Tech NewsWrap: JioPhone Next now on sale… and more

JioPhone Next now on sale

Reliance Jio launched its first smartphone called JioPhone Next, and it is now available for purchase. It can be purchased for as low as Rs 1,999 if customers opt for the EMI plans. The company has urged buyers to register their interest on its website or via WhatsApp before heading to stores. Interested buyers can register their interest in JioPhone Next on the official website of Jio. The registration can also be done by sending a ‘Hi’ to 7018270182 on WhatsApp.

Moto E30 with triple rear cameras launched

Motorola has launched its budget smartphone in select markets in Europe. The new device is quite similar to the Moto E40. This means that you will get a hole-punch display design, a massive 5,000mAh battery, and triple rear cameras. However, on the distinction front, Moto E30 is based on Google’s streamlined Android Go platform, whereas Moto E40 offers a full-fledged Android experience. The Moto E30 price in the UK is set at GBP 99.99 (roughly Rs 10,000) for the single 2GB RAM and 32GB storage option.

Alexa just got an awesome upgrade

Amazon gives and takes away. This week, the company removed the ability to read and reply to emails from your Echo smart speaker, but introduced the ability to move music from device to device. The latter is a commonly sought-after feature, as Echo enthusiasts tend to have multiple devices in different spaces, often moving previous generations as new models emerge. Previously, you had to stop and start music on different devices, but now you can have Alexa continue where you left off.

OPPO A16K with HD+ display launched

OPPO has launched a new A-series smartphone – A16K – in the Philippines as a trimmed-down version of the A16 model which debuted in India in September. Talking about the key highlights, the handset comes with an HD+ LCD display, a 7.9mm sleek body, a 5-megapixel selfie camera, and a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. It carries a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 4,230 mAh is responsible for power supply. The OPPO A16K is priced at PHP 6,999 (roughly Rs 10,300) for its solo 3GB/32GB model.

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