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Acer Nitro 5 with 12th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors launched for a powerful gaming performance

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Equipped with a lightning-quick 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, a dual-fan cooling system and a quad-exhaust port design, Taiwanese multinational hardware manufacturer Acer has launched all-new refresh Acer Nitro 5. The new laptop by Acer comes with 12th Gen Intel® Core i5 and Core i7 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPUs for a powerful gaming performance.

With an 80% screen-to-body ratio, the just launched Acer Nitro 5 has a thin bezel, 165Hz refresh rate, and 3ms response time. With Windows 11 and a redesigned chassis, Acer Nitro 5 comes with dual-fan cooling

With the help of NitroSense utility app, users can control fan speeds as per their requirement of cooling power. NitroSense utility app is a built-in software solution that enables users to overclock their CPU/GPU and customize the 4-zone RGB keyboard’s lighting.

Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction, Killer DoubleShotTM Pro, and ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C port, Voice technology with AI noise reduction in dual built-in microphones are other important features of the newly launched laptop Acer Nitro 5.

Price and availability

To offer extra features and a more immersive user experience, the new Nitro 5 has been designed especially for gamers. It carries a price tag of Rs84,999. Nitro 5 can be purchased on store.acer.com, Acer Exclusive Stores, Amazon, Croma & Vijay Sales.

Configure the laptop for maximum speed and massive storage with two slots for M.2 PCIe SSDs1 and up to 32GB of DDR4 3200 RAM.

Acer Intro

On launching the latest laptop Nandakumar, Director – Product Management, Acer India, stated, “Acer Nitro series of laptops carry the unbeatable legacy of powerful gaming experience with the latest technology at value price points. Gaming taking the centre stage for the past few years, Nitro 5 laptop comes with the latest new and improved 12th generation Intel core i7 processor that offers exceptional gaming performance and we are proud and elated to bring this new laptop to Indian gaming enthusiasts. The newly launched Nitro 5 sports a classic look with its refined new chassis and screen giving our users a premium gaming experience.”

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Realme Smart TV Stick: Launching this April with full HD support

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Realme GT 2 Pro is not all that Realme has to offer now. It is bringing a new Realme Smart TV stick very soon to the Indian market. It is not the first time Realme is bringing a smart TV gadget to the market. We have seen Mi TV Stick and Fire TV Stick that work really well and give the comfort that we need today and now the list is going to add a  new item to it. Although the launch has some days left, the listing for the same has appeared on Flipkart already. Here is all that we know about it.

Realme Smart TV Stick

Realme is already preparing to unveil the GT pro 2 in India the next month. However, it has some more devices to launch with the smartphone on April 7, 2022.  Reportedly, the brand is also preparing to unveil a new TV accessory in the shape of a smart TV stick on the same day. Yes. The most rumoured, Realme’s Smart TV Stick will make its debut in India, and here’s all we know so far about the same!

Realme Smart TV Stick: Launch date

After the Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, which was introduced in India in October 2021, the Realme Smart TV Stick would be the company’s second streaming gadget. The new model will be unveiled in India on April 7 at 12:30 p.m., with the ceremony being broadcast live on YouTube. The tablet has been posted on Flipkart ahead of its launch, disclosing several major characteristics. While the name of the streaming stick may sound similar to that of the 4K model, the future model has a few key differences. Let’s take a look at the Realme Smart TV Stick’s features.

TV Stick specs

For starters, unlike the previously released model, the new Smart TV Stick would only offer Full HD visual quality rather than 4K. The gadget is reported to have exceptional image quality, support for 60 frames per second video, and HDR10+ compatibility. HDMI 2.0 compatibility is also included.

The mini-sized stick features an HDMI connector as well as a micro USB port for charging. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A35 SoC and has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. To put things in perspective, the 4K model has 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.

Realme smart TV feature

Another significant difference is the use of the Android 11 TV platform rather than the Google TV platform found in the 4K stick. While the Google TV UI will be absent, Android TV 11 will support all streaming applications and provide access to the Google Play Store and services.

In terms of cost, the Realme Smart TV Full HD version should be less expensive than the 4K variant (Rs 3,999), and it will compete in India with Mi TV Stick and Amazon Fire Stick.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 India launch teased officially: Details inside

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Xiaomi India is preparing to launch a new product in the nation very soon. The Mi Pad 5 Android tablet is about to hit the market, according to the company. Xiaomi, on Tuesday, posted a teaser that reads, “Let’s tab,” which is another way of saying that its tablet will be unveiled in India.

The official tweet from the top executive said, “Mi Fans, we’re gearing up to make your wish come true. Always believe in the power of making dreams come true. #KeepTabsOnUs in the power of making dreams come true. #KeepTabsOnUs.”

On the Xiaomi India website, there’s also a dedicated webpage, however it simply displays a countdown for April 1 at 12 PM IST. It will be interesting to see if this is the debut date or simply a timeline to provide further information. However, given that April 1 falls within that timeframe, it’s feasible Xiaomi has an April Fool’s joke up its sleeve as well.

Xiaomi has been responding to users on social media, assuring them that the rumoured Mi Pad 5 tablet will be released in India at a reasonable price.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 specifications

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 was released a few months ago and looks to be a compelling mid-range tablet. It has a Snapdragon 860 processor, 6GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. The Mi Pad 5 comes with an 11-inch WQHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Mi-Pad-5

Moving to optics, the tablet has a rear camera with 13 megapixels and a front camera with 8 megapixels. The Mi Pad 5 includes quad Dolby Atmos speakers, making it ideal for watching movies on the go.

The Mi Pad 5 comes pre-installed with Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 custom skin, as well as an 8,720mAh battery with 33W fast-charging capabilities. It weighs 511 grams and measures 254.69×166.25×6.85mm.

Xiaomi’s countdown could potentially indicate that the company will reveal more information, such as the Mi Pad 5’s launch date in India.

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RealmeBudsAir3 to arrive in India on April 7

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After launching at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022, the Chinese smartphone maker Realme has announced to launch a new earbuds in April. According to the latest update, Realme will launch realmeBudsAir3 on April 7. The event will be live streamed on official channels of the Company at 12.30 pm.

“A noise-free era is calling with the #realmeBudsAir3! Are you ready to turn the #NoiseOffRockOn? Launching at 12:30 PM, 7th April on our official channels (sic),” reads a tweet by the Realme.

Realme erabuds

Realme has not revealed the exact price, however, it seems to be priced less than Rs4000. The Company will offer flat Rs500 off the upcoming realmeBudsAir3.

Equipped with powerful 42dB noise cancellation, whether you are on a flight, in the city streets or in a noisy office, Realme claims to offer complete peace with industry-leading ANC.

The upcoming earbuds feature a 10mm dynamic bass boost driver. The earbuds support noise cancellation and come with a water-resistant design.

Realme Buds Air 3 also supports fast charging and with 10 minutes of charge users can enjoy up to 100 minutes of music play. The Realme Buds Air 3 is equipped with dual AI mic cancellation for calls.

Realme BudsAir 3

To play you need to double tap your earbuds while triple-tap is needed to skip. To change modes you need to long press the Realme Buds Air 3.

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Mivi coming up shortly with 2 Made-in-India soundbars: Features and availability

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Homegrown digital product maker Mivi is all set to bolster its audio segment with the launch of a 2.2 channel 60W and 100W soundbars that come with 2 in-built subwoofers and multiple EQ modes.

According to the company, these soundbars are designed taking the Indian consumers preferences and needs into consideration and are built with a bass heavy profile. Meticulously designed exterior with metal casing provides a premium finish and a superior look, said Mivi in a statement.

These soundbars are slated to be launched in the coming week and will be available on Mivi.in and Flipkart at attractive launch prices, as per the company.

“We are thrilled to expand our product line with the upcoming soundbars, which will entirely be manufactured in our Hyderabad manufacturing plant. We believe that this is another step towards revolutionising the Indian consumer tech market and will be launching more such products soon,” said Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder and CMO, Mivi.

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It must be noted that the OTT market in India is projected to be worth $15 billion by 2030. With the rise in OTT consumption, there has been an increase in demand for home audio systems that provide consumers with a home theatre experience. Mivi claims these soundbars have been manufactured in India only.

Mivi, of late, seems to be aggressive with launches in India. Early this month, the company launched two Bluetooth neckband earphones, ThunderBeats2 and ConquerX at a competitive price of Rs 999. The neckbands come with 10mm solid bass and crisp audio drivers. They are stylishly designed feather-light neckband earbuds with an IPX4 rating, making them dust, sweat and water resistant. Voice assistants like Siri and Google are included into the Mivi ThunderBeats 2 and ConquerX.

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Honor MagicBook X 14, X 15 unveiled in India: Details here

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Honor launched two new laptops in India, the Honor MagicBook X14 and Honor MagicBook X15, as part of its MagicBook line. The new laptop will be available for purchase on Amazon beginning April 6. Bank incentives, discounts on MS Office 365, discounts on the Honor Band 6, more exchange offers, no-cost EMI deals, and more will be part of the initial launch offers.

Honor MagicBook X 14, X 15 Specifications

Both laptops have a traditional rectangular form with an all-metal body. The laptop has a luxury appearance thanks to the pop-up webcam and narrow bezels. In these laptops, the company also included a power button with an embedded fingerprint reader. These laptops have screens that are 14 inches and 15.6 inches in size. The display has a full HD resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Honor-laptop

The laptops have 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The company is offering a 10th Generation i3 / i5 processor as an alternative. The 14-inch variant has a battery capacity of 56Wh, while the 15.6-inch variant has a battery capacity of 42Wh. In addition, both laptops come with 65W rapid charging support.

A USB Type-C port, a USB 3.0 Type-A port, a USB 2.0 Type-A port, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm headphone socket are included in the new laptop’s connectivity. In addition, these laptops feature Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity.

Price and Availability

Honor-Magicbook

The Core i3 variant of the MagicBook X14 costs Rs 38,990, while the Core i5 model costs Rs 48,000. The Core i3 version of Honor MagicBook X15 will cost you Rs 40,999. The laptops will be available from April 6 for sale in India through Amazon. The sale of these laptops coming in the silver color option will start from April 6 via Amazon India.

However, the Amazon page says that the variant will be available as an introductory offer for Rs 36,990, including a launch discount of Rs 2,000 and Rs 2,000 off with HDFC cards (Debit + Credit cards).

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G: Might look like the Galaxy M62 model

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It’s not been long since the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G leaked for the first time. Almost all of the smartphone’s essential features were exposed in that leak. Now, more leaks have come along with information on the charger and 5G capabilities.

In a tweet, tipster Yogesh Brar highlighted the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M53 5G. They are consistent with a prior leak from a Vietnamese YouTube account. He also mentions that the phone would come with over ten 5G bands. In addition, he claims that the smartphone is shipping into the markets without a charger.

Apart from the connectivity and charger point, Galaxy M53 5G is coming with many latest features, which are already rumoured enough. It will sport a 6.7-inch screen, AMOLED display, and a powerful processor. Reportedly, the price for the same has also been speculated, which is under the mid-range budget.

According to ytechb’s depiction, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G will have a hole-punch cutout in the centre and a quad back camera system in a square module with an LED flash right below the cameras.  The volume controls, as well as the power button, which also serves as a fingerprint sensor, are reported to be located on the right spine.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specs

According to a recent source, the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G would include a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display paired with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It’s possible that it’ll run on Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top. Furthermore, The Samsung phone is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC. It is also paired with up to 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Also, the upcoming device is expected to look like the Galaxy M62 model.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specs

As for the camera specs, it might feature a quad back camera set. The primary lens with a 108MP sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor is also rumoured to be among the other cameras. Additionally, the phone might include a 32MP camera for selfies and video conversations. Samsung may include a 5,000mAh massive battery with 25W fast charging capability.

Price of Samsung Galaxy M53 5G (expected)

Although, there is no information about the price for this upcoming launch. However, as per a rumour, the 8GB + 128GB storage edition of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G might cost between VND 10.5 million and 11 million (approximately Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 36,800) in Vietnam.

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Realme launches entry level C31 smartphone in India, details inside

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Powered with a massive battery in an ultra-slim design, the Chinese smartphone maker Realme has unveiled a new smartphone under its affordable C- series. Dubbed as ‘naye zamane ka entertainment’ Realme C31 is packed with leading technologies.

Carrying a starting price tag of Rs8999 for 3GB+32GB variant, Realme C31 will go on first sale from April 7 via e-commerce platform Flipkart, realme.com and mainline channels. The  4GB+64GB variant of the Realme C31 is priced at Rs9,999.

With 5000mAh massive battery ultra-lasting power, C31 provides users with ultra-lasting power to play games and watch videos from dawn to dusk. Realme C31 is equipped with a 6.5 inch display and 13MP rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP macro lens as well as a B&W lens that will reproduce portraits in black and white. It has a 5MP selfie camera.

Realme C31

The new smartphone from realme supports side fingerprint unlock. The phone is equipped with the 3.5mm audio jack and Type-C USB port for charging.

Colour options

Realme C31 will be made available in two colours; Light Silver and Dark Green.

In another development realme has announced to officially roll out getting realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 for realme 8.

Realme had already launched a C series smartphone, C35, on March 7. It was launched with Unisoc chipset, 50MP triple camera set up and dew drop display.

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Oppo comes up with 4G variant of Reno 7: Check price, specs and features

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Following the recent launch of Reno 7 5G and Reno 7 Pro 5G, Oppo has refreshed its popular lineup with the 4G variant of Reno 7 in Indonesia. The smartphone comes in a single storage configuration of 256GB with 8GB of RAM.

The all-new variant sports a 90Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor and a triple rear camera setup among other features as its key highlights.

If the reports are to be believed, the Oppo Reno 7 4G could interestingly arrive in India as a smartphone under the Oppo F21 series in April.

Oppo Reno 7 4G price and availability

The all-new Oppo Reno 7 4G comes in two colour variants – Cosmic Black and Sunset Orange – and is priced at IDR 5,199,000 (approx. Rs 27,420) on the company’s Indonesian website.

The pre-ordered handsets will reportedly start shipping on April 2. It’s up for pre-order till April 1 in Indonesia. According to reports quoting Oppo, the buyers ordering the device will get the chance to get an Oppo Watch and a Digisound speaker at a discounted price.

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Oppo Reno 7 4G specifications and features

In terms of technical specs, the Oppo Reno 7 4G variant comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, offering a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Boasting a 1,080 x 2,400-pixel resolution, it has Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top.

The smartphone runs the company’s own ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It offers an in-display fingerprint sensor for security purposes.

As for photography, the Oppo Reno 7 4G comes packed with a triple rear camera setup – 64MP primary sensor, a 2MP micro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Up front, it has a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls.

The handset is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with a 33W SuperVOOC fast charging solution. Talking about the connectivity options, it includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. It measures 159.9×73.2×7.49mm and weighs 175 grams, and sensors aboard the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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How Digital Markets Act will give the EU more power to rein tech giants

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Europe has announced an agreement on the upcoming Digital Markets Act (DMA) between the European Parliament and EU member states. The move is aimed to offer an equal and level playing field among tech companies who want to compete in the EU. The DMA is also aimed to ensure that European citizens have the benefit of choice.

The DMA will enable the Commission to carry out market investigations and sanction non-compliant behaviour and ban certain practices used by large platforms acting as “gatekeepers”.

The legislation is expected to come into effect around October after the legislation is been approved by the Council and the Parliament. To ensure interoperability, companies operating complex messaging apps are expected to be given a grace period. However, interoperability could pose a complex tech challenge for companies, but they have a strong incentive to comply.

Both Parliament and Council will approve the DMA after the legal text is finalised at technical level and checked by lawyer-linguists. After completing the process, DMA will come into force 20 days after its publication in the EU Official Journal.  The rules will apply after six months.

What is DMA

It is an EU law concerning the regulation of online platforms including Facebook Messenger and Apple’s iMessage. With the implementation of this rule, tech giants such as Meta and Apple will have to ensure that consumers using these services can exchange messages, photos and videos among all messaging apps, both big and small.

Provision of fine

Failing to oblige the upcoming DMA, fine upto 10% of their global annual revenue can be imposed which can be doubled for repeated infringements. In case of systematic infringements, the Commission may ban them from acquiring other companies for a certain time.

The upcoming DMA is believed to benefit consumers in Europe and smaller tech businesses operating in the region.

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