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Flipkart to deliver medicines across India with its newly introduced Health+ app

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Flipkart Health+, India’s homegrown Flipkart Group’s digital healthcare marketplace platform, has launched the Flipkart Health+ app. Users will be able to get genuine pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies from independent sellers using the app, which hopes to service customers in 20,000 Indian pin codes.

To begin with, Flipkart Health+ will first connect over 500 independent sellers with a network of registered pharmacists to validate medical prescriptions and accurately dispense pharmaceuticals, according to a statement from the company.

Prashant Jhaveri, CEO of Flipkart Health+, stated that since the COVID-19 pandemic, Indians have seen a huge shift in favour of wellness and preventative healthcare, and there is a greater focus on health and wellbeing than ever before.

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Indians have witnessed a tremendous shift in favoring wellness and preventative healthcare and there is an increased focus on health and wellness, like never before. Through Flipkart Health+, we aim to solve the critical gap of accessibility to genuine medicines and healthcare products and services across the country, especially in the remotest parts of the country that have been underserved until now,” Prashant Jhaveri, Chief Executive Officer, Flipkart Health+, said.

Flipkart Health+ App

“We want to leverage technology in a way that strengthens the healthcare ecosystem and enables it to serve customers better by making accessibility to healthcare simpler even for those residing in distant areas of the country and contributing towards a healthier India,” he said.

According to the company, the Flipkart Health+ app was created and developed with a user-friendly interface that will appeal to users of all technological abilities. The app, with its powerful technology and logistics infrastructure, will offer access to pharmaceuticals and healthcare products and services for a variety of health issues, including acute and chronic illnesses, in accordance with regulatory framework, to more customers across India, especially in remote locations that have traditionally remained underserved, it said.

Flipkart Health+ is partnering with SastaSundar’s healthcare network across the country. SastaSundar.com is now redirecting users to the Flipkart Health+ homepage. In the next months, the company hopes to onboard third-party healthcare service providers to provide customers with additional healthcare services such as teleconsultation and e-diagnostics. For Android users, the Flipkart Health+ app is available on Google Play. The company says customers can expect the Flipkart Health+ app to be available on iOS soon, according to the company.

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India’s electronic goods export gets doubled in last five year from 2016-17

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India’s exports of electronic goods has doubled in the last five year. According to the data shared by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, India has exported electronics goods worth Rs 81,948 in 2020-21 as compared to Rs 39,980 in 2016-17.

In addition to export, production of electronic goods have also increased in India the last five year.   Thanks to the government schemes and incentive for large investments in the electronics value chain, India has produced electronic goods worth Rs 5,54,461 crore in 2020-21 as compared to Rs 3,17,331 crore.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware, Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (MSIPS) are the prominent schemes notified by the government to boost electronics manufacturing in the country.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware, Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme, Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Schemes are the prominent schemes implemented by the government to attract and incentivize large investments in the electronics value chain and promote exports.

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Google Docs to allow you to use emoji reactions

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Following the footstep of popular apps such as Instagram, Messenger, iMessage and other, Google has announced to introduce emoji reactions feature.

The new feature will be available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers, and users with personal Google Accounts in the coming weeks.

The move is aimed to provide a less formal alternative to comments to express your opinions about document content, Google Docs will soon add new emoji reactions feature.

After the addition of the emojis, users will be able to use emojis with options to accurately reflect your identity. Currently, you can add only comment to any document.

To offer host of options to its users, emoji set is updated to the latest version- Emoji 14.0. Google will also provide gender-neutral options for gender-modifiable emojis.

Emoji skin tone and gender preferences are saved per individual emoji Getting started Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.

According to the update shared by the Google in a blogpost, emoji button will appear on the top right side of the document after selecting a word or a passage on the document. By clicking on the icon, users will be able to see the emoji picker with a search bar and a separate section for frequently used emojis.

Getting Started

The new feature will be ON by default and cannot be disabled by the user. To access reactions in Docs, hover over any message or an existing anchor and click on the “Add reaction” icon. Additionally, emoji preferences are shared with Google Chat, so any preferences set in one app will be reflected in the other. Both apps can be used to update emoji preferences via the picker.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 5, 2022.

Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 20, 2022.

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Tech NewsWrap: Epic Games unveils free 3D scanner app… and more

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Epic Games unveils free 3D scanner app

RealityScanRealityScan, a free 3D scanning tool developed in collaboration with Quixel, turns smartphone images into high-fidelity 3D models. With interactive feedback, augmented reality coaching, and data quality checks, RealityScan guides users through the scanning process. RealityScan, which is now available as part of a limited beta test, takes the technology of RealityCapture, a desktop photogrammetry software for Windows, and puts it into a mobile device. The capacity to instantly scan real-world items and use related 3D models in diverse projects, such as games or digital animations, is one of the many possible applications for such technology.

Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Mobile for iOS and Android

Rainbow Six MobileRainbow Six Mobile is now available for Android and iOS devices, announces Ubisoft. Its basic gameplay is now available on mobile devices. The new game brings the core gameplay of Rainbow Six Siege to mobile devices. Destructible environments and a large selection of specialised gadgets are also included in the mobile edition of the game. This is likewise a 5v5 FPS attackers vs. defenders game with a similar appearance and feel to the console version. Drones, bombs, and other offensive objects can be used by the attacking team to break past the defensive team’s reinforced positions. Rainbow Six Mobile may appear to be a clone of Rainbow Six Siege, but there are some key differences between the mobile and console versions.

Emoji are coming to Google Docs

EMOJIEmoji reactions are coming to Google Docs, allowing you to respond to text with a simple symbol rather than a full-fledged comment. The company claims in an announcement post that the feature supports all emoji available in the latest release, which includes gender-neutral options and sillier symbols like melting face and biting lip. A GIF released by Google shows how the emoji reaction feature will look as a third option alongside “Suggest Edits” and “Add Comment” when you highlight the text. Also, you can type to search the emoji catalog. The tech giant says these responses provide “a less formal alternative to comments.”

Sennheiser launches CX series premium earbuds in India

Sennheiser launches CX series premium earbudsSennheiser has rolled out CX Plus True Wireless and CX True Wireless earphones in the Indian market. The earphones promise to extend wireless freedom with superior sound quality and great wearing comfort. CX Plus True Wireless flaunts a sleek design for supremely comfortable enjoyment all day long. With audiophile-grade technology and added features like Active Noise Cancellation and transparent hearing, the stellar sound of the new CX Plus True Wireless earphones makes them a perfect wireless companion for everyday listening. Also, the sound quality on CX wireless stands out as it features the proprietary True Response transducer, developed for Sennheiser’s range of premium earphones.

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Here is what Elon Musk has to say on his association with Twitter

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is all set to join micro-blogging site Twitter after he bought a major stake in the company and became its largest shareholder. Elon Musk has bought 9.2% shares of Twitter at around $3 billion.

Elon Must took Twitter to share his view on working with Twitter CEO Parag Agarwal and the Twitter.

Welcoming Elon Musk on board, Agarwal, praised Elon Musk for his passionate behaviour and intense critic of the service. Agarwal further said that this is what Twitter is needed in the boardroom.

Elon Musk’s appointment was announced by Parag Agarwal through his Twitter handle.

In another development, Elon Musk’s Twitter poll for edit button receives reply from CEO Parag Agrawal.

Retweeting Mask’s post, Agarwal writes that the consequences of this poll will be important. Please vote carefully. Twitter is currently working on an edit button option.

Elon Musk’s tweet on edit button has invited more than 53.5 k retweets, 26.2 k quoted tweets and 307.8 k likes

Manu Kumar Jain, global VP Xiaomi has responded to interaction between Elon Musk and Parag Agarwal. Responding to their conversation, Jain wrote that amazed to see the impact of @elonmusk on @Twitter

Jain further wrote that excited about the future. #ElonMusk #Twitterax.

RealmeGT2 Pro and Realme 9 scheduled to be launched in India on April 7: All you need to know about the upcoming phones

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Chinese smartphone maker Realme is all set to release two phones in the Indian market tomorrow. The smartphone company will unveil Realme GT2 Pro and Realme 9 on April 7 at 12.30 pm. Claimed as world’s first sustainable design, GT2 Pro offers greater display.

Realme GT 2 Pro specifications

Realme GT 2 Pro sports a 6.7-inch WQHD+ display which supports 1440×3216 pixels resolution. With 2 K super reality display, Realme GT2 Pro is powered by LPTO 2.0 with adaptive refresh rates between 1Hz and 120Hz and 50% higher power efficiency.

Realme GT 2 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone has a 5000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

Talking about the optics, with a 50-megapixel wide sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 3-megapixel microscope sensor, Realme GT 2 Pro has a triple rear camera setup. The front of the phone gets a 32-megapixel camera to help selfie lovers and for video calling.

GT2 Pro

Realme GT 2 Pro expected price

The Chinese model of Realme GT 2 Pro is priced at CNY 3,699 (around Rs 43,400). Based on its price in China, it is being speculated that the Realme GT 2 Pro in India could be priced between Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000. The Realme GT 2 Pro is expected to give tough competition to Motorola Edge 30 Pro in India.

Realme 9 4G

In addition to Realme GT 2 Pro, the company will also launch the Realme 9 4G alongside its flagship offering on the same day in India. Realme 9 4G sports a 108-megapixel rear camera. According to rumours, the Realme 9 4G is likely to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a high refresh rate display, and more.

Realme 9 4G is rumoured to come with an AMOLED display, and a 16-megapixel front shooter. The smartphone is said to come with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The phone is expected to be available in two configurations – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone is also said to come with Android 12-based Realme UI 3 out of the box.

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Fire-Boltt Ring 2 Bluetooth calling smartwatch launched: Know price and key features

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Homegrown wearable brand Fire-Boltt is aggressive with its product launches in India. The company has introduced yet another Bluetooth calling smartwatch called Ring 2, which comes with a large 1.69-inch bright HD display and offers a high 240×280 pixel resolution.

Offering a full touch screen, the Fire-Boltt Ring 2 comes in multiple strap colour options – Black, Blue, Pink and Silver – and is available exclusively on Flipkart at Rs 3,999.

In terms of features, the smartwatch comes with built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communication during a call. One can make as well as receive calls with utmost ease using this smartwatch, even while a person is on the go, as the Fire-Boltt Ring 2 offers a simple yet useful quick dial pad that can be accessed on the watch screen. With this feature, users can cut down on the hassles of taking their smartphone out of pocket every time they intend to dial a number.

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Aayushi and Arnav Kishore, co-founders of Fire-Boltt, said, “We have always banked upon two essential elements – innovation and affordability – as a brand, and probably that is why Fire-Boltt is now a household name in the country despite a hypercompetitive market. Ring 2 is for everyone who seeks an exquisitely-designed, sleek health coach. Besides calling, the watch enables Blood Oxygen Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring and Heart Rate Tracking.”

The all-new Fire-Boltt Ring 2 has IP-67 water resistant rating that allows you to play and control your music without accessing any attached tool or device. The smartwatch offers a 7-day-long battery life, which helps you to track your progress and escort you on your journeys without the need to worry about carrying a charger everywhere.

Among the other features, it includes alarm, stopwatch, weather updates, sedentary and drink water reminders. It has more than 200 watch faces and comes with smart notifications for across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube etc.

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Senhieser launched CX Plus Wireless earphones with Active Noise Cancellation

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Sennheiser has rolled out CX Plus True Wireless and CX True Wireless earphones in the Indian market. The earphones promise to extend wireless freedom with superior sound quality and great wearing comfort. These are built to offer a thrilling, high-quality listening experience with effortless ease of use. CX Plus True Wireless flaunts a sleek design for supremely comfortable enjoyment all day long.

With audiophile-grade technology and added features like Active Noise Cancellation and transparent hearing, the stellar sound of the new CX Plus True Wireless earphones makes them a perfect wireless companion for everyday listening. Also, the sound quality on CX wireless stands out as it features the proprietary True Response transducer, developed for Sennheiser’s range of premium earphones. It is the bespoke acoustic system that delivers high-fidelity stereo sound with deep basses, natural mids, and clear, detailed treble.

Senheiser Smart Control App

Along with the amazing earphones, you also get its perfect companion- Smart Control App with built-in EQ on both earphones. It allows the users to tailor their listening experience as per their wants. With CX Wireless Earphones, you can easily notch up the intensity of the music with the Bass Boost pre-set, relax with a podcast, or enhance audio for a phone call. Furthermore, the Smart Control App comes with an intuitive and new user experience to give headphone and Soundbar users effortless sound control and personalization. The all-new app elegantly merges modern aesthetics with a more personal, relevant, and rewarding intuitive user experience. On top of that, Smart Control offers users exciting new features to improve the functionality of their Sennheiser headphones, including Sound Check and Sound Zones.

CX Plus True Wireless earphones app

Sound Check guides users through three easy steps to find the perfect EQ preset according to their tastes. Sound Zones let True Wireless users tailor EQ settings, Noise Cancellation, and Transparent Hearing to defined places – whether home, the office or on the go – and dynamically adjust audio settings according to the user’s location. Smart Control also offers users a higher level of personalization. User accounts make it even easier to transfer settings and customizations between Sennheiser devices. The in-app Discovery area provides relevant product news and updates from the Sennheiser world.

Sharing his excitement about the launch, Mr Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser India, said, “We are excited to expand our armour of high-end audio products with the launch of CX Plus and CX True wireless earphones. Featuring state-of-the-art technology and offering proven ergonomics, the earbuds have been developed according to user comfort studies. They also offer an outstanding personal audio experience that anyone can enjoy anywhere and every day. Taking forward Sennheiser’s audio legacy, the newest addition to our CX range of earphones will offer users a premium audio experience along with a sleeker, smarter, and more connected experience.”

Active Noise Cancellation on the CX Plus True Wireless Earphones

The Active Noise Cancellation function on the CX Plus True Wireless earphones ensures that listeners do not miss a note, allowing them to experience all the clarity, detail, and thrilling bass without distractions – even in noisier environments. Meanwhile, the Transparent Hearing feature makes it easy to focus on external sounds when desired without the need to remove the earbuds. This feature is particularly useful in letting outside sound in, so users are more aware of their surroundings.

Experience all-day entertainment in total comfort

The range is ready to keep pace with its long-lasting battery and portable charging case, providing an impressive 24 hours of playback time for CX Plus True Wireless, and 27 hours for the CX True Wireless – and comes with all-day comfort to match.

CX Plus True Wireless earphones features

Stylish, minimalist, and perfectly balanced, the proven ergonomics of the earbuds were developed according to user comfort studies. For a perfect fit in the ear canal that keeps the earbuds securely in place and effectively attenuates outside noise, ear adapters are provided in four sizes. The ranges’ IPX4-rated splash resistance offers additional peace of mind.

Effortless ease of use with intuitive, customizable touch controls

Thanks to the customizable touch controls, every interaction, touch, and moment shared with the CX Plus True Wireless and CX True Wireless can be conducted effortlessly. Users can even tailor bespoke commands to ensure that controlling audio, calls, and accessing voice assistants are both convenient and intuitive.

Both the earbuds are also equipped with a pair of dual mics that optimizes speech for calls and voice assistant access to ensure crystal clear voice pick-up, even when using a single earbud. The independent earbud use allows the right and left earbuds to be used individually or as a pair.

Enjoy a personalized audio experience

The range also offers the latest connectivity options for a high-tech listening experience: Bluetooth 5.2 compatibility and SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptX Adaptive codec support ensure brilliant wireless sound and effortless management of Bluetooth connections via the Smart Control app. The App and built-in EQ allows for custom tailoring of the listening experience, whether notching up the intensity of the music with the Bass Boost preset, relaxing with a podcast, or enhancing audio for a phone call.

Price and availability

The CX Plus True Wireless is priced at INR 14,990 and CX True Wireless at INR 10,990 in two colour variants – Black and White. These products will be available on online platforms such as www.sennheiser-hearing.com & Amazon, and other leading electronic outlets in India.

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Boult Audio launches ‘AirBass XPods Pro’ with stunning in-ear design

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Boult Audio today announced the launch of the all-new ‘Xpods Pro’ power-packed with Environmental Noise Cancellation and offers Pro+ calling experience using Quad Mic setup.

‘XPods Pro’ features Type-C fast charging and offers a total playback of up to 24 hours. The Xpods Pro is armed with the latest Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity ensuring the fastest pairing and strong signals over a longer operation range from the source. The Xpods Pro offers a total of 100 minutes of playback time in just 15 minutes of charge without compromising on performance. The AirBass Xpods Pro will be available for a limited time offer price of just Rs 1,199 on Flipkart and www.boultaudio.com.

Boult Audio

The new ‘Xpods Pro’ are IPX5 resistant to sweat and water and features a touch sensor for easy and intuitive control of music and phone calls. The extended battery life enables up to six hours of listening time in a single charge and up to 24 hours of total listening time with the convenient charging case. These earbuds can be used separately as a monopod or else in stereo mode using both the earbuds after successful pairing. The AirBass ‘Xpods Pro’ has a uniquely built design that’s crafted for high ergonomics. It features an angled bud with extra-soft silicone tips for added comfort during long use. The body is built with a high-quality and premium-finish ABS shell which also protects it from water and sweat. So don’t let the rain or sweat cease your outdoor activities.

The earbuds are touch-sensitive and can be conveniently used at your fingertips to adjust the volume, change tracks, attend calls or command your voice assistant. The Boult Audio AirBass Xpods Pro’s latest Bluetooth technology not only helps in faster pairing and stable connectivity over longer distances but also saves on power. And don’t you worry about charging the Xpods Pro – the equipped USB-C port will ensure that the buds are fully charged in no time so you can be on the go when you are ready.

Boult

The Boult Audio AirBass Xpods Pro TWS Earbuds will be featured in black & white colours and will be available for a price of just Rs 1,199 for a very limited time on Flipkart and Boult Audio’s website with a standard industry warranty of 1 year.

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Why Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will not be able to beat Apple’s spatial audio even after software update

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After launching in August 2021, Samsung is reportedly updating its Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds with a new audio feature. According to report, Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds will get a 360-degree audio. Earlier available with the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, three-dimensional, 360 Audio provides 360-degree surround sound for an immersive environment while enjoying media content.

It follows your head movements to make it feel like the sound is coming from the screen by changing the left and right sound volumes of the earbuds. While, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking brings theater-like sound from the movie or video you’re watching, so that sound seems like it’s coming from all around you.

With this software update, Galaxy Buds 2 will offer almost same feature as Galaxy Buds Pro at comparatively lower price.

However, experts reportedly claim that despite the addition of 360 Audio, Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds will not be able to beat Apple’s spatial audio. Citing the reason, they believe that 360 Audio is nowhere around the perfect, and lacks the more full-bodied spatial audio experience.

Comparison between 360 Audio and Spatial audio

It might not be fair to compare 360 Audio offered by Samsung with Spatial Audio by Apple. Despite similarly priced, the AirPods Pro is considered the best as compared to the Galaxy Buds Pro. The 360 Audio is not quite up to at par with Apple’s (or even Sony’s) spatial audio features.

Despite an incremental improvement to sound quality, it is believed that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will not be able to offer any substantial benefits over the Buds Pro, aside from being cheaper.

Specifications of Galaxy Buds2

The Galaxy Buds2 offers deep bass to clear treble through two-way dynamic speakers. It gives you well-balanced sound quality that enriches every moment of your audio journey.

With three microphones and a built-in voice pickup unit help you make clearer calls, while a machine-learning based solution filters unwanted sound so you can better share your world with family and friends. To minimise wind disruption and make your outdoors calls come in clear, Galaxy Buds2 offers low protrusion design.

ANC blocks unwanted sound

Featuring two microphones, Galaxy Buds2 detects ambient noise while Active Noise Canceling blocks unwanted sound. Background noise can be reduced up to 98% to keep you fully immersed in your music, games, audio books, and your favorite podcasts. Active Noise Canceling (ANC) On Galaxy Buds2 cuts external background noise by up to 98%, backed by UL Verification.

Galaxy Buds 2

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