Motorola Appoints TM Narasimhan As MD, Mobile Business Group India
Motorola on Wednesday appointed TM Narasimhan as the Managing Director (MD) for mobile business group India. Narasimhan has been appointed to lead the India business and he will be reporting to Prashanth Mani who will continue to be the head of Motorola’s Asia Pacific business. Narasimhan comes with extensive experience in sales operations, business and financial planning and P&L management, having held various roles in FMCG, and consumer tech brands like PepsiCo, Britannia and Samsung.
Itel A70 Launched In India
Following multiple leaks and teasers, Itel India has introduced is Itel A70 smartphone, which is being marketed as a "Truly Awesome" device. This smartphone claims to be India's first device with 12GB RAM (4GB RAM + 8GB virtual RAM) and 256GB memory, priced under Rs 7,500. Fueled by a T603 octa-core processor and running on itel OS 13 system, based on Android 13 (Go edition), the phone assures a smooth user experience. The inclusion of Smart Link+ technology is said to reduce latency by 20 per cent and enhance signal stability, particularly in regions with weak connections.
Ex-Google Employee Nikesh Arora Becomes Billionaire
Nikesh Arora, a former SoftBank executive and current CEO of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, has joined the ranks of billionaires, following a substantial payout from the company. Initially granted a $125 million stock and options compensation package upon joining in 2018, the company's soaring share price has since quadrupled, elevating Arora's stake to a current value of $830 million ($1.1 billion Singapore dollars), as reported by news agency Bloomberg. During his tenure at Google in 2012, his compensation package amounted to around $51 million, with subsequent stock awards reaching at least $200 million by his departure.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Pre-Booking Opened In India
Samsung is gearing up to unveil its flagship Galaxy S series smartphones. The company has officially announced that the Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone series is scheduled to launch on January 17. Pre-reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S24 smartphone series have started. The showcase of the Galaxy S24 series will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET / 11:30 pm IST. Similar to previous Galaxy Unpacked events, you can witness the event in real-time through live streaming on YouTube and Samsung's official channels. The handset maker has also revealed pre-reservation details of the Galaxy S24 lineup.
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OnePlus 12R To Get Biggest Battery Upgrade And LTPO 4.0 Display
We are days away from the launch of the OnePlus 12 series and the handset maker has confirmed that the OnePlus 12R will get the "biggest battery ever". OnePlus has used a fourth-generation LTPO 120Hz ProXDR display for the OnePlus 12R. However, the company is keeping mum on the screen size. Some leaks and rumours hint at a sizeable 6.78-inch panel. The inclusion of LTPO technology is pivotal, offering an adaptive refresh rate to enhance battery efficiency -- a trend observed in top Android smartphone models.
X Announces New Basic Tier For Verified Organisations
X, formerly Twitter, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has launched a new basic tier subscription for verified organisations, which is designed for small businesses. The new basic tier is priced at Rs 16,790 per month, or Rs 1,68,000 annually, this subscription is 80 per cent more affordable than the "full access" subscription, which is priced at Rs 82,300 per month. The company made the announcement via a post on X.