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Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
Ambrane MagSurge Qi2 wireless powerbank launched in India: Price, features, and availability
Ambrane, an Indian tech accessories brand, has unveiled its latest wireless magnetic power bank, the MagSurge, to the Indian market. The power bank comes with a battery capacity of 10,000mAh and carries Qi2 certification, indicating compliance with the latest wireless charging standards. This article provides an overview of MagSurge's specifications, features, pricing, and availability. The main feature of the Ambrane MagSurge power bank is its Qi2 wireless certification. This certification allows the powerbank to wirelessly charge smartphones that support Qi2, including popular models such as the latest iPhone series and Samsung Galaxy S flagship phones. The Qi2 protocol helps reduce heat during charging and uses magnetic alignment to maintain a stable connection between the charger and the device. Additionally, Ambrane includes a magnetic charging ring with the power bank. This accessory enables users to convert phones without built-in magnetic charging capabilities to work with the MagSurge. The MagSurge delivers wireless charging speeds up to 15 watts. It also supports wired charging with a maximum output of 22 watts, including 20 watts for normal charging and 22 watts for Programmable Power Supply (PPS) charging. The powerbank features a USB-C port, which serves both as an input to recharge the powerbank and as an output to charge other devices. A five-segment LED indicator displays the charging status and remaining battery level. With a 10,000mAh battery, the MagSurge can charge an iPhone 16 approximately 1.5 times on a single full charge. The device incorporates Ambrane's SafeCharge Technology, which offers safeguards against overload, overcharging, overvoltage, electrostatic discharge, short circuits, and incorrect circuit connections. The powerbank also has a built-in metal stand designed to hold smartphones in either vertical or horizontal positions, which lets users watch videos comfortably while charging. The Ambrane MagSurge is priced at Rs. 1,999 on Amazon India and is available in purple and golden colour options. The device can also be purchased through Ambrane's official website at Rs. 2,499.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Apple iPhone 16 price drop alert: Get the 128 GB smartphone under Rs. 40,000 with bank, exchange offers, and more
iPhone 16 price drop: iPhone 16 Amazon deal is making headlines as the flagship device sees a jaw-dropping discount, with the iPhone 16 128 GB model now available under Rs. 40,000 in India. Originally priced at ₹79,900, this massive markdown becomes possible through a mix of exchange offers and bank discounts on Amazon. This unexpected price cut brings Apple's premium performance into reach for many more buyers, just weeks before the anticipated iPhone 17 launch. With its powerful A16 chipset, robust camera system, and long-term iOS support, the iPhone 16 remains an appealing choice. If you've been waiting for the right time to upgrade, this deal might be the perfect excuse. Stick around to see why now could be the best moment to buy. iPhone 16 specifications 48MP Macro Photography: With the option to use sensor crop for 2x zoom, the 48MP primary camera will enable detailed macro photography, producing crisp photographs. Action Button: Taking the place of the conventional mute switch, the Action button may be programmed to carry out a number of functions, such as turning on Do Not Disturb mode or starting the camera. Log Video Recording: Professional colour grading will be possible on the iPhone 16 Pro models thanks to support for ProRes and Log video formats. Sturdy Design: The iPhone 16 will include a new internal design for improved heat dissipation and performance, particularly when gaming, along with a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium casing. Vertical Camera configuration: Supporting spatial video capture, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will have a vertical camera configuration. Photographic Styles: With a deeper comprehension of skin undertones, the device will provide sophisticated photographic styles that enable customised photo edits. Apple Intelligence: Using data processed by Private Cloud Compute, the iPhone 16 is built to take advantage of Apple Intelligence, providing private and tailored recommendations. Camera Control Button: The camera, photo capture, and video recording will all be easily accessible with a new capacitive "Camera Control" button. Swiping motions for settings and other camera features are also supported by this button. Using data from the ultra-wide and fusion cameras, the iPhone 16 will be able to produce immersive spatial content through the capture of spatial images and videos. iPhone 16 price, discount, and offer on Amazon The iPhone 16 (128GB, Black) is currently offered on Amazon India at its original price of Rs 79,900. However, a flat 9% discount takes the price down to Rs 72,900. Buyers might save even more by taking advantage of Amazon's exchange program. For instance, trading in an iPhone 15 (512GB) in good condition can obtain up to Rs 31,050 in exchange value, cutting the effective cost to just Rs 33,400. Additionally, consumers using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card can enjoy an extra discount of up to Rs 3,675. With all incentives applied, the total price can drop to as low as Rs 38,175, making it an enticing value for iPhone upgraders.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mid-year ecommerce sales spike sets the stage for cracking festive season
Ecommerce order volumes during the recent sale period grew 19% compared with a year earlier, according to market trackers and sharp discounts-driven rise in consumer demand, across categories such as smart TVs, headphones, air conditioners, kids' essentials, and luggage, is seen setting the tone for the festive season that starts in September, according to brands and industry July 11-14 sale window, which saw overlapping campaigns from marketplaces like Amazon India and Flipkart as well as direct-to-consumer brands, marked a notable uptick in volumes, according to ecommerce software company Unicommerce. Analysts say this momentum could help lift performance in the current quarter, offering some respite amid a broader slowdown in ecommerce tier-I and metro cities saw a 15% year-on-year rise in order volumes, tier-II and tier-III cities recorded faster growth at 21% and 22%, respectively during this year's sale period compared to 2024, Unicommerce assumes significance as ecommerce companies look to rebound from sluggish growth last year, when the sector posted 10-12% annual growth as per a Bain-Flipkart report, compared with 20-30% till a few years sale events – such as Amazon 's Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart's The Big Billion Days – during the festive season typically account for almost half of the gross merchandise value these companies report in a for Flipkart and Amazon India said the platforms posted strong growth in consumer electronics, smartphones, beauty, fashion and other categories during the recent events.'Premium segments are performing exceptionally well, with high-end smartphones, TVs and consumer electronics showing double-digit growth led by Samsung, Apple, Sony , Lenovo and OnePlus,' an Amazon India spokesperson said.'TVs perform better during this (sale) period because they are appliances that people plan to buy and often wait for the best deals,' ecommerce consultancy firm Datum Intelligence's Satish Meena said. 'Tablets saw some increase – better than smartphones – but still remained under 10%. Standard headphones, on the other hand, have performed very well this time too. Even air-conditioner sales have exceeded expectations, despite the summer not being particularly strong.'Consumer electronics company Boat, luggage makers Eume and Uppercase, home appliances brand Atomberg, kitchen equipment manufacturer Solara and fashion brand Zouk posted strong sales during the July sale saw a rise in sales during Prime Day, with overall growth in the audio category expected to exceed 20%, said the IPO-bound company's chief operating officer, Gaurav Nayyar. Kitchen appliance startup Beyond Appliances said it recorded a fivefold increase in sales over the last two days compared with business-as-usual (BAU).Atomberg saw double-digit growth in fan sales during the sale period, while its mixer grinder category posted an eightfold increase in volumes, the Mumbai-based consumer appliances maker Krishnakumar, founder of fashion brand Zouk, said its sales rose fourfold across marketplaces compared with usual business levels. Shreyans Jain, cofounder of sports nutrition startup Nutrabay, said it saw a threefold jump in sales compared with BAU and a 43% increase over last year's brand Uppercase witnessed a sixfold jump in sales during the sale period compared to normal days, with year-on-year growth of nearly 80%. Eume said its revenue for Q1 FY26 is roughly 80 % higher than the previous quarter and it expects a similar momentum in Q2.'We usually give a discount of 15-20% on a BAU day and during this promotion period, that will go anywhere between 40% and 45% depending on the stock that we have of the particular product. So, if we want to liquidate, this is the right time,' said Uppercase cofounder and managing director Sudip executives said these sales marked the beginning of festive season preparations, with brands now ramping up their supply efforts with new product launches and category push.'One aspect of preparation is very supply-focused, where I think a lot of the inbounding of products into warehouses will start in about a month. We have a bunch of new products for the festive season that we will be launching,' Krishnakumar of fashion brand Zouk are now revising their estimates for Diwali based on the current demand to have enough inventory ahead of the event.'Diwali is our key focus, and these numbers have prompted us to re-forecast for the year. Last year was relatively slow for both Amazon and the broader market, but this time, Prime Day is shaping up to be a strong indicator for the upcoming festive season. The positive signals we're seeing now are the reason we're recalibrating our plans,' said Solara's founder and chief executive Gopal Ghose said the company has new product launches planned for the festive season, which also coincides with peak travel months, a period when categories like check-in luggage are expected to see strong Ventures-backed kids' personal care brand Tuco Intelligent, which said it saw a twofold increase in sales, said it plans to launch new gifting SKUs in skincare, lotions, and makeup in time for Diwali.'Overall, consumer spending is returning to the market, so we can expect higher spending during the Diwali sales,' said Datum's Meena.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Mid-year ecommerce sales spike sets the stage for cracking festive season
ETtech Ecommerce order volumes during the recent sale period grew 19% compared with a year earlier, according to market trackers and sharp discounts-driven rise in consumer demand, across categories such as smart TVs, headphones, air conditioners, kids' essentials, and luggage, is seen setting the tone for the festive season that starts in September, according to brands and industry analysts. The July 11-14 sale window, which saw overlapping campaigns from marketplaces like Amazon India and Flipkart as well as direct-to-consumer brands, marked a notable uptick in volumes, according to ecommerce software company Unicommerce. Analysts say this momentum could help lift performance in the current quarter, offering some respite amid a broader slowdown in ecommerce growth. While tier-I and metro cities saw a 15% year-on-year rise in order volumes, tier-II and tier-III cities recorded faster growth at 21% and 22%, respectively during this year's sale period compared to 2024, Unicommerce assumes significance as ecommerce companies look to rebound from sluggish growth last year, when the sector posted 10-12% annual growth as per a Bain-Flipkart report, compared with 20-30% till a few years ago. The sale events – such as Amazon's Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart's The Big Billion Days – during the festive season typically account for almost half of the gross merchandise value these companies report in a year. Spokespeople for Flipkart and Amazon India said the platforms posted strong growth in consumer electronics, smartphones, beauty, fashion and other categories during the recent events. 'Premium segments are performing exceptionally well, with high-end smartphones, TVs and consumer electronics showing double-digit growth led by Samsung, Apple, Sony, Lenovo and OnePlus,' an Amazon India spokesperson said. 'TVs perform better during this (sale) period because they are appliances that people plan to buy and often wait for the best deals,' ecommerce consultancy firm Datum Intelligence's Satish Meena said. 'Tablets saw some increase – better than smartphones – but still remained under 10%. Standard headphones, on the other hand, have performed very well this time too. Even air-conditioner sales have exceeded expectations, despite the summer not being particularly strong.' Keeping count Consumer electronics company Boat, luggage makers Eume and Uppercase, home appliances brand Atomberg, kitchen equipment manufacturer Solara and fashion brand Zouk posted strong sales during the July sale saw a rise in sales during Prime Day, with overall growth in the audio category expected to exceed 20%, said the IPO-bound company's chief operating officer, Gaurav Nayyar. Kitchen appliance startup Beyond Appliances said it recorded a fivefold increase in sales over the last two days compared with business-as-usual (BAU).Atomberg saw double-digit growth in fan sales during the sale period, while its mixer grinder category posted an eightfold increase in volumes, the Mumbai-based consumer appliances maker Krishnakumar, founder of fashion brand Zouk, said its sales rose fourfold across marketplaces compared with usual business levels. Shreyans Jain, cofounder of sports nutrition startup Nutrabay, said it saw a threefold jump in sales compared with BAU and a 43% increase over last year's brand Uppercase witnessed a sixfold jump in sales during the sale period compared to normal days, with year-on-year growth of nearly 80%. Eume said its revenue for Q1 FY26 is roughly 80 % higher than the previous quarter and it expects a similar momentum in Q2.'We usually give a discount of 15-20% on a BAU day and during this promotion period, that will go anywhere between 40% and 45% depending on the stock that we have of the particular product. So, if we want to liquidate, this is the right time,' said Uppercase cofounder and managing director Sudip Ghose. Prep for festive sales Several executives said these sales marked the beginning of festive season preparations, with brands now ramping up their supply efforts with new product launches and category push.'One aspect of preparation is very supply-focused, where I think a lot of the inbounding of products into warehouses will start in about a month. We have a bunch of new products for the festive season that we will be launching,' Krishnakumar of fashion brand Zouk are now revising their estimates for Diwali based on the current demand to have enough inventory ahead of the event.'Diwali is our key focus, and these numbers have prompted us to re-forecast for the year. Last year was relatively slow for both Amazon and the broader market, but this time, Prime Day is shaping up to be a strong indicator for the upcoming festive season. The positive signals we're seeing now are the reason we're recalibrating our plans,' said Solara's founder and chief executive Gopal Ghose said the company has new product launches planned for the festive season, which also coincides with peak travel months, a period when categories like check-in luggage are expected to see strong Ventures-backed kids' personal care brand Tuco Intelligent, which said it saw a twofold increase in sales, said it plans to launch new gifting SKUs in skincare, lotions, and makeup in time for Diwali.'Overall, consumer spending is returning to the market, so we can expect higher spending during the Diwali sales,' said Datum's Meena. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Leadership shakeups cloud Ola Electric's revival attempts Trent trips on the ramp. Is it still worth the splurge or time to change brands? Just before the Air India crash, did India avert another deadly mishap? 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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Apple iPhone 16 is available for just Rs 30,325 on Amazon; check exchange deal and bank offer
iPhone 16 (Black, 128GB) The Apple iPhone 16 , unveiled during the 'It's Glowtime' launch event in September 2024, is now available at a steep discount on Amazon India. Originally priced at Rs 79,900 for the 128GB model, Rs 89,900 for the 256GB, and Rs 1,09,900 for the 512GB version, the premium smartphone is now retailing at a significantly reduced rate. Thanks to limited-time offers and exchange deals, the 128GB Black variant can be purchased for as low as Rs 30,325. This marks one of the most substantial price drops for a recent iPhone release, making it a great opportunity for buyers to upgrade. Apple iPhone 16 (128GB, Black) Amazon deal: Explore bank offer and exchange deal The iPhone 16 (128GB, Black) is currently listed on Amazon India at its original price of Rs 79,900. However, a flat 8% discount brings the price down to Rs 73,500. Buyers can save even more by taking advantage of Amazon's exchange program. For instance, trading in an iPhone 15 (512GB) in good condition can get up to Rs 39,500 in exchange value, lowering the effective cost to just Rs 34,000. iPhone 16 exchange offer Additionally, customers using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card can receive an extra discount of up to Rs 3,675. With all offers applied, the final price can drop to as low as Rs 30,325, making it a compelling deal for iPhone upgraders. Apple iPhone 16 specifications Display: The iPhone 16 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display, offering a resolution of 2556x1179 pixels and a pixel density of 460 ppi. It holds an IP68 rating, protecting against water, splashes, and dust. Camera: A key feature of the iPhone 16 is the Camera Control, which grants quick access to visual intelligence, allowing users to recognise objects and locations swiftly. It enables fast camera access for taking photos or recording videos. An upcoming update will further enhance these visual intelligence capabilities. The iPhone 16 is equipped with a 48MP Fusion camera, featuring a 2x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. It also includes a 12MP TrueDepth front camera with an ƒ/1.9 aperture for selfies. The phone supports spatial photo and video capture, and new audio editing tools like Audio Mix allow users to adjust post-capture sound, simulate studio-quality recordings, or balance vocal tracks with environmental noise. Wind noise reduction is improved through machine learning, minimising background disturbances. Processor: Powered by the A18 Bionic chip, the iPhone 16 leverages second-generation 3-nanometer technology to enhance Apple Intelligence performance. Its 16-core Neural Engine is optimised for running large generative models, performing machine learning tasks up to twice as fast as the A16 chip. The 6-core CPU delivers a 30% performance boost over its predecessor. Apple Intelligence: Operating on iOS 18, the iPhone 16 introduces Apple Intelligence, a suite of advanced features available as a free software update. Apple Intelligence integrates writing tools into iOS 18, allowing users to rewrite, proofread, and summarise text in apps like Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party platforms. In Notes and Phone apps, users can record, transcribe, and summarise audio. During phone calls, recordings notify participants, and post-call, Apple Intelligence provides a summary of key conversation points. Also read | NYT Connections hints and answers for July 15 AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
