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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, ThinkPad Z16 Laptops With New AMD Ryzen Processors Released Along With Smart Clock.

CES 2022 begins on January 5 and Lenovo has unveiled its ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 laptop models. The new ThinkPad models are equipped with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series processors and come pre-installed with Windows 11. With a 13.3-inch OLED display, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a 13.3-inch display, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a 16-inch display. Each model includes Dolby Vision, low blue-light emission, and Dolby Atmos speakers. In addition, Lenovo has added a new Lenovo Smart Clock Essential to its smart home lineup, which includes an Alexa built-in and an optional ambient light dock. It also includes Lenovo Smart-Frame updates.

ThinkPad Z13: Specifications and Features

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 features a 13.5-inch IPS OLED 2.8K display (2,880 x 1,620 pixels) with 400 nits of peak brightness, a 91.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has low blue light emission support. The ThinkPad Z13 comes with Windows 11 preinstalled, Dolby Vision support, and a Dolby Atmos speaker system.
The AMD Ryzen Pro U-Series processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics plus is powering the ThinkPad Z13. The ThinkPad Z13 can also be ordered with an AMD Ryzen Pro processor. It offers a maximum of 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It has a PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage of up to 1TB.
Lenovo’s match-on-chip fingerprint reader is integrated into the keyboard of the ThinkPad Z13, which uses Microsoft’s Pluton security processor. Lenovo’s new laptop comes with an infrared full-HD camera with dual microphone arrays, an aperture of f/2.0, and eShutter.
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, LTE 4G, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13’s connectivity options. It also has a backlit keyboard as well as two USB 4.0 Type-C ports. Speakers with Dolby Atmos support and Dolby’s voice AI noise cancellation technology handle the audio. Users can quickly open the Communication QuickMenu by double-tapping the TrackPoint icon. This gives them access to common camera and microphone settings.

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ThinkPad Z16: Specifications and Features

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 comes with a 16-inch IPS OLED 4K (3,8402,160 pixels) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 92.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 400 nits peak brightness, as previously mentioned. The ThinkPad Z16 has Dolby Vision support and low blue light, just like the ThinkPad Z13.
The AMD Ryzen Pro processor integrated with AMD Radeon graphics or optional AMD Radeon discrete graphics powers the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16. It can be used with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD. A Microsoft Pluton security processor is also included with the laptop.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 includes a Dolby Atmos speaker system, as well as Dolby Voice AI noise cancellation. A match-on-chip fingerprint reader is also integrated into the keyboard. Lenovo has included a 70Wh battery in the new device.
A backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, LTE 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, three USB 4.0 Type-C ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack are among the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16’s connectivity options. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 weighs 1.97kg and measures 354.4237.4x 15.8mm.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 includes a Dolby Atmos speaker system, as well as Dolby Voice AI noise cancellation. A match-on-chip fingerprint reader is also integrated into the keyboard. Lenovo has included a 70Wh battery in the new device. Recycled aluminium and vegan leather are said to be used in the new ThinkPad Z series laptop models. Furthermore, the equipment’s packaging is claimed to be recyclable and made of compostable bamboo and sugarcane.

ThinkPad Z16 & ThinkPad Z13: Price and Availability

In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $2,099 (roughly Rs 1,56,700) while the ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,549 (roughly Rs 1,15,600). The new ThinkPad laptops are expected to be available in May, according to Lenovo. Lenovo has not yet released international pricing or availability information for the new ThinkPad laptop models.

Smart Clock: Specifications and Features

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is a smart clock with built-in Alexa voice assistant support that allows users to control smart home devices hands-free, as the name suggests. It features an LED display for setting timers, alarms, and reminders. Users can also use Alexa to add items to their Amazon shopping carts or control their smart home devices. It has a USB charging port as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Lenovo Ambient Light Dock allows you to customize the clock faces. The Smart Clock Essential can be customized by users. Images from a phone can be displayed on the Lenovo Smart Frame, which was also released at the same time. Virtual sticky notes can now be posted on the digital frame. The Lenovo Smart Frame, which is now available in the United States and Australia, is expected to get Instagram support soon.

Smart Clock: Price and Availability

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is expected to be available later this month for $59.99 (roughly Rs. 4,400). It’s available in two colours: Misty Blue and Clay Red. The Lenovo Ambient Light Dock will be available in March for $29.99.8 (roughly Rs. 2,200). Lenovo’s new ThinkPad laptops and smart home accessories will not be available in India until later this year.

Samsung 2022

Samsung 2022 Smart TV Lineup Releases Ahead of CES 2022 With Features Like Gaming Hub, Watch Together.

CES saw Samsung unveil its good TV lineup, including Micro LED, New QLED, and Life-style series, as well as a new soundbar lineup. The new good TVs and soundbars that support Dolby Atmos are a big help. The company also announced a new Sensible Hub for its 2022 smart TVs, which “allows good content material curation, cloud gaming, video calls, on-screen multitasking, NFTs administration, and more,” according to the company. The Gaming Hub is one of the Sensible Hub’s most basic features, allowing gamers to stream video games from a variety of cloud gaming providers. Samsung has also released the 2022 Eco Distant, which charges itself using radio waves from the router.
Using the Smart Hub’s Gaming Hub, owners of Samsung’s 2022 smart TVs will be able to stream games from Nvidia GeForce Now, Google Stadia, and Utomik. Samsung also stated that using the Gaming Hub on Samsung smart TVs launching in 2022, players will benefit from faster game loading times. With Microsoft rumored to be working on a smart TV app for Xbox Game Pass, it’s possible it’ll show up on Samsung’s Gaming Hub soon.
According to Mike Lucero, Samsung’s gaming product director, the company is “working with partners to bring their best levels of service to our platform.” “As we get closer to launch,” he added, “we will be announcing details.” It’s unclear whether the new Gaming Hub will be available on existing TVs, but Lucero said, “We’re starting with our 2022 models and working to make the Gaming Hub available to even more Samsung customers.”

Neo Quantum Processor and Dynamic Sound Experience Contributing to the Evolution of Neo QLED

2022 Neo QLED will deliver some of the most pristine images and immersive soundscapes possible thanks to the Neo Quantum Processor and the advancements in picture technology and sound it delivers.
Using the Neo Quantum Processor, shapes, lines, and surfaces are analyzed so that the shape of light from the Quantum Mini LEDs can be controlled for better brightness and accuracy. As a result, the image quality is exceptional, allowing full HDR content to be displayed. Real Depth Enhancer, a multi-intelligence picture quality algorithm, is also included in Samsung’s 2022 Neo QLED. By determining and processing an object on the screen against its background to create a sense of depth, this technological advancement creates a greater sense of realism.
A built-in light sensor and sunset/sunrise information allow Samsung’s 2022 Neo QLED to automatically adjust its brightness and tone. A major upgrade has been made to the Neo QLED’s sound system as well. The 2022 products will include OTS Pro, which incorporates powerful up-firing speakers to create overhead surround sound and builds on OTS (Object Tracking Sound), which directs sound to move across the room along with the object on-screen. Neo QLED’s multi-channel speakers provide dynamic sound from every angle due to their strategically placed placement throughout the TV.

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Award-Winning Design and Technology

A unique and personalized experience is created by Samsung’s 2022 Lifestyle screens, which combine design and technology. The Frame, The Sero, and The Serif now have a new Matte Display with anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-fingerprint properties, making for one of the most pleasant and comfortable viewing experiences.
Thanks to anti-glare, low-reflection panel technology, and an embossed, Matte Display, The Frame now provides the most realistic art-viewing experience outside of a museum. It also prevents fingerprints and smudges, so users can enjoy their favorite artwork in its original state. The frame is available in a variety of sizes ranging from 32″ to 85″.
The Serif also has a matte finish body that complements the Matte Display, elevating the iconic design for a more premium look and feel. The Serif is now available in sizes ranging from 43″ to 65″ with the addition of a 65″ size option.

Soundbars

Samsung has also unveiled a new soundbar lineup. They have a wireless Dolby Atmos system and an updated Q Symphony surround sound experience. There was a brief description of the HW-S800B Ultra Slim Soundbar, which is claimed to redefine the slim category by incorporating passive radiator technology into the subwoofer for stronger bass. It measures 1.6 inches in depth and has top-firing speaker channels.

Watch Together

Watch Together, a new app from Samsung allows you to video chat with friends and family as you watch content. Samsung announced the NFT Aggregation Platform earlier this week, which will allow users to search, browse, and buy NFTs directly from their Smart TVs. Users will be able to see a preview of the NFTs as well as learn more about the tokens’ creators and the story behind their creation. NFT owners will be able to display their devices on Samsung smart TVs.

Crypto

Crypto Investors Scammed of $1 Million Through Bogus MetaMask Token, Scam Classified as “Honeypot” and “Rug Pull”.

MetaMask, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that it will soon begin airdropping its own cryptocurrency, $MASK, into the wallets of its existing users. As a result of the news, a rumored fake MetaMask token appeared on the crypto market, and it was quickly available for trading on the Uniswap platform. This MetaMask token, which is based on the Ethereum blockchain, reportedly increased by 2,600% in a short period of time. The sale was locked as soon as the fake tokens worth $1 million were sold, raising suspicions of a rug-pull scam.

The scam, which preyed on traders’ eagerness for a MetaMask wallet token, took advantage of a flaw in the popular DEXTools trading app to persuade users of the token’s legitimacy. A scammer was able to inject code into the DEXTools app front end for the Uniswap WETH/MASK pair, causing a pop-up to appear telling users that the MASK token had been verified when they viewed it.
Unsuspecting users were unable to sell the fake MASK token after purchasing it. This type of scam is known as a “honeypot,” because it allows users to enter only to discover that the smart contract that governs the token’s interactions prevents them from selling.

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The scammer appears to have programmed the smart contract for the fake MetaMask token to prevent holders from selling until it has received upwards of $1 million in liquidity. According to transaction data from Etherscan, the scammer took 475 ETH from the token’s Uniswap liquidity pool, worth $1.79 million at press time. The ill-gotten gains were sent to Tornado Cash, a popular coin mixing app, and then laundered to a separate wallet.
The MASK token was first reported as a scam on Twitter Monday evening, with several accounts warning that it was a scam despite a pop-up on DEXTools claiming it was legitimate. Since then, Twitter user @cobynft has detailed how the scam worked, claiming that it was the DEXTools app developers’ “serious fault” that allowed the scam to convince so many people to buy the tokens. DexTools has yet to respond to questions about its role in the platform’s inability to prevent cybercriminals from abusing it.
The current anticipation for a legitimate MetaMask token is another reason why the MetaMask token scam was so successful. The MetaMask team has hinted at issuing a token to decentralize the popular EVM wallet, with many speculating that it could be done via an airdrop.

The MetaMask token scam is the third major crypto-fraud to hit the market this holiday season. MetaSwapMGAS, a Binance Smart Chain project, allegedly stole 1,100 BNB from users on Sunday. Another Ethereum project, MetaDAO, appears to have pulled a rug over its investors yesterday, stealing 800 ETH worth over $3.2 million. According to a recent report by research firm Chainalysis, scammers cheated crypto investors out of $7.7 billion this year. According to the report, the classic rug pull was the most common type of scam. Rug pulls are common in DeFi because it’s cheap and easy to create new tokens on the blockchain and get them listed on decentralized exchanges (DEXes) without a code audit if you have the right technical knowledge.
In November, investors in a new cryptocurrency called “Squidgame Cash” or “SQUID,” which was inspired by the Netflix series Squid Games, were reported to have had their “rug pulled” after the token crashed 99.99 percent overnight. This project is thought to have netted the scammers around $3.3 million. The case’s investigation is still ongoing.

Cases of crypto-focused cybercrime are on the rise in tandem with the global crypto expansion. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States said earlier this month that cyber scammers are duping people out of their assets by making them use physical cryptocurrency ATMs and digital QR codes to complete malicious transactions. To avoid being scammed, Hyderabad Police recently issued a warning to investors about transferring assets into unknown, unauthorized wallets.

Xiaomi 12X

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12X With Triple Rear Cameras Launched; MIUI 13 Makes A Debut.

On Tuesday, December 28, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X at a press event in China. The Xiaomi 12 series has a hole-punch display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, triple rear cameras, and 5G connectivity, among other things. Xiaomi also unveiled MIUI 13, its latest custom ROM for smartphones and tablets, alongside the Xiaomi 12 series. There is a claim that the new MIUI version is more user-friendly than MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Version. Three new privacy-focused features in MIUI 13 face verification protection, privacy watermarking, and electronic fraud protection. It also supports widgets, giving you an iOS 15-like experience. MIUI is Xiaomi’s custom skin for smartwatches, smart home devices, and televisions, and it will be available next year.

Xiaomi 12: Specifications and Features

Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch Full HD + (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection on top and a 20: 9 aspect ratio. It runs on Android-based MIUI 13. The display also has a peak brightness of 1,100 nits, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support. The Xiaomi 12 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
The Xiaomi 12 features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an f/ 1.88 lens, and optical image stabilization (OIS) support. A 13-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view is also included in the camera setup. For improved focus lock, the rearview camera setup is aided by proprietary CyberFocus technology. The Xiaomi 12 comes with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It supports Stagger HDR and beautification functions based on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Xiaomi 12 comes with up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. Among the onboard sensors are a gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor. The Xiaomi 12 has Dolby Atmos support and Harman Kardon-tuned stereo speakers.
Xiaomi has included a 4,500 mAh battery in the Xiaomi 12 that supports 67 W fast charging and 50 W wireless charging. The phone also supports 10W wireless charging in reverse. The Xiaomi 12 is also 180 grams and measures 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm.

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Xiaomi 12 Pro: Specifications and Features

Xiaomi 12 Pro has a 6.73-inch WQHD+ (1,440×3,200 pixels) E5 AMOLED display with 1,500 nits of peak brightness and a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate and runs MIUI 13. The display also has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. It also features Apple’s low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) backplane technology, which is found on the company’s premium iPhone models. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in the Xiaomi 12 Pro is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
There is a triple rear camera setup on the Xiaomi 12 Pro: a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 sensor with an optical image stabilization feature that supports a wide aperture of f/1.9, a 50-megapixel portrait sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. The front of the phone also features a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage is available from Xiaomi. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a four-unit speaker system with a dedicated tweeter to deliver a better audio experience. Harman Kardon tuning is included with the speaker system. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging capability. As well as wireless charging, the phone supports reverse wireless charging at a rate of 10 watts and 50 watts. The Xiaomi 12 Pro weighs 205 grams and measures 163.6×74.6×8.16mm.

Xiaomi 12X: Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi 12X is a slightly modified version of the Xiaomi 12. The display on the smartphone is the same 6.28-inch display found on the Xiaomi 12. It also has the same triple rear digital camera setup as the Galaxy S7 and the same 4,500mAh battery. When it comes to configurations, the Xiaomi 12X is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and up to 12GB of RAM. Onboard storage on the phone can go up to 256GB.

Price and Availability Details Of All 3 Models

The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Xiaomi 12 is priced at CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 43,400). The phone is also available in an 8GB + 256GB model for CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 46,900) and a top-end 12GB + 256GB model for CNY 4,399 (roughly Rs. 51,600).
The Xiaomi 12 Professional, on the other hand, starts at CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 55,100) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The phone is also available in an 8GB + 256GB model for CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 58,600) and a top-of-the-line 12GB + 256GB model for CNY 5,399 (roughly Rs. 63,300).
The 8GB + 128GB variant of the Xiaomi 12X costs CNY 3,199 (roughly Rs. 37,500). The phone is also available in an 8GB + 256GB model for CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 41,000) and a 12GB + 256GB model for CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs. 44,500).
As for the availability of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X in China, pre-sales will begin on Tuesday, December 31, with the phones going on sale on December 31. Xiaomi has not yet announced when the Xiaomi 12 series will be available in other markets, including India.

Oppo A11s

Oppo A11s Affordable Smartphone With Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display Released: Check Price, Specifications

The Oppo A11s is the company’s most recent affordable phone. The Oppo A series’ newest model features triple rear cameras and a hole-punch display. The Oppo A11s also has a 90Hz display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 octa-core processor. The smartphone is available in two color schemes and configurations, with 128GB of internal storage. The Oppo A11s is an upgrade to the Oppo A11, which was released in 2019.

Specifications and Features

The Oppo A11s runs Android 12 with ColorOS 7.2 on top and has dual nano-SIM support. The phone has a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a refresh rate of 90Hz. When it comes to the device’s processor, the Oppo A11s features an octa-core Snapdragon 460 SoC with Adreno 610 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM.
The Oppo A11s has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 lens, as well as a 5MP secondary camera with an f/2.4 lens. A 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro shooter round out the device’s other two cameras. Oppo A11s has an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 lens on the front.
The Oppo A11s has 128GB of internal storage. A 5000mAh battery powers the device, which supports 18W fast charging. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the device’s connectivity options. Also on the back is a fingerprint scanner. An accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor are all part of the smartphone’s sensory system.

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Price and Availability

The price of the newly launched budget device Oppo A11s has been set at $156.81, roughly Rs 11,800 for the variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. Another variant of the smartphone is available, which has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and costs $188.20 (roughly Rs 14,100). Dream White and Matte Black are two of the new Oppo A11s’ color options.

About the Company

OPPO is one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world, specializing in high-quality camera phones and advanced mobile photography technologies that are used by over 200 million people worldwide. One of OPPO’s first innovations was the introduction of phones with 5MP cameras (mega-pixels) and 16MP front cameras. It continues to attract a young consumer audience with popular, high-quality cameras phones like the powerful F11 Pro and the picture-perfect F1 Selfie Expert. Established in 2004, OPPO is headquartered in China. OPPO was the fifth largest smartphone brand in the world in 2018, dominating the Chinese domestic market and expanding into India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe.
For the third year in a row, The Economic Observer named OPPO “Most Respected Chinese Company,” and the company was also named to Boston Consulting Group’s “2018 BCG Global Challengers” list. For the second year in a row, OPPO received the Canstar Blue “Most Satisfied Customers” award. BrandZTM named OPPO to its list of “Top 50 Chinese Global Brands” for 2019. BrandZTM has become the leading authority on the power of brands.

RBI

RBI Extends Tokenization Demand For Credit And Debit Cards By 6 Months, Providing Relief To Online Shoppers.

According to new Reserve Bank of India guidelines, e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart, as well as online delivery aggregators like Zomato, will not be able to save card information on their platforms starting July 1, 2022. (RBI). Beginning next year, customers conducting online transactions on any e-commerce platform will be required to enter their debit or credit card information each time. Customers can, however, avoid the hassle by giving platforms permission to tokenize their cards.
To improve security, the RBI issued guidelines in March 2020 that prohibited merchants from saving customers’ card details. The regulatory body updated its guidelines on card tokenization services in September of this year to improve safety and security. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday extended the deadline for card tokenization until June 30, 2022, in response to repeated requests from industry stakeholders. Tokenization is the process of replacing credit and debit card information with an alternate code known as a “token.”

Because the card details are not shared with the merchant during transaction processing, tokenized cards are considered safe for online transactions. “The deadline for storing card on file (CoF) data has been extended by six months, to June 30, 2022,” the central bank said in a notice to all payment system operators, adding that all such data will be purged after the extended deadline expires.
The RBI had previously set a deadline of December 31, 2021, as the end date. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had previously been requested by the Indian Banks Association (IBA) to extend the deadline for tokenizing. The main reason for the request for a delay in the tokenization deadline was that many small and medium-sized businesses lack the infrastructure to transition to the new system, even though banks are more or less prepared.

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Tokenisation is the process of replacing credit and debit card information with an alternate code known as a “token.” Each card, token requestor, and device has its own token. The entity that accepts a customer’s request for tokenization of a card and forwards it to the card network for issuance of a corresponding token is known as the token requestor.

The cardholder can have his or her card tokenized by submitting a request through the token requestor’s app. Token requestors send their requests to the card networks, which issue tokens with the approval of the card issuer that correspond to the particular card, token requestor, and device.

So, what does this imply for a loyal customer? The following are ten key points to remember:

  1. Customers will be unable to save their debit or credit card information on any e-commerce platform beginning July 1, 2022.
  2. Every time a customer conducts an online transaction, they will be required to re-enter their card details.
  3. Customers can give e-commerce companies permission to “tokenize” their cards in order to avoid the hassle. E-commerce platforms will ask the card network to encrypt details with additional factor authentication if necessary after receiving a customer’s consent.
  4. Customers can save their cards for future transactions once the e-commerce platform receives the encrypted details.
  5. Most major e-commerce platforms can only tokenize Mastercard and Visa-issued cards for the time being. Other financial services cards are expected to be tokenized in the near future.
  6. For both credit and debit cards, the new RBI guidelines must be followed.
  7. International transactions are exempt from the new guidelines. The new RBI guidelines are only applicable to domestic cards and transactions.
  8. Customers will not be charged an additional fee for card tokenization.
  9. On e-commerce platforms, tokenized cards will be identified by the last four digits as well as the issuing bank and network name.
  10. Finally, card tokenization is not required. Customers can choose to tokenize their cards for faster transactions or enter their card information manually.