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OnePlus 7 – Features Which Make It Hard To Wait For The Phone
Since the launch of its very first phone, OnePlus has been known for its flagship phones with each one having brilliant features. With the launch of its latest phone, OnePlus 7 Pro, the expectations of the new features are at an all time high. If you are planning on buying the phone, then here are some features you should definitely try!
1. Auto Drop Detection
The auto drop detection is made for people who are prone to dropping their phones. If your front camera is out and you are about to drop your phone, the camera senses the fall and automatically pops back in to avoid getting damaged. While it sounds like a cool feature, please don’t try it just because you can!
2. Zen Mode
If you need a timeout from your phone and don’t have the willpower to do it at regular intervals, then the Zen Mode is perfect for you. When the Zen Mode is activated, the phone locks users out for 20 minutes. The only thing users can access is the camera and incoming calls. To exit the Zen Mode, you can’t do anything but restart the phone! Definitely a must have for people addicted to their phones.
3. Screen Recording
Taking screenshots to another level, OnePlus 7 Pro now lets you take screen recordings of your calls! Coming in the form of an integrated feature, the service works with just a tap. All you have to do is activate the service and voila! The feature can work on Zen Mode as well if you add it to the Quick Settings mode and use it through there.
4. Make your colours
Till Android Pie, you could only select a few colours from a given palette. With the OnePlus 7 Pro, you can now choose which colour to use as your main accent colour within the interface. All you have to do is go to the settings and with the slider bar and gradient bar, you can choose whatever colour want! How cool is that?
5. Fingerprint animation
Unlike other phones, you can change the animations on your fingerprint sensor. All you have to do is go to the settings, then security and then to the lock screen. Once you reach the fingerprint section, pick the fingerprint animation feature and tada! You can now animate the sensor to your liking. If you get tired of the additional animations, you can easily disable it.
6. Navigation Gestures
While the new OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a sharper look and no dents, the navigation feature is increasing the anticipation around the phone. The navigation bar, while one of the most used features on any phone, can be quite an irritant. With the navigation gesture feature, you can now just swipe away the feature and clear the clutter on your phone! Slick and clean, this service is going to be quite a treat.
What features are you looking forward to the most? Comment and let us know!
India’s deeptech ecosystem has reached a significant milestone with the launch of BIGShift, a premier accelerator programme by Inc42 and India Accelerator designed to empower early-stage startups developing breakthrough technologies. The first cohort comprises 13 innovative startups addressing complex challenges in fields such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, robotics, healthcare, and geospatial analytics. These startups benefitted from specialized capital-readiness training, strategic mentorship, and direct access to investors interested in supporting high-risk, high-reward deeptech ventures, making BIGShift a crucial platform for nurturing India’s next-generation technology leaders.
The accelerator programme uniquely combines virtual bootcamp sessions with a comprehensive two-day in-person masterclass, equipping startups with advanced go-to-market strategies, funding expertise, and a valuable network of experienced operator-mentors. Noteworthy startups from the cohort include ActionSync, focused on enterprise data unification; Polygon Geospatial, delivering AI-powered real-time spatial analytics; Purna AI, which innovates in preventive health through genetic biomarkers; Spacetaxi, pursuing reusable commercial rockets; and VertiFly, specializing in hybrid eVTOL aerial mobility solutions. This diverse group exemplifies the ingenuity and pioneering spirit of Indian deeptech entrepreneurship across multiple high-impact sectors.
BIGShift’s inaugural cohort not only accelerates technological development but also provides critical support mechanisms like pilot project matchmaking, regulatory guidance, and facilitating enterprise collaborations. As these 13 startups transition their groundbreaking solutions from the lab to the marketplace, BIGShift is poised to be a catalyst for deeptech innovation in India, helping transform scientific research into scalable, impactful businesses that will shape the country’s technological future.
Chennai-based deep-tech startup Tan90 Thermal Solutions has raised INR 20 crore (about $2.3 million) in Series A funding, led by NABVENTURES, with participation from Blue Ashva Capital, Capital-A, and 3i Partners. The fresh capital will help Tan90 expand its energy-efficient cooling solutions across India and into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Founded in 2019 by IIT alumni Soumalya Mukherjee, Rajnikant Rai, and Shiv Sharma, Tan90 develops innovative phase change materials (PCMs) that enable precise, sustainable cooling for sectors like food logistics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Their technology covers temperatures from –50°C to +80°C, offering up to 40% energy savings and a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
Tan90’s Cooling-as-a-Service platform currently operates in eight Indian cities, serving clients like Swiggy Instamart and Kisaan Konnect, with plans to expand further. Recognized by organizations such as the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and UNIDO, Tan90 aims to make scalable, sustainable cooling infrastructure accessible to enterprises worldwide.
PayU India, owned by Prosus, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator, a year after getting in-principle approval in April 2024. This authorization allows PayU to onboard new merchants and offer digital payment solutions, joining other major players like Razorpay, CCAvenue, and BillDesk.
The RBI’s nod comes as PayU prepares for its planned IPO in the second half of 2025, following a delay from its original 2024 timeline due to market conditions. The company, which serves over 450,000 merchants, reported $319 million in revenue from its core payments and credit business in the first half of FY25.
PayU stated that the approval will help it build a resilient, compliant, and innovation-driven institution, supporting merchants of all sizes and advancing the Digital India vision. The company has also strengthened its risk management and expanded its presence in real-time payments through a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions.
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