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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
A smart charging case can gradually make the smartphone an unnecessary appendage for earphones
For the past few years, JBL has been trying to make the charging case of wireless earphones smarter than they are expected to be. This attempt to gradually unyoke earbuds from the smartphone is for some reason still limited to this company. The new JBL Tour Pro 3 builds on the experience of products like the JBL Live Beam 3 (I used earphones with a smart charging case and I sort of see the point now ) and now comes with a smart charging case that gives a display withcontrols of its own. Released in time for the new Superman movie, the JBL Tour Pro 3 has a unique design that other companies have still not started experimenting with. The charging case's 1.57-inch customisable display lets you control various aspects of this truly wireless earphone. So you don't have to open the JBL app on the phone to switch on Auracast and connect to other devices, change equaliser modes, or go from noise-canceling to talkthrough mode. This is a very useful feature especiallywhen you are not near your phone and gradually you start using this as the primary way to control the earphones. But don't think this is all you get. Using the JBL app, I could personalise my hearing experience by checking my best fit. I also made a couple of custom equaliser settings to fit my requirements. Also, the app lets you customise the Smart Charging case with your own pictures for the home screen. I also removed some of the screens from this display which I felt I would never use. Despite all this tech, it is the audio quality you are getting a JBL for. The True ANC 2.0 keeps all sounds out and the comfy fit of the earbuds ensures there is nothing leaking in and killing your audio experience. The Tour Pro 3 has one of the best noise canceling I have checked out this year and takes out most of the ambient noise without creating a vacuum-like feel. Listening to Sapphire with Spatial 360 Head Tracking, you feel the Ed Sheeran vocal all around you as you move around. I loved the overall high-resolution sound profile of the JBL Tour Pro 3 which is natural and rich at the same time. During my evening walks it immersed me in my regular podcasts, helping me create a thought bubble of new ideas, cutting off the slow hum of Noida's very own brown noise. At home, listening to the pulsating F1 title track, I was transported back to the most exciting movie I had watched in recent times, with the Dolby Atmos effect really filling the virtual sphere around my head. With Apple's haptic trailer of the movie, I could feel haptic effects on my ears too as the Run for Podium track sped through the clip. The Tour Pro 3 is all about immersive experiences like this. With the equaliser in bass mode, the experience changes drastically with a booming effect embalming my head, which if you know me, is not my favourite way to enjoy music. I was soon back to the vocal mode and then discovered that the studio mode was actually better for numbers like this and Azizam. I would have liked the display on the charger to show me the name of the song that was playing. Now, it shows the home screen by default. You have to unlock this and move to the volume page to see the song title though it does show the battery available on each earphone as well as the case. But why not replace the home screen with album art? One issue I felt was that when walking with the earphones on, you feel your steps in your ears. I have felt this with some other noise-cancelling earphones too over the years. This takes some getting used to. Also, for some reason the device did not remember my iPhone and I had to go back to Bluetooth and connect all the time. The battery life is great and you can use this for close to a week with a full charge. I liked that wireless charging works smoothly on the JBL Tour Pro 3 and I could just plonk it on the charger I was using for my AirPods. At Rs 29,999, the JBL Tour Pro 3 is among the best-sounding truly wireless earphones you can buy and it certainly is the smartest. While you might feel the Smart Charging case is an expensive proposition you will start enjoying this smartscreen as much as you do the sound quality of the Tour Pro 3. Nandagopal Rajan writes on technology, gadgets and everything related. He has worked with the India Today Group and Hindustan Times. He is an alumnus of Calicut University and Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal. ... Read More
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Tech Wrap July 10: Samsung foldables, Sony WF-C710N, Alienware 16 Aurora
Samsung opens pre-bookings for Galaxy Z 7 series. Sony WF-C710N earbuds launched. Amazfit Active 2 Square smartwatch. JBL Tour Pro 3 launched. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series. Perplexity's 'Comet' BS Tech New Delhi Listen to This Article Samsung opens pre-bookings for Galaxy Z 7 series, Watch 8 series in India Samsung has begun taking pre-orders in India for its latest Galaxy Z7 series, which includes the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, along with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic smartwatches. The complete lineup will be available for purchase in the country starting July 25. Sony has introduced its WF-C710N true wireless earbuds in the Indian market. These earbuds come equipped with the brand's active noise cancellation tech and AI-based improvements aimed at enhancing voice call clarity. They are available in several colours, including a new Glass Blue variant with a see-through finish. Dell has unveiled the Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop in India. Featuring Intel's Core Series 2 CPUs and NVIDIA's RTX 50 series graphics, the device is tailored for gaming performance with a slim and portable design. It includes Cryo-Chamber thermal tech to sustain high performance under load, with Dell stating the Aurora is built to handle modern AAA games. Ahead of the upcoming Prime Day event, Amazfit has released the Active 2 Square smartwatch in India. The device boasts a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen with sapphire glass and reaches up to 2,000 nits brightness. It claims a battery life of up to ten days on one charge. JBL has brought its Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds to India. These earbuds come with the second-gen Smart Charging Case, allowing users to manage settings directly without needing their phone. Other features include adaptive ANC, 360 Spatial Audio with head tracking, and Hi-Res sound. Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic at its Unpacked event on July 9. These new models offer improvements in design, health monitoring, and AI integration, and mark the first appearance of Google's Gemini assistant on Galaxy Watches. The series is powered by Wear OS 6 and Samsung's One UI 8 Watch. Perplexity has released Comet, an AI-integrated web browser built on Chromium. Comet uses Perplexity as its default search engine and includes agentic features capable of carrying out multi-step tasks. It allows users to summarise content, translate text, and perform contextual actions without leaving the browser. Samsung's latest foldables—Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE—were introduced during the Galaxy Unpacked event. The devices showcase new AI tools while also upgrading those from previous models. According to Samsung, the latest devices have been redesigned with AI at the core. Google's July Pixel update enhances the Circle to Search feature with Gemini AI and brings Gemini to Wear OS smartwatches. The rollout also integrates Veo 3 into the Gemini AI Pro bundle. Samsung's Unpacked event confirmed similar features for One UI 8 Watch, and Google is now expanding the update to brands like OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi. Samsung has launched One UI 8, based on Android 16, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The new interface includes enhanced privacy controls, upgraded AI capabilities, and tools optimised for foldable devices. One UI 8 Watch, built on Wear OS 6, also debuted with the Galaxy Watch 8 series. Garmin has revealed that select smartwatch models now support the Google Maps app. This allows users to access directions directly from their wrist. Once a destination is entered on Google Maps using an Android phone, users receive real-time turn alerts on their Garmin watch during walking, running, or cycling. The app is free via ConnectIQ and supports models like Venu, Forerunner, Vívoactive, and Fenix. According to a Reuters-based report from 9To5Google, OpenAI is planning to launch its own AI-enabled web browser by the end of July. Unlike browsers that rely on extensions, this one would have AI built-in to handle tasks like booking tickets, summarising content, and more — all based on simple user commands. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, introducing a book-style foldable with a slimmer profile, new materials for durability, and advanced Galaxy AI features. It is an all-round upgrade over the predecessor with a bigger and broader display on both the cover and on the inside. But, there is a critical omission from the package – the Spen function has been skipped. Here is all you need to know: Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 7 Fan Edition (FE) at its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on July 9. This marks the company's first fan-edition model in its foldable smartphone lineup, offering a more accessible version of its premium flip phone experience. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, introducing a larger FlexWindow cover screen, new Galaxy AI features, and a more powerful battery to its flip-style model. The smartphone is powered by Samsung Exynos 2500 and brings a blend of productivity and portability with a refreshed design. Apple is reportedly preparing a new version of its Vision Pro headset. As per Bloomberg, the next model will feature the powerful M4 chip, already found in the latest iPad Pro, along with a redesigned head strap to improve comfort during extended wear. The OnePlus Buds 4 offer premium features at a budget-friendly price. They perform well in terms of ANC, audio quality, and battery life. However, call clarity in noisy settings needs improvement, and the AI-based translation functions appear to be in early stages of development. Amazon is reportedly considering expanding its investment in AI firm Anthropic, as reported by The Financial Times. This move could build on its previous $8 billion commitment made in November last year. The global race for AI talent is intensifying. Rather than focusing solely on hardware, companies are now spending heavily to secure top AI researchers. Meta reportedly offered $100 million sign-on bonuses to lure talent, including Apple executive Ruoming Pang. OpenAI leadership likened the situation to a break-in, reflecting concerns over poaching. As it implements large-scale layoffs, Microsoft is spotlighting how AI is transforming its operations. According to Bloomberg, Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff recently highlighted AI's growing role in boosting productivity across the company during an internal presentation. Meta has hired Apple's former AI lead, Ruoming Pang, offering a compensation package said to be worth more than $200 million over several years. Bloomberg reports the deal is part of Meta's strategy to build its Superintelligence division. Apple reportedly did not match the offer, which far exceeds typical executive pay. Mark Zuckerberg is on a recruitment spree, extending offers worth up to $100 million to AI experts for roles in his Superintelligence Labs. The division aims to create AI software that surpasses human intelligence, and high-profile scientists are being approached directly to join the mission.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
JBL Tour Pro 3 TWS arrives in India, brings high-end features including personalised sound and ANC 2.0
The Tour Pro 3, which is the top-end true wireless stereo (TWS) from JBL, has now arrived in India. The Tour Pro 3, with which JBL hopes to take on the best from Sony, Sennheiser, Apple and Beats, is priced at Rs 29,999 and it comes with a host of features that are usually reserved for only the absolute top-end audio products. This includes personalised sound with a feature called Personi-fi 3.0, hybrid dual-driver system and ANC Tour Pro 3 also comes in a charging case that has a display, which can show relevant information to users while music playback, or even otherwise. This information includes battery stats, connectivity status and music controls, directly through the case. The case also acts as an audio transmitter, which means it can be plugged into any audio source and then the music or sound can be played into the Tour Pro 3 buds. This is going to be extremely handy for travellers as they can simply connect the case to the in-flight console, or to an audio player in a hotel room, and then use the Tour Pro 3 to listen to music, without needing to pair the buds with the addition to its innovative charging case, the JBL Tour Pro 3 is sort of loaded to the gills with high-end features. These are: — Adaptive noise cancellation, measures noise levels at a rate of over 50,000 times per second. JBL calls it ANC 2.0.— Sound through hybrid dual driver system in each earbud, with full support for 360-degree head tracking for spatial audio. Hi-res codecs are supported.— Six microphones and a hydrodynamic windproof design that is likely to help the Tour Pro 3 offer a clear and undistorted voice during calls.— Redesigned charging case with 30 per cent larger screen.— Personalised hearing test with Personi-fi 3.0 and then ability to create custom and personal sound profile. JBL says that the Pro Tour 3 can create custom sound for each ear!'With groundbreaking features like JBL Spatial 360 and True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0, these earbuds aren't just about listening — they're about experiencing every beat, every note, and every moment in stunning clarity and depth,' said Vikram Kher, VP- Lifestyle, Harman India. It is worth noting that JBL is a Harman says that the JBL Tour Pro 3 will be available on in Black and Latte colours from July 11. It has a price of Rs 29,999.- Ends
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business Standard
JBL Tour Pro 3 launched with smart charging case, hi-res audio: Check Price
JBL launches Tour Pro 3 earbuds in India with smart charging case, on-case display, 360 spatial audio, adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and Auracast sharing JBL Tour Pro 3 New Delhi JBL has launched its Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds in India. The earbuds come equipped with the company's second-generation Smart Charging Case, which offers complete control over earbud functions without needing to access the paired smartphone. Additionally, they support 360 Spatial Audio with head tracking, adaptive noise cancellation, and Hi-Res audio. JBL Tour Pro 3: Price and availability JBL Tour Pro 3: Details The standout feature of the JBL Tour Pro 3 is its second-generation Smart Charging Case. According to the company, this case not only provides full control over the earbuds' functions but also acts as a wireless audio transmitter, enabling what JBL calls 'Everywhere Entertainment' from any USB or analog source, including in-flight entertainment systems. Notably, the Tour Pro 3 is JBL's first model to support full Auracast functionality. With the press of a button on the case, users can broadcast audio to other Auracast-enabled devices for shared listening. The charging case now features a thirty per cent larger display, offering controls for music playback, call handling, and access to ID3 tags, caller ID, and media file metadata — eliminating the need to pull out a smartphone. In terms of audio performance, the JBL Tour Pro 3 packs a hybrid dual-driver setup in each earbud. The armature driver is tuned for high frequencies, while the 11mm dynamic driver handles the low end, delivering cleaner bass. The earbuds are Hi-Res Audio certified and support the LDAC lossless audio codec for high-fidelity listening. For noise control, the Tour Pro 3 uses JBL's True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0 technology, which continuously monitors ambient noise — over 50,000 times per second — and adjusts noise suppression levels in real time based on the environment. To improve voice clarity on calls, the earbuds feature six microphones and a hydrodynamic windproof design. JBL also incorporates its proprietary Crystal AI call algorithm to enhance speech clarity, even in noisy surroundings.
