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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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Reliance Jio Might Launch Tablet And Smart Television In 2022: See Here For All Details

After launching JioPhone Next in India, Reliance Jio is likely to launch a tablet and smart television in the country. India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio is expanding its product portfolio with pocket-friendly prices. This also means that the company might give tough competition to Redmi, Realme, Nokia, and Motorola, which are already selling both at affordable prices.

According to 91Mobiles, Reliance Jio is likely to launch televisions and tablet next year; however, there is no specific timeline has been shared by the report. On the other hand, industry sources informed Giznext that the company has no plans to bring television, laptop, and tablet.

But still, we know that the company makes huge announcements on its AGM, so there might be some announcements at its AGM. It should be noted that the image of the upcoming television is not official yet; however, it might be known as Jio TV and will have all OTT apps. Besides, it is not clear that it will be based on Google TV and Android TV.

Reliance Jio Partnership With PragatiOS

It is worth noting that Reliance Jio has also joined hands with PragatiOS to launch JioPhone Next. In addition, there are chances that television might come up with a bundle Jio Fiber connection. Similarly, there are chances that the Jio tablet will have the same OS. In addition, there are chances that the Jio tablet will have an entry-level processor. However, other features of the upcoming products are not known.

Reliance Jio New Plans

On the other hand, Reliance Jio has raised tariffs of its prepaid plans. This comes soon after Airtel and Vodafone-Idea increased the prices of their packs. India’s largest telecom operator raised tariffs by 20 percent, which is still less than other telecom operators.

“These plans will provide the best value in the industry. Upholding the Jio promise of providing the best quality service at the go live price globally, Jio customers will continue to be the biggest beneficiaries. The new unlimited plans will go-live on 1st December 2021 and can be opted from all existing touchpoints and channels,” Reliance Jio said in a statement.

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Reliance Jio 4G Plans: Price, Benefits, Call Rates, Data Rates, And More

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has finally increased the price of its prepaid plans. The telecom operator increased tariffs by 20 percent after Airtel and Vodafone-Idea raised tariffs of prepaid plans earlier this month.

Notably, incumbents increased the prices of plans by 20 to 25 percent to increase their average revenue per user and to reduce financial stress on the industry. Both Airtel and Vodafone-Idea users are paying extra for their prepaid packs.

“The new unlimited plans will go live on 1st December 2021 and can be opted from all existing touchpoints and channels,” Jio said. However, if you are looking for Reliance Jio’s new plans, then you should look here.

Reliance Jio New Plans

JioPhone Plan

The plan of JioPhone is now priced at Rs. 91 instead of Rs. 75. This pack now offers 3GB of data, unlimited calls, and 50 messages for 28 days.

Reliance Jio Unlimited Packs For 28 Days

Moving to the first unlimited plan of Rs. 155 as against Rs. 129 pack earlier. This pack offers 2GB of data, 300 messages per day, and unlimited calling. The Rs. 179 as against Rs. 149. The update now offers 1GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day.

Then, there is a plan of Rs. 239, which was earlier priced at Rs. 199. This pack offers 1.5GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day. The Rs. 299 plan offers 2GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling. This pack used to price at Rs. 249.

Reliance Jio Unlimited Packs For 56 Days

Moving to the Reliance Jio’s plan comes with a period of 56 days. These plans are now priced at Rs. 479 and Rs. 533. Earlier, these packs are priced at Rs. 399 and Rs. 444.These packs offer 1.5GB,2GB of data per day,unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day.

Reliance Jio Unlimited Packs For 84 Days

The first 84 plans start from Rs. 395 that goes from Rs. 719. These packs are priced at Rs. 395, Rs. 666, and Rs. 719 earlier these plans were priced at Rs. 329, Rs. 555, Rs. 599. It includes 6GB, 1.5GB of data per day, and 2GB of data per day. Besides, users get unlimited calling, 1000 messages, and 100 messages per day.

Reliance Jio Long Term Unlimited Plans

The first pack of Rs. 1,559 offers benefits for 336 days. Earlier, this pack was priced at Rs 1,299. This pack offers 24GB, unlimited data, and 3600 messages. The other plan in the segment will cost you Rs. 2,879, where users will get 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day for 365 days. The plan was earlier priced at Rs. 2,399.

Reliance Jio Data Add-Ons

These packs only offer data benefits to customers without any validity. The packs are now priced at Rs. 61, Rs. 121, and Rs. 301 instead of Rs. 51, Rs. 101, and Rs. 251. These packs offer 6GB, 12GB, and 50GB of data for 30 days.

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How To Get Extra 4GB Data With Airtel Prepaid Plans: See Here All Details

With an aim to retain its existing user base, Airtel is increasing its data benefits with prepaid plans. The telecom operator has increased data benefits with three plans that are priced at Rs. 479, Rs. 549, and Rs. 699. Notably, these prepaid plans will now provide 4G data coupons.

The new development comes soon after telecom operators increased tariffs of prepaid plans. In addition, Airtel starts providing an extra 2GB of data with Rs. 350 plans. The extra 4G data have been launched for the company’s users and it will not be available on other recharge mediums. However, to recharge the number users have to head to the recharge option on the application.

Airtel 4GB Data Coupons: Check Details

Airtel Rs. 359 Prepaid Plan

Let’s start with the Airtel Rs. 359 plan, where users will get 2GB of data per day along with an extra 2GB of data coupons. In addition, users will get unlimited calls along with 100 messages per day for 28 days.

Airtel Rs. 479 Prepaid Plan

Moving to the Airtel Rs. 479 plan, where users will get 1.5GB of data daily, along with 4G data coupons, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day for 56 days.

Airtel Rs. 599 Prepaid Plan

India’s second-largest telecom operator Airtel is providing 2GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calls. In addition, this pack offers 4GB of data coupons. 

Airtel Rs 699 Prepaid Plan

Lastly, there is a pack of Rs. 699 plan, where users will get 3GB of data daily and an extra 4GB of data coupons. This pack comes with 56 days validity. In addition, this pack offers 100 messages per day and unlimited calling. 

Apart from these benefits, users will get three months of Apollo membership, Amazon Prime Mobile Edition access, one year course from Shaw Academy, Wynk Music access, and Rs 100 cashback on FASTag. 

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How To Get Free Eros Now Access With BSNL Postpaid Plans

In order to give a tough fight to private telecom players, state-run telecom operator BSNL has started providing content benefits with postpaid packs. Notably, the company has joined hands with Eros Now, which offers content in several languages, such as Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Gujarati, and Punjabi.

The content app offers 12,000 movie titles, music videos, short-form content, premium originals, and more. Besides, the app is free and is available for Android and iOS users.

Eros Now With BSNL Prepaid Plans

It is worth noting that Eros Now is also available with BSNL prepaid plans that are priced at Rs. 78, Rs. 98, Rs. 298, Rs. 333, and Rs. 444 packs. These packs come with a period of eight, 24 days, 54 days, 45 days, and 60 days. It includes Eros Now access, where users will get access to unlimited music, trailers, short-form videos, and music videos.

The Rs. 2,399 pack of the telecom operator also provides Eros Now access for 425 days. It includes unlimited data; however, the speed will be reduced to 80 Kbps after 3GB of data ends. In addition, the telecom operator offers 100 messages per day to all networks, BSNL Tunes, and content from Eros Now for the same period.

BSNL Postpaid Plans With Eros Now Subscription

Moving to the postpaid plans of the company, the first pack of Rs. 199 is providing unlimited calls, 25GB of data, and a data rollover facility up to 75GB. The second postpaid plan will cost you Rs. 399, where users will get 70GB of data along with a rollover facility up to 210GB and unlimited calling. However, it should be noted that these packs do not offer family connections.

The other plan is the line is priced at Rs. 525, where users will get 85GB of data along with a data rollover facility up to 255GB. This pack also offers extra SIM without free data and SMS. The last plan in the line will cost you Rs. 798, which offers 50GB of data and a rollover facility of up to 150GB.

Furthermore, this pack ships two extra connections along with unlimited calling. 50GB of data, and 100 messages per day. Notably, all postpaid packs of BSNL provide 100 messages per day.

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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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Xiaomi 12 Might Launch With Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC On December 12: See Price, Specifications

Xiaomi is likely to launch a new smartphone next month. The Chinese smartphone brand has not announced the launch date, but several leaks claim that Xiaomi 12 might be launched on December 12. The report also suggests that the device will have Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor.

Besides, the handset is expected to have a 50MP primary sensor. Meanwhile, Chinese publication MyDrivers claim that the smartphone 8 Gen 1 chipset. It said that the new processor will be launched at Qualcomm Tech Summit that might take place between November 30 to December 2.

Xiaomi 12 Specifications (Expected)

According to a Weibo post, Xiaomi 12 is likely to have a curved display, along with symmetrical speakers. In addition, the device is likely to have a full-HD+ AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming device might support a 50MP primary camera and 100W fast charging support.

Xiaomi 12X Expected Launch

Additionally, the company is expected to launch 12X smartphone alongside Xiaomi 12 in December. The Xiaomi 12X is likely to be the successor of the Mi 11X. The Xiaomi 12X is expected to have a 6.28-inch OLED display and a 5,000mAh battery under the hood. It will also have a 50MP camera on the back and a 20MP selfie camera at the front. Furthermore, the Xiaomi 12X might support 67W wired charging along with 33W wireless charging.

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JioPhone Next Booking: Here’s How To Do It Without Registration

JioPhone Next, the most affordable 4G smartphone launched by India’s largest telecom operator, is now available on the Reliance Digital website. Earlier, buyers have to do the registration via JioMart to purchase the device. Notably, the JioPhone Next device comes with a 13MP rear camera, 5.45-inch screen size, and Snapdragon 215 processor.

In case, buyers want to purchase JioPhone through the company’s website, then they have to follow these steps.

Steps To Purchase JioPhone Next

Step 1: Buyers have to visit the https://www.jio.com/next website.

Step 2: Now, they have to tap on the I’m interested option and enter the details like name and mobile number to get the OTP.

Step 3: After entering the OTP, buyers have to click on the validate option.

Other Ways To Purchase JioPhone Next

In addition, the company said that buyers can send a message on the number 70182-7018. After that, buyers have to pick up the JioPhone Next from the JioMart Digital store. However, now users don’t have to register to purchase a smartphone.

JioPhone Next Specifications

The smartphone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor. The device sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It also has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that can be increased up to 512GB via a microSD card.

The device runs Pragati OS that is based on Google Android 11 (Go Edition). It also has a 3,500 mAh battery, a 13MP camera at the back, and 8MP front-facing selfie camera. The JioPhone Next also supports regional language support, web pages translation, special camera filters, and screen reader.

JioPhone Next Price

The Jiophone Next is available on Reliance Digital at Rs. 6,499. In addition, the device is available with EMI plans with Rs. 305.93 per month that also includes data benefits.

However, customers should note that these will make the smartphone more expensive than purchasing the handset upfront and buying separate data plans. In addition, Reliance Digital is providing a 10 percent discount to Yes Bank Credit cards holders, 7.5 percent off to American Express credit cards holders, and 5 percent off to ICICI Bank debit and credit users on JioPhone Next purchase.

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Oppo Reno 7 Smartphone Series Launched With Triple Rear Cameras: Price, Specifications

Oppo has finally announced the launch of its much-awaited Reno 7 series in China. The company has launched three smartphones under the same series, i.e. Reno 7, Reno 7 Pro, and the Reno SE. All three products come with an AMOLED display and gradient back finish.

Oppo Reno 7 5G, Reno 7 Pro, And Reno SE Specifications

Let’s start with Oppo Reno 7, the device comes with a 6.43-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display along with a 90Hz refresh rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor along with 12GB of RAM.

It has a triple rear camera setup at the back, which comes with a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP wide-angle shooter, and a 2MP macro shooter. However, for selfies, the device supports a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera sensor.

It also has 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. On the connectivity front, the device has 4G VoLTE, 5G, USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and NFC. The device is packed with a 4,500 mAh battery along with a 60W flash charge.

Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G Specifications

The Oppo Reno 7 Pro comes with a 6.55-inch full HD+ AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device also has MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Max processor. In addition, the smartphone has comes with a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera along with a wide-angle shooter and a 2MP macro shooter.

Besides, the smartphone comes with a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie camera sensor. Additionally, the device has 256GB of storage. The device supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C port, 5G, and 4G VoLTE. Also, there is a 4,500 mAh battery along with 65W fast charging.

Oppo Reno 7 SE Specifications

The smartphone also runs Android 11 OS and features a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor. The device also supports 48MP primary sensor along with a 2MP macro shooter, and 2MP depth sensor. There is also has 16 Sony IMX471 selfie camera sensor at the front.

Oppo Reno 7 5G, Reno 7 Pro, And Reno SE Price

The Oppo Reno 7 5G is priced at CNY 2,699, CNY 2,999, and CNY 3,299, which is close to Rs. 31,500, Rs. 35,000, and Rs. 38,500. The device comes in 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of storage. On the other hand, the Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G comes with 8GB/ 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage options.

The base model is priced at CNY 3,699 and CNY 3,999, which is close to Rs. 43,200 and Rs. 46,700. The Oppo Reno 7 SE 5G also comes with two storage variants 8GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of storage model. The base model will cost you CNY 2,199 and CNY 2,399, which is close to Rs. 25,700 and Rs. 28,000.

Both Oppo Reno 7 5G and the Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G will be available from December 3rd, whereas the Reno 7 SE 5G will be going on sale from December 17. Notably, all device comes in three colour options: Star Rain Wish, Starry Night Black, and Morning Gold.

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[Giznext Exclusive]: UBON Plans To Launch 10 Smartwatches In India; Product Export Strategies In Process

UBON, which is known for affordable digital accessories is planning to bring 20 new products in the Indian market in December. Besides, the company also plans to expand its ventures into new countries to increase its overall revenue. Meanwhile, Giznext has managed to do exclusive interaction with UBON managing director Mandeep Arora regarding the company’s upcoming launches and expansion plans.

He said that we have already launched 150 products this year and now we will be launching 20 more products by the end of December. “We usually launch 20 to 25 products every month and now we are adding new categories to our platform, such as keyboards, trimmers, and screen guards.”

UBON Upcoming Products

Mandeep exclusively informed Giznext that the company will be launching screen guards for the premium smartphones in January next year. In addition, he said that they will be launching 10 new smartwatches in 2022.For the unaware, India has become the fast-growing market for smartwatches in Q2 2021.

According to the Counterpoint report, smartwatches from Chinese players like Oppo, Xiaomi, and Realme are doing good and are the key drivers of the growth. The data also includes Indian brands like Noise and boAt.

UBON Smartwatches In India

It is worth noting that UBON launched its first smartwatch in India back in 2019 at the price of Rs. 2,199. The SW-11 smartwatch comes with a big LED screen, long battery time GPS tracker, LTE connectivity, and built-in GPS. It also has a 150 mAh battery and is available in the green colour variant with two straps in the box.

The other smartwatch introduced by the company is known as FITGURU 4.0, which comes with a calling feature, full touch control, health tracking, the customizable watch face, swappable watch strap, real-time notification, remote music control, 24 hours backup, and water-resistant features.

UBON Product Export Plans

Apart from launch plans next year, the company is planning to export its product to Nepal, Bangladesh, the Middle East, and some parts of Africa. Mandeep also informed that they have exported some sample products to Nepal. On expanding their existing manufacturing lines, he said that the company has recently opened manufacturing units in Noida and Kundli for neckbands and temper glass. Also, UBON is planning to hire 5,000 employees in the next two years for these two units.