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Lava Yuva 3 made its debut in India today, succeeding the Lava Yuva 2 and following the introduction of the Lava Yuva 3 Pro in December 2023. The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Unisoc chipset and boasts a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging support. While the device runs on Android 13 from the get-go, Lava has assured users of an update to the latest Android 14. The model is slated for availability later this month, offering consumers a choice between three colors and two RAM and storage configurations. In terms of pricing and availability, the Lava Yuva 3…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd on Wednesday, barring the bank from accepting fresh deposits and engaging in credit transactions across its services due to regulatory non-compliance and supervisory concerns. In a released statement, the central bank noted that an audit report revealed “persistent non-compliances and continued material supervisory concerns in the bank, warranting further supervisory action.” Effective February 29, Paytm Payments Bank is prohibited from accepting additional deposits in any customer accounts, and no credit transactions, including those via wallets, will be allowed. The RBI emphasized that customers are permitted to…

On Tuesday, January 30, Tecno launched the Spark 20 in India, following its global unveiling in December 2023. Fueled by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and 8GB of RAM, it features a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging. The dual rear camera system and dual LED flash, both front and back, enhance its photography capabilities. With an IP53 rating, this budget-friendly device will soon be available for purchase in India. Priced at Rs. 10,499, the Tecno Spark 20 comes in Cyber White, Gravity Black, Magic Skin 2.0 (Blue), and Neon Gold colors. Exclusive to Amazon, sales commence on February 2…

In response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) consultation paper titled Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have recommended the formulation of a government policy to phase out 2G and 3G networks in India. Both telecom operators stressed the need to migrate existing users to 4G and 5G networks, emphasizing that this transition would eliminate unnecessary network costs and address the digital divide impacting the ecosystem for 5G use cases. TRAI sought opinions on barriers hindering the development of the 5G use case ecosystem and potential policy interventions. Reliance Jio urged the government…

The impending launch of the Honor X9b in India is generating considerable buzz. Previously seen on certification sites with leaked launch details, the model is expected to mirror its global version’s features in the Indian market. Recently, the phone made a brief appearance on an e-commerce listing, adding weight to the ongoing rumors about its India launch. Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) shared a screenshot of the Honor X9b on an Amazon India listing, providing insights into its potential configurations. Although the Amazon page has been removed, the screenshot indicates that the smartphone might be offered in a Sunrise Orange color…

Krutrim, the AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal, has gained unicorn status after securing $50 million in funding from investors including Matrix Partners India. It becomes the first Indian AI startup to gain a billion-dollar valuation, a mere month after debuting a large language model, the firm said in a blog post. Krutrim, which translates to “artificial” in Sanskrit, is also developing data centers and will ultimately aim to create servers and super computers for the AI ecosystem. A clutch of Indian startups and academic groups are racing to build large language models in Indian languages, so called Indic…

In May 2023, WhatsApp introduced the Chat Lock feature for Android and iOS users, enhancing the security of individual chats. Notably, this feature was initially unavailable on the Web client. However, recent reports indicate that WhatsApp is actively working to extend the Chat Lock functionality to WhatsApp Web. A leaked image reveals a dedicated icon for the Chat Lock feature integrated into the redesigned sidebar for Web users. According to insights from WABetaInfo, the Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp Web will enable users to secure specific chats with an additional layer of protection, ensuring enhanced privacy for sensitive conversations. The…

Vivo Y100 5G has been launched in Indonesia and has become the newest entrant to the company’s Y100 series. The smartphone features a 50-megapixel primary camera and joins the standard Y100, Y100i, and Y100i Power in the Chinese market. The Indonesian variant has higher specifications than the Chinese counterpart, is equipped with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The Vivo Y100 5G is available in Black Onyx and Purple Orchid colour options. Vivo Y100 5G price Vivo Y100 5G price is set at IDR 3,899,000 (roughly Rs. 20,500) for the 8GB RAM…

Izi, a consumer electronics brand focused on consumer drones, has launched its new Mini X nano drone in India today, January 24. The Mini X nano drone is available in two different versions — Standalone and Fly More Combo. The drone is said to be capable of transmitting live videos from a maximum distance of 4km. It features a Sony CMOS sensor with f/2.0 aperture and boasts video recording capabilities at 4K (Ultra-HD) resolution. The Mini X nano drone starts at the price of Rs. 29,999. Izi Mini X nano drone price in India The Izi Mini X Standalone nano…

Asus Zenfone 10, launched in June 2023, was earlier rumoured to be the last smartphone of the series. However, the company soon refuted those claims and confirmed that its successor would be launched in 2024. Now, reportedly, a listing for the Asus Zenfone 11 has been spotted on the Google Play Console. It is believed that the smartphone might be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. According to a report by 91mobiles, the Google Play Console listing highlights some of the hardware specifications of the Asus Zenfone 11. While it does not mention the name of the chipset, it highlights an octa-core…