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Redmi 10A arrives in India, to go on sale on April 26

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After launching in China a month ago, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has launched its Redmi 10A in India. Dubbed as ‘Desh ka smartphone’ Redmi 10A will be available for sale via Amazon and official website of Redmi. The Redmi 10A will go on sale April 26.

Redmi 10A, a watered down version of the Redmi 10, another budget phone in the market has been launched on April 20 at 12 pm. Backed by a 5000 mAh battery, the budget phone features MediaTek Helio G25 processor, 13-megapixel primary camera and supported by 10W Fast Charging. A 6.53 inches (16.59 cm)IPS LCD Display and offers 720 x 1600 pixels screen resolution are other features of the Redmi 10A. The phone runs on Android v11.

Redmi 10A price

The smartphone is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB, 4GB RAM + 64GB variants in India. While the Redmi 10A is available in China in three variants. The base variant of the Redmi 10A is available at Rs 8,499 while 4GB + 64GB model costs Rs 9,499.

With a 13 MP primary sensor, the Redmi 10A will have a single camera setup. On the front, the smartphone features a 5 MP selfie shooter.

The Xiaomi Redmi 10A offers up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage,2G,3G,4G LTE. It comes with finger print sensor rear and USB Type-C port.

The lighter, faster and efficient Redmi 10 A offers 16.58 cm (6.53) HD+ IPS Display and 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone comes with MIUI 12.5 that gives you the complete smartphone experience.

Redmi 10 A colour options

The newly launched smartphone comes in three impressive colors – Charcoal Black, Sea Blue, Slate Grey. The Redmi 10 A is also offers fingerprint sensor for faster unlocking.

Redmi 10 A colours

In addition to Redmi 10 A, Redmi also announced the most power-packed price ever for Redmi10Power. The 8GB+128GB variant of Redmi10Power will be available for Rs14,999. The Company is yet to announce sale date for Redmi10Power.

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Tech News Wrap: Dizo dropped Watch S in India… and more

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Dizo Watch S in affordable price range launched in India

Dizo smartwatch

Dizo, a brand under Realme’s Techlife Ecosystem has added a new latest edition to its smartwatch segment. It comes under the affordable price category featuring a unique rectangular shape. It is priced at 2,299 and will go live for sale on Flipkart and other retail stores on April 26. The upcoming smartwatch features a 1.57-inches display with 550 nits of amazing brightness. It also has 110+ sports modes including running, cycling, cricket, mountaineering, gymnastics and many more. Furthermore, it has features like SPo2 monitoring and 24X7 heart-rate monitoring as well.

Redmi 10A launching today in India

Redmi 10A launch

After the China release, Redmi is finally launching its Redmi 10A in the Indian market today. The dates were already teased by the brand on Twitter inviting everyone to join the launch. Though the sale date has not been revealed yet, but the users could find the listing on Amazon. It’s simply a stripped-down version of the Redmi 10, which has been sold in China for a few months. In India, the Redmi 10A is expected to be less expensive than the Redmi 10. The smartphone will come in two variants with the base model having 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other variant will feature 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Krafton bans over 40,000 accounts for cheating

Krafton bans accounts

Krafton, the maker of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has revealed that it has banned over 40,000 accounts for cheating from their game platform. Between April 11 and April 17, the business claimed it permanently banned 41,898 accounts for cheating. “Battlegrounds Mobile India will strive to implement strong sanctions with the ultimate goal of eradicating the use of illegal programs in order to provide you a pleasant gaming environment,” Krafton wrote in a blog post. Aside from banning the accounts for cheating, the game’s creator has also provided a list of all the accounts it has banned as part of its attempts to reduce the use of illicit applications in the game.

Vivo soon to come with two new T-series smartphones

Vivo new T series

Vivo will shortly release two new smartphones in India. The company’s T-series smartphones made their debut in India in February 2022, and these new devices will be part of that lineup. Vivo will introduce two new T-series smartphones in India in May, according to 91 Mobiles. These phones will be the successors of the Vivo T1 5G and would cost less than Rs 25,000. According to the source, these forthcoming smartphones would also have quick charging capabilities. The claim comes only a few days after the Vivo T1 Pro 5G was discovered on the testing site Geekbench earlier this month. According to the listing, the next Vivo T1 Pro 5G would use a Qualcomm System-on-Chip, presumably the Snapdragon 778 5G, and at least 8GB of RAM. The phone is expected to run the Android 12 mobile operating system.

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime teased on Amazon ahead of launch in India

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After getting launched in Indonesia last month, Realme Narzo 50A Prime is gearing for its launch in India. The upcoming smartphone has been teased on e-commerce platform Amazon. The Realme Narzo 50A Prime teaser page on Amazon sayss, “Massive Power. Mighty Performance”.

The page also adds, “Get ready for an immersive viewing experience,” indicating at a big display with high resolution.

According to report, Realme Narzo 50A Prime will be launched on April 30. Report also claims that that the handset will be launched in two storage configurations.

There will be no charging brick in the box of Realme Narzo 50A Prime. This was announced by the company.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime expected price

The Company is yet to reveal the price of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime. The 4GB + 64GB storage variant of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime in Indonesia is priced at IDR 1,999,000 which is around Rs10,600. While, the 4GB + 128GB storage variant carries a price tag of IDR 2,199,000 (around Rs. 11,700).

Narzo Prime 50 A

Realme Narzo 50A Prime specifications

The upcoming Indian model of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is likely to have features similar to its Indonesian variant.  The Indonesian variant of the dual-SIM (Nano) Realme Narzo 50A Prime runs Android 11-based Realme UI R Edition. It features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (2,408×1,080 pixels) display with 600 nits of peak brightness and 16.7 million colours. It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T612 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM.

Camera of Realme Narzo 50A Prime

Coming to the optics, Realme Narzo 50A Prime is equipped with an AI triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a monochrome portrait sensor with an f/2.8 aperture, and a macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. An 8-megapixel AI sensor front camera is there in the phone for selfies and video calls.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime offers up to 128GB of on-board storage that can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 1TB). The Indonesian model of Realme Narzo 50A Prime is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It has a 5,000mAh battery which is supported by 18W charging. The handset is 8.1mm thick.

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Indian live game streaming platform Loco retains broadcast rights for NBA 2K League

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Loco is India’s favourite streaming platform and NBA is their favourite game. So, they would be glad to know that the media rights to stream the NBA 2K League in India have been retained by Loco again. The multi-year collaboration, which began in 2020, will continue to raise awareness of the NBA 2K League in India and foster the formation of a robust community.
The NBA 2K League is the first official esports organisation run by a professional sports league in the United States. It showcases the greatest NBA 2K esports athletes in the globe. Beginning April 21, 2022, Loco will broadcast all games. Also, it will continue to assist in the marketing of the league in India in 2022 and subsequent seasons.

Loco

The NBA 2K League will pay $2.5 million in cash prizes throughout THE BANNER CHAIN sponsored by AT&T and Coinbase NBA2KL 3v3 BLACKTOP SERIES events to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The majority is going to the 5v5 NBA2KL Finals victors. The $2.5 million prize fund is the greatest in the league’s history and represents a 65 per cent increase over the previous season. Furthermore, top performers from the 2022 season who are named winners of five NBA 2K League Awards will get extra money for the first time. The cooperation demonstrates Loco’s ability to build a community for the NBA 2K League in India.

Commenting on the NBA 2K League’s partnership with Loco, Brendan Donohue, President, NBA 2K League said, “As a league with teams, fans and players from around the globe, for the second full year, we’re excited to continue our partnership with Loco and provide the passionate fans in India the opportunity to watch the best 2K players in the world battle it out in 5v5 and, for the first time in 2022, 3v3 competitions.”

Commenting on the association, Anirudh Pandita and Ashwin Suresh, Founders, Loco said, “The NBA 2KL has received incredible viewership on Loco over the past 2 years and we are happy to be extending the association for future seasons. We expect to see the Indian 2KL community grow multifold, further fueled by Loco’s own growth. Our focus will be to work with the NBA 2K League team to offer Indian fans the highest quality of entertainment and increase brand affinity for this category of esports.”

The relationship with the NBA 2K League demonstrates Loco’s commitment to providing cutting-edge esports entertainment to the rapidly developing Indian Esports and gaming ecosystem, which includes over 400 million players. Loco already has some of India’s greatest competitive gamers on staff, ensuring that spectators get the most out of their gaming experience.

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OnePlus 10R, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite key specifications get revealed ahead of launch on April 28

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Key specifications of the OnePlus 10R and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite have been revealed officially ahead of their launch in India. OnePlus India will launch these handsets on April 28 at 7 pm. The dedicated microsite on the OnePlus website has been recently updated to confirm some more specifications. In addition to smartphone, OnePlus will also launch OnePlus Nord Buds on April 28.

OnePlus 10R specifications

OnePlus 10R, a successor to the OnePlus 9R will have a 120Hz fluid display with adaptive frame rates. To boost the gaming performance, the OnePlus 10R has the support for the HyperBoost gaming engine. According to the listing the phone will come with a 150W fast charging and MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset.

The OnePlus 10R will sport a 6.7-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It is already confirmed by the Company that OnePlus 10R will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset that will be paired with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

OnePlus 10R will have a triple rear camera system, with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide Sony IMX355 sensor, and a 2MP Macro will be. The phone is likely to come with a 16MP S5K3P9SP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

The two variants of the phone will have a 4,500mAh battery with 150W fast charging and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging, respectively.

On connectivity front, the OnePlus 10R could have 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and a USB Type-C port. For sound, the upcoming handset will have stereo speakers, Dolby Audio support and Hi-Res audio certification. There will be an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite specifications

On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, a stripped-down version of the Nord CE 2, will have a 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and 64MP AI triple camera lenses on the back. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be available in only Blue colour option.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will have triple cameras on the back, with a 64MP primary camera, a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP mono lens. For selfies and video chats, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will have a 16MP snapper on the front.

Leaks also confirm that the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will feature a 6.58-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset paired with 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is expected to boot Android 11-based OxygenOS custom skin out of the box. However, things might change at launch.

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is expected to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. The phone is expected to get its fuel from a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

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Moto G52 to go live on April 25

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After launching Moto G22 on April 8, Motorola India has revealed the launch date of Moto G 52 through a teaser. According to the latest update, Moto G 52 will be launched in the country on April 25.

Specifications of new smartphone under the new Moto G-series is being teased through a dedicated microsite on Flipkart. The upcoming smartphone by Motorola will be equipped with a pOLED panel and slim bezels.

Featuring a hole-punch display with 90Hz refresh rate, the soon to be 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 colours

Already launched in European market, Moto is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 SoC.

E-commerce platform Flipkart has created a dedicated landing page on its website to tease the arrival of the smartphone.

Those interested to get latest update about the Moto G 522 can click on the “Notify Me” button on the website. Motorola India has just conformed the launch date not the time. The Company is yet to reveal anything on pricing details of the upcoming smartphone.

Moto G52 expected price in India

The upcoming Moto G52 is expected to be priced around Rs 20,000. The speculation is based on its price in European market. The sole 4GB + 128GB storage variant of Moto G52 carries a price tag of EUR 249 (around Rs20,600).

Moto G52 expected specifications

It is speculated that the Indian version of Moto G52 might have specifications similar to its European variant. According to the Flipkart listing, Moto G52 will have a full-HD+ pOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

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.

Moto G 522 weight

For optics, the phone is equipped with a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

An 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor is there in the Moto G52. The Moto G52 features a 16-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies and video chats.

Moto G52 offers 128GB of on-board storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. The new Moto G52 packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W TurboPower Charging via a bundled charger.

Moto G 52

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. Under the hood, it gets the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680SoC, coupled with an Adreno 610 GPU and 4GB of RAM.

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WhatsApp Communities feature coming soon: Check details inside!

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Communities, a group-related feature that has been in development for months, has now been unveiled by WhatsApp. Although the functionality will not be available to all users right once, WhatsApp will gradually roll it out. In a word, the communities feature will allow WhatsApp users to combine several group conversations together in one area. This will result in the formation of a community of various groups with a common goal.

People would be able to “bring together diverse groups under one canopy with a structure that works for them” using WhatsApp Communities. In this way, users will be able to get all of the information related to a community created around a single issue. WhatsApp Communities, as indicated in the title picture, will bring numerous groups together and allow administrators to deliver messages to all of them at once. What more to expect from this upcoming feature? How it is going to help the users? How we can control it? Find out all the answers below!

WhatsApp Communities: How does this work?

One thing is for sure, Communities are one of the most eagerly awaited features of WhatsApp. The functionality of this feature is super straightforward. Users will be able to keep distinct groups in one location thanks to this functionality. The Community feature is a private space where group administrators will have more control over specific WhatsApp groups.

Whatsapp community feature

Admins of Communities can bring together other groups in one area and have additional privileges. For example, they will have the ability to send out announcement messages to everyone. Admins will also have control of the participation of various groups and will allow them accordingly.

Features and specs

The Communities tool, for example, can assist a School Principal in bringing all of the school’s parents together to communicate important information and form groups around certain subjects, extracurricular activities, or volunteer needs.
Furthermore, Communities also offer the admins to create a sub-group within a group. For example, a volunteer organisation might form a sub-group for individuals working on a specific issue, such as a food drive. A parent group might split into sub-groups based on the ages of their children. Sub-groups for various grades or extracurricular activities might exist inside a school. People might also create sub-groups to plan the club’s different events and activities. And so forth.

Upon the launch of WhatsApp Communities, Mark Zuckerberg says “we built WhatsApp Communities to make it much easier to organize all your group chats and find information.” Adding to it, Zuckerberg says “We’re also adding new features to groups on WhatsApp, including reactions, large file sharing, and bigger group calls.” Find more details about what is WhatsApp Communities, how will admins be able to manage WhatsApp Communities and will the feature be secure.

 

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YouTube Shorts to be available on PC and tablet too, will it pose challenges to Instagram

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There is a good news for avid YouTube content consumers who wanted to experience YouTube Shorts on the bigger screen. Started in 2020 YouTube Shorts, a new short-form video experience for creators and artists who want to shoot short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones, is expected to be available on PC and tablet soon. Currently, YouTube Shorts is available to mobile phone users only.

Similar to Instagram and TikTok, YouTube Shorts allows creators and artists to express yourself in 15 seconds or less. Youtube Shorts enables creators to record, edit and share short, vertical video content.

According to report, YouTube is likely to implement the new updates within the next week. However, any confirmed date is yet to be revealed by the YouTube.

YouTube has added a separate “Shorts” button on its app. It is easy for the 2 billion monthly active users worldwide to locate where Shorts exist on the app. Though it is not clear, whether YouTube will follow the same pattern for desktop and tablets also.

Post the ban on Chinese app TikTok in some countries worked well in favour of YouTube Shorts. It quickly became a trustworthy source for millions.

Design challenge

YouTube Shorts need to modify on its interface as YouTube Shorts has been confined to smartphones only. They need to modify to make it suitable for with a 13-inch and a 10-inch laptop and tablet, respectively.

Shorts might have their own tab, giving consumers immediate access to the material and the ability to customise it based on their tastes.

It remains to be seen if YouTube Shorts will be as successful as it is available on additional platforms, and how people will see it as a content option for individuals on the go.

Genesis of YouTube Shorts

User-generated short videos were born on YouTube starting with their first upload, a short 18-second video called “Me at the zoo.”

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Apple watch 8 likely to be equipped with this health sensors and features, check details

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US-based tech giant Apple which will launch the Apple Watch 8 by fall this year is likely to add some much-awaited features, at least on the health front. According to report, the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to have significant upgrade as compared to the Apple Watch Series 7.

Apple’s Watch Series 8 is expected to be launched along with the iPhone 14 series in September. MacBook with the M2 chipset is also expected to be launched this year. According to report, Apple has reportedly started testing them as well. However, the MacBook launch usually takes place as a separate event.

Apple is also expected to introduce new MacBooks this year with the M2 chipset and has reportedly begun testing them as well. However, the launch of MacBook usually takes place as a separate event.

According to Mark Gurman, the upcoming Apple Watch 8 is expected to have new health sensors and features such as body temperature’ sensor. The upcoming Apple Watch 8 is likely to have significant improvements in terms of upgrades as compared to existing Apple Watch Series 7.

Gurman also claims that the blood pressure sensor will be added by 2024 or 2025. However, there is no update about blood-sugar monitoring sensor in Apple watch.

An improved version of the atrial fibrillation detection feature is also expected to be offered in the Apple Watch Series 8. This feature allows to calculate how often someone is in a state of atrial fibrillation over a certain period.

Low power mode

The reported low power mode will allow some apps and features to work. However, anything concreate on this is yet to be confirmed. Currently, low power mode only shows the clock.

The low power mode is meant for emergency use to send short messages or an SOS when a user is in distress and has no cellular access.

Apple will also reportedly add new “sleep, women’s health and medication tracking features in the iPhone Health app,” along with “new workouts and watch faces

Meanwhile, Apple will hold its WWDC 2022 conference from June 6 where it will showcase the latest software versions for iOS, watchOS, macOS, etc.

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Quantum launches new 65W PD charger and multipurpose Type-C USB Hub

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Quantum is a leading Pioneering Indian consumer and lifestyle tech brand, offering great products to the public. Now, the brand has unveiled a strong 65 Watts PD charger, named QHM6533 along with a versatile Type-C USB Hub, QHM6560. The PD charger comes with two Type-C connectors and one USB port. While, on the other hand, the Type-C USB Hub has numerous USB ports. Both the QHM6533 and QHM6560 devices are presently available for purchase at Quantum’s official website and other top online websites. Users can also get their hands on both of these great products at offline retailers as well. Also, both the two devices cost Rs 1,699 and Rs 399, respectively.

Quantum’s new 65W PD charger and Type-C USB Hub

Quantum 65W PD charger

Quantum Hi-Tech director, Arnav Mutneja, throws some light on the company’s latest product and says, “The PD charger is compatible with a wide range of devices, including phones, tablets and laptops, supporting next-generation speed to charge your devices. It has 2 Type C ports and a Type-A port so you can charge your laptop, tablet and mobile phone simultaneously. The new Type-C USB Hub from the house of Quantum has been designed to enable ultra-high-speed, supporting up to 480 Mbps over USB2.0. Both these devices are a must-have for anyone working remotely or their workplaces, as it eases out and fastens day-to-day operations seamlessly and efficiently.” QHM6533, the PD charger, is high on specs offering short circuit and overcurrent protection, thanks to an in-built smart chip. The total power output of the PD charger is a whopping 65W and it comes paired with a 2m Type-C to Type-C cable.

Specifications and features

The QHM6560 Type-C USB Hub features a 0.7-meter cable, four USB ports, and a plug-and-play mechanism. It is also exceptionally light and compact, making it convenient for everyday use.

Quantum Type-C USB

Quantum’s new Type-C USB and PD charger makes just-in-time with its last release of the Sonotrix Audio range. Quantum’s Sonotrix audio range was expanded about a week ago with the debut of Sonotrix 41. It is the brand’s latest TWS Bluetooth speaker, which comes with an appealing design. The speaker features a powerful battery that provides at least 19 hours of playback time at a maximum level of 70%.