My Mobile - April 2022

In this issue

Apple released iOS 15.4.1 to address
battery drain issues that were plaguing
iPhone and iPad customers with the prior
version. Users of tvOS, watchOS, and
macOS will also receive upgrades from the
tech giant. iPhone 6s and after, iPad Pro
(all models), iPad Air 2 and iPad 5th
generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later,
and iPod touch are all compatible with iOS
15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1. (7th
generation). The update includes a number
of important bug fixes for your device which
includes battery damage issue and more.
Apple also released macOS Monterey
12.3.1 alongside iOS 15.4.1. To begin
with, the update resolves the issue of
USB-C or Thunderbolt external displays
failing to turn on when attached to the Mac
Mini (2018) as a secondary display. The
second bug update in macOS Monterey
fixes an issue where Bluetooth devices like
game controllers would detach from
customers’ Macs after listening to music
using Beats headphones. Aside from bug
fixes, macOS Monterey 12.3.1 also
addresses two security concerns.

Redmi 10

Redmi has unveiled the Redmi 10 in India, adding to the popular list of smartphones under the Redmi number series. The smartphone packs features like longer battery life, better camera, etc, and is available on Mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Home and Mi Studio stores.

1 min

iQ00 Z6 5G

The iQOO Z6 is a 5G smartphone which is focused on budget-conscious users. With this, the company is targeting those who are looking for a device at around Rs 15,000 with features like a triple rear camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 6nm power-efficient Snapdragon chipset.

1 min

Poco X4 Pro 5G

The Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone first debuted globally at the MWC 2022 Barcelona in February 2022, but the India-specific variant comes with a slight change. Interestingly, the Poco X4 Pro 5G features flat-edges, inspired by the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series.

1 min

OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus 10 Pro is a flagship Android phone and its specifications and price reflect that. The device will be available in two colours: Emerald Forest (green) and Volcanic Black (black).

1 min

OPPO K10

The Oppo K10 is essentially a successor to the Oppo K9, which was launched in China last year. However, unlike the K9, the K10 does not come with 5G connectivity. The smartphone costs Rs 14,990 for the model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and Rs 16,990 for the variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone comes in Black Carbon and Blue Flame colors.

1 min

Realme C31

Realme has launched a new budget smartphone in India Real storage variants; 3GB + 32GB priced at Rs 8,999 and 4GB + 64GB priced at Rs 9,999, in two colours; Light Silver and Dark Green on realme.com, Flipkart and mainline channels.

1 min

Samsung Galaxy M33

Samsung has launched Galaxy M33 5G smartphone as part of its M-series in India. The smartphone has been launched in two variants in India and is available for purchase via Amazon and Samsung's online store.

1 min

Realme 9 4G

The Realme 9 4G arrived as a 4G-only version of the Realme 9 5G that debuted in India last month. The smartphone will join the existing Realme 9 series which currently consists of Realme 9i, Realme 95G Speed Edition, Realme 9 Pro 5G, and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G.

1 min

Indigenous OS - Will It Ever Make It?

The government's recent announcement that it is considering developing an operating system, is seen as an interesting move to break the dominance enjoyed by Google's Android and Apple's iOS. Although it's a step in the right direction as India's very own OS will give a better control over content, data and privacy to the government at local level, it's going to be not as easy as one thinks. Developing an operating system has its own set of challenges and the government's statement leaves more questions than answers.

8 mins

IQOO 9 SE

A good mix of looks and performance

6 mins

JABRA EVOLVE2 75

Best for business and work from home

4 mins

TITAN SMART PRO

A promising smartwatch loaded with amazing fitness tracking features

6 mins

Agri apps are helping farmers getting right information

It has been observed that increased access to information through smartphones has positively affected the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies among Indian farmers.

5 mins

Security Risks and Privacy Challenges in the Metaverse

Metaverse (Meta = Beyond, Verse = Universe), a world beyond this universe, is a term intimidating enough on its own. Metaverse will be a world of mixed reality, mixing real and digital, where we will have new technology to capture more data that has never been captured till now.

4 mins

Storage Solutions

Best brands to bank on for memory

3 mins

Online Business vs Offline Business - Perks and challenges made known

With the digital technology having become an integral part of our lives, going online is no longer a luxury for businesses, it is now a necessity, writes Vineet Toshniwal

3 mins

RAEGR RapidLink 200 Adapter

Take your smartphone charging a step ahead

1 min

Fire-Boltt Ring 2 Smartwatch

An exquisitely-designed, sleek health coach

1 min

Noise ColorFit Pro 3 Alpha

Spruce up your mundane fitness activities with this smartwatch

1 min

Boult Audio AirBass ENCore X Earbuds

A TWS offering with Pro+ calling feature

1 min

Mivi Fort S60 and Fort $100

Enhance your home entertainment experience with these soundbars

1 min

Logitech Signature M650 Mouse

SmartWheel scrolling with left-handed option

1 min

JBL Flip 6 Speaker

Portable with a bold sound

1 min

Portronics Talk One

Kickstart a virtual meeting whenever and wherever with this portable wireless conference speaker

1 min

BoAt Airdopes 411 ANC

Sound that shines in budget

1 min

TAGG Verve Connect Smartwatch

Swap from watch calling to phone calling and vice-versa

1 min

Ambrane FitShot Surge

Multiple health tracking features on a budget

1 min

LG Tone Free FP Earbuds

Housing a plethora of high-end features

1 min

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