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• Realme 8 5G vs Moto G40 Fusion: Which One Should You Pick?
• TV18 Broadcast, Hathway, Den Networks Merger to Network18 Called Off
• Telecom Department Must Ensure Continued Connectivity: TAIPA
• Lycamobile Offering 20GB Extra Data Per Month to Support Online Learning
• Google Pixel 5a 5G Might Run on Snapdragon 7 Series SoC
• Mastercard ‘ConQR’ Programme to Boost Online Payments
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE With Snapdragon 865 Might Come Soon
• Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV With Frame-Less Display Launched in India
• Realme 8 5G, Can It Make for the Perfect Entry Level 5G Smartphone?
• Tata Sky Added News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh Today
• Apple’s M1 iPads Indicate a Bright Future for Macs
• China Aims For 739 Million 5G Subscribers by 2025
• EU Eyes to Work with India For Strengthening 5G Security Standards
• Vodafone Idea Needs to Improve Network Coverage, Not Offerings

Realme 8 5G vs Moto G40 Fusion: Which One Should You Pick? Posted: 22 Apr 2021 09:13 AM PDT The smartphone market in 2021 is at its undoubted peak, with certain brands like Redmi topping the charts, whilst others like Realme dropping down the chart when it comes to overall response regarding a new device. A relatively unpopular brand, at least when it comes to sales, Motorola seems to have stepped up its game, especially when it comes to the price to performance ratio. Today, we will be comparing the company’s latest launch, the Moto G40 Fusion, with Realme’s latest launch, the Realme 8 5G, which promises 5G on a budget. Which one should you choose and which one should you ignore? Keep on reading to find out. Realme 8 5G vs Moto G40 Fusion: Design and Display Design is often an aspect that is dependent on the user to like or dislike. Both the devices have differing designs. The Realme 8 5G makes use of a very generic camera module that we have come to expect from Realme, with the back being subtle and the device being offered in blue and black hues, coupled with a light-refracting pattern. On the other side of the table, Motorola has chosen a flashy back design, with the G40 Fusion being offered in Frosted Champagne, sporting a matte finish to the back and a Dynamic Gray hue with a glossy finish. The camera module within the Gray G40 Fusion sports a bluish hue, offering a rather funky look. When it comes to the display, the Realme 8 5G sports a  6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz as well as a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. The device has a maximum brightness of 600 nits and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5%. In comparison, the Moto G40 Fusion sports a 6.8-inch Max Vision FHD+ display with HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate support. Judging based on the specifications sheet, one would be compelled to go with the Moto G40 Fusion when it comes to the display, whilst a user might inch towards the Realme 8 5G on the design spectrum. Realme 8 5G vs Moto G40 Fusion: Performance and Connectivity Performance and connectivity have become key aspects of a smartphone in recent years. The Realme 8 5G is dependent on the Dimensity 700 chipset in this regard. This is paired with the ARM Mali-G57 GPU. As for the connectivity side of things, given below is a list of the bands supported by the Realme 8 5G. 2G: GSM:850/900/1800/1900 3G: WCDMA:B1/B2/B5/B6/B8/B19 4G: LTETDD:B34/B38/B39/B40/B41(2515-2675MHz) 4G: LTE FDD:B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28 5G: NR_NSA n41(2515-2675MHz)/n77/n78 5G: NR_SA n1/n28/n41(2515-2675MHz)/n78 Meanwhile, the Motorola G40 Fusion is powered by the Snapdragon 732G chip. In terms of the connectivity, here are the bands supported. 4G: LTE band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/38/40/41 3G: WCDMA band 1/2/4/5/8/19 2G: GSM band 2/3/5/ Realme 8 5G vs Motorola G40 Fusion: Cameras The Motorola G40 Fusion comes with a triple-camera setup at the rear sporting a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. Towards the front, there is a 16MP sensor for selfies and video calls. In contrast, the Realme 8 5G also sports a triple-camera setup but with some key changes. There is a 48MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP sensor for black and white pictures. Meanwhile, at the front, the device comes with a 16MP sensor for video calls and selfies. Realme 8 5G vs Motorola G40 Fusion: Verdict With Miscellaneous features and key usability stats such as the availability of a higher refresh rate display, a better set of cameras, faster charging, a larger battery (6000 mAh in comparison to 5000 mAh) and bone stock android, the prospect of the Moto G40 Fusion is one that will appeal to most, if not all. The Realme 8 5G makes too many downgrades for a feature that is a namesake as of now, with proper implementation of 5G far from reality.

TV18 Broadcast, Hathway, Den Networks Merger to Network18 Called Off Posted: 22 Apr 2021 08:54 AM PDT Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which is led by India’s richest personality, Mukesh Ambani, late on Thursday announced that the merger of Den Networks, TV 18 Broadcast and Hathway to Network 18 would be called off. This comes almost a year after the announcement was first made, prompting major shifts and reactions in the world of networking. The key cable distribution company that is owned by RIL, Den Networks, on Wednesday said that it had decided to go against proceeding with the scheme of arrangements in which it had to merge into Network18 alongside its sister companies. In a statement to the stock exchanges, Den Networks said that after considering that more than a year had passed away from the time of consideration of this scheme, the company had decided to not proceed further with the arrangement that was stated within the planned scheme. This development, which will have major implications, comes shortly after an offer for sale (OFS) was launched by RIL to pare its stakes in Hathway as well as Den. The subsidiaries of RIL were in search of offloading 19.1% within Hathway and 11.63% within Den for a price of Rs 853 crore and Rs 259 crore, respectively. Hathway’s OFS Partially Subscribed, While Den’s OFS Fully Subscribed Hathway’s OFS was partially subscribed whilst Den’s was fully subscribed. Promoter holding within Den prior to this OFS was at 86.5%, whilst within Hathway, it stood at 94%. The floor prices for Den and Hathway share sales were rumoured at Rs 48.5 and Rs 25.3, respectively. For those of you unaware, in the last month, the share prices of both companies have fallen significantly, with Den having seen a 9% decline, whilst Hathway was subject to a decline of 15%. In other news, TV18 Broadcast shares fell by 6.5%, and Network 18 saw a rise of share prices by 1.8%. Under the proposed scheme, the shareholders of TV18 would be provided with 92 shares of Network18 for every 100 shares held by them. In comparison, Hathway and Den shareholders would get 78 and 191 shares of Network18 for every 100 shares held. The key focus of this merger was to allow Network18 to scale up during a time when consolidation was fast-growing within the sector, with the company being able to see a strategic partner if required. As of March 31, the total debt by Network18 stood at Rs 2,413 crore, with net sales for the period at Rs 4,705 crore, seeing a drop of 12% in comparison to last year.

Telecom Department Must Ensure Continued Connectivity: TAIPA Posted: 22 Apr 2021 07:18 AM PDT The Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) has requested the telecom department to ensure continued connectivity during the lockdown period. Because of the lockdowns implemented in different parts of the country, the telecom personnel can't visit and ensure proper maintenance and functioning of the telecom tower sites. As per an ET Telecom report, the TAIPA wants the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to intervene in the government's decision and allow field workers and technicians to access telecom tower sites for ensuring consistent connectivity during the lockdown. People rely on their mobile networks for calling and data for working and learning from home. If proper network connectivity isn't ensured, it will lead to chaos. TAIPA Asks DoT to Talk With Authorities For Resuming Field Work at Telecom Sites TAIPA has requested DoT to direct all the concerned ministries and authorities along with the state governments for extending support to the Telecom Infrastructure Providers (IP-1) during the ongoing lockdown. TAIPA wants the DoT to get permission for field staff and technicians to move unrestrictedly for routine tasks and maintenance on the telecom tower sites, which includes refuelling of diesel and more. On top of this, TAIPA wants DoT to ask the oil companies and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to ensure round-the-clock availability of diesel in case an emergency arises. Further, TAIPA wants uninterrupted electric power supply to all the telecom towers sites so that operations of operators can continue seamlessly, but more importantly, consumers aren't cut off from the network. TAIPA wants these permissions and promises for every state of the country. Further, TAIPA has requested DoT to ensure the security and safety of each of the field staff stepping out of their homes to go work on telecom tower sites. Ultimately, the TAIPA wants that no legal actions should be taken against the field staff travelling to telecom tower sites for routine maintenance and operations. Because of the rising cases of COVID-19 in India, the statement and UT governments across the country are resorting to lockdowns. At a time such as this, people need strong and uninterrupted connectivity. Thus DoT should look into the matter and fulfil the requests made by TAIPA.

Lycamobile Offering 20GB Extra Data Per Month to Support Online Learning Posted: 22 Apr 2021 06:05 AM PDT Lycamobile, a British mobile network operator, is now offering 20GB extra data per month with its recharge plans to support online learning. For the same, the telecom operator has partnered with the Welsh Government. Lycamobile aims to support the remote learning of students throughout the summer and spring terms. A release from the company said that digitally excluded students in Wales returning to the school for the remainder of this academic year would be eligible to access the Mobile Data Uplift Scheme. This initiative from the government and Lycamobile will ensure that students don't miss out on critical learning and development at a challenging time. Eligible Parents and Carers of Students Will Receive Bonus Data The 20GB bonus data offered by Lycamobile will go to the eligible parents or carers of the students. The operator will keep offering the 20GB bonus data to the users till the end of the school year in July. This offer will further be available for eligible adult learners as well. Students, regardless of their age, can continue learning online. Following the Easter break, the government of Welsh completely re-opened all the schools to continue with their learning more effectively. The Welsh government and the local authorities are currently carefully monitoring the situation. In the meantime, Lycamobile is trying to support the families and the customers of the region in any way it can. The operator has already allocated 3,000 data uplifts to the scheme in Wales. All the digitally excluded and disadvantaged children who are enrolled in local-authority-maintained secondary and primary schools can apply for this offer from Lycamobile. Further, students or learners who don't have direct access to wired broadband or appropriate internet-connected devices to help with learning online can apply for this offer as well. On top of this, students who can't afford to purchase additional data for gaining access to educational resources can apply for the extra data. The 20GB bonus data initiative is Lycamobile's effort in supporting the Data Uplift scheme introduced by the Welsh Government. It will help students of the country learn and grow without any stress of data shortage.

Google Pixel 5a 5G Might Run on Snapdragon 7 Series SoC Posted: 22 Apr 2021 04:57 AM PDT Google, the search giant is known for its Pixel smartphone lineup across the globe and the company is said to be working on its upcoming next-gen Google Pixel 5a 5G smartphone. In the latest development, it has been reported that the company is planning to launch the smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. The same chipset also powered the last year's Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G. The company has already confirmed that the next-gen pixel phone will be launched in the second half of this year mostly by the end of 2021. Considering the Pixel 4a 5G pricing we can safely expect that the pixel 5a 5G will also be launched in the mid-range.  Google Pixel 5a 5G Chipset Leak Reports also claim that the company is gearing up to launch the flagship Google Pixel 6 as the successor of last year's Pixel 5. According to the 9to5Google report, the Pixel 5a 5G is said to be codenamed as Barbet in the latest Android 12 Developers Preview. Multiple references appeared on the Android 12 Preview suggest that the handset will be powered by sm7250, which is the codename for Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC.  At the beginning of this month, a report surfaced on the web tipped that the Google Pixel 5a 5G is not going to be cancelled by the company. The handset is expected to be launched later this year in the United States and Japan. Google is yet to confirm anything about the upcoming Pixel 5a 5G smartphone and it’s advisable to take this information with a pinch of salt.  Going with the previous report, the smartphone was also spotted in a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) listing, hinting towards an Indian launch. Several reports also claimed that the company is developing its chipset to power the Google Pixel 6. The in-house chipset is internally known as 'GS101′ Whitechapel SoC. Google is said to be developing this SoC in collaboration with Samsung. It would be interesting to see when the company is planning to launch the mid-range and flagship smartphones.

Mastercard ‘ConQR’ Programme to Boost Online Payments Posted: 22 Apr 2021 03:46 AM PDT Mastercard and BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL) joined hands together and developed a new way for the users to make cashless transactions. The new frictionless payments solution is called 'ConQR'. It is a Mastercard QR on Card solution that will enable users to both pay and receive money without needing to engage in a physical transaction. Further, this solution stands to benefit small businesses in accepting cashless payments. Users won't have to give out their personal information for making transactions with the ConQR technology of Mastercard. This will ultimately result in a better and more secure experience for the users when they make cashless payments. On top of this, the operational costs for making transactions will reduce with fewer chargebacks, meaning increased revenue levels for the banks. ConQR Credit Card Will Have Bharat QR Code The release from Mastercard mentioned that the ConQR Credit Cards would come with a Bharat QR code. For the unaware, the Bharat QR code is an online payment acceptance solution that enables users to both send and receive money from their respective UPI IDs. With the ConQR credit cards, small businesses can leverage QR printed on the card to receive money as well as make payments. It is a cost-efficient money acceptance system with a very simple onboarding process. For launching the ConQR credit cards in India, Mastercard has chosen its old partner Bank of Baroda (BoB). Only Bank of Baroda will be able to issue credit cards with ConQR technology to new and existing business merchants. One benefit of the 'QR on Card' solution is that it makes payments a more flexible and secure experience for the cardholders while allowing them to both pay and receive on the same card. The QR on Card solution is a really clever workaround from Mastercard to enable Indians for making cashless transactions. Users who don't want to make online transactions from their smartphones can make use of this card for making the payment. The nature of the payment will still remain cashless, yet the user won't have to use his/her smartphone. It is a simpler solution that a lot of users and merchants in the country will appreciate. Only Bank of Baroda has the exclusive right as of now to issue credit cards with Mastercard's QR on Card technology.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE With Snapdragon 865 Might Come Soon Posted: 22 Apr 2021 03:00 AM PDT Samsung seems to be prepping for launching a new Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The handset was launched back in September in 4G and then earlier this year with 5G connectivity options. The 4G variant was launched with the Exynos 990 chipset, and the 5G model was powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor. According to a report, Samsung might be planning to launch the 4G variant with the Snapdragon 865 SoC and replace the in-house chipset model. As mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was launched in the United States back in September 2020; a month later, the 4G variant was launched in the Indian market. While the 5G variant took a little more time and launched in India in March 2021. In the latest development, WinFuture report suggests that the South Korean tech giant is planning to replace the Exynos 990 SoC powered 4G variant of the Galaxy S20 FE with the Snapdragon 865 SoC variant. According to the report, the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE 4G comes with a model number SM-G780G and the handset will be launched with similar specifications to the 5G variant without the X55 5G modem. Moreover, the 4G variant of the handset is already listed on the Scandinavian website in Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, and Cloud Red colour options. The smartphone is expected to arrive in a single 128GB storage variant. However, the details about the price and availability of the upcoming smartphone are still unknown. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Specification Just to recall, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G flaunts a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED full HD+ display with HDR 10+ support and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a centre-drilled punch-hole cutout design that makes room for a 32MP camera sensor for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera is capable of offering up to video recording at 60fps. As far as cameras are concerned, the Galaxy S20FE 5G features a triple rear-camera setup with the combination of a 12MP main camera sensor accompanied with an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 12MP ultra-wide sensor along with an LED flash. Under the hood, it is fuelled by a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV With Frame-Less Display Launched in India Posted: 22 Apr 2021 01:55 AM PDT Daiwa, an Indian electronics consumer brand, has just launched a new 50-inch (126cm) 4K UHD Smart TV. The model number of the newly launched Smart TV is 'D50162FL'. It comes with a frame-less design for enhancing the viewing experience for the user. The display of the Smart TV further supports HDR10 format meaning users will be able to experience real pictures with higher colour depth and accuracy. Take a complete look at the specifications of the Daiwa 4K UHD Smart TV below. Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV Specifications The Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV offers users a 96% screen-to-body ratio at a 178 degrees viewing angle. It can support content in the resolution of up to 3840×2160. The display of the Smart TV comes with Quantum Luminit Technology with 1.07 billion colours and support for HDR10. For sound, the Daiwa Smart TV comes with 20W Box speakers with dbx-tv audio technology and 5 sound modes. The sound system of the Smart TV enables enhanced surround sound to let users immerse themselves in the dialogues and music of the content they are watching. The Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV comes equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) volume control system that smartly reduces the sound when sudden loud commercials play on the TV. There are several picture modes, including Cinema Mode and Cricket Mode as well. The Smart TV runs on the Android TV 9 platform on top of 'The BigWall' UI. Users can consume content directly from over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as ZEE5, Disney+ Hotstar, Voot and more. The UI of the Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV has its own search engine to enable users to find their favourite shows and movies in just a few clicks. The Smart TV can also support voice commands for enabling users to go with a hands-free approach for watching content. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and is powered by an A-55 quad-core processor. Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV Price Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV has launched for a price of Rs 39,999 in India. Users also get 1 year of warranty on the TV along with an additional 1-year warranty on the display panel if they register their TV on the 'MyDaiwa' app. The MyDaiwa app is available for users to download on their smartphones from the Google Play Store. It is available to be purchased from all the leading retail stores within India.

Realme 8 5G, Can It Make for the Perfect Entry Level 5G Smartphone? Posted: 22 Apr 2021 01:05 AM PDT Realme 8 5G went official in Thailand yesterday so we already knew what to expect from the device in terms of specifications. The price of the device is what we were looking forward to. For those who missed out on the device's launch yesterday, the Realme 8 5G comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 System-on-Chipset (SoC) which makes it the first device in India to sport the chipset. Further, it has a triple-camera setup at the rear and a huge battery with fast-charging support. If you want to know more about the specifications of the device, read below or just skip to the pricing of the device at the bottom. Realme 8 5G Specifications The Realme 8 5G has launched in India with a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display. The screen of the device can support up to 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It can support a maximum brightness of 600 nits and offer a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5%. As mentioned above, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a triple camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary Nightscape sensor paired with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP sensor for black and white pictures. At the front, the device comes with a 16MP sensor for video calling and selfies. The Realme 8 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast-charging. It is a dual 5G SIM supportive device that further supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. The frequency bands that this device can support are – 2G: GSM:850/900/1800/1900, 3G: WCDMA:B1/B2/B5/B6/B8/B19, 4G: LTETDD:B34/B38/B39/B40/B41(2515-2675MHz), 4G: LTE FDD:B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28, 5G: NR_NSA n41(2515-2675MHz)/n77/n78, and 5G: NR_SA n1/n28/n41(2515-2675MHz)/n78. Realme 8 5G Price The Realme 8 5G comes in two variants in India. The base variant with 4GB+128GB is priced at Rs 14,999 and the superior variant with 8GB+128GB is priced at Rs 16,999. It is available in two colours – Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black. Its first sale will start on April 28, 2021, at 12 PM through Flipkart and the official Realme India website. The answer to can it make for the perfect entry-level 5G smartphone is that yes it can. Now, because of its pricing, a lot of users will be attracted to the Moto G40 Fusion's base variant. But that doesn't mean this is a bad device! So if you are thinking of purchasing an entry-level 5G smartphone in India, the Realme 8 5G can be a good choice.

Tata Sky Added News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh Today Posted: 22 Apr 2021 12:31 AM PDT Tata Sky has added a new news channel, namely 'News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh' (News24 MPCG), on its platform today. The channel is already live on the platform of the Direct-to-Home (DTH) service provider. Users won't have to pay anything extra for this channel since it is a free offering from the company. The 'News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh' will be available for users at Logical Channel Number (LCN) 1169. The addition of the channel doesn't come as a surprise since the DTH operator was testing the channel earlier. The testing of the channel could be confirmed by looking at the transponder of the DTH platform. Further, even the broadcaster had confirmed that the channel would be soon available on the platform of Tata Sky. Tata Sky News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh Tata Sky added 'News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh', and it will be available as a free channel at LCN 1169. From the name itself, you can guess that it is a news channel that will deliver all the local news related to the region of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chattisgarh. News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh is a new channel that was launched by the News24 group on April 13, 2021. It is an attempt of News24 group to target the regional market as well. News24 is one of the major online and TV news publications of the country. The News24 Madhyapradesh Chattisgarh will also be available on several other DTH platforms such as Dish TV, D2h, and Airtel Digital TV. In related news, Tata Sky recently added five new channels on its platform. The five newly added channels were – Hornbill TV, Mango TV, Music Zone, Enterr10 Rangeela, and Colors Bangla Cinema. Except for Colors Bangla Cinema, the other four channels come for no extra cost. The Colors Bangla Cinema, though, costs only Rs 1. Hornbill TV is available for users at LCN 1978, Enterr10 Rangeela at LCN 1104, Mango TV at LCN 1122, and Music Zone at LCN 1547. Users can consume content from all the above-mentioned channels as they are live on the platform of the DTH service provider. Users looking to buy a new connection from Tata Sky can either call the customer care team of the company or go to its website.

Apple’s M1 iPads Indicate a Bright Future for Macs Posted: 21 Apr 2021 11:17 PM PDT The Cupertino based tech giant, Apple inc recently held its Spring event and, to the surprise of none, it ended up being the most talked-about tech event in the last few months. Whilst the highlighted product without a doubt was the iMac, which received a rather radical redesign, dividing tech enthusiasts into those who are in favour of the design, whilst the other side began to dearly miss Steve Jobs. Regardless, this event was another instance of Apple showing it is without a doubt the best at doing online (non-physical) events, ahead of the likes of Samsung, OnePlus and more. Alongside these products, we also saw the debut of two new iPad Pros, namely an 11-inch model and a 12.9-inch model. What sets them apart though is the computing power that Apple has chosen to use in the new iPad Pros, namely the M1 chip. For those of you in the dark, here’s a brief segment on what sets the M1 chip apart and why it was and to this date one of the most important power-related changes to occur in Apple’s coveted ecosystem. Apple’s M1 Chip: What Sets It Apart Apple went on the stage back in November, announcing the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, with the M1 chip based on ARM technology at the helm. Here are some things that set the M1 chip apart. Battery efficiency: Battery efficiency is a key aspect of any device and, with the switch to ARM architecture and the M1 Chip, users familiar with MacBooks of the past reported extraordinary battery life, living up to the claims Apple made, specifically 18 hours of battery life on the MacBook Air. Battery drain whilst in a hibernated state was also quite less. Performance: Apple was onboard a sinking ship with Intel, the company has lost ground to much smaller opponents like AMD. With the shift to the M1 chip, gaming, in any form now seemed possible, something that was unheard of for a Mac user. The GPU performance too skyrocketed, with the devices running on the M1 chip being capable of providing 6 times the GPU performance in comparison to earlier. Power Usage: With The M1 chip, Apple was quite confident in saying that the 8-cores of the chip were capable of providing the best performance per watt, with the chip designed to perform a single task with the highest efficiency without compromising the performance aspect. Where Do The New iPads Come Into This Equation? Some of you reading might get confused as to why a fairly subtle upgrade deserves so much attention. In reality, the launch of the M1 based iPad is not a major upgrade for the iPad, despite being fairly substantial, rather it is an indication of what might come in the future, in the context of MacBooks. With the launch of the M1 chip on an iPad, Apple clearly indicated that the chipset works with a touchscreen-based device. As of now, Apple’s portfolio includes the entire Mac Lineup (Pro, Air and iMac) running on the M1 chip and the two new iPads. This is an indication of the possibility of a touch-enabled MacBook, something that users have been waiting for. Whilst the current MacBook has no issues, the touch-enabled MacBook might be a deal-breaker. Most of Apple’s competitors, be it HP, Dell or Lenovo offer flagship laptops with touchscreen displays. This might not seem to be a major feature, but in the long run, a touchscreen has its benefits, with ease of use being a key factor here. If all goes well and the iPad is issue free, users will have no choice but to ask a query in their mind “When Will Apple Launch a Touchscreen Mac or MacBook” to which Apple might have an answer in the not so far future.

China Aims For 739 Million 5G Subscribers by 2025 Posted: 21 Apr 2021 09:30 PM PDT When it comes to the 5G footprint, China has developed a vast ecosystem to offer a high-speed network to users. As per a Chinese press report citing an unknown government official, China has installed nearly 792,000 5G base stations as of February end. Also, the report reveals that China aims to build more than 600,000 5G base stations in 2021. Liu Liehong, who is the vice minister of industry and information technology, stated that 5G standalone networks are covering all major provinces and cities across China, and the 5G terminal connections in the nation have reached 260 million. RCR Wireless reported that the ministry is also expecting that 5G mobile shipments in China would be around 80% of the total shipments in the second half of this year. Chinese Telecom Operators Added 16.94 Million 5G Subscribers Chinese telecom operators added a whopping 16.94 million 5G subscribers during February. The largest operator of the world in terms of subscribers, China Mobile, added 4.19 million 5G subscribers in February. On the other side of the river, rival telecom operator China Telecom added nearly 6.2 million 5G subscribers in February to increase the total count of 5G subscribers base to 103.37. China Unicorn also added new 5G subscribers and finished February with 84.5 million 5G subscribers. The information was revealed in the monthly statistics report rolled out by telecom operators. China is Aiming 739 Million 5G Subscribers by 2025 As per a recent study by ABI Research, China is aiming for 739 million 5G subscribers by the end of 2025. The number would account for nearly 40% of the global market share in the 5G bubble. Also, in annual mobile data consumption, it is expected that the 5G annual data traffic in China would reach 782 exabytes by 2025. The numbers would nearly represent nearly 60% share of the total 5G data consumption around the globe. While striving to grow the 5G bubble, the Chinese government is also eyeing on the 6G technology. Yang Xiaowei, who is the deputy head of Cyberspace Administration of China, said that the nation would accelerate the research and development of 6G technologies and continue to build a vast 5G network.

EU Eyes to Work with India For Strengthening 5G Security Standards Posted: 21 Apr 2021 08:00 PM PDT To slash the dominance of Chinese telecom giants from the Indian 5G bubble, the European Union is eyeing an opportunity to work with the Indian government to create an open and transparent security standard for 5G technology rollouts across Europe and India. Developing Telecoms note that EU officials are expected to meet the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, to discuss the scope of telecom security matter and other trade issues at the EU summit in Portugal on May 8. As per a report rolled out by Bloomberg, the EU has intentions to work with India on creating global standards for privacy and transparency in 5G rollouts. European Union Collaboration Highlights Concern Around Chinese Vendors The European Commissioner shed light on the desire of the EU to work with democratic partners for establishing open standards for 5G roll-outs and secure the network in the presence of a systematic rivalry. The indirect statement by the commissioner reflects the concern around Chinese vendors. As per a recent report dubbed as Shaping Europe's digital future shed light on the fact that 5G Infrastructure Association which is the private side of 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership, signed an MoU with the Telecom Standards Development Society, India, two years back to accelerate industrial cooperation between India and Europe. The cooperation between the nation targets regular and structured transmission of information of regional developments, including regulatory and 5G spectrum approaches and involvement of vertical industries in the 5G ecosystem. India to Distribute 2.6 GHz Spectrum India has finalised to distribute the 2.6 GHz spectrum based on the full TDD mode that is similar to China, Japan and the USA. The rest of the positions are not yet finalised by the government. However, the topic is under discussion between 5G-IA and TSDSI. Also, the commission is cooperating with the Indian government on multiple digital issues, including 5G with the help of EU-India co-operation dialogue on Digital Communications as well as the EU-India Joint Working Group on ICTs. Various EU nations have moved to impose restriction on Chinese telecom gear makers Huawei for building the 5G network. It is expected that the EU needs to dilute 355$ billion into deploying next-generation networks.

Vodafone Idea Needs to Improve Network Coverage, Not Offerings Posted: 21 Apr 2021 06:32 PM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) is currently the third-largest telecom operator of India. Even though the telco was formed out of a merger only a few years back, it has been a part of the Indian ecosystem for a very long time as Vodafone and Idea individually. Vi's future in the market has been doubted by many, including the Chairman of Bharti Airtel group, Sunil Bharti Mittal. The telco's debt mountain and operating costs require a serious cash influx in the short and medium term to keep the company going. Vi provides the best-prepaid offers in the market today. Yes, they are a little expensive; still, none of the operators, including Jio and Airtel, come even close to offering what Vi offers to its users. Despite that, the telco's been losing most of its subscribers to Airtel and some to Jio. What is the reason behind that? Let's find out. Vodafone Idea's Network Might Be the Reason Why It Is Far Behind Airtel and Jio Since there is a minimal price differentiation between the offerings from the operators, the subscribers will be attracted to the company providing the best network services. In simple words, the company that provides users with the best quality network will stay ahead of the competition. This is where Vi might be faltering at the moment. It is not like Vi hasn't got the spectrum resources. The company is increasing its 4G capacity by refarming the 3G spectrum across various circles in a phased manner. This will allow it to provide better network services to its users in the coming time. Vi didn't purchase a ton of spectrum in the 4G auctions held on March 1 and March 2 because the telco already has an impressive spectrum portfolio. All that it needs is more customers to provide services to. Vi Provided the Best Download and Upload Speeds in India Vi won Opensignal's both the speed (downloading and uploading) awards in its March report by beating Jio and Airtel. Clearly, the telco's efforts in refarming the spectrum is coming into play. However, Vi wasn't the best at providing good network coverage throughout the country. Source – Opensignal This is where Vi can improve right now. The telco should aim to provide coverage in rural and remote parts of the country. Further, even in the highways and train journey's, Vi should make its network so strong that users prefer consuming its services over any other telco's services when they are travelling. Also, Vi should work on providing an improved video and gaming experience to the users with its network. Currently, according to Opensignal's report, Airtel is way ahead of every other telco in providing the best video and gaming experience. These are the few areas Vi can improve upon. Apart from this, it can't do much in the consumer segment. The telco is also aiming to capitalise by providing services to the enterprise market that seriously need new and cutting-edge digital solutions to scale operations online. Thus, if Vi wants to see a net addition in the number of subscribers, it needs to focus on delivering the best network experience to the users in almost every part of the country. Along with that, the telco needs to be patient and consistent with its services. If Vi can be consistent over the medium-term, it is bound to see a favourable result.

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