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• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Update Available Now
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Wins the Race to Get the MIUI 12.5 Stable Update: Report
• Revised 5G Spectrum Policy to Meet Demands of Telcos
• Apple Independent Repair Programme for India
• Poco X3 Price Reduced to Rs 14,999 from April 1, 2021
• 5G Will Reduce Cost of Per GB Data for Operators: Ericsson India
• Poco X3 Pro Launched in India With Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC, Price and Specifications
• Mi Band 6 Vs Mi Band 5: Specifications, Price and More
• How to Stop Incoming Calls Without Flight Mode
• How to Track Current Location Using Smart Phone Number
• Gigatel 100 Mbps Broadband Plan Costs a Whopping Rs 999 Per Month

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Update Available Now Posted: 30 Mar 2021 06:30 AM PDT A couple of days back, we reported the new update that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is scheduled to get. Well, that particular update is now live for users across different gaming platforms and devices. The size of the update for different platforms and the patch notes are also available. It is a mid-season update for the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War that introduces several new things for the players of the game. Let's take a look at all that's new with the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War after its latest update. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Mid-Season Update First of all, the new Miami Strike map for 6v6 is available for gamers after the update. It will be available for the gamers 24/7 and will offer them a mixed experience of kill confirmed, TDM, and Hardpoint modes. Then there is the Mansion mode for 2v2 and 3v3 for enabling a smaller-scale battleground experience for the gamers. It will take place on a Cuban compound with several high points to kill the enemy team. Golova has been added, which is an abandoned Russian village for multiplayer games. There is also a multi-team hardpoint mode that will allow 10 teams of four people to drop in one of the game’s biggest maps, kill their enemies, and earn points. The update also comes with several improvements. A lot of common bugs have been fixed by the developer, and Blueprint Support has been provided to the players for their weapons. The update will increase the overall stability of the game. As mentioned above, the update has been released for several gaming platforms and devices; it is worth noting that the update file size for each is different. For PS4 users, the update size is 7.4GB, PS5 – 12.2GB, Xbox One – 9.13GB, Xbox Series X|S – 14.18GB, and PC – 8.1GB.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Wins the Race to Get the MIUI 12.5 Stable Update: Report Posted: 30 Mar 2021 05:30 AM PDT Xiaomi released the MIUI 12.5 (with minor upgrades over the MIUI 12) at the Mi 11 launch event last year in December 2020 in China. After seeding the weekly beta builds for all the eligible devices in its home country i.e. China, three months after the launch; the company has now announced that the Mi 10 Ultra has become the first smartphone to get the MIUI 12.5 stable update. The Mi 10 Ultra is exclusively sold in China and is known to be the 10th-anniversary special smartphone of the company. Thus it is a single branch of the MIUI build. The phone made its debut with the MIUI 12 based on Android 10 which was later updated to Android 11. It has now become the first phone to receive the MIUI 12.5 update. The software is only available for only a few users because it is still in the Stable Beta Phase. The build will supposedly roll out for all the users when there are no issues found on it. MIUI 12.5 Features  According to a Gizmochina report, the latest MIUI 12.5 update comes with a build no. V12.5.1.0.RJJCNXM. The MIUI 12.5’s new features are said to bring optimisations for system animations, new customisable system sounds, stereo effects, un-installable system apps and moreover, it also provides improved haptic feedback throughout the UI. The interface is also faster and smoother with the MIUI 12.5. Moreover, the MIUI 12.5 gestures and other tasks are rendered in separate threads avoiding the CPU to get overloaded unlike the previous versions where the gestures and other tasks were rendered in a single thread The company also went on to compare the MIUI 12.5 with OSes from other smartphone makers like One UI 2.5, iOS (14.2.1) and confirmed that the majority of the apps can be uninstalled now and the apps can also be hidden in case they are bothering you. However, there are some un-installable System Apps including Mi Recorder, Scanner, Compass, Weather, Notes App and Mi Calculator and more. The apps that can be hidden are Mi Music, Mi File Manager, Downloads, Mi Video, Themes etc.

Revised 5G Spectrum Policy to Meet Demands of Telcos Posted: 30 Mar 2021 04:30 AM PDT The telcos recently asked the telecom department to avail spectrum across more bands for rolling out 5G so that it doesn't become too costly for them. According to a report from ET Telecom, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon earmark all the additional spectrum bands for the 5G rollout in India. The additional spectrum will be a part of the spectrum auctions for 5G airwaves slated for the second half of 2021. With the additional spectrum, the telcos can ensure a more affordable 5G rollout meaning the prices for the end consumer will be affordable too. New 5G Spectrum Policy to Come in April The telecom department is likely to reveal the new 5G spectrum policy that will include airwaves across sub-GHz bands, 1-6 GHz, and millimetre wave bands (above 6 GHz). It will become India's new National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP). The new NFAP will detail all the spectrum bands available for the auction and what they can be used for by different departments and service companies, including the Department of Space, Railways, defence, satellite, and more. For the unaware, telcos had requested the DoT to update the NFAP policy and include the important millimetre waves, without which the costs of rolling out 5G would have been too high. At present, the airwaves in the 3300-3600 GHz are earmarked by the department for the telcos to provide 5G services. DoS and the defence ministry hold the mid-band and millimetre wave 5G airwaves. It is worth noting that the DoS had initially objected to releasing the airwaves in the 26 GHz band for providing 5G services, citing that it would cause troubles between the satellite signals and the mobile networks. The exact dates for the 5G spectrum auctions are yet to come from the government. All the private operators in the country have expressed that their networks are 5G ready, and all they are waiting for is the auctions.

Apple Independent Repair Programme for India Posted: 30 Mar 2021 03:30 AM PDT Apple is aiming at expanding its Independent Repair Programme strategically worldwide, including India. The primary job of this repair programme team will be to take care of all the common issues of Apple devices and repair them. According to an IANS report, on Monday, the company said that the programme would enable repair teams and people to access genuine tools, parts, repair manuals, and diagnostics for all the out-of-warranty repairs. The year 2019 marked the commencement of the Apple Independent Repair Programme in the US, which was later expanded to Canada and Europe last year. By offering this programme, the company is enabling its customers to get repairs done with genuine parts and tools of the device. Apple Independent Repair Programme Offering Across the US, Canada and Europe, there are now more than 1,500 independent repair provider locations that are serving customers with genuine Apple parts. The participating repair providers have the chance of developing their skills as they will have access to free training from Apple and the expensive genuine Apple parts, repair manuals, and diagnostics just like the Apple Authorised Service Providers (AASPs) and Apple Store locations. There is also no cost involved in joining the Apple Repair Programme. The company said that it owns over 5,000 AASPs that help millions of people with convenient repair options with both-in-and out-of-warranty service for Apple products. All the repair providing locations need to have at least one Apple-certified technician who performs all the repair tasks. Other than its diversification via repair options and partners, Apple is also fixated on ensuring customer’s health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic and is offering additional options such as mail-in repair for customers. It is also supporting its existing network of providers by servicing the customers in ways that will meet health and safety guidelines for both parties.

Poco X3 Price Reduced to Rs 14,999 from April 1, 2021 Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:09 AM PDT Following the launch of the Poco X3 Pro in India today, Poco has reduced the price of Poco X3. To recall, the Poco X3 was launched in India for a starting price of Rs 16,999 for its 6GB+64GB variant. But in the recently concluded launch event for the Poco X3 Pro, the company has announced that the Poco X3 will now be available for a starting price of Rs 14,999 only. Poco did not mention the variant getting the price cut but only said that from April 1, the new starting price of the Poco X3 would be Rs 14,999. We assume that the base variant (6GB+64GB), which is currently retailing for Rs 16,999, will be available for Rs 14,999, resulting in an effective price drop of Rs 2,000. There are more variants of the Poco X3 available with 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. We expect each variant’s pricing to receive discounts of up to Rs 2,000 starting April 1, 2021. You can purchase the Poco X3 from the official website or application of Flipkart today, but it won't be available at a reduced price until April 1, 2021. Poco X3 Specifications The Poco X3 comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top and has an IP53 certification. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card). The device further features LiquidCool Technology Plus to dissipate heat from the system. It has a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast-charging and 4G LTE, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, support. The Poco X3 features a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP portrait sensor. The Poco X3 is currently available in three different variants in India — 6GB+64GB, 8GB+64GB, and 8GB+128GB. All the variants are expected to see a price cut starting April 2021.

5G Will Reduce Cost of Per GB Data for Operators: Ericsson India Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:09 AM PDT 5G, the next-generation connectivity technology, will help the operators bring down the cost of each GB of data by a factor of 10. According to a BW report, the Head of Ericsson India, Nitin Bansal, said, 5G will massively help with the ever-growing data demand and digitisation of India. Bansal mentioned that India is the top-ranked country when it comes to data usage per month per smartphone, with 15.7GB of data in 2020. The number grew from 13.5GB in 2019 to 15.7GB of data in 2020. He said that the Indian operators need affordable 5G to help the country boost its pathway to a digital nation as quickly as possible. Bansal said that Ericsson is ready to help India deploy 5G right away. 5G Will Help Operators Tap Into New Revenue Streams According to Bansal, 5G will help operators reduce their data costs and tapping into new revenue streams. There is a strong business case for 5G evident as per the '5G for business' report released by Ericsson. Bansal said that initially, 5G use cases for India would be fixed wireless access (FWA) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB). With the launch of 5G networks in India, consumer demand for 4K streaming and AR activities is expected to increase multiple-folds. With time, sectors such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing will also be able to leverage the high-bandwidth and low-latency networks powered by 5G. Bansal noted that 5G would be crucial for the Indian economy. India has the opportunity for releasing home-grown 5G solutions and leverage them to get ahead of the world in the 5G race. Ericsson's Radio System hardware deployed in India is already 5G ready since 2015. According to Bansal, it could help operators provide 5G services with a simple software update. It is worth noting that Ericsson has helped operators deploy more than 79 live 5G networks across the globe.

Poco X3 Pro Launched in India With Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC, Price and Specifications Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:00 AM PDT The Poco X3 Pro has finally arrived in India. It comes with a massive battery and a quick 33W fast-charging support. The device dons a big display and is powered by an octa-core 8 series Qualcomm SoC. Poco has again targeted the device at the affordable smartphone segment and it will take on the likes of the Redmi Note 10 series and the Realme 8 series launched recently. Let's take a look at all the price and specifications of the Poco X3 Pro. Poco X3 Pro Specifications The Poco X3 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. It can support a maximum brightness of up to 450 nits. There is a protective covering of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 at the top of the screen and it also comes with an IP53 rating making it resistant to dust and water. The Poco X3 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of DDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage (expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card). It will run on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone has a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP Sony IMX582 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro-shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a 20MP selfie-sensor. It is a 4G supportive device that packs a 5,160mAh battery with support for 33W fast-charging. The device also comes with support for LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus which is a heat dissipation system. For additional security, there is a fingerprint sensor at the side. Poco X3 Pro Price The Poco X3 has launched in two different variants – 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB. The first variant with 6GB+128GB is priced at Rs 18,999 and the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 20,999. It is available in three colours – Graphite Black, Steel Blue, and Golden Bronze. The first sale of the device will go live on April 6, 2021, via Flipkart at 12 PM. There are also launch offers that can effectively reduce the price of the smartphone by Rs 1,000.

Mi Band 6 Vs Mi Band 5: Specifications, Price and More Posted: 29 Mar 2021 11:15 PM PDT Xiaomi yesterday launched the Mi Band 6 in China. It is the successor of the Mi Band 5 and comes with the largest display ever seen on a Mi fitness Band. The Mi Band 6 boasts a massive 1.56-inch display which is around 0.46-inches larger than its predecessor. But the great thing is, the price of the Mi Band 6 is still in the same range as that of the Mi Band 5. Let's take a look at all the specifications and price of Mi Band 6 and compare them with the Mi Band 5. Mi Band 6 Vs Mi Band 5: Design There is not much difference in design between the Mi Band 6 and the Mi Band 5. The only thing that's different with the Mi Band 6 is its display size. Apart from that, the design of the watch panel and its strap remains the same. Let's jump into the specifications of these fitness bands. Mi Band 6 Vs Mi Band 5: Specifications The Mi Band 6 comes with a 1.56-inch AMOLED display with support for a peak brightness of 450 nits and 326ppi pixel density. In comparison, the Mi Band 5 has a much smaller 1.1-inch AMOLED display with support for the same peak brightness of 450 nits against the Mi Band 6. In terms of activities, the Mi Band 6 supports 30 sports modes and can intelligently track 6 activities, including running, walking, indoor treadmill, and cycling. In comparison, the Mi Band 5 only supports 11 sports modes. Mi Band 6 Vs Mi Band 5: Similarities Both the Mi Band 6 and Mi Band 5 come with water resistance certification of up to 50 meters and can charge under 2 hours, giving a battery life of up to 14 days. The Mi Band 6 and the Mi Band 5 both support SpO2 monitoring, heart-rate monitoring and several other health features. There are a ton of similarities between the Mi Band 5 and the Mi Band 6. It is just that the Mi Band 6 comes loaded with very few extra features and a bigger display. Apart from that, we think that most of the things are the same between the two. Mi Band 6 Vs Mi Band 5: Price The Mi Band 5 was launched for Rs 2,499 in India. Rs 2,500-3,000 is the price range that Xiaomi usually targets in India when it comes to its fitness bands, and it should be the same for Mi Band 6 when it launches in India. The Mi Band 6 has launched in China for CNY 229 (approx Rs 2,500), and there is also a special NFC edition that costs CNY 279 (approx Rs 3,000). The Mi band 6 is available in multi-colours, and its India launch is expected to be with the Mi 11 series.

How to Stop Incoming Calls Without Flight Mode Posted: 29 Mar 2021 10:15 PM PDT All the telecom operators in India have been taking several measures to control spam calls. Yet, after all these measures of the operators, customers are still irritated by those spam calls. Surely, they can be annoying. But there are times when users do not want to get disturbed even by the normal voice calls. Like when we are playing games, watching movies on OTT platforms, or when you are out with friends or in a critical meeting with your boss. Also, some people do not want to receive calls at all. So, here's how to stop incoming calls without using flight mode. Read the article to the end for a detailed guide. Steps to Stop Incoming Calls Navigate to the call settings on your smartphone (different for each device) and click on the 'call forwarding' option. Once you click on it, you will see three more options, 'always forward', ‘forward when busy' and 'forward when unanswered'. Tap on always forward and enter a number that is either switched off or that does not exist. Then, click on the enable button. This will stop all the calls on your number. You can also use mobile data without any issue. More Ways to Stop the Calls Go to the settings app on your smartphone then, tap on 'Sound'. Select the 'Do Not Disturb' option and click on Calls. Once you tap on calls, select the 'Do not allow any calls' from the popup menu and toggle 'allow repeat callers' to off position. You can also use the 'call barring' method. For that, open your phone app and tap on the 'menu overflow button' (three dots) in the top right corner of the screen (generally for Android devices, for other devices, it is different). Then tap on the Settings and click on Calls. Within the calls menu, click on the 'call barring' option. Tap on all incoming calls and enter the call barring password, which is mostly 0000 or 1234. Then tap on 'Turn on'.

How to Track Current Location Using Smart Phone Number Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:30 PM PDT In the modern world, the safety of our loved ones is of prime concern. Imagine not being able to connect with your loved ones for a brief period and being unaware of their exact location. Scary, isn’t it? No one would like to be in that situation. To remove the hassle, technology offers users to track someone's location using their cell phone number. In this article, we have covered everything that you need to know about tracing a mobile number current location. Steps to Track Location Using Cell Phone Number Sign up for a Spyic account. Once you sign up, you will receive the installation instructions via email. Follow the instructions to install the app. Then, select a monthly plan at your convenience. If you want to track only one number, you can go for a premium plan, or you can go for the corporate or family plan if you want to track many numbers. Start the app using the setup wizard, then select whether you want to use it for Android or iOS as a target platform. Then log in to your web dashboard and select the tracker feature from the selection menu on the left to track the desired cell phone number. More things to Know About If you want to track the iPad or iPhone, you need the iCloud details of the person's account that is set in the target device. To track an Android phone, you need to download and install the software on the target phone. Also, Spyic does not require jailbreak or root. No one can know that they are being tracked. To set up a Spyic account, you will just have to follow simple steps and download the app. All the instructions will be shared over your email. You will also get the option to download the app from your PC or smartphone. Do note that we don’t endorse any illegal activity through this article. It is just information for you to be able to track down your loved ones in case they are not responding normally or need help.

Gigatel 100 Mbps Broadband Plan Costs a Whopping Rs 999 Per Month Posted: 29 Mar 2021 06:32 PM PDT Gigatel is a private broadband service provider based out of the capital of India, New Delhi. At present, the internet service provider (ISP) is providing its services in the region of Delhi only. It is a fiber broadband company that provides internet plans offering up to 100 Mbps download and upload speeds. If you are looking for a 100 Mbps broadband plan, note that Gigatel's plan is one of the costliest in the markets. But at the same time, Gigatel uses its own network to provide broadband customers with high-speed internet. This means that the company has complete control over the security protocols it uses on its network. Let's take a look at its 100 Mbps plan and see what benefits it comes with. Gigatel 100 Mbps Broadband Plan Comes for Rs 999 Per Month Gigatel provides its 100 Mbps broadband plan for a cost of Rs 999 per month. The users have the option to either pre-pay or post-pay the charges for their plan. In comparison, all the other broadband service providers offer their 100 Mbps plan for a cost of Rs 750-800. What's strange is that even after charging such a 'premium' amount from the customers, Gigatel is not offering them any over-the-top (OTT) benefits. Duly note that the users won't have to pay anything for the installation or the activation of the connection. However, the company charges a refundable security deposit of Rs 1,500 for the ONU devices it provides to the customers. We couldn't confirm what the fair usage policy (FUP) data limit for its plans is, but the company has mentioned in its 'Terms and Conditions' page that once the user consumes all FUP data for a 50/100 Mbps plan, the speed will be reduced to 2 Mbps. Further, for all the other plans, the speed drops to 1 Mbps. Data usage will include both the downloading and uploading activities. Another thing that the users should know is that the prices of its plans are exclusive of GST. So the users will have to pay an additional 18% on top of Rs 999 per month for the Gigatel 100 Mbps plan. The company also offers three more plans with 20, 50, and 75 Mbps speeds. The cheapest plan with 20 Mbps speed costs Rs 599 per month, 50 Mbps speed costs Rs 699, and 75 Mbps costs Rs 899 per month. All the plans mentioned above are for home usage by regular users. The company also offers broadband plans for business needs with a dedicated bandwidth and no throttling guarantee during peak hours.

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