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Successor of 2020’s ‘most-popular’ Android phone, Redmi enters TV market, TCS salary hike and other stories
Gadgets Now Bureau21 Mar, 2021, 09:21AM IST
Launches successor of its most-popular A-series phones, Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72
Samsung launched two A-series smartphones this week, Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. Galaxy A52 succeeds Galaxy A51, the highest-selling Android smartphone of the year 2020. Both the new phones come in two variants baked on RAM and storage capacity. The Galaxy A52 is priced at Rs 26,499 (6GB RAM/128GB storage) and Rs 27,999 (8GB RAM/128GB). While Galaxy A72 at Rs 34,999 for 8GB RAM and 128GB variant and Rs 37,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Click to read the story
Redmi enters SmartTV segment
Redmi expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of the Redmi Smart TV X Series. The new series offers smart TVs in three sizes -- 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch with 4K panel and DTS Virtual:X sound technology. Redmi Smart TV X50 series is priced at Rs 32,999 onwards. Redmi TVs come with the latest version of Patchwall with features such as Universal Search, Kids Mode, Smart Recommendations and Live TV. The TVs run on Android TV 10 operating system. Click to read the story
TCS to give second salary hike in 6 months
Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will hand out across-the-board salary hikes for 2021-22, becoming the first IT services company to do so for the upcoming fiscal. The salary increments will benefit nearly 4.7 lakh employees. The average increment band for offshore employees is expected to be 6-7 per cent as per norms, sources privy to the development said. This would be the second salary hike within six months. Click to read the story
Sennheiser launches IE 300 in-ear headphones launch
Sennheiser launched its latest pair of in-ear headphones in India -- IE300. Priced at Rs 29,990, the in-ear headphones come with adjustable flexible ear hooks, as well as silicone and memory foam ear adaptors. The headphones are claimed to be powered by “refined version” of Sennheiser’s 7mm Extra Wide Band (XWB) transducer. Balanced cables with 2.5mm or 4.4 connectors are also available as optional accessories. A premium carry case is included for storing the headphones safely. Click to read the story
Micromax In 1 smartphone launched, price starts at Rs 10,499
Domestic smartphone maker Micromax launched a new smartphone called Micromax In 1. The smartphone comes in two variants -- 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM priced at Rs 10,499 and Rs 11,999 respectively. Micromax In 1 smartphone runs on MediaTek Helio G80 processor and features 6.67-inch FHD+ screen, 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. Click to read the story
Google’s ‘TikTok for work’, Threadit, is here
Tech giant Google announced a new short video service called Threadit -- a standalone website and Chrome extension. This service has been developed by Google's in-house incubator, Area 120. Through this service, users will be able to record clips or their screen to share with colleagues. Users can record multiple short clips, which will then be stitched together into one cohesive video message. Users on Threadit will be able to control whether the recipients can respond to a clip by letting them add their own video or by limiting them to only view it. Click to read the story
Samsung not killing Galaxy Note series, but it is not coming in 2021
Samsung has confirmed that it will not be launching Galaxy Note series smartphones this year. During its 52nd annual shareholder’s meeting, DJ Koh, co-CEO of Samsung’s IT and Mobile Communications division confirmed that this year it will be difficult for the company to release the new Galaxy Note 21 series. Koh said that the reason behind this is the shortage of chips and clash with the existing products. To recall earlier this year, Samsung launched that Galaxy S21 Ultra which comes with S Pen support. Click to read the story
Lava Magnum XL, Lava Aura and Lava Ivory tablets launched, target students
Lava has expanded its portfolio with the launch of tablets. The company launched Lava Magnum XL, Lava Aura and Lava Ivory tablets. Lava Magnum XL is priced at Rs 15,499, Lava Aura at Rs 12,999 and Lava Ivory at Rs 9,499. Click to read the story
Croma launches Fire TV Edition Smart LED TVs at Rs 17,999 onwards
Electronics retailer Croma launched its smart TV range in India. The company partnered with Amazon to launch Croma Fire TV Edition Smart LED TVs. The smart TVs are priced at Rs 17,999 onwards. The new Croma Smart LED TVs come with a built-in Fire TV experience and offer video content from over 5000+ apps including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube and more. The TVs come with an Alexa-enabled voice remote. Click to read the story.
China’s military bans Tesla cars
Chinese military has banned Tesla cars from entering its housing complexes, citing security concerns over the cameras installed on the vehicles. The order issued by the military advises Tesla owners to park their cars outside military property, they said, declining to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue. Tesla cars, which are popular in China and made at a factory in Shanghai, have several small external cameras to assist with parking and self-driving. Its Model 3 and Model Y also have cameras embedded in the rear view mirror for driver safety that are disabled by default. Click to read the story
Facebook says sorry after major ‘tech issue’ hit WhatsApp, Instagram
Facebook apps Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram suffered almost an hour long outage this week (March 19). Facebook attributed the outage to unspecified "technical issues''. However, the company didn't elaborate on the cause. But as it affected all popular Facebook services, it can be said that the glitch related to shared infrastructure. Click to read the story