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Tech NewsWrap: Realme to enter high-end smartphone market… and more

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Realme to enter high-end smartphone market

Smartphone brand Realme is all set to enter into the high-end smartphone market. The founder and CEO Sky Li has revealed the company’s plan to compete with top smartphone brands in the ultra-premium segment through a tweet. He didn’t reveal any details regarding the launch timeline of first smartphone of Realme priced over USD 800 (roughly Rs 59,500). However, we can expect some details early next year. The CEO also did not confirm the naming scheme of the ultra-premium category.

Vivo Y15A launched

Vivo has launched its most awaited budget smartphone – the Vivo Y15A – in the Philippines market. Talking about the specifications, the handset comes with highlighted features like MediaTek display, waterdrop notch, 5,000mAh battery, dual-rear camera setup among others. The Vivo Y 15A seems to arrive with similar specifications to the Vivo Y15s (2021). The newly launched phone comes with a price tag of PHP 7,999 (approx USD 160) in the Philippines market. It will be available for grabs in colors like Mystic Blue and Water Green.

Also Read | Smartphone market returns to normalcy in India, clocks 34 mn unit shipments in June quarter: IDC

New State crosses 1 crore downloads on Play Store

Krafton’s latest battle royale game – New State – recently launched in a number of countries including India. Over the weekend, the game has now crossed over 1 crore installs, in just three days since its launch. Prior to its release, the game had already garnered a whopping 40 million pre registrations on both Apple App and Google Play Store. Developed by PUBG Studios, PUBG: New State is a free-to-play next-generation mobile game playable in 17 different languages.

Amazon Echo speakers get motion detection capabilities

Amazon has added a new feature for its newer Echo and Echo Dot speakers. The feature will now be able to detect the presence of people in a room by emitting an inaudible ultrasound wave. This technology will help these smart speakers to turn off lights and other connected devices when one leaves a room or turn them on when one enters into a room. The capability of Amazon Echo to detect people was first talked about in Amazon’s hardware event conducted in September this year.

Also Read: Lava Agni shatters all records; grabs the highest Unboxing score by Techarc

Lava Agni shatters all records; grabs the highest Unboxing score by Techarc

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Agni, the first Indian 5G smartphone by Lava International Limited topped the list in the Unboxing Score by research & analytics agency Techarc. Launched on November 9, 2021, Agni scored 62 points above the new benchmark in this price segment due to its low price, chip size, higher RAM, and display size when compared to its competitors.

Lava Agni 5G is powered by Mediatek’s latest chipset – Dimensity 810, a large 6.78 inch FHD+ IPS punch hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate & comes with 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. Agni’s Quad camera sits beautifully in a fiery blue matte finish fingerprint resistant body. The 64 MP primary camera, along with a 5 MP wide angle camera, 2 MP Depth camera, and a 2 MP Macro camera gives you a superior photography experience. The phone also has a 16 MP front camera for all your selfies. Agni houses a 5,000mAh battery and comes with a 30W fast charger.

Lava Agni Techarc

The Lava Agni 5G will be available across retails outlets & through Amazon & Flipkart from November 18, 2021 at Rs 19,999. The phone comes with a special pre-booking offer that lets the buyer avail a discount of Rs 2,000 on the phone. The pre-booking window is open for users from November 9 to November 17 on the Lava e-store by paying a pre booking amount of Rs 500. All pre-booked orders can grab the Lava Agni at a special price of Rs 17,999.

Also Read | Lava Probuds N1 wireless earphones launched at Rs 1499

Techarc Unboxing Score Methodology:

Techarc’s unboxing score helps consumer make the right decision driven by an absolute number determining the value of the offering by a brand. The score, driven statistically, indicates the superiority of the offering in terms of features (specifications) it offers at a particular price point. Such evaluation helps smartphone brands to measure how they fair within competition and also gives insights about how the offering can be made competitive to become customer’s choice by seeing maximum value in purchasing a particular product.

A competition zone is defined based on the price of a particular product. All the specifications and sub specifications are compared within the competition zone. The product (model) offering the best among competition defines the benchmark and all others are compared against it. Similarly, the price is also compared. The lowest price in the range becomes the benchmark and others are compared with it. Based on pre-defined weights (which have been defined basis consumer preferences arrived through regular consumer surveys covering over 20,000 respondents in case of smartphones), the final scores are computed summing the individual specification scores and the pricing score. A bar chart is used to show the unboxing score of the device and its competition offerings. The benchmark score of the zone is also determined. This shows whether the smartphone in question is above the benchmark or below it.

Also Read: Google Maps gets Dark Mode for iOS users, here’s how to use

Google Maps gets Dark Mode for iOS users, here’s how to use

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Google Maps finally get the ‘Dark Mode’ on its iOS app. The feature was announced back in August, but now it appears to have started rolling out to all its users. The Google Maps’ Android version already has the dark mode for a while, and now iOS users will be able to experience the same.

In the modern user interface, dark mode is probably one of the most popular features. From Google to Apple, operating systems to apps, laptops to smartphones, users get some type of dark mode integrated into the user interface. Increasingly, more and more applications are now providing users a dark mode or dark theme of some kind.

Google Maps will use the Light Mode by default. Therefore, users need to enable the dark mode manually. One of the many perks of Dark Mode is that it will help save battery life, which is a priority for most iPhone users. Let’s get to know how one can enable the dark mode on Google Maps for iOS.

How to enable Dark Mode in Google Maps in iOS:

Step 1: Open Google Maps on your iOS device

Step 1 - Open Google Maps on your iOS device

Step 2: Now click on your Profile picture

Step 3: After that, go to the Settings option

Step 3 - After that, go to the Settings option

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on the Dark Mode

Step 5: You will see three options: On, Off, and Same as device setting (which automatically turns the Dark Mode on or off depending on what you have enabled at the OS level).

Once you activate Dark Mode, the background of the Google Maps turns dark grey. The names and displays of locations appear in a lighter shade. All the colors are distinctive in nature.

With Google Maps on iPhones, the tech giant had also announced the ability to share live locations by making use of iMessage app back in August. People can just share real-time locations by clicking on the Google Maps button in iMessage and it will be shared for one hour by default, with the option to extend up to three days. To end sharing, users can simply tap the ‘stop’ button on the thumbnail.

Also Read: Just Corseca launches three new range of Smartwatches

Just Corseca launches three new range of Smartwatches

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Just Corseca, a flagship brand of Damson Technologies Pvt. Ltd, has announced the launch of an exclusive range of Smartwatches to reinforce their position in fitness segment. The three new variants come with distinct features of heart rate monitor, body temperature tracker, sedentary alerts, blood saturation tracker, and heart rate monitor besides weather info and music control. The value-for-money products come with a one-year returnable policy.

As the smartwatch industry is fast-paced and registering a growth of 110 percent YoY in 2021, Just Corseca aspires to be in the top league, fuelled by the warm response received by consumers and trade alike.

With so many unique features, Just Corseca is revolutionizing the smartwatch market as they believe innovation is their second nature. Ritesh Goenka, Group MD, Just Corseca said, “Just Corseca has always put their impetus on developing an ecosystem for products that are helping people to stay fit and healthy. We are extremely excited to launch three new smartwatches. Our aim is to make wearable technology in everyday life safe, enriching and fun. We are working hard to launch some more innovative smartwatches in this fiscal. We are also coming up with some policies to create superior value for our consumers.”

The newly launched smartwatches are as under:

Ray K’anabis

RAY K'ANABIS

Equipped with a magnetic charging USB cable, 400mAh lithium polymer battery with up to 20 days of standby time. Full HD IPS LCD Screen 1.28-inch 240×240 pixels screen with single built body with Hi-fi calling function. It comes with blood pressure, blood saturation tracker, heart rate monitor, menstrual cycle monitor, drink water reminder, multiple sports modes. It has advanced HR sensors for accurate and effective heart rate monitoring, helping you live a healthier life. Calls are now made easy with a dual module and a built-in microphone and speaker, answer your incoming calls or you can dial your desired contact right from your wrist. One can now choose their favorite music on their wrist.

Range starts from INR 8, 999. Available online and offline stores.

Also Read | Are Smartwatches the Future of Calling?

Stayfit Jive

It comprises of more practical tools such as alarm clocks, stopwatch, timer, camera control, music controller, sedentary reminder, adjustable brightness, find the phone. It is a perfect gift of choice to make people live healthier, more active and more convenient. It has an all-time heart rate monitor and sleep tracker: 24/7 heart rate monitoring allows you to check your heart rate anytime, and better understand your heart rate trends. It also consists of an automatic sleep tracking your deep, light, and awake sleep patterns, and provides a comprehensive analysis of your sleep quality (deep sleep, light sleep and wake up time) to help you get a better understanding of your health and make reasonable adjustments to your lifestyle.

Stayfit Jive

Full HD dual curved screen IPS LCD screen with 1.69-inch and 240×280 Px. 200mAh battery with 7 days of functioning time and 15 days of standby. In app notifications and call notification. It has multiple sports modes with accelerometer, gyroscope and sleep monitor for accuracy.

Range starts from INR 7, 499. Available online and offline stores.

Sportivo

It is designed to keep an eye on your fitness and health, the Sportivo can monitor your heart rate, count steps, track calories, monitor sleep, blood oxygen, and more. It works as a compass to help you maintain physical wellness. It comprises of 220mAh battery with 8 days of functioning time and 15 days of standby. It has multiple sports modes with accelerometer, gyroscope and sleep monitor for accuracy. One can get all their messages and notifications straight on your wrist with intuitive customizable vibrations. The watch is equipped with 2.5D curved Glass IPS LCD screen with 240×280 px, metallic frame and TPU band, 1.69-inch full touch display with elegant and fashionable design. The smart watch has 4 dials readily available to choose from and many more in the app, to define your personal style. One can also check their incoming calls and reject them when they are occupied, now they won’t miss any important messages and calls anymore.

Range starts from INR 5, 499. Available online and offline stores.

Also Read: Chand’s Convergia launches first of its kinds pre-paid card for Learnflix

S. Chand’s Convergia launches first of its kinds pre-paid card for Learnflix

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EdTech start-up Convergia backed by S. Chand and Co. has introduced an innovative, pre-paid card option for the home learning app, Learnflix. The objective was to introduce a one of its kind, value-based offering in the EdTech space that is affordable and makes payment for accessing the app easy.

Learnflix pre-paid recharge cards are available in 20 states including Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat Tamil Nadu, etc., with more than 200 partners. The learner has to just buy the card over the counter, and scratch it to get login and password for accessing the app. It leverages the vast distribution network of S. Chand group giving easy option to buy Learnflix solutions to customers who come to these retail outlets for buying books and stationery etc. Simultaneously, it provides a new business opportunity for the channel partners. This is especially helpful in tier 2 and 3 cities where some people are still apprehensive or unable to make online payments.

The cards are available in two denominations i.e., Rs. 2,000 and Rs 2,500 at local book shops across India. Learnflix pre-paid scratch card has been launched for class 6-10 students for the Mathematics and Science. The home learning app is available at a nominal subscription of INR 199 for 6 – 8 standard students and INR 2,499 for standard 9 and 10.

Also Read: “We expect a greater convergence of digital and traditional teaching-learning mediums going forward”

The App has been designed with a Spiral Learning Pedagogy that ensures all concepts are well learned, revised, practiced, and assessed. Students can experience personalized learning, with one subscription, they can have the access to engaging videos, e-books, practice exercises, and tests, NCERT solutions and sample papers.

Himanshu Gupta, Managing Director, S. Chand Group says, “It’s an innovative offering which is a win-win for both our customers as well as our channel partners. It provides a simple and easy way to buy Learnflix personalised learning solution for our customers, and provides our channel partners an opportunity to sell our ed-tech solutions. We already have over 20k users for the Learnflix App and with this, we plan to reach out to more students and provide comprehensive yet affordable solutions across the country, especially in smaller towns.”

Convergia, an ed-tech firm under the S. Chand and Co. umbrella, which is India’s largest and oldest school books publishing company, has two ed-tech offerings – Learnflix and Mylestone. Learnflix offers personalised learning solution for students at an affordable cost, at-home learning package. It has more than 2 Lac downloads and 20K paid learners. The second offering Mylestone is a smart curriculum, one-stop, 360-degree academic solution for schools.

Convergia’s teaching and learning solutions are in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which makes it a robust and future-ready product. The idea is to empower schools to continue teaching and learning in all modes i.e., completely online or hybrid. This combination of digital and print is already enabling schools to run academic operations with ease despite Covid restrictions.

India has the world’s largest population of about 500 million in the age bracket of 5-24 years, which provides a great opportunity for the education sector. The education sector in India is estimated to grow manifolds in the years to come.

Also Read: PlayShifu empowers Millennial Parents with #PowerofPlay through Children’s Day campaign

PlayShifu empowers Millennial Parents with #PowerofPlay through Children’s Day campaign

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Toy brand PlayShifu launches an innovative campaign that talks about the Power of Play. The campaign runs through Children’s Day as well, to spread awareness around nurturing children through an educative and interactive approach.

Emphasising on the importance of learning through #PowerofPlay, PlayShifu aims to inculcate a new way of approaching learning. Through this highly impactful campaign, the brand encourages mentored indoor play through appropriate toy selection while ensuring healthy screen time.

Learning systems and educational toys are ramping up to meet the needs of a changing world. The role of AR-powered educational toys cannot be undermined in these challenging times where remote learning has become the new normal. Through expert discussions and influencer engagements, the brand is trying to address the challenges of home-schooling, parent-child interaction, and healthy screen time by introducing a new wave of interactive and engaging learning. In this endeavour, the brand has identified 20 essential super skills based on in-depth research and subject-matter expertise. These include logical reasoning, analytical ability, critical thinking, comprehension, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and more.

PlayShifu’s innovative games and toys help children develop a complete spectrum of foundational skills that go beyond STEM and STEAM, through the #PowerofPlay. PlayShifu’s product line includes Orboot–a collection of three AR-powered globes and Plugo–an AR-powered interactive STEM gaming system comprising of several gaming kits. Their third product line, Tacto, will be launching soon in India in December and focuses on tactile play while developing STEAM skills.

Vivek Goyal, a proud father to a 5-year-old and the CEO of PlayShifu said, “Early learning is mostly informal, since children between the ages of 3 and 7 absorb information like sponges. They learn from the moment they wake up till they go to bed; they learn from everything they hear, see, touch, or interact with. Providing a holistic play-learn experience has been our motivation, and our vision is to deliver the best of both worlds, with each new product.”

Dinesh Advani, Co-founder of PlayShifu and a father to an 8-year-old said, “Kids in their initial years are outwitting parents in terms of technological know-how. They live in an ecosystem where they are growing smarter and more intelligent with the increasing exposure to digitalisation. Introducing the right play mechanism is a first step towards filling the void in their learning support. We have a vision of helping nurture the crucial years of a child’s growth and development, and that’s the leading force behind the #PowerofPlay.”

Also Read: Toch.ai launches 100 crore startup fund to invest in video and audio tech start-ups

Tech NewsWrap: Oppo A55s image leaks… and more

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Oppo A55s 5G image leaks

Ahead of the launch of Oppo A55s 5G, which is yet to be officially confirmed by the Chinese phone maker, several renders of the upcoming phone have leaked online. The renders show a hole-punch design for the selfie camera and suggest two color options. Also, Oppo’s new A-series smartphone is seen to carry a dual camera unit on the back. It is likely to debut as a budget offering and may lack a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication. Based on these specs, one can expect the Oppo A55s 5G price in India to be under or around Rs 15,000.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appear on Google Play Console

As we wait for an announcement from the South Korean tech giant, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has appeared on Google Play Console. The listing shows the upcoming device will be available in both Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 variants. It’s possible that the Exynos 2100 variant might find its way to the Indian variant. The smartphone might come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and support for 120Hz refresh rate. If the launch of Galaxy S21 FE is that near, more details about the phone should follow in the coming days.

Instagram is testing a new feature ‘Take a Break’

Instagram is working on a new feature called ‘Take a break’ that can help users take a quick break from the social media platform. This feature has been announced by head of the company Adam Mosseri to prevent Instagram addiction. He has also posted a short video on Twitter, where he explains that the new feature is being developed with a “broader effort to try and give people more control over their experience of Instagram.” He also asserted that Instagram users will see more features like this in the near future.

Google Maps gets Dark Mode for iOS users

Google has started rolling out the dark mode feature for the Maps for all iOS users. The much-awaited feature will allow users to save battery life and the greyscale interface reduces eye strain by keeping a minimum contrast ratio required on the app. This year in February, Google made Dark Mode available to Google Maps on Android. Other features that arrived in Google Maps in recent months include lite navigation for cyclists, eco-friendly routing and bike and scooter share information.

Also Read: Setup Parental Controls on YouTube, Netflix: Here’s how to do it

Setup Parental Controls on YouTube, Netflix: Here’s how to do it

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YouTube and Netflix put a vast library of web series and movies at your fingertips. But the sheer size of these video streaming platforms makes it easier than ever for kids or adolescents to stumble across inappropriate contents. Since these platforms know that kids will use them, many of these services have developed parental control features in order to allow you to control or block what the young users of the account can watch.

We are here with a few quick steps that can be followed to set parental control on two of the most popular video streaming services – YouTube and Netflix. This way your children can still enjoy their favourite shows and you too can have a peace of mind knowing what they can access. Let’s check out:

How to set parental controls on YouTube

Step 1: Open YouTube on your device

Step 2: Click on the profile picture on the top right corner of the app

Step 3 - Go to Settings

Step 3: Go to Settings

Step 4: Scroll down and turn on the toggle in front of the ‘Restricted Mode’ option

Step 4 - Scroll down and turn on the toggle in front of the ‘Restricted Mode’ option

This mode will restrict mature content for the user. However, YouTube points out that “No filter is 100%”. In addition to this, setting the ‘Restricted Mode’ will only be available for that particular device.

Also Read: YouTube enables Picture-in-Picture Mode: Here’s how to use this new feature

How to use parental controls on Netflix

Step 1: Open Netflix and go to the main Account page

Step 2: Tap on the specific profile you want to set restrictions for

Step 3: Open ‘Viewing Restrictions’ section

Step 3: Open ‘Viewing Restrictions’ section

Step 4: Set the slider according to the age bracket

Step 2 - Click Parental Controls in the Settings section

Step 5: Click ‘Save’ once you are done.

Also Read: Don’t want people to snoop on your Netflix? Here’s how to lock your account

Toch.ai launches 100 crore startup fund to invest in video and audio tech start-ups

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Toch.ai, an AI-driven SaaS platform for digital content players, today launched Rs 100 crore startup fund to invest in video & audio tech start-ups globally over a period of time.

The fund aims to empower early-stage start-ups to drive innovation and bolster growth in the industry. Cultivating the culture of promoting and nurturing pathbreaking technologies, the company has announced that they provide advisory and networking opportunities to the most promising start-ups along with capital infusion.

The startup fund initiative is the brainchild of the three co-founders of Toch.ai – Vinayak Shrivastav, Saket Dandotia, and Alok Patil.

Vinayak Shrivastav, Co-Founder and CEO Toch.ai said, “The video-tech industry has seen record-breaking growth in the last few years, and we are confident that this is just the beginning. With proper support and encouragement for the talent and innovation in the country, we want to be the vehicle of growth and expansion of the video tech industry in India & globally. We believe we have a collective responsibility to grow this industry with cutting edge and new-age solutions to address the evolving needs and changing demands of the end customers.”

Echoing a similar sentiment, Sanket Dandotia and Alok Patil, also emphasized that the program will be a steppingstone for those early age startups who are looking for that initial push to bring their innovative audio and video solutions to the market.

Ritesh Mehta, Head of Finance at Toch.ai said, “We have decided to put aside substantial capital over a period of time to bring some of the most disruptive technologies and solutions to the forefront. We believe this to be an investment in the future of video-tech that is sure to give positive results and transform the industry as we know it.”

Toch.ai is playing a pivotal role in shaping the video tech ecosystem. The company recently closed its Series A round and is currently working on strengthening its tech capabilities and expanding its geographical presence.

Also Read: Ambrane announces limited edition ‘AeroSync’ wireless powerbank autographed by Ravindra Jadeja

Ambrane announces limited edition ‘AeroSync’ wireless powerbank autographed by Ravindra Jadeja

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Ambrane announced the launch of its limited edition ‘AeroSync PB’ wireless powerbank, autographed by the cricket all-rounder and Ambrane’s brand ambassador, Ravindra Jadeja. The powerbank comes with 10,000mAh battery capacity, unique magnetic charging technology and dual ports for wired charging. Priced at Rs 3,999, the powerbank comes with 365 days warranty and is already available on Flipkart.

“I am thrilled to partner with Ambrane and launch the unique powerbank in India. The powerbank truly defines my personality, being fast, powerful, and robust. I am certain my fans would love to use the handy gadget, as much as I do,” says Ravindra Jadeja, Brand Ambassador, Ambrane.

The compact and stylish powerbank is designed for the on-the-go lifestyle. Be it the non-stop movie marathons or the long video calls, the powerbank is designed for a seamless wireless experience. It comes with a back holder support that keeps the device in place while charging. It also comes with unique Mag-Safe technology with a non-slip finish and firm magnetic grip to ensure safety and convenience. The magnetic technology is compatible with the iPhone 12 and above.

Also Read:  Ambrane announces ‘Dots Slay TWS’ with extended battery life for Rs 2,199

Ambrane AeroSync PB wireless charging powerbank comes with a 10,000mAh lithium-polymer battery. This versatile powerbank supports both wireless and wired charging with 15W and 20W QC/PD output respectively. The 20W fast charging output can charge any mobile 50% in as quickly as 30 minutes on average. The powerbank itself, with an 18W fast charging input, can get charged in 3 hours 10 minutes via a Type-C port. Offering a wide range of compatibility features, the AeroSync powerbank is compatible with all devices charged via USB or Type-C port. The Powerbank ensures a safe charging experience with its special multi-later charging protection technology.

Also Read: U&i launches ‘Shuffle 4’ smart neckband with 15-hour battery life

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