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  • Oppo K12 Plus: Specs, Price, and Features

    Oppo K12 Plus was launched by the smartphone maker in China on Saturday. The company’s latest handset features a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. It includes up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It runs on ColorOS 14, which is based on Android 14. It also packs a 6,400mAh battery with support for 80W charging. The Oppo K12 Plus features a dual rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The company has touted the durability of the handset, which also has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.

    Oppo K12 Plus price starts at CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 22,600) for the base model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Meanwhile, the 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB variants are priced at CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 25,000) and CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,800), respectively. It will be sold in Basalt Black and Snow Peak White (translated from Chinese) colour options.

  • JioFinance App: Your Ultimate Financial Companion in India

    The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app is now available widely for users in the country. It offers facilities for carrying out UPI transactions. It also allows for monitoring and investing in mutual funds and making bill payments. Notably, it was first introduced in beta in May. JFSL claims that over six million people have already taken advantage of its services.

    The JioFinance app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android. It is also available on the App Store for iOS devices, according to JFSL. Alternatively, it can also be accessed through the MyJio platform.

    With JioFinance, users can carry out UPI payments by linking their bank accounts and scanning QR codes at offline merchants. It also allows online payments and money to be sent to other users. The app’s UPI International feature can be used to make cross-border payments. Various settings, such as removing UPI IDs, changing bank accounts and setting mandates, can be managed through the app. Rewards will be awarded for every UPI transaction carried out within the app.

  • Spotify Launches Free Music Service in South Korea

    Spotify’s free music and podcasts service option is now available in South Korea. The audio streaming platform said this on Thursday. It looks to widen its audience base.

    The streaming giant’s freemium business model offers both a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service.

    Spotify said that the move will enable them to better connect global audience with Korean music, which includes K-pop.

    Users in South Korea can now sign-up for a free account. They can access Spotify’s playlists, podcasts, and daily mix among others. Additionally, they can choose to upgrade to premium on-demand, ad-free music.

    “Brands who advertise on Spotify’s free tier can deliver their message effectively. Spotify ads capture twice as much attention as social media platforms globally,” the company said.

    Spotify launched in South Korea in 2021. Since then, the average monthly streams of artists from the country on the platform now surpass 5.8 billion streams, Spotify said.

  • New Google Chat Updates: Video Messaging Features Explained

    Google has announced new Workspace updates for its messaging platform Google Chat. This platform is primarily available to all users via Gmail. These features include video messaging capability. They aim to improve communication between users. The features save time and make it more effective. The company also builds upon the voice messaging feature. It introduced this feature earlier this year on Google Chat. It takes it a step further with added capabilities.

    In a Workspace blog, Google highlighted the introduction of video messaging capability in Google Chat. They revealed some of its real-world use cases. The company says customer support or sales team members can use it for sharing video updates. These updates may be about new features or account changes. It can be useful for sharing company-wide updates. It can also serve as a proxy for a live meeting missed by members.

    This feature can be used in direct messages (DMs), group DMs, and spaces like any other chat message. You can interact with it by quoting, replying, or reacting. Messages sent or received will be stored in the Media section of the Shared tab.

  • Amazon MX Player: New Era of Ad-Supported Streaming

    Amazon has introduced its latest ad-supported video-on-demand service dubbed Amazon MX Player. It is the result of the merger of two OTT streaming services — MX Player and Amazon miniTV. Amazon says its new streaming platform will offer content across genres and languages. The company will continue to invest in original shows and films. Library of shows and films of both platforms will be available to viewers on Amazon’s latest streaming service.

    Amazon announced in a press release that the new video-streaming platform will offer hit shows. These include Aashram, Dharavi Bank, Campus Diaries, Bhaukaal, Raktanchal, Shiksha Mandal, Roohaniyat, and Jamnapaar. It will also feature a collection of Korean, Mandarin and Turkish shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and other Indian languages.

    Girish Prabhu, Head of Amazon Advertising India, made the announcement. He said, “Today we are bringing together the vast reach of MX Player. We are combining it with the advertising tech that leverages Amazon’s billions of customer signals. It’s about enabling all brands. This is not limited to those selling on Amazon. They can reach and deliver relevant advertising to a very large and engaged base across India.”

    The first mention of this deal surfaced in 2023. Reports indicated that Amazon entered into talks with the Tencent-backed firm. However, these talks fell through. Inc42 highlighted that this was an all-cash transaction. At the time, it was said that MX Player’s senior management would join Amazon following the completion of this deal.

  • Alogic Clarity Series: 4K Monitors Launched in India

    Alogic has introduced its Clarity series of 4K monitors in India. The lineup has 27-inch and 32-inch monitors with both touch and non-touch supported displays. They feature IPS panels with a 60Hz refresh rate and offer multiple adjustment options. Meanwhile, the Clarity Pro Touch and Clarity Max Touch monitors are also equipped with auto-retractable webcam units. The non-touch models do not have inbuilt webcams. All monitors in the Clarity series are equipped with a dual speaker system.

    Alogic Clarity variant with a 27-inch display is priced in India at Rs. 59,990, while the Alogic Pro Touch, also with a 27-inch panel, is marked at Rs. 89,990. The Alogic Clarity Max and Clarity Max Touch monitors come with a 32-inch panel and are listed at Rs. 79,990 and Rs. 99,990, respectively. The monitors are available for purchase in the country via the Alogic India website.

  • Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0: What’s New and Why It Matters

    Xiaomi released HyperOS in October last year alongside the Xiaomi 14 series as a replacement for its MIUI skin. Now the Chinese smartphone brand seems to be testing the next version of its custom Android interface — HyperOS 2.0 — on a limited number of devices. Xiaomi is yet to announce a release date for HyperOS 2.0. It is based on Android 15. Internal builds of the user interface have been discovered on several Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones. These include the upcoming Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.

    According to a GizmoChina report, internal builds of HyperOS 2.0 were spotted on the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro with firmware version OS2.0.1.5.VOCCNXM and OS2.0.1.2.VOBCNXM, respectively. The publication also shared an image of the testing version installed on a Xiaomi handset.

    The internal builds for the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra reportedly have firmware version OS2.0.0.24.VNCCNXM, S2.0.0.22.VNBCNXM and OS2.0.0.16.VNACNXM, respectively.

    Xiaomi has not revealed the roadmap for HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15. However, the report claims that these Xiaomi devices will receive the update first. They are the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi Mix Fold, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, and Xiaomi Civi 2.

    Internal testing of HyperOS 2.0 has started for the Redmi K70, Redmi K70 Pro, Redmi K70 Ultra, Redmi K60, Redmi K70E, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13R, according to the publication

  • Gmail Q&A: New AI Feature for iOS Users

    Gmail Q&A is an artificial intelligence (AI) feature. It lets users ask questions about their emails. The feature was first rolled out to the web version of the platform earlier this year. It was then added to the Android app in August, letting eligible users access the capability on the go. At the time, Google stated that the feature would soon be rolled out to iOS devices as well. On Thursday, the tech giant finally introduced Gmail Q&A to iPhone users with compatible iOS versions.

    The tech company announced the rollout of the Gmail Q&A feature to iOS devices on Thursday. It revealed that it is only available to Google Workspace users. These users must have signed into their account on the device. This is also the case on Android, where users will need an eligible subscription to use the feature.

    The Gmail Q&A feature is rolling out on iOS. It allows users to have a conversation with the Gemini-powered chatbot. Users gain insights into the emails in their inbox.

    Users can ask AI some specific questions about their emails. They can request to show unread messages. The AI can also show emails from a particular sender. It can summarise emails about a common topic. Additionally, users can seek vague details from a specific email. The feature can answer all of this while holding a friendly conversation.

  • Acer Predator Helios Neo 14: Specs and Launch Details

    Acer Predator Helios Neo 14, backed by an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, was launched in India on Thursday. The laptop carries an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 76Wh battery. It sports a 14.5-inch IPS display and an RGB backlit keyboard. The gaming laptop comes with AI-backed graphics upgrades as well as an AI-powered cooling system and noise-reduction features. The laptop is currently available for purchase in the country via multiple online and offline channels.

    Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 price in India is set at Rs. 1,39,999. It is available for purchase in the country via Flipkart and Amazon. You can also find it on the Acer India website, Acermall exclusive stores, and other offline retail stores. The laptop is listed in an Abyssal Black colorway.

  • Palworld Mobile Release: Expanding the Phenomenon

    Palworld, the action-adventure survival title that became a phenomenon when it launched in early access on Steam and Xbox in January, is coming to mobile platforms. Krafton has signed an agreement with Palworld developer Pocketpair to make a mobile version of the game, the company announced Wednesday. The development comes after Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair last month over alleged instances of patent infringement in Palworld.

    PUBG: Battlegrounds maker Krafton announced it had entered a partnership with Pocketpair to expand the Palworld intellectual property to mobile platforms. As part of the agreement, Krafton’s PUBG Studios will develop a mobile version of the controversial game.

    “It plans to faithfully reinterpret and implement the main fun elements of the original for the mobile environment,” Krafton said in its announcement Wednesday