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- Trai Says Locally Made Telecom and Broadcast Gear Will Make India a $5 Trillion Economy
- Airtel Xstream Users Can Now Enjoy Content from ‘ShortsTV’
- How to Transfer Vodafone Talktime Balance?
- OTT Platforms Thriving in Price Sensitive Indian Market as Data Penetration Grows
- Noise Buds Solo Launched in India Under Rs 5,000, Check Specifications
- Supreme Court Will Hear AGR Dues Matter in Two Weeks
- How to Check Airtel Mobile Number With USSD Codes and Online?
- Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A Launched in India, Specifications and Price
- Bharti Airtel Launches ‘Airtel Ads’, a Powerful Brand Engagement Solution
- 5G Spectrum Price Too High at the Moment for Trials: Report
- Samsung Reportedly Developing Foldable OLED Panels for Google, Xiaomi and Oppo
- Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Spotted on BIS Website; Launch Seems Imminent
- BSNL Revises STV 99, STV 298, STV 319, PV 399 and PV 699: Check New Benefits
| Trai Says Locally Made Telecom and Broadcast Gear Will Make India a $5 Trillion Economy Posted: 24 Feb 2021 08:57 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/trai-suggestions-local-gear-telecom-sector/337614/, Trai Says Locally Made Telecom and Broadcast Gear Will Make India a $5 Trillion Economy
Amid rising tensions between India and China, the Trai has now called for suggestions to push the locally made gear in the telecom and broadcasting sectors. As you might be aware of already, Chinese gear makers like ZTE and Huawei may not take part in India’s telecom sector anymore. Already, telcos like Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are switching to other gear makers like Ericsson and Nokia. The Government of India is aiming to cut dependence on the import of equipment from China. Trai chief PD Vaghela on Wednesday highlighted that local R&D in telecom and broadcast sectors could make India a $5 trillion economy. More on the matter below. Trai Highlights the Importance of Locally Made GearAccording to ET Telecom, the Trai had a high-level discussion with CDoT, TSDSI, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Delhi earlier today. During the meeting, Trai chief PD Vaghela said India could become a $5 trillion economy by making the telecom and broadcasting gear locally. Right now, India is importing the gear from foreign companies like Samsung, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE and Huawei. The major question would be the adoption of locally made gear. For this, the Trai suggests having a ‘structured approach’ focusing on R&D, incentivising efforts and providing assured purchase orders to R&D institutes. The next spectrum auction begins on March 1. Indian telcos Airtel and Vodafone Idea have already started replacing the gear used by ZTE and Huawei with those of Ericsson and Nokia, according to the same ET report. The government is also pushing BSNL to use the locally-made gear for 4G services in the country. However, the state-run telco said a 4G tender from a local gear maker is as expensive compared to those of global OEMs. This is also one concern that R&D institutes should keep in mind. If a tender price is high, then telecom operators will not shy away from opting for global vendors. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel already said they are developing in-house 5G technology. |
| Airtel Xstream Users Can Now Enjoy Content from ‘ShortsTV’ Posted: 24 Feb 2021 06:30 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-xstream-content-from-shortstv/337580/, Airtel Xstream Users Can Now Enjoy Content from 'ShortsTV'
ShortsTV, a unique over-the-top (OTT) content platform that brings a ton of short films and entertaining content 24/7 for the users, has partnered with Airtel. The OTT platform will now be available for the Airtel Xstream users. A plethora of content from ShortsTV can be enjoyed both on the TVs and smartphones by the users. The short-content OTT platform will leverage the data, distribution, and the network of Airtel to reach out to a wide-number of Indians on the go — more details on the story ahead. ShortsTV Content, Cost and More DetailsAirtel Xstream users can subscribe to ShortsTV directly by paying either the monthly or annual subscription fee. The monthly subscription fee for the platform is Rs 99, while the annual fee is Rs 499. There are plenty of quality short films on the platform, including nominated and award-winning titles. The platform claims that it has more than 4,000 movie titles from different genres, such as documentaries, comedies, thrillers, dramas, musicals, and animation. Users can find content in several languages, including Marathi, Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali, and Malayalam. Carter Pilcher, Chief Executive, ShortsTV, said that the platform is a part of over 60 million TV households in India already. He believes that this partnership with Airtel will further allow the platform to reach out to new users in every part of the country. The platform hosts titles from several countries and productions. Short content is gripping the world, and the consumption of short movies has grown over the last decade. The addition of ShortsTV in the Airtel Xstream would certainly bring something new for the users. Airtel Xstream is an OTT platform itself, and it hosts content from several other platforms such as Lionsgate Play and more. Airtel users can get the subscription of Xstream for free by purchasing eligible services from the telco. |
| How to Transfer Vodafone Talktime Balance? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 04:49 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/how-to-vodafone-talktime-balance/337571/, How to Transfer Vodafone Talktime Balance?
Vodafone is one of the renowned and trusted telecom operators in India. The service provider directly competes with other telcos like Bharti Airtel, Idea and Reliance Jio to offer intriguing services to its users. One of the services that Vodafone offers to its users is Vodafone balance transfer and credit support. The service has been specially designed by the telco to allow balance sharing in the account of friends or family members in a tricky situation. If you are a Vodafone user, follow the article to the end to know more about the Vodafone balance transfer service. Steps to Use Vodafone Balance Transfer ServiceVodafone balance transfer services allow users to share their prepaid account balance to a different Vodafone prepaid account. If you wish to share your Vodafone account balance, dial-up the code '*111*3*5# in the dialer app. Alternatively, you can use the defined format *131*Transfer Amount*# to transfer the Vodafone account balance to another number. Things to Know About Vodafone Balance Transfer ServiceThere are certain things that Vodafone users must know before using the balance transfer service. To use the service, you must be a Vodafone customer for at least five months or more. You will only get one transfer option that would range between Rs 5 to Rs 30. Vodafone will deduct minimal transfer charges, which will depend upon the transfer amount. The receiver of the benefit must also be an active user of Vodafone for more than 30 days. Steps to Transfer Vodafone Balance with AppYou can also transfer your Vodafone account balance using the My Vodafone app. Download the app and log in using your Vodafone prepaid number. Open the app and navigate to the balance transfer option. Enter the respective Vodafone mobile number to which you wish to share the Talktime balance. Once entered, click OK and finish the process. |
| OTT Platforms Thriving in Price Sensitive Indian Market as Data Penetration Grows Posted: 24 Feb 2021 04:10 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/ott-platforms-thriving-price-sensitive-indian-market/337564/, OTT Platforms Thriving in Price Sensitive Indian Market as Data Penetration Grows
Streaming Platforms Go Aggressive in IndiaGregory Peters, chief operating officer at Netflix in the earnings call in January said that "there are 100 things" that Netflix can and needs to do in the region. The Netflix COO said that it is not about "just one trick or one thing that will basically make us successful in the region." "It’s a great one where even simple things like 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 fourth quarters earnings call in January. "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." In early December, 2020, Netflix provided access to "millions of people" to its platform for no additional cost through its StreamFest exercise. Initially teased by the company in late October, 2020, Streamfest enabled the Indian users with no active subscriptions to access the platform for free. Meanwhile, the Walt Disney Company, an American diversified media and entertainment conglomerate in mid-February said in its first quarter earnings call that Disney+ Hotstar accounted for 30% of its global subscriber base. Christine McCarthy, chief financial officer at the Walt Disney Company said that "Disney+ Hotstar subscriber additions continued" its "strong growth trend" largely driven by the Indian Premier League (IPL). "So just to put it in context, cricket is a very important part of a diversified programming strategy at Disney+ Hotstar," McCarthy said in the first quarter earnings call. However, McCarthy said that the platform offers a "lot of other local content that consumers like to view" and that the company made it "economical" for its users to sign up for one-year packs. The streaming platform currently offers two one-year packs including a VIP pack priced at Rs 399 per year and a premium pack priced at Rs 1499 per year. While the premium pack includes the Disney+ content and other English shows, the VIP pack offers the Disney+ content only in the Indian languages. "So those are some of the things that we’re looking at and utilizing to mitigate the churn that one could expect from IPL, but it’s a more diversified offering in terms of programming than just cricket," McCarthy said. Motilal Oswal Financial Services on Thursday said that the "deep-pocketed" Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms such as Netflix, Amazon and Disney could invest in India for the "long haul." "Stronger OTT players – such as Amazon, Netflix, and Disney + Hotstar – could invest for the long haul even without a profitable model in place as it takes time to scale up the subscription and advertisement models," Motilal Oswal said in a report on Thursday. OTT Consumption Improves Due to Increase in Data PenetrationThe Indian diversified financial services firm said that the OTT subscription market in India was around Rs 2800 crores in 2019 but that the market "doubled" in 2020. Crucially, Motilal Oswal said that the size of the Indian OTT subscription market is set to touch Rs 6200 crores by the next financial year. "The improving ecosystem of OTT consumption, led by increased digital content and data penetration, is a well-known evil," Motilal Oswal said in its report on Thursday. "Increasing viewership and the growing size of the OTT market are attracting a strong talent pool and the ability to develop good-quality content, which is creating a strong substitute (unlike TV content), especially in a price-sensitive market such as India." The firm said that the theatrical industry in India has "grown at a steady pace" in the past 10 years "despite the advent of satellite broadcasting" and Direct-to-Home (DTH) services. However, Motilal Oswal said that the "contribution of movie theatres in the movie revenue pie" has now "declined" to 75% in India and around 40% across the globe. "Over time this could diminish the bargaining power of cinemas in India for exclusive screening windows – this trend is already seen globally," Motilal Oswal said. Meanwhile, S Sashikanth of YNOT Studios, the company behind Jagame Thandiram, in a release said that Netflix offers a "global reach" as the streaming giant is present in over 190 countries across the globe. "With the subscriber bases of larger OTT platforms continuously expanding in India, their ability to raise the bid for acquiring digital rights for movie distribution would increase," Motilal Oswal said. "Moreover, many small- to mid-budget projects would prefer OTT platforms for direct releases." |
| Noise Buds Solo Launched in India Under Rs 5,000, Check Specifications Posted: 24 Feb 2021 03:39 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/noise-buds-solo-launched-in-india/337560/, Noise Buds Solo Launched in India Under Rs 5,000, Check Specifications
Noise has launched a new, truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphone for the Indian market — 'Noise Buds Solo'. It is worth noting that the Noise Buds Solo has become the first TWS earphones from the company to arrive with hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). With the launch of Noise Buds Solo, the company has also announced the Noise Buds Pop. The Noise Buds Pop will come with the environmental noise cancellation (ENC) feature. Noise Buds Solo SpecificationsNoise Buds Solo has already been launched in India, and this TWS earphone is powered by 10mm drivers. There is a triple-mic system that the hybrid ANC uses to detect and stop any external sound from entering. Noise has claimed that these earphones can reduce the external sounds by up to 35 decimals. The Noise Buds Solo also come with hands-free calling, transparency mode, and voice assistant support. The earphones have the support of SBC and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity along with the AAC codecs. The company has claimed that the Noise Buds Solo can deliver performance of up to seven hours through a single charge. With the charging case, the TWS earphones can run up to 36 hours. The charging case can be charged completely in 1.5 hours itself. They are light earbuds, and each of them weighs 4.5 grams only. Noise Buds Solo PriceThe Noise Buds Solo have launched for a price of Rs 4,999. They are a little expensive than most of the users expected, but there are some impressive features worth paying for. The Noise Buds Solo are available in Stone Blue, Sage Green, Ecru Gold, and Charcoal Black colour options. As for the Noise Buds Pop, they will launch on February 28 and will be priced at Rs 2,999. The Noise Buds Solo are available to be purchased from the official website of Noise. The Noise Buds Pop will also be available on the official website of the company from February 28. |
| Supreme Court Will Hear AGR Dues Matter in Two Weeks Posted: 24 Feb 2021 02:29 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/supreme-court-will-hear-agr-dues/337545/, Supreme Court Will Hear AGR Dues Matter in Two Weeks
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has said that it will hear on the matter of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues in two weeks. The matter was raised by the telcos earlier in January, saying that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has assessed the dues wrongly. It is worthy to note that last year, the Supreme Court had ruled that it won't entertain the recalculation of the dues and would go with the final amount that DoT had assessed. Thus, if the apex court is ready to hear out the telcos, it can be considered a big win for the industry. AGR Dues Reassessed by Telcos Point Flaws in the Calculation by DoTAccording to an ET Telecom report, the verdict of SC would finally bring closure on the matter for the industry. It all started when Bharti Airtel approached the court saying that DoT had made multiple errors while calculating AGR dues. The telco's AGR assessment was Rs 13,004 crore against the DoT's Rs 43,980 crore. Airtel has already paid Rs 18,004 crore out of the total dues. Following Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), using the same points as made by the former operator, said that according to its assessment, the AGR dues should have been Rs 21,533 crore instead of the DoT's calculation of Rs 58,400 crore. Vi has already paid Rs 7,854 crore out of its total dues. Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) also said that DoT's assessment of the AGR dues is wrong. The telcos dues were assessed at Rs 16,798 crore, out of which it has already paid Rs 4,197 crore. Any reduction in the AGR dues would help both Airtel and Vi expand their businesses faster. It would further reduce the stress on Vi, who is facing a substantial amount of subscriber loss every quarter that passes by. The company is already looking to raise Rs 25,000 crore via debt and equity for surviving its financial crisis. |
| How to Check Airtel Mobile Number With USSD Codes and Online? Posted: 24 Feb 2021 01:25 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/how-to-check-airtel-ussd-codes/337540/, How to Check Airtel Mobile Number With USSD Codes and Online?
Bharti Airtel is one of the renowned telecom operators in India. The telco strives to deliver the best services and offers to customers who are a part of the telco's colossal base. Customer services and multiple offers are some points that intrigue new users to switch their network and use Airtel as their service provider. However, when users purchase new SIM cards, it is difficult to remember their new phone number initially. If you are a new Airtel user, you will get many options through which you can know your phone number. To know these multiple methods, follow the article to the end. Checking Airtel Number Through USSD CodeYou can check your Airtel number by using a USSD code. The codes defined by the telecom operator helps users to get crucial information regarding their account without calling customer care. To know your Airtel number, open the dialer app on your phone and dial ‘*282#.’ You will receive a pop-up message that will display your airtel phone number. Alternatively, you can also dial ‘*121*#’ to know your phone number. Airtel users can also call 198 or 121 to connect with the customer service team. To get mobile services, press 1 on the dialer app. You will listen to the IRV that will ask you specific instructions. Follow the instructions to know your Airtel number, balance, validity, plan and more. Checking Airtel Number OnlineTo check your Airtel number online, download the Airtel Thanks app on your smartphone. Once downloaded, log in to the Airtel Thanks app. You will see your Airtel mobile number listed on the top right corner of the screen. Airtel Thanks app will also show all the information related to your Airtel account, such as balance, validity, plans, offers and more. Users can also recharge their Airtel number using the Airtel Thanks app and get multiple benefits. |
| Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A Launched in India, Specifications and Price Posted: 24 Feb 2021 12:14 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/realme-narzo-30-pro-5g-narzo-30a/337504/, Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A Launched in India, Specifications and Price
Realme has just launched two new smartphones for the Indian market – 'Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G' and 'Narzo 30A'. It is worth noting that the Narzo 30 Pro 5G is the first device in the 'Narzo' series with 5G support. The Realme Narzo 30A, on the other hand, comes with a 6,000mAh battery which is the largest the 'Narzo' series has ever seen. Both the devices are powered by an octa-core MediaTek SoC and come with fingerprint sensors and face unlock technology. Take a look at the price and the specifications of the Realme Narzo 30 Pro and Realme Narzo 30A ahead. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G SpecificationsThe Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has launched with dual 5G SIM card slots and a 6.5-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) display which supports a 120Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate, touch sampling rate of 180Hz and 90.5% screen to body ratio. The screen can support a maximum brightness of up to 600nits. The MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC powers the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G. The device comes with a large 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W Dart-Charge technology, which can completely charge the device from 0% to 100% in 65 minutes. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary sensor, 119-degree ultra-wide-angle-lens, and an ultra-macro shooter. For clicking selfies, there is a 16MP sensor at the front. Realme Narzo 30A SpecificationsThe Realme Narzo 30A comes with a 6.5-inch screen with an 88.75% screen-to-body ratio, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and support for a maximum brightness of 570 nits. In the camera department, the device comes with a 13MP dual-camera setup at the rear and an 8MP sensor at the front for selfies and video calling. The device comes with a 6,000mAh battery and support for 18W Dart-Charge technology. There is an additional slot of microSD card to enable storage expansion of up to 256GB. The MediaTek Helio G85 gaming processor powers the Realme Narzo 30A. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Realme Narzo 30A PriceThe Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G has launched in two different variants. The first, 6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage variant is priced Rs 16,999 and the second, 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant is priced Rs 19,999. The device is available in two colours – Blade Silver and Sword Black. The first sale of the device starts on March 4, 2021, at 12 PM, via the official website of Realme and Flipkart. The Realme Narzo 30A is also launched in two variants. The first variant with 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage is priced Rs 8,999 and the 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage is priced Rs 9,999. It will be available in 'Laser Blue' and 'Laser Black' colours. The first sale of the device starts on March 5, 2021, at 12 PM, via the official website of Realme and Flipkart. |
| Bharti Airtel Launches ‘Airtel Ads’, a Powerful Brand Engagement Solution Posted: 23 Feb 2021 11:22 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-ads-powerful-brand-engagement-solution/337512/, Bharti Airtel Launches ‘Airtel Ads’, a Powerful Brand Engagement Solution
Bharti Airtel has entered the advertising business with the launch of Airtel Ads – a powerful brand engagement solution. Airtel Ads allows brands of all sizes to curate consent-based and privacy safe campaigns to one of the biggest pool of quality customers in India. Airtel has over 320 million customers across its businesses – Mobile, DTH and Homes. Airtel's Mobile customers have the highest average monthly data consumption at 16.8 GB and the highest monthly ARPU of Rs 166. Airtel's fast-growing DTH and Homes networks serve premium households across the country. Airtel Ads delivers superior returns on brand spends and focuses on relationships with customers rather than just delivering online impressions. Its rigorous compliance with ad-tracking standards and norms allows complete transparency with advertisers and ensures ZERO Ad Frauds in the form of false impressions and clicks. Airtel Ads delivered successful campaigns for over 100 brandsDuring the beta phase, Airtel Ads delivered successful campaigns for over 100 brands across multiple categories – FMCG, BFSI, Digital Startups, et al. Early advertisers include PepsiCo, zomato, CRED, Tata AIG, Lenskart, Apollo 247, Cars24, Gameskraft, Vahan, Harley Davidson. "Advertising is an adjacency to our core business of delighting our customers with great services. Therefore, we combine the privacy that is paramount to our customers with the trust and transparency that is vital to the brands we serve." Adds Adarsh Nair. Meanwhile, Om Jha, Associate Director of Media at PepsiCo India had this to say, "We have had a great experience of working with Airtel Ads, which brings fresh perspective to the advertising inventory available to brands in India. Youth is at the core of our brand strategy, and we always look for innovative ways to interact with them. Through Airtel ads, we ran a focus digital campaign on the Wynk music app for the launch of new packs of 7UP and Mirinda. The outcomes of the campaign were really impressive given the customizable ad formats and quality audience base." The Indian advertising industry is expected to grow to USD 19 billion by 2025 from the current USD 10 billion. Airtel Ads is well positioned to capture a meaningful share of the growing pie with its sharp focus on quality. |
| 5G Spectrum Price Too High at the Moment for Trials: Report Posted: 23 Feb 2021 10:56 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/5g-spectrum-price-too-high/337494/, 5G Spectrum Price Too High at the Moment for Trials: Report
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon allocate 5G spectrum to the telcos for testing purposes. But the number of telcos that participate in buying the concerned spectrum for conducting trials is expected to be very small, given the spectrum pricing is very high. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) needs to look at the reserve price set for the 5G spectrum and lower it. The regulator has recommended a price of Rs 492 crore per MHz of 5G spectrum — more details on the story ahead. Government's Call Can Push Trai to Lower the Reserve PriceAccording to an ET Telecom report, a call from the government can push Trai to lower the reserve price of the 5G spectrum. That said, it is not a guarantee that the reserve prices will be lowered, but only speculation or 'expectation' at the moment. In a report released on February 15, Deutsche Bank said that the Indian government cares more about maximising revenues from the spectrum sale rather than improving network quality. It is worth noting that the upcoming 4G auctions will contain 2300 MHz of spectrum worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore. ICICI Securities, however, said that looking at the earnest money deposit (EMD) submitted by Jio (Rs 10,000 crore), Airtel (Rs 3,000 crore), and Vodafone Idea (Rs 475 crore) for the upcoming auctions, their potential payouts are capped at Rs 70,000 crore, Rs 21,000 crore, and Rs 3,300 crore. The government will soon avail the 5G spectrum for the telcos to start testing; however, no fixed timeline for the same is given. Anshu Prakash, DoT's secretary, said that the government plans to auction the 3300-3600 MHz spectrum within the next six months. All the telcos except for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have said that their networks are 5G ready and are waiting eagerly for the government to allow them to test 5G with the dedicated spectrum band. |
| Samsung Reportedly Developing Foldable OLED Panels for Google, Xiaomi and Oppo Posted: 23 Feb 2021 09:13 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-oled-panels-google-oppo/337478/, Samsung Reportedly Developing Foldable OLED Panels for Google, Xiaomi and Oppo
South Korean electronics company, Samsung, is reportedly developing foldable OLED panels for tech giants like Google, Oppo and Xiaomi. We already know what Oppo and Xiaomi are working on foldable phones, but the inclusion of Google in this list comes as a surprise. If this report from TheElec turns out to be true, then we will see a foldable Pixel smartphone in the near future. Notably, Samsung is developing ‘in-folding’ OLED panels for the three manufacturers. The report also says the three brands will launch smartphones with these panels ‘within this year.’ The in-folding foldables will be similar to the Galaxy Z Flip and the Moto Razr. Earlier, we reported that Xiaomi would launch three foldable phones this year, with the first one said to launch by the end of Q1 2021. Google Reportedly Asked Samsung to Develop 7.6-inch OLED PanelSamsung is making different sized OLED panels for the three brands. Google has reportedly asked Samsung to develop a 7.6-inch in-folding OLED panel, whereas Oppo is looking for a 7.7-inch OLED panel. Last year, Oppo showcased a foldable smartphone with a 7.7-inch display when unfolded with the outer screen measuring 1.5 to 2-inches in size. To give a brief comparison, Samsung’s clamshell in-folding Galaxy Z Flip has a 6.7-inch screen when unfolded. Xiaomi, on the other hand, is said to be looking for an in-folding OLED panel of 8.03-inch. This model will be amongst the three foldable phones Xiaomi is planning to launch this year. Samsung Display is said to be the sole partner for Oppo and Google, while Xiaomi the panels for Xiaomi’s phones are developed by Samsung Display and CSOT together. Furthermore, it is said that more smartphone brands are opting for in-folding design over out-folding. The Huawei Mate X2 launched a couple of days ago also features an in-folding design, but the display panels are developed by BOE. Google has been long rumoured to be working on a foldable phone and we are excited to see how this project shapes up. If everything goes as planned, the Pixel foldable phone will launch alongside the Pixel 6 series later this year. |
| Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Spotted on BIS Website; Launch Seems Imminent Posted: 23 Feb 2021 07:42 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/mi-smart-band-6-bis-certification/337474/, Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Spotted on BIS Website; Launch Seems Imminent
The Mi Smart Band 5 was launched at the end of September 2020. And it already seems like Xiaomi is prepping up for the launch of Mi Smart Band 6/Mi Band 6. Ahead of the launch, the Mi Smart Band 6 is spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with model number- XMSH15HM. Additionally, the same wearable device also cleared the Indonesian Telecom certification. This could essentially mean the launch of Mi Band 6 is right around the corner. Xiaomi usually launches new Mi Band smart device in China first before launching in other markets, including India. So the band could first launch in China sometime in March or April before making its way to global markets. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Launch: What to ExpectXiaomi has been the undisputed king in the wearable market in India. Over the last 18 months, the Chinese company is facing stiff competition from Realme, and recently, OnePlus also launched its first fitness band, taking on the Mi Smart Band 5. To stay in-line with the competition, Xiaomi might launch the Mi Smart Band 6 sooner than expected. While there’s no official confirmation from Xiaomi regarding the Mi Smart Band 6, the launch will likely take place in the next couple of months or by the end of Q2 2021. Generally, if a device clears BIS, the launch will happen within the next two-three months. Tipster Mukul Sharma was the first to spot BIS certification of Mi Band 6. As for the Mi Smart Band 6, the fitness band is rumoured to offer Sp02 monitoring and built-in GPS support. Furthermore, it is also said to come with Alexa integration. An earlier report indicated that the upcoming fitness tracker from Xiaomi would feature a bigger display than its predecessor. The Mi Smart Band 5 rocks a 1.1-inch AMOLED display, so the Mi Smart Band 6 will likely arrive with a 1.2 or 1.3-inch screen. Besides, Xiaomi may also offer 30 activity modes with the wearable. It is not surprising to see Xiaomi planning an early launch for the Mi Smart Band 6. The OnePlus Band available at Rs 2,499 is a decent alternative to the Mi Smart Band 5. On the flip side, Realme is stepping up its wearable game in the country with the likes of Realme Band, Realme Watch and the Realme Watch S. As mentioned above, Xiaomi is yet to confirm the launch date of Mi Smart Band 6. In fact, the company did not even tease the wearable’s launch in its home country China. |
| BSNL Revises STV 99, STV 298, STV 319, PV 399 and PV 699: Check New Benefits Posted: 23 Feb 2021 05:32 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-five-prepaid-plans-revision-march/337462/, BSNL Revises STV 99, STV 298, STV 319, PV 399 and PV 699: Check New Benefits
BSNL has revised three prepaid STVs and two Plan Vouchers (PVs) for a limited period. The three STVs in question are STV 99, STV 298 and STV 319, whereas the two PVs are PV 399 and PV 699. BSNL extended the validity of PV 699 alongside adding additional data and SMS benefits to the remaining plans. It is good to see BSNL adding more benefits to the prepaid plans, which are already the best in the segment. For example, after the latest revision, PV 699 offers 20 days of extra validity. The voice-only STV 319 now ships with 10GB of data benefit as well. The revised plans will be valid till March 31, 2021, after which the telco will roll back to the old benefits. Continue reading to know about the revised five BSNL prepaid plans in detail. BSNL STV 99 After Revision: What It Offers?The STV 99 from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is one of the best-prepaid plans available right now. The plan usually offers unlimited voice calls to any network within India and free Personalised Ringback Tone (PRBT) for 22 days. BSNL retained the validity, but the plan will also offer 99 SMSes as part of this new revision. BSNL STV 298 After Revision: What It Offers?The STV 298 comes with unlimited voice calls without any FUP limit, 1GB of data per day and 100 SMSes per day for 54 days. Now, the pack ships with 2GB data per day for 56 days. The Eros Now subscription remains unchanged with this revision. BSNL STV 319 After Revision: What It Offers?BSNL introduced the STV 319 more than three years ago, keeping the heavy voice calling users in mind. We have seen the STV 319 undergoing a lot of revisions in the past, but they were majorly validity reduction revisions. The new revision is a unique one because BSNL has added 10GB data benefit and 300 SMSes to the plan, alongside retaining the unlimited voice calls benefit. The validity of the plan is the same at 75 days. BSNL PV 399 After Revision: What It Offers?Moving onto the next plan, it is the Plan Voucher 399 (PV399). This is an unlimited combo plan with 1GB daily data, unlimited voice calls to any network, 100 SMSes per day, free BSNL Tunes and Lokdhun content. The validity of the plan is 80 days. Post the revision, the PV 399 comes with 2GB daily data for the same 80 days. BSNL PV 699 After Revision: What It Offers?The last prepaid plan from BSNL to receive the revision is PV 699. This is also an unlimited combo plan with 0.5GB data per day, 100 SMSes per day, unlimited voice calls and free PRBT for the first 60 days. The plan generally comes with 160 days validity, however, BSNL will provide additional 20 days validity till March 31, 2021. This means the PV 699 offers benefits for 180 days from the date of recharge. |
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