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BlackZone Mobiles unveils BZ Fold
Mumbai: BlackZone Mobiles, a pioneering force in the mobile industry, proudly unveils its latest innovation – the BZ Fold. Crafted to redefine the mobile experience, the feature phone, BZ Fold seamlessly merges cutting-edge features with unparalleled convenience, offering users a sophisticated and functional communication solution.
At the core of the BZ Fold lies its innovative design, showcasing a spacious 2.4-inch screen within a sleek flip phone format. This compact yet robust device effortlessly slips into your pocket, making it the ideal companion for individuals with on-the-go lifestyles. Equipped with a Type-C charger, users can enjoy swift and efficient charging, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity when it matters most.
The BZ Fold boasts an impressive array of features. These include audio call recording capabilities, allowing users to effortlessly capture every crucial conversation. With expandable memory of up to 32 GB, users have ample space to store photos, videos, and files. Moreover, the built-in 2000 mAh battery ensures extended usage without the need for frequent recharging, while the FM radio feature and MP3 and MP4 player provide entertainment on the move.
Additionally, the BZ Fold features a built-in torch for illuminating surroundings in low-light conditions. Its high-quality camera, with 2 MP rear camera guarantees stunning photo and video capture capabilities.
“We are thrilled to introduce the BZ Fold to the market, offering consumers a unique blend of style, functionality, and affordability. BZ Fold is targeted towards consumers who seek the latest mobile features but desire an affordable and dependable product,” stated BlackZone Mobiles managing director Kannav Thukral. “With its innovative design and impressive features, the BZ Fold reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. This product embodies our dedication and years of experience in the Indian market, with one year spent in planning, development, and testing.”
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Practo names Cijo George as vice president of artificial intelligence
New vice president of artificial intelligence to mine healthcare data and sharpen care delivery
BENGALURU: India’s healthtech race just picked up speed. Practo has appointed Cijo George as vice president of artificial intelligence, tasking him with wiring AI deep into the company’s sprawling healthcare platform.
George will steer AI strategy and execution, embedding machine intelligence across care navigation, doctor-facing tools and overall platform intelligence. He will work across product, engineering and clinical teams to rewire how patients search for and access care — and how doctors deliver treatment with greater consistency and precision.
He reports directly to Shashank ND, co-founder and chief executive officer.
Shashank ND said years of building healthcare data across patients, providers and treatment outcomes had laid the foundation for more advanced AI applications. Artificial intelligence, he added, can unlock the value of that data to improve patient outcomes and equip doctors with actionable insights. He described George’s experience in building production-grade AI systems as closely aligned with Practo’s long-term vision.
George brings nearly two decades of experience spanning machine learning, AI platforms and product engineering. Most recently at Observe.AI, he led work on large-scale AI systems deployed by global enterprises. Before that, at Belong.co, he drove platform and AI initiatives focused on search and personalisation in the HR technology space. He also worked with the Advanced Technology Group at NetApp, contributing to machine-learning and data-science projects for distributed systems.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science with a master’s degree in high performance computing, George said the chance to apply AI to directly improve patient experience and clinical delivery drew him to the role. Practo’s scale and its extensive longitudinal healthcare data, he added, offer significant room for innovation.
The move comes as digital health platforms double down on artificial intelligence to boost patient engagement, streamline provider workflows and sharpen decision-making. For Practo, the prescription is clear: turn data into diagnosis, and algorithms into advantage.
