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Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen smart display launched in India

Google announced the launch of the Nest Hub 2nd gen in India. The tech giant, in a statement, said that the new Nest Hub’s speaker is based on the same audio technology as Nest Audio. However, the new device has 50 percent more bass than the original Nest Hub, the firm said. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is priced at Rs 7,999. The latest smart display of Google is available to purchase from Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Tata Cliq.

Tecno Pop 5 LTE launched in India

Tecno has come up with its latest product offering, POP 5 LTE, under its POP-series portfolio. The smartphone comes with special launch price of Rs 6,299. Boasting of segment first features such as 6.52-inch HD+ dot-notch display, 5,000mAh battery, 8MP AI dual rear camera, the POP 5 LTE is powered by HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 Go. In addition, the smartphone packs in various smart features such as IPX2 splash resistant, enhanced 14 regional language support, 120 Hz sampling rate and face unlock — all this in a premium design and vibrant colors. The phone features 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can further be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated SD card slot.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 launched in India

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 has officially been unveiled in India. It was launched internationally in December 2021. The Tab A8 has a 10.5-inch LCD and is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T618 with an octa-core CPU. It comes with three memory options – 3 + 32GB, 4 + 64GB, 4 + 128GB. The tab sports an 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP front-facing one for video calls. The Galaxy Tab A8 will cost you INR 17,999. There are some rebates, equal to INR 2,000, and Samsung will also throw in a book cover accessory worth INR 999.

Oppo A36 with Snapdragon 680 announced

Oppo has recently unveiled one of the most affordable Oppo A36 handsets in China. The new smartphone’s display is a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sample rate. It comes with a Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. The device carries a 13MP sensor and a 2MP portrait helper. It has a punch hole in the upper left corner for the 8MP selfie camera. The phone is up for pre-order in Black and Blue and is priced at USD 250.

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