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• Wynk Music Introduces ‘Podcasts’ in Different Genres
• BSNL Can Change its Fortune if the Government Allows, Let’s Talk
• Broadband Security Protocols, Types and Function
• OnePlus 8T Gets First Open Beta Build; OnePlus Nord Stable Android 11 Update Delayed
• You Can Avoid Airtel Xstream Fiber Installation Charges of Rs 1,000: Check How

Wynk Music Introduces ‘Podcasts’ in Different Genres Posted: 13 Mar 2021 07:52 AM PST Wynk Music, an online music streaming platform owned by Bharti Airtel, has just introduced 'Podcasts' on its platform. Podcasts are a fun way to consume content without having to look at a screen all the time. You can hear podcasts while walking, running, doing laundry, and basically anything. Wynk will offer 'audio shows' in different genres, including sports, fitness, comedy, news, and more. With this new offering, Wynk will allow users to hear and enjoy shows that are specifically curated based on their likes and preferences. Wynk Music Podcasts Wynk will allow users to stream and listen to their favourite podcasts in high-quality sound and without ads. Users will be able to continue listening from the point they left an episode the last time. Further, the app will enable users to follow their favourite podcast shows and channels. The 'Podcasts' feature will arrive with the 3.14.2.0 version (for Android) of the music app. It is already available on the Google Play Store for users to download. The latest version of the app with the 'Podcasts' feature is also available for users in the Apple App Store. Users can access the premium version of the application for unlocking more features such as unlimited downloads, higher-quality streaming, and more. The premium subscription of the app is available for Rs 99 per month for normal customers and Rs 49 per month for Airtel customers. Wynk Music also allows users to set their favourite music as HelloTunes (unlimited changes allowed). Airtel Platinum users can get the premium version of the app for free. Further, Airtel recently launched prepaid add-on packs, which come with the benefit of Wynk Premium. These prepaid packs are – Rs 78 and Rs 249. The Rs 78 add-on pack offers users 5GB of data and one month of Wynk Premium for free, while the Rs 249 add-on pack offers users 25GB of data and one year of Wynk Premium for free.

BSNL Can Change its Fortune if the Government Allows, Let’s Talk Posted: 13 Mar 2021 02:30 AM PST Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been battling for a long time in India’s telecom market. The state-run telco has seen its share of highs and lows. But lately, and for quite some time now, BSNL hasn't been stable because of dipping revenues and, simply put, bad planning from the government. However, the telco is not dead yet. It still has a chance to gain some market share by introducing 4G as fast as possible. But that's going to be difficult with the recent objection from the Ministry of Communications (MoC). BSNL Can't Source Equipment from Foreign Vendors for its Core 4G Network BSNL has been denied the request of purchasing core network equipment for its 4G network even from the non-Chinese foreign vendors. The government has asked the telco to purchase all of its equipment from Indian companies. It is worth noting that this is not the first time BSNL has been blocked by the centre to roll out the 4G network because it was purchasing equipment from foreign vendors. The same happened last year as well, and the telco had to scrap its 4G tender because of that. All these roadblocks must be frustrating for the state-run operator. While it can source equipment from Indian companies, it would take a lot of time for them to provide the proof of concept (PoC) and then just get ready to supply the equipment. None of the Indian companies has proven technology in the domain which makes it hard for BSNL to make an immediate decision. But shall the government understand this and stops becoming a hindrance for BSNL to roll out its 4G network, the telco might be able to change its fortunes. The telco is expected to turn profitable by 2023-24 with major help from the revival package. However, if BSNL can roll out its 4G network by the end of this year, it will soon be able to upgrade its network for 5G as well. This would further increase the competition in the market and allow faster innovation to take place.

Broadband Security Protocols, Types and Function Posted: 12 Mar 2021 11:30 PM PST Broadband usage has increased tremendously in the last decade. Wi-Fi has become the source for providing users with stable and reliable internet connections. But since multiple wireless devices are connected to the same network, they are prone to be hacked. To keep the devices protected, there are several security standards and types. Your Wi-Fi connection also has one if you have an active password for it. Thus, it is important to understand the different types of broadband security protocols that exist and which one is the safest. Types of Broadband Security Protocols There are four protocols – a) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), b) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), c) Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and d) Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3). Let's take a detailed look into each of the protocols. Firstly, the WEP protocol is the oldest there is and was introduced in September 1999. It is the least safe and stable protocol amongst all the ones that exist today and was discontinued by the Wi-Fi Alliance in the year 2004 because of its better alternative – WPA. The WPA came with better features and had a Temporary Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), a 128-bit dynamic key which was much better than the WEP static, unchanged key in terms of security. Then came the WPA2. It was an enhanced WPA version that replaced the TKIP with Counter Mode Cipher Block Chaining Messaging Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP). The WPA2 was better than the WPA in encrypting data. Owing to this reason, the Wi-Fi alliance in 2006 said that all Wi-Fi devices must include WPA2 in their system. Lastly, the WPA3 is the latest Wi-Fi security protocol which started coming with the routers built in 2019 and later. It aims to make public Wi-Fi networks safer from getting into the hands of hackers. These are all the broadband security protocols you should know about. You can check the security protocol that your Wi-Fi network uses by going to the Wi-Fi settings of your device and checking the network details.

OnePlus 8T Gets First Open Beta Build; OnePlus Nord Stable Android 11 Update Delayed Posted: 12 Mar 2021 09:33 PM PST OnePlus released the first Open Beta build based on Android 11 to the OnePlus 8T. The Open Beta 1 does not bring any new features with it, instead, it aims at enhancing the overall user experience with some optimisations. Apart from that, OnePlus also confirmed that it is halting the rollout of stable Android 11 update for OnePlus Nord. Released on March 1, the OxygenOS 11 for OnePlus Nord which’s based on Android 11, is said to have a lot of issues such as excessive battery drain, broken notifications, app crashes and so on. Thanks to these issues, the company decided to halt the update rollout temporarily. As of this writing, the company did not reveal when it will resume the update rollout. OnePlus 8T Open Beta 1: Check What It Brings OnePlus has finally released the first Open Beta build to the OnePlus 8T. While the update does not bring any new features, it optimises the user experience. The official changelog of Open Beta 1 says the company has optimised the UI display of the status bar, optimised the stability of the frame rate and improve its experience while playing games, optimise the Community homepage with more noticeable notifications. The Open Beta 1 update brings February 2021 security patches. Lastly, the OnePlus Weather app’s sunny and cloudy days’ animations are optimised for a clearer dynamic display. Do make a note that this is a beta release, so you might encounter some bugs after installing. OnePlus Nord Android 11 Update Rollout Temporarily Halted OnePlus also confirmed that it is temporarily halting the rollout of the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update for the OnePlus Nord. It might come as a surprise to many, but OnePlus is facing several challenges in rolling out timely software updates to its older smartphones. The OnePlus Nord was released in August 2020 and it is amongst the popular phones launched last year. The Android 11 update for OnePlus Nord was supposed to roll out in December 2020, but it was pushed to early 2021. The update initially started rolling out on March 1, only to be halted temporarily due to several issues reported by the users. OnePlus Nord users, after updating their device to Android 11, said the notifications from some apps are broken, severe battery drain and some popular apps were crashing. The Chinese company says it is investigating all the issues and will soon start rolling out a new build to the Nord users.

You Can Avoid Airtel Xstream Fiber Installation Charges of Rs 1,000: Check How Posted: 12 Mar 2021 06:11 PM PST Airtel Xstream Fiber is one of the popular broadband service providers in India with a subscriber base of around 3 million. The operator is adding new subscribers every quarter, unlike BSNL, which is losing customers and has reduced its subscriber base to just over 7 million. Almost every company in the broadband industry looks to lock in subscribers for a longer duration to boost revenues and ARPU. A lot of new broadband subscribers watch out for discounts and companies cash in such situations. For example, to lure users into choosing long-term plans, companies waive off installation charges and also provide discounts on the overall package. One such company is Airtel Xstream Fiber which levies installation charges on one-month subscriptions but removes the same on long-term plans like three, six or 12 months. Airtel Xstream Fiber Installation Charges Detailed Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband plans start at Rs 499 per month and they go all the way up to Rs 3,999. All the broadband plans are offered in three, six and 12 months subscriptions. If a customer chooses any of Airtel Xstream Fiber’s broadband plan for one month, he/she will have to pay Rs 1,000 towards installation charges. The company says it will waive off the installation charges on long-term subscriptions (3/6/12 months). Furthermore, on six months and 12 months plans, subscribers will also get an additional discount of 7.5% and 15%, respectively. Moreover, all Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband customers on Rs 799 plan and above will be eligible to get an Airtel Xstream Box worth Rs 3,999. They are required to pay a refundable security deposit of Rs 1,500 for the box. Airtel will refund the security deposit, subjected if the customers return the STB after 12 months in good condition. If a customer returns the STB in less than 12 months, then the Rs 1,500 security deposit will not be given back. As for the Airtel Xstream Fiber plans, they offer speeds ranging from 40 Mbps to 1 Gbps, going all the way from Rs 499 to Rs 3,999. The Rs 999 Airtel Broadband plan offers 200 Mbps speeds, unlimited data capped at 3.3TB per month and unlimited calling. It is also the company’s best-selling broadband plan. OTT subscriptions offered by the Rs 999 plan are Amazon Prime for one year, Disney+ Hotstar VIP for one year, ZEE5 Premium for one year and Airtel Xstream App Premium subscription. The Rs 799 broadband plan comes with 100 Mbps speeds, whereas the Rs 1,499 plan allows users to browse the internet at up to 300 Mbps speeds. The Rs 3,999 Airtel Xstream Fiber is the premium offering with 1 Gbps speeds and unlimited data (3.3TB FUP).

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