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India 'wristables' market crosses over Rs 3,800 cr in 2020
Noise, a smart accessories brand that started off with bands, was able to capture the third position by volumes during 2020. In terms of revenue, Apple and Samsung lead in this space as well, owing to their considerably higher price points in comparison to other major competitors who focus on the affordable segment.
OnePlus 9 Pro: Premium in every sense
The launch of the OnePlus 9 Pro with a focus on an improved camera technology developed in partnership with Swedish company Hasselblad sends a strong signal to its competitors that it is ready to take on the big guns. The pricing is a statement in itself. The phone comes in two variants. While the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant was launched at Rs 64,999, the 12+256GB variant was introduced at Rs 69,999.
Apple Watch with wrap-around display in the works
According to MacRumors, a patent titled "Display Module and System Applications" was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The document outlines how a flexible display could span the entire watch face and the band of a smartwatch for a transformational new Apple Watch design.
YouTube says won't remove livestreamed US mass shooting video
"Following yesterday's tragic shooting, bystander video of the incident was detected by our teams. While violent content intended to shock or disgust viewers is not allowed on YouTube, we do allow videos with enough news or documentary context," The Verge quoted Elena Hernandez, a YouTube spokesperson, as saying.
Twitter acqui-hires API integration platform Reshuffle
The reshuffle has built an integration platform that lets developers easily build workflows and connect systems using any API. This will help Twitter that aims to launch Spaces (audio rooms) and Super Follow (a subscription service for creators and their fans) soon.
LG makes a comeback in affordable phone segment with K42
The smartphone sports a military-grade certified build that is said to have passed nine different categories of the US military defence standard testing, including high and low temperature, temperature shock, vibration, shock and humidity, among others. The affordable device is priced at Rs 10,990 for the lone 3GB RAM+64GB storage variant and comes with a 2-year extended warranty along with a free one-time screen replacement.
Amazon names Adam Selipsky as new AWS head
"Selipsky brings strong judgment, customer obsession, team building, demand generation, and CEO experience to an already very strong AWS leadership team. And, having been in such a senior role at AWS for 11 years, he knows our culture and business well," Jassy said in a statement late on Tuesday.
Qualcomm 'working' on Android gaming console like Nintendo
As per a report by Android Police citing sources, the Qualcomm device will have detachable controllers like the Joycons on Nintendo's handheld console. Qualcomm is said to be targeting a price of around $300 for its gaming console. The gaming device is likely to include a large 6000mAh battery, equipped with the company's Quick Charge technology.
After smartwatch, OnePlus gears up to launch office devices
"Our teams are currently engaged in finding out which are great products and ecosystem devices that office goers will love to have in their hands or in their office spaces," Navnit Nakra, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, OnePlus, told IANS in an interview. When asked if devices for the office space meant launching laptops and other PCs, Nakra said that it was too early for him to give a "specific comment" on that.
LG Electronics to step up 6G tech development
LG signed a partnership with Keysight Technologies, a US-based electronics test and measurement firm, and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), South Korea's leading research university. Under the agreement, the three sides will cooperate in developing technologies related to terahertz, a key frequency band for 6G communications. They target to complete 6G research by 2024, reports Yonhap news agency.
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