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Oppo A12 Smartphone Review – A Budget Offering with Prolong Battery Life

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The world of technology is one of the major forces which is helping to overcome the shortcomings caused by the pandemic and mobile technology is leading from the front and in India, the competition in the smartphone market though for a short time was halted but now it is on track and the major players are launching their products. Oppo being one of the top players has also joined the race and has launched its latest smartphone in one of the most competitive price sections which is the budget range section. The recent launch goes by the name of Oppo A12 mobile phone which we will be reviewing to find out whether it can be a competition in the budget range section or not.

Oppo A12 Review – Design

The new Oppo A12 Smartphone holds quite a bold look and has the essence of aesthetic appeal which is prompted by the rear design on the phone which is diamond cut edge shapes or you can call them octagonal shapes. The phone feels very comfortable in the hand as it is not heavy and the sharp edges of the phone allow the easy grip and a long operating period. At the rear side of the phone, one can sport horizontally placed dual rear camera sensors within a frame and a fingerprint sensor.

 

The fingerprint sensor when tested worked very accurately and unlocked the phone within seconds.  The front fascia of the phone is dominated by a large screen with a dewdrop notch consisting of the selfie camera sensor. The display has very sleek bezels running around the corner making more space for the screen. The phone has a face unlock feature as well which when tested stood out to be working very nicely and accurately in well lighting conditions.

The top side of the phone is blank whereas at the bottom lies a 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB port, and a speaker grille. On the right side phone lies the power button and towards the left side of the phone lies the volume rockers and dual SIM tray with an extra slot for a microSD card.

The absence of a Type-C port somehow puts the phone in a disadvantageous situation when it comes to competition as we have seen that most companies now even in the budget range are opting for a Type-C port.

Display Review

Oppo A12 comes with an impressive 6.22 inches screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The screen size allows a comfortable experience when you are watching any videos or playing games or handling any word file. The aspect ratio of the phone provides a wide viewing angle which becomes very handy when you are playing games. The screen type is IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors. The colors reproduced are very punchy and vibrant plus the brightness level is also very good as you can see the screen even under bright daylight by adjusting the screen brightness. The screen is protected by Corning Glass 3.

Platform & Processor

The new Oppo A12 Mobile is running on ColorOs 6.1 on top of Android 9.0 Pie. The processor powering the new Oppo A12 is MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 with octa cores where four cores are clocked at 2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 and the rest four are clocked at 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53. When tested the processor stood out to be very efficient and handled all the tasks without any glitch. Multi-tasking was very smooth and we faced no issue while switching between apps.

The gaming experience was also very good as the phone has GPU PowerVR GE8320 which gives you high-resolution quality while playing games. The games of high graphics requirements also ran very nicely with little degradation in the quality.  To assist the processor there is 4GB of RAM which keeps the functioning of the phone very smooth. The internal storage on the phone is 64GB which can be further expanded with the help of a microSD card.

Oppo A12 Camera – Review

Oppo has always been termed as a camera-centric phone and the company manages to surprise its users with its ability to capture images of high quality. The cameras of the new Oppo A12 when tested stood out to be very amazing as the images captured by the new Oppo A12 maintained a very good level of color preservation and detailing.

The phone has dual rear camera sensors where the primary sensor is 13MP with an aperture of f/2.2 and the secondary sensor is 2MP which is a depth sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. The images captured by the rear sensor were so good with a very good level of contrast and color exposure with fine details. The daylight shots were very impressive as we loved the clarity with which the camera managed to capture the images. The images taken at night were also very good with the minimum level of graining when. The noise and graining effect was noticed when we increased the resolution at night to capture images.

The new Oppo A12 possesses a selfie camera of 5MP with an aperture of f/2.0. The selfies captured were good and in budget range one of the best selfies which you can get. The clarity of the selfie lens is very good and it maintains a sense of reality by not adding extra effects or over softening. The videos can be recorded at 1080p@30fps by the rear camera sensor. The quality of the video captured was also good but lacks the stability focus.

Review on Oppo A12 Battery

The new Oppo A12 possesses a battery of 4,230mAh which has the capability to power the phone throughout the day. We tested how long the battery can last and found out that with a single full charge the phone can last a whole day with moderate hours of gaming and watching movies. The phone possesses a micro-USB port which automatically denotes that the charging speed is normal.  The presence of a Type-C port would have made the phone a top competitor in every segment but to be true the lack of Type-C adds a heavy disadvantage to the phone.

Conclusion

Oppo A12 Smartphone reminds me of the diamond cut design which Realme phones have to offer. The smartphone turns out to be your daily driver with decent and required specifications such as a huge battery. The rear camera suffices your daily needs with nice outputs whereas the selfie lens is not up to the task but manages. The octa-core MediaTek processor handles tasks easily. Overall, starting at Rs 9,990 for the 3GB/32GB, Oppo A12 is a good ask and justifies its price tag.

iQOO Z5 Review: Good at everything and superb in gaming

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Although it’s bullish about its prospects to be a leader in the Rs 20K-30K price segment, iQOO is somewhat choosy with its launches in India. First, it was iQOO 7 series, then came iQOO Z3, and now it’s iQOO Z5. This time, it’s said to be very significant in terms of pricing – while the flagship iQOO 7 series (launched in April) sits at the upper limit, iQOO Z3 (unveiled in June) comes at the lower end of the price bracket. The all-new iQOO Z5 fits nicely between the two.

The recently-introduced iQOO Z5 smartphone costs Rs 23,990 for the 8GB+128GB variant, whereas its 12GB+256GB model is priced at Rs 26,990. The phone comes in two colour options – Arctic Dawn and Mystic Space – and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, besides sporting a triple camera set-up and a massive battery that is enough for a day to keep you going. We had the upper variant in Arctic Dawn colour for review and here’s what we think about it.

Design

The all-new iQOO Z5 sports a simple and sober design, and is very much reminiscent of the iQOO 7. Made up of a polycarbonate rear panel, it has a 3D curved back with a frosted texture and a matte finish, which is fingerprint-resistant. The smartphone features a punch-hole cut out, housing the front camera, at the top of the screen. There’s a slightly protruded rectangular camera module and iQOO branding underneath on the back panel.

You get a headphone jack on the top, whereas the bottom of the device houses a SIM tray, a USB Type-C port and a speaker grille. While the left side of the smartphone is plain, on the right you get volume buttons and a power button that doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. These buttons are very much accessible with your thumb and you do not need to shuffle your fingers to hold this phone in your palm. It will not slip out of your hand.

The smartphone has a sleek frame that gels well with the frosted matte finish, which gives it a very decent look, notwithstanding the plastic body, which thankfully makes it lightweight too. The Arctic Dawn colour variant particularly looks so beautiful that you would like to avoid putting a case on this.

Display

The iQOO Z5 ships with a 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display, skipping the superior AMOLED trend in the given price range. There are thin bezels around with exception at the chin, although it doesn’t look bad. Thankfully, the display has a high 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Besides, it comes with Widevine L1 certification for streaming HD content on OTT platforms as well as HDR10 support.

The display is bright and well-tuned even under direct sunlight. What’s more, you also get Eye Protection with the TuV Rheinland certification. There are variable refresh rate modes that you can set to 60Hz, 90Hz or 120HZ, or use a smart auto-switch option that will dynamically change refresh rate based on your usage. Despite lacking the high contrast look, there’s plenty to love about this display, which is good enough to enjoy gaming, binge watching, browsing social media, etc.

Platform

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Although it’s not a flagship chipset, it’s fairly best in the segment. The one that I reviewed had 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone will not disappoint you in terms of performance, as it flies through day-to-day tasks, multiple apps as well as graphic-intensive games. The chipset managed a single-core score of 807 points and a multi-core score of 3009 points in our Geekbench 5 test.

Although I’m not much into it, gaming is so smooth that you’ll hardly experience any hiccups on this phone. The handset, however, gets somewhat warm during extended sessions, but not hot enough to cause any issue. The iQOO Z5 also comes with Extended RAM 2.0 that allows you to use 4GB of the storage as RAM, which is like cherry on the cake, to further help performance. The smartphone also features a liquid cooling system that is said to reduce the surface temperature of the mobile phone by about 3°C and the CPU junction temperature by about 12°C for CPU-intensive games.

In terms of software, the device runs Android 11-based Funtouch OS 12, which comes with a lot of customisations along with a dedicated game bar (Game Space) that can be accessed by swiping right during a game. Besides, it brings several modes for gaming, including a high-performance mode, battery saving mode, and more. While it’s a very refined software offering a neat interface and sober menu layouts, it also comes preloaded with bloatware – a few iQOO apps and some third-party apps that can be uninstalled. The software experience on this phone was amazingly good though.

Cameras

The all-new iQOO smartphone houses a triple-camera setup on the back with a 64MP, f/1.8 aperture primary sensor, an 8MP, f/2.2 ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, you get a 16MP camera for video calls and selfies. While the main camera can capture 4K and 1080p video at 60fps, the front camera is limited to 1080p recording at 30fps.

Talking about their performance, you get good photos in daylight with plenty of detail and vivid colours, however it’s not so in the lowlight conditions. Capturing pictures is also fairly quick. Even though the camera system doesn’t offer OIS (optical image stabilisation), the video performance is pretty decent. Macro shots and Night Mode worked better than expected.

The similar story goes on with the 16MP front camera, which does a superb job with selfies retaining good detail and natural looking skin tones. Overall, the smartphone offers a decent camera setup justifying its price.

Battery

The smartphone is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery and comes with 44W fast charging support with an adapter included in the box. It can deliver over a day of battery life with heavy usage and can easily hit a day and a half with medium usage. The charger can fully power up the device in less than an hour. The battery performance was on par with expectations.

Conclusion

The iQOO Z5 is pretty decent in almost every department. It has got an impressive design, a nice display, a great processor, a wonderful camera setup and a reliable battery backup. It will not disappoint you in terms of performance and is built with gamers in mind, taking into account its many performance enhancements and buttery-smooth 120Hz display. On the flip side, the smartphone has a plastic build, an LCD screen and no storage expansion, but these things are insignificant to be pointed out. Taken as a whole, the all-new iQOO smartphone is good at everything and superb in gaming. The smartphone is a worthy consideration, if you are looking for a value proposition at the given price point.

Quantum launches SonoTrix TWS earbuds and Bluetooth speakers

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Indian consumer and lifestyle tech brand Quantum has unveiled a premium range of three audio products, which are perfect as gifting options or to be brought home ahead of Diwali.

The latest offerings from the house of the homegrown manufacturer of contemporary tech items include two all-new speakers equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology – SonoTrix 81 and SonoTrix 51 – and a pair of True Wireless Earbuds SonoTrix X. While SonoTrix 81 and SonoTrix 51 are currently available at introductory prices of Rs 1,299 and Rs 799, respectively, SonoTrix X TWS can be grabbed at a launch price of Rs 899 on quantumhitech.com and Amazon, along with other leading e-commerce platforms.

“Over nearly three decades now, we have kept it sacrosanct to develop products that are conducive to the need of the hour. In the new normal, there is a pertinent need of audio products that are smaller, easy to carry and more personal with regard to usage. Our latest offerings have been engineered and designed taking all these factors into consideration. While the Bluetooth speakers are perfect for listening to some music with your family, you can bank upon the TWS earbuds for a solo or me time,” said Arnav Mutneja, Director,Quantum Hi-Tech.

SonoTrix 81: The portable light weight speaker that gives an 8 Watt output is equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5 technology for seamless connectivity, even as it supports TF/SD card, Aux input and USB. It has an inbuilt noise cancelling mic while its IPX7 certification makes it dust, water and splash proof. A robust 2000mAh battery ensures a playback time up to 18 hours while the speaker can be charged fully in just 8 hours.

SonoTrix 51: With an assured output of 5 Watt, the speaker is engineered using cutting edge technology to produce superior sound couple with a punchy bass. One can use the speaker as a personal hands-free speakerphone, thanks to the inbuilt mic in the Bluetooth speaker. On a single complete charge, it assures a playtime of almost 20 hours and the audio output is sans any distortion or shrill effect.

It is imperative to mention here that both the aforementioned speakers have TWS function, which means they can be paired together to play in stereo mode.

SonoTrix X: The latest TWS earbuds from the house of Quantum are powered with smart control options, dual microphones and voice assistants. Easy touch sensors allow users to seamlessly access the multiple functions of the buds, which are congruent with a plethora of new-age devices. In addition to an immersive Hi-Fi stereo, deep bass and intelligent touch control, the buds offer a playtime of a whopping 42 hours, thanks to the aesthetically designed charging case that also adds to the style statement.

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Clubhouse announces 13 new languages and new app icon

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Clubhouse today announced the addition of 13 new languages to make it more accessible to people who want to see the platform available in their native languages. The 13 languages are – Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Spanish.

In addition to the multiple languages, Clubhouse also announced a brand-new app icon, featuring musician, singer and songwriter Anirudh Deshmukh.

In the year or so since Clubhouse hit the App Store, we’ve seen millions of people meet, make friends, have deep talks, share ideas, hang out and even get married on the app. The variety of conversations is increasing each day — from Steve telling people how to load their dishwashers to entire rooms dedicated to debating cousin Greg’s true intentions in Succession. It has honestly amazed us that people in so many countries have managed to come together to do this on an app that only supports English.

Today, all of that is changing, as Clubhouse are rolling out their first wave of local language support. They are starting on Android with thirteen new languages launching immediately — including French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Malayalam, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Tamil, and Telugu. They will be adding support for iOS and additional languages soon, so that people from Mumbai and Paris to Sao Pãulo and Jakarta can experience Clubhouse in a way that feels a bit more native to them.

Of course, the platform couldn’t take such a momentous step without ushering in a new app icon, as well — Anirudh Deshmukh!

Anirudh is a part of an incredible corner of Clubhouse where hundreds of different languages are spoken. And just like his predecessor Mandiie Martinez, founder of the Chingona AF club, Anirudh is a multi-hyphenate human of many talents. He’s an architect turned singer, songwriter, composer, and more. Based in Mumbai, Anirudh joined Clubhouse at the start of the year and by the spring, had launched his now 72K member club, Anirudh, where he hosts his nightly show ‘Late Night Jam.’ Budding artists from around the world have come to love Anirudh for the authenticity and genuine support he shares, as he encourages them each night to take the stage and share their music, poetry, and life experiences.

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Indian Electronics Poised To Be $300 Bn Industry in 3-4 Years

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, released Vision Document (Volume-I) on “Increasing India’s Electronics Exports and Share in GVCs”. The report, prepared by ICEA, analyses the challenges and outlines key success factors for increasing electronics exports, while benchmarking against competing nations.

Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to increase exports and India’s share in global supply chains “Local Goes Global”, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released Volume-I of Vision Document, “Increasing India’s Electronics Exports and Share in GVCs – Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat”. This comes as a part of MeitY’s Vision 1000 Days that sets a target of achieving $1 trillion Digital Economy for Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

The Vision Document (Volume-I) has been prepared by Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) in consultation with the industry. It is a call to action which analyses the challenges and outlines key success factors for increasing electronics exports, while benchmarking against competing nations.

The document focuses on the opportunities and key inputs to increase India’s share in the Global Value Chain and build large-scale manufacturing capabilities to achieve a substantial share in global electronics export. The report by ICEA makes recommendations to increase scale, competitiveness and domestic value addition over the next 1000 days.

Addressing the event and speaking about the transformation of electronics manufacturing space after pandemic, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that India has an unprecedented opportunity to grow electronics manufacturing to USD 300 billion in the next 3-4 years, building on scale, competitiveness, large market and enabling policies.

“Post-Covid world represents coming together of many things/elements including the renewed confidence under visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, policy making, investments, jobs and a strong preference for trust in Global Value Chains. These together present an unprecedented – never before opportunity for India in electronics sector,” said Chandrasekhar.

He further said that the industry needs to focus on expanding product categories which can serve new markets and new types of consumers. “We are in a world where hardware plays less role in innovation and software plays more significant role. In this scenario, India has the ability to use its strength in electronics design, systems design along with electronics manufacturing,” the minister said while releasing the vision document.

Commenting on collaboration with industry in realizing the vision, Chandrasekhar said, “We will approach the industry as a partner and will fully support it in its efforts to increase the overall competitiveness of the economy.” He quoted the PM’s speech “Yahi Samay Hai”, signifying the narrow window of opportunity available in the electronics sector.

The push for the ESDM sector is preceded by India emerging as the second largest manufacturer of mobile handsets in the world in volume terms, producing 30 crore handsets (2020-21) as against 6 crore handsets in 2014-15. Over 200 units are manufacturing cellular mobile phones and parts in the country which is up from only 2 units in 2014. Production of mobile handsets has grown from INR 19,000 crore in 2014-15 to INR 2,20,000 crore in 2020-21. This has given a significant boost to the sector and to the vision of achieving self-reliance under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

MeitY Secretary Ajay Sawhney, briefing the media about the vision document, said that despite the very serious nature of the pandemic and the impact it had across all the industries, India was able to maintain its overall production at $75 billion in 2021 and aims to reach $250 billion in five years, with a CAGR of 27%. “And that is where we need to now revisit and reassess what we are attempting to do, how do we change our course? What do we do differently, to be able to sustain this level of growth,” said Sawhney.

The Vision Document is the first of a two-part series. The second volume will present product-wise strategies and forecasts as part of the campaign to build a US$1 trillion Digital Economy, in pursuit of reaching US$5 trillion GDP.

“We need tactical and strategic steps for each product line to build India’s competitiveness to meet the PM’s vision. Government and industry need to collaborate seamlessly in this effort without wasting a minute. We know the issues and the solutions. It’s time to implement,” said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA, while making his opening remarks at the event.

The document makes recommendations on short-term (1-4 years) and long-term (5-10 years) strategies to increase electronics exports from India, shift of electronics manufacturing ecosystem investments, and expand exports by increasing competitiveness and scale.

The report critically analyses the impact of tariffs on inputs on India’s competitiveness, and makes specific recommendations in view of the goals set by the Prime Minister. The Vision Document also emphasises on the strategies to build Domestic Champions and the need for linking their products with Lead Firms and GVCs.

It seeks to protect Domestic Champions from unfair trade practices, while requesting policy support in the areas of financing and design development. It identifies key electronic products, namely mobile phones, IT hardware, hearables / wearables etc, which provide the highest potential for exports, in view of massive global demand for these products.

The release ceremony was attended by a wide spectrum of people from the industry and industry associations, MeitY, academia amongst others. A presentation on the vision document was given by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Chairman, IKDHWAJ Advisers LLP. Remarks were also given by Hari Om Rai, CMD, Lava Mobiles, and Virat Bhatia, Chairman FICCI National Committee on ICT and Mobile Manufacturing.

Tech NewsWrap: Diwali-Special deals on Vivo X70 Pro, V21 5G… and more

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Diwali-Special deals on Vivo X70 Pro, Vivo V21 5G

Vivo has announced attractive Diwali offers on popular smartphones — Vivo X70 series, V21 series, Y73 and Y33s. The smartphone brand has partnered with Bajaj Finance to enable customers to buy a phone for just Rs 101. Additional offers include up to 10 percent cashback on select bank cards and one-time screen replacement for specific Vivo smartphones. Vivo has also partnered with Jio to offer benefits worth Rs 10,000. These offers are applicable across mainline channels only and will be valid till November 7.

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Instagram now allows users to publicly participate in Stories

Instagram has introduced a new feature through a Stories sticker called “Add Yours” that allows users create public threads in Stories that anyone can participate in. The new “Add Yours” sticker is designed to allow users to create public threads in stories and to encourage other users to upload their own stories to the thread or to discover new people who are also participating. The sticker is available now and can be found next to the location and mention sticker.

WhatsApp might remove the time limit for ‘Delete for Everyone’

WhatsApp is reportedly working on extending the time limit for ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature. As per the report, the instant messaging app from Facebook is rolling out a new video playback interface for iOS devices for videos shared from YouTube, Instagram and more such platforms. The message delete feature for WhatsApp was initially introduced in 2017 and the ‘delete for everyone’ feature’s time limit was set to seven minutes and a few months later was increased to more than an hour.

Netflix brings free-to-play games to all members on Android

Video streaming service Netflix adds five games to its Android app globally. The games include Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP), Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP), Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop), Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games), and Teeter Up (Frosty Pop). To further build out its library of Netflix games, the popular OTT platform, in September, also acquired the independent game developer Night School Studio, best known for narrative-driven titles like Oxenfree.

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Nokia T20 Android Tablet Launched in India: Check Out Specs and Price Now!!

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Good news for Nokia fans! Right ahead of Diwali, Nokia T20 Tablet– the first Android tablet by Nokia brand licensee HMD Global – has arrived in India. The newly unveiled tablet comes with a big display, a good design, and stock Android with regular updates. It also underlines the efforts of HMD towards India, which is one of its most important markets.

The company combines the signature attributes of Nokia phones in terms of design, build quality, unmatched battery life and for security updates and upgrades,” HMD Global said in a statement.

Nokia T20 Tablet Release Date in India

The Nokia T20 Tablet made its debut in India on November 2, 2021. The first of them under HMD Global, the second to run on Android, and the third-ever tablet to sport the Nokia name, the T20 has something to prove.

Nokia T20 Specifications & Features

Nokia T20 Tablet Released in India
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Display 

Talking about its specifications, the Nokia T20 comes with a 10.4-inch 2K in-cell display with thick bezels all around. It has 400 nits of peak brightness, a pixel density of 226 PPI, and a 60Hz refresh rate.

Nokia T20 Processor

Under the hood, the Nokia T20 is powered by a Unisoc 12nm Tiger T610 chipset, which is paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM options. Users get up to 64GB of internal memory and can add a microSD card that supports up to 512GB for more storage. The tablet houses an 8,200mAh battery, which means a long runtime. It also supports fast charging through a 15W compatible charger.

Read Here: Nokia C20 Plus launched in India, Nokia C30 and C01 Plus to Arrive Soon

Camera

Coming to the cameras, the Nokia T20 houses an 8-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 5-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front. The rear camera setup is paired with an LED flash. As per Nokia, the dual speakers OZO Playback can deliver an immersive listening experience “wherever you are.”

Software & Security

The newly launched tablet runs on Android 11 out-of-the-box, and the company promises two years of software updates and three years of security updates. It further comes with Face Unlock for security.

Other features

Other key features of the tablet include 4G LTE (optional), Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Besides, the Nokia T20 tablet comes pre-loaded with Google Kids Space that is designed for kids and works with Google Account of your child.

Nokia T20 Tablet Price in India

The Nokia T20 Tablet has two storage options – 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, which is available at Rs 15,499 and the price goes up to Rs 16,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant. The tablet comes in blue colourway only.

Nokia T20 – Where to Buy?

The Nokia T20 is available to purchase on the official website of Nokia and it will be available on Flipkart as well.

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Tech NewsWrap: Nokia launches T20 tablet in India… and more

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Nokia launches T20 tablet in India

HMD Global has launched its first tablet – Nokia T20 – in India. Available in 3GB and 4GB RAM, these models support Wi-Fi plus calling. The tablet is powered by an 8,200mAh battery that can deliver up to 15 hours of browsing on a single charge. The 32GB tablet is priced at Rs 15,499 and the 4GB variant is available at Rs 16,499. The other option consists of 64GB internal storage. The tablet also comes with expandable storage of up to 512GB via mciorSD card. It is being sold in two colour options – Deep Ocean and Ocean Blue.

XGIMI launches smart portable 4K projector Elfin in India

The XGIMI Elfin smart projector has gone official in India. XGIMI has launched a new portable projector dubbed Elfin. The company has expanded its portfolio with a feature-laden projector that weighs less than 1 kg. Aside from that, the Elfin smart projector comes with special features that offer efficient eye protection. It packs a big battery that claims to offer a longer battery life. The company also said that its new projector will offer a safer viewing experience by minimising waste and checking the blue light exposure.

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TCL X20 SE and TCL 20A 5G launched

According to a report, TCL X20 SE and TCL 20A 5G have been launched in the US. Both new phones are said to have triple rear cameras and also a custom-designed TCL UI on top of Android. It comes with 18W fast charging support. On the distinction part, the TCL X20 SE is reportedly powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, whereas the TCL 20A 5G carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. The latter also has high-speed 5G connectivity. The TCL X20 SE carries a pricing of $160 at Metro by T-Mobile. There is no information on the pricing of the 20A 5G.

Huawei Watch Fit launched in India

Huawei Watch Fit was unveiled in India. The wearable was launched in August globally, and its India availability was first teased on Amazon India last week. It has a 1.64-inch vivid AMOLED display, comes with over 97 workout modes, and all-day SpO2 monitoring. The Huawei Watch Fit has a large display, and it includes features like 24×7 heart rate monitoring, and 10-day battery life. It resembles a lot with the newly launched Redmi Smart Band Pro, which also offers SpO2 tracking.

Ultimate Battle includes Asian Games Esports titles on its platform

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With esports all set to make its debut at the Asian Games next year, Ultimate Battle (UB) now boasts of all the five esports medal games that India may participate in. Gamers will get a first-hand opportunity to train and compete in these games on the UB platform ahead of Asia’s prestigious sporting event.

With an aim to popularise and encourage the fan base for these games in the Indian gaming ecosystem; Ultimate Battle is the only platform in the country to introduce all the five video games permissible among the eight titles that will be part of the 2022 Asian Games.

Among the eight esports titles to be part of the Asian Games, PUBG Mobile (Asian Games version), Arena of Valor and Dream Three Kingdoms (DTK) 2 are the ones in which, for now, there is no clarity on India’s participation as the first two titles are currently banned in India while the DTK2 is not available to play in our country. The other five titles which can see participation of Indian gamers and are now available on UB platform are:

  • FIFA (made by EA SPORTS)
  • Dota 2
  • League of Legends
  • HearthStone
  • Street Fighter V

Regular tournaments will be hosted on the UB platform, providing an optimum chance for the casual gamers as well as professional esports athletes to ace their game. They will also have a ranking system in place as part of the automated leader board based on the performances of each of the players. The winners will be awarded with exciting prize money.

“We want the Ultimate Battle platform to be every gamer’s practice and competitive ground. They can not only train but compete as well with other gamers and esports professionals as much as play for sheer joy and develop a keen followership for each of the titles ahead of the Asian Games. We hope UB can become the ultimate avenue for all the professionals as well as gaming enthusiasts who come to our platform with an easy access and a seamless interface to participate and challenge, as well as hone their skills and increase the followership for the respective gaming titles and make larger esports ecosystem respectively,” said Tarun Gupta, Founder, Ultimate Battle.

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In recent years and especially after the pandemic, when the sporting world moved on to become virtual, esports was the biggest gainer in the domain. Games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty, Free Fire and Online Chess are some of the competitive games whose popularity shot up in the last 15 months.

Currently, the UB platform has 15 games, including all the popular titles, and they currently boast of a player base of more than 3,30,000 and the number is on the rise. With close to 54,000 monthly active users, gamers get an active community to interact with and compete against each other. Apart from enjoying the platform on Ultimate Battle’s official website, the gamers can also play tournaments by downloading Ultimate Battle’s recently-launched app directly from the website.

Maxima Max Pro X6 smartwatch with Realtek chipset, Bluetooth calling feature launched

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Popular watch maker Maxima Watches has introduced a new smartwatch in the market called the Max Pro X6. Featuring metallic casing with a premium ceramic feel back, the smartwatch boasts a big 1.7-inch super bright HD screen, topping 400 nits for an incredible viewing experience, ensuring zero viewing problems, even on the sunniest of days.

The Maxima Max Pro X6 also has a Bluetooth calling feature and comes with an inbuilt mic and a high-definition speaker. The company claims to have spent several hundred hours in research and development to deliver best-in-class audio and mic receptions. Maxima has also worked extensively on eradicating call drop issues to give its users a seamless calling experience.

This latest offering from Maxima is equipped with a high-performance Realtek chipset and allows its users to choose between a honeycomb or list style UI as per their preference. Moreover, the users can add their favourite contacts through the pairing app to directly contact them from the watch.

For those who like to keep a track of their health, the watch comes geared with an intelligent AI Sleep Monitor and SpO2/ Continuous Heart Rate Monitor as well. It also connects smoothly with the Da Fit app which provides accurate motion recording, sleeping details, and exercise analysis.

Maxima is known for its unparalleled after-sales service and Max Pro X6 comes with the assured “X-Service” policy where customer will register their watch with maxima on their website. Post registration, user will receive regular software updates, access to a toll-free service agent and Live one-to-one video service room to clarify any doubts on the watch functions. In the unlikely event if there is a technical problem, Maxima will arrange a home pick-up and delivery of the smartwatch through their service logistic partner (Blue Dart).

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Manjot Purewal, Managing Partner of Maxima Watches, said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our most advanced smartwatch, the Max Pro X6 with Bluetooth calling function. We always work obsessively on our products throughout the development process and with regard to the X6, our primary focus was to ensure a great smartwatch with terrific calling functions. So, we left no stone unturned to ensure that the X6 has an excellent speaker and mic – which is a notch above what is available in the market in our target segment.”

“We have also upgraded our software to eliminate all call drop issues for a smooth sailing experience while taking or making calls. I am confident that we have successfully developed a product that delivers both style and performance and that will fulfill the expectations of our customers,” he further stated.

The smartwatch comes with an introductory price of Rs 3,999 for a limited period.