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• Oppo Reno 6 Series Featuring 90Hz Display, 65W Charging to Launch on May 27
• Samsung Galaxy M32 Spotted Doing Rounds at Bluetooth SIG, Hints at Potential Launch
• Realme GT Tipped to Launch in India Soon
• POCO M3 Pro 5G Unboxing Video Goes Live, Reveals Price and More
• BSNL Users Will Get Extension on Plan Vouchers and More Free Benefits
• Fiber Internet Connections in India Set to Surpass DSL, Cable Only in 2025
• Chrome’s New Feature to Help Identify and Change Leaked Passwords
• Battleground Mobile India iOS Version Launch Expected Soon: Report
• Google’s LaMDA Is Going to Be Revolutionary for Conversations
• WhatsApp Must Scrap Privacy Policy 2021: Ministry
• PS5 Is Coming Back in Stock Again, Check When
• Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registration URL Has PUBG Mobile in It
• Android 12 Public Beta Version Is Here: All You Need to Know
• Airtel Digital TV Gained a New High Rank Among Top DTH Players of India
• Realme Nazo 30 vs Redmi Note 10S: Which One to Pick
• BlackBerry Caused Its Own Demise, Here’s How
• SITI Broadband 50 Mbps Plan Is What People Needed

Oppo Reno 6 Series Featuring 90Hz Display, 65W Charging to Launch on May 27 Posted: 19 May 2021 08:30 AM PDT Oppo has taken decent strides when it comes to its smartphone business, going from a company that used to offer overpriced devices that touted the presence of a good selfie camera as their main feature to a company that has serious innovation, from the likes of the superzoom camera to the curved back panel, the company has brought some amazing features and concepts to life over the recent years. Now, it seems that it is ready to launch the next version of its Reno series of devices, namely the Oppo Reno 6 series. The devices are set to launch in China on May 27, as has been confirmed by the company's local social media sites. It is expected that the Reno 6 series will offer three models, the base Oppo Reno 6, the Reno 6 Pro and the most expensive of the three, the Reno 6 Pro+. The Reno 6 Pro is expected to feature the Mediatek 1200 SoC, whilst the Reno 6 Pro+ might come with a Snapdragon 870 SoC. Oppo Reno 6 Series Specifications and Pricing All three versions of the Reno 6 series are expected to feature a refresh rate of 90Hz and 65W fast charging support. The devices are also expected to run on Android 11 based ColorOS. The base model, which will be called the Reno 6 is rumoured to make use of the recently launched Dimensity 900 SoC, with the Reno 6 Pro featuring the Dimensity 1200 SoC and the best of the three making use of the Snapdragon 870 SoC from Qualcomm. The Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ which was supposedly listed on TENAA with the model number PENM00 is expected to feature a 6.55-inch display with a 4,500 mAh battery split into 2,250 mAh dual-cell batteries. The Reno 6 Pro+ is also expected to measure 160.8×72.5×7.99mm. The device is expected to weigh around 188 grams. In terms of pricing, the company has confirmed via Weibo to confirm that the devices would be launched on May 27 but it has not dropped any hints regarding pricing. A recent tip by Tipster Digital Chat Station stated earlier that the vanilla Reno 6 might start around CNY 2,500 or Rs 28,600 approximately. Do note that one of the hints dropped by the company is in relation to water resistance, so we may see one of these devices or possibly the entire series being IP rated for dust and water resistance.

Samsung Galaxy M32 Spotted Doing Rounds at Bluetooth SIG, Hints at Potential Launch Posted: 19 May 2021 07:40 AM PDT Samsung launched its M-series of devices back in 2019 with a refocused aim and a new strategy to take the budget segment by storm after its J-series failed to live up to the likes of Redmi or Realme. Since then, the company has launched multiple versions of its devices, from the M20 to the M30 to the flagship-grade M50 series; the M-series of devices have become quite a rage in the Indian market. Now, it seems that Samsung is getting ready to launch the M32 as the device has received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). This comes after months of rumours surrounding the device. This comes after the device allegedly appeared on BIS or the Bureau of Indian Standards certification site, suggesting a prospective arrival in India and other markets where the company has some foothold. What Do We Know About The Samsung Galaxy M32 The Bluetooth SIG site listed the Samsung Galaxy M32 in two variants with the model numbers SM-M325F_DS and SM-M324FV_DS. The listing, which was initially reported by 91mobiles, came with the publishing date of May 18 with the hint that the device had Bluetooth 5.0. Other than this, there are no details on the Bluetooth SIG site about the device, but certain reports can provide some insight regarding the device. An alleged certification on Europe's DEKRA certification in April suggested that the phone would come with a 6,000 mAh battery. Geekbench indicates that the device could run on Android 11 with the model number SM-M325FV hinting that the device would be powered by the Helio G80 SoC with at least 6GB of RAM. The M32 was tipped to be a rebranded version of the A32 4G that was launched back in February sporting a 6.4-inch panel; however, the A32 features a 5,000 mAh battery. Do note that Samsung is yet to confirm the development of the M32, so take this information with a pinch of salt. Recently we also saw the A22 5G doing the rounds at SIG, featuring support for Bluetooth 5.0 and a possible Dimensity 700 chip. The device is also expected to feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD panel and a triple camera module with a 48MP primary sensor. The device could feature an Helio G80, much like the M32 for its 4G variant, as it has been tipped to come in both 5G and 4G models.

Realme GT Tipped to Launch in India Soon Posted: 19 May 2021 07:10 AM PDT Realme launched its flagship smartphone, the Realme GT, back in March this year in its home country China. A month later, the brand launched an affordable version of it called Realme GT Neo, which is also expected to launch in the Indian market under the Realme X7 Max moniker. Now in the latest development, it has been reported that the company is also planning to launch the Realme GT in India as well. Earlier, there was no official information about the arrival of the smartphone, but today the company has hinted at the launch with a new tweet. Realme GT Expected India Launch Realme India shared a Twitter post claiming that the Realme GT will be among the first brands to support Android 12 Beta 1. The tweet reads, "With our upcoming #realmeGT, we are among the first brands to support Android 12 Beta 1″. The fact that the brand has used the "upcoming Realme GT" strongly hints at an imminent launch of the phone. The smartphone is already launched in China, and if it’s not the hint, then there was no point in writing an upcoming tweet. If the company didn’t have any intentions to launch the phone in the country, then it wouldn't have shared the tweet from its official India Twitter handle. If the speculation turns out to be true, then it would be the first official teaser from the company. It's too early to expect any launch date for the Realme GT in India, and the company is also yet to reveal anything. It seems that the brand will take some time to launch the phone in the Indian market as the company has already postponed the launch of the Realme X7 Max in the country due to the second wave of COVID-19. Do note that the company is yet to reveal anything, and it’s advisable to take this piece of information with a pinch of salt and wait for the official announcement. Also, do share your thoughts about the Realme GT in the comment section.

POCO M3 Pro 5G Unboxing Video Goes Live, Reveals Price and More Posted: 19 May 2021 05:30 AM PDT POCO is all set to launch a new smartphone in the global market called the POCO M3 Pro 5G. The company has already scheduled the launch event today at 5:30 PM IST. Recently, the company has teased some vital information about the smartphone that include design, processor, and camera specifications. Hours ahead of the official launch, we get to know more about the features of the phone as an unboxing video of the POCO M3 Pro 5G has surfaced on the web. The unboxing video confirmed all the specifications of the phone along with variant details, design, and most importantly, the price of the smartphone. Let’s have a detailed look at the unboxing video of POCO M3 Pro 5G. POCO M3 Pro 5G Leaked Price A YouTuber with the channel name ChinaMobileMag has posted the unboxing video of the POCO M3 Pro 5G ahead of the official launch. It is a complete unboxing video that reveals all the specifications, details and design of the handset. In the comment section of the video, the content creator replied to a comment revealing the variants of the POCO M3 Pro 5G with the pricing. According to the creator, the POCO M3 Pro 5G is said to launch with a starting price of EUR 179 (Approx Rs 16,000) for the base 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. On the other hand, the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model will be launched with a price tag of EUR 199 (approx Rs 17,750). The unboxing video confirmed that the handset would arrive in the Black colour option. POCO M3 Pro 5G Specifications The unboxing video of the POCO M3 Pro 5G seems legit as the YouTuber has shown the complete phone without hiding anything. The protective peel on the handset confirmed that it ships with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ DoT display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is fuelled by a massive 5,000mAh battery, along with a 48MP triple rear-camera setup. The video also confirmed that the phone would run on the Android 11 operating system based on MIUI 12.0.5. The smartphone supports dual SIM cards along with a microSD card slot to expand the storage capacity of the phone. It would be interesting to see whether the leaked unboxing video matches with the official launch or not.

BSNL Users Will Get Extension on Plan Vouchers and More Free Benefits Posted: 19 May 2021 04:44 AM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that it will offer free benefits to the users who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the cyclone Takutae. The state-run telecom operator will be offering free extensions of plan vouchers (PVs) and 100 minutes of free voice calling. As reported by ET Telecom, the benefit of free extension on the PVs will be applicable until May 31, 2021. This will allow the customers to receive calls even if they couldn't recharge their SIM cards. Let's take a detailed look at the PVs that are grouped under the offer. BSNL PVs That Will Receive Free Extension There are three PVs of BSNL that will receive the free extension – PV107, PV197, and PV397. But this benefit will be only applicable for users who saw their PVs validity expire on April 1 2021, or after that. The PV107 comes with a validity of 100 days. It further offers BSNL Tunes for 60 days and 3GB of total data. The PV197 comes with a total validity of 180 days and offers users 2GB daily data along with truly unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day along with free BSNL Tunes and Zing Music for 18 days. Lastly, the PV397 comes with a total validity of 365 days (1 year) and offers users 2GB daily data with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. Users also get BSNL Tunes and Lokdhum content for 60 days. BSNL will further be offering 100 minutes of free voice calling to the users to help them stay connected during uncertain times. BSNL has fallen in line with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) in offering free benefits to the users for helping them combat the tough situation that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to India. Jio is offering free 300 minutes of voice calling and one-on-one offer to the JioPhone users recharging with any of the company's plans. Airtel and Vi are both targeting the low-income customers and offering their Rs 49 pack for free and the Rs 79 pack with double benefits. These free benefits will surely help customers in need who can't go out to recharge their SIM cards because of the lockdowns and the cyclone and can't even recharge online.

Fiber Internet Connections in India Set to Surpass DSL, Cable Only in 2025 Posted: 19 May 2021 04:35 AM PDT Reliance Jio, the largest wireless operator in India is a "very important player" in the Indian fiber internet market, says Antariksh Raut, telecom analyst at GlobalData. Raut said that GlobalData expects Jio to be a "key contributor in the future as well, along with other players" like Bharti Airtel, Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. GlobalData, a data analytics company in late April, said in a report that the fixed broadband market in India will record 7.1% compound annual growth rate between 2020 to 2025. The data analytics company said that the efforts made by the Indian government to enhance fiber optic infrastructure across India will largely drive the fixed broadband market growth in the country. Users will Have "Better Options" for Broadband with Increase in Fiber Penetration The GlobalData report highlighted that the Indian government targets to install optical fiber connectivity across 600,000 villages "under its ambitious” 'Digital India Mission' program by 2023. The company said that the total fiber optic access lines recorded 113% year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2020 and that it will reach 10.19 million by 2025. Crucially, Raut said that the company is "optimistic" about India's fixed broadband services outlook and "estimates fiber optic lines to hold 23% market share of total access lines" in 2025. The telecom analyst at GlobalData also said that the fiber optic lines will be surpassing Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) subscriptions in 2025. "For the end-users, growth in fiber optic lines in India will mean more and better options for broadband Internet access, which until now has been predominantly served through DSL," Raut said in an email interview. In August 2020, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address said that only 60 panchayats across the country were connected with optical fiber cable (OFC) prior to 2014. However, Modi said that around 1.5 lakh gram panchayats across India have now received OFC connectivity in the last five years. "Growth in fiber optic lines across the country will also help serve the current high demand for high-speed broadband services, both in urban and rural markets, amidst the COVID-19 prompted stay and work at home scenario," Raut said. "Fiber connectivity will help improve user experience with browsing, online gaming, music/video streaming, video conferencing, LIVE online events, etc." Modi in his Independence Day address said that the Indian government will connect over 600,000 villages across India with an optical fibre network "within 1000 days." "Residential fiber lines penetration of households globally is around 30%, whereas in India it is around 1%. The major reasons that held back growth in fixed lines penetration in the country over the years are slow improvement of fixed infrastructure and low adoption rate due to high cost as compared to mobile," Raut said. The telecom analyst at GlobalData said that the vast geography of India and the high density of users are the "major challenges for fixed broadband connectivity." "Laying of strong sophisticated network infrastructure will surely help in improving the current speed of the broadband in India, but cannot say if it can catapult India to top of the charts in terms of Speedtest Indexes," Raut said. The Speedtest Global Index for mobile compares internet speed data across 134 countries while the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband covers 176 countries. According to the data released by Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest platform, the global average download and upload speed for fixed broadband hit 102.12 Mbps and 54 Mbps respectively in April. In comparison, India was placed 69th on the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband with the country recording average download and upload speed of 55.76 Mbps and 52.54 Mbps respectively. Ookla data highlights that India was placed 63rd on its Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband in February, its highest ranking in the 12 month period. DSL, Cable Set to Retain Strong User Base in India Till 2025 Raut told TelecomTalk that DSL and Cable will "still have a strong user base in India" despite the technologies set to witness an "declining trend over the forecast period due to fiber line expansion." It has to be noted that the wired broadband service providers in India are now looking to deploy fibre lines across the country and upgrade existing DSL lines completely to fibre. Bharti Airtel, the second largest wired broadband service provider in India in the 2021 third quarter earnings call said it is in the "process of rapidly upgrading" its "legacy copper assets completely to fiber." "I believe that in a year or so, we will shut down our copper infrastructure and have only fiber-to-the-home," Gopal Vittal, managing director of Bharti Airtel, said in the 2021 third quarter earnings call. "This is a game-changing move that will dramatically raise our experience and lower our cost." However, Raut said "it will be too early to comment" on whether DSL and cable will ever be completely phased out in India. "It will take joint effort by the government and telcos to strengthen the fiber optic infrastructure in the country," Raut said. "Favourable government policies and support has always motivated the telcos to achieve the vision which GlobalData wanted to highlight." Crucially, Raut highlighted that GlobalData expects the prices for an "average fiber connection to go down to certain extent" with the growth in adoption and household penetration of fiber connection.

Chrome’s New Feature to Help Identify and Change Leaked Passwords Posted: 19 May 2021 04:03 AM PDT Google is known to annually organise its developer's conference where it advertises its newest features. This year, the annual I/O keynote was held on Tuesday, May 18. Google unveiled a lot of new exciting features with user privacy at the center of focus. Google announced an upgrade to its password manager with quite some features. Using one of these features, users will now have the ability to identify and change any compromised passwords with just a single tap. A 'Change Password' button from Assistant will assist users in identifying and changing passwords that may have been leaked in the past. Google Explains the New Feature Google explained the feature in one of its blog posts by saying that going forward; Chrome will help you change your passwords with a single tap on supported sites. While checking your password on these supported sites, Google can find a password that may have been compromised and show a "Change Password" button through Google Assistant. Once the user taps on that button, Chrome will navigate you to the site and go through the entire process of changing your password. However, users will not use control over the process of changing passwords by the launch of this feature. They will still be allowed by Google to complete the whole process manually and be engaged in between. The passwords suggested by Google would be strong and unique passwords for a number of your various accounts. It is commonly known that computer suggested passwords are extremely random, which often makes them complicated and difficult to remember. Thus, even though users can do the whole process manually and choose their own passwords, the new feature would definitely help by identifying the leaked passwords. Other Privacy Related Features launched in Google I/O 2021 Other than the Change Password feature, Google unveiled some other features centred around Privacy. One of the features amongst them was the option 'delete your last 15 minutes of search history'. Users will be able to do so with a single tap from the Google Account Menu. Google Photos has been really helpful for finding long lost photos and pictures from years ago that were backed up in your google account. Google Photos will now have a locked folder, which would be a password-protected space to store selected photos separately. The photos stored in this locked folder won't show up even as you scroll through your grid or in shared albums. This feature will first be seen in Google's Pixel devices and then on other android devices throughout the year. Google's focus on user privacy is also an extension of features of its upcoming Android 12. Android 12 will include a Privacy Dashboard, which will display details like exact timelines when a particular app accesses your camera, microphone or device location. In addition to this, an indicator has also been added to alert users whenever an app is trying to use the phone's camera or microphone. Users will now be able to easily toggle to disable access to the camera and microphone across your device.

Battleground Mobile India iOS Version Launch Expected Soon: Report Posted: 19 May 2021 03:31 AM PDT On May 18th, 2021, Krafton announced that Battlegrounds Mobile India (BIM) is up for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. The company has confirmed that the game is compatible with Android devices running on Android 5.1.1 and above and have at least 2GB RAM. However, the game developers are yet to unveil anything about the iOS launch of the game, which might be disappointing for iOS users. Don't worry; we got you some good news as it has been reported that Krafton is working on the iOS version, and the game is tipped to soon launch on the iOS platform. Battlegrounds Mobile India Release A report from IGN India citing an industry source familiar with the matter claimed that the iOS version is important for the company, and it is working on it. The source told IGN India that the iOS version of Battlegrounds Mobile India is very crucial for the company. No doubt that the Android version will bring a huge user base for Battlegrounds Mobile India, but the iOS version will garner players who are willing to pay and boost the revenue of the company. Besides, the source didn't reveal any specific release date of the iOS version, but we can expect more details about the game moving forward. Do note that the company is yet to reveal anything about the iOS version of BIM officially, but the support page of the official Battlegrounds Mobile acknowledged that the need to launch the game for the Apple ecosystem is needed. Most of the gaming enthusiasts and YouTube content creators play and stream the game from iOS devices, and if the company is not bringing the game to the iOS platform, then it will disappoint a majority of iOS users. The game is already up for pre-registration on Google Play Store; all you need to do is to head to the search bar, search the game and tap on the pre-register button. Going with the previous report, the upcoming battle royale game is expected to be a little different from the PUBG Mobile India. The game is said to arrive with less bloodshed, and the colour of the blood will be changed to green. The maps are also tipped to be renamed, and the players will be fully dressed while landing on a map.

Google’s LaMDA Is Going to Be Revolutionary for Conversations Posted: 19 May 2021 02:50 AM PDT Google held its annual I/O event yesterday, and, in between all the hype around Android 12 and automotive advancements, the company announced LaMDA, a breakthrough conversation technology that would be used to power Google-owned platforms and, more importantly, Google Search. LaMDA is basically a machine learning (ML) technique that is a step forward when it comes to chatbots. Till now, chatbots have mostly been limited to pre-approved responses, but with LaMDA, Google will allow for a conversational flow when interacting with a user. An anagram for "Language Model for Dialogue Applications" LaMDA will engage in a free-flowing conversation that might have an element of related or, at times, unrelated topics. It is the company's belief that this new ability to think will unlock more natural ways of interacting with tech and new categories of applications. What Else Does LaMDA Do? According to Google, LaMDA is a medium of free-flowing interaction, as mentioned above, but what is surprising is the fact that it builds on earlier Google research that was published back in 2020. At that time, the research indicated that Transfomer-based language models trained using dialogue could learn to talk about any topic. Since this research, Google found that when training LaMDA, it can be tuned to finely talk about a particular topic which will significantly improve the sensibleness and specificity of the responses that are given. Do note that LaMDA is still under testing and will be tested internally by Google. A key example that helps understand its true purpose is as follows: User A: Hi, I would like to converse with you for a demonstration in a blog post. LaMDA: Hi. I am a friendly and knowledgeable demonstration meant for your blog post. I am capable of engaging in interesting conversations about virtually anything. What would you like to chat about? User A: If my washing machine and tv are malfunctioning at the same time, what could the reason for this be? LaMDA: It could be due to the power surge from the washing machine, which may have fried your tv. If it is a power surge problem, it may be time to get a new washing machine or new television. User A: Yeah, maybe. By the way, how many legs does a horse have, and could it fix my washing machine? LaMDA: Horses have a total of four legs. How could they be of help? User: You tell me LaMDA: Oh, well, they could certainly be of help to you. By moving you to a new home where you could install a new washing machine. As one can see, LamDA's responses make sense when it comes to the initial query and when a new subject is introduced, it does not deviate from the origin and brings the conversation back on a sensible path.

WhatsApp Must Scrap Privacy Policy 2021: Ministry Posted: 19 May 2021 02:42 AM PDT WhatsApp has been asked by the government to scrap its privacy policy of 2021. The new privacy policy aimed to collect the personal data of the users and share it with the parent organisation WhatsApp. WhatsApp recently said that it is deferring the implementation of the policy beyond May 15. Post-May 15, users who hadn't accepted the privacy policy would only be able to access limited features of the app. However, according to an ET Telecom report, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has now asked WhatsApp to remove its new privacy policy. WhatsApp Has Seven Days to Respond to the Letter WhatsApp has been given seven days to respond to the letter sent by the ministry. According to the government, the new privacy policy and the way in which it was introduced undermines the sacrosanct values of data security and informational privacy. If WhatsApp fails to respond to the notice or if there's no satisfactory response, then the government will consider several options that are available to the users under its law. Even though WhatsApp has deferred the new privacy policy acceptance date beyond May 15, it doesn't mean the company is respecting the values of informational privacy. The ministry has further communicated with the Delhi High Court that the new privacy policy of WhatsApp isn't in line with the IT laws of India. The letter sent to WhatsApp highlights that Indian users haven't been given the same option to reject the privacy policies that the users living in Europe have been provided with. This is a strong move by the government and one that will be appreciated by almost every WhatsApp user living in India. Hopefully, WhatsApp, an application that millions of Indians use to communicate on a daily removes its mandatory position of making the users accept the new privacy policy. The privacy policy of WhatsApp was announced back in January. However, one thing still stands unclear. If the new privacy policy is scrapped, then what will happen with the users who already accepted the terms and conditions. Even this matter will be crucial for the government to tackle since millions of Indians have already accepted the policies to be able to keep using the application.

PS5 Is Coming Back in Stock Again, Check When Posted: 19 May 2021 01:58 AM PDT The Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) went out of stock in about 30 minutes of its availability in India on May 17, 2021. The gaming console was available on Sony Center, Amazon, and Flipkart for sale. If you couldn't buy the PS5 on May 17 since it went out of stock in a jiffy, you will again have a chance to get it very soon. According to IGN India, Sony might make the PS5 available in India again in June 2021. The exact date isn't mentioned, but the sale of the console is expected to take place as early as June. Sony Didn't Offer Entire Stock During the Sale A key thing to note here is that Sony didn't avail its entire PS5 stock that landed in India during April 2021 on the May 17 sale. There are two reasons detailed by IGN India for the same. The first reason is the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The second reason is that the company wants to ensure that there are units of PS5 available in the country when it launches its new exclusive 'Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart'. This will help Sony avoid the bad publicity it might have received if it launched a new exclusive, but there were no consoles in the first place for the users. The PS5 Digital Edition might be available more than the disc versions of the PS5. But even the PS5 Digital Edition went out of stock and is not available on the Sony Center website right now. The company isn't even offering all the accessorise of PS5 in India. Right now, at the Sony Center website, users can only buy PS5 games, DualSense controller, HD Camera, and the Media Remote. There are a total of six disc games of PS5 available in India, out of which one is yet to launch. The five-disc games that you can buy today are 'Returnal', 'Spiderman Miles Morales Ultimate Edition', 'Spiderman Miles Morales', 'Sackboy: A Big Adventure', and 'Demon's Souls'. The one game that's yet to launch is 'Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart'. All the games mentioned above cost Rs 4,999 except Spiderman Miles Morales and the Sackboy: A Big Adventure that cost Rs 3,999 each. Users can buy the DualSense controller for Rs 5,990, the HD Camera for Rs 5,190, and the Media Remote for Rs 2,590.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registration URL Has PUBG Mobile in It Posted: 19 May 2021 01:22 AM PDT As announced by Krafton, the pre-registrations for Battlegrounds Mobile India went live on April 18, 2021. However, one key spotting by IGN India on the URL of the Play Store link for pre-registration of the game is the mention of 'PUBG Mobile' in it. If you can't find the pre-registration link for Battlegrounds Mobile India, please click here. The URL of the pre-registration link mentions 'pubg.imobile'. Everyone already knows that Battlegrounds Mobile India is a rehashed version of PUBG Mobile for the Indian users with an enhanced focus on privacy. However, there is no clarity on whether the company deliberately included the mention of PUBG Mobile on the game's pre-registration link or it was just a fluke on the developer's end. IGN India said that 'com.pubg.imobile' is the app package that affects the game’s search engine optimisation (SEO) on Google Play Store. Battlegrounds Mobile India Pre-Registration Rewards Battlegrounds Mobile India has already announced the rewards that the users will get when they pre-register for the game in time. There are mainly four rewards, including a permanent 'Recon Outfit', 'Recon Mask', '300 AG', and a 'Celebration Expert' limited title. The images available in the pre-registration link of the game shows us a glimpse of what we can expect from it. There are hints that the game will come with tweaked versions of Erangel and Miramar. Further, an earlier poster release from the developer hinted that Battlegrounds Mobile India would retain the 'Sanhok' map. The 'Additional Information' section of the Play Store listing shows that the game was last updated on April 27, 2021. This means that the developers might release its stable version very soon in India. The game is rated 16+ with strong violence, which is not surprising since it is very similar to PUBG Mobile at the end of the day. As mentioned by Krafton, the Battlegrounds Mobile India will come with India specific events and will only be limited to the Indian players only. There will be tournaments and leagues as well that users can participate in, but even these tournaments will be India exclusive only. You can pre-register for the game by clicking on the link provided at the top.

Android 12 Public Beta Version Is Here: All You Need to Know Posted: 19 May 2021 12:30 AM PDT Android is the most popular operating system in the smartphone market. This is evident by the majority market share it holds. Google releases a new version of Android every year with a rather unique and catchy naming scheme. This year is the year of Android 12. Google has recently announced the release of the public beta version of the Android 12 on its I/O 2021 Keynote. While the stable version of Android 12 will be out later this year, there is a lot we know that got us excited already. Everything New in Android 12 Android 12 will come with a completely new and redesigned user interface with enhanced privacy settings. The user interface can now be personalised with a new colour palette and new widgets. The new interface on Android 12 is based on a design language named Material You. The widgets also come with greater flexibility and resizing options. A new feature called colour extraction can now determine the dominant and complementary colour on your wallpaper and apply them accordingly across your interface. This would customize your lock screen, volume control, notification shade in colours complementing your wallpaper. The lock screen animations have been redesigned with the inclusion of fluid motion and animations. A "stretch" over scroll effect will now appear across the system when you scroll past the end of any content. Android 12 also comes with redesigned system spaces like the notification shade, quick settings and the power button. The power button will now be able to activate Google Assistant with a long press. All these changes come along with better power efficiency. A 22% lesser CPU time will be reportedly observed for core system services and 15% for big cores by the system server. Improved Privacy Settings on Android 12 Privacy regarding apps accessing personal data has been a growing concern among users. The new privacy settings on Android 12 are designed to provide extended transparency regarding what application is accessing your data. In addition to that, you will also now have more control over allowing apps to restrict them from accessing your data. A new Privacy Dashboard is designed to give you one-stop details of the data being accessed, its frequency, and by what apps. A new indicator has been added to know if an app is using your microphone or camera. A new feature will now let you hibernate apps that are not being used for an extended period. This will help you enhance safety and optimise device storage and performance. How to Download Android 12 Public Beta Version If you own any of the devices from the Pixel 3 series, Pixel 4 series and Pixel 5, you will need to first enrol your device on the Android 12 Beta site. The download will then be available on the system settings of your phone. You can go to Settings> System>System Update>Check for Updates to manually check for the update as well. Google has also made Android 12 Beta 1 available for third party devices under the Android 12 Developer Preview Programme. These third-party phones would include Asus ZenFone 8, OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, Oppo Find X3 Pro, TCL 20 Pro 5G, Tecno Camon 17, iQoo 7 Legend, Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11X Pro, Realme GT and the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G. The process for downloading the public beta release of Android 12 for these devices is available on the manufacturing links on the Android Developer Site.

Airtel Digital TV Gained a New High Rank Among Top DTH Players of India Posted: 19 May 2021 12:00 AM PDT Bharti Airtel's Direct-to-Home (DTH) business, Airtel Digital TV, has gained a new high rank among the top DTH players of India. It is mostly Tata Sky and Dish TV, which are in the top two rankings, but with the rising market share, Airtel Digital TV has taken the second spot in India. This comes directly from the CEO of Bharti Airtel, Gopal Vittal, who in a note shared that Airtel Digital TV's market share grew from 22% in December 2018 to 27% in December 2020. Vittal said that the company's DTH business outpaced all the other companies in terms of performance in the last 8 quarters (2 years). Full Ownership of Airtel Digital TV Helps in the Long Run Vittal said that the complete ownership of the DTH business helps Bharti Airtel be more flexible in its approach to offering services for driving the business ahead. The company has created one mass retail channel leveraging its mobility distribution system with the DTH business to drive multiple businesses of the company forward. Airtel Digital TV is part of the company's Homes Business. The Homes Business of the company also includes broadband services. Vittal said that Airtel's broadband business has now more than 3 million customers throughout India. The company expanded its broadband footprint to multiple new towns and cities during the fourth quarter of FY21. Vittal shared that Airtel's Homes Business is now available in more than 200 cities throughout India. The company added 274K new customers under its Home Business. Airtel will be growing its Homes Business by focusing on high-value homes. The company has identified that there are around 50 million high-value homes in the country. Vittal said that Airtel already has relations with over 30 million such homes through at least one of its services, including DTH, broadband, or postpaid. The company is targeting to bring all of its services under these homes and identifies it as an opportunity to grow its market share further. Airtel has combined 2,000 of its retail stores and its broadband business to create one integrated channel for providing services to the users. This integrated channel will deliver and install all the services in the customers' homes.

Realme Nazo 30 vs Redmi Note 10S: Which One to Pick Posted: 18 May 2021 09:30 PM PDT Realme has expanded its smartphone lineup in the Malaysian market with the launch of the Narzo 30. The handset was speculated on numerous reports and leaks, now it has finally launched in the global market revealing all the vital information. The handset comes with highlighted features like the MediaTek Helio processor, 48MP camera sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and a lot more among others. Looking at the configuration of the smartphone we can say that the newly launched Narzo 30 can be pitted against the Redmi Note 10S which was recently launched in India. Let’s have a closer look at the specifications of both smartphones and see which one outperforms the other. Realme Nazo 30 Vs Redmi Note 10S: Price The Realme Narzo 30 is launched in the Malaysian market with a price tag of RM 799 which is around Rs 14,200 in INR. The smartphone is launched in only 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. While the Redmi Note 10S launched in India with a starting price of Rs 14,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. While the 6GB + 128GB variant is up for grabs at Rs 15,999. Realme Nazo 30 Vs Redmi Note 10S: Display The Realme Narzo 30 flaunts a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display with a pixel density of 405 ppi and a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone houses a punch-hole cutout design to make room for the selfie shooter. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10s houses a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a hole-punch camera cutout design. The handset offers a peak brightness of 1100 nits and comes protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Realme Nazo 30 Vs Redmi Note 10S: Performance Under the hood, the Narzo 30 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, clubbed with an integrated Mali-G76 GPU. The smartphone is backed by 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS2.1 storage. On the software front, the handset runs on Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. Whereas, the Redmi Note 10S also draws power from the same octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, clubbed with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone runs on Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box. Realme Nazo 30 Vs Redmi Note 10S: Camera As far as cameras are concerned, the Realme Narzo 30 features a triple rear camera setup with the combination of a 48MP primary camera sensor accompanied by a 2MP macro, and a 2MP B&W sensor along with an LED flash. Underneath the punch-hole cutout, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 front shooter for selfies and video calls. The Redmi Note 10S also offers a quad-camera setup at the back panel in a rectangular bump, aligned at the top left corner of the phone. The camera module consists of a 64MP primary camera + 8MP ultra+wide lens + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP macro lens. Upfront it houses a 13MP camera sensor for selfies and video calls. Realme Nazo 30 Vs Redmi Note 10S: Battery The Narzo 30 ships with a 5,000mAh battery and a 30W fast charging support. While the Redmi Note 10S also offers the same battery capacity but with 33W fast charging support.

BlackBerry Caused Its Own Demise, Here’s How Posted: 18 May 2021 08:00 PM PDT Anyone who knows about smartphones and tech, in general, has definitely heard of the name BlackBerry. A company whose devices were synonymous with the word smartphone in the early 2000s, with most people making use of a BlackBerry-branded device for their professional use. The company enjoyed a lot of success in these years, providing users with a device that featured BBOS, the company's proprietary operating system, which, when coupled with some fantastic physical mobile keyboards, made for a professional's dream. To this day, many people can recall seeing their dad or mom's first BlackBerry. Things for the company were going great right until the early 2010s, and, in the ears that followed, the company lost its cult status, having been replaced by the iPhone when it came to overall popularity. The company, in 2020, announced that TCL, the current licenser and manufacturer of BlackBerry mobiles, would stop selling any devices as of August of 2020. This intrigued quite a few users since companies such as Nokia or Motorola had cult statuses that withered over time, but things did not get as bad as they did for BlackBerry. What led to the demise of BlackBerry and, could it have been saved? Let's discuss. What Led To BlackBerry's Exit From The Mobile Market? Before we delve into what caused BlackBerry's untimely yet needful demise, one needs to know the exact role the company's devices played for the normal user and the enterprise user. The devices were never the best at anything, often having a flaw or two, but they were dependable, sturdy devices that got the job done. It would be a massive understatement to say that the BlackBerry brand got lucky, since, without its devices, the current state of smartphone devices would vary by a great deal. Now, with that out of the way, here are some key reasons for BlackBerry's demise and how what happened could not have been avoided. 1. The company usually had decent offerings to showcase, but they each came with a flaw or two that hampered overall usability, especially in the latter part of its existence. From lacklustre or underwhelming specifications that would not work in a competitive market to the touchscreen-only models, which alienated its user base. There were some pros, especially BlackBerry's unique services and security features that gave rise to its cult status and that most often bested Google's offerings in security. 2. The feature that made the company what it is was also alienating it, since not many people wanted buttons on their device, especially since devices like the iPhone came out, which offered a display minus other complexities. Some users wanted a keyboard, but the overall market was getting bored with the dated feature and, if the company deviated from its original path, users had better options cheaper than those that BlackBerry had to offer. Mobile security also became a decreasing concern since, in this day and age, your data is not as secure as it used to be, so paying extra for a device that promised better security did not seem to be a good idea for users. 3. The third and final issue that impacted BlackBerry was the complication that the company would not provide smartphones with the best or even top-tier specifications, amazing cameras or the best chipset since that is not the way the company operates. In BlackBerry's conservative plan, the fact that the market is more competitive was not considered, leading to a lacklustre product in comparison to cheaper devices, with similarly priced devices wiping the floor with the offerings from the company.

SITI Broadband 50 Mbps Plan Is What People Needed Posted: 18 May 2021 06:35 PM PDT In the last few years, multiple broadband companies have risen up and made their name in the market. There are several companies that offer their users entry-level broadband plans for less than Rs 500 per month. JioFiber, Airtel Xstream Fiber, and BSNL Bharat Fibre are a few of the brands that offer such entry levels plans with 30 Mbps and 40 Mbps speeds. However, a lot of companies have missed the sweet spot of 50 Mbps speeds and either offer 30 Mbps or 40 Mbps speeds and then directly offer 100 Mbps or 75 Mbps plans. However, SITI Broadband has addressed the needs of these users, and there is a 50 Mbps broadband plan offered by the company, which offers a ton of benefits. Let's take a look at this plan and understand how much it costs and what it brings for the users. SITI Broadband 50 Mbps Plan Details SITI Broadband offers a 50 Mbps broadband plan in the city of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The same plan might be available in other circles of India as well. This 50 Mbps plan from the company costs Rs 499 per month (exclusive of taxes). With tax included, the total amount that a user needs to pay for the plan is Rs 589.82. There is a fair usage policy (FUP) limit applicable on the data offered by the plan; however, the company has not mentioned the exact amount of data that's offered to the users. Further, the company awards users with more benefits when they purchase the plan for the long term. Users purchasing this plan for 6 months will get 1 month of service free from the company. Further, users who purchase this plan for 10 months will get 2 months of service for free. This means that customers will essentially be purchasing the 12 months or 1-year plan from the company by paying for only 10 months. SITI Broadband Terms and Conditions You Should Know There is an activation cost that the company charges from the user if he/she goes for a modem or router that's provided by SITI Broadband. However, in case the user goes for his/her own router, then the activation charge is cancelled by the company. Also, the company doesn't refund the charges to the customers. There is also a security deposit involved that will be only refundable to the customer in case he/she had the connection for more than 3 months. All the plans from the company come with a pre-defined FUP limit but like mentioned above; the company hasn't explicitly mentioned what that FUP limit is.

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