Samsung faces serious competitor

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Samsung’s new competitor in Google

Samsung has been dominating the global foldable smartphone market for a few years now, but it is facing a new competitor in Google, which unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, during its annual developer conference.

The phone is available for pre-order and will be shipped next month. One of the main selling points of the $1,799 Pixel Fold is its slimmer design compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4, with a thickness of 12.1mm versus 15.8mm. The Pixel Fold also has a larger battery than Samsung’s phone, with 4,821 mAh compared to 4,400 mAh, making it slightly heavier at 283 grams compared to 263 grams for Samsung.

Despite facing tougher competition, Samsung sees more competition as a positive for the foldable segment, as it can lead to a bigger and more creative ecosystem and wider market adoption. For its first foldable phone, Google optimized over 50 of its applications for the Pixel Fold’s larger display and promised to continue doing so to encourage other app developers to follow suit.

Its goal is to increase the proportion of foldable phones to half of its total smartphone sales by 2025, making them another pillar of the company alongside the Galaxy S flagship series and a key category in the premium segment. According to market researcher Canalys, Samsung accounted for about 77 percent of foldable phone shipments worldwide last year.

It believes that a successful foldable phone requires two core elements: a flexible and foldable display and a strong hinge for folding and unfolding operations. During a press briefing in Berlin, Choi Won-Joon, the former head of the flagship product R&D team at Samsung’s mobile experience division, explained that foldable phones should offer unique and valuable experiences to users that they cannot get from other smartphones. To achieve this, it developed a new hinge system called a spiral hinge, after many failed attempts.

Google’s hinge system allows the two screen halves to fold completely without any gap, and it is made of durable stainless steel. The International Data Corporation (IDC) predicted that foldable phone shipments will reach 21.4 million units in 2023, a 50% increase from the previous year, and the foldable market will grow by 50.5%, while the total smartphone market will contract by 1.1%. Samsung has not yet announced the release date for the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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Top 5 TWS earbuds under Rs-12K in India

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Top 5 TWS earbuds under Rs-12K in India

Top 5 TWS earbuds

TWS earbuds have become popular due to their convenience and high-quality sound. In India, there are many options available under Rs 12,000, including the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2.

The Galaxy Buds 2 offer excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and active noise cancellation for up to 98% of background noise. They are priced at Rs 7,999 and come in multiple colors.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also has impressive sound quality, active noise cancellation, and a long-lasting battery life of up to 39 hours with the charging case. They are priced at Rs 11,999 and come in Arbor Green and Obsidian Black colors

Nothing Ear (2): The Nothing Ear (2) earbuds are a popular choice for their unique transparent design, excellent sound quality, and active noise cancellation. They also offer an impressive battery life of up to 36 hours with the charging case. The earbuds also support fast charging, offering up to 8 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. The earbuds and the case are water-resistant with the earbuds rated at IP54 and the case at IP55.

The Ear (2) is priced at Rs 9,999 and can also be purchased at discounted prices from online and offline stores. Oppo Enco X2: The Oppo Enco X2 is another great pair of TWS-style, with excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit. The earbuds can last for up to 40 hours after a full charge of the charging case. With two fast charging methods, you can enjoy up to 2 hours of music playback on a 5-minute charge. The earbuds also support wireless charging.

The Oppo Enco X2 is priced at Rs 9,999 on the company’s official site and comes in White and Black colors.

Sony WF-XB700: The Sony WF-XB700 is another premium option for TWS earbuds under the 12K price range. They have 12mm drivers that deliver excellent sound quality with deep bass. The earbuds are also equipped with an IPX4 rating, making them sweat and splash-resistant. The battery life is decent, with up to 18 hours of total playback time with a charging case.

The Sony WF-XB700 is priced at Rs 11,990 on the company’s official site and is available in Blue and Black colors..

 

Canon announces new video-centric camera ‘PowerShot V10’

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Canon announces new video-centric camera ‘PowerShot V10’

New Canon PowerShot V10

Canon has announced a new video-centric compact camera designed for smartphone natives — PowerShot V10 in India.

Priced at Rs 39,995, the new camera will be available to purchase starting June 2023.

With its slim, ergonomic form factor and seamless, high-quality footage, the PowerShot V10 brings Canon’s imaging technologies in a pocketable design.

According to the company, the PowerShot V10 is a 3-in-1 content creation kit essential for anything from travel vlogging to on-location live streams. It fits in a small bag with room to spare, along with a smartphone, earbuds, and a power bank.

Canon’s EOS imaging technology allows the PowerShot V10 to produce low-noise footage with vivid colors, even in low-light set up.

The new camera comes equipped with various shooting modes that include auto and manual exposure, and as many as 14 color filters.

Moreover, the company said that the autofocus will prove to be a breeze even for beginners.

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“While Face Tracking AF automatically detects and keeps your face in the frame, you can also switch to Specified Frame AF to focus on wherever you tap,” Canon said.

The PowerShot V10 supports real-time delivery methods such as live streaming, which can be done directly to Facebook or YouTube via the Camera Connect app without the hassle of complicated settings.

Designed for ease of shooting, the lens’ wide angle-of-view lets users record themselves with their friends and the background behind them.

realme’s narzo N53 with slimmest design ever

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 Realme narzo N series is set to offer top-notch

Global technology brand realme is geared up to unveil its slimmest smartphone ever, designed to provide users with an unrivaled experience, on Amazon. According to sources, the new device in narzo N series is set to offer top-notch performance and features at a competitive price point, addressing next-gen users’ demands for a trendy and fresh design.

narzo’s new smartphone’s slimness is a big deal for realme. Fitting in best in class features in such a slim body can be quite challenging and it makes us wonder how realme achieved this. Firstly, the battery’s thickness is 4.44mm, which is 0.25mm thinner than the existing 33W battery of 4.69mm. The screen size of 6.745 inches allows for the length and width of the battery to be enlarged, making it thinner. Secondly, the main board’s high density and extreme design help to shorten its length, thus lengthening the battery’s length and reducing its thickness.

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narzo’s new smartphone

Additionally, the thickness of the screen cover is only 0.68mm, which is 0.1mm thinner than the 0.78mm cover of the conventional project. The heat dissipation graphite sheet has been removed from the front shell and replaced with high-conductivity aluminum alloy. This change reduces the thickness of the graphite sheet to 0.07mm while solving the heat dissipation problem.

Lastly, the use of high-strength aluminum alloy helps reduce the gap between the screen and the battery by 0.05mm. Smartphone users today prefer sleek and slim devices that are not only lightweight but also fit comfortably in their pockets. The demand for such devices has grown exponentially in recent years as they provide a stylish and modern look, while being easy to carry around.

Over the years, realme narzo series has emerged as a preferred choice amongst Next-Gen users who seek powerful and innovative devices. With a rapidly growing user base of 12.3M in India, the narzo series continues to push boundaries to cater to the dynamic demands of young, tech-savvy users.

realme’s narzo N series has revolutionised the entry-level smartphone market by offering unparalleled features in charging, storage, design, and quality. The series has already garnered a loyal fan following, owing to narzo N55 advanced features, sleek design that redefines prism aesthetics, and impressive performance.

To further enhance the user experience, realme is set to launch narzo N53, which represents the pinnacle of slimness and powerful performance, and is sure to amaze users. Overall, the narzo series has become a game-changer in the entry-level smartphone market, and the new addition to the series is set to take it to new heights. realme’s focus on delivering powerful and affordable devices that cater to the needs of young consumers is sure to continue to win hearts and minds.

According to sources, the new smartphone is definitely a milestone in the smartphone industry, as it pushes the boundaries of what is possible in terms of design and technology. Its right-angle bezel design and slimness will make it a standout choice for users who value style and functionality. With the launch of the latest addition to the series, customers have reasons to be excited. The smartphone will be available on Amazon.

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New Apple Watch Pride Sport Editions -41 mm and 45 mm sizes

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New Apple Watch Pride Sport Editions -41 mm and 45 mm sizes

Apple’s new smartwatch

Apple has introduced a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a matching watch face and iOS wallpaper, as the company celebrates the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for the LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

The Pride Edition Sport Band will be available for Rs 4,500 from May 23 on apple.com and at Apple Store locations beginning May 24. The Pride Edition Sport Band is available in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes and is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later.

The new Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper will be available next week, and requires watchOS 9.5 and iOS 16.5. The new Sport Band design showcases the original pride flag rainbow colors and five others black and brown symbolize Black and Latin communities, in addition to those who have passed away from or are living with HIV/AIDS, while light blue, pink, and white represent transgender and nonbinary individuals.

This year’s design integrates a joyful rainbow of geometric shapes on a white base, which is compression-molded into the final band. In the forming process, the base material flows around each individual shape, creating small variations in their layout. No two bands are exactly alike, reflecting the individuality of all members of the LGBTQ+ community, said the company.

Overall connected vehicle tech grows 60% in India

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Overall connected vehicle tech grows 60% in India

Connected Vehicle (CV) Technology

India’s overall connected vehicle (CV) technology grew more than 60 percent (on-year) in the first quarter of this year, with the electric vehicle (EV) market showing stupendous growth by 48 percent YoY, a report showed on Tuesday.

The connected 2-wheeler (C2W) vehicles grew around 92 percent YoY, with its market share increasing to nearly 60 percent, according to data from market research firm CMR.
The electric 2-wheeler (E2W) market grew by 44 percent YoY. The electric 3-wheeler (E3W) market grew steadily covering around 50 percent share within the segment.

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“There is growing consumer awareness around connected vehicle technologies. For instance, connected vehicle tech has consistently increased its footprint in the industry,” said John Martin, senior analyst, at smart mobility practice, CMR. The advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) adoption grew around 50 percent YoY in Q1 2023.

“With safety becoming a top consumer priority, ADAS feature tech has witnessed gradual adoption, with 70 percent YoY 2023 growth market share of vehicles featuring Level 2 autonomy,” Martin added. The electric passenger vehicle (EPV) segment grew over 114 percent YoY in Q1 in India.

Connected features in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment have been grabbing the market fast with 56 percent growth, of which, around 58 percent of the connected passenger vehicle (CPV) market share is driven by conventional powertrains.

By Q1 2025, the EV market share in India is expected to surpass 24 percent, while connected vehicles are projected to account for over 30 percent of the market.

“By 2025-26, connected and software-driven vehicles will be key revenue drivers for the automotive industries,” said Martin.

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 Microsoft has created animated backgrounds

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Microsoft’s new virtual backgrounds

Microsoft has announced that it has created animated backgrounds (or virtual backgrounds) for Teams that have started rolling out worldwide.

The company said this is the biggest update to the virtual backgrounds in Teams since the original collection launched in 2020.

“Featuring all-new images, the re-imagined visual library for Teams has been thoughtfully designed to represent the people that use them and how they work best,” Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday.

The tech giant has added six new categories to Teams backgrounds to cater to millions of different users.” By mapping out a series of user needs and meeting types, the Teams crew applied a fresh lens to craft and organize the new backgrounds into six categories,”.

The new six categories of Microsoft Teams backgrounds include — ones that focus on wood and light, others that have contemporary backgrounds, and some that are colorful clouds or mountains.

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“We aim to drive progress for everyone, and we’re excited to create more avenues for representation and allyship in our products, said Director of Global Brand Marketing Aleksey Fedorov. Meanwhile, it has rolled out ‘Avatars’ in public preview for its proprietary business communication platform Microsoft Teams.

“Avatars for Microsoft Teams offers an alternative to the current binary option of video or no video,” the tech giant said in a blog post. “Avatars for Teams gives you that much-needed camera break, while still allowing you to collaborate effectively.”

Users can represent themselves the way they want with customizable avatars and reactions.

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Nomophobia affects 72 percent of the Indian population

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Nomophobia affects 72 percent of the Indian population

Smartphone users in India suffer from Nomophobia

Three out of four people in India have Nomophobia, the fear of being detached from their smartphone, a report by global smart device brand OPPO and Counterpoint Research said on Friday.

About 72 percent of smartphone users in India experience low battery anxiety at a battery level of 20 percent or lower, while 65 percent of smartphone users go through emotional discomfort in case of smartphone battery drainage, according to the report.

The report, titled ‘NoMoPhobia: Low Battery Anxiety Consumer Study’, delved into the consumer mindset to understand how dying batteries have become a major trigger for this phobia.

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Low Battery Anxiety Consumer Study

“OPPO prides itself on its technology Innovation, and we constantly rely on studies to understand consumer needs. Our mission is to create products and experiences that bring lasting value and kindness to the world,” said Damyant Singh Khanoria, CMO, of OPPO India.

“This study offers valuable insights into the nuances of Nomophobia, which will help OPPO deliver solutions that address these articulated needs and concerns,” Khanoria added.

According to the report, 42 percent of respondents use smartphones most for entertainment, where social media is at the top, 65 percent of users sacrifice phone usage to conserve battery while 82 percent limit their social media usage.

Research Director Tarun Pathak said that smartphones have become our personal universes that enable us to stay connected, personally and professionally, and also for entertainment.

“Consequently, many of us have developed a Nomophobia of being without our phones. As a result, people often feel anxious at the thought of running out of battery and being unable to use their phones,” he commented.

“The feeling of low battery anxiety is higher among the working age group of 31 to 40 years followed by the age group of 25 to 30 years,” Pathak added.OPPO India now becomes one of the largest mobile phone manufacturing centers in India.

The company has more than 65,000 channel partners across the country and service centers in over 530 cities, supporting over 150,000 families across India.

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Zoho launch ‘Ulaa’ web browser

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Zoho launch ‘Ulaa’ web browser

Zoho’s New Web Browser

Zoho introduces ‘Ulaa’ web browser with a focus on users’ privacy, with pre-built capabilities that universally block tracking and website surveillance to safeguard users’ personal data.

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The privacy-centered browser Ulaa (which means journey or voyage in Tamil) is equipped with features that allow for privacy customization, built-in user profile modes, and integrated productivity tools while keeping user data safe and private.

Users can also sync browsing sessions between devices – either an entire browser window or a singular tab – allowing them to use multiple devices for the same browsing session seamlessly, the company said in a statement.

“With Ulaa, users don’t have to compromise their privacy to browse the web, which unfortunately has become a surveillance minefield. Zoho’s commitment to privacy and our privacy-centric business model allows us to offer a conflict-free, privacy-centric browser to those who value their own privacy and their kids’ privacy,” said Sridhar Vembu, CEO and Co-founder, of Zoho.

Ulaa doesn’t track or share user data with any third parties.

“DNS Prefetching is prohibited in Ulaa, so data cannot be cached, nor can motion sensors to track mouse movement and clicks. Ad and data tracking blockers in Ulaa prevent unauthorized push notifications, pop-ups, and time tracking,” said the company.

Ulaa also disables the API that allows websites to connect and communicate with devices connected to the computer or wifi network.

It’s also integrated with apps that boost productivity, including Zia Search for existing users, and Zoho Notebook, a dedicated note-taking space that works across all tabs.

Ulaa includes Zoho Annotator, a new, free extension that enables annotations directly to web pages and images. All Chrome browser extensions are compatible with Ulaa, and can be directly installed from the Chrome Webstore, said the company.

The iOS and Android versions are currently in beta and available for download.

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Google has paid the penalty amount of Rs 1,337.76 crore

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Google has paid the penalty amount of Rs 1,337.76 crore

30-day penalty payment deadline

Google has paid the penalty amount of Rs 1,337.76 crore that was imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly exploiting its dominant position in the Android market. This is the first instance of a Big Tech company paying a heavy penalty to Indian regulators as the government aims to introduce an inclusive Digital India Act (DIA).

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30-day deadline given by the NCLAT.

According to reliable sources, the payment was made within the 30-day deadline given by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in its order, and it has been deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India. Dr. Ritesh Malik, Director of Alliance for Digital India Foundation (ADIF), said that tech giants consider the fines as a “cost of doing business” and prefer to pay them instead of making the ecosystem fairer and non-discriminative. Malik added that while Google has paid the penalty, the paramount concern is whether the company is complying with the CCI rulings in letter and spirit.

Google has paid a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore imposed by the CCI for exploiting its dominant position in the Android market. The penalty amount has been deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India within the 30-day deadline given by the NCLAT. The penalty was imposed in October 2022 and Google has complied with the CCI’s directives for Android earlier this year.

Developers can offer users an alternative billing system along with Google Play’s billing system when purchasing in-app digital content. Google has also been fined Rs 936.44 crore in a separate case for abusing its dominant position with respect to its Play Store policies.

The ADIF expressed deep concern over Google’s new Google Play payments policy and demanded that the new policies be put on hold, stating that Google charging a nearly 30 percent service fee on app developers will significantly impact the Indian startup ecosystem.

 

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