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10 Things In Technology News Today
1. Threads app sees rise in downloads, competitor X falls in top downloaded apps list: Threads, a social media app that allows users to create and join interest-based communities, has seen a surge in downloads in the past month, according to a report by Sensor Tower. The app has gained over 10 million downloads in January 2024, and ranked as the second most downloaded app in the social category on the Google Play Store. Meanwhile, X, a rival app that offers similar features, has fallen to the ninth position in the same category.
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2. Vivo Y200 5G now available in 256GB storage variant; Vivo Y27 4G, Vivo T2 5G prices cut in India. The new variant of the Vivo Y200 5G comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, and is priced at Rs. 29,990. The Vivo Y27 4G and Vivo T2 5G have also received price cuts of Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,000 respectively.
3. Nothing Phone 2a confirmed to launch soon in India; teased to offer upgrades over Phone 1. The Nothing Phone 2a is the second smartphone from the brand founded by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei. The phone is expected to feature a 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, a 64MP quad-camera setup, and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.
4. India’s crypto industry misses mention in FM’s Budget 2024 speech, no change in taxes. The crypto community in India was hoping for some clarity on the regulatory status and taxation of cryptocurrencies in the Budget 2024 speech, but Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not address the issue. The industry is still waiting for the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2023, which is pending in the Parliament.
5. India smartphone shipments grew 25 percent YoY in Q4 2023, Xiaomi climbs to the top: Counterpoint. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, India’s smartphone market saw a strong growth of 25 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 53 million units. Xiaomi regained the top spot with a 28 percent market share, followed by Samsung with 21 percent, and Vivo with 15 percent.
6. Lava Yuva 3 price in India, design, storage details, Amazon availability confirmed. Lava has launched its latest budget smartphone, the Lava Yuva 3, in India. The phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, a MediaTek Helio G35 processor, a 13MP dual-camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The phone is priced at Rs. 7,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, and Rs. 8,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It will be available on Amazon from February 8.
7. Google Bard Advanced confirmed to get a paid subscription, to be powered by Gemini Ultra AI model. Google has announced that its popular text generation tool, Google Bard Advanced, will soon get a paid subscription option that will offer more features and capabilities. The tool will also be powered by a new AI model called Gemini Ultra, which is claimed to be more accurate, creative, and diverse than the current model.
8. Xiaomi 14 series may soon launch in India; company teases Leica partnership. Xiaomi has teased that it will soon launch its flagship Xiaomi 14 series in India, which includes the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The company has also hinted at a partnership with Leica, the renowned camera brand, for the Xiaomi 14 series. The phones are expected to offer premium specifications, such as 120Hz OLED displays, Snapdragon 898 processors, and 108MP cameras with Leica lenses.
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9. Reliance, Bodhi Tree said to take 60 percent stake in Disney India merger. According to a report by Reuters, Reliance Industries and Bodhi Tree Multimedia are in advanced talks to acquire a 60 percent stake in Disney India, the Indian arm of the Walt Disney Company. The deal is valued at around $1.2 billion, and would give Reliance and Bodhi Tree access to Disney’s content library, streaming platforms, and theme parks in India.
10. TRAI aims to tackle call drops issue with regulations; improve connectivity inside buildings. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new regulations to address the problem of call drops and poor network quality in the country. The regulations mandate telecom operators to provide minimum quality of service standards, conduct periodic drive tests, and ensure adequate coverage inside buildings.
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