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• Here’s How You Can Temporarily Dismiss Netflix’s New Password Sharing Check
• How to Check JioFiber Data Usage
• ‘Mobile Seva Appstore’, Indian Government’s Mobile App Store to Get Boost
• Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Bundle for Xbox and PlayStation Available
• Ambrane Dots 38 and NeoBuds 33 Launched in India at Affordable Prices
• Attractive Entry-Level Broadband Plans Couldn’t Help Jio and Airtel Much
• Vodafone Idea Has a Future Ready Network for 5G: Ravinder Takkar
• PS5 and PS4 Games You Can Get For Free
• BSNL Won’t be Privatised Says Government, to Launch 4G in 2 Years
• OnePlus Watch Will Deliver Seamless Connectivity Between OnePlus Devices
• Another Tariff Hike Will Set Back the Slowly Recovering Vodafone Idea
• JioFiber Adds 1.96 Lakh New Users in January, Aims at Grabbing 2nd Spot from Airtel Broadband

Here’s How You Can Temporarily Dismiss Netflix’s New Password Sharing Check Posted: 18 Mar 2021 08:30 AM PDT Sharing a password is comparatively one of the better ways to access a high-definition OTT subscription as it gets cheaper while sharing than owning an individual account. It is a common practice around the world. Nearly users around the globe exchange their password for letting their friends or family members enjoy shows and movies on the OTT platforms. Netflix is aware of the common practice since it is one of the major reasons for revenue fall and slow addition of the new memberships. To counter the practice, Netflix is beginning to take steps. Recently the OTT giant has enforced a new clause in its terms and conditions section stating an account "cannot be shared beyond the household." However, it seems that the company's block can be bypassed for now. Here's how to do it, read till the end for a detailed guide. Steps to Temporarily Dismiss Netflix's Password Sharing Check You will see three options at the bottom of the screen once the pop-up message is visible. The first option is 'email code' you can select this option and ask the owner of the account to share the code. You can simply enter the code, and you should be able to reuse the App. In case the previous trick does not work, you can go for the next option that is 'Text Code'. Again, you can ask for the code and resume using the streaming platform. If this too fails, you simply tap on 'Verify Later' that appears on the right side of the screen. Few Other Things You Might Want to Know Eventually, Netflix might disable or limit the ability to skip verification. Since the company is still testing options, future checks might get much more uncompromising or might also limit the number of times code is shared. We do not endorse any methods or procedures to outcast official measures stated by Netflix in their terms and conditions section

How to Check JioFiber Data Usage Posted: 18 Mar 2021 07:30 AM PDT JioFiber is one of the trusted broadband service providers of India. The broadband arm of Jio offers high-speed internet data to users who are avid surfers or gamers. Since keeping a tab on data usage can be difficult, JioFiber offers users multiple ways through which they can keep a tab on their data usage. JioFiber users can check their broadband data usage from both the official website and mobile app of Jio. Read the article to the end for a detailed guide. Steps to Check JioFiber Usage Through App To check your data usage, open the MyJio app and log in using your JioFiber service ID or RMN and OTP. Once you enter the credentials in the MyJio app, you will see the check usage button. Click on the check usage button to check the data usage of your respective JioFiber connection. Users must note that Jio will allow you to generate a usage statement for usage details for up to 6 months. Steps to Check JioFiber Usage Through Website To check your JioFiber usage online, visit the official website of Jio. Once the site is opened, log in using your official Jio number or ID. If you face difficulty in logging in to the website, contact the support team. Once you have successfully logged in to the website, navigate to the check usage section located under the balance section on the homepage. Once you click on the check usage button, you will see the date and time-wise usage on the next screen. More Things to Know About JioFiber JioFiber is currently offering thirty days free trial to new users who are looking for a high-speed broadband connection. Also, users picking annual plans are getting additional one-month benefits from the broadband arm of Jio. Along with free data benefits, JioFiber also offers a complimentary subscription of various OTT platforms.

‘Mobile Seva Appstore’, Indian Government’s Mobile App Store to Get Boost Posted: 18 Mar 2021 06:30 AM PDT The Indian government's own mobile app store, called the 'Mobile Seva Appstore', hosts more than 965 applications from several different domains and categories. According to a PTI report, the parliament on Thursday was informed about the 'boost' that is going to be provided to the government's indigenous mobile app store. IT Minister Ravishankar Prasad confirmed about the same in reply to Rajya Sabha. Prasad said that the response to the idea and the indigenous app store is great. India the Biggest Consumer of Mobile Applications Globally Prasad said India is the biggest consumer of mobile applications globally. He was asked what would the government do if Apple or Google remove their application stores from India. He noted that according to a report from India App Market Statistics 2021, 5% of the applications on the Google Play store are contributed from the Indians. Now, the Indian government is looking to be less dependent on the other nation's app stores and developers for accessing digital solutions. Rather, the government is encouraging developers to host indigenous applications on the government-owned mobile app store. Prasad said that the government-owned app store must host all the apps during the initial stages without any costs. Now the centre is asking private applications to become a part of its indigenous app store as well. This move will ensure that Indians won't have to depend on the likes of Google and Apple for accessing applications. Further, more and more developers will get a chance to create new applications and showcase their talent on the platform. At present, there are more than 965 live applications on the 'Mobile Seva Appstore'. With the government’s recent announcement, it is expected that more applications might become part of the platform soon. Further, private applications that already exist on other app stores might decide to become a part of the government-owned mobile application store.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Bundle for Xbox and PlayStation Available Posted: 18 Mar 2021 05:42 AM PDT PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One users can get the Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor trilogy if they wish to. The game will also be available for users owning a PlayStation 5 (PS5) or Xbox X/S series consoles. Users who want to get the Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy can now get it from the PlayStation Store for PS4 and the Microsoft Store for Xbox One. The PS4 users will have to pay more for the trilogy than the Xbox users. According to the pricing listed on the respective platforms, PS4 users will have to pay Rs 2,999 for the game, while Xbox One users will only have to pay Rs 1,199. Do note that the discount on the game for Xbox users is only there for 15 days. Also, the PS4 users who have PS Plus can get the game for Rs 1,199 only. The Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Bundle Details For the unaware, the bundle of the game comes with Tomb Raider 2013, Rise of the Tomb Raider 2015, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider 2018. Adding to this, all the games will come with the story DLC they got over the last decade since the time the original issue came. It is worth noting that this bundle might not come for PC. This is because it is only listed for gaming consoles such as PS4 and Xbox One. The game was earlier leaked, all thanks to a listing on the Microsoft Store. There is also going to be a fourth game in the series. It was confirmed by Crystal Dynamics, a video game developer that is plenty busy with Marvel's Avengers for the last few years. The studio said that the fourth game would unify the timelines of the three parts. Further, Netflix is also going to release an anime adaptation of Tomb Raider sometime soon. A sequel for the Tomb Raider movie is also coming.

Ambrane Dots 38 and NeoBuds 33 Launched in India at Affordable Prices Posted: 18 Mar 2021 04:45 AM PDT Ambrane Dots 38 and Ambrane NeoBuds 33 have been announced by Ambrane for the India market. Both the products are truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones that offer long battery life to the users. The Ambrane Dots 38 and NeoBuds 33 each are priced under Rs 1,500, which means they are very launched to target users who want affordable products. Each of them supports Bluetooth 5.0 and come with touch-sensitive areas for allowing users to adjust music and call. Ambrane Dots 38 Specifications The Ambrane Dots 38 support Bluetooth 5.0 and feature a 10mm dynamic driver. There is a multi-functional touch sensor along with an in-built microphone for controlling calls, music, and activating voice assistant. The earbuds come with IPX4 water-resistant rating. They can provide up to four hours of performance on a full charge and up to 16 hours when combined with the charging case. There is a USB Type-C port in the charging case that enables the earphones to be fully charged in 1.5 hours. Ambrane NeoBuds 33 Specifications Ambrane NeoBuds 33 come with similar specifications as that of the Ambrane Dots 38. There is a 10mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.0, multifunctional touch sensor, and IPX4 water-resistant rating. These earbuds can provide up to 3.5 hours of performance on a full charge and up to 15 hours when combined with a charging case. It also has a USB Type-C port in the charging case with the same speed as the Ambrane Dots 38. Ambrane Dots 38 and NeoBuds 33 Price Ambrane Dots 38 will be available in a single white colour option only. It is priced at Rs 1,299 on the company's website and will be available on Flipkart soon. Ambrane NeoBuds 33 will be available in two colour options – Black and White. It is priced at Rs 1,199 and is also available on the company's website at the moment.

Attractive Entry-Level Broadband Plans Couldn’t Help Jio and Airtel Much Posted: 18 Mar 2021 03:55 AM PDT The Indian broadband industry saw a strong growth since the pandemic hit, and work-from-home became the new normal. As the market became more competitive with more players adding every quarter, big Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Airtel, Jio, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) started offering cheaper broadband plans to the users. A few months back, Jio, Airtel, and BSNL launched new entry-level plans priced much lower than the 100 Mbps plans. The price range of the plans offered by the ISPs was almost the same, and that led to huge competition again. But it looks like the entry-level broadband plans haven't served the service providers as well as they hoped it would. Slower Than Expected Growth for Airtel and Jio's Broadband Business According to analysts, the growth rate of Airtel and Jio's broadband business isn't what was expected from them. Jio and Airtel added 0.18 million and 0.09 million broadband subscribers in the month of January 2021. It took the total subscriber base of fixed broadband connections for the companies to 2.3 million (Jio) and 2.9 million (Airtel). Overall, fixed broadband subscribers in the country grew by 0.38 million in January, taking the total number of such subscribers to 22.7 million. The numbers were up by 1.7% MoM and 18.8% YoY. ICICI Securities said that Airtel's market share improved very slightly and became 12.8%, while Jio's market share also increased to reach 9.9%. It is worth noting that BSNL is still the king in India when it comes to having the highest market share in the fixed broadband domain. The operator had 33% market share in January. However, it had declined substantially since September 2019, when it was 44.4%. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio hold the second and third positions in terms of market share for fixed broadband connections in India. All the data was taken from Trai's 'Telecom Subscription Data Report' for January 31, 2021.

Vodafone Idea Has a Future Ready Network for 5G: Ravinder Takkar Posted: 18 Mar 2021 02:42 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator of India, is ready to shift to 5G. The telco has a future-proof network and is also the leader in the country’s Internet of Things (IoT) offerings. According to an ET Telecom report, Ravinder Takkar, Managing Director (MD), Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), believes that the telco has a future-ready network. He said that Vi's network is ready to take on 5G. Takkar said Vi provides differentiated propositions to its customers like private wireless, fixed wireless access, and gigabit optical networks. Vi's Cloud Connect Supports 5G Technologies Takkar said that Vi's Cloud Connect services are being offered to the customers in partnership with leading cloud platforms globally. The platform is 5G ready and uses technologies such as smart automation and SD-WAN. Takkar believes that Vi is the leader in IoT offerings in India. The telco is already working with enterprises and the government in several fields and sectors. Vi believes that the issue of low-levels of fiberisation should be addressed quickly. In addition to this, the telco said that other issues such as 5G spectrum availability and high-floor price for the spectrum need to be addressed. Takkar said that Vi started deploying 5G ready technologies on its network three years back. Because of that, today, Vi's IP network is 5G ready. Further, the executive said that Vi would leverage the 5G technology that Vodafone group has already deployed in several European markets. India is still far away from testing 5G with the dedicated spectrum in the 3300-3600 MHz frequency bands. Adding to this, Takkar noted that the availability of low-cost 5G devices would play a crucial role in the telcos in expanding the next-generation technology throughout India. He said that India needs to ensure the fast availability of affordable smartphones and devices that can support 5G.

PS5 and PS4 Games You Can Get For Free Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:34 AM PDT Sony is giving away multiple games to its PlayStation (PS) users for free. PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PlayStation 4 (PS4) users will be getting free games from Sony in the coming days. The Japanese tech giant is giving away 10 more games under its 'Play at Home Program'. The free games will also include the 'Horizon: Zero Dawn'. PS users can download 9 out of the 10 games, except 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' starting next week from March 25, 2021. However, all these 9 games will be completely available for owning and downloading by April 22, 2021. The 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' will be available for the users by May 14, 2021. Free PS Games From Sony Coming Soon The nine games that Sony is giving away starting next week are – Enter the Gungeon, Subnautica, Abzu, The Witness, Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Rez Infinite, Moss, Thumper, and Paper Beast. It is worth noting that both Rez Infinite and Thumper are compatible with PSVR. Few of the games such as Rez Infinite, Moss, Thumper, The Witness, Paper Beast, Enter the Gungeon, and Subnautica won't be available for the users in China, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Further, Sony is also offering users a free extended trial of 'Funimation'. Funimation is a joint venture between Aniplex of Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment. It offers users Anime content such as Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Fruits Basket. For the unaware, all the free games are under Sony's 'Play at Home Program'. It was an initiative the company launched back in April 2020 for motivating people to stay inside their homes. Thus it started offering users free games under the program. Sony said that any of the games offered for free with the program would be for the user to keep given he/she redeem the game on time. The program has already received a lot of praise from gamers worldwide, and the recent move from the company will only make gamers happier.

BSNL Won’t be Privatised Says Government, to Launch 4G in 2 Years Posted: 18 Mar 2021 12:22 AM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced several roadblocks in the process of rolling out its 4G network in India. The telco's survival depends on rolling out 4G as fast as possible. At the same time, the government has said that it won't privatise BSNL. Many aware of the industry assumed that it might be the most likely outcome, but Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Communications, said that the government isn't looking to privatise BSNL. He further said that the telco should be able to launch 4G services throughout India within 18 to 24 months. BSNL Might Continue Offering 2G, Looking to Launch Hybrid 4G According to a PTI report, when questioned, Dhotre didn't clarify whether BSNL will continue offering 2G to users in the country. With the world shifting towards 5G, India still has millions of 2G customers, thus it is safe to assume that BSNL will keep offering 2G at least for a few more years. Two days back, a report from Financial Express said that BSNL is looking to boost the 4G roll out and might go with a hybrid plan wherein it includes both the foreign vendors and Indian companies into its network. The telco has suggested two different tender plans to the government which include splitting each tender into two parts. BSNL's worries just don't seem to end. The telco is surviving because of its revival package introduced by the government in 2019. The problem that lies for BSNL at the moment is that none of the Indian vendors has proven technology for the network core. Further, it takes a bit of time to produce proof of concept (PoC) for the same. If BSNL can introduce 4G at a surprising speed, it will not only be beneficial for the telco but the overall market since the power at the moment lies mostly with Jio and Airtel. After BSNL's 4G, it might get distributed which will motivate telcos to offer aggressive plans.

OnePlus Watch Will Deliver Seamless Connectivity Between OnePlus Devices Posted: 17 Mar 2021 10:15 PM PDT OnePlus Watch will be launching alongside the OnePlus 9 series on March 23, the Chinese company confirmed via a blog post today. OnePlus, which launched its first wearable device a couple of months ago, is now stepping up the game with its first-ever smartwatch called ‘OnePlus Watch.’ The smartwatch from OnePlus will boast a circular dial, at least that’s what the renders suggest. OnePlus says the smartwatch’s design will be ‘stunning and burdenless’, and it will offer seamless connectivity between OnePlus devices. And the watch will be affordable as well. OnePlus did not reveal whether the smartwatch will run WearOS or any other custom watch OS. Continue reading to know more about the OnePlus Watch in detail. OnePlus Watch: Confirmed Features and Rumour Roundup OnePlus says a smartwatch is the most-requested from the OnePlus Community. In the forum post, OnePlus said it would not talk a lot about the smartwatch, but it gave a glimpse at what to expect from the product. The OnePlus Watch will have a circular dial; Although OnePlus did not confirm this feature, the render image posted on OnePlus Forums reveals it. The Chinese company promises that its first smartwatch will deliver a ‘best-in-class user experience.’ Now, talking about the features, the OnePlus Watch will have a burdenless design and delivers a best-in-class experience at an affordable price point. OnePlus devices are always known for sheer value for money, and the company promises the same with the OnePlus Watch. With the OnePlus Watch, the company is creating an ecosystem of products like Apple and Samsung. OnePlus is promising ‘seamless connectivity’ between OnePlus devices like smartphones, audio peripherals, smart wearable devices and even OnePlus TVs. With seamless connectivity between devices, the OnePlus Watch will make smart control over all the devices simple and intuitive. As noted, OnePlus did not reveal the hardware specifications of the OnePlus Watch. It is expected to come in a single dial size of 46mm. The smartwatch may run WearOS but with some tweaks.

Another Tariff Hike Will Set Back the Slowly Recovering Vodafone Idea Posted: 17 Mar 2021 09:08 PM PDT Telecom operator Vodafone Idea is recovering slowly after losing more than 150 million subscribers over the last two years. Vi has been struggling in the industry ever since Reliance Jio entered the Indian telecom market. It has been a tough ride for Vodafone Idea, to say the least, but the best part is the telecom operator is bouncing back strongly. After announcing the new brand identity in 2020, we are looking at a completely different Vodafone Idea. The telco is coming up with new offers now and then; For example, it has a slew of unique offers such as unlimited night data, weekend data rollover facility, extra data benefit on select plans and so on. Yesterday’s Trai monthly subscription data for January 2021 showed that Vi has finally managed to add 1.7 million new subscribers. There’s no doubt that Vi is getting back on track, but a tariff hike will set back the company by a huge margin. Why It Is Good for Vi to Avoid Hiking Tariff Prices We saw telecom operators hiking tariff prices by up to 40% in December 2019. A 1.4GB data per day plan with 84 days used to cost Rs 399 in the past, but the price has been hiked to Rs 599 now. If we consider another tariff hike, the price of the same plan could go to Rs 799. While a tariff hike is good for telecom operators, it may hurt subscriber additions, an area where Vodafone Idea is struggling to keep up with the competition. Over the last few months, Vi was heavily rumoured to hike tariffs by the end of Q4 FY21, but a recent report said the telco is going against the tariff hike for now. Staying away from tariff hike will be a good option for Vodafone Idea in the current scenario. The telco’s overall subscriber base at the end of January 2021 is just over 285 million. Vi should look at taking the subscriber base past 300 million alongside increasing the ARPU. For the unaware, Vi’s ARPU is also the lowest amongst private telcos sitting at just Rs 121. In my opinion, Vi should not increase tariff prices till it reaches an ARPU of Rs 150. Even with affordable prepaid plans in the industry, Reliance Jio isn’t doing any better in terms of subscriber additions. But Bharti Airtel is doing an exceptional job at the box office because of the superior network service it delivers. Vodafone Idea is now looking at a tariff hike by the end of Q1 FY22, which is just three months away. The telco should go with this decision considering the results it achieves in the last quarter of FY21, ending on March 31, 2021. What’s your view on Vodafone Idea hiking tariff prices? Let us know by commenting below.

JioFiber Adds 1.96 Lakh New Users in January, Aims at Grabbing 2nd Spot from Airtel Broadband Posted: 17 Mar 2021 06:53 PM PDT The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) released Telecom Subscription Data Report as of January 31, 2021. We have already reported the wireless subscription data of telecom operators, and the same report has wireline subscription data of broadband service providers. In the report, Trai said BSNL lost 2.13 lakh existing users, but JioFiber gained 1.96 lakh new customers. Bharti Airtel added just 76,654 new customers. At the end of January 2021, JioFiber’ subscriber base stood at 2.25 million. BSNL is still the leading broadband operator in India, with an overall userbase of 7.69 million. If JioFiber continues to add subscribers at this pace, Airtel Xstream Fiber will likely lose its second spot. BSNL Lost 2.13 Lakh Users But Continues to Lead the Market The introduction of affordable broadband plans is not making any difference to BSNL as the ISP continues to lose subscribers on a larger number. However, BSNL will retain its position for another 5-6 quarters as the second-ranked Airtel Xstream Fiber has a subscriber base of 2.90 million. Apart from JioFiber, no other company added more than one lakh subscribers during the month which is underwhelming. Despite offering affordable plans starting at Rs 499, Airtel Xstream Fiber added just 76,654 new customers. JioFiber is third on the list with 2.25 million overall userbase, followed by ACT Fibernet with 1.80 million and Hathway Cable & Datacom with 1.05 million. Slowly and steadily, JioFiber is inching towards grabbing the second spot from Airtel Xstream Fiber. That said, JioFiber‘ subscriber base isn’t growing at a rapid pace either. For the unaware, JioFiber has the cheapest broadband plans in the industry right now, starting at Rs 399, and it has a full-fibre network all over the country. JioFiber is also facing immense competition from other operators like Airtel Xstream Fiber, BSNL Broadband and other local ISPs which are even providing 1 Gbps plans at affordable rates. As of January 31, 2021, the overall wired broadband subscriber base in India stood at 22.67 million. With several industries opening-up after the pandemic, wired broadband growth will likely slowdown in the coming months. In other news, Bharti Airtel has added three times more subscribers than Reliance Jio in the telecom side of things. The country’ second-largest telecom operator added 5.8 million users in January 2021, whereas Jio added just 1.9 million users.

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