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Jabra launches new colour variants of Elite 85t earbuds in India

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Jabra announces the availability of the Elite 85t ANC earbuds in four new colors: Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black, and Grey. The Jabra Elite 85t was launched in early December in Titanium Black and is part of the newly announced ANC range added to Jabra’s award-winning compact true wireless portfolio.

Users now have the opportunity to enjoy outstanding call quality, adjustable Jabra Advanced ANCTM, and the immaculate sound quality of the Elite 85t in a color that best represents them. Whether they’re wanting to add some glamor to their commute in Gold/Beige, enjoy a podcast in Grey or belt out their favorite songs in all Black – the Jabra Elite 85t has an option for everyone.

The flexible working trend is set to continue during 2021, and with that comes a demand for the ability to take calls anywhere. The Jabra Elite 85t earbuds bring outstanding call quality for the user and the person on the other end, thanks to the 6-mic technology (three on each earbud, two on the outside, one on the inside).

The microphones on the inside and outside of the earbuds are used to provide Jabra Advanced ANCTM, which goes beyond an on/off solution. Users are offered a more personalized experience with the dual slider which goes from full ANC to full HearThrough, and anywhere in between.

The 12mm speakers allow the Jabra Elite 85t to produce a big sound and powerful bass, while still enhancing comfort and relieving ear pressure with its semi-open design. Jabra has also adapted the ear gels to an oval shape providing a better sealing in the ear, while ensuring they stay in place. This means the tower of the Elite 85t does not sit as deeply within the ear, giving users a more comfortable earbud and a good seal. With ANC on, the earbuds boast a battery life of up to 5.5 hours, with up to 25 hours in the compact charging case and are Qi-qualified – for wireless charging.

Amitesh Punhani, Country Marketing Manager, India & SAARC at Jabra said, “We are excited to offer four new colour variants of our recently launched Elite 85t. Our users now have an opportunity to accent their look and enjoy the sleek design and sound in many more styles, giving consumers more options to choose from.”

Users can enjoy the premium ANC to its fullest extent, by adjusting between full ANC to create a private quiet space, and at the other end of the spectrum, to use the HearThrough feature for full transparency, letting in your surroundings, and creating a personalized ANC experience.

Jabra Elite 85t is priced at Rs 18,999 and will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance and Jabra authorized resellers from Jan 19th, 2020. Jabra

Noise launches Truly Wireless Earbuds Noise Elan, its first-ever ENC earbuds

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Noise, the Indian connected lifestyle brand, has announced the launch of its first-ever Environmental Noise Cancelling (ENC) Truly Wireless System earbuds – Noise Elan which suppresses environmental noise.

At present, the ENC earbuds are available at a special launch price of Rs 3499 for a few days, afterwards, the earbuds will be priced at Rs 3999. It also comes with a charging case and is embedded with LED light indicators for charging. Along with the company’s website, the product is also available during Amazon’s Great Republic Day Sale 2021. With this offering, the company has now expanded its portfolio of products in the TWS audio category.

Launched in a Shadow Grey (Black) color, the newly launched earbuds not only offer great call and sound quality along with four mics (a quad microphone system) but are also be equipped with a dual-mic in each earbud for better voice clarity. The improved sound quality is further be empowered by a 6mm Titanium speaker driver with ENC technology.

Noise Elan comes with a power-efficient Bluetooth 5.2 system along with a type-C charging facility. One of the most fascinating qualities of the product is its battery life that offers 8 hours’ worth of playtime on a single charge and up to 36 hours of total playtime. It offers transparency mode to keep the user aware of the world around him and amplification of ambient sound.

Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise said, “We are excited to announce the new addition to one of our bestselling product categories of TWS earbuds. Our products are designed with cutting edge technology captivating consumers’ requirement for an advanced wireless audio system. With the Noise Elan, we aim to offer our customers an uninterrupted audio experience that enables Noisemakers to make the most of everything with the sound made smarter.”

Hike Messenger shuts down services in India

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Homegrown instant messaging app Hike Messenger, later known as Hike Sticker Chat, has been officially shut down. The company’s chief executive officer Kavin Bharti Mittal announced the shutdown of its operations recently.

Taking the over to Twitter, Mittal Tweeted, “Today we are announcing that we will be sunsetting StickerChat in Jan’21. We thank you all for giving us your trust. We wouldn’t be here without you. All your data will be available to download in the app.”

The app has been removed from Playstore and Apple’s App Store. Users can download their data inside the application. However, the announcement does not mean an end to other apps in development by the company.

The end of Hike’s messenger service comes at a time when Signal and Telegram have added tens of millions of users in recent weeks. Launched in December 2012, Hike was once regarded as a competition to global messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Viber.

Hike has so far raised over $260 million from investors, including Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings, manufacturing firm Foxconn Technology Group and the Bharti group.

Beyerdynamic unveils ‘TYGR 300 R’ open-back circumaural gaming headphone in India

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German audio brand Beyerdynamic has introduced its open-back circumaural (around-the-ear) gaming headphones called TYGR 300 R in India. The headphone allows for outstanding sound while being irresistibly easy to use – simply plug-in and play, the company said.

The TYGR 300 R features a high wearing comfort and detailed sound that creates a unique adventure and brings gaming to another level. “We bet you will hear sounds that you have never experienced before,” said Beyerdynamic in a statement.

The magnificent soundstage of the TYGR 300 R is adapted for accurate and fast in-game sound localisation. The open-back design and innovative acoustic-fleece emphasize the spatial sound environment. The result is a perfectly balanced sound for an impressive gaming experience.

The TYGR 300 R is combined with carefully selected materials, a lightweight design and a robust build to provide the perfect synergy between comfort and quality. Even the sound is optimised for ultimate wearing comfort. The integrated acoustic-fleece helps prevent fatigue due to sharp highs as it levels the high frequencies without any loss of detail. Nothing should stand between you and those long gaming sessions.

Designed to be used for years ahead, the TYGR 300 R is a solid long-term investment. The materials used are carefully handcrafted by highly skilled experts in Germany. This degree of manual workmanship results in a unique level of quality and ensures that the headphones will fit comfortably for years and years to come. In the tradition of gaming legend MMX 300, the TYGR 300 R is manufactured in Germany, presenting the extraordinary build quality Beyerdynamic headphones are famous for.

The TYGR 300 R’s playback sound is vivid and very transparently via its open-back design. The Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R is designed with extreme care and high-quality standards. It features a solid perforated housing with velour ear cups for added audio performance and comfort. The metal headband is also provided with a soft velcro-gripped leatherette cushion for prolonged use without causing any discomfort.

The 300 R is a great pair of performance cans for both professional gamers and audio buffs. It sports a fixed 1.6-metre tangle-free cord with a gold-plated 3.5mm audio jack that can be used on any smartphone, tablet, desktop PC or laptop. The Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R can easily be hooked up to gaming consoles too. Additionally, a 1/4th-inch 6.35mm adapter is included for those who prefer using it with professional equipment such as amplifiers, mixers or alike.

The Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R open-back gaming headphone is exclusively available on Amazon.in for a price of Rs 15,499 with a standard industry warranty of 2 years.

Paytm Mall offers discounts of up to 80 per cent on smartphones, electronics

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Homegrown e-commerce platform Paytm Mall has come up with its Republic Day Sale that will go on till January 26. The company has partnered with Axis Bank, ICICI and Standard Chartered to offer a 10% cashback on all debit and credit cards, net banking, and EMI transactions. The Axis Bank offer is applicable on CC/DC and EMI transactions.

The company is giving massive deals on smartphones from Samsung, Apple, Oppo, Vivo, among other best-selling brands with offers ranging from up to 25% off and up to Rs 12,000 in cashback. The sale is also going to unveil some of the best price deals on all Apple products including iPads, Macbooks, Airpods, and more. iPhone 11 (64GB) will be available at Rs 47,127 via Paytm cashback and additional offers on RBL Bank Cards. Paytm Mall is offering attractive exchange offers of up to Rs 9,600. Furthermore, it is offering around 75% discount on electronics and cashback of around Rs 3,000. Customers would be getting the best in class prices on over 5,000 brands and 10,000 sellers.

A flat 10% cashback is available on consumer electronics such as wired and Bluetooth headphones, speakers, hard disks, power banks, and more across popular brands including boAT, Boult Audio, Portronics, San Disk, Seagate, etc.

Abhishek Rajan, COO, Paytm Mall, said, “Our Republic Day sale is aimed at giving our customers the best deals and discounts to give a great start to the new year. With more people venturing out, fashion is one category we believe will grow. Home electronics is another category that is showing consistent growth and sales are expected to go up further. We will keep the momentum going to get the best deals and discounts for our customers. Our tie-up with the top banks in the country is helping customers add more cheer by availing exclusive cashback on each transaction.”

Top 4 Free Fire Indian Gamers on YouTube

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If it’s about the Battle Royale genre, one cannot ignore the popularity and following of Free Fire. The game was featured among the most downloaded games in the recent past and there are a number of YouTubers who have amassed a massive fan following on the video-sharing platform, solely on the basis of their excellence and expertise in the game. The Free Fire esports landscape in India has also evolved drastically, with a few YouTubers making a mark for themselves in the domain. Let’s take a look at top four Free Fire YouTubers in the country.

Badge 99

Popular with the name of Badge 99, Bharat Singh is a 19-year-old Free Fire gamer and YouTuber who hails from Nainital in Uttarakhand. His verified channel on YouTube has nearly 3.6 million followers at present. The gamer started playing Free Fire in May 2018 and is known for creating entertaining videos related to the game. He recently joined hands with Esportsxo, a Bengaluru-based esports tournament management company launched in 2020, which offers software to manage tournaments online. The platform by the gamers and for the gamers have onboard a few select gaming content creators who enjoy following in millions. The platform was launched with an idea to build the biggest community of console, PC and mobile gamers across the world under a single roof. The collaboration assumes significance as Badge 99 aims to register 10 million subscribers in 2021 and the platform is bound to increase his overall social growth by helping him create more content and with regard to cross-platform collaborations.

Total Gaming

With more than 19 million followers on YouTube, Total Gaming is one of the most famous Free Fire gamers in the country. While he is popular with the name of Total Gaming, the gamer’s real name is Ajay. He launched his YouTube channel in December 2018 and has swiftly climbed the popularity chart in the last two years. Apart from Free Fire, he also streams videos of games such as Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG and GTA 5. The commentaries on his videos are in Hindi and posts more than at least two videos in a day. He is also among the Indian gamers who enjoy a massive following on other social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.

Desi Gamers

The man who runs this popular game streaming channel on YouTube is Amit Sharma. With a following of more than 7.6 million on his YouTube channel, Desi Gamers is recognized for his amazing stats and gameplay. He has competed in more than 7500 squad games and secured a win rate of over 28%. He is also among the few Free Fire Indian gamers to register around 50 first-place finishes. It is an irony that in his first video, he had introduced Free Fire as the ‘PUBG of the poor’, and the video is still there on his channel. His channel was initially launched as ‘Desi Toons’, which mostly had dubbing and mimicry videos. The same was later changed to Desi Gamers.

Gyan Gaming

Gyan Gaming is another popular name in the list of Indian Free Fire gamers. Also popular as Gyan Sujan, he launched his YouTube channel in September 2017 and in three years, has registered a following of 6.88 million on the same. Most of his initial videos were on Clash of Clans and gradually his interest shifted towards Garena Free Fire. The highlight of this Indian gamer is that he has amassed a massive following despite participating in relatively fewer games in solo as well as duo modes. His in-game alias is GyanSujan. One of his other YouTube channels, Sniper Lord, is followed by nearly 1.6 million people and is loaded with several Free Fire videos.

Apple iPhone 13 may sport in display fingerprint scanner

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The Apple iPhone 13 series will arrive later this year, although, the 2021 lineup isn’t expected to arrive with major changes. However, a new report believes that the company might add an in-display fingerprint scanner into the iPhone 13 display and that a foldable iPhone is in the works.

According to some media reports, the Cupertino based giant is testing an in-display fingerprint scanner for the iPhone 13, as one of the key upgrades for its 2021 iPhone lineup. Starting with the iPhone X, the company has mostly discontinued Touch ID from its mainline iPhone series for the facial recognition system, Face ID, for biometric security. But the report states that the system has become less practical due to the pandemic, which has caused users to wear masks when outside.

So, Apple might be working on a more practical solution for its iPhone 13 series, which is already present available on Android smartphones for a couple of years now. The report also claims that the company will still keep Face ID, but might be considering the removal of a charging port on certain iPhone models in favor of wireless charging. Similarly, the report also talks about the company working on a foldable iPhone as well.

The source claims that internal testing for prototype foldable displays are already being undertaken and the screen will feature a hinge design similar to Samsung‘s foldable smartphones, with one of them featuring a 6.7-inch display. The company doesn’t have any plans for a finalized launch and has yet to even develop a prototype foldable handset.

Skullcandy announces its latest True Wireless earbud Jib True

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Skullcandy, a lifestyle audio brand, announced today the launch of its latest True Wireless earbud Jib True.

Now more than ever, people are looking for simple, feature-rich earbuds for use at home or on the go and that won’t break the bank, making Jib True the new essential earbud for all your listening needs. With these easy-to-use earbuds and quality sound performance, Jib True makes it possible for anyone to get into true wireless.

Jib True offers a total of 22 hours of battery life with 6 hours in the bud and an additional 16 hours in the case and comes loaded with all must-have audio features and controls such as call, track and volume control, activate assistant, dual mics, solo bud use and more. With an IPX4 rating, Jib True is sweat and water resistant and has a comfortable, noise isolating fit that ensures an amazing Skullcandy audio experience.

Amlan Bhattacharjya, CEO, Brand Eyes, and Official Distributor of Skullcandy in India said, “We’re so excited to be bringing this incredible update to our Jib franchise. For those looking to try out true wireless earbuds for the first time and at an affordable price, Jib True is it. We’ve packed it with all the essential, must-have features, and we can’t wait for people to start listening without anything holding them back!”

With bluetooth capabilities and a wide range of useful features such as the ability to use either bud solo, dual microphones for calls, auto on and easy connectivity, Jib True allows users to truly experience freedom without wires. True Wireless has been made simple with these new earbuds that will allow you to get your day going without skipping a beat.

Jib True is available for purchase now on Skullcandy.in for Rs 2999.

Flix launches S1 smartwatch with 24/7 body temperature and heart rate monitor

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Beetel-owned smart accessories brand Flix today announced its foray into the smart wearables category with the launch of S1 smartwatch in India.

The Flix S1 smartwatch delivers insights about your health, straight from the wrist. It helps detect body temperature 24/7 and keeps user informed which in the given scenario will facilitate safety and timely actions. Along with body temperature, the smartwatch also supports heart rate monitor in real-time to understand the well-being.

The smartwatch is priced for Rs 2,499 and will be available on Amazon India along with retail stores and leading retail chains such as Sangeeta in India.

Engineered for a perfect balance of health, fitness and well-being, the smartwatch tracks sleep, its pattern and daily activity (multi-sports mode) such as steps, outdoor exercise, sedentary reminder and more. The device also allows users to check notification for calls, texts or any calendar events directly from the watch, without the need of the phone.

Designed with the minimal yet classy approach, the Flix S1 features a 1.4-inch QVGA high-resolution display and comes with IP68 water resistance safeguarding the user from splashes or rain. It has a long battery life that can last up to 7-10 days on a single charge.

The wearable device can be connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth version 5.0. One of the noteworthy features includes – Find your phone, which helps in tracking the phone right from the watch through the HitFit Pro app. The HitFit Pro mobile app is available on both iOS and Android, giving user real time feedback and insightful result analysis.

Puneet Gupta – Business Head, Beetel India, said, “We are excited to launch this smartwatch, designed to help users in unprecedented times. Keeping in mind the safety and well-being of our consumers, we were motivated to blend technology and fitness, in a product, at the most affordable prices.”

Internationally-renowned TRN debuts on The Audio Store in India

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International brand TRN, which is recognized for its affordable and durable Hi-Fi in-ear monitors (IEMs), has debuted on ‘The Audio Store’, an online platform for audio products in India.

TRN has brought to India four new wired IEMs featuring up to seven high-performance drivers. Using neodymium magnets and personalized hand-tuned crossover electronics, TRN aims to satisfy the performance craving the audio enthusiast always seeks.

Extremely excited on the new brand debut in India, The Audio Store co-founder Pritam Halpawat expects TRN to draw huge attention to audio enthusiasts who seek high performance and durable wired IEMs on a surprisingly affordable note. Debuting on The Audio Store are TRN’s four new wired IEMs – TRN VX, TRN V90s, TRN V90 and TRN ST1 that feature up to 7 drivers with hand-tuned crossovers.

TRN VX

The TRN VX features a 6 BA (Balanced armature) + 1 DD (Dual-magnet Dynamic) Hybrid Driver setup. The 10mm is a specially chosen high-performance dual neodymium magnet dynamic driver that delivers tactile and texture bass. The 6 BA customized 3 x 30095 + 3 x 50060 high-frequency balanced armatures produce outstanding treble, presenting an airy, spacious, elegant and natural sound with superb treble extension. The TRN VX is tuned by the internally renowned engineers with more than 10 years of experience in the audio industry.

The seven drivers are housed into a magnesium alloy shell delivering a resonance characteristic that’s carefully tuned to create the utmost audio fidelity with a midrange that is buttery-smooth and dynamic featuring a wide captivating soundstage. The TRN VX also sports light-weight ear hooks ergonomically designed to sit comfortably around the helix of the ears and an acoustic inner-structure carefully designed to minimize chamber acoustic resonance and driver flex.

Other specifications include an impedance of 22 ohm, Sensitivity of 107dB/mW, Frequency Range of 7-40000Hz apart from a 3.5mm straight audio jack with a detachable 1.2m cable. The TRN VX is priced at Rs 6,490 carrying a 1-year industry standard warranty and will be exclusively available on The Audio Store.

TRN V90

The V90 is TRN’s flagship IEM featuring four customized BA drivers (2x 30019 + 2 x 50060) and a 10mm DA offering a new level of the listening experience, unprecedented power and dynamics. It sports a large diamond-graphite diaphragm to achieve low distortion and bring out more details without sacrificing any other sound signature. Hand-tuned with handmade advanced crossover electronics, the V90 brings remarkably stereo separation and smooth phase response, leading to more dynamic realistic imaging and staging for both casual and studio use. The metal housing is made using a special process that requires 21 types of diamond router bits, operated by skilled craftsmen, making it tough but extremely lightweight to offer a supreme feeling. And the specially designed air vents on the metal housing greatly help regulate the airflow and pressure for easy driving with any device.

Other specifications include an impedance of 22 ohm, Sensitivity of 110dB/mW, Frequency Range of 7-40000Hz apart from a 3.5mm stereo jack with a detachable 1.2m cable. The TRN V90 is priced at Rs 4,490 carrying a 1-year industry standard warranty and will be exclusively available on The Audio Store.

TRN V90s

Based on the flagship V90, the V90s is equipped with a dual magnet high-flux dynamic driver bringing lower impedance and higher sensitivity, better drivability which leads to faster transient response and deep impactful bass. Also onboard are 3 x 50060 BA and 2 x 30019 BA drivers for clear airy highs, rich mid-tones and crisp vocals. The hybrid technology is a magnificent journey into a great sound improvement over its predecessor. It also features an electronic crossover carefully tuned with the combination of arts and science in mind to deliver an experience that evolves musical expression with the emotion of sound and tonal balance through engineering.

Lastly, avoiding traditional die-casting process, the V90s uses the costly 5-axis CNC machining to offer a much better fit, feel and finish – a process commonly used in aviation, military, medical instruments and high precision equipment manufacturing. The inner structure is optimized with air pressure relief technology to harmonize excessive pressure from your eardrums to give a truly balanced natural sound without unwanted resonance or distortion, for the purest attainable sound. The IEMs use a 4-core high purity 6N OCC detachable copper cable allowing sound to flow more freely and openly with a bigger sound stage, better note definition and less strident treble on treble intensive tracks.

Other specifications include an Impedance of 22 ohm, Sensitivity of 108dB/mW, Frequency Range of 20-40000Hz apart from a 3.5mm stereo jack with a detachable 1.2m cable. The TRN V90s is priced at Rs 5,990 carrying a 1-year industry standard warranty and will be exclusively available on The Audio Store.

TRN ST1

The TRN ST1 features 10mm DD and 30095 BA combo driver setup that greatly improves high-frequency extension and clarity to a degree that will leave you amazed over the richness of instruments and natural details emerging from your music collection. Enjoy an impactful bass rumble and delicate treble with music performance that holds more substance and a very natural tone. The ST1 has a carefully tuned 2-way crossover technology and acoustic chamber that allows narrower pass-band of drivers making it possible to optimize and tailor them to the desired sonic capabilities.

Using an advanced PVD protective film-coating that is tough, resists corrosion, impact and abrasion, the ST1 deserves an equally striking appearance. Each ST1 is hand-brushed to a satin finish, ensuring a luxurious pearly-white shine and plush feeling that is both artistically and aesthetically pleasing. The airflow control helps equalize internal chamber pressure via a vent on the faceplate. The ST1 also sports a specially shaped front housing made in accordance with the contour of a human auricle for utmost stability, comfort and sound isolation.

Other specifications include an impedance of 22 ohm, Sensitivity of 108dB/mW, Frequency Range of 1-40000Hz apart from a 3.5mm Glided Type-C jack with a detachable 1.2m cable. The TRN ST1 is priced at Rs 1,490 carrying a 1-year industry standard warranty and will be exclusively available on The Audio Store.