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Coca-Cola set to launch smartphone? Check details
The leading soft drink company Coca-Cola is expanding its business, but this time not in terms of carbonated beverages. The firm took the whole U-turn and decided to try the hands technology industry. It also has been reported that the firm is all set to launch its first smartphone in the country in the upcoming months. Yes, you read it right.
A tech information provider Mukul Sharma confirmed the news on Twitter. While announcing the news, he claimed that the firm partnered with a leading smartphone firm and is likely to drop the handset in the market by end of the March this year or the start of April. However, the company has not revealed or shared any related news about the same as of now.
Sharma also shared Tweeted the image of the handset and wrote here’s the all-new cola phone. Can confirm that the device is launching this quarter in India. Coca-Cola is collaborating with a smartphone brand for this new phone, he added in his tweet.
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As per the image shared by the tech influencer, it shows a smartphone in red color, having a dual camera setup at the rear with the company’s name covering the whole back panel. The phone also featured volume control buttons on the side and a flashlight nearby to its lens. While its edges were seen not so sharp, similar to iPhone 11 series.
Currently, information such as price, specs and processor not have been shared. But, it is expected that the handset might come with the latest android update and might feature the advanced MediaTek dimensity 1200, which will make the phone lag free. The report also suggested that the handset will come with advanced features like facial recognition, fingerprint sensor and voice.
As far as the price is concerned, reports suggested that the company might introduce the phone in the price bracket of Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000.
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Bill Gates hits the right chai note in insta reel, shares video
The video shared by the Gates begins by him saying One Chai Please to Dolly Chaiwala. Dolly Chaiwala runs the Dolly ki Tapri Nagpur page on Instagram and he became famous for his distinct style of making and serving tea. As the video progresses, Gates says that he is excited to be back in India which is the home to incredible innovators, working on new ways to save and improve lives and even make a cup of tea.
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft shared a delightful video on his Instagram handle. In the video the Tech Tycoon experiences the local culture in a very personal way – by enjoying a cup of chai. The video has gone viral on social media platforms features Bill Gates along with Nagpur’s famous Dolly Chaiwala.
The video shared by the Gates begins by him saying One Chai Please to Dolly Chaiwala. Dolly Chaiwala runs the Dolly ki Tapri Nagpur page on Instagram and he became famous for his distinct style of making and serving tea. As the video progresses, Gates says that he is excited to be back in India which is the home to incredible innovators, working on new ways to save and improve lives and even make a cup of tea. The video ends with an on screen caption which reads Looking Forward To Many Chai Pe Charcha!
Sharing the video Bill Gates captioned it: In India, you can find innovation everywhere you turn – even in the preparation of a simple cup of tea! The original video shared by Bill Gates has so far got 1,844,998 likes till now. Large number of social media users commented on the video. Swiggyindia asked him how much did he pay for the cup of tea? One user ShekharNishad was of the opinion that every Indian will be shocked after watching this video. One user said the video is superb. Another user said Dolly Chaiwala is the luckiest guy on earth.
Gates has been in India for quite some time and during his visit so far, he has visited Microsoft’s India Development Centre (IDC) in Hyderabad, a slum in Bhubaneshwar, and Biju Adarsh Colony in the Maa Mangla Basti along with state government officials. But his visit to Nagpur’s Chaiwala has left people on social media surprised.
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Xiaomi launches Redmi A3 smartphone in India, prices start Rs 7,299
The smartphone will go on sale from Februray 23 and can be bought from Mi.com, Flipkart and other retail outlets. The Redmi A3 features a 6.7-inch HD+LCD Display with a resolution of 1650×720 pixels and support for a 90 Hz refresh rate.
Xiaomi launched its Redmi A3 smartphone in India on Wednesday at a starting price of Rs 7,299. The Redmi A3 comes in Halo design on the back, which is usually seen in more expensive Redmi smartphones. The Redmi A3 is priced at Rs 7,299 for the 3GB RAM/64 GB storage variant and Rs 9,299 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant.
The smartphone will go on sale from Februray 23 and can be bought from Mi.com, Flipkart and other retail outlets. The Redmi A3 features a 6.7-inch HD+LCD Display with a resolution of 1650×720 pixels and support for a 90 Hz refresh rate. The budget smartphone also features a waterdrop style notch which has the front facing camera with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top.
The Redmi A3 smartphone is powered by the octa-core Media Tek Helio G36 chipset which is paired with upto 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and upto 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage (which is expandable upto 1TB via the dedicated micro SD card slot). The smartphone runs on the company’s proprietary MIUI 14 custom skin based on the Android 13 operating system.
The Redmi A3 smartphone has a 5000 mAh battery that can be fast charged with a 10 W charger provided inside the box. In terms of connectivity the smartphone features a side mounted finger print sensor, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a USB type C port, dual 4G SIM card slots, dual-band Wifi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.
In terms of optics, The Redmi A3 comes with dual camera setup to the back including a 8MP primary sensor and a 0.08MP secondary sensor. The smartphone also includes a 5MP front facing shooter to meet all the selfie and video call related requirements. The Redmi A3 has three colour options Lake Blue, Midnight Black and Olive Green.
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Vivo launches latest X100 series, VivoX100 Pro is priced at Rs 89,999, Vivo X100 starts at Rs 63,999
The Vivo X100 Pro is available at a price of Rs 89,999 for its exclusive variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, featuring an eye-catching Asteroid Black finish. The Vivo X100 starts at Rs 63,999 for 12GB RAM+256 GB storage option, and the 16GB RAM+256GB storage variant is priced at Rs69,999.
Vivo has officially launched its latest X100 series in India on Thursday, January 4. The new handsets, namely the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro are equipped with Mediatek’s powerful Dimensity 9300 SoC and boast an impressive IP68-rated build for water and dust resistance.
The standout feature of these devices lies in their camera capabilities, featuring triple rear camera units co-engineered by Zeiss and powered by Vivo’s in house V2 chip for enhanced image processing. The Vivo X100 Pro is available at a price of Rs 89,999 for its exclusive variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, featuring an eye-catching Asteroid Black finish.
In contrast, the Vivo X100 starts at Rs 63,999 for 12GB RAM+256 GB storage option, and the 16GB RAM+256GB storage variant is priced at Rs69,999. The X100 is offered in Asteroid Black and Stargaze Blue color choices.
These smartphones from Vivo are currently open for pre-orders and are scheduled to be on sale from January 11. They can be purchased through various channels, including Flipkart, the Vivo India online store, and other authorized stores. Additionally, customers pre-booking withspecific bank cards have the opportunity to avail upto 10 percent cashback.
Vivo X100 Pro specifications
The Vivo X100 Pro is a dual sim (Nano) device running on Android 14 based Fun Touch OS 14. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED 8T LTPO curved display with peak brightness of 3000nits, 2170Hz high frequency dimming, and 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by an octa-core 4nm Mediatek Dimensity 9300 SoC, coupled with Vivo’s V2 chip, and upto 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
In the camera department, the X100 Pro is a collaborative effort with Zeiss, featuring a primary sensor of 50 MP Sony IMX989 inch type with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), an ultra-wide-angle camera with 50 MP resolution, and a Zeiss APO super-telephoto camera also with 50 MP resolution and OIS.
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