Name: Microsoft: new Xbox Series pre-orders 'sold out instantly' in India
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Microsoft has said that pre-orders for their latest Xbox Series S and Series X consoles "sold out instantly" in India, when they went up on September 22.

Microsoft: new Xbox Series pre-orders 'sold out instantly' in India

Microsoft has said that pre-orders for their latest Xbox Series S and Series X consoles "sold out instantly" in India, when they went up on September 22.

Microsoft has said that pre-orders for their latest Xbox Series S and Series X consoles "sold out instantly" in India, when they went up on September 22. The new consoles were available for pre-order from e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance Digital, with the Series X priced at ₹49,990 and the Series S at ₹34,990. It's worth noting that while Sony has announced prices for its PlayStation 5 console in India, it is yet to reveal when the device will be available to purchase.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices have reportedly begun receiving the August 2021 Android security patch.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices have reportedly begun receiving the August 2021 Android security patch.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series starts getting August 2021 security patch

Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices have reportedly begun receiving the August 2021 Android security patch.
Reports indicate the latest update is currently rolling out to Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra devices in China, and should begin rolling out to users in more countries in the coming weeks.
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To recall, the Galaxy S21 series was launched in India back in January, with prices starting at ₹69,999 for the base model of the Galaxy S21 smartphone.

Xiaomi has taken the second spot in global smartphone shipments in Q2 2021, according to the latest report from IDC.

Xiaomi has taken the second spot in global smartphone shipments in Q2 2021, according to the latest report from IDC.

Xiaomi takes second spot in global smartphone shipments: IDC

Xiaomi has taken the second spot in global smartphone shipments in Q2 2021, according to the latest report from IDC.
Xiaomi reportedly nudged past Apple with 53.1 million units shipped in Q2, a year-over-year increase of 86.6%.
The Chinese tech giant secured 16.9% market share, second only to Samsung, which saw 59 million units shipped in Q2, and a market share of 18.8%.
While Apple was relegated to the third spot with 14.1% market share, Oppo and Vivo took the fourth and fifth positions with 10.5% and 10.1% market share respectively.
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IDC's report also indicated an uptick in overall shipment volumes year over year, with 13.2% growth thanks to a total 313.2 million devices beign shipped in Q2 2021.

Microsoft has said that pre-orders for their latest Xbox Series S and Series X consoles "sold out instantly" in India, when they went up on September 22. The new consoles were available for pre-order from e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance Digital, with the Series X priced at ₹49,990 and the Series S at ₹34,990. It's worth noting that while Sony has announced prices for its PlayStation 5 console in India, it is yet to reveal when the device will be available to purchase.

WhatsApp is reportedly facing legal proceedings in Russia for allegedly failing to localise the data of Russian users on Russian territory.

WhatsApp is reportedly facing legal proceedings in Russia for allegedly failing to localise the data of Russian users on Russian territory.
Reports say the case against the messaging service is a part of a larger fight between Russia and tech giants, with the country fining companies for failing to remove banned content, among other things.
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According to reports, WhatsApp could be fined between 1 million and 6 million roubles as part of the case.

CERT-IN has reportedly urged iPhone and iPad users in India to update their devices to the latest software versions.

iPhone and iPad users in India have been asked to urgently update their devices to the latest software versions.
The Indian government's IT security organisation CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has asked users to update their iPhone and iPad devices to the latest iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 versions.
The latest versions reportedly fix a memory corruption zero-day flaw that the Indian government has confirmed is being actively exploited.
CERT-In has reportedly said a successful breach of these weaknesses could allow hackers to gain access to a targeted system.
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The memory corruption flaw reportedly affects all iPhone 6s and newer models, all iPad Pro devices, iPad Air 2 and newer, iPad fifth generation and newer, iPad mini 4 and newer models, the seventh generation iPod Touch, and devices running macOS Big Sur.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Huawei Band 6 Pro wearables have been launched in China, with prices starting at CNY 449.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Huawei Band 6 Pro wearables have been launched in China.
The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG features a 1.39-inch AMOLED circular screen with a 454x454 resolution. The body is made of titanium alloy and the screen is protected by sapphire glass.
The Watch GT 2 Pro ECG runs on the Kylin A1 processor and 4GB of onboard storage, and gets over 100 workout modes. It also features an electrocardiogram function, along with heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitor, stress &amp; sleep monitoring, and more.
Meanwhile, the Huawei Band 6 Pro features a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen, and a reinforced polymer fiber watch case.
The Huawei Band 6 Pro has 5ATM water resistance, 96 sports modes, along with body temperature tracking, sleep tracking, SpO2 monitoring, among other functions.
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The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG has been priced at CNY 3,088, while the Huawei Band 6 Pro has been priced at CNY 449.

Huawei P50 Pro and P50 smartphones have been launched in China, with prices starting at CNY 4,488.

Huawei P50 Pro and P50 smartphones have been launched in China.
The P50 Pro sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ curved OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. With two options available, the P50 Pro runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset and the Snapdragon 888 chipset from Qualcomm, with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
On the back, the P50 Pro gets a 50MP quad camera setup, and on the front is a 13MP selfie camera.
The P50 Pro also gets a 4,360mAh battery with support for 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.
Meanwhile, the Huawei P50 gets a 6.5-inch FHD+ flat OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Snapdragon 888 chipset with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
On the back, the P50 sports a 50MP triple camera setup and on the front is the same 13MP selfie camera as the P50 Pro.
Under the hood, the P50 has a 4,100mAh battery with support for 66W wired fast charging.
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The Huawei P50 Pro has been priced starting at CNY 5,988, while the Huawei P50 has been priced starting at CNY 4,488.

Motorola Edge 20, Motorola Edge 20 Lite and Motorola Edge 20 Pro flagship smartphones have been launched, with prices starting at €349.99.

Motorola Edge 20, Motorola Edge 20 Lite and Motorola Edge 20 Pro flagship smartphones have been launched.
Motorola Edge 20 Pro gets a 6.7-inch OLED HDR10+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate and support for Amazon HDR. It runs on the Snapdragon 870 SoC and 12GB RAM with 256GB of storage. On the back is a 108MP triple camera setup, and keeping the lights on is a 4,500mAh battery with 30W charging.
Motorola Edge 20 features a 6.7-inch OLED HDR10+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the Snapdragon 778 5G chipset with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
 On the back is a 108MP triple camera setup, and under the hood is a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
Motorola Edge 20 Lite features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the Dimensity 720 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.
 On the back is a 108MP triple camera setup, and under the hood is a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
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Motorola Edge 20 Pro price starts at &euro;699.99, while the Motorola Edge 20 costs &euro;499.99, and the Motorola Edge 20 Lite costs &euro;349.99. Indian pricing and availability is as yet unconfirmed.

Micromax In 2b smartphone has been launched in India, priced starting at ₹7,999.

Micromax In 2b smartphone has been launched in India.
Micromax In 2b features a 6.52-inch HD+ display and runs on the Unisoc T610 octa-core chipset, with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage.
On the back, the Micromax In 2b sports a 13MP dual rear camera setup, and has a 5MP selfie camera.
Other Micromax In 2b specifications include a 5,000mAh battery that charges using USB Type-C charging, and there's a biometric fingerprint sensor on the back.
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Micromax In 2b price in India has been set at ₹7,999 for the 4GB + 64GB model, and ₹8,999 for the 6GB + 64GB variant.
Micromax In 2b will be on sale from August 6 via Flipkart and Micromax's website.

Sony India is offering a 20% ‘goodwill discount’ on the PS5, according to a report by IGN India.

Sony India is offering a 20% &lsquo;goodwill discount&rsquo; on the PS5, according to a report by IGN India.
The discount is applicable to users who own a PS5 that has suffered physical damage. Instead of a repair, Sony is offering the owners a replacement console at 80% of the MRP, or ₹39,992.
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Sony recently announced that the PS5 had sold 10 million units as of July 18, making it the fastest-selling Sony console of all time.

Sony has announced the games that will be available for free to PS Plus subscribers in the month of August.

Sony has announced the games that will be available for free to PS Plus subscribers in the month of August.
Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville and Tennis World Tour 2 are available for the PS4, while Hunters Arena: Legends is available for both PS4 and PS5 consoles.
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However, PS5 users can still play the former two games with backwards compatibility. PS Plus members can download the games for free starting August 3 until September 6.
They will be free to keep and play as long as the user has a PS Plus subscription.

The Oppo Reno6 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India, with a Dimensity 900 SoC and a 64MP triple camera setup.

The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/how-to-buy-oneplus-nord-2-in-india-check-price-specs-1627556216515" target="_blank">Oppo Reno6 5G smartphone</a> has gone on sale in India. Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 SoC, the Oppo Reno6 5G features a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. At the back is a 64MP triple rear camera setup, along with a 32MP selfie camera.
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Oppo Reno6 5G smartphone&nbsp;Price
Oppo has packed in a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging. The Oppo Reno6 5G is priced at ₹29,990 for the 8GB + 128GB model.

OnePlus has emerged as the premium smartphone segment leader in India, capturing 34% market share for Q2 2021 according to Counterpoint Research.

OnePlus has emerged as the premium smartphone segment leader in India, capturing 34% market share for Q2 2021 according to Counterpoint Research.
OnePlus also led the premium 5G smartphone market with a 48% share.
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According to OnePlus, the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones have contributed to a 200% YoY growth for the company in Q2 2021.

JBL has launched the LIVE 660NC wireless headphones and the LIVE Pro+ TWS earbuds in India. Both devices offer adaptive noise cancelling.

JBL has launched the LIVE 660NC wireless headphones and the LIVE Pro+ TWS earbuds in India. The LIVE Pro+ TWS earbuds offer adaptive noise cancelling, along with the Smart Ambient feature, which can amplify environmental sound.
They also offer support for voice assistants, and IPX4 rated splash resistance.&nbsp;JBL claims 7 hours of battery life with the buds, or 21 hours with the charging case.
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The LIVE 660NC wireless headphones also offer ANC and Smart Ambient features, and can swap between two paired devices instantly.
The JBL LIVE Pro+ TWS earbuds are priced at ₹16,999, while the JBL LIVE 660NC wireless headphones are priced at ₹14,999.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has gone on open sale in India. Customers can purchase 8GB + 128GB variant starting at ₹29,999 from OnePlus.in or Amazon.

The OnePlus Nord 2 has gone on open sale in India. Customers can purchase 8GB + 128GB variant starting at ₹29,999 from OnePlus.in or Amazon.
Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 AI SoC, the OnePlus Nord 2 features a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
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For optics there&rsquo;s a 50MP triple rear camera setup, along with a 32MP selfie camera. OnePlus has packed in a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging.

The Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds have launched in India, with a transparent design and ANC for ₹5,999.

The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/nothing-ear-1-launch-event-today-what-to-expect-where-to-watch-1627381899143" target="_blank">Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds</a> have been launched in India. They feature a transparent design which exposes the buds&rsquo; engineering, including the magnets and circuit board.
Powered by 11.6mm drivers, the Nothing ear (1) offer active noise cancellation that can be tuned to Light or Maximum mode, along with a Transparency mode.
Nothing claims the buds can last up to 5.7 hours on their own, or up to 34 hours with the charging case.
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The TWS earbuds can deliver up to 8 hours of playback on a 10-minute charge, and also support wireless charging.
<h3>Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds&nbsp;Price</h3>
The Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds cost ₹5,999, and will be available from August 17 via Flipkart.

According to tipster FronTron on twitter, Samsung may include 65W fast charging support in the upcoming Galaxy S22 series.

According to tipster FronTron on twitter, Samsung may include 65W fast charging support in the upcoming Galaxy S22 series.
The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra will all reportedly receive the upgrade. The current Galaxy S21 series supports 25W fast charging. However, Samsung may not bundle in a 65W charger with the phones.
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Other leaks have speculated that the Galaxy S22 Ultra&rsquo;s camera may feature a collaboration with camera company Olympus.

The Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds will launch at Nothing’s website, nothing.tech, at 6:30 PM IST

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei&rsquo;s new company, Nothing, is all set to launch its first product. The Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds will launch at Nothing&rsquo;s website, nothing.tech, at 6:30 PM IST.
YouTuber Casey Neistat, who is an investor in the company, will be present as special guest.
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The Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds will cost ₹5,999 in India, and offer active noise cancellation. Further details on availability should be announced at the launch event.

 The MSI Katana GF66 and Katana GF76 gaming laptops have been launched in India, with a 15.6-inch display and 17.3-inch display respectively.

The MSI Katana GF66 and Katana GF76 gaming laptops have been launched in India, with a 15.6-inch display and 17.3-inch display respectively. Both displays offer a FHD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
The laptops are powered by up to an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. They also feature up to 64GB RAM, and up to a 1TB M.2 SSD.
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<h3>MSI Katana GF66 and Katana GF76 Price</h3>
The MSI Katana GF66 is priced starting at ₹95,990, while the MSI Katana GF76 is priced starting at ₹1,11,990.

The MSI Pulse GL66 and Pulse GL76 gaming laptops have been launched in India, with a 15.6-inch display and 17.3-inch display respectively.

The MSI Pulse GL66 and Pulse GL76 gaming laptops have been launched in India, with a 15.6-inch display and 17.3-inch display respectively.
Both displays offer a FHD resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB coverage.
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The laptops are powered by an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. They also feature up to 64GB RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD.
The MSI Pulse GL66 is priced starting at ₹1,39,990, while the MSI Pulse GL76 is priced starting at ₹1,45,990.

The MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG and GP76 Leopard 11UG gaming laptops have been launched in India, with a 15.6-inch display and 17.3-inch display respectively.

The MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG and GP76 Leopard 11UG gaming laptops have been launched in India, with a 15.6-inch display and 17.3-inch display respectively.
Both displays offer a FHD resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB coverage.
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The laptops are powered by an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. They also feature up to 64GB RAM, and a 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD.
The MSI GP66 Leopard is priced starting at ₹1,95,990, while the MSI GP76 Leopard is priced starting at ₹2,01,990.

Microsoft: new Xbox Series pre-orders 'sold out instantly' in India

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