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OPPO unveils next-generation under-screen camera technology

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Leading global smart device brand OPPO today unveiled its next-generation under-screen camera (USC) technology for smartphones. By combining the best in hardware innovation and OPPO’s proprietary AI algorithms, the new under-screen camera solution discreetly places the front-facing camera under the smartphone display in a way that maintains the integrity and consistency of the entire screen, both during use and while in standby. Offering the perfect balance between consistent screen quality and camera image quality, it is an under-screen camera solution with no comprises.

This new under-screen camera solution solves many technical and manufacturing-related challenges that have plagued under-screen camera technology since the beginning of its development. Breakthroughs include resolving issues such as inconsistent display quality in the screen area above the under-screen camera, poor image quality caused by obstruction of the camera by the screen, as well as issues with product reliability and lifespan. Thanks to advances in these areas, OPPO has been able to deliver an upgraded under-screen camera solution that takes end-to-end, full-screen experience to new levels.

On the display, OPPO’s next-generation under-screen camera solution introduces several new innovations in structure design and AI algorithms:

Innovative pixel geometry: the new solution shrinks the size of each pixel without decreasing the number of pixels to ensure a 400-PPI high-quality display even in the camera area.

Transparent wiring and new design: OPPO has replaced the traditional screen wiring with an innovative transparent wiring material. Combined with a high-precision manufacturing process that reduces the width of the wiring by 50%, this result in much finer display quality with a smoother visual experience.

Improved control of screen accuracy, color, and brightness: in contrast to the current industry standard of using 1 pixel circuit to drive 2 pixels (“1-to-2”) in the screen area above the camera, OPPO has introduced a new solution using proprietary screen technology, with each pixel circuit driving only 1 pixel (“1-to-1”). When combined with OPPO’s precise algorithmic compensation technology, this allows the chromaticity and brightness of the entire screen to be precisely controlled with a deviation of about 2%. For uses such as reading e-books, browsing the news, or navigating with maps, OPPO’s next generation under-screen camera technology allows for the accurate display of smaller fonts and better preservation and representation of textural details and colors, resulting in a more consistent and immersive experience.

Improved reliability and lifespan: with the introduction of the “1-to-1” pixel circuit and dedicated optimization algorithm, OPPO’s next-generation under-screen camera solution is able to provide display compensation in the under-screen camera area of screen, improving the screen’s lifespan by up to 50%.

With regards to the camera, OPPO’s U.S. Research Institutes has developed a series of imaging AI algorithms – including diffraction reduction, HDR and AWB – to reduce some of the negative side effects typically found in under-screen cameras, such as blurry images and image glare. OPPO has also trained its AI diffraction reduction model using tens of thousands of images to control problems caused by diffraction at the light source, allowing users to capture clearer, more natural-looking images.

As consumer demand for larger screen-to-body ratios and novel smartphone form factors has grown, OPPO has invested heavily into research and development in these areas. It has released three generations of under-screen camera solutions to date since it began its development of the technology in 2018, applying for over 200 related patents in the process. In 2020, OPPO also made further contributions to the development of the technology with the submission of its first proposed standards for under-screen camera technology to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Included in the submitted proposal were recommendations for 7 key technical metrics including display transmittance, reflectance, uniformity, Gamma correction, color shift, and brightness decay.

OPPO will continue its research and development into hardware design and algorithmic processing capabilities to further optimize its under-screen camera technology, with the end goal of bringing a more immersive, true full-screen under-screen camera system to users worldwide.

Western Digital expands Purple Pro product line for AI-enabled workloads

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Western Digital Corp. today announced the expansion of the WD Purple family with the WD Purple Pro product line for a new generation of advanced AI-enabled recorders and back-end servers.

The worldwide video surveillance camera market is estimated to grow to $44 billion by 2025, up from $23.6 billion in 2019, according to IDC. Emerging smart video architectures that capture, store and analyze massive amounts of video data and perform heavy deep-learning video analytics, are putting an unprecedented level of stress on storage subsystems. The new WD Purple Pro line is designed to handle these workloads with optimized storage performance, capacity, workload capability and reliability for a myriad of devices, including AI-enabled network video recorders (NVRs), video analytics servers, storage arrays and storage/server solutions, including those that perform deep-learning analytics.

Jaganathan Chelliah, Director, Marketing, India, Western Digital, said, “With the addition of WD Purple Pro product line, our WD Purple portfolio of  smart video storage products are well positioned to harness the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. Unlike the traditional CCTV cameras, smart CCTV cameras today capture and transfers multiple video streams for AI based real time and batch analytics. Our WD Purple Pro HDDs with All frames AI tech has the capability to handle intense workload and enable users to derive deep insights.”

Khalid Wani, Director, Sales, India, Western Digital, said, “With the emerging AI workloads and video feeds with 4K resolution, there is a strong requirement for a smart video storage solution to address the high-capacity and reliability needs. Several large infrastructure projects are looking at AI based smart video solutions for use cases beyond safety. WD Purple Pro with up to 18TB capacity is the ideal solution to enable original equipment manufacturers and system integrators to solve this growing market requirement.”

WD Purple Pro hard drive benefits include:

  • Enhanced AllFrame AI technology enabling video streams from up to 64 HD cameras to be recorded concurrently, while simultaneously handling up to an additional 32 AI streams for AI functions, whether cameras are directly connected to advanced recorders or to cloud-based servers.
  • High performance and workload capability, supporting up to 550TB a year workload rating, provides for the additional demands of AI functionality, including pattern matching and object/event recognition, while writing a multitude of video streams.
  • High reliability and capacity solutions help retain and feed thousands of hours of training video to enable effective deep-learning and AI algorithm development. Capacities range from 8TB to 18TB with a five-year limited warranty.
  • Enterprise-class durability to work seamlessly in large-scale, high-density video analytics servers and cloud solutions. Offers ongoing HDD health monitoring in compatible systems with Western Digital Device Analytics support.

Western Digital’s full family of WD Purple solutions for smart video surveillance includes up to 1TB WD Purple microSD cards for cameras and edge devices to 1TB-8TB WD Purple HDDs for NVRs; and now, WD Purple Pro drives from 8TB to 18TB to support a range of systems for AI-heavy workloads, including back-end enterprise servers. WD Purple Pro solutions will be available this quarter from Western Digital resellers.

Availability and pricing

The WD Purple Pro HDD in 4TB is priced at INR 8999, 8TB at INR 25999, and is available in capacities up to 18TB. The current range of Western Digital Purple Pro HDDs are available at Isha Enterprise, Ace Metro, ADI and other leading IT partners across the country.

Tech NewsWrap: Redmi launches laptop series in India… and more

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Redmi launches laptop series in India

Xiaomi Redmi has launched two laptops in the Indian market – RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook e-Learning edition. These are the first laptops in the country under the Redmi sub-brand. The laptops come with Intel’s 11th generation Tiger Lake processors, DDR4 RAM, solid state drive (SSD) storage, and fullHD+ resolution screen. The RedmiBook Pro has been priced at Rs 49,999, while the RedmiBook e-Learning Edition will cost you Rs 41,999 for a 256GB variant. The 512GB variant will be priced at Rs 44,999.

Amazon Alexa will help you find Covid-19 testing centres, vaccines in India

Amazon India has updated its digital assistant Alexa to help people find COVID 19-related information. It will also help users get information on vaccination availability, details to contribute towards COVID-19 relief, COVID-19 helpline numbers and much more. Amazon has teamed up with MapMyIndia to help users in India find the nearest COVID-19 testing centers along with the travel distance. Users can simply ask the questions like “Alexa, where can I get COVID-19 test?” and it will provide a list of all the nearby vaccination centres.

Realme unveils MagDart ecosystem

Smartphone brand Realme unveiled a magnetic wireless charging solution for Android, called MagDart. As per the company, the new MagDart ecosystem includes 50W and 15W magnetic wireless chargers, a 2-in-1 MagDart power bank, and a few other magnetic charging accessories. The company, in a statement, said that it aims to be a pioneer in the magnetic wireless charging ecosystem.

iQOO 8 series to launch on August 17

According to the company, the iQOO 8 series is all set to launch on August 17. The latest device will be the successor of the iQoo 7 launched in January this year. The Chinese phone maker took to Weibo to announce that the iQOO 8 will launch in China on August 8. The launch event will be held at 7.30pm local time (5pm IST). The handset is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC and have multiple cameras at the back. If we go by the rumors, the iQOO 8 range may have two models – iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro. Other leaked specifications of the iQOO 8 may include a 2K AMOLED display with 120Hz variable refresh rate.

Twitter users can now sign-in with Apple or Google account

Twitter India has now come up with a new feature to allow users with Apple or Google account to sign-in or sign-up on the platform. The new sign-in options are available on both the web and app versions. However, for now, using an Apple ID only works on iOS devices, although the micro-blogging site claims it will soon be available for the web version. The new feature is said to make the experience easier for the new users.

Best 5 smartphones with 5000mAh battery in India

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To experience uninterrupted streaming, gaming and multitasking, a smartphone is expected to be really strong and have longevity. Thus, a long lasting battery has become a staple demand. And to cater to users’ myriad needs, mobile phone makers have taken note of this and pay extra attention on the battery life of their devices. So, if you want your phone to last longer, go for a smartphone that offers a massive battery life. Here, we have compiled a list of 5 smartphones that have an impressive battery of 5000mAh. Check it out.

Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10 flaunts the eye-catching Evol design with a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display and produces crisp details and colours. It uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC and comes with 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. Additionally, the device houses a long-lasting 5000mAh battery that helps you get through at least a full day and provides quick charging with a 33W fast charger. You can get Redmi Note 10 in Rs 13,499 in India.

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G comes with a 6.6-inch touchscreen display and is energized by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. Additionally, the phone sports a 6GB of RAM and comes with 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB). This smartphone also comes with a large 5000mAh battery and supports proprietary fast charging. The price of Samsung Galaxy M42 5G in India is set at Rs 21,999.

Motorola One Fusion Plus

Motorola One Fusion Plus flaunts an elegant 6.5-inch full HD+ touchscreen display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB). These specifications, along with the device’s massive battery of 5000mAh, make Motorola One Fusion Plus the perfect handset. The smartphone is available at Rs 17,499 in India.

Poco M3 Pro 5G

Poco M3 Pro features a 6.5-inch full HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor with an octa-core CPU. It comes with 6GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage. The 5000mAh battery of this device keeps it up and running throughout the day so that you can stay connected with the world. The price of Poco M3 Pro 5G in India is set at Rs 13,999.

Oppo A74

Oppo A74 uses a 6.5-inch full-HD+ LCD panel and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC, which sets the device apart from the competition. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and has 128GB of internal storage. Its 5000mAh battery life keeps your smartphone going longer without constant recharging, 27 hours of call time, 13 hours of video viewing and 40 hours standby. You can buy Oppo A74 at Rs 17,990 in India.Best 5 smartphones with 5000mAh battery in India

India’s National Esports Championships 2021 to kick-start on August 6

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The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is all set to roll out the 2021 edition of the much-awaited National Esports Championships (NESC), scheduled from August 6-22.

Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the nationals will be held virtually with top athletes from across the country competing and showcasing their skills and strategies. Popular games DOTA2, Tekken7, PES 2020 will be part of the event alongside CS:GO.

The NESC 2021 will be played in a double elimination format with the last date of registrations being August 19 (PES2020 & Tekken7), August 05 (DOTA2) and the registrations dates for CS:GO will be announced soon.

The matches of popular Esports titles PES 2020 and Tekken 7 will be played between August 21 to 22 while multiplayer online battle arena video game, DOTA2 is scheduled from August 6-15.

“For the Indian Esports industry, this is our time in the sun. The increasing interest for esports in our country currently is encouraging us to push the envelope and give the athletes and the audience something new and exciting each time. We are extremely thrilled and excited to announce NESC 2021, it is a great opportunity for gamers to not only showcase their talent, strategies and skills in competitive gaming but also make the country proud. While Esports is now going to be a medal event at the 2022 Asian Games as well as few other Asian Championship events and expected to be included in Olympics in the near future, we are committed to develop, support and grow the Esports ecosystem in India,” said Lokesh Suji, Director of Esports Federation of India and Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF).

The winners of the NESC 2021 will be selected to represent India at the 13th Esports World Championship by the International Esports Federation (IESF); these athletes will progress through the online Regional Qualifiers scheduled in Sep-Oct to the Global Finals which will take place in Eilat, Israel from November 14-19. The air travel expenses and accommodation of the athletes traveling to Eilat will be covered.

“As tournaments like these become bigger and grander, we are continuing to see a growing interest among the Indian youth to take up esports professionally. We’ve got some of the world’s most recognized competitive games in the tournament that is being mastered by highly skilled, motivated and talented virtual fighters. We can expect an edge-of-the-seat thriller in this season of NESC 2021. This is a very interesting time for esports in India and tournaments like this will fuel their ambition to become the powerhouse of esports. All the very best to the participants for this tournament!”, said Boban Totovski, Secretary General, International Esports Federation.

ESFI continued its partnership with Artsmith- Concepts & Visions which will continue its support as the communication partner. The championships will be streamed live on ESFI’s official YouTube & Twitch channel and Facebook page.

Oppo Reno 6 5G Review: A premium mid-ranger that punches above its weight

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Refreshing it Reno series, Oppo has come up with the Reno 6 5G and Reno 6 Pro 5G in India. While much has been written about these phones, we had for review the former or say, the younger sibling i.e., the Oppo Reno 6, which happens to be the first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 900, a new 5G chipset for mid-range device in India. Carrying a price tag of Rs 29,990, the handset offers a host of interesting specs and features including 8GB of RAM with the support for virtual RAM up to 3GBand 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage, besides flaunting a 64MP primary lens, a 32MP selfie shooter and 65W fast charging support, to name a few. Although it looks quite impressive on paper, it’s time to put the Oppo Reno 6 5G to test, to know how worthy it is on different parameters of excellence.

Design

While the smartphone comes in two colour options, Aurora and Stellar Black, we got the former for review which looks premium, somewhat akin to iPhone 12 in terms of design. It features the same box-like build and flat-edge design with metal frames and a glass back panel with the Oppo’s patented Reno Glow design that gives it a distinct look.

Beginning with the rear panel, it has a smooth matte finish with a sparkling glow that changes colours as light kisses it. The back panel is also fingerprint resistant, which adds to the overall look of the phone. It houses a vertical camera module that protrudes slightly on the top left of the back that also sports a vertical Oppo branding at the right side of the bottom.

While the top of the device is plain except for a single noise-cancelling mic, you get a Type-C charging port, a single speaker and a SIM tray at the bottom. The left side of the phone sports the volume rockers, whereas on the right you get a lonely power button with a green accent. The buttons are tactile and appropriately located and you do not need to shuffle your finger to press them.

For security purposes, the phone houses an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, which is moderately quick and fairly accurate. You also get face unlock on this phone which works significantly faster on this phone.

Overall, the Oppo Reno 6 is quite handy owing to its lightweight and slim and sleek design. You can use it for longer without experiencing any wrist fatigue. The company also offers a silicone case with this phone that gels well with it. On the flip side, there are no dual stereo speakers, which is quite disappointing at this price point.

Display

On the front, the smartphone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate support. There is smooth scrolling and flicking between apps owing to the fast refresh rate. You also get the option to adjust the refresh rate to 60Hz. However, there is no adaptive refresh rate, which is definitely unsatisfactory at this price, as even cheaper phones have this feature.

There is a punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera on the top left side of the display that is bright enough to use indoors as well as outdoors. The brightness, colours and viewing angles on the display are quite accurate. There’s a very thin bezel around, except for the chin where it’s a bit thick. Besides, there is support for HDR10 and HLG for HD streaming on supported OTT platforms, which definitely is a good thing.

Platform

As mentioned above, the Oppo Reno 6 5G is the first smartphone in India to house the new MediaTek Dimensity 900 octa-core SoC, which comes paired with 8GB of RAM with the support for virtual RAM up to 3GB and 128GB of ROM. The processor comes with HSR (High-Speed Rail) mode, which helps it to connect to the lowest latency tower to minimise ping for gaming.

Performance-wise, the smartphone does its job commendably well. It’s super smooth in terms of daily tasks such as calling, messaging, browsing the internet and social media. It’s an outstanding device for multitasking and is able to keep several apps running without any difficulties. The 90Hz refresh rate is another advantage, which helps in offering smooth scrolling and quick switching between apps.

Although I’m not much into gaming, whatever little I played, it was awe-inspiring. The Oppo Reno 6 performed very effectively. There were neither delays nor frame drops during the gaming sessions. It was altogether a great experience in the given price.

In terms of the software, the smartphone comes with Android 11 on top of ColorOS 11.3, which provides ample of customisation options and a decent look. Although it has some bloatware in the form of third-party apps such as Netflix, Facebook, Amazon, Snapchat, Daily Hunt, Josh and PhonePe, to name a few, the Reno 6 5G will not let you down as these apps make sense in today’s world. The smartphone comes with a lot of goodies too, in the form of Google Discover integration on the homescreen, near-stock interface, Always-On Display, to name a few.

The Oppo Reno 6 5G has all the ingredients to take on other mid-range devices in the market.

Cameras

Living up to the brand’s reputation of offering a great camera experience, the Oppo Reno 6 packs a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro sensor. Up front, there’s a 32MP camera for selfies and video calling. The camera UI is typical of ColorOS, as there are portrait, night, video and photo modes on the viewfinder. You’ll get some more options including dual-view video, slo-mo, timelapse, extra HD, movie, pro, macro and SOLOOP templates, under the ‘More’ section. There’s also Cinematic Bokeh Flare Portrait in photos and video.

 

As expected, the 64MP primary lens performed well in both daylight and low-light conditions. The pictures came out vibrant with detail, good colours and dynamic range in both scenarios. Although the phone takes a long time to focus on subjects in low light, the Night Mode is brilliant as it churns out good low-light pictures with good detail and very little noise.

Similarly, the 8MP ultrawide lens captures very decent pictures in daylight with good colour, although dynamic range lacks a bit on this lens. The photos taken in Night Mode on this 8MP lens lack detail in comparison to those taken on the primary shooter. The 2MP macro sensor is definitely not good, as it captures so-so pictures with bad detail.

Coming to selfies, the 32MP shooter offers pretty decent performance with good detail and colours in almost all conditions, including low-light scenarios.

If we talk about videos, the smartphone offers Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) at 1080p with 60fps. You can shoot up to 4K videos at 30fps but the videos are a little shaky. The headlining AI portrait and Bokeh Flare mode in videos work really well, but the resolution will be capped at 720p and 30fps.

Battery

The Oppo Reno 6 5G is backed by a 4,300mAh battery with support for 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging. It is enough to last a day, if you browse internet and social media on a regular interval, love messaging quite often and watch videos with a little bit of gaming. The battery will exhaust early, if you consume a lot of video content on YouTube and OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video etc. and love playing graphic-intensive games. In terms of charging, the 65W charger provided with the handset was able to charge fully from zero per cent in around 35 minutes, which is quite amazing. We must say that the phone’s not-so-good battery capacity (especially in the age of 5,000-6,000mAh powerhouses) has been compensated with the fast charger.

Conclusion

The Oppo Reno 6 5G stands tall in every department – it offers an eye-catching design, a wonderful display, a buttery smooth processor, great cameras and a decent battery life backed by fast charging support. It’s a perfect amalgamation of looks and performance and justifies its price. It’s indeed extraordinary in the sub-30K segment. You may go for this phone without thinking twice, if you do not have budget constraints on your mind.

Mi 11X or iQOO 7? The battle of better Snapdragon 870 smartphones

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Snapdragon 870 is unarguably one of the popular chips for Android phones in 2021. The chipset is an upgrade on last year’s flagship Snapdragon 865+ processor and is a better alternative to Snapdragon 888. In fact, the SD 870 is turning out to be a better processor than SD 888 because of the good cooling system and battery optimization. Currently, two of the Chinese tech giants, Xiaomi’s Mi 11X and Vivo’s iQOO 7 have their own Snapdragon 870 powered offerings in the market. Since the pricing of both the handsets is very close, it is worth checking out which smartphone outperforms the other. Let’s take a detailed look at what the two smartphones offer and which one should you go for?

Design

Mi 11X is a reasonably attractive smartphone. It features all the trappings of a modern handset, such as a small notch, thin bezels and a glossy glass back. The device comes in three colors – Lunar White, Cosmic Black and Celestial Silver. On the other hand, iQOO 7 adopted corrosion-resistant marine aluminum in its middle frame to prevent corrosion from oils and users’ hands. It comes in two different colors – Storm Black and Solid Ice Blue. Besides, iQOO 7 measures 8.4 millimetres, weighing 196 grams and 189 grams while Mi 11X is thinner measuring just 7.8 millimetres and weighs 196 grams.

Display

Both the flagship device shows off a 6.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080p with 120Hz refresh rate. These handsets have a punch-hole cut out for the selfie camera upfront. Both the devices also support MEMC technology, Widevine L1 certified and has rated brightness of up to 1300 nits. Hence, in terms of display, there is nothing differentiating between the two and both of them could be equally good.

Cameras

Coming to the optics, the Mi 11X and iQOO 7, on the back, have triple cameras. Both the smartphones have a 48-megapixel primary camera, with iQOO 7 uses a Sony IMX598 sensor. There is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera on the Mi 11X, while the iQOO 7 relies on 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The Mi 11X, as its third camera, uses a 5-megapixel macro sensor while the iQOO 7 has a monochrome sensor for B&W photos. For selfies, the Xiaomi Mi 11X features a 20-megapixel camera while the iQOO 7 features a 16-megapixel camera on the front.

Processor

Moving towards the performance, the Mi 11X as well as iQOO 7 uses the same Snapdragon 870 chipset with 5G connectivity. Xiaomi’s Mi 11X runs on MIUI based on Android 11 while the iQOO 7 runs on Android 11 with iQOO UI on top. The Mi 11X has a minimum of 6GB of RAM while iQOO 7 comes with a minimum of 6GB of RAM.

Also Read: Mi 11X vs Poco F3 GT: Which is a better sibling?

Battery

The Mi 11X has a 4520mAh battery capacity with support for 33W fast charging, which the company claims can go from 0-100 per cent in 52 minutes. On the other hand, the iQOO 7 has a slightly smaller 4400mAh battery capacity with a 66W charging solution that the company claims can fully charge the mobile phone in just 30 minutes.

Price

Xiaomi’s Mi 11X starts at a price of Rs 29,999 for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs Rs 31,999. On the other hand, the Vivo’s iQOO 7 price is set at Rs 31,990 and Rs 35,990 for the 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB variants, respectively.

Conclusion

This comparison between Mi 11X and iQOO 7 is one of the toughest as both the phones come close to each other. But, Mi 11X runs a much nicer MIUI skin of Xiaomi and arguably has a better service network across the country, while iQOO brand is relatively new, with support and service still sketchy. Moreover, if you want good community support, go for Mi 11X because Xiaomi smartphones are known to have good community support.

Airtel IoT is the market leader in India’s Enterprise Connectivity Segment

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Bharti Airtel has become the market leader in India’s fast-growing Enterprise IoT segment as per Frost & Sullivan.

“Internet of things (IoT) technology is enabling enterprises to become intelligent and data-driven. With the key partnerships, innovative IoT platforms, and consultative approach, IoT providers are helping enterprises to adopt IoT solutions. The Indian IoT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% moving from CY 2020 to CY 2023. As per Frost & Sullivan’s latest Enterprise Mobile Services Report Q4 FY 2020-21 (January 2021 – March 2021), Airtel is the market leader in the Cellular IoT space holding a 45.5% market share,” said Abhinav Kumar, Consultant, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

Airtel IoT is an end-to-end platform with the capability to connect and manage billions of devices and applications in a highly secure and seamless fashion. At its core is Airtel’s robust 5G Ready network that comes with the option to deploy NB-IoT, 4G or 2G connectivity using Airtel e-SIM technology. It also has a flexible set of APIs which allows enterprises to streamline the process of connecting, collecting, and analyzing data through their existing workflow tools with the guarantee of Airtel’s telco grade security.

With accelerated adoption of IoT ecosystem in daily business operations, Airtel Business has successfully developed industry specific use cases to address customer’s pain points and drive business value. It has created significant strategic differentiation from competitors in the IoT market.

Airtel IoT currently supports over 6 million managed IoT connections, including a range of vertical specific solutions like industrial asset monitoring, smart metering and vehicle telematics with an innovative approach to building IoT solutions. Airtel Business leverages its proven pan-India network to provide customers with IoT connectivity irrespective of their size, industry, or location. MG Motor, Pine Labs, Paytm, Kirloskar, BSES, Genus, Kent, Black Buck, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited and Odisha Power Transmission Company are among the enterprises that are already using Airtel’s IoT solutions.

Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation said, “Digital transformation is a key focus area for us. The implementation of smart metering infrastructure in the state is a major milestone in this journey. We needed a partner with strong capabilities and deep expertise in the space of IoT and smart utilities and Airtel ticked all the boxes for us. The partnership will see 200,000 smart meters located in homes across the state equipped with Airtel’s 5G ready IoT SIMs that remotely transmit customers usage of energy in near real-time, cutting costs and helping to balance supply and demand.”

According to Ajay Chitkara, Director & CEO, Airtel Business, “Airtel IoT is built to massively simplify the IoT journeys of emerging enterprises. We continue to invest in our platforms by enabling technologies that are central to the functioning of the Internet of Things, including our 5G network. The findings of Frost & Sullivan are yet another endorsement of our relentless focus on innovation in the IoT segment.”

The report further added that Airtel Business continues to be the undisputed leader in the Enterprise Mobility space with the highest overall RMS of 43.3%. Airtel Business is trusted by over 2500 large and over one million emerging enterprises across India. It offers an integrated suite of solutions ranging from connectivity to cloud, security, conferencing, IoT and Ad Tech.

TECNO launches POVA 2 with 7,000mAh battery at Rs 10,999

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TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today announced the launch of POVA 2, from its most powerful and premium POVA Series. With the latest POVA 2 smartphone, TECNO introduces the unprecedented 7,000 mAh battery in the sub 15K segment. Designed for the tech savvy millennial and Gen Z consumers, POVA 2 is set to transform the smartphone power back-up to address the consumers’ increasing need of all-day battery performance.

TECNO POVA 2 is available in two storage variants: 4GB + 64GB & 6GB + 128GB and in three colors including Dazzle black, Polar Silver and Energy Blue. Featuring a high-performance MediaTek Helio G85 Octa-Core Processor, it comes with an in-built Hyper Engine Gaming Technology and an 18W Dual IC Fast Charge lending an uninterrupted gaming and multitasking experience. The POVA 2 sports a segment leading 48MP quad-camera set-up and a 6.95 FHD+ Dot-in Display for the ultimate video & game streaming experience.

Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India said, “TECNO’s mantra has been to disrupt the sub-15K smartphone category by introducing the features which are not available at such price points. In line with the legacy of segment-first innovations, we are pleased to introduce POVA 2 as India’s first smartphone to feature the 7000 mAh battery in the sub-15K. With the POVA product line we are focused on providing Indian consumers with an ultimate powerhouse series that will give access to speed, performance and excellence that match the ever-demanding hustle of India’s new-age consumers and empowers them to ‘Stop at Nothing’. We are confident it will be a great success and will set a benchmark that others will follow.”

Ayushmann Khurrana, brand ambassador at TECNO said, “The Tecno POVA 2 is the trendsetter to look out for in the smartphone world. With 7000 mAh battery, power packed performance, stylish design makes this a compelling package and also best travel partner for me.”

Nishant Sardana, Director, Mobile Phones & Televisions, Amazon India said, “We are pleased to have another powerful phone from Tecno with cutting-edge features for value-seeking customers on Amazon.in. Today customers are looking for a rich multitasking experience as they switch between various apps. With a 7,000 mAh powerful battery and high-performance processor, we are confident that Tecno POV 2 will offer customers an exceptional experience at a competitive price”.

Key USPs of TECNO POVA 2

Powerful 7000mAh battery with 18W Dual IC Flash Charge

POVA 2 is the first-ever smartphone in the segment to offer an unmatched 7000mAh battery that gives an uninterrupted smartphone experience for a long duration on a single charge. This huge battery gives a whopping 46 days standby, 233 hours of music playback and 49 hours of calling time. POVA 2 has an in-box 18W dual IC flash charger with improved dual IC efficiency and Type-C charging port which rapidly levels up the mammoth 7000mAh battery.

Superfast Helio G85 Gaming processor

The TECNO POVA 2 is powered by a Helio G85 an Octacore 2.0 GHz Processor paired with a Mali-G52 GPU for high-end graphic crunching, making it apt even for heavy gaming. The in-built HyperEngine Game Technology provides superb image quality, smooth game-play and ensures uninterrupted connectivity for dedicated gamers as well as smooth daily operations with a faster response rate. Other gaming features include Game Space 2.0, Game Voice Changer, System Turbo 2.0 for a superb experience.

48MP AI Quad Rear Camera for professional images

POVA 2 comprises of 48MP AI Quad Camera with F1.79 Aperture for spectacular quality image, a 2MP Macro lens and a 2MP Depth lens to help capture Ultra HD shots without missing any details. The rear camera is complemented with a Quad Flash enabling one to click focused illuminated images in the dark. Its Macro, Depth and AI lens enhance users’ photography and videography experience. 2K QHD Time-lapse, Eye Autofocus, Video Bokeh, Slow Motion, and other user-centric modes level up the Camera usage.

8MP Selfie Camera with Dual Front Flash: The new POVA smartphone also sports an 8MP Dot-in AI Selfie Camera with F2.0 Aperture that is supported with dual flashlights that is apt for an amazing low light photography and 2K video recording. The front camera supports multiple formats of still photography with a 2X Zoom.

6.9-inch FHD+dot-in display for superior viewing

The POVA 2 features a large 6.9-inch FHD+ display. With its 90% screen-to-body ratio, FHD display of POVA-2 is a perfect binge for entertainment. The 386 PPI pixel density and 480nits brightness with Tiny dot-in Design makes the screen perfect for playing games, watching videos or to do online activities like e-learning, meetings etc. The 2K+ ultra-clear resolution is complemented with 180Hz Touch sampling rate. Its modern and elegant layout with the brand new zero screen with well-placed blanks ensures a stable grip along with giving it a luxurious look.

Side Finger-Print Sensor & a Face Unlock 2.0

TECNO POVA 2 is equipped with a sleek Side Finger Print Sensor that can be used to accept calls, Take Pictures, Dismiss Alarm. The Side Finger Print Unlock has a 0.24 seconds Fast Unlock. It enables closed eye protection and screen fill in light to protect the data & privacy of its users.