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Galaxy A53 5G reaches Indian markets

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 1280 SoC, along with up to 8GB of RAM…reports Asian Lite News

Samsung on Monday launched its new smartphone Galaxy A53 5G in the Indian market.

The smartphone comes with a 120Hz refresh rate display and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 1280 SoC, along with up to 8GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is priced at Rs 34,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The top-of-the-line 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is available at Rs 35,999.

“Galaxy A53 5G makes it easier for our consumers to enjoy advanced, innovative mobile experience at great value. With 64MP OIS camera, 120Hz Super AMOLED display and 5nm Exynos 1280 processor, Galaxy A53 5G is designed to improve productivity of users while exploring possibilities to pursue their passion without any limits,” Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head of Product Marketing, Samsung India said in a statement.

The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 1280 SoC, along with up to 8GB of RAM.

It houses a quad rear camera setup that houses a 64MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, 5MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro shooter. For selfies and video chats, the device comes with a 32MP selfie camera sensor.

The Galaxy A53 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

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Musk’s SpaceX to launch its LEO satellites

Terms of the agreement with SpaceX founded by Elon Musk are confidential…reports Asian Lite News

OneWeb, an Indo-UK joint venture satellite communications company, said on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its low earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

OneWeb is a joint venture between India Bharti Global and the UK government.

According to OneWeb, it would resume satellite launches through SpaceX rockets.

“The first launch with SpaceX is anticipated in 2022 and will add to OneWeb’s total in-orbit constellation that currently stands at 428 satellites, or 66 per cent of the fleet. OneWeb’s network will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.

“We thank SpaceX for its support, which reflects our shared vision for the boundless potential of space. With these launch plans in place, we’re on track to finish building out our full fleet of satellites and deliver robust, fast, secure connectivity around the globe,” OneWeb CEO Neil Masterson said.

Terms of the agreement with SpaceX founded by Elon Musk are confidential.

Earlier in the month, the board of OneWeb had voted to suspend satellite launches from Baikonur rocket port in Russia.

The suspension of launches is one of the after effects of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.

Headquartered in London, OneWeb plans to have a constellation of 650 satellites in low earth orbit to offer communication services.

Till date, the company has launched 428 satellites. The last bunch, 34 satellites, was launched in February 2022 by Arianespace from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.

The next lot of 36 satellites is to be launched from Baikonur using Russia’s Soyuz rocket.

The Russian Space Agency had also demanded a guarantee from OneWeb that the satellites will not be used for military purposes and also that the UK government divest its holding in the company.

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Khamenei urges for developing renewables, nuclear energy

Iran's supreme leader on Sunday called for the development of renewable and clean energy resources, such as civilian nuclear energy, in the country to substitute fossil fuels

Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday called for the development of renewable and clean energy resources, such as civilian nuclear energy, in the country to substitute fossil fuels…reports Asian Lite News

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made the remarks after he planted saplings to mark Iran’s National Arbor Day and Natural Resources Week, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the leader’s official website.

The leader described the development of non-fossil fuels, such as nuclear energy, as a growing trend around the globe, saying regional countries are also working toward the goal.

He urged for paying serious attention to the development of renewable energy resources such as solar and wind power, which are more environmentally friendly, calling on the Energy Ministry and other related organisations to play their roles in this regard.

On Arbor Day, which fell on March 6 this year, Iranian officials, individuals, groups and environmental activists plant trees and encourage others to do so.

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Iran claims it has been working on a peaceful nuclear program over the past years, with a focus on electricity generation and medicinal applications. The United States and some countries have blocked Iran’s efforts by imposing sanctions and accusing Tehran of seeking nuclear weapons.

Iran has repeatedly denied these accusations, claiming that it has no intention of exploiting nuclear power for military purposes.

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AYYA T1: Russian’s alternative to iPhone

The main feature of the mobile phone is a separate hardware button to turn off the cameras and microphone to avoid surveillance…reports Asian Lite News

 Russia is urging its citizens to switch to domestic smartphone AYYA T1 after American multinational technology giant Apple Inc announced earlier this week its decision of pausing all product sales in the country in response to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine.

Refusing to use the iPhone, Russian State Duma deputies Maria Butina and Denis Maidanov are now urging their fellow parliamentarians to use AYYA T1 smartphones developed by local company Smartecosystem, a subsidiary of the Scale Research Institute, part of the Rostec state corporation.

In a video which has now gone viral on Russian social media, Butina who was jailed in the United States in 2018 and labelled as a foreign agent before being deported to Moscow, called on her fellow parliamentarians to abandon the iPhone and switch to AYYA T1.

“You know what, good gentlemen from Apple, but go through the woods! And you, my dears, become an eyewitness of the first contact of the deputy with the domestic smartphone AYYA T1,” Butina said in an Instagram post.

The main feature of the mobile phone, reported CNews – one of the largest high-tech publication in Russia and the CIS countries – last year, is a separate hardware button to turn off the cameras and microphone to avoid surveillance.

“So, baby Aya [AYYA] is the most reliable phone from prying eyes and ears! Let’s break through, comrades. Don’t even worry. And it wasn’t like that,” Butina wrote.

Apple to AYYA – Russians have a replacement ready for iPhone.(Photo:IN)

Butina added that the phone, which costs between 15 to 19 thousand rubles, will soon switch to the Russian-made Aurora from the mobile Android OS.

Established in 2007 by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Rostec developed innovative products, including military technologies, to become one of Russia’s most affluent brands over the course of next 10 years.

In 2019, as part of its military and technical cooperation, Rostec premiered on the world scene its state-of-the-art Tornado-S Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Pantsir-ME anti-aircraft missile and artillery system, and the new AK-12 assault rifle. Its aviation products include Irkut MC-21 airliner, jet fighter Sukhoi Su-57 and transport helicopter Mil Mi-38.

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Jio, Mzaalo partner to deliver digital entertainment

The collaboration with Jio enables us to expand our digital footprint and democratise digital entertainment for the Indian hinterland,” Vikram Tanna, COO, Mzaalo said in a statement…reports Asian Lite News

Mzaalo, a gamified video and entertainment ecosystem on Thursday announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Jio to deliver digital entertainment to underserved audiences throughout rural India.

Through this partnership, Mzaalo’s premium content catalogue and rewards ecosystem will be available on Jio’s low-cost phones, and freely accessible for millions of rural Indians, most of whom are first-time internet users.

“We are thrilled to partner with Jio to offer our premium content and rewards ecosystem across 150 million JioPhone users in Hindi and 9 Indian languages. The collaboration with Jio enables us to expand our digital footprint and democratise digital entertainment for the Indian hinterland,” Vikram Tanna, COO, Mzaalo said in a statement.

In addition to this partnership, Mzaalo has also been chosen to join the Jio Developers Build for Bharat Growth Pad Program. As a member, Mzaalo and its community will receive special programme benefits like first market access program, year-round technical support from Jio, an exclusive community of leaders for mentorship within Jio’s rich leadership ecosystem, JioAds credits, tools and services, training on Jio Developer Tools, and more.

Mzaalo is available for download on JioStore for JioPhone device’s app store. Users can consume premium content and get rewarded while watching content and purchase their favourite merchandise through a secure and trusted video streaming platform.

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Tata pledges to make Air India a world-class airline

Besides, he added if the employees can bring in the passion, and work in a coordinated fashion with a single-minded purpose, then the goal would be achieved in a shorter time frame…reports Asian Lite News

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Wednesday said the group is committed to make Air India a world-class airline which it deserves to become.

In his maiden address to the staff via a virtual platform, he said the Tata Group has very big dreams for Air India.

According to Chandrasekaran, the airline would focus on customer service, technological advancements such as website, application, front and back-office systems, among others.

He also mentioned upgrading the aircraft fleet to expand the network both on the domestic and international fronts, and to ensure best possible hospitality to passengers.

Besides, he added if the employees can bring in the passion, and work in a coordinated fashion with a single-minded purpose, then the goal would be achieved in a shorter time frame.

Earlier this week, Tata Sons had announced the appointment of Mehmet Ilker Ayci as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, subject to certain clearances. In January 2022, the Centre handed over the management control of national carrier Air India to a subsidiary of Tata Sons.

With this Air India’s strategic disinvestment was complete after the Centre received a consideration of Rs 2,700 crore from the ‘Strategic Partner’ — Talace — which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons.

Besides the upfront payment, Talace will retain debt of Rs 15,300 crore.

The transaction covered three entities – Air India, Air India Express and AI SATS.

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Digital Sharjah platform records 128,000 visits

Saud Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of SDO

The Sharjah Digital Office (SDO) has revealed today that its Digital Sharjah platform recorded 128,000 visits to its website and smart app and completed 7,271 transactions since its debut in November last year…reports Asian Lite News

The Digital Sharjah website and smart app was launched as a one-stop digital user interface that seamlessly integrates a portfolio of 41 essential public services provided by different government entities and private sector companies across 7 broad categories. More services will continue to be added in the forthcoming phases.

Recently, SDO has launched the ‘Smile… it’s easy’ campaign to introduce and drive awareness of the portfolio of services under the Digital Sharjah platform and mobile application that aims at advancing the quality of life of citizens and residents through an advanced digital infrastructure.

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SDO has revealed that payments for public parking fees, SEWA bills, and Etisalat bills, were amongst the most used services on the platform.

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of SDO, said: “The high volume of usage of the app since its launch reflects the trust placed by users in the Digital Sharjah platform and the high quality of digital services it provides in collaboration with entities in the public and private sectors to support Sharjah’s comprehensive developmental strategy.” 

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Al Qasimi added: “The data usage generated through the Digital Sharjah platform and smart app provides unique insights into the needs of the community. Getting integrated information through data analytics is essential to continuously advance the digital services and enhance user experience, and to make the platform a comprehensive gateway for digital services in the emirate.”

The Digital Sharjah app is rated 4.7/5 on App Store – Apple and registered 12,600 downloads. The app was downloaded 9,440 times on Google Play and received a 4.4/5 rating.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio launched

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features an 11-inch WQXGA (2,560×1,600 pixels) LTPS TFT display with 276ppi of pixel density…reports Asian Lite News

Samsung has launched its latest Android tablet series a” Galaxy Tab S8 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event along with Galaxy S22 series.

The Galaxy Tab S8 series consists of three Android tablets — Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

The top of the line Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra starts at $1,099.99, the Galaxy Tab S8+ starts at $899.99 and lastly, the vanilla Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 starts at $699.99.

Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8+ will be available in the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant as well as the 12GB + 256GB option. However, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra wil come in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, and the top-of-the-line 16GB + 512GB model.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 specifications:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features an 11-inch WQXGA (2,560×1,600 pixels) LTPS TFT display with 276ppi of pixel density.

Under the hood, there is a 4nm octa-core SoC, which is likely to be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 paired with up to 12GB of RAM.

The tablet houses a dual rear camera setup–a 13MP primary sensor, along with a 6MP ultra-wide shooter. Further, the tablet also comes with a 12MP ultra-wide shooter at the front a” for selfies and video chats.

Samsung has packed the Galaxy Tab S8 with an 8,000mAh battery that supports Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ comes a 12.4-inch WQXGA+ (2,800×1,752 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 266ppi pixel density up to 120Hz refresh rate. The tablet is powered by an octa-core SoC, along with up to 12GB of RAM.

It comes with the same dual rear camera setup as the Galaxy Tab S8. For video chats, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ carries a 12MP ultra-wide camera at the front.

The tablet packs a 10,090mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0 (up to 45W).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra specifications:

The tablet features a larger 14.6-inch WQXGA+ (2,960×1,848 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 240ppi of pixel density and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It includes the same 4nm octa-core SoC that is available on the other two models.

It comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP primary sensor and a 6MP ultra-wide shooter.

In addition, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra packs an 11,200mAh battery that supports Super Fast Charging 2.0.

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Maruti Suzuki reports marginal increase in production

“The shortage of electronic components had a minor impact on the production of vehicles during the month,” the company said in a statement…reports Asian Lite News

Automobile giant Maruti Suzuki India reported a rise in production during last month on a year-on-year basis.

The rise comes despite a major microchip shortage that has hindered production all throughout last year.

In January 2022, the company’s total production of passenger, as well as commercial vehicles, rose to 161,383 units from 160,975 units manufactured during the corresponding month of last year.

Segment-wise, the company produced 157,668 units of passenger vehicles during the month under review, up from 156,439 units manufactured in January 2021.

“The shortage of electronic components had a minor impact on the production of vehicles during the month,” the company said in a statement.

The global phenomenon of semiconductor shortages has been blamed on the exponential rise in demand for personal electronics such as cellphones and laptops during the ongoing pandemic. Semiconductors play a critical part in the production of internal combustion engines and are an integral part of all kinds of sensors and controls in any vehicle.

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GoPro plans to expand camera lineup

According to Woodman, GoPro wants to offer more specialised cameras, while still using a lot of the same tech…reports Asian Lite News

GoPro is aiming to expand its camera line up in the next year, adding two more models alongside its current Hero and Max cameras.

The information regarding the expansion came from Nick Woodman, the company’s founder and CEO. Woodman spoke about it during the company’s earnings presentation on Thursday, reported The Verge.

According to Woodman, GoPro wants to offer more specialised cameras, while still using a lot of the same tech.

GoPro used to have several models in its Hero lineup, from the White, Silver, and Black models of cameras like the Hero 3 and 7, to the rear screen-less Session cameras.

Since the Hero 8’s release, though, it’s only released flagship models, opting to sell older flagships in lieu of introducing lower-spec but still current-gen cameras. More models don’t necessarily mean a return to the — as the company describes it — “good / better / best” business model. Woodman said that the company’s previous model involved making several models of cameras that all appealed to the same types of buyers.

Its new plan is to work on specialised cameras that would “appeal to entirely different groups of users” than the Hero and Max, he said.

Woodman also talked about going after the professional market more and said that GoPro didn’t just want to make a “Swiss Army knife” that’s okay for everyone. It also wants to make “premium solutions” (or really good knives) that would fit specific use-cases, focusing on people who might need more than what GoPro’s Hero and 360 cameras can currently provide.

Woodman was clear that the new additions to the line-up will still be based on the tech GoPro’s currently using, even if they’re built for different purposes (the cameras were referred to as “derivatives”).

GoPro also said that its roadmap includes “new cloud capabilities and an all-new subscription-based desktop application.” (ANI)

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