Top Tech News Today: Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Launched, Netflix May Bring Another Price Hike, More

The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 come with camera upgrades, but with old design language. 

Both Pixel models will be available on e-commerce platform Flipkart.

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Google Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro Launched

The Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 8 have been unveiled and their prices in India and release date have also been announced. The Pixel 8 line has been unveiled at the company's Made by Google event and both the devices are now available for pre-orders in India. The Pixel 8 series will start retailing later this month. Both models will be available on e-commerce platform Flipkart. The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8 come with camera upgrades, but with old design language. 

Netflix May Bring Another Price Hike

Streaming giant Netflix is likely to increase prices of its ad-free subscription service after the continuing Hollywood actors strike ends, the media has reported. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which cited sources familiar with the development, Netflix is mulling to increase the prices in several markets globally, and the US and Canada may be the first regions to witness an increase in subscription costs. It is not known if the price hike will be applicable to Netflix users in India.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Launched

In a global launch event on Wednesday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, along with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE. The official Samsung website showcases the phone with an undisclosed chipset. This smartphone is available in a singular storage variant and is set to hit the market later this month, succeeding the Galaxy S21 FE, which made its debut in January 2021 with an Exynos 2100 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery featuring 25W wired fast charging support.

Xiaomi Studios Debuts In India

Xiaomi Studios, the mobile film-making initiative by the handset maker, has debuted in India. Its inaugural production "The Rolling Ball", shot using the flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro in partnership with Dolby and Qualcomm, has premiered. Cricket legend Saurav Ganguly made a special appearance in the film. Through this initiative, Xiaomi is aiming to provide creators with a platform to unleash their inner creativity using its smartphones.

Limited Edition Uber Camper Announced

Cab aggregator Uber has introduced Uber Camper -- a limited-edition service for the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match at the ICC World Cup 2023. Uber Camper will let fans stay for free by winning through a social media competition launched by the company.  Uber will announce select lucky winners on October 8.

Dyson Launches First Headphones 

Singapore-headquartered Dyson on Wednesday forayed into the wearables category with the launch of its first headphones. The company launched the Dyson Zone headphones in India on October 4 as the first device in its audio lineup. The headphones have been launched for Rs 59,900, which is the same as the Apple AirPods Max. There is a Zone Absolute+ variant with an extra filter and multiple port charger and its price has been set at Rs 64,900. The headphones have been made available for buying via the company website starting October 4.

iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 To See Heavy Discounts During Amazon, Flipkart Sale

In an exciting offer for Apple enthusiasts, the price of iPhone 12 in India is set for a significant reduction during the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale and Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, both of which are set to begin on October 8. Additionally, Apple's more recent iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models will also be available at discounted rates on both e-commerce platforms. The festive season is considered one of the prime periods to invest in Apple smartphones, and buyers can further reduce the prices by leveraging exchange discounts.