Tech NewsWrap: Apple iPhone SE 5G launched… and more

Apple iPhone SE 5G launched

Apple announced the iPhone SE 5G at its ‘Peak Performance’ 2022 event. The new iPhone SE 5G edition succeeds the older iPhone SE 2020 and comes with some much-needed upgrades. The iPhone SE is the most affordable iPhone in India one can buy. The device will be available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB models in midnight, starlight, and (PRODUCT)RED starting at Rs 43,900. Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone SE in India beginning on March 11 and it will be available starting March 18.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G unveiled in India

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G was launched in India on March 8. The F23 naturally succeeds last year’s F22 and brings many upgrades including a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chip with support for 12 5G bands, bigger and faster 120Hz display, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and 25W fast charging. The price of Samsung Galaxy F23 5G in India starts at Rs 17,499 for a version with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, while 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will set you back by Rs 18,499. The smartphone will be available starting March 16.

Instagram pulls its Boomerang, Hyperlapse apps from app stores

Instagram, earlier this month, pulled the plug on its IGTV app. Just days after, the photo and video sharing platform has pulled the on two more apps supporting its platform. The company has confirmed that it has taken down its Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Apptopia data suggests that Hyperlapse and Boomerang were removed from the Play Store and the App Store on March 1.

Realme C35 launched in India

Realme has launched its C35 budget handset in India. To recall, the smartphone went official in Thailand last month. As for the key specifications, the handset has a Full-HD+ LCD display, an octa-core UNISOC T616 chipset, a triple rear camera setup, and a massive 5,000mAh battery. The device will be up for grabs in India from March 12 onward. The Realme C35 starts at Rs 11,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB variant and goes up to Rs 12,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant.

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