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Product Review

BEATS LAUNCHES SOLO BUDS, SOLO 4 AND PILL IN INDIA

Beats has launched new premium products in India, including the Solo Buds true wireless earphones, Solo 4 on-ear headphones, and Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker. The Solo Buds have up to 18 hours of battery life, seamless pairing with both iOS and Android devices, and USB-C charging, priced at ₹6,900. The Solo 4 headphones offer powerful sound, spatial audio, up to 50 hours of battery life, and lossless audio via USB-C, priced at ₹22,900. The redesigned Beats Pill promises better sound, lightweight portability, all-day battery life, and IP67 dust and water resistance, priced at ₹16,900. Dual compatibility for both Apple and Android devices on all products.

AIRTEL, NOISE, AND NPCI TEAM UP FOR NCMC-ENABLED SMARTWATCH LAUNCH

Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Noise and NPCI to launch a cutting-edge NCMC-enabled Smartwatch integrated with the RuPay chip. This innovative smartwatch, showcased at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, offers advanced lifestyle features and NCMC-enabled tap-and-pay transactions. It aims to redefine on-the-go payments directly from smartwatches and is set to augment the potential of smart wearables. The smartwatch supports tap-and-pay transactions at merchant locations and NCMC-enabled transit payments across various platforms nationwide. It also allows for transport concessions and monthly passes. The smartwatch will soon be available for purchase through both online and retail platforms of the Bank.