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Disney Plus To Launch Affordable Plan In 2022: Check All Details Here

In order to increase its user base, Disney Plus is all set to bring new plans in the coming months. The upcoming plan is expected to be cheaper; however, it will support ads, which means the pack will also have ads. Besides, the plan will be available in the US first and then will be launched in other countries. Notably, the streaming giant is providing three packs in India that start from Rs. 299 per month.

“Expanding access to Disney Plus to a broader audience at a lower price point is a win for everyone — consumers, advertisers, and our storytellers. More consumers will be able to access our amazing content. Advertisers will be able to reach a wider audience, and our storytellers will be able to share their incredible work with more fans and families,” said Kareem Daniel, chairman, Disney media and entertainment distribution.

Also See: [Giznext Exclusive]: MSI Plans To Expand Offline Presence; Join Hands With Reliance Digital

Disney+ New Plan Price Details

It is worth noting that the company has not shared the price of the upcoming plan, but still, it will be affordable. For the unaware, the ad-free version is close to Rs. 610 per month. In fact, in the recent earnings call, Disney announced that it has 129.8 million users, where Disney+ Hotstar is providing 5.9 million users on its platform.

However, by providing affordable plans, it seems that the company is eyeing 230-260 million users in the coming two years. Plus, Disney is likely to share the date of the launch. The plan will be available in the US and Canada.

Disney Plus New Plan Availability

Plus, there are high chances that the plan will be available in Poland, South Africa, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Albania, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Algeria, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Greece, and others.

Disney+ Hotstar Plan In India

In India, the streaming application is providing Super and Premium Plans, where the monthly pack is priced at Rs. 299 and premium pack will cost you Rs. 1,499 per month. Disney+Hotstar also offers Super Plan in the country that is priced at Rs. 899 per year and supports 4K video.

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Laptop Tech News

[Giznext Exclusive]: MSI Plans To Expand Offline Presence; Join Hands With Reliance Digital

MSI has recently launched a new range of laptops in India. It comes with the 12th Gen Intel Core processors with up to RTX 3080 Ti laptop GPU. Meanwhile, Giznext has managed to do exclusive interaction with Marketing Manager, Green Lin, Regional Marketing Manager, about the upcoming laptops, market share, and sales target for this year.

Please tell us a bit about the newly launched laptops? What all are the USPs?

MSI has recently launched its new lineup of gaming and creator laptops that are equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel H series processors. Besides, we have introduced Smart Auto, which will auto switch the suitable modes depending on the usage, and Ambient Silent AI that will detect ambient noise level (dB) to adjust the fan speed, for better performance with a silent fan. In addition, we have launched creator series for content creators.

What kind of expectations do you have with the new range of laptops?

With the launch of new gaming and content creation laptops this year, we are hopeful that we will be able to cater to customer demands and provide them with a better gaming experience. We also believe that this will help us to increase our sales as more and more people are inclining towards gaming & content creation. Besides, we will be working towards expanding our offline stores to enhance customer experience.

How is MSI currently doing in India? (Post second wave of Covid-19)

Ever since we entered the Indian market, we have witnessed double-digit growth in India. MSI has been growing year on year. During unprecedented times when the market was slow and everyone was grappling with issues of imports, we continued at the same pace as the previous year. We continued to launch new products for a wider audience, making our products more accessible.

How much has the pandemic affected your brand’s product marketing strategy?

COVID 19 has not affected our marketing strategy as we are committed to engaging our customers regularly. Also, we have expanded our service location in Tier 2 & 3 cities with stronger trade relations and wider service networks. We are committed to strengthening our after-sales support by providing instant hotline service, WhatsApp, and social media handles to build trust amongst our consumers.

Where are you currently manufacturing these products and tell us about your plans for manufacturing in India?

India is one of the fastest-growing economies and is slowly becoming the manufacturing hub for various electronics devices. However, we do not see any need to set up manufacturing units in India as we can meet the demands of the present set of units in other regions.

However, as the market evolves, we are open to creating some SKD units in consultation with our partners in India and are committed to giving impetus and support Government of India’s initiatives.

Please tell us about your plans related to experiential stores?

Presently, we have 200+ dealers and partners and now, we are trying to expand with Large Format Retail (LFR). We have recently tied up with Reliance Digital and through this, we will be able to provide customers with buying along with interactive experience of the latest technology.

What kind of growth you have received last year and expectations from 2022?

MSI was the first original equipment manufacturer to come with RTX 30 series and has driven more than 200 percent user growth as compared to RTX 20 launch in the first four months. We have invested three times the budget and optimized the conversion rate of around 60 percent.

In 2022, we are planning to increase the budget to 100 percent more and target an improvement of 25 percent on the conversion rate. Also, we have become the first brand to introduce the 12th generation to the market and we are optimistic that this will help us yield good results.

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Mobile Tech News

Samsung Introduces Galaxy A13, Galaxy A23 Smartphones: Check All Details Here

After launching the Galaxy S22 smartphone, Samsung has added two new devices on Friday. The company unveiled introduced Galaxy A13 and the Galaxy A23 smartphones. These devices will join the company’s affordable devices in the A-series and A13 will be the successor of the A12, which was launched last year.

The company has not announced the price of the newly launched devices. In fact, Samsung has shared the exact date of the device’s availability.

Samsung Galaxy A13 Smartphone: Specifications

The Samsung comes with a 6.6-inch LCD display along with a 1080×2408 pixels and 60Hz screen refresh rate. Besides, the device has an octa-core Exynos 850 chipset, which is coupled with 3GB/ 4GB/ 6GB of RAM and 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB of storage.

The device runs Android 12-based OneUI 4.1, 8MP camera on the front, 50MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone comes with a 5,000mAh battery along with 25W fast charging, 4G, 3.4mm jack, and USB Type-C. The device is available in fou rcolour options: white, black, peach, and blue.

Samsung Galaxy A23 Smartphone: Specifications

On the other hand, the Galaxy A23 device features a 6.6-inch TFT display along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a resolution of 1080×2408. In addition, there is a 4GB/ 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB of storage. Besides, the device runs Android 12-based OneUI 4.1.

The device comes with a quad-camera setup at the back, including a 50MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and two 2MP cameras. Also, there is an 8MP camera on the front. There is also a 5,000mAh battery along with 25W fast charging support. Furthermore, the device is available in four colour options: black, white, peach, and blue.

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Redmi To Launch Watch 2 Lite In India: See Here For Expected Price

Xiaomi is all set to launch a new smartwatch on March 9 in India. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite along with Redmi Note 11 Pro series will be launched on the same day. In fact, the company has shared the same information via its Twitter account. Notably, the smartwatch is already available in other markets.

The upcoming smartwatch is expected to feature a 1.55-inch HD display, TFT panel, and 320 x 360-pixel resolution. Plus, the smartwatch will have an inbuilt GPS and facility for 24-hour heart rate monitoring. Besides, the company claims that the upcoming watch can provide 10 days of battery backup.

Redmi Watch 2 Lite: Specifications And Features

Let’s start with the display, where it is expected to sport a 1.55-inch touch screen colour display along with 100 watch faces. It will also have on the side for navigation, accessing the menu, built-in GPS for tracking outdoor activities, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.

The watch supports 100 fitness modes, 8 water sports modes, and 5ATM water-resistant. Besides, the watch offers health-related features like a 24/7 heart rate tracker, SpO2 monitor to measure blood-oxygen levels, breathing exercise, sleep monitoring, stress monitoring, female health-tracking. Also, the upcoming provides strava and Apple health integration.

Furthermore, the wearable comes with a 262 mah battery and it can offer 10 days of battery life. Additionally, there are features like finding my phone, music control, weather, message notification, DND, call alerts, alarm, and timer.

The new watch will be available in three colour options: blue, black, and ivory. Plus, there will be six strap options: pink, Olive, brown, ivory, and black.

Redmi Watch 2 Lite Price Leaked In India

The Redmi Watch 2 Lite will cost you under Rs. 6,000 in the country. the smartwatch is expected to be available at Amazfit, Realme, and more.

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Info Tech News

How To Get 1GB Of 4G Data At Rs. 19: See All Steps Here

All telecom operators are very active in terms of launching new plans and offering data benefits to all customers. However, to increase their revenue these telecom operators have recently raised tariffs. Plus, private telecom players have launched some plans to offer data benefits to the low-income group.

Similarly, India’s third-largest telecom operator Vodafone-Idea launched several vouchers under Rs. 100 to offer data benefits to their customers. In fact, the first and the most affordable voucher of the Vi is priced at Rs. 19, where users will get 1GB of data for only 24 hours.

On the other hand, Reliance Jio offers an Rs. 15 pack so that their users can remain active. So, let’s take a look at the other vouchers of the Vodafone-Idea.

Vodafone-Idea 4G Data Vouchers Under Rs. 100

It is important to note that the company offers three vouchers under Rs. 100 that are priced at Rs. 48, Rs. 58, and Rs.98. The voucher for Rs. 48 offers 2GB of data for 21 days, whereas the Rs. 58 voucher ships 3GB of data for 21 days and Rs. 98 voucher offers 9GB of data for 28 days, respectively.

The company also ships three vouchers that are priced at Rs. 118, Rs. 298, and Rs. 418. The Rs. 118 voucher is providing 12GB of data for 28 days, while Rs. 298 and Rs. 418 vouchers have been launched under the Work From Home plans.

The Rs. 298 is providing 50GB of data for 28 days, whereas Rs. 418 ships 100GB of data for 56 days. It is worth noting that these 4G data vouchers are available for all customers across India. Additionally, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited are also providing these affordable vouchers to all customers and all packs are listed on the website and mobile apps.

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Laptop Tech News

Asus Launches Vivobook 13 Slate With Detachable Keyboard: See All Details Here

Asus has announced the launch of a new laptop in India on Thursday. The Vivobook 13 slate detachable laptop is designed for people who are looking for ways of consuming content. Besides, the convertible laptop comes with a 13.3-inch OLED display.

The laptop runs Windows 11 operating system and has a 50Whr battery. Also, the laptop comes with a detachable keyboard that can attach the display magnetically. Plus, there is an Asus Pen 2.0 stylus along with a backrest so that you can adjust the screen easily.

Asus Vivobook 13 Slate: Specifications

The Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED features a 13.3-inch OLED HDR display along with a 16:9 resolution, contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, and 1920×1080 pixels. Plus, there is a Dolby Vision along with Dolby Atmos and Intel Pentium Silver N6000 SoCs, which is paired with 256GB PCIe 3.0 SSD onboard or up to 128GB eMMC, up to 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM.

The laptop runs Windows 11 operating software and is backed by a 50Wh lithium-polymer battery. In addition, there is an Intel WiFi 6 along with Gig+ and Bluetooth 5.2. Plus, the Vivobook 13 Slate has a power button and an integrated single sign-on fingerprint sensor. There is also a 5MP camera at the front and a 13MP camera on the back.

Asus Vivobook 13 Slate: Price And Availability

The Asus Vivobook 13 Slate will cost you Rs. 45,990 and will be available on the Asus e-shop, Flipkart, Amazon India, and stores from Thursday. Notably, the base variant. Besides, the variant comes with an N6000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

There is also a 13.3-inch touchscreen FHD touchscreen FHD OLED display, stand, fingerprint sensor, and stylus holder that will cost you Rs. 57,990. This laptop will be available through Croma, Asus Exclusive Store, Reliance Digital stores, and Vijay Sales.

Lastly, there is 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant, Windows 11, fingerprint sensor sleeve, Asus Pen 2.0, and stylus holder will cost you Rs. 62,990 and will be available on all platforms like Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, the company’s exclusive store, and offline stores.

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Info Tech News

Google Play Pass Launched In India; Offers 1000 Apps And Games

Google has launched new services for its users. The newly launched services are known as Play Pass and it is priced at Rs. 99 per month. The company is providing Rs. 889 plan for the year. Also, users can get a prepaid one-month subscription for Rs. 109.

Notably, the services are already available in the United States and now it has been launched in India. The services will provide access to a few apps along with games for Rs. 99 per month. Google Play states that the pass will be available from this week.

Notably, the services are already available in 90 countries. It offers several apps, games, without ads, in-app purchases, and upfront payments.

It is worth noting that Play Pass ships a curated collection of 1000+ titles in 41 categories from developers in 59 countries. In addition, Google said Play Pass will enable all Indian developers to get types of apps and games. Besides, this will increase their user base along with revenue streams.

Meanwhile, the company announced that Google will continue to work with all global along with local developers to increase apps and games every month.

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“We want to deliver products and programs that the Play community – both users and developers – find value in, and we are always looking for new ways to do this. With the launch of Play Pass in India, we are excited to offer a robust collection of unlocked titles to our users and looking forward to partnering with more local developers to build amazing experiences users love,” Aditya Swamy, Director, Play Partnerships, Google India, said.

Google Play Pass Plans In India

It is important to note that the company is providing three packs to users, where the first pack will cost you Rs. 99 per month. The annual plan of the newly launched services is priced at Rs. 899 and prepaid pack for one month will cost you Rs. 109.

The Google Family group family members are allowed to share the access or subscription with five members. However, to start the services, users have to follow these steps.

Step 1: Open the Play Store app on your device.
Step 2: Click on the profile icon and tap on the Play Pass option.

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Mobile Tech News

MWC 2022: Realme Launches GT 2 Pro, GT 2 Globally: See Specifications And Price In India

Realme has finally announced the launch of the GT 2 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. Notably, the GT 2 series is the flagship series of the Chinese smartphone brand. The devices have been launched in China in January. In fact, the specifications of the global variant are the same.

The Realme GT 2 Pro comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, whereas the GT 2 ships Snapgradon 888 processor. Plus, both devices feature a triple-lens camera at the back, Paper Tech Master Design that the company has created with Naoto Fukasawa.

Realme GT 2 Pro Specification

The newly launched smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that is paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The smartphone runs Android 12 that is based on the Realme UI 3.0 out of the box.

Besides, the GT 2 Pro features 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display, Gorilla Glass Victus for protection, LTPO 2.0 display,120Hz variable refresh rate, and
1,000Hz touch sampling rate.

Plus, there is a 65W wired charging speed through the charging brick provided within the box. Also, there is a 5,000mAh battery, 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 40X Micro-lens sensor.

Realme GT 2 Smartphone: Specifications

The Realme GT 2 smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 888 processor and Snapdragon 888 processor. The display of the smartphone is slightly smaller than GT 2 Pro. It also has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is also a 6.62-inch FullHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz fast refresh rate.

“To go premium, we will invest more than 70% of the company’s R&D resources on exploring advanced technologies in the display, fast charging, and 5G-related performance to provide users with top-tier flagship experiences,” Madhav Sheth, VP of realme and President of realme International Business Group said.

Realme GT 2 Series: Price and Availability In India

The Realme GT 2 Pro will cost you €649, which is close to Rs. 55,000 and the basic variant will cost you €449 which is close to Rs 38,000. It is important to note that the company said that the devices will be launched in India, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia in the coming months.

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Mobile Tech News

MWC 2022: Nokia C2 2nd Edition, C21, And C21 Plus Launched; See All Details Here

Nokia has launched three smartphones alongside wireless headphones at MWC 2022. The Nokia C21, Nokia C2 2nd Edition, Nokia C21 Plus, and the Wireless Headphones. The smartphones come under affordable offerings and offer waterdrop-style and dual rear cameras at the back.

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: Specifications

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition comes with a 5.7-inch FWVGA display, MediaTek processor, 2GB of RAM, and Android 11 (Go Edition). The smartphone features a 5MP camera and LED Flash. There is also a 2MP camera on the front and there is also a 2,400mAh battery.

Nokia C21 Smartphone: Specifications

The Nokia C21 comes with an an-core Unisoc SC9863A processor that is paired with 2GB and 3GB of RAM. The device also has a 6.5-inch HD+ display and it runs Android 11 ( Go edition). Plus, there is an 8MP camera and LED flash at the back, whereas a 5MP camera on the front. Besides, there is a 3,000mAh battery.

Nokia C21 Plus Smartphone: Specifications

The Nokia C21 features dual-SIM, runs Android 11( Go Edition), and 6.5-inch HD+ display. The device comes with 4GB of RAM, a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and an LED flash at the back. Plus, there is also a 5MP camera on the front and a 4,500mAh battery.

Nokia Wireless Headphones: Specifications

Apart from these smartphones, Nokia has launched Wireless Headphones, which feature 40mm drivers, hands-free calling, Bluetooth v5.2, and an 800mAh connectivity. The company also said that it can offer 60 hours of playback time with a single battery charge.

There is also a USB Type-C port and will be available in two color options: such as black, and white. The headphones weigh 188 grams and support Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa. It also has physical playback controls.

Prices Of Nokia’s Newly Launched Products

The Nokia C2 2nd edition will cost you EUR 79, which is close to Rs. 6,700), whereas Nokia C21 will be available at EUR 99 (approx. Rs. 8,400), and the Nokia C21 Plus is priced at EUR 119, close to Rs. 10,100. The sale of the C2 2nd Edition and Nokia C21 Plus will be in April, while Nokia C21 is coming by the end of March-end. The wireless headphones will cost you at $49.99 (approx. Rs. 3,800).

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Mobile Tech News

MWC 2022: Poco Announces X4 Pro Smartphone with 108MP Camera, 67W Fast Charging: See Details Here

Poco has launched two new devices at the mobile world congress (MWC) 2022. The Poco X4 Pro and the Poco M4 Pro succeed the Poco X3 Pro smartphone. Besides, the Poco M4 Pro is the 4G model is the existing variant of the Poco M4 Pro 5G device.

The 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage of the Poco X4 Pro device is priced at 299 euros, which is close to Rs. 25, 273. The 8GB+256GB of storage variant will cost you 349 euros which is close to Rs. 29, 499. On the other hand, the Poco M4 Pro will cost you 199 euros, whereas the high-end variant is priced at 269 euros, which is close to Rs. 22, 737.

Poco X4 Pro: Specifications

The Poco X4 Pro is available in three colour options: Poco Yellow, Laser Blue, and Laser Black. The device features a 2.5D glass body and weighs 10 grams, which is less than X3 Pro; however, it is bulky. Plus, the device features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.

It also has a typical brightness of 700 nits and a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits. Besides, the Poco X4 is equipped with 108MP primary camera, 8MP wide-angle camera, and 2MP macro sensor. In addition, you will find time-lapse, dual video, and more.