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RAEGR brings in new MagFix MM60 Wire Manager Cable Organizer Dock

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Homegrown lifestyle tech brand RAEGR has introduced MagFix MM60, a Wire Manager Cable Organizer Dock for Apple iPhone 12 series Mag-Safe Chargers and MagFix M920 Charger. The MagFix MM60 helps keep your desk neat from cable mess while ensuring long life and stable performance when wirelessly charging your iPhone 12.

Ajesh George, MD, RAEGR, said, “The RAEGR MagFix MM60 is an elegant desktop accessory for all Apple iPhone 12 users which helps prolong the life and efficiency of its original wireless-charging MagSafe charger and cable while also helping organize your desk. Also, the wire manager makes it super convenient to carry around. The MM60 is made using high-quality materials and converts the Apple original MagSafe charger and RAEGR’s MagFix M920 MagSafe charger into a desktop charging pad with silicone protection for longer periods.”

The RAEGR MagFix MM60 is a simple and elegant, yet robust Wire Manager Cable Organizer Dock for MagSafe chargers. It doubles up as a Cable Manager, Dock Holder and Organizer for the Apple iPhone 12 Series’ MagSafe chargers and is also compatible with RAEGR’s MagFix M920 MagSafe charger.

The RAEGR MagFix MM60 is built using a high-quality silicone material that helps protect your original MagSafe chargers for prolonged use. It helps enclose the original Apple MagSafe charger (not included) and converts it into a desktop charging pad. Since the magnets in the MagSafe charger/connector are very powerful, it becomes difficult to lift the iPhone 12 away as it strongly attaches itself to the phone. The MM60 helps easily separate the phone from the charger by simply prying it with a finger.

Additionally, the RAEGR MagFix MM60’s silicone enclosure also helps as a cable manager/organizer, while offering additional grip when kept on a desk. Simply insert the MagSafe charging cable inside the silicone housing and wrap the extra cable around the edges to shorten it as much as needed. This helps avoid cable mess and knots and enhances the life of the cables by preventing tangles and tension.

The RAEGR MagFix MM60 weighs just 36 grams, making it very lightweight and highly portable so that you can carry it around wherever you go. Lastly, the silicone housing is highly durable and washable so you can keep it clean whenever you need it. Simply detach the MagSafe charger and wash the MM60 with mild soap and water to make it look new once again.

The RAEGR MagFix MM60 is available on Amazon and Flipkart for a price of Rs 799 with a standard industrial warranty of 1 year.

Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds with low latency, 24 hrs battery life launched at Rs 1,499

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Premium audio brand Boult Audio has released the next-generation low-latency TWS earbuds called AirBass FX1 in India. Aimed specifically towards smartphone gamers and those who travel a lot, the new TWS earbuds claim to offer lower latency for gaming and movies, deep bass and superior audio for music and calls, and 24-hour long battery life for those continuously out on the road.

The Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds are crafted with beautiful aesthetics and superior features. Sporting rich colours and mild accents, the AirBass FX1 is available in Black, Blue and White with a very sleek and elegant look to suit one’s daily outfit. Keeping in mind superior comfort and higher ergonomics, the FX1 is designed with lightweight materials to eliminate fatigue. Additionally, an IPX5 sweat, water and dust resistant enclosure ensures longevity, and additionally resists damage during sweaty workouts or if caught in mild showers. Lastly, the uniquely-carved bud design together with the silicone tips help cut passive noises so users can enjoy uninterrupted music, movies or gaming, or ensure disturbance-free phone conversations.

The all-new TWS earbuds feature dynamic drivers that deliver a powerful bass to help enrich the overall audio performance. Built using Bluetooth v5.0, the AirBass FX1 instantly pairs with the host when opening the case lid and also holds a stronger connection at distances of up to 10 meters. With this, one can enjoy gaming or movies without any noticeable audio lag. The AirBass FX1 runs for up to 8 hours on a single charge, and the case can fast charge the buds up to four times each to offer a total playback time of 24 hours. The charging case houses a USB Type-C port allowing for faster charging.

The Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds use Hall Switches helping it to instantaneously pair with the smartphone or tablet on opening the case’s lid. The FX1 can also be used as individual earbuds (monopod feature) which is great for those who prefer using a single bud for quick videos or instant phone calls. Simply use one earbud while the other rests in the charging case. This feature also allows the FX1 to double its battery life by almost 48 hours, or even more. Lastly, the earbuds feature touch controls, making it easier to control calls, music, audio volume or voice assistants with just the touch of the fingertip.

The newly-launched product from the house of Boult Audio will be available in Black, Blue and White colours for an exclusive price of Rs1,499 on Amazon.in with a 1-year standard industry warranty.

Vivo V21 with 44MP OIS front camera to go on sale today

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Vivo today announced the sale availability of its newly-launched camera and design centric smartphone, V21 in India. The sale includes exciting offers, coupled with attractive finance schemes for its customers. The smartphone will be available across mainline retail partners, Flipkart and Vivo India e-store starting today.

With an aim to #DelightEveryMoment, the new Vivo V21 smartphone showcases a unique OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) front camera housed within one of the industry’s thinnest smartphone designs to deliver an unmatched mobile experience. This 44MP OIS front camera combines features including 44MP OIS night selfie, Super Stable selfie video, Eye Autofocus, 4K video to equip users with best-in-class tools to bring out the vlogger in everyone. The unique Spotlight Selfie with dual LEDs on the front screen are tailor-made to level up your selfies taken in any light conditions.

Also, the smartphone sports a sleek, minimalist design in a 7.29mm thin body which meets today’s users’ desire for a sophisticated and stylish smartphone to complete their look. The Flat Frame design of V21 sets a high standard balancing advanced technology with a sleek physical form.

The Vivo V21 will be available in three colour options – Sunset Dazzle, Dusk Blue and Arctic White. The smartphone is priced at Rs 29,990 (8GB+128GB) and Rs 32,990 (8GB+256GB) and is available on Flipkart and their official website.

The product will be available with following attractive offline and online offers:

Mainline offers:

  • Flat 10% cashback with HDFC and Kotak Bank along with complete mobile protection against all damages with V-shield. Offer valid till May 12th
  • Up to 10% cashback with Bajaj Finance or one-time EMI cashback with IDFC First Bank. Offer valid till May 31st
  • Flat Rs 2,500 cashback with HDFC and Kotak Bank and 1-time Screen replacement. Offer applicable from May 13th till May 31st

Online offers

  • Flat Rs 2,000 instant cashback with HDFC Bank
  • Complete mobile protection against all damages with V-shield
  • Extra up to Rs 3,000 off on exchange
  • No cost EMI up to 12 months

Harman India contributes Rs 10 crore to PM Cares to combat COVID-19 pandemic

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Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has contributed ?10 crore to PM Cares, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in the country.

“It is heartening to see the entire nation coming together in this fight against the pandemic. Keeping in mind our commitment towards the community and our country at large, we are contributing funds to PM Cares in order to aid the governments’ endeavor to combat the COVID-19 crisis. Let us all pledge together in supporting India to flatten the curve,” said Prathab Deivanayagham, Country Manager, Harman India.

Earlier, the company had announced that it will cover the cost of vaccination for as many as 8,400 Indian employees and their dependents who are enrolled in the company’s medical benefits programme. The company has partnered with Apollo hospital to provide medical care for its employees, expanded their insurance covers and is offering financial support for urgent medical situations for its workforce.

Paytm to set up oxygen plants for long-term sustainable supply across India

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Homegrown digital financial services platform Paytm today announced that Paytm Foundation will be setting up oxygen plants in 12-13 cities as hospitals across India face oxygen shortage amid the tumultuous second COVID-19 wave. These oxygen plants would be directly installed at hospitals, which would serve the oxygen needs for the entire hospital. Paytm Foundation has also sourced over 21,000 oxygen concentrators that would be sent to government hospitals, COVID care facilities, private hospitals, nursing homes as well as Resident Welfare Associations in the mid of May.

Oxygen plants are devices that render possible the production of medical oxygen from ambient air while simultaneously supplying the gas to multiple beds. The company has currently raised Rs 10 crore from people across the country under its #OxygenForIndia initiative and has mirrored the donation amount making it a total contribution of Rs 20 crores. Paytm is working in conjunction with other prominent organisations including Elevation Capital and the American Indian Foundation. The donation garnered under the initiative will be used to purchase oxygen concentrators and oxygen plants, costing between 50 lakh to 1 crore each.

Paytm is currently in dialogues with the state governments and hospitals for affirmation and approval to set up these oxygen plants; once purchased, the oxygen plants will be provided free of cost to government hospitals by Paytm Foundation.

“Before economic growth, we need to think about the sustainability of our human forces, the people. While oxygen concentrators are good for short term support, we figured out that oxygen plants could provide our healthcare system with larger support. Hence, we decided to direct our donations to build oxygen plants at government hospitals for free. We are overwhelmed at the collective effort and support citizens of the country have shown to help pacify the ordeal caused by the pandemic’s 2nd wave. We are optimistic that with the right resources and empathy for our fellow countrymen, we will not only survive this crisis but also come out stronger,” said the Paytm spokesperson.

With aim of saving a maximum number of lives, the Paytm Foundation is also supporting other start-ups, organisations and enterprises to source OCs from the international market. This will help to minimize the timeline for logistical requirements while ensuring that hospitals and other COVID care centres receive the much-needed OCs sooner. The entire sourcing, regulatory approvals, and delivery will be managed by the foundation, while the other organizations only need to pay for the cost of the OCs that they will order.

Vivo pledges Rs 10 cr aid for COVID relief, to donate oxygen concentrators

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Smartphone brand Vivo has announced aid worth Rs 10 crores to extend support for COVID relief efforts. This also includes a donation of Rs 2 crores that the handset maker had announced recently.

As part of the ‘VivoCares’ initiative, the company has undertaken several initiatives to help out those in need during this devastating second wave of COVID-19, which has put extreme pressure on domestic healthcare.

Vivo will donate oxygen concentrators worth Rs 6 crores that will be distributed to various government hospitals to support the COVID relief measures.

“We are facing one of the worst crises in the history of humanity, and it is important for all of us to support each other in these unprecedented times. Vivo is committed to its people, and these initiatives are just a small step to extend our support to the communities. We all are in this together and will get through by helping each other,” said Nipun Marya, Director, Brand Strategy, Vivo India.

The company has partnered with ISKCON to distribute 1,00,000 free cooked meals at the doorsteps of Covid-stricken patients and families in Gurgaon. Furthermore, in association with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) Mid-Day Meal Programme provider, Vivo will give out a ‘Happiness Kit’ for all 500+ students of a government school for six months in Delhi. The 6-month long happiness project will support nutrition through food items, education through books and stationery, and hygiene through daily essentials. It has also pledged to donate 2 ambulances fitted with cardio-ventilator machine.

Vivo said it has remained steadfast in its commitment to support the government’s efforts to fight the pandemic. During the last year, Vivo had donated over 9 lakh masks, 15,000 PPE suits, and 50,000 litres of sanitizer to the state and central government agencies.

B-town celebs pick Celebfie as go-to-app for digital footprint

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Amid the ongoing second wave of pandemic, several Bollywood and television biggies are doing their bit to help their fans keep entertained and pass their time in a positive midframe this lockdown. From renowned actors like Sharad Kelkar, Shakti Kapoor, Bhagyashree, Mahima Chaudhary to Rahul Dev and others have been utilising their idle time to interact and connect with their fans directly and more meaningfully through the new-age mobile platform called Celebfie.

Celebfie is a marketplace where fans and brands can seamlessly connect with their choicest celebrities from different verticals like Bollywood, Music, TV, Sports and even Authors and Chefs for any requests by just a click on the mobile app. As of now, Celebfie is close to having 300+ carefully chosen celebrities to be part of their “500 premium celeb club”, with many more exciting regional, national and even international celebrity names in the pipeline.

The celebrities have been curating exclusive content for fans on their ‘Celebfie Micro Channels’, which fans and brands can subscribe too for not just the content, but to directly interact with the celebrity and much more.

“I am very happy to join this new platform Celebfie and to be receiving such a warm welcome from the audience. The platform is doing a great job by letting celebrities on board to showcase their creative content and building strong bonds with the fans,” said Shakti Kapoor.

Meanwhile, fitness freak Vindu Dara Singh is thrilled with the kind of response he has been getting on Celebfie. The actor said, “I always wanted to be a part of a platform that actually bridges the gap between celebs and their fans. And guess what, I have got my hands on Celebfie, a perfect blend of all. The kind of options they provide including brand endorsements, promotional video bytes, etc. is an added advantage.”

 “We are enabling our celebrity partners to curate more meaningful, entertaining and exclusive content for their fans and will also be digitally promoting multiple artists who had to compulsively slowdown in these tough times. This pandemic has shown us that when every industry may be forced to slow down, digital has not only survived but thrived, so adapting to this new way of doing business is extremely beneficial, this for sure is the best and a must way forward,” said Raminder Singh, Founder and CEO, Celebfie.

Meanwhile, there is a long list of TV celebs too who have already joined the platform and have motivated a lot of their fans to join Celebfie. Sharad Malhotra, Helly Shah, Shubhangi Atre, Kishwer Merchant, Shekhar Suman, Natasha Suri, Sonu Kakkar, Sana Saeed, Shazahn Padamsee, Raju Srivastava and Apara Mehta are among others.

The fans can now subscribe to directly get access to exclusive BTS, unknown or lesser-known insides of their favourite celebs on Celebfie Micro Channel.

Infinix comes up with lucrative offers on smartphones, Android TVs on Flipkart

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As part of Flipkart’s Big Saving Days Sale, Infinix is selling its latest smartphone models and the smart TVs at discounted price.

The offer includes Smart 4 Plus, Hot 10 (6GB + 128GB), Zero 8i, Android 32-inch smart TV, and Android 43-inch smart TV, starting at Rs 10,999, Rs 10,499, Rs 14, 999, Rs 12,999 and Rs 19,999 respectively.

The sale began on May 2 and will continue till May 7. Consumers using HDFC Bank cards can get additional 10% discount with a maximum of Rs 1000.

Airtel Payments Bank announces 6% p.a. interest on deposits over Rs 1 lakh

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Airtel Payments Bank today said that its customers will get an increased interest rate of 6% p.a. on savings account deposits of over Rs 1 lakh.

This follows Airtel Payments Bank becoming the first payments bank to implement the enhanced day-end savings limit of Rs 2 lakh as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines.

Anubrata Biswas, MD and CEO, Airtel Payments Bank, said, “RBI’s increased savings deposit ceiling is a major milestone for payments banks as this was a key ask from customers. With an attractive 6% p.a. rate of interest on deposit sums in excess of one lakh, we are making our banking proposition even more rewarding. Our unmatched footprint of 500,000 banking points and a global first secure and simple experience delivered digitally, Airtel Payments Bank offers a market leading proposition for both the urban digital and the rural underbanked customer.”

The new interest rate regime is an important addition to the bank’s suite of simple, secure, and rewarding solutions. Customers can now open an Airtel Payments Bank account within few minutes with a video call from the Airtel Thanks app. The bank offers a digital savings account – Rewards123, which gives more value to customers when they transact digitally using the account. Furthermore, customers who have an Airtel number linked to their savings account can also enable Airtel Safe Pay, a safe mode for making digital payments.

Airtel Payments Bank has over 55 million engaged users across its operations.

iQOO 7 becomes No. 1 best-selling 5G smartphone on Amazon

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The newly-launched flagship smartphone, iQOO 7 has received an overwhelming response from customers on the first day of its pre-order. It has become the No. 1 best-selling 5G smartphone on Amazon.in on its first pre-order day.

Gagan Arora, Director- Marketing, iQOO India, said, “We are ecstatic to witness such an overwhelming response for iQOO 7 in India. Within a short span, iQOO has positioned itself as a premium smartphone experience that brings ultimate joy and excitement to the customers. And with iQOO 7 Series, we have managed to provide top of the line specs that consumers, especially the gaming enthusiasts demanded. I would like to thank everyone once again and hope to deliver best-in-class software and hardware capabilities in the future.”

Infused with best-in-class hardware specifications and software capabilities, iQOO 7 allows users to explore an undiscovered realm of monster performance. The iQOO 7 promises to bring ultimate smartphone experience with offerings like top notch Snapdragon 870 chipset coupled with Intelligent display chip, 66W Flash Charge, 120 Hz AMOLED display, 48MP OIS main rear camera, industry-leading liquid cooling system and more.

The iQOO 7 is priced at Rs 31,990 (8GB+128GB), Rs 33,990 (8GB+256GB) and Rs 35,990 (12GB+256GB) variants in two colour options- Storm Black and Solid Ice Blue. The iQOO 7 Legend is priced at Rs 39,990 (8GB+128 GB) and Rs 43,990 (12GB+256GB).