OnePlus Buds 4 launched in India

OnePlus Buds 4 key features:
- Dual drivers: 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter
- Up to 55dB adaptive ANC | 5,500Hz frequency range
3-mic AI call noise cancellation
- LHDC 5.0 / AAC / SBC codec support
- 62mAh earbud battery | 530mAh charging case
- Up to 45-hour battery life (ANC off)
- Fast charging: 10 mins = 11 hours playback
- 47ms ultra-low latency
- OnePlus 3D Audio, Golden Sound, Sound Master EQ
- Dual-device connection, Bluetooth 5.4
- AI translation, double-tap camera control
- IP55 rating

OnePlus Buds 4 price:
- Rs 5,499 (launch price) | Rs 5,999 (original)
- Colours: Zen Green | Storm Grey
- Sale date: July 9
- Available via OnePlus website, OnePlus Store App, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and offline stores like Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales & more.

Launch offers:
- Rs 500 instant discount on select credit cards
- Up to 6 months No Cost EMI on select cards

#OnePlusBuds4 #OnePlusNordCE5    #OnePlus    #OnePlusNord5    #OnePlusNord5series

OnePlus Nord 5 is a good, well-placed alternative to the F7 and Neo 10, if cameras matter to you.

OnePlus Nord CE 5 is also decently priced, but it has a single speaker

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OnePlus is taking steroids to do the worst possible marketing ever to deceive consumers by claiming that Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite performance while the smartphone features Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 because it can get 144FPS in CODM and BGMI in India

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Compared to Nord 4, Nord 5 got:

- 2 downgrades :
UFS 3.1 storage & Plastic frame

- 1 minor upgrade : 8s Gen 3

- 2 major upgrades :
- 50MP LYT700 OIS+8
50MP frontn; 4K 60fps front & rear camera
- 6800mAh battery
- 80W

- 4+6 years updates
- 1K less price !

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One UI 7 for Galaxy M14 5G and F14 5G Released in India

Version: M146BXXU8DYF5/M146BODM8DYF5/M146BXXU8DYF5

Size: 2612.57 MB

- Security patch level: 1 May 2025

#OneUI7 #OneUI8 #Samsung

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Galaxy Z Flip7

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BREAKING

Samsung has announced the acquisition of Xealth

This will allow Samsung to expand its health ecosystem to over 500 hospitals and 70 digital health solutions

It also creates a more connected and private health profile between the user’s wearable and hospitals

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Apple: *makes liquid glass*

People: “Low readability. Worst design ever. It should’ve been frosted glass!”

Apple: *makes it frosted*

People: “why is it frosted?? It’s not even Liquid Glass anymore. Not beautiful. Worst downgrade ever!”
😝😝

iPhone 17 Air

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Compared to Nord CE 4, Nord CE 5 got:

It has : Hybrid slot, IR sensor, WiFi 6, BT 5.4 but no NFC

2 major upgrades :
- Dimensity 8350
(8350 >> 7G3‼️)
- 7100mAh battery
- 80W

2 downgrades :
- Single speaker
- No X axis linear motor

3 minor upgrades :
- front 1080p 60fps video
- Rear camera: 4K 60fps video
- LPDDR5X RAM

- 2K higher price
- 4+6 years updates

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The new Galaxy Z flip / Fold7 are the first flagships to ship with oneui 8 / Android 16 out of the box

Today launch 🌚🌚

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iQOO has announced offers for the upcoming Amazon Prime Day Sale, exclusively for Prime members. The sale will be live from July 12 to July 14, featuring deals on the following iQOO’s smartphones: iQOO Z10 Lite, iQOO Z10x, iQOO Z10, iQOO Neo 10R, iQOO Neo 10, and iQOO 13. Also, the newly launched iQOO 13 Ace Green will be available for purchase starting Prime Day.

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Infosys has recently implemented a strict monitoring system to discourage employees from working excessively long hours—specifically, more than 9 hours and 15 minutes per day.

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🛑 What Infosys Is Doing

- Automated Monitoring System: Infosys has deployed a system that tracks daily working hours, especially for employees working remotely.

- Trigger Threshold: If an employee consistently exceeds 9 hours and 15 minutes in a day, the system automatically flags the behavior.

- HR Warning Emails: A formal cautionary email is sent by HR, including:

- A breakdown of remote working days
- Total hours worked
- Daily average hours

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🏢 Context: Hybrid Work Policy

- Since November 2023, Infosys has required employees to work from the office at least 10 days a month.
- The monitoring system was introduced alongside this hybrid work model to ensure sustainable productivity and prevent burnout.

🏢 Infosys Hybrid Work Policy – March 2025 Update

Infosys has officially transitioned to a structured hybrid work model, effective March 10, 2025. This move reflects a broader industry trend toward balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration.

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🔹 What the Policy Says

Employees are now required to work from the office for at least 10 days each month. This is a minimum threshold, and certain projects or business units may require more frequent in-office presence depending on operational needs.

This mandate applies specifically to employees at Job Level 5 (JL5) and below. These include roles such as:

- Systems Engineers
- Senior Systems Engineers
- Technology Analysts
- Consultants
- Team Leads

Employees at Job Level 6 and above — such as Project Managers, Senior Managers, Delivery Heads, and Vice Presidents — are currently exempt from this requirement.

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🛠️ How It’s Being Enforced

Infosys has updated its internal attendance tracking systems to reflect the new policy. The mobile app used for logging work-from-home days will no longer approve WFH requests by default. Instead, it will enforce the 10-day minimum office attendance rule.

If an employee fails to meet the required number of in-office days, the system may automatically deduct from their leave balance as a penalty.

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🧠 How It Compares to Peers

While Infosys has opted for a quantified hybrid model (10 days/month), other IT firms are taking slightly different approaches:

- TCS has linked variable pay to office attendance, making it a performance-linked incentive.

- Wipro is encouraging office return but with more flexibility and team-level discretion.

- HCLTech is promoting hybrid work but hasn’t enforced strict mandates yet.