NEW DELHI: Oppo has announced the availability timeline of ColorOS 12 Beta and official versions. The ColorOS 12 is based on Android 12, the current version of Google‘s Android operating system. This update cycle, which includes models from the Reno, F and A series, will allow more Oppo users to experience ColorOS’ new features that comprise UI customizations, Three-Finger Translation, FlexDrop, Private System and other security features.

Starting April 8, the ColorOS 12 Beta Version will be available on the Oppo F19 and Oppo F19s; the Oppo F17 will get same from April 14; the Oppo A53 will get the update from April 19 and the Oppo Reno3 Pro will get it starting April 26.

Smartphones including Oppo Reno 7 5G, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo A76 will get the update from the month of May onwards. While the ColorOS 12 Official Version update is ongoing in products like Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G, Oppo Reno4 Pro, Oppo F19 Pro+, Oppo A74, etc., the Oppo A53s 5G model will start getting the update from April 25 and the Reno7 Pro 5G will get the same starting May.

Smartphones	Android 12 based ColorOS 12 beta version rollout timeline
Oppo F19, Oppo F19s	April 8, 2022
Oppo F17	April 14, 2022
Oppo A53	April 19, 2022
Oppo Reno 3 Pro	April 26, 2022
Oppo Reno 7 5G, Oppo Reno 10X Zoom, Oppo A76	May 2022

Smartphones	Android 12 based ColorOS 12 final rollout
Oppo Find X2, Reno6 Pro 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno4 Pro, F19 Pro+, F19 Pro, F17 Pro, A74 5G	Ongoing
Oppo A53s	From April 25, 2022
Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G	From May, 2022

Oppo ColorOS 12 Beta version: Points to remember
* Please note that this is the rollout timeline for Oppo ColorOS 12 Beta version, meaning there could be uncertainities upon updates.
* The Beta version is for limited users only and will be released on a batch-by-batch basis
* This plan is not available for residents of the European Union and the European Economic Area due to the General Data Protection Regulation.
* Due to the hardware limitation, multi-screen Connect and Omoji features will only be available in certain Oppo devices. These two features will be updated successionally, please stay tuned with ColorOS official account for the latest news.
* This plan is not applied to carrier-exclusive models, which will be determined by each carrier.

How to get the Oppo ColorOS 12 (non-Beta version on eligible devices)
The official version will be released on batch-by-batch basis. Users can get it in two ways:

1. Click Settings > Software > Updates

2. Click on the Settings icon in the upper right corner > Updates (it should appear there)

Due to the hardware limitation, multi-screen Connect and Omoji features will only be available in certain Oppo devices. These two features will be updated successionally.

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Apple iPhone 13 is the latest iPhone to get ‘made-in-India’ tag. The company has confirmed that after trial production at its partner Foxconn‘s Chennai plant, the smartphone will now be manufactured in India. “We are excited to begin making iPhone 13 — with its beautiful design, advanced camera systems for stunning photos and videos, and the incredible performance of the A15 Bionic chip—right here in India for our local customers,” the company said in a statement. Apple is also likely to open its first company-owned store in India later this year in Mumbai.

iPhone 13 is part of Apple’s current-generation iPhone lineup. Apple launched iPhone 13 in September last year, along with iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 13 is priced at Rs 79,990 onwards on the company’s official online store. There are offers available giving discounts up to Rs 6,000-Rs 7,000 on the smartphone. The base variant offers 128GB storage. It’s highly unlikely that the announcement will have any affect on the phone’s pricing in India.

Apple has contracted its manufacturing partners Foxconn and Wistron to manufacture iPhone 13 in India. In 2020, the Indian government approved incentives under its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic smartphone production to 16 companies across the country. The list includes Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron. Under the PLI plan, these companies have to make certain investment in India to get the incentives. In the past two years, Apple has seen considerable growth in the Indian market. The past year (2021) saw the company make its entry in the top 10 smartphone brands in India with 4% market share. It’s a considerable feat for a company which has presence only in the premium segment in a price-sensitive market like India. The Indian smartphone market is lead by Chinese company Xiaomi, which has strong presence in the affordable category.

‘Made-in-India’ iPhones
Apple started manufacturing iPhones in India with the first-generation iPhone SE in 2018. Since then, over the years, several iPhones have joined the list including iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE 2. Wistron was the first original equipment manufacturer to make iPhones in India at its facility in Karnataka. The OEM reportedly also made iPhone 6s models in India for other Asian markets in 2018-19.

Presently, Apple has 11 OEM partners in the country. The list includes Cheng Uei Precision Industry Company Limited (Foxlink), Flex Limited, Hon Hai Precision Industry Company Limited (Foxconn), Jabil Incorporated, Jabil Incorporated, Shenzhen YUTO Packaging Technology Company Limited, Sunwoda Electronic Company Limited, Wistron Corporation and Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited.

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Prices for petrol and diesel is skyrocketing across the country every day, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are a viable alternative considering the fact that the EV infrastructure in India is still in its initial stages. Moreover, CNG cars are affordable, and cheaper to maintain as compared to ICE cars, and a range of new cars are now offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Initially, CNG was offered to public transport vehicles like auto-rickshaws, but now the gas has moved onto regular cars as well.
Here, we have listed the top five upcoming CNG-powered cars that are set to launch in India.
1. Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the updated Baleno for the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom). The car is offered with a sole 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which has a claimed fuel efficiency of 22.35 kmpl for manual and 22.94 kmpl for automatic. However, Maruti Suzuki aims to make it even more efficient with the introduction of a CNG variant soon.
The Baleno CNG will be the first CNG-powered car offered through the company’s premium Nexa outlets, while other cars like XL6 and Ignis could follow suit too.
Powering the Baleno CNG will be the same 1.2 L NA Petrol engine which produces 89 PS of max power and 113 Nm of peak torque. However, the power and torque output will likely drop down to 77 PS and 98.5 Nm in CNG mode. While the 2022 Baleno is offered with both manual and automatic transmissions, the CNG variant is likely to be equipped with a manual transmission option only. The efficiency of the new Baleno CNG is expected to be around 30km/kg.
As of now, the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced from Rs 6.35 lakh to Rs 9.49 lakh. However, the CNG variants of the hatchback could be priced from around Rs 8.4 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) onwards.
2. Maruti Swift CNG

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been the highest-selling hatchback in the country since its inception in the Indian market. The Maruti Suzuki Swift was initially available with both petrol and diesel engine options, but due to BS6 norms kicking in now it’s available only with a petrol engine option.
Similar to the Dzire CNG, the Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG will come with the 1.2L Dualjet K12C petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG kit. In CNG guise this engine produces 76 bhp of power and 96 Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual only.
In terms of features, the Swift will come equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, LED headlamps and taillights, push-button ignition/stop, rear parking camera, ABS with EBD, two airbags in front, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and climate control.
3. Vitara Brezza CNG

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has been one of the highest-selling car in its segment. The Vitara Brezza was initially available with a Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre Multi-jet diesel engine, but with the advent of the facelift, the diesel motor made way for a petrol engine. However, soon, with the facelift, the company could launch a CNG variant.
The test mule of the new generation Vitara Brezza was recently spied. In terms of styling, it’s expected to retain its squared-off and upright rugged SUV stance, while also following Maruti Suzuki’s latest design language.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza CNG is expected to come with a 1.5L Petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG kit. This Petrol engine produces 103 bhp of power and 138 Nm of torque. However, in CNG mode, the SUV will deliver a peak power of 91 bhp and 122 Nm of torque.
4. Tata Altroz CNG

Tata Motors recently launched the Automatic variant of the Altroz and could soon launch the CNG powered Altroz very soon. The test mule of the Altroz CNG has recently spied in the country a few days ago, hinting that the launch is imminent.
The CNG kit will work in tandem with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated 3 cylinder petrol engine which currently produces 86 bhp of power and 113 Nm of peak torque. However, the power and torque output will likely drop down to 72 bhp and 95 Nm of torque in CNG mode. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual only.
There are no changes in terms of the exterior design of the Altroz CNG, compared to its petrol and diesel-powered counterparts.
In terms of features, it gets a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, cruise control, a wireless charging outlet, and a height-adjustable seat. Safety always has been a priority for Tata, and the Altroz CNG will come with ISOFIX Child Seat anchors, dual airbags in front, rear parking sensors with camera, ABS & EBD.
The Tata Altroz is offered with three powertrain options including a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol motor, and a 1.5-litre torquey Diesel engine which produces 90 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque.
5. Tata Punch CNG

Another Tata on the list is the micro SUV Tata Punch. Tata Motors entered to CNG segment by launching the Tiago CNG and Tigor CNG in February 2022 and could soon launch the CNG powered Punch too.
Under the bonnet, Tata Punch gets a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, Naturally aspirated Petrol engine. This engine produces 86 bhp at 6000 RPM with a maximum torque of 113 Nm at 3300 RPM. It is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard and an optional AMT unit. With the inclusion of CNG, the power and torque output will likely drop down to 72 bhp and 95 Nm of torque.
In terms of features, Punch comes loaded with projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED taillights, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a semi-digital instrument cluster (with 7-inch MID), a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, push-button start/stop, rear parking camera, automatic climate control, cooled glove box, puddle lamps, etc.