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Tech News Wrap: Instagram getting a fresh typeface..and more

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Tech News Wrap: Instagram getting a fresh typeface..and more

Xiaomi collaborates officially with Astro boy for Redmi 11T

Redmi and Astro Boy are together! Xiaomi has officially collaborated with the Astro Boy for its upcoming Redmi Note 11T. The brand has teased the upcoming smartphone via a Weibo post. The device is planned to launch in its native market on May 24, 2022.

Xiaomi collaborates officially with Astro boy for Redmi 11T

Xiaomi might also reveal its 11T series on the same day as well. It is expected to feature a 6.6-inches Full HD+ IPS LCD display and a Dimensity 8100 SoC processor. As for the optics, it will feature a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor and 120W fast charging.

Instagram getting a fresh typeface

Along with its updated logo, the brand also debuted its new typeface. Instagram Sans. The new typeface will be used across its brand and through other media formats such as advertising campaigns. The new typeface was designed “with our heritage in mind and includes multiple global scripts”.

Instagram getting a fresh typeface

The font will also be featured in the app itself, allowing creators to share in Stories and Reels. Instagram Sans isn’t just available in English and is applied to global languages as well. You can see some examples of the font in action in the image above.

Google Pixel Watch spotted on FCC certification

The much-rumoured smartwatch was finally in the vision of Pixel fanatics. While the showcase did offer a glimpse of how the smartwatch will look upon its arrival, we didn’t really learn any significant details about its specs.

Google Pixel Watch spotted on FCC certification

It was only until a few days back that we learned some of its highlights. Now, a new piece of information reveals the versions of the Pixel Watch, and as expected, it will arrive in an LTE version.

Motorola 200MP flagship camera phone coming in July

Motorola teased its upcoming flagship previously. Now it has finally revealed the launch timeline for this latest smartphone. The name of the device flashed as the Frontier with revealed specs and features. Now, comes an official update from the brand’s Chinese account that the flagship will sport a 200MP camera and launch in July.

 Motorola 200MP flagship camera phone coming in July

There’s no information about the date, however, the teaser says that the upcoming flagship will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.

Also Read: Fire-Boltt launches Ninja 3: A cutting-edge design for the Gen Z

Fire-Boltt launches Ninja 3: A cutting-edge design for the Gen Z

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Fire-Boltt launches Ninja 3: A cutting-edge design for the Gen Z

Fire-Boltt has given some great options in the smartwatch segment in India. Each one comes with distinct features and basic variants to suit the needs of every user. One of its popular series is the Ninja smartwatch series. The lineup is a huge success following great specs and an undeniable price range. So, keeping up with the trend, Fire-Boltt has added yet another smartwatch to its Ninja lineup- Ninja 3.

The smartwatch is coming with never-seen features, as explained by the brand. It is designed to allow its user to keep a track of their daily life as well as help them push the limits. The smartwatch offers many features and is ideal to keep a track of your every start jump. Here’s a detailed piece on what features it has to offer!

Fire-Boltt Ninja 3: Features and specs

The smartwatch carries some amazing features like Bluetooth calling and extensive health tracking abilities. Let’s take a look at what all it has to offer!

Display

The Fire-Boltt Ninja 3 comes with a 1.69-inches Full HD+ screen which ensures smooth visibility and vividness. The display almost feels true-to-life.

Fire-Boltt Ninja 3: Features and specs

Furthermore, this wristwatch is genuinely built for individuals who have a propensity for attractive yet efficient watches as it comes with a dazzling 240×280 pixels resolution. This is by far one of the best resolutions in the smartwatch category.

Colour options

To top off the amazing specs, it is also available in stunning and vibrant colour options: Black, Blue, Dark Green and premium Rose Gold and Silver as well. So, if no the specs, these colours will be a conversation starter among your friends for sure.

Battery

The Ninja 3 comes with an impressively long battery life that lasts for really long. The brand claims that it has the capability to last up to 7 days on a single charge.  Also, it has a never-seen-before 25 days standby time, so you can enjoy the other features uninterrupted.

Health monitoring

Since it is loaded with amazing fitness and health tracking features, it is certainly a wristwatch that young millennials and Gen Z cannot miss. It comes packed with features like an SPO2 tracker, and a dynamic heart rate tracker. It also features a sleep monitor that ensures that you enjoy uninterrupted sleep.

Coming to fitness options, the smartwatch features 60 sports modes including basketball, football, tennis, running, walking, etc. The varied sports modes in Fire-Boltt Ninja 3 will allow all sports fans, enthusiasts, and fitness fanatics to attain their desired aim. This stylish and feature-heavy smartwatch encourages you to test your boundaries and achieve your fitness objectives.

Other features

Some other/additional features that this smartwatch has included the remainder of drinking your daily water limit, music control, updates on the weather going around you, sedentary reminders as well as camera control. It also has numerous watch faces to ensure that you are always one step ahead of the competition in terms of style.

Furthermore, it features the standard wristwatch specs like call and notification alerts, media playback control, and so forth. The IP 68 water resistance also makes it a great summer companion for aquatic sports and genuinely pushing your limits to achieve fitness objectives.

Aayushi and Arnav Kishore, co-founders of Fire-Boltt, spoke about the launch of Ninja 3, “Staying true to its name, and taking forward the legacy of our Ninja series, Ninja 3 is a smarter, upgraded version of us. The USP is definitely the 60 different sports mode, along with a seven-day battery life, which enables the consumer to use the smartwatch uninterrupted for days together. Ideal for Generation Z who wants everything at their fingertips, and are always on a move, this one will offer unmatched features that can be useful over the years.”

Fire-Boltt Ninja 3: Price and availability

Fire-Boltt Ninja 3: Price and availability

The Fire-Boltt Ninja 3 is currently priced at Rs 1,799 on Amazon. Also, you can get this fearure-heavy watch from the brand’s official website in all the gorgeous five colours.

Also Read: Realme about to debut it’s Tablet X with a lot of big moves added to it

Realme about to debut it’s Tablet X with a lot of big moves added to it

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Realme about to debut it’s Tablet X with a lot of big moves added to it

Realme has all geared up to launch its first domestic tablet PC- Realme Pad X Tablet on May 26, 2022. The gadget is launching in its home country China with some fresh features and specs. Since the launch is quite significant, the news has quickly attracted the attention of a large number of netizens on the Internet. In simple words, this is the talk of today and tomorrow, till the gadget reaches the global market.

The leaks are spreading like a wildfire talking about the specs, features, price, and colour options for this upcoming gadget. Isn’t it quite complicated to look here and there for the same product? So, this is a whole summary of what we know, so far!

Realme Pad X: Launch date

The brand has officially teased the Tablet X a few days ago mentioning the date and reveal time for the same. The teaser image doesn’t have the complete look of the tablet, but just a portion showing and asking everyone to stay tuned.

Realme Pad X: Launch date

The official Weibo post calls the upcoming Tablet X the “king of tablets” and the teaser image shows the rear portion of the device. The post clearly says that the Realme Pad X 5G will hit the Chinese market on May 26, 2022. The time of the event is 2 pm IST. Realme has also teased the latest tablet will feature many specs that the Xiaomi Pad 5 lacked. While, on the other hand, some are quite similar to it as well.

Realme Pad X: Expected price

Although there’s no official information about the price of the upcoming Realme Pad X 5G, some leaks have been around the gadget. It might be a budget option under INR 30,000 in India. The gadget will be up in the arena with Xiaomi and Huawei.

Realme Pad X: Expected specs

Generally, Realme Pad starts from INR 13,999 and goes up to Rs 17,999 in India. Coming to the Realme Pad Mini is retailing between INR 10,999 and INR 14,999. The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a much higher version in this segment and hence priced at INR 26,999 and a maximum price of Rs 28,999. So, looking at this range overview, we can expect the Pad 5G to come under INR 30,000 in India. Another thing to note here, if the Realme Pad X goes on sale in India, it would compete with Samsung. Why? Because it also offers a number of popular Android tablets in the given segment.

Realme Pad X: Expected specs

 Coming to the specifications, Realme’s CMO confirmed that the upcoming Realme Pad X 5G will pack the Snapdragon 870 processor to power its CPU. This is also the same, found in the Xiaomi Pad 5. It is also expected to have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC variant as well, dubbed the Master Explorer edition in China. Furthermore, the device will have a 2.5k LCD Display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2,520×1,680 pixels, (confirmed via Weibo post). It will also feature a 120Hz refresh rate on top.

Realme Pad X: Expected specs

Talking about connectivity, the Realme Pad 5 is said to host 5G connectivity for its users. Now, this is what makes it more different from the Xiaomi Pad 5 as it lacks the 5G connectivity. This is also going to be one of the distinct features why people would choose it over the Xiaomi Pad 5. Some more images on Weibo also suggest that it will sport quad-chamber speakers and volume rockerz as well.

Coming to the battery power of this gadget, it will host 8,360mAh battery power to manage all the multi-tasking well. Realme Pad X is also speculated to feature a Stylus in the box.

Furthermore, talking about the storage and RAM options, the latest Realme Pad 5 5G will come in two storage variants. The 4GB RAM variant will pack 64GB storage and the 6GB RAM variant will feature 128GB storage onboard. The renders also suggest that the tablet will feature a single camera at the front. However, there’s no information on the detailed lens pixels and aperture. So, this is going to be really interesting how the brand is planning to project the lens details.

Realme Pad X: Colour options

With all the leaks going around specs and price, it is only fair enough to talk about what are the colour options available with the tablet. So, as per the Weibo leak, the Realme Pad will come in three stunning and gorgeous colour options: Bright Chessboard Green, Star Grey, and Sea Salt Blue (Translated version). The Chessboard Green looks more like a real chessboard with bright and neon hints of green all over. The black looks more on the matte side with some greyish detailing on the camera side. Finally, the elegant and easy Blue colour. The Realme stylus is also seen in a White finish in the official image.

Realme Pad X: Colour options

As per the listing on the Chinese e-commerce website, the tablet is up for reservations as well. And, in the above-listed colours.

Those who are familiar with the real me mobile phone know that no matter in which price range, it brings an immersive experience for the users. At the same time, it is very fashionable and elegant in terms of appearance and design as well as very recognizable. So will the upcoming Realme Tablet X carry out the brand strategy of “dare to leapfrog”? The answer, so far,  is yes.

Also Read: Realme to launch Pad Mini in Europe on May 12

Access Digilocker services on the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp, here is how

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DigiLocker

With an aim to build a comprehensive administrative support system for citizens to access resources and essential services that are digitally inclusive, citizen engagement platform MYGov has announced that citizens will now be able to use the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp to access the Digilocker service.

As part of the new initiative, citizens from across the country will be able to download or access the documents such as PAN card, Driving License, CBSE Class X Passing Certificate, Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), Insurance Policy – Two Wheeler, Class X and XII Marksheet, Insurance Policy Document (life and non-life available on digilocker) with ease and convenience, from the safety of their homes. Creating and authenticating the Digilocker account will also be possible through WhatsApp.

The decision has been taken to help promote digital inclusion and efficient governance. Availability of the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp will help citizens to get access of governance and government services at their fingertips.

To access the DigiLocker services on WhatsApp, users from across the country need to send ‘Namaste or Hi or Digilocker’ to +91 9013151515.

MyGov Helpdesk

Earlier known as MyGov Corona Helpdesk, the MyGov Helpdesk was launched in March 2020. According to Government claims more than 80 million people have reached out to the helpdesk. The helpdesk has also been used to download Covid vaccine certificate by more than 33 million people. Covid vaccination appointments is also done through the helpdesk.

DigiLocker

The service on WhatsApp will digitally empower millions by helping them access authentic documents and information, right from within their phones. More than 100 million people are already registered on Digilocker and government has issued over 5 billion documents including digital copies of Ration Cards for 15 States and Marriage Certificates for 17 States till date.

DigiLocker, a flagship initiative of Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) under Digital India programme, is aimed to provide access to authentic digital documents to citizen’s digital document wallet. DigiLocker is also in consultation with Passport Seva for the issuance of Passport.

Benefits of DigiLocker

The DigiLocker allows users to get access of important and authentic documents anytime, anywhere. It also allows faster service delivery including government benefits, employment, financial Iiclusion, education, and health. Digital Document Exchange with the consent of the citizen is also done through the DigiLocker.

Benefits to agencies

Aimed at the concept of paperless governance, DigiLocker reduces the administrative overhead by minimizing the use of paper and curtailing the verification process. Government agencies are able to secure trusted issued documents. The platform also acts as a secure document exchange platform. Government agencies are able to verify data directly from issuers after obtaining user consent.

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MediaTek announces world’s first complete Wi-Fi 7 platforms for access points and clients

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MediaTek Filogic 880-380

MediaTek today announced the Filogic 880 and Filogic 380 Wi-Fi 7 platform solutions for high-bandwidth applications in the operator, retail, enterprise and consumer electronics markets. This pair of chips will be among the first Wi-Fi 7 solutions to hit the market, allowing device makers to deliver cutting-edge products with the latest connectivity technology.

Filogic 880 is a complete platform that combines a Wi-Fi 7 access point with a new advanced host processor solution to provide the industry’s best router and gateway solution for operator, retail and enterprise markets. It offers a scalable architecture that can support up to penta-band 4×4 with a maximum speed of 36Gbps. Filogic 380 is designed to bring Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to all client devices, including smartphone, tablet, TVs, notebooks, set-top boxes and OTT streaming devices. The chip’s dual concurrent 2×2 capability will be optimized “out-of-the-box” for these devices as MediaTek also supplies the corresponding platform solutions. This helps to streamline the design process, maximize performance and accelerate time-to-market.

“Our wireless connectivity solutions are designed to deliver the fastest performance using the most advanced technologies, and represent MediaTek’s commitment to drive Wi-Fi 7 adoption in a large number of new markets,” said Alan Hsu, corporate vice president and general manager of the Intelligent Connectivity business at MediaTek. “With Filogic 880 and Filogic 380, our customers can deliver fast, reliable and always-on connected experiences to meet the industry’s growing connectivity demands.”

MediaTek’s Filogic 880 combines a Wi-Fi 7 access point with a powerful application processor and network processing unit (NPU) to support maximum Wi-Fi, Ethernet and packet processing performance. The chip offers a wide range of interfaces and peripherals, making it easy to customize designs for various end products and applications.

The Filogic 880 platform includes a 6nm Wi-Fi 7 access point solution with:

  • Support for key Wi-Fi 7 technologies such as 4096-QAM, 320MHz, MRU and MLO
  • Flexibility to scale to penta-band 36Gbps speeds
  • Support up to 10Gbps in one channel
  • Support for OFDMA RU, MU-MIMO and MBSSID

In addition to its Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, the Filogic 880 platform also provides a powerful host processor, which includes a quad-core Arm Cortex-A73 application processor and an advanced NPU. Key features include:

  • An advanced hardware network full off-load engine on both Wi-Fi and Ethernet interface
  • A built-in networking crypto engine (EIP-197) for accelerating IPSec, SSL/TLS, DTLS (CAPWAP), SRTP and MACsec
  • Support for high-speed interfaces (5Gbps USB and 10Gbps PCI-Express), UART, SD, SPI, PWM, GPIO and OTP for rich platform customization opportunities

The Filogic 380 is a stand-alone, single-chip 6nm Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 combo solution designed to deliver best-in class connectivity. It is optimized for smartphones, TVs, notebooks, set-top boxes, OTT streaming devices and many other consumer electronics devices that are powered by MediaTek SoCs.

Key features of the Filogic 380 include:

  • Support for key Wi-Fi 7 technologies such as 4096-QAM, 320MHz, MRU and MLO
  • Support for MLO offering up to 6.5Gbps speeds
  • Support up to 5Gbps in one channel
  • Support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands
  • Support for dual 2×2 radios for dual-band simultaneous operation
  • Latest Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio

MediaTek has been involved in the development of the Wi-Fi 7 standard since its inception, and the company is one of the first adopters of Wi-Fi 7 technology. The rollout of Wi-Fi 7 will mark the first time that Wi-Fi can be a true wireline/Ethernet replacement for super high-bandwidth applications; Wi-Fi 7 technology will be the backbone of home, office and industrial networks and provide seamless connectivity for everything from multi-player AR/VR applications to cloud gaming and 4K calls to 8K streaming and beyond.

MediaTek will be demonstrating its Filogic Wi-Fi 7 platform solutions for both access point and client ecosystems at Computex 2022, which will be held from May 24 to May 27 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Also Read: MediaTek launches first mmWave chipset for seamless 5G smartphone connectivity

Infinix expands its HOT portfolio; launches HOT 12 Play at Rs 8499

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HOT 12 Play

Expanding its HOT product portfolio, emerging technology brand Infinix has confirmed launch of one more device. The latest launch called HOT 12 Play promises the best display, best battery and best performance in the price segment. For an immersive, engaging and all-rounder experience the new smartphone offers the latest OS, expandable memory and an improved camera. The smartphone will go on sale from May 30.

Available at an introductory price of Rs8499, the all- rounder smartphone is backed by the biggest 6000 mAh battery in the segment along with 10W Type C charging.

Hot 12 battery

Launched in four colours- Racing Black, Horizon Blue, Champagne Gold and Daylight Green, Infinix HOT 12 comes with 13 MP dual rear camera. The device is equipped with Quad LED flash; 8MP in-display selfie camera and dedicated dual LED flash.

Bigger and brighter display

Available in 4GB RAM/64GB with 3GB of expandable memory variant, HOT 12 Play comes with 6.82” display with HD+ resolution, 90 Hz Refresh Rate & 180 Hz of Touch Sampling rate for a smooth experience.

It is also the only device in the price segment to have a middle punch-hole display. Along with the big screen, the smartphone also has one of the brightest displays in the category of 480 NITS and a 1500:1 contrast ratio for a superior visual experience.  Meanwhile, a 90.66% screen-to-body ratio will deliver an immersive viewing experience. The Panda King MN228 glass protection on top of the display makes the device absolutely durable.

Hot 12

The engaging viewing experience of HOT 12 Play is backed by a superior audio experience enabled by the DTS Surround Sound speaker for maximum engagement.

Refreshing design

Featuring a Fingerprint sensor on the back panel, HOT 12 Play has been designed keeping in mind the aesthetics and comfort factor while using a big-screen smartphone.

Robust network of service centre

For a hassle free after-sales experiences, Infinix has developed a robust network of more than 915 service centres across 700 towns and cities in India. Users can locate the nearest service centre with the help of Carlcare App pre-installed in Infinix devices.

Other latest launches

Before HOT 12 Play, Infinix launched its NOTE 12 series in India. The brand has launched its NOTE 12 and NOTE 12 Turbo, positioned as premium and powerful phones. Both the smartphones will be available on Flipkart starting May 27 and 28, respectively.

NOTE 12 comes with a smooth AMOLED display and Widevine L1 support. To compliment the amazing display specs, it also comes with an Anti-Glare and mirror finish back paired with G88 and G96 processors to fuel the performance. Also, the device is not only feature-heavy but comes with a superior design as well.

Before launching NOTE 12 series, Infinix had joined hands with Marvel Studios.

In addition to Note 12, Infinix also introduced its budget smartphone Smart 6. The budget smartphone is available for purchase via e-commerce platform Flipkart.

The pocket-friendly smartphone, Smart 6, features highest storage, bigger & brighter screen, a dedicated fingerprint sensor, and several other category-first cutting-edge features, can be purchased at Rs 7499. The smartphone gets its fuel from a 5000 mAh battery, which is supported by the power marathon feature that enhances the battery life by 25%.

Flipkart offer

Flipkart Plus member can get upto 20% off on their favorite Infinix smartphones.

Also, Read Here: Infinix Hot 11 2022 Review: A decent choice in the budget-segment

Stuffcool launches new Dual Type C Port Neo 45W wall charger

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Stuffcool launches new Dual Type C Port Neo 45W wall charger

We can’t have enough chargers today, right? With brands like Apple and Samsung cutting on their supplies and sending their phones with chargers inside the box, the future possibilities getting really blurred. Therefore, Stuffcool, one of India’s largest tech accessory brands has added the solution with their latest- Neo 45, a dual-type C port wall charger. This is not the first wall charger from the brand, it has its Flow-25 in the market as well. Also Read: Stuffcool launches 25W PPS wall charger

Stuffcool Neo wall charger: Features and uses

Being India’s first Dual Type C port wall charger, one of the best things about this innovative product is that it is made in India. Neo 45 provides a total output of 45W, which is also embedded in its name itself. Furthermore, the wall charger is compatible with both PD and PPS fast charging protocols. This also makes it a more ideal solution to charge iPhones, iPads, or any Samsung and Pixel device. You would be fascinated to know that it can also be used to charge two devices at the same time. For instance, you can charge 2 iPhones or 1 iPhone and Pixel at the same time.

The Neo 45’s topmost type C connection can deliver a maximum output of 25W PPS, making it ideal for rapid charging the newest Samsung smartphones like the A73, S22 series, Z3 Fold/Flip, and Pixel 6/ 6 Pro. At the same time, the bottom type C connector can give PD 20W of power, which is enough to charge any iPhone 50% in 30 minutes! The Neo 45 also has an Auto Detect IC, which guarantees that only the best power is provided to the connected device.

The Neo 45 is Made In India. It comes with BIS approval paired with the correct set of pins to fit into any standard wall socket in India. Furthermore, the Neo 45 also comes with a five-layer sophisticated Safety Protocol to safeguard the security of your connected devices. One of the greatest advantages of Neo 45 is that it is also a multitasker just like you! It is ideal for anybody who wants to simultaneously charge two type C devices. It can charge phones, tablets, wearables, or neckbands, without compromising performance.

Stuffcool Neo wall charger: Price and availability

The unique and innovative Neo 45 wall charger is available on the brand’s official website stuffcool.com, as well as the leading offline stores. Also, you would be surprised to know that this latest accessory is launched at a price of Rs 2,499.

Stuffcool Neo wall charger: Tech Specs at a glance

Input: AC100-245V (50-60 Hz) / 1.3A

  • output Type-C1 (PD3.0) : 5V/3A, 9V/2.77A, 12V/2.08A (Max 25W)

PPS C1 : 3.3~11V 2.25A

  • output Type-C2 (PD3.0) : 5V/3A, 9V/2.22A, 12V/1.67A (Max 20W)

Total output : 45W.

Stuffcool has a range of amazing car chargers as well. If you don’t know yet, check out the link below:

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Crossbeats launches calling smartwatch Orbit Infiniti with SUPERAMOLED display and 8 GB storage

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Orbit Infiniti

As part of its aggressive push in the smartwatch category, Indian consumer technology brand Crossbeats has expanded its product portfolio. Targeting youngsters and adults alike, Crossbeats has launched a new generation smartwatch called Orbit Infiniti.

The newly launched smartwatch is loaded with unmatchable features including 1.39” SUPERAMOLED display, with 3D curvature lending a sleek aesthetic appearance. The timepiece comes with primary storage of 8 GB or upto 1500+ songs, and when connected via Bluetooth, it is compatible with neckband as well as TWS. The launch of the Orbit Infiniti has come after a successful launch of Ignite LYT and Crossbeats Xplore app last fortnight.

Additionally, the latest Orbit Infiniti smartwatch is equipped with Bluetooth calling and its in-built speakers support voice calling via the watch. Furthermore, the smartwatch is equipped with AI Voice Assistants.

Available at an introductory price of Rs 6,999 exclusively on crossbeats.com, the premium smartwatch comes with an Always on Display that can be personalized.

Orbit Infiniti smartwatch promises to offer 15-day battery back-up to ensure uninterrupted joys of this unparalleled smartwatch for days together without bothering to charge it over and over again. The smartwatch is available in four color options such as Pine Green, Copper Brown, Graphite Black and Ice Grey. Consumers can choose one as per their personality.

Crossbeats co-founders Abhinav and Archit Agarwal are hopeful that features offered in latest Orbit Infiniti smartwatch will take the user experience to greater heights resulting in better customer satisfaction. Orbit Infiniti comes with more than 110 sports mode.

Before Orbit Infiniti smartwatch, the brand introduced it Crossbeats Ignite S4 smartwatch in March this year which comes with a 1.8-inch large HD display with a resolution of 384×480 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate with up to 600 nits brightness.  The sleek 3D curved display with minimal bezels will give you a crystal clear and colourful output with excellent brightness that you can adjust as per your convenience.

Smartwatch market size in India

Last year, India Smartwatch Market witnessed record 274% growth and local brand Noise remains leader. Thanks to increased health awareness, affordable prices, growth of new entrants, discount schemes and numerous launches of feature-packed products throughout the year led to record growth of over 274% YoY in 2021 shipments.

Noise led the market in 2021 with a 27% share and over 278% YoY growth. Portfolio expansion towards lower price points, emphasis on community building, designing products according to preferences backed by a strong consumer database, and new alliances and partnerships helped the brand become the market leader. Four out of the top 10 models in 2021 were from Noise. The ColorFit Pro 2 remained the brand’s most popular smartwatch. Noise was followed by boAt and Fire Boltt.

Also, Read Here: Crossbeats Ignite S4 Review: Feature-loaded with Apple Watch-like feel at affordable price

MediaTek launches first mmWave chipset for seamless 5G smartphone connectivity

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MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and 930

Fabless semiconductor major MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 1050 system-on-chip (SoC), its first mmWave 5G chipset that will power the next generation of 5G smartphones with seamless connectivity, displays, gaming and power efficiency. Through dual connectivity using mmWave and sub-6GHz, the Dimensity 1050 will deliver the speeds and capacity required to provide smartphone users with an incredible experience, even in some of the most densely populated areas.

The Dimensity 1050 combines mmWave 5G and sub-6GHz to fluidly migrate between network bands, and is built on the ultra-efficient TSMC 6nm production process with an octa-core CPU. Supporting 3CC carrier aggregation on sub-6 (FR1) spectrum and 4CC carrier aggregation on mmWave (FR2) spectrum, the Dimensity 1050 will be capable of delivering up to 53 per cent faster speeds and greater reach to smartphones compared to LTE + mmWave aggregation alone. The SoC integrates two premium Arm Cortex-A78 CPUs with speeds reaching 2.5GHz and the latest Arm Mali-G610 graphics engine.

“The Dimensity 1050, and its combination of sub-6GHz and mmWave technologies, will deliver end-to-end 5G experiences, uninterrupted connectivity and superior power efficiency to meet everyday user demands,” said CH Chen, Deputy General Manager of Wireless Communications Business Unit at MediaTek. “With faster, more reliable connections, and advanced camera technology, this chip delivers powerful features to help device makes to differentiate their smartphone product lines.”

In addition to 5G optimizations, the Dimensity 1050 offers Wi-Fi optimizations alongside MediaTek’s HyperEngine 5.0 gaming technology to ensure lower-latency connections with the new tri-band – 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz – that extends game time and performance. Additionally, high-end UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 memory ensure ultra-fast data streams to accelerate apps, social feeds and faster FPS in games.

Additional features of the Dimensity 1050 include:

  • Support for True Dual 5G SIM (5G SA + 5G SA) and Dual VoNR.
  • Super-fast 144Hz Full HD+ displays with intense, vibrant colours through MediaTek’s MiraVision 760.
  • Dual HDR video capture engine, enabling users to simultaneously stream with the front and rear cameras.
  • Excellent noise reduction for superb low-light photos and MediaTek’s APU 550 improves AI camera actions.
  • Wi-Fi 6E support for superior power efficiency and 2×2 MIMO antenna brings faster, more reliable connections.

MediaTek also announced two additional chipsets to expand its 5G and gaming chipset families:

  • The Dimensity 930 enables 5G smartphones to download data faster and stay connected regardless of location with 2CC-CA, including mixed duplex FDD+TDD for higher speeds and greater reach. Designed to capture vibrant details, it is equipped with MiraVision HDR video playback and display for 120Hz Full HD+ displays and HDR10+ video. Additionally, HyperEngine 3.0 Lite gaming enhancements bring intelligent multi-network management to ensure lower latency for smooth user experiences and maximized battery life.
  • The Helio G99 powers incredible mobile gaming experiences on 4G/LTE for higher throughput rates and better power efficiency compared to the Helio G96. This SoC will be available to customers in the second quarter of 2022.

Smartphones powered by the Dimensity 930 will be available on the market during the second quarter of 2022; additionally, smartphones using the Dimensity 1050 and the Helio G99 will be on the market in the third quarter of 2022.

Also Read: MediaTek Unveils New AIoT Platform Stack and Introduces the Genio 1200 AIoT Chip

Tech News Wrap: Infinix Hot 12 Play is launching today..and more

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Infinix Hot 12 Play is launching today

Infinix is set to launch another budget smartphone adding one more option in the HOT series. The Hot 12 Play is coming on Flipkart today, under the price range of 8000-9000. However, the price is not yet disclosed by the brand, but looking at the previous models in the lineup, it will be a budget smartphone.

Infinix Hot 12 Play is launching today

The brand has also claimed that Hot 12 Play is the company’s fastest smartphone in the given segment. The device features a 6.82-inches HD+ display paired with a refresh rate of 90Hz. With more decent features, amazing price specs, and a powerful UniSoc T610 processor, the smartphone will be up for sale today (May 23, 2022).

WhatsApp is dropping support for these older iPhones

Meta-owned WhatsApp is soon going to drop its support from the iPhones running on iOS 10 and iOS 11. As per a fresh report published on WAPBetaInfo, the platforms have started giving warnings to the users who are still using the older iOS versions. These older versions are usually available on the older models, namely the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c. Hence, the advisory suggests that these variants will not be to access WhatsApp after October 24, 2022.

WhatsApp is dropping support for these older iPhones

Users with the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6s need not worry for now, as iOS 12 is still supporting the App. WhatsApp has also updated its FAQ page with these guidelines, saying, “We support iOS 12 or newer, but we recommend using the latest version available.”

Xiaomi and Leica’s co-developed flagship coming in July

Xiaomi has officially confirmed its association with the renowned German camera brand Leica for its upcoming flagship. The smartphone maker finally stated that their first co-developed phone will arrive in July this year. According to Xiaomi, the partnership with the legendary image and innovative technology is the beginning of a new era of mobile photography the world is waiting to witness in the coming July 2022. The announcement comes fresh from Xiaomi’s Twitter account for its first partnership with a camera brand. Leica is quite famous with the smartphone brands as it has previously worked with Huawei, Sharp, and Panasonic as well.

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XiaomiXLeica paired flagship coming in July

According to Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, the Company focuses on creating the ultimate user experience and has always hoped to explore the capabilities of smartphone photography to the extreme. Both the companies have agreed with each other’s “pursuits and ideas” and their cooperation involves optical design as well as “tuning aesthetic orientations.

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Realme Pad X tablet set to launch on May 26

Realme has finally unveiled its upcoming Realme Pad X, the company’s most recent Android tablet. The tablet will be available in China first, with a global release to follow. We might also expect it to arrive in India later, where the company presently sells the Realme Pad and Realme Pad Mini. The Chinese launch will take place on May 26 at 2 p.m. local time. Furthermore, the company has released official drawings of the gadget, which resemble the Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet.

Realme Pad X tablet set to launch on May 26

The new Realme Pad will be launched in a gorgeous green colour with checkered motifs. There is also a black colour option available for the same. One more rendered image shows a classic White colour for the Realme Pad. The upcoming Pad X will feature 5G connectivity, along with a Snapdragon 870 processor, quad-speaker chambers, and a single camera on the back.

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