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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale: Save more on TCL’s latest Smart TVs

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The holiday season is all about enjoying some quality time with the family watching your favourite movies and series on a TV with the best audiovisuals that will convert a regular TV viewing experience to a cinematic one.

TCL, the second largest TV manufacturer globally, has a lot to offer to its customers in this regards. Pioneer of the latest TV technology known as the Mini LED, TCL TVs take your TV viewing experience to the next level. The brand also has many other premium and regular offerings to choose from. The good news for the consumers is that they can now save heavily upon their purchase of TCL TVs during the Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale from December 16, 2021 to December 20, 2021. The customers can also avail exciting bank offers and deals to maximize their savings.

“The Smart TV market in India is quite dynamic and we have seen a massive hike in the demand for Smart TVs over the past few years. As a leading consumer electronic brand TCL works towards making life smarter and incredible for the consumers. We at TCL ensure to offer the best audio and visual experience through our products that are crafted especially to suit the demands of the modern, dynamic and young consumers”, said Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL India.

Adding to this he said that, “In the current times every consumer wants to own a Smart TV and sale offers like these help the consumers fulfill their wishlist without burning a hole in their pockets. At the same time these sale offers are also an opportunity for the brand to widen its reach and strengthen its consumer base.”

C825 Mini LED

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

C815 4K QLED

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

C715 4K QLED

Featuring Quantum Dot, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and IPQ Engine the device promises an exceptional TV viewing experience. Supported by Dolby ATMOS the TV also offers DTS Smart Audio Processing for a never before listening experience. The hands-free voice control feature ensures seamless control of the TV. Available in 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch, the TVs are priced at INR 42,999, INR 52,999 and INR 89,999, respectively.

P715 AI-Enabled 4K LED

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

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P615 4K LED

The device is capable of producing stunning details, all shades of light, and natural colours for a truly immersive viewing experience. The 4K upscaling technology coupled with micro dimming improves picture clarity and LED performance. The Dolby audio produces clear and powerful sound. The TV also comes with a built-in Google Assistant. Available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch the devices are priced at INR 28,999, INR 32,999, INR 37,999 and INR 57,999 respectively.

P30FS

The A+ Grade Panel, along with HDR 10, and micro dimming ensures the viewers to, uplift the TV viewing experience. Along with this the TV also comes with built-in stereo box speakers and Dolby Audio that helps in optimizing the sound quality. The voice remote makes your life easier by allowing you to control the TV through voice commands. Available in 43-inch the TV is priced at INR 24,999.

P30S HD Ready

The elegant and powerful P30S smart Android TV delivers immersive pictures, thrilling acoustics, and a diverse selection of entertainment options. This home entertainment device features a slim design to enhance your décor, a stereo surrounds sound box speaker for dynamic sound, and a Chromecast built-in to cast content from your smart devices. Available in 32-inch the TV is priced at INR 13,999.

S65A HD Ready LED

The HDR feature on the TCL S65A Android TV optimizes picture contrast, image details, and adds colours to the images, enhancing your viewing experience. The use of a special algorithm automatically alters the illumination of this smart TV to augment the brightness of on-screen objects. This allows you to create graphics with a larger range of brightness and finer details. Available in 32-inch the TV is priced at INR 15,999.

FHD S6500FS

Offering an excellent viewing experience the TV also comes with a host of connectivity features to ensure you can expand the horizons of your entertainment. Supporting internet browsing the television also allows you to experience the online world on a huge screen and keeps you connected at all times. All this coupled with a sleek design blends right in with your home décor. Available in 32-inch and 43-inch the TV is priced at INR 15,499 and INR 24,999 respectively.

Also Read: Rapoo rolls out VH710 gaming headset in India

Rapoo rolls out VH710 gaming headset in India

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When gaming on a battlefield, you need to have an edge over your opponent. With good surround sound audio, you have a higher chance to accurately pinpoint your enemy’s location and act immediately. With its latest VH710 Gaming Headset, Rapoo promises you to provide a virtual 7.1-channel surround sound environment enabling you to distinguish and detect the direction of the sound clearly.

The Rapoo VH710 features large 50mm drivers for superior audio performance which includes punchy bass and crisp highs. Extremely beneficial for gaming, the VH710 can also give you cinema-like experience for movies. The headset also features a superior ENC microphone which includes de-noising functions for stable and crystal-clear chats and voice calls. Additionally, using Rapoo’s proprietary driver interface, you can fine-tune the drivers to customize voice modes.

The Rapoo VH710 has a lightweight design with a headband suspension and is built using ultra-strong and durable materials. Long gaming sessions will no longer be stressful so that you can concentrate on your gaming performance. The headset also incorporates cool RGB backlight LEDs wherein you can create your own personalized ambience to enhance your gaming experience. And lastly, there’s an in-line controller that helps you for quick volume controls, mute and backlight controls.

Salient Features:

  • Virtual 7.1 channel audio output brings you a stunning surround sound experience
  • Cool RGB LED backlight
  • Headset with controller enables you easy to launch multifunction
  • Sound unit with 50mm drivers, showing every sound details
  • ENC single microphone with de-noising function, clear and stable calls
  • Lightweight design with a flexible headband suspension system
  • Built with Ultra-strong and durable materials
  • Customized driver configuration interface allows you to customize voice modes freely
  • Wired Gaming headset with USB interface

Pricing and Availability:

The Rapoo VH710 virtual 7.1-Channel Gaming Headset can be purchased from online and offline stores at an affordable price of Rs 3,999. It comes with a Limited Replacement Warranty of 1 Year from the date of purchase.

Also Read: Croma increases share of EMI transactions using Innoviti GENIE technology

Croma increases share of EMI transactions using Innoviti GENIE technology

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Omnichannel electronics retailer Croma has partnered with Innoviti Payment Solutions, introducing Innoviti’s G.E.N.I.E technology across their stores enabling zero-cost EMI on purchase of any in-store product. Innoviti is India’s largest provider of payment solutions to enterprise merchants.

During the festive season, G.E.N.I. E’s zero-cost EMIs enabled Croma to help consumers make purchases by providing them access to credit that can be repaid in convenient EMIs without any interest charges, even on accessories and products traditionally not available on EMIs. Croma recorded Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) ranging between 11% – 18% across all their stores with the help of the G.E.N.I.E EMI wallet.

An analysis of transactions done across all Croma stores revealed that the South region recorded the highest no. of EMI transactions at 44% of zero-cost EMIs vs. all other regions. Interestingly, G.E.N.I.E zero-cost EMIs also helped boost sales of products from non-traditional categories such as hard disks & computer accessories, water purifiers, air fryers and DSLR cameras. Festive gifting segment also saw an uptake with zero-cost EMIs increasingly being availed on coffee makers, premium grinder & mixers, and microwave ovens.

In addition to laptops and mobiles, premium wearable devices saw resurgence with G.E.N.I.E zero-cost EMIs. In laptops category, Lenovo products saw higher EMI sales followed by Dell and HP. Sale of Mac Books on zero-cost EMIs however didn’t surge. In mobile phones category, Samsung & OnePlus were equally the most sought-after brands. Xiaomi TV was one of the biggest highlights of the festive season across zones. Audio devices on EMIs also saw an uptake as BOSE, Marshal, Harman, Jabra, and Saregama Caravan were purchased using No cost EMI offering.

G.E.N.I.E tech was earlier rolled out by Innoviti at all Croma outlets across 60+ major cities pan India. With G.E.N.I.E, customers of Croma are accessing 3 & 6 months zero-cost EMI on all debit and credit cards across Croma outlets on their purchases of above Rs 3,000 on credit cards and Rs 5,000 on debit cards on 2,000+ products in Croma outlets until December 31, 2021. For Example, if customer buys a gadget for Rs 30,000 and avails no cost EMI scheme, they will pay Rs 5,000 every month for 6 months. During the offer period, Croma expects to see an increase in the current average ticket size by 30%.

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Innoviti uses payment technology in unconventional ways to turn payment transactions into customer acquisition and retention tools for merchants, banks, and brands, by bringing them on to a common platform, and helping them deliver unique customer experiences. Each business gets access to 3X loyal consumers at 1/3rd the cost, accelerating sales with unmatched efficiencies.

“With work from home trends continuing, and the increase in demand for ‘smart’ devices amongst customers, the festive period saw a substantial uptake in sales. There was also a pent up demand for gadgets and home appliances, which culminated during festive, making this one of the most successful seasons. As people move towards upgrading their homes, demand for larger TVs, second AC, smarter refrigerator, gaming laptops as well goes up, leading to larger ticket size purchases and thus making people opt for easy finance options. This is where the zero-cost EMI offers from Innoviti’s G.E.N.I.E helped customers, it allowed for purchase of premium gadgets without it pinching their pockets,” said Shibashish Roy, Chief Business Officer – eCommerce & Marketing, Croma.

Hemant Taware, Chief Business Officer, Merchant Ecosystem Development, Innoviti Payment Solutions said, “At Innoviti, we are always looking at new ways to help our merchant partners leverage more from payments and enhance the consumers’ shopping experience. We are glad to have introduced G.E.N.I.E technology at Croma stores and aid their sales efforts this festive season. We are delighted by the fact that several Croma’s customers have made aspirational purchases this festive season in productivity, entertainment and home appliances categories using Innoviti’s G.E.N.I.E zero-cost EMIs.”

With rapid growth in its business, the company today processes an annualized volume of US$16 billion from 2,000+ cities. Innoviti has grown rapidly in the past year as leading enterprises chose Innoviti as their partner for their future growth. With a sharply segmented product strategy for each category of retail, Innoviti today is a leader in enterprise offline merchants in the food, fashion, healthcare and electronics categories, processing 76% of all digital payment volume happening there.

Also Read: MediaTek launches Dimensity 9000 Flagship Chip

MediaTek launches Dimensity 9000 Flagship Chip

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MediaTek today launched its Dimensity 9000 5G smartphone chip for next-generation flagship smartphones, and announced device maker adoption and endorsements from some of the world’s biggest smartphone brands, including Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and Honor. The first Dimensity 9000 powered flagship smartphones will be in the market in the first quarter of next year.

The Dimensity 9000 – the world’s first smartphone built on the ultra-efficient TMSC N4 (4nm-class) production process – leads the industry in computing performance, gaming, imaging, multimedia and connectivity innovations.

“The Dimensity 9000 is a milestone for MediaTek, highlighting our rise to incredible with a true flagship 5G smartphone chip. This chip signals MediaTek and our Dimensity family has entered a new phase of innovation,” said Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit. “The Dimensity 9000 is the most powerful and energy-efficient chip to date, delivering a number of industry firsts and a full suite of features for the most discerning tech enthusiasts.”

Dimensity 9000 integrates the cutting-edge Armv9 CPU architecture for a true flagship experience. The octa-core CPU has one ultra Cortex-X2 core operating at up to 3.05GHz, three performance A710 cores operating at up to 2.85GHz and four efficiency Cortex-A510 cores. With the integrated LPDDR5X supporting up to 7500Mbps, along with an 8MB L3 cache and 6MB system cache, the Dimensity 9000 is built for the massive bandwidth demands of the mobile market.

Additionally, the chipset integrates MediaTek’s fifth generation Application Processor Unit (APU 5.0), which offers 4X power efficiency gains compared to the previous generation APU, for the ideal balance of performance and power efficiency for a wide range of AI multimedia, gaming, camera and video experiences.

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Dimensity 9000 packs the world’s first Arm Mali-G710 MC10 GPU in a smartphone chip. To further boost performance, the chipset integrates MediaTek’s HyperEngine 5.0, the fifth generation of MediaTek’s innovative gaming technology. HyperEngine 5.0 uses AI-acceleration to optimize graphics while reducing the GPU load, resulting in faster gameplay that looks better and is more power-efficient than ever. HyperEngine also integrates AI-VRS, the first AI-enhanced variable rate shading technology for smartphones, along with the industry’s first raytracing software development kit (SDK) using Vulkan for Android.

Key features of MediaTek Dimensity 9000 include:

MediaTek Imagiq 790: The chipset’s flagship 18-bit HDR-ISP. The world’s first to support 320MP on smartphones, and the world’s first to support simultaneous triple camera 18-bit HDR video recording. The powerful 9Gpixel/s ISP also supports 4K HDR Video + AI noise reduction that enables the highest quality results even in extreme low-light scenarios.

Leading 3GPP Release-16 5G Modem: The integrated 5G modem amplifies sub-6GHz performance up to 7Gbps downlink using 3CC Carrier Aggregation (300MHz). It also features the world’s 1st R16 UL enhancement and continues MediaTek’s dual SIM leadership with new 5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active support. The modem also integrates the new MediaTek 5G UltraSave 2.0 power-saving enhancement suite for improved efficiency.

MediaTek MiraVision 790: The chipset can support the latest 144Hz WQHD+ displays or super-fast 180Hz Full HD+ displays, while optimizing power efficiency with MediaTek’s Intelligent Display Sync 2.0 technology. Furthermore, MediaTek’s latest Wi-Fi Display technology can support up to 4K60 HDR10+ video.

Wi-Fi 6E, New GNSS with Beidou III-B1C and New Bluetooth 5.3: Smartphone users can enjoy seamless connectivity thanks to the chipset’s support for the latest Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GNSS standards.

Dimensity 5G Open Resource Architecture: The Dimensity 9000 allows the world’s leading smartphone device makers to create customized flagship 5G smartphones that stand out.

Smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 flagship 5G mobile platform will be available in the market in the first quarter of 2022 and the new chip is supported by some of the world’s biggest device makers.

Henry Duan, Vice President at Oppo said, “I am excited to share that the next Find X flagship will be the first to be launched with the Dimensity 9000 flagship platform. This is a premium device that brings together so many cutting-edge features in one device and we know users will be impressed with its breakthrough performance and outstanding energy efficiency.”

“Vivo has always highly valued its partnership with MediaTek,” said Shi Yujian, Senior Vice President & CTO at Vivo. “With the Dimensity series 5G chipsets and their state-of-the-art performance, energy efficiency, 5G connectivity, AI, imaging, and video technologies, vivo has been able to deliver a broad lineup of high-end 5G products loved by its users. We are excited to see the Dimensity series finding more fans in the market. In 2022, we look forward to continuing to work closely with MediaTek to launch vivo’s first product powered by Dimensity 9000 flagship chip. We believe that the Dimensity series will continue to push the envelope on 5G applications and innovations.”

“Dimensity 9000 brings together the industry’s most cutting-edge features in one chipset,” said Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi. “It is currently one of the most advanced ‘ultra-flagship’ SoCs in terms of performance, video, gaming, communications or AI capabilities. Redmi is honored to be working with MediaTek for in-depth joint testing of Dimensity 9000 in the early stages and achieved outstanding results in these tests. The Dimensity 9000 offers unprecedented performance, a true leap over prior generations, and I am very excited for the official commercialization of this chipset on our Redmi K50 series. With the overall improvements that the Dimensity 9000 platform brings to the table and being an indispensable part of our Redmi K50 series, users can expect to see a noticeable, upgraded performance in our upcoming devices.”

“In 2021, Honor and MediaTek launched a comprehensive partnership across multiple product areas, including smartphones, tablets and smart screens. We introduced the HONOR View40 series, the V7 tablet series, and the X2 smart screen series, giving consumers high-quality experiences,” said Fang Fei, president of product line, Honor Device Co., Ltd. “MediaTek’s new generation of flagship 5G mobile platforms offer impressive performance and energy efficiency. In the future, we look forward to deepening our cooperation with MediaTek to create even more innovative experiences for our fans.”

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We Founder Circle invests in 30 start-ups within first year of operation

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Early-stage start-up investment platform We Founder Circle (WFC) has successfully invested in 30 start-ups across 10 sectors in its first year of operation.

The platform has been able to facilitate a total fund worth 12M USD across the investment deals. Unlike other investment platforms and incubators, We Founder Circle, platform connects entrepreneurs directly with potential investors who have founded successful start-ups themselves. The model is not just facilitating investments but also promoting founders turned investors to back the budding entrepreneurs.

We Founder Circle team has taken the sector-agnostic approach. The majority of the investments enabled by We Founder Circle are in the Consumer D2C sector followed by AgriTech, Fintech, Edtech and others. The platform aids the investments through a strong network of over 2000+ angel investors spread globally. Simultaneously, the brand is also focussing on empowering women entrepreneurs that are leading around 30% of the WFC start-up portfolio.

Amit Tyagi, co-founder iServeU Tech, Abhishek Gupta, CEO APAC & ME, Turbotic, Dr Aloknath, Veteran Technologist, Dravya Dholakia, Dholakia Ventures, Siddharth Shah, MD Rajesh Motors Ankur Jain, Eminent Cars, Hitesh Dhawan, Founder Neuronimbus, Gaurav Juneja, Textile Entrepreneur has been the top investors participated in multiple investments throughout the year. 20% of WFC portfolio start-ups are also funded by the Unicorn Founders. Furthermore than 25% of WFC portfolio start-ups have female founders.

“Building a start-up demand a lot of tangible and intangible support. While you are stepping into entrepreneurship, you seek an investor that would understand the early hurdles, and mentor you sharing the same wavelength. WFC weaved this model to fill in the long-existing gap and mark its success, it today stands tall closing 30+ successful investment deals in its first year of incorporation. The start-ups are witnessing high scale growth and more than 25% of them raised their next round of funds within 6-7 months of investment from our side” said Neeraj Tyagi – Co-founder and CEO, We Found Circle.

Community Builder and one of the co-founders of We Founder Circle Gaurav VK Singhvi has been spreading awareness about the angle investment and start-up mentoring start-up community across India. He has taken several masterclasses on how angle investment becomes the asset class investment in cities like Nagpur, Raipur, Surat, Vadodara, Jaipur, Dehradun etc.

Gaurav VK Singhvi, Co-Founder We Founder Circle affirmed, “One of the prime reasons for this milestone achievement is the active participation of investors from tier 2 and tier 3 cities. We have been able to engage HNIs and founder turned investors from over 40 tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India. 70 percent of WFC angel investors are from these cities. We aim at adding at least 2000 more investors from tier 2/3 town in the next year.”

“Within the first year, WFC has spread its wings across 16 countries globally. Despite the pandemic, we were able to attract angels from various geographies to participate in the startup investment deals. 15% percentage of the funds have been infused by investors from outside India,” said Bhawna Bhatnagar, Head of Global Partnerships & Co-founder, We Founder Circle.

We Founder Circle has taken a lot of strategic steps to become the first investment platform to close 30+ deals in its first year of incorporation. The recently launched Global accelerator programme ‘EVOLVEX’ further acted catalyst and became the launchpad for the latest 6 deals in the last quarter of the running calendar year. The brand aims at closing 60 deals in the next calendar year 2022.

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Apple enables locked iPhone reset without a PC or Mac

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Apple has introduced a new feature Security Lockout Mode. This lets users erase and reset their locked iPhone or iPad without connecting the device to a PC or Mac. This new feature comes with the iOS latest update, which were released earlier this week. The feature also comes into action only when you fail to enter the correct passcode on your iPhone or iPad after several attempts.

Until now, users were able to reset their locked iPhone and iPad and erase data only after connecting them to their computer or Mac. The tech giant has brought an ease to that requirement by enabling users to erase and reset their locked devices natively. Let us know about this feature.

How to reset iPhone and iPad without Mac

This feature will only work if users enter the wrong passcode after multiple attempts and are unable to unlock their iPhone or iPad. However, your device must be connected to cellular or WiFi to use it to perform the resetting process. Earlier users had to connect their iPhone and iPad to a PC or Mac to reset, but now they can do without it. With this feature, Apple has simplified the process of resetting iPhone and iPad.

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Additionally, even if users have forgotten their password, they’ll still be able to reset their iPhone. This does not mean that anyone can delete the data on your device by entering the wrong password. Users will need to enter their Apple ID credentials to complete the reset process.

How will Security Lockout mode work?

Entering the wrong passcode multiple times on an Apple device will activate Security Lockout mode on its lock screen. Once this happens, the Erase iPhone or Erase iPad button will appear on the screen, depending on your device, to permanently delete the data and reset the device. You will then need to enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID on the device.

Keep in mind that after using Security Lockout mode, your data will be completely erased from your iPhone or iPad. For this reason, you are advised to ensure that you have backed up your data before proceeding. This feature is only for those users who have iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 on their device.

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Christmas Sale on Headphone Zone starts December 17

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Headphone Zone is celebrating 10 years, and this gifting season will see their 3rd edition of the Christmas sale with unique offers on their top selling products.

The sale will start on December 17 and end on December 23, 2021, right before Christmas Eve. With over 15 brands and 20+ products, there is something for everyone on the sale – from the casual music listener to the true-blood audiophile, with prices starting from Rs 999. Here’s the roundup of the most compelling Christmas audiophile deals on sale.

Free earphones worth up to Rs 2,000 on purchase of the Astell&Kern XB10

Customers can choose a free earphone from 6 available IEMs on the purchase of the XB10 – a portable Bluetooth amp/DAC from Astell&Kern. The BLON BL-03, KZ ZSN Pro X, Final E1000, KZ ZST X, Moondrop Spaceship and the newly launched KZ ZEX will be available as free add-ons to the Astell&Kern XB10. Priced at Rs 5,999, this amp/DAC + earphone combo is the best way for a music lover to begin their audiophile journey.

50% off on CCA CA4 earphones

The CCA CA4 entry-level earphones will be sold at Rs 999 during the sale period. This hybrid IEM comes with a single balanced armature driver and dynamic driver configuration for a balanced sound.

Up to 10% off on Focal Headphones

The Focal Clear MG and the Focal Radiance are audiophile favourites. These full-sized flagship headphones will be available at never seen before prices of Rs 99,990 and Rs 89,990 respectively.

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The Best of Amps and DACs

The Topping E30 (Rs 10,999) and L30 (Rs 10,999) make for the perfect bundle for audiophile gifting. This top selling amp and DAC from Topping is a steal deal. Audiophiles in the marketing to buy budget amplifier / DACs can look forward to the popular iFi Audio hip-dac 2 (Rs 14,499) as well as the FiiO Q3 (Rs 11,990).

Best Selling Wireless Headphones

The Christmas Sale also features wireless hot picks like the Sony WH-XB900N Extra Bass headphones at Rs 9,990 as well as the audiophile’s choice in True Wireless Earbuds – the LYPERTEK PurePlay Z3 at Rs 6,299.

More Deals for Audiophiles

Shanling’s top reviewed Q1 digital audio player will be available at Rs 9,999. The new 1Custom Junior will be priced at Rs 14,499. The HiFiMAN range of audiophile headphones make a splash with deals on the HE400s (Rs 9,999), DEVA (Rs 11,999) and the Ananda (Rs 49,999). Unique Melody’s flagship IEM – the Mest MKII will be at the lowest price of Rs 99,990 with limited units. The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro will be available for a price starting Rs 12,499 alongside the Beyerdynamic 990 Pro at Rs 13,499. Last but not the least, the most loved Meze Audio 99 Classics will be at the lowest ever price of Rs 23,999.

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Tech NewsWrap: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 launched… and more

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 launched

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has been launched, adding to the Galaxy A-series tablet lineup of the company. The newly launched product features a 10.5-inch screen with an extremely thin bezel, a powerful processor, and a large battery to support all of its functionalities. Equipped with a quad-speaker setup, the tablet comes with Dolby Atmos support and has three storage options – 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB that can be expanded via microSD card. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 starts at €230 in the Netherlands.

Users can now preview WhatsApp voice messages

Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out the voice message preview feature. It gives users the option to make sure that the message recorded is fine before sending them. So far, the instant messaging platform didn’t had the option to pause while sending a voice message or listen to their message before sending. The new WhatsApp feature allows for both. Also, users can delete the voice message in case they don’t want to send it.

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Jio tops 4G download speed chart: TRAI

According to the latest data published by TRAI, Reliance Jio retained its top position with the highest average 4G download speed of 24.1 megabit per second among 4G service providers in November. During the month, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel also recorded a rise in 4G download speed. Jio recorded around 10 percent rise in average 4G data download speed while VIL and Airtel speed increased 8.9 percent and 5.3 percent respectively compared to the previous month.

Instagram surpasses 2 billion monthly active users

The photo sharing social media app Instagram currently has over 2 billion monthly active users, however, it probably won’t disclose these numbers. As per the report by CNBC citing anonymous employees’ states that the platform now has over 2 billion monthly active users. The Meta-owned company might not disclose the number due to it currently being under scrutiny for potentially causing harm to kids and teens.

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Apple iOS Latest Update: iOS 15 Release Date, New Features – How To Update Your iPhone on Latest iOS Version?

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The iOS 15 started rolling out to iPhone users starting from September 20, 2021 in India. Earlier this year, the Cupertino giant first announced the new software versions at the WWDC 2021 Event and introduced some notable features like SharePlay, redesigned Safari browser, Focus Mode, Live Text among many others. The iOS 15 update also brings in new privacy and security features. Apple says, “iOS 15 brings amazing new features that help you connect, focus, explore and do even more with iPhone.” Here’s all you need to know about the iOS15 update.

Apple iOS 15 Release Date & Time

Hitting the promised launch date of Apple, the iOS 15 update was out in India on September 20, 2021 at 10:30 pm IST. While iOS 15 was announced in June on WWDC Event 2021, it went through significant changes until it was finally unveiled. The update focuses on three aspects – finding focus with connectivity, staying connected, and privacy. On 27th October 2021, Apple also released its iOS 15.1 update, which is the first major update of the company since iOS 15.

Apple iOS 15 Update & Features

Rather than changing the whole outlook, iOS 15 focuses more on improving the overall usability of the iPhone. It introduces new features for FaceTime calls, added privacy features, tools to reduce distractions, a new notification experience, maps, weather and many more. Here’s a summary of the biggest enhancements of this software update.

Apple iOS 15 update

New FaceTime

In iOS 15, Apple has brought new features to FaceTime. You can do a FaceTime call with your friends and family outside of the Apple ecosystem. The update also comes with Live Text, Focus, Privacy Relay and Mail Privacy Protection. To bring in more ambient sounds, the popular video chat is getting spatial audio to make sound feel more natural, also voice isolation using machine learning and wide spectrum.

Apple iOS 13 Update Feature - New FaceTime

SharePlay

In iOS 15, SharePlay is new feature to share media experiences with your friends and family. If you are quite social and like to share videos, music and the screen of your device, SharePlay is a new way to communicate in lieu of screenshots. Users can also extend SharePlay to an AppleTV, which is helpful especially for a movie.

Notifications and Focus

Notifications in iOS 15 will be sorted into a deal-with-it later category, and conversations will surface first. The look and feel of the notifications pane has received a slight face lift to look a bit more modern. Another feature for Notification Summary is Focus, which recommends you to let you know of certain apps, dependant on your calendar and even your location, on your lock screen.

Safari

In iOS 15, the web browser of Apple has seen a big redesign, with extensions being carried over from macOS, to the iPhone. The address bar is now at the bottom, closer to your thumb, Apple notes — and it disappears as you scroll. The idea is to make the browser easier to operate with one hand. There is also a new home screen, which you can customize to your liking and even choose your own photos.

Apple Wallet

It is getting some improvements with CarKey gaining U1 support, which allows you to unlock your car, or even open your trunk. With Wallet, there is also the ability to enter your workplace or home, and soon, hotels such as Hyatt will be enabling this feature for iOS 15 enabled models.

Other Features

iOS 15 also introduces other features for Live Text, Visual Look Up, Photos and Memories, Fresh Weather design, Maps changes, Shared With You, Find My, Health, Home, Translate, Gaming controls, Accessibility, Notes, Privacy, New Widgets, and iCloud Plus.

Is the iOS 15 version Free to Download?

Yes, The iOS 15 update can be downloaded for free and the software is available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. It works with the iPhone 6s or later, both generations of iPhone SE, and the most recent iPod touch model. For those who do not want to update to iOS 15?, Apple has also released a 14.8.1 update that includes security updates.

How To Upgrade Your iPhone to iOS 15?

Users can set their iPhone to update itself automatically, or manually update it themselves. To download iOS 15, you don’t need to connect your iPhone to a computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you can download the update directly to your iPhone.

Here are the steps to download update and install iOS15 version on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open your device’s ‘Settings’ and select ‘General’.

Step 2: Tap ‘Software Update’.

Step 3: Your device will connect to Apple’s servers and prompt you to download and install the update

Step 4: To complete the installation, follow the prompts

Step 5: Wait for the download to complete. When your device reboots, it will be running iOS 15

iOS 15 Review

New versions of Apple iOS mostly consist of polishing the core experience and adding a few new tools. iOS 15 brings updates to FaceTime, Notifications, Maps, and Photos, as well as some new system-wide capabilities.

Apple iOS 15 Review

iOS 15 Supported Devices

As the main section of Apple on iOS 15 states, the update works with an iPhone 6S and above. Here’s the list of iOS 15 supported / Compatible devices:

  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone SE (original model)
  • iPod Touch (seventh-generation)
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone Xs
  • iPhone Xs Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone SE (2020)
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max

Issues and Problems After Upgrading on iOS 15 Version

While iOS 15 gives a fresh feel to your iPhone, there are a lot of issues with this software update. The current list of iOS 15 update issues and problems include some common issue. iPhone users are having trouble downloading and installing iOS 15. Also, we are seeing complaints about AirPlay issues, Touch ID & Face ID issues, UI lag, abnormal battery drain, Bluetooth problems, Wi-Fi problems, iMessage issues, first and third-party apps issues, a bug that’s deleted saved photos, CarPlay issues, freezes, lockups, and crashes. However, no matter when you upgrade to iOS 15, you will have plenty of new features to enjoy.

FAQs

Is iOS 15 available in India?
As mentioned iOS 15 released on September 20, 2021. It is also available for download in India.
What iPhones will get iOS 15?
iOS 15 is compatible with iPhone 13 Series, iPhone 12 Series, iPhone 11 Series, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE 1st gen, iPhone SE 2nd gen, and iPod touch 7th gen.
How do I update my iPhone to iOS 15?
To download the iOS 15 update, go to Settings > General > Software Update. The download has a file size of about 1.4GB.
What is the latest iOS version?
The latest version of iOS is 15.1 which got released on October 27, 2021.
Does iOS 15 go through your photos?
iOS 15 brings audio and video enhancements to FaceTime, including spatial audio and portrait mode. Shared with You resurfaces the articles, photos, and other shared content from your Messages conversations in the corresponding app.
Is it bad to not update iOS?
Your iPhone and your main apps should still work fine, even if you don’t do the update.

Noise partners with SBI Card for fitness & wellness credit card

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Indian connected lifestyle brand Noise has announced its association with SBI Card for the newly launched ‘SBI Card PULSE’, first-of-its-kind fitness & wellness-focused credit card. Through this credit card, the cardholders can avail the benefits such as Noise ColorFit Pulse Smartwatch, one-year complimentary Netmeds First membership, rewards and offers. The customers can register for the card on the SBI Card website.

The fitness & wellness-centric card is specially designed and introduced for relentless fitness enthusiasts who never compromise with their health. The ‘SBI Card PULSE cardholders will get a Noise ColorFit Pulse Smartwatch worth Rs 4,999 as a welcome gift further to the payment of the enrollment fees. The customers can avail Annual Fee Reversal by spending Rs 2 lakhs within a year. The smartwatch has a 1.4-inch full-touchscreen and offers every essential health, fitness and lifestyle features. It is equipped with complete health-suite features such as a heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitor, 8 sport modes, IP68 water-resistance, sleep monitoring, and compatibility with the NoiseFit application. The

Amit Khatri, Co-founder, Noise, said, “We are delighted to have partnered with SBI for this first-of-its-kind card that is pivoted to provide health and wellness benefits to fitness fanatics. We, at Noise, have been taking several initiatives to become the true health partners of our Noisemakers who never compromised with their health. Today, people are looking for a complete health suite in a single offering. With this newly introduced ‘Pulse’ card, we intend to extend a seamless experience to more individuals across the nation. We are glad to provide Noise ColorFit Pulse as a welcome gift to the cardholders and hope to have a long-term partnership with SBI Card.”

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According to Rama Mohan Rao Amara, Managing Director and CEO at SBI Card, “There has been an increased consciousness around the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. At SBI Card, we have observed that health and wellness has emerged as one of the key spend categories for customers. Amidst the growing awareness for the need to stay fit, we believe that this is the most opportune time to introduce a well thought through product in the form of ‘SBI Card PULSE’. The unique credit card is tailored to address the increasing need of our customers around fitness and wellness, as they aspire for a healthier lifestyle. In fact, as an industry-first initiative, we are delighted to have a leading wearable watch brand like Noise onboard with us to offer our cardholders Noise ColorFit Pulse Smartwatch. Since wearable devices have become an integral part of consumers’ fitness regime today, we are sure that this will further support our customers to attain their fitness and health aspirations.”

Recently, Noise has become India’s no.1 wearable watch brand for the 6th consecutive as per the latest 3Q21 report by IDC. The company further intends to introduce innovative and tech-forward products and venture into strategic partnerships.

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