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Infinix Note 11s goes for first sale on Flipkart today

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The much-awaited gaming smartphone by premium smartphone brand Infinix from the house of Transsion group, Note 11S, finally goes live on Flipkart from today (December 20, 2021), at an introductory price Rs 12,999 (6+64 GB) and Rs 14,999 (8+128 GB).

The powerful-new Note 11S is packed with an array of top-notch features, superior gaming technology, powerful processor, latest OS and a massive battery that will give an engaging smartphone experience to the consumer.

Available in two memory variants: 4GB RAM + 64GB and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage options, and three exciting colour alternatives: Symphony Cyan, Haze Green and Mithril Grey. Infinix has also introduced a limited Freefire edition of Note 11S in collaboration with Garena.

The all-new Note 11S comes with a 6.95-inch punch-hole FHD+ display and is the second device in this smartphone segment to have a refresh rate of 120Hz ensuring super smooth interaction between the users’ fingers and the screen. The display is backed by low blue light technology that has been certified by TUV Rheinland. Note 11S’ safe and immersive viewing experience is backed by powerful audio experience enabled by the cinematic dual stereo speakers with DTS Surround sound.

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Ensuring superior gaming performance, Note 11S is the second device in its segment to be backed by a powerful MediaTek Helio G96 processor along with the Dar-Link 2.0 Game Boost technology. The optimised technology further enhances the gaming interaction and display experience in heavy games by preventing screen tearing, ensuring natural colour reproduction, elevating the performance of the touch panel, and managing the resource allocation between the game and the chipset efficiently to prevent heating from long gameplay hours.

For an exceptional camera experience, the all-new Note 11S comes with a 50 MP AI Triple rear camera with quad-LED flash. It has a fully loaded video camera with multiple category-first features like time-lapse video recording mode, slow motion video mode, bokeh video recording mode and the super night mode.

For long hours of uninterrupted gaming and entertainment experience, the device is backed by a heavy-duty 5,000mAh battery with 33W of Safe Fast Charge Support certified by TUV Rheinland.

Also Read: Tech NewsWrap: OnePlus Buds Z2 debut globally… and more

Tech NewsWrap: OnePlus Buds Z2 debut globally… and more

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OnePlus Buds Z2 debut globally

OnePlus has announced its second-generation earbuds – OnePlus Buds Z2. The latest TWS earbuds come as the successor to the OnePlus Buds Z that were launched last year. The device carry bigger dynamic drivers and come with active noise cancellation (ANC). It also has a longer battery life over what the company offered with the Buds Z. in addition to this, the OnePlus Buds Z2 offer Pro Gaming mode to deliver low latency for mobile gamers. Overall, it will compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Nothing Ear 1.

Vivo Y32 launched with Snapdragon 680 chipset

Vivo Y32 has unveiled in China. The device comes as a successor to the Vivo Y31, which was launched at the start of the year in India. It comes with attractive features and waterdrop-style display notch. The key specifications of Vivo Y32 include a 6.51-inch LCD panel display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, 13-megapixel primary rear sensor, 8-megapixel selfie snapper, and Origin OS skin on top of Android 11. It is priced at CNY 1399 (approx. Rs 16,800) with two colour options – Harumi Blue and Foggy Night. The global availability of the Y32 is yet to be announced by Vivo.

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OxygenOS 12 rollout starts again for OnePlus 9 series

OnePlus has restarted the rollout of OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 9 series. The smartphone brand said that it concentrated on solving the issues that includes the failure to connect to the mobile data in certain scenarios, freeze issues, phone notifications not being visible, among others. Last week, the Chinese company halted the rollout of the OxygenOS 12 update for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro following reports of bugs and issues from users.

Realme Narzo 9i launch tipped

Realme is all set to launch Realme 9i in India. It is likely to launch in Q1 2022 in the country. As per the leaks by tipster Mukul Sharma, the upcoming smartphone will come in two colour variants – Prism Blue and Prism Black. It will probably feature two storage options, including 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage. Compared to its previous version Realme 8i, the Realme 9i smartphone can get many upgrade specifications. The price of the Realme 8i phone starts at Rs 13,999 in India.

Also Read: SanDisk Buy share & win contest: Second winner announced

SanDisk Buy share & win contest: Second winner announced

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Bringing in the festive cheer early, Western Digital launched an exciting consumer offer to kick-start its holiday season of 2021 with the ‘Buy, Share & Win’ contest. During the six-month-long offer period, consumers will stand a chance to win a brand-new Datsun redi-GO car every 15 days on buying select SanDisk and WD products.

The ‘Buy, Share & Win Contest’ went live on October 03, 2021, and runs pan-India across retail and e-tail channels till March 31, 2022. The offer is available on purchase of SanDisk products of 128GB and above capacities, any WD external HDDs of 2TB and above capacities, and WD external SSDs of 480 GB and above capacities.

Now, SanDisk has announced its second winner of the ‘Buy, Share & Win’ contest. Sandeep S from New Delhi has emerged as the second winner. He received the brand new Nissan Datsun Redi-go car from Khalid Wani, Senior Director – Sales, India, Western Digital.

The process of submitting an entry is simple. Just scratch the sticker on the packaging of qualifying products to get the promo code and use it to register on the microsite. Once registered, one needs to share their story along with one of their happy memories. The best entry every 15 days until March 31, 2022, stands a chance to win a Nissan Datsun redi-GO car.

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Jaganathan Chelliah, Senior Director – Marketing, India & MEA, Western Digital, said, “As a consumer-centric brand, we want to be a part of our customers’ celebrations and empower them to live their digital lives to the fullest and create beautiful memories. The ‘Buy, Share & Win’ contest will enable us to become a part of their happiest moments.”

Khalid Wani, Senior Director – Sales, India, Western Digital added, “In these tough times, our consumer initiatives like the ‘Buy, Share & Win’ contest are focused on bringing much-needed positivity and joy for our users as well as our channel partners. We are committed to our channel partners and are confident that this initiative will support them in strengthening their sales.”

All of the qualifying products from SanDisk and WD will carry a prominent sticker, offering information on the contest, prize, and participation process. This is designed to help create awareness about the offer so that consumers do not miss a chance to participate. This festive season, consumers can now gift their loved ones exciting products from the SanDisk and WD portfolios and, as a bonus, stand a chance to take home a Nissan car worth INR 4 lac.

Also Read: Nodwin Gaming announces Valorant Conquerors Championship 2022 with Riot Games

Nodwin Gaming announces Valorant Conquerors Championship 2022 with Riot Games

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Nodwin Gaming has announced the Valorant Conquerors Championship (VCC) 2022 which it will organize along with Riot Games, the global leaders in game development and publishing.

The tournament will qualify South Asian teams for the Split 1 Asia Pacific (APAC) Challenger Playoffs in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) 2022. Registrations for the much-awaited event will begin from January 6, 2022.

The tournament, which was first launched in June this year, already tops the list of ‘must-attend’ events for South Asian Valorant esports players and teams as it gives them the opportunity to hit the international esports scene. South Asia has emerged as the growing hub of Valorant with several top teams Velocity Gaming, Global Esports Enigma Gaming and Team Exploit making their mark in the region.

“We’ve seen a huge interest build up among South Asian players for our VCC property since its launch, as it gives all Valorant players an opportunity to compete and leave their mark at an international level. This is the second year we are working with Riot on the VCC and together we aim to elevate the level of the competition this year,” said Akshat Rathee, MD & Co-Founder of Nodwin Gaming.

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Nodwin Gaming’s VCC 2022 edition of the tournament is the pathway circuit for players in the region to qualify to the APAC Challenger Playoffs and eventually compete for a slot at the VCT Masters 1 in April 2022.

“We, at Riot Games, are thrilled to be associated with Nodwin Gaming for VCC 2022 which will see participants from South Asia become part of this global circuit. This is a great platform for the Indian & South Asian esports talent to take on global competition,” said Sukamal Pegu, Publishing Leader, India and South Asia at Riot Games.

The first edition of VCC witnessed several fan-idol moments and nail-biting finishes. The tournament was spread across 22 days and reached a peak concurrent viewership of 60K, a record for a regional matchup in Valorant. The grand finale saw Velocity Gaming and Global Esports compete and post the win Global Esports secured a spot at the APAC Last Chance Qualifier.

Registrations for VCC 2022 will be live on January 6, 2022.

Also Read: 2021 Meta Year-in-Review: All things trending on Facebook, Instagram in India

2021 Meta Year-in-Review: All things trending on Facebook, Instagram in India

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Meta today released its annual ‘Year-in-review’ to share the top trending topics on Facebook and Instagram for 2021. Vaccines, Olympics, and Captain Vikram Batra’ were among the top trending topics.

Every year the Year-in-Review reflects the themes that define the top keywords for the year. For 2021, Covid and health, sports, and an assortment of cultural moments and topics captured the minds of Indians across Facebook and Instagram. We also have a section of trending on Reels.

Covid and health

‘Prayer’, ‘Oxygen’ and ‘Hospital’ were the top trending topics within this theme, as India grappled with the second wave of Covid and people reached out to each other for support on our platforms. This then graduated to various ‘Vaccine’ and vaccination related topics, as people looked to immunize themselves from the virus. A surprising trend though was ‘Flaxseed’ that a lot of people shared and discussed because of its perceived benefits.

Sports

2021 will always be marked as the year when India created history at the Olympics. With the highest ever tally of medals at the ‘Tokyo Olympics’ and ‘Paralympics Games’, the country celebrated its athletes with ‘Gold medal’ becoming a key topic of discussion. Test cricket made a big comeback, especially as India made it to the finals of the inaugural ‘ICC World Test Championship’. Also, ‘Women’s One Day International cricket’ has been a trending topic, as cricketers like Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, and Jhulan Goswami make India proud with their performances on the field.

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Cultural moments and topics

Facebook and Instagram are embedded in the cultural fabric of India and the trending topics within this theme depict the diversity in interests that the country has. Among Indian festivals and celebrations, ‘Garba’ emerged as a top trend. With the release of the Bollywood movie ‘Shershaah’ around ‘Independence Day’, Indians remembered Param Vir Chakra Awardee ‘Captain Vikram Batra’ for his bravery. Lastly, ‘Jewelry’ and ‘Cryptocurrency’ emerged as topics of interest, illustrating India’s traditional and modern outlook.

Trending on Reels

Reels has been the gateway for young people to express themselves, showcase their talent and break out as the new stars of Instagram. Some of them can be seen on the 25 Under 25 Instagrammers of India list. Some of the top songs popular on Reels (in the past 90 days are):

  • Raataan Lambiyan (from ‘Shershaah’) by Tanishk Bagchi
  • Love nwantiti (feat. Dj Yo! & AX’EL) [Remix] by CKay
  • Tu Milta Hai Mujhe by Raj Barman

Some of the top trends or challenges popular on Reels this year are:

  • Bachpan Ka Pyaar – a lip sync & dance trend
  • Baarish Ki Jaaye – a trending involving remix and an AR effect
  • Lut Gaye (feat. Emraan Hashmi) – a lip sync trend.

A complete list of all the trends

Covid and health

  • Prayer
  • Oxygen
  • Vaccine
  • Hospital
  • Flaxseed

Sports

  • Gold medal
  • Tokyo Olympics
  • ICC World Test Championship
  • Women’s One Day International cricket
  • Paralympic Games

Cultural moments

  • Garba
  • Captain Vikram Batra
  • Independence Day
  • Jewellery
  • Cryptocurrency

Some of the top songs on Reels (90 days)

  • Raataan Lambiyan (From “Shershaah”) by Tanishk Bagchi
  • love nwantiti (feat. Dj Yo! & AX’EL) [Remix], by CKay
  • Tu Milta Hai Mujhe, by Raj Barman
  • Terre Pyaar Mein by Himesh Reshammiya
  • Naam Tera by Ndee Kundu

Some of the top trends on Reels

  • Raataan Lambiyan (From “Shershaah”) (lip sync trend)
  • Iphone Lock Screen (AR effect trend)
  • Bachpan Ka Pyaar (lip sync & dance trend)
  • Baarish Ki Jaaye (Remix & AR trend)
  • Lut Gaye (feat. Emraan Hashmi) (lip sync trend)

Some of the top AR effects used

  • Redglitch by @ccssiano
  • Party Lights by @dhfdz_
  • Red Rose by @maf._.a07
  • Maple by @vieryvito
  • Al1 soften by @rahmamqf

Also Read: MoRTH, IIT Madras, MapmyIndia launch India’s best indigenous navigation app

MoRTH, IIT Madras, MapmyIndia launch India’s best indigenous navigation app

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Government of India’s Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, IIT Madras and MapmyIndia today signed an MoU for collaboration on driver and road safety technologies, and jointly launched India’s best and Free-to-Use navigation app service for all 130+ crore Indians.

The MapmyIndia app, enhanced with the support of MoRTH and IIT Madras, provides road safety alerts to users about upcoming accident hazards while driving. By using this navigation app, users will get voice and visual alerts about upcoming accident-prone zones, speed breakers, sharp curves, potholes etc., to ensure they can drive carefully and avoid accidents. Further through the app, users and authorities can also report and broadcast accidents, unsafe areas, road and traffic issues on the map to help benefit other users, which will be analysed by IIT Madras and MapmyIndia and will then be used by the Government of India to improve road conditions in future.

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The MapmyIndia, which won the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge in 2020, additionally offers a myriad of mapping, navigation, safety and hyper-local features to help users in their day to day lives as they move around their city or across the country. The collaboration between MoRTH, IIT Madras and MapmyIndia represents the best of the public sector, academia and private sector coming together to offer a world-class, locally relevant, indigenous solution

This is a truly Atmanirbhar, Sarvottam Bharat initiative, and all Indians are encouraged to download and use the MapmyIndia app, and take benefit of these enhanced navigation and road safety alerts while driving. Further, all government organisations at central, state and local levels such as transport, public works, road and traffic departments and authorities are encouraged to use the app to report and broadcast information about accidents, poor traffic or road conditions, road works etc., so that users can be quickly alerted about potentially dangerous areas.

Also Read: MAXHUB launches V5 series interactive flat panel displays for Corporates

MAXHUB launches V5 series interactive flat panel displays for Corporates

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MAXHUB, a premier provider of collaborative communication and interactive class delivery solutions, today launched its V5 Series interactive flat panel displays.

The V5 Series comprises of 3 different Series – Classic Series (C Series), Vogue Series (V Series) and Transcend Series (T Series). All panels are powered by Intel CoreTM i5/i7 Processor and come in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch sizes.

Since the first launch in 2017, MAXHUB has tremendously changed the landscape of modern meetings with its conference IFP products. With the launch of V5 Series its new goal is to offer simplicity to a broad range of workspaces that used to have time-costly and labor-intensive sessions.

MAXHUB ventures to be different with these 3 new series –

  • Classic Series inherits concept of minimalist design while delivering intuitive interactions
  • Vogue Series values both professionalism and innovation with varying color options
  • Transcend Series represents MAXHUB’s unyielding fervor for technology and intense curiosity towards the future

These panels are enhancements over the last range of MAXHUB panels. They offer stunning features like –

  • 4K Ultra HD resolution for crisp image quality
  • Built-in seam speakers to deliver exceptional audio
  • 12MP to 48MP HDR Camera (depending on the series) with Speaker Tracking makes meetings clearer
  • Multiple easy-to-use annotation tools
  • Extensive connectivity features for enhanced learning, sharing, and collaboration in professional environments like conference rooms, meeting rooms or huddle rooms

VC ready features and Whiteboard Application facilitate more productive and efficient decisions. Price Range of V5 Series Panels starts from Rs 2.5 Lac and goes up to Rs 12 Lac. These interactive panels will be available at leading AV Solution Partners.

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These are compatible with all the major platforms, software and peripheral hardware.

  • Classic Series is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 86-inch sizes
  • Vogue Series is available in 65-inch and 75-inch sizes. It features white, turquoise and gold versions to fit different styles of interior décor
  • Transcend Series is available in 65-inch and 86-inch size. The 48MP Flip-Over Camera steals the show

Avinash Johri, Executive Director, MAXHUB said, “We are extremely excited to come up with our interactive flat panel displays designed to cater to the growing needs of the modern corporate environment. These Intel powered devices will serve as the perfect embodiment of innovative technologies that will assist in the ever-changing work environments and enhance the quality of conferences and meetings. Combining VC ready features with productive-discussion facilitators, it is aimed at significantly accelerating the hybrid-working mode through efficient and effective engagement.”

MAXHUB

Matthew Ward, GM, Global IOT Industry Sales, Internet of Things Group, Intel, said,  “At Intel, we engineer products with a focus to deliver the best experiences for our customers. Our collaboration with MAXHUB will extend these class-leading experiences and innovations to workspaces and end-customers, enhancing the modern-day corporate environment. We are excited about the launch of MAXHUB’s V5 series of displays and cannot wait to see how our customers unleash the potential of these products.” 

Apart from V5 Panels, MAXHUB also launched their range of Video Conferencing Products which includes Webcams, PTZ Cameras, Conference Bar, Speakerphone and 360-degree webcam. These unified communication devices assist in clear and effective communication.

MAXHUB V5 is set to empower your meetings, drive your business and connect your resources, ever more closely.

Also Read: PUBG: New State reveals first major update as it celebrates 45 million downloads

PUBG: New State reveals first major update as it celebrates 45 million downloads

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Krafton revealed PUBG: New State’s first major post-launch update as the game surpasses more than 45 million downloads globally. Survivor Pass Vol. 2 is now available and allows players to unlock a variety of new in-game rewards.

Additionally, new vehicles, a new weapon, gun customization options and more have been added to the new free-to-play next-generation mobile battle royale game from PUBG Studios, the creators of the original PUBG: Battlegrounds.

See below for a list of key features available on PUBG: New State with the new update and view the full patch notes here for the full rundown:

Survivor Pass Vol. 2: Available now, this Survivor Pass is based on the in-game character Bell, who is part of the Dream Runners Faction. Players will be able to complete a variety of “story missions” to earn all of Bella’s costumes. In addition, players can upgrade to a Premium Pass to earn additional vehicles skins and characters costumes as well as earn back 1,500 NC upon reaching Level 48 of the pass.

New Vehicles: Two new and diverse vehicles are coming to the game, including the Electron, an electric six-seater minibus that offers increased durability relative to other vehicles in-game. The Mesta, a two-seater classic sports car, is also coming to the game and offers quick acceleration and hits high speeds. The Electron is available on Troi and Training Ground while the Mesta is available on Troi, Erangel and Training Ground.

PUBG NEW STATE

New Weapon: With this new update, players are able to obtain the L85A3, a new assault rifle with low recoil. While its fire rate is lower than others in the game, the L85A3 offers the highest damage output of all the game’s assault rifles that uses 5.56m ammo, making it a great choice to engage enemies at mid-to-long ranges.

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Expanded Gun Customizations: New customization options are added for the M416, SLR and L85A3 weapons. Players now have the option to add a Long Barrel to the M416 to increase damage at the cost of increased vertical recoil. The SLR will be able to be equipped with a 5.56mm barrel to increase firing accuracy at the expense of decreased damage. Players will also be able to equip the new L85A3 assault rifle with a Vertical Foregrip Bipod, which will reduce vertical recoil, and while crouched or prone, will offer more controlled recoil. However, the L85A3’s ADS speed will be reduced when using the Vertical Foregrip Bipod.

Merit Point System: To promote positive play, a new Merit Point System is introduced. If players are reported for negative behaviors like team kills, for example, they will lose Merit Points. If their Merit Points fall below a specific threshold, they will not be able to play Squad Mode until they increase their total Merit Points over time through Solo play.

This first major update for PUBG: New State is playable now for Android and iOS users. To celebrate the winter holiday season, a new lobby theme has been introduced. A series of in-game events will be available throughout the season, including weekend play events and the “Winter Festival Challenge” where players can earn “Crimson Snowflake – M416” weapon skin.

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Tech NewsWrap: Moto G51 5G goes on sale today… and more

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Moto G51 5G goes on sale today

Motorola’s Moto G51 has gone out on Flipkart. The device was launched in India on December 10 and it is the first handset with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 plus chipset in the country. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. On the camera front, Moto G51 5G features a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. All of this is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W rapid charging.

Meta targets ‘cyber mercenaries’ using Facebook to spy

Meta has warned 50,000 users across its platform about being targeted and spied-on by surveillance for hire firms. The company took down 1,500 Instagram and Facebook pages linked to groups with services allegedly ranging from scooping up public information online to using fake personas to build trust with targets or digital snooping via hack attacks. Meta’s report also referenced the Israeli spyware company NSO Group that was sued by Apple and Meta last month for spying on their customers.

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Vivo V23 Pro to launch with ‘Changeable Fluorite Glass’

Vivo V23 Pro is tipped to be the first smartphone to unveil with a ‘Changeable Fluorite Glass’. It will be a colour-changing glass, which when exposed to sunlight will change the colour of the rear panel. Reportedly, the UV light will allow the rear glass to have a reaction that will make the panel switch colours. The company is scheduled to launch the Vivo V23 series in India early in January. It is expected to be a mid-premium range offering.

Google releases emergency update for Chrome users

Google rolls out a new update for Chrome that fixes a number of vulnerabilities with the popular browser that is used by about 2.6 billion users across the world. In addition to this, users are advised to update their Google Chrome browsers immediately as it contains an emergency patch for a zero-hour vulnerability that might have been exploited by bad actors or attackers. The name of the four vulnerabilities fixed by Google in the latest update of Chrome is CVE-2021-4099, CVE-2021-4100, CVE-2021-4101 and CVE-2021-4102.

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Poco India records sales worth 3 million for its C Series on Flipkart

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Smartphone brand Poco today announced that the company has sold over 3 million units of the Poco C series on Flipkart since their launch in the country. With Poco C3 and Poco C31 reigning in the under 10K segment, both the smartphones continue to receive a phenomenal response from the consumers.

Poco C31 comes with a triple camera setup, MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-core processor, 5,000mAh battery and 6.53-inch high definition+ display for a longer and better experience. Carrying Poco’s characteristic design and loaded features, the Poco C31 makes for the perfect gifting option for someone looking to get a solid budget performer for their loved ones at an extremely affordable price.

From a seamless content experience to gaming performance on a budget, Poco C series makes for a perfect all-rounder package.

Consumers can grab these powerful value for money smartphones at a starting price of INR 8,499 on Flipkart.

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