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OPPO A17 and OPPO A77 launched in India: Check Specs

OPPO’s new smartphones A77s and A17 are now launched in India. The new models will be available in both physical stores and online stores. OPPO A17 is already on sale for Rs 12,499, while A77s will be available from October 7 for Rs 17,999.  Customers have the option of No Cost EMI for up to three months on A17s and six months on A77s. There is also a 10% cashback offer from top banks through online and offline channels. For A77s, zero down payment plans are also available.

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OPPO A17 Specifications

OPPO A17 comes with a MediaTek MT6765 Helio G35 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. The price of this smartphone is Rs 12,499. The 6.56-inch HD+ display on the OPPO A17 has a waterdrop notch on top. If you want a smooth display, the panel’s 60Hz refresh rate can be a deal-breaker.

The phone has Android 12, ColorOS 12.1. It sports a 5-megapixel front camera in addition to a 50-megapixel double camera system on its rear. It has a 6.56-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720×1612. The smartphone will be available in sunlight orange and midnight black colors, with 4GB RAM and 68GB of internal storage. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone socket, a microSD card slot for additional storage and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

OPPO A77 Specifications

OPPO A77 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G processor. The smartphone boasts a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. It has 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage that is extendable with a microSD card. The new smartphone runs the Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 operating system.

It sports a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor on its back. The smartphone is water and dust-resistant according to IP54 standards. It is powered by a 33W SUPERVOOCTM fast charger and a 5,000mAh battery. The OPPO A77 will have a fiberglass-leather design and come in two colors: starry black and sunset orange.

A side-mounted fingerprint scanner, twin Ultra-Linear stereo speakers featuring Dirac Sound, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5mm headphone port are other features. The specifications of the A77s are a little better, thus the cost is also a bit higher. The phone is priced at Rs 17,999.

Both OPPO A17 and OPPO A77s feature the company’s Glow design style. This design is basically a finish with a touch of glitter that shimmers when light shines upon them but normally looks matte. Both OPPO A77s A17 and OPPO A17 are water-resistant to IPX4 standards.

The rear panel of the orange A77s, however, sports a Fibreglass-Leather design that we’ve earlier seen on other Oppo models, including the F21 Pro 4G. On the other hand, the orange color version of the A17’s back panel has a leather design attained through a composite procedure for a premium feel. The Oppo A77s appears to be a slightly modified version of the A77 and offers a smooth display panel and a fast-charging battery, while the Oppo A17 is a new phone designed for consumers who want a low-end smartphone with a 50-megapixel camera.

It seems that OPPO is hardly making any effort to include new technology in its entry-level and mid-range smartphones. The recently introduced A17 has a slightly modified back camera setup, but otherwise shares almost all of the same specs as the recently released A57 and A77 models.

OPPO is a Chinese company that produces consumer gadgets. Smartphones, audio devices, power banks, smart devices, and other electronic products are among its main product categories.

Lava Blaze Pro

Lava Blaze Pro debuts in India with a 6.5-inch display and 90Hz refresh rate

Lava has introduced the Blaze Pro, a new smartphone that costs Rs that can be purchased from Flipkart, offline stores, and the Lava website. In addition, Lava also revealed that it had appointed Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador to support the smartphone industry as it introduced the Lava Blaze Pro.

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It is, as its name implies, an improved version of the Lava Blaze, which made its debut in July of this year. The smartphone is in the under Rs. 12,000 pricing range. It competes in the market with smartphones like Realme C35, Redmi 10 Power, etc. The brand-new phone from Lava has a 50MP triple camera configuration in addition to a redesigned design. It boasts a big 5,000mAh battery and an expansive IPS panel.

There are two storage options available for the Lava Blaze Pro: 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB storage capacity’s cost has not been disclosed by Lava, however, the 64GB model is priced at Rs. 12,999. The device has 4GB of RAM. Lava Blaze Pro is available in the colors Glass Green, Glass Gold, Glass Orange, and Glass Blue. The product is available for purchase on the company’s website at the price of Rs. 9,999. The Lava Blaze Pro has a 6.5-inch 2.5D IPS screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720×1600 pixels.

The phone has a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with a Premium Frosted Glass Back Design. On its front, the smartphone bears a waterdrop notch design on the top, containing the front camera. The smartphone has an octa-core MediaTek Helio G37 processor, 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of internal storage. Additionally, Lava Blaze Pro supports 3GB of virtual RAM. The company obviously intends to provide users with improved performance and gaming by supporting expandable RAM storage.

The dual SIM phone has a slot for microSD cards that enables capacity to be increased by up to 256GB. The smartphone has three cameras set up at the rear for optics. A 50MP main/back camera plus a macro and a portrait detector make up the camera system. The phone’s camera has a variety of features, including HDR mode, Beauty mode, Panorama mode, Night mode, and others. The front camera is 8MP. The phone has connectivity features like Bluetooth v5.0, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, OTG, and GPS compatibility.

Along with face unlock, customers will also receive a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. A 5,000mAh battery with a USB Type-C connection powers the gadget. The smartphone runs on Android 12 OS and supports FM radio.

Lava, an indigenous brand, is working to increase its visibility in the low-cost smartphone market in India. Lava Blaze Pro is aimed at those looking for a low-cost smartphone with a faster refresh rate display, a good front camera, extendable memory/storage, and a powerful battery.

Lava is an Indian electronics company that makes phones, computer hardware, consumer electronics, etc. It was established in 2009 as a spinoff of a telecom company by Amit Singh, Sunil Bhalla, Shailendra Nath Rai, and Vishal Sehgal. Its headquarters are in Noida, India, and it operates in a multitude of other nations abroad. In India’s feature phone market during the fiscal year 2021, the company had a 13.4% market share.

iphone 14

Apple Event 2022: iPhone 14 Series, Watch 8 & Airpods Launched.

Tim Cook, chief executive officer, Apple, directed and led the technology giant’s annual major event “far Out” on Wednesday. The event went on for almost two hours with high-end product launches introduced by the tech honcho which also includes the brand-new iPhone 14 series.

This latest iPhone series includes iPhone, iPhone Plus, iPhone Pro, and iPhone Pro max versions. The iPhone users had been eagerly waiting for the new smartphone series for the past year.

The company has launched various several brand-new features for the smartphone which comes with a larger camera display and offers satellite connectivity for providing emergency services. The Apple firm plans to provide satellite services which will be free for the first two years, beginning in November.

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Apple’s most important product has been the iPhone so far which generates a revenue of about 50 % of the company’s sales by itself and also helps in achieving additional revenue by the use of services like the Apple App store and Apple TV+.

Price and Availability

iPhone 14 price starts at 79,900 INR and iPhone 14 Plus is available at Rs. 89,900. Pre-ordering for these phones starts on September 9. iPhone 14 will be available from 16 September and iPhone Plus from 7 October.

iPhone 14 Pro price starts from 1,29,900 INR and iPhone 14 Pro Max at 1,39,900 INR. You can pre-order both these phones from 9 September. They will be available from 16 September.

Apple Watch: Features and Price

Apart from this, the tech Giant has also launched its smartwatch series. The device known as Apple Watch 8, focuses on building better health for women by helping them to track their ovulation together with the temperature feature. The latest Apple Watch Series 8 has a similarity to the Apple watch series 7. It comes in Aluminium and Stainless-Steel material types priced at Rs. 45,999 in India. It sports a big Always-on display having a narrow border and is crack, dust, and water resistant. Apple Watch 8 features Crash detection.

The company is also unveiling a redesigned Apple Watch SE which is budget-friendly. Its cost starts from Rs. 29,900 only. It is available to order from 16th September 2022. It comes with a faster dual-core processor and a redesigned back case produced with less carbon emission over 80%. It is swim-proof and features a retina display and offers high and low heart rate notification, fall detection, cycle tracking, and crash detection.

It also brought out a new variant of the Apple Watch Ultra focused on athletes. That watch has a larger screen and a new button that provides the users quick physical control with a lot of other functions which include a titanium case, precision dual-frequency, 36 hours of battery life, edge impact protected design, and water and dust resistance. It is priced at Rs. 89,900.

The Apple Watch has also become an important part of Apple’s business gradually, covering a great portion of its wearables, accessories, and home segment. It generated about eight billion USD last quarter. The watch is connected with the iPhone which means the product helps to promote the product and push users to order newer smartphone models and Apple profits a great deal from this beyond just the cost of the smart watch’s hardware according to a report by Bloomberg.

AirPods Pro Gen-2: Features, Availability, and Price

The new AirPods Pro comes packed with innovative and interesting features and hardware changes that will take the user’s music listening experience to a whole new level. They are priced at 26,900 INR in India. It features an inward-facing microphone that works better with voice enhancement, Apple’s new chip H2 which provides a great audio experience by enabling a better noise cancellation, superior 3D sound, and efficient battery life. It offers touch control by which you can easily use playback functions from the stem.

Redmi 11 Prime

Redmi 11 Prime 5G, Redmi A1 Officially Launched: Check Details

The world’s second-largest manufacturer after Samsung, Xiaomi, introduced its Redmi 11 Prime, Redmi 11 Prime 5G and Redmi A1 in India on September 6 2022. These Redmi smartphones were premiered as part of the “Special Diwali with MI” sale and are made in India for Indian folks. The brand-new Redmi A1 is the most low-cost and reasonable handset in comparison with all these newly launched Redmi smartphones, and it operates on stock Android out of the box. In the meanwhile, the Redmi 11 Prime is a redesigned variant of the latest POCO M5 which was launched the day after tomorrow, 5 September 2022 in India.

The Redmi 11 5G sports a 22.5 W charger inside the box however, it only upholds an 18 W charging speed.

Here is detailed information on the specifications, availability and price of these Redmi phones.

Redmi 11 Prime 5G – Specifications

Redmi 11 Prime 5G sports a 6.58 Full-HD plus Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel that upholds a 90 Hz refresh rate, and durable and corning Gorilla Glass. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC together with up to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage which is -expandable up to 1 TB with the help of a micro-SD card. Redmi 11 Prime 5G features a 5000mAh battery that supports 18 W charging and keeps the lights on, while the smartphone comes with a 22.5W charger. The photography on this smartphone is enhanced by a dual rear camera setup which includes 50 MP primary and 2 MP depth. There is also an 8 MP selfie camera on the front for a great video calling experience and picture quality. It operates on Android 12-based MIUI 13 supporting 1p52 water and dust resistance, and comes with a 3.5 mm headphone jack and an IR blaster.

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Redmi 11 Prime – Specifications

Redmi 11 prime features a 6.58-inch display that upholds full HD+ resolution, corning Gorilla Glass and 90 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity G99 chip and a 5000mAh battery with 18 W charging support. Redmi 11 Prime is available in 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB storage options together with upgradability to 1 TB using an SD card. It offers a rear camera with 50 MP primary, 2 MP macro and 2 MP portrait functions. It houses an 8MP shooter on the front for clicking selfies and video calling and operates on Android 12-based MIUI 13 together with a 3.5 headphone jack and IR blaster.

Redmi A1 – Specifications

Redmi A1 features a 6.52-inch screen that supports 1600×720 pixels HD+ resolution and comes with a 5000mAh battery with 10 W charging support powered by MediaTek Helio A22 processor. It flaunts 2 GB RAM with 32 GB storage expandable up to 1 TB, an 8 MP dual rear camera with Auxiliary sensor, 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calling, contained in a waterdrop notch at the front and runs on Android 12 operating system.

Price and Availability

Redmi 11 Prime is priced at 12,999 INR for the 4 GB/ 64 GB variant and for the 6 GB/ 128 GB variant it costs 14,999. It is available in a total of three colour options which include Flashy Black, Peppy Purple and Playful Green. The price of Redmi 11 Prime 5G is 13,999 INR for the 4 GB and 64 GB variants and for the 6 GB / 128 GB version it costs up to 15,999 INR. It is also provided in three colourways which include Chrome Silver, Meadow Green and Thunder Black. The most affordable Redmi A1 is available to buy at 6,499 INR. This too comes in three colour options which include Green, Black and Blue. It is available for ordering on e-commerce websites such as Amazon and also on Xiaomi’s official site beginning on 9th September 2022 at noon. The Redmi A1 sale will initiate on 9th September 2022 at 4 in the evening.

Vivo V25 Pro

Vivo V25 Pro With Colour Changing Back Panel Launched In India: Check Details.

Vivo is renowned for its smartphone designs and developing software and has rolled out its new mid-range smartphones, Vivo V25 and V25 Pro, in India. The price of the Vivo V25 is yet to be revealed. However, the cost of the Vivo V25 starts at 35,999 INR for the base version. The smartphones will be available for ordering from August 25 at Vivo India e-stores, Flipkart and throughout all partner retail showrooms. The main attraction of this smartphone is the colour-changing back panel. It is launched in the Sailing Blue colour option, which can change to a dark-navy shade when exposed to sunlight or UV light. There is a black colour option available too but it does not contain the colour-changing feature. It is designed for users searching for an excellent all-around smartphone and is mainly focused on people who enjoy taking a lot of pictures. This new model is exceptionally stunning to look at, highly eye-catching and built too well.

Vivo V25 Pro: Specifications And Features

The brand-new Vivo V25 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor which also supports a 5G network and is the same as the OnePlus Nord 2T. The Vivo smartphone runs on Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12. It was launched yesterday on 17 August 2022, Wednesday. As mentioned above the key highlight of this Vivo V25 Pro smartphone is its colour-changing Fluorite AG Glass design. This feature generally makes the smartphone’s rear panel change its colour under exposure to UV light or sunlight. Even so, it is not the first Vivo phone with this technology, Vivo launched a V23 series previously this year which also has the same feature.

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The smartphone comes with a 3D curved AMOLED 6.56-inch FHD+ display having a refresh of 120 Hz and also contains a touch sampling rate of 300 Hz. The display is further available with HDR 10+ certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification and Netflix HDR Certification. The Vivo V25 Pro features a sleek body design providing a comfortable in-hand grip with curved glass available at both front and rear panels.

Vivo smartphones are renowned for their high-quality camera technology and the new V25 Pro phone is not so different. It comes with a triple camera system containing a 64 Mega Pixel Primary camera with optical image stabilisation, an 8 Mega Pixel wide-angle and a 2 MP macro sensor. The selfie camera comprises a 32 MP front camera which according to the firm has about 25 per cent increased pixel size in comparison with earlier Vivo smartphones. Apart from the range of common features like Night Portrait and Bokeh night video, the Vivo V25 Pro camera smartphone system also comes along with a new vlog mode feature that enables the users to create videos using video templates available in the app.

The Vivo V25 Pro is available with a 4830 mAh battery comprising a 66W flash charge and a smart charging engine technology which provides the user with a high-end experience. You can create as many videos as you want and take advantage of its advanced camera system without worrying about battery drain.

Pricing

The smartphone is available in two storage options one is 128 GB and the other is 256 GB. The price of its 128 GB model is 35,999 INR which is its basic version. The cost of its 256 GB variant is Rs 39,999.

For the record, the V25 Pro is rolled out at a lower price in comparison with the Vivo V23 Pro and taking it into account, it is offering great features and specifications.

OnePlus 10T

OnePlus 10T 5G Gets To Full Charge In 19 Minutes Is Now Launched: Check Price, Specifications.

The OnePlus 10 T has officially launched in New York at an event. The main highlights of the smartphone are its brand-new snapdragon 8+ Generation 1 processor and the 150W fast charging which offers a full charge in only nineteen minutes. The OnePlus sale will go live on Amazon India, OnePlus India, and OnePlus showrooms at a price rate of 49,999 INR on 6th August. Following is a detailed explanation of the key specifications and innovative features of the OnePlus 10T.

Key Specifications

The brand-new OnePlus is launched in two colours: Moonstone Black and Jade Green. It has a glass back with the corporation having Corning Gorilla on the front and back both. The dimensions of the smartphone are 163 mm X 75.37 X 8,75 and its weight is 203.5 grams. The one plus Pro was about 200.5 grams having an 8.55 mm thickness in comparison.

The universal design and pattern are identical to the OnePlus 10 Pro that was launched previously. however, there are two major design changes. One is the notification alert slider is removed from it. The firm states that it would enable great space for a larger battery, enhanced antenna placement, etc. other is that there is no Hasselblad Branding in it which is a price-driven conclusion.

The OnePlus 10T has a 6.7 inches full HD+ display (2412 X 1080) having a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz, 90 Hz, and 120 Hz. It has an AMOLED screen with HDR10+ support

It also operates the brand-new snapdragon 8+ generation 1 processor, which is presumed to have enhanced thermals in comparison with the earlier Snapdragon 8 Generation 1. At present, the smartphone starts with 8GB RAM, and 12GB RAM and it goes up to 16GB RAM. The different storage options in this phone are 128 GB and 256 GB with the OnePlus Company using UFS 3.1 storage.

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Camera Specifications

The camera layout at the back comprises a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor having EIS and OIS. It includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera having a 119.9-degree field view and a macro camera of 2MP. The front camera is 16MP. This camera is adept at recording max at 4K at 30 fps / 60 fps and it supports slow motion video at 1080p at 240 fps and 720p at 480 fps.

This smartphone operates OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12. It is also available with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a type-c port will support standard type-c earphones also. Also, this contains a dual nano-SIM slot.

It comes with a battery size of 48,00 mAh with OnePlus adding 150W fast charging and the OnePlus Company claims that you can get a full charge on this phone from 1-100% in just nineteen minutes using their fast charger which will be provided with the smartphone.

It is available with Noice Cancellation support and Dolby Atomos also. In India, the smartphone supports the following list of 5B Bands:

5G SA: N1, N3, N5, N8, N20, N28A, N38, N40, N41, N77, N78 and 5G NSA: N1, N3, N8, N40, N41, N77, N88.

Some other connectivity features are 2X2 MIMO, SUPPORT 2.4G/ 5G, Support wi-fi 802. 11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, NFC, Dual band GPs and Bluetooth 5.3.

How the customers react to its disabled alert slider and new features is yet to be seen.

Price and Availability

The OnePlus 10T smartphone’s starting price in India is Rs. 49,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB version. The 12GB RAM + 256 GB version’s price will be Rs 54,999. Whereas the 16GB RAM specification will cost 55,999 INR. This version also contains 256 GB storage options.

The smartphone is already available for pre-ordering in India and an open sale will be started on 6th august. Users buying the smartphone with ICICI and SBI bank will get an instant discount of Rs 5,000.