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Downloading third party apps is now an option with TVs
Often clogged storage leads to slower speeds
Cleaning cache memory helps improving performance
Smart TVs have evolved to be more than just big screens for entertainment. The new-age smart TVs offers endless possibilities with usage. You can now hook advanced gaming consoles, access internet, pair external audio peripherals wirelessly, and more. Internet connectivity along with the availability of built-in storage space now lets users download third party applications as well on smart TVs. You can either directly go ahead with app download on your respective smart TVs using the Play Store or via sideloading method using smartphones.
Most of the modern age smart TVs offer this option to download the companion apps but when the storage gets clogged, you might experience slow speeds with its operations. The same goes for all the older data which isn’t in use, yet takes up space hampering the performance delivery. It’s fairly a simple process to get rid of cache memory when you are using a smartphone. But what can you do when it’s a smart TV? Is there any direct method of clearing any downloaded app’s cache files? Well, you would be relieved to know the steps are easy with TVs too. Take a look below:
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Steps To Clear App Cache Memory In Smart TVs For Improved Speeds
It is worth mentioning that you the steps to clean up cache memory on any smart TV is almost same for all brands. There would be only a few differences with app or icon name depending on the models. The steps we have listed is general and can be followed
Step 1: Power on your smart TV using the TV remote
Step 2: From the home screen, tap on the Settings menu (gear icon)
Step 3: Locate and tap on the Device Preferences tab
Step 4: You will see a bunch of options including ‘apps’ and ‘Storage’
Step 5: Select the one which your TV’s settings menu shows
Step 6: Click on the app or the Internal storage option which will be listed depending on the TV Model. It’s primarily the UI difference.
Step 7: Now, tap on the Clear Cache data option.
Step 8: Tap on OK to clear the cache memory
Once these steps are performed, you will notice the improvements with your smart TV’s performance and overall speeds.
EV maintenance charge comes as a shocker to one of the owners
Reportedly charged Rs. 8,000 for service
No major damage or part repair for this price
The sole idea of bringing in electric vehicles hasn’t been for a greener mobility but also lower costs associated with its rides and maintenance. However, a latest incident that has been shared by one of the E2W owners certainly brings major concerns related to service and maintenance costs associated with it. It seems getting your electric two wheeler scooter serviced can burn a big hole in your pocket. Here’s how a electric scooter owner got charged for general service higher than a standard ICE car and what the brand has said in response:
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Sharing his ordeal on X, the user going by Eshwar handle shared the image of the Ather e-scooter’s service and maintenance bill. With an amount of Rs. 8,000, the electric two wheeler’s service charge seems higher than cars.
Raising concerns, the user shared a not stating “They said EVs have a low maintenance fee because it has fewer moving parts.” While this is true, the fewer parts which includes the motor, fans, and belt drives are prone to damage with daily rides and commutes. So getting them replaced remains the only solution for the consistent and reliable performance on any electric two wheeler
The owner notes that charges for basic servicing and replacement of two fans. Also, the e-scooter he got serviced didn’t meet any accidents that could have done some major damages to the physical parts. Any issues that he was experiencing with his electric scooter’s were apparently due general wear tear.
The owner’s Ather e-scooter for which he got charged Rs. 8,000 as a service cost is almost 4 years old with just 13,398 km distance travelled as per the odometer. Now, if it would have been a standard ICE scooter, the service cost would have been much lower considering there is hardly any major service or repair required within this timeline.
In a response, Ather Energy has asked the customers for contact details in order to reach out for clearing the disparities. The customers then highlighted how he has been trying to get Ather Service Pack for the last 2 months but without any success. It remains to be seen if there is any solution for this being given to the customers from Ather.
This high service charge might come as a bummer for EV owners across India. Knowing the fact that standard parts change would cost them more than a car can have an impact on the EV sales in the future. We hope owning an EV doesn’t turn out to be an expensive affair overall.
Oben Rorr e-motorcycle new discount deals announced
Up to Rs. 25,000 discount on original price
Limited period discount offer as a part of Independence day sale
Oben Electric is back with another sale. The E2W company has dished out a special deal on the Rorr electric motorcycle to mark the Independence day celebrations in the country. The Oben Rorr electric motorcycle is being sold at hefty discounts during the ongoing Freedom Offer sale which will be valid till next few weeks. Here are the updates and the offers:
Oben Rorr E-Motorcycle Freedom Offer Sale: Deals And Timeline
Oben Rorr electric motorcycle is available with a special discount of Rs. 25,000 as a part of the Freedom Offer Independence Day sale. For reference, India is celebrating its 77th Independence Day on 15th August 2024 and the new discount comes as a celebratory offer.
Following the special discount, the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle will be available for purchase at Rs. 1.24 lakh (ex showroom). The original price of this electric scooter without any deals and offers stands at Rs. 1.49 lakh (ex showroom).
Speaking of the offer validity, the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle can be purchased with the discounted price only till August 15, 2024 across dealerships in the country. The company has presence in around 8 cities in the country and is planning to further expand its venture in the country.
Oben Rorr electric scooter gets its power from a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) motor pack with 8kW output. The electric motorcycle is equipped with a 4.4 kWh battery and has up to 187 km range delivery with a full battery charge.
Oben Rorr e-motorcycle comes with a digital instrument cluster, multiple riding modes, and other smart features. It is capable of reaching up to 100 kmph top speed and accelerate from 0- 100 kmph in 3 seconds.
4K UHD makes best options for sports media consumption
Upcoming Paris Olympics events brings a reason for TV upgrade
Models with 55-inch screen size listed
Price range below Rs. 40,000
Smart TVs are getting bigger, better, and affordable with each passing year. And upgrading smart TVs when there are numerous offers online and offline makes it all worth for the fans of big screens. With the upcoming Paris Olympics UEFA tournaments, there must be a whole set of users planning to get their older TVs upgrades. Certainly, options are numerous if your step out be it any screen size. A 55-inch smart TV that too under Rs. 40,000 will surely be a killer deal. This article has all the top 55-inch smart TVs that will elevate your sport match binging experience.
TCL is one of the most advanced smart TV manufacturers with its expertise at providing a premium display quality across its lineups. The TCL 55-inch P655 4K UHD smart TV will be a solid pick if your a sports enthusiasts and wish to grab every action on the screen.
Acer, the PC giant has been rolling out some premium quality smart TV in India. The Advanced I seires offers good options for the customers with an eye for big screen panels. The 55-inch option will be apt for the sports fan.
If you still are not impressed with the deals above, the Thomson OP Max series won’t let you down. At a lower price range than the remaining two models, this one offers a louder sound output along with advanced display tech such as HDR and Dolby Vision support.
Blaupunkt 55-inches Cyber Sound G2 Series 4K UHD Smart TV
This one brings a QLED panel at much lower rates than the other three premium smart TV models in this list. The Blaupunkt Cyber Sound G2 series as its name suggests also has a powerful audio setup which definitely will get you cheering for your favorite teams during victories.
Smart TVs nowadays are fully evolved and are a complete audio visual package in themselves. Accessibility to a larger screen TV is also improved over the last decade with the manufacturers bringing down the costs exponentially. In this list, all the models are worthy upgrades for your house. The TCL P655 will deliver the best picture quality in this list while the Blaupunkt model will be an overall package with its lower price range.
MG Motor India is all set for its 3rd EV launch in India. After the ZS EV and the Comet EV, the brand is set to unveil its first CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle), the Cloud EV next month in the country. Official teasers of the upcoming MG EV has already started doing rounds online with the latest one hinting at a different moniker than the Cloud EV. So, what does MG plans to name its upcoming CUV in India? Details are below:
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MG Motor India has shared yet another teaser for its upcoming EV in India. The company’s latest teaser video comes along with a cryptic message hinting the name of the new EV which apparently is not Cloud EV. The upcoming electric CUV which MG plans to bring to the Indian shores will be the Windsor EV.
This name hasn’t been disclosed by the puzzling teaser rather a recent trademark filing. MG Motor is expected to reveal the name of its third electric vehicle in India on August 5, 2024. As for the final launch, the Windsor electric CUV is expected to make its debut in September this year in India. As per the past leaks and reports, the Windsor EV (aka the Cloud EV) will be launched with a lower starting price tag than the ZS EV and will be another offering in the sub Rs. 20 lakh category.
The MG Windsor electric SUV will be driven by a front axle mounted single PMSM magnet. It will offer 134 hp od peak power and will be integrated a 37.9 kWh and a 50.6 kWh battery option with up to 460 km maximum range delivery.
Will address repeated issues with AMOLED displays of specific models
Eligible models include OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 9 series
OnePlus has come up with a new program in India which will surely be a big respite for the users that have been struggling with the frequent screen issues. For the unaware, multiple OnePlus smartphone users are experiencing a green line issue hampering the visual experience which is now being addressed officially. The latest initiative from OnePlus will bring a permanent solution for the ongoing display issues with certain models. The brand has come up with a free screen replacement program as a part of the fix. Here is the list of eligible devices for the OnePlus free screen replacement program:
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OnePlus Free Screen Replacement For Green Screen Issue: Eligible Devices
OnePlus Free Screen Replacement program has been announced for the OnePlus 8 series which comprises the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus 8 Pro models along with the OnePlus 9 series which includes the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9R. Only these models have been made eligible for the free screen replacement program.
Who All Can Avail The Offer? How To Get Free Screen Replacement?
As mentioned above, only the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 9 series users who have been frequently dealing with the green line display issue with their units can avail the free screen replacement offer. Also, OnePlus has specified that no other damaged screen or out of warranty and externally repaired units will get the benefit of the free screen replacement.
It is being reported that OnePlus has developed a new and improved screen technology in partnership with its suppliers specifically for the old models that have been taken off the shelves. The new panel developed by OnePlus is said to have better protection from various natural elements including moisture for longevity of the panels.
As for the steps to avail the offer, take a look below:
Step 1: Unlock your OnePlus smartphones
Step 2: Go to the Settings menu
Step 3: Enter the Red Cable Club section
Step 4: If you are eligible for the offer, you will be able to see the free screen replacement offer
Luxury car maker Land Rover is all set for its EV venture in India and the global markets with the upcoming Range Rover Sport EV. The all-electric version of the Range Rover has been under development and for the first time has been snapped in a production-ready avatar. How different does the Range Rover Sport EV looks? And is there any update on its powertrain? Let’s find out:
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Range Rover Sport EV Test Mule Spied
The Range Rover Sport EV’s test mule has been spied for the first time. The initial spy shots without any camouflage wrapping gives us a clear look of the exteriors of the upcoming luxury sports electric SUV. The E-SUV gets minimalist alterations in design when compared to its ICE counterpart.
The spy shots of the Range Rover EV shared by motor.es shows the same slim-LED headlamps as the ICE model. Even the DRL (Daytime Running Lamps) are identical to the Range Rover Sport EV. The distinction in the exterior design of the Range Rover Sport EV and the Range Rover ICE mode is primarily in the grille design which does get a makeover highlighting EV-specific elements. However, the grille design seems incomplete at the moment which we might see with the future leaks.
This first leak of the Range Rover Sport EV model doesn’t give any glimpse of the interiors. However, we are expecting to retain the same design and features as the ICE counterpart. There might be a few changes here and there but there is no certainty of the same. That said, the exteriors of the Range Rover Sport EV shows missing exhaust which again is an EV-specific design. The connected LED tail-light is another similar design aspect as the ICE model.
FASTag new guidelines coming in effect from August 1
Will be applicable for 3 years or older FASTags
KYC now made mandatory
Nitin Gadkari recently announced a new GNSS-based toll collection system in India which will be eventually replacing the existing RFID-based FASTag. While the new toll system is being tested, FASTag will remain the primary toll collection module until GNSS comes in effect completely. Meanwhile, NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) has shared fresh guidelines for FASTag owners which will come in effect starting next month with a deadline set for October this year. What is the new FASTag guideline which you need to know? Take a look below:
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Latest FASTag Guidelines: Details You Should Know!
The latest FASTag guideline has been announced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) which makes it mandatory for the FASTag holders to complete their KYC process. It will be now essential for the FASTags that are over 3 years old to have KYC completed for smooth functioning with toll collection going forward.
The new guideline that mandates FASTag KYC for accounts that are three years or above will begin from August 1. A deadline of October this year has been set for the same. This new move comes in effect to help improve the toll payment system at all the toll plazas on the state highways.
It further will help with smoother traffic flow while cutting down on congestions at the toll plazas during peak hours. Besides the KYC, the latest FASTag guideline now also mandates linking the vehicle and chassis number.
Users will now be required to complete this linking process besides the KYC. Also, if a vehicle is new then the registration should be updated within 90 day of its purchase. Linking a valid mobile number is also made mandatory with the new guidelines along with uploading a clear picture of the car’s front and rear registration plate.
OPPO has been a diverse smartphone brand with its expertise being in the affordable segment. The OPPO K series which is amongst its prominent budget lineup has been just expanded with the K12x 5G model. This time OPPO has come up with a new take in the sub Rs. 15,000 by bringing in a 5G phone that too with a robust Armour body design, a clear 120Hz screen, and a 45W fast charging supported beefy 5,100 mAh battery.
We have seen a couple of new handsets that have been launched in the same price segment. Speaking of the prices, the OPPO K12x 5G is contests in the budget 5G race with a starting price of Rs. 12,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The high-end variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage has just Rs. 15,999 price label. At Giznext, we have received the OPPO K12x 5G for review and we have broken down the pointers what makes it a hit and what doesn’t?
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The OPPO 12x 5g has been designed as one of the most durable smartphone in its league. What stands out in its design is the 360° Damage Proof Armour body combined with High-Strength Alloy frame. The solid construction of the K12x 5G further adds damage protection with the Sponge Bionic cushioning design which improves shock absorption.
That’t not just it, OPPO’s emphasis on the durability is further established with the MIL-STD-810H military grade certification. OPPO K12x 5G’s gets standard port placement which makes it easy to use. The right panel has the volume and power key, whereas, the bottom has the USB Type-C port placed in between the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the speaker grille.
Camera island is an oval-shaped module housing dual sensors and an LED flash. Upfront the design is pretty straight forward with the punch-hole cut out at the centre top and decent bezel thickness at the bottom. Single hand operations is also smooth with the K12x 5G’s slim profile measuring at 7.68 mm. Now despite featuring a robust construction, the K12x is fairly light at 186 g.
The large 6.67-inch screen of the OPPO K12x serves its purpose of delivering a clear picture quality well. The screen is IPS LCD which is justified for the price range. It comes with a standard 720p HD+ resolution but supports 120Hz refresh rate for added smoothness with the visuals and touch responsiveness. To balance things up, OPPO has thrown in Amazon HD and Widevine L1 certification that helps with HD visuals at popular OTT platforms.
Our experience with the video playback has been good if we speak of the overall color production and picture clarity. Now, don’t expect it to deliver a quality like an AMOLED panel where you get deeper blacks and richer colors. But you wouldn’t be disappointed with the panel’e performance with video playback and general gaming. Its 1000 nits of brightness level has delivered a decent visibilty outdoors without us struggling to see the content while-on-the-go.
To power this latest budget Android phone, OPPO has opted for the octa-core Dimensity 6300 chipset. The mid-range 5G processor from MediaTek clocks is fabricated using a 6nm process and clocks at 2.4 Ghz. Combined with up to 8GB RAM, the user experience with a range of apps and games have been satisfactory.
We hardly got to see any delayed response while using this phone for daily tasks. General usage that primarily includes social media and web surfing frequently. OPPO’s proprietary trinity engine is also beneficial with improved speeds.
Also, the K12x 5G has the RAM expansion feature with which it offers additional up to 8GB RAM which is sourced from the onboard storage. So expect a speedy performance delivery while multitasking. As far as storage is concerned, you will get up to 256GB option and if you need additional space, you can use up to 1TB of microSD card.
The OPPO K12x has a 5,100 mAh battery to keep the processor ticking. It’s definitely a beefy setup that helps with almost a day of backup and even more if your usage is limited to basic tasks. The battery pack is combined with 45W SuperVOOC fast charging technology. It takes less than 1.5 hours for a full recharge (0- 100 percent).
OPPO has a good rapport with mobile camera technology. In fact, OPPO’s budget phones are also equipped with best-in-class optics. The K12x 5G’s camera hardware at the rear has a 32MP main camera which is aided by a secondary 2MP depth sensor. Following the industry trend, the K12x 5G also has AI-enabled camera which captures decent shots when the backgrounds have sufficient lightings all around.
You can access a range of camera modes including Dual video which is tailored specifically for the content creators. The 8MP selfie snapper up front has also been a decent performer and you can easily get your perfect social media uploads. The camera performance is decent but the reason we have tagged it as a con is the availability of larger primary sensors in the same price range. We will be soon adding up a variety of camera samples that will help you judge its performance.
The OPPO K12x features the latest Android version, i.e., the Android 14 OS and also has the newer Color OS user interface. OPPO has improved its UI over the last few years, but it isn’t entirely bloatware free yet. The operations is overall smooth. However, the minimum two years of major OS support is what made us tag this in the cons section. You will get three years of security patches which will ensure a lag-free experience even after extensive usage for a year or two.
Mahindra XUV.e9 and the XUV.e8 are two of the upcoming electric SUV’s besides the BE.05 that are coming to heat up the Indian four wheeler EV market. Already, all three of the upcoming Mahindra e-SUVs have been spied with the most recently spied model being the entry-level BE.05. Now, the close up spy shots of the XUV.e9 and the XUV.e8 have been leaked online exclusively by 91Wheels detailing the boot space, exterior design, as well as the interiors.
The XUV.e9 close up spy images wrapped in camouflage was seen with the coupe-design theme as the previous test mules and concept model. However, the LED headlamp and aerodynamic alloy wheels have been snapped.
But one of the exciting details which the latest leak reveals is the large boot space along with the liftback boot design. The rear seats of the XUV.e9 will be foldable which will prove more beneficial with luggage storage. The LED tail lamp and tailgate have also been revealed by the new leak.
This is one of the few exclusive leaks that gave us a glimpse of the Mahindra XUV.e9’s interiors. The cabin will come with leatherette seat material and have a refreshed center console that mounts an automatic gear lever along with cup holders and an electronic parking brake.
The centre console is also seen with a rotary drive select along with the auto-hold feature. The new two-spoke steering wheel has been snapped to along with dual connected screens (infotainment and driver display).
Mahindra XUV.e8 Fresh Design Leak Via Close-Up Spy Images
The close-up images of the XUV.e8 is seen with the same XUV700 stance with the distinctions visible in the fascia. The XUV.e8 e-SUV is snapped with a blanked-off front grille and a full-length light bar along with a refreshed bumper and headlight design.
The rear profile also looks familiar where the bumper gets an upgrade while the taillamp looks the same as the XUV700 ICE model. The interiors of the XUV.e8 is entirely new and has been snapped with the updated two-spoke steering wheel, a new driver display and infotainment screen. The centre console gets a new gear selector as well.
