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Krafton kickstarts iQOO Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021

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South Korean video game company Krafton, Inc. today announced the commencement of the first edition of iQOO Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2021 with a special invitation, The Grind.

BGIS 2021 is a one of its kind tournament in India which provides the biggest yet platform for the gaming enthusiasts to demonstrate their skills. The League stage ‘Grind Week,’ will take place from December 2 to December 10, 2021 with the final showdown taking place on December 11 and 12, 2021.

The iQOO Battlegrounds Mobile India Series, available to residents of India only, received an overwhelming response, with a total registration of 664,211 players including 101,571 4-member squads. This is the first esports tournament hosted by Krafton following the incredible response by fans to the official launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India earlier in the year. The tournament will be streamed live on Battlegrounds Mobile India official channel, Battlegrounds Mobile India esports channel and iQOO esports official YouTube channel.

The tournament will witness 32 teams divided into four groups battling to qualify for the crown. The Grind will determine which of the 32 invited teams, as well as the players that advanced via the In-Game Qualifiers, will compete in the main event. The tournament is scheduled in a “Round Robin” format, which gives every team a chance to play the other teams in their group once in the league stage. The 16 qualifying teams will again play a series of 10 matches, and the team at the top of the leaderboard will be crowned the BGIS 2021 The Grind champion.

The Grind

Aneesh Aravind, Head of Publishing, India at Krafton, Inc., said, “We are excited to kickstart iQOO Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 as our first esports tournament. Our players love showcasing their gaming skills at the highest level and this is our endeavor to help them do that. We have received a massive response from players with over 660k registrations for the tournament, and this is a testament to the need for bringing innovative and stimulating gaming events for our fans. We will continue strengthening the BGMI Esports ecosystem and providing a platform for gaming talent to flourish.”

Also Read | BGMI wins ‘Best Game’ at Google Play Best of 2021 Awards

Krafton has announced a prize pool of INR 1,00,00,000 for this inaugural series, with the winner taking home the lion’s portion of INR 50 lakh. The prize money for the second and third places will be INR 25 lakh and INR 10 lakh, respectively. Looking to provide the biggest platform for competitive gaming in the country, Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 is open to residents of India only.

With this tournament, Krafton assures that Indian gamers will be in for some exciting times ahead, as it marks the start of a series of new content, collaborations, and esports tournaments that the firm will bring to the country. BGMI players will also be representing India in the Asian Games next year in a medalled event. From September 10 to September 25, 2022, competitors will play on a special BGMI Asian Games Version for their chance at a gold medal.

Krafton, Inc. is committed towards promoting responsible gaming. In line with this commitment, the company recently launched the ‘Game Responsibly’ campaign. Starting with a series of films, the campaign encourages gamers to take a pledge of taking care of themselves and their squad mates’ mental health as they take on the Battlegrounds. The campaign promotes safer and responsible gaming habits and builds awareness amongst players to cultivate safer and healthy gaming habits.

Also Read: Hipi signs Shakira Rupali Jagga to host its nationwide virtual talent hunt ‘Hipi G.O.A.T.’

Hipi signs Shakira Rupali Jagga to host its nationwide virtual talent hunt ‘Hipi G.O.A.T.’

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Short video platform Hipi has signed Rupali Jagga to host the country’s first mobile short-form video talent hunt Hipi G.O.A.T.

Rupali Jagga is an absolute delight on the stage and has starred in multiple national and international singing reality shows. She got crowned as ‘India ki Shakira’ as a participant of Zee SaReGaMaPa. Not just that, she has been an integral part of the winning team for Indian Pro Music League. Her young and prolific singing career has attracted numerous accolades, which would inspire contestants to scale up their limits. With her magical voice Rupali has converged an overwhelming 1.3Mn followers on her Instagram handle.

Hipi G.O.A.T. is an 8-week digital hunt will give the participants a unique opportunity to fulfill their dreams. Every week the best performer will sing a duet with Rupali Jagga and also get a one-on-one mentoring session with her.

Charmie Kanabar – Marketing Director, Hipi, said, “Hipi G.O.A.T is one of our ways to stage a uniform ground for budding talented singers by leveraging modern consumer technology. We needed a young and enthusiastic anchor for our 8-week contest. Rupali Jagga’s impeccable singing record and her cheerful personality is a great combination and hence a perfect fit for this virtual singing talent hunt.”

Also Read | Hipi introduces its latest avatar offering world’s first AI based in-video discovery feature

Rupali Jagga said, “Music has always connected people through centuries.I am delighted to be the host and a mentor of this digital-first event and look forward to to bringing out the fresh singing talent in the country via Hipi G.O.AT.”

The first round of the contest – ‘Best foot forward’ began on November 29, 2021 and has received tremendous response. Hipi G.O.A.T. will continue to push the boundaries of singers in the upcoming weeks in three unique and exciting rounds- best foot forward, what’s your theme, and the final cut. The weekly winners will get a mentoring session and perform a duet with one and only Rupali Jagga. Also weekly cash rewards will be declared for the top performer.

Also Read: Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G: Can the Indian phone stand tall against its Chinese rival?

Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G: Can the Indian phone stand tall against its Chinese rival?

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Indian brand Lava has made a comeback with the launch of its first 5G Phone in India – Lava Agni 5G. The handset unveiled under Rs 20k segment. Considering this range, the Lava Agni 5G will have a direct face-off with Chinese devices like the Oppo A74 5G, Vivo Y72 5G and the Realme 8s 5G. If you are confused about which smartphone to pick, we are here to compare the Lava Agni 5G with the Realme 8s 5G to see which model offers more value for money deal.

Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G – Design

Both the smartphones look good. The Lava Agni 5G appears to have a plastic unibody design and it’s a bit bulky (weighs around 204g). It comes in only a single Fiery Blue color variant. While the Realme 8s 5G looks nearly identical to the Realme 8 5G. It has a glittery rear panel and is also light-weight. Additionally, it comes in two color options – Universe Blue, Universe Purple. On both the devices, there’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication.

Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G Display

Both smartphones – Lava Agni 5G and Realme 8s 5G has IPS LCD displays with a refresh rate of 90Hz. However, Lava Agni 5G’s display is protected by Gorilla glass and has a bigger 6.78-inch display when compared to the Realme 8s 5G, which has a 6.5-inch panel.

Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G – Cameras

The Lava Agni 5G comes with a quad rear camera setup that consists of a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel depth camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the contrary, the Realme 8s 5G has a triple rear camera system that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Both the smartphones are equipped with a 16-megapixel selfie cameras.

Processor

Lava Agni 5G and Realme 8s 5G are powered by the MediaTek Dimesity 810 chipset also brings in support for 5G connectivity. It is an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.4GHz and coupled with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. If we talk about the RAM and storage, the Lava Agni 5G has an 8GB RAM model while the Realme 8s 5G has two 6GB and 8GB RAM models. The storage on both these models is limited to 128GB. However, on the Lava Agni 5G, it can be expanded up to 256GB and up to 1TB on the Realme 8S 5G. On the software front, both devices run Android 11 OS.

Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G – Battery

For battery, the two smartphones are powered by 5,000mAh battery unit. However, the Lava Agni 5G supports 30W charging while the Realme 8s 5G comes with 33W charging technology.

Lava Agni 5G vs Realme 8s 5G Price

The Lava Agni 5G comes in only a single variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced at Rs 19,999. On the other hand, the Realme 8s starts at Rs 17,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the high-end 8GB RAM + 128GB model retails for Rs 19,999.

Take Away

People usually look for a big display, powerful chip and camera features while buying a smartphone. Both the smartphones – Lava Agni 5G and Realme 8s 5G – ships with the same processor. The Realme 8s 5G comes in two different RAM variants and two color options, so the users have more choices here. However, you get large display and better camera features on the Lava Agni 5G. So, considering the Indian brand won’t disappoint you.

Also Read: Nokia C20 Plus vs Realme C21Y: Battle of smartphones under 10K

Tech NewsWrap: Honor 60, Honor 60 Pro launched… and more

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Honor 60, Honor 60 Pro launched

Honor unveiled the Honor 60 series in China on November 30, 2021. The series comprises two smartphones — the Honor 60 and more powerful Honor 60 Pro. The devices will support Google Mobile Services aka Google Play Store and Google apps outside of China should Honor launch them globally. They have an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Android 11 OS with MagicUI 5.0, 4,800mAh battery with 66W fast-charging support, and Snapdragon 778G/ 778G+ chipset.

Qualcomm, Google to develop a better AI experience

Qualcomm and Google have partnered to enhance AI capabilities in devices that are powered by the new Qualcomm and Snapdragon chipsets. The companies are working together to provide more accurate feedback from the AI. As part of the partnership, Google and Qualcomm plan to accelerate the development and differentiation of neural networks for Snapdragon, ACPC and XR mobile platforms, Snapdragon Ride Platform and Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT platforms.

Apple MacBook Pro users facing charging issues

Apple recently refreshed its MacBook Pro series with new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro/ M1 Max processors. The tech giant also reintroduced old features like SD card reader and MagSafe charger on the refreshed laptop models. However, new owners are facing a growing list of small problems. Some new MacBook Pro 16 users are now reporting charging issues. Another set of users are seemingly facing problems while connecting the old-gen MacBook to an external monitor.

Android TV 12 is officially out

Android TV 12 has been finally released. As per the reports, the stable version of Android TV 12 is now available only on Google’s ADT-3 developer devices as it comes in a beta version. Early in 2022, the public will be able to use Chromecast with Google TV and other Android TV devices. It brings a redesigned UI with support for 4K UI rendering, dynamic refresh rate switching, background blurs, improved support for HDR formats and surround sound formats.

Also Read: Ambrane launches Dots Tune earbuds at Rs 2,199

Ambrane launches Dots Tune earbuds at Rs 2,199

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Mobile accessories brand Ambrane brings a new addition to its TWS earbuds portfolio with the launch of Dots Tune earbuds in India.

The Dots Tune TWS promises a never-ending sound experience for up to 29 hours, supported by voice command compatibility and ultra in-ear comfort when in use. The product in shades of White, Black and pink, comes with 365 days warranty and is available with Amazon, Flipkart and Tata Cliq.

Dots Tune TWS provides hassle-free entertainment up to 29 hours of total playback, including the power stored in its charging case. The pair lasts for up to 6.5 hours with just a single charge. The earbuds are powered by 10mm speaker drivers that seamlessly bring high bass and an authentic sound experience. The earbuds come with voice assistance activation for both Google Assistant and Siri, giving the users the freedom of command.

Also Read | Ambrane announces ‘Dots Slay TWS’ with extended battery life for Rs 2,199

Promising a superior in-ear comfort fit, the earbuds are designed to stay put in the ears, comfortably all day long. Housed in a compact case, the earbuds have a half in-ear design with silicone tips for a secure fit. For calls, there are dual microphones on each earbud. Dots Tune TWS is engineered with Bluetooth V5.1, which offers seamless connectivity without worrying about the high battery consumption. The latest Bluetooth technology gives stability, supporting amazing sound quality. The earbuds provide instant pairing with a working distance of up to 10m.

Dots Tune TWS

The Ambrane Dots Tune true wireless earbuds have a multi-functional touch sensor for effortless accessibility to calls and music. Being IPX4 sweat & water resistant, the earbuds are the perfect gym buddy for all the fitness zealots.

Sachin Railhan, Director – Ambrane India, said, “We are glad to extend our TWS portfolio with products that define the style and needs of the millennial generation. The compact TWS earbuds are everything one needs to balance their on-the-go lifestyle.”

The TWS Dots Tune are proudly Made in India. Ambrane is continuing its Make-in-India legacy by manufacturing products in India.

Also Read: U&i launches ‘Balloon Series’ wireless speaker with 6 hours backup

U&i launches ‘Balloon Series’ wireless speaker with 6 hours backup

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Gadgets and accessory maker U&i launches ‘Balloon Series’ wireless speaker with a karaoke mic.

With astounding sound quality and portability, this Bluetooth speaker is a perfect companion for all your parties and functions. Being India’s most progressive Consumer Electronics brand, U&i has been setting a benchmark with its varied product range.

With Bluetooth 5.0 technology, U&i Balloon Series offers a host of multiple connectivity options such as – USB Drive, 3.5mm Aux-In, Optical Input Port and HDMI. Moreover, it comes with a rechargeable 2,400mAh lithium-ion battery that gives a backup of more than 7 hours on a single charge. The speaker gets fully charged within 2-3 hours with the power supply of 5V, and its 20-watt output makes it an ideal choice for a small party or any other house party.

With a wireless range of up to 10m, the speaker ensures that music reaches every nook and corner of your room. The speaker is compatible with all your iOS, Android & Windows devices, making it easier to binge your favourite movies on the laptop or mobile without bothering others around.

Also Read | U&i launches ‘Shuffle 4’ smart neckband with 15-hour battery life

This barrel-shaped speaker is as small as 4X2 inches which can be easily carried on the go making it a must-have travel accessory. For music lovers, this speaker could be a perfect partner whether it’s a picnic or a backyard party with friends.

The U&i Balloon Series offers every possible feature desired from an ideal Bluetooth speaker be it good sound, attractive design or a reasonable price.

Price and availability:

The U&i Balloon Series wireless speaker is available at a price point of INR 2,799 from leading retail stores and is backed with a 12-month warranty.

Also Read: Michelin Cup comes to India

Michelin Cup comes to India

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Michelin, a leader in sustainable mobility, today announced the launch of Michelin Cup for e-gamers in India. Designed in partnership with PlayStation’s world-class and authentic driving game franchise Gran Turismo, the contest will run from November 29 to December 18, 2021. In 2019, PlayStation selected Michelin as “official tire technology partner” for its Gran Turismo franchise, the popular driving game.

Following the massive success of the first edition in 2021 in the MENA region, the latest edition of the Cup will see thousands of participants from the MENA region, India, and South Africa compete for a prize pool of USD 40,000 – the first prize is $20,000, the second is $15000, and the third is $5000. Registration for the transcontinental e-gaming event is now open.

Manish Pandey, Commercial Director, B2C Michelin India said, “After receiving an overwhelming response for our pilot edition in the MENA region, we decided to bring the experience to India. This game connects the most successful virtual driving experience in the world with the global leader for high-performance tyre. Michelin leads the industry in tire simulation and we hope gaming enthusiasts in India will enjoy the collaboration and help more gamers understand the critical role that Michelin play in optimizing vehicle performance.”

Registrations for the first week of races has opened on the November 29 and close on December 5, while registrations for the second week will begin on December 6 and close on December 12. All players will get to register for their region for the leaderboard-based tournament. Twelve finalists from across the three regions will race it out on one track during the grand finale on December 18 for the big prizes.

Participating countries include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and India.

This year’s Michelin Cup is capitalizing on the learning of the first pilot and is launched in collaboration with Power League Gaming, a top e-gaming specialist leading campaign strategy, production, and marketing.

As per the multi-year agreement with PlayStation in 2019, the game will feature Michelin-branded tires and introduce players to Michelin’s deep history in global motorsports, performance, and innovation.

Also Read: Users expect 5G to bring difference to smart devices experience: Report

Users expect 5G to bring difference to smart devices experience: Report

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In its latest study on smart devices in India, Techarc today said that the consumers are reinforcing their ‘smartisation’ process by purchasing individual personal use gadgets as well as devices for home / office automation.

While COVID-19 pandemic impact is considered as among key drivers behind this trend, the rapid growth of wired home broadband after aggressive fibre rollout of telecom operators has added as a key enabler. India had 23.13 million wired subscribers as of September 2021, registering a 15% increase over previous year.

Faisal Kawoosa, Founder & Chief Analyst, Techarc said, “The changing behaviour of consumers shifting towards a smart devices ecosystem from pointed smartphone is throwing open great opportunities for the entire ecosystem. As such smartphone OEMs have also adopted an ecosystem development strategy.”

“Processors continue to be key enablers in terms of main components which defines the features and functions of these smart devices. Among the chipset suppliers, MediaTek appears to be in a strong position with this shift in customer preferences,” added Faisal.

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Key highlights of the research

  • The shift towards buying smart devices for homes / offices has started in 2021. Earlier the focus was primarily on non-smartphone based personal smart gadgets like TWS, Smart Watches, etc.
  • The smart devices market is expected to growth at 5.8% by revenue in calendar year 2021. The total revenue generated by these connected devices is estimated to be Rs 312,689 crores.
  • Satisfaction with regards to smart devices is high across the product categories. However, since smartphones have seen several generations of manufacturing, they lead the overall satisfaction score with 87%.
  • Online channel is the preferred medium for over than 3/4ths of the consumers. Within online Amazon is the favourite marketplace to buy such devices.
  • While pricing is the topmost information that consumers look for before deciding about the smart devices, customers are increasingly getting interested in knowing more about the chipset as it defines the features and functions of such devices.
  • There is a definite wish list of consumers wanting to buy smart devices. They have different choices for different time periods over the next 2 years. However, there is an equal opportunity for all the smart devices.
  • Online technology news portals emerge as the most credible sources for information as users find them good in quality and in detail while learning about these devices.
  • Users are expecting 5G to enhance the experience of smart devices as well. Users feel 5G connectivity in smart devices will enable faster communication, powerful compute and processing as well as efficient usage of resources.
  • In the Smartphone Arena, both MediaTek and Qualcomm can be seen in close competition with each other. However, as users move towards smart devices ecosystem, they find MediaTek as their preferred chipset supplier.
  • The recent consumer centric campaigns have helped MediaTek to increase familiarity of its brand and products among end consumers. This positions the Taiwanese chipset maker at the top of chart with 85% of the respondents aware about MediaTek and its product portfolio.

Amit Sharma, Senior Analyst, Techarc said, “Though the trend of buying smart devices is skewed towards a certain socio-economic profile of users, the trend is catching up fast across the segments as industry continues to introduce more affordable solutions catering to the demand.”

Also Read: CareerLabs launches ELEV8 App, offering recruitment solutions for off-campus placements

CareerLabs launches ELEV8 App, offering recruitment solutions for off-campus placements

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EdTech start-up CareerLabs has launched their all-in-one career solutions mobile application, CareerLabs ELEV8.

The app caters to engineering students based on their year of study, and offers customized higher education preparation programmes as well as access to exclusive off-campus placement drives, along with a wide array of career-related offerings. In addition to this, the app provides students with a series of specially curated internship opportunities and technical masterclasses by industry experts, as well as valuable insights on how to build the ideal profile — all at no cost.

The biggest confusion for students is whether to pursue higher studies or begin their professional journey. The CareerLabs ELEV8 app alleviates this dilemma through its well-rounded approach, and provides students with step-by-step guidance for furthering their academic and professional careers. Through a quick five-minute test that analyses their current profile and interests, CareerWizard, the app’s career recommendation engine, identifies up to three potential career tracks best suited for the student and also options for higher education. Along with providing the relevant industry insights and tools to build the ideal profile for multiple career paths, CareerLabs ELEV8 is also designed to help students prepare for examinations like the GRE and GMAT, and contains exclusive content and resources for the same.

“We are delighted to present our latest offering, this time in the form of a smartphone app. CareerLabs ELEV8 is the newest addition to the CareerLabs arsenal of tools that aim to help students learn and earn better,” says P.N. Santosh, CEO and Co-Founder of CareerLabs.

Over the past 3 months, CareerLabs has conducted over 550 placement drives, several of which were made available through CareerLabs ELEV8, and the app boasts over 5000+ active users. Several students have already been placed at reputed companies of their preference, while others are in the midst of the recruitment process, preparing themselves for their very first job. Students will also have the opportunity to attend exclusive higher education guidance workshops by P.N. Santosh, CareerLabs CEO, and Krithika Srinivasan, Co-Founder of CareerLabs, alongside other renowned industry experts.

Prasanna Alagesan, Co-Founder of CareerLabs, says, “Typically, students have to look in many different places to find the right off-campus placement that suits their interests. But with CareerLabs ELEV8, they will be supported through the whole process from preparation to placement, for recruitment to the best companies in India.”

Established in 2019, CareerLabs has been helping students across the country to secure their dream job by conducting industry-relevant certification courses in collaboration with a range of top brands and companies.

CareerLabs aims to empower students with the right combination of industry relevant skills and credentials, and guides them to craft unique profiles to stand apart from their peers. Having conducted over 500 recruitment drives across a variety of domains such as Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Management, and Sales and Marketing, CareerLabs has also been the driving force behind thousands of students finding the job that is right for their interests and aptitude.

The app is available on both the platforms IOS and Android.

Also Read: Oppo’s upcoming flagship smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip

Oppo’s upcoming flagship smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip

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Today at the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021, Oppo announced to release a new flagship smartphone powered by the new premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform in the first quarter of 2022, making it one of the first companies that will adopt the latest Snapdragon platform. Meanwhile, Oppo will continue to collaborate with Qualcomm technologies in accelerating the development of 5G and exploring the future of smartphone innovations.

Scott Zhang, Oppo Vice President of Overseas Sales, said, “Oppo maintains close ties with Qualcomm Technologies, and we have brought several 5G smartphones powered by flagship Snapdragon mobile platforms to the market this year, including the Find X3 series and Reno6 series. It is our pleasure to witness the launch of a new generation of Snapdragon 8 Mobile Platform. We believe it will bring immense improvements and powerful performance on the next generation of flagship smartphones.”

For years, Oppo has always been committed to research and development from a more human-centric perspective, considering that its brand mission is “Technology for mankind, kindness for the world.”

For example, Oppo’s proprietary Full-Path Color Management System on Find X3 Series not only improves the overall display performance, but also provides the Color Vision Enhancement function for people with color deficiency; thus, bringing breathtaking graphics to users around the world.

Also Read | Oppo conducts first VoNR call from its India 5G lab

Since the commercialization of 5G network, its popularity has been rapidly gaining momentum around the world. Oppo, as the world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand, continues to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies and other industry collaborators to promote the construction of 5G SA network and accelerate the commercialization of 5G across the globe.

Specifically, Oppo was the first company to use a Snapdragon mobile platform to commercialize SA network in Europe in April 2021. As of today, Oppo has partnered with more than 80 major mobile network operators worldwide, with more than 40 of them joining Oppo to deliver 5G services. These joint initiatives have ushered in significant business development in regional markets such as Europe, Latin America, and South Africa. The success in regional 5G deployments would not have been possible without the collaboration with leading tech partners such as Qualcomm Technologies.

Looking into the future, Oppo will continue to adhere to being permissive, believing in reciprocity, and creating win-win situations. The company will collaborate with more industry-leaders including Qualcomm Technologies, and actively explore more valuable cutting-edge technologies and applications to provide better products and experiences for global users.

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