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Infinix is rapidly expanding its portfolio in the consumer gadgets segment. The brand has released laptops and smart TVs in addition to smartphones. The company has now revamped its smart TV lineup with the launch of the Infinix 24Y1 Smart TV. The Infinix 24Y1 Smart TV is equipped with a high-performance quad-core processor and 4 GB of storage and has arrived as one of the cheapest smart TVs in the country. How much does the latest Infinix 24Y1 smart TV cost in India and what all features does it offer? Let’s find out:
The Infinix 24Y1 smart TV features a 24″ HD LED display. The panel is powered by HLG technology for a better dynamic range. This ensures high details in both bright and dark scenarios. This ensures rich picture quality and gives life to your favorite movies, videos, and shows. The panel further combined HLG technology with 250 NITS brightness for improved and bright visuals. The Infinix 24Y1 smart TV also has a dedicated eye care mode which lowers blue light emissions and helps reduce eye strains.
Pre-installed OTT apps on the Infinix 24Y1 smart TV include Amazon Video, YouTube, SonyLiv, Zee5, ErosNow, and AajTak. Customers can download additional apps via the app store to watch unlimited hours of movies, television shows, and live news on the huge screen.
The latest 24 Y1 Smart TV offers numerous connectivity options. It includes two HDMI ports, two USB ports, one RF input, one AV input, one Headphone jack, one COAX out, LAN, and WiFi. The TV also has a remote with two hotkeys with one-click assistance to YouTube and Prime Video.
Price
At an affordable price of INR 6,799, the Smart TV has the most built-in OTT apps in the sector, a bright screen, and other practical features to guarantee excellent picture quality and high-quality stereo sound for limitless content consumption. It will be on sale on Flipkart starting March 15 in India.
With its most recent budget-friendly smartphone Smart 7, Infinix has played shrewdly. It establishes the standard for the cost of acquiring many features. The Infinix Smart 7 has a big HD+ display of 6.6 inches, a massive 6,000 mAh battery, 7GB of RAM (including 3GB virtual Memory), a Unisoc octa-core processor, and a 13MP dual AI rear camera for a competitive price of Rs. 7,299. The Infinix Smart 7 is a champion in entertainment and endurance thanks to its enormous battery, large display, and expandable storage. I have recently used the phone, read on to know if the phone is worth the money.
The wave pattern design on the rear of the phone makes it all trendy. The Infinix Smart 7 offers a sleek, contemporary appearance. The back also possesses antibacterial properties with the positive silver-ion-charged coating on the panel. There is a physical fingerprint sensor for security. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack is at the bottom. The Smart 7 is slightly bulky. The added weight comes from the chunky 6,000mAh battery.
A waterdrop notch on top of the large 6.6-inch HD+ display accommodates the selfie camera. The display has a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a brightness of 500 nits, making it bright enough to be viewed outside. The panel performs decently and you will be able to stream videos at 720p.
The Infinix Smart 7 is powered by an octa-core Unisoc processor, 4GB of memory (physical RAM), and 64GB of internal storage. Although the RAM might seem a little meager, Infinix has used cunning tactics here. Upgrading the RAM to 7GB is an option with the Smart 7. The handset can supplement an additional 3GB of virtual memory from internal storage. With this extended RAM capacity of up to 7GB, the smart 7 offers a lag-free multitasking. There is a dedicated microSD card slot that allows the 64GB internal storage to be increased to 2TB. The phone includes a 3-way SIM slot which supports dual SIM and one microSD card. Running on top of Android 12 is XOS 12, which powers the Infinix Smart 7.
Infinix has made some customizations with the UI and you get a few apps and games preinstalled on the smartphone. Palm Store, an alternative to the Play Store, is one of the pre-installed apps. It pushes notifications for different apps and games which can be annoying at times. I couldn’t find a way to uninstall the app but could disable it. I downloaded a few games, and the phone was able to run them decently at low graphics quality with the frame rate set to medium. I did notice stutters while playing the games, and the smartphone did slow down occasionally. If you are a gamer hoping to play titles like Call of Duty Mobile, the Smart 7 isn’t going to be satisfactory. But light gaming is a fair experience.
In terms of cameras, the 13MP dual AI setup with dual LED flash serves as the main camera on the back of the Infinix Smart 7. On the side of the dual cameras at the back is where the fingerprint scanner is located. An LED flash is provided by the front 5MP camera to take selfies in dimly lit areas.
The smart 7 has a decent camera for daylight shots. However, low-light shots lacked sharpness and the color accuracy was off. This phone doesn’t have a Night mode to improve low-light photography either. There are a bunch of shooting modes, however, you get limited options here. There is no dedicated Night mode, but you can capture low-light shots with dual LED flash. The selfie snapper is decent too. You get fair clicks that can be uploaded on social media platforms.
Battery, Connectivity
With moderate call, streaming, and browsing usage, the large 6000mAh battery ensures that the phone lasts an entire day. The Smart 7 would still have enough fuel at the end of the day for binge-watching shows and movies on OTT apps. It takes over an hour for the battery to get a full charge.
The Infinix Smart 7 supports both 3G and 4G. This smartphone has a GPS receiver built-in. There is also an FM radio in this Infinix smartphone.
The Infinix Smart 7 has been launched in India for Rs. 7,299. The phone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There are three color options for the phone: Azure Blue, Emerald Green, and Night Black.
Verdict
With these specifications, specifically up to 7GB RAM, the Infinix Smart 7 excels in this price-sensitive market. Its large screen makes watching movies enjoyable and interesting. The videos are jitter-free and without missing frames, and they can be captured in high HD. With a price of INR 7,299, Infinix Smart 7 is a fantastic low-cost smartphone that undoubtedly packs a punch thanks to its feature set and stylish design. Infinix Smart 7 is a wise purchase for someone looking for a phone for daily tasks, a good display, and media consumption that won’t let them down in terms of performance and battery life while still being budget-friendly.
Smart TVs have become very popular since they are perfect for your entertainment demands, however many customers are searching for smart TVs within a certain price range. Finding the greatest TV for under Rs. 30,000 can be difficult. Even so, we’ve put together a comparison of the finest TVs under Rs.30,000 that are widely regarded as having amazing features like Ultra-HD 4K resolution, a superb refresh rate, and other things.
Furthermore, these TVs come loaded with entertainment apps like Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Hotstar. Consequently, if you’re searching for a smart TV for around Rs. 30,000, have a quick look at these popular options.
The Blaupunkt 55-inch TV features an LED display, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 3840 x 2160 Ultra HD (4K) resolution. It has a 280-nit maximum brightness rating. The TV supports popular HDR specs like HDR10/10+ and HLG with 10-bit color depth.
The Motorola Revou 2 has a 50-inch Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixel) LED-backlit screen and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic range codecs.
The VU comes with a 50-inch LED screen along with a 4K resolution. It also offers an Ultra HD display and HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG format support for an improved viewing experience.
The Blaupunkt 55-inch TV is powered by a Mediatek SoC with four Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.5GHz each and a Mali-G52 GPU. You get 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, with some of the latter being used by the Android TV 10 OS and pre-installed apps.
Consequently, there’s a little bit more than 4GB of extra space for additional uses, like installing new programs. Like all approved Android TVs, it has Chromecast built-in, enabling you to cast content from compatible apps on your phone or tablet to the TV.
The Motorola Revou 2 features a Quad-core processor, along with Mali G522 graphic processor. Users can download any of the more than 5,000 available apps from the Google Play Store for Android TV, and all well-known apps are supported.
The VU 50PM is powered by the Android TV 9 operating system. The VU TV’s Game Mode enables you to activate the distinctive ALLM function for an immersive gaming experience with low latency by connecting your gaming console to the VU TV via HDMI.
The output of the Blaupunkt 55-inch TV Sound system is 60Watts RMS and supports the Dolby Digital and DTS:X standards. You may stream music wirelessly from your phone through the TV speakers or through Bluetooth earphones or speakers thanks to the two-way Bluetooth on this TV.
This feature is quite helpful, and the TV’s speakers are quite good. The wireless remote control makes use of both IR and Bluetooth. The power button is the only control that doesn’t require Bluetooth after that. The specified button will activate Google Assistant, allowing you to make voice requests.
The Motorola Revou 2 two speakers feature a 40W rated sound output and support Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD. Dual-band Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5 are available for communication, and one of the HDMI connections supports HDMI ARC.
The VU PM offers dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 5.0, 3x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 2x USB 2.0, and ethernet connections. Both Alexa and Chromecast are supported.
Available at a discounted price of Rs 1,499 on Flipkart and GoNoise
Wearables firm Noise has now unveiled its first-ever gaming TWS earbuds called the Noise Buds Combat in India. The Buds Combat wireless neckband is designed for intense gaming sessions with low latency audio and a lightweight design. The latest TWS earbuds ensure an uninterrupted gaming experience with a Quad Mic ENC in a stylish, contemporary style and 36 hours of battery life. The Buds Combat is now available on Flipkart and GoNoise for a discounted price of INR 1,499 and comes in Stealth Black, Covert White, and Shadow Grey.
Noise Combat is a wireless TWS earbud dedicated to gaming. It ships with a specific gaming mode and offers extremely low latency of up to 40 milliseconds. Not just gaming, the earbuds can also be used for hands-free calling, watching movies, and listening to music.
As per Noise, the Buds Combat earbuds offer immersive and omnidirectional sound quality to enhance the gaming experience, hence the special focus on gaming. With a Quad-mic setup, Noise Combat provides environmental noise cancellation.
For crystal clear sound and call quality, it has 13mm, audio drivers. According to the manufacturer, a single charge of the earbuds can power it for up to 36 hours. The earbuds also have Instacharge (fast charging) technology, which charges them in only 8 minutes and gives them eight hours of playback time.
A Type-C charging cable is included with the earbuds, ensuring quick charging. In addition to being Bluetooth v5.3 compatible, the TWS earbuds has an IPX5 rating for water resistance.
In India, Noise Combat costs Rs 1799. The earbuds are available in stealth Black, Covert White, and Shadow Grey. At this price point, the Noise Combat buds are a value-for-money TWS earbud for gaming.
The OPPO A78 5G’s launch date in India has been revealed. On January 16th, 2023, the next A-series phone is expected to make its premiere. In order to highlight the A78’s rear design, the business also published a poster of the device. With only a few days till the debut, it is anticipated that the company will disclose a few more details in the days to follow. Here’s what to expect from the OPPO A78.
The OPPO A78 5G has a 6.54-inch LCD screen and an HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is said to include 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Additionally, it will provide customers with an additional 8GB of virtual RAM for a smoother operating experience.
According to rumours, the OPPO A78 5G would have a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Additionally, it sports an 8MP selfie camera. The phone features a 5000mAh battery and 33W rapid charging is supported. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC will power it.
OPPO A78 5G: Expected Price
The OPPO A78 5G is anticipated to be available for purchase starting January 18 and will make its public debut on January 16. It is estimated that the smartphone will cost 18,999.
On February 7th, OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be launched in India
The Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi will host the launch event
OnePlus brand has just revealed that it’s allowing all OnePlus fans to be among the first to experience its latest top-of-the-line OnePlus 115G before the official launch on February 7th in India. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS are also tagging alongside the upcoming OnePlus flagship. The OnePlus 11 5G India launch event will take place in New Delhi, and community members and fans are invited to watch the event live by purchasing an early bird ticket for the OnePlus 11 5G launch event. The brand is making the tickets available through Paytm Insider. Here is information about purchasing launch event tickets.
OnePlus 11 5G Cloud 11 India Launch Event: Price, How To Buy Tickets
The OnePlus 11 5G Cloud 11 launch event is being hosted for the audiences and the media at Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi. Early bird tickets are currently made available at Paytm Insider for a price of Rs 599. Interested users can purchase the tickets via Paytm Insider. A complimentary ticket is available for individuals who have previously attended any of the OnePlus physical launches. However, OnePLus has mandated use of the hashtag #IAmComingBack once the picture of an old event pass is uploaded or shared on Twitter.
OnePlus further clarified that Red Cable Club members could purchase Privé coupon codes for 20 RedCoins which would allow them to save Rs 200 when purchasing tickets on Paytm Insider.
OnePlus 11 India Launch Event New Delhi: What To Expect
All the event attendees will be among the first to try out the newest OnePlus products, such as the OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, in the experience zones. Each participant will also get a hamper of OnePlus goods and gift cards.
Additionally, 11 fortunate participants will get a OnePlus 11 5G unit for free. OnePlus also added that fans would get the chance to pamper themselves at the Cloud 11 launch event by purchasing the OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2.
OnePlus 11 5G Price In India (Expected)
The smartphone has three variants—12GB+256GB, 16GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB—available in China, each costing RMB 3999 (about Rs 48,000), RMB 4399 (about Rs 52,900), and RMB 4899 (around Rs 59,000), respectively. According to China’s rates, the phone’s starting price in India should be approximately Rs 50,000.
At the 2023 Auto Expo, LML Emotion showcased their Star electric scooter
Gets a 4 kWh battery pack, a 5 kW peak power, and 38 Nm of torque
With its electric vehicles, LML is reentering the Indian market. The automobile brand displayed their LML Star electric scooter at the 2023 Auto Expo. One of the interesting elements of the scooter is an interactive screen that can be customised according to the user’s mood. Although LML has not yet disclosed the scooter’s price, we anticipate the rumor mill to spill some beans in the coming weeks.
The LML Star electric scooter has a futuristic appearance. It features a black and white dual-tone theme with red accents. The electric scooter includes LED Daytime Running Lamps and a projector headlight. In addition, the scooter would have LED illumination, a 360-degree camera, and haptic feedback.
In terms of features, the electric scooter has a customizable interactive display that provides text that can be changed to suit the needs of the user. Additionally, it has integrated DRLs, backlights, indicators, and ambient lighting.
The LML Star scooter is equipped with TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), ABS, reverse park assist, and other safety features. Additionally, this scooter has a powerful motor and battery. It has a large boot space and a replaceable battery that helps it have a lower centre of gravity.
There is a 4kWh lithium-ion battery pack included with the new LML Star. The scooter’s PMSM motor produces a maximum power of 5 kW and a maximum torque of 38 Nm. The scooter’s top speed is 85 km/h, and it accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The electric scooter’s range has not yet been disclosed by the manufacturer as of now, but it is said to be the one of the best in its league. Teh Li-Ion battery pack will come with an IP67 water and dust protection.
Hardware on the electric scooter features 12-inch alloy tubeless wheels, telescoping front forks, and mono-shock rear suspension. The integrated braking system and the front and rear disc brakes work together to generate stopping power.
Tork motors launched new Krastos X and updated Krastos R
The Kratos X has a stronger motor and more functions
The Kratos R has received new cosmetic updates
At Auto Expo 2023, Tork Motors unveiled the new Kratos X electric motocycle, which is meant to be a more upscale option than the Kratos R. Tork also unveiled an upgraded Kratos R alongside the Kratos X. Compared to the current Kratos R, the new motorcycle is positioned as a more expensive option. Let’s examine the features and specifications in more detail:
New Tork Kratos X features include an aluminium swingarm and a 7-inch touch-compatible TFT dash. The business hasn’t specified how much more powerful the motor will be than the one on the Kratos R, but it also receives a new FF (Furiously Fast) mode. With the X, the company will also provide a more potent powertrain, though details have not yet been released.
In addition to the new Kratos X e-bike, Tork also unveiled an improved model of its Kratos R e-bike, albeit the changes are purely aesthetic. The Kratos R now has a battery pack that is completely blacked out and a new dark blue colour scheme. The new LCD dash, though, represents the more significant upgrade. The layout and aesthetics are completely new, and in place of the specific slots around the dash on the previous model, the warning lights are now placed in the empty space surrounding the primary display unit.
Along with new panniers in accessories, the brand also unveiled a new portable charger that charges devices just as quickly as a home charger. The company also disclosed their future ambitions, which include a 60,000-unit-capacity new production plant.
Unfortunately, the brand hasn’t yet disclosed the Kratos X’s price, but we may learn more in the upcoming months. The Kratos R electric bike’s precise cost and availability information is also unknown, although it is expected to become clearer in the following months.
Jimny would compete with the Mahindra Thar and The Force Gurkha
A powerful 4X4/AWD off-road-focused SUV
At the 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki finally took the wraps off the eagerly anticipated SUV, the 5-Door Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The 1.5-liter petrol engine powered Jimny 5 is set to take on the upcoming Thar 5-Door and the Force Gurkha. This new Maruti SUV is configured to produce 130 Nm of torque and 103 horsepower. Let’s quickly dive into the details below:
With the exception of the additional pair of doors and longer wheelbase, the Jimny 5 door looks exactly like the Jimny 3 door. It has a black grille with chrome surrounds up front. Round projector headlights with LED DRLs are mounted on either side of the grille. Round fog lights and a tough front bumper with a favorable approach angle are further features of the Jimny 5 door.
The Jimny 5 door will have 16-inch alloy wheels on the side. The installation of rear doors and full 2-row seating will be the most noticeable modification. The Jimny 5 door will have low-set tail lights and an alloy wheel mounted on the tailgate in the back.
The interior of the Jimny 5 door are also identical to the Jimny 3 door. The infotainment system have a big touchscreen and an upright dashboard. Additionally, a few tough design features like grab handles on the A-pillars and circular AC vents. The Jimny 5 door have low range gearing, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, AC vents, front and rear locking differentials, and steering-mounted controls.
The Jimny 5 Door gets K15B 4-cylinder 1.5L regular petrol engine. The engine generates 134.2 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm and 104.8 PS of power at 6000 rpm. A 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic torque converter accompanied by a 4WD All Grip Pro technology.
Harrier EV has been unveiled at the auto expo 2023
Will include an all-wheel drive system and a dual-motor setup
Also gets V2L and V2V charging facilities
On the opening day of the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors showcased its electric prowess with the launch of new age electric SUVs. The Tata Harrier EV concept’s introduction at Auto Expo 2023 has been a major major highlight. The Harrier EV, which was displayed in a nearly finished form, is expected to hit the Indian market either by 2024 or 2025. Tata has not yet provided any details, but we can anticipate that the SUV will have a battery probably between 60 and 70 kWh.
The Tata Harrier EV shares a lot of similarities with its ICE predecessor in terms of appearance, but it also stands out enough as an EV. It flaunts almost identical split headlamp design up fron as the standard model. However, it features a new LED light bar that extends the entire width of the electric SUV.
Additionally, the front bumper’s design has been altered with re-designed sharp creases and a deep-set along with black housing for the primary headlamp cluster. There is also a new blanked-off grille. Additionally, the central air intake has been modified with an EV-specific blanked-off panel and other changes.
The Tata Harier EV’s shape hasn’t changed much, but it now has wider wheels (concept-style), flat door handles, and new ‘EV’ badges on the fenders. Additionally, the body cladding on the rear bumper has been now has smoother finish and new angular indents.
The interior of the Harrier EV hasn’t been seen well, but it is expected to include a large touchscreen and a few additional features. Tata did confirm if the Harrier EV SUV will have cloud-linked telematics, over-the-air updates, and connected car technologies integrated.
The Harrier EV concept combines Tata’s Gen 2 EV architecture with the Land Rover-derived Omega architecture utilized by the ICE-powered Harrier. The Harrier EV electric SUV has been extensively re-engineered for electrification despite being built on an ICE platform. The gasoline tank area will undergo changes, the interior will have a level floor, and it will be lighter and more energy-efficient.
Tata did not specify the electric motor or battery specifications, but the company did say that it will have a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup. The Harrier EV’s battery is anticipated to have a capacity of about 60 kWh and return a real-world range of between 400 and 500 kilometres.
