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- Oppo Find X3 Lite Could Be a Rebranded Version of Reno 5 5G
- iQOO 7 With Snapdragon 888 5G, 120W Fast Charging and Android 11 Goes Official
- Poco Gets Ahead of OnePlus and Realme, Emerges as 3rd Largest Online Smartphone Brand
- DD Free Dish, Smart TV to Restrict Cable, DTH Growth in India: Analyst
- Airtel Partners Up With NSIC To Help MSMEs Through its Suite of Products/Services
- Vivo Y51A With 5,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 662 SoC Launched in India
- Apple Expected to Launch Second Generation AirPods Pro and iPhone SE 2021 in April
- OnePlus Band Launched With 13 Sports Modes in India, Everything to Know
- WhatsApp Private Chat Groups and User Profiles Coming Up on Google
- Signal Beats WhatsApp to Secure Top Spot in Apple App Store
- BSNL Rs 599 Plan With 5GB Daily Data: Is It the Best Prepaid Recharge?
| Oppo Find X3 Lite Could Be a Rebranded Version of Reno 5 5G Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oppo-find-x3-lite-rebranded-version/324154/, Oppo Find X3 Lite Could Be a Rebranded Version of Reno 5 5G
The Oppo Find X3 Lite is now rumoured to be just a rebranded version of the Oppo Reno 5 5G launched in China recently. Oppo launched the Reno 5 5G and the Reno 5 Pro 5G in its homeland last month, and it even confirmed the latter would launch in India on January 18. A flagship smartphone part of the Reno 5 5G series aka the Reno 5 Pro+ also launched in the Chinese market. Next up, Oppo is said to launch the flagship Find X3 series. Like last year, the Find X3 series will likely have three smartphones- the standard Oppo Find X3, a premium Find X3 Pro and the affordable Find X3 Lite. Popular leakster Evan Blass now claims the Oppo Reno 5 5G will be rebranded as the Find X3 Lite in global markets. Oppo Find X3 Lite: What You Need to KnowThe Reno 5 5G is a mid-range smartphone and it does not have the flagship Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. Since the company is planning to rebrand the Reno 5 5G as the Find X3 Lite, there will be some branding changes. Blass says the Find X3 Lite will have an Oppo logo on the back instead of the Reno Glow logo. Having said that, the tipster reveals there will not be any major changes to the hardware. Talking about the specifications of the Reno 5 5G, it rocks a 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. There’s a punch-hole cutout that houses the 32MP selfie camera. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset rocks an in-display fingerprint scanner. Oppo has added a 4300mAh battery along with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging support to the Reno 5 5G. Cameras on the smartphone include a 64MP primary shooter on the back that works in tandem with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. The Find X3 Lite will likely launch in three colour options- Starry Black, Azure Blue and Galactic Silver. This could be the reason why Oppo is not launching the Reno 5 5G in India and going directly with the Reno 5 Pro 5G. The Find X3 series will likely debut in March right before the OnePlus 9 series. All the three phones part of the Find X3 series will likely launch in India, but nothing is confirmed for now. |
| iQOO 7 With Snapdragon 888 5G, 120W Fast Charging and Android 11 Goes Official Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:32 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/iqoo-7-flagship-smartphone-price-specs/324147/, iQOO 7 With Snapdragon 888 5G, 120W Fast Charging and Android 11 Goes Official
iQOO, the sub-brand of Vivo, has launched a new smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. Dubbed as the iQOO 7, it is the second phone in the world to launch with the flagship SoC after the Xiaomi Mi 11. The company has announced the iQOO 7 at an event in China. Multiple certification websites also point out that the iQOO 7 will launch in global markets, including India. For the unaware, iQOO made its debut in India last year with the iQOO 3 and it is still the cheapest phone in the country with Snapdragon 865 chipset. Since then, we did not hear from iQOO and the next handset to launch in India might be the iQOO 7 as a successor to the iQOO 3. Key specifications of the iQOO 7 include 120W fast charging, 120Hz refresh rate screen and up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. iQOO 7: Specifications and FeaturesThe iQOO 7 is a flagship smartphone without many compromises. The handset flaunts a 6.62-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. At the heart of the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, clubbed with 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is a dual-SIM smartphone and runs Android 11-based OriginOS out of the box. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone boasts a 48MP triple camera setup on the back. There’s a 48MP primary lens on the back with f/1.79 aperture that’s accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with 120-degree field-of-view and a 13MP sensor with 2X optical zoom and 20X digital zoom capabilities. To the front, there’s a 16MP selfie snapper. iQOO also confirmed the presence of stereo speakers, CS43131 amp and Hi-Fi audio. Connectivity options on the iQOO 7 include 5G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS and a USB Type-C port. The iQOO 7 measures 162.2x 75.8x 8.7mm and weighs 209.5 grams. Lastly, the handset is backed by a 4000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support that’s capable of taking the device from 0% to 100% in just 15 minutes. iQOO 7: Pricing and AvailabilityiQOO has launched two variants of the iQOO 7 in China. The first one with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs 3798 Yuan (approx. Rs 43,000), whereas the 12GB+256GB model costs 4198 Yuan (approx. Rs 47,600). The first sale of the iQOO 7 will be on January 15 in China. iQOO also confirmed that the iQOO 7 Pro will be launched in the coming weeks. |
| Poco Gets Ahead of OnePlus and Realme, Emerges as 3rd Largest Online Smartphone Brand Posted: 11 Jan 2021 04:25 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/poco-gets-ahead-of-oneplus-and-realme/324124/, Poco Gets Ahead of OnePlus and Realme, Emerges as 3rd Largest Online Smartphone Brand
Poco got separated from Xiaomi back in early 2020. Since then, the company has launched multiple rebadged smartphones of Xiaomi. The smartphone maker has become the third-largest online smartphone brand in India. As per a Counterpoint Research report, out of every three smartphones sold, two of them were from Poco. The two smartphones which saw the highest demand from Poco were Poco C3 and Poco M2. Thus Poco has left behind big smartphone brands such as Realme and OnePlus. Keep reading ahead to find out more about the story. Poco to Continue Delivering Powerful Smartphones in Entry-Level SegmentThe maximum sales for Poco were driven by Poco M2 and Poco C3. It is a big feat for the smartphone maker as it hasn't been long since it became an independent brand. As per a Counterpoint Research Smartphone Monthly Model Tracker 2020 November report, Poco emerged as the third-largest online smartphone brand in India. The top two online-smartphone brands remain Xiaomi and Samsung. But the interesting thing was that Poco left behind big market players such as Realme and OnePlus. Anuj Sharma, Country Director, Poco India said that that Poco has become the third-largest online smartphone player in the market in a span of just 10 months. He further added that the company sold over a million smartphones in the first week of Big Billion Day sale on Flipkart. Sharma said that the company will continue delivering the best proposition deals with smartphones in 2021 as well. He further said that Poco's brand philosophy of 'Everything you need and everything you don't' has delivered great results for the company. Shilpi Jain noted that Poco is gaining momentum in the Indian smartphone market with smartphones such as Poco C3 and Poco M2 driving most of the growth. According to Jain, it is because of features such as 5,000mAh battery and powerful gaming processors at a low-cost, the company has been successful in enticing people to buy its smartphones. It is worthy to note that in Q3 of 2020, Poco gained the fourth position in online smartphone shipments. But in November 2020, it came up to the 3rd position. For the unaware, Poco recently reduced the prices of Poco M2 and Poco C3. The Poco M2 is available at a discounted price of Rs 9,999 for the 6GB+64GB variant and Rs 10,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The Poco C3 is available for a discounted price of Rs 8,499 for its 4GB+64GB variant. |
| DD Free Dish, Smart TV to Restrict Cable, DTH Growth in India: Analyst Posted: 11 Jan 2021 03:15 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/dd-dish-smart-tv-restrict-cable-dth/324093/, DD Free Dish, Smart TV to Restrict Cable, DTH Growth in India: Analyst
DD Free Dish Registers Increase in Subscriber BaseIn 2019, the firm said that the pay TV services registered lower growth as compared to the previous years due to multiple reasons including the English language viewers shifting to Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms. Prabhudas Lilladher said that the "strong content pie" on the OTT platforms enabled the English language viewers to make the shift from pay TV services. The firm also highlights that the DD Free Dish, the free DTH service from Prasar Bharati also registered an increase in its subscriber base in 2019, contributing to the restrictive growth of pay TV services. Prabhudas Lilladher said that the DD Free Dish is now estimated to have a subscriber base of 35 million to 38 million with the platform now hosting 104 channels as of 2019. "Post NTO 1.0, majority of the large broadcasters pulled out their FTA channels from Free Dish as TRAI mandated that FTA and pay channels cannot be part of the same bouquet," Prabhudas Lilladher said in its report. The firm highlighted that the broadcasters converted their free-to-air (FTA) channels into pay channels in the price range of Rs 0 to Rs 1 and included them in the bouquets. Prabhudas Lilladher said that the move resulted in the "significant fall" in the reach of these channels with their "ad-revenues plummeted." "In contrast, channels which remained on the Free Dish platform like Big Magic and Dangal saw significant rise in viewership and ad-revenues," Prabhudas Lilladher said in its report. "Thus, all major broadcasters like ZEEL, Sony, Star and TV18 have decided to make a comeback on Free Dish with their 2nd rung GEC's like Zee Anmol, Zee Anmol Cinema, Star Utsav, Colors Rishtey and Sony Pal." Similarly, Prabhudas Lilladher said that the smart connected TVs are now present across 15 million to 20 million homes as of 2019, due to "rising affordability." The firm said that it estimates the smart connected TVs base to cross 40 million by 2025 in India. Indian OTT Market "Overcrowded"Prabhudas Lilladher said that the Indian OTT market is "overcrowded" with over 30 players competing in the segment. The firm said that the OTT market in the country is in "evolution stage" with "most broadcasters" said to be "investing aggressively in building their own platform." Prabhudas Lilladher said that the OTT segment is witnessing "gradual shift in content consumption habits" with key factors including "cheap data" and increase in mobile subscriber base aiding OTT consumption. "Rising rural internet penetration is expected to lead to migration in viewing habits from linear TV to digital in the long term," Prabhudas Lilladher said in its report. "Hence, having an OTT platform with strong content is key to capitalize on this emerging trend." The firm said that Zee5, the OTT platform run by Essel Group through its Zee Entertainment Enterprises is "strongly placed in competitive OTT market." "ZEEL has been aggressively investing in ZEE5 and expects break-even by FY24E," Prabhudas Lilladher said in its report. "We believe ZEEL's strategy to transit to digital medium is a step in the right direction given migration in viewing patterns from linear TV to OTT." |
| Airtel Partners Up With NSIC To Help MSMEs Through its Suite of Products/Services Posted: 11 Jan 2021 02:21 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-partners-up-with-nsic-to-help-msme/324103/, Airtel Partners Up With NSIC To Help MSMEs Through its Suite of Products/Services
Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator has recently announced about its partnership with National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). The partnership is aimed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India grow and take benefits of the digital revolution. For the unaware, NSIC is a government enterprise which promotes and supports MSMEs throughout India to help them grow with their marketing, finance, technology, and other services. Now Airtel has partnered with the government body to boost its mission of helping MSMEs in the country — more details on the story ahead. Airtel Partnership With NSIC to Make Business Easier for Millions of MSMEsThe alliance between Bharti Airtel and NSIC will enable millions of small and medium enterprises in the country to access digital products and services of the telco such as security, cloud, connectivity, conferencing, go-to-market solutions and more. This partnership will also boost the government's vision of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' by helping MSMEs grow faster by practising and adopting the latest digital standards of conducting business. MSMEs will be able to access the complete suite of products and services that Bharti Airtel has to offer. These services include Airtel Connectivity (internet, managed Wi-Fi, VPN, and more), Airtel Mobile (corporate mobile plans which come with G-Suite access), Airtel Landline (toll-free calling), Airtel Cloud (public, private, and edge-based solutions), Airtel Conferencing (BlueJeans), Airtel IoT (using the features and power of IoT to strengthen businesses), Airtel Secure (security solutions), and Airtel IQ (cloud communication). All of this will directly come from Airtel which has a great track record of uptime for its services and promises high customer satisfaction. The telco is already serving over a million MSMEs in the country. But through this partnership with NSIC, it will be able to go deeper into the Indian market and help more MSMEs grow by gaining access to its products and services. Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO of Airtel Business said that the company is very delighted to partner with NSIC to fast-track the digital transformation of MSMEs in India. He further said that the MSME sector is crucial for the growth of the overall country and its economy. With the help of Airtel's pan-India network and connectivity services, MSMEs will get the convenience and flexibility on all their digital connectivity requirements. It is worth noting that the MSME sector in India adds to 29% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP)and employs over 110 million people. |
| Vivo Y51A With 5,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 662 SoC Launched in India Posted: 11 Jan 2021 01:25 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vivo-y51a-5000mah-battery-launched-in-india/324099/, Vivo Y51A With 5,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 662 SoC Launched in India
Vivo just launched the Vivo Y51A in India. The smartphone comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery inside and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. It is a mid-range device which comes with a triple-camera setup at the rear and teardrop notch at the front housing the selfie-camera. It is worthy to note that the Vivo Y51 launched just a month back in India and both the devices have a ton of similarities. Keep reading ahead to find out more about the price and specifications of the Vivo Y51A. Vivo Y51A SpecificationsThe Vivo Y51A has been launched with a 6.58-inch full HD+ LCD screen. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC which is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card. There is a triple-camera setup at the rear where the device’s primary sensor is a 48MP lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP additional sensor. The Vivo Y51A comes with camera features such as Super Night Mode, Portrait, Video, Photo, Live Photo, Panorama, Time-Lapse, and Slo-Mo. For clicking selfies and video calling, there is a 16MP sensor at the front. The Vivo Y51 packs a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging. The device supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, comes with USB Type-C port, GPS, and more in the connectivity department. For additional security, there is a fingerprint sensor mounted at the side of the device. The Vivo Y51A weighs 188 grams. A thing worth noting here is that the device’s specifications are completely similar to that of Vivo Y51 launched in December 2020. The only difference between the two devices is of the processor. The Vivo Y51 (2020) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, whereas the Y51A is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC. Vivo Y51A PriceThe Vivo Y51A has been launched for India in a single variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device is priced Rs 17,990 for the same. However, users will get the device in two colour options, namely Crystal Symphony and Titanium Sapphire. The first sale of the smartphone has already started, and the users can purchase it from Flipkart, Amazon, TataCliq and all the retail partners of Vivo in India. The Vivo Y51 (2020) was also launched for the same price and specifications. Users who prefer the Snapdragon 662 SoC more can purchase the Y51A. |
| Apple Expected to Launch Second Generation AirPods Pro and iPhone SE 2021 in April Posted: 11 Jan 2021 12:26 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/apple-to-launch-airpods-pro-iphone-se-2021/324088/, Apple Expected to Launch Second Generation AirPods Pro and iPhone SE 2021 in April
Apple is expected to launch the second-generation AirPods Pro and new iPhone SE in April 2021. The new iPhone SE 2021 is expected to come with A14 Bionic chipset seen on the iPhone 12 series and is further expected to support 5G connectivity. However, just like the iPhone SE 2020 which had an under-clocked A13 chipset, this year's iPhone SE might also feature an under-clocked version of A14 SoC. The Cupertino tech giant is also expected to launch the new AirPods Pro in a different sized charging case — more details on the story ahead. Apple New AirPods Pro and iPhone SE 2021As per a report from MacOtakara (via MacRumours), Apple will launch the aforementioned products in April this year. The AirPods Pro will arrive with a different sized charging case with 21mm thickness, 54mm width, and 46mm height. It is worthy to note that the current AirPods Pro have a charging case which comes with 60.6mm width and 45.2mm height. So notably, the charging case would get a little more height and would also become slimmer. There is no other information available about either of these devices at the moment. Since Apple hasn't confirmed anything yet, all the above information remain speculated in nature. According to the rumours surfacing online, Apple might take out the stem from the second-generation AirPods Pro, making them look much more like the Samsung Galaxy Buds. Following this, the rumours about the upcoming iPhone SE suggest that the device will be launched in two different variants. The 3rd generation iPhone SE is expected to have a 'plus' variant as well. Thus there might be two different sizes of the iPhone SE 2021: 5.5-inch and 16-inch. Again, these are just rumours, and nothing's confirmed yet. Apple Might Launch New MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch Models With M1X Processor in SummerApple is expected to launch two new MacBook Pro models of 14-inch and 16-inch later this summer. The new laptops are expected to feature the in-house M1X silicon processor. As per a report from TechRadar, the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1X chipset might be thinner than the current 16-inch MacBook Pro solely because of the efficiency of the silicon processor. The M1X processors are expected to be even more powerful than the M1 processors. If this is true, this would again be a revolution in the personal computers (PC) market. No confirmed dates have arrived for the launch of these laptops yet. |
| OnePlus Band Launched With 13 Sports Modes in India, Everything to Know Posted: 10 Jan 2021 11:25 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-band-launched-13-sports-modes-in-india/324069/, OnePlus Band Launched With 13 Sports Modes in India, Everything to Know
OnePlus has just launched the OnePlus Band in India. It is the first smart-wearable offering from the Chinese tech giant in India. The OnePlus Band has an attractive AMOLED display and supports sensors such as heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). It is a band aimed for helping people stay fit and comes with 13 different sports modes. The OnePlus Band tracks daily activity of the users, including their sleep data. Read ahead to find out more about the specifications and price of the OnePlus Band. OnePlus Band SpecificationsThe OnePlus Band comes with a 1.1-inch AMOLED display and a resolution of 126×294 pixels. There are 13 different sports modes including Indoor Run, Outdoor Run, Outdoor Walk, Fat Burn Run, Indoor Cycling, Rowing Machine, Elliptical Trainer, Pool Swimming, Badminton, Cricket, Free Training, and Yoga. There are several sensors in the OnePlus Band, namely three-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, and an optical heart-rate sensor. Users can wear the band while swimming since it comes with IP68 certification and 5ATM water-resistant rating. To see overall tracking data and health status, users will have to download the OnePlus Health app and pair the OnePlus Band with it. One thing to note here is OnePlus Band isn't medically approved and doesn't come with any healthcare certifications. There is a heart-rate sensor on the OnePlus Band which is said to notify users if there are any irregular readings. The tracker can be detached from the strap for charging. Users get the option of changing watch faces through the OnePlus Health app. For now, iOS users will have to wait since OnePlus has said that support for OnePlus Health app in iPhones will be introduced at a later stage. The OnePlus Band will deliver real-time messages, notifications, allow users to reject calls, and much more. The fitness tracker from OnePlus packs a 100mAh battery claimed to run up to 14 days in a single charge. The OnePlus band weighs 22.6 grams only. OnePlus Band PriceThe OnePlus Band has been launched for a price of Rs 2,499. It will ship in a Black coloured strap, but there are two more straps in Tangerine Gray and Navy colours each priced at Rs 399. The OnePlus Band will go on sale from January 13, 2021, through Amazon and other e-commerce websites but will be available for Red Cable Club Members from January 12, 9 AM via the OnePlus Store app and its official India website. |
| WhatsApp Private Chat Groups and User Profiles Coming Up on Google Posted: 10 Jan 2021 10:24 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/whatsapp-private-chat-groups-profile-on-google/324066/, WhatsApp Private Chat Groups and User Profiles Coming Up on Google
WhatsApp's reputation is just going down and further since the time it announced its new terms and conditions collecting users data. According to recent developments, WhatsApp private chat groups and user profiles are coming up on Google search. For the unaware, this is not the first time this is happening. First reported by Athul Jayaram back in 2020, the issue was fixed but is now cropping up again. Phone numbers of the users and their profile pictures are surfacing in Google's index, which brings up privacy concerns yet again with the use of WhatsApp — more details on the story ahead. WhatsApp Fixed the Issue with 'noindex' Tag, But it is Cropping Up AgainWhatsApp had earlier fixed the issue. “Since March 2020, WhatsApp has included the “noindex” tag on all deep link pages which, according to Google, will exclude them from indexing. We have given our feedback to Google to not index these chats” a spokesperson from WhatsApp told IANS. Either the 'noindex' tag isn’t the best way to solve the issue, or it is a new problem that indexes private chats and user profiles of WhatsApp on Google search again. Rajshekhar Rajaharia, a cybersecurity researcher, said that adding the 'noindex' tag is only making the links surface back on Google again after a few months. He further said that WhatsApp needs to figure out a better way to solve this issue if it actually cares about the privacy of its users. There were approximately 1,500 WhatsApp group invite links surfacing on Google search recently. A thing worth noting is that the new links which have surfaced on Google do include the 'noindex' tag. Thus it becomes evident that 'noindex' tag on these links is not working for WhatsApp. Rajaharia observed that WhatsApp didn't include the 'robots.txt' file on its 'chat.whatsapp.com’ subdomain, which has resulted in the links surfacing on Google. He said that developers use the 'robots.txt' file to communicate with the search engine crawlers about which files and pages to index and which to not. It is not just the private chat groups, but also the user profile information which is indexed in Google. The URL reveals the pictures and phone numbers of the users. This is the last thing WhatsApp wanted at a time when it is battling privacy concerns. With the user profiles as well Rajaharia noticed that the 'robots.txt' file is missing which might be the reason for them being indexed on Google. It will be interesting to see how WhatsApp responds to this issue. Let us know your thoughts on this issue. |
| Signal Beats WhatsApp to Secure Top Spot in Apple App Store Posted: 10 Jan 2021 08:02 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/signal-top-spot-apple-app-store/324052/, Signal Beats WhatsApp to Secure Top Spot in Apple App Store
Signal, the instant messaging app, has secured the top spot in the Apple App Store. They say one man’s loss is another man’s gain, and there won’t be a better example than this. As everyone might be aware of by now, WhatsApp is asking all its users to accept the new privacy policy as part of which it will share data with parent company Facebook. A lot of WhatsApp users around the world are now migrating to either Signal or Telegram. Thanks to this, Signal rose to the top spot in less than 48 hours on Apple App Store’s Free Apps category. On Google Play Store, Signal is currently at fourth spot in the same ‘Top free apps’ category, and it will be a matter of time for the app to reach the top spot. Signal Says There Will Be No Ads on its PlatformSignal is betting big on privacy and it is understandable. A few years ago, WhatsApp founders left Facebook after knowing the plans of how the social media giant is going to use WhatsApp. Signal is now headed by Brian Acton who is the co-founder of WhatsApp. Facebook also confirmed that it would start monetising WhatsApp in the future. Signal, took to Twitter and said there would never be ads on the platform. It further added that the “data belongs in your hands and not ours.” Another messaging platform Telegram is also getting a lot of interest from WhatsApp users, but the majority of them are joining Signal because it is relatively new in the game. Signal is now the most download free app in various countries like India, Germany, France, Austria, Finland, Switzerland and Hong Kong. Signal got a major boost when Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk asked its followers to download Signal on Twitter. Not only in the downloads section, but Signal’ share price also rose by a whopping 1100%. Signal is another instant messaging application like WhatsApp and Telegram, but the core focus of the company is user privacy. It is a free mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms with features like voice calling, video calling, stickers support and the person-to-person chat interface of Signal is very identical to that of Apple’s iMessage. Did you download Signal on your smartphone? If yes, let us know how is your experience with the app so far. |
| BSNL Rs 599 Plan With 5GB Daily Data: Is It the Best Prepaid Recharge? Posted: 10 Jan 2021 05:40 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-rs599-plan-best-prepaid-recharge/324035/, BSNL Rs 599 Plan With 5GB Daily Data: Is It the Best Prepaid Recharge?
BSNL is currently offering a Rs 599 recharge to its prepaid subscribers across the country. The Rs 599 plan of BSNL offers 84 days of validity, similar to the prepaid plans under Rs 600 from Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea. However, the BSNL plan stands apart from the competition in the data benefit section. The telecom operator which is yet to launch 4G services is providing a whopping 5GB data per day with the Rs 599 recharge. The data benefit offered by BSNL can be consumed on 2G/3G networks, but if the customer enters a 4G-enabled area, the data benefit can be consumed on 4G network as well. For the unaware, BSNL already launched 4G services in select circles like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. However, the 4G network is limited to select areas on the above-mentioned circles. Continue reading to know more about the Rs 599 prepaid recharge from BSNL in detail and why we think it is the best plan at the moment. BSNL Rs 599 Prepaid Recharge: Benefits DetailedThe Rs 599 recharge from the government-led telco is an unlimited combo plan, meaning it comes with voice calling, SMS and data benefits. Starting with the USP of this plan, it offers a user 5GB data per day which takes the overall data benefit to 420GB as the plan’s validity is 84 days. The plan also ships with unlimited voice calling to any network within India but BSNL’s official websites still report the FUP limit of 250 minutes per day is yet to go away. Last week, we reported that BSNL is getting rid of the FUP limit on voice calling on January 10, 2021, and we are yet to get an official confirmation from the house of BSNL. That said, BSNL confirmed that the PV 1,999 and PV 2,399 would offer unlimited voice calling without the 250 minutes per day, so the change might be effective for other plans as well. As for the third benefit, the Rs 599 BSNL recharge offers 100 SMSes per day for the entire validity period. Lastly, BSNL also provides a free subscription to Zing app till February 28, 2021. As you can see, the data benefit offered by BSNL with its Rs 599 recharge is miles ahead of private telcos that are offering either 1.5GB data per day or 2GB data per day with the plans below Rs 600. That said, the lack of nationwide 4G services is hurting BSNL badly, but if you have a decent 3G BSNL network in your area, you should check out the Rs 599 recharge. |
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