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Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) Global technology brand OnePlus on Thursday unveiled an exciting range of offers across its product portfolio for the festive season this Diwali, including the OnePlus 10R Prime Blue 5G Edition that will be available with lucrative offers.

With 5G rollout in the coming months, OnePlus said it is encouraging consumers to upgrade to the 5G experience with its devices across competitive price points.

OnePlus 10R 5G Prime Blue is introduced at Rs 32,999 on Amazon.in. Customers can also avail an instant bank discount up to Rs 3,000 on the device via SBI Credit Cards, said the company.

In addition, customers will get an additional instant cashback of Rs 500 via Amazon Pay on all prepaid payments with the purchase of the OnePlus 10R Prime Edition (for Amazon Prime members).

Amazon users who purchase the OnePlus 10R Prime Blue 5G Edition can also avail of a three-month Amazon Prime subscription for free.

"OnePlus and iOS users can also exchange their older smartphones to avail an additional exchange offer of Rs 3,000 on Prime Blue edition on Amazon.in," the company informed.

Users can purchase the OnePlus 10R Prime Blue Edition with up to 9 months No Cost EMI on Axis Bank Card transactions.

The OnePlus 10 Pro receives a special festive price of Rs 61,999 and Rs 66,999 for the 8/128 GB variant and 12/256 GB variant, respectively.

For the gamer community, the OnePlus 10R 5G also receives a festive season price of Rs 32,999.

Additionally, customers can also avail an instant bank discount of Rs 6,000 on OnePlus 10 Pro, Rs 5,000 on the OnePlus 10T 5G and Rs 3,000 on OnePlus 10R 5G.

"OnePlus and iOS users can exchange their older smartphones to avail an additional exchange offer of Rs 10,000 on OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, Rs 3,000 on OnePlus 10R 5G and Rs 5,000 on the OnePlus 10T 5G," the company said.

OnePlus has also brought a plethora of attractive offers on TVs.

Customers can now purchase the OnePlus TV Y1 at the starting price of Rs 10,499 (OnePlus TV 32Y1) post discounts and the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro series starting at Rs 23,499 after the discounts. OnePlus also announced offers on U and Q series TVs as well.

Customers buying OnePlus TV 55Q1 and OnePlus TV 55Q1 Pro can avail a discount of Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000, respectively.

With special discounts on the OnePlus ecosystem, customers can also enjoy offers across the OnePlus audio and wearables as well, said the company.

The 18W Freezing Point Phone Cooler will be available this festive season at Rs 3,299.

Customers can avail a festive season discount of Rs 2,500 on the OnePlus Buds Pro, and an additional instant bank discount of Rs 1,000 via SBI Credit Card on Amazon.in and Axis Bank Cards and EMI transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Store, and partners stores.

Users can avail a discount of Rs 400 and Rs 500 on purchase of OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 and OnePlus Buds Z2, respectively.

Axis Bank cardholders can avail up to Rs 4,000 discount on the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G and SBI Credit cardholders can avail upto INR 4,000 discount on the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G on Amazon.in.

Nord Buds buyers can avail an instant discount of Rs 500 on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, Flipkart and offline partner stores.

Nord Buds CE can be purchased with an instant discount of Rs 400 while Nord Wired earphones come with Rs 200 discounts, said the company.

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New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) With an aim to woo users, homegrown mobile accessories brand Gizmore on Thursday launched a new smartwatch -- GIZFIT Glow -- that comes with many new features along with a stylish design.

Priced at Rs 2,499, the next-generation smartwatch, with an Always on AMOLED display, will be available during Flipkart's Big Billion Days (BBD) Sale.

"This festive season, we want to bring to our customers a smartwatch that is sure to delight both their hearts and wallets," Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, CEO and Co-founder, Gizmore, said in a statement.

"The GIZFIT Glow smartwatch with an Always-on AMOLED display is a game changer in the segment. We thrive on engineering products that add value to our customers' lives and help them better understand their overall health and wellness," Kalirona added.

The large 1.37-inch circular display adds to the visual appeal and is well matched with a premium leather strap. It has a well-lit AMOLED screen that has 420X420 resolution, which offers sunlight visibility along with clear and sharp pictures. Productive and easy-to-use Gizfit Glow is also packed with an intelligent split screen offering quick access to frequently accessed functions. Navigating through GIZFIT Glow is breezy and fun, thanks to the rotating crown controls.

The company claimed that it comes with exceptional battery life along with multi-sport functions. Additionally, it has an IP68 certification, which makes it water-, sweat- and dust-proof. GIZFIT Glow often offers unlimited watch faces and customisations for those who seek newness.

With a button press, you can directly access the sports mode and double tap to change the UI. GIZFIT Glow can be controlled by voice as it supports Google Voice Assistant and Apple Siri.

The watch features SpO2 monitor, heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, stress monitor, sleep tracker and female health tracker and meditative breathing feature, to name a few. It is also equipped with several sports modes that allow you to capture all the fitness data comprehensively.

GIZFIT Glow has a Bluetooth calling feature that allows you to dial and receive calls directly from the watch. It also has a built-in microphone and speaker that offers crystal clear clarity. Once paired, you can also control your music now from the watch.

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New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Microsoft has made it official to launch next line-up of Surface laptops on October 12, that are likely to include a new 2-in-1 device called the Surface Pro 9 as well as Surface Laptop 5.

The "Microsoft Fall 2022 Event" plans to "talk about?devices", according to the company.

Microsoft hasn't organised any in-person Surface event since the pandemic and this time, it again looks like an online event.

The company is also organising its flaghsip Ignite event around the same dates.

According to reports, both the Surface laptops are likely to come with 12th Gen Intel CPUs, up to 1 TB storage and up to 16GB of RAM.

Microsoft is planning two new colour variants for Surface Pro 9 - Forest and Sapphire.

The Surface Pro 9 may cost 1,300 euros in the cheapest version (Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD) and Surface Laptop 5 with 13.5-inch display may cost at least 1,200 euros, while the larger 15-inch model may start from 1,500 euros, says German portal WinFuture.

The Surface Pro9 is set to be equipped with the latest Intel processors from the "Alder Lake" family.

"Specifically, our sources cite the Intel Core i5-1235U as the base model platform, while the Intel Core i7-1255U is used in the better equipped and more expensive versions of Microsoft's 2-in-1 tablet," the report claimed.

The top models of the Surface Pro 9 have the Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers an identical number of "P" and "E" cores.

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New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Microsoft is geared up to launch its next line-up of Surface laptops next month, including a new 2-in-1 device called the Surface Pro 9 as well as Surface Laptop 5.

Both the Surface laptops are likely to come with 12th Gen Intel CPUs, up to 1 TB storage and up to 16GB of RAM, reports German portal WinFuture.

"Microsoft is currently preparing the launch of the Surface Pro 9 and the Surface Laptop 5 , which are likely to be presented at a hardware event by the company around mid-October," the report mentioned.

Microsoft is planning two new colour variants for Surface Pro 9 - Forest and Sapphire.

The Surface Pro 9 may cost 1,300 euros in the cheapest version (Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD) and Surface Laptop5 with 13.5-inch display may cost at least 1,200 euros, while the larger 15-inch model may start from 1,500 euros.

The Surface Pro9 is set to be equipped with the latest Intel processors from the "Alder Lake" family.

"Specifically, our sources cite the Intel Core i5-1235U as the base model platform, while the Intel Core i7-1255U is used in the better equipped and more expensive versions of Microsoft's 2-in-1 tablet," the report claimed.

The top models of the Surface Pro 9 have the Intel Core i7-1255U, which offers an identical number of "P" and "E" cores.

Compared to the Core i7-1185G7 from the Surface Pro 8, up to 12 per cent more single-core performance should be possible according to benchmarks, said the report.

The Surface Laptop 5 will have the same CPU variants and offer a similar storage configuration. The Intel Core i5-1235U and the Intel Core i7-1255U from the "Alder Lake" series are expected in this device too.

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San Francisco, Sep 21 (IANS) Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it is now rolling out the latest version of Windows 11 -- Windows 11 2022 update -- in more than 190 countries.

The company said the new update will expand Amazon App Store Preview to international markets, built-in Game Pass for Windows 11, new accessibility features, advanced security updates, and much more.

"Our launch approach to Windows 11 leverages our well-established update systems and processes. The measured and phased rollout will offer the update via Windows Update when data shows that your device is ready, as our objective is to provide a quality update experience," John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, said in a blogpost.

"We will initially ramp up the offering availability in the first weeks as we monitor quality signals. If we detect that your device may have an issue, such as an application incompatibility, we may put a safeguard hold in place and not offer the update until that issue is resolved," Cable added.

Eligible users can choose to install the new update by opening Windows Update settings and selecting Check for updates.

The company said it is announcing a new set of experiences including the Tabbed File explorer, considered a component of the 2022 Update for all editions, which will be ready this October.

Microsoft mentioned that it has planned a phased rollout timed with the October optional non-security preview release for these features and then they will be made broadly available in the November 2022 security update release.

It has also reduced the download size of feature updates by 450MB for many users.

"We have also reduced download and installation time of the monthly cumulative update, as well as reclaimed hundreds of megabytes of disk footprint to give back to the user. Learn more about these improvements," the company said.

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San Francisco, Sep 21 (IANS) Google has announced a new feature that will allow users to buy train tickets in Search in select countries, which will be available in more countries soon.

The users in Germany, Spain, Italy and Japan can now shop for train tickets directly on Google Search, for travel in and around select countries.

Google said it has embedded sustainability into its travel tools.

"For some trips, taking a train might be the more sustainable option, but finding the prices and schedules to get from A to B can take a few separate searches," said Richard Holden, VP of Travel Products at Google.

"Starting today, you can now shop for train tickets directly on Google Search, for travel in and around select countries - including Germany, Spain, Italy and Japan," he mentioned in a blog post late on Tuesday.

Just query something like "Berlin to Vienna trains" and you'll see a new module in the search results that lets you choose your departure date and compare the available options.

Once you select the train that works best, there's a direct link to complete your booking on the partner's website.

"This feature will expand to more locations as we work with other rail providers. We also plan to begin testing a similar feature for bus tickets in the near future to broaden your choices for intercity travel," said Holden.

Moreover, with new filters for both flights and hotels, it's easier to find more sustainable options on Google Search, he added.

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Montevideo, Sep 21 (IANS) Veteran striker Luis Suarez is in talks about a possible move to the U.S. Major League soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy, according to media reports in Uruguay.

The 35-year-old's contract with Montevideo outfit Nacional is due to expire in November, meaning he would be free to join the Californian side as a free agent the following month.

Media reports said the Galaxy viewed Suarez as an ideal replacement for Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who is expected to leave the club in December, reports Xinhua.

Nacional president Jose Fuentes confirmed on Tuesday that the former Liverpool and Barcelona player would not extend his existing contract.

"When the (current) championship ends, Luis Suarez will leave Nacional. I am not going to generate false expectations," Fuentes told the Punto Penal television program.

Suarez has scored four goals and provided three assists in 10 matches since rejoining his original club as a free agent in July.

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Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) South Korean tech giant Samsung is likely to use the Exynos chipset for its upcoming flagship Galaxy S23 series, which is expected to launch in 2023.

According to GizmoChina, Samsung is apparently having internal conflicts about whether to use the in-house Exynos chip or Qualcomm's next-gen SoC in the upcoming Galaxy flagships.

Tipster Ice Universe revealed via Weibo that Samsung's MX (Mobile eXperience) division is not very happy with the performance of the company's Exynos chipset in the Galaxy S22 smartphones and "hopes" the upcoming Galaxy S23 smartphones will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC.

However, Samsung's leadership wants to continue using the Exynos chipset in next year's flagships, the report said.

Several reports suggest Samsung's Exynos 2300 SoC, which is said to be on par with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, could power the Galaxy S23 series.

A recent report revealed that the S23 lineup will feature no upgrades in terms of display size. However, they may offer better specs, like supporting a higher peak brightness level, lower power consumption, and more.

The S23 series is said to have three models -- Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The high-end S23 Ultra could feature some serious upgrades.

As per a report, the device will feature a 200MP primary sensor on the back.

All the models in the series are expected to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC and Exynos chipset and will focus on battery efficiency.

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New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Twitter has rolled out a feature to help blind and visually-impaired people read images embedded with the tweets via its new image description reminder.

The new image description reminder will encourage more people on Twitter to add helpful descriptions to the images they tweet, the company said in a statement.

Alternative text, or alt text, is a written description of what's in an image that can be picked up by screen reader software used by the visually impaired.

Whenever you add a photo to a Tweet, you have the option to describe it using alt text, also known as a digital image description.

"Our new image description reminder is a feature that prompts you to make a good habit of adding alt text to every image you upload and share on Twitter," said the company.

Once enabled, the feature sends you a prompt on web and mobile reminding you to add alt text whenever you're about to Tweet an image.

"We're rolling out our new image description reminder globally, and most people on Twitter have access to it already (those who don't will have it very soon)," Twitter announced.

The descriptions are useful not only to people using screen readers, but to those in low-bandwidth areas, those with web phones, and anyone who wants to learn more about an image.

"Image descriptions help describe the image to people who aren't able to view it, so it's important to keep the text focused: capture what's important, be succinct, and be objective," informed Twitter.

Photos with descriptions will appear with an ALT badge in the lower left corner, making it clear that additional descriptive text is available for the image.

Twitter recently added an ALT badge, a Closed Captions toggle button, and captions for audio conversations on Spaces and Voice Tweets.

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San Francisco, Sep 20 (IANS) After several iPhone 14 Pro users complained that it is producing blurry and shaking footage, tech giant Apple has confirmed that a fix is set to arrive next week for this issue.

The tech giant is aware of a bug that is causing the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max cameras to shake and vibrate, according to an Apple spokesperson that spoke to MacRumors.

Recently, several users discovered that the camera module was shaking when in use in apps, including Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok.

The issue was causing video recorded using the camera within the apps to be unpublishable, due to the constant erratic movement.

Posts on social media, including Reddit claim there to be a lot of jitters, believed to be a shaking of the optical image stabilisation (OIS) system.

In the case of the iPhone 14 Pro, the 48MP Main camera has Apple's second-generation Sensor-Shift OIS, which physically moves the sensor, while the other uses an older and more conventional OIS system.

Some users claimed that they could see and hear the shaking and mechanical movement when they used the third-party app's camera features.

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