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Mivi strengthens product portfolio; launches duopods F60 with Environmental Noise Cancellation

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India’s home-grown electronics company Mivi has strengthened its product portfolio by launching wireless duopods. To offer a fully immersive audio experience, the Company has launched wireless duopods Mivi F60.

The ergonomic and lightweight Mivi duopods are equipped with 13mm electro-dynamic drivers to offer studio-quality sound to let you enjoy every beat of your favourite songs. The earbuds that fit comfortably in the ear, features Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) to ensure a seamless audio conversation and an immersive audio experience.

Featuring a dual microphone for clear voice input and output while on the phone, the device supports voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant to enhance user experience and convenience.

The feather-light duo pods are equipped with a high-quality microphone to offer a complete hands-free experience. Users can accept and reject calls and regulate the volume with a slight tap on the earbuds.

IPX4 rating and playtime

Mivi duopods can run for up to 50 hours of playtime at 70% volume on a single charge. It has a USB Type-C charging connector for superfast charging. The wireless earbuds are also IPX4 water and sweat-resistant, making it the perfect for use during workouts or in the rain. In addition to this, Mivi duopods has extremely low latency, which makes gaming much more enjoyable and engaging.

Availability of Mivi F60

Offered at an introductory price of Rs 999 on launch day, the Mivi DuoPods F60 will be available for Rs 1499. The Mivi F60 is available for sale from Flipkart, and the Mivi website, effective April 25. There is a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects of Mivi DuoPods F60.

Mivi F60 colour options

Mivi DuoPods F60 has been made available in four colours options – Green, Black, Blue and White.

Speaking on this occasion, Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder and CMO, Mivi said, “We have packed Mivi DuoPods F60 with all the essential features, and this is the next step in giving our users a completely seamless connected experience.”

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POCO F4 GT specifications unveiled before its global launch on April 26

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POCO is all prepared for the global launch of its POCOF4GT on April 26. POCO took the Twitter to make the big announcement and features of the upcoming smartphone. The launch of POCO F4 GT will take place on April 26 at 20:00 GMT+8. After global launch, POCO F4 GT is expected to be introduced in India in the coming weeks.

The Poco F4 GT is the successor of the Poco F3 GT that was launched last year.

With 120Hz AMOLED flat screen and 460Hz touch sampling rate, the Company claims that it never disappoints. According to POCO, the F4 GT will be the perfect for everyday use and hardcore gaming.

With a 4,700mAh battery and the insanely fast 120W hypercharge, POCO F4 GT features magnetic pop-up triggers that can turn into a gaming controller and offer users the apex of gaming experience anywhere. The upcoming phone is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

With dual vapour chamber, the handset can be seen in Stealth Black, Knight Silver, and Cyber Yellow colours. POCO F4 GT is said to arrive in 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB variants.

The Poco F4 GT is expected to run on Android 12 with MIUI 13 skin on top. It is expected to feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

The POCO F4 GT is expected to be equipped with Hi-Res audio, JBL audio, Symmetrical four-unit wideband speakers, and Dolby Atmos.

The upcoming POCO F4 GT will feature triple cameras sensors on the back. It includes a 64MP primary Sony IMX686 sensor with f/1.65 aperture, an LED flash, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 119-degree FoV, and a 2MP telemacro camera with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone is equipped with 20MP Sony IMX596 snapper on the front for selfies and video callings.

Poco F4 GT expected price

The Poco F4 GT will likely be priced under Rs 40 k when it is launched in India.

Other launches of POCO ecosystem

Besides the POCO F4 GT, the company will also introduce other products on April 26 launch event. POCO has announced to launch its first AIoT product. The global launch of the AIoT POCO watch will take place along with the POCO F4 GT. POCO is also supposed to launch POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition TWS earbuds.

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Adam Mosseri busts common myth about hashtag on Instagram

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Are you among those who have been using hashtags in your posts to get more views? Adam Mosseri, head Instagram, has recently busted this myth by saying that use of hashtags will not help you get more views on your posts.

Indeed, hashtags help to land up in a place like a hashtag page for instance, but in general, hashtags are not a way to try and get more distribution, confirms Mosseri while responding to users’ queries on Instagram.

According to Mosseri, hashtags help user to understand what a post is about. Instagram head’s response could potentially be a game changer for social media users about exactly how the platform works.

In another development, Instagram announced to add new ways to tag and improved ranking. The move is aimed to make sure that creators are successful and get all the credit they deserve.

The Meta-owned photo-sharing app has added new ways to tag and improved ranking. Instagram had added Product Tags, Enhanced Tags and Ranking for originality. According to media report, Instagram is also testing Templates, a new feature that will allow Reels creators to use the same format as other videos.

Meanwhile, Instagram is also testing new templates that make it easier to create Reels on the platform. The feature will allow copying formats used in other Reels to create your own, something similar to TikTok’s pre-made templates that lets users drop in their own content in a selected format.

According to a tweet by Instagram Comms, the app is trying out some new things to make hashtags as valuable as possible for people. A few weeks ago, Instagram rolled out Destinations which helps connect people to more information around social causes, and now, they are going to try something new.

For a small group, Instagram is testing more recent and timely content in ‘Top’ and ‘Reels’ tabs in hashtags, and removing the ‘Recent’ tab. The move is aimed to see if this helps people connect with more interesting and relevant content on hashtags, while also keeping them across what’s current.

Last month, Instagram announced testing a new feature that would make it easier for users to discover and support social causes directly through hashtags. Now, when you search for specific hashtags associated with certain social movements, users will have the option to support them through new options.

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Tech News Wrap: Samsung Galaxy M53 launched with Dimensity….. and more

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Samsung launched its Galaxy M53 in India with Dimensity 900SoC

Samsung Galaxy M53 launched

Samsung has finally unveiled its long-rumoured Galaxy M53 in India. The device comes packed with a great MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor paired with 8GB RAM which is further expandable. It features a smooth Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with a 6.7-inches screen and flaunts a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone packs a massive 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging as well. It comes in two storage variants with the base model featuring 6GB RAM. It is priced at 23,999. It’s also available in three colour options, namely Deep Ocean Blue and Mystique Green.

Made in India Micromax IN2c smartphone launching tomorrow

Micromax IN2C launch

 After a good long break, the homegrown brand Micromax is making a comeback with an amazing launch. The brand is launching its latest smartphone Micromax IN2c on April 26, 2022, i.e. tomorrow. The company posted a picture of the smartphone with the launch date mentioned in it on the microblogging site Twitter and also asked users “Kya aap taiyaar hai Smart banne ke liye? Jald aa raha hai #IN2c, India ko smart banane ke liye. 26.04.2022”. As per Flipkart’s landing page, it will feature a UNISOC T610 chipset and a good 5000mAh battery.

Instagram Testing New Feature for Reels

Instagram template update

 Instagram is exploring a new feature called Templates after experimenting with the Top and Reels sections. As the name implies, the functionality will assist users in making new films using existing Instagram videos in the same format. In a nutshell, the function is beneficial to artists and will save time spent manually replicating a video’s format. To learn more about Instagram Templates, keep reading. Meta is looking forward to new methods to make the Reel production process easier, according to a report from Insider via The Verge. Instagram is also investigating the option for creators to construct a reel using an existing Template from another short video on the site, according to a Meta representative. The functionality is presently being tested with a limited group of users before being made available to all users.

WhatsApp will soon allow 32 participants in a group call

WhatsApp voice call feature

WhatsApp is making its group call feature by adding a new update with its latest 22.8.80 version. The following update will let users add up to 32 people in the group chat. It also includes a few more additions, like social audio layout, speaker highlight, and waveforms. It will also have some extra features for the iOS version adding an updated design for the messaging bubbles and an information screen for the contacts and groups as well. WhatsApp is continuously working towards improving the platform, making it more convenient for the users. Recently we saw a couple of new updates like the message reactions, communities feature for groups, increased size files and many more.

 

 

Moto G 52 launch today, to go on sale via Flipkart and other retail stores

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Motorola India has launched its Moto G 52 smartphone. Crafted with cutting-edge features and stunning design, the newly launched smartphone will be available for sale via Flipkart and other leading retail stores.

The launch event of the Moto G52 was live streamed on YouTube. Price for the Indian model of the smartphone was announced at the event.

The highlighted specifications of the Moto G52 are full-HD+ pOLED display, qualcomm snapdragon 680SoC, and an Adreno 610 GPU and 4GB of RAM.

Built to perform, the Moto G 52 features the most energy efficient Snapdragon ® 680 processor in the segment that gives the best performance while saving power.

The new Moto G52 comes with Android™ 12 that’s clean, smooth and fast. Moto G52 offers 128GB of on-board storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. The new Moto G52 gets its energy from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W TurboPower charging via a bundled charger.

Initially launched in Europe, the European model of Moto G52 features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and runs on Android 12.

Price of Moto G 52

The price of Indian model of Moto G52 is expected to start at Rs 17,999. The Motorola Moto G52 in Europe costs EUR 249.

Camera of Moto G 52

The new Moto G52 is equipped with a 50MP quad function camera, 16MP selfie camera, 8MP ultra-wide & more for stunning shots every time.  The Moto G52 features a 16-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies and video chats.

With its slimmest bezels, users will be able to enjoy maximum viewing area. The new Moto G 52 sports a full-HD+ pOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

Moto G52 offers 128GB of on-board storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.

Moto G 52 colours

Featuring feature a hole-punch display with 90Hz refresh rate, the just launched handset will be offered in two different colour options. Moto G52 will be offered in Charcoal Grey and Porcelain White colour options.

Moto G 52

Moto G 52 weight

It further suggests that the new smartphone will weight just 169 grams and have a thickness of 7.99mm. Moto G52 will also have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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PS5 Digital Edition: All you need to know

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PS5-Digital-Edition

The PS5’s February restock is here – well, if you are lucky enough to find it somewhere in stock. PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are the two PlayStation5 versions. However, you might be wondering what makes the one different from another. Fortunately, we’ll go into how these two consoles compare, as well as what makes the PS5 Digital Edition unique.

What is PS5 Digital Edition?

Sony’s PS5 Digital Edition is a first for the company: a console without a disc drive that was accessible from the start of the device’s life cycle. While the loss of a disc drive has an obvious impact on how the Digital Edition varies from the standard edition – the inability to play physical games – the lack of a disc drive has an unintended consequence in other aspects of the system that are easy to overlook.

PS5 and PS5 Digital: What are the differences?

PlayStation 5

While the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X have some significant changes, the PS5 Standard and PS5 Digital Edition share identical specifications. You’ll receive the same speedy SSD, high-definition graphics, and more regardless of whatever PS5 console you choose. Between the two consoles, there are about three key distinctions:

Disc drive

The main and most notable distinction between the Standard PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition is that the former includes a disc drive while the latter does not. If you collect physical movies or have a sizable physical PS4 game library, the PS5 disc version is a must-have.

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The PS5’s digital version is 100 percent digital, which means it won’t work with any games that arrive on a disc. To play games on the PS5 Digital Edition, you must first download them online and then save them to your console.

Design

Of course, the disc drive (or lack thereof) affects the design of the two consoles. The PS5 disc version will have a little bulge at the bottom where the disc drive hardware is located. Because the digital version does not have a disc drive, it has a much thinner and more symmetrical form.

Price

In terms of price, the Sony PS5 is available in India for Rs 49,990. The Digital Edition, on the other hand, costs Rs 39,990. The difference between these two consoles is that the latter does not have a Blu-ray Disc drive. The tech giant has yet to reveal the shipping and availability date of the console.

PS5’s February restock

PS5

Sony India has restocked its next-generation gaming console – PS5 – which made available for pre-order again on February 22 at 12:00 PM IST through Sony authorised stores and online retailers such as Amazon, ShopatSC, and GamesTheShop. PS5 was available for pre-order for the second time this year. The first restock of the year took place on January 12, 2022.

Sony announced the PlayStation 5 in November 2020, and just a few months later, Sony India released it on February 2, 2021 in India. Since then, the PS5 has been in extremely high demand throughout the country, with restocks selling out within minutes.

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity launched in India

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Samsung has introduced Galaxy M53 5G, a successor of the Galaxy M52 5G in India. The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy M-series portfolio has arrived with dimensity 900 SoC, 108-megapixel camera.

Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, Samsung Galaxy M53 5G sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

A 108-megapixel quad rear camera setup, 5,000mAh battery, with support for 25W fast charging are other features of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G.  The newly launched smartphone runs on Android 12 out of the box.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G price and availability in India

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G has been made available in two variants. The base6GB + 128GB storage model carries an initial price tag of Rs 23,999 while 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 25,999, inclusive of an instant discount of Rs 2,500 instant discount for ICICI Bank credit card and EMI transactions. The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G will go on sale via Amazon, Samsung’s official website and retail channels at 12pm on April 29.

The Galaxy M53 5G will be available in two colour options Blue and Green. Samsung has also announced a Rs2,000 discount on the Galaxy M53 5G for select Galaxy M-series users.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specifications

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and paired with up to 8GB of RAM, the dual-SIM (Nano) Samsung Galaxy M53 5G runs on Android-12 based One UI 4.1. Samsung’s ‘RAM Plus’ feature that utilises up to 8GB of unused storage as virtual RAM.

It features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Infinity-O Super AMOLED+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and offers Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G camera

For photos and videos, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G is equipped with a quad rear camera setup comprised of a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and two 2-megapixel depth and macro cameras. There is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.

The Samsung Galaxy M53 5G offers 128GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable (up to 1TB) via a microSD card slot. Connectivity options on the handset include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS and a USB Type-C port.

Galaxy M53 camera

An accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, and a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication are offered in Samsung Galaxy M53 5G. The smartphone  measures 164.7×77.0x7.4mm and weighs 176g, according to the company.

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Nokia Mobile India posts new teasers, Nokia G21 or Nokia G11 launch expected on this date

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Nokia Mobile India has posted new teasers on its social media handles. The new teasers indicate launch of either Nokia G21 or Nokia G11 smartphone in India. Nokia Mobile India will unveil its new offering on April 26.

According to the teasers, the upcoming smartphone will offer long battery life. Nokia G21 and Nokia G1, launched in the UK and European markets recently, claims to offer three-day battery life, so they are a fit as per the description of teasers posted on Twitter handle of Nokia Mobile India. Nokia G11 and Nokia G21 are the successor of Nokia G10 and Nokia G20, respectively.

Both Nokia G21 and Nokia G11 are equipped with a 6.5-inch, 90Hz refresh rate display which is a major upgrade as compared to their predecessors.

Nokia G21

Powered by Unisoc T606 processor Nokia G11 and Nokia G21 have Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Both the models are available in two colour options. G21 is available in Nordic Blue and Dusk while G11 is available in Charcoal and Ice blue.

Nokia G21 features a 50MP main camera and 8 MP front camera, while Nokia G11 features a 13MP main camera in rear triple-camera module including 2 MP Macro + 2 MP depth rear flash LED.

Display

Both the smartphones have 6.5 inch screen and features 90Hz refresh rate and offers 180Hz touch sampling rate.

Battery

Nokia G21 and G11 are equipped with 5050 mAh, non-removable battery and supported by 18W charging Capable (default inbox charger is 10W).

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Tech News Wrap: One Plus Ace unveiled in China…and more

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The OnePlus Ace unveiled in China

One Plus ACE

One Plus has finally unveiled the rumoured One Plus Ace in China. The device is said to be the China-specific version of the latest launch from the brand One Plus 10R. It comes packed with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with super-fast 150W charging. The 10R is also coming to India on April 28. The device sounds quite promising given the mid-range segment. Also, it comes in two storage variants, 8GB and 12GB. Apart from the Ace, the brand has also rolled out the One Plus Buds N and Cloud Ear Z2 in China. The One Plus Buds N is expected to launch as the OnePlus Nord Buds in India.

Google to soon remove third-party call recording apps

Google

For a long time, Google has tried to limit third-party call recording applications on its Android operating system. The APIs that allowed developers to implement call recording features into their apps were removed with Android 6 Marshmallow. In addition, with Android 10, Google eliminated any workarounds that developers had used to allow call recording in their apps. Additionally, the business disabled the ability to record calls using the microphone. As a last resort, the corporation is also eliminating Android’s Accessibility APIs. “The Accessibility API is not designed and cannot be requested for remote call audio recording,” Google said on a support page documenting the changes in its Developer Program Policy. As of May 11, Google’s Android mobile operating system will no longer offer recording features in applications.

Instagram improves its algorithm to prioritize original content

Instagram new algorithm

This week, Instagram unveiled a slew of platform upgrades aimed at supporting creators. Keeping up with the trend, the photo-sharing platform has come up with something really effective and useful now. Instagram has changed its algorithm to give more significance to the original content precedence over reshared stuff. “If you make something from the ground up, you should be given more credit than if you reshare something you got somewhere. We’re going to work harder to reward original material more than replicated content in the future “About the ranking algorithm adjustment, says Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri. Mosseri was implying that users should stop sharing other people’s TikTok and tweets and instead start creating their own work and material.

Redmi launched its powerful mid-ranger- Redmi 10 Power

Redmi Power 10

The Chinese tech giant has rolled out its budget-friendly smartphone- Redmi 10 Power in the Indian market. The device was unveiled alongside another stunner- Redmi 10A. The smartphone comes packed with Snapdragon 680SoC paired with 8GB RAM. One of the biggest selling points of this smartphone is the battery size that it features. Given the mid-range segment, Redmi 10 power features a massive battery of 6000mAh power. It is also available in two colour options- Power Black and Sporty Orange.

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IDEMIA India’s Noida HO earns GSMA SAS accredited support site status

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IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, has announced that IDEMIA India, Noida HO has earned GSMA SAS accredited support site status. This is another feather added to IDEMIA’s Noida manufacturing, which is India’s largest and being one of the world’s most advanced SIM production centers. It gets an edge with this additional support site accreditation. Under the accreditation, IDEMIA Noida HO can now securely connect GSMA certified datacenters for customer delivery and operations remotely, as per GSMA compliance.

The GSMA accreditation will provide IDEMIA India access to Azure DC in France and US and will further lead to the increased capacity of delivery of Digital Solution products viz. Smart Connect M2M, Smart Connect Consumer and DPS (Digital Personalization System) around the globe from Noida HO. Also, the accreditation will enable IDEMIA to broaden the support for mobile operators by delivering solutions with high levels of service availability and geo-redundancy capacities. Currently, the remote access was limited to IDEMIA GSMA-certified DCs in Romania and US.

Rahul Tandon, Senior Vice President, IDEMIA, said, “This certification demonstrates IDEMIA’s commitment to raising the bar on providing high standards of industry-defined requirements and data protection regulations for managing Subscription Management platforms for eUICCs (embedded SIM  – eSIM) and will enable us to deliver the best-in-class products and services that secure connectivity for consumers, devices and citizens across the world.”

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