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Vivo V50 is now out in the market

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vivo has today unveiled V50, another addition to its V series. The vivo V50 is India’s slimmest (0.739 cm) smartphone in the 6,000 mAh battery categoryand the first-ever V series smartphone to feature an ultra-slim quad curved display. Continuing the V-series’ legacy of providing a segment-leading portrait experience, the V50 features a vivo-ZEISS co-engineered imaging system.

Adding another layer of vivo’s consistent adaptation to consumer preferences, V50 will be available in three  colors –  Red, Night and Titanium Grey.

The vivo V50 will be priced at INR 34,999 (inclusive of taxes) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, INR 36,999 (inclusive of taxes) for the 8 GB + 256 GB variant, and INR 40,999 (inclusive of taxes) for the 12GB + 512GB variant, and will go on sale starting February 25 across vivo official website, Flipkart, Amazon, and all partner retail stores.

Consumers can pre-book the V50 starting today at vivo exclusive stores and partner retail stores. To make the purchase more exciting, consumers can avail any of the below offers:

Online Offers

  • Up to 10% Discount on purchase from HDFC and SBI Bank cards OR up to 10% Exchange Bonus
  • 6-month No Cost EMI
  • 1-year extended warranty for free
  • vivo TWS 3e for just INR 1,499 when bought with the vivo V50 as part of a bundle deal

Offline Offers

  • Up to 10% cashback on select cards including SBI, American Express, DBS, IDFC First Bank, Yes Bank, Bobcard, Federal Bank, and J&K Bank; OR 8 months zero down payment; OR Up to 10% Exchange bonus as part of vivo V-upgrade programme
  • 1 Year Free Extended Warranty
  • Up to 40% off on vivo V-Shield Screen Damage Protection
  • vivo TWS 3e for just INR 1,499 when bought with the vivo V50 as part of a bundle deal
  • Up to 70% Assured Buyback for just INR 499
  • Free Premium Jio Access to 10 OTT apps for 2 months (on a ₹1199 prepaid plan)

Geetaj Channana, Head of Corporate Strategy, vivo India, said, “At vivo, we believe in the power of technology to bring joy to people through superior technology and seamless experience. The vivo V50 is a reflection of this commitment – crafted to meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers while effortlessly blending cutting-edge technology with elegant design.

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Amazfit Balance – Review

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Words- APURVA CHOUDHARY

The Amazfit Balance positions itself as a hybrid smartwatch that bridges the gap between dedicated sports watches and everyday smartwatches. The watch features a 1.5-inch AMOLED display that’s brighter than your future, with impressive specs – 480 x 480 resolution and effective automatic brightness adjustment. However, there’s a catch – unlike premium competitors, it lacks sapphire glass protection. The aluminum frame keeps the weight down to just 35g, and at 10.6mm thin with a 46mm case diameter, it maintains a sleek profile while offering enough screen real estate for easy viewing. The rotating crown, while functional for navigation, feels less robust than the rest of the build. Think of it as the sensitive artist in a family of athletes – it gets the job done, but requires gentler handling than you might expect from a sports watch. During our extended testing, the GPS proved incredibly precise – offering sidewalk-level accuracy. The watch achieves instant GPS acquisition and provides clear navigation with uploaded GPX files. The Balance plays a health detective with impressive dedication. Its sleep tracking is like that friend who remembers every detail of last night’s party – catching not just your main sleep but even those “I’ll just rest my eyes” moments that turn into accidental naps. The AI features, while prominently marketed, prove less practical in real-world use. They often feel more like checkbox features than truly useful tools, suggesting that Amazfit might better serve users by focusing on core functionality rather than AI capabilities.

Pricing and Availability

  • ₹14,999
  • amazfit.com

OnePlus 13R – Review

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Words – SRINIVASAN S

The OnePlus 13R is the latest addition to OnePlus’s lineup, aiming to strike a balance between premium features and affordability. Designed for power users who demand performance without breaking the bank, the 13R promises to deliver a flagship-like experience. The OnePlus 13R arrives in a sleek, minimalist box that reflects the brand’s signature style. Inside, you’ll find the phone, a Type-A to C cable, a 80W SuperVOOC charging adapter, a SIM Tray Ejector tool, and a grippy, charcoal grey protective case. Right out of the box, the13R feels premium with its matte glass back. The phone is slim (0.80 cm) lightweight (206 grams), and comfortable to hold (7.58 cm width) making it ideal for one-handed use.
The 6.78-inch 1.5K 120 Hz ProXDR display is a visual treat. The colors are vibrant, the blacks are deep, and the brightness is more than sufficien t for outdoor use. The near bezel-less design adds to the
immersive experience, whether you’re scrolling through social media or watching videos. The OnePlus 13R sports a sleek, modern design with a matte finish that resists fingerprints. The camera module is neatly integrated into the back, giving the phone a clean and polished look. The alert slider, a signature OnePlus feature, makes a return, allowing you to quickly switch between sound profiles.
The phone feels sturdy and well-built, with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. This makes it durable enough to withstand everyday wear and tear, giving you peace of mind in various environments. At the heart of the OnePlus 13R is the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM. This combination ensures smooth, lag-free performance, whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or running demanding applications. During our testing, the phone handled everything we threw at it with ease. Games ran smoothly at high settings, with no noticeable frame drops. The advanced cooling system keeps the phone from overheating, even during extended gaming sessions.
The phone runs on AI-powered OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, offering a clean and intuitive user interface. Features like Zen Mode, customizable always-on display, and seamless app transitions
enhance the overall user experience. The software is snappy and responsive, making navigation a breeze. The OnePlus 13R features a triple-camera setup, headlined by a SONY LYT-700 50MP primary sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The 50MP Wide Camera with 8MP Ultra Wide camera,
50MP Telephoto camera and 16MP Front camera offer versatility for different shooting scenarios.
In daylight, the primary camera captures stunning photos with excellent detail, dynamic range, and accurate colors. The ultra-wide lens is great for landscapes and group shots, though there’s some
distortion at the edges. The macro sensor is a fun addition, allowing you to get up close and personal with your subjects. Low-light performance is impressive, thanks to OnePlus’s Nightscape mode. Photos taken in dimly lit environments are bright, detailed, and relatively noise-free. The 16MP front-facing camera takes sharp selfies and handles video calls with ease. On the video front, the 13R supports 4K recording at 60fps, with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) ensuring smooth footage. The
results are crisp and vibrant, making it a great choice for content
creators.
The OnePlus 13R packs a 6000mAh battery, which easily lasts a full day of heavy usage. Whether you’re streaming videos, gaming, or browsing the web, the phone has enough juice to keep up with your demands. The highlight, however, is the 80W SuperVOOC charging. With the included adapter, the phone goes from 0 to 100% in just under 25 minutes. This is a game-changer for users who are always on the go and don’t have time to wait around for their phone to charge.

Pricing and Availability

  • ₹42,999 onwards
  • oneplus.in

Nikon launches NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens

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Nikon India Pvt. Ltd.  announces the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. Development of this product was announced on October 30, 2024.

“The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a game-changer for professional videographers, offering seamless operability and exceptional optical performance. Designed to meet the dynamic demands of video content creation, this lens combines smooth power zoom control, minimized focus shifts, and high-resolution 8K video support. Its versatile focal range and compatibility with professional video accessories make it an indispensable tool for filmmakers and content creators. With this launch, Nikon continues to push the boundaries of imaging technology, empowering creators with the latest tools to bring their vision to life,” said Mr. Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India Pvt. Ltd.

The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a versatile zoom lens equipped with a power zoomthat covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28 to 135 mm. It offers videographers superior operability and functionality in situations that require agility, such as when shooting documentaries, weddings, wildlife or shooting on location solo, and when reshoots aren’t an option. As the first NIKKOR Z lens with a zoom lever, the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ not only achieves smooth zooming that doesn’t change the physical size of lens while zooming but also allows users to choose from 11 different zoom speeds to match their creative needs and enable a wide variety of zoom styles. In addition, shifts in focus position and the centre of gravity that occur with zooming have been minimized, allowing the user to shoot with confidence, even when constantly changing the focal length. The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ also supports a variety of video accessories that help videographers capture the footage they want on location, as well as offering remote control capabilities using a computer or smartphone. Thanks to the superior NIKKOR Z optical performance, this lens enables users to capture beautiful high-resolution 8K video while supporting efficient video shooting.

Designed to support a variety of video accessories such as the Matte box and follow focus system, the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens includes a specially designed rectangular hood with filter adjustment window.

Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users’ needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.

 

Primary features

  • The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ supports a convenient 28-135mm range of focal lengths, allowing for a variety of compositions without changing lenses.
  • The lens supports dynamic close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 0.34 m in the 28mm to 50mm range and 0.57 m in the telephoto range.
  • When used with the Nikon Z9, Hi-Res Zoom can be used for an angle of view equivalent to that of the 270mm focal length with 4K video recording.
  • Zooming speed can be selected from 11 speeds and assigned to the zoom lever or one of the camera’s Fn buttons.
  • Zoom ring angle and direction of rotation can be customised to suit individual preferences.
  • Synchro mode enables simultaneous optical zoom and Hi-Res Zoom using a single control with video recording.
  • Professional video accessories, including matte boxes and follow focus systems, are supported.
  • Adoption of an internal zoom mechanism allows for comfortable zooming without concern for shifts in the centre of gravity that may upset the balance of the camera-lens setup, especially useful when using a gimbal.
  • Adoption of Nikon’s best anti-reflection coating, Meso Amorphous Coat, significantly reduces ghosts and flares.
  • Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and quiet autofocusing.
  • Optimised for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
  • Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing.
  • Comes with a rectangular lens hood that helps users control the amount of light entering the lens for less ghosts and flares. A filter adjustment window allows users to adjust circular polarizing and variable ND filters while the hood is attached.
  • Zooming can be controlled remotely from a computer, smartphone, or tablet using NX Tether, SnapBridge, or NX Field.
  • L-Fn buttons, to which functions can be assigned, are positioned on the side and top of the lens for smooth operation of assigned functions even when shooting in vertical (portrait) orientation.
  • The lens is designed with a Nikon yellow ring around its mount.
  • Nikon’s fluorine coat applied to the front lens element effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt.
  • Designed with consideration for dust- and drip-resistance.

AVAILABILITY

For more information on the new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ and other Nikon products, please visit https://www.nikon.co.in.

 

Nu Republic Starboy 6 Wireless Headphones hits markets

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Nu Republic®, introduces Starboy® 6 Wireless Headphones. With one-of-a-kind LED lights, an ultra-cool design, and powerful sound, Starboy 6 is here to redefine the headphone experience. 

With Dual Mode (Game/Music) for seamless switching and ENC for crystal-clear calls, Starboy® 6 ensures an immersive audio experience, whether you’re vibing to your playlist or dominating the game.With Dual Pairing, you can switch effortlessly between devices, while 42ms low latency in Game Mode gives you a competitive edge. The intuitive button controls make switching tracks and adjusting volume effortless, while the lightweight, ergonomic design ensures all-day comfort.

Experience next-level comfort with memory foam earcups and a premium, breathable vegan leather finish on these wireless headphones. The memory foam molds to your ears, ensuring a perfect fit that cancels noise without pressure, while the vegan leather adds a luxe touch—soft, durable, and eco-friendly.

Enjoy 30 hours* of non-stop power and switch seamlessly between Game and Music modes for the ultimate audio experience. Nu Republic® Starboy 6® Wireless Headphones are available at an unbeatable price of INR 2499/- on www.nurepublic.co.

Features

  • Nu Republic Starboy® 6 Wireless Headphones : 
  • LED Lights – One-of-a-kind, bold & vibrant breathing LED lights to turn heads when you sport your coolest look. 
  • Flip Mic – Unleash your voice with clarity
  • Dual Pairing – Connect & switch between two devices seamlessly
  • 42ms Low Latency – for ultra-smooth gaming experience
  • ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) – Crystal-clear calls & communication
  • 30 Hours* Playtime – All-day power for non-stop action
  • Dual Mode (Game/Music) – Switch between immersive gaming & dynamic music
  • X-Bass® Technology – Deep bass, crisp highs, and immersive audio
  • Button Controls – Effortless control at your fingertips
  • All-Day Comfort – Lightweight and ergonomic fit, with vegan leather + memory foam cushions.