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iQOZ6Pro 5G set to be launched in India on April 27

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iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo based in China has confirmed the launch of iQOZ6Pro 5G. According to the latest update, iQOZ6Pro 5G will be launched on April 27. Last month, the brand launched its iQOO Z6 5G phone.

Ahead of the launch of iQOZ6Pro 5G, design, features, and pricing of the upcoming smartphone have been surfaced online.

According to reports, iQOZ6Pro 5G will be available in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 128GB.

Price of iQOO Z6 Pro 5G

According to the company update, iQOZ6Pro 5G will be priced under Rs 25000 segment. Powered by the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, iQOZ6Pro 5G will support 66W flash charge. Extended RAM technology and VC liquid cooling system will also be included in iQOZ6Pro 5G.

Snapdragon 778G 5G processor provides fast and efficient game experience and maintain high visual fidelity without consuming battery life. The 66w flash charge can charge the phone quickly and provides a 50% charge in just 18 minutes.

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G

In addition to this, the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G is expected to feature a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display with 1300 nits of brightness. The smartphone will be equipped with a triple camera system including a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.

iQOOZ6 Pro 5G

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G contest

Ahead of the launch of the iQOO Z6 Pro 5G of April 27, the iQOO is conducting a contest.  The Company will announce five lucky winners. They will be given Wireless headsets each. To participate in the contest, you need to guess what iQOO is coming up with.

iQOOZ6 5G, the predecessor of iQOO Z6Pro 5G is already available in the market. The smartphone with snapdragon 695 5G and 120 Hz FHD+ display is available for sale starting from Rs 13,999.

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Tech NewsWrap: Jio beats Airtel in fixed-line services, iPhone 11 could be discontinued, Koo makes algorithms public, and more

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Jio beats Airtel to become India’s second largest fixed-line service provider

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Taking a lead over Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio has become India’s second largest fixed-line service provider in February 2022, according to the latest data by telecom regulator TRAI. Reliance Jio wireline subscriber base reached over 58.85 lakh, while Bharti Airtel recorded a customer base of more than 57.66 lakh in February, according to subscriber report of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released on Tuesday. Reliance Jio led the wireline telephony growth by adding 2.44 lakh customers in February. Bharti Airtel came second in the segment by adding 91,243 new users. Vodafone Idea added 24,948 customers, Quadrant 18,622 and Tata Teleservices 3,772. Reliance Jio is now behind only BSNL which has over 75.76 lakh wireline customers.

iPhone 11 could be a thing of the past post iPhone 14 launch in September

Apple is likely to kill iPhone 11 later this year, soon after the launch of its much-awaited iPhone 14 in September. Launched in 2019, iPhone 11 happens to be one of the top-selling smartphones by the Cupertino-based tech major. Although there has been no confirmation on the date of discontinuation so far, according to a leak by idropnews, Apple has been discussing the issue internally. The iPhone 11 units will continue to be sold in India till the stocks last, or as refurbished models. Officially, the price range for iPhone 11 starts at Rs 49,900 in India, which may decrease in the days to come. In India, the iPhone 11 units are manufactured and assembled locally, at Foxconn’s plant near Chennai.

Twitter-rival Koo makes algorithms public to bring in more transparency

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India’s very own Twitter-rival Koo has published the philosophy and workings behind its core algorithms, to empower users to understand why they are seeing the content that they do. With this, Koo has become the first significant social media platform to do so. These algorithms were made public on Koo’s website. It must be noted that algorithms are a set of mathematical rules that help to personalise and improve experiences for users based on their own behaviours and preferences. The core principle of these algorithms is to drive relevancy for a user. The latest move by Koo comes at a time when transparency and free speech concerns have dominated the public narrative around social media platforms such as Twitter.

Sony IMX989 sensor specs leaked, expected to debut with Xiaomi 12 Ultra

Japanese tech major Sony is reportedly working on a new flagship series of smartphone camera sensors. The much-anticipated IMX9 series of sensors are expected to be launched this year. A tipster, in a new update, has suggested the product name for one of the upcoming sensors by Sony. As per the leak, the 50MP sensor could be named IMX989 and will have a size close to 1-inch. The rumoured sensor is tipped to arrive as an annual flagship from Sony and is expected to debut with Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship smartphone, Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The smartphone could be launched in May this year and will succeed the Mi 11 Ultra from last year. Exact details about the launch date of the Sony IMX989 sensor are not available at the moment.

Oppo A53s 5G starts getting ColorOS 12 update in India

Oppo A53s 5G has recently received the updated version of ColorOS 12 on the variants across India. The roll out comes a month after Oppo announced the release of the beta version for Indian users. For global users, Oppo may soon make an announcement on the future updates. The ColorOS 12 for Oppo A53s 5G, based on Android 12, can be downloaded through settings on the smartphone. To receive the update, users must ensure that their phone is currently on the latest version of ColorOS 11. Oppo has shared a detailed post on the latest update with all the necessary information. Indian users of Oppo A53s 5G will be able to download the latest roll out in the following way: Go to Settings > Software Updates > Select ‘ColorOS 12 version’ and select Update. To download official version, users need to ensure that their Oppo A53s 5G is on firmware version A.08/A.09, along with software ColorOS 11.

iPhone 14 series front camera likely features leaked online

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The expected features of the upcoming iPhone 14 series have been leaked online. According to the reports, the upgraded front facing camera of iPhone 14 will have autofocus.

The autofocus support for the front camera will enhance the focus during FaceTime calls or video calls using third-party apps.

In addition to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have an upgraded front-facing camera sensor with f/1.9 aperture and support for autofocus. The Apple iPhone 13 series offers with a front-facing camera sensor having an f/2.2 aperture and fixed focus.

The wider aperture will make it possible to capture more light. It is also believed that the camera upgrades will result in an improved depth-of-field effect for the Portrait Mode photos and videos.

Not only front camera, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are also expected to have an upgraded rear camera configuration. These devices are also expected to feature a 48MP wide lens as the primary sensor with support for 8K video recording.

This is expected to result in a thicker camera bump for the smartphones, as revealed in the recently leaked renders, the report said.

Additionally, the tech giant is also reportedly planning to unveil its first full-screen iPhone in 2024, popular analyst Ming Chi Kuo was quoted as saying.

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Netflix CEO considers offering cheaper and ad-supported subscription plans, here is why

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After losing two lakh subscribers for the first quarter, Netflix Co-CEO Reed Hastings is considering to offer cheaper and ad-supported subscription plans. The loss s is expected to grow to a loss of 2 million customers in the second quarter.

Hastings who has long been opposed to adding commercials or other promotions to the platform has offered this idea to increase its subscriber base. Netflix Co-CEO accepted the fact that it makes a lot of sense” to offer customers a cheaper option. However, add-free plans will continue to be there on the platform, he added.

Account sharing, competition and macroeconomic factors such as sluggish economic growth, increasing inflation, and geopolitical events have collectively been held responsible for the loss of subscribers in the first quarter of 2022.

According to Hastings who is a bigger fan of consumer choice, service providers must understand the need of the consumers. If they would like to have a lower price and are advertising-tolerant to get what they want makes a lot of sense.

Referring to rivals such as Hulu, Disney, HBO, Hastings emphasises that to serve the price conscious consumers it is pertinent to offer a lower-tier option that includes advertisements and help us increase the consumer base of video streaming platform Netflix and help increase revenue.

With its current 222 million paying customers, Netflix has never been in favour of bringing advertisements to its platform

Hastings has long been opposed to adding commercials or other promotions to the platform but, during the company’s earnings call, said it “makes a lot of sense” to offer customers a cheaper option.

In a letter to shareholders, Netflix said that it aims to sustain double-digit revenue growth, increase operating income even faster and generate growing positive free cash flow (FCF).

“During this period of slower revenue growth, assuming no material swings in foreign exchange, we aim to protect our profitability and manage to a minimum operating margin roughly in line with current levels (i.e., this year’s 19-20 per cent guidance). Once we’ve re-accelerated revenue growth, we’re committed to steadily growing our operating margin,” the letter reads.

Netflix is also planning to re-accelerate its viewing and revenue growth by continuing to improve all aspects of the video streaming platform, particularly programming and recommendations.

“Over the longer term, much of our growth will come from outside the US. Traditionally, US entertainment companies have viewed “international” as an export market for US content. But we saw long ago that great stories can be made anywhere and loved everywhere – dramatically broadening the pool of creators with whom we can work, increasing the variety of our programming and better serving local tastes,” the letter said.

Netflix is yet to finalise their plan for its ad-supported model. Details on pricing of such subscription plan is not yet out.

As of now, Netflix hasn’t come up with a complete plan for its ad-supported model. Therefore, the pricing of such a subscription isn’t out yet. Having said that, we may have to wait for a few quarters to get a complete picture of how Netflix mitigates the negative growth of its userbase.

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Truke S2 TWS Buds with 20 preset EQ modes launched: Know price and key features

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Emerging personal audio brand Truke has rolled out its much-awaited S2 TWS Buds at a special launch price of Rs 1,499. The all-new earbuds are said to be the successor to the most celebrated Truke TWS buds S1 and will be available on Amazon and Flipkart in 3 colour variants – Black, Blue, and White.

The latest earbuds come embedded with several exemplary features like 20 Preset EQ Modes customizable via smart application alongside a Premium Sliding Case paired with Slide-N-Share Technology providing 1-Step Instant Paring.

They will also offer unparalleled total playtime of up to 48hours with up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge. The buds will also be decked with Powerful Quad-Mic Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for a High-Quality Calling Experience.

The earbuds will further ensure a perfect Gaming experience with Best-in-Class Ultra-Low Latency of up to 55ms. Integrated with Bluetooth 5.1 for 2X fast and reliable connection, the earbuds provide Powerful Deep Bass powered by expertly-tuned 10mm dynamic speakers.

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“After the huge success of Truke Buds S1, last year, we are back with another prized offering that has the potential to change the earbud segment as we know it. Truke buds S2 are loaded with a plethora of enticing features that are specially crafted to delight music enthusiasts. We are supremely confident that this latest launch will further our bid to emerge as the de-facto leader in the budget TWS segment,” Pankaj Upadhyay, CEO, Truke India.

The company in a statement said that this product launch is in accordance with Truke’s vision to establish itself as the go-to brand across the soundware and sonic accessories space with its best-in-class product offerings that blend the best of power, performance, and affordability.

With the celebrity actress Mrunal Thakur being recently roped in as Truke’s brand ambassador, the latest launch is also reflective of the company’s objective to tap young populations and uncompromising commitment to delivering the best in class experience to its consumers at an affordable price, it said.

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Funding Alert: VideoVerse raises $46.8M in Series B led by A91 Partners

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VideoVerse (previously Toch.ai), a New York-based video-editing SAAS platform provider, has secured $46.8 million in Series B investment. A91 Partners, Alpha Wave Global, and Binny Bansal led the round, which also included Innoven Capital, Pacific Western Bank, and Stride Ventures. Stride Ventures, Innoven Capital, and Pacific Western Bank are among the other investors. The funds received will be utilised to strengthen the company’s teams in India and worldwide, improve VideoVerse technology, develop new products, and increase its global ddmarket share.

VideoVerse raises $46.8M in Series B led by A91 Partners

Videoverse CEO and Co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav expressed his excitement, “We are thrilled to reveal our rebrand and a new round of significant funding as we move forward in 2022. The new name more accurately reflects our leadership position as the go-to partner when enterprises and consumers think about video, which is critical as we join hands with A91 Partners and Alpha Wave Global. As we chart out the next phase of our growth journey, these funds will help us in our mission to innovate on behalf of consumer needs and industry demands. I along with my other co-founder Saket Dandotia and Alok Patil, believe that VideoVerse as a brand complements this larger expectation shift that is currently shaping the industry and we are excited to see how we can evolve and get better as we grow bigger.”

videoverse CEO

The company received Series A funding in October 2021 from Moneta Ventures, Baring Private Equity India, Binny Bansal, and Ventureast, among others. Since then, VideoVerse’s revenue has multiplied while the company has built a strong U.S. tech and sales team as well as an Israeli data science and machine learning team.

Video creation and consumption will continue to see explosive growth, whether it is the latest binge-worthy web series, corporate branding video, sports content or short social video,” says Gautam Mago, General Partner at A91 Partners. “Despite this massive growth, however, video is still a complex technology that involves large files and a lot of computing. VideoVerse is revolutionizing expensive and time-consuming legacy processes by driving video editing to the cloud age. The company has a strong presence in Indian and global markets and is poised to become a significant market leader. We are delighted to partner with them and support their vision.”

“What we liked about VideoVerse was that it provided a clear quantifiable value proposition to its users – reducing time to edit by 95%, reducing manpower costs by less than half and driving higher engagement upto 2-3x. The team was the other needle moving factor for us. Vinayak and his team have a very customer centric approach along with the great execution ability and we are happy to be partnering with him for the next chapter.” added Kanishk Tyagi, Investor, from Alpha Wave Global.

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Google Lens to include image source features, copy text, and translate on Chrome desktop

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Google has added more features to the Google Lens in the desktop version of Chrome. With its latest update, Google has added three buttons — search, translate, and text in Google Lens. The newly added buttons will appear at the bottom of an image.

With the latest development, Google Lens is now capable of doing more than just regular image search. In addition to search option, Google Lens also offers Text, Translate, and Find image source tools.  After the addition of text tool in Google Lens, users will be able to copy, translate, search and listen to any text.

The new tools have been made available on Chrome for Windows, Chrome OS, and Mac.

Google has not changed the interface of the translate tool. It is same as the mobile version, with translations overlaid on the image. Users can also open the identified content on Google Translate web for a better experience.

These features have been long available on Lens for the mobile version of Chrome.

What is Google Lens?

Google Lens is a set of vision-based computing capabilities that can understand what you’re looking at and use that information to copy or translate text, identify plants and animals, explore locales or menus, discover products, find visually similar images, and take other useful actions.

Search what you see

Google Lens allows you search what you see. With the help of Google Lens, you will be able to discover visually similar images and related content, gathering results from all over the internet

How Google Lens works

After comparing objects in your picture to other images, Google ranks images based on their similarity and relevance to the objects in the original picture.

Lens also uses its understanding of objects in the picture uploaded by you to find other relevant results from the web.

Lens may also use other helpful signals, such as words, language, and other metadata on the image’s host site, to determine ranking and relevance.

When analyzing an image, Lens often generates several possible results and ranks the probable relevance of each result. Lens may sometimes narrow these possibilities to a single result.

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Infinix Hot 11 2022 to be available on Flipkart from April 21

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The all-new Infinix Hot 11 2022, which was launched last week, is all set to make its debut with significant upgrades on Flipkart from tomorrow i.e. April 21. It’ll be available at an introductory price of Rs 8,999 in a 4GB RAM/64GB memory variant and four colour options- Polar Black, Sunset Gold and Aurora Green (the hero colour).

In terms of technical specifications, the recently-launched Infinix Hot 11 2022 features a 6.7-inch with FHD+ resolution. It is said to be the only device in the price segment to have a punch-hole display. Along with the big screen, the smartphone has a brightness of 500 nits and a 1500:1 contrast ratio for a superior visual experience. The display is further protected by Panda King glass to makes the device durable.

The smartphone weighs just 200 grams and focuses on the comfort factor. It comes with flat side frames and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, the only device in the segment offering this feature.

Operating on the latest Android 11, the Infinix Hot 11 2022 comes installed with the UniSoc T610 processor with a CPU clock speed of upto 1.82 GHz and a highly efficient 12nm production process. Available in 4GB RAM/64 GB memory variant, the device has 3 card slots (Dual nano SIM + Micro SD) with expandable memory up to 256 GB.

The Infinix Hot 11 2022 is the country’s first device in this segment that comes with a 13MP AI dual rear camera with a secondary lens of 2MP and a dedicated LED flash. The smartphone features an 8MP AI selfie camera on the front with all the video recording modes.

The handset is backed by a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery with 10W charge support and Type-C cable. The battery is further supported by the Power Marathon technology that optimises power and increases its backup by up to 25%.

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COMMSCOPE joins as SMART CONNECTIVITY PARTNER at 5th FTTH India Summit 2022 on 4th May at Hotel Shangri La New Delhi

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Prime Minister laid out the vision in August 2020, to connect every village in the country with Optical Fibre Cables in 1,000 days. To achieve this vision, the cables would have to be laid at nearly 3.6 times the current speed, up from the existing average of 350 kilometres a day to over 1,251 kilometres a day. The FTTH connections in India grew from 0.7 million in 2014 to 4 million in 2020, and it is forecast to reach 10 million by 2025. Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdown opened the flood gates in terms of demand for data as work from home (WFH) became a reality. India’s data consumption at home grew at a scorching pace with demand on OTT and VoD platforms rising compared to what it was during pre-Covid times, with expectations of higher and faster growth. Acknowledging the great importance of Fiberisation to enable the high-quality ‘Broadband for All’ initiative by the Indian Government, Bharat Exhibitions is pleased to present the 5th successive edition of FTTH India Summit 2022 scheduled to take place on 4th May 2022 at Hotel Shangri-La New Delhi. Broadband India Forum (BIF) has agreed to be the Knowledge Partner and will extend its fullest support and endorsement for the event, like in previous editions.

 

The FTTH India Virtual Summit 2022 will discuss the importance of fiber optics development for digital economic transformation, explain how a digital economy is beneficial to improve the living standards of Indians, and discuss ways to speed up the fiber infrastructure coverage, quality of fibre laid, boost ICT digital services and business The summit also intends to inform the public and the industry alike about the importance of FTTH in enhancing India’s digital economy and the necessity of speeding up fiber rollouts and adoption. FTTH technology, which offers advantages like high bandwidth capacity and the delivery of high speed, high quality and multi-play services (data, voice and video) through a single channel, presents a strong business opportunity for infra players, telecom service providers and multiple benefits to consumers as well.

 

The summit attracts government bodies, regulators, telecoms/mobile network operators, cable TV network operators, broadband service providers, consultants, investment firms, and solution providers – in short, anyone involved in deploying fiber to the home. It promises the opportunity to gain fresh insights and unrivalled access to high-level, hard-to-reach decision-makers.

 

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Samsung Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED premium TV range launched: Key features, prices and more

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South Korean electronics major Samsung has come up with its ultra-premium 2022 Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED TVs in India, which claim to offer the most pristine picture quality and immersive soundscapes to transform your living space.

According to Samsung, the all-new Neo QLED TV range is designed to be much more than a TV. It can be a game console, a virtual playground, a Smart Hub to control your home and your perfect partner to improve efficiency.

Specs and features

In terms of specs and features, the new Neo QLED line-up features Quantum Matrix Technology Pro powered by Quantum Mini LEDs, which are 40 times smaller than regular LEDs. It provides an enhanced luminance scale for a more precise control of display’s brightness. Shape Adaptive Light Control precisely analyses various objects in the picture and controls lights according to the need, as per Samsung, which is India’s No. 1 TV brand.

The Neo QLED 8K is powered by the Neural Quantum Processor 8K with real depth enhancer which determines and enhances objects to create three-dimensional depth with the help of AI based deep learning.

The Neo QLED features EyeComfort mode, for an enhanced viewing experience, as it automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness and tone based on built-in sensors. As the ambient light changes, the screen will gradually reduce the amount of light and offer warmer tones, adjusting the blue light levels accordingly. The cutting-edge Neo QLED 8K line-up will comprise of three series with screen sizes ranging from 65-inch to 85-inch. The Neo QLED TV will also be available in three series with screen sizes ranging from 50-inch to the massive 85-inch.

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Offers

The new range of Neo QLED TVs will be available across all leading retail stores and online on Flipkart and Amazon as well as on Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. As a limited period offer, consumers buying Neo QLED 8K TVs between April 19-30, 2022 will get a Samsung Soundbar (HW-Q990B) worth Rs 1,49,900 free along with the SlimFit Cam worth Rs 8,900. Consumers purchasing Neo QLED TVs will get SlimFit Cam worth Rs 8,900 along with their purchase. Consumers who had pre-reserved the Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED TVs can avail discounts worth Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively.

“At Samsung, we have been consistently taking the role of televisions a notch higher to complement our consumers’ evolved lifestyles. At its core, the stunning 2022 Neo QLED TV series offers breathtaking picture and sound quality. And that’s not all, it also gives a customizable and personalized experience to watch content, work, play, control other devices and connect with your loved ones. By bringing ultra-large screens, 8K resolution and next-level image and sound quality, we are confident that the Neo QLED TVs will strengthen our leadership in the premium TV market in India,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

IoT Hub and more

The latest range of Neo QLED TVs come equipped with built-in IoT Hub that enables consumers to control their home in a smart way with just a TV. It lets you check all your home devices, even third party devices. Consumers can further enjoy video calling or web conferences on the big TV screen with an easy-to-use SlimFit Cam (TV webcam) that could be attached without compromising the TV’s design or viewing experience.

The Smart Hub feature provides an all new user interface that brings every aspect of the smart experience into one easy-to-navigate home screen. Best of content viewing experience, personalized recommendations and 45+ Free Indian & Global TV Channels as part of Samsung TV Plus make the refreshed Neo QLED TV range an ultimate choice for consumers.

Infinity One Design

Samsung’s signature Infinity One Design provides a slimmer and sleeker look, making the TV appear as if it is floating above the ground. The 2022 Samsung Neo QLED 8K is also built with a 90W 6.2.4 channel audio system with Dolby Atmos support featuring Q-Symphony and Object Tracking Sound Pro (OTS Pro) for an ultimate 3D surround sound home theater experience.

The 2022 Neo QLED TV line-up has also been designed keeping an avid gamers experience in mind with Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro (up to 144Hz VRR with HDMI 2.1 ports) for a smooth, immersive, ultra-wide and lag-free gaming experience. The new TV line-up also features the new Game Bar that allows gamers to easily optimize game settings, leaving no blind spots with its zoom-in mode and ultra wide view (32:9) and much more.

Price and availability

The Neo QLED 8K TVs are available in QN900B (85-inch), QN800B (65- and 75-inch), QN700B (65-inch) models and will start from a price of Rs 3,24,990. The Neo QLED TVs available in QN95B (55-, 65-inch), QN90B (85-, 75-, 65-, 55-, 50-inch), QN85B (55-, 65-inch) models will be priced starting Rs 1,14,990 onwards. These TVs will be available at all Samsung retail stores, leading consumer electronics stores, and across online platforms, including Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. Consumers buying Neo QLED TVs will be offered 10-year no screen burn-in warranty.

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