Gadgets Now Bureau07 Aug, 2022, 08:05AM IST
Reliance Jio emerged as the highest bidder in the recently concluded India’s 5G spectrum auction with a whopping Rs 88,078 crore contribution. After 40 rounds of auction panning through a week, Jio has acquired 24,740 MHz of 5G airwaves which is expected to offer 10 times faster internet speeds than 4G. Click here to read more.
Sony has expanded its audio lineup with a new product -- LinkBuds. These TWS earbuds sport a 12mm driver unit and come in a unique open-ring design. The pair is powered by the company’s integrated processor V1 and supports 360-degree Reality Audio. Click here to read more.
Philips' first-of-its-kind Sneaker Cleaner that claims to keep sneakers “spotless and crease-free” is now official in India. This new product is priced at Rs 2,595`and offers two years of worldwide guarantee. Buyers can purchase the Sneaker Cleaner which is available in a Black and Yellow colour combination through Philips Domestic Appliances e-store. Click here to read more
OnePlus has recently added the second flagship device of the year to its smartphone portfolio in an event in New York.. The smartphone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and offers 16GB of RAM, a triple rear camera setup and 150W fast charging support. Click here to read more.
Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo has launched another smartphone this week in India which is now available on both Amazon and the company’s official site. The smartphone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and offers an FHD+ display. The base model offers 8GB RAM and 128GB storage while the top model offers 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Click here to read more.
The Chinese smartphone maker has added another smartphone to its affordable portfolio in India. The Oppo A77 packs a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and is priced at Rs 15,499. The device also offers a 48MP dual-rear camera setup and runs on Android 12. Click here to read more.
Bharti Airtel has announced that 5G will be deployed within August. The company has awarded its first 5G contract to Ericsson who will provide 5G connectivity in 12 circles. Airtel has acquired a 19,800 MHz spectrum for a total consideration of Rs 43,084 crores. Click here to read more.
Microsoft has introduced the Outlook Lite app for Android users which is a toned-down version of the original app. The company claims that the new app is designed to deliver faster performance and reduced battery consumption along with taking up less storage. Click here to read more.
Reliance Jio has expanded its online gaming portfolio with the recently launched JioGamesWatch, which is a live streaming option for Reliance JioGames. The company claims that this tool aims to bring an immersive and interactive game streaming experience through a single tap across multiple Jio devices. Click here to read more.
A recent report by WhatsApp states that the Meta-owned direct messaging platform banned over two million accounts in India in June. Why were the accounts banned and how to get in touch with a grievance officer on the platform? Click here to read more.
The Cupertino-based tech giant has lifted the mask mandate for its corporate employees at “most locations.” This move comes as the US records a surge in the highly transmissible BA.5 Covid-19 variant. Click here to read more.
Samsung is offering both variants of its budget smartphone the Galaxy F22 at Rs 2,000 lesser than its original price. The base variant of the handset is now available at Rs 10,499. Click here to read more.
Asus has launched three touchscreen laptops in India -- Zenbook 14 Flip OLED, Vivobook S 14 Flip and Vivobook 15 laptops. This laptop range starts from Rs 49,900 and is now available on multiple online and offline retailers. Click here to read more.