When you purchase your next smartphone, it is likely you will find the homegrown Indus Appstore pre-installed. This app store, developed in India, is positioned as a strong rival to the Google Play Store. Indus Appstore’s creator, PhonePe, is negotiating with two prominent smartphone makers to feature the Indus Appstore on their devices. According to The Economic Times report, this move is part of a strategy to expand the app store’s reach to 150 million users by the end of this year.
HPE, Danfoss Bring Green Data Centres
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Danfoss have announced a collaboration to introduce HPE IT Sustainability Services — Data Centre Heat Recovery. This new module intends to help organizations manage and repurpose excess heat as they transition to more sustainable IT infrastructures. The module leverages HPE’s scalable Modular Data Centre, which boasts a power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1.1, significantly better than the traditional data centre PUE of 1.3-1.4. By integrating Danfoss’ advanced heat reuse and cooling technologies, the system reduces energy consumption by 20 per cent and boosts cooling efficiency by up to 30 per cent. As AI technologies rapidly expand, the demand for power in IT infrastructures is projected to increase dramatically, with expectations of consuming at least ten times more electricity by 2026 compared to 2023.
Here’s Why 5G Download Speed Dropped In India In Q4 2023
India’s average 5G download speed decreased in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, falling from 304 Mbps in the first quarter (Q1) to 280.7 Mbps. This change was attributed to a notable rise in 5G data usage during the quarter, said Opensignal, a mobile connectivity and network signal speed test app.
OnePlus Pad Pro, New OnePlus Watch 2 Launching Next Week
OnePlus has announced on Weibo that the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro will be officially launched in China on June 27. The company will also launch the OnePlus Pad Pro, OnePlus Buds 3, and new OnePlus Watch 2. Several teasers on social media have revealed the design of the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, highlighting a Ceramic Collector’s Edition with a white finish. This smartphone will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and will feature an 8.5mm thick, scratch-resistant, and wear-resistant profile.
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless Launched In India
Sennheiser has recently launched the all-new Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless (TWS) earbuds in India. Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earbuds boast an ergonomic design and offer features including active noise cancellation (ANC), multi-device pairing, and Sennheiser’s proprietary sound features. The Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless features 7mm dynamic drivers and includes a dedicated transparency mode for noise reduction. These earbuds utilize Bluetooth LE Audio and boast a battery life of up to 28 hours on a single charge.
Summary Table
| Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Indus Appstore | Pre-installed on new smartphones, rival to Google Play Store, targeting 150 million users by year-end |
| HPE & Danfoss | Collaboration for green data centres, 20% energy reduction, 30% cooling efficiency boost |
| 5G Speed Drop | Decrease in average 5G download speed in Q4 2023 due to increased data usage |
| OnePlus Launches | OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, Pad Pro, Buds 3, and Watch 2 launching on June 27 |
| Sennheiser TWS | New Accentum True Wireless earbuds with ANC, multi-device pairing, and 28-hour battery life |
Key Insights
- Indus Appstore: Aiming to challenge Google Play Store with strategic OEM partnerships and a target of 150 million users.
- Green Data Centres: HPE and Danfoss collaboration focuses on sustainability with significant energy and cooling efficiency improvements.
- 5G Speed: Increased data usage has led to a drop in average 5G download speeds in India.
- OnePlus Products: Upcoming launches include high-end smartphones and accessories with advanced features.
- Sennheiser Earbuds: New TWS earbuds offer advanced audio features and long battery life.
