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Afrojack to headline OnePlus AI Music Festival head to Paytm Insider to get your tickets now
Mumbai: OnePlus, the global technology brand, is thrilled to announce the OnePlus AI Music Festival, a multi-genre musical extravaganza for its ever-growing Indian community. Slated for 17 December 2023, this unique community-focused event will be held at the Manpho Convention Center in Bengaluru, India.
Bringing electronic goodness to the event, GRAMMY Award-winning producer and multi-platinum-selling electronic dance music icon Afrojack will be headlining the show, along with other heavy hitters across the dance and electronic genres. Eager fans looking to book their spot at the festival can head to Paytm Insider, and choose their preferred zone.
OnePlus India head of marketing Ishita Grover said, “Our dedication to engaging with our community drives us to innovate continuously. The OnePlus AI Music Festival embodies this commitment by providing an immersive platform for our vibrant community. It serves as a unique space beyond music, fostering collaboration and creativity. This represents our dedication to providing dynamic experiences that transcend boundaries—a testament to OnePlus’ unwavering commitment to its community.”
The OnePlus AI Music Festival is more than just a gathering; it’s a celebration of creativity, technology, and the vibrant spirit of the OnePlus community. At its heart lies a groundbreaking initiative – the OnePlus AI Music Studio, empowering enthusiasts to step into the realm of composers, seamlessly blending genres using cutting-edge AI technologies. Moreover, the OnePlus AI Music Festival offers a pre-event leg, enabling users to utilise the AI-driven tool to create original music. Additionally, the best compositions will be sampled by renowned global artists, live at the event.
Through this one-of-a-kind festival, the brand aims to amplify the voices of its community members, dance to some of the most electrifying artists of 2023, all whilst celebrating ten years of OnePlus.
For fans looking for an ultra-premium concert experience, the limited issue ‘Super Fan Zone’ tickets are available for Rs 3999, unlocking exclusive benefits including Special Area Access, Unlimited Beverages, and Swags.
RCC members can avail of a special discount on the ‘Super Fan Zone’ tickets, available only on OnePlus.in and the OnePlus Store App.
Alternatively, community members can also opt for the ‘General Access’ tickets at R s699, granting access to the concert area and a complimentary beverage.
Gates open at 3 PM IST.
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X launches XChat messaging app on iOS with calls and encryption
Standalone app marks shift from “everything app” vision, adds E2E messaging.
MUMBAI: From one big app to many small chats, X seems to be splitting its ambitions. X has rolled out its standalone messaging app, XChat, to iOS users, opening up a new front in its evolving product strategy. The app allows users to connect with existing X contacts through private and group messages, file sharing, as well as audio and video calls. The launch follows a limited beta phase, where the platform tested the product with a smaller user base to refine the experience. Now available publicly, XChat marks a notable pivot from earlier ambitions championed by Elon Musk to turn X into a single “everything app” combining messaging, payments, commerce and more.
Instead, the company under xAI ownership and backed by SpaceX appears to be building a suite of standalone applications, each targeting specific use cases while expanding its broader ecosystem.
At launch, XChat includes end-to-end encrypted messaging, PIN-based access, disappearing messages, and features such as message editing, deletion for all participants, and screenshot blocking. The company has also said the app is free from advertisements and tracking mechanisms, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative in a crowded messaging space.
However, security claims around the platform are likely to face scrutiny. Earlier iterations of XChat drew criticism from experts who argued it fell short of established encrypted platforms like Signal. With the wider rollout, the app is expected to undergo fresh evaluation to assess whether those concerns have been addressed.
Beyond messaging, XChat will also house X’s Communities feature, which is being discontinued on the main platform due to low usage and spam concerns. Migrating these users could provide an early boost to adoption, effectively turning XChat into both a communication and community hub.
The move underscores a broader recalibration at X less about cramming everything into one app, and more about spreading bets across multiple touchpoints, one message at a time.
