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- Fossil Gen 5E With Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC and WearOS Launched in India at Rs 18,490
- Mi 10i 5G Sales Cross Rs 400 Crore in Three Weeks
- macOS Big Sur 11.2 Update Featuring Multiple Fixes Released
- BSNL Allowing Subscribers to Clear Dues By Paying Just Half the Amount
- Samsung Galaxy M02 Launched in India With MediaTek SoC, Check Price
- 300 Mbps Broadband Plans From Airtel, Jio, Hathway, ACT, BSNL and Tata Sky
- Mediatek Announces M80 Chip, With an Emphasis on 5G
- POCO M3 with Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon 662 launched in India, Priced at Rs 10,999
- Family Postpaid Plan of Rs 999: Check What Airtel, Jio, BSNL and Vi are Offering
- Apple Releases iOS 14.5 Beta With Support for Face Unlock When Wearing Masks
- BSNL Cinema Plus Service: Bundled Premium OTT Subscriptions at Just Rs 129 per Month
| Fossil Gen 5E With Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC and WearOS Launched in India at Rs 18,490 Posted: 02 Feb 2021 07:25 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/fossil-gen-5e-india-price-specs/332764/, Fossil Gen 5E With Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC and WearOS Launched in India at Rs 18,490
Fossil Gen 5E is the latest smartwatch to launch in India with WearOS by Google. The Gen 5E, as the name itself suggests, it a stripped-down version of the Fossil Gen 5 that was launched last year. In fact, the Gen 5E was launched in Western markets in October 2020, and it took the company four months to bring the same smartwatch to India. Priced at Rs 18,490, the Fossil Gen 5E comes in two sizes- 44mm for Men and 42mm for Women. Similar to other Fossil smartwatches, the Gen 5E also runs WearOS by Google out of the box. WearOS has an application for both Android and iOS, so for those who are using an iPhone and can’t afford an Apple Watch, the Fossil Gen 5E could be a decent option to purchase. The smartwatch is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 SoC. Fossil Gen 5E: Specifications and FeaturesThe Gen 5E has a circular dial and comes in two sizes- 44mm and 42mm, as mentioned above. It sports a 1.19-inch AMOLED screen with always-on display support. The smartwatch has Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Off-body IR and PPG Heart Rate sensors which help in tracking activity goals, steps, sleep, heart rate, cardio level and more. Since the Gen 5E is powered by WearOS by Google, it supports notifications for calls, texts, app and automatic time, time zone and calendar syncing. And yes, it also allows you to answer and make calls directly on the watch when the phone is out of reach. Fossil promises 24 hours of battery life with Extended Mode, but users can tweak the Smart Battery Modes offered by WearOS to extend the battery life. The watch comes preloaded with apps like Alarm, Battery-Optimised Activity Mode, Calendar, Cardio Level Tracking, Contacts, Phone Dialer App, Google Assistant, Google Fit, Google Pay, Google Play Store, Spotify, Stopwatch, Timer, Translate and Wellness App with Sleep Tracking. As for the hardware specifications, the Gen 5E is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset with 1GB of RAM of 4GB storage that comes in handy for storing music on the smartwatch itself. It has a Home Button to the right and also takes input via touchscreen and voice. The Gen 5E offers loudspeaker and microphone for talking to others in voice calls. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC and Wi-Fi. As noted, users will have to download the Google WearOS app on their smartphone running at least Android 6.0 or iOS 12.0. Fossil Gen 5E: Pricing and AvailabilityThe Fossil Gen 5E will retail at Rs 18,490. It is already available for purchase via Fossil’s official website and Flipkart. There are several strap options also available at a starting price of Rs 3,495. |
| Mi 10i 5G Sales Cross Rs 400 Crore in Three Weeks Posted: 02 Feb 2021 04:30 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/mi-10i-5g-sales-cross-rs-400-crore/332709/, Mi 10i 5G Sales Cross Rs 400 Crore in Three Weeks
Xiaomi's latest addition in the Mi 10 series was Mi 10i 5G, which was launched last month in India. As per a recent tweet from Xiaomi, the Mi 10i 5G has crossed sales worth Rs 400 crore in just three weeks of coming into the market. It is worthy to note that it is one of the most power-packed 5G devices available in the mid-range segment, and that certainly reflects on the kind of sales the device has generated. Xiaomi announced the smartphone on January 5, 2021, and the company availed the device early at January 7 for Amazon Prime users and then for open-sale on January 8, 2021. Crossing the sales number that it has is quite an achievement given the kind of competition there is in the mid-range 5G devices. Let's take a look at the Xiaomi 10i 5G specifications and understand what is so good about this smartphone. Mi 10i 5G SpecificationsXiaomi Mi 10i 5G comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen. The device can support 120Hz refresh rate and has a smart adaptability feature which keeps changing the refresh rate of the screen to match the needs of the content. The Mi 10i 5G comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The device will run on Android 11 on top of MIUI 12 out of the box. In the camera department, there is a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 108MP HM2 sensor coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, depth sensor, and a macro shooter. There is a 16MP sensor at the front for video calling and clicking selfies. The highlight of the camera is that it allows users to record in up to 4K and other high-quality formats. There is a fingerprint sensor at the side of the device for additional security. It comes with a 4,820mAh battery which gets the support of 33W fast-charging technology. It will be able to charge the device from 0% to 68% in under 30 minutes. Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G PriceXiaomi Mi 10i 5G comes for a price of Rs 20,999 for its base variant with 6GB+64GB. Then there are two superior variants with 6GB+128GB priced at Rs 21,999 and 8GB+128GB priced at Rs 23,999. The device is available at the official website of Xiaomi and Amazon India. It is the pricing and the specifications of Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G which make it a killer smartphone, and thus it has seen amazing sales. |
| macOS Big Sur 11.2 Update Featuring Multiple Fixes Released Posted: 02 Feb 2021 04:18 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/macos-big-sur-11-2-update-released/332703/, macOS Big Sur 11.2 Update Featuring Multiple Fixes Released
macOS, Apple’s primary software OS for it’s Mac lineup has been through a lot of change ever since it’s announcement back in 2001. The OS, which was the key reason for users to shift from Windows is quite feature-rich, having been developed and worked upon for over 20 years. It has gone through multiple update cycles and versions from High Sienna to Mojave to Big Sur, which is the current version. Today, the Cupertino based tech company announced the release of macOS Big Sur 11.2, bringing along with it a whole host of fixes. For those of you wondering, the update comes approximately one-and-a-half months after the release of the last update, macOS Big Sur 11.1 that came in December 2020 bringing with it support for Apple’s new flagship AirPods Max headphones. The macOS Big Sur 11.2 update addresses a whole list of problems a few major ones being Bluetooth reliability and a fix for Apple’s iCloud Drive access and the Photos app. What’s New in macOS 11.2The official changelog for macOS 11.2 is given below. macOS Big Sur 11.2 improves Bluetooth reliability and fixes the following issues:
As one can see, the official changelog states that macOS Big Sur 11.2 improves the Bluetooth reliability so as to ensure reduced disconnections, an issue that has bothering Mac users for quite some time. Additional fixes come to the external display issue, wherein it was reported that when an external display was being connected to Mac Mini (M1) via an HDMI to DVI converter, a black screen was being displayed. ProRAW edits that were remaining unsaved even after the user presses save is also an issue that has been tackled. Furthermore, the latest update fixes a problem that was causing iCloud Drive to turn off after disabling the iCloud Drive Desktop and Documents Folders option. To add to all of this, the mac OS Big Sur 11.2 update also fixes the issue wherein System Preferences might not unlock when entering administration password in some cases. The Globe key that not displaying the Emoji and Symbols pane when pressed has also been fixed. How to Update to macOS 11.2Apple’s latest macOS update is available for the MacBook, the iMac, Mac Mini and any other Mac computers compatible with the original Big Sur update that was announced back in 2020. Usually, the rollout and update process is simple and automatic in nature, but, if for some reason you prefer to not wait around for the same and wish to update as soon as possible there are some options.
You can update the software manually by going to System Preferences > Software Update after going into the Apple menu, present on the top-left corner of your computer screen. You can also find the update by visiting the About This Mac option from the Apple menu and clicking the Software Update button to download the latest update. |
| BSNL Allowing Subscribers to Clear Dues By Paying Just Half the Amount Posted: 02 Feb 2021 02:59 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-allowing-subscribers-to-clear-dues/332659/, BSNL Allowing Subscribers to Clear Dues By Paying Just Half the Amount
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will allow its subscribers to pay half the money and clear their outstanding dues. This offer was announced by BSNL Kolkata yesterday and is only valid for a limited time. Subscribers of the telco who have an outstanding landline, broadband, or postpaid mobile dues can pay just half and get issued a 'No dues' certificate from the company. But there is a different amount of discount for different category of subscribers. It is worthy to note here that this offer will only stay until March 31, 2021 — more details on the story ahead. BSNL Discount Offer for Dues, DetailsThe BSNL subscribers are categorised into different categories, and each category has a unique amount of discount associated with it. There are five categories the state-run-telco has divided its customers into. The first category is for the subscribers who have dues of up to one year old (outstanding on March 31, 2020), they won't get any percentage of discount on their bills. Then subscribers who have bills which carry a due date of more than a year but less than two years will get a discount of 10% on their bill. Subscribers who have bills with a due date of more than 2 years but less than 3 years get a 25% discount on their total outstanding amount. The discount rises to 30% for subscribers who have a bill with a due date of more than 3 years but less than 5 years. Lastly, the subscribers who have bills outstanding for more than 5 years now will get a discount of 50% on their total amount. It is worth noting that this is only for normal subscribers or customers of the telco. The discounts won't apply to the government or government enterprises. This one-time payment settlement scheme is for those defaulters who got their phones disconnected by up to March 31, 2020. Defaulters can choose to clear their dues using the NEFT/RTGS online transfer to the dedicated bank account of BSNL Kolkata. They can also choose to pay by cash through any of the 20 physical bill collection centers of the telco in Kolkata. This is a good scheme by BSNL Kolkata to motivate people for clearing their dues and get the cash-flow going up. But will it pay off or not, that only time will tell! For getting more details of the offer, users can call at 9433000666. What do you think about this offer from BSNL? Do you think it is clever in any way from the telco's part? Let us know in the comments section below. |
| Samsung Galaxy M02 Launched in India With MediaTek SoC, Check Price Posted: 02 Feb 2021 01:35 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-m02-launched-in-india/332631/, Samsung Galaxy M02 Launched in India With MediaTek SoC, Check Price
Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M02, another entry-level smartphone for the Indian market. The smartphone comes with very basic features and is meant for people looking to upgrade from a 2G/3G device to an affordable 4G smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy M02 comes with a MediaTek SoC and has a massive battery to deliver a longer performance. There is a textured finish at the rear of the device to provide a comfortable grip to the users. If you want to know more about the specifications and price of the Samsung Galaxy M02, keep reading ahead. Samsung Galaxy M02 SpecificationsThe Samsung Galaxy M02 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. The device is powered by a MediaTek SoC coupled with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. For users who want extra storage on the device, they can use a microSD card for expanding the internal storage up to 1TB. The Samsung Galaxy M02 will run on One UI based on Android 10 out of the box. In the camera department, there is a dual-camera setup at the rear of the device. The primary sensor at the rear is a 13MP lens paired with a 2MP macro shooter. For clicking selfies and video calling, there is also a 5MP sensor at the front. The device’s connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for facilitating charging and data transfer. As mentioned above, the Galaxy M02 comes with a 5,000mAh battery and support for 10W standard charging. The device weighs 206 grams, so it will feel a little heavy to the user if used for a longer period and has a thickness of 9.1mm. Samsung Galaxy M02 Price and AvailabilitySamsung has launched the Galaxy M02 in a single variant only. It is the 2GB+32GB variant which is priced at Rs 6,999. However, the company is offering it at an introductory price of Rs 6,799 only. If you are wondering where is the 3GB+32GB variant, well, Samsung hasn't announced an official price tag for the variant yet. The device has been launched in four different colour options: Blue, Black, Gray, and Red. It will go on the first sale from November 9 through the official website of Samsung India, Amazon, and official retail stores of the company. The Samsung Galaxy M02 is expected to give a tough competition to other smartphones in the same price range such as Redmi 9, Poco C3, Realme C15, and Micromax In 1b. |
| 300 Mbps Broadband Plans From Airtel, Jio, Hathway, ACT, BSNL and Tata Sky Posted: 02 Feb 2021 12:27 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/300-mbps-broadband-plans-airtel-jio-hathway-act-bsnl-tata-sky/332623/, 300 Mbps Broadband Plans From Airtel, Jio, Hathway, ACT, BSNL and Tata Sky
Demand for high-speed broadband plans is at an all-time high now. People need more and more high-speed data for purposes such as streaming 4K or full-HD videos, downloading heavy files, uploading videos, working-from-home, learning-from-home, and more. While 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps broadband plans are enough for some people, some users just want an even higher speed plan. For them, the 300 Mbps broadband plan is an ideal option. Many internet service providers (ISPs) such as Airtel, Jio, Hathway, ACT, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Tata Sky provide users with a 300 Mbps plan, here is all you should know about it. Airtel Xstream Fiber 300 Mbps Broadband PlanAirtel Xstream Fiber offers a 300 Mbps broadband plan and has named it 'Ultra'. This plan comes for Rs 1,499 and offers users 3.3TB or 3,333GB fair-usage-policy (FUP) data. Users also get a free landline connection for making unlimited voice calls along with Airtel Thanks benefits which include Wynk Music, and more. There are over-the-top (OTT) benefits of Airtel Xstream Premium and Disney+ Hotstar VIP included as well. JioFiber 300 Mbps Broadband PlanJioFiber offers a 300 Mbps broadband for Rs 1,499 as well. It offers uniform downloading and uploading speed. Users get 3.3TB or 3,300GB data. There is also unlimited voice calling included in the plan. For entertainment, there are OTT benefits of multiple platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, ZEE5 Premium, Voot Kids, Voot Select, SonyLIV, Discovery+, ShemarooMe, Lionsgate Play, ALT Balaji, Hoichoi, JioSaavn, and JioCinema. Hathway 300 Mbps Broadband PlanHathway offers a 300 Mbps broadband plan in Mumbai called 'GPON_300MBPS'. This plan comes for a minimum of 3 months, and it offers users 4TB or 4,000GB data. Once the FUP data is consumed, users only get 6 Mbps speed. Its cost for 3 months is Rs 3,750 equating to Rs 1,250 per month, which is cheaper than Airtel's and JioFiber's monthly plan. This plan is also available in 3 and 6 months validity period. ACT 300 Mbps Broadband PlanACT Fibernet offers its 300 Mbps plan for Rs 1,349 in the Mumbai circle. Users get 3TB or 3,000GB data with this plan. But under extra benefits, ACT is currently offering an additional 1,000GB (1TB) data on top of the 3,000GB data. Users also get the added benefit of Netflix and more. Tata Sky 300 Mbps Broadband PlanTata Sky offers a 300 Mbps broadband plan as well. It costs Rs 1,600 per month, which is the most expensive on this list. But users can get it for a cheaper rate when they purchase it for at least 6 months or 12 months. With 6 months plan, users can save up to Rs 1,200, and with the 12 months plan, they can save up to Rs 3,600. BSNL 300 Mbps Broadband PlanBSNL offers its 300 Mbps broadband plan for Rs 1,499 just like Airtel and Jio. The benefits are 4TB or 4,000GB FUP data, unlimited voice calling, and OTT benefits such as Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription. Post consumption of FUP data, users can keep browsing at 4 Mbps speed for the rest of the month. These are the best 300 Mbps broadband plans you can get in India right now. There are of course plans which offer you an even higher internet speed such as 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps. If you want to know more about them, let us know in the comments section below. Which 300 Mbps broadband plan would you pick amongst the ones mentioned above and why? |
| Mediatek Announces M80 Chip, With an Emphasis on 5G Posted: 01 Feb 2021 11:40 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/mediatek-m80-chip-emphasis-on-5g/332552/, Mediatek Announces M80 Chip, With an Emphasis on 5G
Renowned Taiwanese chip manufacturer MediaTek Inc on Tuesday released a new 5G focused modem, which marks a very significant moment for the chipmaker since this is the first modem from the company to come with support for mmWave based 5G, something that its main competitor, Qualcomm already achieved. For those of you in the dark, alongside Qualcomm Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Mediatek Inc is one of the handful suppliers of modem chips that aid devices such as smartphones to connect to cellular data networks. The company’s key customers include LG Electronics Ltd, Xiaomi Corp and more. With today’s launch, the company expects to see some growth in terms of sales, as it will finally be able to cater to customers in search of mmWave 5G based modems. Till today, however, MediaTek’s 5G chips had been compatible with the “sub-6” variant of 5G, which is the variety being widely used in countries such as China. The sub-6 waves can give good speeds but, for the massive difference in terms of generation to generation, mmWave leads the charge. Mediatek M80 5G Modem SpecificationsLike the M80’s predecessor, the Helio M70, the M80 is an integrated modem, meaning that it will exist side-by-side alongside other components like the CPU, GPU and ISP. What sets these two apart is the inclusion of mmWave 5G, since the Helio M70 was the company’s first 5G modem, but it lacked support for mmWave 5G bands. The MediaTek M80 has support for both modes of 5G, ie non-standalone and standalone 5G, with maximum download and upload speeds (theoretical) of 7.67Gbps and 3.67Gbps respectively. For some context, the M80’s direct competitor, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X60 is capable of reaching 7.5Gbps download speeds and 3Gbps in terms of upload speeds, while Samsung's integrated 5G modem on the recently launched Exynos 2100 is capable of hitting 7.35Gbps in downlink and 3.67Gbps in the uplink.
Other important features of the M80 modem include carrier aggregation across both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G bands as well as support for Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS). Dynamic Spectrum Sharing is a technology that allows carriers to operate 4G LTE and 5G simultaneously on the same network band, so as to reserve spectrum for either one of them. The M80 comes with MediaTek's UltraSave Network Environment Detection and UltraSave Content Awareness technologies, which are capable of dynamically adjusting power and operating frequency based on network conditions. When Will It Be Available?The MediaTek M80 will be sampled to customers in late 2021, so one should not expect a commercial device with this new modem to launch anytime soon. Similarly, details about which MediaTek Soc the new modem will be paired with remain to be a mystery at this point of time. |
| POCO M3 with Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon 662 launched in India, Priced at Rs 10,999 Posted: 01 Feb 2021 11:20 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/poco-m3-stereo-speakers-snapdragon662-india-rs10999/332580/, POCO M3 with Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon 662 launched in India, Priced at Rs 10,999
Poco India today launched the Poco M3 for the Indian market. It is worth noting that the smartphone already launched for the global market in late 2020, but now it has finally arrived for Indians as well. The device made it to the headlines because of its unique design. After waiting for a long time, it is finally going to be available in the Indian market. For those of you wondering about the colour options available, the device is available in three unique colours, namely Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black. Poco M3 SpecificationsThe Poco M3 features a 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, which can touch a peak brightness of 400 nits. It also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. To the top, one can see a waterdrop style notch, which also features the 8MP selfie snapper capable of shooting up to 1080p videos. As for the performance side of things, we get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset featuring four Kryo 260 Gold cores clocked at 2.0GHz, four Kryo Silver cores at 1.8GHz, and, in terms of gaming, an Adreno 610 GPU. In India, the device comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with the RAM being standard on both storage variants. In terms of the battery, the smartphone is powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. A welcome addition to the specs is the USB Type-C based charging, which is a good thing to see, especially on budget smartphones, which often come with dated Micro-USB ports. Audio is where the Poco M3 stands out, since the device comes with both a 3.5mm headphone jack and, most importantly, a stereo speaker setup, setting the device apart in its segment. When it comes to the camera, the POCO M3 gets a triple-camera array consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. Video recording capabilities max out at 1080p 30 FPS. The smartphone runs Android 10 customised with MIUI 12 on top. What Sets the Poco M3 Apart?The Poco M3 is different from its competition in two key areas, design and sound. The design of the Poco M3 is, for lack of a better word, exquisite. The leather-like finish provides ample grip and sets the device apart from the pretty bland competition.
The colours add to the uniqueness, with options available for all kinds of users, for the youngster, Poco Yellow, for the office goer, Power Black and, for those who wish to slot in between the two, Coral Blue. Add to this the stereo speakers which sound better and make the device ideal for content consumption, with the focus on a better display in comparison to the competition. Pricing and AvailabilityThe Poco M3 is available in two variants, 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB with the latter featuring the faster UFS 2.2 storage. The pricing for the same is set at Rs 10,999 for the 64GB variant and Rs 11,999 for the 128GB variant. Furthermore, if one owns an ICICI Card, they can get a discount of Rs 1,000 on both models, effectively reducing the cost for the user to Rs 10,000 and 11,000 respectively. The first sale for the Poco M3 will take place on Feb 9, at 12 Noon. |
| Family Postpaid Plan of Rs 999: Check What Airtel, Jio, BSNL and Vi are Offering Posted: 01 Feb 2021 09:38 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/top-telcos-family-plans-on-offer/332528/, Family Postpaid Plan of Rs 999: Check What Airtel, Jio, BSNL and Vi are Offering
With the entire family restricted to the premises of their home, internet usage is at an all-time high in India. Now, this is not a matter for you if you have a broadband connection, since it can easily be shared amongst members of the household. But, if you like countless others in India depend on a data restricted plan that is available to only one user, recharging three or four plans gets pretty costly. Today, we have a solution to this exact problem, where you will be able to provide access to everyone in your house, minus the high price. The country’s top telcos, namely BSNL, Jio, Vodafone Idea and Airtel have the solution to your data woes. All of these telecom providers have Rs 999 packs that offer a certain amount of data that can be more than adequate for most, if not all families and, these plans also come bundled with family add-ons and, the most important aspect of content consumption in modern India, OTT platforms. This effectively means that with one Rs 999 pack, users can cater to their entire family, without having to pay the additional costs of recharging each and every user’s personal plan. Here are the packs offered by Airtel, Jio, Vi and BSNL and what they offer to the user. Bharti Airtel Rs 999 PlanBharti Airtel plan offers users unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day coupled with 150GB of 4G/3G data on a monthly basis, with data rollover of up to 200GB. The plan also comes bundled with a one-year subscription to Amazon Prime as well as a VIP subscription to Disney+Hotstar and the usual Airtel XStream subscription. The plan allows for four family add on connections, as in 3+1 add-on. Certain additional benefits to the plan consist of handset protection and unlimited calls for add-on connections. Do note that, once the consumption of the provided data is fully completed, value-based charging will be applied to the plan at 2 paise per MB. Reliance Jio Rs 999 PlanJio’s competing plan for Rs 999 comes bundled with 200GB of data and unlimited calls and SMS. The users who opt for this plan can avail three additional SIM cards as part of this plan. In terms of the OTT bundles, the plan comes with complimentary subscriptions to all Jio apps and, users can pay an additional Rs 99 for an Amazon Prime subscription. The validity of the plan is dependent on the billing cycle. Vodafone Idea Rs 999 PlanVi’s Rs 999 family plan is under an odd placebo, having been listed under “postpaid plans for family in UP East circle”. As for what the plan has to offer, one can get 200GB of data with support for up to 200GB of rollover data. The plan can be used by 5 individual connections, one primary and f0ur add ons. 100 SMS and unlimited calls are also present here. OTT benefits consist of a one-year subscription to Amazon Prime, ZEE5 Premium and a subscription to Vi movies and TV. This might not be available everywhere, so, as an alternate one can opt for the Rs 1,099 plan with unlimited data and a subscription to Netflix but, as a caveat, this is applicable only for a single connection. BSNL Rs 999 PlanThe final plan of this article, BSNL’s Rs 999 family plan consists of 75GB high-speed data with a data rollover of up to 225GB. Once the data limit (75GB) is breached, users will be charged an additional Rs 10.24 per GB. The plan also comes with 100 SMS per day, with Mumbai and Delhi in the MTNL network included. As for the number of SIMs available, users can get three additional connections, with unlimited voice, 75GB of data and 100 SMS per day with each separate connection. The unlimited voice calling facility comes has a limit of 250 minutes per day after which the customer will be charged at base plan tariffs. Do note, this is the only plan in this list to exclude any kind of OTT platform-based subscription, which is less than ideal, considering their importance in today’s entertainment. |
| Apple Releases iOS 14.5 Beta With Support for Face Unlock When Wearing Masks Posted: 01 Feb 2021 07:48 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/apple-ios-beta-face-unlock-masks/332512/, Apple Releases iOS 14.5 Beta With Support for Face Unlock When Wearing Masks
Apple, the Cupertino based tech company on Tuesday announced the rollout of the first beta for iOS 14.5. This comes shortly after the public rollout of iOS 14.4. Whilst the update brings with it multiple fixes and changes that will impact the user’s experience when it comes to iOS, the one new feature that stands out in the form of the ability of face unlock functioning when wearing a face mask. This however does come with some peculiar necessities. How Does Face Unlock with Masks On Work?The Face Unlock feature, which undoubtedly will excite fans of Face ID, since they will now be able to use the feature when wearing a mask, which has become a sort of the norm in the current world scenario. ‘ This, however, features some caveats, wherein this new update can function only if the iPhone’s user is wearing an Apple Watch. If the Apple Watch is unlocked, one needs to look into their iPhone, following which a haptic buzz on your wrist notifies the user of the success of the authentication. This feature needs to be manually enabled before use, which allows Face ID to proceed, despite a lower accuracy rate, since the Apple Watch, which is a key part of the security in this instance is already authenticated.
To add to all the quirks, Apple has said that face unlock while wearing a mask will not function in instances such as making purchases and other important tasks. For those of you unaware, considering the pandemic and its long term implications, Apple attempted to address this issue back in May with an update that prompted Face ID to quickly shift users to their passcode input screen when their faces are obscured. This update was expected to be quite helpful but as was seen quickly after its announcement, the change wasn't particularly elegant by any means. The update also consists of new privacy and a whole list of new updates. iOS 14.5 Beta 1 features the build number of 18E5140j. If you are wondering as to how you, as a developer can update to iOS 14.5, one simply has to open the Settings app, choose the General option, then choose Software Update. What are Some Other Changes Part of the iOS 14.5 Beta Build?Some key changes apart from the new mode of face unlock consist of the following.
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| BSNL Cinema Plus Service: Bundled Premium OTT Subscriptions at Just Rs 129 per Month Posted: 01 Feb 2021 05:56 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-cinema-plus-ott-subscriptions/332520/, BSNL Cinema Plus Service: Bundled Premium OTT Subscriptions at Just Rs 129 per Month
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is actively losing wired broadband customers in the country. At the same time, the government-led telco’s wireless subscriber base isn’t growing at a rapid pace like Bharti Airtel. To lure the subscribers, BSNL has introduced a new ‘Cinema Plus’ service that bundles OTT subscriptions into a single package. A couple of weeks ago, we reported the same news as OTT add-on packs, however, back then the name of the service was not revealed. Now, BSNL has made an official announcement and these add-on packs for BSNL Broadband users will be available as ‘Cinema Plus‘ packs. The BSNL Cinema Plus is basically ‘YuppTV Scope Entertainment’ service with a rebadged name and completely owned by YuppTV. At the moment, there’s only Cinema Plus pack available to existing BSNL Broadband users priced at just Rs 129 per month. BSNL Cinema Plus Entertainment Pack at Rs 129: Benefits DetailedThe BSNL Cinema Plus is currently available in only one pack dubbed as ‘Entertainment.’ The plan was also available as YuppTV Scope Entertainment Pack. It costs Rs 129 and bundles four OTT subscriptions- YuppTV, ZEE5, SonyLIV and Voot. YuppTV Scope/BSNL Cinema Plus is a one-stop destination that bundles OTT subscriptions in a single place. The price of the lone plan is Rs 199, but users can avail it for Rs 129 as a promotional offer. Delving deep into the OTT subscriptions offered by YuppTV Scope Entertainment pack, we get YuppTV subscription with more than 100 Live TV channels, and ZEE5 subscription with more than 80 Live TV channels, 500+ TV series, original TV shows and over 2000 movies in various languages. There’s SonyLIV subscription bundled as well with 15+ Live TV channels and 200+ movies. Lastly, users also get Voot subscription at no extra cost which allows customers to watch Live TV from ore than 35 channels and it also has over 400 movies. This is a unique offering from YuppTV in the first place, and at the same time, a much-required partnership for BSNL in the current scenario. The service is only available to existing BSNL Broadband customers. We tried to purchase the BSNL Cinema Plus/YuppTV Entertainment Scope plan using a BSNL wireless number and other telecom operators’ mobile number and was unsuccessful. Every time we tried to purchase the plan without BSNL Broadband details, it returned the error- “Kindly contact customer care, as record is not present in CWSC.” For the unaware, CWSC is BSNL’s Centralised Web Selfcare Portal After subscribing to the BSNL Cinema Plus pack, users will be required to download the YuppTV Scope application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to watch the content for free. The best part is the YuppTV Scope app is also available on Android TV and Amazon FireTV platforms. |
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