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This holiday season, get into a pool of range of gifting options from Redmi, Xiaomi

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Winters and holiday season make for a perfect duo, giving everyone some time to rejuvenate, and spend time with our loved ones. But, with this holiday cheer comes a task of selecting the best gift for your near and dear, and this Christmas and New Year, let’s go beyond the cliché. Grab these innovative Xiaomi and Redmi products across categories at affordable prices. We have got you covered!

Popular Choice: Smartphones

Powered by flagship Snapdragon 870 and 888 processors, Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro bring technology that is future-proof, with top-notch processors, display, and quality sound. It comes with E4 AMOLED displays that support 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. Sporting a triple camera setup along with Dolby enabled dual stereo speaker setup and fast 33W charging, it is designed to elevate game-play, and offer brilliant camera capabilities. Designed for an audience that values premium design with performance, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G elevates the overall 5G experience with 12 band support, coupled with a segment-first 10-bit display with Dolby Vision.

Powered by the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G, Redmi Note 11T 5G is a perfect companion for people who can’t compromise on performance and optimum battery usage. Featuring as one of the most powerful budget 5G smartphones from the house of Redmi, it comes with DUAL 5G standby support, hybrid SIM slot and integrated modem on the chipset for improved battery optimisation. Referred to as the Next-Gen Racer, Redmi Note 11T 5G redefines the mainstream 5G smartphone experience. Bringing savage performance with stunning cameras, Redmi Note 10S features the powerful MediaTek Helio G95 for faster gaming and improved performance, and comes with 64MP camera setup. An all-around superstar, Redmi 10 Prime brings the mid-premium experience to the Redmi series with high-end performance and versatile camera capabilities.

Also Read | Redmi India introduces Redmi Note 11T 5G to reinvent entry-level 5G experience

For the audiophile in your life

For all the audio buffs, users can enjoy the brilliance of a 63.5-mm audio driver by bringing home this Mi Smart Speaker. This 12-watt speaker delivers stunning sound quality, and it can also be paired with other similar speakers for a powerful cinematic sound experience. It comes with built-in Google Assistant, 12W speaker setup paired with DTS professional tuned sound, far-field mics with touch control panel and much more. Spreading the cheer of Christmas, consumers can also purchase the powerful Mi Portable Bluetooth speaker (16W) that sports Dual EQ modes, IPX7 rating and a long 13 hours of playback.

Further, users can elevate their music experience with the powerful Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro. Paired with a dual driver setup that supports Qualcomm aptX Adaptive technology, they provide a seamless and robust wireless audio experience with low-input latency rate of 86ms. With Bluetooth 5.2 technology, they offer faster pairing, and stable connectivity along with a long-lasting playback time of up to 30 hours.

Perfect core for your smart home

Ensuring that you get to sit back and relax while it efficiently cleans your home, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P features 2-in-1 Sweeping and Mopping, DS Laser Navigation System, and other innovative features to ensure the optimal cleaning of your home with minimal interventions. Thanks to its 3,200mAh battery, it offers up to 120 minutes of run time. Making sure that you and your loved ones drink and breathe clean and healthy water and air, Mi Fans can also purchase Mi Smart Water Purifier (RO+UV) and Mi Air Purifier 3, respectively. To add more security to your life, the latest Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K Pro offers advanced features such as 2K Video Resolution, Dual-band Wi-Fi, Physical Privacy Shield among others. It brings out every detail and gives you a clearer view of your loved ones.

Whether it’s WFH or an online class, multitasking is now much easier with the recently launched RedmiBook 15 series. Ensuring that no power cut stops you from acing your dream project, RedmiBook delivers 10 hours of extended battery life that gets you covered for the whole day. It allows you to multitask like a champ with the latest 11th Gen Intel TigerLake Core i5-11300H and 11th Gen Intel TigerLake Core i3-1115G4. With a deep 1.5 mm travel on the scissor mechanism keyboard, these laptops are a pleasure to type on with satisfying tactile feedback. The series helps you open your door of creativity with Windows 10 Home, Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2019 and Mi SmartShare preinstalled.

For the Fitness and Security Fanatics

Never stop your fitness journey with Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve that comes with advanced features such as 24/7 heart rate and sleep tracking, professional sports mode, water resistance and much more. Users can also purchase the super lightweight and comfortable Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 that are machine-wash safe and easy to clean for only INR 2,999.

For the content streaming buffs

Ideal entertainment companion for every home, Redmi Smart TV supports HD-Ready Display on the 32-inch variant and Full HD Display on the 43-inch variant. Powered by impressive 20W speakers, Dolby Audio support, and segment-first DTS Virtual X Audio, Redmi Smart TV Series delivers crystal clear sound quality. It offers vivid picture quality and exceptional color contrast, along with smart connectivity features.

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Top 7 Mobiles To Gift This Christmas Under 25000 – Grab Now !!

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Christmas, December 25 is almost here, and we cannot be happier for all the obvious reasons. First, it is all about that glitz and glam, and second, of course the Santa gifts. So, if you are planning to become a secret Santa to your loved ones, then how about gifting the best mobile phones under Rs 25,000?

List of Top 7 Mobiles To Gift This Christmas

While there are plenty of options to choose from, we bring to you the top 7 smartphones that you can gift the geeks in your list. Amazon and Flipkart is hosting its sale in India, where they are offering best phone deals on Christmas. Let’s check out:

1. iQOO Z3 5G Mobile

During Amazon Christmas sale, iQOO Z3 5G is available at 13% discount. You can get this smartphone for Rs 19,990 onwards instead of Rs 22,990 during the sale.

iQOO Z3 5G

Moving to the specifications, iQOO Z3 5G is equipped with a 6.58-inch display that features a waterdrop notch and have a pixel density of 401ppi. Under the hood, it uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G, a mid-range SoC, along with 6GB RAM. Thanks to its 180Hz touch sampling rate, the 120Hz LCD panel is useful for gamers. On the camera front, there is a triple-camera setup, including a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The iQOO Z3 5G boasts a 4,400mAh Li-ion battery equipped with 55W Fast Charging ability.

Display 6.58-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G
RAM 6GB
Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP
Battery 4,400mAh
Price Rs 19,990

 

2. iQOO Z5 5G Smartphone

The iQOO Z5 5G is the latest release by the company, which is available with Rs 3,000 off at the Amazon sale. Interested buyers can get the price down with various bank deals to Rs 19,490 instead of Rs 23,990.

iQOO Z5 5G

Coming to the specifications, the iQOO Z5 5G has a 6.67-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, which works well while playing games. The Z5 finally gets stereo speakers, which worked well both while watching movies or playing games. Under the hood, it comes with Snapdragon 778G SoC that is designed for mid-budget smartphones. It gets paired with 8GB RAM and provides 128GB internal storage which is non-expandable. For optics, the device gets a triple rear camera that includes 64-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel sensor, and 2-megapixel sensor. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera that also supports video calls. The iQOO Z5 5G comes loaded with a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Display 6.67-inch LCD
Processor Snapdragon 778G SoC
RAM 8GB
Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP
Battery 5,000mAh
Price Rs 19,490

 

3. Realme 8s 5G Mobile Phone

During Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale, Realme 8s 5G is available at 13 percent discount. Buyers can get this smartphone for Rs 19,999 onwards during the sale.

Realme 8s 5G

The Realme 8s 5G sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels accompanied by a refresh rate of 90Hz. The internal operations of the Realme 8s 5G are taken care of by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, an Octa-core processor layout paired with a 6GB RAM. Moving to the cameras, a 64-megapixel wide angle primary shooter, a 2-megapixel depth camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera are placed on the rear side of the device along with an LED Flash. Also, there’s a 16-megapixel primary camera on the front. Realme 8s 5G has 5,000mAh Li-ion battery compatible with a 33W Dart charging system.

Display 6.5-inch IPS LCD
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810
RAM 6GB
Camera 64MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP
Battery 5,000mAh
Price Rs 19,999

 

4. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G Smartphone

The 11 Lite NE 5G comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is available at Rs 24,775 on Flipkart. Furthermore, customers will get 5 percent Unlimited Cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. Also, you can get a flat Rs 75 off on first Flipkart Pay Later order of Rs 500 and above.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G comes with a 6.55-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The Xiaomi handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor under the hood along with 6GB of RAM. The device on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel camera, and a 5-megapixel camera. It further has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 20-megapixel sensor. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4,250mAh battery and supports proprietary fast charging.

Display 6.55-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
RAM 6GB
Camera 64MP + 8MP + 5MP
Front Camera 20MP
Battery 4,250mAh
Price Rs 24,775

 

5. Oppo A55 Smartphone

Oppo A55 is available at 16 percent discount during Flipkart sale. You can get this handset for Rs 17,490 onwards during the sale.

Oppo A55

Oppo A55 comes with a 6.51-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It is powered by a dual-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor along with 4GB of RAM. Coming to the cameras, the Oppo A55 on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor. The Oppo A55 runs Android 11 and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports proprietary fast charging.

Display 6.51-inch
Processor MediaTek Helio G35
RAM 4GB
Camera 50MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP
Battery 5,000mAh
Price Rs 17,490

 

6. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Phone

During the Amazon sale, you have the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G available at Rs 24,750, which comprises special discounts and bank offers. Not only this, users can check out the complete Galaxy M series and enjoy discounts of up to 10 percent on the best models. To sweeten the savings further, Samsung mobile phones come with the option of no-cost EMIs for up to 6 months.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

Talking about the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G comes with a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. It further comes with 6GB of RAM. For optics, on the rear, it packs a triple camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel camera, and a 5-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 32-megapixel sensor. The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G runs Android 11 and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with proprietary fast charging support.

Display 6.70-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
RAM 6GB
Camera 64MP + 12MP + 5MP
Front Camera 32MP
Battery 5,000mAh
Price Rs 24,750

7. Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is available at an exclusive price of Rs 22,999. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage. Customers can also avail of Rs 2,000 Instant Discount on ICICI Bank Credit Cards (excluding Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card).

Samsung Galaxy M32

Coming to the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-V display with 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via a microSD card (up to 1TB). For cameras, the device has a versatile quad camera setup, featuring a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra wide camera, a 5-megapixel depth camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies and videos, it sports a 13-megapixel camera on the front. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

Display 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-V
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC
RAM 8GB
Camera 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
Front Camera 13MP
Battery 5,000mAh
Price Rs 22,999

 


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Inspiring journeys of Indian esports athletes aiming big against Pakistan, Nepal at World Esports Cup 2021

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Winning the hearts of millions is still not enough for Ignite! Dreams to see his parents come for his matches one day

Ashwani Yadav aka Ignite, Team: Desi Gamers

While people called him “ziddi and nalayak” he ensured nothing could come in between him and his love for video gaming. This fire was ignited back in 2017 when Ashwani Yadav, a young boy from Agra was introduced to the Free Fire game by his friend and since that day, Ashwani aaka ‘Ignite’ has not looked back in life. Yadav lead Desi Gamers Esports team is among the top 5 YouTube Channel for Free Fire content in India with a mammoth followership of 12.3 million subscribers as on date. Despite being a sensation and having followership that one can only dream of, his only hope and wish is, one day his parents will come to see him play Live.

Ashwani started playing free fire three months after the launch in 2017, at that time he would use his brother’s or mother’s phone to play games. In 2019 he and his team played a professional tournament for the first time which was organised by India Today Group. After some time Ashwani stopped playing the game but his friend Iconic (Popular Esports Player Himself) pushed him to continue playing as Esports is thriving in India. In 2020 Ignite formed his own team 4AM with whom he participated in multiple tournaments which includes Free Fire Pro League India, Conquest Free Fire Open, Free Fire India Championship Spring to name a few, after a gritty performance in FFIC Spring his team name changed to Survivor 4AM . As part of Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, he represented India at Asian Level and led Desi Gamers to a fourth-place finish.

Coming from the family of police officers Ashwani choosing gaming as a career didn’t go well with his parents who thought their son had got into some deadly internet addictions. While they wanted him to study, and choose a better career for himself, Ashwani had other plans.

The journey wasn’t easy and there were no dearth of setbacks as he aimed for the top as a Free Fire player in India. He has also represented his team in some key international tournaments and is now a pro in Free Fire Competitions. While taking about the Tri Nation World Esports Cup (WEC’21), Ashwani aims to ignite a similar passion among other gamers and feels the ability of our gamers being good both in offense as well as in defence will help Indian gamers to have an upper hand against the gamers from Nepal who are primarily very defensive players while the ones from Pakistan only believe in attacking.

Small town boy Zaid’s big and fiery dreams

Zaid Afsar, Team: Black Flag Army

It’s the story of a small town boy with big dreams. Hailing from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Zaid had lost his father at a very young age and grew up mostly being looked after by his mother. He is currently pursuing a degree in BCom. Zaid’s first brush with video games happened in 2018 playing games casually for fun with friends and classmates mobiles. It was around this time only that he came across the Free Fire tournament one day on YouTube.

He soon understood the nuances of the game and started participating in tournaments. The starting though was difficult but Zaid’s resilience ensured he could not only play tournaments with his slow and low end mobile but win them too. While bad network and lag would continue to plague him but that didn’t stop his commitment toward becoming an esports player. In a span of six months, he managed to win 35 thousand as prize money from various online tournaments and was finally able to buy a high end smartphone for his matches.

With irregular income and financial challenges at home, Zaid had the challenging task to always convince his mother and buy more time to prove his abilities in gaming. In the recent years that he started earning handsomely and when everything seemed fine in life is when a huge setback struck him again. Ahead of the pandemic, Zaid had shifted to emulator but things changed drastically when emulator got banned in February, 2020. There were no matches and his teams had disbanded and everything came to a standstill and so did Zaid’s earnings!

It came to a point where he had mentally decided to quit gaming and start working in his home town but as fate would have it, he came across some quality gamers online and restarted his Esports career with a brand new team-Black Flag Army. As a team their first official tournament was Free Fire City Open where they finished second in state qualifiers and third in the Finals, just one point short of second place. The team name is dedicated to his online mentor who he is yet to meet physically but he is confident of a great show at the World Esports Cup 2021 and is surely aiming for a top class show.

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Logitech gifting guide for Christmas and New Year

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As the countdown for the New Year and Christmas begins, here are Logitech’s favourites to consider when looking for the perfect gift to delight your loved ones. Gift them the thoughtful gift of technology and a memorable experience with these Logitech products offerings for the minimalist and modern millennials as well as for budding and professional gamers.

One who loves to own their space in style

You see your loved ones struggling to juggle between work and those family get together at the end of the year? Help them master work by gifting them the stylish companion for everyday multitasking, Logitech K380 and Logitech Pebble M350, a design-forward mouse and keyboard that fits their curated lifestyle and will helps them work in style. The compact K380 Multi-Device offers comfy and quiet typing, while the Logitech Pebble M350 delivers silent clicks and scrolls—plus offer a smooth organic shape that makes it easy to fit in a pocket. It’s the multi-tasking duo that goes wherever you like to get to work. Available in 4 classic colors – Blue, Dark Grey, Off-white and rose, the Logitech K380 and Logitech Pebble M350 are available for INR 3,195 and INR 2,295 respectively on Amazon.in.

The ultimate gaming mouse

This Christmas, gift your gamer friends and family members the Logitech G PRO Wireless, the ultimate gaming mouse. With the invention of HERO 25K, the next-gen gaming sensor, the Logitech G PRO Wireless, has been optimized to track insane flicks at speeds over 400 IPS without spinning out. Built on over 35 years of our expertise in engineering, building, testing mice, PRO Wireless is designed to withstand pro esports players during training and tournaments. The surface of PRO is coated for durability and grip. With most advanced technology and latest performing features, G Pro is designed in partnership with professional players worldwide to deliver the precision, speed, and endurance required to win.  You can buy the ultimate gaming mouse to gift to your dear ones from Amazon only for INR 10,995.

Lightest and most comfortable gaming headset

For the one who do gaming for long hours, gift them the lightest gaming headsets on the market, Logitech G335. Using similar design as the award-winning G733 wireless gaming headset, the G335 has a slimmer design for smaller fit and increased comfort. It features an adjustable suspension headband design and soft fabric earpad materials for long-lasting comfort, any way you play. The headset features easy “plug and play” capabilities for use with almost any gaming platform via a 3.5 mm audio jack. Complete gaming-grade audio quality, built-in controls, a volume roller located directly on the ear cup and a flip-to-mute mic, let gamers immerse themselves in the game without any distractions. The G335 is also Discord Certified for crystal clear audio and communication clarity. Available in Black and White colour options you can buy this at INR 6,795 on Amazon.in.

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TCL announces ‘Santastic Days’ this Christmas on Mini LED, 4K, QLED TVs and more

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As we come close to the end of the year and gear up for the holiday season, TCL is making sure that customers get all the reason to cherish the joy during the holiday season.

As a part of its Christmas offer, the brand has announced the TCL Santastic Days from Dec 25, 2021 to Jan 9, 2022 on Amazon and Flipkart. The brand has put on offer some of their best premium and regular TV models including the latest Mini LED, 4K QLED, UHD TVs and more. Apart from availing these models at the best price, the customers can also enjoy additional warranty, no cost EMI offers and more and make your shopping experience more fun filled. Customers will also get a chance to win one TV through lucky draw on shopping during the sale period.

Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL India talking about the TCL Santastic Days said, “As a brand we understand the fact that customers in India have become more tech savvy than before and the young and dynamic customers now look for the latest technology in all the appliances they get home. On top of that festive and holiday season is the time when people like to shop for their home and upgrade to the latest technology and offers like these make shopping more valuable. We aim to offer our customers a mix of affordable and mid-segment TVs at appealing prices, and make their shopping journey worthy. All our offerings are in line with this vision, and designed to make TV viewing more seamless and reasonable with the best cutting-edge technologies used in each of the devices. We also aim to cater to the needs of our customers with best-in-class products.”

C715

TCL C715 50-inch variant is offered at INR 49,990. The QLED TV offers a stunning picture quality and aims to bring your viewing experience to the next level. It is powered with Quantum dot technology that produces three vibrant images, colour gamut, and brightness that will enhance your viewing quality. Dolby vision adds to its astronomical display and brings the extraordinary colour and contrast to the screen. The company bundles it with Dolby Atmos and hand-free voice control. While the Dolby Atmos feature will let you have the feel of moving audio and steadily transport you into the story, the hand-free voice (far-field voice recognition technology) control provides the luxury of giving voice commands directly to the TV instead of the remote.

C825 Mini LED

One of the premium offerings from TCL, the C825 Mini LED 4K QLED TV, is the first-ever Mini LED TV of India. The TV promises better picture quality and precision this TV all thanks to Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby ATMOS that provides the best in class picture quality and audio experience as well. The device also features Hands-free Voice Control for ensuring seamless control to users, enabling them to operate their TV using simple and direct voice commands. Available in 65-inch and 55-inch the Mini LEDs are priced at INR 1,46,999 and 1,04,999 respectively.

P715 AI-Enabled 4K LED

The device sports A+ Grade Panel along with micro dimming to ensure the best in class picture quality. The Dolby Audio promises ultra-realistic and enhanced sound. The device also comes up with smart connectivity where you can operate your TV in a smarter way of living. Available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch the TVs are priced at INR 31,999, INR 34,999, INR 41,999 and INR 63,999 respectively.

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C815 4K QLED

Featuring Quantum Dot technology along with Dolby Vision, the TCL C815 offers a flawless viewing experience, the TV also supports HDR 10+ and MEMC. In terms of audio, the TV supports Dolby Audio, which is combined with an ONKYO soundbar for really immersive listening. The ultra-slim metallic casing of the TV complements any interior. Available in 65-inch and 55-inch the C815 4K QLED TVs are priced at INR 79,999 and 59,999 respectively.

C725 4K UHD QLED

The TCL C725 offers awesome display and sound quality along with the in-built smart features. The TV allows you to stay connected, updated and happy. Enabled with far-field voice control you can now access and control your TV without using the remote. With the game master now you can enjoy a gaming experience like never before. Available in 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch, the TVs are priced at INR 62,999, INR 72,999 and INR 87,999, respectively.

P725 4K LED

Powered by TCL Smart AI and Android R(11), the P725 comes with a magical web camera to give you cutting edge intelligent functions and a range of entertainment experiences. The viewers also get to enjoy super smooth visuals through MEMC. The TV is built for more interactive functionality and better entertainment. Available in 65-inch the TV is priced at Rs 87,999.

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Apple Days: Vijay Sales offers irresistible deals on Apple products starting today on its ecommerce, retail stores

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As we bid adieu to 2021, electronics retail store chain Vijay Sales has brought in yet another reason to cheer by announcing its 1st anniversary of the Apple Days Campaign from December 24 to 31. Consumers can avail best deals on all Apple products across its 110+ retail outlets as well as the Vijaysales.com.

To delight the Apple fans, the consumer retail company has rolled out a very special price on the newly launched iPhone 13. Consumers can own it at an effective price of just Rs 61,900 and here’s how:

The iPhone 13 which is usually priced at Rs 79, 900 is being offered at a deal price of Rs 75,900 plus cash back of Flat 6000 on HDFC Bank cards. Moreover, if you wish to exchange your existing smart phone and if it carries a minimum exchange value of Rs 5,000, it will be topped by another 3000 at Vijay Sales taking the total discount amount to Rs 18,000 and the final price of the iPhone 13 to just Rs 61,900

There is special pricing on other iPhones as well as the Series 7 watch, Airpods 3rd Gen, Airpods Pro with Magsafe charging, Macbooks, iPads, Watches, Home Pod Mini & Apple Care +.

As part of its Apple Days campaign, consumers can access unbelievable offers on all the devices with effective pricing. In the smartphone category, iPhone 13 starts from Rs. 69,900; iPhone 13 mini starts from Rs 60,400; iPhone 13 Pro starts from Rs 1,08,900; iPhone 13 Pro Max starts from Rs 1,18,400; iPhone 11 starts from Rs 43, 400 and iPhone 12 starts from Rs 56,200.

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In the iPad category, the iPad 9th Gen starts from Rs 26, 600; iPad Air 4th Gen starts at Rs 46, 900; and iPad Pro starts at Rs 63,500.

In the laptop category, the Macbook Air with M1 chip starts at Rs 77, 610; Macbook Pro with M1 Chip starts at Rs 1,03, 610;and the Macbook Pro with Latest M1 Pro Chip starts at Rs 1,71, 200.

In the wearables, the Apple Watch Series 7 starts from Rs 36, 100; Apple Watch SE starts from Rs 25, 900,

In the audio, AirPods 2nd Gen will be available at Rs 10, 900; AirPods 3rd Gen at Rs 15, 300; AirPods Pro at Rs 17, 990, AirPods Pro with Magsafe charging at Rs 20, 400 and AirPods Max at Rs 50, 900.

Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch with 1.78-inch AMOLED screen, 60+ sports modes launched at Rs 4,499

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Popular connected lifestyle brand Noise has come up with a new smartwatch called ColorFit Ultra 2, which is exclusively available on Amazon and the company’s website at an introductory price of Rs 4,499 in India.

Having a premium stainless-steel body, the stylish smartwatch has been launched in four colour variants – Jet Black, Silver Grey, Navy Gold, and Olive Green. The ultra-modern smartwatch has a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with 368*448 Px and 326 ppi high-resolution display. ColorFit Ultra 2 is the largest smartwatch offered by Noise that offers an ultra-clarity and always-on display. The product is an absolute delight for fitness enthusiasts as it is built with Noise health suite and is compatible with NoiseFit app. It has tracking and monitoring features including 60+ sports mode, SpO2, stress, 24/7 heart rate, sleep cycles. It also has female health feature that will be helpful for women to track their menstrual cycle.

The Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 has a long-lasting battery of up to 7 days for unstoppable usage. The smartwatch is guarded with IP68 water-resistant for continuous workouts and swimming sessions. The smartwatch is a style statement with over 100 watch faces including some customized animated, cloud-based, and customizable watch faces.

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It also comes with features like weather forecast, reminders, calls and SMS quick replies, world clock, music, stocks, flashlight, Smart DND, and calculator among others.

Amit Khatri, Co-founder at Noise, said, “ColorFit is one our best-selling and consumer-preferred smartwatch series. We have witnessed overwhelming reviews on the series. We, at Noise, customize our products basis customers’ reviews and demands. The newly launched ColorFit Ultra 2 has some of the stunning features and a best-in-class display. It is a perfect amalgamation of features, technology, style, and display for fitness enthusiasts. We endeavor to introduce more products that are aligned with Noisemakers’ requirements.”

First ever ZOTAC CUP South Asia, South East Asia announced with $15K USD Prize Pool

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ZOTAC, world leading GPU manufacturer and a fully owned subsidiary of PC Partner Group, is pleased to announce the first ever ZOTAC CUP powered by LG Ultragear for South Asia and SouthEast Asia.

ZOTAC is committed to creating a grassroots platform for aspiring esports players through ZOTAC CUP’s online platform. With 15 years of ZOTAC CUP tournaments and thousands of matches played, ZOTAC is pushing to the next level of esports competition with a first international event for South Asia and SouthEast Asia featuring a prize pool of $15K USD for Valorant.

Deepak Gupta, Country Head – South East Asia, ZOTAC said, “As a market leader it is our responsibility to give back to and enable the gaming community. The ZOTAC CUP platform is meant to provide an opportunity for aspiring players across various games. We’re happy to have ecosystem partners like LG Ultragear and Corsair join and support this initiative.”

“We are also thrilled to partner with The Esports Club (TEC) to bring one of the largest ever ZOTAC CUP events for Valorant to South Asia with an opportunity to play against the best teams in South East Asia.”

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ZOTAC CUP will feature a prize pool of USD 15,000 and is split into three phases. ZOTAC CUP South Asia Open, for players in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal; ZOTAC CUP South East Asia Open, for players in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. The top 4 teams from each Open event will qualify for the Grand Finals to compete for the $15K USD Prize Pool. The MVP of the tournament will receive a brand new ZOTAC RTX 3060 GPU.

Mansoor Ahmed, Director of Esports, The Esports Club said, “We’re excited about leveraging our knowledge and experience in the Valorant space to execute the first ever ZOTAC CUP in the region at this international scale. This marks a significant step for The Esports Club in further expanding our presence in both South Asia and SouthEast Asia as one of the leaders in creating and delivering premium esports events.”

Registrations for the ZOTAC Cup South Asia Open and ZOTAC CUP South East Asia Open are now open on The Esports Club Website. The Grand Finals are set to take place on the January 27, 2022.

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U&i launches ‘Shuffle 3’ smart neckband with fast charging

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U&i has never failed at leaving its customers amazed with its gadgets and innovation is the name that could very well be synonymous to the brand. Time and again, they have come up with new technology induced devices that have left all of us in awe. This time, the brand has launched U&i Prime Shuffle 3 a smart neckband with features like easy power control, super-fast charging, and much more.

The product comes with an amazing battery capacity of 150mAh which means you can go on a longer journey, just with yourself and your music because your neckband is not going to ditch you this time. Moreover, it has a playing time of up to 15 hours so you can talk to your loved ones with a talking time of up to 20 hours. If not in use at all, the standby time is up to 400 hours. In today’s fast paced life, fast charging is a must too. Thus, this U&i Prime Shuffle 3 Neckband is adapted well and gets fully charged in 30 minutes with a Micro USB charging type. And that’s not all! Thanks to the quick charging battery, a simple 10-minute charge can give you a playtime of 5 hours.

Meet Vij, CEO, U&i said, “Ever since the inception, our aim has been to provide the best and most innovative product to our customer base. We love surprising them taking care of the affordability and taste. And this product is just one of those attempts. U&i Prime Shuffle3 Neckband is built with the finest technologies and detailing and is only going to make our customers happier.”

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With a transmission range of 10m, this neckband comes with Bluetooth version 5.0 for easy connectivity without the hassle of tangled wires. The neckband can connect with two devices simultaneously which makes it immensely beneficial to people who love staying connected with their gadgets, either through calls or music. Packed with futuristic features, the U&i Prime Shuffle 3 has magnetic earbuds that helps them keep in place when not in use. U&i believe in ensuring that you experience music like never before, and you are going to find it true in every possible way through these neckbands.

Price and Availability:

Available in three attractive colours Black, Red and Blue, U&i Prime Shuffle 3 has an MRP of INR 2,699 as a part of a special ongoing offers customers can purchase at a discounted price of INR 499. Backed with 12 months warranty users can buy it from the company’s official website, Amazon, and other leading online stores.

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FAQs asked by potential buyers of Smart TVs

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After smartphones and laptops, Smart TV is the 3rd most sold smart device in India. At the same time the opportunity for this device to grow is immense.

India has a little over 200 million households with a TV set. Additionally, there are commercial spaces like hotels, offices besides public places like airports, restaurants, etc., where TVs are installed. As per Techarc’s estimates, India has currently a little over 22 million Smart TVs installed base.

With several brands launching Smart TVs in affordable segments with screen size of 43 inch or less, along with fiber based broadband growth and adoption of OTT content, Smart TVs are increasingly becoming the primary choice. However, there is still limited understanding of Smart TVs among consumers, including potential buyers. The entire ecosystem needs to enable more information in different languages and formats for the buyers to understand the nuances of the Smart TV so that they could make informed decisions about the purchase and maximise the return on investment as well as the satisfaction.

Techarc randomly analysed 1,500 questions asked by potential buyers of Smart TVs across the country to understand their information needs which aren’t adequately addressed by the Smart TV OEMs as well as the enabling partners in the ecosystem.

Techarc Smart TV Buyer FAQs

Bluetooth: The buyers have several doubts about the Bluetooth connectivity in Smart TVs that they explore to buy. Some of the key queries about Bluetooth connectivity that buyers have include:

  • If the Smart TV has Bluetooth connectivity
  • The version of the Bluetooth
  • Which all audio devices (TWS, Soundbar, etc.) can be connected
  • If anything other than remote controller can be connected using the connectivity.

Close to 7% of the potential Smart TV buyers from the sample questions analysed have queries about Bluetooth connectivity.

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Wall Mounting: Over 6.5% of the potential Smart TV buyers have queries about wall mounting. With most of the users preferring to hang their Smart TVs (especially of screen sizes 43 inches and less), they buyers want no ambiguity and surprises only to be discovered after the purchase. Some of the main questions are:

  • If the wall mounting unit will be provided with the Smart TV.
  • If wall mounting done by anyone other than authorised representatives will impact warranty.
  • Would there be any charges for wall mounting.
  • How convenient is it to use the ports (HDMI, etc.) at the back of the TV after wall hanging.

Display: Viewing experience is one of the main concerns that determines a Smart TV purchase. Though buyers have started also inquiring about the audio experience, but the primary area of concern still remains the display. The main queries that buyers have regarding Smart TV display are:

  • The type and quality of panel.
  • Refresh rate of the screen.
  • Brightness of the display.
  • FHD or HD.
  • If its QLED.
  • Does it support 4K videos.

5% of the potential buyers of Smart TV have questions around display. Either the information provided is inadequate, or not easily comprehendible for the buyers.

Installation and App Store related queries are the two other areas which make to the top 5 questions that potential buyers have around Smart TVs.

Regarding installation, the queries are around timings, readiness and any if there are any additional charges to be paid for the installation.

The app store concerning questions include if there exists an app store, what kind of apps can they find there, do they have all their favourite OTT apps there, etc.

The other worth noting questions that are there in the minds of potential buyers are regarding the following:

  • If the Smart TV can be used for Gaming or for some particular games.
  • If the Smart TV can be connected to a Smartphone for connecting to a 4G mobile network.
  • The quality of the audio output. Here buyers are also looking for Dolby enabled Smart TVs specifically.
  • The dimensions including weight of the Smart TV.
  • Country of Origin of the Smart TV.
  • What kind of power protection is required.
  • If there is a remote controller provided.
  • If the Smart TV can be controlled with voice command.
  • Can external storage like SD Cards, USB Drives and Hard Disks be connected with Smart TVs.

Techarc Recommendations

Basis the analysis of the questions that potential buyers of Smart TVs have while exploring various options to buy, Techarc has the following recommendations for the Smart TV OEMs and other enablers.

  • The page contents need to be aligned with the queries that buyers have. The general tendency here is to give prominent positioning to the hero feature or specification, while users might still be looking for basics.
  • The layout of the page and format of the contents provided need to be revised and made reader friendly. The objective should be to encourage readers to read and absorb all information rather than only ensuring providing all the information.
  • Its to be remembered that Smart TVs, especially in affordable segment are purchased in non-metro as well. Therefore, concerns about power protection, serviceability, etc., also need to be addressed in communications besides amplifying hero features like voice command controlled, 4K resolution, etc.
  • The communication and outreach around Smart TVs need to be educative in nature where potential buyers could also learn about various technical jargons rather than only getting aware about them being available in a particular brand or model.
  • There is a need to have regional content in different formats also to make people aware about Smart TVs, their applications, use cases, etc., more effectively.

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