Tech launches of the week: Vivo Y12s, Thomson Android TV, and more

We take a look at the devices that were launched this week. The list includes budget phones, wireless earbuds, Belkin wireless stand, and more.

Updated: January 16, 2021 22:05 IST

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Earlier this week, the Vivo Y12s was launched in India for Rs 9,990. For the same price, you get the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. It is available via Vivo India's online store, Amazon, and Flipkart. The device offers a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS display, a Snapdragon 439 SoC, a 13MP dual rear camera setup, an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 5,000mAh battery. It runs Android 10 out of the box.

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Thomson unveiled two new Path Android TVs. The 42-inch Thomson PATH2121 and 43-inch PATH0009BL TV models ship with Android 9. Google Assistant support, 40-watt sound output, three HDM1 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports. The remote has dedicated buttons for Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Sony Liv. The 42-inch TV is priced at Rs 19,999, whereas the 43-inch will cost Rs 22,499. Both TVs will be available for purchase starting January 20 on Flipkart.

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Belkin also took the wraps off its Boost Charge Pro 2-in-1 wireless charger stand. It can deliver up to 15W charge. The device has a charging pod, which is optimised for AirPods Pro and AirPods with wireless charging case. The wireless charging stand features magnets that support MagSafe. It is priced at $99.95, which is around Rs 7,300 in India. It will be available in March or April this year via the Belkin website, and Apple's online store.

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Belkin launched its latest Soundform Freedom TWS earbuds. The audio product comes with custom-built drivers, environmental noise cancellation, Qualcomm QCC3046 SoC, and IPX5 rating. The company claims that users will get up to 8 hours of playtime. Belkin says users will get an additional 20 hours of charge with the case that supports Qi wireless charging. One can buy it via Belkin's official website. It will also be available through select retailers worldwide sometime in March or April this year. The price of the wireless earbuds is yet to announced.

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The itel Vision 1 Pro is an entry-level smartphone, which is priced at Rs 6,599. This price is for the 2GB RAM and 32GB storage model. The device features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 450nits of peak brightness. It offers a 5MP selfie camera, an 8MP triple rear camera setup, a fingerprint scanner, Android 10 Go, a 4,000mAh battery and more.

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Mivi launched a new set of Collar 2 wireless earphones. The audio product will cost Rs 1,399. The company claims that customers will get 10 hours of playtime with 10 minutes of charge. Mivi says 40 minutes charge will offer 17 hours of battery life. The brand says users can connect the wireless earphones to two devices without disconnecting. Collar 2 comes with MEMS mic, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, a three in-line button remote, support for digital assistant, and more. It is priced at Rs 1,199 and can be purchased via Amazon or Flipkart.