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OnePlus to foray into smartwatch segment

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To intensify the competition in smartwatch market, OnePlus is expected to launch OnePlus Nord smartwatch very soon. With the launch of budget smartwatch, OnePlus will intensify the current smartwatch market in India, currently dominated by Xiaomi, Realme, Amazfit, Noise, and more.

The rumoured smartwatch by OnePlus is expected to carry a price tag of less than Rs 10,000. It likely to be priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 8,000. The features and specifications of the upcoming smartphone is yet to be revealed. OnePlus Nord smartwatch is likely to have heart rate sensor, SpO2 monitor, sleep tracking, step counter, and more.

The launch of the smartwatch is expected to happen during the launch of its upcoming OnePlus Nord smartphone, said to be the OnePlus Nord 3.

According to leaks, OnePlus Nord 3 will be launched by the second half of this year.

Smartwatch market size in India

Talking about the current market size, smartwatch sales witnessed a meteoric rise in India in 2021. India’s smartwatch shipments grew 274% year-on-year and domestic brands such as Noise and boAt have accounted for 75% of overall sales.

As per a Counterpoint Research report, India’s smartwatch market is mostly online driven. Almost 78% of shipments come from online channels, where Flipkart and Amazon have a market share of 48 and 43%, respectively.

Tech NewsWrap: OnePlus to launch six phones in 2022… and more

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OnePlus to launch six phones in 2022

OnePlusThe product roadmap for OnePlus in 2022 has been revealed online. According to the source, the Chinese tech giant is planning to release a slew of devices this year, including smartphones and smartwatches. OnePlus will release six devices by the end of September 2022, according to tipster Yogesh Brar. The OnePlus 10 Pro is scheduled to make its global premiere at a Spring Launch event in the coming weeks, as planned.

 

WhatsApp multi-device feature out of beta mode

WhatsAppSince a few months, Meta-owned instant messaging software WhatsApp has been testing its multi-device capabilities in beta for customers to try out. The company has now finished beta testing the multi-device capabilities and begun pushing out a stable version of the product. Users had the option of using or not using the feature while it was in beta. WhatsApp, on the other hand, has begun rolling out a stable version of multi-device compatibility, which is no longer an opt-in feature.

Poco X4 Pro 5G’s India launch set for March 28

poco x4 pro 5gLast month, Xiaomi’s Poco announced the Poco M4 Pro and Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphones. The M4 Pro is already available in India, and the company said that the X4 Pro 5G would be available there next week, on March 28. The event will begin at 12 p.m. local time, with the Poco X4 Pro 5G being sold exclusively on Flipkart. Poco teasers show that the Poco X4 Pro 5G in India would have a 64MP primary camera rather than a 108MP sensor we have elsewhere. A 120Hz Super AMOLED screen and 67W charging have also been verified by Poco.

Asus ZenBook 14 Flip OLED convertible laptop unveiled

Asus ZenBook 14 FlipASUS unveiled its latest convertible laptop in the Indian market, the ‘Zenbook 14 Flip OLED’. The product is offered online (ASUS e-shop/ Amazon/ Flipkart) and offline (ASUS e-shop/ Amazon/ Flipkart) with a starting price of Rs 91,990. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, the laptop comes with up to 1TB SSD storage and 16GB of RAM. The 63W battery in the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED series is supposed to provide lengthy battery life, more than enough to support a day of work, according to the company.

 

 

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Grab Samsung Galaxy F23 5G at an introductory price of Rs14,999

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After a discount of Rs7000 and flat Rs1000 instant discount on ICICI Bank cards, Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is available for sale at an introductory price of Rs14,999 via Flipkart.

Available in Aqua Blue, the new smartphone by the Samsung is backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor, the Galaxy F23 5G enables consumers to play games with negligible latency and multitask with numerous applications, thereby amplifying your efficiency.

Protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the Galaxy F23 has 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen and full HD display (1920 x 1080) and a fast 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone features a triple-camera setup at the back, featuring a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide, taking field-of-view to 123 degrees. For video calling and selfies, the phone features an 8MP camera.

Power cool tech

The Galaxy F23 5G features the first ever Power Cool Technology that ensures phone’s performance is top notch even when you put the phone to hard tasks for long hours without heating up.

Those who have already bought the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G reviewed as a phone with good display and camera.  According to customer’s review having this phone in your hand make you feel as if you are using flagship smartphone of Samsung.

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Oppo launches A76 and A96 in India: Details inside

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Oppo has unveiled its two latest A-series lineup devices, the A76 and A96. Both the smartphones are power-packed with heavy features and not in your pocket! Furthermore, both the devices come with Qualcomm processors, a massive 5000Mah battery, and 33W fast charging.

Oppo A76 and A96 Price and Availability

The A76 variant comes in two colour options- Glowing Blue and Glowing Black. Also, the price for this one stands at INR 17,499. On the other hand, the A96 variant also offers two colour options to the users- Starry Black and Sunset Blue. It is available at INR 19,999.

oppo A76 and A96 price

Both the smartphones are available to buy online at Amazon, Flipkart, or you can head directly to Oppo’s official website. Additionally, you can also find the devices in retail stores as well.

Oppo A76 and A96 Specs

Oppo A76 flaunts a screen size of 6.5-inches HD+ display paired with a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and runs on Android 11. On the other hand, the A96 model features a screen size of 6.9-inches FHD+ display with a 90 Hz refresh rate.

oppo A76 and A96 launched

As for the camera specs, the A76 sports a dual-camera setup at the back, featuring a 13MP main sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. It has an 8MP front camera for better selfies. Now, talking about the A96, it has a 50MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary shooter. It houses a 16MP front camera for sharp selfies.

Both smartphones have a massive 5000mAh battery and come with 33W fast charging. Furthermore, the A76 comes with two RAM options 6GB and 12GB. while the A96 comes with an 8GB RAM option.

 

 

Twitter to host WhatsHappening2022 India this month, check details

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Microblogging site Twitter will host one-day long WhatsHappening2022 India event by the end of this month. According to the latest update, the event will be hosted virtually on March 29 from 3.30 pm.

Twitter has opened registration for the event. To register for the event, visit and click on ‘Register Now’. Fill in all required details such as first and last name, email id, company name, job title etc and click on submit button.

“Join us to find out the latest innovations, products, content and our focus on promoting healthy conversations. We aim to showcase why Twitter is the ideal place for your brand to launch something new or connect with what’s happening. Learn more about our value proposition, unfurl what to expect in the year and see some of our best work,” reads a statement.

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Consumer Innovation and Audience, Twitter for Brands, The Emerging India Story, Innovation by Twitter NEXT, #OneTwitter, Sports on Twitter and The India Growth Story will be discussed at the event.

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Dyson announces next-gen Airwrap with new attachments

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The Dyson AirWrap is arguably the most sought beauty item ever made. The device went viral on TikTok as everyone was using it in their video and tutorials. The $599 device promises to dry, smooth, curl, and volumize all hair types- and it just got better. 

Yes. Dyson has announced the launch of its new generation of Dyson Airwrap hair styling tool that will be available in the United States in the summer of 2022. Along with the new generation Airwrap, the company has also announced a host of new attachments with the latest features to style your hair in different and better ways.

Why Dyson Airwrap?

You might be thinking, why there’s so much hype about the Dyson Arwrap? What is unique does it offer? Isn’t it also a heating tool ultimately damaging the hair?

Well, Dyson does have some different features than your regular hair tools. It’s on a whole different level. 

Dyson Airwrap improved set

Have you heard of the Coanda effect? Dyson Airwrap uses the Coanda effect to assist the users to style their hair without using too much heat. The Coanda effect describes a fluid jet’s tendency to stay connected to a convex surface, whether it’s air or liquid. The Airwrap attracts hair and changes its form by creating a cylindrical flow of warm air around the gadget. This eliminates the need for direct heat application to the hair, lowering the risk of heat damage. 

Well, it’s all science and rockets. However, the Dyson Airwrap has been a cult favourite since its launch.

According to a press release, Dyson creator James Dyson stated that most styling products on the market overlook the fact that hair types vary greatly, and that the new Dyson comes in with many attachments suitable to a variety of purposes.

Latest Dyson Airwrap: What’s new?

This is what we are excited about! What are the new improvements it is bringing? So, Dyson has three new attachments in store for you. By combining utility and boosting adaptability, these accessories are meant to increase the overall performance of the Dyson Airwrap. Let’s take a look further!

Coanda smoothing dryer

 Coanda smoothing hairdryer is one of the significant announcements to the new Dyson. This will effectively take the place of the pre-styling drying attachment. The bulk of the barrel appears to be covered, with the exception of a single long vent and a tiny nozzle through which you may aim it, and it looks radically unlike anything else Dyson has published.

 Airwrap dryer

By twisting the vent via the tip, you may choose between two settings on the attachment. If you want to go on to another attachment, you may use the pre-styling option, which opens a tiny vent directly from the barrel for general drying or smoothing mode, which twists the vent into the nozzle for a more targeted airflow.

“Quickly take hair from wet to damp in pre-style mode or finish your style by hiding flyaways in smoothing mode. Coanda airflow attracts and lifts longer hairs, hiding flyaways out of sight for a smoother, shiny finish,” adds the release.

Airwrap curling barrels

Well, it’s one of the biggest upgrades to the Airwrap. While curling the hairs into different directions, we do need to alternate between the barrels as well. This not only gives precise curls but makes them look more smooth and effortless. However, the whole process is kind of fiddly. So, these new curling barrels are there for your rescue!

 Airwrap curling brush

You no longer need to swap barrels since the next-generation curling barrel may be configured to dry the curl in either way. A simple flow switch situated at the barrel’s tip can be used to accomplish this. This innovation appears to make curling with the Airwrap much more convenient. Plus, you won’t have to worry about storing an extra barrel or quickly touching a hot barrel to swap. 

If you’re concerned about burning your hands on the tip as you change directions, Dyson has taken care to ensure that the tip remains cold. This technique appears to be included in a variety of curling barrels, including ones meant for longer hair.

Next-gen soft brushes

You’ll now get much better and smoother effects with the brush. All thanks to the Coanda Airflow.

The brush styling tool will be improved as well. The bristles on the central island will be removed to make room for a bigger vent in the centre. The brush will now apply airflow more evenly over the hair as a result of this modification. Furthermore, because the bristles move with the hair, the air is directed in the most efficient direction as you brush, and the same ‘Coanda effect’ should result in fewer flyaways.

Airwrap Brush

Talking about the newer upgrades, James Dyson said, “Most styling tools ignore that hair types are very different—what attachment may work for one, could be detrimental to another. The advancements in the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler build on the success of its predecessor, through relentless research, user trials and advancements in computational fluid dynamics”. “The result: direction change barrels for faster and easier curling, re-engineered brush attachments for more precise shaping, and an entirely new, dual-purpose Coanda smoothing dryer. Our ability to control airflow delivers enhanced Coanda performance to curl, shape and hide flyaways—without extreme heat.”

Will the new attachments work with the previous Airwrap?

Yes, absolutely! Don’t worry if you have already paid $599 for the first-generation Airwrap. The new accessories will be available for purchase separately. Prices will be the same as the current model’s attachments, which are $39.99 each. So, if you want the whole array of new attachments, including the long and short curling barrels, the new drier, and the new brushes, you’ll have to spend between $200 and $300 to upgrade your Airwrap.

New Dyson Airwrap: Availability in India

Dyson Airwrap availability

We have no clue when the product will be launched as they’ve not revealed any dates yet. However, we do know that the new iteration will arrive this summer very soon. Don’t worry, as soon as we get the details we” make sure to update it here as well!

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POCO to launch POCO X4 Pro 5G in India on March 28

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Chinese smartphone maker Poco is all set to unveil a new device in India. According to the latest update, Poco will launch Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone in the country next week.

After debuting in global market at MWC earlier this year, Poco X4 Pro 5G will be launched in India on March 28. The announcement was made by Poco on its Twitter handle.

“We’re ready to captivate – with the #OneX4all. Indulge yourself in a whole new dimension of smartphones with the #POCO?????5G. Get ready to watch India’s first advanced Mocap launch on 28.03.2022 @ 12PM: (sic),” tweeted Poco.

Display

The upcoming phone will 5G feature a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 695 SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Poco X4 Pro 5G colour options

Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone will be available in two colour options. The phone will be offered in Laser Blue, POCO Yellow, and Laser Black colour options.

Talking about the optics, the new smartphone is expected to have a 64MP sensor in India, while the global variant has a 108MP camera.

Availability

The upcoming POCO X4 Pro 5G smartphone will be available for sale via Flipkart.

Price

The price of the POCO X4 Pro 5G is yet to be revealed. Based on the price of the European model, Indian model can be priced around Rs 25,500.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro series: The best Note on sale starting March 23, check out the details

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The latest Redmi lineup- Redmi Note 11 Pro series, comprising the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G, is going on sale starting March 23, 2022, in India. The deal will start at shart noon. You can get your device either at the official Mi website or at Amazon. 

Redmi Note 11 Pro series: Sale price and offers in India

The Note 11 Pro Plus 5G comes in three colour options, Polar White, Graphite Gray and Atlantic Blue colours. Similarly, its base variant also comes in the same three options available.

The base variant with 6GB RAM+128GB of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will cost Rs 19,999. Similarly, the 6GB RAM+128GB version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro costs Rs 17,999. You can also avail a discount of INR 1,000 if you use your HDFC card.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi Note 11 Pro: Specs

Both the variants have their own unique and fresh features. The Redmi Note 11 Pro and Pro+ 5G both have the same 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 320Hz touch sampling capability. Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, with Redmi offering 67W rapid charging for the first time on these phones. So, even if you run out of battery in the day, your phone will stay alive. On the Note series, Redmi has only given a maximum of 33W fast charging. The Redmi Note 11 Pro series runs on MIUI 13. However, it still has the presence of Android 11.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications

Both the devices have powerful specs when it comes to processors. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 CPU powers the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, while the Mediatek Helio G96 processor powers the Redmi Note 11 Pro. Now you can have the highest frame rates without any lag. Liquid cooling is also available to keep the internals cool during demanding work and games. So you don’t have to worry about your long playing hours. 

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G specifications

Coming to the camera specs, the Redmi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G features a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The Redmi Note 11 Pro, on the other hand, has a quad-camera setup on the back, including the same setup as the Pro+ but with an additional 2MP depth sensor. The front cameras on both phones are 16MP for sharp and clear selfies.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi Note 11 Pro: More features

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is available in Polar White, Graphite Gray, and Atlantic Blue, while the Pro version is available in Graphite Gray, Polar White, and Star Blue. Both phones retain the fingerprint scanner on the side, as well as AI-based Face unlock and a hybrid dual-SIM slot with microSD card compatibility. Bluetooth 5.1 is supported by phones. They also include dual speakers as well as a headphone jack. The Hi-Res audio certification is also included with the Redmi Note 11 Pro series.

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Vimeo is changing its video bandwidth policy, here is what CEO Anjali Sud has to say

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American video hosting, sharing, and services platform provider Vimeo has announced to change its video bandwidth policy. The decision has come after Vimeo which follows the guiding principal of ‘Users First’, realised that that their policies are failing to serve the best interests of a group of users.

Anjali Sud, CEO Vimeo, has extended an apology to top 1% of users of Vimeo who faced unnecessary friction and anxiety after some users consumed large amounts of video bandwidth — repeatedly hitting the bandwidth threshold for Vimeo’s top 1% of users.

Sud has suggested a solution to the problem. Vimeo has plan to charge those who consistently or significantly exceed the video bandwidth thresholds. She also highlighted that more than 99% of Vimeo’s users don’t reach the threshold that would require the Company to charge them extra.

Sud informs that those who require an exceptionally large amount of bandwidth need to pay extra as compared to their flat subscription fees.

According to Sud, more than 70% of users who originally hit their bandwidth threshold choose to pay more to continue using Vimeo’s service, and go on to become some of our longest-retaining customers.

Sud has also clarified that they are not specifically targeting video creators while employing this model, in fact it is applicable to all users equally.

Emphasising on Company’s policy to support their core creators, Sud writes that they will continue to invest in products and programs to support them. Vimeo supports creators by offering  online program for creative professionals to help sharpen their skills through courses, network, and find work. Sud confirms that they will continue to invest in these and other initiatives to help creators thrive.

Upcoming changes

To improve clarity and transparency moving forward, Vimeo will be setting the monthly bandwidth threshold at 2TB (or 2,000 GB)—which would impact even less than 1% of our users. Users can access their bandwidth usage report directly on their Vimeo account to track usage. This decision has been taken after fully reviewing Vimeo’s existing bandwidth policy and listening to feedback from some of highest bandwidth users.

More frequent and visible alerts

In addition to the analytics dashboard that shows ongoing usage and in-product alerts, Sud has announced that users will receive notifications via email when they’ve exceeded the monthly bandwidth threshold.

Extended notice periods

Vimeo has decided to give a minimum of 30 days-notice period to respond to their team and reach an agreeable resolution if a user exceeds the monthly threshold. During this time, there will be no changes to their account, videos, or service.

Giving users more alternatives

Vimeo will continue to provide a pro-rated refund for any current paying subscriber user that exceeds our bandwidth threshold and decides Vimeo is no longer the best fit for their needs. In those instances, the Company will provide time to migrate their videos off of our platform and repay the remainder of their account balance.

Rolling out an exemption policy

Vimeo CEO has also confirmed that the Company will be rolling out an exemption policy moving forward where creative professionals would not be restricted by the 2TB bandwidth threshold, as long as they aren’t using Vimeo to monetize those videos elsewhere.

Vimeo will share more details on the same within the next 30 days. The updated information will be available on their help center.

Vimeo offers paid subscription plans that enable access to their platform to cover the costs of operations. It serves as a one platform for all your video needs such as create, manage and grow. The video platform is used by more than 260 million users globally.

Each paid tier provides different limits on usage and different access to advanced video tools and features.

In another development, Vimeo has suspended support for new customers in Russia and updating their content guidelines. The decision has come in response to invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

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Instagram introduces Family Center and Parental Supervision tools

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To allow parents and guardians to help their teens manage experiences across Meta technologies, the photo-sharing platform Instagram has introduced parental supervision tool Family Center. The newly introduced tool will help parents to oversee their teens’ accounts.

Launched in the US first, Instagram is planning to roll out supervision tools globally in the coming months.

This is just one step on a longer path — our vision for Family Center is to eventually allow parents and guardians to help their teens manage experiences across Meta technologies, all from one central place.

Initially available on Instagram, the supervision tool will begin rolling out in VR in May.

With the help of supervision tool, parents can watch how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits. It also allows parents to view and receive updates on what accounts their teens follow and the accounts that follow their teens. Parents will be notified when their teen shares they’ve reported someone.

According to Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, the supervision tool has been developed by the Instagram after consultation with experts, parents, guardians and teens.

 An education hub for parents and guardians

Instagram has also added an education hub in Family Center where parents can get access of access resources from experts, videos and tips on topics like how to talk to teens about social media. They can also review helpful articles. Video tutorials on how to use the new supervision tools is available on Instagram.

How to set up supervision on Instagram

To set up supervision on Instagram, teens need to initiate supervision for now in the app on mobile devices. Subsequently, Instagram will add the option for parents to initiate supervision in the app. The supervision will be made available on desktop in June.

Teens will need to approve parental supervision if their parent or guardian requests it.

Additional features

Additional features, including letting parents set the hours during which their teen can use Instagram and the ability for more than one parent to supervise a teen’s account will also be introduced by the Instagram Over the next few months.

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