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Google is looking to move some of its Pixel production to India
According to a new report, it looks like Google could be interested in moving some of its Pixel production to India.
While a majority of production still occurs in China, recently, some larger technology companies have either explored moving production of products to other countries outside of China or splitting the production between several countries. There are a number of reasons for this shift, and whether a company is motivated by political or financial reasons, the shift is happening. Now, according to a new report, it looks like Google could be moving some of its Pixel production to India.
The OnePlus Nord 2T will go on sale in India starting July 5
After launching the OnePlus Nord 2T in Europe earlier this year, OnePlus has now brought the device to the Indian market. Read on for all pricing and availability details.
After launching the OnePlus Nord 2T in Europe earlier this year in May, OnePlus has now launched the device in India. The latest addition to OnePlus' affordable Nord lineup packs MediaTek's Dimensity 1300 chip, a 50MP triple camera setup, a 4,500mAh battery, and 80W wired fast charging support. If you're in the market for a new mid-range smartphone, here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus Nord 2T.
Indian government finally approves 5G spectrum auctions
The Indian government has finally approved a proposal from the Department of Telecommunications for 5G spectrum auctions directly to enterprises.
The government of India has finally approved a proposal from the Department of Telecommunications for 5G spectrum auctions directly to enterprises, laying the foundation for upcoming 5G networks in the region. In an official statement, the government said it would auction a total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years by the end of July 2022.
iQOO shakes up the affordable flagship segment with the new iQOO Neo 6
Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has launched a new affordable flagship in the Indian market. The new iQOO Neo 6 packs a Snapdragon 870 SoC and a 120Hz AMOLED display.
After launching the iQOO Z6 and Z6 Pro in India late last month, Vivo's sub-brand iQOO has now launched a new affordable flagship in the region -- the iQOO Neo 6. The latest device in iQOO's steadily growing portfolio features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 SoC, a 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED display, an impressive triple camera setup, and 80W wired fast charging support. If you're on the lookout for an affordable flagship, read on to learn more about the new iQOO Neo 6.
Realme's first 150W fast-charging phone lands in India
Realme today launched its first 150W fast-charging phone, the Realme GT Neo 3, in the Indian market. Read on to learn more.
At a launch event in India today, Realme finally lifted the covers off its first 150W fast-charging smartphone -- the Realme GT Neo 3. Realme's latest affordable flagship packs MediaTek's Dimensity 8100 5G chipset and it comes in two variants featuring different battery capacities and fast-charging capabilities. Here's everything you need to know about the new Realme GT Neo 3.
OnePlus 10R launches in India in 80W and 150W fast charging variants
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 10R in India in 80W and 150W "Endurance Edition" variants. Check out the latest flagship!
OnePlus smartphones have been at the forefront of charging tech since the early days of the company, going as far back as the OnePlus 2. While they do get some flak for sticking to proprietary charging tech, there's no denying that OnePlus smartphones have regularly been one of the fastest charging phones you could purchase. OnePlus is pushing the envelope again with new charging tech from OPPO, now powering the OnePlus 10R in its 80W and 150W avatars. The phone launches alongside the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and the OnePlus Nord Buds, and launches just half a day before the Realme GT Neo 3 launches, a phone that is based on the same reference design from the parent company OPPO.
Realme's latest affordable flagship -- the Realme GT 2 -- is now available in India
The vanilla Realme GT 2 is now available for purchase in the Indian market at a starting price of ₹34,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant.
After launching its flagship Realme GT 2 Pro in India earlier this month, Realme quietly launched the non-Pro variant in the region last week. The regular Realme GT 2 is a minor step down from the flagship model, and it will go on sale in the region starting today.
Xiaomi launches its premium flagship, the Xiaomi 12 Pro in India
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 12 Pro in India, its premium flagship for 2022. Read on to know more about its pricing and availability!
Xiaomi has become synonymous with a brand that makes value products. No matter what product you pick up that has a Xiaomi branding on it, you are bound to get one of the best value-for-money propositions. People confuse this proposition and brand Xiaomi products as "budget" devices, which is far from the truth on devices like top-tier flagships. To shed this tag, Xiaomi is launching its premium flagship, the Xiaomi 12 Pro, in India, followed by the Xiaomi Pad 5 and the Mi TV 5A.
Xiaomi Pad 5 comes to India at an attractive price
Xiaomi is also bringing its Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet to India, presenting consumers another option in the Android tablet market. Check it out!
The tablet market has largely been dominated by the Apple iPad, and for good reason. Android tablet releases have been few and far in between, and it's just Samsung and to some extent Lenovo dominating the space. More recently, we're seeing interest from more hardware players, with Xiaomi launching the Xiaomi Pad 5 series in 2021. Now, the company is bringing the Xiaomi Pad 5 to India (alongside the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Mi TV 5A), giving consumers some more options in the tablet space.
The new Bose QC 45 noise-canceling headphones are now available in India
The all-new Bose QC 45 is now finally available in India at an introductory price of ₹32,900. Get yours right away by following the link in the post.
In August last year, Bose launched new noise-canceling headphones as part of its popular Quiet Comfort range -- the Bose QC 45. Compared to the older Bose QC 35 II, the new headphones offered better noise cancellation, a new transparency mode called "Aware Mode," upgraded calling performance, and longer battery life. The headphones have been on sale in various markets worldwide for the last several months, and they've finally made their way to the Indian market.
The new Samsung Galaxy M33 is an affordable 5G phone with a 120Hz high refresh rate display
Samsung has launched a new affordable 5G phone, the Galaxy M33, in India. It features a 120Hz display, the Exynos 1280 SoC, and a 6,000mAh battery.
Following the launch of three new Galaxy A series devices in India late last month, Samsung has now launched a new Galaxy M series device in the region. The new Galaxy M33 is a budget-friendly 5G phone featuring the Exynos 1280 SoC, a 6.6-inch 120Hz LCD panel, and a massive 6,000mAh battery. It's a significant improvement over the Galaxy M32 from last year, offering better performance, a high refresh rate display, a quad-camera setup, and an updated design.
Fossil brings its stylish Skagen Falster Gen 6 range of Wear OS smartwatches to the Indian market
After launching the Fossil Gen 6 lineup in India last September, Fossil has now brought its stylish Skagen Falster Gen 6 range to the region.
After launching the Fossil Gen 6 lineup of smartwatches in the Indian market last September, Fossil has now launched its Skagen Falster Gen 6 lineup in the region. The Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatch lineup is based on the Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches, but it has a slightly different design. If you're in the market for a new Wear OS smartwatch, here's everything you need to know about the new Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatches.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi 10 in India, but its not the same device available internationally
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 10 in India, but it's not the same device that has been on sale in international markets. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi launched the budget-friendly Redmi 10 globally in August last year. But the company didn't bring the device to the Indian market at the time. Instead, Indian buyers got the Redmi 10 Prime a month after the initial launch, which was essentially the same device with a bigger battery. Xiaomi has now launched the vanilla Redmi 10 in India, but it's not the same device that has been on sale in international markets for the last few months. Instead, the Redmi 10 (India) is very likely a rebranded Redmi 10C that was just launched in Africa some days ago.
Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in India
Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G and the new Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G in India. Read on to know more about these mid-rangers!
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11 lineup can be considered its flagship lineup for the globe, with enough Redmi Notes sold every year to eclipse all their other lineups and even other OEMs. Xiaomi also has been adding a whole bunch of models to the lineup, serving a larger range of needs and budgets than what the original Redmi Note lineup started off to serve. The company is now adding two devices to its lineup in India with the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro (4G).
Samsung reveals Galaxy Tab S8 series pricing, pre-order and sales info for India
Samsung India has finally released the pricing and availability details for the Galaxy Tab S8 series in the region. Read on to learn all about the launch offers and pre-order benefits.
Samsung India has finally shared the pricing details for the company's latest flagship tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab S8 series. If you're thinking of getting your hands on one of the new Galaxy tablets, you can pre-order them starting tomorrow or wait until the next month for the first open sale.
Samsung reveals Galaxy S22 series pricing, pre-order and sales info for India
Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S22 series pricing and pre-order details for India. However, sales information has not been shared.
Samsung India has finally shared the pricing details for the company's latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S22 series. If you're thinking of getting your hands on one of the new Galaxy devices, you'll have to wait some more, as pre-orders begin from February 23, 2022.
India bans Garena Free Fire and 53 other Chinese apps
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has banned 54 more Chinese apps in the region, including the popular battle royale game Garena Free Fire.
In July 2020, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) issued a press release announcing the ban of 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, WeChat, Weibo, and more, in the country. A few weeks after the initial announcement, the ministry banned 47 more Chinese origin apps, including Tencent-backed PUBG Mobile, AliExpress, Ludo World, and more. MeitY continued its onslaught till the end of the year and announced two more waves of bans, once in September and then again in November, removing over 150 more Chinese apps from app stores in the country. After a long hiatus, MeitY has now announced the ban of 54 more Chinese apps, including Garena's popular Battle Royale title Free Fire.
Here's a list of all the Chinese apps banned in India
Here's a list of all the Chinese apps banned in India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Check it out!
In June this year, the Government of India's Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) issued a notice banning 59 Chinese apps. Since then, the government body has issued several such notices banning more Chinese apps that were found to be "prejudicial to [the] sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.” In its latest notice, MeitY banned 43 more apps, including AliExpress and Lalamove, bringing the tally up to 267 banned apps. In case you missed any of our previous coverage, here's a list of all the Chinese/China-owned apps currently banned in India:
Xiaomi shares MIUI 13 rollout schedule for the Indian market
Xiaomi has finally shared the MIUI 13 rollout schedule for the Indian market. Read on to learn when your Xiaomi/Redmi phone will receive the update.
Towards the end of last year, Xiaomi hosted a launch event in China. At the event, the company unveiled the latest version of its Android skin -- MIUI 13. Soon after the announcement, Xiaomi shared the MIUI 13 rollout schedule for global and Chinese models. However, the company didn't share a rollout schedule for India, which is one of its biggest markets.
JioPhone 5G leak suggests that India may finally get 5G this year
Jio is reportedly gearing up to launch an affordable 5G device, called the JioPhone 5G, in India. Read on to learn more about the upcoming phone.
After launching the JioPhone Next last year, Indian telecom giant Jio is now gearing up to launch an affordable 5G phone. The upcoming device, which will reportedly be called JioPhone 5G, is currently in the works and will hit the market sometime later this year. Given that Jio's affordable phones sell like hotcakes, the rumored JioPhone 5G could singlehandedly drive 5G adoption in India.