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• Apple Will Use Unique Technique to Reduce Size of the Notch
• Lenovo’s Latest Portable Type-C Battery Will Charge Your Laptop Easily
• Orange Deploys 5G Network in Slovakia
• 6G Technology Work Program launched by ATIS’ Next G Alliance
• Call of Duty Mobile Update to Bring Rambo, Die Hard Characters to the Game
• Excitel Broadband Never Witnessed Slump in Data Consumption Since March 2020
• Google’s Pixel 6 Renders Indicate a Bright Future
• Realme Narzo 30 Camera Specs Confirmed Ahead of Official Launch
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) Tipped to Launch With 120Hz Display
• iQOO 7 Pro Spotted on Indian IMEI Database Hinting Imminent Launch
• Tata Sky, Dish TV and More Operators Offering Radhe
• JioPhone Unbelievable Offers Launched by Reliance Jio
• Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registrations Date Confirmed
• After Germany, India Might Ban WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy
• Vodafone Idea Behind Jio in Downloading Speeds in April
• Techniques to Fix a Broken Internet Connection
• Moto G40 Fusion, a Better Deal Than Redmi Note 10S
• BSNL and Vi’s Most Expensive Postpaid Plans Compared

Apple Will Use Unique Technique to Reduce Size of the Notch Posted: 14 May 2021 08:54 AM PDT Apple's latest and greatest iPhone 12 series has already been replaced with talks of the iPhone 13 lineup ripe in the market. From offering a smaller notch to a better set of cameras, tips suggest improvements on an all-around basis for the next-gen of iPhones. With these rumours, the most talked about one is the prospect of a smaller notch, users having been annoyed for some time over the large and cumbersome notch that has been present on the iPhone since the iPhone X. Now, it seems that Apple is actually going to make this much-awaited change and, rumours are now providing some insight into how the company will make this possible without removing its coveted Face ID. How Is Apple Shrinking The Notch? Supply chain sources, in conversation to DigiTimes (via MacRumors), have come forward to reveal that Apple is truly developing a much smaller Face ID system to be implemented on the upcoming iPhone and iPad Pro models, with the first device launching in late 2021, hinting at the iPhone 13 debut. In order to achieve this much smaller notch size, the company will not be removing any components or downgrading its Face ID setup, but, it will be making use of a refreshed VCSEL chip for image processing via Face ID, making it up to 40-50% smaller in comparison to older devices. This change, when paired with the repositioning of the in-ear speaker, another rumour that has been making rounds, is believed to be the reason for a noticeably smaller notch than before, as has been leaked in recent months. Furthermore, DigiTimes has noted that Apple's redesigned VCSEL chip will reduce overall costs; by reducing the size of the component by half, the company will also reduce the number of wafers required for production. Another rumour regarding the display is the possibility of a 120Hz display, especially with the Pro models. As of now, every device under the iPhone 12 series makes use of a panel that has a refresh rate of 60Hz, with the competition having moved on to 120Hz panels a while back. Now, it seems Apple will be catching up to its competitors. The expected name for this display is ProMotion, much like the iPad. This feature will automatically adapt the refresh rate on the basis of the content that is currently being played, going down to a lower hertz rate and jumping up to 120Hz in a necessary use case.

Lenovo’s Latest Portable Type-C Battery Will Charge Your Laptop Easily Posted: 14 May 2021 08:00 AM PDT The Pandemic in India resulted in tasks shifting to an online medium, increasing overall usage of tech products, especially laptops and smartphones. With this came the need for tools that would supplement a user's tech needs. Some key products that can aid in overall productivity are power banks, so as to ensure that your device does not run out of juice and a mouse and keyboard setup for the optimum setup. It seems Lenovo has taken notice of its increased user base and decided to make some additions to its portfolio to make the life of its users easier than before. In regards to this, the company has launched its separate brand, dubbed Lenovo Go. What Products Would Lenovo Go Offer According to the company, it is looking to bridge the gap between working from the office and working from home via its new accessories that will be sold under the Lenovo Go brand. The first two accessories that have been launched include a portable USB-C battery called the Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank. The second product is the Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse for all your pointer needs. The company has also added that it intends to launch more such products under the Go brand in the near future. As per the vice president of Lenovo's SMB, Visual and Accessories, Intelligent Devices Group, Eric Yu, the company looked at research that shows that 20% of small business employees lacked the tools that they need to successfully work on a remote basis. With further insights that have the right tech, the company is bringing forward its devices that will be aimed to make this issue null and void. As for the specifications of the two new accessories, the Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank sports a 20,000 mAh battery with an output of 65W. This power bank can charge any laptop, with the only requirement being the presence of a Type-C port. The company further states that the power bank can charge your laptop to 100% and can be used on three devices at the same time. The Type-A port present has an output of 18W, so slower charging is expected if one uses the Type-A port. The power bank weighs a relatively light 390g, meaning it is easy to carry around. Next up, the Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse is capable of being paired with three devices, with the option of switching between the devices by pushing a button. There is a wireless dongle and a Type-C based connection, providing two options of connecting the mouse. In terms of pricing and availability, both the power bank and the mouse will be available in June, with the former being priced at $89.99 or Rs 6,589 and the latter being priced at $59.99 or Rs 4,392 approximately. The company has also mentioned that the next product that will be launched under the Lenovo Go branding will be an audio product.

Orange Deploys 5G Network in Slovakia Posted: 14 May 2021 07:30 AM PDT The Slovakian mobile operator Orange Slovakia has launched the high-speed 5G network in the Slovakia region. The deployment of the 5G network is available for resident Bratislava's Petrzalka region and residents of the selected part of Banska Bystrica. However, the telco will expand the 5G network to other parts of Slovakia in future. Alexandra Piskunova, who was the spokeswoman of Orange Slovakia, stated that the deployment of the 5G network is successful completion of a three-year large investment directed by the telco giant in the modernization of mobile network for 144 million Euros. Orange Offers 11 Smartphones that Support 5G Network Several regional media reports revealed that Orange currently offers 11 different smartphones that support 5G. The smartphones that support 5G are Mi 10T-Lite, Galaxy A32 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro and Nord, Samsung Galaxy S21 (5G, Plus 5G and Ultra 5G), Huawei P40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro. The reports also hinted that the operator would expand the range of devices that would support 5G. All the subscribers who want to enjoy 5G will not have to change their SIM cards. An older 3G or 4G card will be sufficient. Recently a report by Forbes quoting Mari- Noelle Jego-Laveissiere, who is the Deputy Director for Orange Europe, stated that the current crisis had revealed the importance of connectivity for economies. He also stated that Orange Slovakia has open the path of innovation that will offer new services and benefits to customers in future. Orange 5G Network Promise Speed Up to 1,300 Mbps 5G network is all about lighting fast internet speed. Nearly all the telecom operators and the entire tech industry is eyeing 5G technology because of the ultra-fast speed and low latency network. The 5G network will restructure various industries by improving effectiveness and efficiency. The 5G network that Orange Slovakia offers high transfer speed at the level of 1300 Mbps download and 130 Mbps for uploading. However, the 5G internet speed is still the maximum in terms of theoretical parameters. In reality, Orange Slovakia customers enjoy around 600Mbps download speed and around 70-80 Mbps upload speed. Orange Slovakia is also eyeing expanding the range of 5G network around the region.

6G Technology Work Program launched by ATIS’ Next G Alliance Posted: 14 May 2021 07:10 AM PDT A technical work program has been launched by North American mobile industry standards group ATIS' Next G Alliance. Next G Alliance has also formed key working groups within the work program. The National 6GRoadmap Working Group acts as a coordinator between all other working groups elucidated Next G Alliance. Amitava Ghosh, who is the Head of Radio Interface Group at Nokia, will be the chairperson for this group. Looking Forward to Collaborate With Industry Partners: Amitava Ghosh Amitava Ghosh, head of Nokia Radio Interface Group, commented on the announcement by saying that the National 6G Roadmap working group has been formed to drive innovation in communication technology through developing and maintaining a 6G Vision for North America, building a lifecycle roadmap for 6G and a timeframe for its completion. He further added that Nokia being the founding member of Next G Alliance and as a chairperson for the National 6G Roadmap working group, he will be looking forward to collaborating with industry partners for this vital initiative. A "Green G" Working Group has also been formed to identify ways to minimize the impact of future generations of wireless technology. This group will be chaired by HPE's Marie-Paule Odini, a Distinguished Technologist by profession. Odini commented on HPE's role in the 6G Roadmap by saying that HPE has always been committed to minimizing the environmental footprint of the industry through circular economic initiatives and is driving innovation in sustainable solutions that will help in reducing the environmental impact of the telecom industry which would contribute in making North America the leader in 6G. Other Key Areas Where Working Groups are Established by ATIS' Technology: Work in this area would define particular technologies required to fulfil the vision outlined in the 6G Roadmap. Spectrum: Working groups will explore different forms of accessing, managing and sharing spectrum. It will further look into opportunities for global spectrum harmonization, the coexistence of technology and efficiency of spectrum. Applications: This group will identify vertical applications of the 6G network that will leverage the infrastructure built in the Next G environment. Societal/Economic Drivers: Social and Economic drivers central to the 6G vision will be identified and characterized in this workspace. The impact of change and progress that these drivers would have in the global 6G marketplace will also be ascertained. Next, G Alliance currently includes 50 information and communication companies that work across infrastructure, semiconductors, device vendors, operators etc. Some of these companies are also into the research space of the tech environment. Some big names in the technology market that are a part of this alliance include Apple, AT&T, Cisco, Dell, Ericsson, Facebook, Google, Intel, Nokia, Qualcomm Technologies, Microsoft, Samsung and many more.

Call of Duty Mobile Update to Bring Rambo, Die Hard Characters to the Game Posted: 14 May 2021 07:03 AM PDT Call of Duty Mobile has been the talk of the town ever since its launch, having been the much-awaited game that was supposed to bring the fight to Player Unknown's Battle Ground (PUBG). When PUBG was banned in India, the game catapulted to further fame, becoming one of the primary games on offer in India that provided a medium to experience realistic combat. Now that it has been announced that Battlegrounds Mobile India, the revamped version of PUBG, is coming back, it seems Call of Duty Mobile is making further improvements and changes to make sure it remains on top of the charts. This new event will bring enduring action movie heroes to the game, with the update coming next week, on May 20. What Do We Know About The Update Call of Duty's handle has announced that the game will receive new heroes from action movies that were aired during the 1980s within the game, though it is not clear what role these characters will play. Amongst key heroes that are coming soon are the iconic John McClane from Die Hard, who is portrayed by Bruce Willis and John Rambo from the Rambo franchise, played by the legendary Sylvester Stallone. Certain other cult heroes might be added, but that is not yet clear. To add to this, the Call of Duty Mobile announcement graphic hints at the characters being featured in Warzone, the PC or console battle royale and multiplayer game from Activision, as well as Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War. With the latter of these games being focused on the 1980s, it will be fun to see whether these characters become part of the storyline, even if it is done for a short duration. In Warzone, the 80's action heroes event comes after the Verdansk game map was added, which is set in 1984. Verdonk is based on the throw of simmering nuclear warfare tensions that are present around the world, especially during the 80s. The update, which brings the event, will be quite important, especially considering that the game will start the event on May 20, with excited users given the chance to upgrade to the update from either the App Store on iOS or Android's Play Store. Do note that it is not yet known as to how long these players will be added and whether or not they will bring new weapons to the game.

Excitel Broadband Never Witnessed Slump in Data Consumption Since March 2020 Posted: 14 May 2021 06:16 AM PDT Excitel Broadband hasn't been witnessing "any major sustained surge in demand" even as multiple regions across India are currently under lockdown, says Vivek Raina, chief executive officer of Excitel Broadband. Raina told TelecomTalk that since the initial lockdown in March 2020, the company never witnessed a "slump in consumption." The CEO of Excitel said that the work from home has turned into a "regular style of working for the majority of the people whose jobs can be done in such a way." Further, Raina also said that the schools across India continued the online classes and that the people developed a "habit of entertaining themselves by playing online games or watching" content from the Over-the-Top platforms. Excitel Prepared to Handle Surge in Data Usage With India currently under the second wave of COVID-19, multiple regions across the country have imposed either a total lockdown or have placed several restrictions to control the rising COVID-19 cases. In areas where the regional governments have imposed a total lockdown, offices and educational institutions have been closed with the governments encouraging work from home and online classes. "So ever since the peak consumption due to last year’s lockdown we never really saw a slump in consumption and there wasn't any major impact this time around," Raina told TelecomTalk in an email interview. In April, ICICI Securities, a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, said that the increase in the adoption of fixed broadband services is "likely" to continue in the current financial year as well. "Fixed broadband (FBB) is playing a critical role in enabling the work-from-home culture and online classes," ICICI Securities said in a report. The firm said that the wired broadband space has witnessed a "strong adoption" in the past year with the operators in the segment witnessing a 19% increase in the user base. "Earlier, data was used predominantly for communications (Whatsapp, Facebook), and entertainment (Youtube, gaming). However, in the wake of COVID, data utility has increased multifold – from virtual meetings, classrooms and various consultations, to online shopping, digital payments," ICICI Securities said in its report. The CEO of Excitel said that the company is "prepared" to handle any surge in data usage in the days ahead. "When last year we saw a sudden spike in the consumption, we set up practices and mechanisms in place to ensure that we have the technological expertise to handle such a dramatic surge," Raina said. Crucially, Raina said that the company is "not just focusing on handling" the spike in data usage but also "trying to solve customer grievances and tech issues" during the current lockdown conditions. Excitel Could Extend OTT Subscriptions to 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps Users In late February, Excitel started bundling Zee5, Voot Select, Eros Now and ShemarooMe subscriptions with its 300 Mbps plans. Raina told TelecomTalk that the company "received an overwhelming response" from its users for its OTT subscription bundle. "At the moment we have restricted the plan to 300 Mbps but we're further trying to analyse the data before extending it to 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps," Raina said. ICICI Securities said that the telecom operators have become "critical in pushing digital entertainment ecosystem." "Rise in fixed broadband is further helped by operators pushing bundled services with many apps built into pricing," ICICI Securities said in its report. In comparison, Bharti Airtel, the second largest wired broadband provider in India offers at least one OTT subscription across its entire range of Xstream Fiber plans. Similarly, JioFiber, the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) arm of Reliance Jio, offers OTT subscriptions on its plans priced Rs 999 and above. However, Raina highlights that Excitel offers the "most affordable" FTTH plans across India. While Excitel is currently available across 29 cities in India, the company had earlier said that it is targeting to launch its services in 50 cities across the country. "Even though our focus at these unprecedented times is to ensure that our customers keep on getting uninterrupted services and tech issues if any are resolved proactively, we still are gunning to cover the 50 cities that we set out to cover at the start of the year," Raina said.

Google’s Pixel 6 Renders Indicate a Bright Future Posted: 14 May 2021 05:41 AM PDT Google, whilst launching its first-gen Pixel device hoped to showcase what it felt was the true version of Android, quite different from the stock android UI found on alternatives such as Nokia or Motorola. With this, the company hoped to achieve massive success and, whilst the company has managed to capitalise on the former, for better or for worse, the latter seems to be a distant dream. A key reason for this, for lack of a better word fall from existence, is the design or approach that the Pixel takes to the smartphone market. Rather than providing a flashy device with gaudy camera modules or branding, it chose to remain subtle, a bit too subtle according to some. What it relied on for its success was its camera and, to the surprise of most, it managed to nail the optics, offering cameras that even on a bad day were able to match the iPhone and, at times beat it outright. That being said, all of this never led to sales and, many feel that the cause for this is the vision that Google has for the product, relying on basic features and a groundbreaking camera. This is not enough in 2021 and, it seems the company has finally realised this after five years of disappointing sales numbers. What leads to this statement is the leak that has surfaced via Jon Prosser, wherein the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are showcased and, if the products do turn out to look like this, then Google is up for a storm, for better or for worse. Why Do The Pixel 6 Leaks Look Promising? The first key difference that is apparent the moment one takes a look at these leaks is the presence of two devices in contrast to one device since the Pixel 5 was the only 5 series device to launch in 2020. First of all, the Pixel 6 appears to be smaller than the Pixel 6 Pro and features only two rear cameras, housed in a massive island to the back, which resembles the mountain found on the Mi 11 Ultra. The camera sensors are expected to be normal sensor and ultra-wide, but that is not yet confirmed. The Pixel 6 Pro on the other hand seems much larger and adds a third sensor to the mix, most probably a telephoto sensor. The shape and size do indicate the presence of a regular telephoto sensor, rather than a superzoom sensor. The key difference this time will be of the design, with a refreshed back panel which might look funky to some, but, is a breath of fresh air in contrast to the bland offerings. The camera module itself seems to feature a dash of colour, with the bottom part being a different colour. Do note that the renders were created by a third party based on the real-life images of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, so the devices should resemble this base design if it does not end up being the exact copy of this render. Towards the front, it seems the punch hole camera has been moved to the centre instead of being to the side like the Pixel 4A and 5. The bezels are also greatly reduced, to the point that they seem non-existent. There is also a render of the Pixel Watch, but not a lot is known about the alleged smartwatch from Google that has been long-awaited by users. We will have to wait to know more about Google's version of what a smartwatch should be.

Realme Narzo 30 Camera Specs Confirmed Ahead of Official Launch Posted: 14 May 2021 04:48 AM PDT Realme is prepping to launch the next-gen Narzo series smartphone in the Malaysian market on May 18. The company has already confirmed the launch of the Narzo 30, but the confirmed launched date is not enough to stop the leaks and rumours from surfacing on the web. Meanwhile, the company has also started confirming some of the vital information about the smartphone ahead of the launch. Recently, the officials confirmed that the handset will feature a 90Hz refresh rate display and a 5,000mAh battery. In the latest development, the company has revealed some of the camera specifications of the Realme Narzo 30. The company has shared the poster of the upcoming Narzo 30 revealing the camera detail of the phone on its official Facebook page. Alongside, the brand has also attached the camera samples with the poster image. Let's have a closer look at the confirmed camera specs of the Realme Narzo 30. Realme Narzo 30 Confirmed Camera Specifications According to the poster image shared on Malaysia's official Facebook page, the Realme Narzo will be launched with a triple rear camera setup. The Facebook post confirmed that the handset will have a 48MP AI primary camera sensor, accompanied by two other lenses. The company has also shared the sample images of the phone camera showcasing the camera quality. Besides, the teaser poster didn't reveal much about the phone. Going with the previous leaks, the Narzo 30 is said to launch with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution., The smartphone is tipped to be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 processor, clubbed with 6GB RAM. The Narzo 30 is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box. Rumours suggest that the smartphone will be launched with a triple rear camera setup with the combination of a 48MP primary camera, accompanied by a 2MP macro camera and 2MP B&W lens along with an LED flash. On the selfie front, the phone is tipped to feature a 16MP camera sensor. Recently, Realme confirmed that the handset will ship with a massive 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) Tipped to Launch With 120Hz Display Posted: 14 May 2021 03:40 AM PDT Xiaomi is tipped to be gearing up for the launch of a MediaTek Dimensity 900 powered Redmi Note 10 series in its home country China. However, the latest leak suggests that the company is planning to launch the Redmi Note 8 (2021) with some interesting features like a 120Hz display, a MediaTek processor, and more in select markets. Let's have a detailed look at the latest speculations about the upcoming Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (2021) Leak A mysterious Xiaomi smartphone with model number M1908C3JGG has appeared on the FCC listing. The same phone is also listed on the IMEI database, suggesting that the smartphone might be the Redmi Note 8 series phone. Tipster Kacper Skrzypek was the first one to spot the smartphone on the IMEI Certification site claiming that the phone might debut as the Redmi Note 8 (2021). The tipster added that the moniker was also found on one of the company's official websites. Going with the Xiaomiui Twitter handle, the smartphone is tipped to be codenamed Biloba. The handset is speculated to be launched in select markets like Europe and Russia. The tipster also suggests that the model number M1908C3J1 also belongs to the same phone. Going with the FCC listing, the alleged Redmi Note 8 (2021) is tipped to arrive with a massive 4,000mAh battery and runs on MIUI 12.5 out of the box. Leaks also suggest that the phone will be launched with an IPS LCD panel that features a 120Hz refresh rate and waterdrop notch to accommodate the selfie camera setup. Rumours suggest that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) might be powered by the MediaTek G85 chipset, clubbed with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is expected to launch with a 22.5W fast charging support. As far as cameras are concerned, the Redmi Note 8 (2021) smartphone is tipped to feature a quad-camera setup with the combination of a 48MP primary camera, clubbed with an ultrawide lens, a depth sensor, and a tele-macro camera. So far, there is no information available on the selfie camera; we can expect some more information about the phone in the upcoming days.

iQOO 7 Pro Spotted on Indian IMEI Database Hinting Imminent Launch Posted: 14 May 2021 02:53 AM PDT iQOO has recently launched a series of smartphones in India, and it seems that the company is not to stop any time soon as the brand is gearing up to launch yet another phone. According to the reports, the smartphone brand is working on the iQOO 7 Pro launch in the country, and the leaks have already started surfacing on the web. Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the handset on the IMEI database hinting towards an imminent launch. The company has already launched the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend in the Indian market back in April. It seems that the company is planning to complete the series with the launch of the Pro variant. Let's have a closer look at the IMEI listing of the iQOO 7 Pro. iQOO 7 Pro Indian IMEI Database listing According to the screenshots shared by the tipster, the iQOO 7 Pro has been listed on the IMEI database with model number I2017. Rather than confirming the model name and number, the listing didn't reveal much about the specifications and features of the phone. The iQOO 7 Pro is also not launched in the home country China, and it's difficult to expect anything from the smartphone. Being a Pro variant, the smartphone is expected to arrive with better specifications and performance as compared to the already launched iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend. It would be interesting to see what iQOO is cooking in its China's headquarters and when it’s going to serve it to us. Just to recall, the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend was launched in India back in April with a starting price of Rs 31,990. The iQOO 7 flaunts an AMOLED FHD+ display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, clubbed with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. As far as cameras are concerned, the smartphone features a 48MP triple camera setup aligned at the top-left corner of the rear panel. The iQOO 7 is fuelled by a massive 4,400mAh battery and offers 66W fast charging support. On the other hand, the iQOO 7 Legend also offers similar specifications except for the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Tata Sky, Dish TV and More Operators Offering Radhe Posted: 14 May 2021 02:01 AM PDT The prominent Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators of the country, including Tata Sky, Airtel Digital TV, D2h and Dish TV, will let you watch Radhe right from the couch at your home. You won't need to purchase a standalone subscription from ZEE5 Premium to watch the movie. Users will have the convenience to watch it directly on their TVs if they own an active Set-Top Box (STB) from Tata Sky, Dish TV, D2h or Airtel Digital TV. But all the DTH operators will offer the movie on different channels. To find out the channel numbers, keep reading ahead. Tata Sky, Dish TV, D2h, Airtel Digital TV Radhe Channel Number Tata Sky users can refer to the channel numbers 252, 253, 254, and 255 if they want to watch Radhe. D2h users can check out the HD channel 917 (screen 1) and SD channel 199 (screen 2) for watching Radhe. The Dish TV users can navigate to the HD channel 302, SD channel 303 (screen 1), and SD channel 301 (screen 2). Lastly, the Airtel Digital TV users can navigate to channel number 269, 270, 499, and 500. But if the users want to watch the movies through the platform of these DTH operators, they will have to pay nominal charges. It is just like buying a ticket for the movie, but only this time the screen will be your home's TV, and the broadcaster will be your DTH operator. You will be assigned a time slot at which you can watch the movie through an SMS. There are multiple ways in which you can book the movie for different DTH operators. You can either call the customer care team of the company to help you with the booking of the movie or just use the QR codes available or the DTH operator's app/website. If you want, you can also watch Radhe on ZEE5's application by purchasing the premium subscription of the platform by either downloading its app on your smartphone or going to the website. The premium subscription of ZEE5 can be purchased for Rs 499 for 12 months which is discounted at the moment. Normally, the premium subscription of the platform comes for Rs 1,248. For the unaware, Radhe is a Salman Khan starrer film that falls under the entertainment and family drama category.

JioPhone Unbelievable Offers Launched by Reliance Jio Posted: 14 May 2021 12:34 AM PDT Reliance Jio's most attractive offering for the feature phone users, the JioPhone offer, just got more interesting. To help the users in the desperate times of the pandemic, Reliance Jio has launched two new offers for the JioPhone users. The new JioPhone offers launched currently is in association with the Reliance Foundation. To ensure that the users always stay connected, the company will be offering JioPhone users up to 300 free minutes of voice calling every month. Further, the company will also give users a 'buy-one-get-one' offer for any plan they recharge with. To understand the offers in detail, keep reading ahead. Reliance Jio JioPhone Offers Launched Now As mentioned above, Reliance Jio has launched two new offers for JioPhone users. The first offer will provide the users with 300 free minutes of voice calling during the month. However, users can't use all the 300 minutes altogether. The daily limit of free voice calls will be capped at 10 minutes. So users can use these 10 minutes of free voice calling for each day of the month (10 minutes x 30 days = 300 minutes). This offer is to help the people who couldn't recharge their JioPhone because of the lockdowns and restrictions in movement. The second offer launched by Reliance Jio for the JioPhone users is 'buy-one-get-one'. This offer will be applicable to all of the JioPhone plans offered by the company. For example, if the user is recharging with the Rs 75 plan, then he/she will get the subscription of a Rs 75 plan for free that will be queued for later use. These plans and offers are certainly going to help the users who can't step out of their homes due to the pandemic and lockdowns. Further, it will also help users save money during a time when their work is interrupted. Reliance Jio is offering all of these plans in association with the Reliance Foundation that is working relentlessly to help the people in need. Looking at Jio, other operators, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), should also release such offers. The company hasn't mentioned till how long these offers will be applicable, but we expect them to stay for a considerable time.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registrations Date Confirmed Posted: 14 May 2021 12:12 AM PDT The wait is finally over! Krafton, the developer of the game, has announced the pre-registration date for the upcoming 'Battlegrounds Mobile India'. In a release, the company has said that interested users can go and pre-register for the game starting from May 18, 2021. Further, Krafton said that users who will pre-register would get exclusive rewards when the game is live. These rewards will only be there for Indian users. Keep reading ahead to find out how you can pre-register for the game. How to Pre-Register for Battlegrounds Mobile India? To pre-register for Battlegrounds Mobile India, you will need to open the Google Play Store on May 18. Then you need to find the game and just tap on the 'Pre-register' option. After the pre-registrations are successful, you will be able to claim the rewards once the game is available to be downloaded. The company has said that it will be revealing further details about the game in the coming days. However, Krafton still didn't confirm the final launch date for the game in India. Regardless, we don't expect it to take too long now since the pre-registrations have already started. Much recently, Krafton also shared a poster of the game hinting that it will come with a map just like the Sanhok. It further hints that the game might come with an altered version of the maps offered in the PUBG Mobile. The company has further shared that this time it will be very careful with the data that it collects and will also be strict towards the underage players that engage with the game. No underage player (below 18) will be able to play the game without their parents' permission. To sign in, the parents will be required to enter their phone number and give their approval. Further, if the parents feel like the game has collected any data of their child that they didn't approve of, they can ask Krafton to delete it. The game will only be reserved for the Indian players meaning people from other countries won't be able to play it. The experience of the game is expected to be the same as that of PUBG Mobile that was banned last year.

After Germany, India Might Ban WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy Posted: 13 May 2021 11:44 PM PDT The controversy related to WhatsApp's privacy policy has still not settled in India. The social media giant has said that it is scrapping the last date for the users in the country to accept the privacy policy. However, there will be certain functionalities that the users who don't accept the said policy will lose. According to a PTI report, the MeitY Special Secretary and Financial Advisor Jyoti Arora said that the government is still looking at the problem carefully. Arora noted that Germany had banned WhatsApp's privacy policy to keep its people's data safe from the application's parent company Facebook. India Might Ban WhatsApp's Privacy Policy as Well Arora didn't mention anything of the sort that the Indian government will also go ahead with banning WhatsApp's privacy policy like Germany. However, we can't rule out the possibility that it might happen if the government deems it that way. Right now India lacks a data policy like the one Europe has to keep its citizen's data secure. If the government decides to come up with a policy like that soon, it might ban the forceful implementation of the privacy policy of WhatsApp outright. Arora said that the government is 'pro-actively’ looking at what the next best step would be to keep the data of millions of Indians safe. WhatsApp recently said that it would not delete the accounts of the users on May 15 who don't accept the new privacy policy of the app. However, the company will limit the functionalities of the app for the users. As per the statement of a spokesperson from WhatsApp, the users who fail to accept the new privacy policy will not be allowed to access their chat list. However, the users will still be able to receive calls (both video and voice), and also call back if they have a missed call. The spokesperson further said that at some point in the future, the company might completely stop the users from accessing any features of WhatsApp if they don't accept the privacy policy of the company. This is a bold move from the social media giant because if it were to lose business in the Indian market, it will be a huge loss for the company.

Vodafone Idea Behind Jio in Downloading Speeds in April Posted: 13 May 2021 11:02 PM PDT According to the assessment done by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio provided the fastest downloading speeds in the month of April 2021. The telco trumped Vodafone Idea (Vi) to offer the fastest speeds. However, Vodafone Idea offered the fastest upload speeds during the same time. It is worth noting that Jio provided a faster network experience by a long margin to its users when compared with the speeds offered by the other telcos. The sector regulator releases reports for Vodafone and Idea separately even though the operators have merged. As per a PTI report, TRAI said that Jio offered the fastest speeds during April, followed by Vodafone, Idea, and at last Bharti Airtel. Downloading Speeds Offered by Vodafone Idea, Jio, and Airtel At the top stood Reliance Jio offering a downloading speed of 20.1 Mbps, followed by Vodafone, which offered 7 Mbps speed, Idea at the third with 5.8 Mbps, and Airtel at the bottom with 5 Mbps. The report doesn't mention anything about the speeds offered by the state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Vodafone, however, was much ahead of the other operators when it came to providing the best uploading speeds. In upload speeds, Vodafone led the charts followed by Idea, Jio, and at last Airtel. Vodafone users got upload speeds of 6.7 Mbps, and Idea users got upload speeds of 6.1 Mbps, not much of a difference. Reliance Jio at the third position offered 4.2 Mbps upload speed, and Airtel offered the slowest uploading speed of 5 Mbps. Both the downloading and uploading speeds have a different role to play in a user's overall internet experience. It is worth noting that Vodafone Idea's network has been declared as the fastest by Ookla for consecutive quarters. The results from TRAI reflect the advantage of the additional spectrum that Jio is getting. This would be good news for the users and the fans of the company since it wasn't expected that Jio would deliver the fastest downloading speeds to the users, at least until some time. It is strange to see Bharti Airtel providing the least downloading and uploading speeds to the users despite boasting of a quality network.

Techniques to Fix a Broken Internet Connection Posted: 13 May 2021 09:30 PM PDT The internet has become a basic necessity in the modern world. More and more companies and individuals are getting access to the Internet to browse, share and store data on the Internet. Internet outages cause hindrance in providing services, communication and much more. Our dependency on the Internet has increased drastically over the last decade. We have seen global outages in multinational tech giants become headlines. Thus, the need for a seamless internet connection at all times has become crucial. But here is what you can do in case you are unable to find your internet network. Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network Many internet service providers provide multiple Wi-Fi frequencies under a single connection. These networks can differ in speed you can get out of them. Telecom operators in India are on the path of successfully building widespread 5G network infrastructures. Since 5G networks are starting to reach cities, internet service providers set up two frequencies in a single Wi-Fi connection. In such a connection, one of the frequencies would be 2.4 GHz, which would ensure a stable connection with a wider range and comparatively lesser speed. The other frequency would be 5GHz, connecting to which you would get 5G speed but with a very limited range. In case one of the frequency networks has some issue, you can try to connect to the other one to access the Internet. Regular Speed Tests Speed is the most important aspect of an internet connection. The download and upload speeds combined constitute the internet connection. Depending on your use case, you would require a higher download or upload speeds or both. Internet Service providers advertise speeds for different plans that are charged differently. More often than not, the advertised speed is not what we reap the benefits. In some situations, if your internet speed is too slow (2G/3G), your Internet might not work. Thus, regular speed checks help ensure a healthy internet connection. Speed Test by Ookla is a platform that provides accurate speed test results. It also displays both download and upload speeds in an easy-to-understand manner. Self-Diagnostics by ISP apps Many internet service providers have their separate apps to provide exceptional after-sale services to their customers. Some of those apps also have a self-diagnostic feature that facilitates the user to run checks on their internet connection. This feature checks for any known outages in your area, backend hardware issues and more. If the app is able to figure out the issue, it'll provide you with more information on the root cause. You can also use these apps to raise complaint tickets and contact customer support for your issue. Diagnosis on Google Chrome Extension Google is our saviour on the Internet. You can search for anything, and Google would have a solution for you. But, not many of us know that Google also has a Google Chrome Connectivity Diagnostics extension. This extension runs a number of checks on your laptop/desktop. Firstly, it checks if you are connected to an internet connection. If you are, it further checks for any other issues. Any issues that the extension pulls would be visible on the top of the window. You can also get details on the issues by clicking on them.

Moto G40 Fusion, a Better Deal Than Redmi Note 10S Posted: 13 May 2021 08:00 PM PDT Xiaomi yesterday unveiled the Redmi Note 10S for the Indian market. In so many words, the device didn't launch with what was expected of it. If you are looking for a device in the same budget as the Redmi Note 10S, you can consider purchasing the Redmi Note 10 Pro or the Moto G40 Fusion. Both the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Moto G40 Fusion are a much better deal than the Redmi Note 10S. This is because of multiple reasons; let's take a look at all of them. Redmi Note 10S Compared With Moto G40 Fusion The first reason why the Redmi Note 10S is not an attractive deal is its display. Even though the Redmi Note 10S features a Super-AMOLED display, it cuts down on the refresh rate support to 60Hz. Compared to this, both the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Moto G40 Fusion come with 120Hz refresh rate support. Further, the chipset. The Snapdragon chipsets on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Moto G40 Fusion are a more attractive deal when compared with the MediaTek Helio G95 inside the Redmi Note 10S. One great thing that the Redmi Note 10S has is MIUI 12.5 out of the box. If OS is very crucial to you, the Redmi Note 10S might be an ideal option over the Moto G40 Fusion. However, again, the Redmi Note 10 Pro supersedes the Redmi Note 10S since even if it has support for the latest MIUI. Talking about the camera, the Redmi Note 10S features a quad-camera setup, while the Moto G40 Fusion features a triple camera setup. Both the devices have 64MP primary sensors at the rear. Even the Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor at the back. So in terms of camera, there are very few differences between the devices. At the end of the day, it will just come to the preferences of the user on which device's pictures he/she likes more. In the battery department as well, Moto G40 Fusion has a larger battery with a 6,000mAh capacity as compared to the 5,000mAh battery inside the Redmi Note 10S. Redmi Note 10S and Moto G40 Fusion Price Both the devices have two different variants in India. The Redmi Note 10S that launched today starts at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB+64GB variant. Its 6GB+128GB variant costs Rs 15,999. The Moto G40 Fusion starts at Rs 13,999 for its base 4GB+13,999 variant and costs Rs 15,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. Since the price of the top variants of the devices is the same, there is no way a rational user would not look at the Moto G40 Fusion as a better deal with a better display, almost equal camera, Snapdragon processor, and a larger battery.

BSNL and Vi’s Most Expensive Postpaid Plans Compared Posted: 13 May 2021 06:35 PM PDT Most of the postpaid users don't look beyond the plan they are already subscribed to for a long-time. This is because of the convenience of auto-pay service for some, and for some, it is that they are satisfied with the benefits of the plan. But to make better decisions, users need to be aware of the offerings in the market. Today, we are comparing the most expensive postpaid offerings from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to determine which one is the better option. Even though most of you already know that Vi's 4G networks give it an upper hand over the BSNL's service, it is still worth looking at the complete benefits of each plan and understand which is better. BSNL Plan 1525 Postpaid Plan There is an activation cost of Rs 100 with the BSNL Plan 1525 postpaid plan. This plan will cost Rs 1,525 per month. The plan comes with truly unlimited voice calling and truly unlimited data without any fair-usage-policy (FUP) restrictions. Further, users also get 100 SMS/day with the plan. BSNL doesn't provide any additional SIM cards for family connections. Since there is truly unlimited data offered with this plan, users won't have any need for the additional data add-on vouchers that the company provides for the postpaid plans. One of the oddest things is that BSNL doesn't provide a single over-the-top (OTT) benefit with this plan when every other company is doing so. Vodafone Idea REDX Plan Vodafone Idea offers its REDX postpaid plan for Rs 1,099. This plan also offers users truly unlimited FUP data and unlimited voice calling. However, users get 100 SMS/month with the plan instead of 100 SMS/day with the BSNL's Plan 1525. There are OTT benefits included with the plan, such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, and Netflix for one year. Further, users also get free access to Vi Movies & TV app. The company also offers users free entry on domestic and international airport lounges. Users are also eligible to receive a Rs 2,999 worth international roaming pack for 7 days once a year. Which Plan is Better? It is evident that Vodafone Idea's plan is not only better when it comes to benefits, it is also cheaper. There are no OTT benefits at all with the BSNL's plan, while Vi's plan has a ton of them. Vi offers its users benefits when they are travelling internationally, while BSNL doesn't offer any such benefit. At last, the network quality of Vi is multiple times better than that of BNSL's. If you are someone who can't tolerate 3G networks anymore, Vi's postpaid plan makes more sense. Even when considering other things, Vi's postpaid plan is ahead of BSNL's plan except in terms of the number of SMSes that the users get.

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