PLI Scheme: Dell, Wistron, Foxconn, Flextronics, Lava and Micromax among 14 approved companies

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Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology (MeitY) has approved 14 eligible applicants under the  Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware. A total of 19 companies filed applications for the PLI scheme in May. PLI Scheme for IT Hardware, extends an incentive of 4% to 2%/1% on net incremental sales (over base year of FY 2019-20) of goods under target segments that are manufactured in India to eligible companies, for a period of four years. This scheme for a period of 2020-21 till 2024-25 has been extended by one year, i.e. till 2025-26.

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realme 7 and narzo 20 Pro realme UI 2.0 Software Update Tracker [Update: realme 7 will get Android 12 in March 2022]

realme launched realme 7 and realme Narzo 20 Pro smartphones in India running Android 10 based realme UI 1.0. realme has already announced realme UI 2.0 Open Beta for these smartphones.

Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 comes with new features such as System Cloner, Quick Return Bubble, Enhanced Dark Mode, New App Drawer, Third-party Icon Support, Redesigned Notification Panel, Revamped Always-On display, Improved Game Space, and more. Check out this post to know about Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 features in detail.

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BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA launched officially, duration of claiming rewards extended

Krafton, South Korean video game developer, has officially launched the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA game exclusively for India users, a couple of weeks after the open beta version was released. Those who are running the beta version are getting an update to the official launch version on the Play Store. It started pre-registrations for the game back in May. Continue reading “BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA launched officially, duration of claiming rewards extended”

Vi launches Rs. 267 prepaid pack with 25GB data, no daily data limit, Unlimited calls, 30 days validity

Recently, Vi launched its Rs. 447 prepaid plan with 50GB of data with no daily data limit, 60 days validity after Jio and Airtel launched its no daily data limit plans. Following that now, Vi has launched Rs. 267 prepaid plan that comes with 30 days validity. Continue reading “Vi launches Rs. 267 prepaid pack with 25GB data, no daily data limit, Unlimited calls, 30 days validity”

Flipkart launches ‘Shopsy’ digital platform to boost local entrepreneurship

Flipkart today has launched its new digital platform called ‘Shopsy’ that focuses on boosting local entrepreneurship. The platform will offer 15 crore products across Fashion, Beauty, Mobile, Home, and more. Continue reading “Flipkart launches ‘Shopsy’ digital platform to boost local entrepreneurship”

Samsung Galaxy F22 with 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, 48MP quad rear cameras, 6000mAh battery launching in India on July 6

Samsung today confirmed the launch of Galaxy F22, the company’s new smartphone in the F series in India on July 6th. It has #FullOneBlockbuster and highlights the phone’s large battery, high refresh rate screen and quad rear cameras. The company has confirmed 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz screen with Infinity-U notch, 48MP rear camera along with three additional cameras. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy F22 with 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, 48MP quad rear cameras, 6000mAh battery launching in India on July 6”

realme Beard Trimmer, Beard Trimmer Plus and Hair Dryer launched in India starting at Rs. 1299

realme today launched its Beard Trimmer, Beard Trimmer Plus and Hair Dryer in India, as it had announced. Both the trimmers promise up to 120 minutes of usage on full charge, self sharpening stainless steel blade, USB Type-C charging port and feature a Travel Lock for safety. The hair dryer has a 1400W powerful motor that can dry hair in 5 minutes, says the company. Continue reading “realme Beard Trimmer, Beard Trimmer Plus and Hair Dryer launched in India starting at Rs. 1299”

realme Buds 2 Neo with 11.2mm bass boost drivers launched in India for Rs. 499

Along with the DIZO audio products, realme also launched the realme Buds 2 Neo, as it had announced. This is a cheaper version of the realme Buds 2 that was launched back in 2019 that comes with the same 11.2 mm bass boost audio drivers. It features a gear-shaped cable to avoid tangles, thereby reducing microphonics, every time the cable brushes against your clothes. Continue reading “realme Buds 2 Neo with 11.2mm bass boost drivers launched in India for Rs. 499”

DIZO Wireless and DIZO GoPods D with Bass Boost Drivers, ENC, low-latency gaming mode, fast charge launched in India

DIZO from realme TechLife has launched DIZO Wireless neckband wireless earphones and the DIZO GoPods D true wireless earphones in India, as it had announced. The DIZO Wireless was launched as realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo in some countries, and the DIZO GoPods D was launched as realme Buds Q2 in some countries which is different from the ones sold in India, but this has a different design. Continue reading “DIZO Wireless and DIZO GoPods D with Bass Boost Drivers, ENC, low-latency gaming mode, fast charge launched in India”

Samsung Galaxy A22 with 6.4-inch HD+ AMOLED display, Helio G80, 6GB RAM, 48MP quad rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 18499

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A22 and the A22 5G smartphones a few weeks back. Now it has silently launched the 4G version of the phone in India. It  packs a 6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz screen with Infinity-U notch that houses a 13MP camera, is powered by screen Helio G80 SoC with 6GB of RAM, has a 48MP rear camera, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP depth and a 2MP macro sensor. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A22 with 6.4-inch HD+ AMOLED display, Helio G80, 6GB RAM, 48MP quad rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 18499”

OPPO Reno6 and Reno6 Pro 5G launching in India on July 14

Update: OPPO today confirmed the launch of Reno6 and Reno6 Pro 5G smartphones in India on July 14th. The company highlights Bokeh Flare Portrait Video feature of the phones. The phones will go on open sale from July 20th. It is also launching OPPO Tech Studio that will offer people a chance to be one of the first to review OPPO Reno6 Pro and receive an exclusive mystery coupon. Continue reading “OPPO Reno6 and Reno6 Pro 5G launching in India on July 14”

realme X2 Pro realme UI 2.0 Software Update Tracker [Update: realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 stable update]

realme recently launched the realme X2 Pro smartphone in India running ColorOS 6.1 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The smartphone has already received Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 beta update.

Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 comes with new features such as System Cloner, Quick Return Bubble, Enhanced Dark Mode, New App Drawer, Third-party Icon Support, Redesigned Notification Panel, Revamped Always-On display, Improved Game Space, and more. Check out this post to know about Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 features in detail. Continue reading “realme X2 Pro realme UI 2.0 Software Update Tracker [Update: realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 stable update]”

TCL C825 mini LED 4K TV with 120Hz MEMC, 1080p camera, C725 and C728 QLED 4K TVs with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos launched in India

TCL today launched in new mini LED and QLED range of TVs in India. This includes the premium C825 mini LED QLED TV, which the company says it the first mini LED TV in India and the C728 gaming-focused QLED TV with ultra-low-latency and the C725 model that comes with video call camera. Continue reading “TCL C825 mini LED 4K TV with 120Hz MEMC, 1080p camera, C725 and C728 QLED 4K TVs with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos launched in India”

Amazon launches new Echo Show 10 and Echo Show 5 smart speakers with a screen, built-in camera in India

Amazon has launched new Echo Show 5 and the Echo Show 10 devices in India. The new Echo Show 10 comes with a 10.1-inch HD display, 13-megapixel front facing camera, premium sound and intelligent motion that moves the display to face you as you interact with Alexa. The Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) is an upgrade to the old model that is still compact, featuring a 5.5-inch display, and it now comes with an HD camera for better video calling or monitoring home remotely and is available in three colours. Continue reading “Amazon launches new Echo Show 10 and Echo Show 5 smart speakers with a screen, built-in camera in India”

Nothing ear (1) true wireless earbuds launching on July 27

London-based consumer tech company Nothing today announced that it will launch ear (1), the company’s first true wireless earbuds globally and in India, simultaneously on July 27th. The company already confirmed that it will be sold on Flipkart in India, and it will also offer No Cost EMI. It was supposed to launch this June, but the launch has slightly been pushed to summer. Continue reading “Nothing ear (1) true wireless earbuds launching on July 27”