with first-in-segment 10W charge support with a Type C cable.

Also Read: Infinix Hot 12 Play Review: A wholesome pack for your daily needs

Infinix Hot 11 2022

The ergonomically stylish device stands out for its 6.7” FHD+ resolution. It is the only device in the price segment to have a punch-hole display and a side-mounted Fingerprint sensor. Along with the big screen, the smartphone has a brightness of 500 NITS and a 1500:1 contrast ratio for a superior visual experience.

Flipkart Electronics Sale: Infinix devices you must buy- Infinix Hot 11 2022

Operating on the latest Android 11, the Infinix HOT 11 2022 comes installed with the UniSoc T610 processor and is the country’s first device in this segment that comes with a 13 MP AI Dual rear camera and an 8MP AI selfie camera. The refreshing new device in the HOT series is backed by a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery with a 10W charging capability and Type C cable. The battery is further supported by the Power Marathon technology to optimise power by up to 25%.

Also Read: Infinix Hot 11 2022 Review: A decent choice in the budget-segment

Infinix Zero 5G

Designed with a first-in-segment uni-curve styled panel, Infinix Zero 5G features a 6.78” FHD+ LTPS IPS display with a whopping 120 Hz Refresh Rate & 240 Hz of Touch Sampling rate, for smooth interaction between the users’ fingers. The device is powered by a high-end first-in-segment MediaTek Density 900 processor and it is also the first smartphone supported by the latest LPDDR5 RAM technology and Ultra-Fast (UFS) 3.1 storage that can help store and transfer large files, switch between multiple apps, and have uninterrupted gaming sessions at lightning speeds.

Infinix Zero 5G

Zero 5G features a triple rear camera set up with 48 MP as the primary camera lens and a 13 MP Portrait lens that comes with 2x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom to capture breathtaking close-ups of distant objects in any scenario. To sustain the power during long hours of heavy usage, the device is backed by a 5000mAh high-capacity battery with a 33W high-voltage and low-current fast-charging technology certified by TUV Rheinland.

Infinix Note 11

The powerful new NOTE 11s comes with a 6.95” punch-hole FHD+ display and is the second device in this smartphone segment to have a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Infinix Note 11

The device is the second in its price segment to be backed by a powerful MediaTek Helio G96 processor along with the Dar-Link 2.0 Game Boost technology. The device also stands out for its 50 MP camera and a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery with 33W charging support through a Type C charger.

Infinix Note 11s

Yet another promising, superior gaming device from the house of Infinix, NOTE 11s comes with a 6.95” punch-hole FHD+ display and is the second device in this smartphone segment to have a refresh rate of 120Hz ensuring super smooth interaction between the users’ fingers and the screen.

Infinix Note 11s

It is also the second device in its segment to be backed by a powerful MediaTek Helio G96 processor along with the Dar-Link 2.0 Game Boost technology. Featuring an exceptional 50 MP AI Triple rear camera, the smartphone is powered by a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery with 33W of Safe Fast Charge Support certified by TUV Rheinland.

Infinix Hot 11s

A massive upgrade in the HOT series, HOT 11S is a #FastForward device backed by the latest processor Helio G88 (12nm) Octa-core processor, MediatekHyperEngine 2.0 gaming technology and the novel Dar-Link Game Boost technology.

Infinix Hot 11s

Operating on the latest Android 11 with the upgraded XOS 7.6 skin, the device stands out for its 6.78” display with FHD+ resolution with 90Hz refresh rate, and a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge support.

Flipkart Electronics Sale: Additional offers

There’s more! Consumers can avail of an instant additional discount of 10% with purchases made from SBI Credit Card and a prepaid discount worth INR 1000 on any Debit and credit card transactions. With such amazing offers, customers can have their hands on NOTE 11 (4/64) at the lowest price of an AMOLED screen smartphone, available at only INR 8549 (inclusive of all offers).

Consumers can also grab the latest smartphones by Infinix, like Zero 5G, NOTE 11S, HOT 12 Play, Smart 6, HOT 11 2022, etc., at huge discounts.

Model Price Offer Pre-Paid offer Offer Price
Smart 6 7499 200 7299
Hot 12 Play 8999 500 8499
Hot 11 2022 9999 1000 8999
Zero 5G 19,999 2000 17,999
Note 11s (6/64) 13,999 2000 1000 10,999
Note 11s (8/128) 15,999 2000 1000 12,999
Hot 11s (4/64) 10,999 500 10,499
Hot11s (4/128) 11,999 1000 1000 9999
Note 11 (4/64) 12,499 2000 1000 9499
Note 11 (6/128) 14,499 2000 1000 11,499

Telegram premium update: Top-5 features that you must try

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Telegram premium update: Top-5 features that you must try
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Telegram has already gained a lot of attention in the past few months for its amazing features. You can easily watch all your favourite movies, series, and other OTT content just by joining some groups on the app. The platform has recently launched its premium version with some extra amazing features and options on the plate. Users just have to subscribe to the Telegram premium and avail of options like faster downloads, 4GB files upload, and doubled limits.

Luckily, some of the premium features are also available for regular users, however, the subscribers have their benefits. The Premium version of Telegram has much more interesting to offer along with the mentioned ones here. Check out what you’re missing on and is actually worth looking forward to!

Also Read: Telegram introduces new video stickers, animated reactions and more: Know how these features will improve user experience

Telegram Premium features for the users

  • Premium voice to text
  • Unique stickers
  • Premium unique reactions and chat management
  • Premium animated profile pictures
  • Join requests for public group
  1. Premium voice-to-text

Do you remember the voice messages you actually feel afraid to listen to when sitting with your family? To celebrate this trust in your friendships, Telegram Premium has rolled out the Voice-to-text service for its premium users.

Telegram premium features to try- Premium voice-to-text

Just like the name suggests, you can now convert any voice message or voice note into a text format. This feature aims at times you don’t want to listen to a voice note, or you just can’t! So then you can easily see what it says. For better user experience, it also has a rating meter on the side so you can rate the transcriptions and help improve them.

2. Unique Stickers

Just like how you like to say everything with a sticker, Telegram Premium has added something more interesting to it. The app has dozens of impressive animations with Full-screen ones. The premium users can now express their extra emotions while being more expressive and avoiding all the introvert urge to feel shy around people.

Telegram premium features to try- Unique Stickers

Additionally, the sticker gallery will be updated monthly by the Telegram artists so you won’t feel limited in any of the conversations. It also has options that allow you to find all your recently used sticker in the menu down below.

3. Premium Unique Reactions

Premium users are also entitled to react to messages with more than 10 new emojis. Telegram Premium includes stickers like 100 per cent, burning heart, joker, whale and hotdog. Telegram also introduced new tools that can also help organize the chat list. For instance, it has now different folders for all your chats. so you can set any of them as your default chat folder. So every time you open the folder it will take you directly to all the unread chats only and not all chats.

Telegram premium features to try- Premium Unique Reactions

Also, to change your folder, you can simply press and hold any folder in your chat list. Then tap on the reorder and then drag your preferred folder to the first space. Also, the subscribers can enable settings in Privacy and Security to organize all their busy chat lists. The premium users can easily archive and mute the unnecessary chats easily.

Also Read: Snapchat Plus: All you need to know about it

4. Premium Animated Profile Pictures

Telegram Premium has brought a new way how people can see each other. The profile pictures will appear in a fun interactive animated way for everyone throughout the app. This includes the chats and all the chat lists as well. With Telegram Premium you can let others see your new looks in more creative ways and loaded with a unique animation on loop.

Telegram premium features to try- Premium Animated Profile Pictures

Additionally, to make the premium users shine bright, the app will also add a Premium Badge in front of their names in the chat list. The primary aim is to appreciate the users who support Telegram religiously and are a part of the club that receives exclusive offers and features first.

5. Join requests for Public Groups

This new feature will help the public groups maintain a private group like privacy and security. Just like there’s a process to join any private group, now the admins of a public group will also have some power to control the actions in a public group.

Telegram premium features to try- Join requests for Public Groups

They can now approve and evaluate all the new joiners based on some group rules and regulations.

Tech News Wrap: POCO F4 5G launched in India….and more

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POCO F4 5G launched in India

POCO has unveiled its F4 5G in the Indian market. The smartphone is an addition to its budget series and offers impressive features and specs in the mid-range. The recently launched 5G phone is the successor to its GT series featuring a Snapdragon chipset over the standard MediaTek SoC found in the predecessor. The smartphone features a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with a 67W fast charging speed. The smartphone is currently available in two colours- Night Black and Nebula Green and is priced at Rs 30,000.

POCO F4 5G launched in India 

The smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch ultra-thin Dot display with a Full HD+ resolution panel. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate with a 360Hz touch sampling rate and 1300 nits of peak brightness. The screen also supports Dolby Vision with an HDR10+ certification. As for the camera specs, it sports a 64MP primary lens with optical image stabilization (OIS). Additionally, the primary lens is supported by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. It works on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. F4 5G also features a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

Also Read: Samsung unveils its long-rumoured Galaxy F13 in India: Check the specifications and price

Noise Colorfit Vision 2 smartwatch launched with always-on display

Noise has unveiled its Colorfit Vision 2 smartwatch in India. This is yet another budget launch from the popular domestic wearable and audio brand. The smartwatch comes with an always-on display and up to 40 sports modes. It also comes equipped with a heart rate sensor giving the maximum battery hours. Furthermore, the watch is currently retailing with a special introductory price tag of Rs 2,999.

Noise Colorfit Vision 2 smartwatch launched with always-on display

The smartwatch is available in three different colours: Black, Blue, and Green. It’s available for sale starting today on online websites like Flipkart. Users can also get their hands on the watch through the brand’s official site. Noise Colorfit Vision 2 is a straight competition to Fire Boltt’s recently launched Ninja Bell. It is also retailing for Rs 2,999. Additionally, both the smartwatches sport Bluetooth calling with 60 fitness and sports modes and is capable of SPO2 monitoring. The smartwatch features a 1.78-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with 368×448 pixel resolution. It also has an always-on display with a side-mounted physical button for navigation.

Also Read: Fire-Boltt launches Ninja 3: A cutting-edge design for the Gen Z

HP launches the latest laptops in the Omen and Victus lineup

HP has rolled out new editions to its Omen and Victus lineup of laptops in the Indian market. The brand has launched four laptops: the Omen 16 (2022), Omen 17 (2022), Victus 15 (2022), and Victus 16 (2022). Both the series aim for the gaming community paired with Ryzen 6000 series- the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors. Additionally, the laptops come with RTX 3000-series GPUs featuring up to 32GB of RAM.

HP launches the latest laptops in the Omen and Victus lineup

Talking about the latest Omen lineup first, it comes with a 16.1-inch IPS display with Quad-HD resolution paired with a 165Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the laptop is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i7-12700H or AMD Ryzen RX 6650M processors and has Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU. It also sports up to 32GB DDR5 RAM paired with up to 2TB of PCIe SSD storage. The other one, The OMEN 17 (2022) features a 17.3-inch screen and the same specs as Omen 16 (2022). The Victus 15 (2022) features a 15.6-inch display with Full HD resolution. The laptops come powered with a 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor, installed with Nvidia RTX 3050Ti GPU. It also sports up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. On the other hand, the Victus 16 (2022) comes with a Full HD+ resolution paired with a 144Hz refresh rate. The display on this one features Eyesafe low-blue light emission technology paired with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor. The HP Omen 16 (2022) starts at Rs 1,09,999, while the HP Omen 17 (2022) starts at Rs. 1,99,999. The Victus 15 (2022) price begins at Rs. 67,999 and the HP Victus 16 (2022) starts at Rs. 82,999.

ASUS ROG 6 to come with the latest Snapdragon chipset

Asus has confirmed that its latest edition to the ROG series- ROG Phone 6 will make a debut next month. It is also confirmed to come with the most enhanced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The smartphone is set to release on July 5 with some tidbits here and there. Additionally, a renowned tipster has also confirmed some specifications and price details of the smartphone.

ASUS ROG 6 to come with the latest Snapdragon chipset

Asus ROG Phone 6 will be a gaming phone succeeding the ROG Phone 5. The device will come with some notable improvements over the predecessor. As per the tipster, the ROG Phone 6 will come with a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. This is a significant upgrade over the predecessor’s 144Hz refresh rate screen. It will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, making it the first device from ASUS with this chipset. The company claims that it will also be the first phone in the market with this chip.

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OnePlus to launch two new TWS in India

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OnePlus Buds
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OnePlus is reportedly preparing to launch two new TWS in India soon. According to the report, the launch is expected to happen alongside a couple of upcoming OnePlus smartphones in the third quarter of this fiscal.

Further, the report claims that OnePlus will launch an OnePlus Nord-branded TWS and an OnePlus TWS. The news has been revealed by tipster Mukul Sharma. Any specific details, launch date and price details are yet to be confirmed by the Company. We can expect an official announcement in coming time.

Additionally, the brand is also expected to launch OnePlus Watch 2 and Band 2.

The upcoming TWS will join the bandwagon of the already available TWS by OnePlus in the market. Currently, OnePlus Nord Buds, OnePlus Buds Pro and OnePlus Buds Z2 are offered by the OnePlus.

Launched in April, the budget wireless earbuds OnePlus Nord Buds is the first audio product under the “Nord” banner. Priced Rs 2,799, OnePlus Nord Buds price is available in two colour options Black Slate and White Marble. According to the Company, the launch of OnePlus Nord Buds is aimed to offer a Buds Z2 or even Buds Pro-like experience at a more affordable price. It will be interesting to see that how OnePlus is going to offer something new and different by launching two new TWS. Featuring a smooth ergonomic design, IP55 rating, the budget earbuds under Nord banner, are sweat and water resistant to make sure the music keeps flowing when you get soggy.  With Bluetooth 5.2 and 93 ms low-latency, OnePlus Nord Buds makes sure you have a winning audio experience when playing in pro gamer mode.

TWS market size in India

According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s IoT service, the TWS market in India posted 66% YoY growth in Q1 2022. The growth was driven by local brands such as boAT, noise, Boult Audio, and pTron. Thanks to aggressive celebrity endorsements and domestic manufacturing research that helped boost the demand in this segment.

Other emerging brands in Q1 2022

Mivi, OPPO, OnePlus, Apple and Nothing were among other five brands that emerged in the first quarter of the fiscal 2022.

Due to its focus on domestic manufacturing and introducing feature-rich devices at low price points Mivi, a domestic brand maintained a position in the top ten list. While good performance of its low-priced models Enco Buds and Enco W11 and newly launched Buds Air 2 in the mid-price band helped OPPO grow 365% YoY.

OnePlus with its Buds Z2, in its mid-priced TWS portfolio and Buds Z model boosted its market presence in the country. The Buds Z2 was offered by the OnePlus after the huge success of its previous Buds Z model.

Coming to the premium segment, Apple took the leadership position. The launch of the Airpods 3 was a major boost for it. On the other hand, competitive pricing and innovative design were the prominent factors that helped Nothing to maintain its position within the top five premium brands.

Truke, an online-centric local brand grew 75% YoY in Q1 2022. Consistent launch of new models in each quarter since Q2 2021, celebrity endorsements and entry-level offerings contributed to its significant growth.

Truke F1 Earbuds
Truke F1 Earbuds

Also, Read Here: OnePlus Nord 2T expected to be launched in India later this month

OnePlus Nord CE2T Lite 5G, OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Nord 2T are other prominent devices that have been doing the rounds. The brand is preparing to launch these devices in India very soon.

OnePlus Nord 2T was introduced to the global market in May. According to the reports, OnePlus is expected to introduce the OnePlus Nord 2T in India by the end of this month. However, any specific launch date is yet to be announced by the Company.

Samsung unveils its long-rumoured Galaxy F13 in India: Check the specifications and price

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Samsung unveils its long-rumoured Galaxy F13 in India: Check the specifications and price
Samsung Galaxy F 13

Samsung has unveiled its latest and long-rumoured entry-level smartphone, Samsung Galaxy F13 in India. The latest addition to the series comes with good display size and a massive battery. The smartphone is also said to feature fast charging abilities.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy F13 India launch date confirmed, coming with up to 8GB RAM and 6000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy F13 is your standard daily functioning smartphone within the size of your pocket. It is also powered by an Octa-core Exynos 850 processor paired with enhanced AI technology. Here’s all that you need to know about the new launch!

Samsung Galaxy F13: Price and availability

Talking about the price of the latest smartphone, it’s available in enough storage with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The sale of this latest device will kick off at the upcoming June 29, 2022. Furthermore, the device is currently priced at Rs Rs 11,999, for its base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other one with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage will retail for Rs 12,999.

Additionally, the users can also grab the device in three stunning colours: Waterfall Blue, Sunrise Copper, and Nightsky Green. The Galaxy F13 will be available on all the online retail stores like Flipkart and also the brand’s official website. Also, the users can get their hands on the device through selected retail stores as well.

Additionally, consumers using ICICI Bank cards can get an additional; Rs 1,000 instant bank discount on purchasing the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy F13: Specifications

Coming to the specifications of the Galaxy F13 smartphone, it features a 16.62 FHD+ display paired with a 60Hz refresh rate for smooth multi-tasking. It also comes with 480 nits brightness.

Galaxy F13 is powered by an Exynos 850 chipset under the hood to help the system manage the day effortlessly and easily. It also comes equipped with up to 4GB RAM paired up with 128GB storage. Also, the storage is further expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card slot.

Samsung Galaxy F13: Specifications

Coming to the optics, the smartphone features a triple camera configuration at the back of the device. It has a 50MP primary camera along with an unspecified ultrawide and a depth sensor. The phone also features an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Coming to the power of the device, it is equipped with a massive 6000mAh battery size paired with a 15W fast charging support. Hence, even if you run out of battery, this won’t. Or even if it does, the Galaxy F13 is equipped with features like AI power management that puts all the unnecessary and not-in-use apps for straight three days in a Deep Sleep Mode.

The phone also features a new Auto Data Switching feature that lets users stay connected via the data connection from a second SIM card if the first SIM card goes out of network coverage or faces any other connectivity issue.

Samsung Galaxy F13: Price and availability

It supports adaptive power-saving and AI Power Management that puts apps unused for three days in Sleep mode and apps unused for one month in Deep Sleep mode. It also comes with an Auto Data Switching feature that helps users stay connected even when the primary SIM is in a no-network area through the data of the secondary SIM. “Galaxy F13 also provides upgraded privacy and security to users by checking the apps and access permitted,” Samsung said in an official release.

Here’s how you can delete your contacts from an iPhone: An easy step-to-step guide

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Here's how you can delete your contacts from an iPhone: An easy step-to-step guide

One common thing that we all have gone through is the time we pile up hundreds of contacts on our phones. There are some we don’t even talk to, some that are no longer required, and the ones we’re not going to be associated with anymore. All of them keep lingering on our phone’s Contacts App without a word about whether you’re going to use them or not. So, if you were waiting for a sign to decide of you should keep that previous employee’s number on your phone or not, this is it! Here’s a complete guide on how you can delete one or multiple contacts from your iPhone.

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iPhone works in quite a different way from Android smartphones. Hence, even the simplest task like deleting a contact is a whole different thing on it. Also, it’s quite a process when you’re trying to delete multiple contacts instead of one. So, this is your easy guide on how to delete single or multiple contacts from an iPhone.

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How to delete contacts from an iPhone

There are four primary and easy ways you can choose to delete any contact from your iPhone, based on your needs. Follow the guide and choose the one that suits you the best and conveniently:

  • How to delete single contacts from an iPhone
  • How to delete multiple contacts from an iPhone
  • How to use iCloud to delete multiple contacts on iPhone
  • How to delete contacts using Gmail and Outlook on iPhone

How to delete single contacts from an iPhone

This is the basic and general way you can use to delete your contacts from an iPhone. The only thing you need is your iPhone and the will to finally get rid of that unnecessary phone number! Here’s how you can do it:

Step1: First, open the Contacts app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step2: Choose the contact you wish to delete.

Step3:  Tap on the Edit button in the right corner.

Step4: Scroll down the menu to the bottom and then click the Delete Contact button.

How to delete single contacts from an iPhone

How to delete multiple contacts from an iPhone using iCloud

If you’re a long iPhone user, you might be aware that it doesn’t give users the option to delete multiple contacts at once. The operating system gets updated with every patch and model, but it still hasn’t got the ease to multiple contacts at once. Hence, this is where the iCloud comes in.

When you wish to delete two or a single contact, using the iPhone directly is the easiest way. However, when you’re aiming for multiple iPhone contacts at the same time, iCloud is the best option for you. Assuming that you have synced all your contacts with iCloud this is how you can do it:

Step1: First you must open your iCloud account in a web browser and log in with your credentials (Please make sure that it should be the same Apple ID that you use with your iPhone).

Step2: Choose the Contacts.

How to delete multiple contacts from an iPhone using iCloud 

Step3: Then you would have to Long-press the Command key on your Mac (or the Control key on a PC if you’re using iCloud for Windows). Then you can simply tap on all the contacts you want to delete. The highlighted ones will appear in blue as you select them.

How to delete multiple contacts from an iPhone using iCloud: Step 2

If you only want to delete one contact, just click to select it.

Step4: Then select the gear icon that appears in the lower-left of the screen.

Step5: Then choose the Delete options that pop up in the menu.

Step6: Tap Delete in the box and confirm the deletion of those particular contacts.

How to remove Gmail and Outlook contacts from iPhone

If the Contacts are being pulled from Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo Mail, you can follow the steps below to Remove Email Account Contacts from iPhone.

Step1: Go to Settings > Contacts > Accounts and select your Email Account (Gmail, Outlook, etc.).

Step2: On the next screen, move the toggle next to Contacts to OFF position.

Step3: On the confirmation pop-up, select Delete from My iPhone option.

This will get rid of the Contacts that were synced to iPhone from your Email Account.

How to delete multiple contacts from iPhone using an app

If you’ve never synced your iPhone with iCloud, deleting multiple emails is more difficult. You can still do it one at a time on the iPhone, but you may prefer to try one of these apps. They offer solid options for deleting multiple contacts.

  • Delete Contacts+ app: Free, with in-app purchases. Download at the App Store
  • Groups app: Free, with in-app purchases. Download at the App Store

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