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[Giznext Exclusive]: Daiwa To Launch Two New Smart TVs In Q1 2022; CEO Reveals Future Market Strategy

Daiwa, the homegrown appliance brand, has announced the launch of two new smart televisions in India. The Daiwa 4K UHD Smart TV D43U1WOS and Daiwa 4K UHD Smart TV D55U1WOS are the upcoming models expected to compete against Redmi TV, Infinix X1 Smart Android TV (43X1), and Xiaomi’s Mi TV.

Meanwhile, Giznext got a chance to do exclusive interaction with the company’s founder and CEO, Arjun Bajaj regarding their upcoming products and expansion plans.

It is important to note that the company has launched 10 smart televisions in the country and plans to bring two more televisions in small sizes in Q1 of the next year.

Daiwa Upcoming Products

“We have launched 43-inch and a 55-inch 4K TV today and will be launching 32-inch and 43-inch smart televisions in the Q1 of the next year,” Arjun said. He added that upcoming smart TVs will run on WebOS and will be priced aggressively.

He exclusively informed Giznext that that company is exploring more categories in the consumer electronics space and plans to bring a new washing machine in January.

The company has recently launched semi-automatic washing machines with four capacities that start from Rs. 7,990 and already available with leading stores.

The newly launched semi-automatic washing machines come with a rustproof body design, toughened glass, two years comprehensive warranty, and a five-year warranty on the wash motor.

Daiwa Expansion Plans

Apart from launching new products, the homegrown appliance brand will expand its manufacturing lines in the coming year. Currently, it is manufacturing its smart TVs in its factory in Greater Noida and will be increasing capacity in 2022.

In addition, the company is planning to expand its reach to other parts of the country. Notably, the company is doing really well in the north and west and now plans to increase its presence reach to the south and some parts of the east in 2022.

Furthermore, the smart television company might open its flagship stores in 2022. Shedding light on the stores, Arjun revealed that we might consider setting up our stores in the country next year. He added that due to COVID we have delayed several things.

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[Giznext Exclusive]: Infinix’s First 5G Smartphone Coming By January End, Says CEO

After creating all the buzz, Infinix has finally announced the launch of its first laptop for the Indian market. The InBook X1 laptop has been announced in three models and is expected to take on notebooks by Realme and Xiaomi.

Meanwhile, Giznext has managed to do an exclusive interaction with the company’s CEO, Anish Kapoor regarding the upcoming 5G smartphone and product lineup for the next year.

It is worth noting that the company has launched almost 14 smartphones this year and plans to bring the same number of devices in 2022. In addition, the company is all set to launch Note 11 and the Note 11S on December 13th, 2021.

Infinix 5G Smartphone

“We will be launching Note 11 and the Note 11S devices under Rs. 15,000,” he said. He exclusively informed Giznext that the company will be launching its first 5G smartphone by the end of the next month and it will be priced between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 powered by the MediaTek processor.

This also means that the upcoming device might give a tough fight to the Poco M3 Pro 5G, Realme 8S 5G, and the Oppo A53s. All of these are budget 5G smartphones in the Indian market. Kapoor also said that the company is in talks with the telecom operators and will conduct trials when the device will be available.

“Our portfolio is ready but initially we will be launching one device,” he replied when asked the number of 5G devices Infinix will be bringing next year. Meanwhile, several reports surfacing claim that the Zero 5G will be the company’s first 5G smartphone, which might be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G processor.

It will also have a 120Hz Super AMOLED Display, a triple camera at the back, and the hole-punch camera cut out in the screen. Moreover, the leaks suggested that power and volume buttons will be placed on the right side of the smartphone, whereas the SIM card tray might sit on the left side of the device.

Upcoming Infinix Products In Q1 2022

Apart from launching its first 5G smartphone, the company is planning to launch approximately seven smartphones in the first half of the next year. Additionally, Infinix is planning another laptop that will be launched during the same period.

“Our team is already working and we will be launching a new laptop in the first half of the next year that will be aggressively priced,” Kapoor further said. Also, the company is expected to expand its smart television segment and plans to bring a 55-inch screen size at the same time.

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WhatsApp Dissapering Messages Can Now Be Set To Default: How To Apply The Changes?

WhatsApp has been updating its messaging platform with a new set of features consistently. We have seen multiple new functionalities being added to this service in the last few years. However, the company has always kept users’ privacy on priority and has released several features to keep users’ data private. The Facebook-owned platform is end-to-end encrypted making it secure for chats.

However, it recently borrowed one of the most useful features from Instagram which users have been demanding for a long. We are speaking of the disappearing messages option which was added to the platform last year itself. The company has now refined this security option for a better user experience. Following are the changes:

WhatsApp Disappearing Messages Gets This New Update

As mentioned earlier, WhatsApp had introduced the disappearing messages option for its Android and iOS app back in 2020. However, one had to select this option manually prior to sending a message or media files. For reference, if you want to send a private message or media to any of your contacts, you need to select the disappear message option every time you plan to do that. However, that changes now.

WhatsApp has now allowed the provision to set this ‘disappearing messages’ option to default. Once this option is selected, you wouldn’t have to tap on this setting each time you decide to go private from a contact. Also, you can either set this default option to a single or all of the contacts. It is worth adding that only the new conversations (post activation of this feature) will disappear after a certain period of time.

The company has also added the time limit after which the messages from the chatbox would start disappearing. The timeline for a message to get auto-deleted can be set from 24 hours to 90 days. Also, the default disappearing option isn’t applicable to the group chats by default. You will have to change the group chat’s settings manually for the same.

How Can We Toggle On Default Disappearing Messages Option On WhatsApp?

It’s not much of a task to set the disappearing messages to default on WhatsApp. This option is now available for both Android and iOS devices and is yet to be made available for the desktop version.

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and go to the “Account” option.

Step 2: Now, select the “Privacy” tab.

Step 3: Click on “Disappearing messages” and select the “Automatic” timer option to set it on default.

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Why Reliance Jio And Airtel Reduce Benefits With Prepaid Plans?

After increasing the tariff of prepaid plans, Airtel and Reliance Jio have started reducing benefits with their packs. All telecom operators have raised tariffs by 20 to 25 percent to reduce the financial burden on their books and to increase their overall revenue.

Airtel and Reliance Jio have made changes in their websites; however, India’s third-largest telecom operator Vodafone-Idea has not made any change in its offering and Disney+ Hotstar access.

Reliance Jio And Airtel Disney+ Hotstar Access Pack

It is worth noting that both Reliance Jio and Airtel start providing Disney+Hotstar with only one pack like the former offers access with only Rs. 601 and the latter provide the same benefit with Rs. 599 pack.

Coming to the details of the Reliance Jio pack of Rs. 601, where users will get unlimited calling, 90GB of data, and 100 messages per day for 28 days. This pack also includes access to several content applications. It includes access to Jio applications and Disney+ Hotstar for one year.

Similarly, India’s second-largest telecom operator Airtel plan of Rs. 599 offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, 100 messages per day for 28 days. It includes benefits like Amazon Prime mobile edition, Apollo circle access, Shaw Academy courses, free hello tunes, Wynk Music, Rs. 100 cashback on FasTag. It includes Disney+ Hotstar access for one year.

Vodafone-Idea Packs Disney+ Hotstar

On the other hand, Vodafone-Idea offers four packs to provide Disney+ Hotstar that are priced at Rs. 501, Rs. 701, Rs. 901, and Rs. 3, 099. The Rs. 501 plan offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day for 28 days. This pack also ships Disney+ Hotstar access for one year. In addition, this pack offers extra 16GB of data.

The other pack of Rs. 701 also offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, extra 32GB of data, and 100 messages per day for 56 days. This pack also ships Disney+ Hotstar access for one year. The Rs. 901 and Rs. 3,099 also offers Disney+ Hotstar access for one year. Furthermore, these packs ships access to unlimited calls and data benefits.

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Redmi Note 10S Launched With 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage Variant: Check Specifications And Price In India

Xiaomi has announced the launch of a new variant of its Redmi Note 10S smartphone in India. The newly launched device comes with improved in-house storage and RAM. Besides, the new variant will go on sale on December 3rd, 2021.

Redmi Note 10S Smartphone: Specifications and Features

The new variant of the Redmi Note 10S comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display along with 1100nits peak brightness, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 1080 × 2400 pixel resolution. The display also has a punch-hole notch, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Besides, the display comes with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC.The device runs on Android 11 OS and has a quad-camera set up at the back. Also, the smartphone comes with a 64MP sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. However, for selfies and video calls, it has a 13MP front camera shooter.

The Redmi Note 10S also has a 5,000 mAh battery along with a 33W fast charging, USB Type-C charging port, fingerprint scanner, micro-SD card slot, 3.5mm audio port, stereo speaker setup, Hi-res audio, IP53 water-resistant rating.

On the connectivity front, the device includes 4G, VoLTE, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, and Bluetooth. The device measures 160.46×74.5×8.3 mm and weighs 178g. The device comes in three colour options; Deep Sea Blue, Frost White, Cosmic Purple, and Shadow Black.

Redmi Note 10S Smartphone: Price, Availability, And Offers

The 8GB+ 12GB variant will cost you Rs. 18,499 and it will be available on Friday (December 3rd, 2021). The device will be available on Amazon, mi.com, and Mi Home stores in the country.

In addition, the company is providing a discount of Rs. 1,000 to ICICI Credit cardholders, which means that the device will cost them Rs. 17,499. For the unaware, the 6GB+64GB variant of the device will cost you Rs. 14,999, whereas 6GB+ 128GB variant will cost you Rs. 16, 499.

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Tecno Camon 18T Launched With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC: Check Here For Price And Other Details

Tecno has launched another smartphone in its Camon 18 series. The Camon 18T comes in three variants, i.e. standard, Pro, and Premier. The Tecno Camon 18T comes with a MediaTek’s Helio G85 processor and a premium design like Camon 18 models.

Tecno Camon 18T Specifications

The Tecno Camon 18T device features a 6.80-inch Full HD+ touchscreen display along with a peak brightness of 500 nits and a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor paired along with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory.

In addition, the device is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery along with 18W fast charging support. The device also supports a rectangular camera module at the back. It includes a triple camera setup that has 48MP primary camera, 2MP camera, and 2MP. The front camera has a 48MP camera for video calling.

In addition, the device features a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It runs Android 11 out of the box along with HiOS on top. Furthermore, the device features dual SIM cards, plastic body, and is available in three colour options, such as Iris Purple, Ceramic White, and Dusk Gray.

Additionally, the device supports several connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, GPS, FM radio, OTG, and GPRS. It also has sensors like a g-sensor, distance sensor, and ambient sensor. Besides, the device comes with an AI voice assistant and fingerprint scanner.

Tecno Camon 18T Price And Availability

It is worth noting that the device has been launched in Pakistan and it is priced at PKR. 28,999, which is close to Rs. 13,000. Notably, the company has not announced the launch date of the device for the Indian market.

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Redmi Note 11T 5G Launched With MediaTek Dimensity 810 Processor, 5,000 mAh Battery: See Price, Full Specifications Here

Redmi has announced the launch of a new smartphone on Tuesday. In fact, the newly launched smartphone is the rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 5G that was launched in China last month.

Redmi Note 11T 5G Specifications

The Redmi Note 11T 5G features 6.6-inch full HD+ display and a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate. It has Corning Gorilla Glass protection and MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor. The device also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be increased up to 1TB via a microSD card.

In addition, the device comes with a RAM booster feature and a dual rear camera setup. The dual-camera setup includes 50MP primary sensor and 8MP ultra-wide shooter. However, for selfies, the smartphone supports16MP a camera with an f/2.45 lens on top.

On the connectivity front, the device supports a 3.5mm headphone jack, 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared (IR), and USB Type-C. Also, it has ambient light, magnetometer, proximity, and gyroscope. The device also supports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, double-tap shortcuts that enable the voice assistant.

The device also has a 5,000 mAh battery, which supports 33W Pro fast charging, which the company claims can provide two days of usage with a single charge.

Redmi Note 11T 5G Price And Availability

The smartphone priced at Rs. 16,999, Rs. 17,999, and Rs. 19,99 for the 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB of storage respectively. The Redmi Note11T 5G comes in three colours options: Matte Black, Stardust White, and Aquamarine Blue.

Furthermore, the sale of the device will start from December 7th, 2021 via Mi.com, Mi Home, Amazon, and selected retail outlets. The device also comes with some discount offers, which include Rs. 1,000 discount on credit cards of ICICI. The device is expected to compete against the Realme 8s5G, Lava Agni 5G, and the iQQZ3.

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[Giznext Exclusive]: Truke To Foray Into Smartwatch Segment; Multiple Products Lined Up For December Launch

The shipments of true wireless earphones have seen a massive surge in recent times. This market has managed to garner 55 percent yearly growth in the Q3 of 2021 as per the Counterpoint report. Besides, the report states that the new entrants, sales events, and feature-rich affordable TWS products were the primary success factors for the TWS growth in India in Q3.

Meanwhile, Giznext has managed to do exclusive interaction with Truke, founder and CEO, Pankaj Upadhyay, about the upcoming launches and future strategies.

Truke Upcoming Products In India

Truke, which is a popular brand for TWS and other audio products has huge plans in-store for the Indian audience this December. The brand is all set to foray into the smart wearables category with new smartwatches in the country. “We are going to launch three smartwatches in the third or the fourth week of December,” Upadhyay said.

He exclusively informed Giznext that the upcoming smartwatches will be priced between Rs. 1,999 to Rs. 3,499. In addition, the company is planning to expand its TWS segment as it will bring four new products in the same category in December.

Apart from bringing, smartwatch and TWS, the company is planning to bring smart bands and IoT products in 2022. However, when asked about launching smart televisions and smartphones, he asserted that they have no plans to get into these segments and will be focussing on the TWS, smartwatch, and IoT products in 2022.

Truke Marketing Share

It is worth noting that market research firm Counterpoint has recently mentioned that Truke is one of the fast-growing brands in the country as its shipments are increasing year-on-year basis. In fact, it has also launched its first gaming series TWS earbuds in Q3 2021.

“In the TWS segment, our target is to achieve 10 percent market share by the end of this year and we are eyeing 13 to 15 percent share in the wearable category in the first half of the next year,” Pankaj replied when asked about market share the company wants to achieve. Meanwhile, he informed that they have to shift their manufacturing plans till Q1 2022 as they are waiting for clearance from the shipments department.

Truke Plans To Go Offline

It is important to note that the company is selling its products via e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart. However, Truke is now in discussions with distributors and big retailers. It is expected that from the second week of December, they might sell their products via brick and mortar stores in India.

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Infinix Might Launch Two Smartphone In December In India: See Here For All Details

Infinix is all set to bring two smartphones by the end of this year. Notably, the smartphone maker has already launched Note 11S and 5G smartphones in the other markets. The Note 11S smartphone features a MediaTek Helio G96 processor, which also powers the Note 11 series.

The company’s CEO Anish Kapoor also tweeted the same via his official account. The tweet reads, ” The world is a battlefield, it’s time to #ChooseYourWeapon & own the game! For all the gamers in the house, get ready because there’s something special coming soon.” In fact, he posted a picture of the upcoming devices via a post.

Meanwhile, a tipster called TechArena24 claims that the Infinix Zero 5G will have a Super AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate and MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset.

Infinix Note 11S: Specifications

The Infinix Note 11S comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD screen along with a 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The device might be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 processor along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The device runs on Android 11 OS along with XOS 10 skin on top.

The smartphone might support a triple camera setup at the back. It includes 50MP primary sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. In addition, the display comes with a punch-hole cutout at the front that has 16MP for selfies.

On the connectivity front, the device is likely to support 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and more. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor along with a microSD card slot that can expand storage. It also houses a 5,000 mAh battery along with a 33W fast charging support.

Infinix Note 11S Price And Availability (Expected)

Infinix Note 11S has been launched in Thailand for THB 6,999, which is close to Rs. 15,700 for the vanilla model. Furthermore, the device will be available in three colour options; Symphony Cyan, Haze Green, and Mithril Gray. It is worth noting that the company is all set to launch its first laptop in the second week of December.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 Production Commences At Greater Noida Facility In India

Samsung is rumored to launch a new Galaxy A series phone for the masses soon. Dubbed Galaxy A13, the device has been doing rounds online for a while and is expected to launch soon in India. We recently shared the official renders of the Galaxy A13 confirming the entire design. Now, a new report suggests it has hit the production bay in the company’s Greater Noida facility in India.

Samsung Galaxy A13 Productions Started In India

A new report via 91Mobiles cites Samsung has started manufacturing the Galaxy A13 at its Greater Noida facility. The publication has received this tip from one of the industry sources. Notably, the company has currently started the production of the Galaxy A13 4G variant. The report has also shared some key design aspects of the upcoming affordable Samsung smartphone.

As per the report, the Galaxy A13 4G will feature a plastic built and will offer a gradient finish at the back. The device will be fitted with a vertical camera array on the top-left corner housing four sensors and an LED flash. The power key will be placed alongside the volume rockers on the right panel.

The bottom panel is said to accommodate a 3.5mm headphone jack along with a USB Type-C port and the speaker grille. The design language tipped by the company falls in line with the official renders we shared earlier. The additional detail we can confirm is the waterdrop style notch and the SIM card tray on the left panel.

Samsung Galaxy A13 Rumored Specifications

While this report hints at the Galaxy A13 4G’s developments, the recent leaks and rumors have shared insight into the Galaxy A15 5G model. If we go by the past reports, the handset will be launched with the Dimensity 700 processor accompanied by 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.

The Galaxy A13 4G will have a different processor for sure. The remaining hardware aspects between both variants would likely be the same. We are speaking of a 6.48-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a triple-lens setup with a 50MP main camera and a pair of 2MP sensors. The Galaxy A13 might be equipped with an 8MP selfie camera and a 5,000 mAh battery under the hood.