Tech Wrap: Redmi Note 10s launch, Realme 8 gets a discount on Flipkart

More tech news includes Qualcomm pulling out of in-person event at MWC 2021 and Asus launching ZenFone 8 Flip.

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It was an interesting day in the world of technology today. On one hand, Qualcomm pulled out of having a physical presence at MWC 2021. On the other hand, Realme 8 got a discount on Flipkart.

So, here's what happened in tech today:

Redmi Note 10S launched in India

Xiaomi today launched the Redmi Note 10S smartphone in India. Redmi Note 10S starts at ₹14,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also comes with 128GB storage, and this variant is priced at ₹15,999.

Asus introduces ZenFone 8 Flip, ZenFone 8

Asus has launched two new smartphones - Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. The Asus Zenfone 8 starts at €670 ( ₹59,600 approx), while the Zenfone 8 Flip comes at a starting price of €800 ( ₹71,200 approx).

Redmi Watch launched in India

Xiaomi has launched the first smartwatch under the Redmi brand in India. Redmi Watch is priced at ₹3,999, and it will be available starting May 25 at 12 noon on mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Homes and Mi Studios.

Realme 8 gets a discount on Flipkart

Realme today said that it is offering a discount of ₹500 on the purchase of all storage variants of the Realme 8 on Flipkart. With this offer, the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the phone will be available for ₹14,499, the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the phone will be available for ₹15,499 and the 8GB RAM and 128GB variant of the phone will be available for ₹16,499.

Qualcomm pulls out of in-person event at MWC 2021

Qualcomm has pulled out of having an in-person event owing to concerns regarding the pandemic. The chipmaker, in a statement to TechCrunch, said that instead of hosting an on-ground event, the company will be hosting an event virtually.