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- OnePlus Buds Pro Review: The Most Exciting Earbuds in India
- Xiaomi 12 Might be the First Smartphone to Feature Snapdragon 898
- 5G Concerns of FAA See Verizon, AT&T Delaying C-Band Services
- Bharti Airtel, Vi Might End Up Saving Rs 40,000 Crore
- Vodafone Idea Got Everything It Needed, What’s Next
| OnePlus Buds Pro Review: The Most Exciting Earbuds in India Posted: 07 Nov 2021 08:28 AM PST  It has been quite some time since the OnePlus Buds Pro made it to the market in India. OnePlus has yet again done what it does best. The company has been able to deliver premium at the most affordable cost possible. Apple's premium or Pro truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones cost more than Rs 20,000 in India. This is serious money to pay for a pair of Bluetooth earphones. But worry not; if you want the same quality audio for a more affordable cost, you can give the OnePlus Buds Pro a try. OnePlus Buds Pro Review: Case and Earbuds Design The OnePlus Buds Pro come in two colours. I had the Black one. It looks really classy, and the box is in a square shape with round and soft edges made of plastic. The OnePlus branding at the top is very subtle and classy. The USB Type-C charging port is present at the back. The charging case is very light and easy to fit in your pocket. You can easily take it anywhere you go without any worries.  The earphones inside the case look very much like the AirPods Pro but different enough to be recognised as a unique brand. There's a metallic covering over the stem of the earphones. This is something that I have not seen in any other TWS earphones out in the market. Now, there might be some product like this, with this same design, but I am sure it won't sound as good as the OnePlus Buds Pro and cost the same. There's a small light at the front of the case, which reflects the status of the charging and pairing. Opening and closing the case is really hard to do with one hand, which is actually good since the chance of you dropping the earphones inside reduces quite significantly.  The magnetic hold of the charging case is quite strong. Even when I held and moved the charging case upside down with the upper lid open, the earphones didn't fall. It is easy to understand which earphone is for the left ear and which is for the right. There's a button at the center inside the case which, when pressed long, will allow the earphones to go into pairing mode. If the LED indicator outside the box is red, it means the charging is required for the earphones, and the case is required. Further, if it is green, it means that the earphones are connected to a device. When you long-press the button inside and put the earphones into pairing mode, you will notice white light in front. OnePlus Buds Pro Review: Functions Connecting the OnePlus Buds Pro to a OnePlus device is a fun experience. I don't know if it works the same way with every other device, but I used to connect the OnePlus Buds Pro with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. When trying to pair with a OnePlus smartphone, you will get a graphic on your phone's screen asking you whether you want to connect. When you tap on the Connect button, it will tell you how you can change the settings and modes of the earphone. If you pinch the earbud's handle for a second, the noise state will be switched. You can also perform an earbud fit test to ensure that you get the best experience out of noise cancellation mode. Once paired, you will be able to see the battery percentage of the case as well as each individual earbud on your smartphone. If you want to play or pause video/audio, answer/end calls, you just need to pinch the handle of the earbuds once. The pinch will take place in the 'metallic' stem area.  If you want to reject an incoming call or want to play the next track, just pinch the earbud's handle twice. There's also a way for going back to the previous track – pinch the earbud's handle thrice. In the same way, you can also activate the voice assistant on your smartphone. There are three noise modes you can change to when using the earphones. The first is the Noise Cancellation-on mode, the second is Noise Cancellation off mode, and the third is the transparent mode. There are a lot more functions such as 'Find My Buds' and more that are available with the OnePlus Buds Pro if you go to the additional settings of the earbuds. Enough about the functions now, let me tell you how these earbuds sound. OnePlus Buds Pro Review: Audio Experience OnePlus Buds Pro is one of the best earbuds or earphones I have ever used. Going forward, I don't think I am going to be using any other TWS product for a long-time. Not only is it affordable, but it also brings the complete suite of premium features to the table for the users. The sound is very clear, crisp, and loud. Bass experience is at the right level, meaning not too much and not too low. It is enough to give you the best sound experience. Whether it is a podcast, movie, or anything else that you are watching, you are guaranteed to have a superior sound experience if you are using the OnePlus Buds Pro. I have taken the OnePlus Buds Pro in multiple environments while running, walking, and even in loud parties. The results were just phenomenal because of the kind of sound quality and the noise cancellation experience that the OnePlus Buds Pro delivered. OnePlus Buds Pro Review: Price and Conclusion OnePlus Buds Pro is available for Rs 9,990 in India. It is available in two colours – Matte Black and Glossy White. There are 11nm dynamic drivers inside the earbuds for rich bass and LHDC support for high-definition audio support. It is worth noting that it is IP55 rated, meaning you can comfortably take it on runs as it is water and sweat resistant. The OnePlus Buds Pro support fast charging, and with just 10 minutes of charging, it can perform for up to 10 hours. You can also charge these earbuds wirelessly if you want. The company promises a total battery life of 38 hours.  |
| Xiaomi 12 Might be the First Smartphone to Feature Snapdragon 898 Posted: 07 Nov 2021 04:19 AM PST  Features of Snapdragon 898According to the report from IANS, the leaked image that surfaced online suggests that the latest flagship mobile chipset will have a tri-cluster configuration which will include one Cortex-X2 prime core clocked at 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A710 based cores operating on 2.5 GHz, and four of the efficient Cortex-A510 cores running at 1.79 GHz. The earlier versions of the chip, Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 888+ featured Adreno 660 GPU which may now be upgraded to a new Adreno 730 GPU in order to provide better and improved graphics performance as compared to the previous versions. According to the leaked rumours, the new and upgraded chip might also feature an X65 5G modem and might be built on a 4nm process. Xiaomi smartphone is expected to be the first phone to be powered by Snapdragon 898. On the other hand, Motorola is also planning to roll out a smartphone featuring the new Snapdragon 898 by the end of this year. The media reports as of now, consumers can expect Snapdragon 898 to be unveiled on November 30. Many other brands might be looking forward to launching their devices with the new Snapdragon 898 as well. One of those might be the Samsung Galaxy S22 series which is expected to roll out devices with the Snapdragon 898, however, will the use of these chips will be restricted to only the markets in US and China. The international version of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to use the Exynos 2200 for its processor. |
| 5G Concerns of FAA See Verizon, AT&T Delaying C-Band Services Posted: 07 Nov 2021 02:05 AM PST  Back on Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had issued a bulletin warning the manufacturers, pilots, operators, that 5G can cause interference with the sensitive aircraft electronics. Now, according to a Reuters report, the FAA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are closely coordinating around the same issue to ensure that the United States (US) is safe for flights in the 5G era and is also in speed with the other nations in rolling out 5G services. In the same light, AT&T and Verizon, two major telecom operators based out of the US have said that they will be delaying the launch of their C-band wireless service. C-Band spectrum is between 4 GHz to 8 GHz. No Proven Reports YetAn interesting thing to note here is that there are no proven reports that 5G transmitters can cause interference with flight operations internationally. Pilots can remind passengers to completely switch off their 5G devices or put them in airplane mode while inside the moving aircraft. It is worth noting that the aviation industry has been voicing concerns about the C-band spectrum for 5G for a year now. The FAA and FCC are closely working on the matter to determine what is the safest course for the US to follow in the near future. If the C-band spectrum is found to be an issue in the US, it will be an issue for every country in the process of rolling out 5G networks and services, including India. Thus it will be worth waiting to see what's the result of the studies done by both parties. A possible solution should arrive quite soon. Verizon and AT&T have said that they will be delaying the launch of their C-band wireless service. The operators were said to roll out C-band wireless services on December 5, 2021. But that's not going to happen anymore. |
| Bharti Airtel, Vi Might End Up Saving Rs 40,000 Crore Posted: 06 Nov 2021 11:13 PM PDT  With the help from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) could end up saving Rs 40,000 crore. According to an FE report, the DoT is trying to get the court cases related to the one-time spectrum charges (OTSC) amounting to Rs 40,000 crore removed. The telecom department is already discussing move actively with the law ministry. The OTSC is only levied on legacy operators (Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel). As per the publication, DoT has received a favourable opinion from the law ministry regarding the matter. However, there are certain issues that need to be addressed and settled first. November 17 is the D-Day for the OTSC CaseThe OTSC case is all set for a hearing in the Supreme Court (SC) on November 17, 2021, and the final progress on the matter would be known that day only. In October, the DoT had asked for three weeks time from the SC on the OTSC case as the telecom department was considering withdrawing the case. The SC had told the DoT that its reasons for withdrawing the case must be satisfying because it involves public money. If the case goes through and the SC decides the DoT's reasons are not satisfying enough, the telcos will have to pay thousands of crores in OTSC. However, if the telecom department can manage to work it out with the SC, it will be a big win for the telecom sector. Especially the telcos who are gearing up for a higher level of investments for 5G rollout and 4G expansion. On top of the relief measures already provided, this move from the DoT shows that the government is completely backing the telecom sector to do well. Without the relief measures, people might have been discussing the bankruptcy of the Vodafone Idea in a few years time. Now the telcos can use the saved cash for purchasing the 5G spectrum next year. |
| Vodafone Idea Got Everything It Needed, What’s Next Posted: 06 Nov 2021 06:36 PM PDT  Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has got everything it needs from the government. The telecom sector, along with Vodafone Idea, is in a very good position post the announcement of relief measures. Everything right from the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to litigation has been taken care of by the government. Vodafone Idea is now in a very good position, and its stock price reflects that. Before the relief package was announced, Vi's shares were trading at around Rs 7 on average. It even touched Rs 4 due to the company's falling financials and unstable business. But after the relief package, Vi's shares have crossed Rs 11 and are continuously trading around Rs 10 for the last few weeks. But after receiving everything it needed in the short and medium-term, what would the telco want next? Vodafone Idea Can Focus on 5G, Increasing ARPU, Broadband, Enterprise Business While Expanding 4G NetworksWhile the relief measures have kicked in and helped the telco see a glimmer of a bright future, Vi must focus on getting aggressive with its plans to ensure that it never comes into a bad position ever again. The telco still has millions of customers it can earn continuously from. With increasing the tariffs in the near future, Vi will be able to benefit from the increasing average revenue per user (ARPU). Further, the telco can also focus on developing 5G use-cases, which it is already doing in a pretty big manner. Vi has been testing 5G for multiple things such as smart cities, innovative use cases, enterprise use cases, and healthcare. Further, the third-largest telco in India also has a fiber broadband subsidiary called You Broadband. With this company, Vodafone Idea offers FTTH services in multiple states of the country, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and more. One area where Vodafone Idea is already actively working in is the enterprise segment. Vi Business allows enterprises around the country to leverage the 4G network of Vodafone Idea for connectivity purposes. There is a multitude of services that Vodafone Idea offers at which the enterprise customers can look at. While all of this is going on, Vi needs to work on its 4G networks as well. 4G is going to be the difference-maker for the telco in the medium-term. People are not going to stop consuming 4G network services for at least the next four to five years. 5G is something that's really appealing for enterprises. The applications that an average consumer interacts with today on his/her smartphone doesn't require 5G like speeds at all times. Even a strong 4G network can fulfil all the data and demand needs of the consumers. Thus, if Vi can only work on expanding the reach of its networks in India, it would be a game-changer for the telco. There are a lot of other things as well that the telco can do. With satcom companies in the scene, Vi can also create partnerships with companies such as OneWeb, Starlink, and more to offer inflight connectivity services to customers. |
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