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Colour-Changing Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Launched

TECNO has made a niche for itself in the Indian cellphone market by being a homegrown brand. While its devices do not ring loud at the cash registers, they do end up making a few headlines every now and then with some unique selling point. This time around, it’s changing colours! Yes, you read that right, TECNO has launched the limited edition CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian which can change colours. Read below to know more:

Tecno CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian

Tecno Camon 19 Pro was launched yesterday in India. The gimmick this time around for the Tecno device lineup is that it comes with a colour-changing rear design. The monochrome back cover of the device allows it to showcase multiple colours under illumination. The design of the device is inspired by Mondrian Art. According to the company, the back of the device uses a recovery and breakage effect of the chain, making colourless molecules have colours momentarily and then revert back to monochrome. Besides this, the device is a pretty standard affair.

It comes with Android 12 out of the box coupled with HiOS 8.6. It features a 120Hz refresh rate display which is a 6.8-inch full HD+. It does come with Widevine L1 support allowing users to stream OTT content at 1080 pixels. The underwhelming aspect of the device can be touted as the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC though it is paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM. The memory fusion technology also enables the RAM to be extended up to 13GB. It also houses a 5,000 mAh battery.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian edition comes with an impressive triple camera setup. It comes with a 64-MP main sensor that sports OIS. The other two cameras comprise a 50-Mp portrait sensor and a 2MP sensor. The price for the Tecno Camon 19 Pro is set at Rs 17,999 for the 8GB+128GB model. It will be available to pre-book on Amazon starting September 22. Click HERE to check out the Tecno Camon 19 Pro.

iOS 16: Some New Features Android Doesn’t Have

With the launch of the new iPhone 14 and the iOS 16 update, the internet is currently filled multiple comparisons between Apple and Android. Loyal Android users are quick to point out that their beloved OS brings in features quicker than Apple’s iOS. In fact, a few days back I had written an article noting down all the iPhone features that Android has had for years. However, I wanted to look at the other side of the coin to explore if Apple has any software features which Android doesn’t have. And boy if I was surprised! Here are some iOS 16 features that Android 13 still doesn’t have:

Live Text in Videos

We all know that Android sports the ‘copy text from photo’ feature through Google Lens. Apple was late to adopt that feature. But, with iOS 16 users can copy text from videos. Users can easily just pause the video, and select text to copy and translate or share it. Android does not have this feature in its native format or through any third-party applications.

Safety check

I know that Pixel devices come with a safety check feature. But, Apple’s safety feature is designed to help domestic abuse victims, whereas the Pixel safety check is for the user alone. In iOS 16, users can revoke privacy access given to other users in case of domestic violence. Android 13 does not come with a feature of this sort.

Edit/Undo message

WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger and many similar applications come with the option of deleting the message. However, users cannot edit a sent message in either of the above-mentioned apps and also the Android built-in message app. iOS 16 has given Apple users the option to edit and undo a message.

Lockdown Mode

The ‘Lockdown Mode’ as serious as it sounds is an extreme security mode. Once enabled, the lockdown mode limits functions and enhances security feature which safeguards the device from any spyware attack.

iOS 16 has a better adoption rate than last year’s update

It’s only been a few days since the iOS 16 dropped and the verdict for its adoption by iPhone users is already out! It looks like users are more interested in upgrading the operating system than they were last year with the iOS 15. Though fewer devices are supporting iOS 16, iPhone users have swiftly made their way to an upgrade.

iOS 16 adoption rate

The data has been compiled by Mixpanel, which reveals that iOS 16 brought more users to update their devices as compared to the iOS 15 update. However, the iOS update with the highest rate of adoption was interestingly the iOS 14. The data shared by Mixpanel states that iOS 16 has been downloaded by 6.71% of users as compared to iOS 15. The previous update was downloaded by only 6.48% of users. Both updates have been marginally passed by iOS 14, it was downloaded by 9.22% on its first day of release.

If data is compared by the first three days of the original releases then, iOS 16 had 10.45% adoption. Whereas, iOS 15 and iOS 14 had an adoption rate of 9.68% and 14.68% respectively. The reason why iOS 14 was adopted by users quickly lies in the major changes Apple introduced along with it. It was the first iOS update to feature widgets on the home screen. The update revamped the look and feel of using an iOS device. Back then, apps which could customize the home screen had also taken a mainstream swing.

However, iOS 15 on the other hand was a rather standard update. It was touted as the ‘pandemic’ update by many as it launched during peak pandemic and featured minuscule updates to FaceTime, Notifications, and more. Though this update was not exciting enough for users to rush to update it. The newly revamped iOS 16 lock screen could be one reason why Apple users are adopting the update quickly. Check out the adoption rate of iOS 16 HERE. Have you updated your iPhone to iOS 16 yet?

Next iPhone and Mac lineup to feature advanced TSMC chips

Apple only recently introduced the iPhone 14 lineup and rumour mills have started reporting that the work for the iPhone 15 lineup has already commenced. The latest iPhone series did bring some refreshing changes but kept them exclusive to the Pro and Pro Max models. This has fueled rumours that next year, even the standard iPhone 15 lineup will include Pro Features like Dynamic Island and the latest chip. While the rumours cannot be confirmed or denied as they are not officially clarified, some reports suggest that Apple is planning to use updated 3nm chipsets from Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC in next year’s iPhones and Macbooks.

TSMC chips in iPhone and Mac

A recent report revealed that Apple is planning to use the Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC’s latest chip for the upcoming iPhones and Macbooks. The A17 mobile processor, expected to power the iPhone 15 lineup is currently under development. It will reportedly be mass-produced using TSMC’s N3E chipmaking tech. However, there hasn’t been any confirmation from Apple about the same. TSMC chipmaker controls 54% of the global market for contractually produced chips. They supply to multiple tech firms including Apple and Qualcomm.

The news of Apple using TSMC chips for its next big iPhone and Mac lineup comes around the time when Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has warned the world that the semiconductor industry faces volatile challenges. Taiwan is home to TSMC which is the world’s largest chipmaker. It is also a prominent producer of semiconductors used in cellphones, data centres, washing machines, etc.

Tsai did not clarify what challenges the industry is currently facing but since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of chips has been a major problem. The shortage of chips hampered the production of cars and many consumer electronics. The Taiwanese chip manufacturing firms have also taken a hit from the soaring inflation, recession fears and the impact of the war in Ukraine. However, the President is adamant that Taiwan stays the leader in advanced chips.

JBL Quantum 350 Wireless Gaming Headphones Launched

A good gamer understands the necessity of having good headphones. Be it trash-talking, giving commands to your teammates or hearing the footsteps of enemies, gamers need competent and comfortable headphones for their extended gaming sessions. Now, keeping the gaming-centric consumer market, JBL has launched the new JBL Quantum 350 wireless headphones in India.

JBL Quantum 350 wireless launched

Designed for gamers, the JBL Quantum 350 wireless is powered by 40 mm drivers. The company claims it has a battery life of up to 22 hours. A detachable boom microphone is also present here. The 40mm driver can provide a dynamic listening experience which can be tweaked via JBL QuantumENGINE PC software. The software allows users to tune the device to hear specific frequencies better during gaming sessions or have a dynamic experience while listening to music.

The JBL Quantum 350 comes with 2.4G grade lossless wireless, which means gamers can play games with minimal sound lag even from a distance. It also enables easy movement in the gameplay without any audio drop. The company claims that the fast charging capability of the headset can provide one hour of playback time on a 5-minute charge. On top of all the features, it is also Discord-certified and is compatible with TeamSpeak and Skype.

Features

Gaming-grade lossless 2.4G wireless via USB wireless dongle
Detachable boom microphone with voice focus
40mm drivers with immersive JBL QuantumSURROND
Memory foam ear cushions
Discord-certified
JBL QuantumENGINE software for full customization

Price and availability

JBL Quantum 350 Wireless headphones are available via JBL.com, all mainstream online and offline platforms along with HARMAN brand stores. The wireless headphones are currently priced at Rs 8,499. Click HERE to buy from JBL’s official online store.

Discord Voice is now live on all Xbox consoles

Discord is a popular chat application among the gamer community. Back in July 2022, Microsoft launched the Discord Voice option on Xbox as a test rollout for ‘Xbox Insiders’. Following the extensive and exclusive rollout of this new feature, Discord Voice is now available for all Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Read below to know more about the Xbox Discord Voice feature:

To get started with Discord Voice on Xbox, all you need to do is access the Discord mobile application, link the Discord account to your Xbox and Join the Discord Voice channel or transfer it to your Xbox console. Xbox, in its official announcement, noted that this new feature will make it easy for users to connect with friends across platforms like mobile, PC and Xbox.

Things to know

Features usually found in the Xbox Party chat will not be supported in Discord voice channels. Features like inviting everyone to the game, Switching to game chat, View Profile cards, Join the game, and more will not be available through the Discord voice channel
Switching between Discord voice channels on consoles is not yet supported. Users will have to retransfer audio from Discord again in order to switch to a voice channel.
Discord Friends and Xbox friends cannot be mixed. While the Discord voice channel will specifically contain Discord friends, Xbox party chat will only contain Xbox friends.
Xbox live streaming will not support Discord voice channel broadcast

How to use Discord voice channel on Xbox

On your mobile device, open the Discord app
Tap ‘Connections’ then the ‘ ADD’ button in the top right corner
Select the ‘Xbox’ option and follow the instructions to link the two accounts
Once done, you’ll be able to use the voice channel feature from Discord on Xbox

iOS 16: Google brings these new widgets to iPhone screens

Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are two different forces to reckon with. While on one hand, some Android fans are vocal about their dislike of iOS, Apple loyalists love to stick by it. However, there are some cross-platform supported apps in both operating systems. Apple’s Music application works on Android just fine and all Google applications like Drive, Chrome, and more are supported on Apple devices. With the recent launch of the iOS 16, Google has announced that it will be releasing new widgets for the iPhone.

Google’s new widgets for iOS 16

The iPhone lock screen has been updated with the release of iOS 16. Users can now customize the lock screen by tapping on the ‘Customize’ option. This is a new way for users to interact with the iPhone rather than having a lock screen which only showcases notifications. Google in its official blog post stated, “Your Lock Screen is the first thing you see when you pick up your phone, and Lock Screen widgets for lots of Google apps are on the way. You’ll be able to unlock your device to access your favourite Google features with just one tap — and even see some updates right on your Lock Screen.” Here are the details of the upcoming widgets:

Chrome

Google will be rolling out a lock screen widget that allows users to launch Chrome instantly. Users will be able to search using voice commands or launch the incognito mode through the widget itself.

Drive

The dedicated lock screen widget for Drive allows users to access their files easily. A single tap on the Drive widget in iOS 16 will allow users to open starred files, folders and suggested files in an instant.

Google Search

This is more of an obvious addition to the Google iOS 16 widgets. Users can instantly enter their queries in the Google Search widget. Users will also get an option to search with voice or camera features.

Gmail

Gmail has also been added to the Google iOS 16 widgets. The widget showcases new messages in the user’s inbox automatically. The inbox messages can be customized as per categories too.

Vu GloLED TVs launched with 104W speakers, DJ subwoofer and more

Vu launched the Masterpiece Glo TV QLED Models back in March. Now, only a few months down the line, Vu has introduced the Vu GloLED 50”, 55”, and 65” LED TVs with Google TV in India. The country has seen a boom of new televisions packing powerful specifications at a competitive price. Vu has now added another lineup in this segment, allowing potential buyers to have extensive options to choose from. Read below to know everything about the Vu GloLED TV lineup:

Vu GloLED Television Specifications

50”, 55” and 65” 4k LED Display
3840 x 2160 pixels, Glo panel with 400 nits brightness
Dolby Vision and Ambient light sensor
2GB RAM/16GB Storage
104W sound output
4 down firing speakers and DJ-class built-in subwoofer
Bluetooth, 2 x USB Port, 3 x HDMI Port, Headphone Jack, and more

The Vu GloLED TVs offer 104 Watts of sound output. The built-in DJ class subwoofer is claimed by the company to not vibrate or crackled even at maximum output. The TVs come with a hands-free far-reach microphone that allows users to voice control the device without having to hold the device nearby. It comes with a Glo Ai processor on top of the quad-core processor giving it additional prowess. The vivid panel comes with 400 nits of brightness. The GloLED series comes with ambient light which constantly modifies the TV display to adapt to the light in the room. The televisions also come with a Cricket Mode and Cinema Mode, making it apt for all kinds of viewers.

Pricing

The Vu Glo LED TV starts at Rs 35,999 for the base 50-inch variant. The pricing puts the recently launched Blaupunkt 4K QLED TV series in a head-to-head competition. The 55” and 65” models cost Rs 40,999 and Rs 60,999 respectively. The Vu GloLED TV series is now available on Flipkart.

Blaupunkt launches 3 QLED TVs at an affordable price

The QLED TV segment in India has been witnessing a sharp increase in options for people to buy from. It was just last week when the French brand Thomson announced the launch of 3 QLED televisions in India. Now, the German audio-visual brand Blaupunkt has introduced 3 premium quality QLED televisions in an affordable price range. Check out all the details about the latest QLED televisions introduced by Blaupunkt below:

Blaupunkt QLED TVs

The three QLED TVs will be available in 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch models. The 50-inch QLED TV is priced at a surprising cost of Rs 36,999, whereas the 55-inch and 65-inch models cost 44,999 and 62,999 respectively. The Blaupunkt QLED TVs will be available for sale at the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days festive sale. The information about the launch was provided by Super Plastronics Pvt ltd, the exclusive brand licensee of Blaupunkt TV in India through an official statement.

The new lineup of televisions comes with CyberSound Gen 2 technology. They feature 60W speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The company claims that the advanced audio processing technology delivers enhanced surround sound, super clear audio and dynamic calibrated audio, as per the product page. The latest Blaupunkt television lineup houses Far Field Voice Control with Google Assistant which provides 360-degree surround sound delivering a theatre-like experience.

Each TV unit in the latest lineup comes with a QLED 4K display. The display can produce up to 1.1 billion colours, HDR 10+, and a 60-watt Dolby stereo box speaker with four pre-installed speakers. The televisions come with DTS TruSurround sound technology sporting Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Digital Plus. The entire lineup comes with a bezel-less design that’s described by the company as ‘Frame-less Design’. Finally, the lineup features HDMI, Bluetooth, Dual-band Wi-Fi and USB support for additional connectivity. All of the above features are supported by a MediaTek quad-core processor.