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Noise Combat with ultra-low latency and instacharge launched

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Lifestyle brand Noise has launched its first Bluetooth gaming neckband – Noise Combat. The Environmental Noise Cancellation equipped neckband is launched at Noise’s official website, Amazon, Flipkart and is also available across all the offline outlets at an introductory price of INR 1,799. Noisemakers can enjoy seamless hands-free calling, binge-watching, music streaming, and extended gaming sessions with the newly launched neckband.

It is launched in a single-color option – Thunder Black and has backlit lights on the controller and earbuds that give it a whimsical appearance. Equipped with easy-to-use button controls, Noise Combat offers a dedicated gaming mode option and ultra-low latency (up to 45 milliseconds) for an unparalleled experience for gamers. Furthermore, the neckband is carefully designed to provide immersive and omnidirectional sound quality to elevate the gaming experience.

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Noise Combat is powered by the Environmental Noise Cancellation with dual-mic system, and 10mm speaker driver for crystal clear sound and call quality. With the longevity of up to 25 hours of playtime, Noise Combat lets the gamers hold their ground, all day long. It also comes equipped with Instacharge technology that gives 8 hours of playtime in just 8 minutes. A Type-C charging cable ensures a fast-charging experience. It is guarded with IPX5 water resistance and is compatible with Bluetooth v5.0.

Amit Khatri, Co-founder at Noise said, “The gaming industry is emerging every day. We have also witnessed a surge in demand for smart gadgets that offer an uninterrupted and smooth experience. With its sturdy features, unique looks, and design, Noise Combat is a perfect companion for gamers. We, at Noise, have designed the neckband to provide a premium sound quality and an uncompromising experience to users. We are continuously working towards expanding our portfolio with diversified audio gadgets.”

The brand is geared up to launch its new and exciting line up of products to offer featured-loaded gadgets with smart and upgraded technology.

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Apple to launch a new iPad Air with A-15 chip with centre stage camera

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The iPad Air Revolution: New Size
The iPad Air Revolution: New Size

Apple to drop a fifth-generation iPad Air, including an A15 Bionic chip, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage support to keep your focus on the move, quad-LED true tone flash, and 5G for cellular models. It is likely to be dropped with the third-generation iPhone SE in the coming spring of 2022.

Design, Specs & Features

The latest iPad Air isn’t expected to have any significant changes in the overall design, the report adds. The current model was released in October 2020, and it features a 10.9-inch display with slim bezels, a Touch ID power button, and a USB-C port. It is available in various colour options such as Space Gray, Silver, Green, Rose Gold, and Sky Blue.

In a statement, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has added that the iPhone will transition from the iPad Air to OLED displays in the latter half of this year. Apple currently uses OLED displays in the Apple watches and iPhones. On the contrary, Macs and iPad still have LCD technology.

The first device where Apple is adopting OLED displays will be a 10.9-inch iPad. Additionally, the next few devices to have OLED displays include the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The first event of Apple is likely to take place in March or April, just the usual, and according to sources, the new iPad Air and iPhone SE models could be announced at that event, added MacRumors.

Cellecor ActFit A3 Pro Review: Classic look with basic features

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Smartwatch has finally come of age in India. It’s far more than a timepiece. Besides being your health guide, it’s like a mini-computer worn on your wrist, which is of great help in notifying you of incoming calls, texts, and social media updates, to name a few. While it has become a flavour of the season for consumer tech players to come up with their own brands of smart wearables, Indian companies, in particular, are more aggressive with their offerings at affordable prices. Homegrown Cellecor, which has been mostly into feature phones and accessories, recently forayed into the wearables segment with three new products – ActFit A2, ActFit A1 Pro, and ActFit A3 Pro. We had the latter (ActFit A3 Pro priced at Rs 2,949) for review, and here’s what we experienced.

Design and Build

Boasting a classic and sophisticated look, the Cellecor ActFit A3 Pro comes with a circular dial with sturdy silicone straps attached to it. The round-shaped case consists of a good quality material, giving it a very solid build, whereas the rear panel consists of plastic with a matte finish that makes the watch look elegant. The interchangeable straps (having a stainless-steel buckle painted black and two sliders) paired with the dial are soft and skin-friendly.

In terms of dial, it’s very slim, offering product dimensions of 8x3x2cm. The company has used an LCD IPS display that features a bezel styling on the edges. The 1.28-inch display with fair screen resolution will offer you a good viewing experience indoors. The left side of the dial is basic, whereas on the right there is a tactile rotating button that performs multiple functions and help you navigate the UI. It will take you to the menu and different modes.

The smartwatch offers you a perfect dial size – it is neither too large nor too small and is made for all wrist sizes. It hangs on to the wrist perfectly and will not make you feel heavy. It’s comfortable to wear for hours and will not cause any sort of irritation even in the perspiring conditions.

The timepiece offers an IP68 rating that makes it withstand dust, dirt and sand, and are resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of 1.5m underwater for up to thirty minutes. It’s definitely a very important feature for any wearable. It’s a specially designed sport model watch that looks really decent.

Features and Functionalities

The Cellecor ActFit A3 Pro has a simple interface that is easy to read. The main screen shows you the time, steps, heart rate and calories burnt, but none of them is clickable. It’s very easy to pair with your smartphone and will not take much of your time. First of all, you need to download the Cellecor ActFit app, which can be used for getting a detailed view of your activities. Even though the device already has six integrated watch faces, the app offers you more customisable, cloud-hosted watch faces.

The watch is fit for users engaging in light and heavy sports activities, such as walking, yoga, cycling, swimming, basketball, and football, to name a few. It comes with a pedometer, sedentary reminder, sleep and blood oxygen (SpO2) monitor, a stopwatch, and drinks reminder to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. The results of these health-tracking features were fairly accurate and convincing in most of the cases, however unacceptable too sometimes.

Other interesting features like weather tracking, find your device, music control, torch, and smart notifications, which are a must for today’s lifestyle are also present on this device.

Performance

The smartwatch offers an excellent touch response. It’s very smooth, and will easily take you from one option to the other. There is no issue with icons as they are big and bright. Likewise, the display is bright and readable indoors, however you’ll have to struggle a bit under direct sunlight to read content on the smartwatch. Appreciatively, there’s an option to increase the brightness. Taken as a whole, it’s an easy to use fitness wearable, which has very basic features.

Battery Life

The Cellecor ActFit A3 Pro offers a working capacity of up to10 days with moderate usage, which is really amazing. The device comes with two-pin magnetic charger and charges quickly.

Conclusion

The smartwatch looks quite decent and is stylish. It comes with a nice display, a sturdy and durable design, good comfort on the wrist, and somewhat accurate health-tracking statistics and SpO2 measurement. The dial pad is pretty decipherable and battery life is outstanding. There’s enough substance to own Cellecor ActFit A3 Pro at an affordable price, although it lacks the Bluetooth calling feature which most of the brands are coming with nowadays.

2021 in Review: Vivo strengthens its Global Presence with user-oriented innovation, strategic partnerships to inspire joy

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Global smartphone maker Vivo has concluded an exceptional year, redoubling its efforts to deliver exciting new products and experiences to consumers around the world. In 2021, driven by its user-centered innovation strategy, vivo successfully launched cutting-edge devices across its portfolio, notably pushing the boundaries of mobile imaging technology and product design. The company celebrated six new market entries, a significant step in growing its global presence, and remained a top-three company by market share in several key regions.

Throughout the year, vivo took center stage as the sponsor of some of the most-loved international sporting events, joining hands with global partners to foster joyous moments for its customer base across the world.

These are the key milestones that marked Vivo’s journey in 2021.

Connecting with Global Consumers and Partners

In 2021, a total of six new markets joined the Vivo global family, as the company officially expanded into Peru, the Czech Republic, Romania, Austria, Serbia, and Mexico. vivo has steadily expanded its global footprint to more than 60 countries and regions, successfully connecting with a wide range of customers through innovative products adapted to diverse consumer needs and budgets.

Vivo maintained its growth momentum throughout 2021, ranking fourth in the global smartphone market with an impressive 10 percent market share in the third quarter, according to Canalys, a leading global technology market analyst firm. Owing to its “More Local, More Global” strategy and tailored offerings, vivo remained a top-three smartphone brand by market share in key overseas markets, including the Philippines, Malaysia, and India.

Under Vivo’s product and market localization strategy, the company has established seven production bases (including brand-authorized manufacturing centers) across China, South- and Southeast Asia, and other regions, with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones, with product insight teams in nine major regional markets. Vivo’s offline retail network has also been expanding with more than 380,000 sales and after-sales service centres globally.

Vivo’s dedication to providing a premium user experience has also translated into a significant expansion of its overseas digital ecosystem, reaching over 120 million monthly Appstore activations, 10.7 billion app downloads, and over 100 million Vivo browser users.

In addition, Vivo has implemented a strategic development plan to manage long-term and mutually beneficial collaboration with international partners. In 2021, Vivo realized its strategic partnership with German optics company ZEISS, bringing breakthrough mobile imaging technology to Vivo’s flagship smartphones. The strategic collaboration between vivo and ZEISS exemplifies the value of Vivo’s strong partnership growth.

Reaching new milestones in pushing the boundaries of smartphone innovation

Vivo and ZEISS have further advanced the cutting-edge of professional mobile photography throughout 2021 with a single goal in mind – to put photography capabilities, once only accessible to professional photographers, into the hands of regular smartphone users.

Through its partnership with ZEISS, Vivo strengthened its efforts in redefining mobile photography by providing users with professional-grade camera technology via the X Series. The first imaging system co-engineered by Vivo and ZEISS debuted on the Vivo X60 Series in early 2021. The X60 series integrated Vivo’s user-oriented innovation with ZEISS’s outstanding expertise in mobile imaging to deliver on the brand promise of outstanding software and hardware capabilities.

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Its successor, the X70 series, launched in September, featuring Vivo’s V1 imaging chip, which serves to optimize processing power. The X70 series also marked the next chapter in Vivo’s global imaging partnership with ZEISS, dedicated to creating the ultimate mobile photography experience. The entire Vivo X70 lineup has achieved certified compliance for ZEISS’ T Coating, which reduces stray light and ghosting effects to capture true colors in all lighting conditions, significantly enhancing low-light photography capabilities. In addition, Vivo’s superb Night Mode captures detailed night scenes with a dynamic range, while its top-notch hardware, complemented by Vivo’s AI algorithms and software, ensures optimal performance at night.

The launch of X70 series marks the next chapter in Vivo’s imaging partnership with ZEISS

In 2021, Vivo also further raised the bar for smartphone selfie cameras with the Vivo V Series. The V21 lineup set a new standard for smartphone selfie cameras with its unique Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) front camera. At the end of the year, Vivo teased the launch of the V23 Series, setting new standards in combining advanced camera technology and premium design with its dual front camera and sleek color-changing design. The Vivo V Series provides consumers with an ultra-thin and stylish selection of devices equipped with best-in-class tools, including 5G tech and smart home features, at a competitive price.

Beyond releasing breakthrough products, Vivo has contributed greatly to 5G development in overseas markets. This year Vivo conducted its first 5G SA commercial network testing outside of China in partnership with AIS, a leading regional mobile communications provider. The collaboration will accelerate commercial 5G SA network deployment in Thailand and bring enhanced high-speed 5G experiences to local mobile users. Vivo has been dedicated to investing in 5G connectivity to reach the stage of product realization and getting this technology into the hands of consumers. It goes without saying that 5G can facilitate limitless applications, on both industrial and consumer levels.

Celebrating moments of joy and creativity

Throughout 2021, Vivo partnered with global organizations to support consumer-favorite sporting events and projects that inspired creativity and joy following a tough year.

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As part of its long-term commitment to Europe, vivo joined UEFA as the first-ever presenting partner of the UEFA EURO 2020TM opening and closing ceremonies, in which Vivo showcased its user-oriented innovations in front of millions of global spectators. Before the tournament, Vivo debuted its “To Beautiful Moments” campaign, encouraging fans to capture their cheers and joy during the games.

The company continued to support sporting events, becoming the exclusive smartphone sponsor of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021TM and connecting with football fans worldwide. The Middle East is a market of critical importance for vivo, constituting an incredible opportunity to engage with local customers in the region.

One of Vivo’s highlights of this past year was the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021, launched in partnership with National Geographic. The global smartphone photography competition received over 384,878 photo entries from over 40 countries. As a pioneer and innovator in mobile imaging, Vivo aims to encourage users to embrace their creativity and accelerate the development and recognition of mobile photography. The VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards were developed within the larger ecosystem of the VISION+ Project. This initiative fosters the joint creation of images, public education, and the exploration of aesthetics.

Senior Vice President of Vivo, Shi Yujian said, “2021 is the year for vivo to bring out essential changes, as we are transforming ourselves from a creator of quality products to a creator of revolutionary products underpinned by technological advancement and our design philosophy.” Based on the understanding and insight of users and society, Vivo will continue to devote itself to technological innovation, creating great products driven by design, while pushing the boundaries of mobile imaging. Vivo will continue to grow alongside its consumers, designing technologically advanced and creatively superior products that satisfy the needs of its diverse user base.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE Smartphone: Check Launch Date in India, Price, Specifications & Features

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The Xiaomi Mi Lite 5G NE is the new edition to its Mi 11 5G series. The phone doesn’t only have improved internals but also features the next-gen 5g connectivity. It is featured as one of the slimmest ad lightest smartphones available currently with stunning designs, and beautiful color options. It was first announced in the global markets and recently made its way to the Indian market as well.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Launch Date in India

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE smartphone was launched in India on October 1, 2021. It ensures a quality visual experience to the user with 6.5 inches AMOLED display and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The smartphone is powered by a 788G 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-core processor. With 160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm dimensions and 158g of weight, it is one of the lightest and thinnest models released so far.

Xiaomi  Mi 11 Lite 5G NE Mobile Price in India

The new Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5g NE is available in two different variants depending upon the memory as well as the storage capacities. The one variant comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage which is priced in India @ Rs 26,999 and another comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage which is priced in India @ Rs 28,999.

Mi 11 Lite 5G NE (6GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage)  Rs. 26,999
Mi 11 Lite 5G NE (8GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage) Rs. 28,999

Mi 11 Lite 5G NE Mobile Specifications & Features

If you’re also looking to buy Xiaomi Redmi 11 lite 5G NE, but feeling confused, here’s your answer to whether it’s good to buy or not. Read this detailed summary of Xiaomi Redmi 11 lite 5G NE for a more informed choice.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G Features

Brand Xiaomi
Model 11 Lite NE 5G
Release Date  October 1, 2021
Status Available 
Battery 4250 mAh
Waterproof IP53 – Dust and Splash protection
Weight 158g
Dimensions 160.53 x 75.72 x 6.81
Colors Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Snowflake White, Truffle Black

Xiaomi Redmi 11 lite 5G NE – Display

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite flaunts a screen size of a brilliant  6.55-inch AMOLED screen with 10-bit color support for over one billion colors and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The pixel density is 402 PPI, and the refresh rate is 90Hz. Additionally, the screen is bezel-less punch-hole and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass with splash and dustproof feature, says Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G display

Xiaomi Redmi 11 lite 5G NE – Camera

The camera design is similar to the rest of the Mi 11 series representing Xiaomi’s original design language. The smartphone contains a triple camera setup with a 64MP main camera with an f/1.79 aperture and a pixel size of 0.7-micron. Both the secondary cameras have an 8-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera also features autofocus. For your selfies, you have a 20MP camera in the front.

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For video lovers, it is one of the best options out there. It offers the brilliance of cinematography and takes your videos to the next level with special movie effects.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G camera

RAM, Storage & Performance

The new mid-range Mi 11 Lite 5G NE variant comes powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 778G chipset. It gets paired with 6GB RAM and offers 128GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 512GB. And, another comes with 8GB+128GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 512GB microSD card support LPDDR4X RAM+UFS 2.2 storage with Host Performance Booster.

MI 11 lite 5G NE – Battery & Charger

As for the battery, a 4250mAh Li-Polymer type battery fuels up the device, which is also compatible with 33W Fast Charging technology. Moreover, being an affordable premium device, it will ship with a charging brick in the box.

Connectivity

Xiaomi Redmi MI 11 lite 5G NE offers connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Mobile hotspot, USB Type-C, NFC, A-GPS Glonass, Bluetooth v5.1. Users also get access to 5G and 4G VoLTE bands.

Color Options

Currently, it is available in Four stunning colors- Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Snowflake White, and Truffle Black Colours.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G color-options

How much light is the Xiaomi mi 11 lite 5G NE Phone?

Xiaomi really kept its promise of providing lifestyle-friendly phones with this one. It is one of the lightest smartphones available in the Indian market. It weighs 158g only and comes with IP53 dust and splash protection, and the design just adds the cherry to the cake.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite NE 5G lightest

Other Features

It has dual stereo speakers with Dolby Vision and supports NFC to support your unique music play needs. It also features an Arc side fingerprint sensor for an instant and easy unlocking experience.
Additionally, it has sensor qualities that are easy on the eyes and offers a more comfortable visual experience.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE Price in Other Countries

 

Price in India Rs. 26,999
Price in China CNY. 2,401
Price in USA $ 346.19
Price in UK £ 279.99
Price in UAE AED 1,429

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5g NE good?

Featuring a 90Hz AMOLED Display and an excellent sleek design, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5g NE is a value for money option.

2. How Light is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5g NE?

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5g NE is ultra-light and weighs 158g. It also has a sleek stunning design with 6.81mm measures.

3. How many 5g bands does the Xiaomi 11 lite 5g have?

It features 12 5g band supports. For anyone who likes to stay connected in any part of the world, this is the go-to option for you! With Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G you also get the first 10-bit smartphone segment with Dolby Vision.

4. Is Xiaomi 11 lite 5g NE waterproof?

It comes with  IP53 – Dust and Splash protection and with IPX7 rating making the full body water-resistant and safe to use in every situation.

5. Does Xiaomi 11 lite 5g NE have stereo speakers?

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G has dual stereo speakers to provide you with a rich audio experience.

6. How long does Xiaomi 11 Lite battery last?

It lasts for at least 2 days, the same as the Samsung A52 5G, and even better than Oppo with one night and 3 hours more.

7. Does Xiaomi MI 11 Lite 5G have wireless charging?

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite offers a stunning and sleek design paired with great mid-range specs. But while we have 33W fast wired charging, there’s no wireless charging available, which has also become a necessity for some.

Mivi raises an undisclosed amount from N+1 Capital

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Homegrown consumer electronics brand Mivi has raised an undisclosed amount in a debt funding round from N+1 Capital. The hitherto bootstrapped company has been associated with its first funding partner, N+1 Capital, India’s largest revenue-based growth capital fund. The fresh capital will further bolster the company’s in-house capabilities, helping it expand its presence across new verticals.

Headquartered in Hyderabad, Mivi is a one-of-a-kind company specializing in the audio gadgets category, with its products ranging from TWS (True Wireless Earphones) to speakers to address the audio needs of today’s tech-savvy, music-loving Indian population. Realizing the lack of homegrown high-quality audio gadgets in the Indian market, the brand strives to elevate its consumer electronics industry to the next level through its high-quality “Made in India” gadgets at affordable prices.

In order to decrease the country’s dependence on China in this category, Mivi opened its own manufacturing unit in India in 2020. Within a year of launch, Mivi is manufacturing all of its audio products in India and is the only brand in this segment that is manufacturing domestically. With this step, Mivi looks to encourage other emerging players in this industry to follow suit and manufacture their products locally to boost India’s economic growth, utilize the existing talent pool, and generate more employment opportunities.

Midhula Devabhaktuni, Co-founder, Mivi said, “There is currently a dearth in the country’s consumer electronics market when it comes to quality audio equipment. Mivi was founded to bridge this gap and take the Indian audio gadgets segment to compete with global players. The capital infusion by N+1 capital will set us up on an accelerated growth trajectory, banking on which we will expand our product portfolio across several new and in-demand categories. On the back of our high-quality, made-in-India products, we look forward to becoming the most preferred electronics brand for Indians.”

“We are excited to support Mivi in its journey to build a homegrown consumer electronics brand. The stellar founding team coupled with their unique ability of inhouse product design & manufacturing allows them to offer products tailored to Indian consumers. We look forward to being Mivi’s growth capital partners in their journey,” said Ashish Singla, Managing Partner, N+1 Capital.

India’s smart personal audio market is booming with skyrocketing demand and immense potential, and Mivi plans on leveraging this to the fullest. Furthermore, the brand aims to strengthen its position in the audio category by launching multiple products across categories in 2022. Mivi currently has a 700+ strong team with a female-dominated workforce and is looking to expand its presence PAN India – from tier 1 to tier 3 cities.

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Oppo India partners with BITS Pilani to build a future innovative workforce

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In line with the brand’s human-centric approach to innovation and technology, Oppo India today signed an MoU with BITS Pilani to upskill its R&D engineers with advanced technological learnings. With the advent of industry 4.0 and in the era of specialization, this initiative reiterates Oppo’s focus to help employees acquire skill upgradation while focusing on innovations centric to advance technologies. Under the partnership BITS Pilani’s Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) division will support Oppo India R&D engineers to strengthen their technical knowledge through various courses.

Following the government’s vision of building a future-ready workforce, through this partnership Oppo aims to develop its engineers from India R&D in various emerging technology areas including network, imaging, and extended reality. The program will be fully sponsored by Oppo, and the nominated candidates will be admitted through a structured admission process. BITS Pilani WILP will use fully functional and regularly-maintained equipment and software in their virtual and remote labs that is open for students 24×7 throughout the year, and will also provide them with the course handouts, video lectures that can be attended as per the students’ convenience, simulations and industry-specific case studies as part of the detailed academic programme.

Tasleem Arif, Vice President, India R&D Head, Oppo India said, “Our new brand proposition ‘Inspiration Ahead’ is in line with our efforts of creating a skilled workforce that will meet the ever-evolving technology demands of the consumer. The impact of rapid technological changes has led Oppo to ensure we are ahead of the game to ensure we develop innovations that revolve around user experience. This association compliments Oppo’s aim to deliver the best training for our employees and accelerate our Make in India efforts.”

With Oppo’s constant focus on innovation, this initiative follows the brand’s research across AI, network, imaging etc. to help strengthen the technical knowledge of Oppo engineers.

Prof. G. Sundar, Director, Off-Campus Programmes & Industry Engagement, BITS Pilani said, “BITS Pilani is happy to work with an innovation leader like Oppo in offering our unique programmes that integrate rigorous academic content with skill building, and ensure that the learners are kept abreast of latest and emerging technologies, and prepare them to anticipate market needs and build products to fill such needs.”

BITS Pilani WILP has been behind over 97,000 working professionals to strengthen the foundation of their technical expertise and assisting them to stay relevant by upgrading their knowledge & skills. Given the nature of new-age professions, and the acquired reputation of Indian professionals in these roles, continual learning and higher educational qualifications are necessary tools for the nation to succeed within, and compete globally and BITS Pilani WILP allows to do so without interrupting the careers of these working professionals.

Oppo has been at the forefront of empowering and mentoring India’s youth through multiple initiatives. It has also collaborated with leading institutions to promote research in the field of science & technology. It envisaged joint research and development for multiple projects over two years to develop new technologies in areas specific to camera and image processing, battery, networks (5G), system performance, and Artificial Intelligence, among other areas.

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Kodak comes up with Magnetic wireless chargers for car, home

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Bengaluru-based leading accessories maker Georgian Enterprises has announced its licensing partnership with Kodak for the Indian market with two new Magnetic wireless chargers compatible with Apple’s iPhone 12 and 13 series. The new Magnetic compatible wireless chargers cater to those needing high-speed wire-free charging while at home, office or on the road.

Excited over the new partnership with Kodak and its debut into the accessory market, Ajesh George, MD at Georgian Enterprises, said, “We are very happy with our new licensing partnership with Kodak and moving ahead, we are confident to grow multifold into the premium smartphone accessories market. Kodak is one of the world’s most trusted brands and through this partnership with Kodak we will be able to utilize our strong expertise and relationships within the mobile accessories industry to ensure that every product meets the incredibly high standard that Kodak is known for and benefits the Indian consumer. Along with the new Kodak Magnetic Chargers, there will be many more exciting offerings in the weeks and months to come ahead. The new Kodak Magnetic Wireless Chargers are well suited for those who intend making work from home convenient or are seeking comfortable smartphone use whilst traveling.”

“We are excited to announce this licensing agreement with Georgian Enterprises to further expand Kodak’s consumer electronics presence in the Indian market,” said Clara Fort, Vice President of Global Brand Licensing for Kodak.

The partnership was facilitated by the leading Indian brand licensing agency LicenseWorks. Rishabh Singla, Managing Partner at LicenseWorks, added, “Kodak is an iconic brand that consumers know and trust, this is a win-win partnership. We believe there is a significant opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to tap into the brand equity and worldwide exposure of the brand and we are evaluating bringing more Kodak products for Indian consumers.”

The new Kodak Magnetic Wireless Charger (Car WCM101C) is a simple, yet powerful accessory for those using an iPhone 12 / 13 series whilst travelling by road. The wireless car mount fits into any standard Car AC vent with easy to detach vent hook and grip-locking ring. It sports a square flat body with powerful neodymium magnets around its edges, ensuring it securely holds on to your iPhone. The Kodak Magnetic Wireless Charger keeps your iPhone safe from scratches, while having a strong grip, preventing it from slipping when the car meets an uneven surface.

The body also sports a 360-degree rotating ball mount that allows you to position your iPhone in any orientation – horizontal or vertical. This helps create a suitable and optimal viewing angle with the best display position when using your phone for navigation.

Adding to the premium finish, the charger also features some of the robust and latest technologies within. Built using an intelligent charging chip, the Kodak Magnetic Wireless Charger (Car WCM101C) ensures that your phone is safely charged quickly with a maximum power of 15 watts. It is certified with high protection features such as over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature and over-charging.

The launch also features Kodak Magnetic Wireless Charger (WCM201), a high-speed 15W desk chargercum-stand for those who need a wire-free charging solution for home or office. The wireless desk charger features a similar robust body with a premium finish and sports powerful neodymium magnets for a secure hold. Including all the bells and whistles from the Kodak Magnetic Wireless Charger (Car WCM101C), this one features a tiny kickstand that enables you to position your phone upright while being charged. Now you can easily place your phone to charge on your desk while using it at a very comfortable viewing angle for WFH, movies, video chats or as a simple desk clock.

Both Kodak Magnetic Wireless Chargers for car and home are compatible with Apple’s iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone. iPhone 13 Mini, 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Mini. All you need is a compatible USB car or wall charger featuring up to 20 watts of power for maximum charging speed. The chargers bundle along a USB cable and include a 1-year standard warranty period.

The Kodak Magnetic Wireless Charger for car (15W) and for home (15W) will be available for an introductory price of Rs 2,499, exclusively on Amazon and Flipkart.

Esri India partners with AGNIi (Invest India) to roll-out ‘GeoInnovation’

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Esri India, the country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions provider, has announced GeoInnovation 2022 – an acceleration platform for startupreneurs, in partnership with AGNIi (Invest India). GeoInnovation program aims to help start-ups leverage Location Intelligence technology to build new businesses.

As per Geospatial “Artha” Report, India’s geospatial economy has the potential to grow to Rs 63,100 crore by 2025 with a CAGR of 12.8%. GIS ecosystem in India has been growing steadily over the past few years. In addition, recent government policies like liberalization of geospatial data and new drone policy have laid the foundation of new Geo-enabled era, which is opening a huge opportunity for start-ups.

GeoInnovation 2022 would be divided into three phases

  • Phase 1 – Applications Phase (ending on 25th Jan 2022)
  • Phase 2 – Technical guidance and business focused mentorship from Esri India, AGNIi and Funding companies (Feb – March 2022)
  • Phase 3 – Business pitch (April 2022)

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “Now is the right time to make bold transformations, aided by GIS technology & data, start-ups can aim to develop solutions that solve critical problems. With this partnership with AGNii, we want to make Location Intelligence Technology available to every start-up in India and pave way for its large-scale adoption. This program will enable brightest talents in start-up community of India to build specialized businesses leveraging the power of Mapping and Location Intelligence.”

The start-ups working across sectors including agriculture, healthcare, security, smart cities, water management, utilities, retail, BFSI, among others, would be able to benefit from this program.

Rahul Nayar – Head, AGNIi Mission, said, “AGNIi is excited to partner with Esri on the GeoInnovation 2022. This unique program will ensure that the Startups who are looking to create their own IP can add location intelligence and Geo-Enable their offering. The Government’s liberalization of geospatial data regulatory frameworks will fire up India’s innovation ecosystem – democratizing Indian innovators’ access to this crucial data asset. Via the GeoInnovation 2022 program, the AGNIi Mission will partner with Indian geospatial technology start-ups, enterprise, and researchers, to explore how our innovators can transform enterprise, economy, and governance.”

With the third largest start-up ecosystem in world and more than 50 unicorns created in 2021 alone, India is certainly on its way to become the start-up superpower of the world. Within this ecosystem, the technology led start-ups have doubled to about 9000+ Start-ups and 1600 new tech start-ups emerged in 2021.

Girish Shivani, Executive Director and Fund Manager, YourNest, said, “As we enter 2022, followed by a benchmark year for Indian start-ups, we are extremely excited to be part of GeoInnovation. The GIS market is driven by the adoption of cloud, AI/ML, AR & VR as well as other emerging technologies, and this is exactly what our focus has been at YourNest.”

Esri India actively works with start-ups to provide them with an early-stage technology support. DronaMaps, Saartha Labs, Genesis Ray and iSpatial Techno Solutions are some of the successful start-ups that participated in earlier GeoInnovation Programs.

Tech NewsWrap: Realme 9i launch in India today… and more

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Realme 9i launch in India today

Realme 9i is all set to launch in India today at a virtual event. It will be launched as a budget mid-range smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer at 12:30 PM IST on the company’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 90Hz display, and more. It is not known as to how much the device will be priced in India. In Vietnam, the Realme 9i was released at a price of VND 6,290,000 (roughly Rs 20,600) for the lone 6GB RAM variant with 128GB internal storage.

Ptron Force X11 Smartwatch launched

Ptron has unveiled its Ptron Force X11 smartwatch in India that comes with Bluetooth calling. The newly launched smartwatch sports a 1.7-inch square display wrapped in a metal body and thin bezels on all sides. Ptron also touts the smartwatch as a budget-oriented fitness wearable and features blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and blood pressure, sleep tracking, and seven sports modes. Ptron Force X11 has an introductory price of Rs 2,799 and is available to purchase exclusively on Amazon.

Samsung announces first smartphone chip with AMD ray tracing GPU

Samsung has introduced its new in-house mobile processor for smartphones – the Exynos 2200. It is the first mobile system-on-a-chip to include a GPU with AMD’s RDNA 2 graphics architecture that enables features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The collaboration with AMD has been long in the making. The two companies first announced a licensing deal in 2019, then AMD confirmed last year that Samsung’s ‘next flagship mobile SoC’ would use RDNA 2. The South Korean tech giant recently teased an announcement event for the Exynos 2200 that was supposed to take place on January 11 this year, but it was mysteriously delayed.

Tecno Pop 5 Pro India launch teased officially

Tecno has confirmed to launch a new smartphone in India. The brand took to social media channels to share the teaser for the upcoming Tecno Pop 5 Pro India launch. Tecno Pop 5 Pro is tipped to sport a 6.52-inch HD+ display and a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC under the hood. According to the teaser shared by the company, the upcoming Tecno Pop 5 Pro will run on a 6,000mAh battery. Tecno is yet to reveal an official launch date for Tecno Pop 5 Pro in India.

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