The tech industry saw product launches across a range of categories this week. Reliance Jio launched the second generation of its tracking device. Microsoft launched its recently announced Co-Pilot Surface device in India. Motorola, Oppo and CMF launched new smartphones. Apple issued its second “mercenary spyware attack” warning this year. All this and more we bring to you in our weekly tech news wrap.
Reliance Jio Launches JioTag Air: Price, Features, Other Details
Reliance Jio has launched a new tracking device called the JioTag Air. It is the successor to last year’s JioTag and comes with a host of new features. Unlike the JioTag which only worked with the JioThings app, the JioTag Air is also compatible with Apple’s Find My feature. Here are the details about Jio’s new tracking device:
US IT company Intuit to lay off 1,800 employees: Read CEO’s open letter to employees
US-based IT company Intuit is cutting around 1,800 jobs. In an open letter to employees, CEO Sasan Gudarji said the cuts will affect 10% of the workforce. He said the cuts are not aimed at cutting costs and that the company plans to rehire the same number of employees, primarily in engineering, product and sales. You can read the CEO’s letter here.
Apple warns Indian iPhone users of ‘mercenary spyware attacks’
Apple has issued a warning to some iPhone users in India and 97 other countries about a possible “mercenary spyware attack” that could put their devices at risk. This is the tech giant’s second notification campaign this year, following a similar warning sent to users in 92 countries in April. Read more here.
Microsoft Surface’s Microsoft Copilot+ PC now on sale in India
Microsoft has unveiled its latest Windows PCs, Copilott PCs, which are available for pre-order in India. With an introductory price starting at Rs 113,900, these new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models are powered by Snapdragon X-series processors which promise to deliver improved performance, battery life and AI capabilities. Click here to learn more.
Infosys Vice President Hemant Lamba resigns
Infosys has lost a top-level executive. In a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange, the company said that Hemant Lamba, executive vice president and global head of strategic sales, has resigned from the company. Lamba, who lives in the UK, has been with Infosys for over seven years. He joined the company in December 2016 as SVP and global head of large deals and strategic sales. In his resignation letter, he said:
CMF by Nothing launches CMF Phone 1, Watch 2 Pro, and Buds Pro 2
CMF has launched the CMF Phone 1, Watch Pro 2 and Buds Pro 2. The CMF Phone 1 is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G, 50MP camera, 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 5000mAh battery. The products were launched in India on 12th July 2024. For pricing and other details, click here.
ASUS launches India’s first CoPilot+ PC, Vivobook S 15 OLED
Asus has launched India’s first CoPilot+ PC powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor, the Vivobook S 15 OLED. Priced at Rs 124,990, it is available now on Flipkart, Asus e-shop and other retail channels. Here’s everything you need to know about the Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Samsung launches Galaxy Foldables TWS earphones and wearables
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 3. Additionally, Samsung also launched its first-ever wearable ring, the Galaxy Ring, at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris, France. Here are the details:
Oppo Reno 12 Pro, Reno 12 launched in India: More details here
Oppo Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro have been launched in India. The smartphones come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300-Energy, Android 14, a 50MP main camera, SuperVOOC, IP65, and Google Gemini LLM AI tools. Here’s everything you need to know.
Moto G85 5G smartphone launched in India: Read more
Motorola today expanded its smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the Moto G85 5G smartphone. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon processor and comes with a 32MP camera on the front for selfies. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Motorola smartphone.
Microsoft Increases Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price: Check Out the New Prices
Xbox Game Pass subscriptions are getting more expensive. Microsoft has increased the price of all tiers of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, with most subscribers seeing a price increase starting September 12, 2024. The company is also adding new options that are cheaper but lose some features. Here are the prices in India:
