In the tech world many big brands launched or announced their new products this week. From Acer launching Swift Go 14 laptop to Nothing announcing the launch date of its new smartphone, the tech enthusiasts had a lot to cheer about in the last week of January.
Let’s take a closer look at the top tech stories that made headlines this week.
Acer Swift Go 14 laptop launch
Acer unveiled its first AI-ready laptop, Swift Go 14, on Tuesday, January 30. The laptop, priced at ₹84,999, comes with an advanced AI feature powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor and Intel Arc GPU.
The laptop sports a 14-inch IPS Touch Display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has a 47% performance boost along with a 1440p QHD webcam.
Nothing Phone 2(a) launch
Founder of Nothing, Carl Pei on Thursday shared an update on the upcoming smartphone from the company, Phone 2(a) on X. The London-based consumer tech brand is yet to reveal the design. The handset is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, scheduled to be held between February 26 and 29.
Exciting roadmap for 2024!First up: Phone (2a) https://t.co/HCaGqxCDKF
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) February 1, 2024
As per the TUV certification website, the handset is expected to come with 45W charging speed. This feature would position the phone against iPhone SE, Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy s23 FE in the market.
Urbn launches wireless power bank MagTag
India’s homegrown high-tech lifestyle brand Urbn has launched its latest lineup of power banks. The newly unveiled product, MagTag is a magnetic wireless power that can cater to both Android and iOS handsets.
MagTag is available in two variants- 5,000 mAh priced at ₹2,499 and 10,000 mAh at ₹3,499. Besides, it comes in three colour variants such as black, blue and purple.
HONOR X9b 5G launch announcement
On January 29, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer HONOR announced its upcoming launch in India. As per the company, X9b 5G is going to be launched on February 15.
According to reports, HONOR X9b 5G will be featuring a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED ‘Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop’ display. It is going to be available in two colour variants- Sunrise Orange with vegan leather back and a Midnight Black colour option. Although the pricing of the handset is yet to be unveiled, the rumours suggest the price to hover around ₹30,000 to ₹35,000.
Boat’s Airdopes 91 launch
Popular electronics brand Boat has launched yet another affordable TWS earbuds this week. The newly unveiled Airdopes 91 comes with an extraordinary battery life of 45 hours with quick charge support.
Besides, it also features a 10mm driver having ENx technology enhancing the calling quality. As per the official website of Boat, the Airdopes 91 has been priced at ₹999 and is available in three colour variants including Active Black, Starry Blue and Mist Grey.
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