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NEW DELHI : Chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies has entered into a partnership with government-backed Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to support India-based developers and startups working on innovative products and use cases. The pact, signed at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, will support C-DOT with expertise and best practices, state-of-the-art technology, intellectual property training and tools, according to a release.

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BARCELONA : India should beef up the quantum of its $10 billion financial incentive scheme to attract semiconductor fabrication majors, said Rahul Patel, Qualcomm Technologies’ group general manager for connectivity, broadband and networking. Patel believes India is competing against developed nations like the US, Europe, Japan, and China, who are offering incentives worth tens of billions of dollars. “India is competing against developed nations.

Mint was the first to report NewQuest’s interest in the company. The $100 million raised includes about $50 million in primary capital, $18 million in venture debt, and the balance in secondary investments. The company has so far raised nearly $120 million from investors such as Eight Roads Ventures, US investment firm NGP Capital, Qualcomm Ventures and Mirae Asset Naver Fund, and Flipkart.

logistics startup Shadowfax has raised $100 million in a mix of primary and secondary investments as part of its latest funding round led by growth investor TPG NewQuest. Existing investors including Mirae Asset Management, Flipkart, International Finance Corporation, Nokia Growth Partners, Qualcomm, and Trifecta Capital also participated in the fundraise. The round also includes an element of venture debt.

Galaxy Smart Ring at the MWC 2024 on Monday with a promise to redefine the landscape of health tracking while leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Samsung Health platform. During a dedicated session at MWC, Samsung underscored the device's capacity to monitor crucial health metrics such as pulse, body temperature, and more. This data, combined with Samsung's expansive ecosystem, which includes smartphones and wearables like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, aims to furnish users with a comprehensive understanding of their overall well-being.

Mint on the sidelines of an MWC 2024 press briefing that the company’s latest announcements are a part of its efforts to “invest in pretty important interoperability technologies, to make sure devices work better together". Google has also introduced accessibility features such as AI-generated captions in its Lookout app, facilitating the creation of automatic audio descriptions for on-screen content.

₹35,999. The smartphone comes powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and will give stark competition to the likes of Nothing Phone (2) and recently launched OnePlus 12R which also come at a similar price point. iQOO Neo 9 Pro features a 6.78 inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and support for 3,000 nits of peak brightness.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro smartphone in India today. The smartphone is likely to provide stiff competition to the newly unveiled OnePlus 12R, while also coming at a lower price point and with similar specs. Also Read | OnePlus 12R review: Relatively affordable ‘flagship killer’ that ticks all the right boxes According to an earlier leak by tipster Mukul Sharma, citing a screengrab of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro product page, the smartphone will be priced at ₹37,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant and with a ₹3,000 bank discount, the price of the smartphone comes down to ₹34,999.

₹20,000 price segment. Also Read | OnePlus Watch 2 teased, likely to launch on February 26: All we know so far The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite was launched last year at a price of ₹19,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage base variant while the 256GB storage variant was unveiled at ₹21,999. However, after the latest price cut, the 128GB version of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is now available at a price of ₹17,999 while the 256GB storage variant starts from ₹19,999.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro has been confirmed to launch in India on the 22nd of February, and many of the specifications of the upcoming smartphone have already been officially revealed by the company. The smartphone is coming to the Indian market after making its debut in the Chinese market in December. According to a leak by tipster Mukul Sharma, citing a screengrab of the iQOO Neo 9 Pro product page, the smartphone will be priced at ₹37,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant and with a ₹3,000 bank discount, the price of the smartphone comes down to ₹34,999.

Honor X9b 5G will be available at a price of Rs. 25,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Consumers can purchase the smartphone with an offer of Rs.

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Qualcomm Technologies is successfully transitioning from a communications-based to a connected-computing firm, said Alex Katouzian, senior vice-president and general manager of the US company’s mobile, personal computing, voice, music, wearables, and extended reality (XR) business units. Katouzian, who is visiting the company’s offices in India where Qualcomm has around 17,000 engineers, shared his thoughts on the 5G ecosystem, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled personal computers (PCs), generative AI (GenAI) smartphones, XR devices, and the company’s overall smart device strategy in India. Edited excerpts from an interview: The G transitions traditionally are about 10 years apart.

smartphones under ₹35,000 that are sure to make your loved one's heart skip a beat. Whether they're into intense mobile gaming sessions or simply enjoy the immersive experience of playing on the go, these smartphones offer powerful performance, stunning displays, and advanced features tailored to elevate their gaming experience. With a variety of options to choose from within this price range, you're sure to find the perfect gaming smartphone that fits your budget and your Valentine's preferences.

iQOO Neo 7 Pro has received a significant price cut in India, bringing the price of the smartphone down to below ₹30,000. The iQOO Neo 7 Pro was launched in India in July last year at a price of ₹34,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and ₹37,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. Also Read | Moto Razr 40, Razr 40 Ultra receive up to ₹20,000 price cut in India.

Moto G24 Power key specifications revealed ahead of January 30 launch: All you need to know According to information shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Honor X9b 5G will come with India's first Ultra Bounce display, which will have support for 'Airbag' technology. Notably, some key information about the Honor X9b has been revealed via a recent Amazon listing. According to the listing, Honor's latest smartphone in India could come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and could be available in a Sunrise Orange colour variant.

realme 12 Pro+ 5G, as part of its revamped strategy 'Make it real' and a fresh brand identity aimed at resonating with young users. The company has positioned this device as the Next-gen imagery flagship which introduces periscope telephoto technology, offering full-focal-length zoom capabilities. realme 12 Pro+ 5G: Price The starting configuration with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is available at ₹29,999, while the variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at ₹31,999.

Fossil Group has announced to stop making smartwatches and the Gen 6 series will be the last of its wearable devices. Fossil has been one of the most prolific makers of Wear OS smartwatches over the years, reports The Verge. «As the smartwatch landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years, we have made the strategic decision to exit the smartwatch business,» a Fossil spokesperson was quoted as saying in the report. Fossil Group is redirecting resources «to support our core strength and the core segments of our business that continue to provide strong growth opportunities for us: designing and distributing exciting traditional watches, jewellery, and leather goods under our own as well as licensed brand names.» Gen 6, which first launched in 2021, will be the last Fossil smartwatch. The company will continue to keep existing Wear OS watches updated «for the next few years.» Fossil was expected to announce a new Gen 7 featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Plus platform last year but the plan was shelved. Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatches came in a few different styles, a 44mm round casing with a 1.28-inch round OLED screen. In 2022, the company introduced 'STAPLE x Fossil', its new watch collaboration designed in partnership with iconic streetwear brand STAPLE, helmed by creative icon and streetwear pioneer Jeff Staple.

Intel slumped over 10% on Friday following a bleak first-quarter revenue outlook, as the chipmaker plays catch-up in the AI race, while also dealing with weak demand in the PC market. Intel was set to lose about $22 billion in market value, if premarket losses hold, based on its share price of $44.39. Its stock soared 90% in 2023. The forecast from one of the largest suppliers of PC chips weighed on Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm and Micron Technology, which fell between 0.6% and 1.7%.

The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R may belong to the same OnePlus 12 series, but apart from sharing the look and design, the two are quite literally like chalk and cheese. They are poles apart and the price difference— ginormous. The OnePlus 12 starts at Rs 64,999. And the OnePlus 12R, at Rs 39,999. Aren’t you a bit curious to know what more do you get by paying Rs 25,000 extra? We know that you are and we’re here to help.