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Raheem Sterling, England’s Midfieler, Returns Home From FIFA World Cup 2022

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Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling

Introduction

FIFA World Cup 2022 has brought many twists and turns, although not always concerned with the game, as Raheem Sterling has returned to his home country of England, citing family matters.

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Highlights

  • Raheem Sterling is returning home from the ongoing FIFA World 2022 in Qatar, citing family concerns
  • It was recently revealed that there was an armed break-in in London by intruders when his family was there
  • The team saw prudent to give him a few days off given the grave circumstances so that he could spend some time with his family.

Raheem Sterling returns to his London home after armed break-in in his house

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has taken many twists and turns ever since they began earlier in November, although some of them have had little to do with the matches like the most recent one that shook many people to the core.

Earlier, the controversial ending of the Japan-Portugal match in the former’s favour was in the news for many days after many speculations on whether Ao Manaka made the goal fair and square or not.

However, this time it was a little different as Raheem Sterling, midfielder in the England World Cup squad, left Qatar mid-way the FIFA World Cup 2022, and returned to his home in London, England, after receiving news that his house had been broken into by armed intruders.

Sterling

The English Football Association also confirmed that he was left out of the 3-0 win over Senegal, saying that he was absent due to a ‘family matter’. The British media has reported that armed intruders had broken into Sterling’s London home when his family was at the property.

The 27-year-old Sterling has scored 20 goals in 81 caps for his nation, including one at the FIFA 2022 cup that led to a 6-2 victory over Iran. It is being speculated that even if he does return to Qatar in a few days, he might still be kept out of the starting line-up of England’s manager Gareth Southgate.

He might well be replaced by Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford as they both have scored three goals each in the tournament, but it will be revealed only later as to whether it is true or not.

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Kia Announces ‘Kia CPO’, Certified Pre-Owned Car Business in India

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Kia
Kia

Introduction

Kia is one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the world but one that is arguably the most popular in South Korea, which recently announced its pre-owned car business in India that has been certified.

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Highlights

  • Kia announced the commencement of its certified pre-owned car business ‘Kia CPO
  • The company aims to provide a new age experience to customers.
  • Kia India will provide warranty coverage along with maintenance programme on pre-owned cars.

Kia CPO Car Business in Pipelines for Kia Automobiles

Kia Corporation is a name that anyone with even basic knowledge on automobiles would be aware of given that it is one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in South Korea and the world in general, while it ranks second in its home country after Hyundai Motor Company, its parent company.

Kia corp

The automobile giant wants to spread its wings in India via ‘Kia CPO’, touted to be the company’s certified pre-owned car business that will be exclusive for Indian customers, as the company plans to commence the project soon.

Kia Corp recently clarified that it wants to provide the customers a new age experience with Kia CPO outlets, which will be in line with the new car buying experience in the country, where people will have the liberty to purchase, sell, and exchange pre-owned cars.

It’s been barely three years since the automobile company began its sales operations in India and now that it plans to start its certified pre-owned car business in the country, it has left everyone astonished as it makes Kia one of the fastest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to do so.

This is the first step in which Kia India plans, through Kia CPO, to provide better services to its customers as it believes in following fair, transparent, and quick digital evaluation process so that the cars are sold at the right price.

For this, Kia Corp has introduced the Digital Revolution Mobile Application with scientific price suggestion and data price integration to make the job easier, although the age limit for all Kia cars is less than 5 years, along with 1km mileage, where it will undergo 175 point quality checks before being made available for market use.

Kia CPO Conclusion

To conclude, Kia Corp wants to spread its CPO business throughout India with more than 30 outlets by the end of 2022, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, among others.

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OPPO Reno8 T Launch Confirmed in India; Handset Spotted on BIS

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OPPO Reno8 T
OPPO Reno8 T

Introduction

OPPO is all set to come out with its new device, Reno8 T, which has been in the waiting for a long time but given that it was spotted on the popular website, BIS, it has garnered many positive reviews with users wanting to know more about it.

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Highlights

  • OPPO Reno8 T has been spotted on Indian certification website BIS, hinting at an India launch.
  • The Malaysian SIRIM listing confirms the moniker of the handset.
  • The OPPO Reno8 T will have 33W fast charging support.

OPPO Reno8 T Spotted on BIS Website, Confirms Launch

OPPO has had an amazing 2022 as have other tech giants, some of whom are much bigger than OPPO like Apple, Google, Samsung, etc. but it cannot be denied that even smaller companies like OPPO, Realme, Infinix, etc. too have rolled out excellent devices.

The OPPO Reno9 series has been extremely well received, given that it was one of the most awaited devices for the year, including Reno9, Reno9 Pro, and Reno9 Pro+, where China got to enliven its capabilities much earlier than other countries.

Oppo Reno 8

The global launch for the series is still some time away, so it seems that OPPO saw it prudent to announce another model in the Reno8 series called OPPO Reno8 T, which was recently spotted on multiple certification websites, most specifically BIS, which is an implication that the device will reach Indian soil very soon.

While the Reno8 series was launched with three variants at a global level, Indian users got to witness only two of them being launched in their country: OPPO Reno8 and OPPO Reno8 Pro.

Any smartphone that is listed on the BIS website means that it is going to have an Indian launch very soon, while overall listings on other websites like EEC, BIS, and TKDN, indicates that it will get a global launch.

Although not much information is available regarding the upcoming model, an important website called Elements Ratings Technology has revealed that it will come with a 33W fast charging support, while other specifications might be made public later by OPPO.

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Wings Phantom 200 TWS Gaming Earbuds Announced

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WINGS 200 TWS
WINGS 200 TWS

Introduction

Wings has announced its new Phantom 200 TWS Gaming Earbuds with whole new features that will immediately cater to the needs of gaming aficionados that are extremely particular about the model they prefer for playing games.

Wings Phantom 200 TWS in Brief

The virtual battlefield is one level playing field when the game intensifies where there is no room for distraction or blunders, especially when on you put on the headphones and earphones with those dangling wires that cause a high level of irritation to the players due to their inability to concentrate.

In order to play games in a convenient manner with an extremely immersive environment free of interference, India’s premier audio brand Wings, brings you the Phantom 200 TWS Earbuds.

If you’re looking for powerful Bluetooth wireless earbuds built especially for gaming at an affordable price, then look no further than Phantom 200 TWS Earbuds as they’re everything you might want.

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Wings Phantom 200 TWS Specifications

The Wings Phantom 200 TWS Earbuds feature large 13mm premium graphene drivers with deep bold bass, along with Acoustic Echo Cancellation that will make you get lost in the content the moment you wear them on and are in a completely new world where nothing but the game matters.

Wings

They feature large 13mm premium graphene drivers with deep bold bass, along with Acoustic Echo Cancellation that will make you get lost in the content the moment you wear them on and are in a completely new world where nothing but the game matters.

You can get a rich audio performance simply transports you to another level, whether you’re listening to music, playing games, or watching videos as just listening to all the skulking footsteps and gunshots whiz past helps you gain an edge over your contenders.

There is an option to switch on the gaming mode with a touch on the right earbud that activates in under 2 seconds. The device now comes with an upgraded Bluetooth technology that bolsters power saving now, with each bud delivering up to 8 hours on a single charge so your gaming session can go on and on.

It is the charging case that enhances the huge battery life even further, which gives you a combined 38 hours of gaming with the necessary adrenaline and zero breaks, which is something that gaming lovers always look for.

Then there is the high speed Bullet Charge technology with a USB-C port that solves your charging issues by providing super-quick charging, thereby giving whopping 20 hours of playback with just a 10-minute charge.

Another benefit you get is a 30-hour battery life, along with 40ms ultra-low Latency and DNS ENC Mics for Noise Reduction, the wireless earbuds challenge some of the most competitive gaming buds in the segment.

Also Read: Wings Phantom 550 Gaming Earbuds Review; Leisure Unlimited

ASUS India Launches 6 New Laptops in ExpertBook series

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ASUS India
ASUS India

Introduction

ASUS India will be expanding its enterprise where now its main focus will be the ExpertBook portfolio with six new laptops that will get a generational leap in their segments that will also be the flagship models in the series.

Also Read: Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702): Everything you need to know!

Highlights

  • ASUS India has launched a slew of laptops in India- ExpertBook B5, B7, B2, B3, & 12th Generation B9 & B1, that promise to increase productivity immensely
  • The laptops will be equipped with versatile features that fulfill all the workstation requirements necessary to complete a given task

ASUS India ExpertBook Series in Brief

ASUS India recently launched an expanded line up of laptops as its flagship series in India, which are ExpertBook B5, B7, B2, B3, & 12th Generation B9 & B1, which will be optimized in a way so that productivity is enhanced.

The laptops might deliver a smooth but powerful experience with versatile convertible and workstation requirements designed for hybrid working, which will empower flexibility immensely, irrespective of place and time.

The new ExpertBook line-up will be available through Asus Enterprise Channel Partners that are highly optimistic that the models will be extremely well-received amongst masses and classes in equal measure.

Commenting on the launch, Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS India, said, “With ASUS Expert Series, we empower business leaders and their organisations to work at their maximum potential to achieve their Vision. We passionately strive to equip our Business Focussed Expert Series Laptops with Cutting Edge Performance, Security, Endurance, Connectivity and Ease of Use Functionality in a lightweight and compact form factor to make them the perfect work tool. The ExpertBook laptops and associated services and solutions have been designed and built to offer the classic ASUS’ design thinking led Incredible Experience.”

The ASUS ExpertBooks models are designed in a way that guarantee sustainability, reliability, agility, and durable materials that completely surpass Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, ASUS’ stringent durability tests, and MIL-STD 810H US military standards.

Users can also avail several health protection features for their convenience, which includes ASUS Antibacterial Guard and a TÜV Rheinland-certified display producing a clear image so that users don’t get fatigue or eye strain.

ASUS India

  • ExpertBook B5 series (B5402CBA & B5402FBA)

The ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip are exquisite models that come with Intel’s latest 12th Gen Core i7 P-series that has a 28W high-performance processor with Thunderbolt 4, Iris® Xe graphics, up to 40 GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and fast Wi-Fi 6.

Both models also receive the support of two SSDs through which users can avail up to 2 TB capacity, while extreme-speed data reads and writes along with support for RAID 0/1 disk configurations.

The ExpertBook B5 and B5 Flip come with a stunning and eye-alluring 14-inch screen with Full-HD resolution and anti-glare coating, which is quite different from what the previous models had.

Then you have the Comprehensive full-size I/O ports despite its sleek stance, and support for Thunderbolt 4 over next-gen USB 4 interface, along with 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, triple 4K display output, and fast charging, plus a microSD card reader, Ethernet port, USB Type-A, and an HDMI® output.

Both B5 and B5 Flip also come with built-in, noise-cancelling microphones, where you have an upstream function to filter noise around the speaker, along with a downstream function to eliminate noise from the other end of the call.

They both surpass industry thresholds like the MIL-STD 810H U.S. military standard and are built to survive every extreme condition, be it freezing temperatures or searing heat of deserts, along with stringent in-house testing like panel-pressure, shock, and drop tests for an assurance of serious durability.

  • ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA) – 5G enabled Business Laptop

This model contains effortless on-the-go productivity where you get the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 28-watt P-series high-performance processor, along with up to an incredible support of up to 64 GB of fast DDR5 RAM and Intel Iris® Xe graphics, it ensures quick and responsive all-around performance.

You also get a fast 5G cellular modem within the sleek body, enabling incredibly fast internet download speeds and safer connection regardless of the place or time so anyone worried about any of these can assuage their fears.

The ExpertBook B7 comes with up to a 14 inch QHD+ anti-glare touchscreen with a wide 16:10 aspect ratio, through which you can avail a larger visual workspace compared to traditional 16:9 proportions.

The model is built with magnesium-aluminium alloy structural reinforcement that increases chassis strength, due to which ExpertBook B7 meets the MIL-STD 810H US military standards for durability.

Through the built-in security, the laptop provides threat mitigation, identity, and access protection, as well as data and asset protection. An optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip that stores passwords and encryption keys for added security.

  • ExpertBook B2 (B2402CBA & B2402FBA / B2502CBA & B2502FBA)

The ExpertBook B2 comes with either 14-inch/15.6-inch display and flip/clamshell options through which users can avail extensive hardware customization options to give businesses a wide range of solutions to cater to their business needs.

The model is customizable between 12th generation Intel i3 – i7 processors so that it meets various enterprise needs and comes with 2 x SO-DIMM, total memory up to 64 GB DDR4 3200 MHz.

Then you have the ASUS AI noise-cancelling audio that employs machine learning to isolate unwanted noise from human speech, which is a big plus point for this model as it meets the expectations of people that constantly complain about background noise.

The ClearVoice Mic feature in the MyASUS app can filter out ambient noise and, in multi-presenter mode, normalize all individual voices from different positions for optimum group conference call quality.

  • ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FBA)

This one comes with a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 CPU; including a massive array of expandable storage and I/O ports, which includes a 14 inch screen that has TÜV Rheinland-certification for low blue-light emissions that enhances eye care.

The ExpertBook B3 Flip is highly versatile in nature and has a 360° any-position hinge that gives it unmatched flexibility for work or learning, which can be used in tablet mode for taking notes and studying.

The design is made in such a way that it both meets and surpasses exacting industry durability standards, which includes the ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810H US military standard.

Finally, one of the most important features is the two-way AI noise-cancelling technology that employs sophisticated machine-learning techniques, innovative 3D noise-reduction (3DNR) technology, and a physical webcam shield on B3 Flip’s webcam.

  • ExpertBook B9 (9400CBA)

The ExpertBook B9 (B9400) is powered by the new and high-performance 12th generation up to Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics that gives a discrete-level graphics performance for next-gen media experiences and 32 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz memory.

Users will get the Intel Wi-Fi 6 feature, along with storage up to dual 2 TB SSDs and RAID 0 and RAID 1 support technology for improved data reliability or faster operation.

Despite the ultrathin bezels of its 14-inch NanoEdge display, users can get the benefit of both a webcam for video calls and an infrared camera with smart proximity sensor for fast biometric face login.

The 1005 g ExpertBook B9 packs a 66 Wh battery that stores enough juice for close to a full day – all in a 14.9-mm-thin profile. Fast-charging support brings either battery option up to 60% of maximum capacity in just 49 minutes.

  • ExpertBook B14 (B1400CBA)

Many users will be delighted to know that the ExpertBook B1400 is now upgraded to a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, with support of up to 48 GB of RAM, and hybrid SSD + HDD storage support.

This includes deadly combination of up to an ultrafast 1 TB Gen 4 SSD and a spacious 2 TB HDD, which will change things to a whole new level altogether when compared to the previous models.

The laptop weighs 1.45kg and offers an 84% screen-to-body ratio, along with comprehensive I/O, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, LAN, microSD, and an audio combo jack.

Tabular Form

Model Name Model No CPU Availability
ExpertBook B5 B5402CBA / B5402FBA Intel Asus Commercial Partner
ExpertBook B7 Flip B7402FBA Intel Asus Commercial Partner
 

ExpertBook B2

B2402CBA / B2402FBA

B2502CBA / B2502FBA

Intel Asus Commercial Partner
ExpertBook B3 Flip B3402FBA Intel Asus Commercial Partner
ExpertBook B14 B1400CBA Intel Asus Commercial Partner
ExpertBook B9 B9400CBA Intel Asus Commercial Partner

 

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ZTE Unveils Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition with Up To 18GB of RAM and 1TB storage, Ceramic Back

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Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

ZTE has come out with another variant of the Axon 40 Ultra – the Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition.

Although both Axon 40 Ultra and the Ultra Space Edition have the same specifications, there is a major upgrade in the newly launched variant. The Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition comes with more memory than anyone can probably use. It comes with a whopping Up To 18 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Furthermore, the already high end original device of the handset has now been upgraded with a space inspired design and ceramic back in the latest variant.

Customers, however, would be able to choose between two memory variants when it comes to ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition. One variant provides 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and the other premium model offers 18 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. This recent unveiling of upgraded memory variants was earlier predicted by many tech bloggers online since the brand has already done something similar with the Axon 30 Ultra last year. Let’s find out more about the Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition specifications and features.

The design of this newly launched variant is slightly different from ZTE’s regular ultra moniker models. Ceramic material has replaced the previous back panel design and it does give the handset a premium feel. The brand has also redesigned the camera bump. In the previous design where the surface was discrete, the camera rims now perfectly blend in the back panel without much noise. It appears ZTE has taken extra care with the ceramic material as it has been moulded using special moulds that provides a different texture to the surface of the panel.

The Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, similar to the regular Ultra model, has been built with a dedicated security chip. The chip has been developed by the brand itself and as per the claims made by ZTE, the chip has passed all necessary security tests and received the required certifications. The ZTE developed chip has passed national commercial encryption testing. Amongst the major security certifications, the chip has received three privacy and international security certifications.

Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

As for the smartphone specifications and features, the Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition sports mostly the same specifications as its sister model. The handset comes with a 6.8 inch AMOLED 120Hz display and a 16 MP under display camera. The four lens rear camera setup includes three 64 MP primary sensors, one for the wide cam (35mm lens), one for the ultra wide (16mm) and one for the periscope (91mm). Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it has a 5000 mAh battery support for optimum performance. The device also has 65W to 80W charging support.

As for the pricing is concerned, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is currently in the pre-booking phase in the Chinese market. The 12GB/512GB variant will be available for CNY 5,900 (around $825/€795/₹67,000), while the 18GB/1TB variant is priced at CNY 7,700 (around $1,075/€1,035/₹88,000). The shipping for both the variants is expected to start from December 6.

Infinix Hot 20 Series Gets New Models: Hot 20 & Hot 20 5G

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Infinix
Infinix

Introduction

Infinix seems to want to up its game as it is all set to add new entrants to the Hot 20 series of smartphones that will be launched very soon at a global scale, thereby adding another feather to the overcrowded cap of the fairly new company.

Also Read: Infinix Zero Series to Come with Upgraded Features; Optical Image Stabilization

Highlights

  • Infinix Hot 20 and Infinix Hot 20 5G were launched on sale on Flipkart from December 1 where the former will go on December 6, while the latter will go on December 9
  • The price rate for both handsets will be at Rs.8,999 and Rs.11,999, respectively, with excellent colour options that will suit the taste of many users
  • Hot 20 and Hot 20 5G will come with noteworthy features and specifications that most users can relate to.

Infinix HOT 20 Series in Brief

The Infinix HOT 12 range smartphone models were immensely successful in 2022 but Infinix wants to live up to its reputation as the premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION group, which is why it recently announced the launch of futuristic entrants from its HOT 20 series that were unveiled some time back.

They are being marketed as highly budget-friendly smartphones where the makers hope that the all-new HOT 20 Play and HOT 20 5G will be the most sought-after devices for users that want uninterrupted future-ready experiences with a power-packed and consistent performances.

Infinix HOT PLAY

Sharing his insights on the new devices, Mr. Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix India, said, “Infinix has always believed in elevating its products through meaningful disruptions. Our feature loaded HOT series has significantly influenced the Indian market with its many FIST (First-in Segment Technology) features like superior display, high-end performance and battery at consumer-friendly price points.

With HOT 20 Play and HOT 20 5G, we have continued Infinix’s tradition of democratising technology through game-changing innovations, aiming to create strong connect with our customers.

5G enablement becoming a key aspiration among smartphone users our latest offering HOT205G is aimed at empowering the larger audience with this technology, this will be an addition to our existing 5G portfolio ZERO5G and NOTE125GSeries.”

“HOT 20 5G is the first in the segment to be supported by 12 band 5G connectivity and just like our existing 5G devices with 12 bands gives a seamless and Shuddh 5G network all across the country.

The series boasts of levelled-up features where the latest technologies make them highly futuristic in nature where they can guarantee topnotch performance, latest specs, and improved functionality.”

Also Read: Infinix to Launch 5G Smartphones in HOT Series; Details Inside

Infinix HOT 20 Series Specifications

To begin with, the HOT 20 series comes with a 6.82 inch HD+ Punch Hole Fluid Gaming display, along with a 90 Hz Refresh Rate & 120 Hz of Touch Sampling Rate, due to which the device becomes smooth on every touch.

This will allow users to get a smooth browsing experience, while pro gamers who’re quite passionate about games can enliven faster game responses that only polishes their skills to a new level.

Then we have the HOT 20 5G that comes with a 6.6 inch FHD+ HyperVision Gaming Display with a first-in-segment 120Hz ultra-high refresh rate and 180 Hz Touch sampling rate through which users can make unhindered clicks.

There is also the tech senses ambient light that uses AI algorithms that refines the screen contrast, thereby improving the picture’s brightness and thoroughly enhancing the overall display in strong sunlight.

Users get an enlightening viewing experience of HOT 20 Play, which is supported by an immersive and cinematic 3D sound processing experience, courtesy the DTS speaker that provides maximum engagement.

When it comes to budget friendly smartphones backed by a 6nm Dimensity 810 processor, it is hard to beat Infinix HOT 20 5G which ensures outstanding all-around performance with a dominant frequency of 2x 2.4GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x 2GHz Cortex-A55, which is 20% faster than its predecessor.

Infinix HOT 20 5G

The handsets will get the support of 12 Bands so as to ensure call and data concurrency on the 5G network but users won’t have a problem as they can keep playing a game with one SIM card and have another to make a phone call without affecting the game server connection.

Coming to camera, the all-new HOT 20 Play comes with the Infinix tradition of offering the best-in-class camera that the company can provide, which features a 13 MP Dual (f1.8) rear camera with a dedicated AI lens, quad-LED flash and a robust image algorithm, which provides portrait Bokeh capture that optimally enhances the focus all images.

Simultaneously, HOT 20 5G sports a 50MP Super Nightscape Camera with dual LED Flash that promises colourful, bright, and sharp photos under even the most difficult lighting conditions.

Then there is the Super Night Mode that leverages AI algorithms and an f/1.6 large aperture that brings light in every shot taken, even during pitch darkness, while rear camera also has a real-time eye-tracking autofocus feature paired with AI algorithms that helps to deliver more natural and studio-style pictures.

HOT 20 Play will come with the biggest battery in the segment, which is 6000mAh units that keeps the device operational even after many hours of heavy usage, which cannot be said about other smartphones.

The HOT 20 5G is backed by a 5000mAh Power Monster Battery with Power Marathon power-saving technology, which keeps the smartphone operational all day at a stretch with a single charge when used moderately.

The series also promises 125 hours of music playback, 20 hours of navigation and 11 hours of gaming, which will be a treat for music and gaming aficionados as they can get unlimited entertainment during the time period.

The HOT 20 Series devices are compatible with 18W Type C quick charging through which users can manage their favourite things, for as long as they want, without bothering about frequently recharging the phone.

Also Read: Infinix Hot 20 Series Price Estimated; Details Inside

India is Now the Biggest Smartwatch Market in the World: Report

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Biggest Smartwatch Market

Joyous news for the Indian wearables industry! India’s smartwatch market saw a growth of 171 per cent year over year making it the biggest smartwatch market in the world in Q3 2022, says a recent report.

According to Counterpoint Research’s latest ‘global smartwatch model tracker’ report, the shipments in the smartwatch market noted a rise of 30 per cent year over year in the third quarter of the calendar year. Moreover, it appears that every other market has registered growth in the category, apart from Europe and China.

As per the researchers, the festive season falling in the third quarter of the year could be the primary reason behind the record figures of the year. Senior Analyst Anshika Jain, speaking to the media after the research report was made public, said, “India’s smartwatch market grew 171 per cent (year-over-year) in Q3 2022 to become the biggest market in the world. The main factor behind the record quarter was India’s festive season. Indian brands expanding their product portfolios at affordable price points and emphasis on local manufacturing also contributed to the growth,”

As for the brands, Apple registered a 48 per cent growth in the third quarter of the year, thanks to the successful run Apple Watch 8 Series is enjoying.

Another brand that displayed tremendous growth in the smartwatch category is Noise. The brand registered a growth of 218 per cent year over year to reclaim its top position in the Indian market segment. The brand that paid the price of this extraordinary growth was Fire-Boltt. The brand slipped to the second position in smartwatch sales in the country, losing the maximum chunk of its sales to Noise.

Samsung too had a good third quarter with a growth of 62 per cent quarter over quarter. The growth in Samsung’s numbers was primarily influenced by the well-received new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series, the report highlighted.

Biggest Smartwatch Market

Research Analyst Woojin Son, while speaking about the research report, said, “Among the types of smartwatches, the basic smartwatch, with relatively lighter versions of operating systems (OSs) and more affordable prices, has been the key driver in sharply boosting the global market recently. While HLOS smartwatch shipments grew 23 per cent (year-over-year) in Q3 2022, basic smartwatch shipments more than doubled (year-over-year), accounting for 35 per cent of the total market.”

The North American smartwatch market, on the other hand, showed a growth of 21 per cent in the third quarter of the year. Now at the second position in terms of sales globally, it was the largest market from quarter four of 2020 to quarter two of 2022. However, India’s ineffable upward trend in the third quarter outplaced North America from the top spot with ease.

Meanwhile, Counterpoint Research also released a separate report titled “Southeast Asia Monthly Smartphone Channel Share Tracker” a few weeks back. The report highlighted a 29 per cent year over year growth registered by the premium smartphone category in the key Southeast Asian markets in the third quarter of 2022. However, the report also said that the total smartphone shipments in the Southeast Asian region showed a 10% year over year dropped in the same quarter.

Make Way For More Photos And Videos In Your iPhone Storage Space!

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iPhone Storage Space

iPhones can be a little tough nut to crack to make optimum storage for your media and apps. Additionally, maybe all iOS users are unfortunately not aware of the exact art to tailor their iPhones according to their needs. If you are still wondering what is taking up all the storage of your iPhone then you should consider the stack of photos, elaborated chats, fun GIFs, music, and games your phone’s arch nemesis. The recent iOS flagships namely iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series have arrived with increased storage space to 128 GB but users still can not find enough to save all that they have on their iPhones.

The best and most approachable options are always to save the data by investing in cloud storage, such as Google Drive, Apple’s iCloud, and Dropbox. Before using these options and ending up investing a great deal in Apple’s iCloud users can make some changes in the settings to optimize the given storage space. With iOS 16 and its new versions coming in, where the system can detect duplicate images can be the go-to feature to organize your photo library.

Before moving on to different ways of filtering the storage space, it can be helpful to know what aspect is exactly creating the ruckus in the storage system. For that go to ‘settings’, then select ‘General’ in the list. After that, scroll down until you find ‘iPhone storage’, tap it and you will witness different data and files holding on to the storage.

iPhone Storage Space

Other ways to free up iPhone Storage space

Optimize Photo storage and Use Cloud storage to save the images and videos

Saving memories at the expense of using up storage space doesn’t seem like a coherent idea when one can optimize photo storage by simply going to the ‘Settings’ of your iPhone, and then selecting the ‘Photos’ option. After that, toggle up the ‘Optimize iPhone Storage’ Options.

iPhone Storage Space

The next best option to free up storage space is saving the images and videos to third-party cloud storage services. Before taking up the tedious task of deleting the lengthy media, make sure the desired photos and videos are saved in the Cloud storage, which includes Google Drive, Apple’s iCloud, Dropbox, and so many more.

Delete the unwanted apps and offload the least used apps

Delete those apps that you vehemently hate but are sitting there in your app list for no reason. For that, Go to ‘iPhone Storage’ there you will get an idea about the apps you haven’t used for ages. Uninstall those apps.

iPhone Storage Space

If you are still not ready to delete the app, the iPhone also has the feature to offload the app. For that, Go to settings, select the ‘App Store’ option, and Toggle on the ‘Offload Unused Apps’ option. This will free up some more space in your iPhone.

iPhone Storage Space

Erase the old messages

News! Old text messages are also clogging your iPhone’s storage. You can automatically erase these messages. Go to the ‘Settings app, select ‘messages’ and tap on the ‘Keep Messages’ options. And select the desired duration.

iPhone Storage Space

Conclusion

There can be many other ways too to free up the storage space of the iPhones. Aforementioned tricks are the most used ways to liberate the space in your iOS devices.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review Roundup: Here’s What Critics Are Saying About the New Pokemon Game

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review

The reviews for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the two new role-playing video games released on 18 November 2022 as a part of the popular Pokemon franchise, are now out with respectable scores from critics. What more or less appear similar, the two parts of the game series do have some distinct and exclusive Pokemons each.

The Pokemon franchise is one of the oldest gaming series and its popularity has only increased with every new release. The response of the gaming community after the release of the game, however, has been mixed with some praise and some criticism. Let’s first get to everything we know about the game then look at the critics’ comments on the newly released games for a better understanding of the gaming community’s response.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – Everything We Know

Developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were first announced early this year (February 2022). These two parts are the first instalments of the Pokémon video game series ninth generation.

The game series continues with its basic premise of collecting as many wild animals as possible, either through trading or catching. The game sports an open world scenario where both urban surroundings and wilderness are at play. Players will have three progression routes such as Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street with different storylines. Gamers will also be introduced to Terastal, a new phenomenon that transforms the Pokemon into a gem-like look.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review Roundup

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Review

Jake Dekker, a Reviewer from Gamespot had more positive things to say about the newly released games. His score of 8 out of 10 gave the game a much needed boost on the review scores. In his review, Dekker mentioned, “While undercooked presentation and visual issues hold the games back, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are still the best mainline Pokemon games in years. They build off Pokemon Legends: Arceus’s open-ended design in some thoughtful and surprising ways, and retain that same level of depth that the mainline series is known for.”

Reviewer, Kenneth Shepard from Polygon, on the other hand, wasn’t that positive in their response to the game. Shepard said, “I do leave Scarlet and Violet with a lot of excitement for the future, but even still: It’s a strange phenomenon to watch a series enter a new generation while still grappling with its identity as a whole.”

He further added, “Pokémon Legends: Arceus, for all of its strengths, was a piece of sand in the microchip of Pokémon’s near-annual machine. But it showed so much promise in its fluid exploration, intuitive capturing, and unified systems. To see Scarlet and Violet fall behind, 10 months later, is more than a little disappointing.”

IGN’s Reviewer, Rebekah Valentine scored the two parts of the game a not-so-encouraging 6 out of 10. In her comments, she said, “I truly believe that the bold new ideas of Scarlet and Violet are fantastic, if unrefined – a belief I also held about Pokémon Legends: Arceus. But in both cases, so many of the pillars holding up those shining concepts – visual quality, open-world details, customization, and technical soundness – are seemingly unfinished or actively crumbling. It is completely impossible to play Scarlet and Violet and not notice at least some of its performance issues.”