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Uno Star 2.0 App hits Indian market

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Uno Minda, has recently announced the launch of the Uno Star 2.0 application in the Indian market. The application supports a total of 11 languages consisting of Hindi, English, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, and Oriya for better penetration in the local market.

Uno Star application comes with a unique loyalty program where the buyers are introduced to a 5 Tier Based Reward System consisting of Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers. All the Tier-based customers will be eligible to spin the wheel post reaching that tier.

Mr. Parth Vora – Head Distribution, Uno Minda Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm about the launch, stating “Loyalty programs mostly offer similar rewards and benefits to all the customers without understanding their preferences, which leads to a lack of differentiation and personalization. To offer those special services, Uno Minda has taken this step. With its user-friendly interface, comprehensive features, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, the UNO Star App will revolutionize the way the automotive industry approaches these programs. This initiative  reflects our dedication to offering a more tailored and satisfying automotive experience for our customers and partners, setting a new standard in industry loyalty initiatives.”

UNO Star app has a user-friendly registration process, offering various categories for seamless onboarding, including Retailers, Mechanics, Authorised service centers, and distributors. 

For registration, mechanics need to provide important documents such as Aadhar cards and PAN cards. For others, submission of documents like GSTN Certificate, Business PAN Card, Composite Certificate, Retailer Bill, Distributor Invoice, Authorized Retailer Certificate, and Udyog Aadhar for a secure and reliable registration process, is needed. 

imoo Z7 Hits Market 

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imoo, introduces the imoo Z7, a health watchphone meticulously designed for children. As the child’s first phone, Z7 redefines the paradigm of conventional smartwatches. It seamlessly blends wellness, safety, and connectivity to set new standards in applying technology to assist parenting. 

Priced at ₹ 14,990, it makes for the first phone for stress-free parenting of kids with an active lifestyle. Boasting cutting-edge features such as PPG health monitoring, all-day temperature and heart rate tracking, and an AI-intelligent mood recognition algorithm, the Z7 ensures a holistic approach to your child’s health. 

HD video calling with safety features guarantees crystal-clear communication, while precise location accuracy and a 14-day tracking history offer unparalleled peace of mind for parents. Encouraging an active lifestyle, the Z7 introduces exciting activity monitoring, swimming mode, and an AI scanner for continuous learning. 

The dual high-quality camera, capable of being flipped for versatile use, immortalizes every cherished moment. Additional features like stranger call rejection and class mode prioritize your child’s safety and concentration during educational hours. Facilitating connections, the Z7 includes chat and family chat features, allowing your child to share moments with loved ones and maintain essential connections. 

imoo Z7 does not merely prioritize functionality; it embodies style and personalization with appealing colour variants in blue and pink. The sleek design adds an elegant touch, transforming it from a health watch to a fashion statement for your little ones. 

An elated, Punit Yadav, Senior Manager, imoo India, said “We are thrilled to introduce the imoo Z7. For the first time, we bring child connectivity and health monitoring right into the palm of parents’ hands. imoo Z7, allows parents to give their children their freedom, as now they can accurately track their whereabouts and monitor their physiological and emotional well-being.”

He further adds “It’s not just a product; it’s a reflection of our commitment to nurturing every child’s journey with care and concern. We recognize the close-knit nature of Indian families and their innate tendency to cocoon their children; we believe imoo Z7 strikes the perfect balance between nurturing and providing the essential freedom every child deserves.”

imoo Z7 watchphones undergo rigorous testing, surpassing 150+ quality and durability checks, ensuring reliability throughout your child’s formative years. imoo Z7 seamlessly merges style with substance, providing an all-encompassing solution for parental peace of mind. Keep a watchful eye on your child’s well-being while staying connected with imoo Z7, available on Amazon.in, imoostore.in, FirstCry, and Flipkart, offline through imoo stores & FirstCry stores.

OPPO F25 Pro 5G to hit markets

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OPPO India will launch its F25 Pro 5G on February 29th, 2024. It  sports an ultra-slim 7.54mm profile and comes in Lava Red that transitions from rich burgundy colour to deep sunset tones. Its advanced 64MP triple-camera system pioneers 4K video recording on both—its front and rear—shooters to set a new high standard in the sub-INR25K smartphone market.

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The OPPO F25 Pro 5G weighs just 177g. Its 6.7-inch borderless 120Hz AMOLED display is protected by doubly reinforced Panda Glass for strength, scratch resistance, and durability. 

Its Lava Red body is fabricated out of PC-GF – a polycarbonate resin mixed with glass fibre as a reinforcement material. The overall look is a combination of matte, flat sides with rounded corners and a smooth polished back for that luxurious in-hand feel; its Sunshine Ring camera panel’s bevelled design draws attention to its sterling set of triple-rear cameras. 

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Furthermore, the OPPO F25 Pro is the slimmest 5G smartphone with an IP65 rating, which means it has the highest level of dust protection and can withstand water jets from all directions. So, whether it is used at the poolside or gets wet in the rain, the F25 Pro 5G is built for endurance.

The F25 Pro 5G’s Ultra-Clear Triple Camera setup comprises a 64MP OV64B 1/2” sensor with a f/1.7 aperture for exceptional clarity and detail in every shot, an 8MP 112-degree ultra-wide camera backed by the Sony IMX355 sensor and a 16mm focal length for expansive landscape shots and group photos, as well as a 2MP macro camera with an OV02B10 sensor that can capture intricate details from as close as 4cm away. 

Its 32MP IMX615 selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture and a 21mm focal length—housed in a punch-hole display—delivers vibrant and sharp selfies.

The F25 Pro 5G supports 4K video recording on both front and rear cameras to provide four times the number of pixels for razor-sharp clarity. 4K video enhances quality by offering 8MP per frame compared to conventional 1,080P Full HD video, where each frame is 2MP. The 4K@30fps video recording delivers crisp and detailed footage in well-lit daytime and static environments – ideal for cinematic content, vlogging, and sharing on social media platforms. 

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AI & Photography

The OPPO F25 Pro 5G introduces AI Smart Image Matting—another segment-first feature—that enables one-tap extraction of subjects from photos and turns them into a transparent PNG for effortless recreation and sharing. The AI can also handle multi-subject recognition that enables the identification and extraction of multiple subjects within a single photo with precision and efficiency.

The photography AI on the OPPO F25 Pro 5G recognises the race, gender, and age of the subject to provide customised beauty effects, including brightened and smoothened skin, removal of facial imperfections, touch-up effects (lips and cheeks), and a lifted face. It adjusts the brightness in photographs based on the actual environment to prevent overexposure and ensure natural skin tones and makeup colour. The algorithm applies to four types of scenarios: Normal, high colour temperature, low colour temperature, and backlit. 

Photography AI also removes facial imperfections in portraits by the 32MP front camera. Proprietary algorithms accurately identify and remove blemishes such as spots, acne, and acne marks; AI minimises pores for a polished skin effect while—at the same time—preserving the original features such as beauty spots.

Face clarity is optimised through OPPO’s AI portrait super-resolution algorithm that is based on the aesthetic opinions of a global team of portrait experts. It is automatically activated in medium-lit/dark environments to reduce noise and improve face clarity for portrait photos that cater to local aesthetic preferences. 

The OPPO F25 Pro 5G is the perfect smartphone for those who demand the best. With its sleek beautiful design, amazing camera setup, and AI-powered features, it promises the ultimate smartphone experience in the sub-INR25K segment.

From Alia Bhatt’s net worth to box office collection of Pathaan—here’s what India asked Alexa last year

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Throughout the last year, Alexa became a dependable companion that charmed the customers with its knowledge and clever banter, satisfying their curiosity about the year’s hottest topics, celebrities, sports, and entertaining them along the way. In fact, last year, there was a 37% increase in requests to Alexa from Indian users for information about Bollywood, business, sports, general knowledge, festivals, and much more!

Hence, it comes as no surprise that the most-asked questions to Alexa during this time period included the net worth of celebrities, interest in some of the biggest movies and reality shows of the year, requests for trending music, and of course, movie dialogues—a type of request unique to Indian customers. Interestingly, Alexa users in India also enjoyed posing some unique questions such as, “Alexa, are you single?” or “Alexa, क्या तुम मेरी बहन बनोगी?”. The diverse nature of requests Alexa receives, and has been receiving over the last six years, is a testament to customers’ love for the AI.

Here’s a peek into what users asked Alexa based on aggregated requests made by Indian customers from January 2023 to January 2024.

General Knowledge

Indian users not only exhibited a keen interest in global developments and current affairs, but also in trivia like birthdays, geography and historical events. Here’s what they asked:

  1. “Alexa, who is the richest person in the world?”
  2. “Alexa, whose birthday it is today?”
  3. “Alexa, what happened today in history?”
  4. “Alexa, A.I. क्या होता है?”
  5. “Alexa, how many countries are there in the world?”
  6. “Alexa, who is the first prime minister of India?
  7. “Alexa, भारत के प्रधान मंत्री कौन है?”
  8. “Alexa, what is Chat GPT?”
  9. “Alexa, आसमान में कितने तारे हैं?”
  10. “Alexa, how did Matthew Perry die?”

Popular Personalities

Celebrities and sports legends continue to pique the interest of customers. Over the last year, they turned to Alexa to inquire who these people are. Moreover, customers also wanted to know about the ages and net worth of popular figures.


People Alexa users were most curious about

  1. “Alexa, who is Alia Bhatt?”
  2. “Alexa, who is Steve Jobs?”
  3. “Alexa, who is Mohanlal?”
  4. “Alexa, who is Pawan Kalyan?”
  5. “Alexa, who is Puneeth Rajkumar?”
  6. “Alexa, who is Elon Musk?”
  7. “Alexa, who is Shreya Ghoshal?”
  8. “Alexa, who is Sundar Pichai?”
  9. “Alexa, who is Mammootty?”
  10. “Alexa, who is Mark Zuckerberg?”

People whose net worth sought popular interest

  1. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Shah Rukh Khan?”
  2. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Virat Kohli?”
  3. “Alexa, what is the net worth of M S Dhoni?”
  4. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Cristiano Ronaldo?”
  5. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Sachin Tendulkar?”
  6. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Amitabh Bachchan?”
  7. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Taylor Swift?”
  8. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Lionel Messi?”
  9. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Alia Bhatt?”
  10. “Alexa, what is the net worth of Jeff Bezos?”

People whose ages garnered most requests

  1. “Alexa, what is the age of Shah Rukh Khan?”
  2. “Alexa, what is the age of Amitabh Bachchan?”
  3. “Alexa, what is the age of Salman Khan?”
  4. “Alexa, what is the age of Alia Bhatt?”
  5. “Alexa, what is the age of Rajnikanth?”
  6. “Alexa, what is the age of Kareena Kapoor?
  7. “Alexa, what is the age of Anushka Sharma?”
  8. “Alexa, what is the age of Virat Kohli?”
  9. “Alexa, what is the age of M S Dhoni?”
  10. “Alexa, what is the age of Allu Arjun?”

Recipes
Alexa continued to be a trusted sous-chef to customers. From basics like chai and cold coffee to delicacies like biryani and butter chicken, here are popular dishes and beverages customers sought recipes for:

  1. “Alexa, चाय कैसे बनाते है?”
  2. “Alexa, Maggi कैसे बनाते है?”
  3. “Alexa, what is the recipe of butter chicken?”
  4. “Alexa, how to make palak paneer?”
  5. “Alexa, what is the recipe of biryani?”
  6. “Alexa, how to make pizza?”
  7. “Alexa, how to make cold coffee?”
  8. “Alexa, how to make Potlee biryani?”
  9. “Alexa, what is the recipe of कढ़ाई chicken?”
  10. “Alexa, how to make chocolate?”

Entertainment
Indian users are ever-curious about the world of film and TV. Reality shows, movie dialogues, box office collections, and the answer to “who is the king of Bollywood?”—here’s a look at questions most popularly asked from the world of entertainment:

  1. “Alexa, who are there in Bigg Boss?”
  2. “Alexa, tell me a dialogue from Pushpa”
  3. “Alexa, Pathaan का dialogue सुनाओ”
  4. “Alexa, मंजुलिका की कहानी सुनाओ”
  5. “Alexa, बाबूराव का dialogue सुनाओ”
  6. “Alexa, who won Khatron ke Khiladi 13?”
  7. “Alexa, Tiger 3 ने कितना कमाया?”
  8. “Alexa, जवान की कहानी बताओ”
  9. “Alexa, who is the king of Bollywood?”
  10. “Alexa, what is the box office collection of Pathaan?”

Music
Where there’s music, there’s Alexa! There’s no doubting how Alexa has become a trusted DJ to many Indian users across the country. Here are the songs which were most requested in the last year:

Popular Songs (Overall)

  1. Shree Hanuman Chalisa
  2. Baby Shark
  3. Bones
  4. Jhoome Jo Pathaan
  5. Calm Down
  6. Maan Meri Jaan
  7. Lakdi Ki Kathi
  8. Vishnu Sahasranamam
  9. Believer
  10. Har Har Shambhu Shiv Mahadeva

Popular Regional Songs

  1. Naatu Naatu [Telugu]
  2. Khalasi | Coke Studio Bharat [Gujarati]
  3. Kaavaalaa [Tamil]
  4. Ranjithame [Tamil]
  5. Tum Tum [Tamil]
  6. Saami Saami [Telugu]
  7. Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava [Telugu]
  8. Srivalli [Telugu]
  9. Naa Ready [Tamil]
  10. Buttabomma [Telugu]

Alexa’s personality

Customers continued to foster a unique connection with Alexa making it their conversational companion. Engaging with its unique personality, they posed intriguing questions that delved into Alexa’s hypothetical personal life. Here’s what they wanted to know about Alexa:

  1. “Alexa, who are your parents?”
  2. “Alexa, are you single?”
  3. “Alexa, क्या तुम dance कर सकती हो?”
  4. “Alexa, do you know my girlfriend’s name?”
  5. “Alexa, आप को चाय बनानी आती है?”
  6. “Alexa, क्या तुम मेरी बहन बनोगी?”
  7. “Alexa, do you go to school?”
  8. “Alexa, क्या तुम मेरे साथ घूमने चलोगी?”
  9. “Alexa, are you scared of ghosts?”
  10. “Alexa, तुम्हारी शादी कब होगी?’

Sports

Alexa became the go-to source for sports enthusiasts seeking up-to-the-minute details on match scores, player updates, and the pulse of major sporting events. Here are popular questions to Alexa about sports:

  1. “Alexa, cricket score क्या है?”
  2. “Alexa, who is the best football player?”
  3. “Alexa, India का अगला match कब है?”
  4. “Alexa, who won the toss?”
  5. “Alexa, who will win the match?”
  6. “Alexa, who will win the World Cup?”
  7. “Alexa, whose match is today?”
  8. “Alexa, give me the India vs Australia score?”
  9. “Alexa, आज का cricket match कौन जीतेगा?”
  10. “Alexa, best cricket player कौन है?”

From unravelling the mysteries of celebrities’ lives to providing updates on global events, Alexa has solidified its position as the go-to companion for Indian customers. Its ability to seamlessly blend knowledge and humour reflects its ever-evolving role in their lives, offering more than just answers.

If you’ve got a question on your mind, #JustAsk Alexa.

Amazon reports increase in smart home devices connected to Alexa

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Alexa has been a part of Indian households for six years now, making daily tasks simpler and homes smarter. Devices with Alexa (ex. Echo smart speakers, or Fire TV Stick) have been purchased by customers from across 99% pin codes in India – they equally reside in metro and non-metro cities. Today millions of users across the country have welcomed Alexa in their lives. Additionally, around 80% of Alexa’s smart home users have started their journey by purchasing an Echo smart speaker bundled with a smart bulb. These efforts and heightened customer awareness have resulted in a 200% increase in smart home devices connected to Alexa in India in the last three years.

With a rise in connected devices in last three years, there is also a 100% increase in requests to Alexa for controlling compatible smart home appliances such as smart lights, plugs, fans, TVs, security cameras, ACs, water heaters, and air purifiers. This includes requests that users can conveniently ask in English, Hindi, or Hinglish, such as, “Alexa, geyser चला दो”, “Alexa, turn off AC after 15 minutes”, or “Alexa, hall की lights dim कर दो”. Asking Alexa to control the lights is one of the most common smart home requests. Indian customers are also evolving in their smart home journey – in the last year usage of Alexa to control smart fans and smart ACs increased by 37%, which is the highest amongst all smart home appliances.

“Since we launched Alexa and Echo smart speakers in India, the smart home sector has evolved significantly, and voice technology has played a massive role in this. Customers can easily set up a smart home by getting a compatible smart bulb and instantly control with Alexa, or get a smart plug to automate existing appliances. It’s clear that more people are seeing how setting up a smart home is not as complex as they had imagined,” said Parag Gupta, Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices, India. “We’re encouraged by this growing trend and are excited to continue innovating on behalf of our customers. With the rising selection of smart home devices that work with Alexa, I am excited to see more Indians adopt the smart way of living.”

Smart home brands in India have been innovating to launch locally relevant smart devices such as tube lights, ceiling fans, IR blasters, and smart strips that cater to Indian home environments. Today, there are thousands of Alexa-compatible smart home appliances for customers to choose from. This selection has increased by 12% in the last year with new products from brands such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Hindware, and Atomberg. Setting up a smart home powered by Alexa has now become simpler than ever.

Making smart home features more useful for customers
As customers are pairing more devices with Alexa to use at home, Amazon is continuing to introduce new ways home automation can be made simpler and efficient.

  • Redesigned Alexa app: The recently refreshed Alexa app brings smart home front and centre and enables customers to access their most-used devices and features within one to two taps. We have options like ‘Favourites’, a ‘Home Shortcuts Bar’, a more streamlined ‘Activity’ section, new search controls, and filters for connected devices which make the app easier for customers to use.
  • Alexa Connect Kit smart bulb: Customers can now enjoy a quick, easy and simple set up of smart bulbs in their home. Recently, Wipro launched the first RGBW light bulb in India using the Alexa Connect Kit (ACK). Wipro’s light bulb supports Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup to simplify the device setup experience with Alexa. Frustration-Free Setup allows the devices to connect automatically when purchased through Amazon.in, linked to the customer’s Alexa account during checkout, and then powered on. Once set up, customers can control the Wipro bulb through Alexa—whether that’s through voice using an Echo smart speaker or in the Alexa app.
  • Wake-up Lighting: Customers can simulate a natural sunrise using Alexa’s Wake-up lighting capability. Smart lights that support dimming and colour temperature can mimic the sunrise by gradually brightening and transitioning from warm to cool lighting to help one slowly wake up out of deep sleep. This feature can easily be enabled using the ‘Routines’ section in the Alexa app or be added to each alarm individually.
  • Timed actions: Alexa customers can use their voice to turn on or turn off their smart home devices such as lights, fans, TVs, and more, at a later time or for a certain duration. With simple phrases like “Alexa, turn on the lights at 6 PM today” and “Alexa, 2 minute के लिए light ON कर दो” customers can focus on other meaningful activities while also ensuring their daily tasks get done as planned.

Alexa anniversary deals

Celebrate Alexa’s 6th anniversary – visit www.amazon.in/alexaanniversary to grab up to 50% off on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV Stick, and Alexa smart home combos. Some of the exciting deals are: Flat 49% off on Alexa smart home combo – Echo Dot 4th Gen (with clock) + Wipro Simple Setup 9W smart bulb at ₹3,899; Flat 59% on Echo Pop Gift twin packs with Wipro Simple Setup 9W smart bulb – buy it for ₹4,898, and Flat 40% off on the best-selling Fire TV Stick – get it for ₹2,999 only.