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Tecno coming up with its first 5G smartphone next week: Check expected specs and price

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Tecno seems to be on a launching spree with a couple of phones in the recent past. This time it’s going to be special from the Transsion’s premium smartphone brand as it’s coming up with its 5G phone in India. The much-awaited Tecno Pova 5G is likely to be launched next week. The phone is already available in the Nigeria market where the company has a strong foothold.

If the reports are to be believed, the Tecno Pova 5G smartphone will feature a large 6.9-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dimesnity 900 5G chipset and a massive 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging. The phone will come with Tecno’s custom HiOS 8 based on Android 11.

The back panel is said to feature a dual-textured pattern and houses a 50MP main camera which is joined by a 2MP macro cam and a depth sensor. Up front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera with dual LED flash housed in the punch hole cutout on the display. The smartphone also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, headphone jack and USB-C port, as per reports.

If we take into account its Nigerian variant, Tecno Pova 5G could come in a single Aether Black colour. It’ll likely have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage which is further expandable via microSD.

As per a report by Gizmochina, the smartphone costs $289, which translates into roughly Rs 21,600 in India.

Also Read: Oppo Watch Free set to debut in India on February 4: Expected price, specs and more inside

Budget 2022 : Concessions on custom duty to boost the domestic manufacturing of mobiles

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During the Union Budget 2022 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced concessions on the customs duty imposed on mobile phones and other electronics to facilitate domestic manufacturing.

Sitharaman explained how the industry is growing rapidly. She also added that the customs duty rates are being calibrated to provide a graded rate structure to facilitate domestic manufacturing of wearable devices, hearable devices and electronic smart meters. Furthermore, she also talked about the duty concessions given to the transformer of mobile phone chargers and camera lens of mobile camera module and certain other items. This will ultimately allow domestic manufacturing of high growth electronic items.

In a statement, Mr Avneet Singh Marwah, CEO at SPPL, Exclusive Brand Licensee of Blaupunkt in India said, I would rate this budget on an average. As expected, the government hasn’t changed any duties on consumer electronics. This will help the industry to have stable growth, despite the overachieving GST collection from the past 4 months.

Also read : Union Budget 2022: Here’s what Industry has to say

While concessions are introduced for manufacturing, a tax announcement for crypto was also made. Sitharaman announced a tax of 30% on cryptocurrency along with a statement saying, “There has been a phenomenal increase in transactions in virtual digital assets. The magnitude and frequency of these transactions are made it imperative to provide for a specified tax regime, accordingly for the taxation of virtual digital assets. Therefore, I propose to provide that any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset shall be taxed at the rate of 30%.”

“No deduction in respect of any expenditure or elements shall be allowed while computing such income except the cost of acquisition for loss from the transfer of virtual digital assets cannot be set off against any other income,” she added.

Sitharaman announced in the assembly that the Central Bank Digital Currency will come this year, regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is going to be the first Central digital currency of India. Furthermore, she added information about e-passports and how they will come with embedded chips and futuristic technology in 2022-2023. It will facilitate overseas travel by the citizens. Additionally, Drone Shakti was also introduced during the session. It is introduced to help commercialise the use of drones in different industries and will be promoted with the help of startups.

Also read : Electronic passport announced in Budget 2022: All details inside

Oppo Watch Free set to debut in India on February 4: Expected price, specs and more inside

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Oppo has officially confirmed to launch Oppo Watch Free smartwatch alongside the much-awaited Reno 7 series smartphones in India on February 4. The smartwatch will come with a rectangular display, as per the official teaser.

Oppo Watch Free was launched in China in September last year. The India variant is likely to come with the same specifications and features as the China variant. The company is yet to reveal the pricing for the upcoming wearable in India.

The smartwatch was launched in Quick Sand Gold and Silent Night Black colour options with a price tag of CNY 599 (roughly Rs 7,100) in China last September. If the company’s tweet (dated February 1) is to be believed, Oppo Watch Free will be available in a Black colour option.

Expected specifications

Going by the China variant, the smartwatch boasts a 1.64-inch (280×456 pixels) AMOLED touchscreen display with 2.5D curved glass. Its pixel density is 326 pixels per inch. On the connectivity front, this device has been launched with Bluetooth BLE version 5, which connects to any smartphone if it works on Android 6.0 or iOS 10.0 and above.

In terms of power backup, the smartwatch packs a 230mAh battery that offers up to 14 days of battery life in Light Battery Life mode and takes 75 minutes to charge the watch fully.

The Oppo Watch Free smartwatch has more than 100 sports modes, including Volleyball, Swimming, Badminton, Kayaking, Rowing, Cricket, and many others. The smartwatch can automatically track four sports, including Elliptical Machine, Running, Rowing Machine, and Walking. The watch can also track the users’ blood oxygen saturation level and heart rate.

Four features that make Samsung health app a woman’s best friend

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Staying fit has become a buzz word in a post-pandemic world. Healthy food, a sound sleep and regular exercise can keep away several health issues and help you stay fit. To add fuel to your fitness plan, it is important to keep a track of it. Samsung health app can be your best companion to motivate you to have a perfect lifestyle after pandemic forced us to stay indoor to contain the spread of the virus.

It has a slew of fitness programs, different ways to manage your stress and take up challenges. And for women, let’s say it’s like the best friend that looks out for them at all times. Here are the four features you must know that make Samsung Health app a woman’s best friend:

Manage your menstrual cycles

Are you among those who tend to forget their dates of the last cycle? An entire section is dedicated to menstruation can help you track your cycle easily. Just enter in your dates of the last cycle, the number of days between two cycles and it is done. You will get an alert when your cycle is delayed, keeps a tab on your fertile window, and whether your cycle is normal or not.

Skin care

Acne, pimples or just want to ensure your skin is supple and healthy. Simply establish a skin care routine and follow it religiously. Your beauty also depends on how well you sleep at night. So you can track your sleep performance with the app and see if those pair of eyes look puffy because of a disturbed sleep.

Losing extra kilos a breezy affair

One of the most daunting tasks for ladies. But with Samsung Health app, keeping your weight in check will be a breezy affair. The app has plethora of videos where experts and trainers tell you the right way to do an exercise, group challenges that makes exercising fun for you and your buddies and others.

Manage your stress better

Stress can really take a toll on women’s health. From irregular menstrual cycle to simply general stress, women have a lot going on in their daily lives. In partnership with Calm, Samsung Health app offers a gamut of meditation and features that helps you manage your stress. Apart from these, the Sleep Tracker feature can tell you if you have been getting your eight hours of sound sleep or not.

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Telegram introduces new video stickers, animated reactions and more: Know how these features will improve user experience

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Messaging platform Telegram has rolled out multiple new features in its latest update which includes easy-to-make video stickers, better reactions with compact animations and extra emoji, a button to review unseen reactions and improved navigation between chats. The updates are targeted towards improving the user experience and giving them more options to express themselves on the platform, Telegram said in a statement.

Video Sticker

With an unmatched quality and efficiency, the stickers introduced by Telegram support for converting stickers from regular videos. Since creating such stickers requires experience and specialized software, the support from Telegram gives the flexibility to the consumers for creating their own pack or add new sets made by others. Further developers can use the Sticker Import API to build powerful apps for creating and importing stickers to Telegram.

Better Reaction and Interactive Emoji

Telegram has made reactions better by giving them the shape of compact animations. The interactive emojis are now synchronized, and the recipients will see the animations in real time. The update has also added 5 new reactions that can also be accessed via full screen effect.

Navigating Recent Chats

The consumers can now hold the ‘Back’ button to return to a specific chat. Further, consumers can easily navigate through chats through opening chats from forwarded messages, links, usernames, profiles, etc.

Bug Busting and More

The new update also brings improved call quality, added support for translation to Instant View pages (and bios on iOS), and the option to send silent messages from the sharing menu. The iOS version also has new animations which can be explored by tapping icons in the tab bar.

Also Read: WhatsApp banned over 2 mn Indian accounts in December: What’s more in its compliance report

Infinix Inbook X1 laptops in India : Here’s all you need to know!

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The Infinix Inbook X1 is the brands first laptop launch in India. The smartphone company had launched two laptops under the same series, namely the Infinix InBook X1, InBook X1 Pro in three processor variants. The Infinix InBook X1 is an ideal mix of lightweight, strong battery power, and superior performance for young working professionals as well as students.
It is available to grab online on Amazon and Flipkart easily.

Infinix InBook X1: Specifications and features

Infinix InBook X1 comes with a unique and distinct design available in colours like bright red, green, and subtle grey. It has an all-aluminium body weighing the lightest in this category. It sports a non-reflective 14 inches big screen, good for all your productive tasks. It runs on Windows 11 Home and Intel’s 10th Gen Core CPUs which are now dated. Furthermore, its i3 variant comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB M.2 SSD storage while the i5 variant comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB M.2 SSD storage.

Infinix InBook X1
The laptop features a 720p webcam on the front and comes with Intel UHD graphics. It also consists of a pair of 1.5W stereo speakers, with two 0.8W tweeters, supported by Dolby DTS Audio.It also offers dual microphones to ensure better video and call quality. For connectivity, users get a single USB 2.0 port, along with two USB 3.0 ports, two USB-C ports, an HDMI 1.4 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth v5.1.

Some additional features for InBook X1 include a physical webcam switch, a backlighting adjustable keyboard, and USB Type-C fast charging. The laptop offers comfort along with style. Nonetheless, it’s a reliable choice that prioritises features over specifications.

Infinix InBook X1: Pricing and availability

The InBook X1 starts at Rs 35,999 for the Intel Core i3 variant that comes 8GB RAM/ 256GB SSD storage. Meanwhile, the i5 variant comes in 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage, priced at Rs 45,999.

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The InBook is a great buy with a sleek compact design. Also, it is available on Amazon and Flipkart easily.

 

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The future seems promising for gaming and esports industry in India: GMNG Product Head

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The growth of the Indian video game market has been ever-evolving and has surpassed all expectations. Homegrown GMNG is one such leading platform that hosts esports tournaments and real money games, with an aim to provide players an opportunity to participate in tournaments. It also hosts a variety of skill-based short format games for users to match their skills against each other and win real cash prizes. Ramesh Kumar Raja talks to Aakash Taneja, Head of Product at GMNG, to discuss the online gaming scenario and the platform’s acceptance in India. Excerpts:

Please tell us about your journey and experiences in the Indian video games and esports industry.

Building products has always excited me professionally. I would admit that I do have an undying love for games. I feel probably this is what pushed me to enter the gaming industry. I studied, read a lot, and gathered knowledge about the online gaming industry, its present landscape, the global as well as the Indian scenario, the future growth, etc. This is when I noticed that quite a few gaps exist in the industry in terms of overlapping between esports and real money games as well as the lack of opportunities for short format real money games. I wanted to bridge these gaps to ensure the sector could witness unprecedented growth. I wish to achieve these goals via GMNG and I am hoping it will emerge to be the go-to platform for the quickest real money gaming formats in the coming years.

What do you feel about the growth that the nation’s video game market has had over the years? What would you say have been some of the biggest benefactors behind it?

The growth of the Indian video game market has been ever-evolving and has surpassed all expectations. The easy availability of smartphones and accessibility of data have pushed the segment’s growth amongst the masses. As a result, even our youth and the millennial generation have become akin to the concept of competitive gaming. They are now open to exploring innovative ways of monetisation of content while pursuing their passion for gaming. These factors have collaboratively acted as a catalyst for the growth trajectory of the video gaming market in the country.

“The easy availability of smartphones and accessibility of data have pushed the segment’s growth amongst the masses. As a result, even our youth and the millennial generation have become akin to the concept of competitive gaming. They are now open to exploring innovative ways of monetisation of content while pursuing their passion for gaming”

Tell us a bit about your platform, GMNG. What were the visions and expectations that went behind its formation?

GMNG is a leading online gaming platform hosting esports tournaments and real money games. We aim at providing players an opportunity for users to participate in esports tournaments and leverage our existing brand relations to monetise these events for both the communities as well as the players. We also host a variety of skill-based real money short format games on our platform for players to match their skills against each other and win real cash prizes.

What is noteworthy is that in just a short span of time, we have been able to earn 150k+ registered users and we are elated that we have received great feedback about our platform. The traction at GMNG seems immensely promising so far. We have noticed a 3x MoM increase in users over the last 3 months, majority driven organically. This is indicative of the fact that our platform is growing at a significant pace and will continue to flourish in the times ahead as well.

We are hoping to add value to both the esports and real-money gaming markets in the times to come. As far as the esports segment is concerned, we believe that we can help streamline the way esports tournaments are organised by productising audiences for different esports organisations. We are looking forward to partnering with some renowned brands for the same. For the real money gaming market, we are already offering the shortest format of real money games in India and we will continue to deliver the same along with offering innovations to the players.

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A career in video games is often looked down upon in India, and there is a great disparity between how people see esports, as opposed to how they see traditional sports. Do you feel this gap will shorten, and video games will be seen as a more mainstream sporting event, especially when esports is finally considered a medal event in the Asian Games 2022?

It’s true that there was disparity but the situation is now changing. As the online gaming industry is booming, I would say that it’s just a matter of time when viewership levels will match traditional sports. As they say- ‘Money follows eyeballs’, the industry will earn greater revenues, and traditional sports as well as esports, video games, etc. will coexist in the times to come. Neither can overpower the other as both conventional and new-age sports activities come with their differentiating features.

I would also like to add and bring to notice the fact that a career in video games is not only merely restricted to playing games. A plethora of other employment opportunities are also available in this domain such as game developers, game designers, game animators, GFX/VFX artists, Casting & Organising tournaments, etc.

Talking about the Asian games 2022, I feel that esports being considered as a medal event in the prestigious gaming platform will definitely render a helping hand in ensuring that it is considered as an authentic and credible gaming activity as well as a viable career option.

On which title does GMNG see the highest number of community participation? What would you say is the reason behind that?

We witness the highest number of community participation from our esports titles- BGMI and Freefire. The major reason for this is because multiplayer battle royale games led to the initiation of the esports wave and are still the most prevalent genre in esports.

On the real money gaming side, Mini-Ludo is our best seller. The sole reason for this popularity is because of its super-quick gameplay. A game of Mini-Ludo is less than 3 minutes which usually takes up to 15 minutes on a normal game.

Where do you see the Indian video games and esports industry in the next five years? Do you feel the gap between PC and mobile esports will lessen when it comes to popularity?

The future of the Indian video gaming and esports industry seems promising. It is anticipated that the projections will go as much as 4x by 2025 which suggests that the segment is bracing for an exponential growth ahead.

I believe the gap between PC and mobile games will shorten as users have now got a taste of competitive gaming through mobile and as PC gaming can offer customisations, immersive gaming experiences, and high-level graphics, these users will soon start to explore the PC gaming universe. Plus with cloud gaming around the corner, games will eventually become platform agnostic.

“I believe the gap between PC and mobile games will shorten as users have now got a taste of competitive gaming through mobile and as PC gaming can offer customisations, immersive gaming experiences, and high-level graphics, these users will soon start to explore the PC gaming universe. Plus with cloud gaming around the corner, games will eventually become platform agnostic”

One of the major issues that video gamers face today, is that they are often not able to monetize their craft effectively. What advice would you give budding gamers who want to make a career in either esports or video game content creation?

As mentioned earlier, there are many career prospects that can be explored in the online gaming industry. I would recommend the aspirants to shed their inhibitions and be open to experimenting with the available options. They should double down on the role they enjoy the most and eventually and gradually figure out the one they are the best at and can excel in.

What would you say are some of the biggest problems that the Indian esports market faces today? What according to you are some of the viable solutions to counter it?

The Indian esports domain is growing but faces its fair share of challenges as well. Formal recognition in the esports domain and government regulation for real money games would be the top challenges that the segment is facing currently. I strongly feel that a central law which takes into consideration Marketing, Product, and Business would really help make the market sustainable for the long-term.

What’s next for GMNG? What can users of the platform expect in the coming months?

We recently launched a couple of features on the platform that our users have loved-

– Clans: Streamers and esports orgs can now create clans and engage their audience using our tech.

– Win In-game currency: Users can now win and withdraw in-game currency of their favourite esports games by winning esports tournaments as well as GMNG original games on the platform.

Some other features our users can expect in the coming weeks are-

– Launch of the quickest tournament format in the India market.

– Some of the most popular card games are lined up for launch within this month as well.

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Vivo T1 5G dropping in India on February 9 : Specifications and prices revealed

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Vivo has set the dates for the launch of its latest 5G lineup, T1 5G, on February 9. It was launched in China last year with Vivo T1x in October. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoCs. The specifications of the phone are not yet officially announced, but we can definitely count on this model for offering the best experience. Here’s what we know to give you a better perspective.
In an interview, the Director, Brand Strategy at Vivo India, said that “The new Vivo Series T is curated specially for today’s Gen Z and online users who are looking for turbo speed and performance with their smartphone experience. He also added that the phone would be available online via Flipkart and other mainline channels.

Vivo T1 5G specifications (expected)

Vivo T1 5G smartphone runs on OriginOS 1.0, based on Android 11 and supports dual-sim (Nano). It sports a screen size of 6.67-inches with Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Under the hood, it has Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of inbuilt storage.

Vivo T1 5G

As far as the camera is concerned, it flaunts a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, it features a 16MP selfie shooter on the front. Furthermore, it has some additional features, including a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack connectivity, Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity, and supporting 5G. It comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.

Vivo T1 5G price in India, availability

The price for this upcoming stunner is yet to be revealed by Vivo. However, the company claims that Vivo T1 5G is the slimmest and the fastest smartphone coming in the Indian budget category of 20,000. It was launched at a price of CNY 2,199 (roughly INR 25,800) for the base 8GB+128GB RAM and storage variant, while the 8GB + 256GB model and 12GB + 256GB storage variant was priced at CNY 2,399 (roughly INR 28,100) and CNY 2,599 (roughly INR 30,500), respectively.

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Mobile spyware case: What made Delhi High Court to seek Centre’s stand and Google’s response?

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Acting on a plea regarding the invasion of privacy of mobile phone users by spyware tools that monitor and record information, the Delhi High Court has sought the central government’s stand over the issue. Justice V Kameswar Rao issued notice on the petition by Dimple Vivek, a lawyer, who argued that mobile spyware or malware was a serious threat to mobile phone users who are placed under “total surveillance”.

The Court has also sought response from tech major Google and certain spyware sellers on the petition which seeks a direction to the Centre to stop the sale, operation and advertisement of such spyware. The petitioner has also sought directions to the Centre to regulate such spyware.

As per the petition, women were the primary victims of illegal spyware which is “capable of capturing significant amount of highly personal information” such as location tracking, monitoring text messages, calls, photos and camera. “Spyware or stalkerware refers to tools – apps, software programs, and devices – that let another person (such as an abuser/Spy/stalker etc) secretly monitor and record information about phone activity. The term ‘stalkerware’ is a more recent term that draws attention to the invasive, intrusive, and dangerous misuse of these tools,” it said.

The plea further claimed that certain spyware, which run on stealth mode and are difficult to detect or remove, are being sold/licensed to the public at large without any restriction or control and there is thus a potential of being misused. “This goes without saying that the very existence and use of the software/app is not only dangerous but is threatening to every individual including threat to the nation, as has enormous capacity of being misused grossly, including by terrorists, extremists etc… That unauthorized surveillance/accessing of stored data from the phones and other devices of citizens for reasons other than nation’s security would be illegal, objectionable and a matter of concern,” it said.

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WhatsApp banned over 2 mn Indian accounts in December: Know what’s more in its compliance report

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Popular messaging platform WhatsApp, in its compliance report, claims to have banned more than 2 million Indian accounts, while it received 528 grievance reports in December 2021. The Meta-owned company said 20,79,000 Indian accounts were banned on WhatsApp during the said period.

WhatsApp said that an Indian account is identified via a +91 phone number. Earlier, the company had stated that over 95 per cent of bans were due to the unauthorised use of automated or bulk messaging (spam). More than 1.75 million Indian accounts were banned by WhatsApp, while 602 grievance reports were received by the messaging platform in November last year.

In its latest report, the messaging platform said it has received 528 user reports spanning across account support (149), ban appeal (303), other support (29), product support (34) and safety (13) during December 2021. During this period, 24 accounts were cumulatively “actioned” under the ban appeal category (23) and other support (1) based on the reports received.

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According to WhatsApp, “Accounts Actioned” denotes reports where it took remedial action based on the report. Taking action denotes either banning an account or a previously banned account being restored as a result of the complaint.

Also, reports may have been reviewed but not included as ‘Actioned’ for many reasons, including the user needing assistance to access their account or to use some features, user-requested restoration of a banned account and the request is denied, or if the reported account does not violate the laws of India or WhatsApp’s Terms of Service.

It must be noted that the new IT rules, which came into effect in May last year, require large digital platforms (with over 5 million users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.

WhatsApp had earlier emphasised that being an end-to-end encrypted platform, it has no visibility into the content of any messages. As per reports, besides the behavioural signals from accounts, it relies on available unencrypted information, including user reports, profile photos, group photos and descriptions as well as advanced AI tools and resources to detect and prevent abuse on its platform.

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