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iQOO 9 gets new Phoenix Orange variant with colour changing technology: Price, specs and more

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iQOO has come up with an all-new Phoenix (Orange) variant of the recently launched iQOO 9 smartphone in India. This new colour variant comes with colour changing technology and is in addition to the existing Legend Grey and Alpha Black options.

Having price tags of Rs 42,990 and Rs 46,990 for 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB RAM/ROM options respectively, the new colour variant of iQOO 9 will be available for purchase on Amazon.in and iQOO e-store starting today.

Produced by a geometric craft on Frosty AG Glass, iQOO 9’s new variant changes colour when exposed to sunlight and other sources of artificial UV rays and transforms into different shades. “The UV Rays of Sunshine changes the internal structure of glass molecules resulting in changing the existing colour to Phoenix (Orange) variant. Ever used a stencil, try using it on the iQOO 9 to create a unique design on the back cover of the smartphone,” iQOO said in press statement.

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Specifications

To recall, the smartphone sports a 6.56-inch Full-HD+ (2376×1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes packed with the powerful Snapdragon 888+ 5G processor, and as mentioned above it has up to 12GB of RAM and up to 12GB of storage.

For photography and videos, the iQOO 9 houses a triple camera setup on the back – a 48-megapixel primary sensor with gimbal stabalisation, a 13-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. The phone has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter on the front.

The smartphone is further backed by a 4,350mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge fast charging support. As the name suggests, iQOO 9 supports 5G (11 bands).

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Samsung’s self-repair programme: All you need to know about it

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To expand customer-first care experience, Samsung has recently announced New Self-Repair Program for American users. Available exclusively for Galaxy device owners, Samsung, in collaboration with iFixit, will offer access to genuine device parts, repair tools, and intuitive, visual, step-by-step repair guides. In November 2021, a similar initiative was announced by the Apple for its popular smartphone series, iPhone.

Eligible devices under Samsung’s self-repair programme

Owners of the Galaxy S20 and S21 family of products, will be able to take product repair into their own hands. The facility will also be available for the Galaxy Tab S7+ beginning this summer. Detailed information about the Samsung’s self-repair programme will be shared soon. It is important to note that the latest Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series of devices are not included in the programme yet.

Initially, Samsung will offer display assemblies, back glass and charging ports to users of Galaxy S20, S21 and Galaxy Tab S7+. Samsung has plan to expand the self-repair programme to other devices as well. Samsung users are encouraged to return the used parts for responsible recycling.

According to Ramon Gregory, senior vice president of Customer Care at Samsung Electronics America, availability of self-repair will provide our consumers the convenience and more options for sustainable solutions. Gregory adds that the self-repair programme will help users with genuine supplies to fix their Samsung smartphones.

With the introduction of self-repair programme, Samsung will be able to improve its network of repair service. With its vast network 2,000 locations for mobile products, Samsung is able to cover around 80% of the population in the US. Additionally, Samsung also runs more than 550 ‘We Come To You Vans’ to offer in-person service within a 30-60 minute drive – and a repair time of typically two hours or less.

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Skagen launches its latest Falster Gen 6 smartwatch: Details inside

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Skagen, the renowned smartwatch brand in India, has announced its Falster Gen 6 smartwatches on Monday 05-04-2022. The Gen 6 watch from Skagen was announced back in 2021, and finally, the launch has been confirmed by the brand. The exact dates are not yet confirmed, but the latest generation smartwatch will be available for Android and iOS users soon.

Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch price and availability in India

The Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch is priced at Rs 21,995 in India, and you may have any model for the same price, according to the manufacturer. Furthermore, the smartwatch comes in a 42mm case size and is available in five distinct design options.

Skagen smartwatch price

Also, it features a variety of colours, including silver-tone, charcoal, and black with customization available for the straps. It can be worn with stainless steel mesh, silicone straps, or even leather straps. You can easily get your smartwatch at Skagen’s official website.

Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch features and specifications

The Skagen Falster Gen 6 competes in this price bracket with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, as well as a bevvy of Apple Watch Series variants that are only available to iPhone users.

The Snapdragon 4100+ SoC powers the smartwatch, which is expected to receive the new-look Wear OS 3.0 upgrade later this year. The watch has a 1.28-inch AMOLED display, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage to ensure the device’s performance and app storage.

Skagen smartwatch specs

The Bluetooth 5.0 LE version of the smartwatch connects to both Android and iOS smartphones. Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC SE are among the other connection options.

It also has a PPG heart rate sensor, SpO2 monitoring, and off-body IR, among other health features. The watch also features a 3ATM water resistance rating. For the time being, its battery life is unclear, but magnetic charging promises an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes.

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Memmo.me announces spreading its footprints in the Indian market

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Memmo.me is one of the leading Swedish-based entertainment platforms that has a robust global presence and is now spreading its footprints in India. The firm is an online platform that offers personalized video messages from thousands of well-known celebrities to their fans and followers. These videos can be customized and personalized for its clients as per their requirements.

The company not only offers these videos for personal purposes but also curates and customizes celeb videos aligned with various objectives of businesses such as marketing campaigns, virtual events, team celebrations, and sales outreach. Memmo.me is considered to be the biggest marketplace for personalized videos from various celebrities including athletes, actors/actresses, comedians, theatre artists, and YouTubers, etc. just to name a few.

Incepted in late 2019, the company strives to transform people’s special events into memorable experiences by offering tailormade videos from prominent personalities. The brand’s CEO & Co-founders Tobias Bengt Dahl & Gustav Lundberg Toresson, conceptualized the venture with the mission to help connect celebrities one-to-one with their fans and businesses. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has regional offices in every country. However, it is now keen to mark its presence in the Indian market as well.

Abhishek Sarkar, General Manager at Memmo.me who is bringing the brand into India started his journey with the brand in 2021 with the intention of solving real-world problems that the startup ecosystem often has to face.

Abhishek Sarkar, General Manager, Memmo.me said, “We are a one-of-a-kind platform and are known for our innovative approach. We are grateful that we have had a successful journey so far. We owe it to our team who has worked hard as well as our clients who have trusted us throughout. We are now keen to expand our presence and we at Memmo.me believe that India possesses a huge potential for growth. We are well aware that the domain is highly competitive. However, we are optimistic that the growth opportunities are tremendous. We are also hopeful that with our unique offerings as well as our customized and personalized approach, we will be able to establish a robust presence in the times to come.”

Memmo.me

He further adds, “We will be focusing on enhancing our product categories as well as celebrity portfolio and will also be increasing our team so as to seamlessly cater to the needs of the Indian customer base. Simultaneously, we are tapping Mexico and Brazil markets as well. On the whole, our focus is to provide exceptional user experiences. We want to be recognized as the one-stop destination for personalized celebrity wishes both in the Indian and global markets in the future.”

The brand has emerged to be one of the most renowned and leading companies in the industry and is known for its innovative approach along with agile capabilities by personalizing videos. These videos are affordable and available in a quick turnaround time of a minimum of 24 hours. The clients can book the celebrity and the required videos via the app version of the platform. The celebs can also manage the bookings via Memmo’s app, also called a ‘white glove service’.

Memmo.me not only offers celebrity videos but memories and experiences that can be cherished for a lifetime. It has been playing a vital role in helping people improve their relationships and reignite love and emotions with its services.

It works with a customer-first approach. The brand first understands and researches each domain thoroughly. It then adds local or add-on flavor to enhance the quality of the videos and personalize them as per the needs of its clients. This ideology is what differentiates the brand from the other players in the market. Memmo.me envisions growing as a platform for fans to engage with the preferred prominent personalities on a personal level and wants to be the one-stop destination for people looking forward to personalized and customized experiences. In addition, the firm wants to provide a wide range of products and services to both fans and corporations in the times ahead.

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Doja Cat is the new Global Brand Ambassador for JBL

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The secret is out, Kittenz. JBL announces its latest global ambassador, teaming up for a collaborative partnership with global superstar Doja Cat. The Grammy winner for Best Pop Duo teased her JBL ambassadorship on social media leading into last night’s Grammy awards before commanding attention on the red carpet. Her one-of-a-kind custom hand blown glass handbag with a blinged out JBL Clip 4 attached turned the conversation from “what are you wearing,” to “what are you listening to?”

The answer was loud and clear: JBL and Doja are teaming up in a big way. Fans everywhere need no longer wonder what happens when the best in sound meets today’s hottest artist. Special performances and unexpected moments throughout the campaign will give fans front-row seats to unfiltered experiences that will leave them wanting more.

“I’m excited to be working with JBL. From the start of the partnership they have made it clear that they are here to support me and my ideas about their products. That is easy for me because I actually love their speakers and I carry them around with me wherever I go. I’d wear clothes made of JBL speakers if I could,” said Doja Cat. “I can’t wait for everyone to see all the cool things we’re doing, including something coming really soon for my biggest fans.”

Doja Cat JBL

Doja is the latest superstar to ink a deal with JBL, joining an all-star roster of ambassadors like Bebe Rexha, DJ Martin Garrix and basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo. There will be a variety of JBL x Doja Cat activations throughout the partnership, including Doja serving as the face of the brand’s 2022 “Dare To” campaign highlighting JBL products and encouraging consumers to be their most authentic selves. Doja superfans will be given the opportunity of a lifetime and access like never before through unexpected moments leading to the superstar’s headlining performance at the explosive return of JBL Fest this September in Las Vegas.

Doja launched her music career online at a young age and became an internet phenomenon after the release of her single “Mooo!” in 2018. This January, Doja was handed Female Rapper of the Year for the XXL Awards 2022, and earlier this month, Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music event recognized Doja with the Powerhouse Award. Outside of her music, Doja’s daring personality and eccentric humor have enabled her to create a deep and meaningful connection with her fans through social media. With interests running the gamut of fashion, culture and gaming, millions of people all over the world can relate to her on a personal level.

“Doja Cat is as authentic as it gets. She’s an adept musician and incredible performer with a strong visual presence, which is hard to find,” said Ralph Santana, Chief Marketing Officer at Harman. “She has the unique gift of connecting with fans across a variety of demographics, particularly Gen Z, which makes her the perfect fit for JBL. We are beyond excited to join forces with her to bring together fans from a wide range of backgrounds and encourage everyone to exercise their individuality through personal expression in unexpected ways.”

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Poco X4 Pro 5G first sale begins today: Check prices, offers and specs

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The first sale of Poco X4 Pro 5G, which was launched last week, is set to begin today at 12PM via ecommerce platform Flipkart. The company is giving you some exciting introductory offers during the sale. The smartphone earlier made its debut at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona recently.

Prices and Offers

If you are a HDFC Credit/Debit card user, you can also avail a flat Rs 1,000 instant discount and grab the smartphone at a price of Rs 17,999 for 6GB+64GB variant, Rs 18,999 for 6GB+128GB variant, and Rs 20,999 for 8GB+128GB variant, respectively.

There is also the option of exchanging the older Poco X series smartphones. As part of it, users can avail a special exchange price for Poco X2, Poco X3, and Poco X3 Pro and grab the all new Poco X4 Pro 5G with an additional Rs 3,000 discount.

Interestingly, the Poco X4 Pro 5G can be availed at prices as low as Rs 6,549, with the combination of bank discount and exchange offer. “Exchange your Poco X2, Poco X3, and Poco X3 Pro and get hands on the brand new Poco X4 Pro 5G at an effective price of Rs 7,499, Rs 6,899, and Rs 6,549, respectively.

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Specifications and Features

In terms of technical specs, the Poco X4 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display, with 120Hz high refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 that has a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz coupled with fast UFS 2.2 storage up to 128GB coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM.

In terms of cameras, the Poco X4 Pro 5G packs a triple rear camera setup, headlined by a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. Up front, it features a 16MP selfie shooter.

The smartphone houses a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery that can last more than a day on a single charge. In addition, it offers an integrated 5G modem that has up to 7 5G bands tuned for the Indian market.

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WhatsApp tests a new feature to curb spread of misinformation, check details inside

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With an aim to curb the spread of misinformation through WhatsApp, the instant messaging app owned by Meta, is reportedly testing a new feature. According to a report, WhatsApp is planning to put a limit to the number of times a forwarded message can be shared in chat.

Currently, WhatsApp allows users on Android and iOS to send forwarded messages to up to five users at a time.

The rumoured feature, reported by WABetaInfo who found it on WhatsApp Beta version 2.22.7.2 for Android last month. It is also claimed that the feature is being tested out on beta versions of the iOS app.

The reported development has come soon after WhatsApp announced new features to make the voice message experience on WhatsApp better.

If comes into the effect, users will not be able to share the messages marked as forwarded to more than one group chat at a time. An alert will pop-up, if WhatsApp users will try to send the same message to more than one group.

If the message needs to be sent to more than one chat group, WhatsApp users will need to do it by manually selecting it and send it for each individual group.

The reported feature by WhatsApp is expected to come into effect soon.

WhatsApp keep updating various features to offer a smooth and hassle free experience to its users. Recently, it introduced more options to control their messages and how long they stick around, with default disappearing messages and multiple durations.

WhatsApp users have the option to turn on disappearing messages by default for all new chats. When enabled, all new one-on-one chats you or another person start will be set to disappear at your chosen duration, and WhatsApp has also added a new option when creating a group chat that lets you turn it on for groups you create. This new feature is optional and does not change or delete any of your existing chats.

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Tech NewsWrap: Elon Musk becomes Twitter’s largest shareholder… and more

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Elon Musk becomes Twitter’s largest shareholder

Elon MuskWith a 9.2 percent investment in Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the company’s largest shareholder. The acquisition of Twitter’s most substantial shares was reported in a regulatory filing by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Musk has purchased approximately 7.35 crore shares of Twitter, making him the company’s largest stakeholder. Twitter’s stock has risen dramatically as a result of this announcement. In premarket trade, shares of the microblogging site soared by 26%. According to Twitter’s most recent close calculations, this investment is worth $280 million.

Skagen launches Gen-6 smartwatch

Skagen launches Gen-6 smartwatchSkagen, a Danish watch and jewellery manufacturer, has introduced its new wristwatch, the Falster Gen 6, in India for Rs 21,995. The Gen 6 is the first smartwatch to employ Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform, which promises improved performance such as faster application load times, more responsive user experiences, and lower power consumption. It comes with a 1.28-inch touchscreen digital display, 8 GB of storage, and 1 GB of RAM, as well as an updated heart rate sensor that allows for continuous tracking and better signal accuracy.

5G auction will not be delayed, says Telecom Minister

5G AuctionIndia’s 5G spectrum auction would not be postponed, according to Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw. His statement comes as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been slow in delivering its recommendations to the telecom ministry on spectrum pricing and other technicalities. “Absolutely,” Vaishnaw responded in response to a question about whether India’s telecom auctions will take place on time.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G price in India revealed

After making its global premiere a few days earlier, the Samsung Galaxy A73 arrived in India late last month. While the phone’s features had already been released, the South Korean company has now confirmed the phone’s price. The 8GB + 128GB variation of the Samsung Galaxy A73 costs Rs 41,999, while the 8GB+256GB model costs Rs 44,999. It’s available in three colours: Awesome Mint, Awesome Grey, and Awesome White. The phone is a follow-up to the Galaxy A72 and features several noticeable improvements, primarily in the camera department.

 

 

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OnePlus 10 Pro first sale begins, get details inside

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Chinese technology giant OnePlus has started the first sale of OnePlus 10 Pro from today. In addition to OnePlus 10 Pro, the Company has also started sale of Bullets Wireless Z2 and Buds Pro Silver Edition.

Launched on March 31, these products can be purchased from company’s website and e-commerce platform Amazon. The Bullets Z2 and Buds Pro will be on sale too on the same platform.

Price details

The OnePlus 10 Pro is available in two variants. For 8GB/128GB variant, customers need to pay Rs66,999 while 12GB/256GB variant carries  a price tag of Rs 71,999.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 comes at Rs1,999. The Buds Pro Silver edition TWS has been launched at Rs9,990.

One Plus 10 Pro

Key specifications of OnePlus 10 Pro

Featuring Snapdragon chipset, 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear camera and fast charging solution, the OnePlus 10 Pro comes in two colour variants; Volcanic Black and Emerald Forest.

Coupled with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, OnePlus 10 Pro is a 5G-enabled smartphone. It runs on Android 12 and ColorOS 12.

Powered by a 5,000mAh battery, OnePlus 10 Pro is supported by an 80W fast charger.

Camera details

Talking about the camera, OnePlus 10 Pro comes with triple rear cameras with a 48MP main Sony lens along with a 50MP ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP macro shooter. For selfies and video calling, OnePlus 10 Pro is equipped with a 32MP selfie camera.

OnePlus 10 Pro Camera

With a 6.7 inch AMOLED display, OnePlus 10 Pro comes with Hasselblad branding and the phone uses a punch hole display design that holds selfie camera.

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CuriousJr: An app to tickle your brain and prepare you for the future

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Does coding sound like a subject only for science or math-inclined students? Does it sound very technical, classy, and scary? Do you feel intimidated or overwhelmed every time someone talks about it? Maybe you are not reading the right articles or using the right app!

CuriousJr is a mobile coding learning app for kids between 8 and 17, based on fun coding games to teach the basics of programming. Started with the idea of enabling students without laptops to learn to code on their mobiles, it was founded by Mridul Ranjan Sahu, Amit Shekhar, and Janishar Ali, all graduates of IIT-BHU. The team envisioned and innovated coding on small displays in order to enable students to study and code on their mobile devices. It is mobile-first, provides lessons in vernacular languages, and enables publishing and sharing of creations by students with their friends, family, and within the larger community.

They also have a competition platform developed for students to compete with their fellow coders and be a part of the ecosystem.

They have identified and devised a 3-step learning process in which students learn in bite-size content, code on the code arena and publish their creations on the CuriousJr App Store. Also, students can follow the guided learning curriculum to learn more about coding in a structured way. Students do love the learning process and like to use apps and games with their peers.

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Features and Availability

Among the various aspects that CuriousJr is known for, it provides – learning in vernacular languages; developing problem-solving skills; learning concepts through free animated videos; mastering sequences, loops and functions with coding games; coding and running it on your mobile phones.

Available for free, the app has over one million downloads and a 4.8 star rating on the Google Play store.

How to use it?

The CuriousJr app is very easy to use and simple to understand. Once you have downloaded the app from the play store, you have to register with a mobile number, after which you are verified and you are in. A thrilling experience is about to begin.

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You can select a language between English and Hindi to proceed further. Coming to the app, they have courses under the Study category like Block Coding, JavaScript, and Computer Basics. Under each of these subjects, there are sub-topics and concepts. As and when you are learning, the app itself promotes you to the next topic. Once you learn a concept, there is a short quiz to test your knowledge. For each question that you get right, you earn XP points. The app is built in a way that encourages students and cheers for their achievements. They can also share their achievements with friends, family, and the larger community.

They also provide opportunities and options to create apps and games and also participate in coding competitions. You earn badges and certificates at the end of the courses.

Conclusion

With the help of the CuriousJr app, children can learn to code on their mobile phones anytime and anywhere, despite their location, region, and native language. It is accessible, easy to use and understand, and completely free.

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