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• Twitter Will Soon Let Users Super Follow Certain Twitter Handles
• Redmi Note 10T Spotted on Mi Forum, Global Launch Imminent
• Google’s Fuchsia Will Be the OS of Choice for the 1st Gen Nest Hub
• Tecno Spark 7 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs 9,999
• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Might Soon Make Its Way to India
• Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Launched in India: Price and Specs
• Netflix to Expand to Gaming Segment by 2022
• Realme Announced Its First Sub-Brand DIZO in India, Everything You Should Know
• Redmi Note 8 2021 Official Now, Check Specifications
• YouTube, Facebook and Twitter Might Be Banned if They Don’t Comply With New Rules
• Vodafone Idea Does Not Call Users to Make Technical Mobile Upgrades: TRAI
• Tata Teleservices Coming Back to Market With a New Goal
• Apple WWDC 2021 Event Will Go Live on June 7, All You Should Know
• DoT to Allow Users Switch Between Prepaid and Postpaid With OTP Only
• Wi-Fi: Some Fascinating Facts About the Wireless Technology
• Clubhouse vs Twitter Spaces, Which One Should You Choose
• Tata Sky or Airtel Digital TV, Who Offers a Better HD STB?

Twitter Will Soon Let Users Super Follow Certain Twitter Handles Posted: 25 May 2021 08:21 AM PDT Twitter is in a bit of a tough spot over the new laws that have been set by the government, which, if not agreed to, could result in the banning of the popular social media application. This comes a couple of days after the social media platform opened its verification feature to the masses after a brief intermission. It seems that the company still has some things in store for its users, from the Super Follow feature to certain other usability related advancements, Twitter is heading towards change. According to a report by 9To5 Mac based on the findings of popular researcher Jane Manchun Wong, the new Super Follow ability seems to have popped up on her profile. This comes a week after Twitter had hinted at changes scheduled for the profiles of its users and individuals that make use of Twitter to tweet about certain topics. What Else Does Twitter Have In-Store The report suggests that the Super Follow feature could come in two ways, either as a small button or a large one, both in a circular fashion. There might also be a feature to tip certain users, by the name of Tip Jar, which would allow others to tip a certain user that they deem worthy of their cash. If a user activates their Tip Jar functionality, the icon for the same is expected to appear alongside the Follow button. Once someone clicks the button, a list of payment services is displayed that would allow the user to tip someone, given that they have enabled access to the particular platform. Once the specific service or platform is chosen, the user will be redirected to the app of their choice to complete the transaction. Further changes to the Twitter app could include a change in the colour scheme, with hints of a monochrome hue to the popular application. This comes a couple of days after a separate report suggested that Twitter is planning to make its Clubhouse rival, Twitter Spaces a monetised platform by introducing ticketed spaces, which would include a space that would require a ticket that could be purchased by paying a certain amount of money. The Verge has mentioned that, to be eligible for this feature, you need to have over 1000 followers, you need to have had hosted 3 spaces in the last three days and be over 18 years old due to legal reasons.

Redmi Note 10T Spotted on Mi Forum, Global Launch Imminent Posted: 25 May 2021 07:47 AM PDT Xiaomi’s Note series of devices have propelled the company to the fame that it now enjoys in the budget segment, especially since the launch of the Note 3 which was the company’s first blockbuster product. The company has come a long way in a couple of years since, with the Note 10 series, comprising of the likes of the Note 10, Note 10 5G, Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max having been launched in the month of March on a global scale. In China, the company is planning to launch an Ultra variant of its Note 10 as part of an event scheduled for tomorrow. Ahead of this launch, Xiaomi has confirmed the existence of another Note 10 series device, namely the Note 10T via a recruitment post for Global ROM testers on its official forum. What Do We Know About The Redmi Note 10T The forum post mentioned above consisted of the Redmi Note 10T device. Do note that this is not the first time we are hearing about the device, since the moniker had been spotted on official MIUI codes last month. Coming back to the forum post, it hints at the possibility of the upcoming Redmi Note 10T being a rebrand of the Redmi Note 10 5G. In case you were unaware, the Redmi Note 10 5G was also relaunched as the POCO M3 Pro 5G sporting certain minor changes under the hood. This was the case with Xiaomi’s Redmi 9 Power, which was essentially the Redmi 9T in global markets. To refresh your memory, the Redmi Note 10 5G makes use of a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, which is an LCD panel, complete with a refresh rate of  90Hz and a peak brightness of 500 nits. The Indian variant is expected to make use of the  MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, which is an octa-core processor based on the 7nm process. In terms of optics, the Note 10 5G sports a triple rear camera stack with a 48MP primary sensor coupled with a 2MP depth and a 2MP macro sensor. Towards the front, the device makes use of an 8MP selfie shooter. The device runs on MIUI 12 based on Android 12. The Note 10T also includes a  5000mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging via a Type-C port. Miscellaneous features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor capable of acting as the power button. Much like other Redmi and Xiaomi products, the device also comes with an IR sensor and a 3.5mm headphone and audio jack.

Google’s Fuchsia Will Be the OS of Choice for the 1st Gen Nest Hub Posted: 25 May 2021 06:50 AM PDT Google announced some time back that it was working on its own operating system, starting from scratch, to be called Fuchsia. This OS was tipped to be the next big thing from the company and, after a long period of wait, it is now running on proper Google hardware, specifically, the first-gen Nest Hub. As per 9To5 Google, the tech giant has announced that, as of Tuesday, an update is being rolled out to owners of the first-gen Nest Hub, released back in 2018. This update will not change or limit any functionalities of the Nest Hub, but, it will make use of Fuchsia OS instead of the Linux-based Cast OS that was previously in use. The company mentions that a regular user using a Nest Hub should feel that the OS is almost identical, as the company has seen to it that Google’s smart display experience is built with Flutter, designed to bring apps to multiple platforms, with one of them being Fuchsia. What Do We Know About Fuchsia OS Fuchsia OS was first started in 2016, with the intention of being an experimental UI that, someday in the future would be capable of running Google’s devices, ranging from the likes of the smart home devices and Chromebooks. Since its inception, the OS has progressed and, it has finally reached the point for a stable release. For those of you wondering, the update for the Nest Hub is expected to roll out over the next couple of months, with the rollout commencing first for users that are part of the Preview Program, followed by a broader release. Nest Hub owners are not expected to know that the change has taken place since the overall use case should be identical, as mentioned earlier. Today’s release is also Google’s biggest step forward when it comes to Fuchsia becoming an operating system that can be used by the average jack. Google has stated that by testing its real devices running on this OS in the wild, it can provide its own, non-Linux operating system that can be used for smart home devices. In a statement to the press, Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google SVP of Photos, Chrome/OS, Play and Android stated that it is not just phones and PCs, in the world of IoT, there is an increasing number of devices that need operating systems and new runtimes. Google believes that there is a lot of room for multiple OS options with different strengths, with Fuchsia being one of them.

Tecno Spark 7 Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs 9,999 Posted: 25 May 2021 05:59 AM PDT Tecno has launched its brand new budget handset Spark 7 Pro, featuring a triple camera setup in India on Tuesday. As the competition in the budget smartphone space is heating up, this device would be Tecno's offering to the market to compete with the likes of Redmi, Poco and Samsung. With a massive 5000mAh battery, this device is surely going to be a great contender offering fairly decent specs at a pocket-friendly price. Tecno Spark 7 Pro Full Specifications At the front, the phone features a 6.6-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) with a 90Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a touch sampling rate of 180Hz and a punch-hole selfie camera on the top left corner of the display. On the software department, Tecno Spark 7 Pro is powered by Mediatek's octa-core Helio G80 Processor. It comes with the Android 11 out of the box paired with Tecno's in house HiOS 7.5 user interface. It runs on a massive 5,000mAh battery. It comes in two variants with 4GB and 6GB DDR4x RAM. Talking about the triple rear camera setup, it sports a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, 2-megapixel depth sensor and an AI lens. This camera setup is assisted with a quad-LED flash. The selfie camera is an 8-megapixel shooter with an f/2.0 aperture and a dual flash module. As far as the connectivity option in this device, it includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB and even after being a budget offering, it still has the 3.5mm headphone jack intact. It has 64GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. Techno Spark 7 is also loaded with some good to have features like Face Unlock 2.0, eye tracking auto-focus and different modes in the camera department like Timelapse, Smile-shot, Super Night Shot, 2k recording and video bokeh. This budget smartphone would compete with devices like Poco M3, Realme C25 and Samsung's Galaxy M12. Pricing for Techno Spark 7 Pro in India Tecno Spark 7 Pro will be available in two variants in India. The 4GB RAM variant comes at a price of Rs 9,999, and the 6GB variant is priced at Rs 10,999. There are many colour options available for the handset, including Alps Blue, Magnet Black, and Spruce Green. The handset will be sold through Amazon from May 28th. If you own an SBI Credit card, you get a 10% discount as a launch offer on the purchase of this device. The discount will also be applicable for EMI transactions and no-cost EMI options.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Might Soon Make Its Way to India Posted: 25 May 2021 04:52 AM PDT Xiaomi seems to be gearing up to launch the Mi 11 Lite 4G smartphone in the Indian smartphone market. The news has been confirmed by the Xiaomi India Marketing Lead Sumit Sonal via a post on his Twitter account. Sumit didn't reveal anything specific about the launch date or device name; he just shared a teaser poster on his Twitter handle. Meanwhile, an alleged ROM for the Indian model of Mi 11 Lite 4G has appeared in Telegram, revealing some of the details. Xiaomi has already launched the Mi 11 Lite 4G and 5G models in their home country China, and it seems that the company is now looking at a global launch. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G Leak Xiaomi has yet to confirm anything about the India launch of the Mi 11 Lite, but Sumit's latest teaser comes with the caption "_IT_ & L_AD_D," which is expected to stand for "Lite & Loaded", which is expected to be referring to the Mi 11 Lite. Notably, the tweet does not reveal any device name and release date of the handset, so it’s recommended to take this information with a pinch of salt. Going with a Telegram channel named MIUI Updates Tracker, a new ROM for Mi 11 Lite 4G has been spotted. The ROM comes with an Android version V12.0.4.0.RKQINXM is based on Android 11. Considering this, we can safely assume that Xiaomi might launch the smartphone soon in India. Mi 11 Lite 4G Specifications Thanks to the Chinese launch, we know something about the Mi 11 Lite 4G. The smartphone flaunts a 6.55-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1,080×2,400 pixels and 402ppi pixel density. The handset comes with HDR10 support, 800 nits peak brightness, 90Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, clubbed with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. As far as cameras are concerned, the handset features a triple rear camera setup with the combination of a 64MP primary sensor + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 5MP telemacro camera along with an LED flash. Upfront, Mi 11 Lite offers a 16MP camera sensor for selfies and video calls.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Launched in India: Price and Specs Posted: 25 May 2021 03:41 AM PDT Microsoft has expanded its laptop lineup in India with the launch of its Surfaced Laptop 4 today. According to the company, the laptop will be available for sale in India for commercial and education customers as well. The newly launched laptop will be exclusively available for sale in the country via authorized retailers on the Amazon India website. The Surface Laptop 4 comes with highlighted features like a 15-inch display, Dolby Atmos Omnisonic speakers, and more. The newly launched laptop packs a massive 16GB RAM stick to deliver a seamless performance. Under the hood, it's equipped with the 11th-generation Intel Core or AMD Ryzen Mobile processors. Let's have a closer look at the specifications, features, and price of the Surfaced Laptop 4. Surface Laptop 4 Price in India Surface Laptop 4 in India is priced at Rs 1,02,999 for the base variant with a 13.5-inch display with AMD Ryzen 5 4680U and 8GB of RAM with 256GB SSD. At the same time, you can also opt for the 15-inch variant with AMD Ryzen 7 4980U for Rs 1,34,999. The 13.5-inch model with Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage will be up for sale at Rs 1,51,999. The newly launched laptop will be up for sale via a commercial reseller, retail store, and Amazon India. Consumers can also opt for a no-cost EMI option for up to nine months, starting at Rs 11,444. Surfaced Laptop 4 Specifications The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 comes with a 3:2 PixelSense high-contrast display with touch support. Under the hood, the notebook is powered by the 11th-generation Intel Core and AMD Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 Mobile processors. The Surface Laptop 4 is backed by up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD and equipped with Omnisonic speakers for a better audio experience backed by Dolby Atmos. Besides, the laptop also offers a front-facing HD camera sensor for video calls and clicking pictures. On the connectivity front, the Surface Laptop 4 offers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop will be up for sale in Black and Platinum colours options.

Netflix to Expand to Gaming Segment by 2022 Posted: 25 May 2021 03:03 AM PDT Netflix is one of the biggest streaming platforms that the world currently has. It competes with the likes of Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar, amongst many more. Two things gained extreme popularity in the Covid-19 pandemic situation – Online Gaming and streaming. According to multiple reports, Netflix is going to enter the gaming space as soon as 2022. According to a report by The Information and a recent report by Axios, Netflix could offer its subscribers an Apple Arcade-like bundle as early as 2022. Netflix would include in-house developed titles and games developed by indie developers in this suite of downloadable games. A report by Reuters further claims that Netflix would also be hiring a dedicated gaming executive to handle this gaming segment. Netflix and Its Experiments Netflix has had its fair share of interactive content on its platform. Titles like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Bear Grylls' You vs Wild are great instances of this as they offer the viewer choices based on which the adventure entails. Netflix has come closest to adding video game IP with a twist with the adapted Minecraft: Story Mode. All this goes to show that Netflix hasn't been afraid to experiment with the kind of content it offers its subscribers. It will surely be interesting to see Netflix as a newcomer in the gaming space as well. Other than choose-your-own-adventure style titles, Netflix offers series based on video games like The Witcher and Castlevania, both of which have gained substantial popularity in their own segments. Things to Expect From Netflix's Gaming Segment Netflix has refused to comment on its entry into the gaming space officially. The streaming platform stated to The Polygon that it was excited to do more with interactive entertainment. Unfortunately, that's all we know about Netflix's plans in this regard. It would not be too harsh to assume that Netflix would have a tough time mark its stand in the gaming streaming market already occupied by giants like Amazon and Google. If it decides to offer a one-time batch of downloadable titles, the next step would be to decide its focus platforms. Games like Fortnite have been exhibited that being popular on multiple consoles, PC, mobile is viable. Netflix's strong subscriber base of 207 million paying users could definitely give it an edge over its competitors that haven't been able to gain much popularity in the gaming segment. This decision would also assist Netflix in adding a new subscriber base that has been forecasted to be stagnant in 2021 after its boom in 2020. However, these plans seem to be "in flux" for now, according to Reuters.

Realme Announced Its First Sub-Brand DIZO in India, Everything You Should Know Posted: 25 May 2021 02:42 AM PDT Realme has finally launched its most awaited TechLife ecosystem brand DIZO today in India. The company has made the new brand live on all the social media handles along with the official website. However, the company is yet to reveal anything about the devices which are going to be launched in India soon. DIZO has shared two new tweets confirming the launch of the brands along with a teaser video and link to the official website. Let's have a detailed look at the newly launched brand and see what exactly the company is planning to launch. Everything You Need to Know About DIZO DIZO, the sub-brand of Realme, has been brought into existence to launch AIoT devices under the brand. Going with the official website, the DIZO has mentioned that the brand will cover categories like smart entertainment, smart home, smart care, and accessories. As mentioned above the company is yet to disclose any information about the devices, but we can expect to see some smart speakers, smartwatches, smart glasses, smart lamps, TWS earbuds, Bluetooth speakers, power banks and more. DIZO went live on all the social media handles like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well. The company has shared a teaser video that claims that the brands have made all the arrangements before launching in terms of service. The 45-second teaser video suggests that the company has more than 320+ support centres in 310 cities in the country. The company is using the tagline "Be Different" on all the video and social media posts. So far we know nothing about the upcoming products which are going to be launched under DIZO branding, but we can expect that the company will soon start teasing about the device and we will get some more details. According to a report from GSM Arena, the brand is aiming to launch over 100 new AIoT products. In an interview with the publication company, CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that the company is aiming to become the number one audio, wearable, smart TV brand in the country. India has more than 15 million AIoT users and it's a big number for any company to achieve.

Redmi Note 8 2021 Official Now, Check Specifications Posted: 25 May 2021 01:27 AM PDT Xiaomi has just unveiled its new 'Redmi Note 8 2021' edition. The device has launched for the global markets, and the Indian availability is still a question. It comes with most of the features that were expected from it based on the leaks. The device can potentially kill the sale of the Redmi Note 9 series that is also powered by the same chipset. The Redmi Note 8 2021 can be a decent entry-level 4G smartphone for users who want something really powerful for a very small price. Let's take a look at the complete specifications of the smartphone. Redmi Note 8 2021 Specifications The Redmi Note 8 2021 has launched with a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD display. The screen of the smartphone is protected with the covering of a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. As was already confirmed by the company, the device comes powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU. The device comes with up to 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It will be available in two internal storage options – 64GB (base model) and 128GB (superior model). Xiaomi has further allowed the users to expand the internal storage of the Redmi Note 8 2021 up to 256GB with the help of a microSD card. There is a quad-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 48MP GM1 sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. For clicking selfies and doing video calls, there is a 13MP sensor at the front. It can support dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS + GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port for fast charging. The device will run on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 out of the box. It packs a 4,000mAh battery that can support 18W fast charging. The device has launched in three colours – Moonlight White, Neptune B blue, and Space Black. Unfortunately, the price of the device is unknown at the moment. However, Xiaomi has listed the smartphone on its global website mi.com, and it should be available soon for the Russian and European markets. The company hasn't shared any details about the availability of the device in other markets.

YouTube, Facebook and Twitter Might Be Banned if They Don’t Comply With New Rules Posted: 25 May 2021 01:04 AM PDT Major social media applications, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, along with a video platform YouTube, might be banned in India if they fail to comply with the new intermediary rules of the government. The new rules came into place in February and said that any social media platform that has more than 50 lakh registered users in India will need to appoint at least three officers for grievances redressal. Further, the platforms were asked to follow a specific code of conduct that was criticised heavily by the users for violating the terms of free speech. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Yet to Comply With the Rules None of the platforms mentioned above has complied with the rules announced by the government yet. As per a report from Gadgets360, Facebook is currently in talks with the government over some of the issues related to the matter. The Facebook spokesperson said that the company is completely ready and comfortable to comply with the IT rules announced by the government. It is just that the company is currently in discussion with the government, which needs more engagement since the issues are not resolved yet. The spokesperson further said that Facebook is committed to allowing people to freely share their views and thoughts on the platform without worrying about anything. The new IT Rules 2021 direct the social media platforms to appoint three officers for grievance redressal. The first officer (specific chief officer) to ensure that the platforms are in compliance with the Information Technology Act 2000; second is a nodal officer that is available round the clock for communicating with the law-enforcement agencies; and the third officer to acknowledge all the grievances submitted under 24 hours and respond to them within 15 days. It was mandatory for these foreign companies to assign officers from India itself. Further, the companies had to show a physical contact address for their business in India along with the contact details of the officers hired on their apps and website. One of the rules has also asked the platforms to track the originator of a message for enabling identification if necessary. However, this rule isn't appreciated by the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) since it leads to the invasion of privacy for the users of the platform.

Vodafone Idea Does Not Call Users to Make Technical Mobile Upgrades: TRAI Posted: 25 May 2021 12:30 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) does not call users to make any technical upgrades to their mobiles. This is a warning that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is sending out to users across the nation. The telecom regulator has warned users that if they receive such calls, be cautious of them since they are fraud in nature and might also attract unusually high call charges. TRAI has specifically pointed out Vi in the message and didn't mention the names of any other operators. However, it is worth noting that none of the operators call their users to make technical upgrades on their mobile devices. It might be possible that TRAI is only sending this message to the Vi users at the moment. If you are a Vi subscriber or purchase telecom services from any other operator, remember that none of them will ever call you to make changes to your mobile devices. Be Careful of Online Frauds: COAI Several frauds have come to light in the past few weeks. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) had earlier issued a notice in association with the Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) that users must be careful against the fake tower installation that's going in the country. The fraudsters were approaching the public and asking them to pay a nominal fee for tax purposes so that they can install a mobile tower in their home for which they will lease the property. However, it is worth remembering that only the operators who have permission from the state/union governments along with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) can install the towers. In another letter, COAI was cautioning the public to stay safe from WhatsApp messages and links that are offering free mobile recharges for study purposes. The letter said that the government didn't announce any such scheme, and clicking on such links might result in loss of data for the user. Further, the industry body is asking people not to believe in the claims that 5G is boosting the pandemic. The 5G trials haven't even started in India, and there are other countries that already have commercial 5G networks, but the pandemic is settling down. There is no correlation between 5G and the pandemic.

Tata Teleservices Coming Back to Market With a New Goal Posted: 24 May 2021 11:57 PM PDT Tata Teleservices is making a comeback in the Indian market. The telecom operator went out of business when Reliance Jio came to the market, and the eventual tariff war broke out. Tatas then signed a pact that transferred the consumer mobile business to Bharti Airtel, excluding the transfer of debt. According to an ET Telecom report, Tata Teleservices is making a comeback in the Indian market with a new name and a new goal. Tata Sons is reviving the company and rebranding it as Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS), which will focus on helping the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the country. TTBS Launches Smartflo TTBS has already launched a product called 'Smartflo'. It is a cloud-hosted communications platform built specifically to cater to the needs of SMEs. The platform stands to benefit the people who have a hybrid work culture wherein they work from home and other remote locations. Smartflo is a very simple platform that users can access through both desktops and smartphones. TTBS will offer users call monitoring, intelligent call routing, and a dashboard to check all the outbound and inbound calls to the business. The service from TTBS will stand to benefit businesses that deal with a large number of customers/people on a daily. The revamped entity will be headed by Harjit Singh Chauhan, president of the enterprise business at Tata Teleservices. TTBS is further looking at the 5G space to grow its business. The 5G space will be very crucial for the enterprise segment since that is where all big money will be. TTBS can leverage the arrival of 5G in India as an opportunity to offer services to both telecom operators and SMEs and grow its business multiple folds. For the unaware, Tata Sons had made provisions worth Rs 16,439 crore in 2020 for its unsuccessful telecom business Tata Teleservices. The total amount written off by Tata Sons had reached around Rs 60,000 crore after the provisions in 2020. The company's comeback is with the right mindset since it is targeting a market where it can add a lot of value. SMEs today need connectivity and as much help as possible to scale their business digitally, and this is where TTBS can help them out.

Apple WWDC 2021 Event Will Go Live on June 7, All You Should Know Posted: 24 May 2021 11:27 PM PDT Apple has confirmed the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference 2021. The Cupertino tech giant has rolled out emails saying that the event is slated to go live on June 7, 2021, and will end on June 11, 2021. The WWDC 2021 will start at 10:30 PM IST, and Apple is expected to announce plenty of exciting things during the event. Like every year, Apple should announce the new versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. The WWDC event's aim is to help developers around the world understand the new technologies that Apple is rolling out. This, in turn, allows the developers to program and develop their apps in accordance with the desired ecosystem of Apple. Apple Might Announce the New MacBook Pro While Apple announced a major change in the MacBooks last year with the arrival of the silicon chip, the laptops still came with their old design. According to the famous leakster Jon Prosser, Apple is expected to announce a refreshed MacBook Pro with a bezel-less design in the upcoming WWDC 2021 event. The new MacBook Pro might come in with SD and HDMI ports. Further, Apple is expected to bring its MagSafe charging technology back to the MacBooks, which will be just more convenient for the users. Apple might announce two new MacBook Pro models of 14-inch and 16-inch. If this is true, it will be a sight to behold for the Apple fans who have been waiting for the company to release new MacBooks with a more modern design. The WWDC 2021 event will be free to participate in. On top of that, developers will also get to communicate with the Apple engineers so that they can understand the ecosystem of the company better. If the developers want, they can also get one-on-one guidance on using the Apple technologies and for doing more. You can expect Apple to announce the macOS 12, iPadOS 15, iOS 15, and tvOS 15 during the WWDC 2021 event. The iPadOS 15 is expected to feature a redesigned home screen that will completely change the way users interact with their iPad. Further, there might be more announcements, such as the new generation Apple silicon for Macs like last year, but all that will be clear as the event kicks in.

DoT to Allow Users Switch Between Prepaid and Postpaid With OTP Only Posted: 24 May 2021 10:48 PM PDT The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is looking at how the users can switch between postpaid and prepaid mobile services with the help of a one-time password (OTP) only. The process was suggested to the telecom department by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The DoT doesn't have any issues with the idea or its mechanism but just wants the operators to show a Proof of Concept (PoC) for the same. If the operators can generate the PoC, the telecom department will allow users to switch between postpaid and prepaid mobile services with the help of an OTP only. OTP to be Treated as Consent By the User Once the mechanism comes into place, the successful OTP will be treated as the consent of the user to switch between the mobile services. This will end up saving a lot of time for the users since they won't have to go through the same KYC process all over again when they are switching their number from postpaid to prepaid or vice versa. Users won't even have to take out the SIM card and change it. The existing SIM card will change its nature to the desired service (postpaid or prepaid). Users will be given the option to change their mobile service through different options such as SMS, the company's website, or an authorised app. Further, one of the coolest things about the feature would be that users will not have to wait long for the conversion to happen. According to a PTI report, the DoT said that the disruption of services while conversion of the SIM card wouldn't exceed more than 30 minutes. So this process won't only be convenient for the user but will also be very fast. At present, if a user wants to change his/her number from prepaid to postpaid or vice versa, he/she needs to first complete the KYC process with the company. Further, the user needs to wait for a considerable time before their new SIM card is active. But with the help of this new mechanism, users will be able to switch between the services whenever they want to with the help of a few taps/clicks on their devices.

Wi-Fi: Some Fascinating Facts About the Wireless Technology Posted: 24 May 2021 09:30 PM PDT The world was introduced to the Internet in the year 1983. Since then, it has become one of the most significant technological inventions in the world that has revolutionised life as we know it. The technology that delivers access to the internet to people also has advanced with time. The current and the most popular way to connect to the internet at home or at work is through a Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi has enabled the world to wirelessly connect multiples devices in an environment to one single internet connection. We all love Wi-Fi because it helps us get rid of wired broadband connections and know how it works. Here are some good to know fun facts about Wi-Fi that you might not know. Meaning of the Word Wi-Fi You might have wondered what "Wi-Fi" actually stands for. Actually, Wi-Fi is not an acronym for anything, neither does its name mean anything as is. There exists a common notion in the tech world that Wi-Fi actually stands for Wireless Fidelity. However, there are no official recorded documents to support this notion. The technical name given to the wireless technology standard IEEE 802.11b was simplified with the coining of the term Wi-Fi. The name Wi-Fi has been used in the tech space ever since the Wi-Fi Alliance of 1998. History of Wi-Fi Wireless connection and radio communication as a concept dates back to the year 1971. In the same year, ALOHA net, the predecessor of Wi-Fi, was commercially used. This technology for wireless transmission was first used by the Great Hawaiian Islands. It was followed by the Ethernet or wired internet connection which was then succeeded by the popular Wi-Fi technology. The Wi-Fi Alliance was responsible for commercialising the wireless internet technology through the IEEE802.11b standard, which led to the birth of Wi-Fi. Number of Devices You Can Connect to a Wi-Fi Router Even though you might face slow speeds just by connecting a few devices in your home to your Wi-Fi router, that's not even close to what it’s capable of. An ideal Wi-Fi router is capable of connecting up to 250 devices. Connecting these many devices may cause lags and interference in the connection; if your Wi-Fi router is positioned correctly, it can surely deliver up to its capabilities. Different Generations of Wi-Fi Just like different generations of mobile networks exist like 3G, 4G, and 5G, even Wi-Fi have generations. An important parameter to consider while purchasing a Wi-Fi router is the Wi-Fi standard supported. The 6th generation devices are currently active in the market, and they support 802.11ax wireless technology. Many popular Wi-Fi router brands have already introduced their Wi-Fi 6th generation devices in the market. A Human Body Can Interrupt Wi-Fi Signal Strength There are some misconceptions about radio frequency signals causing health hazards. While this notion might not be true even in high-speed networks, what is true is that if you stand or position yourself in close approximation to the Wi-Fi antenna, you might impact the quality of the Wi-Fi broadband signal. As the frequency keeps increasing, the wavelength keeps decreasing, which means that even human bodies can lead to Wi-Fi routers losing paths.

Clubhouse vs Twitter Spaces, Which One Should You Choose Posted: 24 May 2021 08:00 PM PDT Twitter recently announced Spaces, its alternative to Clubhouse which is a popular audio-only application where people can converse regarding certain topics. Recently, Clubhouse was released on Android and with it came a sudden rise in interest regarding the application and its purpose. Now, to the concerned user, it might be confusing as to which one you should choose since Twitter is the more popular social media application whilst Clubhouse is the one that beat it to the punch. If you too were wondering as to which audio app you should opt for, worry not as we will list out which one you should choose. Twitter Spaces vs Clubhouse Clubhouse is a rather new venture whilst Twitter has been around for some time. Considering the 350 million users that Twitter has in contrast to the 15 million that Clubhouse can boast of, it would make you think that Twitter Spaces is better. In reality, though, the majority of users on Twitter were garnered due to the tweet functionality, not for spaces. Here are some ways in which, at least according to me, Spaces differs from Clubhouse, that too in a good way. 1. The first good feature about Twitter Spaces is in relation to the accessibility side of things. Users who have been on Twitter or wish to join the application, one just needs to install the application. In contrast, to join Clubhouse, you have to either wait for the app to let you in or get an invite. Whilst Clubhouse does mention that it does so to avoid overcrowding, as of now, the app seems a bit restrictive. Whilst it is rather easy to get access to an invite, you will have to ask for the invite from a friend or colleague and, more importantly, in case the user to whom you provide the invite does something wrong on the application, his or her account remains linked to you in some manner, so it is advisable to provide an invite to people you can trust. 2. The factor of reach when it comes to the platforms also differs by a bit. On Twitter, if you have a certain number of followers, they can find you whenever you start a space by checking the top bar of the application. Meanwhile, if you want to follow someone, the room is easy to find as it is added to your calendar, but, it is also in the midst of multiple other hallways, which, after a time, seems to get confusing. Furthermore, the categories that are on offer can be selected on Clubhouse, but they too end up amidst certain rooms that may not interest you. For example, we have interests in tech and automotive-related topics, but they end up between rooms discussing UFOs, mantra readings and heated discussions. 3. Ease of use is another quirk with Clubhouse, since it requires a separate tab for starting a room of your own and when you do enter there are limited controls. In comparison, on Spaces, you can start a room fairly easily and during the space, you can add your own reactions and DM certain people for additional discussions, with no such thing in place for Clubhouse. 4. One thing that Clubhouse does get right is scheduling since you can schedule a room for the future, whereas on Twitter the space can be started at the exact moment, meaning that if you want to take a session in the near future, you will have to tweet it out and request people to keep a note of the timing, something that might seem cumbersome to a user. To sum everything up, Twitter nails the reach and ease of use, but Clubhouse trumps it when it comes to scheduling. To the non-technical user though, Clubhouse might seem a bit more complex than the simplicity on offer from Twitter.

Tata Sky or Airtel Digital TV, Who Offers a Better HD STB? Posted: 24 May 2021 06:30 PM PDT Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV are two of the top Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators of the country. Both offer a perfect entry-level HD Set-Top Box (STB) to the users, which allows them to watch their favourite programs and shows in higher quality. However, it gets a little confusing for a new buyer to choose which company he should purchase an HD STB from. There are multiple things that you should consider when looking for an HD STB; let's take a look at all of them and determine whether it is Tata Sky or Airtel Digital TV's HD STB that is ahead. HD STB Price: Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV Tata Sky offers its HD STB for Rs 1,499 through its website. The original price of the STB is Rs 1,599, and right now, the company is offering it for a discount of Rs 100. Users can further get a Rs 150 discount on their purchase of the Tata Sky HD STB if they purchase it from the company's website online using the promo code 'TSKY150'. Coming to the Airtel Digital HD STB, it is priced at Rs 1,300 that is Rs 200 cheaper than the box offered by Tata Sky. Further, users can also use the promo code 'ADTV10' for getting a 10% discount on the STB if they are purchasing directly from the website of the company. HD STB Features: Tata Sky and Airtel Digital TV The Tata Sky HD STB comes with support for a plethora of features. The STB is 3D compatible, can support PCM sound, showcase movies, has parental control feature and auto standby mode. Further, users get 24*7 customer support from the company along with an annual service commitment of 1 year. If you are shifting to a new place, Tata Sky will be happy to move the connection for you there. In addition to all this, users get support for a range of other Tata Sky services. The Airtel Digital TV HD STB users also get great customer support from the company. The HD STB allows users to watch content in premium quality, and the STB comes with support for Dolby Digital Sound. Users can record and play their favourite TV shows and movies at a later date with Airtel Digital TV HD STB. Airtel will also help you with the relocation of the connection if you are shifting to some other place/home. Verdict It is important to see the prices of the channel packs offered by both the companies to see which is leading. However, it would be a subjective decision since everyone's needs from their channel packs are different, so a pricing difference is quite reasonable. It is important to know that both the companies offer excellent services. At the end of the day, it is about a few extra rupees with Tata Sky. If you want to spend less, Airtel Digital TV is your best bet. Even then, the price difference is not of a big margin.

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