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Ericsson, Porsche Enter Into Partnership For 5G Future

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:52 AM PST

Ericsson, Porsche Enter Into Partnership For 5G Future In an attempt to advance the automotive industry, Ericsson and Porsche have entered into a research partnership, which leverages the power and capability of 5G to accelerate production at the latter's manufacturing unit in Leipzig, Germany. This trial marks the first deployment of a private 5G network at the production complexes of Porsche. The secure 5G standalone (SA) network of Ericsson operates over a private frequency spectrum, which provides ultra-low latency, high-speed wireless connectivity and huge data-handling capabilities.

Ericsson – Porsche Partnership

Porsche's production is undergoing a digital transformation and is being guided by its vision of being lean, green and smart. 5G technology is touted to be one of the major elements laying the foundation for a smart factory, said Albrecht Reimold, the Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG. The 5G project will be piloted in the technology cell of the Macan body ship of Porsche. It will enable the control of robotics sans any cables. Furthermore, it will pave the way for the data transmission of huge amounts between production workers, on-site machines and vehicles via flexible, secure, and predictable transmission of signals. Porsche Leipzig's Chairman of the Executive Board, Gerd Rupp said that the 5G test area offers a superior opportunity to test use cases in a production context and is a significant step forward in the production of the future. The automation capabilities that have been updated will have an important impact on the production capability at Porsche. It will provide numerous benefits for the company, as well as, its workers. Also, it will include the worker safety and provide a more efficient quality, reduced costs, increased quality, and faster production times. The Head of Business Area Technologies and New Businesses at Ericsson, Asa Tamsons, said that they are proud to work with leading companies such as Porsche in their smart factories. It will provide them with leading 5G and Private Network products. The private networks by Ericsson will empower safety, flexibility and greater productivity across a slew of industries including mining, processing, manufacturing and more. Given that 5G is the next generation of cellular communications, it will extend the performance of mobile networks and service the upcoming needs of industries and consumers.

BSNL to Offer Eros Now Membership with Its Postpaid Plans

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:56 AM PST

BSNL offers Eros Now In the recent development of events, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will now offer Eros Now content with its postpaid plans just as with its prepaid plans. Eros Now made the official announcement of its expansion of contract on Friday. In 2019, Eros Now had partnered up with BSNL to offer customers its content with the prepaid plans. With Eros Now, users can get access to over 12000 movie titles, premium originals, music videos, short-form content, among others.

The Partnership Between BSNL and Eros Now

In its announcement, Eros Now has affirmed that it will offer its premium content to all the customers who go for postpaid plans from BSNL. BSNL was providing Eros Now Plus membership with some of its selected prepaid plans to users until the STV was active. The partnership is beneficial for both companies. BSNL is functional across all the twenty-two telecom circles in India whereas Eros Now is providing its content all over the country in multiple languages including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, and more. While only select prepaid plans from BSNL include the offer of Eros Now content for free, the new contract will include all the postpaid plans bundled with Eros Now membership. The prepaid plans which include the offer of Eros Now are Rs 78 pack with a validity of 8 days, and the Rs 98 plan which has a validity of 24 days except Kerala where the Rs 98 plan comes with 20 days validity. Moreover, the offer is also applicable on Rs 298 BSNL prepaid plan that comes with 54 days validity except for Andhra Pradesh where it is priced at Rs 297. Additionally, the offer is also applicable on the BSNL Rs 333 prepaid plan with 45 days validity and Rs 444 prepaid plan with 60 days validity. It will be interesting to see how this partnership between a government-owned telecom company and a private OTT platform will roll out as it ensures a wider audience reach for both entities.

Vodafone Idea Says 5G Will Bring in New Revenue Streams

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 06:10 AM PST

  Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea recently demonstrated the use cases of 5G networks in Pune, Maharashtra and Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Arvind Nevatia, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea, said that 5G would bring with itself new revenue models for the telcos and other ecosystem players. Nevatia said that 5G would enable new transaction systems and partnerships. However, Nevatia refrained from speaking about what exactly will these systems or partnerships will be. Nevatia said that it would be premature to speak about what these models will be because they are still being formed. For the unaware, In October, Arvind Nevatia replaced Abhijit Kishore as the Chief Enterprise Business officer of Vodafone Idea.

Vodafone Idea Investing in Enterprise Business

Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea, might become a prominent source of revenues for the telco. 5G might act as a booster for the enterprise business of Vodafone Idea. The use cases demonstrated in the trials conducted recently were mostly meant for enterprises. TelecomTalk has reported in the past that Vodafone Idea has been hiring new people to grow its enterprise business. With the comments from Arvind Nevatia, it becomes apparent that Vi is planning to grow its enterprise business further. 5G is expected to directly benefit enterprises more than consumers. But this is the same drive that Bharti Airtel also has. Airtel's enterprise business is also popular as many companies across the country utilise its data centres, postpaid connections, and more. Vodafone Idea already has a ton of services under its business offerings, and many more might be added soon when 5G comes to life. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are conducting 5G trials in different parts of the country. Nevatia said that Vodafone Idea is keeping its mind very open about the revenue streams that can be built offering enterprise services and forming partnerships with the power of 5G networks.

Vodafone Idea Showcases Use Cases of 5G Networks in India

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 04:42 AM PST

Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently showcased 5G network use cases and solutions for digital India. The telco shared the wide range of 5G network use cases that it has been testing in Pune, Maharashtra and Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The 5G use cases are meant for both enterprises and consumers. The third-largest telco had partnered up with Ericsson and Nokia along with Indian startups and ecosystem players including Tweek Labs, L&T Smart World & Communication, Athonet and Vizzbee.

Vodafone Idea Showcases 5G Use Cases With Ecosystem Partners

Vodafone Idea demonstrated the 5G technology for multiple use-cases including cloud gaming, industry 4.0, smart cities, smart healthcare, smart workplace, smart education, smart agriculture, and more. The telco was able to achieve peak download speeds of 4.1 Gbps and 217 Mbps upload speeds in the trial location Pune. The telco is conducting 5G trials using the spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). For the 5G trials, DoT has provided the telco with 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band, 800 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band, and 1000 MHz of spectrum (4 x 250) in the 70 GHz to 80 GHz spectrum for backhaul. The 5G trial network set up by Vodafone Idea (Vi) in Pune is leveraging Ericsson Radios and Ericsson Dual Mode Core based on cloud-native technology. All the use cases demonstrated in Pune have been developed over Ericsson's 5G technology solutions. However, in Gandhinagar, Vodafone Idea is utilising Nokia's AirScale portfolio solutions for testing 5G use cases. The telco also demonstrated the 5G network trials and use cases development that has been happening in Gandhinagar through a special live telecast in Pune. Ravinder Takkar, MD & CEO, Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) said that Vi is preparing to take India on the next journey of 5G wireless communications. Through the 5G use cases demonstrated by Vodafone Idea, it is evident that network technology is going to change the way people communicate with each other and also the way machines communicate.

Nothing Ear (1) Gets Rs 700 Price Cut In India

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 02:26 AM PST

Nothing Ear (1) Nothing, the London-based company founded by the former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei launched its first-ever product – the Nothing Ear (1) in July this year. It is a one-of-its-kind transparent TWS earbuds that comes with wireless charging support, and ANC as well. If you wanted to purchase this pair of TWS earbuds from the company, then there is good news for you as it costs relatively lesser now.

Nothing Ear (1) Price Cut

The Nothing Ear (1) was launched in India for Rs 5,999 and was available via the e-commerce portal Flipkart. After this, the component supply chain issue made headlines and many brands started hiking the cost of their offerings. As a result, the Nothing Ear (1) also received a price hike, which took its cost to Rs 6,999. Now, it has received a price cut of Rs 700, which takes its pricing down to Rs 6,299. However, there is no official confirmation if this is a temporary or permanent discount. So, if you want to buy the Nothing Ear (1), then this is the right time.

Nothing Ear (1) Specifications And Features

To recap its features, the Nothing Ear (1) flaunts a transparent outer casing for the earbuds along with a transparent charging case. It features 11.6mm dynamic drivers that are provided by Teenage Engineering and the earbuds weigh 4.7 grams each. The other features of the Nothing Ear (1) include in-ear detection and it lets users adjust the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), change the Equalizer setting, and activate Transparency Mode. The Nothing Ear (1) settings can be adjusted via the Ear 1 companion app that is compatible with Android and iOS devices. Other features of the Nothing Ear (1) include IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance. The pair of earbuds comes with Google Fast Pair and gets touch controls for media playback, transparency modes, noise cancellation and volume controls. Nothing Ear (1) supports Qi wireless charging and features a USB Type-C port. Powering the TWS earbuds is a 570mAh battery that is claimed to provide a battery life of up to 5.7 hours per charge and up to 34 hours while taking the charging case into the consideration.

Airtel Offering Free Half Gigabyte of Daily Data With 4 Prepaid Plans

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 09:57 PM PST

Airtel The new prepaid plans from Bharti Airtel are now live on the website of the company. Airtel has hiked the tariffs of multiple prepaid plans starting today. But along with that, the telco has also upgraded the data benefits of four prepaid plans. Airtel users recharging with the Rs 719, Rs 299, Rs 265, and Rs 839 plans will be able to get half a gigabyte or 500GB of data free from the company every day. This 500MB data offer was earlier introduced by the telco for its Rs 249 plan (which has become Rs 299 plan now).

Airtel Four Prepaid Plans That Now Offer 500MB of Additional Daily Data

The manner for redeeming the 500MB of additional daily data is very simple. Users just need to download the Airtel Thanks application and redeem it from there every day if they need it. All of the above-mentioned plans, including – Rs 719, Rs 299, Rs 265, and Rs 839 – offer unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. The Rs 839 plan offers 2GB of daily data to the users. So with the 500MB of additional daily data from the Airtel Thanks application, users are basically getting 2.5GB of daily data. The Rs 265 plan ships with 1GB of daily data; thus, with the bonus 500MB data, the Rs 265 plan will essentially come with 1.5GB of daily data. Both the Rs 299 and Rs 719 plans offer 1.5GB daily data, which will become 2GB of daily data bundled with the 500MB of additional data offered by the company. The Rs 299 and Rs 265 plans come with a short validity of 28 days, while the Rs 719 and Rs 839 plans come with a service validity of 84 days, suitable for medium-term users. All of the other Airtel Thanks benefits, including Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition for one month, Wynk Music, and more, are also included. You can find the image below from the website of the telco, which displays 500MB of additional data on certain plans. Airtel

OnePlus RT Now Has a Launch Date Along with OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 09:04 PM PST

OnePlus RT It was earlier reported that OnePlus might launch OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones next month in India. OnePlus RT was also spotted in an Amazon advertisement on Google Search results by a tipster. The device had been recently witnessed at Google Supported Devices List and Google Play Listing website, which hinted towards the launch of the device. Now, if sources are to be believed, we might have an actual date for the launch of these gadgets by the Oppo-backed tech company. One of the tipsters, Max J. has said that both OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones will debut in Indian markets on December 16. The original OnePlus 9RT device was launched in China in the month of October, and it is expected that it will see its India launch as the OnePlus RT moniker variant. However, there hasn't been any official announcement by the smartphone manufacturer regarding the launch of the OnePlus RT in India.

Specifications of OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS

The OnePlus 9RT came with a display featuring 6.62-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset and will have 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The camera module on the handset features a triple rear camera setup. The setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 16-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. OnePlus 9RT features a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 selfie shooter as well. The storage space offered by the device is 256GB of UFS 3.1. The handset will also be backed by a powerful 4500mAh dual-cell battery and will support Warp Charge 65T fast charging technology. On the other hand, the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS is expected to feature an Active Noise Cancellation Pack (ANC) and will have Dolby Atmos support. The earphones will be backed by an 11mm dynamic driver in each bud, and the gadget is also IP55 rated. The earbuds will also use the warp charge technology, which can enable a user to use the device for 5 hours on a 10-minute charge. It is also claimed that the device can run for 5 hours with ANC activated and 7 hours when it is not. The charging case can run for around 38 hours.

Information on the Price

There's no information on the price of the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS; however, the price tag of the OnePlus 9RT launched in China was fixed at CNY 3,299, which amounts to somewhere around Rs 38,600 for its base model with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage space. The other model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage space was priced at CNY 3,499, which amounts to somewhere around Rs 40,900.

Wi-Fi 6: A Much-Needed Upgrade

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 06:49 PM PST

Wi-Fi 6 The telecom operators have been investing millions in launching the 5G connectivity over the past few years. Also, they have been touting the benefits of the same though most devices usually spend a significant time being connected to Wi-Fi, especially laptops and PCs. Despite this fact, many users pay very little attention to enhancing their Wi-Fi network. Most users tuck their router in a corner and hardly take care of it. The fact that upgrading the home Wi-Fi for all-around internet connectivity is overlooked by many. This is where Wi-Fi 6 came into existence, and let's take a look at the importance of upgrading to the latest wireless standard.

Wi-Fi 6: A Much-Needed Upgrade

Wi-Fi 6, referred to as 802.11ax, is the latest Wi-Fi standard. The routers compatible with Wi-Fi 6 have technically existed since 2019, but the technology did not make its way to the budget routers. The odds are that you might not have a Wi-Fi 6 router if you did not purchase the router sometime in 2021. The same also applies to those who use a router provided by their ISP. Though Wi-Fi 5 is fine, Wi-Fi 6 is a significant upgrade. It improves the same by providing new radio channels, which provide more bandwidth. Also, Wi-Fi 6 employs a pair of technologies – OFDMA and MU-MIMO to enhance the ability of the router to manage traffic between devices. It can deliver dramatically higher internet speeds, precisely a 50% improvement. However, these figures are not comparable to the maximum performance of the next-generation Wi-Fi connectivity. Interestingly, even the budget Wi-Fi 6 routers can deliver a better improvement in performance as compared to Wi-Fi 5 routers. While many know that Wi-Fi 6 is an upgrade, it also received an upgrade – the Wi-Fi 6E, which delivers improved performance. Wi-Fi 6E is almost similar to Wi-Fi 6, but it comes with a new 6 GHz wireless band. If you purchase a router that supports Wi-Fi 6E, then you need to use a device compatible with this standard. The new band has a very high frequency, which provides high bandwidth but faces issues at a long-range. So, to upgrade to Wi-Fi 6, you can buy a new Wi-Fi router that delivers the best value for your money right now and experience the benefits of the same.

Work from Home Broadband Plans from Airtel, Jio, BSNL, Vodafone Idea

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 05:32 PM PST

Work From Home Broadband Plans The devastating wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that took the world off its feet last year forced the majority of the industries and sectors to mandate their employees to work from the comforts of home. People shifted to work-from-home culture and the demand for unlimited plans increased substantially. Various Internet Service Providers (ISPs) of the country went on a head-to-head competition to provide better and attractive offers to their customers than their rivals. Although the ISPs provide a huge variety of plans with different internet speeds, in this article, we are going to look at some of the plans by the country's leading ISPs that offer internet speed under 100 Mbps and are best suited for people working from home.

The 40 Mbps Plan from Airtel

Airtel has revamped its plans and the service provided by them to attract users in an already very competitive market. With Airtel Xstream Fiber the users are in for a better, enhanced and faster daily broadband connection experience as it provides a Fiber optic internet connection. Airtel allows one of the fastest broadband connections and users can get access to the 'Basic' pack which provides 40 Mbps of internet speed at a monthly cost of Rs 499 exclusive of taxes. Users get 3.3TB or 3300GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data with this plan. Airtel also provides 'Airtel Thanks Benefits' with its broadband plans which in this case includes a subscription to Wynk Music and Shaw Academy.

The 30 Mbps Plan from Jio

JioFiber provides a 30 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 399 per month. The FUP limit set on this plan is 3300Gb or 3.3TB. Using the 30 Mbps plan from JioFiber, customers can get access to smooth and seamless internet across multiple devices. Along with high-speed internet, users also get a symmetrical download and upload speed from the provider. This is rather one of the cheaper plans from the ISP and hence it doesn't include subscriptions to any OTT platform like the higher-priced plans from JioFiber, however, it is best suited for the customers who are looking for plans just to work from home.

The Two Plans Under 100 Mbps by BSNL

The government-owned telecommunications company BSNL under Bharat Fibre Broadband provides exciting plans for its users who want to opt for less than 100 Mbps packs. The 'Fibre Basic' and 'Fibre Basic Plus' plans from BSNL provide 30 Mbps and 60 Mbps of internet speed respectively. The Fibre Basic plan comes at a price of Rs 449 per month whereas the Fibre Basic Plus costs users Rs 599 a month. Both these prices are exclusive of GST and both these plans come with a FUP limit of 3300GB or 3.3TB. Beyond the data limit, users can enjoy an internet speed of 2 Mbps and both these plans also offer a 90% discount of up to Rs 500 on rent on the first bill.

The 50 Mbps Plan from You Broadband

India's one of the prominent ISP, You Broadband by Vodafone Idea provides a 50 Mbps unlimited internet plan at a monthly cost of Rs 599. Users can also get access to long-term plans such as a 95-day plan at Rs 1,797, a 190-day plan at Rs 3,594 and a 360-day plan at Rs 7,189. All these prices are including of taxes and users get a FUP limit of 3500GB or 3.5TB with this plan. It is to be noted that all these prices are applicable in the city of Mumbai and might differ in different locations where You Broadband provides connectivity.

Oppo Reno7 Series Launched With Powerful Chipsets, Better Cameras

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 11:04 AM PST

Oppo Reno 7 Series As reported earlier it was expected that Oppo will soon launch its next flagship series Oppo Reno7 Series in China. After a long span of rumours and an official teaser, the Oppo Reno7 series has finally been launched in China. As the speculations were made the Oppo Reno7 series includes three devices –Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and for the first time replacing Reno7 Pro+, Oppo Reno7 SE. The new series from Oppo witnesses powerful processors which include a combination of Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets.

Specifications of the Devices

The Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 SE have been launched with the same display specs featuring a 6.43 inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with up to a 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum touch sampling rate of 180Hz. However, the screen-to-body ratio for Reno7 SE is 90.8% and for Reno7 it is 91.8%. Whereas the high-end model Oppo Reno7 Pro has a 6.55-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with up to 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It also includes a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Reno7 Pro uses the latest chipset from MediaTek – MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MAX while Oppo Reno7 SE has a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC as its processor. With the Reno7 model, makers have gone for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G chipset. All the models in Reno 7 series operate on Android 11 ColorOS 12. All the phones are backed by a 4500mAh battery; however, Reno7 uses a 60W fast charging technology whereas Reno7 SE supports a 33W charging. Reno7 Pro comes with a 65W fast charge technology. The camera module for Reno 7 includes a triple rear camera setup with a selfie camera and specs seem to be better than Reno7 SE. The rear camera setup features a 64MP main camera, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera and the selfie snapper is a 32MP camera. Reno7 SE on the other hand has a 48MP main camera along with two 2MP additional cameras for portrait and macro modes of photography. The selfie snapper is a 16MP camera. The top model Reno7 Pro, however, has a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, also used on Find X3 Pro, a wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. It also has a 32MP selfie camera.

Price of the devices

The Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 SE come with 8GB and 128GB storage versions which are priced at CNY 2,699 (around Rs 31,485) for Reno7 and CNY 2199 (around Rs 25,652) for Reno7 SE. The 8GB and 256GB versions of these devices are priced at CNY 2,999 (around Rs 34,985) for Reno 7 and CNY 2,399 (around Rs 27,985) for Reno7 SE. Oppo Reno7 also has a 12GB of Ram and 256GB of storage model which is priced at CNY 3,299 (around Rs 34,484). Oppo Reno7 Pro on the other hand comes in two variations – 8GB RAM with 256GB storage space priced at CNY 3,699 (around Rs 43151) and 12GB + 256GB model priced at CNY 3,999 (around Rs 46650).

Poco X4 Could Launch in India Soon, Spotted at IEMI Database

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 09:08 AM PST

Poco X4 India Launch If the recent rumours are to be believed, we might witness the Poco X4 in Indian markets pretty soon after what has been a really long wait. Poco came up with its Poco X3 along with the NFC variant. However, India had the Poco X3 without the NFC variant. The wait for Poco X4 has been exhaustingly long also because the Poco X3 became the manufacturer's best-selling model and customers have been waiting for its sequel. But recent sources just might confirm the Indian launch of Poco X4.

The Spotting of Two Devices from Xiaomi

It is being reported that two devices by Xiaomi were spotted on the IEMI database and those two devices have a high probability of being Poco X4 and Poco X4 NFC. The listing has already confirmed the manufacturer's name to be Xiaomi and the brand name to be Poco. Additionally, the model numbers of these spotted devices also seem to be matching. For those who don't know, listing such as on the IEMI database does not provide the name of the devices rather is displayed by the model number of the device. The two devices spotted on the IEMI database have model numbers 2201116PG and 2201116PI. These happen to be the almost similar model number as Redmi Note 11 Pro (21091116I) which hints towards the fact that Poco X4 could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 11 Pro being launched by the Chinese smartphone giant. Sources suggest that 22001116PG could be the model number for Poco X4 NFC while the other could be for Poco X4.

Expected Specifications of Poco X4

If these reports are indeed true, then we might have an idea about the specifications of the device as it might be the rebranded version of Redmi Note 11 Pro which was launched in China in October of 2021. To recall, Redmi Note 11 Pro came with a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor. The camera module on the device consisted of a triple rear camera setup which included a 108MP main snapper, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The device was also backed by a powerful 5160mAh battery and supported 67W fast charge technology.

Truecaller 12 to Feature Video Caller ID and Call Recording Option to Free Users

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 06:34 AM PST

Truecaller 12 In the recent development of events, the global platform for caller identification and spam detection, Truecaller has announced the release of its latest version, Truecaller 12, on Thursday. The new update in the application will witness the addition of the Video Caller ID feature along with an option of call recordings for all the users – premium or free. The application will also have a newly designed user interface (UI).

The Highlights of the Update

The Chief Product Officer and MD of Truecaller India, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, said in a statement during a press briefing that the company is launching the next version of Truecaller – Truecaller 12, which will be a very exciting update. He said that he was personally very excited as the new update will see innovations at the core of the company, which is caller identification. The all-new Truecaller 12 will give users an option to add a 10-second-long video to their registered caller ID, which will provide room for better personalization and authenticity. The Managing Director further informed that the new update would allow users to add a short video on their caller ID. Currently, users can only upload a photo alongside their name. He added that this feature would allow friends and family of the users to see a personalized video set by the user themselves whenever they connect on a call. Another highlight of the latest update is the addition of the Call Recording feature for its free customers as well. The call recording feature may be very helpful for a lot of users as not only it can help on a professional front when users need to take some notes, it also plays a crucial part when users need evidence against a fraudulent call. Moreover, the receiver of the call will not be prompted if the user uses the call recording feature. The UI of the application is also receiving a major update. Rishit Jhunjhunwala said that users were facing problems with SMS and calls being on the same page, as it made the whole experience quite chaotic. The new update will now have two different tabs for calls and SMS in order to minimize the muddle. It is to be noted that Truecaller currently has 220 million users in India itself, and the sources suggest that its gold and paid members are constantly growing. The application is available for both Android and iOS users.

Oppo Conducts First 5G VoNR Call Using Keysight’s SA Network

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 05:45 AM PST

Oppo 5G Global smartphone brand Oppo conducted its first Voice/Video on New Radio (VoNR) call from its 5G innovation lab in Hyderabad. The calls were made using Oppo Reno6 series smartphone and an end-to-end 5G Standalone (SA) network powered by Keysight test solutions, its premium technology partner. The Keysight's E7515B UXM 5G wireless test platform, an integrated signalling test platform supporting the latest 3GPP Release 15 features, was used for the 5G VoNR experiment. The experiment enabled 5G calls with Oppo Reno6 smartphones in different 5G New Radio (NR) deployment modes, non-stand-alone (NSA), stand-alone (SA), and frequency bands in Sub6 and millimetre wave frequencies. In the testing process, the two UXM5G equipment emulate the 5G network and connect two devices over VoNR through the IMS utility. With this achievement, Oppo becomes one of India's first mobile phone brands to support VoNR calls under the SA architecture.

VoNR offers better sound and image quality to users

VoNR is a call service that utilizes the SA architecture of the 5G network. It offers lower latency and enhanced sound and image quality, contributing to a better user experience. Stand-alone (SA) architecture is a premium architecture of 5G networks. Technology service providers are actively laying the foundations of SA architecture for 5G SA networks. Oppo has also been focusing on deploying solutions under the SA network. SA platforms imply the testing of devices with an authentic 5G set-up. Every user will have a complete 5G device experience. According to Tasleem Arif, Vice President, India R&D Head, Oppo India, the new milestone is a part of Oppo's efforts to explore the true potential of 5G technology. The brand intends to become one of the primary providers of 5G solutions in India. It has dedicated R&D efforts in 5G technology and works closely with supply chain partners, leading carriers and retailers to advance the 5G experience for Indian consumers. Oppo was the first smartphone brand to conduct a 5G WhatsApp video call at its R&D centre, and another call with Guy Forget from Roland Garros. Recently, Reno 6 smartphones support more than 11 bands, which showed successful results during a 5G stand-alone network trial with Jio. Moving forward, Oppo intends to increase its R&D in areas of cutting-edge 5G technology and partnerships. Oppo's partnership with Keysight started in 2018, and it has leveraged its first-to-market development, test and verification capabilities to enable Oppo to realize a critical 5G milestone.

Redmi GM Hints at Dimensity 7000-Powered Smartphone

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 04:34 AM PST

Redmi Smartphone The chipmaker MediaTek is speculated to unveil a new affordable variant of the newly launched Dimensity 9000 SoC. This upcoming chipset from the company is said to be unveiled with the moniker Dimensity 7000 SoC. Ahead of the announcement of this new chipset, the Redmi brand's General Manager has teased the upcoming chip. A few days back, Lu Weibing, the Redmi GM teased the upcoming Dimensity 7000 SoC on Weibo and asked followed what kind of processor it is. This hinted that the upcoming smartphones from Redmi could get the power from the SoC.

Redmi Phone With Dimensity 7000 SoC

Given that the Redmi executive is known for releasing vague teasers that develop into future products, we can expect a Redmi smartphone with the Dimensity 7000 SoC to be launched in the near future. While there is no clarity regarding the name of the upcoming smartphone, we can speculate the same to be the Xiaomi Rubens (L11A), which was recently spotted on leaks. This smartphone is believed to be launched with the lower variant of the Dimensity 9000 SoC. Currently, the device is believed to arrive only in the company's home market China with the model number 22041211AC. From the other specifications, the upcoming Redmi smartphone in question is believed to feature a triple-camera setup at the rear. The camera unit is likely to include a 64MP primary Samsung ISOCELL GW3 sensor. As per the marketing name, this upcoming Redmi smartphone in concern is speculated to be the Redmi K50 Gaming Standard Edition.

Redmi K50 Series Details

We already know that the Redmi K50 series could be launched as the successor to the Redmi K40 series smartphones. This series is likely to comprise of many models including the Gaming Standard Edition. Going by the fresh claims, the Redmi K50 Gaming Standard Edition and Gaming Pro smartphones are slated to be launched sometime in April 2022. However, the Standard edition could be launched only in the Chinese market while the Pro edition could be launched globally. We need to get further details regarding the Redmi smartphone that might use the Dimensity 7000 SoC. Also, the MediaTek chipset is yet to be unveiled for further clarity.

JioPhone Next Is Up for Sale Via Reliance Digital Website

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 03:06 AM PST

JioPhone Next JioPhone Next, the affordable smartphone from Reliance Jio is now up for sale via the Reliance Digital website. Earlier, the customers could purchase the smartphone only via one option. Now, the interested buyers can buy this budget smartphone without registering for it by placing an order from the official website. On the website, both the Black and Blue colour options of the JioPhone Next are available. Priced at Rs 6,499, the JioPhone Next is primarily aimed at rural customers. However, it is luring buyers who are looking out for budget devices. The smartphone has gained a positive response from buyers in both urban and rural areas.

JioPhone Next Specifications

To recap on specs, the JioPhone Next makes use of a 5.45-inch touchscreen display with an HD+ resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs Android 11 (Go Edition) known as Pragati OS. It has features such as Google Assistant for voice commands support, language translation, and read-aloud capability in 10 languages such as Hindi. The hardware aspects of the JioPhone Next include a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The device is backed by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space. There is a microSD card slot supporting up to 512GB of expandable storage space. Furthermore, the device from Jio has been built along with Google's partnership.

JioPhone Next EMI Plans

With JioPhone Next, the company offer various EMI plans that will save buyers from paying the entire cost upfront. Going by the same, buyers can pay Rs 1,999 and choose the Always-on plan to pay Rs 300 per month for a period of 24 months or Rs 350 per month for 18 months. There is a Large plan that lets buyers pay Rs 450 per month for 24 months or Rs 500 per month for a period of 18 months. This plan includes 1.5GB of daya per day and unlimited voice calling benefits. The next one is the XL plan that is available for Rs 500 per month for 24 months or Rs 550 per month for 18 months. This plan offers 2GB of data per day and unlimited voice calls. Finally, the XXL plan of JioPhone Next offering 2.5GB data per day and unlimited voice calls is priced at Rs 550 per month for 24 months or Rs 600 per month for 18 months.

Vodafone Idea Discontinues Double Data Offer from Prepaid Plans

Posted: 25 Nov 2021 12:57 AM PST

Vodafone Idea Double Data Vodafone Idea (Vi) offered the most attractive benefit – double data for the subscribers of some of its prepaid plans earlier this year. Going by the same, it offers unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS and other benefits along with double the data that the plan actually offers. This was beneficial for users who work from home and are involved in online gaming and video streaming. Now, there is some bad news as the company has discontinued the double data benefits on the plans priced at Rs 299, Rs 449 and Rs 699. Apparently, instead of 4GB of data on a daily basis, users will get only 2GB of data. As of now, there is no clarity regarding the circles where Vi has discontinued double data benefits. This announcement comes close on the heels of the price hike on Vi tariff plans by up to 25%. Earlier this week, Vi announced the tariff hike on its prepaid plans and the new pricing is effective from today. Having said that, let’s check out the benefits offered by these Vi plans from here along with their revised pricing.

Vodafone Idea Rs 359 Prepaid Plan

The Rs 299 prepaid plan from Vi is now priced at Rs 359. It comes with 2GB data per day, unlimited voice calling to any network within India and 100 SMS/day for a period of 28 days. Also, subscribers will get Vi Movies & TV benefit with the plan.

Vodafone Idea Rs 539 Prepaid Plan

The Rs 539 prepaid plan (Rs 449 plan after the price hike) from Vi provides users with 2GB daily data, unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day for a validity period of 56 days. Users get a free OTT subscription of Vi Movies & TV as well.

Vodafone Idea Rs 839 Prepaid Plan

The Vi Rs 839 plan (the Rs 699 plan after the price hike) is the last prepaid plan from the telco that got the double data benefit discontinued. It provides subscribers with benefits such as 2GB data per day, unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS per day for a period of 84 days. Similar to the other plans, it is bundled with Vi Movies & TV as well.

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