iQOOs premium true wireless earbuds, TWS Air to launch in China on October 20

iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo, which has been making high-end smartphones for a while, is treading into audio category. The company today confirmed that it is all set to launch its first-ever true wireless earbuds, iQOO TWS Air, in China on October 20.

The teaser poster shared by the company revealed that the earbud charging case would be a vibrant oval-shaped case with black color on the outside and yellow color on the inside. Unfortunately, the company hasn't unveiled the price and specifications of the upcoming premium earbuds. But customers will soon learn more about the earphones, including pricing and availability details, as the launch event will take place in a couple of days in China.

The company's upcoming earphone names were leaked a few months ago, including iQOO TWS, iQOO TWS Pro, iQOO TWS Neo, and iQOO TWS Air. While the company has only confirmed the launch of the Air model, the other models are yet to go official. 

Along with the iQOO TWS Air, the company will launch their Neo7 smartphones, with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC and an independent chip on board. In addition, it will feature a Samsung E5 display panel and come powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W ultra-fast charging.

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Flipkart and eDAO are bringing Flipverse, a virtual shopping experience on Metaverse: Heres how that works

Flipkart is spicing up the shopping experience for its users with the new Metaverse initiative. It is called Flipverse and is described as “a metaverse space where consumers can discover products in a photorealistic virtual destination and shop on Flipkart App”. So, even if you can check out products or say do window shopping, the final checking out process will be done through Flipkart only. The eCommerce giant has shaken hands with eDAO, a Polygon-incubated organization, for materializing this new platform. 

How to use Flipverse?

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— FireDrops by Flipkart (@0xFireDrops) October 16, 2022

Flipverse UI also offers 2D static product catalogs but they would be exhibited in 3D-rendered store displays. You, the user will get to ‘walk’ around the store and browse. Besides products, Flipverse will also try to entice visitors with games, contests, launch events, mystery boxes, and feature drops. So, you see how this Web 3.0 interface differs from the much more traditional Web2.0 based Flipkart that we are used to.

Where to access Flipverse?

Flipverse will be available on FireDrops, an eCommerce platform within Flipkart. Phase 1 of Flipverse is currently being rolled out on Android only. That means you can find it on the Flipkart app for Android or via web browsers. 

Which all branded products will be available on Flipverse?

So far, brands like Puma, Noise, Nivea, Lavie, Tokyo Talkies, Campus, VIP, Ajmal Perfumes, Himalaya, and Butterfly India are coming to Flipverse.

Naren Ravula, VP and Head, Product Strategy and Deployment, Flipkart Labs, said, “The future growth of e-commerce will be influenced by the immersive technologies of today, and Metaverse is one of the significant revolutions in this arena with immense potential. The launch of Flipverse will continue to have an impact on innovative industries like e-commerce and enhance the customer experience while delivering a gamified and an immersive shopping experience, especially in light of the adoption of the metaverse and web3 platforms by multiple brands in India. By providing customers with access to their preferred brands, offers, SuperCoins, and digital collectibles, we are aiming to improve their shopping experiences in a virtual and immersive setting.”

Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder of Polygon, said, “While we have only just begun to scratch the surface of what's possible in the metaverse, we see e-commerce as one of the killer use cases. Combining top brands with Flipkart's e-commerce expertise in a virtual environment stands to revolutionize online retail as we know it. Flipverse will be a vibrant, visible expression of the metaverse, and I'm proud that this activation is taking place on Polygon.”  

Anand Venkateswaran, CEO of eDAO, said, “A metaverse must enable a tangible connection for consumers with brands and creators. It must function as a portal to new experiences  and engagement loops. With partners like GuardianLink and Surreal Events, Flipverse does all this in just its first iteration. Flipverse can unlock much value over time, but for Diwali, we simply optimized for delight. Bringing creative and technical heft to Flipkart’s vision is a privilege for eDAO.”

We are all set to ̶r̶o̶l̶l̶ ̶o̶u̶t̶ flip out a new experience for you! Stay tuned to know what's flippin'.#Noise #GetFlipped pic.twitter.com/Z1meiJIBaw

— Noise (@gonoise) October 15, 2022

“The emergence of future-forward technologies has become key to creating new and engaging experiences for users in the new-age era. As a brand that breathes innovation, we are thrilled to be part of Flipkart's Virtual World and set up virtual stores to showcase our lineup, giving our users an enthralling experience of navigating through the world in personalized avatars. Noise is driven by consumer-centricity at its core and we are always on the lookout for avenues that help us further elevate the bar of consumer engagement. Flipkart’s Virtual World will help add a new meaning to consumers' purchase journeys and I am certain that users would love their experience while shopping for their favorite Noise devices on the Flipkart app", said Gaurav Khatri, Co Founder, Noise.

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FIFA 23 World Cup Mode leaked ahead of the official launch: Heres what it reveals

EA Sports have not officially launched the World Cup mode in FIFA 23, but fans were surprised to note that certain players could access the World Cup Online Quickplay's mode via Ultimate Team through a leak ahead of the launch. VGC reported that Youtuber NickRTFM managed to play a couple of matches using the Ultimate Team by selecting Multiplayer Activities - World Cup Online Quickplay, and then going back to play Online Tournaments.

 

The glitch only works on the PS5, so a few PlayStation users were the lucky ones to access the mode thanks to this leak. However, EA will likely fix this leak soon and send out an update for players to download the new mode. Usually, every time during a World Cup, the EA Sports FIFA game usually releases a World Cup tournament mode for offline and online gaming. FIFA 23 launched about a week ago, and it appears that this could attract more users towards the game.

The game will likely announce and release the World Cup mode close to the actual tournament. Still even before that, EA recently reported that the game made the series' most significant launch period, with over 10.3 million players alone in the first week. EA Sports has seemingly gone all-out in this final outing for the franchise, as the games will release under the EA Sports FC banner next year. It will be astonishing how the PlayStation community responds to the change and whether FIFA will choose to lease its license to another publisher making FIFA a challenger to EA FC.  We’ll see.

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Spotify could soon launch a new Platinum plan: Here are its expected features

One of the world's most popular audio streaming services, Spotify, could be on the verge of releasing a new subscription plan. The plan, which might be called 'Platinum,' has been reportedly in development for almost two years. Recently, a 9To5Mac reader received the details about the purported plan in a survey sent to him by Spotify after cancelling his decade-long subscription. While the survey contained the expected price of the plan, it also included all the new features that could be released with it. 

Spotify user received details of the Platinum pack in a survey

Per the report published on October 14, 2022, a 9To5Mac reader, Drew, cancelled his 10-year-old Spotify subscription on the day to get a membership of Apple Music. However, Spotify shared a survey with Drew, including details about possible new plans and asked the user if he would consider subscribing back to Spotify in the next 30 days. The possible plan included in the survey was none other than the Spotify Platinum HiFi plan. Apparently, the survey listed the new plan's price to be $19.99 per month for one account. 

Drew also received the list of features included in the Spotify Platinum plan, including HiFi, Studio Sound, Headphone Tuner and more. The publication also says that the styling of the survey received by Drew matches Spotify's typography, making it legitimate. Below is the complete list of all the features that the Spotify Platinum plan could feature. 

HiFi Studio Sound Headphone Tuner Audio Insights Library Pro Playlist Pro Limited-ad Spotify podcasts Will users pay $19.99 per month for the Spotify Platinum pack?

Although the features look great, competitors like Apple provide lossless music and Spatial Audio in student/individual plans that cost $5.99/9.99 per month. Hence, even with high-fidelity audio in the Platinum pack, Spotify might not be able to justify the ask that is effectively double. It is important to note that the launch date or timeline of the Platinum pack is not known yet. However, it should arrive in India with an adjusted price, like other Spotify plans active in the country. 

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Google brings Passkeys support to Chrome and Android devices: Here is everything you need to know

Google has reinforced its commitment towards passwordless smartphone usage by releasing support for passkey login to Chrome and Android. Earlier this year, Google was among the three tech giants that announced they’re working on passwordless sign-in features, including Microsoft and Apple. Going forward, users can create and use passkeys on Android devices. In addition, developers can build passkey support on their sites for users visiting via Chrome. Passkeys are the next big step towards smartphone security as they replace passwords and cannot be reused. 

What is a passkey?

 

As per the Android Developers blog, “Passkeys follow already familiar UX patterns, and build on the existing experience of password autofill. For end-users." Using a passkey is similar to using a password, except the phone confirms whether it is actually the user by asking for another credential.  

Adding to it, the blog explains, “Passkeys on users’ phones and computers are backed up and synced through the cloud to prevent lockouts in the case of device loss.” Users will also be able to use passkeys on their phones to sign in to websites and apps on other nearby devices. 

In simple words, a passkey is a type of login credential that has the potential to replace passwords. Most importantly, a passkey only works on a particular device unless the user scans a QR code for signing in on another device after verifying via Face ID or fingerprint scanners. To avoid reuse, passkeys are created using public key cryptography, meaning each passkey is unique and encrypted. Further, with passkeys, users don’t need to remember the multiple passwords they’ve set for websites, as they can sign in using one passkey. 

How to sign in to a website using a passkey?

 

First, an end user must create a passkey by confirming the passkey account information and presenting their screen lock, face or fingerprint. Once the passkey is created, users can log in by selecting the account they want to sign in to and present their biometrics. Since the passkeys are stored offline on the smartphone, users don’t have to worry about remembering several passwords. 

Apart from this, a passkey on the phone can also be used to sign in on a nearby device. This is where the cross-platform compatibility of the technology comes in, as an Android user can sign in to a passkey-supported website using the Safari web browser on a Mac. Apple iOS 16 and macOS Ventura also support the technology, which will be rolled out to the masses this year. 

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Amazfit Falcon launched as the companys premium smartwatch: Price and features

Amazfit has launched its premium smartwatch, Falcon, which is available in the US for $499 (roughly Rs. 41,400). The watch has a titanium unibody and liquid silicone straps. In addition, the circular display has Sapphire Crystal Glass for a strong and durable build.

On the display front, the watch features a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen and supports a peak brightness of 1000 nits, a screen resolution of 416×416 pixels, and a pixel density of 326ppi.

The Falcon comes with an AI-based coach that creates personalized training modules based on users’ physical characteristics. For example, it considers people’s fatigue levels and other health factors to provide the best training suggestions. Moreover, it can also be paired with workout devices and synced with third-party apps like Apple Health, Google Fit, and more. It also helps you create training templates, count reps of training exercises, and track progress.

The smartwatch has over 150 sports modes and smart recognition of 8 sports like outdoor running, indoor walking, treadmill, etc. Furthermore, it includes various health features: a heart rate monitor, blood-oxygen monitor, breathing rate monitor, and a sleep tracker supporting SomnusCare.

The Amazfit Falcon has a 500mAh battery on board, which can power the watch for 14 days on a single charge. Additionally, it features 20 ATM water resistance, music storage and control, dual-band GPS, a PAI Health Assessment system, Zepp OS, and more.

Elite features that are crafted for #BreakingLimits: AI-powered training guidance & support Strong, accurate GPS tracking & route navigation  24/7 health monitoring 2-week battery life#Amazfit #Falcon #Smartwatch #NewArrival pic.twitter.com/Mw3bWVYGHG

— Amazfit US (@amazfitus) October 15, 2022

It is still unknown when the Amazfit Falcon will launch in India.

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Redmi A1+ with Android 12 goes on sale in India from October 17: Specs, price, and Diwali offer details

Redmi has launched a new budget smartphone in India, the Redmi A1 series. The series targets customers who want an affordable smartphone with a seamless experience. The Redmi A1+ is the second phone in the series and is available in three colors – Green, Blue, and Black. The phone's base model has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and costs Rs 7,499. At the same time, the 3GB RAM variant with 32GB of internal storage costs Rs 8,499.

Redmi A1+ features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the back, which the standard model lacked. In addition, the phone has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and supports a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. It also has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a water-drop notch at the top for the front camera.

The smartphone has a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC processor and runs on Android 12 (Go Edition). It carries a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support. In addition, it offers storage expansion capabilities of up to 512GB via a microSD card. As for cameras, the device has a dual-camera setup on the back with an 8MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the front camera has an 8MP sensor. 

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— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) October 15, 2022

As part of the Diwali sale, the 2GB variant is available for Rs. 6,999, and customers can buy the 3GB variant for Rs 7,999. The offer price is valid from October 17 till October 31 on Mi.com, Mi Home Stores, Flipkart, and retail partners.

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