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• The Upcoming Mi TV 6 Comes With This Cool Camera Technology
• Social Media Platforms to Close Fake Accounts Within 24 Hours of Request
• Vivo V21e 5G Is Another Step Towards Democratization of 5G
• Airtel Welcomes Budget Jio 4G Device
• 6G Network in South Korea Might Commercialise in 2028
• Japan’s First Multi Operator RAN Deployed by Ericsson
• Reliance Jio to Make India 5G Yukt and 2G Mukt: Mukesh Ambani
• JioPhone Next to be Available in India Starting September 10
• Digital Divide Scenario in India
• Nokia Announces Next-Gen AirScale 5G Portfolio Powered by ReefShark SoC
• Xiaomi Announces Mi TV Webcam With FHD Resolution
• Twitter Helping Indian Creators Earn Money Through Content
• Vodafone Idea Here to Stay, Mittal’s Comments Not a Threat: Opinion
• BSNL 4G Tender Finally Sees Some Development
• Google Is Releasing Android 12 Beta 2.1 to Fix Beta Build Bugs

The Upcoming Mi TV 6 Comes With This Cool Camera Technology Posted: 24 Jun 2021 08:47 AM PDT Xiaomi has not been shy when it comes to innovating, be it for accessories or for products that have more approach, such as tablets or smartphones. Be it the company’s Mix series of devices that offer great design or the charging speeds on offer from the company, inclusive of the over 100W charging technology showcased earlier in 2021. Now, it seems that Xiaomi and its sub-brands might revolutionise TVs and their cameras, since, whilst it is known that certain TVs come with in-built cameras, they have not yet become mainstream. The TV’s built-in camera can perform multiple tasks, be it face recognition or video call, they are a great tool. Some manufacturers who are already known for this technology include Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi, but, to date, none have been able to offer a television with a dual-camera setup. That is set to change with Xiaomi’s Mi TV 6. Prior to an official launch, Xiaomi on Thursday revealed the key features of its upcoming flagship TV, with the TV 6 featuring dual cameras, especially a 48MP dual camera setup. What Do We Know About the Mi TV 6? The poster related to the Xiaomi Mi TV 6 showcases a poster that reveals that the TV will come with a new interactive mode that can take advantage of the additional camera sensor set to be present on the upcoming TV. Whilst the poster fails to mention which apps will be able to avail its utilities, presumptions put in games and fitness apps to be the top option. The Mi TV 6 is already a pretty impressive smart TV given by the leaks and promos since it has been revealed that the TV will come with 4.2.2 surround sound and spatial audio, complete with 100W in-built speakers. I/O options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, with the TVs featuring Wi-Fi 6 support and AMD’s FreeSync Premium for ultra-low latency during gaming sessions. The TV also comes with a certification that states that it is designed for Xbox. To add to all of this, Xiaomi has also confirmed that the TV will make use of QLED or Quantum Dot technology for the display, with Dolby Vision IQ, a feature that can allow the TV to automatically adjust its brightness to ambient light. In case you were wondering, the Mi TV 6 is scheduled for a launch in China on June 28, but, as of the time of writing, we do not know whether or not it will launch in India.

Social Media Platforms to Close Fake Accounts Within 24 Hours of Request Posted: 24 Jun 2021 08:04 AM PDT The rising cases of fake social media accounts have been concerning for users worldwide. In an attempt to curb and stop fake accounts from lowering the privacy standards, the Indian government has announced a crucial decision that would relieve the users around all the platforms. As reported by TNN, the government of India has mandated all the major social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to shut fake accounts with fake pictures of renowned celebrities, businessman and general subscribers within the time frame of 24 hours of being notified by the same user or representative users. The New IT Rules Will Aid Users in Privacy and Safety Features The Indian government has mandated the social media platforms to shut fake accounts within 24 hours of a request under the new IT rules. All the platforms will have no other option but to act immediately after getting the complaint. Even though platforms like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube verify accounts of known personalities, there are ample fake profiles created of the same person. The reason behind creating fake profiles can vary. For some people creating fake profiles can be a fun source, or it can give wings to their criminal intentions. Since impersonators use a real picture and morphed images, it becomes difficult for other users to identify the threat. The IT rules have also mandated social media platforms to remove any content around nudity, obscenity and sexual act or conduct within 24 hours. Since the knowledge around a verified profile is less, the new IT rules make a mention where users can get the option to verify their accounts. However, there are certain criteria under which a user will have to fall. Social Media Companies to Appoint Grievance Officers The new IT rules strive to provide complete protection to internet users. Also, it has been deployed to make social media platforms more accountable for all the negative and wrong content that is spreading around the internet. The new IT rules direct all social media companies to appoint a grievance officer, a nodal officer and a chief compliance officer. All the officers must be regional, and their offices should be in India.

Vivo V21e 5G Is Another Step Towards Democratization of 5G Posted: 24 Jun 2021 07:03 AM PDT Earlier this year, in the month of April, Vivo had announced the V21 5G handset in India, intended to be the successor to the V20 launched in 2020. Since then, there had been talks regarding the launch of the Vivo V21e 5G and, today, the device was launched. Key features of the device include the presence of a Dimensity 700 chipset, allowing for 5G capabilities, 64MP dual cameras and a 32MP selfie snapper capable of some great selfies. Vivo V21e 5G: Specifications When it comes to the complete specifications, the Vivo V21e 5G makes use of a 6.44-inch teardrop-notch panel with a resolution of Full HD+, a 20:9 aspect ratio, with a refresh rate of 60Hz and 408 pixels-per-inch. The AMOLED panel also integrates with it an in-display fingerprint scanner. In terms of performance, the device is dependent on the Dimensity 700 chipset that is coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 based storage. The device also offers 3GB of virtual RAM, which can allow for better functioning of applications on the device. The performance is complemented via FunTouch OS 11.1 on top of Android 11. Towards the optics side of things, the device comes with a 32MP snapper with a rear dual-camera setup inclusive of a 64MP sensor, coupled with an 8MP ultra-wide lens. The camera can take dual-video selfies and offers features such as double exposure for better shooting scenarios and ultra-stable videos. As mentioned earlier, the device supports 5G owing to the Dimensity 700 chipset, with the specific band supported being the 5G NR N78 band. The company states that the dual-mode 5G device supports both SA and NSA based 5G to offer fast internet speeds and uses a 5G Dual SIM feature for a smoother connection. Additional features include a 4,000 mAh battery with support for  44W FlashCharge technology, with claims that the device, in 30 minutes of charging can reach 72% charge from zero. The V21e 5G also boasts of a chassis that measures 7.67mm in thickness and weighs a measly 165 grams. Vivo V21e 5G: Pricing In terms of pricing, the Vivo V21e 5G has been launched with one variant (8GB+128GB) priced at Rs 24,990 with two colours on offer, namely Sunset Jazz and Dark Peal. The handset can be bought via either Flipkart or Vivo India's online store.

Airtel Welcomes Budget Jio 4G Device Posted: 24 Jun 2021 06:04 AM PDT Reliance Jio, India’s top telco on Thursday announced that it would be working on a low-cost 4G smartphone in a collaboration with famed smartphone UI maker Google, the ones responsible for Android. Jio has touted it to be the next biggest thing and aims for it to bridge the gap between people using smartphones and feature phones by providing them with a cheap medium of transferring to the latter. What Does Airtel Have to Say Airtel has stated that it welcomes the low-end smartphone initiative from Reliance Jio and Google. They support every effort that triggers the upgradation of feature phones to smartphones so as to bring more Indians online. The telcos experience has shown that as customers with entry-level devices upgrade to quality smartphones which are priced over INR 7000, they demonstrate a strong preference for Airtel's brand and network. In the long run, this complements its strategy of focusing on quality customers with world-class services. The telco has further mentioned that it will continue to work with device manufacturers to make quality smartphones accessible for customers through innovative financing and bundling offers. In doing so, it will strengthen the efforts of all our partners in the ecosystem. The comments from Airtel came just hours after Reliance Industries Chairman, Mr Mukesh Ambani announced that Jio, in collaboration with Google would be launching India’s most affordable 4G smartphone on September 10, with the aim to target the country’s 300 million 2G device users. Do note that Airtel has maintained that it has no plans to shut down or switch off its 2G networks, stating that such a step is only feasible when 2G services do not generate meaningful amounts of revenue, which, as of now, is not the case.

6G Network in South Korea Might Commercialise in 2028 Posted: 24 Jun 2021 05:00 AM PDT Even though 5G is still rolling out in several parts of the world, technocrats are eyeing the 6G technology. In the recent development in the 6G bubble, South Korea is planning to deploy the first-ever 6G network by the end of 2028. Not only this, but the nation will also structure a program to curate the core standards and technologies in the period of five years. Spreading light on the budgetary plans, the Korean government has unfolded the five-year plan to spend nearly $193 million on the development of 6G core technologies. South Korea Aims to Lead International Market in the 6G Era Lim Hye-sook, who is the Science and ICT minister, stated that since the next generation of mobile networks will be the pillar for digital transformation, South Korea intends to play smart and bold move to lead the international market in the 6G era based on the field experiences. To accelerate the development of 6G technologies, multiple collaboration and agreements are being signed in the region. As reported by RCR wireless, the Institute for Information communication Technology Planning and Evaluation (IITP) which is the state body of the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, has signed an agreement with the US-based agency National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out joint researches in 6G technologies. Apart from this, the Korean tech giant LG signed two deals with the US-based firm Keysight Technologies and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) to carry out research on future 6G technologies. Entire Globe is Shaping the 6G Framework Earlier, 6G was dubbed as a long lost dream. However, nations around the globe are heavily investing in the development of the 6G network. Countries like China, the United States and European Union have already launched various programs and partnerships to shape the 6G framework. Tracing back to February developments, a 6G research program was announced with the presence of several major European vendors. On the other side, the US operators have already committed to the next G alliance, which has been established with the primary goal of defining 6G technology. It would be interesting to see how the 6G ecosystem will be developed by technocrats around the globe.

Japan’s First Multi Operator RAN Deployed by Ericsson Posted: 24 Jun 2021 04:28 AM PDT KDDI Corporation and Softbank have selected Ericsson as one of the vendors to set up Japan's first Multi-Operator Radio Access Network, also known as MORAN. Ericsson has been a popular choice between telecom operators and organisations in the tech world, especially in the current market where 5G is budding. New, flexible and efficient ways to deploy networks will emerge with Ericsson's network sharing solutions. These networks will be deployed to both communications service providers while keeping both companies own operation and management capabilities. Ericsson Network Sharing Solution Can Be Applied to Industrial or Campus Sites Network Sharing on Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), as well as 4G/LTE and 5G New Radio (NR), will be supported by Ericsson's solution equipment. Ericsson's solution will constitute components including Ericsson Radio System products such as RAN Compute (baseband), radio and transport – with the powerful system on a chip and Ericsson Silicon. These components altogether would bring various innovative solutions such as Ericsson Spectrum Sharing and Ericsson Uplink Booster. Industrial Areas and Campus sites can also leverage Ericsson's network sharing solution where the radio access network may be shared between the onsite network and the public network. Sharing networks will open up more possibilities and opportunities to support industry digitalisation. Two Service Providers will share Ericsson Network Equipment which would bring cost optimised solutions as well and deploy faster and denser 5G network. KDDI and Softbank Will Focus On Building Robust 5G Network While leveraging Ericsson Radio System Products and solutions for multiple bands, KDDI and Softbank would primarily focus on building a robust 5G network within a short period. Ericsson's future proof network sharing solution will make considerable contributions to their nationwide 5G network deployment. Commercial deployment of the solution has begun as Ericsson, and the service providers completed verifications. KDDI's Vice President & Managing Office of Technology Planning, Tatsuo Sato, has commented on the collaboration by stating that KDDI is pleased to work closely with Softbank and Ericsson to accelerate 5G network deployment. He further added that with the Multi-Operator Radio Access Network solution, KDDI would become the first service provider to offer an excellent 5G experience to their customers.

Reliance Jio to Make India 5G Yukt and 2G Mukt: Mukesh Ambani Posted: 24 Jun 2021 03:49 AM PDT Mukesh Ambani, Managing Director and Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) made plenty of big announcements at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM). One of those announcements was JioPhone Next. The JioPhone Next has been slated to arrive in the market on September 10, 2021. Another big announcement during the event was made regarding 5G. In a statement, Mukesh Ambani shared that Reliance Jio will be leveraging the cloud products developed by Google to power its homegrown 5G solutions. With the help of Google Cloud, Jio will power the internal needs of key Reliance growth businesses like JioSaavn, JioHealth, JioMart, and Reliance Retail. Reliance Jio to Make India 5G Yukt In a note, Mukesh Ambani said that Jio doesn't only want to make India 2G Yukt, but also make India 5G Yukt. Ambani further said that he is confident about Jio becoming the first company to launch 5G services in India beating the likes of Bharti Airtel. Ambani said that Jio's network architecture will allow the company to very easily upgrade from 4G to 5G. Jio has already developed state-of-the-art standalone 5G technology. The company's 5G solutions have been able to achieve high speeds of 1 Gbps. The Indian business tycoon mentioned about the company's ongoing 5G trials. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had allocated spectrum to Jio and other telcos a few weeks back so that they can start with their 5G trials. Ambani further said that Jio's SA network has already been installed in the company's data centres across the nation and in the trial sites across Navi Mumbai. Jio's goal is to make 5G solutions not only for India but also for the entire world. Once Reliance Jio's 5G solutions are successful across the nation, Mukesh Ambani's ambition is to start exporting the homegrown 5G SA solutions to other nations.

JioPhone Next to be Available in India Starting September 10 Posted: 24 Jun 2021 03:13 AM PDT Reliance Jio has just announced its much-awaited affordable 4G smartphone for India and later the global markets as well. Mukesh Ambani, the Managing Director and Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) speaking at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) said that Jio partnered with Google to develop a very affordable 4G smartphone called 'JioPhone Next'. Ambani said that the JioPhone Next will come with cutting edge features and will be available in India starting September 10, 2021. JioPhone Next to Come With Optimised Version of Android Both Reliance Jio and Google have worked for making the affordable 4G smartphone for India a reality. Ambani said that the JioPhone Next will come with cutting edge features. The smartphone will feature support for Google's Voice Assistant, come with an automatic read-aloud feature for screen text, translate the language for the users, a smart camera with augmented reality filters, and much more. Mukesh Ambani didn't mention the other specifications of the smartphone. But he said that it will be available in India's market starting September 10, 2021. Jio has launched the JioPhone Next even earlier than what the market expected. Ambani said that this smartphone will be much more affordable than what people have assumed it to be. However, the Indian business tycoon hasn't revealed the price of the smartphone yet. Ambani said that Jio has plans of offering this smartphone to India and other international markets as well at some stage. Mukesh Ambani said that Jio's aim is to work hard and make India '2G mukt'. This smartphone is one of the ways Jio is looking to do so. Ambani mentioned that even after widespread 4G networks throughout the country, there are 300 million users still using 2G networks for communicating because they can't afford a 4G smartphone. With the JioPhone Next, Reliance Jio aims to change that.

Digital Divide Scenario in India Posted: 24 Jun 2021 02:26 AM PDT India's high-income equality is popularly known globally, but income is not the only segment with a divide amongst the population. During the ongoing pandemic, connectivity has become a very crucial element in our lives as it acts as a medium of not just communication but also information exchange. Contrary to the increase in smartphones sales in India, millions of people still do not have access to the internet. There is a considerable digital divide amongst the urban and rural parts of the country. In simple terms, the digital divide is the gap in the number of people who have access to basic technology like mobile phones, computers and the internet and those who don't. With the pandemic forcing work and learning to go online, people lacking access to these basic technologies subsequently lose opportunities to work or learn online. Another major use case of the internet, especially amidst the pandemic, is information sharing. Information that can be accessed on the internet, including information and update on the virus, updates and schedule of vaccinations, makes the repercussions of the digital divide evident. There are two main concerns because of which a digital divide exists in India. Accessibility in Rural Areas The Indian Government has spent billions of dollars developing internet connection in rural areas of the country over the last few years. However, there are still thousands of rural areas, including villages, where the mobile networks of most major telecom operators are non-existent. Bridging the digital divide gap between urban and rural areas is difficult because rural broadband expansion is costly, and the procedure is time-consuming. The location factor also comes into play as most telecom operators have their mobile network infrastructure set up in urban areas. Affordability Is Less Common Than It Seems It has only been a couple of years since internet services prices have come down, expanded the customer base and increased usage of the internet in a multifold fashion. However, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center, almost half of the Indians who do not have access to the internet state that the reason behind it is the high cost involved. As the telecom operator face extreme competition with each other, they bring down the price of their services, making them more affordable than the other. However, the study results show that the affordability of the internet and the basic technologies are less common than it seems.

Nokia Announces Next-Gen AirScale 5G Portfolio Powered by ReefShark SoC Posted: 24 Jun 2021 01:17 AM PDT Nokia has just announced its next-generation AirScale 5G portfolio powered by ReefShark technology. The Finnish telecom equipment maker announced multiple new products including remote radio heads, baseband, and massive MIMO active antennas with digital beamforming. All of the new products from the company are powered by the latest generation ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) enabling higher capacity and network performance while allowing the deployments and operations to become more efficient. Here are all the AirScale 5G products announced by Nokia today. Nokia New AirScale 5G Products In a live virtual event, Nokia announced the new ReefShark powered AirScale massive MIMO antennas with both 64TRX and 32TRX products along with 8T8R remote radio head solutions. The highlight of the 32TRX is that it is one of the lightest products in the industry weighing at only 17kg. While being lightweight, the 32TRX can also support high radio frequency bandwidth (200 MHz occupied bandwidth and 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth) and deliver high radio frequency power output, without compromise. Note that the new 32TRX and the new 64TRX massive MIMO antennas both come with support for fragmented spectrum and network sharing cases. During the event, Nokia also introduced the new ReefShark SoC. The new ReefShark-powered chipsets deliver up to eight times more throughput and serve up to 8x more cells compared to older generations. They are easy to install and simplify the upgrade and extended operation of all AirScale deployments. Nokia's baseband module can support over 90,000 connected users at the same time and deliver 84 Gbps throughput. The highly efficient ReefShark SoC helps in reducing power consumption by up to 75%. Nokia's modular AirScale baseband enables telecom service providers to scale capacity flexibly and efficiently and as their 5G business evolves. Nokia's ReefShark chipsets will also play a crucial role in the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities. It is worth noting that Nokia Single RAN software now has 5G, helping in accelerating 5G rollouts and trimming overall radio access network TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), by unlocking network efficiencies with common operability, common software delivery, common transport and increased hardware sharing. Nokia's AirScale baseband is designed to be future-proof and support the increasing demands for wireless traffic. Network modernisation can be simply achieved either by software upgrade or by adding new plug-in units into the existing baseband.

Xiaomi Announces Mi TV Webcam With FHD Resolution Posted: 24 Jun 2021 12:51 AM PDT Xiaomi has just announced the Mi TV Webcam with support for full High-Definition (HD) resolution in India. This will help the Chinese tech giant in catering to the needs of the people who rely on video conferencing for connecting with their loved ones during the time of the pandemic. The product has a minimalistic design and offers an immersive video experience to the users in FHD (1080p) resolution. Let's take a look at the specifications of the Mi TV Webcam. Mi TV Webcam Specifications The Mi TV Webcam comes with a 2MP camera sensor, and its max camera resolution is 1080p @ 25fps. It supports 3 video output resolutions – a) H.264 (25fps), b) MJPG (25fps), and c) YUY2 (25fps). Thus, the output format that's supported by the Mi TV Webcam is MJPG, H.264, and YUY2. Further, in the mic department, the Mi TV Webcam comes with a stereo dual microphone. It can support a 71-degree field of view. The webcam supports fixed focus, meaning if the subject is moving too much, the focus might be disturbed. It also comes with 3D image noise reduction. The build material of the Mi TV Webcam is completely metal, and it has an adjustable magnetic bracket base. For connection, it comes with a removable Type-C cable. Note that the Mi TV Webcam is only compatible with Android TV 8 or above and Windows 7 or later in laptops and desktops. The cable length of the webcam is 1.5 metre which is decent. The 'Dual Far Field' microphones that the webcam can capture crystal clear audio up to 4 meters. One of the best things about this webcam is that it is easy to set up and use. The Mi TV Webcam has a simple plug and play mechanism. Since it has a magnetic base, it can easily attach to your computer or TV without any hassle. Mi TV Webcam Price The Mi TV Webcam is priced at Rs 1,999 only, and the product will go on the first sale from June 28, 2021. It will be available on the official website of Xiaomi, Mi Home, and Mi Studio as well.

Twitter Helping Indian Creators Earn Money Through Content Posted: 23 Jun 2021 11:27 PM PDT Twitter has just introduced the 'Tip-Jar' feature for users in India. The micro-blogging platform will leverage Razonpay's technology to support its 'Tip-Jar' feature in India. Through the new feature, users can make payments to freelancers, non-government organisations, new media professionals, journalists, content creators, and more. The best thing is, Twitter won't take a cut out of these payments in any manner. Twitter Rolls Out 'Tip-Jar' Feature With Razorpay in India According to an ET Telecom report, Twitter was in the beta phase of the feature with Razorpay. But now, the service/feature has finally been launched for users in India. The publication's report mentions that initially, this feature will only be reserved for creators, public figures, journalists, community leaders, and experts. To make payment, a Twitter user would be taken to Razorpay's payment page, where he/she can choose UPI, net banking, debit card, or credit card for completing the transaction. Twitter's 'Tip-Jar' feature would be available for both Android and iOS users. Twitter said that this is one of the several upcoming ways in which users can earn money through Twitter. Further, since India is a very diverse country, this feature will also be available in multiple languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bangla, and Tamil. In other countries, Twitter is allowing users to make payments through third-party applications such as PayPal, Patreon, Venmo, Cash App, and Bandcamp. This is a good strategy from Twitter to attract the attention of the users in the country. It will help the micro-blogging platform in increasing user retention and motivate them to come up with more interesting and unique content. This is the first time that Twitter if offering such a feature to the users. It is worth noting that this feature comes at a time when the government of India is at odds with Twitter. The government wants the social media giant to comply with the new IT rules; however, Twitter is adamant and believes that the new IT rules will take away people's power of free speech and privacy. The company is yet to comply with the new laws and hence lost the 'protection-shield' in the country.

Vodafone Idea Here to Stay, Mittal’s Comments Not a Threat: Opinion Posted: 23 Jun 2021 10:33 PM PDT Sunil Bharti Mittal has repeatedly said that it would be tragic if India's telecom market is reduced to two private players. While Mittal has a lot of experience inside the telecom industry and his insights are valuable, his mention of India becoming a two private telecom operators nation is largely speculation and unrealistic at the moment. Mittal has indirectly taken a dig at the struggling Vodafone Idea (Vi) and said that India is already down to 2.5 operators from earlier 12, and if things boil down to 2 operators, it will be tragic for the industry. Note that Mittal didn't say that he wants the industry to be run by 2 operators only, and neither did he take Vi's name, but one can surely understand which operator he was talking about. His comments were more on the 'tragic' note if that was to happen, meaning he supports and wants the market to have 3 private players at least. Vodafone Idea Gaining Momentum Mittal’s comments don't seem very threatening at the moment. Yes, I agree with his statement that if the industry was to boil down to two operators, it would be 'tragic'. However, looking at the way Vi has added subscribers in February and March 2021, it doesn't feel like that would happen. Vodafone Idea has invested a ton of money and resources on its network, and if you can do the math, the investment wasn't to exit the market but to offer better services and gain subscribers. The best part is, the telco did gain subscribers. Vi further provided the fastest 4G network in India for three consecutive quarters. The telco has prepaid plans which no other operator offers. More importantly, Vi is listening to its customers. The telco just started providing services in Parapatta, a small village in Kerala where no other operator is providing network services. This shows that the telco is also looking at the rural parts of India to expand the business. With the added network capacity, a new partnership with Cisco that the telco announced yesterday, and great prepaid plans, Vodafone Idea is just as good as any other telecom operator in India. There's no denying that Vi has its challenges, and there will be more hardships ahead, but there's one thing that's clearly visible, Vi is here to stay. The telco's network services are only improving, and it is only a matter of time when I believe Vi will be competing at par with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Consumers Understanding the Power of Vi's 4G Networks Consumers are finally understanding and getting across the power of Vi's 4G networks. What the telco lacks in the network coverage domain, it makes up for it in the network capacity. That said, there's no way Vi isn't planning on expanding the network coverage aggressively. Further, there's no other operator who offers leftover FUP data to its customers from the weekdays on the weekends. On top of that, there's no operator who offers free data at nights and that too every day. Vi is just too big and too good to go away from the market. Whatever telcos' had to go, they have gone. But the ones that are here – are here to stay. There's no way one can ignore Vi's enterprise business. The telco is aiming to bump up revenues with its enterprise business and will be further revamping broadband offerings throughout the nation to attract new customers. This coupled with 4G network services, and if the subscriber addition rate keeps consistent, the telco will be out of its troubles very soon.

BSNL 4G Tender Finally Sees Some Development Posted: 23 Jun 2021 09:29 PM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been under a lot of pressure financially because of losing subscribers and low revenues. The telco's 4G tenders have been time and again interfered with and delayed. After a long time, a little development related to the 4G tender of the company has emerged. According to an ET Telecom report, Indian vendors, for whom BSNL has reserved 57,000 4G sites nationally, submitted Expression of Interest (EoI) for participating in the telco's 4G tender. BSNL 4G Tender Sees TCS, L&T, Galore Networks and More Showing Interest Indian companies, including the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tech Mahindra, HFCL, ITI Limited, and Galore Networks, have submitted EoI for BSNL's 4G tender. As per the publication, Tech Mahindra, HFCL, and L&T submitted their bid with US-based Mavenir for radio and Mumbai-based Pertsol for core technology. The highlight of the submissions was Galore Networks. It is a Bengaluru based company that claims to offer Internet-of-Things (IoT), 5G, Cloud solutions, and legacy network products. Galore hasn't partnered with any other company to source radio and core technology. BSNL is yet to finalise the EoIs. The state-run telco will give the letter of intent to all the qualified companies after it has reviewed the EoIs. Further, the qualified bidders will have to present a bank guarantee (BG) of Rs 5 crore to show that they can start with the Proof of Concept (PoC) and complete it within 4 months. According to the publication, BSNL will allot one city to each selected company to show their PoC. There are eight cities in total, and each MSI will get one city. If their technology comes across as successful, they will be allowed to be a part of the tender. BSNL's 4G network can be rolled out in 10 months if the local companies can generate Proof of Concept (PoC) within 4 months. So the state-run telco will take at least 14 months from now to come out with live 4G networks. However, if there are any more delays in the trials phase, it would result in an extended time for the network rollout. BSNL's survival depends on the success of its 4G networks; the telco must ensure that it is rolled out as fast as possible.

Google Is Releasing Android 12 Beta 2.1 to Fix Beta Build Bugs Posted: 23 Jun 2021 08:26 PM PDT Google had recently announced the next version of Android, Android 12 during its Spring showcase and, in doing so, had mentioned that some devices would soon be getting the beta build, primary of those being Pixels. At the start of the month of June, we got to see some of the biggest features touted to accompany the next version of the Android operating system, including the new Privacy Dashboard and the cool context-based theming system that can make changes on the basis of the colours and tones present in the wallpaper. Since then, the Android 12 Beta 2 has been successful in bringing some of these features, but, they were accompanied by stability problems that, if you are a new beta build user, will not be the most appealing experience for such a cool behind-the-scenes look at the next version of Android. Today, Google announced that it is rolling out a minor update to the Android 12 Beta 2, with the name Beta 2.1. In case you are already on the Beta build, a notification should prompt you to download the latest update and, if you are new to the programme or want to be a beta tester, then the latest update will be the one that Google provides to the new user. In terms of what the build fixes, it primarily addresses the issues in relation to the lock screen, considering how many users were facing issues when it came to swiping tasks on the lock screen. Some of these issues resulted in the dropping of the notification panel, swiping away of notifications and, at times automatic unlocking of the device. This will no longer occur, thanks to the latest update. Android 12 Beta 2.1: Complete Changelog 1. Fixed an issue where after taking Beta and resetting the device, some users are were stuck on setup wizard (Issue #190082536). 2. Fixed an issue preventing users from accessing things on the lock screen. For example, swiping down for the notification shade, swiping away notifications, or swiping up to unlock the phone. (Issue #190702454) 3. Fixed an issue that can sometimes cause flickering or jittery animations when accessing recent apps with gesture navigation. 4. Fixed an issue that sometimes caused microphone and camera permission indicators to get stuck and disappear until the phone was rebooted. 5, Fixed an issue whilst using the Android Emulator with an Android Virtual Device (AVD) running Android 12 that prevented the AVD from connecting to the internet. 6.Fixed issues that resulted in information such as weather and calendar events to not appear in the At a Glance widget on the home screen or lock screen. (Issue #190700432, Issue #190644743)

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