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OnePlus 9RT Is a Minor Upgrade Over OnePlus 9R

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 08:55 AM PDT

OnePlus 9RT OnePlus has just unveiled the OnePlus 9RT in the China market. In a first, the company has launched the smartphone in China but not in India. Usually, the launch events from OnePlus takes place in multiple regions at the same time. The chipset shortage might be an issue for the company for not being able to come out with the smartphone in India, China, and other regions at the same time. There is something that you should know though, OnePlus 9RT is a minor upgrade over the OnePlus 9R. Yes, the 9RT has the flagship Qualcomm chipset which is Snapdragon 888, but even the 9R has the Snapdragon 870 which is not really bad. Let's take a look at why I believe that the OnePlus 9RT is a very small upgrade over the OnePlus 9R.

OnePlus 9RT Specifications and Price

The OnePlus 9RT has launched in China with a 6.62-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED screen that can support 1300 nits of brightness. It has a 4500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. The display can support 120Hz refresh rate and is also certified HDR10+. In the camera department, the OnePlus 9RT comes with a triple-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 lens paired with a 16MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP sensor at the front. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone has launched in three different variants – 8GB+128GB for CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs 38,600), 8GB+256GB for CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs 40,950), and CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs 44,450). There is no word on when the device will be available in India or other international markets. In comparison, the OnePlus 9R comes with a 120Hz refresh rate display support, Snapdragon 870 SoC, quad-camera setup where the primary sensor is a 48MP lens, a 4500mAh battery and 65W fast-charging. There is no way that the OnePlus 9RT is a big upgrade over the OnePlus 9R. The pricing of the smartphones is also not much different and it will be interesting to look at the Indian pricing of the device.

5G Tech to Redefine Future of Telecom And Other Industries

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 06:58 AM PDT

5G Tech in India Technological innovations that will be brought in by 5G will redefine the future of telecom in India and create a plethora of opportunities across various industries including healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, education and entertainment, claims a CII-Deloitte report. The private networks are believed to witness huge demand from enterprises soon, which will be led by the necessity for security and high-speed connectivity within the operating environment. While 5G networks will bring in technological innovations that will redefine the future of telecom, the amalgamation of these services with upcoming industries as well as tech enablers such as 5G, IoT and private networks will reorient the industry into a server enabler from a service provider, highlighted the key takeaways of the report.

Role of 5G Tech

As per PTI, the report titled 'Digital reset – touching a billion Indians' by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP) along with CII highlights the major role that 5G tech will play as an enabler and contributor to the progress and success of the enterprise businesses. Also, it details how it eases the lives of common people. Furthermore, the report also underlines the immense opportunities that open up for industries that are based on the digital business model backed by telcos. DTTILLP's partner and telecom sector leader, Peeyush Vaish noted that the rollout of high-speed broadband with the help of 5G and satellite broadband will witness the convergence of the telecom ecosystem and essentially leave an impact on the lives of billions of Indians. He added that it will pave the path for bridging the gap between urban and rural lives across sectors such as banking, education, and healthcare. Given the impact and its potential, the government has to create a separate ministry that is led by a cabinet minister to bring about a digital transformation, which will work with the government bodies as well as the private sector ecosystem in order to drive digital adoption across the country. As per Umang Das, the Chairman of CII Telecom Convergence Summit 2021, the telecom sector is right now at the cusp of transformation towards the digital era and will redefine many other industries on its path.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Launch Date Likely Pegged for October 2021

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 06:25 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE The South Korean tech giant Samsung is all set to launch the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on October 20. While the company has not revealed what announcements will be made at the event next week, sources from the Taiwanese supply chain suggest that the company will unveil the high rumoured Samsung Galaxy S21 FE at the event. This speculation comes amidst the cancellation claims about the device.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Release Date

As per a report by PhoneArena citing the tipster Lanzuk, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be launched on October 20, 2021. Furthermore, the source adds that the company will start accepting the pre-booking of the upcoming smartphone soon after the event. Besides this, the actual release date of the Galaxy S21 FE in the global markets is not known though it is speculated to be released on October 29 in select regions. Furthermore, the report also noted that some accessories have already been supplied to the key markets hinting at the imminent launch of the smartphone. While Samsung is said to be facing issues due to the shortage of chipset, the speculations point out that the Galaxy S21 FE is entering mass production. However, we have been coming across contrary reports hinting that it is all set to be cancelled.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Rumored Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will be the sequel to the Galaxy S20 FE launched last year. It will be a toned-down variant of the Galaxy S series flagship smartphone and will retain flagship-grade specs and features. Being an affordable model as compared to the other S series flagships, this one will come with high-end hardware and tweaked camera and display specs among others. For now, rumour mills point out that this smartphone could be launched with the octa-core Snapdragon 888 processor instead of the Exynos chipset due to the ongoing supply chain issues. However, there is no official confirmation regarding the same for now. As per reports, the upcoming Samsung smartphone could be priced at 700,000 won (nearly Rs 44,500). Given that the company could be launched on October 20, more details could be revealed in the meantime.

OnePlus TV U1S Could Be a Steal at the Festive Price

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 05:56 AM PDT

OnePlus TV U1S The OnePlus TV U1S, a premium Smart TV series from OnePlus is available at an attractive price this festive season. The Smart TV has plenty of features to woo you away. Starting with the display, it comes with a 4K Ultra-HD (UHD) resolution screen that is also HDR10+ certified. This means that you will get the best colours on your TV screen and that too at the highest quality. The OnePlus TV U1S is available starting at a price of Rs 43,999 on the official website of the company. There are three variants of the Smart TV in the store – 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch. The Smart TV is available at a Rs 3,000 instant discount if purchased through an ICICI Bank credit card and credit and debit card EMI. The same offer is also applicable for the Kotak Bank cardholders. There is also a 10% cash back on select American Express cards and six months of no-cost EMI available with Bajaj Finserv. Let's take a look at the specifications of the Smart TV and see what makes it really special.

OnePlus TV U1S Specifications and Price

First of all, if you are purchasing the Smart TV directly from the website of the company, you can get it with a 1-year warranty. The 50-inch model is priced at Rs 43,999, the 55-inch model is priced at Rs 49,999, and the 65-inch model is priced at Rs 66,999. The OnePlus TV U1S runs on the Android TV platform with OxygenPlay 2.0 on top. It comes with a premium bezel-less design and a 4K panel on top. There is a four-unit speaker system with a 30W output included in the 65-inch model. As for the other two smaller variants (55-inch and 50-inch), the Smart TVs come with a dual-unit speaker with the same power output of 30W. All of these are great offers available for customers directly on the website of the company.

Dish TV Users Can Watch IPL Finals, Mens T20 World Cup for Rs 19 Only

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 05:31 AM PDT

Dish TV One of the leading DTH service providers in India, Dish TV offers the best channel packs across categories for its users. Now on account of the ongoing cricket season, the service provider has introduced two-channel packs for cricket enthusiasts. With these new channel packs added to the portfolio of Dish TV, users can watch the cricket matches live by paying as low as Rs 19. Check out more details from here.

Dish TV Cricket Channel Packs

Notably, Dish TV offers two-channel packs priced at 19 per month, thereby bringing in the excitement back with the T-20 league. The first pack includes Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD, and you can subscribe to it by giving a missed call to 18003157019 from the registered mobile number. On the other hand, the second pack includes Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 HD Sports priced at Rs 19 per month. You need to subscribe to this pack by giving a missed call to 18003157018 from your registered mobile number. This price of Rs 19 excludes the GST, and there are some related terms and conditions to it. Also, it has to be noted that the recording feature is available only on the D-7000 HD model.

How To Add New Dish TV Channels

There are many options to add new channels to Dish TV. You can do it via the Dish TV website, the mobile app or registered mobile number. To do it online, you need to visit the official website of Dish TV and log in using your VC. Now, choose the 'Add-on Pack' you need from the Packs and Channels tab. Choose the channels you want to add, and these channels will be activated within minutes. To add channels using the My Dish TV app, you need to open the app on your phone and login with your registered mobile number or VC number and the corresponding password. Now, click on the Edit Pack option seen at the bottom to see all the details of your existing pack. You will be able to add a new channel pack by clicking on the Add-Ons button or the Channel button. Choose the channel and tap on “Add”.

Nothing Products In Future to Use Snapdragon Platform

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 03:09 AM PDT

Nothing Nothing, the new tech venture that was founded by Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder, has secured an additional investment of $50 million from private and strategic investors. Besides the investment, the company has announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. The company revealed that the funds would be used towards research and development, which will prepare the brand to enter into new product categories that will be a part of its ecosystem. Earlier, Carl Pei hinted that Nothing would launch new products across various categories. For now, there is no word regarding the new investors, but select names such as Axel Christofer Hedfors and Sebastian Ingrosso, who are members of the Swedish House Mafia, have also invested in the tech brand based in London.

Nothing To Use Snapdragon Platform

As per the partnership, Nothing's future products across various categories will use the Snapdragon platform. Already, the company's first product, the ear (1), has become a new challenger brand and has disrupted the TWS market that was flooded with sameness with its transparent design that shows the innards. Now, the company announced that it is all set to bring to life its highly anticipated ecosystem of varied tech products. It was said to combine the efficiency and power of Snapdragon mobile platforms with next-gen 5G connectivity across other categories of devices.

Nothing ear (1) Details

The first-ever product from Nothing, the ear (1) wireless earphones, was launched in August. So far, the company has shipped over 100,000 units of the TWS earphones within two months of its launch. In India, the Nothing ear (1) is available for Rs 5,499 instead of actual pricing as a part of a limited period discount on account of the festive season. Moreover, the company revealed that its offering has achieved an overwhelming response and was sold out within two minutes of its sale on Flipkart. When it comes to its feature highlights, the Nothing ear (1) features active noise cancellation and supports wireless charging as well. To add to these, there is a mobile app for this pair of truly wireless earphones as well.

MacBook Pro With M1X Chip Might Feature 120Hz Refresh Rate Support Display

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 01:51 AM PDT

MacBook Pro Apple recently announced a new event scheduled for October 18, 2021. The Cupertino tech giant is calling the event 'Unleashed'. It is highly expected that Apple will unveil the new MacBook Pro series laptops at the upcoming event. The new MacBook Pro is expected to be powered by the M1X chipset and come in two sizes — 14-inch and 16-inch. Now just the design, but all the specifications and other features of the MacBook Pro are expected to change. Here's everything you should know about the upcoming laptop from Apple.

MacBook Pro Expected Specifications

The MacBook Pro is expected to come with a mini-LED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate. This has been confirmed by a popular display analyst Ross Young who goes by the name @DSCCRoss on Twitter. If this happens, it will make the new MacBook Pros the best laptop on the market. Apple is expected to make the bezels on the corner of the screen slimmer and give a better display experience to the users. At the same time, the upcoming MacBook Pros might bring back the MagSafe charging port. Further, there might be additional ports including the HDMI and SD-card reader present. Another upgrade that Apple is expected to make in its upcoming MacBook Pro laptops is on the webcam department. Apple might fit a 1080p resolution front camera in the new MacBook Pros that would make a lot of Mac users very happy. Previous leaks suggest that Apple will sell the new MacBook Pros with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. The renders of the prototype of the laptop have been leaked already and it confirms that the MagSafe charging port will make it back. It is just a matter of 5 days now and Apple will confirm everything officially for its MacBook fans around the world. The company might launch other products in the same event as well.

Big News for Vodafone Idea, Promoters Might Invest $400 Million

Posted: 13 Oct 2021 12:57 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea might soon get around $400 million in fresh capital from its promoters, including the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) and the Vodafone Group Plc. The third-largest telco's future has stabilised a little post the announcement of the relief package from the government. Now, as per a fresh report from Livemint, Vi might get over $400 million from its promoters. The promoters might inject the fresh capital to retain their 27.66% (ABG) and 44.39% (Vodafone Group Plc) stake in the company as outside investors give the company their money.

Birla Might Invest in Vodafone Idea from Unlisted Promoter

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the ABG, might invest in the company using an unlisted promoter company. As per the publication's report, none of the listed entities is going to invest in the company. This money for Vodafone Idea could be utilised for capex related to enhancing 4G networks and coverage throughout India. Further, Vi could invest in research and development (R&D) for building and discovering relevant use-cases of 5G for the Indian market. If the promoters invest in the company, it will send a good message out to everyone. This will attract outside investors. Further, if there's a tariff hike, it will put the entire telecom industry in a stable position on the back of the relief package. More relief measures for the telecom sector are about to make their way in the coming months. All of this will incentivise the outside investors to invest in a company such as Vodafone Idea, which can have a huge upside in the market if it starts adding subscribers and can grow its average revenue per user (ARPU) at the same time. The third-largest telecom operator has still not been able to raise Rs 25,000 crores from outside investors. But now, that might change as the industry is becoming more and more investor-friendly.

Vodafone Idea Excelled in the Following Areas in September

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 11:14 PM PDT

Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has excelled in the two metrics in September 2021. According to the Opensignal report published for September 2021, Vodafone Idea (Vi) provided the best download and upload speeds in India. Vi provided the best average mobile download speeds of 12.8 Mbps. The telco saw a gain of 0.9 Mbps download speed since Opensignal's last report. At the same time, Bharti Airtel saw a gain of 1.9 Mbps which took its overall average download speed to 12.4 Mbps in September 2021, making it the telco with the second-fastest 4G network in India. At the third stood Reliance Jio delivering a tad bit slower average download speed of 12.1 Mbps. Lastly, there was BSNL delivering 3.4 Mbps of average download speed, which is just disappointing (but with 4G networks, this should improve). Vodafone Idea's upload speed was also the best in September 2021, as per Opensignal. Vi delivered an upload speed of 4.3 Mbps, followed by Bharti Airtel (3.8 Mbps), Jio (3.3 Mbps), and BSNL (1.2 Mbps) at last.

Dropping Number of Subscribers Might be Helping Vi Deliver Faster Speeds

If there's less load on the networks, the download speeds will naturally be higher. This could be the case with the networks of Vodafone Idea as well. With a dropping number of subscribers every month, Vodafone Idea's networks might not have the kind of load Jio and Airtel's network do. If the other telcos keep on improving like this, in a very short period, Vodafone Idea will be outdone by Airtel and Jio. As for BSNL, there's no hope for any sort of competition in the mobile segment until and unless the state-run telecom operator is able to roll out 4G networks PAN-India. When it came to 4G coverage and 4G availability, though, Jio stood out at the top while Bharti Airtel was able to deliver the best games and voice app experience.

Airtel Black Plan that Offers Broadband, DTH and Postpaid Connection

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 09:23 PM PDT

Airtel Black If you are looking for a wholesome service from a telecom company in India, Bharti Airtel might be a good choice. The telco offers something called 'Airtel Black'. It was launched a couple of months back and it is very much like the One Airtel. If you aren't aware of the One Airtel plans, it isn't your mistake. The telco had run it like a beta test in select circles so that it could later launch the 'Airtel Black' service. There is an Airtel Black plan that offers customers broadband, Direct-to-Home (DTH), and postpaid mobile service. The best thing is, all of this comes under a single bill. Let's take a look at all the plans.

Airtel Black Rs 2099 Plan

The Rs 2099 plan is the most expensive offering curated by Bharti Airtel for its Airtel Black customers. Note that you can customise the plan and make it cheaper or more expensive, any way you like it. The Rs 2099 plan offers users a broadband connection with 200 Mbps speed. With the Airtel Xstream Fiber's 200 Mbps plan, users are entitled to receive over-the-top (OTT) as well as Airtel Thanks benefits. Then the company also offers postpaid connections to the users. There are a total of 3 postpaid connections offered with 260GB of data and unlimited voice calling for the month. There's one primary SIM and two add-on SIMs. Users are also entitled to receive a free Xstream Box with this plan. For the unaware, the Xstream Box is an Android Set-Top Box (STB) offering from Bharti Airtel. It allows users to consume both OTT content as well as satellite TV content. The Airtel Black users opting for the Rs 2099 plan also get a Rs 424 worth of TV channel pack from the telco. Bharti Airtel has mentioned that it will offer users a free subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Airtel Xstream with this plan. Airtel Black is available for customers around the country. But it is only available for users who either own a postpaid connection from the telco. Users should have new or existing postpaid connections before they can apply for Airtel Black service. There are other plans listed on the website of telco. If you want a postpaid mobile connection only with broadband or with a DTH connection, you can do that as well. You can create a customised plan for you with the help of Airtel's team. Airtel Black customers don't have to see long IVR wait times anymore.

Bharti Airtel ARPU Expected to Go Up With Recent Offer

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 08:45 PM PDT

Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to drive up in the near term. The analysts have said that much of the telco's 2G user base will also be retained and converted into 4G because of the recent smartphone offer. This will help the telco reduce the churn rate. At the same time, with converting from 2G to 4G, customers will naturally start paying more which will mean an increase in the ARPU for Bharti Airtel without doing much. For the unaware, Bharti Airtel is offering a Rs 6,000 cashback offer to the users. This cashback will be given to the users in two parts – a) Rs 2,000 after 18 months and b) Rs 6,000 after 36 months. To be eligible to receive the cashback, the customers have to continuously recharge with the Rs 249 plan at least.

Analysts Call Timing of the Smartphone Offer from Bharti Airtel a Positive Move

CLSA, in a report, said that the timing of the smartphone offer from Bharti Airtel is positive, keeping in sight the upcoming launch of the JioPhone Next in India. There are over 300 million 2G customers in India. Reliance Jio is looking to get the maximum of them through its JioPhone and the JioPhone Next offer. It is worth noting that according to some analysts, the ARPU gain for Bharti Airtel will only reflect if the telco is able to see any sizeable gain in the number of customers opting for the cashback scheme. The cashback scheme requires users to at least keep subscribing with the Rs 249 plan, which is not a bad amount for the company if it can get millions of more users to keep paying it over the long term. According to an ET Telecom report, an analyst at a leading brokerage firm said that Bharti Airtel needs at least 4 to 5 million 2G customers to opt for the cashback offer before it can see any meaningful ARPU growth.

Netplus Offers Affordable 200 Mbps Plan With IPTV

Posted: 12 Oct 2021 06:27 PM PDT

Netplus Broadband Netplus, a regional broadband service provider, offers some of the best internet plans in India. One of the unique things that a lot of its broadband plans come with is the IPTV service. Today, we are going to look at one such plan from the company. The 200 Mbps broadband plan offered by the company in the Punjab circle is called "Truly UL 200 Mbps". The speciality of this plan is that it offers over-the-top (OTT) benefits along with unlimited data. Let's take a look at everything this plan has to offer to its users.

Netplus 200 Mbps Broadband Plan Details

Netplus 200 Mbps broadband plan offers truly unlimited data to the users as well as truly unlimited voice calling (fixed-line). It costs Rs 999 per month (excluding taxes). The plan offers three OTT benefits which include ZEE5 Premium, Voot Select, and Eros Now. There is also an IPTV service offered to the users with 335+ SD channels. These plans are also available for long-term validities. If the users purchase the Rs 999 broadband plan for ten months, then they will get two months of service for free. Further, if the users purchase the plan for five months, then users will get a month worth of service for free. IPTV service means TV content delivered to the users with internet protocols. There are 335 SD+ channels offered to the users with the Netplus 200 Mbps broadband plan. In comparison, there are 200 Mbps broadband plans that are cheaper offered by the other internet service providers (ISPs). But then there are also 200 Mbps broadband plans offered to the users that literally cost the same but also offer multiple OTT benefits. So there's a clear distinction between the plans from other internet service providers (ISPs) and the plan offered by Netplus. Netplus's plan has a clear uniqueness, and it is that it offers IPTV services to the users. The same is not offered by the likes of Reliance Jio (JioFiber) and Bharti Airtel (Airtel Xstream Fiber). There are many users who will appreciate that there is an IPTV service offered, but then there are many who would want to stick with their current TV operators and instead go for the additional OTT benefits offered by the top private operators in the country, which include Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Jio, and Airtel. Then there are other ISPs such as Excitel or Connect Broadband, which offer very affordable broadband plans to the users. But they don't offer IPTV services.

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