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MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch With M1 Pro, M1 Max Launched in India

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 11:46 AM PDT

MacBook Pro MacBook Pro has just received a redesign from Apple. The Cupertino tech giant has launched the MacBook Pro 2021 in two different sizes – 14-inch and 16-inch. With this, Apple has also announced two chipsets – M1 Pro and M1 Max. The two latest generation silicon chipsets will power the MacBook Pro 2021 models. The laptops are aimed at creators, and no average user would spend so much for a laptop if he/she doesn't have any use of it. Let's take a look at the specifications and price of the two new laptops.

MacBook Pro 2021 Specifications

First of all, both the MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch come with a new design. The new MacBooks bring back the MagSafe charging technology and remove the touch-bar from the top. Instead of the touch-bar, users will now get the mechanical keys that a lot of people have said makes more sense. Further, the new MacBook Pros come with a card reader slot, four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an HDMI port. The new MacBook Pro 14-inch base variant ( with M1 Pro) comes with 67W fast-charging support, while the superior variant ( with M1 Pro) comes with 96W fast-charging support. The MacBook Pro 16-inch (with both M1 Pro and M1 Max) comes with up to 140W fast charging. The display of the new MacBook Pro 2021 comes with a notch housing a 1080p camera sensor. Apple has trimmed the bezels, and there is support for the ProMotion display, which means 120Hz refresh rate support for the display. Apple said that the new MacBook Pro 2021 has the best display amongst any laptop in the world.

MacBook Pro 2021 Price

So the MacBook Pro 2021 is available for five different starting prices in India. A) MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro) — 8-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage = Rs 1,94,900. B) MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro) — 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage = Rs 2,39,900. C) MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) — 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage = Rs 2,39,900. D) MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro) — 10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage = Rs 2,59,900. E) MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max) — 10-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage = Rs 3,29,900. The laptop will be available in two colour options – Space Grey and Silver. It is available on the Apple India website now.

Kappa Broadband 100 Mbps FTTH Plan Offers Unlimited Data

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 09:41 AM PDT

Kappa Broadband Kappa is a regional broadband service provider that currently provides internet services in seven states of India – Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa. The company first came into the scene in 1999 by introducing broadband services in the state of Rajasthan. In fact, the company has mentioned on its website about how it came earlier than even Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in Rajasthan. Today, we are going to look at the 100 Mbps FTTH plan from the company and determine whether it is good enough or not.

Kappa Broadband 100 Mbps Plan Details

Going through the website of the company, it can be seen that there is only a single FTTH plan offered to the users. The FTTH plan offered by Kappa Broadband comes with 100 Mbps speed. The good thing about this plan is that it offers unlimited data. The company hasn't mentioned any sort of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data on the website. The plan starts at Rs 800. Now, in comparison, this is the same price for which BSNL, Airtel, and multiple other broadband service providers offer their 100 Mbps plans for. So it is a good thing that Kappa Broadband has not over-priced its 100 Mbps FTTH plan. However, there's one thing that's worth noting. JioFiber and Excitel are two broadband companies that provide their 100 Mbps broadband plans for an even cheaper rate. One thing that's common between all the companies is that all of them offer uniform download and upload speeds to the users. Further, none of these companies offers any sort of over-the-top (OTT) benefit to the users with their 100 Mbps plans. Except for Airtel that offers Airtel Thanks benefits which includes a free subscription of the Airtel Xstream Premium. This 100 Mbps broadband plan from Kappa can also be a top choice for people looking for FTTH service.

Vodafone Idea Provided Best Upload Speeds in September: TRAI

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 07:58 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea As per the data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Vodafone Idea provided the best average upload speed to the users in September 2021. The third-largest telecom operator has been consistent with providing excellent download and upload speeds to the users. The primary reason behind this could be the lower network load that it enjoys because of the lesser number of customers as compared to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Vodafone Idea offered users an average upload speed of 7.2 Mbps which was more than what Reliance Jio (6.2 Mbps) and Bharti Airtel (4.5 Mbps) provided. However, this is not the only thing that happened in September. According to the report shared by PTI, Reliance Jio took the number one spot ahead of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea in providing the best downloading speeds to the users.

Reliance Jio Provided the Best Downloading Speeds to the Users

Reliance Jio, India's number one telecom operator in terms of subscriber market share provided users with the best average download speed of 20.9 Mbps in September 2021. At the same time, Vodafone Idea offered an average downloading speed of 14.4 Mbps followed by Bharti Airtel which delivered 11.9 Mbps. While Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out 4G networks in some parts of the country, TRAI data didn't figure the telco's performance in the chart. With better downloading speeds, users can download data to their devices much faster. At the same time, with better uploading speeds, users can upload videos and send pictures to their friends/family faster. It is interesting to note that the data shared by Opensignal for the same month signifies that Vodafone Idea delivered the best downloading speed and not Reliance Jio. In fact, as per Opensignal, Reliance Jio stood at the third rank when it came to offering the best downloading speed to the users.

Vivo Y33s Receives a Price Hike of Rs 1000

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 06:33 AM PDT

Vivo Y33s The price of Vivo Y33s has been raised by Rs 1000. As a result of which, the phone is now available at Rs 18,900. This phone was launched on August 24, 2021, with an octa-core Media Tek Helio SoC. Vivo Y33s features a 6.58-inch screen with a resolution of 1080×2408 pixels. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor.

Vivo Y33s Specifications and Revised price

As far as the optics are concerned, the smartphone on the rear has a triple camera setup featuring a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro shooter, and another 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera setup has autofocus. In addition, it has a single front camera for selfies, featuring a 16MP sensor. The front camera too features autofocus. This handset comes with 8GB RAM and 4GB of extended RAM. In terms of storage, Vivo Y33s offers up to 128GB of storage that can be expanded with the help of a microSD card (up to 1 TB) via a slot dedicated specifically for it. This smartphone features both a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well a face unlocking system. Y33s runs on Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. It supports 18W proprietary fast charging. This phone supports dual sim cards (both Nano-sim cards). It comes in two colour options Midday Dream and Mirror Black, and a single storage configuration. In terms of connectivity, this phone includes Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. Last month, Oppo had also increased the price of Oppo A54 and Oppo F19 by Rs 1,000. Vivo has decided to do the same with its smartphone this time. The smartphone was initially launched in India at Rs 17,990. The increased price can be seen on the Vivo website. The online shopping websites as well like Flipkart and Amazon India have decided to revise the price of the phone. As per the latest charge in price, now it is available at 18,990.

TRAI Might Reserve 25 MHz of Mid Band Spectrum for Private 5G Networks

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 05:24 AM PDT

TRAI 5G 5G is just around the corner, and the telecom operators are worried about the way the 5G spectrum will be auctioned. The use cases of 5G technology will be way more than 4G, and the airwaves/spectrum will be required by not just the terrestrial network service providers but also by the satcom service providers and the enterprises. The enterprises or non-telecom firms will require airwaves for 5G to allow machine-to-machine communications, office automation and more. The telcos believe that whomsoever requires the airwaves should acquire it through the auction process. It is still being deliberated whether the spectrum should be administratively allocated to the non-telecom firms as well as satcom companies or whether it should be auctioned.

DoT Has Asked TRAI to Determine Which Spectrum Bands to be Used for Private Networks

According to a Financial Express report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought the views of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to understand which spectrum band should be utilised for private 5G networks. The publication remarks that TRAI might reserve 25 MHz of spectrum in the 3400 MHz – 3425 MHz band for private 5G networks across the country. This is, of course barring the five locations where the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is using the spectrum as well. The mobile operators don't want TRAI and DoT to give away the spectrum to the private enterprises without the auction route. A telecom industry executive told FE that a level-playing field should be maintained. If the telecom operators have to purchase the spectrum through an auction process, then the private non-telecom companies should be forced to do the same. Further, the regulator is thinking about whether the private non-telecom companies should be given an option to purchase their spectrum directly through the DoT or the telecom operators. The TRAI is still awaited to give a final recommendation on the price of the spectrum.

Tagg Verve Plus, Fitness Geared Smartwatch Launched in India for Rs 1899

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 03:44 AM PDT

Tagg Verve Plus Tagg, one of the leading consumer electronics brands, has launched the Tagg Verve Plus, a fitness focus smartwatch in India. The smartwatch is powered by a Realtek chipset equipped with Sense+TM technology. There are over 16 sports modes that Tagg Verve Plus can support, and because of its ultra-wide screen, you will never have to face issues with understanding what's displayed. One of the best features of this smartwatch is the IP68 water-resistance rating. This means that you can comfortably take the Tagg Verve Plus for swimming whenever you want.

Tagg Verve Plus Specifications

Tagg Verve Plus comes with a 1.69-inch ultra-wide IPS-LCD display with a screen resolution of 240×280 pixels. The maximum brightness that this smartwatch can support is 500nits which is not bad. There are multiple watch faces that users can switch between to keep their experience fresh. As mentioned above, there are over 16 sports modes that this smartwatch can support. These modes are – Cycling, Skipping, Swimming, Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis, Hiking, Walking, Basketball, Football, Dancing, Yoga, Sit Up, Indoor Running, Outdoor Running. Further, because of IP68 rating, you can even run in rains and not worry about your smartwatch getting damaged. The Tagg Verve Plus comes with support for a temperature monitor, blood oxygen monitor, blood pressure monitor, sleep tracker, and a heart rate sensor. There is also support for the menstrual cycle tracker, which is a great feature for women. The company says that with one full charge, you can use the smartwatch for up to 10 days without any interruptions.

Tagg Verve Plus Price

Tagg Verve Plus is has launched in three colour variants in India – black, silver, and golden. The smartwatch could be paired with both iOS and Android. The Tagg Verve Plus has launched for a price of Rs 1,899 in India. It is available for purchase via Flipkart.

Nokia XR20, a Premium Smartphone With Military Grade Build Launched in India

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 02:34 AM PDT

Nokia XR20 Nokia XR20, a smartphone that has already launched in Europe has today arrived in India. The device's speciality is the military-grade design that will help the smartphone survive extreme weather conditions. It can even stay underwater for one hour and keep functioning. The company has promised that the smartphone will keep receiving four years of monthly security updates along with three years of major Android updates. Let's take a look at the complete specifications and price of the Nokia XR20 in India.

Nokia XR20 Specifications

Nokia XR20 comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on top for protection. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There is a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. For the unaware, the Snapdragon 480 SoC brings support for 5G. There are a lot of features and specifications inside the device including Action Cam mode which helps in shooting stable videos, OZO spatial recording support with wind-noise cancelling. The fingerprint sensor is mounted at the side of the device. There is a 4630mAh battery inside with support for 18W fast-charging and 15W Qi Wireless charging. The device weighs a massive 248 grams so it won't be a very light experience with this smartphone.

Nokia XR20 Price in India

Nokia XR20 has launched for a price of Rs 46,999 in India. The device comes in a single variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The company will avail the device for pre-bookings from October 20, 2021. It will be available in two different colours including the Ultra Blue and Granite and will go on first sale starting October 30, 2021. The Nokia XR20 will also come with support for Wi-Fi 6, NFC, and carry a 3.5mm headphone jack.

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Launched in India for Rs 16,990

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 01:05 AM PDT

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Exciting news for all the Potter heads, OnePlus has launched its special Harry Potter edition watch in India. It will be available from October 21, 2021. OnePlus had launched its first smartwatch earlier this year in two colour variants. After that, a cobalt version with green straps and a green dial was added to the collection. Now, OnePlus has decided to further expand the series with a Harry Potter special edition. It is inspired by the series of seven fantasy novels loved by its readers worldwide, Harry Potter. This device shows the Harry Potter iconic logo when switched on.

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition Specifications, Price

The most exciting part of this watch is that it comes with the faces of all four houses – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw. Another interesting detail of this watch is that the Hogwarts crest embossed band is vegan leather It comes with the Hogwarts logo embossed unique strap. The smartwatch is set to be priced at 16,990. The device will first go on sale via OnePlus.in, OnePlus App Store, Red Cable Club App and offline OnePlus stores as well. One can secure the limited-edition smartwatch through the easy access sale starting at 12:00 PM IST on October 21 via the OnePlus App Store. In addition, smartwatch users have multiple UI options to choose from in terms of font, icons and animation. This smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch display with 454 by 454 resolution. It comes with a 5ATM IP68 water resistance rating and has over 110 workout types. It also offers a full day battery performance with just 5 minutes of charging. Speaking of the software, this watch runs on RTOS. It offers features like stress tracker, heartbeat monitor, sleep tracker, SpO2 monitor, etc. Another interesting detail of this watch is that the Hogwarts crest embossed band is vegan leather. The case comes with the lightning bolt reminding of the Harry Potter iconic scar is inscribed on the power button.

Vodafone Idea, Larsen & Toubro to Test Smart City Solutions for 5G

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 12:22 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea Leading telecom operator, Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) and Smart World & Communication business of leading Engineering & Construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro have partnered, for a pilot project to test 5G-based Smart City solutions, as part of its ongoing 5G trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum. The companies will collaborate to test and validate 5G use cases built on IoT, Video AI technologies leveraging L&T’s Smart City platform – Fusion, addressing the challenges of urbanisation, safety & security and offering smart solutions to the citizens, in a pilot to be conducted in Pune.

Vi, Larsen & Toubro Partnership Will Cover Testing eMBB, uRLLC, MEC

The partnership between Vi and Larsen & Toubro aims to trial several 5G based use cases that cover 5G services such as enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (uRLLC) and Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC). It will help to analyse performance requirements of Smart city applications and business models in 5G, design and implement 5G based Smart & Safe city applications and use data analytics tools to visualise and analyse the trial results. Vi Business has been a steadfast provider for the Smart Cities with its range of innovative IoT, Mobility, Fixed Line data, Business Communication and Cloud Solutions. Vodafone Idea has deployed its 5G trial in a setup of an end-to-end captive network of Cloud Core, new generation Transport and Radio Access Network, in Pune city. In its initial test results, Vodafone Idea has been able to get a peak speed of 3.7 Gbps on the mmWave spectrum band. The results were achieved with state-of-the-art equipment in 5G Non-Standalone network architecture and using NR Radios. Vi has been allocated 26 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum in the mmWave band by the DoT, for their 5G network trials and use cases. The telco has also gotten download speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps in the 3.5 GHz band 5G trial network with its OEM partners. The high speed and low latency characteristics of the 5G network enables capabilities such as improved surveillance and video streaming/broadcast to permit the evolution of 5G smart cities and smart factories. Smart City and Industry 4.0 will accelerate with 5G deployment and usher in the new era of Digital India.

Vodafone Idea Might Get Around Rs 20000 Crore in Next Two Weeks

Posted: 17 Oct 2021 11:35 PM PDT

Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telecom service provider (TSP) in India, might get around Rs 20,000 crore in the next two weeks. According to an ET Telecom report, the telco might get around Rs 14,000 crore from the government in the form of returned bank guarantees (BGs) and another Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 crore from its promoters, including the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) and the Vodafone Group Plc. This should solve most of the cash flow issues of the company in the short term.

Tariff Hikes, Fund Raise, and Improved Networks to Help Vodafone Idea Thrive

The possible tariff hikes in the next two quarters on top of the fundraising plans will immediately solve all the cash crunch issues for Vodafone Idea. This will help the telco improve its average revenue per user (ARPU) and also put it into a position where it can reinvest in networks aggressively. With the government giving the telcos the moratorium option for paying the dues, there won't be any urgent need of paying a big amount to the centre. This alone will help the telco save a lot of its money. With the improved networks, Vodafone Idea can add more subscribers and compete head-on with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The government has been of huge help to private telecom operators recently. The centre has come up with relief measures for the telecom sector and is looking to help them further by coming out with new reforms in the future. The government is looking to reduce the litigation in the sector so that the telcos don't have to waste their money and time fighting about almost everything inside the court. Vodafone Idea is going to use all of the cash it is able to raise for 5G and further expanding the reach of its networks around the country. With all that's been happening in the telecom sector recently, it won't be a surprise to see an outside investor jumping to get a stake in Vodafone Idea.

BSNL Makes Changes to Recharge Amount of Three Plans

Posted: 17 Oct 2021 10:48 PM PDT

BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has made changes to its multiple prepaid plans recently. The three plans in concern are STV 56, STV 57, and STV 58. The state-run telco has changed the recharge amount of these special tariff vouchers (STVs). The change is a positive one for the customers since the STVs have become even more affordable.

BSNL Reduces Price of Three STVs

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reduced the price of STV 56 by Rs 2. So now, it will be available for Rs 54. Further, both the STV 57 and STV 58 have received a Rs 1 price cut which means that their new price is Rs 56 and Rs 57. Let's take a look at the benefits offered by these STVs. Starting with the STV 56, which will now be available for Rs 54, users get 5600 seconds of voice calling, and its validity is eight days. With the STV 57, which is now available for Rs 56, users get 10GB of data with a free subscription to Zing Entertainment music for 10 days. Lastly, with the STV 58, which is now available for Rs 57, users get the benefit of activation or extension of a prepaid international roaming pack. The validity of this pack is 30 days. As per a Keralatelecom report, the changes are applicable for users living in the Kerala circle. The price of the above mentioned prepaid plans has been reduced from October 18, 2021. For users who want to recharge with the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), prepaid plans can visit their nearest mobile recharge retailer or can also use third-party online applications. Further, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) recently launched the BSNL Selfcare mobile application. This application can also help users in recharging with the new plans and do a lot more such as managing numbers, recharging for friends/family, and more. The above-mentioned changes might not be extended to the other parts of India.

MacBook Pro New Models Might be Powered by M1 Pro, M1 Max Chips

Posted: 17 Oct 2021 08:55 PM PDT

MacBook Pro Apple is expected to launch the new MacBook Pro models in approximately 13 hours. The Cupertino tech giant might announce the M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon chipset in today's event. It is different from the anticipation of the market. Until now, rumours have mentioned the upgraded M1 chipset as M1X. But this might not be the final name that Apple goes ahead with. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg shared that a Mac developer informed him about the two chipsets for the new MacBook Pros namely M1 Pro and the M1 Max. These are the names that are appearing in the app logs.

M1 Pro and M1 Max Chipsets for MacBook Pro to be Revealed Today

First of all, note that these names are not official yet and Apple might not go ahead with such confusing names for its chipsets. As for the differences between the two chipsets, the M1 Pro is assumed to come with a 16-core GPU while the M1 Max is expected to come with a 32-core GPU. Some of the reports are also claiming that the direct successor of the M1 chipset which is M2 will come with the new MacBook Air that is expected to launch in early 2022. The new chipsets from Apple are expected to be very powerful from its competitors. The MacBook Pro might be completely redesigned by Apple. It will be interesting to see if Apple comes out with new colours for the new MacBook Pros like it has done for the iMacs. The new MacBook Pro is expected to come with an upgraded display and also bring back the MagSafe charging technology. There could be a 1080p webcam at the front and the laptop might feature a 120Hz refresh rate display tech. If all of this is true, then Apple fans will finally get their much-awaited wish of seeing a new MacBook (redesigned).

Vi, Airtel Prepaid Plans With Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Subscription

Posted: 17 Oct 2021 06:29 PM PDT

Vi Airtel If you are wondering about how you can watch the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup online, a subscription to the Disney+ Hotstar can help you do that. But buying a subscription isn't worth it when you can get it without any additional cost by purchasing a prepaid plan from Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel. There are prepaid plans from Jio that help you get a subscription to the very same over-the-top (OTT) platform, but today we are going to be sticking with Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel's plans.

Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans With Disney+ Hotstar Subscription

Vodafone Idea offers five prepaid plans with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Out of the five plans, four are unlimited data plans, and one is a 4G data voucher. The unlimited data plans cost Rs 501, Rs 701, Rs 901, and Rs 2595. The 4G data voucher costs Rs 601. The Rs 501, Rs 701, and Rs 901 plans offer 3GB of daily data to the users along with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day. The Rs 501 plan offers users 16GB of bonus data with 28 days of validity. The Rs 701 plan offers users 32GB of bonus data with a validity of 56 days. With the Rs 901 plan, users get 48GB of data with a validity of 84 days. The Rs 2595 plan comes with 1.5GB of daily data, unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS/day for 365 days. All of these plans come with a free subscription to the Vi Movies & TV, Binge All Night and Weekend Data Rollover offer. With the Rs 601 data-only plan, users get 75GB of data for 56 days and nothing else. Oh yes, all of these plans come with a free subscription of the Disney+ Hotstar Mobile-only subscription.

Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plans With Disney+ Hotstar Subscription

Bharti Airtel offers three prepaid plans with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription. These plans cost Rs 499, Rs 699, and Rs 2798. The Rs 499 plan comes with 3GB of daily data with a validity of 28 days. The other two plans, including the Rs 699 and Rs 2798 plans, offer users 2GB of daily data for 56 days and 365 days, respectively. All the plans offer unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS/day, and Airtel Thanks benefits which includes a free Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition for one month. Users also get a free Disney+ Hotstar Mobile-only subscription. The subscription offered to the users costs Rs 499 per month. There are four unlimited data prepaid plans from Reliance Jio that you can subscribe to if you want to get a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription.

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