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Mi A2 ‘Android One’ smartphone launched in India
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Expanding its “Android One” line-up of smartphones, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi on Wednesday launched Mi A2 with improved photography capabilities in India for Rs 16,999.
“Android One” is a line of consumer electronics devices that run the Android Operating System (OS).
It is a standard created by Google for Android systems, mainly targeted at people buying their first smartphone.
Under the Android One partnership with the search engine giant, the smartphone will have unlimited high-quality photo storage with Google Photos.
“We are strengthening our Make In India commitment. All units (of Mi A2) sold in India will be manufactured here,” Manu Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, told reporters here.
The device will be available in black, gold, lake blue and rose gold colours on Mi.com and Amazon.in on pre-order starting August 9.
It will be available on a weekly sale starting August 16 on Mi.com, Amazon.in and Mi Home stores.
Mi A2 sports a 12MP + 20MP rear Artificial Intelligence (AI) dual camera and a 20MP front camera and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor with Qualcomm’s Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE).
“The device will soon be announced in a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant soon,” Jain informed.
The smartphone comes with 5.99-inch 18:9 Full Screen Display, protected by a layer of 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5, in an aluminum unibody with a curved back panel that is tapered towards the four sides.
The device also has advanced Kryo 260 CPU cores, coupled with up to 6GB RAM, which makes it a blend of performance and power-efficiency, the company claimed.
The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS with Google’s AI-powered software innovations built-in, such as a smarter battery that adjusts to user habits.
In terms of security, users will get monthly security software updates.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.