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Wi-Fi Calling Can help You Escape Bad Mobile Network Connection

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 08:51 AM PDT

Wi-Fi Calling Poor mobile network connectivity will result in call drops. This is quite common in many places due to the location and distance from the cellphone towers. It could be quite challenging to work from an underground location or an area where there are few cellphone towers but good broadband connectivity. In such situations where you will face difficulty with regular phone calls, you can enable Wi-Fi calling, which will enable phone calls to work fine without call drop issues. Wi-Fi calling is a feature that improves call quality when there is bad mobile reception. It is supported by many phones that run Android and iOS platforms. As the name indicates, Wi-Fi calling makes use of the Wi-Fi network that you are connected to make calls by routing the same over the internet. Moreover, these calls do not require users to pay any additional cost.

How To Turn On Wi-Fi Calling

Most telcos in India support Wi-Fi calling with the latest smartphones, including Vi, Airtel and Jio. It is important to stay connected to a Wi-Fi network to make calls via the same. Some telcos support Wi-Fi calling only in select circles. Check out how to turn on Wi-Fi calling on iPhones from here. Step 1: Go to Settings and click on the iPhone setting. Step 2: Select Mobile Data -> Wi-Fi calling -> Turn on Wi-Fi calling. Step 3: Dial any number to enjoy Wi-Fi calling. Do keep in mind that you need to be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network for this feature to work seamlessly. To turn on Wi-Fi calling on Android, check out the below-mentioned steps. For Android smartphones, there are generic settings to turn on Wi-Fi calling. You need to dig into the settings menu to enable this feature. Alternatively, you can use the search option in the Settings menu to enable this feature. Step 1: Go to settings and Network Settings. Step 2: Search for Wi-Fi preferences and find out Wi-Fi calling. Some smartphones let you choose the SIM to enable Wi-Fi calling. Step 3: Turn on Wi-Fi calling and dial any number as you are connected to a stable network to verify that it is working.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Launch Likely Set For 2022

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 08:07 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was launched in September last year. While it has been a little over a year since the launch of this device, there is no clarity regarding the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Already, speculations have pointed out that the device could be launched soon but recent reports suggest otherwise. Going by fresh information, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could see the light of the day in January 2022.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Delayed!

As per a report by SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be launched as soon as January next year. It has been suggested that the smartphone will not be unveiled in a major event or an online Unpacked conference. It appears that the upcoming Samsung smartphone could be launched via a soft launch, which will be a simple press release. On the other hand, it Samsung Galaxy S22 series launch, which was expected to arrive in January 2022 is said to be delayed. However, there is no word regarding a specific launch date for these upcoming flagship smartphones.

Samsung's 2022 Flagship Models

It is unlikely that Samsung might launch high-end smartphones alongside each other and at least a minimum gap of a month between these smartphones' releases is expected. Notably, the report cited that the upcoming smartphone in question – the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's availability could be limited at launch. Also, it is said that some markets will receive the units of this Samsung smartphone in January next year while the rest of the markets might face a delay in its sales. Currently, there is a global chip shortage, which is expected to be a major reason for the delay of the Galaxy S21 FE's launch. A delay in the device could be good for Samsung itself as it will be able to secure more chips for the upcoming flagship models. Samsung might even host an Unpacked event for the Galaxy S22 series ahead of the MWC 2022 tech show, which is tipped to debut on February 28. However, there is no official confirmation regarding any of these details and we need to wait for Samsung to confirm the same.

Instagram Gets Videos Tab With IGTV and Feed Videos

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 05:50 AM PDT

Instagram Earlier this week, Facebook faced a sudden global outage wherein Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were down for a few hours. In the wake of this Suddenly, Facebook came up with an announcement regarding a significant change on Instagram. Going by the same, Instagram will merge the portrait style video format IGTV and videos on the feed into Instagram Videos. There will be a new Video Tab that will be added to the app. Soon, all the users can take a look at all types of videos on Instagram via the Video Tab.

Instagram Gets Video Tab

Of late, there appears to be a lot of emphasis on the video creators on Instagram. With this update of the social media platform, video previews on the Instagram feed will be 60 seconds long. Also, there will be new features and tools on the platform. However, the update does not bring any change to the way users upload videos on the platform. Users can trim videos before uploading them to Instagram or applying a filter. Also, there are options to add locations and tag people while uploading a new video on the platform. Users can cross-post the videos as stories or share them as direct messages as well. Videos from some creators will be eligible for ads and the preview time of the same is set for 15 seconds. As IGTV Videos are to be phased out, ads in videos will be dubbed In-Stream Ads. Video creators can monetise videos that are over 60 seconds long. Facebook appears to be experimenting with vertical videos that did not end up as intended. IGTV was initially launched in 2018 and was quite unique on social media. However, it did not work as Tiktok became popular and the Instagram feature missed out on a lot of features. Under the new Video Tab, Facebook is will retain both these types of videos, which is interesting. It is interesting that the app has transformed from being a photo-sharing platform to a video-sharing platform with several monetisation options and the highly popular Instagram Reels. We need to wait to see further changes that will be brought to Instagram.

OnePlus 9RT Price Tipped Ahead Of Launch

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 05:14 AM PDT

OnePlus 9RT The upcoming OnePlus 9RT is speculated to see the light of the day sometime this month. Being the sequel to the OnePus 9R, a flagship smartphone that went official earlier this year, the 9RT is expected to bring some notable improvements. Also, it was confirmed that the OnePlus 9T and OnePlus 9T Pro will not be launched this year. Talking about the OnePlus 9RT, we have been coming across reports revealing what we can expect from it. Now, a fresh report reveals the possible pricing of the device.

OnePlus 9RT Price Leak

The well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has taken to the Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo to hint at the possible pricing of the OnePlus 9RT. Going by the same, the upcoming OnePlus smartphone could be priced between CNY 2,000 (approx. Rs 23,000) and CNY 3,000 (approx. Rs 35,000). The smartphone is likely to be launched in three colour variants such as Blue, Silver, and Black. Given that the OnePlus 9R was launched for Rs 39,999 in the country and the OnePlus Nord 2 is priced starting from Rs 27,999, the OnePlus 9RT will be priced relatively lesser than the flagship model.

OnePlus 9RT Leaked Specs

OnePlus 9RT is believed to be launched with a 6.55-inch FHD+ E3 AMOLED display. The screen is likely to have a high refresh rate of 120Hz, which will make it suitable for gaming. In terms of design changes, the upcoming smartphone appears to have the same camera module as its predecessor with a refined flash module. For imaging, there could be a triple-camera system at the rear with a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide secondary lens, and a 2MP tertiary lens. At the front, it is tipped to house a 16MP selfie camera sensor. Under its hood, the device in question is likely to make use of an octa-core Snapdragon 888 processor, which is used by the current generation flagship models launched this year. This processor will deliver improved performance than the Snapdragon 870 SoC, which powers the OnePlus 9R. The other hardware aspects that are rumoured include up to 12GB of RAM and a 4500mAh battery, which will support 65W fast charging technology. As per the tipster, the OnePlus 9RT could run Android 11 topped with ColorOS 12 in India while the global variant.

Netflix Top 10 Movies, TV Shows for Streaming This Week

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 03:34 AM PDT

Netflix One of the major and most popular over-the-top (OTT) platforms, Netflix is the go-to application for many around the world whenever they want to watch something entertaining. It is the sheer size of the platform's content library that attracts people. But for some, the number of titles available inside the platform can be a pain because it becomes super hard to select something to watch. To solve this dilemma, Netflix regularly updates its top 10 movies and TV shows in India. We are going to list them for you right here.

Netflix Top 10 Movies/TV Shows In India Currently

Squid Game (1 Season) At the top is an interesting show that has risen to humongous fame in a very short time frame. Squid Game features a protagonist hoping to win easy money by taking part in an enigmatic game. But as things unfold, horror ensues. THALAIVII THALAIVII is trending at number two in India features Kangana Ranaut as the lead actress. It is a movie based on a real-life actor-turned-chief minister Jayaram Jayalalitha. Netflix has categorised this movie as emotional and inspiring. Kota Factory (2 Seasons) At the third spot is one of the best TV shows from TVF (The Viral Fever), Kota Factory. The show has returned with a season 2 featuring the same actors as in the first season. The Guilty Released very recently, The Guilty is a movie trending at the number four spot in India today. It is a movie featuring Jake Gyllenhaal as the troubled police detective assigned to 911 duties. Sex Education (3 Seasons) A show that has captivated a lot of youngsters has returned with a season 3. Sex Education is trending in India at the number 5 spot and if you haven't seen the show yet, it is high time that you do. Maid (Limited Series) At the sixth spot is Maid which is a limited series uncovering a young mother who comes out of an abusive relationship to help her children grow and have a better future. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (1 Season) Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a Korean romantic drama that's surely going to give you feel-good vibes. If you like romcoms, this Netflix show trending at number seven in India is perfect for you. Twilight Feeling nostalgic yet? Twilight, a famous fiction story brought to life on the big screens has returned to being of the top movies on Netflix. Twilight sits comfortably at the eighth position. Money Heist (5 Seasons) Money Heist needs no introduction. It is always somewhere in the top 10 spots in India. The show already has five seasons, if you haven't seen it yet, you must now! Money Heist sits at the ninth position in India. Lucifer (6 Seasons) A romantic devil has made his way to the Earth. Finding himself in love with a human detective, Lucifer stays on Earth and helps Chloe in solving crimes.

Bharti Airtel Gearing for mmWave 5G Trials

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 02:41 AM PDT

Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, is gearing up for mmWave 5G trials. Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Bharti Airtel, said that mmWave bands would be included in the telco's next round of 5G trials. For the unaware, the mmWave 5G bands will be able to deliver the fastest 5G speeds to the users. The sub-6 GHz bands are good for coverage, but they can't offer the fastest speeds. But the mmWave bands will change the game and allow the world to see the true potential of 5G networks. According to an ET Telecom report, Sekhon has said that Airtel is just waiting for the equipment to arrive from its vendors for the mmWave 5G trials.

mmWave 5G Bands Price Not Yet Decided

It is worth noting that mmWave 5G bands' final price is still under consideration by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The mmWave bands are expected to be the most expensive ones, and the sector regulator is still yet to come out with the final price for the concerned airwaves. Yesterday, Airtel had announced that it conducted rural India's first 5G trials. The telco had partnered with Ericsson to test the power of 5G in rural India. Airtel was able to deliver a download speed of 100 Mbps in a 3GPP compliant 5G smartphone and over 200 Mbps in a fixed wireless access (FWA) device, both located around 10 km away from the site. For the 5G test in rural India, Airtel had used the airwaves in the 3500 MHz bands. Bharti Airtel believes that once the 5G spectrum auctions are done, India should be able to see live 5G networks within two quarters. Further, Airtel said that post one year of the auction, a large part of India might be covered by 5G. However, how fast the 5G networks will go live in India will depend on the TRAI as the final pricing of the spectrum from the regulator is still awaited.

BSNL Launches New Broadband Plan for Educational Institutes

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 01:31 AM PDT

BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new broadband plan for educational institutes. The name of this plan is 'Institution@791'. This plan will only be available for educational institutes. It will be available across DSL, FTTH, and Air Fiber services of the telco. The maximum speed that this broadband plan will offer is 100 Mbps, and the maximum data is 3.3TB in a month. It is available with immediate effect for schools/ colleges / educational institutes. Let's take a complete look at these plans and determine what it comes with.

BSNL Institution@791 Broadband Plan Details

As per Keralatelecom, the plan will be available in three different services. On copper category (DSL), it will be available with 10 Mbps of speed and up to 791GB of monthly data. Then in the fibre category, the plan will be available with 100 Mbps and offer up to 3.3TB of monthly data. Lastly, with the Air Fiber service, the plan will available with 45 Mbps of speed and 3.3TB of monthly data. The company is also offering this plan for 12 months. On the purchase of 12 months, the client is entitled to receive one month of free service from the company. Further, there is free voice calling 24×7 provided to the customers. Note that the price of the plan, which is Rs 791, is exclusive of the GST. Further, this plan is only available on a promotional basis for 90 days. BSNL has availed this plan only in the Karnataka circle for colleges/schools /educational institutes. The static IP address is also available for the users for a simple cost of Rs 2,000 per year. This plan doesn't look much different from the Rs 799 plan offered by the telco that also offers a 100 Mbps plan. Users will also have to pay a one-month security deposit if they are purchasing this plan. There is no two years or three years plan available.

Reliance Jio Networks Down in India

Posted: 06 Oct 2021 12:19 AM PDT

Reliance Jio Reliance Jio's network is currently down in many parts of India. The telco has not issued a statement as of yet, so we don't know the exact reason behind it. But users from many parts of the country have complained on Twitter that they cannot make calls and some cannot even use data. Further, the exact regions this issue has come up in is also unclear at the moment. Jio's customer care team has nothing to say about this yet. Downdetector suggests that over 4,000 people have already complained about the issues that Jio's network has had since the morning.

Reliance Jio's Networks Go Down After WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

A couple of days back, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook were down which caused panic amongst many people. But at least they were still able to make calls. People who are just on Jio's networks and don't have a secondary SIM to make calls with or use data from are now stuck. People from Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are complaining about the network outage. The Jio SIM is not showing any network issues. I live in Chattisgarh and the signal strength is looking good. Even the 'VoLTE' is working. But for some reason, the calls are not connecting. The data seems to be working fine now. But for many users, even the data is not working and if they are not connected to the Wi-Fi networks, they have no other immediate medium to contact someone else if they don't have a secondary SIM of Airtel or Vi. As per Downdetector, the network issues started coming in around 9 AM and reached the peak around 12 PM. Even people in Jabalpur and Jaipur are having issues with the telco's networks. It feels like the issue has affected users living across the country. It will be worth waiting for Jio's statement on the issue.

Vodafone Idea, Airtel to Benefit a Lot With Govts Decision

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 11:14 PM PDT

Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel can benefit a lot from the government's decision on the withdrawal of a one-time spectrum charge (OTSC). The private operators might have to pay Rs 2,000 crore each or something even lesser than that. The government is trying to reduce litigation from the sector and the withdrawal of appeal against a telecom tribunal verdict would mean that it is doing just that. Because of the continuous litigation, the only people who are benefitting are the lawyers. Both Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel were asked to pay thousands of crores as OTSC by the government.

Telcos Shouldn't be Forced to Pay OTSC

The government should really not ask the telcos to pay OTSC right now. This would render the effect of the relief package somewhat useless in the very short term. Vi's cash flow situation is really bad and it can't just pay thousands of crores worth of OTSC to the government comfortably. But as per an ET Telecom report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has currently said that it needs three more weeks for consultations on the issue. Going to court with this issue would mean that the government is imposing litigation in the sector again. But if the DoT withdraws the appeal, it will mean that it is really backing the sector in a complete sense and wants to reduce the litigation. At every turn in the telecom sector, the telcos and the government don't agree on something and then go to court to resolve it. This might not be the best way to enhance the performance and stability in the sector. Understanding that; the government might just end up withdrawing its appeal and that would mean that the telcos will have to pay very little OTSC. The relief package has given a lifeline to Vodafone Idea, but OTSC might reduce its effects if the government stays persistent on recovering that amount from the telcos.

Telegram Added 70 Million Users When WhatsApp Went Down

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:12 PM PDT

Telegram What became a disaster for Facebook when its applications, including WhatsApp and Instagram, went down, it became a boon for Telegram. While Telegram is not as big as WhatsApp, there's no other app that can give competition to WhatsApp the way Telegram does. One of the many reasons why WhatsApp wins is because of clean experience and early mover advantage. But Telegram has already achieved the milestone of a billion downloads, so clearly, it is not a small application. According to a Reuters report, the outage of WhatsApp that came on Monday resulted in a positive thing for rival Telegram. Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, on Tuesday, said that Telegram added over 70 million new users after WhatsApp went down.

Daily Growth Rate of Telegram Increased By Huge Magnitude

Telegram's daily growth rate increased by a huge magnitude as WhatsApp went down. Adding over 70 million users in a day is no joke. Clearly, people who wanted to text others saw Telegram as the next best option. But this won't happen again and again for Telegram. WhatsApp is back up now, and it will take yet another outage of the application for Telegram to see this many users coming to its platform in a single day. In fact, as per Durov, so many people were trying to download Telegram in America at the same time that they must have experienced slow speeds. WhatsApp going down was a big thing. It didn't just stop people from communicating with their loved ones, but it also affected other sectors of the economy. People couldn't trade stocks and cryptocurrencies anymore. While there were other platforms available, because WhatsApp is the predominantly used application around the globe, it resulted in a big problem for everyone. Thus, it might be handy to keep another social media platform handy on your smartphones, such as Telegram or Signal, just in case there's another such outage of WhatsApp.

BSNL Offers Multiple 200 Mbps Broadband Plans, Which is Better?

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 06:38 PM PDT

BSNL 200 Mbps broadband plans Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is one of the major Internet service providers (ISPs) in India. The telco has time and again proved that it is better than Jio and Airtel in providing broadband services by being present in areas where no other ISP is present. BSNL offers users multiple 200 Mbps broadband plans. These plans aren't essentially too different from each other, but the little unique things about each of them can make the whole difference when you are trying to decide which plan you should go with. Here's everything you should know about this.

BSNL 200 Mbps Broadband Plans

BSNL offers two 200 Mbps broadband plans to the users. One plan is called 'Fibre Premium' while the other plan is called 'Fibre Premium Plus'. Both the plans offer the same amount of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data to the users. The more affordable plan out of the two is 'Fibre Premium' and it costs Rs 999 per month. This plan offers 3.3TB or 3,300GB monthly data to the users. Post consumption of the FUP data, the internet speed drops to 2 Mbps for the users. Users also get a free Disney+ Hotstar Premium over-the-top (OTT) benefit. There is an unlimited voice calling benefit (landline connection) included as well. Secondly, the 'Fibre Premium Plus' plan costs Rs 1,277 per month. With this plan as well users get 3.3TB of monthly data. But this plan offers 15 Mbps of speed once the FUP data is consumed. Despite being more expensive, this plan doesn't offer any OTT benefits but comes with a free fixed voice calling connection. Out of the two plans, it is clearly visible that the Rs 999 plan is a much better option for maximum users. There would be hardly any average consumer/consumers who manage to exhaust 3.3TB of data offered with the broadband connection, especially when the 4G data is so cheap as well. Further, the Rs 999 broadband plans from other operators also offer speeds around 200 Mbps. In that sense, the Rs 999 broadband plan from BSNL makes a lot more sense than the Rs 1,277 plan. The only advantage that the Rs 1,277 broadband plan has is the post FUP data speed. There's no other possible reason why any rational consumer would opt for the Rs 1,277 plan ignoring the Rs 999 plan. The 200 Mbps broadband plans usually come with over-the-top (OTT) benefits and unlimited data. In that sense, BSNL's 200 Mbps plan makes for an ideal option if you are looking for such a plan.

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