Elon Musk buys Twitter, new phones from OnePlus, Realme; Xiaomi’s first tablet and most expensive phone
The tech world had an enormous week. Virtually 21 days after turning into Twitter’s greatest particular person shareholder, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk acquired the microblogging platform for round $44 billion. In launches, Xiaomi launched its first-ever pill in India and expanded its premium smartphone lineup. Rivals OnePlus, Realme and iQoo too launched new smartphones. Google launched a brand new Information security part within the Play Retailer. All this and extra in Devices Now’s weekly tech information wrap.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acquired Twitter for $44 billion
Within the greatest information of the week, Twitter introduced that it has entered right into a definitive settlement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in money in a transaction valued at roughly $44 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will turn out to be a privately held firm. Click here for more details
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Xiaomi 12 collection’ most-premium smartphone launched in India
Smartphone big Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 12 collection at an occasion in India with the launch of the Xiaomi 12 Professional smartphone. This system that contains a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and helps 120W superfast charging was launched globally in March. The corporate has additionally launched — the Xiaomi Pad 5 and Xiaomi TV A on the similar occasion. Click here for more details.
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OnePlus 10 collection will get a brand new smartphone in India
A brand new system has been added to the not too long ago unveiled OnePlus 10 collection. The corporate hosted an occasion to launch the OnePlus 10R smartphone in India. The smartphone joins OnePlus 10 Professional launched earlier this 12 months. The 10R helps 150W SuperVOOC charging and is powered by a MediaTek processor. OnePlus additionally launched the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite handset and Nord Buds on the occasion. Click here for more details.
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Realme GT Neo 3 with MediaTek SoC and 150W quick charging assist debuts
One other BBK Electronics-owned tech model Realme launched its flagship system Realme GT Neo 3 at an occasion this week. The corporate additionally launched Realme Buds Q2s, Realme Pad Mini and Realme Sensible TV X. Realme GT Neo 3 boasts 150W quick charging assist and comes powered by a Dimensity 8100 processor. The system helps as much as 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and begins at Rs 36,999. Click here for more details.
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Xiaomi launches its first-ever pill in India; Xiaomi Pad 5
Xiaomi launched its first pill — the Xiaomi Pad 5 at an occasion in India this week. The Xiaomi Pad 5 sports activities an 11-inch show 2.5K 120Hx refresh charge show and is powered by a Snapdragon 860 chipset and comes at Rs 26,999. Then again, Click on right here for extra particulars concerning the pill from Xiaomi. Click here for more details
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Realme launches ‘Mini’ model of Realme Pad pill
Realme has launched the ‘Mini’ model Realme Pad, its first-ever pill in India, launched final 12 months. Realme Pad Mini boasts an 8.7-inch show and comes powered by an Unisoc processor backed with as much as 4GB RAM and 64GB storage that begins at Rs 10,999. Click here to know more
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Apple reviews third best-ever quarter as iPhone and Mac gross sales soar
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iQoo expands mid-range portfolio with iQoo Z6 Professional 5G and Z6 4G smartphones
iQoo has expanded its not too long ago launched Z6 collection in India with two new smartphones — the iQoo Z6 Professional 5G and the iQoo Z6 4G. Each the smartphones sport an AMOLED show and Qualcomm processors, The Z6 Professional 5G system is powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC and a 64MP triple rear digicam setup whereas the Z6 4G handset packs a Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 50MP triple rear digicam setup. Click here for more details
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OnePlus launches the ‘Lite’ model of the Nord CE 2 smartphone
OnePlus has launched its first smartphone underneath Rs 20,000 in India. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite begins at Rs 19,999 and sports activities a 120Hz refresh charge LCD display, Snapdragon 695 processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It additionally boasts a Recreation Focus mode and GPA Body stabiliser for cellular gaming fans. Click here for more details
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Asus BR1100 collection laptops introduced in India with 11.9-inch show and 10 hours battery life
Asus launched two new laptop computer fashions underneath the brand new BR1100 collection with Home windows 11 aimed towards kids. One of many laptops contains a clamshell design whereas the opposite one boasts a convertible design with a touch-screen show. Click here for more details.
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Poco M4 5G arrives with a 50MP digicam and MediaTek processor
Poco has launched one other reasonably priced smartphone — the Poco M4 5G in India this week. The system contains a 90Hz LCD display, Dimensity 700 chipset, 50MP twin rear digicam setup and 5000mAh battery unit. Click here for more details
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OnePlus Nord Buds debut in India at a beginning worth of Rs 2,799
OnePlus has launched its most reasonably priced wi-fi earbuds referred to as OnePlus Nord Buds in India. That is the primary OnePlus Nord-series audio product in India that helps Dolby’s spatial audio know-how. The earbuds function 12.4mm titanium drivers, 4 microphones and ANC. Click here for more details
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Xiaomi unveils the OLED Imaginative and prescient TV and Xiaomi TV 5A in India
Xiaomi additionally launched two new good TVs on the Xiaomi Subsequent 2022 occasion — the Xiaomi OLED Imaginative and prescient TV and the Xiaomi TV 5A. The OLED Imaginative and prescient TV might be accessible in a single 55-inch variant and might be priced at Rs 89.999, whereas the Xiaomi TV 5A will come out in three completely different fashions — 32, 40 and 43-inches beginning at Rs 13,499. Click here for more details.
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Google Play Information Security part launched to safe Android person knowledge
Google Play Information security part, a devoted phase within the app itemizing web page, will present customers with extra transparency with regard to their app knowledge and the way they’re getting used are secured by the app builders. The builders may also want or present info on whether or not the information is being shared with third events. Builders must adjust to the Information Security by July 20. Click here for more details.
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Nokia G21 smartphone with 6GB RAM, 50MP triple digicam setup launched
Nokia launched the Nokia G21 smartphone at Rs 12,999 in India. The handset contains a 90Hz show, 50MP triple rear digicam setup, an octa-core Unisoc processor backed with as much as 6GB RAM and a 5050mAh battery unit. Click here for more details.
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Micromax provides one other entry-level smartphone to its lineup
Micromax has launched a brand new entry-level smartphone — the Micromax IN 2C in India this week. The smartphone is powered by an Unisoc chipset, sports activities an HD+ show, runs on Android 11 and packs a 5000mAh battery unit. The smartphone might be accessible from Might 1 at a beginning worth of Rs 8,499. Click here for more details.
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Activision Blizzard declares the Name of Responsibility 2022 recreation
Activision Blizzard has revealed that the Name of Responsibility 2022 recreation might be a direct sequel to the Trendy Warfare 2019 recreation. The developer and the writer took to Twitter to make this announcement. The Twitter submit had a 16-seconds video and the brand of the upcoming recreation. Click here for more details.
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Poco declares its first-ever gaming smartphone, F4 GT
Poco has introduced its first-ever gaming telephone, F4 GT. The system is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and comes with a number of gaming-specific options together with twin vapour chambers, twin sub-woofers and 0611 tweeters and extra. Click here for more details
