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Yearender 2021: From iPhone 13 Pro Max to OnePlus 9 Pro, big launches this year

2021 has come to an end and it has surely been a rollercoaster ride for smartphone manufacturers. There has been a number of events that took place this year and a series of smartphones were launched.

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2021 has come to an end and it has surely been a rollercoaster ride for smartphone manufacturers. There has been a number of events that took place this year and a series of smartphones were launched. In our year-ender series, we will tell you about the hit smartphones of the year that caught everyone’s attention and people couldn’t resist themselves to get their hands on them in 2021.

To please and attract customers, big smartphone manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, Oneplus have launched their feature-loaded flagship smartphones in 2021, which has received a lot of positive responses from the users. Team APN has made a list of top smartphones that had gained a lot of popularity in 2021.

Take a look at big smartphone launches in 2021

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

If people will talk about the feature-loaded smartphones launched in 2021, Apple is one of the advanced and flagship products. iPhone 13 Pro Max will always be on the list for sure. The company has launched this product in September 2021 at the starting price of Rs 1,29,900 for the 128GB variant.

At this price range, the company offers futuristic technology in the smartphone such as a 6.7 inch super retina XDR display with ProMotion, in which users get an incredible viewing experience. The phone also comes with a 3 camera setup at the rear with the support of the night mode feature in all the lenses.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The phone was launched on January 14, this year at the starting price of Rs 1,05,999. Initially, the company had faced a bit of criticism due to its overprice but later, when the product had hit the market, it has attracted millions of customers due to its performance, camera quality, and latest chipset.

At this price range, customers get an excellent telephoto lens, amazing display quality, long-lasting battery life, and provides a lag-free experience while operating any heavy applications such as PUBG and Freefire.

OnePlus 9 Pro

The company has launched the OnePlus 9 Pro in March 2021 along with the OnePlus 9. The firm has priced its Pro model at Rs 59,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, whereas its another variant 12GB + 256GB model costs Rs 64,999. There is no doubt in saying that gadget has gained massive popularity among users in no time.

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At this price range, the phone comes with a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display, which provides a superb viewing experience to the users, The phone is equipped with a quad rear camera system consisting of a 48MP main lens, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP monochrome snapper.

Mi 11 Ultra

Launched at the starting price of Rs 69,000, this feature loaded-smartphone offers excellent build quality, AMOLED display, advanced Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G chipset and 5000mAh battery.

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Mahindra XUV 7XO launched in India at Rs 13.66 lakh with major upgrades

Mahindra has launched the XUV 7XO facelift in India at Rs 13.66 lakh, offering upgraded design, advanced technology, and smart connectivity features.

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Mahindra has officially launched the facelifted XUV700 in India under a new name — XUV 7XO — with prices starting at Rs 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated SUV brings noticeable changes in design, technology, and features, strengthening Mahindra’s presence in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.

The XUV 7XO will rival models such as the Tata Safari and MG Hector. Test drives will begin from January 8, while deliveries of top-end variants are scheduled to start from January 14. Entry-level variants will be delivered from April 2025.

Engine and powertrain options

The Mahindra XUV 7XO continues with the same engine lineup seen on the outgoing XUV700. Buyers can opt for a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 200 hp and 380 Nm of torque, or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering up to 185 hp and 450 Nm. These engines have been retained to offer a familiar balance of performance and drivability.

Exterior design updates

Design updates on the XUV 7XO draw inspiration from Mahindra’s newer electric vehicle concepts. The SUV gets revised LED daytime running lights, projector headlamps, and a refreshed grille featuring vertical chrome accents. At the rear, a connected full-width LED light bar with inverted L-shaped elements gives the SUV a more contemporary appearance.

Additional updates include new dual-tone alloy wheels, redesigned bumpers, and new colour options, collectively giving the XUV 7XO a sharper and more modern road presence.

Interior, features and technology

Inside, the Mahindra XUV 7XO introduces significant upgrades in technology and comfort. The SUV features a coast-to-coast triple 10.25-inch HD screen setup, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, DPO support, the AdrenoX infotainment system, and Alexa integration offering over 60 connected functions.

Luxury features include a leatherette interior package, Skyroof, cruise control, a powered driver seat with memory, and push-button start. Safety and wellness features include six airbags, a 540-degree camera, blind spot monitoring, air purifier, DVR, and smart locking technology. The SUV also gets R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels, bi-LED headlamps with DRLs, roof rails, rear spoiler, and telescopic steering.

Notably, the XUV 7XO integrates Alexa and ChatGPT, enhancing the in-car digital experience.

Variants and pricing

The Mahindra XUV 7XO range starts at Rs 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom). The AX7L diesel-manual variant is priced at an introductory Rs 22.47 lakh (ex-showroom) for the first 40,000 buyers, while the AX7 diesel-manual is priced at Rs 18.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Google Meet outage disrupts work calls, online classes across India

Google Meet faced a major outage across India, stopping users from joining meetings and prompting widespread complaints on social media.

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A major outage hit Google Meet on Wednesday, leaving thousands of users across India unable to join or host video meetings. The disruption forced many to cancel work calls, online classes and scheduled interviews, triggering frustration across offices and campuses.

Users report widespread access issues

According to data from an outage-tracking platform, over 1,700 users reported issues by early afternoon. A majority complained that the website itself was unresponsive, while others flagged server-related problems. A small number reported poor video quality. Many attempting to log in were greeted with a “502, that’s an error” message.

Social media flooded with complaints

Soon after the outage began, social media platform X saw a surge of posts from users seeking clarity on whether the platform had gone down nationwide. People shared screenshots and asked if others were facing similar trouble. Some tagged Google’s India handle, urging a quick fix.

One user wrote humorously that their long- awaited interview had to be cancelled because the platform stopped working. Others noted that only certain members of their organisation were affected, adding to the confusion.

No official response from Google yet

As users debated possible reasons behind the failure, several pointed out recent disruptions across major digital services globally. Google has not yet issued a statement regarding the cause of the outage.

The incident comes barely a week after parts of the internet experienced a massive breakdown linked to Cloudflare, raising concerns over repeated digital service disruptions this month.

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Cloudflare outage disrupts global internet access as major platforms face errors

A global internet disruption on Tuesday evening impacted major platforms such as X, ChatGPT and Spotify after a Cloudflare issue caused widespread 500 errors.

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A widespread disruption hit several major digital platforms on Tuesday evening after Cloudflare experienced a technical issue that resulted in global service failures. The outage restricted access to platforms such as X, ChatGPT, Spotify and gaming services, with many users encountering 500 errors and repeated “try again in a few minutes” prompts.

Users report widespread 500 errors as services struggle

According to the company, a surge in unusual traffic caused errors across Cloudflare’s network, affecting traffic routed through its systems. The Cloudflare Dashboard and API also malfunctioned, and several platforms dependent on Cloudflare struggled to load. Even outage-tracking website Downdetector was impacted.

The internet infrastructure firm had planned maintenance at data centres in Tahiti, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Santiago in Chile, though there is no clarity yet on whether the scheduled activities contributed to the disruption.

Services begin to recover as investigation continues

By late evening, access to multiple websites was gradually restored. Cloudflare confirmed that engineers were working to stabilise services while investigating the cause of the traffic spike.

Cloudflare said the unusual surge led to errors across its network. “We do not yet know the cause of the spike in unusual traffic… We are all hands on deck to make sure all traffic is served without errors,” the company noted in a status message.

Past outages bring attention to web infrastructure dependency

This is not the first time the company’s systems have faced problems. In previous years, outages in 2019 and 2022 had disrupted thousands of websites globally.

The latest incident comes just weeks after cloud service disruptions at other major providers, underlining the growing impact of internet infrastructure failures on global businesses and public services.

Organisations such as New Jersey Transit and credit rating platform Moody’s also reported interruptions due to the Cloudflare issue. Shares of the company were down in pre-market trading following the outage.

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