28, Aug 2024
Tanishq and De Beers Forge Strategic Collaboration to Boost India’s Natural Diamond Jewellery Market
De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, and Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the Tata group, today announced a long-term strategic collaboration to connect more Indian consumers with the rarity and preciousness of natural diamonds and amplify the growing opportunity in the Indian market.
With a vibrant economy, a growing middle class and discerning consumers who seek jewellery with enduring value, demand for natural diamond jewellery from Indian consumers has surged recently and now represents 11 per cent of global demand. This has seen India replace China as the second largest market in the world for natural diamond jewellery. With diamond acquisition rates in India well below those in mature markets such as the US, this provides a significant opportunity to catalyse further growth for natural diamond jewellery in India.
To help unlock the growth opportunity, Tanishq and De Beers have agreed to come together on a long-term collaboration to enhance consumer education, interest and confidence, and to promote natural diamonds across India. Through this collaboration, the two parties will capitalise on Tanishq’s deep understanding of the Indian market built up over three decades, combined with De Beers’ expertise in the diamond category, to deepen consumer desire for and confidence in natural diamonds, underscoring their inherent value, rarity and timelessness.
The collaboration will focus on building extensive consumer outreach, deepening capabilities of Tanishq’s retail staff to communicate about natural diamonds, educating consumers about authenticity, and shaping customer experiences as they explore their desire for natural diamonds and studded jewellery. This will also be supported by a compelling 360-degree marketing campaign to build awareness and target expanding the customer base in the country, including first time buyers.
The new collaboration builds on the existing relationship between Tanishq and De Beers, with Tanishq already using De Beers’ proprietary diamond verification technology to support the assurance of the authenticity of its products. The two parties are also in talks regarding opportunities to collaborate on traceability, how Tanishq’s diamond supply needs can best be met and further opportunities to use De Beers’ proprietary technologies to support pipeline integrity.
Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands, said: “India’s love affair with diamonds has flourished over thousands of years, and we are thrilled to partner with Tanishq to unlock the full potential of this vibrant market. Like De Beers, Tanishq recognises the power, preciousness and prestige of natural diamonds and combining our expertise with their deep understanding of the Indian market, we will work together to create something special to connect more Indian consumers to these natural treasures and their enduring value.”
Ajoy Chawla, CEO, Jewellery Division, Titan Company Limited, said: “The opportunity in India for diamonds is massive, given the very low penetration of studded jewellery and the rising per capita incomes in the world’s most populous country. Tanishq has been a pioneer in democratising diamond jewellery in the market for three decades and has always targeted the modern progressive woman. Tanishq Diamonds adhere to strictest standards, with all diamonds responsibly sourced in compliance with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and the Tanishq Suppliers Engagement Protocol (TSEP).
“We offer our own certificate of Tanishq Diamond guarantee and have the most transparent buyback policy in India, enabling trust and peace of mind for our customers. In an increasingly man-made world where virtual living is becoming the norm, people crave authentic brands, real experiences and value natural, wholesome products. All Tanishq Diamonds are natural, rare and valuable and have attracted our customers with innovative designs. The collaboration with De Beers will unlock new opportunity for both Tanishq and the diamond sector, celebrating the eternal beauty of these miracles of nature.”
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28, Aug 2024
GoTo Releases New and Expanded Integrations Across Their IT Solutions Suite
Bengaluru, India, August 28, 2024 – GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy, today announced a series of new integrations across its IT management and support product portfolio. The latest integrations for GoTo Resolve, LogMeIn Rescue, LogMeIn Central, and Miradore make it easier than ever for IT and support teams to provide remote support and endpoint management from within their existing technology ecosystem – streamlining workflows, resolving problems, and creating happier customers, IT admins, and agents.
“IT and support professionals are constantly struggling with siloed technologies and single-use tools. These tools create needless inefficiencies and inconsistencies, and ultimately lead to further stress for already strained resources,” said Dave Campbell, Head of Strategy and Growth, IT Solutions Group at GoTo. “We help eliminate those burdens by giving teams the tools they need in the platforms where they’re already operating. That’s why we’ve invested so heavily in our latest round of IT integrations, making our solutions work wherever you do.”
Highlights from GoTo’s newest IT suite integrations include:
Streamlined IT Support with GoTo Resolve
The latest round of integrations for GoTo Resolve make IT support even faster and more efficient. Agents can now start and share support sessions directly within tickets generated in Jira Service Management, ConnectWise Manage, and Freshdesk, as well as Halo’s ITSM and PSA service solutions. GoTo Resolve also automatically populates these tickets with details from the support session, saving valuable time and resources by eliminating manual data entry and the need to toggle through multiple windows.
Enhanced Enterprise Ecosystems with Rescue
Rescue is elevating its library of APIs and integrations further with a new Jira Service Management integration and an enhanced Salesforce integration featuring additional security safeguards. With the latest updates, IT teams can initiate a remote session with just one click, easily share session details with customers in their preferred solution, and automatically capture session data in a ticket or case file for more efficient IT management.
Simplified User Management with Miradore
Miradore Premium+ continues to build out support for identity solution providers with new integrations for Entra ID and Google Workspace. The integrations make it easier to manage device users by automating updates and using group filters for syncing user information across the system. User and device data in Miradore is automatically updated almost instantly, reducing manual work and potential errors. The integrations also help protect user identities and credentials in Miradore and simplify the process of assigning devices to new employees.
Ad-hoc Remote Support with Central
Central now offers a remote support module add-on powered by GoTo Resolve, giving teams a faster and easier way to provide ad-hoc support across desktop and mobile devices. The add-on also introduces a zero-download remote view and more flexible options for users to join support sessions. These key remote support features, combined with Central’s existing capabilities, give IT professionals an enhanced, more powerful solution for both reactive and proactive remote support.
28, Aug 2024
Hyundai Card’s S&P Credit Rating Upgraded to BBB+ Stable
SEOUL, Aug 28, 2024 – Hyundai Card is proud to announce that S&P Global has upgraded its credit rating from BBB Positive to BBB+ Stable. This upgrade comes just eight months after the previous rating in January, marking a significant improvement in a short period.
Following this rating upgrade, Hyundai Card has now achieved a BBB+ rating from all three of the world’s leading credit ratings agencies: S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch. Hyundai Card expects that this high evaluation in the global market will likely enhance its international bond issuance and expand its opportunities for global partnerships.
S&P Global highlighted Hyundai Card’s role as a strategically important subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group (the Group). The agency noted that the exceptional support from the Group contributed to the credit upgrade. On the same day, the credit ratings for Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation were also upgraded from BBB+ Positive to A- Stable.
S&P Global anticipates Hyundai Card playing a significant role in the Group’s long-term strategy of promoting sales of new cars manufactured by Hyundai Motor and Kia. This is due to Hyundai Card’s private label credit card (PLCC) not only contributing to new car sales but also expanding the Group’s strategic payment business, such as In-Car Payment (ICP).
S&P Global also recognized Hyundai Card’s stable asset quality, achieved through its proactive risk management. According to the 2024 first-half report, Hyundai Card’s business strategy, focused on financial soundness and prime members, resulted in the industry’s lowest delinquency rate of 0.71%.
S&P Global predicts that Hyundai Card will be able to solidify its position in the competitive Korean credit card market, based on its strong business relationship with the Group.
A representative from Hyundai Card noted that acquiring BBB+ ratings from all three global credit rating agencies has enhanced the company’s external credibility and status. They further expressed that Hyundai Card anticipates an expansion in financial funding and global partnerships, leveraging this prime opportunity.
28, Aug 2024
Antara Senior Care Launches its First Senior Care Home in Bengaluru; Strengthens Presence in South India
Bengaluru, August 28th, 2024: Antara Senior Care, a subsidiary of the $5 billion Max Group, has proudly inaugurated its first Care Home in Bengaluru today. Building on its success of positively impacting the lives of over 60,000 seniors in North India, Antara Senior Care is thrilled to introduce its innovative assisted living and transitional care facility to the Garden City.
The rising aging population, expanding middle class, and increased life expectancy among Indian seniors have heightened the need for specialized senior care. Additionally, the prevalence of lifestyle and chronic diseases, along with greater purchasing power, has increased the demand for care homes, especially in Bengaluru, which has a strong tradition in geriatric care.
After establishing a strong foothold in North India with 12 years of operation, Antara expanded its services to South India last year, opening locations in Bengaluru and Chennai, which received an overwhelmingly positive response. The new Care Home completes Antara’s comprehensive care approach, encompassing both care homes and home care services to fully meet the growing demand. The company already has a robust plan of expansion ahead and is looking to open 4-5 care homes in FY25.
Antara Care Homes are assisted living facilities featuring a home-like atmosphere with integrated senior care services. The Care Home in Bannerghatta with transition care facilities has a capacity of 83 beds, providing primary health care and emergency response services, curated engagement calendars and nutritionally assisted meals in a homely environment.
Assisted living Services is a well-established and popular category globally. While India is still in its early stages, the demand for care homes, providing short- and long-term care, pre- and post-operative care for seniors, is on the rise. In a senior’s life, transitional care also plays a vital role, especially following a surgery or illness. It bridges the gap between hospitalisation and home, providing seniors with the necessary care and support they need to regain their health and independence. Antara aims to cater to this growing demand for senior care services in the region by providing an integrated care ecosystem for seniors.
Rajit Mehta, MD & CEO, Antara Senior Care, said, “The senior care industry is changing quickly in response to our nation’s shifting demography. It is predicted that by the middle of the 2050s, there will be more people over 65 than under 15. At Antara, we understand that this will need changing course in terms of scale-up as well as business strategies. This suggests increasing funding for senior care and looking into corporate partnerships to keep promoting innovation in this field. To improve the wellbeing of elders in this area, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our first senior care home in Bengaluru. Our goal is to establish a comprehensive ecosystem that would guarantee our seniors a dignified and satisfying existence while also improving the standard of senior care in India.”
Ishaan Khanna, CEO, Antara Assisted Care Services, said, “We are thrilled to offer all our services in Bengaluru now. Seniors have already responded overwhelmingly well to our Care at Home services and now with our care home, Antara completes the continuum of care, that we’ve promised to provide for all the seniors of Bengaluru.”
28, Aug 2024
Livpure raises over INR 233 cr from M&G Investments and Ncubate Capital
Mumbai, August 28, 2024: Livpure, one of India’s leading and trusted customer durable brands, announced that it has obtained an investment of INR 208 cr funding from M&G Investments through its Catalyst investment strategy and around INR 25 cr from Ncubate Capital Partners.
This funding round marks a significant milestone for Livpure as it embarks on its next phase of growth and expansion. The capital infusion will fuel Livpure’s plans to accelerate category expansion, product development through R&D and innovation, diversify its offerings, enhance its market presence and cater to evolving consumer needs in the home category.
M&G’s Catalyst strategy invests in innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest environmental and social challenges.
Sharing his views on the investment, Navneet Kapoor, Co-Founder & Chairman, Livpure said, “We are excited to partner with M&G’s Catalyst team to drive our next phase of growth. This investment will allow us to innovate faster, expand our product portfolio, retail presence, and make our high-quality home solutions accessible to more Indians.”
Rakesh Kaul, Managing Director, Livpure, added, “With this investment we will further enhance our focus on developing cutting-edge products that address the growing needs of Indian consumers. We are particularly keen on further enhancing our water-as-a-service offering along with eco-friendly sustainable solutions in home and kitchen offerings.”
Praveg Patil, Head of Asia Pacific – M&G Impact & Private Equity added that, “We are delighted to be investing in Livpure, an innovative leader in the water purifier industry. Core to M&G Catalyst’s mandate is the positive societal impact that our portfolio companies drive. As Livpure strives to reduce the cost of access to clean water, arguably humanity’s most fundamental and vital resource, we are well aligned. This partnership underscores our commitment to sustainable technologies, and we look forward to supporting Livpure’s vision to drive the brand to scale and achieve new milestones.”
InCred Capital acted as the exclusive advisor to Livpure on the fund raise. Ashish Ambwani, Managing Director, InCred Capital said, “This fund raise signifies a new chapter of growth and opportunity for Livpure, which through its water-as-a-service model, has been pioneering innovation in the water purification industry. We are proud to have facilitated this transformative transaction and look forward to an exciting growth story in the years ahead.”
28, Aug 2024
DaveAI Empowers Enterprises with Secure, Scalable AI Solutions
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, enterprises are constantly seeking ways to enhance their operations, improve customer engagement, and stay ahead of the competition. AI has emerged as a powerful tool to achieve these goals, offering solutions that are not only efficient but also scalable and secure. AI-driven technologies are helping businesses automate processes, personalize customer experiences, and make data-driven decisions, which are crucial for success in modern markets.
DaveAI is playing a pivotal role in this transformation. By providing secure, scalable AI solutions, DaveAI is helping enterprises across various industries—such as automotive, retail, and banking—integrate advanced AI technologies into their operations. Their focus on innovation ensures that businesses can harness the power of AI to drive growth and adapt to evolving market demands.
Transforming Customer Engagement with DaveAI Virtual Sales
DaveAI’s Virtual Sales Avatars and Conversational AI solutions offer a subtle yet impactful way for businesses to improve customer engagement. These tools are designed to create more natural, human-like interactions, making the customer journey smoother and more personalized. By understanding customer preferences and offering tailored recommendations, these AI-driven solutions help guide customers through their decision-making process. Whether in automotive, retail, or banking, these avatars are instrumental in boosting conversion rates by ensuring customers feel supported and valued. DaveAI’s approach enables businesses to connect with customers in a meaningful way, fostering loyalty and enhancing overall satisfaction.
DaveAI’s WhatsApp Chatbot Services: Enhancing Customer Engagement
DaveAI offers comprehensive WhatsApp chatbot solutions designed to elevate customer interactions across various industries. Leveraging advanced AI, these chatbots provide personalized support, answer queries, and guide users through decision-making processes in real-time. Key features include easy-to-follow WhatsApp flows, real-time data synchronization through APIs, and complete control over data access for brands. The platform’s flexibility allows businesses to change and leverage LLM models with minimal effort. Additionally, DaveAI’s affinity engine predicts the next best action in any conversation, maximizing lead conversions. These multilingual chatbots can also be extended to websites or apps with minimal development, making them a versatile tool for improving customer service, driving conversions, and fostering brand loyalty. A dashboard with real-time actionable insights further enhances operational efficiency.
Comprehensive Security and Seamless Integration for Enterprises
DaveAI places a strong emphasis on security and seamless integration, ensuring that enterprises can trust and easily incorporate their AI solutions into existing systems. Their security protocols are robust, incorporating advanced data protection measures like encryption and compliance with industry regulations to safeguard sensitive information. This focus on security ensures that businesses can adopt AI with confidence, knowing their data is secure.
In addition to security, DaveAI offers seamless integration capabilities through its APIs and SDKs, allowing enterprises to smoothly incorporate AI solutions into their current architectures. This flexibility means that businesses can enhance their operations without the hassle of overhauling their existing systems. DaveAI’s solutions are designed to be adaptable, ensuring they work well with a variety of platforms, making the transition to AI-driven processes as smooth as possible. This combination of security and easy integration positions DaveAI as a reliable partner for enterprises looking to leverage AI effectively.
Scalability and Customization: AI Solutions Tailored to Industry Needs
DaveAI offers scalable and customizable AI solutions that are designed to meet the specific needs of various industries. Their modular tools, such as the Experience Engine and DaveAssist, enable businesses to adapt AI functionalities to their unique operational goals. The Experience Engine is particularly effective in creating personalized customer interactions, while DaveAssist provides intelligent support powered by AI-driven insights. These solutions are not only customizable but also scalable, allowing businesses to expand their AI capabilities as they grow. Whether a small enterprise or a large corporation, DaveAI’s solutions are designed to scale with demand, making it easier for companies to implement AI in a way that aligns with their business objectives. This adaptability ensures that DaveAI can meet a wide range of industry needs, providing value through tailored AI solutions that enhance efficiency and customer engagement.
Innovating with AI: DaveAI’s Vision for Tomorrow
DaveAI is committed to staying at the forefront of AI innovation, continuously evolving its solutions to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. Their vision for the future involves expanding the capabilities of their AI-driven tools to better serve enterprises across various sectors. DaveAI’s roadmap includes integrating more advanced AI technologies that focus on deeper personalization, enhanced customer engagement, and smarter business operations. They are dedicated to exploring new AI possibilities that can drive growth, efficiency, and innovation for their clients.
By keeping a close eye on emerging industry trends and listening to customer feedback, DaveAI aims to refine and enhance its offerings, ensuring they remain relevant and effective in a rapidly evolving market. Their focus on continuous improvement highlights their commitment to helping businesses leverage AI in ways that are both impactful and future-ready, positioning DaveAI as a leader in the AI solutions space.
28, Aug 2024
Airtel Payments Bank collaborates with Noise and NPCI to unveil its upcoming NCMC-Enabled Smartwatch
New Delhi, 28 August 2024: Airtel Payments Bank in collaboration with Noise, India’s leading smartwatch and connected lifestyle brand, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), announced the launch of its upcoming cutting-edge NCMC (National Common Mobility Card)-enabled Smartwatch, integrated with the RuPay chip.
The Bank showcased the prototypes of this state-of-the-art smartwatch at the Global Fintech Fest 2024. This innovative smartwatch, conceptualized by Noise, brings the future of payments to the user’s wrist, blending advanced lifestyle features with the convenience of NCMC-enabled Tap and Pay transactions.
This launch marks the second phase of the successful partnership between Airtel Payments Bank and Noise, building on the initial efforts to redefine on-the-go payments directly from their smartwatches. Elevating the experience further, this NCMC-enabled smartwatch is set to augment the potential of smart wearables by integrating seamless transactions into daily lives and redefining the future of connected living.
The Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch is engineered to revolutionize payments, offering unparalleled ease and accessibility. With NCMC integration, users will enjoy the convenience of Tap and Pay transactions at merchant locations as well as NCMC-enabled transit payments across metro systems, buses, parking facilities and more nationwide. Additionally, it supports the issuance of transport concessions and monthly passes, where applicable, by transport operators, making daily commutes hassle-free.
Crafted with an embedded RuPay chip in the dial, this smartwatch allows users to indulge in a more secure and flexible lifestyle experience. It offers effortless swapping of watchstraps, providing seamless customization to complement any occasion, personal style, or mood.
Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, Chief Operating Officer of Airtel Payments Bank said, “We are delighted to introduce the NCMC-enabled Smartwatch, a product that embodies our commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. This smartwatch not only simplifies financial transactions but also enriches the daily lives of our users with its advanced features. We believe this launch will set a new standard in the wearable payment devices market as well.”
Amit Khatri, Co-Founder of Noise, said, “At Noise, we are committed to transforming consumers’ lives meaningfully by relentlessly expanding the capabilities of smart wearables through future-forward innovation. As we enter this second phase of our partnership with Airtel Payments Bank, our collaboration with NPCI marks a significant step forward in this journey. By integrating NCMC into our smartwatch, we are not just unlocking new potential for wearables but also pioneering a new era of digital payments in India.”
Beyond its robust payment features, the Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch is designed for a dynamic lifestyle, offering a range of functionalities tailored to modern needs. It will soon be available for purchase through both online and retail platforms of the Bank.
28, Aug 2024
Summercool Appliances Hosts Inaugural Distributor Meet in Tashkent, Solidifies Future Strategy and Partnerships
28th Aug, National: Summercool, a leading brand in the home and kitchen appliances industry, successfully concluded its Distributors Meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last Monday to promote distributor collaboration and networking. The event, held from August 21st to 26th, 2024, together with key industry players, distributors, and strategic partners from across the globe to engage in productive discussions, explore new opportunities, and strengthen long-term business relationships. The event brought approximately 80+ distributors from various countries and markets.
The core focus of the Distributors Meet was on advancing business strategies that would drive the company’s growth in the coming years. The key sessions included an in-depth discussion of Summercool’s upcoming product lines, enhanced distribution strategies, and how the company plans to capitalize on emerging market trends in the home appliances sector. The brand opted for Tashkent because of its strategic location which offers convenient access for distributors from neighboring regions. Additionally, Summercool also discussed its long-term strategy of sustainable growth, addressing distributor concerns or challenges, discussing growth and expansion potential, while strengthening personal relationships to establish trust and loyalty.
The following days provided opportunities for distributors to further interact with Summercool’s leadership team during an insightful tour. On August 23rd, attendees were treated to a full-day excursion to Samarkand, an iconic city known for its rich history and architectural marvels. This was followed by a thrilling day of exploration in the Chimgan Mountains and Charvak Artificial Reservoir on August 24th, where attendees bonded over outdoor activities, strengthening personal and business relationships alike.
The six-day event was packed with a dynamic schedule that balanced business engagements and cultural experiences. On August 25th, the group had the opportunity to indulge in some leisure shopping at Samarkand Darvoza and Magic City, completing the trip with a final night of celebration before departing for Delhi on August 26th.
According to Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CMD, Summercool Home Appliances Ltd., “The Distributors Meet 2024 was a tremendous opportunity for us. The event not only strengthened our relationship with our distribution partners but also provided them with a clear roadmap for growth. At Summercool, we have always believed in collaboration, and this meeting allowed us to share our future vision and work together toward achieving greater success in the competitive market. We are confident that through our collective efforts, Summercool will continue to innovate and lead the industry.”
Throughout the trip, the meet focused on business strategies and the future growth of Summercool in the home appliances sector. Summercool shared its plans for the upcoming year, emphasizing innovation and enhanced customer service as the cornerstones of its strategy. The distributors appreciated the open dialogue and a sense of excitement was notable as both sides committed to achieving new milestones.
28, Aug 2024
TECNO’s New Ultra-thin PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 Tri-Fold Concept Opens Up a World of Big Experiences
New Delhi – August 28, 2024.
Innovative technology brand TECNO today teased its groundbreaking PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 – an ultra-thin tri-fold concept smartphone that reimagines the large-screen experience in a pocket-sized device. In its folded form, PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 is the thinnest among existing triple-folding models, measuring just 11mm in thickness. Unfolded, it reveals a giant 10” screen with TDDI technology for the first time in a foldable device. The new concept offers a glimpse into a more immersive, convenient and exciting future foldable smartphone experience. Building on previous designs, it addresses key pain points like hinge durability, camera performance, and software optimization, marking a significant leap forward in foldable innovation.
TECNO’s PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 revolutionizes large-screen experiences in an ultra-slim design.
Ultra-thin Tri-Fold Design
PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2’s innovative tri-fold screen transforms the device from a standard candy bar smartphone into an incredible tablet-like large-screen device. Crucially, the tri-fold design does not mean a major compromise on thickness, measuring 11mm when folded, thanks to an innovative and thinner hinge that enables existing bi-fold models to achieve a thickness of less than 9mm. The device features the smartphone industry’s thinnest battery cover measuring just 0.25mm thanks to super compressed Titan Advanced Fiber material. Compared to the industry’s current thinnest 0.45mm thickness, this advanced material brings sufficient strength while allowing a thinner form. The streamline camera design also contributes to thinness and lightness without sacrificing image quality, while its position to one side of the device makes it easier to find the center of gravity when holding.
Huge Immersive and Less Creased Screen with Super Durability and Thinner Hinges
Unfolding from a 6.48” candy bar phone into an impressive 10” 4:3 ratio large-screen tablet-style device, PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 gives users more flexibility to users to use the device as they wish. To support this upgrade in convenience, the device features OLED Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) and an advanced 3K LTPO screen with 392 PPI.
Empowering the tri-fold screen experience is a state-of-the-art hinge design with incredible 2100MPa strength. The hinges can support over 300,000 folds, exceeding most folding devices and offering exceptional device longevity and folding smoothness. The hinges also contribute to the device’s superbly flat screen, minimizing the crease visibility for more immersive viewing pleasure.
Unleashing Versatile Scenarios and Optimized UI for a Cutting-Edge Foldable Experience
PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 supports screen hovering to open up new possibilities across a diverse range of scenarios, from work to entertainment and daily life. For example, screen hovering with the base of the screen used flat for typing on a keyboard while the upright screen provides a laptop-style display for convenient notetaking in meetings or university lectures. For communicating across language barriers, the device can be folded into tent mode for dual-screen face-to-face real-time AI translation. For everyday browsing, the foldable screen supports multi-window mode to improve efficiency, letting users stay in their game or movie while responding to messages or searching the internet. And for more inventive imagine, users can explore creative unfolded angles enabled by the tri-fold design.
PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2’s advanced software and UI specifically optimized for the tri-fold design further enhance the utility of its cutting-edge hardware. For example, the device supports dynamic wallpapers and adaptive icons that adjust with folding and unfolding, while the UI layout is adapted for diverse use cases such as large-screen viewing and tent mode, as well as having the potential for exciting third-party app adaption.
TECNO’s Latest Advanced Foldable Innovation
PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 is not the first innovative concept from PHANTOM, the premium technology sub-brand of TECNO that offers the most advanced and stylish technologies to users seeking the best experiences. Previously, the PHANTOM Ultimate rolling screen concept smartphone demonstrated the sub-brand’s exceptional capabilities in advanced screen development.
The new PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2, with its groundbreaking tri-fold design, underscores TECNO’s commitment to exploring and innovating the most advanced new technologies to revolutionize the user experience. The concept brings a new dimension to the relationship between users and their smartphones, creating exciting large-screen possibilities and ushering in a new future of advanced devices. The unveiling of the new concept also paves the way for further progress in the field of TECNO’s foldable device innovation, with its second-generation foldable devices PHANTOM V Fold2 5G and PHANTOM V Flip2 5G scheduled for release soon.
28, Aug 2024
Essentia Series and Verena Hobs by Hafele
Where Style Meets Culinary Excellence
Experience the epitome of culinary excellence with the AUGUSTA AND VERENA BUILT-IN HOBS from the ESSENTIA SERIES. The AUGUSTA HOBS feature FULL BRASS BURNERS, ensuring superior heat distribution for precise cooking results. On the other hand, the VERENA HOBS boast of SEMI-BRASS BURNERS, offering a perfect balance of efficiency and elegance. Both hobs are equipped with cast iron pan supports, providing stability even for larger cookware. With the Flame Failure Safety Device (FFSD) and Electric Auto Ignition, cooking becomes not only effortless but also safe, giving you peace of mind while preparing your culinary masterpieces.
Designed to meet the diverse cooking needs of Indian households, the AUGUSTA and VERENA HOBS are available in 3-burner and 4-burner hob designs, providing flexibility and convenience for any culinary task. Their elegant black tempered glass top adds a touch of sophistication to any kitchen, elevating the aesthetic appeal of your cooking space. Whether you’re simmering spices or stir-frying vegetables, these hobs offer the perfect blend of style and functionality, making every cooking experience a delight.
