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Oppo joins Hasselblad for its upcoming next-gen flagship: What to expect?

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Finally, the lines between Oppo and OnePlus are going to blur as Oppo announced its exclusive three-year collaboration with Hasselblad.

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For those who don’t know, Hasselblad is a well-known professional camera maker from Sweden. It has patterned up with many smartphone brands like OnePlus in the past, and now, it is working with OPPO for its upcoming premium grade handsets.

In a post on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging site), Oppo dedicated a blog post about this recent three-year commitment with Swedish camera maker Hasselblad to “co-develop industry-leading camera technologies for Oppo’s flagship Find series,” the post said.

If this sounds familiar to you, or you’re wondering why One Plus is in the intro is because One Plus also announced its partnership with Hasselblad before the launch of One Plus 9 and 9 Pro last year.

Oppo also unveiled that it will be working on the cameras of its upcoming next-gen Flagship Find X series with the Swedish imaging professional. Furthermore, the brand also shared its expected innovations and technological improvements with Hassleblad’s tuning and performance support.

Additionally, with OPPO merging with OnePlus, both firms will also share their research and development platform as well as resources, which means that more users will benefit from the Hasselblad cameras. This is definitely a power-packed collab, and with the inclusion of the former’s expertise in camera technology, we can expect the new flagship to offer better optimizations for its sensors, with more natural colors.

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Oppo Reno 7Z official images, colors and other details leaked

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The Oppo Reno 7 series made its debut in China last November, and it will arrive in India in February 2022. The Oppo Reno 7Z, a new smartphone in the series, has now been listed on the Geekbench website. According to a report, the listing also revealed the upcoming smartphone’s RAM possibilities, chipset, and operating system.

Oppo Reno 7Z official images

The leaks have posted images of the Oppo Reno 7Z on Twitter. The smartphone is seen in three colour variations: Gradient, Black, and Soft Gold in these images. It will have a flat spine with a SIM tray and volume rockers on the left spine, similar to the Oppo Reno 7 Pro.

Furthermore, the leaked images indicate the presence of a punch-hole cut-out on the side. Unfortunately, the images don’t reveal any additional details about the Oppo Reno 7Z’s design. Nonetheless, previous leaks have disclosed some of the phone’s expected specifications. So, let’s have a look at the expected specifications of the Oppo Reno 7Z smartphone.

Oppo Reno 7Z Specifications (Expected)

If we go by what has been mentioned in the listing, then the smartphone may be available under Rs 20,000. Apart from that, the renders of the device have also surfaced online, which give us a fair idea of what we can expect in terms of looks.

Oppo Reno 7Z processor

Oppo Reno 7Z Phone

If speculations on the internet are correct, the Oppo Reno 7Z will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 480+ CPU. Furthermore, the phone could be equipped with a powerful Adreno 619 GPU. It’s also worth noting that the Snapdragon 480+ is a 5G-capable SoC.

Oppo Reno 7Z storage

According to its Geekbench listing, the Oppo Reno 7Z will launch with 8GB of RAM.

Oppo Reno 7Z software

This listing also confirms that the Oppo Reno 7Z will boot Android 11 out of the box.

Oppo Reno 7Z battery

Oppo Reno 7Z could draw its juices from a robust 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. More details about the handset are likely to surface on the web in the coming days.

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Tech NewsWrap: Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Studio… and more

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Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Studio in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Microsoft today announced the availability of the new Surface Laptop Studio in India starting next month. While the pre-orders via authorized retail and online partners will commence from February 15, the device will be available via both commercial authorized resellers and retail and online partners next month from March 8. The newly launched Surface Laptop Studio price starts in India at Rs 1,56,999. It is available in a total of seven configurations out of which two are available for both enterprises and customers while the remaining five models are available only for enterprise customers.

Nokia G11 launched

Nokia G11

Nokia G11 has been launched as the latest budget smartphone. It comes as the successor to Nokia G10, which was launched in April last year. The smartphone is promised to deliver up to three days of battery life. The Nokia G11 features a 90Hz display, triple rear cameras, and 18W fast charging support. The phone also comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and carries two distinct colour options. As per the reports, the price of Nokia G11 has been set at AED 499 (roughly Rs 10,200) for the lone 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant.

Asus ROG Phone 5s, ROG Phone 5s Pro launched in India

Asus ROG Phone 5s

Asus launch its ROG 5s series in India. The company has introduced ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro as the latest upgrade to its ROG Phone series. The ROG Phone 5s series is fuelled for winning by the flagship Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, featuring advanced 5G capabilities and premium Snapdragon Elite Gaming features. The processing power is complemented by up to 18 GB of fast RAM. The optimized and upgraded GameCool 5 cooling system with AeroActive Cooler 5 (fan accessory bundled with ROG Phone 5s Pro only and optional for ROG Phone 5s), and the performance manager in Armory Crate ensures maximum performance is available for any gaming scenario.

Apple iPhone 14 rumoured to be launched in March-April

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Apple is reportedly gearing up for the launch of iPhone 14 in March or April this year. The internet is flooded with rumoured specifications of the iPhone 14. Though, Apple is yet to announce anything concrete on the launch of the product. According to rumours, the upcoming iPhone 14 might feature a single centered punch-hole camera as compared to notch design in earlier variants. Taking inspiration from iPhone 4, the new model is likely to have a titanium frame with rounded volume buttons. The iPhone 14 is expected to have 256 GB of storage, up from 128 GB.

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Realme 9 PRO Series launch: Here’s a list of expected new features

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The Realme 9 Pro Series will be unveiled today. The launch event of the new smartphone series will be live streamed at 1.30 pm on the official channels of the Company.

The Company is claiming to offer fastest 5G processor in the segment. Realme 9 Pro Series comes with an all-new light shift design that changes colour from light blue to red when exposed to sunlight. The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and pack a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS).

“Get ready to #CaptureTheLight with the #realme9ProSeries 5G.This one’s going to be bigggg! Watch the livestream at 1:30 PM today on our official channels (sic),” tweeted realme India.

The Realme 9 Pro+ will include features such as 60W SuperDart Charge fast charging, Super AMOLED display, an under-display fingerprint scanner, NFC support, heart rate sensor, and more are rumoured to be included in the upcoming model.

Price details

According to Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth, the Realme 9 Pro series will be priced more than Rs15,000. Reports suggest that the vanilla Realme 9 Pro price likely to be priced at Rs18,999, while Realme 9 Pro+ may carry price tag of from Rs24,999.

Color options

The new smartphone will be available in two colour options – Sunrise Blue and an unnamed Green.

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Apple iPhone 14 rumoured to be launched in March-April, expected price and features

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Apple is reportedly gearing up for the launch of iPhone 14 in March or April this year. The internet is flooded with rumoured specifications of the iPhone 14. The launch event of the iPhone is rumoured to be held in March or April this year. Though, Apple is yet to announce anything concreate on the launch of the product.

According to rumours, the upcoming iPhone 14 might feature a single centred punch-hole camera as compared to notch design in earlier variants. Taking inspiration from iPhone 4, the new model is likely to have a titanium frame with rounded volume buttons. The iPhone 14 is expected to have 256 GB of storage, up from 128 GB.

Reports also claim that iPhone 14 will be available in four variants including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple is yet to share any specific details about the iPhone 14. Therefore the features and specifications floating on the internet are just speculations as of now.

Price details

If reports are to be believed then the iPhone 14 could be priced at Rs 60,000 in India, which is same as to the company’s iPhone 13 model. However, some reports claim that iPhone 14 Pro, the Pro and Pro Max models may notice a price hike of more than Rs 7,000. Leaks ApplePro claims it to be priced around Rs 82,000 and Rs 90,000, respectively.

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Want to add your business to Google Maps? Here’s how to do

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Adding your business or address to Google – whether it’s a home-based hair salon or a public restaurant – is a crucial step in reaching out to clients, making connections, and eventually growing a successful business. It also lends credibility to your company and makes it searchable on Google Maps.

We’re here to guide you through the process of adding your business to Google and customising your Google My Business profile.

How to add business/address to Google Maps?

If you’re a well-established company, it’s likely that your listing already exists in the Google My Business directory, and all you have to do now is claim it. New businesses or locations will probably have to be added.

Step 1: Go to Google My Business and log into your business account. Or, create a Google account for your business by visiting the Google sign-in page and selecting Create account.

Step 2: Enter your business name and address in the search box. In the drop-down under the search bar, select Create a business with this name

Step 2 - Enter your business name and address in the search box. In the drop-down under the search bar, select Create a business with this name

Step 3: Enter your business name and category on the next page (such as restaurant, retail, barber shop, etc.). Then choose Next. Later on, you’ll be able to add other categories

Step 3 - Enter your business name and category on the next page (such as restaurant, retail, barber shop, etc.). Then choose Next. Later on, you’ll be able to add other categories

Step 4: The next step is to decide whether or not you want your company’s location to appear on Google Maps. Choose Yes or No, then click Next

Step 4 - The next step is to decide whether or not you want your company’s location to appear on Google Maps. Choose Yes or No, then click Next

Step 5: If you chose to add your business to Google Maps, you’ll be prompted to input your business address on the next screen. If you chose to keep your exact location private, then the next screen will ask you to enter your business area(s). Fill out the relevant information and select Next

Step 6: Enter the contact information of your business, then click Next

Step 6: Enter the contact information of your business, then click Next

Step 7: Select whether or not you want Google Business to send you updates and recommendations for your business on the following screen, then click Next

Step 8: If you didn’t offer a business address, you’ll need to validate your business by entering your personal mailing address. The public will not be able to see this address. Enter your address and click Next, or choose Verify Later to verify your address later

Step 9: Select a method for verifying your business from the drop-down menu. Only some verification techniques may be available to you depending on your type of business.

Step 9 - Select a method for verifying your business from the drop-down menu

Step 10: Next, add details about your business. You can include your services and hours of operation, set message permissions, write a business description, upload images, and apply for a $100 Google Ads advertising credit

Step 11: Once you’ve entered all the essential information to set up your business, you’ll be taken to your Google My Business account page where you can add additional information such as a business logo and co-managers.

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Opera browser allows emoji-only based web addresses

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Web browser company Opera has enabled emoji-only based web addresses “to bring a new level of creativity to the internet.” The move is a part of a partnership with Yat, a company that sells URLs with strings of emoji in them.

“It’s been almost 30 years since the world wide web launched to the public, and there hasn’t been much innovation in the weblink space: people still include .com in their URLs,” Jorgen Arnesen, executive vice president of mobile at Opera, said in a press release.

Yat pages are unique domains generated when someone purchases a string of emojis (by the same name). In addition to letting users create NFTs of their emoji strings, Yat also plans to allow users to make payments via their Yats. The company reports that musicians are among the early adopters of Yats.

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How technology can be a game changer for mental health programme

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In Budget this year, technology has taken a centre-stage for the health sector. Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced two new schemes which indicate the key role that digital technology is playing in expanding the access of health and medical care across the country.

She acknowledged that the pandemic has accentuated mental health problems in people, irrespective of their age. In order to provide better access to quality mental health counselling and care services, a ‘National Tele Mental Health Programme’ has been announced. This will include a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence (CoE), with NIMHANS being the nodal centre. The International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIITB) will provide technology support.

What is National Tele Mental Health Programme

Professor TK Srikanth, Head of E-Health Research Center, IIIT Bangalore, says that these centres will provide tele-consulting and 24/7 helpline for mental health care across the country. “NIMHANS will conceptualise the programme, develop the training content, train the counsellors at the CoEs and monitor the programme. IIITB’s e-Manas platform will be extended as a comprehensive platform for mental health care at a national scale,” says Srikanth.

Benefits and concerns  

With the increased incidence of mental health conditions, especially in the post-pandemic world, it is pertinent to improve accessibility and availability of mental health services. “Tele-medicine or remote consultations hold promise in this regard. With a well-organized tele-health system, those in need can seek professional help at any time and from anywhere, thus potentially improving access to treatment, as well as better support for patients and their care givers.  By setting up the CoE’s and helplines across states, individuals should be able to access services in their local language and compatible with local cultures,” adds Srikanth.

Tele support to reduce the hesitancy

On effect of tele health support to encourage people open up about mental health, Srikanth responds positively. “Absolutely people will come forward to share their mental agony as, the ability to connect with doctors remotely while at home helps open up access to support for a large number of people who are either far away from professional help, or are not able to travel for health or socio-economic reasons,” he says.

Besides, the ability to consult doctors from the privacy of their homes would reduce the hesitancy that many have to visit mental health clinics. “Connectivity and mobile technologies can be leveraged to provide access to information, improve awareness, and deliver more user-friendly therapy and other services,” adds Srikanth.

Role of IIIT Bangalore

IIITB, informs Srikanth, has been partnering with NIMHANS on a number of initiatives to leverage technology to improve mental health services. “Along with the Government of Karnataka and NIMHANS, IIITB has developed e-Manas, a first of its kind, software platform for mental health management. As part of the tele-mental health network that NIMHANS will now help setup, IIITB will help extend the platform to integrate with tele-health and other services, thus providing a comprehensive platform for mental health care at a national scale. This will also help integrate patient data across different modes of healthcare services,” explains IIIT B professor.

Use of technology in opening new frontier in health sector

There are several ways in which technology can aid with mental health support. “In our collaboration with NIMHANS, we have explored how technology-enabled services can help improve various critical points in the delivery of mental health care. For medical professionals, technology can provide assistance in clinical settings and help manage patient records integrated across establishments with the help of platforms like e-Manas. Self-help therapy applications, such as the PUSH-D application we developed, can provide patients with a convenient and private setting to access therapy. We have helped set up an e-monitoring solution as well, that helps public health administrators plan and manage the District Mental Health program,” says Srikanth.

IIIT Bangalore is also working on a pilot project to help psychiatric social workers take rehabilitative services to the home of patients in need. According to Srikanth, there are many more such opportunities where technology and digitization can help improve accessibility, availability, and quality of mental health care.

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DailyObjects launched Magnetic Wireless Fast Chargers for Smartphones

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DailyObjects, India’s home-grown premium tech & lifestyle accessory brand, has announced the launch of three magnetic wireless chargers with fast charging of up to 25W to strengthen its electronics portfolio. The series of chargers including DailyObjects SURGE™ 3 in 1 Magnetic Charging Station, DailyObjects SURGE™ 2 in 1 Magnetic Charging Station, and DailyObjects SURGE™ Conoid Magnetic Charging Stand are available at DailyObjects, Amazon, and Flipkart.

The newly launched wireless chargers cater to the growing demand for smart chargers of the users of high-end smartphones and peripheral accessories. Designed to bring convenience and performance in everyday usage of magnetic charges compatible devices such as iPhones, Airpods, Apple watch and other Qi-certified smartphones & gadgets, the series allows the users to place their devices at an eye level.

Speaking on the unveiling of DailyObjects SURGE™ range Founder & CEO, Pankaj Garg added“We’ve been closely observing the magnetic charging space since the iPhone 12 series came with a magnetic interface. Most of the products that were launched by the global players were targeted towards developed markets with a luxury price tag and thus were unavailable in India. We understand this gap in the context of aesthetics driven accessories and with our strong presence, we’re now ready to delight the Indian consumers with our DailyObjects SURGE™ range at an unbeatable price with aesthetics & performance as focus.”

Features and availability

  1. DailyObjects SURGE™ 3 in 1 Magnetic Charging Station – Fast charge three devices simultaneously with up to 25W, ideal for Magnetic/Qi charging compatible Smartphones, TWS and Apple Watch. 
  2. DailyObjects SURGE™ 2 in 1 Magnetic Charging Station – Fast charge two devices simultaneously with up to 18W, ideal for Magnetic/Qi charging compatible and TWS.
  3. DailyObjects SURGE™ Conoid Magnetic Charging Stand – Fast charge one Magnetic/Qi charging compatible device on a swivel magnetic ball head up to 15W. 

All three DailyObjects SURGE™ devices come with a USB Type-C cable and a metallic sticker ring to enhance magnetic alignment to non-MagSafe Qi compatible smartphones & accessories. Also, all the three are available at Daily Objects official Website.

 Benefits of using Magnetic Interface

  1. Magnetic interface perfects the output and input coil alignment to minimize human errors in device placement for efficient energy transfer & charging speed
  2. Smartphones are adjusted for better viewing angles for multitasking while charging
  3. Minimum yet efficient hardware contact gives better ventilation in comparison to traditional full surface flat placement Qi chargers known for heating issues
  4. Smartphone doesn’t get displaced from charging coil during vibration mode or accidental flicks of everyday use

RedGear MT02 keyborad launched: Enrich your gaming experience

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Imagine Marketing (parent company of boAt) owned RedGear unveils their latest Full-sized Gaming Keyboard- RedGear MT02 with superior performance for fast-paced gaming sessions. Packed with 3 Unique RGB LED Modes, RedGear MT02 can certainly complement any gaming setup.

On the launch of RedGear’s new gaming accessory, Sameer Mehta, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Imagine Marketing Limited said, “With constant lockdowns due to covid, the young millennials of today have turned to game as a means to socialise and we are elated to offer them the right gear for it. Our new keyboard is designed for today’s pro as well as casual gamers as we aim to make the gaming experience immersive with our distinct portfolio.

MT02 Features

MT02 is RedGear’s latest offering in their gaming keyboard range. Designed for intense and longer gaming sessions MT02 offers floating keys for faster actuation and better control over your commands. Each key has double-injected keycaps to ensure longer durability. A Built-in Membrane under the keys ensures an extremely satisfying typing experience while offering whisper-quiet clicks.

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It also features a full-sized keyboard with RGB LED backlit keys that can be controlled at the click of a button. The keyboard also sports a quick control (changeable to Black or Silver) analogue-style knob using which you can instantly control the volume or quickly change LED brightness. One can also instantly switch between three mixed LED Colour modes by hitting the physical hotkeys to the right of the spacebar.

The idea behind MT02 has been the intense gaming sessions for the players without any disturbance. Furthermore it has Windows Lock key to help the gamers concentrate on their game while locking the Windows key to keep accidental presses at bay.

RedGear MT02 Availability

The RedGear MT02 Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard will be available for an introductory price of INR 899 starting 15th February on Amazon.in with a 1-year warranty period.