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• OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Colour Options, Price Details Leaked
• Amazon Prime Price to Change in India, Not Much Time Left
• Oppo to Rollout ColorOS 12 Beta Version on More of its Smartphones
• MediaTek Upbeat About India’s 5G Prospects in 2022
• iQOO Neo 6 Might Be Very Affordable SD 888 Smartphone
• Starlink Connection Might Cost Rs 158000 Annually in India
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Official Design/First Look Out Now
• Vodafone Idea Wants to Avoid Ericsson, Nokia Duopoly for 5G
• Vodafone Idea 1.5GB Daily Data Plans with Short to Medium Term Validity

OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Colour Options, Price Details Leaked Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:52 AM PST Image by GIZMOCHINA OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earphones were earlier launched in China with the OnePlus 9RT smartphone by the Oppo backed smartphone manufacturer. It was also reported a while ago that both OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones would debut in Indian markets on December 16. Firstly, the OnePlus 9RT was launched in China in the month of October, and it is expected that it will see its India launch with the OnePlus RT moniker. Now the colour options and price for the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS have been leaked before the launch. Price and Specifications of the Device The latest tip from tipster Yogesh Brar suggests that new earbuds from OnePlus will be available in two colour options for the Indian market. These colours reportedly will be Obsidian Black and Pearl White. The tip further suggests that the device will be available for Rs 6,000, which he mentioned specifically. If the rumour is true, the price of the OnePlus Buds Z2 will be less than that of Nothing Ear (1), which currently retails at Rs 6,999. The price for the predecessor model – OnePlus Buds Z, was set at Rs Rs 3,190 in the Indian market. This means that the price of the upcoming model has been almost doubled. The reason for this could be credited to the specification of the device, which has witnessed technological enhancements. OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS features an Active Noise Cancellation Pack (ANC) and has 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's not. The charging case can run for around 38 hours. It is expected that the makers will continue the sale of OnePlus Buds Z at a discounted price rather than discontinuing it as it provides the users with a cheaper option when they are in the market for earphones.

Amazon Prime Price to Change in India, Not Much Time Left Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:04 AM PST Amazon Prime, one of the most popular online subscription services in India, is all set to get expensive. While this is not a fresh development, there is not much time before the new increased prices kick in. Everything, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual subscriptions of the platform, is going to become expensive. On its India website, Amazon has mentioned that the monthly subscription cost will shift from Rs 129 currently to Rs 179. Further, the quarterly subscriptions, which cost Rs 329 and Rs 999, will cost Rs 459 and Rs 1,499. The current or old pricing structure will come to an end on December 13, 2021, at 11:59 PM. From December 14, which is seven days from today, Amazon Prime will be more expensive than ever in India. Amazon Prime New Pricing vs Old Pricing As you can see from the table above, all the plans will get more expensive. So if you have been meaning to subscribe to Amazon Prime, do it before the new prices kick in. Amazon Prime is widely popular in India because of the suite of products it gives users access to. It is not just the faster delivery and prime sale access on the online platform of Amazon, but also the applications such as Prime Video, Audible, Prime Music, and more. There is also the Amazon Prime Youth offer that users can take advantage of if they are aged between 18 years to 24 years. Under the Prime Youth offer, users get a cashback on Amazon Pay upon successful subscription to the platform. The company has mentioned that the Prime Youth offer will stay in existence even after the discontinuation of the old tariffs. It has been years now since Amazon Prime launched in India, and in a staged manner, the company has rolled out multiple new products and services. Amazon Prime enthusiasts should subscribe before new prices come into effect.

Oppo to Rollout ColorOS 12 Beta Version on More of its Smartphones Posted: 06 Dec 2021 12:30 AM PST The recent release has confirmed that Oppo is launching its ColorOS 12 Beta version based on Android 12 for more of its smartphones. ColorOS is an Android-based mobile operating system that is highly customized, efficient, intelligent, and has been designed elaborately. The OS already has more than 370 million global users and is available in more than 80 languages. The update cycle will bring in ColorOS 12 Beta version on the devices from Find, Reno, F, and A series of Oppo smartphones. The Devices that will Witness ColorOS 12 Update According to the release, F19 Pro+ and Reno5 Pro 5G will receive ColorOS 12 Beta version starting from December 10. Find X2 from Oppo will receive the update with the OS from December 20, whereas Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali edition and Reno6 Pro 5G will have the OS available from December 22. Moreover, Oppo A74 5G will get this update from December 28, and the official version of the OS will be available from the same date on Reno6 5G smartphone. These updates will include features such as much-awaited UI Customisations, Three-Finger Translation, FlexDrop, Private System, and other enhanced security features. Price of the Devices To recall the prices of these devices for customers who might be interested in buying the smartphones after the latest OS update, the Oppo F19 Pro + comes with a single storage variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage at a price of Rs 29,990. The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G with its 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant comes at a price of Rs 35,990. On the other hand, Oppo Find X2 is currently priced at Rs 57,990 in India for its 12GB RAM and 256GB storage capacity. Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G is currently priced at Rs 39,990 for its 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage at Oppo's official website. Lastly, the most affordable device in this list, Oppo A74 5G, is available for a price tag of Rs 20,990 for 6GB Ram and 128GB internal storage. It is to be noted that all these prices are as per the official website of Oppo, and customers can get various other price offers from online stores or third-party retailers.

MediaTek Upbeat About India’s 5G Prospects in 2022 Posted: 05 Dec 2021 11:25 PM PST MediaTek, a fabless semiconductor manufacturing company powering billions of devices, has said that it is looking to expand India footprint in the coming year. 5G is going to be the next disruptive technology at scale in the coming years, and MediaTek is upbeat about enhancing India's 5G prospects in 2022. The company plans on bringing a complete and comprehensive range including premium, flagship, and mainstream products to India in 2022. MediaTek Focused on Enhancing R&D Capabilities in India in 2022 Anku Jain, Director, MediaTek India, said the company is focused on enhancing its research and development (R&D) capabilities in India in 2022. The company recently launched the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 platform that will power the coming generation of flagship and premium devices. Jain said that MediaTek is hiring extensively in India and ramping up capabilities across all of its facilities in the country. In 2022, MediaTek will be focused on strengthening its presence in India by partnering up with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and delivering incredible experiences to customers, said Jain. With such initiatives, by the time India has commercial 5G networks, there might be millions of users already using active 5G devices. Tarun Pathak, Research Director, Counterpoint Research, said that this tech transition would be backed by a strong device ecosystem before the commercial launch of 5G network services. This will be the first time such a thing will happen in the country. According to Pathak, by the time 5G networks go live in the country, there might be more than 50 million active 5G smartphone users already. This will benefit not only the smart devices ecosystem players but also the telecom operators who are going to be investing a lot of money into launching 5G networks. MediaTek's new Dimensity 9000 platform is going to be powering future 5G flagships and premium smartphones. For the unaware, the Dimensity 9000 is built on the 4nm process.

iQOO Neo 6 Might Be Very Affordable SD 888 Smartphone Posted: 05 Dec 2021 10:23 PM PST iQOO, a subsidiary of Vivo, might be working on a new mid-range smartphone called Neo 6. This smartphone might become one of the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC sporting devices in the world. The listing of the smartphone has been spotted in the Google Play Console. From the alleged listing, some of the specifications and other details of the smartphone are exposed. Here's everything to know about the iQOO Neo 6. iQOO Neo 6 Specifications (Expected) The iQOO Neo 6 is expected to come with a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels) and a pixel density of 398ppi. The smartphone is expected to boot in Android 11 out of the box with the custom skin Origin OS 1.0 on top. The iQOO Neo 6 might sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Through the listing, the render of the device can also be looked at. There might be a curved edge display with super-thin bezels across the body. The selfie-sensor might be housed inside the punch-hole cutout that can be seen at the centre top. Through the image, it can be seen that the volume rockers and the power button are on the right side of the body. As per reports online, the iQOO 6 Neo might come with a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary sensor might be a 48MP lens paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, there might be a 16MP sensor at the front. The iQOO Neo 6 might sport a 4400mAh battery with support for 66W fast-charging. Surprisingly, the iQOO 6 Neo is expected to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is expected to be priced at around Rs 30,000, which will make it one of the best in the market at this price range.

Starlink Connection Might Cost Rs 158000 Annually in India Posted: 05 Dec 2021 09:02 PM PST Starlink, a satellite communications (satcom) company trying to provide global satellite broadband coverage plans to enter Indian territory with commercial services in 2022. The company has shared expected equipment and service cost for the Indian market. Sanjay Bhargava, India Head, Starlink, shared the cost/benefit analysis via a link in a LinkedIn post. The expected cost of the connection for the first year might go up to Rs 1,58,000 for the users in India. Starlink Connection Equipment and Monthly Service Cost (Expected) The base price of the equipment is $499, which is Rs 37,400 approximately. Further, the monthly service cost is $99, which is approximately Rs 7,425. So in the first month of purchasing the connection, users might have to pay up to Rs 45,000. From the second year onwards, the annual cost might come down to Rs 1,15,000. This is because the equipment of Starlink is a one-time purchase only. The taxes and levies that will come out of selling these connections would be a substantial revenue for the government. Starlink said that schools and healthcare centres could benefit a lot from satellite broadband connections. The company said that state and union territories could even choose districts that they want to include in the pilot project of providing cities/districts with 100% broadband coverage. The company is currently planning to apply for a commercial license in India. Starlink hopes to apply for the commercial license before or by January 31, 2022. If there are no major roadblocks, this will go accordingly, and the company then expects to start commercial services by April 2022. Further, Starlink plans on having over 200k terminals in India by the end of 2022. But if there are any delays, the commercial service rollout time for the company would increase by a few months. Starlink was recently blocked by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) from selling pre-bookings in India as it does not have a license or regulatory approval to do so.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Official Design/First Look Out Now Posted: 05 Dec 2021 08:18 PM PST Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) is strongly anticipated to launch during the CES 2022 in January. CES 2022 is not very far from now (less than a month to go live). Samsung is unlikely to hold a special/standalone event for the smartphone's launch. If you have been excited about the device and plan on purchasing it, you can get the first look at the official design of the Galaxy S21 FE. The leak has come via the official website of Samsung for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) region. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Looks Confirmed It is not just the design of the smartphone that has been revealed, but Samsung has also put up the pictures of official back covers of the device. A total of three back covers can be seen on the website of company. From the design of the smartphone, it can be confirmed that it will come with a punch-hole cutout at the top centre and will look almost like the vanilla S21. At the rear, there are three camera-sensor. The camera specifications and details can't be confirmed yet but it is expected to don a 64MP primary sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the device might feature a 32MP sensor for selfies. The initial supply of the Galaxy S21 FE is expected to be lower than what the company had initially planned. This is because of the ongoing chipset shortage in the global markets. The India launch of the smartphone could be around the same time as well. For the Indian market, the Galaxy S21 FE is expected to come in four colours – Black, Pink, Green, and White. The device is expected to come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with support for 120Hz refresh rate. It might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC for select markets, and in all the other markets is expected to come with Exynos 2100 SoC. The Galaxy S21 FE is not expected to run on Android 12 out of the box, and thus users might see One UI 3.1 custom skin based on Android 11 when they boot up the device.

Vodafone Idea Wants to Avoid Ericsson, Nokia Duopoly for 5G Posted: 05 Dec 2021 06:52 PM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi) is looking to avoid a duopoly scenario of Ericsson and Nokia for 5G. The third-largest telco is looking beyond the two vendors and talking to other local and international companies/vendors for sourcing network gear. This will help the telco with being safe from overpaying to Nokia and Ericsson for the equipment. More so, Vodafone Idea would come in a strong position to negotiate prices with the two companies (Nokia, Ericsson) if it has other options as well. A senior Vodafone Idea executive confirmed to ET that the telco is looking for other options than Nokia and Ericsson to source 5G gear. Huawei, ZTE Unlikely to be Part of India's 5G The government has been against Chinese equipment vendors, including Huawei and ZTE, to be a part of India's 5G. The company executive said that Vi is talking to new vendors because there's uncertainty over the inclusion of Chinese vendors, and Samsung is only working with Jio in India. The Open-RAN (O-RAN) based sites are a good to way reduce costs for the company. Vodafone Idea had already deployed O-RAN based commercial sites for 4G with the help of Mavenir in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The company executive said that Vi has initiated talks with global system integrators and vendors and is closely tracking O-RAN developments in the international markets. But O-RAN is not yet a completely mature technology yet, and it will still take a few years to come around. With O-RAN, companies don't need to depend on a single vendor for the deployment of the complete network site. O-RAN allows equipment/products from different companies/vendors to co-exist with several software providers, which at the end of the day results in reduced costs for the telcos. Telecom operators can purchase different equipment/products at the cheapest rates from different companies/vendors with O-RAN.

Vodafone Idea 1.5GB Daily Data Plans with Short to Medium Term Validity Posted: 05 Dec 2021 05:32 PM PST Due to the recent tariff hikes, there has been a significant change in the prepaid plans provided by Vodafone Idea or Vi. The increased prices have resulted in a change in the 1.5GB a day data plans provided by the telco. The 1.5GB per day plans are usually sufficient for a majority of the users and Vodafone Idea provides a number of options from short term to long term for its customer base. Mentioned below are the 1.5GB a day prepaid plans offered by Vodafone Idea with details. 1.5GB/Day Prepaid Plans From Vodafone Idea The first plan comes for Rs 249 and it is a short-term 1.5GB/day pack that comes with truly unlimited calls. The validity period of this plan is 21 days and users get 100 SMS each day. This plan also comes with access to Vi Movies & TV Basic for the validity period of the plan. The next 1.5GB a day plan offered by Vi comes with a validity period of 28 days. The plan set at a price tag of Rs 299 offers unlimited calling and 100 SMS a day benefits. Users also get a data backup of 2GB every month with this plan at no additional cost. The next is the Rs 399 plan that offers 1.5GB of data every day for a validity period of 42 days. This plan is also an unlimited plan which means it comes with an unlimited calling benefit along with 100 SMS every day. Users also get a data backup of 2GB every month with this plan as well at no extra cost. This plan also comes with access to Vi Movies & TV Classic for the validity period of the plan. The next is a medium-term plan that comes at a cost of Rs 479 and provides 1.5GB of data per day. The plan offers truly unlimited calls and 100 SMS every day and comes with a validity period of 56 days. This plan also offers a data backup of 2GB every month and access to Vi movies & TV Classic. Another 1.5GB a day plan from Vi comes at a price of Rs 599 and has a validity period of 70 days. This plan as well is an unlimited plan which means it offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS each day. This plan also offers a data backup of 2GB every month and access to Vi movies & TV Classic. Last up is the Rs 719 plan offered by Vi which comes with a validity period of 84 days. The plan provides truly unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS every day along with 1.5GB of data per day. This plan also comes with access to Vi Movies & TV Classic for the validity period of the plan and offers a data backup of 2GB every month. Moreover, additional benefits on these plans include the "Binge All Night" feature which allows users to use unlimited internet from 12 midnight to 6 am. Users can also take over their unused data from Monday to Friday to Saturday and Sunday which is called the "Weekend Roll Over" benefit. These additional benefits are applicable on all the plans except for Rs 249 plan.

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