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Tata Sky Market Share Increased to 32.58%, Dish TV Further Dips to 27%

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 09:56 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tatasky-dth-dishtv-market-share/327339/, Tata Sky Market Share Increased to 32.58%, Dish TV Further Dips to 27%

Tata Sky has extended its lead at the top with a market share of 32.58%. Tata Sky ended the Q1 FY21 with 32.09% share, and it has been increased to 32.58% at the end of September 2020. The second-largest DTH operator continues to be Dish TV. However, unlike Tata Sky, Dish TV lost its market share. The remaining two service providers- Airtel Digital TV and Sun Direct also increased their market share marginally. The total active Pay DTH subscriber base has increased from 70.58 million in June 2020 to 70.70 million in September 2020. A year ago (September 30, 2019), the total active Pay DTH subscriber base used to be 69.30 million, which saw a slight increase to 70.70 million.

Tata Sky, Airtel Digital TV and Sun Direct Register Growth in Q2 FY21

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today released 'The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators' report for the quarter that ended on September 30, 2020. During the quarter, Tata Sky managed to increase its market share to 32.58%. On the other hand, Dish TV lost market share and settled down with a 27% share at the end of Q2 FY21. Airtel Digital TV and Sun Direct are third and fourth on the list with 24.59% and 15.83% share.

Commenting on the report, a Tata Sky spokesperson said, "We are happy to see the continued growth in the DTH sector. A strong brand like Tata Sky is becoming even more preferred with each passing day."

It is a worrying factor for Dish TV as the DTH operator lost market share for two quarters straight. The other DTH operators are increasing their market share marginally, but that’s not the case with Dish TV though. Once the top DTH operator in India, Dish TV is constantly losing the share to Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV. The reason for Dish TV’s market share dip is not-so-competitive offerings.

For example, Tata Sky is providing its Binge+ Android TV Set-Top Box with six months of free Tata Sky Binge subscription at just Rs 2,999, even for new customers. That’s not the case with Dish TV as the DishSMRT Hub Android TV-based hybrid Set-Top Box is available at Rs 3,999 for new users and at Rs 2,499 for existing customers who are upgrading from HD or SD Set-Top Box. The reason behind Tata Sky gaining subscriber base is Tata Sky Binge that combines a lot of premium OTT subscriptions into a single package at just Rs 299 per month.

Prepaid and Postpaid ARPU Saw Healthy Increase in Q2 FY21: Trai Data

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 08:51 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/prepaid-postpaid-arpu-increase-fy21/327230/, Prepaid and Postpaid ARPU Saw Healthy Increase in Q2 FY21: Trai Data

The Trai today released ‘Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report‘ for the quarter ending July-September 2020. As we have seen with the monthly reports for July, August and September, Bharti Airtel has added more than 10 million new customers during the quarter. At the end of June 2020, Airtel’ subscriber base stood at 316.6 million, which increased to 326.6 million at the end of September 2020. In comparison, Reliance Jio ended June 2020 with 397.2 million user base, and it rose to 404.1 million at the end of September 2020. The report further added that the number of telephone subscribers increased from 1,160.52 million at the end of June 30, 2020, to 1,168.66 million at the end of September 30, 2020. The overall telecom industry saw a growth of 0.70% on the user base aspect. The prepaid ARPU reached Rs 90 during the same period, whereas the postpaid ARPU increase to Rs 234.

Total Wireless Subscriber Base Gets a Boost by 7.88 Million

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) highlighted that the total wireless subscriber base increased by 7.88 million to 1,148.58 million at the end of September 30, 2020. However, the report confirmed the wireless subscriptions declined on YoY basis at the rate of 2.14% during the year.

The wireless tele-density increased from 84.38% to 84.74% with a quarterly growth rate of 0.43%. The total number of internet subscribers increased from 749.07 million to 776.45 million.

Wireless Subscriber Base Reaches 20.08 Million

The total number of wireline subscribers increased from 19.81 million to 20.08 million, with a quarterly growth rate of 1.34%. However, Trai says the wireline subscriptions declined by 6.58% YoY basis at the end of Q2 FY21. Out of the 776.45 million internet subscribers, the number of wired internet subscribers are 24.36 million and the number of wireless internet subscribers are 752.09 million, Trai said.

Prepaid and Postpaid ARPU Increased in QE September 20

Furthermore, the Monthly Average Revenue per User (ARPU) for wireless service increased by 7.49% from Rs 90.12 to Rs 96.87. If we compare the data on a YoY basis, the monthly ARPU for wireless service increased by 30.24% in this quarter.

As for the prepaid ARPU, it saw an increase of Rs 6 from Rs 84 to Rs 90 in the Quarter Ended September 30, 2020. The postpaid ARPU also increased from Rs 224 to Rs 234 during the same period.

The increase in ARPU comes as a relief for the industry. After several quarters of struggle, telecom operators are finally showing some positive growth financially. If we compared the ARPU individually, Bharti Airtel tops the chart followed by Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go With Core i5 10th Gen Processor and Up to 16GB of RAM Debuts in India

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 07:09 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-india-price/327226/, Microsoft Surface Laptop Go With Core i5 10th Gen Processor and Up to 16GB of RAM Debuts in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go has finally made its debut in India. Launched at the end of October 2020, it is the cheapest Surface laptop available in the company’s portfolio. While the Surface Laptop Go made its debut in several markets two months ago, the Redmond-giant chose it to launch in India now. The Surface Laptop Go is aimed at the students and comes with Core i5 10th Gen processor along with up to 16GB of RAM. The base model of the laptop costs just Rs 63,499 in India, however, the bummer here is the variant packs just 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. The 8GB+128GB model should e an ideal one for many at Rs 71,999. The Surface Laptop Go retains a lot of features from the Surface Laptop 3 like touch screen, metallic body, USB Type-C port and magnetic charging connector.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go: Specifications and Features

The next-generation Surface Laptop machines’ launch is right around the corner and there’s no better time for the company to launch the Surface Laptop Go in India. The Surface Laptop Go is one of the lightest laptops available in the market right now at just 1.11kg. It measures 278.18×205.67×15.69mm. The laptop features a 12.45-inch PixelSense screen with touch screen support and 3:2 aspect ratio. The addition of touch screen support is the icing on the cake.

The Surface Laptop Go is powered by the Intel Core i5 10th Generation processor. Microsoft launched the laptop in four variants- 4GB+64GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 16GB+256GB. Besides the 4GB+64GB model, the remaining three models offer an SSD and LPDDR4X RAM.

Ports on the Surface Laptop Go include a USB-A, USB Type-C and 3.5mm headphone jack to the left, followed by the magnetic charging port to the right. The port options are very limited on the Surface Laptop Go. As for connectivity options, we are looking at the presence of Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. This machine runs Windows 10 Home in S mode and rocks a fingerprint scanner on the power button.

Other features of the Surface Laptop Go include a full-size keyboard that offers 1.3mm key travel, precision trackpad, Windows Hello and One Touch sign-in using the in-built fingerprint scanner, Dolby Audio, 720p HD webcam and finally Microsoft promises a full-day of battery on a single charge.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go: Pricing and Availability

Unlike the Apple MacBook Air with M1 chipset which starts at Rs 92,990, the Surface Laptop Go starts at just Rs 63,499. However, the base variant may not receive much reception because of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of slow eMMC storage. The 4GB+64GB retails for Rs 63,499, the 8GB+128GB model costs Rs 71,999, the 8GB+256GB model can be picked up for Rs 91,999, and the 16GB+256GB model is priced at Rs 1,10,999. Microsoft has launched the Laptop Go in only Platinum colour option, whereas the machine is available in other colours such as Ice Blue and Sandstone in other countries.

The laptop can be purchased starting January 22 across all the major offline and online stores.

JBL C115 TWS Earbuds Launched in India, Check Specifications and Price

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 04:45 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jbl-c115-tws-earbuds-launched-in-india/327208/, JBL C115 TWS Earbuds Launched in India, Check Specifications and Price

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JBL has launched new True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones in India, namely 'JBL C115'. These TWS earphones fall in the mid-range or semi-affordable range for a lot of people. Regardless of their price, they offer great utility and features. One of the highlights of the JBL C115 is its 21 hours of playback time. They have an in-ear design that should fit comfortably for most users and have launched in four different colours to give users flexibility in choosing the one they like the most. Read head to find more about the specifications of JBL C115 TWS earbuds.

JBL C115 TWS Earbuds Specifications

The JBL C115 TWS earbuds come with 5.8mm drivers and support for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. The size of the drivers isn't very promising, but the way JBL manufactures and designs its audio products, users should get an amazing sound experience through these TWS earphones. The JBL C115 TWS earbuds come with support for autonomous connectivity (mono and stereo). This means that you can use one earpiece for listening to music and the other for attending a call.

They come with an in-ear design that is likely to be comfortable for most users and fit perfectly. The company offers three different sizes of ear tips in the box for those who find the default ear tips not a good fit.

These earphones can offer a battery life of up to 21 hours. This includes 6 hours of battery life that earbuds offer and the 15 hours which the case offers. There are touch controls which allow hands-free calling, changing of music, and activating voice assistant. The JBL C115 TWS earbuds come with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

To enhance the sound quality and experience, these TWS earbuds come with JBL Pure Bass support. There is a USB Type-C cable inside the box for charging purpose. These TWS earbuds weigh 73 grams with the case.

JBL C115 TWS Earbuds Price

JBL has launched the C115 TWS earbuds for Rs 4,999 in India. These TWS earphones are already selling through Amazon and available in four different colours: White, Red, Black, and Mint. There are multiple offers available to purchase these earphones such as no-cost EMI, one year Hungama Music subscription, and Amazon Pay later cashback. Whether or not these earphones are successful in giving competition to existing TWS earbuds such as OnePlus Buds and Realme Buds Air Pro which come around the same price range, only time will tell.

Telecom Operators Want Lesser Taxes and Exemptions from Government

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 03:00 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/telecom-operators-lesser-taxes-exemptions-government/327194/, Telecom Operators Want Lesser Taxes and Exemptions from Government

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India’s telecom industry wants to pay lesser taxes and need exemption on paying custom duties to the government. The license fee which telcos in India have to pay is way too high than what operators in other parts of the world need to. That is why, the industry has sought for a reduction in spectrum usage charges (SUC), spectrum acquisition charges, licence fee, removal of GST (goods and services tax) from certain areas, and exemption on paying custom duty from the government in the upcoming budget — more details on the story ahead.

Government Needs to Acknowledge the Upcoming Expenses

The Indian government earns a hefty sum of revenue from the telecom industry. In figures, the amount that the government gets from the industry is Rs 58,000 crore annually. It is worth noting that the sector has already invested up to Rs 11.24 lakh crore until now to provide telecom services.

As per an ET Telecom report, according to the director-general of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), SP Kochhar, the government needs to acknowledge the kind of expenses that the industry is going to face in the coming time. With the need to expand 4G across the country, operators are also looking to introduce 5G for which a dire need of fiberisation would need to fulfilled.

All this would involve a mountain of costs, and if the telcos are not offered relief in some way, the industry might crumble. Kocchar further said that the license fee should be brought down from 3% to 1% as early as possible for DoT/government to cover admin costs.

COAI has asked the government to abolish the Universal Service Obligation Fund. The telcos have to pay 8% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) to the government out of which 5% of the money goes to this fund. Along with this, the telecom body has asked the government to reduce the spectrum usage charges by 3% for the three telcos (Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea).

Then there is the 4G spectrum auction in March. The telcos are not expected to bid aggressively given the debt they are already in. The association has further suggested removing GST from various areas for the telecom operators saying that it is how the international bodies also work.

"The industry recommends suitable amendments in the GST law may be made to allow a refund of unutilised ITC. Alternatively, an unutilised amount may be applied to other government liabilities of operators," said Kochhar.

Netflix COO Says Lot of Interest Amongst Indian Users to Try Netflix

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 01:31 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/netflix-lot-of-interest-indians-to-try/327188/, Netflix COO Says Lot of Interest Amongst Indian Users to Try Netflix

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The Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer of Netflix, Gregory Peters, in the fourth quarter earnings call on Tuesday said "there's a lot of interest amongst" users in India to "try" its platform. Netflix, an American Over-the-Top (OTT) platform on Tuesday reported its fourth quarter financial results with the company announcing that it now has over 200 million paid users. Peters in the earnings call said that "millions of people" had "access" to the platform with its "StreamFest." Initially teased by the company in late October, the StreamFest enabled the users in India with no active subscription to access the platform for no additional cost.

Netflix Now Analyzing StreamFest Exercise

While the StreamFest was initially set to be a two-day exercise, the company in December extended the promotional period beyond its 48-hour window.

"So StreamFest in India, I mean the primary learning, which is very evident, is that there’s a lot of interest amongst consumers in India to try Netflix," Peters said in the earnings call on Tuesday. "We had millions of people that had access for a 48- hour period to the service. And now we go through the more difficult part of actually analyzing how that interest through the specific tactic translates into sustained incremental growth."

Peters said that the company is still "working through the details" of the StreamFest exercise and that it will "inform" users and shareholders on whether StreamFest will be expanded to other regions.

"And obviously, based on what we see there, we’ll inform how we think about how we leverage that tactic again or how do we improve on it, what are places we think it might be leverageable," Peters said in the earnings call on Tuesday.

Netflix "Shuffle Play" to Expand to Other Regions

The Netflix COO also said that the "Shuffle Play" feature that enabled users to "skip browsing" and "instantly play" a random title would be expanded to other regions across the world. It is reported that the Shuffle Play feature has been in testing phase since July, 2020.

"But I think an even better example of that is a new feature that we’ve been testing and we’re going to now roll out globally because it’s really working for us, where our members can basically indicate to us that they just want to skip browsing entirely, click one button and we’ll pick a title for them just to instantly play," Peters said in the earnings call on Tuesday. "And that’s a great mechanism that’s worked quite well for our members in that situation."

In a letter to the shareholders, the company highlighted that it added 8.5 million paid users in its fourth quarter with the full year paid membership additions hitting 37 million. The company also said that it "achieved" US$25 billion in annual revenue, translating to a 24% year-over-year growth while its operating profit increased 76% to US$4.6 billion.

The Netflix COO also said that the company is "improving the ability" for its members to select the languages while browsing content.

"We’re improving the ability for our members to tell us what languages they want in terms of the content when they’re browsing," Peters said in the earnings call on Tuesday. "And there are sort of these different scenarios. There’s a scenario maybe when you’re by yourself and if you’re multilingual, that can result in sort of different choices. If you’re in a multigenerational household, then all of a sudden, that might shift how you think about like what titles you want to present and what language it is."

Further, Peters said that the company is looking to expand the payment options along with the partnerships to make the platform "more accessible."

"The methods of payments that we know we need to expand, and we’re constantly working to add more of those and make those more effective, the partnerships we have that make the service more accessible and more immediate, easier for members to find out and sign up," Peters said in the earnings call on Tuesday. "So there’s tons of things that we’re looking at."

Vi Partners With MFine for Offering Easy Medical Consultation to Users

Posted: 21 Jan 2021 12:31 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vi-partners-with-mfine-offering-easy-medical-consultation/327190/, Vi Partners With MFine for Offering Easy Medical Consultation to Users

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has just announced its partnership with MFine through which the telco aims to provide easy and faster medical consultation to its users. During pandemic’s desperate time, people need to maintain distance from each other, heightening the role of technology multiple-folds. Getting consultations from doctors on call or text via smartphone makes it easy and convenient for the users to get medical help without exposing them from the threat of getting infected with the coronavirus. Read ahead to find out what this partnership will mean for the Vi users.

Vi Users Can Connect With up to 600 Partner Hospitals of Mine

Vi users will be able to leverage India's first AI-powered healthcare platform, MFine to connect with over 600 partner hospitals and over 4,000 doctors across 35 specialities for consulting about their medical problems and get a possible solution for it.

Vi users can get on instant chats with hospitals or doctors and can even choose to go with video calls if necessary. It is worth noting that the users will have complete control over which doctor and hospital they want to choose. Patients or users will get the option to upload images, prescriptions, past medical records, and more necessary details required on the platform of MFine to get an accurate suggestion for treating their medical condition.

This partnership is bound to change the way users consume medical services and look at the healthcare industry in general. Since users won't need to step off their home for getting a consultation with a doctor or specialist, it would keep them safe from getting infected by the coronavirus.

Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer of Vi, said that the telco is very happy with its strategic partnership with MFine. He said that Vi is excited to bring holistic digital solutions for its users which would further create more business opportunities for the telco.

Arjun Choudhary, Chief Business Officer of MFine and Founding member, said that the need for telemedicine is rising to facilitate and support social distancing, which is why MFine is very excited to partner with Vi.

Through this partnership with Vi, the healthcare platform will be able to access the telco's customer base and get a deeper reach into the Indian market. Choudhary further said that in the last six months, people who had never used telemedicine earlier are now consulting with doctors and hospitals across India. The services of MFine are also beneficial for people living in small cities and rural areas of the country with limited healthcare facilities.

BSNL Offering Lifetime Validity to Prepaid Users, Are You Eligible?

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 11:27 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-offering-lifetime-validity-to-prepaid-users/327179/, BSNL Offering Lifetime Validity to Prepaid Users, Are You Eligible?

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering lifetime validity to select kind of prepaid users if they follow certain terms and conditions. First of all, the offer is only applicable for C-Top Up prepaid connection users. For the unaware, C-Top Up prepaid connections are special mobile connections which BSNL offers to its retailers and Direct Selling Agents (DSA). This group of users recharge for and collect bills from regular subscribers of BSNL services. However, as mentioned above, there are some rules that these C-Top Up prepaid connection holders need to follow, keep reading ahead to find out what they are.

BSNL C-Top Up Prepaid Users To Get Lifetime Validity on Plans if They Follow This

There is just one string attached to the offer. For any C-Top Up prepaid user to get the benefit of lifetime validity on his/her mobile connection, he/she must make at least one transaction in a period of 90 days. If there are no transactions in a 90 day period, BSNL will deactivate or delete all the inactive accounts/connections. The offer will come into effect from January 18, 2021, in all the telecom circles.

As per a report from KeralaTelecom, C-Top Up connections which are deactivated and are in the Grace Period-II (GP-II) can be reactivated by recharging with an STV or PV in the same manner as for regular subscribers of the telco. Likewise, normal top-up won't activate the connection for C-Top Up users if their number is listed on the GP-II category.

This could prove to be a great strategy for BSNL. The telco is finally coming around and catching up with the marketing and selling strategies of other operators. With this offer, C-Top Up users of BSNL will be motivated to make more transactions throughout a year. This would, in turn, benefit the telco in the long-run.

The telco recently introduced long-term (annual) validity options for multiple Bharat Fiber plans. This is something a lot of users wanted because long-term plans with BSNL mean getting a few months of service for free. Along with this, the telco also introduced the over-the-top (OTT) add-on pack for broadband users. So those users who want OTT subscriptions with their broadband plans can purchase these add-on packs.

The OTT add-on pack from BSNL costs Rs 129 per month for the first three months and then it becomes Rs 199 per month for however long the user wishes to subscribe to the pack for.

Samsung 870 EVO SSD With Up to 4TB Storage Launched in India, Prices Start at Rs 3,599

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 09:42 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-870-evo-ssd-india-price/327095/, Samsung 870 EVO SSD With Up to 4TB Storage Launched in India, Prices Start at Rs 3,599

South Korean electronics company, Samsung, today released the 870 EVO SSD in India. The 870 EVO SSD is the company’s latest SATA solution, and it is aimed at a wide range of consumers from general PC users to IT professionals. Samsung says the 870 EVO SSD can reach the maximum SATA sequential read and write speeds of 560 and 530MB/s, respectively. Furthermore, the latest model is said to deliver 38% improvement in random read speed over the previous 860 EVO SSD. Samsung 870 EVO will be offered in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB sizes, with the prices starting at Rs 3,599 and going all the way up to Rs 43,999. Read on to know more about the Samsung 870 EVO SSD in detail.

Samsung 870 EVO SSD: Features and Pricing in India

The Samsung 870 EVO features the company’s latest V-NAND and Samsung Controller. This allows the SSD to achieve maximum SATA sequential read and write speeds of 560MB/s and 530MB/s, respectively. The 870 EVO SSD uses a large variable SLC buffer that allows the SSD’s Intelligent TurboWrite maintain its peak performance levels. As noted, the 870 EVO SSD delivers 38% better performance than its predecessor.

Samsung also confirmed that all the SSD components are designed in-house so that every part works together cohesively. Thanks to the in-house components, the 870 EVO SSD delivers around 30% improvement in sustained performance over the 860 EVO, as well as an impressive terabytes written (TBW) rating of 2,400TB. The company also offers a five-year limited warranty for the 4TB 870 EVO model.

The 250GB/500GB models have 512MB DRAM, whereas the same for 1TB, 2TB and 4TB models is 1GB, 2GB and 4GB of DRAM. The SSD can be used with all the devices that have a 2.5-inch SATA interface connection. Also, the power-saving sleep model will enable the connectivity with devices that support Windows Modern Standby function. The management software for this SSD is Samsung Magician. Samsung has designed the 870 EVO keeping the environment in mind. This essentially means the company has minimised the carbon footprint during the production process to deliver a greener product experience.

Lastly, we have pricing. The Samsung 870 EVO SSD comes in five storage options- 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB sizes. The 250GB model is priced at Rs 3,599, 500GB model at Rs 5,999, 1TB model at Rs 10,999, 2GB model at Rs 21,999 and the 4TB model will retail for Rs 43,999. Samsung confirmed the 870 EVO can be picked up via offline and online channels.

OnePlus 7 & 7T Devices Receive OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 Based on Android 11

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 07:48 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-7-oxygenos11-open-beta-released/327147/, OnePlus 7 & 7T Devices Receive OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 Based on Android 11

OnePlus has released the first OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 update to the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T and the 7T Pro smartphones. The Android 11 update for OnePlus 7 & 7T series was planned for December 2020, however, due to a major data decryption bug, the Chinese company had to work closely with Qualcomm in resolving the issue before releasing the first Open Beta build. It is a piece of good news for all the OnePlus 7 & 7T smartphone users, but again, it is an Open Beta build, so there might be some bugs to start with. OnePlus says it will take user feedback before releasing the stable update for the four smartphones. As for the features, the official Open Beta 1 changelog confirms the addition of new user interface, Android 11 features, ambient display and added a shortcut for enabling dark mode.

OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 7 & 7T Series: What’s New?

OnePlus has added all the OxygenOS 11 features to the four smartphones with Open Beta 1 update. Firstly, the company has added fresh new UI that received a lot of criticism for being similar to Samsung’s OneUI. All the OnePlus stock apps like Phone, Messaging, Settings and Clock received a major facelift.

OnePlus also updated the stock Camera app continuing its tradition of revamping camera application with every major update. The four phones will get the HEVC codec support that reduces video storage size without compromising on quality. The Open Beta 1 also added access to a third-party app to share pictures by pressing and holding it in preview.

And yes, the much-awaited Ambient Display feature is also being rolled out to the OnePlus 7 and 7T devices with this update. The ambient display can be enabled in the display section inside the Settings app. OnePlus says the Always-On Display feature is still under internal testing for the four phones and it will be released in subsequent versions. In Open Beta 1, users can use the ‘Ambient Display’ by picking up the phone or tapping the screen. These settings can be tweaked.

OnePlus is also adding a shortcut key for Dark Mode in the quick settings panel. Lastly, the OnePlus Shelf also receives a redesign, and there’s a new Weather widget.

OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 7 & 7T Series: Known Issues

Alongside revealing the new features, OnePlus also listed out some known issues present on the Open Beta 1. Since it is a beta release, there are potential risks of increased power consumption and instability. The OnePlus Gallery app might be slower to load and OnePlus also says some pictures may not be displayed in the app. Bluetooth devices like earphones and speakers may not be able to play sound at times. The build also has some issues related to brightness which may lag in some conditions.

OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 7 & 7T Series: How to Install?

OnePlus says the build is only for OnePlus 7/7 Pro & 7T/7T Pro unlocked non-carrier variants. Users should make sure their device has at least 30% of battery and a minimum of 3GB storage space. Another thing worth noting is the Open Beta 1 can be installed on top of the current stable build, however, you can not roll back the build to OxygenOS 10 without data wipe.

To begin with, head over to the OnePlus Forums’ post to download the OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 1 build for your smartphone. Download the required ROM upgrade package from the specified download link. After downloading, open File Manager application and remove the .tar file extension. If you are downloading on a PC or laptop, the file extension will automatically be .zip. After renaming/downloading on your PC, copy the ROM upgrade package to the phone storage.

Now, head over to Settings>System>System Updates>Click top-right icon>Local Upgrade. The copied ROM upgrade file will be displayed, click on it and wait for the installation procedure to begin. After the upgrade is complete, click Restart. Once the device restarts, you can notice the changes.

If you want to downgrade, follow the same procedure by downloading the rollback package. But as mentioned above, the downgrade process will wipe the entire data on your smartphone, so make sure to take a backup.

Jio Plans 2021: Prepaid Mobile Phone Recharges Which Offer 3GB Daily Data

Posted: 20 Jan 2021 05:32 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jio-plans-2021-3gb-daily-data/327137/, Jio Plans 2021: Prepaid Mobile Phone Recharges Which Offer 3GB Daily Data

Reliance Jio has the affordable 4G prepaid plans in the Indian telecom industry. The Mukesh Ambani-owned telco always tried its best to innovate; Because of Reliance Jio, the mobile phone subscribers in India started getting daily data plans. It is because of Reliance Jio the self-care applications of telcos improved leaps and bounds in less than two years. It is because of Reliance Jio the competitors Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea did their best in improving 4G services across the nation. There’s much more Reliance Jio did to this industry. We are in 2021 and Jio is still the go-to operator for many customers when it comes to affordable prepaid mobile phone plans. That said, the tariff hike at the end of 2019 made Jio stop offering tariff plans with 5GB data benefit. The maximum data benefit offered by Jio per day is 3GB, and the telco has three such plans. Read ahead to know more about the Reliance Jio Plans 2021 with 3GB daily data benefit.

Jio Plans 2021: Rs 349 Prepaid Mobile Phone Plan

To begin with the Rs 349 Reliance Jio Prepaid Mobile Phone plan, it comes with 3GB data per day for 28 days, with an overall data benefit of 84GB. Jio says users will get speeds of 64 Kbps after the daily data limit expiry. And yes, this is an unlimited combo prepaid plan meaning it also offers unlimited voice calling and 100 SMSes per day benefits. The telco is also throwing in complimentary subscription to Jio apps like JioTV and JioCinema.

In comparison, Bharti Airtel has a Rs 398 prepaid recharge that offers the same 3GB data per day for 28 days. So Jio has the upper hand compared to the country’ second-largest telecom operator.

Jio Plans 2021: Rs 401 Prepaid Mobile Phone Plan

Second on the list is the popular Rs 401 Jio Plan that was introduced during ahead of IPL 2020 in September. This plan comes with 3GB data per day for 28 days, making it 84GB of data for the entire validity period. Additionally, it also comes with an extra 6GB data benefit taking the overall benefit to 90GB for 28 days. This is also an unlimited combo plan with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMSes per day benefit.

The USP of the Rs 401 Jio Plan is, however, the bundled Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription. Yes, at just Rs 401, Jio is providing free Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership worth Rs 399 at no extra cost for one year.

Jio Plans 2021: Rs 999 Prepaid Mobile Phone Plan

Lastly, we have the Rs 999 prepaid mobile plan from Reliance Jio that comes with 3GB data per day for 84 days- a total data benefit of 252GB. Additional benefits of this recharge include unlimited voice calling, 100 SMSes per day and complimentary access to Jio apps.

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