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In a first, the top five spots in the India true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were captured by local brands as the market shipments registered 85% year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2022, a new report showed on Tuesday.According to Counterpoint Research, increasing local manufacturing helped drive the shipments. Moreover, timely sales events, frequent affordable offerings and … Read more
Domestic brand Ptron has launched new gaming earbuds named Basspods Flare. The latest TWS earbuds feature low-latency wireless technology and long battery life. Ptron claims that Basspods Flare will offer improved audio performance on PC or mobile devices. These new earbuds are suited for long gaming sessions and are already available on Flipkart.Ptron Basspods Flare: … Read more
Despite being the most expensive audio product in the brand’s lineup, the OnePlus Buds Pro is priced quite competitively, compared to flagship true wireless earphones from brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Sony. This has helped set it apart as a value-for-money option that doesn’t particularly skimp on much. Now, well over a year after … Read more
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has announced its collaboration with Hans Zimmer for the Buds Pro 2 TWS earbuds. The multi-awarded film music composer will tune the Master EQ for its upcoming TWS earbuds. Zimmer has stated, “I am pleased to work with OnePlus to ensure its second-generation earbuds allow you to be fully immersed into … Read more
Homegrown audio brand Wings Lifestyle has expanded its earphones portfolio with the launch of Phantom 850 TWS earbuds. The new TWS earbuds belong to the company’s Phantom series.Wings Phantom 850 TWS earbuds price, availabilityThe Wings Phantom 850 earbuds come at an introductory price of Rs 999. Interested customers can purchase the TWS earbuds online via … Read more
German-origin brand Truke has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of the new BTG (Born to Game) X1 gaming earbuds. The company has launched the new audio product at an introductory price of Rs 999. The latest wearable promises to deliver improved sound quality and arrive with a lightweight design. The Truke … Read more
Apple is reportedly working on an affordable version of AirPods with an aim to compete with cheaper true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The earphones may be called “AirPods Lite”. Citing industry sources, analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong Intl Tech Research (via 9to5Mac) claimed that Apple may see a fall in AirPods demand this year. He … Read more
Gadget accessory and consumer electronics brand U&i has launched three new wireless Bluetooth audio wearables – Banz TWS Earbuds, Pretty TWS Earbuds, and Sandwich BT Earphones in India.U&i TWS earbuds and neckband: Pricing and availabilityThe newly launched U&i Banz, Pretty, and Sandwich series of earphones are available in the market at Rs 2,299, Rs 2,499 … Read more
Yamaha has, for years now, been focused on premium, professional-grade consumer audio products, with a particular focus on AV receivers and speaker systems. However, with consumer preferences moving towards wireless audio, many audio-purist brands have been shifting their product strategies to keep up with the times. The Japanese conglomerate is no different in this regard, … Read more
We’ve had a chance to review a bunch of headphones and earphones in 2022, including over-ear, in-ear, and true wireless options across price segments and covering various platforms and features. Naturally, some have stood out more than others, and earn a place in our list of the best headphones and earphones for this year. Our recommendations … Read more