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Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro flagships launched

Xiaomi has launched its latest series of flagship phones under its Xiaomi 11T series – Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. These are the first major phones to come out after Xiaomi dropped the ‘Mi’ branding. Both the smartphones come with top-of-the-line specifications for processor, displays, cameras and more. However, the highlight, as is always the case with Xiaomi, is the prices of the Xiaomi 11T and the Xiaomi 11T Pro. Alongside, the company also debuted its Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G as the budget offering with premium features.

LG launches an enormous 325-inch TV with a £1.2 million price tag

For most of us, watching a movie on a big screen is a real treat, and now the days of heading to the cinema for the experience could be a thing of the past. LG has unveiled an enormous new TV dubbed the Extreme Home Cinema that measures a whopping 325-inches wide. The TV is described by the firm as the ‘supercar of home theatre displays’, and is available in 2K, 4K and 8K configurations. However, it is not exactly cheap, with prices ranging from £50,000 to £1.2 million.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Tablet, Xiaomi Smart Pen launched

The Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet and Xiaomi Smart Pen have launched at the company’s global event. The tablet comes with a 120Hz display refresh rate, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor, and offers up to 256GB of storage. Alongside the Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi has also unveiled the Smart Pen which comes with buttons to take screenshots and swift shots. The Smart Pen clicks on top of the tablet magnetically, which also doubles up as a charging pad for the stylus. Xiaomi Pad 5 is priced at EUR 349 (roughly Rs 30,300) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option.

Micromax In 1b users get Android 11 update in India

Micromax has started rolling out Android 11 OS update for its Micromax In 1b smartphones. The phone was launched in November last year with Anddroid 10 software out-of-the-box. Micromax says that the Android 11 update rollout is being rolled conducted in batches and will be ‘available on all the In 1b smartphones shortly’. The company also mentioned that it is an OTA update and users will receive a notification and they can also keep checking manually in the Settings menu.

RAEGR launches ‘RapidLink 1250’, ‘RapidLink 1550’ for iPads, MacBooks, Smartphones

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Homegrown brand RAEGR is excited to announce two new accessories for Apple iPad Pro, MacBook, and compatible Android smartphones. The RapidLink 1250 is a highly portable USB Type-C hub that caters to Apple’s iPad Pro, MacBook, and Android smartphones, while the RapidLink 1550 is compatible with the MacBook Air and Pro series. The USB-C hubs help extend simultaneous connectivity options for multiple devices such as mice, keyboards, pen drives, flashcards, headphones, monitors, and projectors.

RAEGR MD Ajesh George said, “Working from home, office or outdoors needs multiple gadgets to be interconnected. Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones today now sport the universal USB Type-C port. USB-C being powerful and highly versatile can do anything from connecting a simple mouse to 5K monitors and also power the device up to 100 Watts simultaneously. RAEGR’s RapidLink USB-C Hubs can help you connect a plethora of devices without the requirement of buying multiple dongles. The 1250 is best used for laptops, iPads, and smartphones, while the 1550 is a workhorse for the MacBook Air and Pro.”

RAEGR presents RapidLink 1250 and 1550 – two powerful USB-C hubs to help ease out your device connectivity issues. When your smartphone, iPad, or Laptop features just a USB-C port, connecting any device such as a mouse, headphone, pen drive, or monitor is impossible without a dongle/convertor. And having to simultaneously connect multiple devices to that single USB-C port is just impossible without a USB-C hub or dock. RAEGR’s RapidLink 1250 and 1550 caters to those who need simultaneous multiple device connectivity for convenience and productivity.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1250 (4-in-1) is built for smartphones, tablets, and laptops that feature USB-C. It has a small form factor and attaches to the device directly via its USB-C port. It is built using an aerospace-grade light-weight aluminum body for a premium look and sturdy fit while ensuring all the important I/O ports needed for a workstation. A USB 3.0 Type-A port that allows you to connect high-speed storage drives, an audio jack for headphones, microphones, and speakers, and an HDMI port for your monitor or projector – it’s all there. It also sports a PD 3.0 port so you can keep your device connected to the charger while still using the hub for other peripherals. Additionally, there’s a magnetic silicone pad specially bundled along for the iPad Pro which allows the dock to magnetically attach to the iPad to have a firm connection and reduce the chances of disconnection.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1550 (7-in-2) is similar to the 1250, but has additional ports featuring dual ThunderBolt 3 USB-C ports for the Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro for connectivity. Built using an aerospace-grade aluminum body and sporting a premium finish, the 1550 is a versatile USB-C dock for MacBook owners. It sports USB 3.0 Type-A ports for high-speed external storage drives, individual slots for Micro SD and SD cards, a ThunderBolt 3 port for up to 5K displays, a Power Delivery (PD) port for in-line charging, and an HDMI port for up to 4K 60Hz displays and projectors.

Both the RAEGR RapidLink 1250 and RAEGR RapidLink 1550 are an excellent choice for those who frequently travel between home and office, or those who travel continuously. The two hubs carry a one-year industry warranty period and you get an additional 6 months of warranty when you register the product. The RAEGR RapidLink 1250 will be available for Rs 3,999 and the RAEGR RapidLink 1550 will be available for Rs 4,999, on Amazon.

Virat Kohli joins Hyperice as Global Brand Ambassador and Athlete-Investor

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Hyperice today announced Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its athlete-investor and new brand ambassador. Through the partnership, Virat Kohli will work collaboratively with Hyperice to further accelerate the wellness category as it begins its expansion into India and continues its growth throughout the globe.

Virat Kohli joins an unmatched list of elite global athlete-investors, including global football superstar Erling Haaland, 4-time tennis Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, NBA Star Ja Morant and PGA TOUR champion Rickie Fowler.

The captain of the Men’s Indian Cricket Team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat has ranked No.1 in all formats of the game during his career and is currently the 4th highest followed sportsperson on Instagram, a testament to his immense popularity and reach.

Fresh off leading the national side against a five match Test series against England, Virat Kohli said, “As athletes, the way we train and compete defines us. Hyperice has provided me with a suite of innovative products that have continuously helped me optimize my performance and recovery, so it was a no-brainer for me to join the team as both an investor and ambassador. Hyperice is on a mission to help people move better around the world, and I look forward to helping tell their story in my home country of India and beyond.”

“Virat is one of the most prolific cricketers around the world and we are honored to have him join Team Hyperice”, said Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. “We are on a mission to help everyone move and live better, and Virat is key to helping us elevate the importance of both mental and physical wellness for all people – both on and off the field.”

Hyperice was founded in 2010 by Anthony Katz, who worked closely with numerous professional athletes and teams to kickstart a movement around performance recovery technology. What started as an ice and compression sleeve, has since evolved into numerous product lines and categories including its award-winning Hypervolt, Vyper, Venom and Normatec lines.

Earlier this month, Hyperice announced its next evolution into a holistic high-performance wellness brand. The multi-prong transformation, led by Hyperice’s recent acquisition of mental wellness company Core, its third acquisition in the last 18 months, is accompanied by a new brand identity and global brand campaign, and anchored by a suite of new products and industry-first technologies.

Following the acquisition of Recover X in December 2020, Hyperice recently launched its new pinnacle innovation – Hyperice X – the world’s first ever portable contrast therapy device. Hyperice X contrast therapy creates a localized cycle of alternating heat and cold to the area for recovery and rehabilitation. This brings together the best of both worlds with all the benefits of icing and all the therapy of heat in one device designed to temporarily numb pain and relieve inflammation (cold) and soothe stiff joints and relax muscles (hot) in the treated areas – all with no ice, cords, or water.

Alongside the launch of Hyperice X, Hyperice announced new generations of its wildly popular Hypervolt and Vyper lines:

Hypervolt 2: It offers noticeable updates from the original, including an improved ergonomic design and reduced weight. Three speeds of powerful percussion help give muscles the relief they’ve been asking for, every day.

Hypervolt 2 Pro: With this, users will get the same powerful percussion massage therapy that the world’s best athletes have, right in the palm of their hand. Five speeds, set by a new adjustable dial, provide relief to stiff muscles, so users can train and recover like a pro.

Vyper 3: All systems activated. The Vyper 3 vibrating roller’s updated design and three speeds help to prime and warm-up the body with a powerful vibrating massage.

Vyper Go: The next iteration of Hyperice’s “Go” line. Following the release of the Hypervolt Go in 2020, the Vyper Go is a portable, vibrating roller that helps activate muscles, so users can feel their best before activity at home or on the go.

Hyperice also reintroduced its latest acquisition, Core by Hyperice, as the company enters the mental wellness space:

Core by Hyperice: Core is designed to help people find calm, and improve focus and inner strength. Unlike other meditation apps, Core is an immersive meditation experience with both an app and a handheld meditation device designed to track heart rate and stress levels. Powered by the Core App, the purposefully designed Core Meditation Trainer uses biometrics to encourage breath control and focus for those navigating meditation techniques. Core Premium subscribers also receive access to a robust library of instructor-led meditation sessions.

While the existing range of Hyperice products in India are available on Croma, the refreshed Hypervolt and Vyper products will begin rolling out globally in late 2021, with Hyperice X and Core launching globally in 2022.

GoDaddy Pro to host EXPAND 2021 for India’s web designer, developer community

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GoDaddy is hosting EXPAND 2021 on September 24 for India’s web designer and developer community. The virtual event is an initiative by GoDaddy Pro, with a vision to support the growing web professional community in India in today’s digitally advancing environment. GoDaddy Pro is the company’s sub brand dedicated to web designers and developers, giving them the tools, resources and value to help them efficiently manage and grow their own and their clients’ businesses.

EXPAND 2021 is the second leg of the global event held in the U.S. earlier this year. This free-to-attend virtual event will offer a compact schedule of four hours, bringing together leaders from the Indian government including: Abhishek Singh, CEO, MyGov; prominent voices in the e-business industry including: Ankit Mehrotra, CEO & Co-founder, Dineout, Abhinav Jain, Co-founder and CEO, ALMOND & ATechnos and Kriti Aggarwal, Founder, Aanha Services; as well as members from the GoDaddy India team, to share best practices and real success journeys to help web professionals learn, network and deliver the best digital experiences with their clients.

Individual sessions at the event will cover varied topics including ecommerce opportunities, customer growth and retention, and advice on safeguarding business amidst any future global pandemics, among others. To help further digital readiness among the country’s youth and continue to create a pool of GoDaddy-certified web professionals, the event will also be presenting collective knowledge, opinions, and insights as inspiration from all the speakers, to help drive education and build a deeper understanding of GoDaddy Pro.

Nikhil Arora, Vice President and Managing Director, GoDaddy India, explains “EXPAND 2021 was built by and for website designers and developers around the world. We created this event to help these makers of the web, share stories and inspire and motivate each other to stay ahead of changing customer and cultural needs. We want our audience to experience what it’s like being a web developer today, engage with fellow members of the community, and learn from industry experts on how to deliver for clients, while creating successful, sustaining web development businesses. I would highly encourage everyone looking to explore and create on the internet, to register for this event and take advantage of the unique, curated speaker sessions.”

Led by experienced professionals from GoDaddy, community partners, and featured guests, EXPAND 2021 India will provide educational information on topics related to building, designing, and maintaining a successful web development business.

GoDaddy offers an integrated suite of online products ranging from domain names, hosting, website building, email marketing, security protections and an online store. It offers 24/7 customer support, locally and in regional languages, to help guide customers in the growth of their venture, and to find the tools that best meet their needs.

Adobe announces Payment Services for Adobe Commerce

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Adobe today announced the upcoming availability of Payment Services for Adobe Commerce, the industry’s leading end-to-end commerce application for B2B, D2C and hybrid use cases. By integrating Payment Services to their digital storefronts, Adobe merchants of all sizes will soon have access to a robust, secure, and integrated payment solution that can easily be managed from their Adobe Commerce Admin, instead of having to do the work of integrating with third-party payment providers. Payment Services for Adobe Commerce will be powered by the PayPal Commerce Platform and available to Adobe merchants by the end of the year.

“In today’s fast-moving digital economy, organizations demand flexibility and extensibility in their commerce platform to sustain business growth and deliver seamless experiences for their customers,” said Amit Ahuja, Vice President, Adobe Experience Cloud Product and Strategy at Adobe. “With the addition of Payment Services, we’re thrilled to expand on our already robust out-of-the-box commerce feature set to help Adobe Commerce merchants compete effectively and win in the digital-first economy.”

Merchant benefits of Payment Services for Adobe Commerce will include:

Easily Accept and Process Payment Methods: With Payment Services, Adobe merchants will be able to accept popular payment methods, including credit and debit cards, PayPal and Venmo to deliver the best checkout experience for their customers. In addition, merchants will also be able to offer PayPal pay later solutions in their storefront. According to Adobe Digital Economy Index, the use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in the first half of 2021 grew 88% compared to 2019 levels.

Fully-Integrated Payment Experience: Payment Services will be a fully-integrated experience for merchants in which all payment and transaction data will be readily accessible within the Adobe Commerce Admin. Merchants will no longer have to contend with multiple logins and other disjointed user experiences for their payment processing, such as exporting and importing reports from multiple systems to reconcile, analyze, and verify sales information.

Competitive Processing Fees: Merchants will have access to convenient and competitive pricing for transactions with tiered rates based on processing volume.

Advanced Financial Reporting Capability: Payment Services will offer comprehensive reporting capabilities to provide merchants with a clear view of their store’s orders and payments, including details about processed volume, payment balance and transaction-level reporting for financial reconciliation. With this reporting, merchants will be able to better run their business and spot anomalies in order placements and post-sales flows more efficiently. In addition, merchants will be able to see the complete order flow from when an order is placed, all the way to settlement in a single dashboard.

Always Up-to-Date and Secure: As Payment Services will be developed and supported by Adobe, merchants will always have access to services that are up-to-date, safe, and stable. Merchants won’t have to deal with third-party payment processor extension compatibility issues when updating to the latest version of Adobe Commerce.

By utilizing the PayPal Commerce Platform, Adobe merchants will be able to accept current payment methods – such as PayPal and Venmo – as well as leverage PayPal’s ongoing investment in payment innovations such as support for cryptocurrency transactions and local payment methods in the future.

“As digital commerce represents a growing share of all transactions, merchants are looking for tools that enable them to drive front-end capabilities and back-end operations of their digital storefronts. Payments is one of those key capabilities that we saw grow in importance over the past 18 months,” said Jordan Jewell, research director, digital commerce at IDC. “With payment capabilities now in its product portfolio, Adobe is better-positioned to support its merchants as a platform provider that can streamline commerce operations across the customer journey.”

Timing and Availability

Payment Services will be available to merchants in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2021. The feature will also be accessible to merchants using Magento Open Source.

Support for additional territories, including Canada, Australia, and Western Europe, are planned for 2022.

ClassMonitor is on a path to garner 1 lakh customers by 2021

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Amidst the global pandemic where all industries are severely hit, ClassMonitor has been consistently witnessing growth as they track 20,000 customers in the last 3 months. The ed-tech startup aims to clock another 40,000 in the next 3 months to garner a total of 1 lakh customers by 2021. ClassMonitor boasts a PAN India customer base of parents with children in the age group of 1-8 years with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Maharastra being the top 3 states.

ClassMonitor is a home learning platform for early childhood and parents, which blends traditional teaching with modern methods of learning. Its hybrid learning tool takes children to a learning space that combines real life learning experiences with curated activities. The brand offers integrated annual learning packs which are designed for comprehensive learning, logical thinking and problem solving. The products are designed in such a way that they address their year-long learning for the age group till 8 with a very affordable price.

“Our journey has just started and we aim to bridge the overwhelming gap in the modern education system in India and abroad which lacks parents’ involvement in their kids’ learning. We are addressing this gap using a two-pronged solution, which involves combining traditional and digital learning. Our vision is to create high quality learning programs and establish ourselves as leaders in the early year’s education sector,” quotes Vijeet Pandey, Co-Founder and CEO at ClassMonitor.

The startup’s customer base is parents who wish to participate in the progress of their child and are looking for a comprehensive and high-quality learning program that caters to their child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. The startup aims to cater to the modern parents, who understand how valuable their contribution is to the overall learning and growth of their children.

Currently, the startup has 95% of their total users from India and 5% of the total users from abroad. In the next 6 months, the startup aims to increase that ratio to be 90% and 10% from India and abroad respectively. This growth trajectory is followed by the startup’s global expansion recently. Additionally, the startup expects growth in the Philippines, Australia, and the Middle East markets and aims to continue deeper penetration in the Tier 1-3 markets. The startup is also looking to strengthen their customer base in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.

5G auctions most probably in February 2022: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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5G is going to be launched in India soon. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the 5G spectrum auctions will “most probably” be held in February 2022, and the government may even try for a January deadline.

Speaking to PTI, Vaishnaw said that the Telecom Reform Package approved by the cabinet would be sufficient for the survival of the existing players, and would ensure strong competition in the sector. With more reforms and more structural changes that are in the pipeline, “more players should come”, he said.

“Today’s reform package is good enough for ensuring competition, definitely it is good enough for survival of the players and making sure this is a healthy sector where competition stays robust…I honestly believe once we do a little bit of more changes that are there in pipeline, more players will come,” Vaishnaw said.

When asked about the timeline for the 5G spectrum auctions, the minister said it would happen in the last quarter of the current financial year. Vaishnav said, “Most probably February of 2022…I think by January also, we can try”.

On the concerns of the industry over high spectrum prices, the minister said: “TRAI is consulting… Let the TRAI consultations conclude and let them give their final report. This is the right time, I must speak”.

He said the government will come out with detailed circulars on each of the decisions taken as part of the telecom package; the fine print of AGR redefinition – that seeks to exclude non-telecom items – is expected in 2-3 weeks, he said.

“The thought process behind this reform package is looking at next 25 years timeframe…what are the corrections we need to do, what are the reforms we need to do, structural changes we need to make. All that should lead to benefits for the weakest sections of society, and better facilities for those marginalised and living in far-flung areas,” the minister said.

The Union Cabinet approved a blockbuster relief package for the telecom sector, including a four-year break for companies from paying statutory dues, allowing sharing of airwaves, change in revenue on which levy is paid and 100% FDI is included through the automatic route. The appointed date for the reforms including the moratorium period is October 1.

Elaborating on the four-year break for companies from paying statutory dues, and the equity component, he said once the moratorium ends and annual installment period starts, depending on circumstances and whether there is a need for further intervention, “we can convert that installment into equity, so cash flow situation can improve”.

Underlining the government’s determination to pursue reforms to ensure the strong health of the telecom sector, the minister said, “We do not intend to stop.”

The Telecom Minister further said that he had spoken to all the major players in the sector after Wednesday’s briefing, and the companies are happy with the comprehensive set of measures announced. “All three big players felt it was absolutely needed,” the minister said.

ISG recognizes HARMAN as leader in IoT Services and Solutions Report 2021

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HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung, has been recognized as a leader in IoT Capabilities and rated as a rising star for managed IoT services by ISG group.

In the most recent ISG Provider Lens for Internet of Things – Services and Solutions (U.S.) report for 2021, HARMAN DTS was recognized in the following quadrants:

IoT Consulting and Services – HARMAN was recognized as a leader in this quadrant for its robust product design and engineering with a 360-degree system development and integration capability; customer- first design thinking approach; and vertical specific IoT solution enablers/accelerators.

Connected Mobility Consulting and Services – HARMAN was recognized as a leader in this quadrant for its competitive edge in mobile connected services through its AccuAlertMe platform; cross industry support across verticals; and its Automotive platform- Ignite which remotely manage and update the software and firmware on IoT devices.

Managed IoT Services – HARMAN was recognized as a rising star in this quadrant for its complete portfolio of solutions and services that help overcome challenges of disparate technology platforms, increased maintenance/support cost of systems and infrastructure, IoT applications/personnel redundancy, and the consumerization of IoT. The company was also recognised for its solutions in connected homes, connected buildings, smart industry and retail; and complete ownership from sensor to cloud via its managed services.

“It is a proud moment for HARMAN DTS to lead the pack in the IoT space with our multi-shore service delivery, rich domain expertise and robust partnerships with reputed brands globally. Our endeavour towards partnering with clients, to bring their visionary ideas to life and blending the physical and digital towards solving changing human needs is what helped us to win this recognition. This recognition further motivates us to drive towards our ambition of being less B2B and more Human to Human (H2H). We look forward to developing life changing technology and engaging with our customers to deliver superior experiences,” said David Owens, Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation Solutions at HARMAN.

Ron Exler, Director and Principal Analyst, ISG Research said, “HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions division offers IoT consulting and services informed by decades of connected electronics experience and Samsung innovation resources to bolster its IoT service offerings. ISG is impressed by its range of end-to-end IoT services delivering managed services, systems planning and integration, and mobile connected services.”

Aeris Communications launches enterprise voice solution

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Aeris Communications today launched the enterprise voice solution – Claerityai – that helps remove unwanted background noise from virtual meetings.

Claerityai was launched in the presence of eminent dignitaries from the public and private sector, healthcare, IT & ITeS, education, finance, law and order; who discussed the challenges faced during WFH and the benefits of noise elimination technology from audio and video conference calls.

The onset of pervasive Covid-19 rendered a large proportion of population to work and operate from home. This resulted in increased dependency on technology for enterprises and business who deployed collaborative tools and relied heavily on audio/video conferencing platforms to ensure business continuity. However, recent CMR survey revealed that more than 30% users find audio echoes and voice clarity as the common concern impacting online conferencing.

Claerityai is a speech enhancement technology powered by AI that improves productivity by removing all unwanted background noise from virtual meetings. It recognizes human speech of the speaker and eliminates other noises in the background, improving the quality of all outbound and inbound voice conferences. Claerityai seamlessly integrates with various collaboration tools like Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and similar tools. Designed for enterprises, this single solution has centralized user provisioning and works securely across the entire user base.

Marc Jones, Chairman and CEO, Aeris Communications said, “We are pleased to announce the worldwide launch of ClaerityAI, our new AI-powered voice improvement solution that holds the potential to increase efficiency and productivity of virtual calls significantly. The technologies of today will enable business owners to cater to efficiency and competitiveness, especially with the endless possibilities that conversational AI offers — from dynamic noise suppression software to conversational kiosks that can greet a returning client by name.”

Dr Rishi Bhatnagar, President, Aeris Communications said, “The post pandemic world witnessed accelerated Digital Transformation (DX) and Technology Innovations in the last 18 months than in the last 20 years. WFH, study from home and social isolation has increased our virtual presence and use of collaboration tools. Professionals, instructors, and students are placed regularly in settings where background noise is inescapable during online meetings and classes, leading to poor concentration and efficiency loss. Today, we launch the much-demanded noise cancellation and speech enhancement Enterprise Voice Solution — ClaerityAI to help enterprises increase productivity and enhance customer experience manifold.”

Prof (Dr.) Sandeep Sancheti, Provost (Vice Chancellor) at Marwadi University said, “Virtual classrooms have made education accessible during series of lockdowns, however, virtual classes have several drawbacks. The demand for improved connectivity and reliable audio and video devices to enable seamless learning has never been more significant. By combining active noise cancellation and passive noise dampening, the correct tools can provide a steady experience regardless of noise levels, help eliminate misunderstandings and reduce the need for repetition. Aeris has brought the much-needed innovation in the background noise cancellation and voice clarity.”

TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum said, “The pandemic induced work-from-home culture has led to virtual meetings and video conferencing become an essential part of the workplace. During virtual calls, professionals working from home are regularly interrupted by undesirable background noise. I and my team members at BIF are using ClaerityAI since last 8 weeks and experienced the stark difference in our online conversations, with suppressed background noise, without noise distortion. We have a very great product before us and I warmly recommend using ClaerityAI to one and all.”

Shekhar Sanyal, Director and Country Head, IET said, “One of the issues many people including me and the large number of IET volunteers spread across the country have during work from home is the unwanted noise that often finds its way into our collaboration tools. With CalerityAI, we have seen astounding results. Suddenly all the background noises which were a huge distraction during online meetings and classes vanishes for the listeners! We have really enjoyed using ClaerityAI and hope that it will continue to give quality to all online collaboration tools.”

Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM said, “Huge congratulations to team Aeris on the launch of the Enterprise Voice Clarity Solution. These are tremendously exciting times for the tech ecosystem, especially the Indian tech ecosystem as its fuelling the large part of the World’s Innovation. It’s also a very interesting time for Tech SMEs, who till now, have been contributing around one-fifth of the overall revenue pie of the Indian Tech industry. There are huge opportunities ahead for them to leverage the differentiation they bring to the game and leapfrog to meet changing customer expectations.”

Prof Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Founder- Health Parliament, Former Advisor to Union Health Minister said, “As the Covid-19 virus strikes havoc in the healthcare sector, the digital tools for patient-doctor communication drastically went up, which was earlier around 10% is now around more than 80%. Digital healthcare is contributing significantly to healthcare during the pandemic. However, when treating patients during a pandemic, technologies have some limitations; we have an issue with the background noise. And if you’re talking of online consultation, which is going to be a norm, I think the ClaerityAI solution is critical, and I would go to the extent of calling it a prescription for doctors to write a prescription.”

The programme featured exciting sessions where eminent industry leaders and technology experts, including Alok Kumar, Senior Advocate at Supreme Court of India; Shaleja Mahajan, Sr. CATI Manager, TeamCVoter; Nilay Malhotra, Founder & CEO, Janani.Life; Shashank Padhye, Founder & CEO at Balcal Nutrefy Diet Solutions Pvt Ltd; Rahul Singh, Chairperson- PGPX & Professor BIMTECH; Dr. S. P. Aggarwal, Principal, Ramanujan College, DU; CA Himanshu Kumar, Founder, Tax4wealth; Ganesh Shankar, Founder & CEO, FluxGen Technologies; Charanya V Kumar, Co-Founder and Business Head – Gurucool Fun and Digvijay Chaudhari, CEO & MD, Sobus Insight Forum shared their user experience.

With iPhone 13 launch, Apple discontinues its ‘most affordable’ iPhone

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Following the launch of iPhone 13 series, tech giant Apple has discontinued some older iPhone models in India. The iPhones that the company has dropped this time include iPhone XR, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. These iPhones seems to have been removed from the Apple online store to make room for the newly launched iPhone 13 series.

iPhone XR was launched in the year 2018 and it has been a popular model in the country as it hit the sweet spot in terms of price and value. In fact, this is the iPhone that pushed many Android users move to iPhones. It has now been delisted from the Apple website. This is something the Cupertino based tech giant has done previously as well. When it announced the iPhone 12 series last year, Apple had discontinued the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max models.

The discontinued models, that is, iPhone XR, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro will continue to be available on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart till the stocks last. Apple’s current lineup now includes the iPhone SE, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, and the iPhone 13 series.

Apple has also slashed the price of the iPhone 12 across the globe. The 64GB of iPhone variant is now priced at Rs 65,900, the device was launched at Rs 79,900. The price of the iPhone 12 128GB has also been reduced. It now retails at Rs 70,900, the model was previously being sold for Rs 84,900. The 256GB of the model has also received a price cut. You can now get the device for Rs 80,900.

iPhone 13 series launched in virtual event on September 14

The iPhone 13 has become one of the top trending topics going around in the community. Apple launched the iPhone 13 series in a virtual event – named ‘California Streaming’ – on September 14. Under this series, four new smartphones – iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – have been launched. Apple managed to pack their upcoming phones with some of the most advanced and heavy technology ever seen in a phone.

The iPhone 13 series are equipped with 5G connectivity. The company is offering A15 Bionic processor, which is very good in terms of performance and graphics. For photography, a great camera setup has been given in the iPhone 13 series.

Apple iPhone 13 series starts at Rs 69,900 going up to Rs 1,29,900 for the Pro Max. The 128GB version of iPhone 13 mini will cost Rs 69,900, while the 256GB costs Rs 79,900. The 512GB version costs Rs 99,900. The iPhone 13’s 128GB storage model starts at Rs 79,900, 256GB for Rs 89,900 and Rs 1,09,900 for the 512GB option.

The iPhone 13 Pro series continues with a starting price of Rs 1,19,900 for the base 128GB option, while the prices for the other storage versions are Rs 1,29,900 (256GB), Rs 1,49,900 (512GB) and Rs 1,69,900 (1TB). The Pro Max starts at Rs 1,29,900 for 128GB storage, Rs 1,39,900 for 256GB, Rs 1,59,900 for the 512GB. The most expensive iPhone is the 1TB version of the iPhone 13 Pro Max at Rs 1,79,900.

Apple’s iPhone 13 series will be open for pre-order from September 17, 2021, at 5.30 pm.