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StudioBackdrops relaunches Twistflex for India’s tier 2, 3 creators
Portable studio setup returns with 40 new designs and lower entry pricing
NEW DELHI: StudioBackdrops has relaunched Twistflex, pitching it as India’s first portable studio solution tailored for creators in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, with entry pricing starting at Rs 2,900.
Originally introduced in 2017, Twistflex has been re-engineered to reflect current design trends and the evolving needs of the creator economy. The refreshed line-up features 40 new designs across four fabric options: solid cotton, solid polyester, reversible mottled and mixed textured, streamlined into a simpler, standardised product structure.
Designed as a true pop-up studio, Twistflex combines backdrop and frame in a single unit, eliminating complex assembly and making it suitable for compact home setups as well as on-location shoots. Dual-surface usage and uniform sizing across categories offer versatility without adding storage demands.
In a bid to improve accessibility, StudioBackdrops has cut prices on key variants. Solid polyester backdrops are now priced at Rs 2,900, while solid cotton options retail at Rs 3,200, down from the earlier Rs 3,500.
Commenting on the relaunch, StudioBackdrops founder Archisman Misra, said demand from non-metro creators is rising as independent producers seek affordable, portable equipment with strong visual impact. He added that free tutorial content across YouTube, Instagram and the company’s website supports first-time users in maximising product performance.
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Apple bites back: the $599 MacBook Neo is the cheapest Mac ever made
The tech giant unveils a budget laptop that packs a punch — and a lot of cheek
CALIFORNIA: Apple has never been shy about charging a premium. So when Cupertino rolls out a MacBook at $599 (approx. Rs 55,000) , it’s worth sitting up straight.
The MacBook Neo, unveiled Tuesday, is Apple’s most affordable laptop to date — undercutting its own MacBook Air and taking a sharp swipe at the budget PC market in one fell swoop. It starts at $499 for students, which, for a machine with Apple silicon inside, is frankly a steal.
At the heart of the Neo is the A18 Pro chip — the same muscle that powers the latest iPhones. Apple claims it is up to 50 per cent faster for everyday tasks than a rival PC running Intel’s Core Ultra 5, and three times quicker on on-device AI workloads. Fanless and featherweight at 2.7 pounds, it runs silently and promises up to 16 hours of battery life. Try doing that on a Chromebook.
The 13-inch liquid retina display clocks in at 2408-by-1506 resolution with 500 nits of brightness and support for billion colours — sharper and brighter, Apple says, than most rivals in this price band. It comes dressed in four colours: blush, indigo, silver, and a zesty new citrus, with matching keyboard shades to boot.
Connectivity is modest — two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6 — but this is a budget machine, not a pro workstation. The 1080p FaceTime camera, dual mics with directional beamforming, and Spatial Audio speakers round out a package that punches well above its weight class.
Apple senior vice-president of hardware engineering John Ternus alled it “a laptop only Apple could create.” That’s the kind of line that makes rivals wince — because, annoyingly, he might be right.
The Neo runs macOS Tahoe, with Apple Intelligence baked in for AI writing tools, live translation, and the sort of on-device smarts that keep user data away from the cloud. It also boasts 60 per cent recycled content — the highest of any Apple product — for those who like their bargains with a side of conscience.
For $599, Apple isn’t just selling a laptop. It’s selling an argument — that good design and real performance needn’t cost the earth. The PC industry had better have a decent comeback ready.
