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- Poco M2 Starts Receiving MIUI 12 Stable Update in India
- BSNL Increases Prices of Rs 186 and Rs 199 Prepaid Plans: Check Details
- Vivo Y20A Goes Official in India With Snapdragon 439 SoC at Rs 11,490
- OnePlus 8T Incremental Update Includes Multiple Optimizations, OnePlus Store
- Jantantra TV to Soon Land on DD Free Dish, 3 New Channels Now Available
- Samsung TVs Set to Support HDR10+ Adaptive Feature
- Reliance Jio Unveils Gaming Masters with MediaTek
- Kerala Vision Bumps FUP Limit to 4TB on Select Broadband Plans
- Asus 6Z/ZenFone 6 Android 11 Update Starts Rolling Out
- Tata Sky Binge Offers Free OTT Subscriptions Worth Over Rs 1,200 Every Month
| Poco M2 Starts Receiving MIUI 12 Stable Update in India Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:49 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/poco-m2-miui-12-update-india/322043/, Poco M2 Starts Receiving MIUI 12 Stable Update in India
Multiple users of the Poco M2 are now reporting the arrival of stable MIUI 12 update on their smartphone. The Poco M2 was launched with Android 10-based MIUI 11 in September this year. It is a rebadged Redmi 9 Prime and is touted as India’s affordable smartphone with 6GB of RAM. MIUI 12 brings many new features like redesigned interface, animations and new control center and more. Notably, this is the fourth Poco smartphone to pick up the stable MIUI 12 update in India after the Poco F1, Poco X2 and Poco M2 Pro. The newly launched Poco X3 arrived with MIUI 12 out of the box. That said, the MIUI 12 update for Poco M2 is still based on Android 10 and not Android 11. Poco M2 Android 11 Update: Check What’s New?According to the changelog spotted from the screenshots posted by multiple Poco M2 users on Twitter, the company has improved overall system stability and reduced system lag. The update comes with a build number of MIUI 12.0.1.0.QJRINXM with just over 500MB in size. While the changelog did not reveal the features added by Poco to the M2, we are expecting all the MIUI 12 features might be available after the update. The MIUI 12.0.1.0 update for Poco M2 adds December 2020 security patches as well. MIUI 12 brings a host of new features like a revamped control center, new animations all across the user interface, floating windows to allow smooth multitasking, Dark Mode 2.0 and so on. Almost all the Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones have received the entire features set of MIUI 12 without any omission. The MIUI 12.0.1.0 update for Poco M2 might be a staged one, so you can expect it on your handset in the next couple of weeks. Since the Poco M2 is a rebranded version of Redmi 9 Prime, we can expect the MIUI 12 stable update rollout to the latter in the next few weeks. In other news, Xiaomi has announced MIUI 12.5 with some handful of new features alongside the flagship Mi 11 series in China. There’s no official word on when MIUI 12.5 will be rolled out to Poco smartphones. The Poco M2 is priced at Rs 10,999 for the 6GB+64GB variant and Rs 11,999 for the 6GB+128GB mode. As part of Flipkart’ sale, the Poco M2 is available at Rs 9,999 and Rs 10,999, respectively. So you are getting a 6GB of RAM phone for under Rs 10,000. Rest of the specifications of the smartphone are also decent; The M2 has MediaTek Helio G80 SoC underneath, 13MP quad-camera setup on the back and a 5000mAh battery backs the smartphone. |
| BSNL Increases Prices of Rs 186 and Rs 199 Prepaid Plans: Check Details Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:29 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-rs186-rs199-plans-price-hike/322030/, BSNL Increases Prices of Rs 186 and Rs 199 Prepaid Plans: Check Details
A couple of weeks ago, we reported the introduction of a new Rs 199 prepaid recharge by BSNL that replaces the existing Rs 199 plan available to the customers. However, BSNL has now clarified that it will be increasing the prices of Rs 186 (PV 186) and Rs 199 (STV 199) prepaid plans across all the telecom circles where these plans are available. The PV 186’s price will be increased to Rs 199, and it will be called as ‘PV 199’ going forward. The STV 199 or the Rs 199 prepaid recharge will retail at Rs 201 and will be called as STV 201. The new changes will be effective from January 1, 2021. BSNL’s PV 186 is available across all the telecom circles, while the STV 199 is limited to a few circles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, etc. BSNL PV 186 and STV 199 Receive Price Hike: Check New PricesThe PV 186 will be called as PV 199 going forward. For the unaware, the plan offers 250 minutes of free voice calls per day in Home LSA and national roaming including MTNL Mumbai & Delhi. It also comes with 2GB data per day and 100 SMSes per day for 28 days. The STV 199 whose price is being increased to STV 201 offers 250 minutes of voice calls to any network in Home LSA only, 1GB data per day and 100 SMSes per day for 28 days. BSNL also offers Cricket PRBT, free PRBT and cricket SMS alert at no extra cost with STV 201. The price hike isn’t a major one, but some users may not like this move from BSNL. PV 186 is one of the most popular ones from BSNL across all the circles, thanks to the data benefit of 56GB on offer. BSNL is known for revising the prepaid plans, especially the ones priced on the budget. For example, the PV 186 used to offer 3GB data per day a few months ago for 24 days. The telco reduced the data benefit to 2GB per day and again increased the validity to 28 days. When BSNL launched the PV 186 a couple of years ago, it offered 2GB data per day which was increased to 3GB per day in between. The STV 199 was revised back in August 2019 and it is now getting a price hike- a very minimal one. BSNL never increases the prices of its prepaid plans; Instead, the telco reduces either the validity or benefits. So the price hike from BSNL comes as a surprise, but we can’t blame the telco as well considering its financial situation. |
| Vivo Y20A Goes Official in India With Snapdragon 439 SoC at Rs 11,490 Posted: 30 Dec 2020 05:29 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vivo-y20a-smartphone-india-launch/322024/, Vivo Y20A Goes Official in India With Snapdragon 439 SoC at Rs 11,490
Expanding the Vivo Y series of phones, the Vivo Y20A has been introduced in India today. The Vivo Y20A shares a lot of similarities with the Vivo Y20 and the Y20i smartphones which were launched in August this year. The Y20A comes with Snapdragon 439 chipset, unlike the other two phones which feature Snapdragon 460 SoC. Other key specifications of the Vivo Y20A are 5000mAh battery, 6.51-inch HD+ display, 3GB of RAM and a 13MP triple camera setup is present on the back. The phone will be available in a single variant for Rs 11,490. Vivo’s Y20A can be picked up via offline stores in India because the Y series is aimed at the offline market. Vivo Y20A: Specifications and FeaturesThe specifications of the Vivo Y20A are very identical to Vivo Y20 and Y20i smartphones. The handset flaunts a 6.51-inch Halo iView display with HD+ resolution and a teardrop notch on top. Vivo has added a gradient back panel and a rectangular camera module is present on the rear that houses the three camera sensors. The fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button similar to other popular phones like the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 7. Unlike the Vivo Y20 and Y20i devices, the newly launched Vivo Y20A comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot as well for storage expansion up to 256GB. The handset runs Funtouch OS 11 out of the box based on Android 10. The Vivo Y20A has a triple camera system on the back comprising 13MP primary shooter, 2MP portrait sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. An 8MP selfie camera has been added to the teardrop notch on Vivo Y20A. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and a Micro USB port. The handset is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W charging. Vivo Y20A: Pricing and Availability in IndiaVivo confirmed the Y20A would be available in a single variant of 3GB+32GB for Rs 11,490. Interested customers can purchase the Vivo Y20A from January 2, 2021, across all major offline stores, online portals and Vivo’s e-store. The Y20A comes in Nebula Blue and Dawn White colour options. The Vivo Y20 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is available at Rs 12,990, whereas the 6GB+64GB model is available at Rs 13,990. The Vivo Y20i is available in a single 3GB+64GB model at Rs 11,490. |
| OnePlus 8T Incremental Update Includes Multiple Optimizations, OnePlus Store Posted: 30 Dec 2020 03:48 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-8t-incremental-update-includes-multiple-optimizations/321993/, OnePlus 8T Incremental Update Includes Multiple Optimizations, OnePlus Store
OnePlus Seeds Incremental Update to OnePlus 8TThe new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8T dubbed as version 11.0.6.7.KB05DA in the Indian region will also increase the fingerprint unlock success rates for "faster unlock speed." The smartphone manufacturer in the forum post also highlighted that it has "optimized the experience of full-screen gestures" for the OnePlus 8T. "Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience," OnePlus said in the forum post. Further, the new update for the OnePlus 8T is also said to fix a "small probability issue" that is said to have prevented photos from displaying in the gallery. Crucially, the update also said to fix an issue with the WiFi connection failing in "specific situation" along with enhancements to the "stability of communication." OnePlus Store App Now Available for OnePlus 8T in IndiaMeanwhile, the OnePlus Store app for the OnePlus 8T devices in India is said to aid users to "discover exciting members-only benefits" with the company highlighting that the app can also be uninstalled by the users. "An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products," OnePlus said in the forum post. The company highlighted that the over-the-air (OTA) update will be "incremental" with only a "small percentage of users" receiving the update on Tuesday. OnePlus said that it will commence a "broader rollout" of the update in a "few days" time. |
| Jantantra TV to Soon Land on DD Free Dish, 3 New Channels Now Available Posted: 30 Dec 2020 01:56 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jantantra-tv-soon-dd-free-dish/321978/, Jantantra TV to Soon Land on DD Free Dish, 3 New Channels Now Available
Jantantra TV Wins Vacant DD Free Dish SlotJantantra TV, a Hindi news channel is said to be based out of Uttar Pradesh with the channel also available on other DTH platforms including Airtel Digital TV and Tata Sky. The Hindi news channel will only be available to the DD Free Dish users with a Set-Top Box (STB) capable of receiving the MPEG-4 signals. It has to be noted that Prasar Bharati in its notice on December 21, 2020, highlighted that the 51st e-auction was "open" to all genre channels. However, the public service broadcaster had set a reserve price of Rs 28.91 lakhs for the vacant slots on the DD Free Dish platform with a validity between January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Prasar Bharati also highlighted that the channels were required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 25,000 along with a participation fee of Rs 1.25 lakh. The channels winning the e-auction were permitted to make the payments for the vacant slot in two monthly installments. Three New Channels Available on DD Free Dish PlatformMeanwhile, the broadcaster has now added three channels including Star Utsav Movies, Sony Wah and Filmachi on the DD Free Dish platform. The three channels including Sony Wah won the 50th e-auction on December 21, 2020, for the allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish. Prasar Bharati had earlier said that the channels winning its 50th e-auction will have the slots between December 29, 2020 to March 31, 2021. |
| Samsung TVs Set to Support HDR10+ Adaptive Feature Posted: 30 Dec 2020 12:45 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-tvs-support-hdr10-adaptive-feature/321967/, Samsung TVs Set to Support HDR10+ Adaptive Feature
Upcoming Samsung TVs to Support HDR10+ Adaptive FeatureSamsung Electronics highlighted that the HDR content is "typically optimal in a darkened environment." However, with the user's "viewing environment" varying due to multiple reasons like time of the day and room lighting, Samsung said that the HDR10+ Adaptive feature adapts to "any environment at home." "We are delighted to offer smart picture quality solutions that will enhance consumers' at-home HDR viewing experience, bringing original-quality cinematic experience to our consumers around the world," Younghun Choi, executive vice president of visual display business at Samsung Electronics, said in the release. Samsung said that the HDR10+ Adaptive feature will be launched globally with its "upcoming QLED TV products." The company also highlighted that the HDR content on Amazon Prime Video will be "automatically" delivered in HDR10+. More HDR10+ Content Set to Made Available on Samsung TVsThe HDR10+ Adaptive feature on Samsung QLED TVs is said to support Filmmaker Mode, a display setting said to be developed by the company in "partnership with filmmakers, studios and consumer electronics manufacturers." Samsung said that it has joined hands with Amazon Prime Video to enable the Filmmaker Mode and HDR10+ Adaptive feature for Prime Video users. "More contents are becoming available in HDR10+ with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) and Samsung extending its technology partnership to include even more HDR10+ catalogues and new titles for distribution on OTT services around the world," Samsung Electronics said in the release. It has to be noted that the company in August, 2020, highlighted that the HDR10+ service was available on Samsung Smart TV in 117 countries across the globe including North America and Europe. In August, Samsung Electronics said that it was "further expanding" its HDR10+ ecosystem with the addition of Google Play Movies. |
| Reliance Jio Unveils Gaming Masters with MediaTek Posted: 29 Dec 2020 11:25 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-unveils-gaming-masters-mediatek/321949/, Reliance Jio Unveils Gaming Masters with MediaTek
Reliance Jio, the largest wireless operator in India on Tuesday announced the launch of "Gaming Masters," an esports event designed to target "new and existing online gaming enthusiasts" in the country. The operator highlighted that it has joined hands with MediaTek, a global semiconductor company powering 1.5 billion connected devices a year, to launch the "Gaming Masters" event. The esports event is said to be a "grassroot undertaking" by Reliance Jio and MediaTek designed to "revolutionize online gaming." It has to be noted that the operator in late November hosted a Clash Royale tournament in collaboration with the game developer Supercell. Reliance Jio and MediaTek Launch "Gaming Masters" Esports EventThe esports event is said to feature Free Fire, a battle royale game published by Garena. The operator highlighted that the Free Fire game is being made available to both Jio and non-Jio users through the JioGames platform. "The tournament is set to test [a] gamer's skill, teamwork and endurance in a virtual gaming arena, while vying for a prize pool of INR 12,50,000," the operator said in a release. The esports event is said to be broadcasted live on JioTV HD Esports channel and on YouTube. "Gaming Masters" Event Open to Jio and Non-Jio UsersThe operator highlighted that the registration for the esports event has begun on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, with the last date for registration set for January 9, 2021. The 70-day event is currently scheduled between January 13, 2021 to March 7, 2021. The "FreeFire Gaming Masters" is said to be a three stage tournament with the first stage "DUOS" consisting of two rounds scheduled for 32 days. The second stage "SOLOS" will also host two rounds for 12 days while the third stage is the Grand Finale set to be played on seven maps. The Grand Finale is set to be played between 20 teams from Duos and four teams from Solos. Further, the operator is said to have set up a dedicated portal for the interested gamers to register for the event with the registration said to be open to both Jio and non-Jio users. |
| Kerala Vision Bumps FUP Limit to 4TB on Select Broadband Plans Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:40 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/kerala-vision-fup-limit-increase/321922/, Kerala Vision Bumps FUP Limit to 4TB on Select Broadband Plans
Kerala Vision, the local Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Kerala, has brought a new introductory offer to kickstart 2021. As part of the new XMas-New Year offer, Kerala Vision will provide 4TB FUP limit on three broadband plans for a limited period up to January 31, 2021. Kerala Vision’s broadband plans start at Rs 528.36 including taxes for the 30 Mbps plan and they go up to Rs 924.63 for the 100 Mbps broadband plan. The ISP currently has three broadband plans on offer, and all of them offer up to 4TB of FUP limit. Almost all the broadband operators in the country are offering 3.3TB FUP limit, so it is a good move from Kerala Vision to bump the FUP limit to 4TB. Kerala Vision Broadband Plans Now Offer 4TB FUP LimitStarting with the basic broadband plan from Kerala Vision, it offers 30 Mbps speeds, 4TB data per month and after FUP speeds of 2 Mbps. The final price of this plan, including taxes, would be Rs 528.36, according to Kerala Vision’s website. Moving on, we have the 60 Mbps broadband plan priced at Rs 660.45 (including taxes) with the same 4TB FUP limit and after FUP speeds of 2 Mbps. Lastly, we have the 100 Mbps broadband plan from Kerala Vision that retails for Rs 924.63 including taxes for one month and comes with 4TB FUP limit with 2 Mbps after FUP speeds. There are some terms and conditions for Kerala Vision’s XMas-New Year offer. Firstly, these introductory plans are applicable for only new connections, and the benefits mentioned would be valid for the first six months from the date of activation. The offer is valid for up to January 31, 2021, and can be availed only in monthly subscriptions. As you can see, Kerala Vision’s broadband plans are very good for the asking price. Besides the three plans mentioned above, the company is also offering other plans in Kerala, however, they do not ship with 4TB FUP limit. For example, there’s a 20 Mbps broadband plan from Kerala Vision that comes at Rs 474.81 (again including taxes) but with 500GB FUP limit and 2 Mbps after FUP speeds. The company even has some unlimited data plans which are priced on the higher side. Kerala Vision’s premium 200 Mbps broadband plan is also priced on the stepper side at Rs 2,973.81 per month with 3TB FUP limit and 10 Mbps after FUP speeds. If you live in Kerala and has a connection from Kerala Vision, let us know your experience with the operator in the comment section below. |
| Asus 6Z/ZenFone 6 Android 11 Update Starts Rolling Out Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:50 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/asus-zenfone-6-android-11-update/321908/, Asus 6Z/ZenFone 6 Android 11 Update Starts Rolling Out
Taiwanese smartphone maker, Asus, has started rolling out the Android 11 update to its 2019 flagship- the Asus Zenfone 6 (known as Asus 6Z in India). The rollout has been officially confirmed by Asus itself on its forums ZenTalk. The update, for now, seems to be limited to the Taiwanese market, but we can expect Asus India to roll out the same to Asus 6Z as well. The Asus 6Z was well received by the Indian audience thanks to its affordable price that took on the likes of Redmi K20 Pro and OnePlus 7. It is good to see Asus rolling out the latest Android 11 update to the 2019 flagship at a time when top brands are failing to deliver promised updates. The update comes with 18.0610.2011.107 build number. Asus Zenfone 6/Asus 6Z Android 11 Update: What You Should ExpectThe Asus Zenfone 6 Android 11 update comes with build number- 18.0610.2011.107. All the Android 11 features are being rolled out to the Zenfone 6 with model number- ZS630KL. To recall, the Zenfone 6 arrived with Android 9 Pie out of the box and the company even updated it to Android 10 last year in November. So it is a second major update for the Asus Zenfone 6 and could also be the final one. Asus has detailed the changelog of Android 11 update for Zenfone 6. The company says the all the Android 11 features will be added to the Zenfone 6 and asks the users to back up the data before upgrading. And yes, the company says it is a staged rollout so not everyone will get it right away. Furthermore, it is said that some third-party softwares are not yet compatible with Android 11 and it also removed private listening, ZenUI Help and one-handed mode features. It also removed the Avast scan engine from the smartphone. Asus has added the new ZenUI interface and it adjusted various settings like new quick setting panel interface and new media controls. As noted, the update is currently being rolled out to the Zenfone 6 in Taiwan. Due to some trademark issues, Asus brought the Zenfone 6 to India as Asus 6Z, and it could receive the same Android 11 update in early January 2021. Asus did not launch the Zenfone 7 in India but the ROG Phone 3 received some great reviews from the media and audience alike. Android 11 update could be the last one for Asus 6Z/Zenfone 6 as the phone was originally launched with Android 9 Pie 18 months ago. Chinese smartphone brand, OnePlus, has confirmed the delay of Android 11 update rollout for OnePlus 7 series. |
| Tata Sky Binge Offers Free OTT Subscriptions Worth Over Rs 1,200 Every Month Posted: 29 Dec 2020 05:57 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tatasky-binge-ott-subscriptions-prices/321896/, Tata Sky Binge Offers Free OTT Subscriptions Worth Over Rs 1,200 Every Month
Tata Sky Binge is one of the popular services introduced by DTH operators in recent times. The service offers a user free access to a slew of OTT services and provides them with an Amazon Fire TV Stick Tata Sky Edition free at no extra cost. Tata Sky Binge costs Rs 299 per month and the DTH operator is currently providing free access to a whopping 11 OTT services. And on top of that, the Binge service is free for the first 30 days after which the subscription charges will apply. In addition, customers purchasing the Tata Sky Binge+ Android TV Set-Top Box will get free Binge service for six months. There are some popular OTT services onboard with Tata Sky Binge such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar Premium, SonyLIV, etc. Continue reading to know more. Tata Sky Binge: What Exactly Is It and What It Offers?Introducing in mid-2019, Tata Sky Binge is aimed at the users who pay for almost every OTT service separately. The DTH operator is bundling 11 OTT subscriptions into one package and calling it ‘Tata Sky Binge.’ Now the question is: in which device can we use these OTT subscriptions? Well, Tata Sky is also providing the customers with a free Amazon Fire TV Stick Tata Sky Edition worth Rs 3,999 absolutely free. The Fire TV Stick can be connected to the customer’s TV, and they can log in with the Tata Sky account to avail the OTT subscriptions. Overall, the OTT subscriptions offered by Tata Sky exceed Rs 1,200 if you choose them individually. Firstly, let’s talk about the services offered by Tata Sky Binge. Users get free access to Amazon Prime Video (for the first three months only), Disney+ Hotstar Premium, SonyLIV, ZEE5, SunNXT, Voot Select, Curiosity Stream, Voot Kids, Eros Now, Hungama Play and ShemarooMe. If a customer opts for the services individually, the Amazon Prime subscription costs Rs 129, Disney+ Hotstar Premium costs Rs 299 per month, and ZEE5 All Access pack and SunNXT plan costs Rs 99 per month. SonyLIV has grown immensely over the last few months thanks to the Scam 1992 web series and the service costs Rs 99 per month. Other services like Eros Now, Hungama Play, Voot Select, Voot Kids, Curiosity Stream and ShemarooMe all cost between Rs 49 and Rs 199. As you can see, the subscriptions for the first three months go past Rs 1,200. Do note that the Amazon Prime subscription is valid only for the first three months after which the customers will be billed at Rs 129 per month. Other than that, the Amazon Fire TV Stick Tata Sky Edition also comes preloaded with Tata Sky’s video app. It allows users to watch thousands of TV shows and movie titles for free. And the best part with this app from Tata Sky is the catch-up TV service with which a user can watch missed episodes of popular TV shows up to last seven days. |
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