On Tuesday (September 12), during the company’s ‘Wonderlust’ event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The newest Apple Watch Series 9 is the eleventh model in the company’s line of smartwatches. The new watches are almost indistinguishable from Apple’s latest Series 8 version. But it does have updated hardware that should result in better performance. The Apple S9 SiP (system in package) is a crucial component of Apple’s latest wearables. Series 9 Apple Watches come in 41mm and 45mm sizes, while the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra is also available. They also work with the latest WatchOS 10 update.

Apple Watch Series 9 Features and Specs

The Series 9 Apple Watch is offered in two different casing sizes: 41mm and 45mm. They share the same always-on Retina display with up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness as the prior Watch Series 7 and Watch Series 8 models. On a single charge, it can supposedly last for up to 18 hours.

The Apple S9 SiP (system in package) is a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) semiconductor that provides the smartwatch with its processing capability. According to Apple, the new processor makes the Apple Watch Series 9 60 percent quicker than the Apple Watch Series 8. With this new wearable, customers may query Siri for their health information.

The “Double Tap” gesture allows users to do a variety of actions by tapping their thumb and index finger together, such as answering or ending a call, stopping a timer or snoozer alarm, controlling music, opening the camera, and more. In addition to opening the Smart Stack from the watch face, the Double Tap functionality will also enable users to browse among widgets in the stack, all powered by the Digital Crown and Taptic Engine. Additionally, the wearable may ping the user’s iPhone. It’s also compatible with Apple’s HomePod.

Powered by watchOS 10, the Apple Watch Series 9 introduces reimagined applications, a revamped Smart Stack, new watch faces, enhanced cycling and hiking capabilities, and mental health tracking and management functions. And its four-core Neural Engine can handle machine learning tasks much more quickly than in the prior Watch Series 8 models. It also improves dictation accuracy compared to the Apple Watch Series 8 by as much as 25%.

Apple says this new model is their first carbon-neutral offering.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Features and Specs

An enhanced Retina display with up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness is housed in a 49mm casing on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The newest Apple Watch Ultra 2 uses the same bespoke S9 SiP as the Apple Watch Series 9 and comes with carbon-neutral alternatives. The flagship wristwatch has cutting-edge capabilities such as Siri processing on-device and enhanced location monitoring.

The new premium tough watch is powered by watchOS 10 and has a new gesture known as Double Tap. This feature allows users to use the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a single hand and without touching the screen. Modular Ultra, its new watch face, shows time as it is right now along with other relevant information such as altitude or depth. It provides a wide height range, from 500 meters below sea level to 9,000 meters above sea level, for mountaineers and hikers. The wearable device provides a diving depth of 40 meters for swimmers and scuba divers.

According to Apple, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a maximum battery life of 72 hours while in Low Power Mode, or up to 36 hours when in regular usage.

Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 Price and Availability

In India, the cheapest available Apple Watch Series 9 would set you back Rs. 41,900. Its starting price in the United States is $399, which is around Rs. 33,000. There are five color options for the accessory: black, white, silver, (product) red, and a brand new pink.

The current retail price of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in India is Rs. 89,900. It costs $799 (about Rs. 64,000) in the United States. It comes in three different band configurations: Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, and Ocean.

You can now pre-order the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. On Friday, September 22nd, you may buy one.

The Apple Watch Series 8 GPS originally retailed for $399 (Rs. 31,800) in the United States and Rs. 45,900 ($740) in India. Apple’s high-end Watch model debuted last year and retails at Rs. 89,900. In the United States, you can get one for $799 (around Rs. 63,600).

Tuesday marked the worldwide debut of Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus at the company’s ‘Wonderlust’ launch event. There are a few noteworthy hardware advancements in both phones compared to the iPhones released last year. In comparison to last year’s Pro versions, this year’s do not contain the A16 Bionic chipset, Dynamic Island, or a main camera with 48 megapixels. This year’s iPhones are the first to ship without Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging connector, since they all have a USB Type-C connection instead.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Features and Specs

The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display of the iPhone 15 is protected by a layer of scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield. The iPhone 15 is a dual SIM (Nano) smartphone. The iPhone 15 also has Apple’s new Dynamic Island feature, first seen on the iPhone 14 Pro. The maximum brightness of the screen is 2000 nits, and the phone is dustproof and water resistant to an IP68 level. The iPhone 15 Plus’s screen is 6.7 inches in size and has an OLED Super Retina XDR panel.

The main camera on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus is a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera with a 2um quad pixel sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, an upgrade over the 12-megapixel camera on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. The smartphone has an ultra-wide camera that shoots 12 megapixel photos and has sensor shift stabilization with an f/1.6 aperture. The new camera island on the front of the phone houses a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera, perfect for group selfies and video calls.

The A16 Bionic processor seen in the iPhone 14 Pro is also used in the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus from Apple. These devices are Apple’s first to use USB Type-C ports (instead of the company’s own Lightning connection) for charging and data transfer. The iPhone manufacturer has been silent on the RAM and battery capacity of both devices, but we should learn more about them from unofficial sources in the coming weeks.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Price and Availability

The cheapest iPhone 15 in India costs Rs. 79,900, while the cheapest iPhone 15 Plus costs Rs. The business claims that the two phones will be offered in a range of colors, including black, blue, green, pink, and yellow. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available for purchase on September 22, with pre-orders starting on September 15. The maximum storage capacity of these devices is 512GB.

On Tuesday, Apple revealed the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max during its ‘Wonderlust’ event, which was broadcast live from Apple Park in California. These smartphones are driven by the state-of-the-art A17 Pro chipset developed by the manufacturer. In addition, they include an Action button that can be programmed, much like the one on the Apple Watch Ultra. Unlike its predecessors, the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max include a USB Type-C charging connector. The premium version has a periscope camera system for superior zoom capabilities.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Features and Specs

Both the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max have Super Retina XDR OLED screens with up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness and Apple’s Ceramic Shield protection glass. Both phones are protected from dust and moisture with an IP68 certification. They run on Apple’s latest 3nm chipset, the A17 Pro, which boasts a 10% performance boost and up to three times the efficiency of rival CPUs.

The handsets’ Grade 5 titanium exterior and aluminum chassis make them both sturdy and lightweight. In addition, they have a new Action button that can be programmed to do a variety of functions in lieu of the traditional Mute switch.

The wide-angle camera on the phones has 48 megapixels, has an aperture of f/1.78, and is coated to minimize lens reflections. In addition to a 12-megapixel, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle shooter. The iPhone 15 Pro includes a 12-megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 12-megapixel periscope camera system with f/2.8 aperture.

Selfies and video calls are a breeze with the 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera and f/1.9 aperture found on the Pro variants of the iPhone 15 series.

The new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, like the standard iPhone 15, include a USB Type-C connector with USB 3.0 capabilities. With the right connection, it can carry data at rates of up to 10 Gbps. Apple claims that the iPhone 15 Pro’s battery will last for up to a day of usage, and that the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s battery will last even longer than that. The Qi2 standard, which the manufacturer claims provides quicker wireless charging rates, is also supported by the devices.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Price and Availability

The entry-level 128GB model of the new iPhone 15 Pro costs Rs. 1,34,900, while the top-of-the-line 256GB model costs Rs. 1,59,900. The devices will also be offered with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of storage.

The phones will be available for pre-order on September 15 and for purchase on September 22. Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, and White Titanium are among the colors and finishes that Apple claims will be available for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

At its ‘Wonderlust’ event on Tuesday, Apple introduced a new version of its AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) truly wireless stereo (TWS) headphones. In contrast to the first model, which debuted with Apple’s Lightning connector in 2022, the updated edition has a USB Type-C port. Apple claims that since the iPhone 15 series has a redesigned USB port, the updated wireless headset may also be charged by the new phones.

According to Apple, the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) will support lossless audio playback over a wireless connection with the Apple Vision Pro in the following year, and the TWS headset is equipped with the same H2 chip and supports the improved Find My functionality that the company introduced on the second generation TWS earphones last year.

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Features and Specs

Apple’s newest H2 chip enables Personalised Spatial Audio with user-customisable head tracking and Dolby Atmos compatibility, much as the second-generation AirPods Pro that were introduced at the company’s ‘Far Out’ presentation last year. According to Apple, they have the same pressure sensor for stem-mounted controls and come with the firm’s exclusive high-excursion speakers.

When linked to the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s first spatial computer launched this year, the AirPods Pro 2 TWS earbuds will provide 20-bit, 48 kHz lossless music playback (in addition to the AAC codec). The charging case has an U1 chip and a tiny speaker that can be used to broadcast a sound to help you pinpoint the whereabouts of your headphones should you misplace them.

The USB Type-C version of the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has the same features as the previous model year’s version, including a battery life of up to 30 hours, active noise cancellation (ANC), and Adaptive Transparency modes, and skin detection to pause music playback when the earphones are removed from the user’s ears. Apple claims that, like the previous generation, these headphones have a dust- and water-resistant IP54 designation.

AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Price and Availability

The Indian retail price for the second-generation AirPods Pro with USB Type-C is Rs. 24,900. On September 22, the cordless headphones will be available for purchase in India.

Apple also showed off a new wired headphone, the EarPods, which connect through USB Type-C and retail in India for $0.20 ($0.20).

Apple has reduced the prices of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and the iPhone 13 in India after the release of the iPhone 15 at the ‘Wonderlust’ event. In order to make room for the newest iPhone models, Apple annually lowers the prices of previous-generation iPhones. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 small are also no longer for sale from Apple, as is the iPhone 14 Pro, which was the company’s final “compact” iPhone model to include a display notch.

Apple’s web shop now reflects the most recent pricing information for the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 13. However, shoppers should also check the most up-to-date pricing of these devices on e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart, where they may be eligible for further discounts and deals.

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 13 Features and Specs

The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED displays on the iPhone 14 and iPhone include Dolby Vision and are compatible with Apple’s Ceramic Shield for enhanced durability. Both phones are protected from dust and water to an IP68 level. The 6.7-inch OLED screen of the iPhone 14 Plus is noticeably bigger.

Apple included a wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle camera in the 12-megapixel dual rear camera configuration of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13. For taking pictures and video calls, all three phones include a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera integrated into the display notch.

Apple’s A15 Bionic processor is used in all three phones, although the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus include a GPU with five cores instead of the four cores seen in the iPhone 13. Biometric identification using the array of sensors housed in the display notch is possible with Face ID on all three versions.

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 13 Price and Availability

iPhone 14 prices in India have dropped from Rs. 79,900 (for the basic 128GB storage model) to Rs. 69,900. Apple has dropped the price of the iPhone 14 Plus in India from its original launch price of Rs. 89,900 to Rs 79,900. The phones come in a variety of colors, including blue, black, purple, white, and (product) red. When upgrading to an iPhone 14 series from an older model, Apple is offering a trade-in discount of up to Rs. 67,800.

Meanwhile, Apple has dropped the price of the iPhone 13 in India to Rs. 59,900 (from Rs. 79,900 when it was first released) after already dropping the price to Rs. 69,900 the year before. It comes in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, black, white, and (Product) red. According to Apple, customers can get the same trade-in savings on an iPhone that is two years old as they do on the newest iPhone.

Our efforts to improve our AIO and desktop lineup are indicative of Asus’s dedication to providing innovative products and services.” Arnold Su, Vice President – PC & Gaming Business, ASUS India, said in a statement, “We aim to redefine what is possible by providing users with powerful, immersive, and seamless computing solutions that empower them to achieve more than ever before.

ASUS Feature and Specs

ASUS has released a new lineup of desktop computers, including the ASUS S500SE, S501ME, the ROG DT G22, and the AIO M3402. The business claims that the ROG DT G22’s up to an Intel Core i7-13700F CPU with 30M Cache makes it a gaming and content production powerhouse. It’s a little enough gadget that even the tiniest of workstations can accommodate it.

The gadget has a GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card and 16GB of RAM that can be upgraded to 32GB.

The new pc have S500SE and S501ME include up to 64GB of RAM for seamless multitasking and a 13th Generation CPU that can handle even the most demanding applications.

The AIO M3402 also has a sleek modern look thanks to its black 23.8-inch NanoEdge Full HD IPS wide view display. The system supports up to an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU, which is powerful and efficient.

The minimal requirements of ordinary life are met by the inbuilt AMD Radeon graphics. According to the manufacturer, your demands will be met by the 8GB RAM and 512GB storage.

ASUS Price and Availability

The newest computers are available in India for as little as 37,990.

Start at 1,99,990 for the new ROG DT 22, 41,990 for the ASUS S500SE, 37,990 for the S501ME, and 49,990 for the M3402. The new collection may be purchased on the company’s website or from other online and physical retailers.

On Friday, Huawei Mate X5 secretly debuted in China. The phone boasts a 7.85-inch LTPO OLED screen on the inside and a 6.4-inch LTPO OLED screen on the outside, but the business hasn’t disclosed any information on the phone’s chipset. There are two storage capacities and five color choices for the phone. The handset’s price has not yet been disclosed. It’s the follow-up to Huawei’s Mate X3, which debuted in China in March and included a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC with eight processing cores.

The recently introduced handset is available in the colors White, Black, Gold, Aoyama Dai (Green), and Phantom Purple (translated from Chinese). Pre-orders may be placed now for CNY 1,000 (approximately Rs. 11,300) for either the 12GB + 512GB or 16GB + 512GB model. The Collector’s Edition of the Huawei Mate X5 is also available in 16GB + 512GB and 16GB + 1TB storage configurations.

Huawei Mate X5 Features and Specs

With a size of 7.85 inches, a resolution of 2496 x 2224 pixels, a touch sampling rate of 240 hertz, and an aspect ratio of 8:7.1, the LTPO OLED display on the inside of the Huawei Mate X5 is impressive. Screen specs for the cover model include a 20.9:9 aspect ratio, a touch sampling rate of up to 300Hz, a resolution of 2504 x 1080, and Kunlun glass protection for the OLED LTPO screen.

The new Huawei foldable, which unfolds like a book, has up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of built-in storage. Like the newly released Huawei Mate 60 and Mate 60 Pro, the Mate X5 runs on Huawei’s proprietary Harmony OS 4.0.

The Huawei Mate X5 has a fifty-megapixel main sensor, a thirteen-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens, and a twelve-megapixel sensor with a periscope telephoto lens that also has optical image stabilization (OIS). An 8-megapixel sensor is included inside the front-facing camera.

The Huawei Mate X5 has a 5,060 mAh battery and supports rapid charging at 66W through cable connection or 50W via wireless charging mat. The dual nano SIM phone has a fingerprint sensor on the side for further security. It is splash-proof to an IPX8 standard and has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C connection options.

When folded, the Huawei Mate X5 is 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.08 mm and when opened, it is 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm and weighs 245 grams.

Huawei Mate X5 Price and Availability

Both 12 and 16 gigabytes of RAM and 512 gigabytes of storage are available in the Huawei Mate X5. It is available in several different colors, including black, white, gold, green mountain, and purple. The backs of the purple and green versions are simple leather, whereas those of the other colors are made of glass.

Huawei’s Mate X5 Collector’s Edition comes in a few different configurations, including one with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and another with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Mate X5 series pricing is yet being finalized.

Huawei Mall is taking deposits of 1,000 Yuan ($136) for the Mate X5 and its Collector’s Edition. On September 15th, it’s scheduled to hit shelves. The Mate X5’s worldwide release date is still unknown.

After a low-key debut in the UAE earlier this week, Oppo A38 was released in India on Friday. The smartphone has a 33W wired SuperVOOC rapid charging capability and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio processor. The battery capacity is 5,000mAh. It has a twin camera setup on the back, while its front shooter sits in a waterdrop notch in the center of the screen. The phone is available in the nation with either 16GB or 32GB of storage, and in two different colors. Pre-orders may be placed now.

Oppo A38 Features and Specs

The Oppo A38 has a 6.56-inch HD+ (1612×720-pixel) LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 720 nits of brightness. The ColorOS 13.1 operating system runs on Android 13. Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 system-on-chip (SoC) fuels the device with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage.

The Oppo A38’s main sensor is 50 megapixels and is supported by artificial intelligence, while the secondary sensor is 2 megapixels. A 5-megapixel sensor is included inside the front-facing camera.

Oppo’s A38 has a 33W wired SuperVOOC rapid charger and a 5,000mAh battery. The phone has a fingerprint reader on the side and can identify its user by looking at their face. It has 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 5.3 GHz Bluetooth, a 3.5 mm connector for headphones, and a USB-C port. It has dimensions of 163.74 x 75.03 x 8.16 mm and a weight of 190 grams.

Oppo A38 Price and Availability

The only color choices for the Oppo A38 in India are “Glowing Black” and “Glowing Gold,” and the pricing for the 4GB + 128GB model is Rs. 12,999. Preorders for the phone may be placed on Oppo’s website and Flipkart, and sales will begin on September 13.

On Wednesday, New Realme Narzo 60x Launched in Indian market. The Realme Narzo 60 and Realme Narzo 60 Pro were released in India in July of this year, making them part of this series. The Narzo 60X, which was first announced in May, is essentially a repackaged Realme 11x 5G that debuted in India in August. It has a robust CPU and a large, fast-charging battery. The Realme Narzo 60x comes in two colors and a single storage tier.

Realme Narzo 60x Features and Specs

The Realme Narzo 60x has a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD screen that can refresh at a rapid 120 frames per second and has a brilliant 680 nits of peak brightness. It’s powered by a robust MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ CPU and operates on Android 13.0 with the Realme UI 4.0 skin. It comes standard with 128GB of storage and supports microSD cards of up to 12GB in size, and you can upgrade the RAM all the way to 6GB.

It contains a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for use in taking portrait photographs, making it a dual-camera system. Selfies and video chats are a breeze with the 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

The phone’s 5,000 mAh battery is compatible with rapid wired charging at 33W through SuperVOOC. It also contains a fingerprint scanner that can be found on its side for further safety. The Realme Narzo 60x has a USB Type-C 2.0 connector, as well as compatibility for 5G and 4G networks, GPS, Bluetooth, and more. It weighs just 190 grams and is 7.89 millimeters in thickness, making it a very portable device.

Realme Narzo 60x Price and Availability

The 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage version of the Realme Narzo 60x costs Rs. 12,999, while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage version costs Rs. 14,499. You may have it in either Stellar Green or Nebula Purple. Starting at 12 PM IST on September 15th, you may purchase it through the Realme website and Amazon. On September 12 at 12 PM IST, there will also be a live commercial sale.

Some positive news from Google: the company is making the Privacy Sandbox extension accessible to the vast majority of Chrome users. The goal here is to protect your online privacy without limiting your access to the information you need.

In 2019, they began developing Privacy Sandbox with the goal of making the internet a safer place for everyone. They’ve collaborated with several parties, including websites, app developers, and users like you, to improve the state of online privacy protection.

One neat feature is that you can now choose which advertisements you want to view. Chrome’s Settings > Privacy and security > Ad privacy settings allows you to choose which kind of advertising you want to see and even how they measure your activity.

Google plans to phase out “third-party cookies” entirely by 2024. These are like to little stalkers that follow your every click as you navigate the web. Companies may now begin utilizing the Privacy Sandbox products with confidence that they will function as intended throughout the transition.

The removal of these third-party cookies will be made experimental beginning in late 2023. To test how effectively the Privacy Sandbox features are functioning, Google plans to disable them in early 2024 for a subset of Chrome users.

Google wants everyone to have access to these tools, so they’re testing them out with a select few at first. So, Chrome users should be on the lookout for these alterations over the next months. They want to improve and secure your online experience.

Acenergy S2000, the star of this article, is a lightweight and reasonably priced portable power station ideal for taking on trips and taking with us on outdoor adventures.

To have access to energy no matter where you are, you may use a portable power station. These gadgets provide a simple and functional answer to the problem of how to keep using our essential electronic devices when on the go or in the great outdoors. Typical features include a lithium battery and several USB and standard power plugs for plugging in your various electrical gadgets. A portable power station may be charged by plugging it into a standard wall outlet or, in some circumstances, solar panels, and then it can be used to power our electronic gadgets.

The concern is the high cost of these gadgets. But we think you’ll find this product, particularly given the price, to be of great interest. This is the Acenergy S2000 nuclear power plant. Details, please!

Acenergy S2000: una power station democratica

The Acenergy S2000 is a 2016 Wh power plant that can generate up to 2000W. In essence, it has a generous hour of maximum power output. Small appliances, in addition to computers, cellphones, and lights, may be powered by this kind of energy. The power station can be recharged in a couple of hours when plugged into a standard household power outlet, but we can also connect it to a 500W photovoltaic panel, as was first stated, to allow for on-the-go battery recharging.

Acenergy’s S2000 storage system relies on LFP (LiFePO4) batteries, which have a lifespan of up to 3000 cycles, or around 10 years under normal conditions. Eleven separate entrances may be found throughout the power plant. What we have at hand is:

• 1 AC power outlet for WiFi access at home
• 1x Connector for Solar Panel Input
• Powering our electronics through 4 separate AC outlets.
• 2 USB Type-A ports
• Dual USB-C inputs
• Charger Port for Vehicles

Additionally, we support wireless charging. Its weight of about 24 kilogrammes is significant; yet, the compact dimensions of 418 x 280 x 300 mm make it suitable for automobile travel. If necessary, however, the Acenergy brand also provides lighter and smaller options. Acenergy S2000 has many safeguards, including those against excessive voltage, current overload, short circuit, and temperature.

There is a 30 day return policy and a guarantee that lasts for three years with this brand.

Acenergy S2000 Prices and Availability

The low cost is unquestionably Acenergy S2000’s strongest selling feature. You may save as much as 50% on the same level of specification when compared to the competition. This is because the firm develops and produces its power plants in-house, cutting down on intermediary steps in the manufacturing process. In addition, all goods from the brand will be 10% off from May 11th to June 11th. Go to the real deal shop! So long from the electronics department, stay tuned!

With a suggested retail price of INR 45,000, GoPro HERO12 latest flagship camera improves upon the groundbreaking performance of its predecessor in a number of ways. These include up to two times longer runtimes thanks to a redesigned power management system, stunning high dynamic range (HDR) video in GoPro’s market-leading 5.3K and 4K resolution video, support for Bluetooth® audio devices like Apple AirPods, and improved HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilisation.

The 177° field of vision at 4K resolution and 60 fps enabled by the new Max Lens Mod 2.0 attachment is an intriguing new feature of the HERO12 Black. Taking advantage of the GoPro HERO12 Black extra-large 8:7 sensors, the Max Lens Mod 2.0’s three field-of-view settings (Max Wide, Max Super View, and the brand new, hyper-immersive Max Hyper View) enable perspectives that are 36% wider when capturing widescreen video and 48% taller when capturing vertical video.

These top-tier, ultra-wide angles are fantastic for recording anything from “you’re there” first-person viewpoints of your favourite sports and activities to surreal immersion in natural surroundings when on vacation or an outdoor adventure with friends and family. The Max Lens Mod 2.0 has a robust hydrophobic lens coating that repels water and offers two times as much scratch-resistant glass as its predecessor.

GoPro’s CEO and co-founder Nicholas Woodman believes the GoPro HERO12 Black raises the standard for immersive life-capture. In a press release, GoPro said, “Our new flagship camera is the culmination of GoPro’s 21 years of experience and our passion for helping you capture and share your life in an immersive, dream-like way that makes you and your audience feel like you’re right there again, reliving your favourite experiences in vivid detail.”

GoPro HERO12 Black’s new, robust professional functions are equally useful for less serious photographers owing to its user-friendly implementation:

• You can use Bluetooth® earphones, headphones, and microphones wirelessly with your HERO12 Black, making it ideal for vlogging, scene narration, and remote control through voice.
• GP-Log with Look-Up Tables for enhanced post-production colour grading
• Multiple GoPro HERO12 Black cameras may be wirelessly timecode synced for smooth multi-camera editing in industry standard programmes like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere.
• Encoding optimisation that results in reduced file sizes without sacrificing picture quality.

Users looking for a compromise between convenience and control will appreciate the streamlined controls and new Vertical Capture Mode on the GoPro HERO12 Black. This mode records video in a vertical 9:16 aspect ratio even when the camera is mounted horizontally, making it ideal for uploading directly to vertically-oriented social media platforms.

GoPro HERO12 is introducing a new desktop app called Quik, which will enhance the company’s software offerings and provide additional advantages to GoPro subscriber* customers. GoPro subscribers* will get access to Quik desktop at no extra cost. Bringing the speed and simplicity of the Quik mobile app to desktop users, Quik desktop also offers a plethora of additional features and capabilities that make the most of a desktop computer’s processing power and larger screen. Start an editing project on your desktop and pick up just where you left off on your mobile device with Quik’s synchronisation across the two platforms. Beginning November 1st, Quik desktop for Mac and Summer 2024 for Windows will be accessible.

GoPro HERO12 Features and Specification

The GoPro HERO12 Black is the most advanced and user-friendly HERO camera to date, built on the foundation of GoPro’s tried-and-true design and augmented with cutting-edge performance and usability features.

Increased battery life by up to two times: the GoPro HERO12 Black’s new and improved power management system allows for 70 minutes of continuous recording at 5.3K60 (the camera’s highest performance setting), 95 minutes at 5.3K30, and 155 minutes at 1080p30—all while using HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilisation.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) footage & Photography: HDR provides stunning 5.3K+ 4K footage and high dynamic range images.

Market-Leading With 5.3K video, you get 91% more resolution than 4K and an amazing 665% more resolution than 1080p. Additionally, you can slow it down by 8 times. Enjoy up to 2.7K slow-mo at speeds up to 8x normal speed. Frame grabs as high as 24.7 megapixels and images as high as 27 megapixels are available. A maximum of 120 frames per second may be recorded at 4x slow motion in 4K.

The Max Lens Mod 2.0 Accessory offers unparalleled wide-angle perspectives, with a 36% broader field of vision when recording in widescreen mode and a 48% higher field of view when recording in vertical mode. The lenses are now coated with a hydrophobic material that repels water and has increased scratch resistance by a factor of two.

Professionals may have greater leeway in post-production editing and colour grading when using GP-Log with accessible Look Up Tables (LUTs).

Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth® devices can now be used to wirelessly transmit audio to the HERO12 Black, allowing for hands-free recording of audio for vlogging, scene narration, and remote control of the camera via voice commands.

HyperSmooth 6.0 includes next-generation AutoBoost, which automatically improves video stabilisation as required, while preserving the lowest cropping margin possible with undetectable transitions between crop settings; this feature helped HyperSmooth win an Emmy Award for excellence in video stabilisation. When utilising the Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens or the Max Lens Mod 2.0 attachment, HyperSmooth 6.0 allows for horizon-leveling even with complete 360° camera movement.

The extra-large 8:7 aspect ratio of the 1/1.9″ sensor allows it to be cropped to vertical 9:16, widescreen 16:9, standard 4:3, or full-frame 8:7, giving it market-leading flexibility. All previously unavailable Night Effects options, as well as TimeWarp, Time Lapse, and Night Lapse, are now accessible.

Ultra-wide HyperView digital lens on the GoPro HERO12 Black from GoPro raises the standard for immersive footage. The Max Lens Mod 2.0 add-on provides an even more expansive Max HyperView viewpoint.

With the HERO12 Black positioned horizontally, you can now take videos that are in a vertical orientation, making them ideal for uploading directly to vertical social media platforms.

Updated “Easy Controls” for those who value simplicity above all else, and simplified “Pro Controls” for those who place a premium on precision and efficiency.

Professional-quality nighttime shots are as simple as pressing a button, thanks to effects like light painting, vehicle light trails, and star trails.

A new addition to the Power Tools arsenal, Interval Photo gives you even more creative control over the video and still images you shoot. With Interval Photo, you can set the time between snapping photos to any value between 0.5 seconds and 120 hours.

Use timecode sync to easily combine footage from several GoPro HERO12 Black cameras in post. Supports industry standard editing software including Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier.

HERO12 Black is now compatible with regular camera mounts and accessories thanks to the addition of 1/4-20 mounting threads on the mounting fingers.

Built “GoPro Tough” to withstand abuse, the GoPro HERO12 Black is waterproof to 33 feet without the need for a separate housing.

Brand-New Extending Pole & Wireless Waterproof Shutter Control

With the release of the GoPro HERO12 Black, GoPro is also releasing a new 48-inch extension pole that can be collapsed down to only 10 inches. The integrated mounting fingers make it suitable for use with any GoPro camera.

The Bluetooth® remote shutter release that comes with the new extension pole is removable, wearable, and waterproof, allowing you complete control of the shutter on your HERO12 Black even when the pole is fully extended. The HERO12 Black, HERO11 Black, HERO11 Black Mini, and HERO10 Black will all be able to use this new, handy remote.

In late October of 2023, you may purchase the brand new Extension Pole together with the Waterproof Shutter Remote. To find out more, check out GoPro.com.

GoPro HERO12 Price and Availability

Today, you may place a preorder for either the HERO12 Black (INR 45,000) or the HERO12 Black Creator Edition (INR 65,000) via our e-commerce partners’ websites (Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales).

Both goods will be available for purchase through our online and offline retail partners as of September 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM IST.

Beginning in late November, you may purchase the Max Lens Mod 2.0.

In addition to the regular 1-year worldwide guarantee, Luxury Personified, the authorised distributor in India, will give an additional 1-year warranty at no additional cost. To take advantage of this further protection, customers need just register by scanning the barcode on the official GoPro package.

About GoPro HERO12

GoPro, which has been around since 2002, facilitates the recording and sharing of life’s most thrilling moments.

Go to GoPro.com if you want to learn more. You can see the available positions on our careers website. On our press site, journalists may download high-resolution versions of our official logos and images. GoPro users may enter their movies and photographs in the GoPro Awards for a chance to be shared throughout GoPro’s social media and win prizes. You may reach GoPro through their blog, The Current, or their social media accounts.

In the United States and/or other countries, GoPro, HERO, and/or their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc.

The ROADEYE DASH CAM, made by India’s first consumer electronics company, is packed with high-tech extras that are specifically designed with millennial drivers in mind. The RoadEye Dash Cam is packed with cool features that will make your trips safer and more enjoyable, such as a 360-degree view (front and back), Anti-theft functionality, G-sensor protection, lane departure warnings, and more.

With HD 1296P Dual Recording, both the front and rear cameras are powered by Sony IMX, giving you a clear picture of what’s going on around you no matter where you are. The 3-inch LCD Touchscreen provides instantaneous playback of your recordings, simple navigation, and vivid playback of every moment. Thanks to the Pro Night Vision and 6-Glass Wide Angle Lens, high-quality video can be captured in dim settings with ease.

Safeguarding you from harm is G-Sensor Protection, which uses artificial intelligence to identify collisions and automatically begin recording. ALDATM (Accidental Lane Departure notifications) and FOCATM (Forward Object Crash Alerts) are state-of-the-art technologies that will keep you safe on the road with their real-time notifications.

Avoid parking-related mishaps and theft with the help of the Parking Monitor’s anti-theft function. Loop Recording & 24/7 Safety allows you to record continuously without interruption, overwriting previous footage at a predetermined interval, so that you may hit the road with confidence at any time. Using Time lapse Video, a regular commute may be transformed into a fascinating social media video.

The Crossbeats RoadEye Dash Cam is a cutting-edge device with sophisticated wireless connection that prioritizes user-friendliness.  The KACAM app serves as your virtual copilot, letting you manage your camera, monitor its location on a map, and transfer files wirelessly. You can be certain that you will always have access to the latest features and enhancements thanks to OTA Support, which ensures that your device is constantly up to date.

Mr. Abhinav Agarwal, Co-founder of Crossbeats, said in a statement upon the release of the company’s newest product, “We’ve redefined road safety by seamlessly integrating smart technology into the driving experience. In addition to preserving precious moments, our brand new RoadEye Dash Cam provides drivers with state-of-the-art features that enhance their driving experience and help them avoid costly traffic citations.

The Crossbeats RoadEye Dash Cam, available at the low, low price of only INR 6999, promises to revolutionize our understanding of vehicle security. Beginning September 4th, you may purchase RoadEye on Amazon, with more retailers and the official website to follow.

When it comes to smart tech goods, Crossbeats is always one step ahead of the competition by pushing the limits of science, art, engineering, and technology on behalf of the next generation of Indian youth. Crossbeats, located in Bangalore and founded in 2015 by brothers Abhinav and Archit Agarwal, produces genuine wireless goods such as smart watches, earphones, and headphones. The company expects to boost local manufacturing by 45 percent by 2024, after selling a million units of its goods in 2022.

Hexagon’s two-day, client-focused Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence User Conference India 2023 has officially kicked off at Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence annual conference for the Indian manufacturing sector is back in person after a two-year break, and it drew more than a thousand people on the first day alone. Attendees at the conference include pioneers and innovators in the fields of engineering and manufacturing.

“Engineering Quality: From Concept to Customer” is this year’s central focus. Quality is emphasized as a key factor in the conference’s emphasis on success and innovation. Quality methods and procedures, which Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has in place, allow for better company operations, more consistent development, and smarter production. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is committed to providing products and services with unmatched dependability and performance by placing a premium on Quality. The organization believes that the whole industrial environment must be imbued with a culture of excellence. India is well on its way to becoming the next manufacturing powerhouse of the world, and this progress will be accelerated by a culture that places a premium on quality.

Day 1 (September 5, 2023) gives guests with an immersive experience from Hexagon product consumers centered upon quality, structures, materials, and processes, and the reaction, energy, and interactions are still remarkable. Sridhar Dharmarajan and Boon Choon Lim, president – KAI, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, will kick off the day with a welcoming note, and during the day, they will discuss many aspects of the automotive industry, including structural materials, technical papers, and trend analysis. Participants also analyze trends, shedding information on the dynamic nature of the field. The day’s emphasis on industry knowledge and teamwork creates a solid groundwork for further investigation, as seen by the many technical presentations on cutting-edge technology presented across many tracks devoted to niche areas of study.

Keynote talks, industry insights, and cutting-edge solutions in structures, materials, and processes will highlight Day 2 (September 6, 2023) of the Additive Manufacturing Summit. Murali Balasubramanian, CEO of Stellantis, gave a keynote address, while seminars on agile simulation process data management and the ADAS in commercial cars were also highlights. The day will continue with award ceremonies and a concluding remark before moving on to workshops devoted to optimization, simulation, and predictive analysis.

Nexus, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence state-of-the-art digital reality platform for Indian manufacturing, will also be on display for attendees to experience. The innovative open cloud platform enables teams to work together and solve issues with a degree of contact that was previously unachievable by providing easy access to data, real-time communication, and feedback between engineering and manufacturing.

Nexus enables engineers to effortlessly exploit data across the product lifecycle by using state-of-the-art cloud technologies developed in collaboration with Microsoft. The availability of these insights in real time is a paradigm change that will have far-reaching effects on how we approach problems, make decisions, and get products to market. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence ecosystem is constantly growing to drive further innovation while ensuring quality and excellence, and its debut of Nexus features game-changing solutions like Metrology Reporting, Metrology Asset Manager, Materials Connect, Materials Enrich, 3D Whiteboard, Design for Additive Manufacturing, and the Connected Worker.

“With the launch of Nexus, we step into an interconnected future where innovation thrives with the digital connection that binds us,” says Stephen Graham, executive vice president and general manager for Nexus at Hexagon. Nexus is Hexagon’s solution to the demand for collaborative harmony in the industry; it’s made to provide processes the ability to go beyond what’s now possible. Our commitment to changing the industrial environment is reflected in the platform we’ve built.

“Nexus is one of many technological advancements we plan to unveil over the next six to twelve months, underscoring our commitment to our customers for driving engineering innovations,” says Sridhar Dharmarajan.

MSI, a leading PC maker, recently held a glamorous Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport and exciting event in the Mercedes store (AMG Performance Center) in Mumbai, India, where cutting-edge technology and high-end luxury came together. MSI’s limited-edition laptop, the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A13V, was unveiled during the event as a way to celebrate the company’s unique connection with Mercedes-AMG. This extraordinary laptop was first shown to the public during Computex 2023 and made its debut in the Indian market only last month.

The event was a great example of how well MSI’s cutting-edge technology and Mercedes-AMG’s lavishness complement one another. Luxury design, tremendous performance, and a promising gaming experience all come together in the limited-edition Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport laptop, which was unveiled to the audience.

Mr. Green Lin, Regional Marketing Manager, MSI” The Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport laptop is the result of our combined efforts, combining state-of-the-art computer technology with the classic elegance that has come to distinguish Mercedes-AMG. MSI’s ability to provide our customers with hands-on access to the premium essence of this limited-edition laptop is shown by our collaboration with Mercedes-AMG. We hope they’ll take on the tradition of opulence and enjoy the cutting-edge gaming capabilities of the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport laptop.”

MSI’s drive to innovation and design, and to making excellent products that engage with customers who value both performance and aesthetics, were on full display during the event. The evening was a perfect combination of the cutting-edge technology and high-end elegance that characterize both MSI and AMG Mercedes.

About Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport

The newest Stealth 16 laptop from Mercedes-AMG Motorsport comes in a sleek Selenite Grey style with an aluminum and magnesium alloy chassis and the distinctive AMG Rhombuses pattern. The collaboration between Mercedes-AMG and MSI is exemplified in this understated co-branded design. With its cutting-edge 13th Gen Intel® CoreTM i9 CPU and NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 40 Series Laptop GPUs, it provides exceptional performance. The 16:10 aspect ratio 4K OLED display in the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport ensures a visually spectacular and engrossing gaming experience.

In addition to the high-quality laptop itself, MSI and Mercedes-AMG have put together a special bundle that includes a mouse, a mouse pad, a USB drive, an exquisite bag, a set of postcards, and a cable tie.

The laptop may be preordered for a starting price of INR 2,89,990/- at MEGA IT Bengaluru, ICONS Mumbai, Next Compunet Delhi, Dotcom Chennai, and GGPL Ahmedabad, among other retailers in India.

Microsoft Azure and G7 CR Technologies- A Noventiq Company have brought on iTechGenic, an artificial intelligence (AI) based engineering intelligence platform, as part of their STAB program for independent software vendors (ISVs). This system is revolutionary because it will change the way senior engineering management supervises remote teams and intricate development processes.

Together, these DevOps technologies provide engineering teams with a 360-degree view of their projects and enable them to proactively identify and resolve risks across the SDLC. Through the use of its own AI algorithms, iTechGenic not only foresees problems but also gives managers the tools they need to deal with them before they ever exist.

One major issue for engineering managers is that their teams’ use of disparate technologies makes it difficult to see when issues are brewing on distinct systems. Previously, managers would have to wait days for analysts to manually gather and analyze data from various tools, and the results would be out-of-date. This resulted in prolonged cycle times and expense overruns since decisions were often made using out-of-date information.

The Virtual Scrum Master is an ambitious product by iTechGenic with the goal of providing businesses with a game-changing solution that can aggregate data from several sources to achieve unprecedented operational efficiency and propel exceptional commercial results. Project data integration and analysis allows firms to maximize the use of available resources, encourage more teamwork, and more effectively accomplish their long-term objectives.

The company’s goal is to increase developer productivity by at least 10%, which would result in significant cost savings for startups and businesses, in part by emphasizing AI models and risk detection to empower management in predicting and resolving possible difficulties.

As its go-to-market partner, iTechGenic has teamed up with industry heavyweights like TCS, Tech Mahindra, Huawei, Microsoft, and Writer Information to better serve their clientele.

Aninda Mukhopadhyay, Co-founder, CTO, and COO of iTechGenic, articulated the company’s mission, stating, “Amidst the wealth of data available within DevOps tools, our aim is to help clients fortify their competitive edge by driving superior engineering outcomes. We are actively developing a robust architecture that ensures seamless scalability of our product in the long term. Our roadmap includes exciting features, and we anticipate that within the next 3 to 6 months, we will expand our presence into the global market, with a strong focus on AI models to automate the daily tasks of engineering managers and Scrum masters.”

Accenture MDS and Microsoft executives have provided early financing to help iTechgenic get off the ground. There is currently a financing round for pre-series A.

About iTechGenic

iTechGenic is an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven engineering intelligence platform that aims to revolutionize how top-level engineers handle large, dispersed teams and intricate development processes. Throughout the software development lifecycle, iTechGenic helps businesses acquire actionable insights, reduce risks, and increase productivity by using the power of AI algorithms. iTechGenic provides a game-changing answer for superior engineering via the use of predictive analytics.

OKIE is getting ready to release its flagship 32-inch Sports Series Smart TVs in South India. OKIE is the most popular home entertainment company in India. This debut is a big deal for OKIE since it coincides with the forthcoming sports season, which includes events like the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 and the Asia Cup 2023. OKIE is expanding its reach to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities after establishing a solid foundation in Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. its commitment to providing cutting-edge technology to all parts of the nation is highlighted by this growth, which is driven by the rising demand for high-quality electronics at reasonable rates.

OKIE knows full well that sports are very important in India, therefore they’ve made these TVs with both sports fans and regular viewers in mind. Full HD display, 4K Ultra HD resolution, in-built voice control, and 10+10 watt powerful sound output are just some of the advanced features included in the OKIE Sports Series Smart TVs, which start at just Rs. 8,990/- for the 32-inch model, Rs. 17,999/- for the 40-inch model, and Rs. 19,999/- for the 43-inch model. These TVs really bring the action to life with features like surround sound, soundbars, and a plethora of connection choices. The TVs have a brightness rating of 280 NITS, making it possible to see the screen well even in direct sunlight.

The 2017 ICC World Cup in India is expected to increase demand for sports programming, and OKIE has responded with an innovative range of Sport Series Smart TVs priced around INR 9k to address this need. OKIE is positioned to take advantage of the booming sports entertainment sector by providing homes with an affordable means of watching sporting events in real time. OKIE has the potential to make sports entertainment more accessible to a wider audience by offering high-quality goods at reasonable prices.

Jitin Masand, Founder and Managing Director of OKIE, said, “In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in viewing a range of sports at home, primarily attributable to the spectacular performance of our sportspeople from throughout India, including the south, on the international arena. Non-cricket events have also seen an increase in viewership due to the popularity of domestic league competitions for other sports like Kabaddi, Football, the Indian Premier League, and other international sporting events for men and women. The usually price-sensitive markets of Tier 2 and 3 cities have seen tremendous rise in demand for high-quality entertainment systems. For this reason, we have introduced the OKIE Sports Series of Smart TVs in South India.”

The smart TV industry is expected to expand at a healthy pace of roughly 16.7% over the next five years, from its current valuation of over INR 80,000 crores. OKIE has triumphed over obstacles presented by the COVID-19 epidemic, selling about 1 lakh TV sets across seven states in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The rapid uptake of smart TVs and the rising desire for cutting-edge capabilities are reflected in this resounding success.

The debut of OKIE’s Sports Series Smart TVs represents a watershed moment in India’s home entertainment industry, offering customers an immersive, cost-effective, and unprecedented watching experience. OKIE has grown from selling in 1 state to 8 states, 300 merchants to 2500 retailers, and 8 sites to 45 locations thanks to its extensive distribution network across the South.

OKIE is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for smart TVs in the South Indian market by offering cutting-edge, premium goods at affordable pricing. With a focus on quality and innovation, the company has become a go-to for consumers in the smart TV market.

The Broadband India Forum (BIF) is dedicated to its mission of improving India’s broadband ecosystem as a preeminent independent think-tank and policy forum for Digital Communications in the country. According to Broadband India Forum response to TRAI’s consultation paper on the regulatory framework for over-the-top (OTT) communication services and the selective banning of OTT services, the existing IT Act, 2000 and other associated acts and rules adequately regulate OTTs.

The idea that the existing regulatory framework has promoted a healthy app economy development in India is the basis for Broadband India Forum recommendation. India has one of the highest yearly app download rates in the world. The current competitive environment might be disrupted by the introduction of new regulatory frameworks, putting at risk consumer benefits and innovation.

According to Broadband India Forum, current laws adequately handle the regulatory, economic, security, privacy, safety, and consumer grievance elements of OTT services. These laws include the IT Act and the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. In addition, government agencies already have the authority to conduct authorized interception according to Sections 69, 69A, and 69B of the IT Act. Furthermore, Broadband India Forum is completely against the selective blocking of OTT services since they know it would not stand up to constitutional scrutiny.

By underlining that OTTs operate at the application layer while TSPs provide the underlying network infrastructure, Broadband India Forum helps to clarify the important contrast between these two types of service providers. TSPs have exclusive rights, such as the right to an uncluttered spectrum, the right of way, a separate numbering scheme, and the ability to connect to other networks, whereas OTTs do not. Since OTT services and TSP services are so different in fundamental ways, it follows that they do not compete in the same market.

President T V Ramachandran, Broadband India Forum, commented on the same” Over-the-top (OTT) services have greatly increased people’s access to digital tools and amenities, which has improved quality of life and given them more agency by increasing their capacity to earn a living and advance in society. The positive benefits on the economy have been enormous, helping the country overall. We trust that the government and the regulator will let market forces guide development in this critical area. The level of competition between TSPs is unrestricted, and OTTs should not be disadvantaged.”

Consumers utilize telecom services mainly for phone and SMS, but OTT apps provide them with rich interactive content and a variety of functions. Further, due to existing duopolies in the telecommunications industry, consumers have fewer options when switching networks. In contrast, services on the application layer, such as OTTs, foster a highly competitive environment with low entry barriers, often providing free options to customers and allowing the use of multiple services.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and numerous EU countries are cited as examples by Broadband India Forum as having acknowledged the distinct character of OTT communication apps in comparison to conventional telecommunication services. Recognizing that OTTs and TSPs are not interchangeable, they have chosen for a separate strategy to regulation of the two.

Broadband India Forum cites “as per abundant case laws associated with Art. 14 of the Constitution, unequals are not only permitted to be treated unequally but also have to be so mandatorily” to support its claim that OTTs and Telecom Services are distinct. Equal treatment for unequals is still inequality, after all. It is completely unreasonable, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and a violation of Art.14 to equate the two.

OTTs and TSPs, Broadband India Forum notes, “engender benefits for each other in a symbiotic, complementary, and mutually reinforcing manner,” citing research from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and the International Telecommunication Union. This recognition highlights the already established and effective collaborative framework within the industry.

Samsung, based in Suwon, revealed on Friday (September 1) that the launch conference for the W series would take place on September 15 in China. The Samsung W24 and Samsung W24 Flip, successors to the Samsung W23 and Samsung W23 Flip, are likely to be part of the W series, which Samsung has only stated. Customized variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are expected to launch soon. It’s possible that the Chinese variations will look quite identical to the Indian releases, with the exception of minor hardware tweaks.

The press presentation for Samsung’s W series debut will take place on September 15. According to a teaser poster the firm posted (in Chinese) on Weibo, the debut ceremony will take place in China at the Chengdu High and New Sports Center.

Rebranded versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 called the Samsung W24 and Samsung W24 Flip are scheduled to be unveiled during the event. Like last year’s Samsung W23 and W23 Flip, they will not be released internationally outside of China. The Chinese versions of the foldable often have higher-end specs and a more China-centric design than their international equivalents.

In October of last year, Samsung introduced the W23 series. CNY 15,999 (approximately Rs. 1,82,300) gets you the base model with a single 16GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration. However, the lone 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration of the Samsung W23 Flip 5G was priced at CNY 9,999 (about Rs. 1,13,900).

At the Galaxy Unpacked event in July, Samsung showed off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in addition to the Galaxy Tab S9 series and the Galaxy Watch 6 family of smartwatches. Armor Aluminum frames and Android 13 power the worldwide versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy as their central processing units. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features 8GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 12GB. These water-resistant foldable smartphones have an IPX8 grade.

The battery of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is 4,400 mAh, and it can be quickly charged through wired 25W fast charging. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a 3,700mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging, courtesy of Samsung.

The basic model of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will set you back Rs. 1,54,999 in India, while the base model of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will set you back Rs. 99,999.