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Play launches the lightweight TWS and ANC PlayGo T44 and PlayGo N82

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Play has launched its first-ever True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones with the PlayGO T44, an extremely lightweight featuring ‘half-in-ear’ design similar to the first iteration of Apple’s AirPods. Along with the T44, Play has also announced the launch of their premium noise cancelling PlayGo N82 that will be available in the second week of August.

PlayGo T44 is equipped with a 500mAh battery and along with the charging case, the earbuds provide a total battery life of over 20 hours. Apart from promising to deliver HD sound quality, each T44 earbud weighs only 3.5g and boast of a 10mm ‘Extra Base Extra Loud’ (EBEL) drivers.

The charging case is also portable and sleekly-designed, enabling users to slip into their pockets. On opening the charging case, the T44 connects to the paired device automatically. The T44 also provides touch control, where users can touch to accept or reject calls and control the music as well.

Play’s TWS T44s also have in-built microphones at the base of the earbud, enabling better quality calls. With a Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity, the T44 can be paired with latest devices.

While the T44 is commercially available, the PlayGo N82 is set to release in mid-August in the price range upwards of Rs. 10,000. However, Play did reveal a few details and the highlight is the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology and possess 13mm ‘EBEL’ drivers on the neckband earphones. The N82 also provides over 18 hours of battery-life even with the ANC mode turned on.

The IPX4-rated sweatproof T44s are available for a price of Rs. 2,999 on Play’s e-store, Amazon and other offline stores from July 14, 2020. They’re available in White abd Black colour variants. To know more about these products, please visit this page.

Xiaomi announces its first true wireless earphones in India

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It did take some time but Xiaomi’s first-ever truly wireless earphones are announced for the Indian market.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 design is inspired from Apple AirPods but it’s distinct enough with its wide stem. Besides, Xiaomi claims the earphones are tuned for audio, thanks to the 14.2mm dynamic driver, making it one of the biggest in its class.

Moreover, the TWS supports LHDC Hi-res codec that delivers better quality audio compared to SBC. However, LHDC-compatible devices are few at the moment, which also includes Xiaomi’s own Mi 10.

Other features include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, one-step pairing with MIUI 11, smart in-ear detection with gesture control, noise cancellation for calls, voice assistant support and up to 14 hours of battery life.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 will be available on Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Homes and offline stores for Rs. 4,499 from May 12 but can be availed at a special price of Rs. 3,999 till May 17.

Record high quality audio on your phone with the free Dolby On app

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Gone are the days of investing Ina professional-grade setup to create video, songs, photos and more. Taking advantage of the fact that we can literally do everything from the palm of our hands through our smartphones, the new Dolby On – a new recording and streaming app –  allows creators to record high-quality audio along with video too, if desired. With the power of amplifying the audio to what it really sounds like, this app can be downloaded on smartphones to help creators all over to start making content and share their talent with the world.

The new Dolby On app is available in India for free and can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and the Android Google Play Store. This intuitive app with a one-tap recording feature analyses the recorded sound and automatically applies the optimal EQ, compression, stereo widening and more. Through its noise reduction feature, the app sweeps away the noise and the users are left with a superior Dolby’s sound quality.

Impressively, it also has a ‘noise meter’ which helps users to keep their sound levels on check. If in the ‘red zone’ then users know that they need to reduce their volume or keep the phone farther away. Creators can also further edit their sound through unique sonic filters – which are like the photo filters on Instagram but for sound – where each sonic filter would bring a different dynamic to the users recorded audio. Apple users can also directly link the Dolby On app to Twitch and Facebook, and users can also do a live stream through the app and share on these platforms, given that they have good internet speeds.

Dolby On is compatible with external phone mics, thus the sound can be crisper and Dolby On’s powerful processing can also be harnessed. The Dolby On app is available now, and you can download it on Android (here) and on Apple App Store (here).

Xiaomi’s new budget-friendly speakers are ultra-portable

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Xiaomi have launched their latest palm-sized Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker at a pocket-friendly price of just Rs. 1,399. Equipped with the latest Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity, these small speakers promise to deliver rich vocals and bass.

Xiaomi’s determination to provide maximum value for money to its users is evident with the number of features in this relatively less pricey speaker. With a 2000mAh battery, a full charge can provide around 20 hours of playback time at 80% volume. Impressively, it also allows users to access Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant through a simple touch of a button. More so, the speakers also allow users to answer or end calls through a single touch.

The Mi Outdoor Blutotth Speakers are also waterproof as they’re IPX5 rated, enhancing the speaker’s portability in addition to its sleek, mobile and compact design. Getting into the hardware side of things, what enables the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker to provide good sound quality is that the speaker features a passive radiator and a diaphragm made of Canadian long fiber pulp vibration film.

Mi Outdoor Bluetooth speaker is specially built for the young music enthusiast who wants the best of technology and quality. Designed to provide an unmatched experience the speaker not only comes with IPX5 rating, but also is the loudest in the segment with an unmatched battery life. We hope that the new speaker helps our users cherish their music experiences wherever they go.

Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online Sales, Xiaomi India

The Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is now available on Mi Homes and Mi’s product website. It’s only available in Black.

Ambrane’s new earbuds pack premium features at pocket-friendly price

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The Vibe Beats is the latest addition by Ambrane under the Truly Wireless Stereo category. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, the Vibe Beats supports Bluetooth v5.0 with a connection range of around 10 meters.

The Vibe Beats are powered by Qualcomm’s cVc 8.0 noise cancellation features that helps With improved sound quality. Each earbud is equipped with dual microphones that enhanceS the listening experience of the user – whether in calls, music or games. Along with the Active Noise Cancellation, the Vibe Beats features aptX Audio technology, offers 5 hours of playback time on a single charge or can go up to 30 hours of battery life through its fully charged case.

The Vibe Beats run on Qualcomm’s QCC3020 chipset and being voice-enabled, they support both, Google Assistant and Siri support. The earbuds are equipped with a touch button that can control volume, change tracks, deal with phone calls and more so, activate the voice assistant, thus, allowing users to take control even if their devices are away.

Being IPX4 rated, the Vibe Beats earphones are sweat proof, thus proving to be useful during workouts, outdoor activities and travels. The Vibe Beats earbuds are available on both, online and offline stores and are for just Rs. 2,999.