This tech week is full of smartphone releases and various updates. Vivo iQOO has launched its latest flagship phone the Neo 7 5G, while Nokia has launched the X30 5G in India. Two of the biggest meta apps, WhatsApp and Instagram, have introduced new features to compete with their competitors.
Here are the top news of the week from the world of technology.
Noise company released new TWS headphones
Noise has announced the release of its latest Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) headphones, the Noise Buds VS404. The new TWS headphones provide up to 50 hours of playback and 200 minutes of listening time in just 10 minutes of charging.
Noise Buds VS404 are priced at Rs 1,299 and are available in Jet Black, Forest Green and Snow White colors on Flipkart and GoNoise. Continue reading.
Boult Audio has announced a new smartwatch with Bluetooth telephony and billing code scanning
Boult Audio has launched the Swing smartwatch for Rs 1,799. This smart watch is equipped with Bluetooth calling function and QR code scanning function for payment. It is available on Flipkart and the company's official website in beige, blue and black colors. Continue reading.
Twitter becomes the first platform to allow cannabis advertising in the US
Twitter has announced that it will allow cannabis companies to advertise on its platform in the United States, provided they are properly licensed and follow the rules. On Wednesday, Twitter updated its advertising guidelines, becoming the first social network in the US to allow cannabis ads. Continue reading.
TECNO released the POP 7 Pro smartphone
TECNO has launched its latest affordable smartphone POP 7 Pro in India. The smartphone comes with a 10W Type-C charger and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that offers 29 days of standby time and up to 156 hours of music playback.
The price of the smartphone starts at Rs 6,799 and will go on sale from February 22. Continue reading.
iQOO launches Neo 7 5G in India
iQOO has launched its latest flagship phone, the Neo 7 5G, which is India's first smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor.
The starting price of iQOO Neo 7 5G is Rs 29,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with an initial discount available on Amazon.
Neo 7 5G comes with great improvements and features like 90fps gaming, 5000mAh battery, FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate and more. Continue reading.
WhatsApp and Instagram announce new features
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced a new feature on Instagram called Channels, which allows content creators to send one-to-many messages publicly.
This new feature supports multiple media such as text, images, polls and answers that can be sent from one to multiple users. A similar feature is already available on WhatsApp.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp, the instant messaging app, announced the addition of four new features, including longer document titles, topic and group descriptions, the ability to share up to 100 pieces of media and a personal avatar on its platform.
Nokia has launched the X30 5G in India
Nokia has launched the X30 5G smartphone in India at a limited starting price of Rs 48,999. The X30 5G features a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and is available for pre-order in Cloud Blue or Ice White. Continue reading.
