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• Xiaomi 12 Ultra Could Top DXOMARK Again
• Ericsson Named Leader in Gartner’s 2022 Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure Report
• Vodafone Idea New Smartphone Offer to End on March 31, 2022
• TWS Market Witnesses a Major Growth Worldwide
• Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Realme 9 5G SE: Check Which Is Better on Paper
• Amazfit Reduces Price of Smartwatches in India Ahead of Holi
• Redmi 10 Launch Date in India Announced
• Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G SE Budget Smartphones Arrive in India
• ACT Has a Super Affordable 1 Gbps Broadband Plan
• Bharti Airtel to Take Up 9% Stake in Avaada CleanTN Project
• DTH Sector Can Only Grow by Befriending OTT
• Apple iPhones Dominated Best Selling Smartphone Category in 2021
• Vi Postpaid Plans Under Rs 1000 With Unlimited Data
• Tata Play, Jio, Excitel and More Semi-Annual Broadband Plans
• Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 India Launch Hinted by Amazon Listing
• Samsung Galaxy A73 First Alleged Official Images Surface Online
• DoT, Pune LSA Organise Awareness Webinar on EMF Radiation
• Semiconductor Startup Inputs Have Not Been Made Costlier: Finance Minister
• iPhone SE 2022 a Very Good Option for Long-Term Use
• OnePlus 10 Pro Could Arrive on This Date in India

Xiaomi 12 Ultra Could Top DXOMARK Again Posted: 10 Mar 2022 06:20 AM PST With the official announcement for Xiaomi 12 series to be launched globally, questions around Xiaomi 12 Ultra are bound to arise. A recent report suggests that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra could actually be postponed to the second quarter of 2022 due to some unspecified reasons. Now a new report from a renowned tipster suggests that the device may receive some changes in specifications while the overall design will remain almost the same. Let's find out more. New Details on Xiaomi 12 Ultra The report comes in from Digital Chat Station which had also previously shared some rough sketches of what the Xiaomi 12 Ultra could look like, revealing a large circular camera module positioned in the centre of a segment spanning across the top part of the phone. Three cameras were also visible in the shared image which is most likely going to be a wide-angle main camera, an ultra-wide-angle secondary camera, and finally a periscope telephoto lens. Moreover, it has been reported that Xiaomi has possibly joined hands with Leica for the development of the camera system of the phone, so we wouldn't be surprised if it tops DXOMARK once again. As far as the display is considered, Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to be a 2K OLED display from Samsung with a centre-aligned punch-hole camera. The device is expected to feature fast charge technology with wired charging being 120W and wireless being 50W. Yesterday, Xiaomi took on its Twitter handle to officially announce the launch date for the Xiaomi 12 series. Xiaomi 12 Series will be launched worldwide on March 15 at 20:00 GMT +8 via a virtual event. The series is expected to consist of Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones. There's also a slight possibility that the brand might introduce the much-awaited ultra-model of the series at the launch event. Another device that could be a part of the series is the rumoured Xiaomi 12 Lite. There has been no announcement for smartphones launching in India as of now.

Ericsson Named Leader in Gartner’s 2022 Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure Report Posted: 10 Mar 2022 05:24 AM PST Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson has been named a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report by Gartner. The report was published on February 23 and it states that Ericsson is recognized in the Leaders quadrant and is positioned highest for its ability to execute. Ericsson was also named a Leader in the corresponding 2021 report – the first time Gartner conducted a 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report. The Criteria for Assessment The Gartner report is released after the experts carefully and thoroughly assess and evaluate the vendors offering 5G solutions for communications service providers on their completeness of vision and ability to execute, to provide a market snapshot on 5G infrastructure abilities. Ericsson understands that end-to-end 5G network infrastructure vendors were evaluated on how they enable IT provider performance to be competitive, efficient and effective and to positively impact revenue, retention and reputation within the Gartner view of the market. The assessment is done on the basis of Ericsson's products and services, operations, sales execution and pricing, Market Responsiveness and Track Record, Marketing Execution, Customer Experience, and Overall Viability. According to a statement from Executive Vice President and Head of Networks at Ericsson, Fredrik Jejdling Ericsson's 5G vision is quite pleasing from thought leadership through to collaborating effectively with the industry along with the company's second-to-none ability to execute in 5G. He stated that these factors have led to Ericsson once again being recognized as a leader by Gartner. Ericsson, as an industry leader in 5G networks, currently has 170 commercial 5G agreements with unique communications service providers (CSPs) and powers 114 live 5G networks across the globe. The company continuously evolves its end-to-end 5G offerings, which include 5G RAN with the energy-efficient Ericsson radio System, cloud RAN, Ericsson silicon, 5G Core, orchestration, BSS and 5G Transport as well as professional services. The company has introduced innovative software solutions such as Ericsson spectrum sharing, 5G carrier aggregation and uplink booster, which significantly improve coverage, user throughput and spectral efficiency.

Vodafone Idea New Smartphone Offer to End on March 31, 2022 Posted: 10 Mar 2022 04:25 AM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering customers something similar to the 2G customers in its subscriber base that Airtel is offering to all of its customers. We are talking about a cashback offer on the purchase of new smartphones. Vodafone Idea is trying to incentivise 2G users into upgrading to 4G as fast as possible. The telco said that it will offer Rs 100 cashback every month to the eligible customers for the next 24 months. This means a total of Rs 2400 in cashbacks over the period of two years. It is a limited time offer that will end on March 31, 2022. Check what it is and how you can benefit from it if you are a 2G customer. Vodafone Idea Idea Smartphone Cashback Offer Details To be eligible for the cashback, the 2G handset customer must upgrade to a 4G smartphone during the offer period. Not just this, the user also needs to recharge with any prepaid plan of at least Rs 299 or above for the next 24 months to keep getting the cashback. The recharge must also be made through the Vi app for redeeming the cashback coupon to get a discount of Rs 100 on every recharge. The offer will be applicable only once per mobile number. Further, any handset that has already been utilised for the offer can't be used to avail it again in the future. The cashback coupons of Rs 100 that are offered to the customers only have a validity of 30 days and will expire post that period, if not used. Vi said that if the user doesn't recharge with an eligible plan, he/she won't get the cashback coupon. The offer was rolled out by the telco on December 18, 2021, and will stay in place till March 31, 2022. It is very similar to what Airtel is doing with its smartphone cashback offer. It is unknown how many 2G customers took the offer and upgraded to a 4G smartphone.

TWS Market Witnesses a Major Growth Worldwide Posted: 10 Mar 2022 03:04 AM PST New research has shown that the global market for TWS witnessed major growth in terms of shipment and value in 2021. There was a 24% YoY increment in YoY sales and 25% in terms of value in 2021 according to a research report by Counterpoint's TWS Hearables Market Tracker. The growth had been predicted earlier, however; the unit sales growth remained slightly low because of the Covid-19 impacts. Let's find out more. Who Led the Market in 2021? Despite the forecast, the unit sales had tremendous growth as it increased to around 300 million with the introduction of more feature-packed products in the market such as ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and expanded playtime, at affordable prices. Moreover, OEMs also relied on their TWS portfolio to expand their smart ecosystem, resulting in increased competition and sales in the market. Talking about the individual performances, the global leader in the TWS market Apple saw a slight increase of 5% YoY in its unit sales but its market share fell to 25.6%. Apple relied mostly on its AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro to maintain high sales based on promotions throughout the year as the AirPods 3 were released quite late. The sales of old TWS models from Apple has been on a significant growth as well with the growing influence of the company in the Chinese market. The AirPods 3 from Apple became the leading TWS product in the fourth quarter of 2021 by doing well in North America and Europe. The South Korean tech giant Samsung Witnessed massive growth as well with a 33% YoY with its new models Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds 2, released in the first half and second half of the year respectively. The emerging brands that did worldwide include the likes of Skullcandy and Boat which grew at a significant rate in major regions like North America, Europe and India. The major growth in the market came in $50-$100 and $200+ segments. The $50 – $100 segment was led by Xiaomi and JBL in terms of growth whereas Apple drove the growth in the $200+ segment with a 75% share. Xiaomi recorded the highest sales in the sub-$50 segment which accounts for the largest share of the market. Moreover, while Skullcandy managed to get its product in the top 10 list of best-selling models, Boat recorded the highest growth compared to the previous year.

Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Realme 9 5G SE: Check Which Is Better on Paper Posted: 10 Mar 2022 02:24 AM PST Yesterday marked the launch of Redmi's budget smartphone Redmi Note 11 Pro in India and just a day later Realme has launched the Realme 9 5G SE handset in the country. Both the smartphones from Chinese smartphone makers have been launched to target semi-mid-range smartphone users and fall in a similar price range. This creates two options for users who are in the market for a budget smartphone. Mentioned below is a comparison between Redmi Note 11 Pro and Realme 9 5G SE to see which device is better on paper. Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Realme 9 5G SE: Display Redmi Note 11 Pro has been launched with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support for a maximum brightness of 1200nits and 120Hz refresh rate whereas Realme 9 5G SE sports a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,412 pixels) display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Realme 9 5G SE: Processors and Storage The Redmi Note 11 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card. On the other hand, Realme 9 5G SE features a Snapdragon 778G SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM virtually expandable up to 13GB and 128GB of inbuilt UFS 2.2 storage. Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Realme 9 5G SE: Camera Redmi Note 11 Pro comes with a quad-camera setup at the rear housing a 108MP HM2 primary sensor from Samsung, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, you get a 16MP sensor at the front. Realme 9 5G SE offers a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48MP camera along with a monochrome portrait sensor and a macro sensor. The smartphone comes with a 16MP selfie camera Redmi Note 11 Pro vs Realme 9 5G SE: Price The Redmi Note 11 Pro comes in two storage options – 6GB + 128GB priced at Rs 17,999 and 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 19,999. Realme 9 5G SE as well is available in two storage options 6GB + 128GB for Rs 19,999 and 8GB + 128GB for Rs 22,999. Verdict As both smartphones have just been launched, we can only judge which is better by seeing the specs on paper. Redmi Note 11 Pro seems to have a slightly larger display but a lesser refresh rate than Realme 9 5G SE. As far as the processors are considered, Realme 9 5G SE comes with a powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset which outweighs the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC in terms of performance. However, Redmi's latest device has an edge over the new Realme smartphone in terms of camera specs and pricing.

Amazfit Reduces Price of Smartwatches in India Ahead of Holi Posted: 10 Mar 2022 01:09 AM PST The season of Holi is nearby, and Amazfit, a Chinese smartwatch maker, has announced that it will be conducting a special sale to celebrate the upcoming Holi. The sale will start from January 11 and will go on until January 16, 2022. Users can purchase the discounted Amazfit smartwatches from the official website of Amazon and Amazfit India. Let's see which smartwatches have received how much discount. Amazfit Offering Discounts on Even Premium Smartwatches Amazfit is offering a discount to the users across its lineup of smartwatches. The Amazfit Bip U, which is priced at Rs 3,499, will be available for Rs 2,999 during the sale. Likewise, the Amazfit Bip U Pro has also received a discount of Rs 500, and its price will fall down to Rs 4,499 from the current price of Rs 4,999. The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, which currently sells for Rs 6,999, will be available for Rs 6,499. The sale is extended to the following smartwatches as well: Amazfit GTS 2e, Amazfit GTS 2, Amazfit GTR 2 Sports, Amazfit GTR 2 Classic, and the Amazfit GTS 3. For checking the reduced price of these smartwatches, refer to the table below. Amazfit is known for selling amazing quality smartwatches. Be it in the affordable and budget range or the premium range, Amazfit has something for everyone. The Amazfit GTS 3 is a super premium smartwatch that comes with a modern square 1.75-inch UHD AMOLED screen and is one of the lightest and slimmest smartwatches in the market today. Its price will be reduced by Rs 1,000 to Rs 12,999. Note that the manufacturing of all the Amazfit smartwatches is done by Zepp Health. That is why the mobile app that you will have to download for pairing the Amazfit smartwatches is named Zepp. You can check out the specifications of all these smartwatches by going to the official website of Amazfit India or can also search for them on Amazon's India website or mobile app.

Redmi 10 Launch Date in India Announced Posted: 10 Mar 2022 12:23 AM PST Redmi has just announced the launch date of Redmi 10 in India. It is going to be yet another budget smartphone from the company taking over the successful Redmi 9 series. In a release, the company said that Redmi 10 is going to be 2x faster than the Redmi 9. The device will make its way to India on March 17, 2022. Xiaomi had teased the launch of the Redmi 10 at the unveiling event of the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G series on Wednesday. Now, the company has confirmed the arrival date of the Redmi 10 in India. Redmi 10 Prime Made Debut in 2021 Last August, Xiaomi launched the Redmi 10 Prime in India. But the company didn't reveal any of the other Xiaomi 10 series devices during the event. The company hasn't teased any specifications about the device yet. It hasn't even appeared on any of the certification websites yet. However, it is worth noting that the Redmi 10C has been spotted at the IMEI and FCC websites. Thus, there's a strong chance that the Redmi 10 launching in India is none other than the Redmi 10C. Xiaomi had done the same with the Redmi 9 in India. The company had launched the global Redmi 9C as Redmi 9 in India. Thus, if the company does the same again, that won't be a surprise for anyone. Rumours online suggest that the smartphone might arrive with a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD display with standard 60Hz refresh rate support and might be powered by an octa-core MediaTek chipset. Further, the device might carry a 5000mAh battery and house a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL primary sensor at the rear. Again, none of these details is confirmed yet, and some teasers should arrive from Xiaomi as the launch date of the device is not far from now. Redmi 10 Prime 2022 might also arrive during the event. You can also check out the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G series, which launched recently, by clicking here.

Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G SE Budget Smartphones Arrive in India Posted: 10 Mar 2022 12:02 AM PST Realme has unveiled the Realme 9 5G series in India. The series comes with two smartphones namely Realme 9 5G and Realme 9 5G SE. Both are budget smartphones and will compete head-on with the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G series. The Realme 9 5G series devices will run on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box. Without wasting any time, let's see what each of the devices has to offer. Realme 9 5G Specifications The Realme 9 5G launched in India comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support for 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600nits. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The RAM is expandable up to 11GB (virtual RAM). There's a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, a portrait monochrome sensor, and a macro sensor. For selfies, there's a 16MP sensor at the front. The device packs a 5000mAh battery with support for an 18W quick charge via USB Type-C port. Realme 9 5G SE Specifications The Realme 9 5G SE comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with support for 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600nits. This device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The RAM of this smartphone is expandable up to 13GB (virtual RAM). In the camera department, the smartphone comes with a 48MP primary sensor at the rear paired with a monochrome portrait sensor and a macro sensor. The internal storage of both smartphones can be expanded up to 1TB. The Realme 9 5G SE also packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 30W Quick Charge over a USB Type-C port. Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G SE Price in India Realme 9 5G will be available in two memory variants in India. The base model with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage will be available for Rs 14,999 and the 6GB + 128GB variant will be available for Rs 17,499. There are bank offers that can reduce the price of the smartphone by up to Rs 1500. It will be available in Stargaze White and Meteor Black. The Realme 9 5G SE will be available in two memory variants as well — a) 6GB + 128GB for Rs 19,999 and b) 8GB + 128GB for Rs 22,999. There are bank offers on this card as well which can reduce the price of the smartphone by up to Rs 2,000. It will be available in Starry Glow and Azure Glow colours. The first sale of the Realme 9 5G series will start from March 14, 2022, via Flipkart, Realme's official website, and retail stores.

ACT Has a Super Affordable 1 Gbps Broadband Plan Posted: 09 Mar 2022 11:31 PM PST ACT Fibernet is one of the leading commercial internet service providers (ISPs) in India. The fiber broadband company is only present in select regions and cities of the country. ACT offers consumers multiple options to choose from when it comes to the home fiber internet connection. The highest speed plan offered by ACT is the 1 Gbps speed plan. With ACT Fibernet, one thing that a consumer must keep in mind is that the price of the plan differs from city to city. Today, we are going to look at a very affordable 1 Gbps broadband plan from ACT. Check the details below. ACT Fiber Affordable 1 Gbps Plan ACT offers its 1 Gbps speed broadband plan for a monthly rental of Rs 1,999 only. This is half the price of what Jio and Airtel are offering their 1 Gbps plan to the customers. Note that the tax will be added to the final invoice, which will increase the price of this plan by 18%. While the company says that users get unlimited data with this plan, the truth of the matter is there's a fair-usage-policy (FUP) limit applicable. With this plan from ACT, users get 3.3TB of monthly data. It is more than a decent amount of data for any regular consumer. There are some additional benefits bundled with this plan, such as ZEE5 Premium free trial for one month, Cult.fit trial for one month, and more. Both JioFiber and Airtel Xstream Fiber are offering their 1 Gbps broadband plans to users for Rs 3,999 per month, which is Rs 2,000 more expensive than what ACT is offering to its users. This 1 Gbps plan from ACT is called 'ACT GIGA' and is available in Delhi. As mentioned above, the plans from ACT differ from city to city; thus, this plan might not be available in other cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and more where ACT offers internet services.

Bharti Airtel to Take Up 9% Stake in Avaada CleanTN Project Posted: 09 Mar 2022 10:29 PM PST Bharti Airtel, a major telecom company in India said that it is going to take up a 9% stake in Avaada CleanTN Project Private Limited. Avaada Clean TN Project is a special purpose vehicle formed for the purpose of owning and operating the Captive Power Plant, said Airtel in a BSE listing on Wednesday. The cost of acquisition of the same for Bharti Airtel will be Rs 7,88,51,500. The telco will be taking up an aggregate of 7,885,150 equity shares in the company for Rs 10 each and would own a 9.012% stake. Bharti Airtel Focusing on Green Power Supply Bharti Airtel is focusing on building a large capacity for green power supply. The company took a strategic stake in Avaada which is engaged in commission, setting up, operating and generating of power or electricity supply through renewable sources such as hydro, biomass, geothermal, wind, co-generation, and more. The telco's shares are 1.22% up from the previous close price, trading at Rs 700 (at the time of writing). On Thursday, stocks of other telecom companies including Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) are up too. Airtel is investing heavily in green energy supply. Earlier this year, the telco's data center subsidiary, Nxtra had commissioned a 21MW solar power unit in Maharashtra. It is worth noting that the captive power plant, which is spread over 80 acres was set up by Airtel in partnership with Avaada. Thus the companies have been working together for a long time and this acquisition from Airtel makes more sense. Bharti Airtel is committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and scope 2 Green House Gas (GHG) emissions across its operations by 50.2% by the financial year (FY) 2031. Airtel is counting FY21 as the base year. In addition to this, Airtel is also committed to reducing the scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% in the same time period. This acquisition will certainly help Airtel in reaching its commitment.

DTH Sector Can Only Grow by Befriending OTT Posted: 09 Mar 2022 09:01 PM PST Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators have slightly been sidelined by the popular over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Most of the broadcasters have their own OTT apps too with a freemium business model where a lot of content that people have to pay for to watch on TVs is free. For the last few months, the subscriber churn rate for the DTH operators has been high and stagnant. There are very limited DTH operators in the country and all of them have a different strategy for acquiring and retaining customers. But there's one DTH operator which is heavily investing in OTT services and it is Tata Play (earlier known as Tata Sky). Bharti Telemedia is also offering access to OTT platforms with Airtel Xstream Premium and the Xstream Box, but it is nothing like what Tata Play is offering. OTT Platforms are the Future of Quality Content, DTH Needs to Find a Way In Tata Play is bundling OTT platforms’ subscriptions with a normal channel pack for Binge+ Set-Top Box (STB) users. This is a great strategy by the company which will ensure that people don't need to overpay for getting access to all the channels and the OTT platforms. Moreover, the DTH player has also started bundling Netflix subscriptions with its OTT Combo channel packs. Tata Play understands the future of content is in OTT platforms. While there's no doubt that DTH platforms have some channels that users can't get on any OTT platforms in the world, it won't be long before OTT players start incorporating a TV-like service for their users directly on their smartphones, laptops, tablets, and even TVs. DTH sector can't look at OTT as its enemy right now. Instead of trying to be ahead of each other, both segments of the entertainment industry can grow together by strategic partnerships. There's still a long way to go for OTT to reach every part of the country where DTH already is because of less fiberisation and no internet in many areas. Hopefully, in the near future, all the DTH players can offer something like what Tata Play is offering to customers with OTT combo packs.

Apple iPhones Dominated Best Selling Smartphone Category in 2021 Posted: 09 Mar 2022 08:30 PM PST Apple had a pretty good 2021 in terms of sales and overall performance. The demand for iPhones grew, and because of that, Apple was able to dominate in the best selling smartphone category in 2021. Out of the top 10 best selling smartphones in the world, Apple's iPhones took seven positions. The top five devices were all iPhones. The data from Counterpoint Research suggests that Apple iPhone 12 was the best selling smartphone amongst all the devices on the list. The iPhone 12 had a 2.9% share in the global top 10 best-selling smartphones 2021 list. iPhone 12 at Lower Price Became an Ideal Option for Users The iPhone 12 became the best selling smartphone as it not only saw a reduction in price but wasn't also much different from the iPhone 13. The second device on the list was again an iPhone 12 series model — iPhone 12 Pro Max, which took a 2.2% share. At number 3, 4, and 5 were iPhone 13, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 11. Surprisingly, iPhone 11 was still in great demand in 2021. Even in India, you can still get a brand new iPhone 11 from e-commerce platforms. At number 6 was Samsung Galaxy A12, a budget smartphone with decent specifications. Xiaomi Redmi 9A took the seventh position, another budget 4G smartphone. At number 8 and 9, again there were two iPhones — iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone 13 Pro Max followed by Xiaomi Redmi 9 at the tenth position. The recently launched iPhone SE 2022 or the iPhone SE 3 is also expected to make a lot of noise in the market. The iPhone SE 3 is powered by the A15 Bionic SoC coupled with up 4GB of RAM and comes with a single 12MP camera sensor at the rear. The iPhone SE 3 starts at Rs 43,900 in India. It is strange to see that none of the Chinese companies or Samsung smartphones could make it in the top 5 list. This is big evidence of how much people trust Apple if they are spending big money on smartphones.

Vi Postpaid Plans Under Rs 1000 With Unlimited Data Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:57 PM PST While some users might prefer to go for the prepaid plans while subscribing for their mobile services, some on the other hand might as well go for postpaid plans. If you are looking to switch to a postpaid subscription, the telecom operators in India offer a variety of postpaid plans along with popular prepaid plans. One of the key players in the Indian telecommunications market – Vodafone Idea offers individual postpaid plans as well as postpaid plans for families. Mentioned below are the family postpaid plans offered by Vodafone Idea or Vi under Rs 1000 with all the added benefits that come along and the details you need to know. The Two Unlimited Plans Vi offers a total of five family postpaid plans, however, only two of those plans cost less than Rs 1000. The first plan on the list comes at a cost of Rs 699 which offers connections for two members. The plan offers a total of 80GB of data with 40GB for the primary connections as well as the secondary. Users can get up to 200GB of rollover data along with 3000 SMS/month. Along with unlimited local, STD and national roaming voice calls, the only additional benefit that comes along with this plan are access to Vi Movies and TV. The second postpaid plan offered by Vi comes at a price tag of Rs 999 a month. For Rs 999, Vi offers connections for up to 3 family members. The plan offers a total of 220GB of data with up to 200GB of rollover data per month. The primary connection gets a total of 140GB while the other two secondary connections receive 40GB of data. The plan also offers unlimited local, STD and national roaming voice call with 3000 SMS/month for both primary and secondary connections. Additional benefits on the plan include access to a one-year Amazon Prime worth Rs 1,499 as well as a subscription to OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar mobile for one year. Users also get access to Vi Movies and TV.

Tata Play, Jio, Excitel and More Semi-Annual Broadband Plans Posted: 09 Mar 2022 05:37 PM PST The Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer a variety of broadband plans to suit the need of their subscriber base. Some of the ISPs not only provide the plans with different pricing and benefits but also offer different validity periods. For users, who are looking to invest in long term plans, ISPs offer quarterly, half-yearly and annual plans which can actually cost less than monthly plans, however, a lump-sum amount has to be paid. In this article, we are going to take a look at a few of the select high-speed half-yearly broadband plans offered by ISPs such as Tata Play, Jio, Excitel and more with benefits that come along. Tata Play Fiber 200 Mbps Plan India's one of the most prominent service provider Tata Play Fiber Broadband offers a half-yearly subscription with all its broadband plans. Tata Play is one of the key players in the market and has always been coming up with plans according to the need of the user. Users can get the 200 Mbps broadband plan from Tata Play Fiber which comes at a price tag of Rs 5,550 for six months. The plan actually helps users save about Rs 1,350 in comparison to what they would have paid monthly. The 200 Mbps plan from Tata Play Fiber is actually cheaper but doesn't offer any added benefit such as subscriptions to OTT platforms. Jio's 150 Mbps Plan One of the bestselling semi-annual plans from Jio is its 150 Mbps plan. JioFiber offers a 150 Mbps broadband plan at a cost of Rs 5,994 for six months. However, the users receive a long-term plan benefit as the actual validity of the plan is 180 days + 15 days extra at no additional cost. With this plan from JioFiber, users receive symmetrical upload and download speeds of 150 Mbps. Moreover, the plan from JioFiber comes with subscriptions to 14 OTT platforms and two Jio applications. The OTT subscriptions include the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and more. Excitel's Three Plans Talking about the half-yearly plans, India's up and coming internet service provider Excitel offers broadband connectivity at only three speeds. All three plans come with six-month validity. Users can get either the 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps or 300 Mbps for a price tag of Rs 490, Rs 545 and Rs 600 respectively. The mentioned prices are for a monthly basis and GST is not included. Moreover, the plans from Excitel are truly unlimited and no FUP data limit is levied upon. BSNL's 200 Mbps Plan The government-owned telecommunications company BSNL under Bharat Fibre Broadband provides a 200 Mbps half-yearly plan which is its bestseller. Users can get access to the 'Fibre Premium Plus Half Yearly' plan from the telco that offers an internet speed of 200 Mbps at a cost of Rs 7,024 for a validity period of six months. The mentioned price is exclusive of GST and the plan comes with a FUP limit of 3300GB or 3.3TB. Beyond the data limit, users can enjoy an internet speed of 15 Mbps and the 'Fibre Premium Plus Half Yearly'' plan also offers a 90% discount of up to Rs 500 on rent on the first bill. You Broadband Last on the list is a 200 Mbps plan broadband plan offered by You Broadband. The ISP is powered by Vodafone and offers its services in select 18 cities of India. The telco offers a broadband plan with a speed of 200 Mbps for a price tag of Rs 6,372 with a validity period of 190 days. The price of the pack is inclusive of GST and the FUP data levied on the plan is 3.5TB or 3500GB. The mentioned plan is based on the city of Chennai and might differ a bit across the country.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 India Launch Hinted by Amazon Listing Posted: 09 Mar 2022 07:54 AM PST The South Korean tech giant Samsung is gearing up for the launch of Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 in India as revealed by an online listing. Samsung at its MWC 2022 event last month had launched the latest Samsung Galaxy Book 2 series of laptops. The lineup consists of the Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 360, Galaxy Book 2 Business and Galaxy Book 2. The newly launched series is the part of company's partnership with Intel and Microsoft and the notebooks come with the latest Windows 11. Let's find out more. Both Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 have been listed on a microsite on the e-commerce platform Amazon suggesting an impending launch of the devices. The launch date, however, has not been confirmed. The company is yet to reveal whether it will be launching Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 in India. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro Specs The new Galaxy Book 2 Pro comes with 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display options. The device runs Windows 11 and is powered by the latest Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB NVMe SSD storage. The device comes with dual stereo 4W speakers with Dolby Atmos, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. The 13.3-inch model is backed by a 63Wh battery whereas the 15.6-inch model is backed by a 68Wh battery. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 The Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 model is available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED touchscreen display options and runs on Windows 11. Powering the device are the latest Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB NVMe SSD storage. The device comes with dual stereo 4W speakers with Dolby Atmos, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. The 13.3-inch model is backed by a 63Wh battery whereas the 15.6-inch model is backed by a 68Wh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A73 First Alleged Official Images Surface Online Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:55 AM PST The South Korean tech giant is gearing up for the launch of its Samsung Galaxy A73 smartphone and the rumours regarding the device has been circling around. Now, in a new development, the first alleged image of the smartphone has appeared online. The images that have surfaced are the press shots of the device and give us some intel on its design details. Let's take a closer look at the new images that have surfaced along with the specification details for the Samsung Galaxy A73. The report comes in from 91mobiles which has shared the press shots of the smartphone. It appears that Samsung is sticking to the design language that it had introduced last year with the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. This would mean that it is most likely that the smartphone will have a bezel-less display with a centred punch hole notch and a sizeable chin. The report also suggests that Galaxy A73 will offer tiny bezels which will help it achieve a high screen-to-body ratio. Samsung Galaxy A73 Specs The smartphone has also been recently spotted at the Geekbench certification which revealed multiple specification details of the smartphone. The listing revealed that the Galaxy A73 5G smartphone will be equipped with a Snapdragon 778G chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and will operate on Android 12 OS. Apart from these, the smartphone has also bagged certification from FCC certification revealing that the device will carry support for 25W fast charging. Rumours revolving around Samsung Galaxy A73 5G have revealed that the smartphone could come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. For the camera part, the camera module at the back will house a quad-camera setup with an LED flash. The camera setup will be headlined by a 108MP primary camera along with 12MP, 8MP and 2MP sensors. As mentioned above, the smartphone is rumoured to be powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and possibly 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. More details are yet to be revealed by the company.

DoT, Pune LSA Organise Awareness Webinar on EMF Radiation Posted: 09 Mar 2022 06:14 AM PST The news comes in from Pune, Maharashtra where the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Pune License Service Area (LSA) today organised an awareness webinar on "EMF Emissions and Telecom Towers". For those unaware, DoT has been running public advocacy programme to make the general public aware of the need for mobile towers and dispel myths regarding the health effects of EMF exposure from mobile towers and the session organised today was a part of the initiative. The Need for Awareness Among the Public The awareness Webinar witnessed the participation of more than 100 people which include the likes of government officials, the general public, residents' welfare associations, students, doctors, telecom service providers, infrastructure providers and other officials. The distinguished key speakers at the workshop were Shri R K Choudhary, Head (Advisor), Maharashtra LSA, Milind Raut, Director (Compliance), Pune, Maharashtra LSA and Dr Vivek Tandon, Additional Professor AIIMS Delhi. Shri R K Choudhary talking about the telecommunication services and highlighting the issues faced by the stakeholders stated that India has the second-largest mobile network base of active subscribers and the 5G connections in the country is expected to surpass 500 million by 2027. He added that by the end of 2027, globally, 5G will account for over a fifth of total mobile connections, and more than two in five people globally will live within reach of a 5G network. He focused on the need to address the spread of misinformation and provide an authentic view of health concerns related to mobile towers. Shri Milind Raut on the other hand, in his briefing to the Telecommunication Services, EMF Exposure and the status of Compliance stated that the Indian government has been following 10 times stricter norms than what has been prescribed by ICNIRP and recommended by WHO. He informed that DoT has kept an eye on EMF emission levels from towers across India for a while now. He informed that not only do telcos need to ensure the radiation from mobile towers (BTSs) is within prescribed safe limits but LSA also conducts physical audits of sites by selecting them randomly and testing the power of the available EMF signals. Dr Vivek Tandon who is an Additional Professor at AIIMS Delhi sharing his perspective stated that the EMF radiation from 2G,3G,4G and 5G telecom equipment's are low, non-ionizing RF/Electromagnetic energy emitted from mobile tower antenna and mobile handset and research proves that it has no ill-effect on the human health. He added that telecom towers are critical installations for the realization of the vision of inclusive growth and therefore it is necessary that people are assured regarding any fears related to mobile towers.

Semiconductor Startup Inputs Have Not Been Made Costlier: Finance Minister Posted: 09 Mar 2022 05:05 AM PST The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman in a statement on Tuesday elucidated that the government has not increased custom duty on components or intermediary items. She particularly talked about the startups in the semiconductor or allied sectors that make use of these components or intermediary items as their primary input. She further went on to explain how the government visited the duty structure at an interaction with citizens on the Atma Nirbhar Economy which the BJP Karnataka unit had organized in Bengaluru. Let's find out more. The Accusations of Price Hike of Components Recently, some of the startups, in particular, those in the semiconductor and the related sectors have shown concerns that some critical components that they use as inputs will now become expensive. Denying all these suggestions the finance minister explained that the idea of the Atma Nirbhar campaign is not to make goods produced using imported components more expensive. She added that the government cannot make it expensive and that the guiding principle of the Atma Nirbhar campaign is to build capacities in India, scale-up production and make imports costlier of those products that are made and available in India. Sitharaman talked about the accusation she faced after the recent union budget which claimed that she has hiked customs duties on some products because of which they have become costly. Justifying these accusations, the finance minister stated that wherever duties have gone up, the government has done it consciously only in cases where those products are available locally. Moreover, the government had very carefully applied its mind wherever it has changed the customs duty structure. Bringing in the production linked incentive (PLI) schemes in the context, she informed that the government has identified 14 sectors as champion sectors. She added that the said incentives are necessary to provide enough ground for people to come out of China and invest in India. Furthermore, the PLI applies to areas where India has good advantages which includes sectors that are scalable, the products of which have a demand and market in India, and where jobs can be added. The finance minister added that the government is working on bringing in newer areas where the future lies within the PLI ambit.

iPhone SE 2022 a Very Good Option for Long-Term Use Posted: 09 Mar 2022 04:20 AM PST Apple recently launched the iPhone SE 2022 and is also availing the device for pre-orders from March 11, 2022, in India and select other countries. While many expected the smartphone to start from $299, it didn't really happen. In India, Apple has launched the iPhone SE 2022 or the iPhone SE 3 for a starting price of Rs 43,900 with 64GB of internal storage. Complete price details are mentioned at the bottom. While it may seem a little too much to some users because of what they are used to getting with the Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), it can be a value deal for a lot of Indians. If you don't understand why – hear me out. iPhone SE 2022 Is Not a Flagship But Brings a Lot of Premium to the Table The iPhone SE series by Apple isn't supposed to be a flagship smartphone lineup. Apple trims down multiple features and specifications from its flagship smartphones and packs it in a small-sized iPhone to make it more affordable for the users and calls it iPhone SE. The iPhone SE 2022 can be a great option for you because a) it is an iPhone; b) it naturally has better resale value than Androids, and c) again, it is an iPhone. An iPhone is a status symbol in India. It is not just like a regular smartphone; it is a vital key to entering the ecosystem of Apple. While every Chinese company is also trying to make an ecosystem for their users, Apple's just class apart and way ahead. If you have a Mac product or an iPad, and then you also get an iPhone, you won't understand what hit you. This is the kind of experience Apple products can bring users. Apple's been trying to make user experience across products seamless by connecting all of them in the best manner possible. Further, if you want to get your hands on the Apple Watch, arguably one of the best smartwatches in the market, you need an iPhone. But if you have been holding back until now because the iPhones are too expensive, well, here's an iPhone for you that brings premium and a little bit of flagship for you at a much more affordable price than the iPhone 13 series. iPhone SE 3 or the iPhone SE 2022 is Powered by Flagship A15 Bionic The iPhone SE 3 or the iPhone SE 2022 is powered by the same chipset that powers the iPhone 13 series from Apple. The A15 Bionic is a powerful 5G processor with a top-in-class performance which makes the iPhone SE 2022 a very powerful smartphone. Apple said that due to the flagship chipset, users could take better pictures, and the battery efficiency has also gone up significantly. The iPhone SE 2022 will run on iOS 15 out of the box and will be able to support sub-6 GHz (2×2 MIMO) 5G connectivity. In the camera department, there's a single 12MP sensor at the rear, which can take really beautiful pictures. The camera of the smartphone supports Smart HDR 4 and Deep Fusion which makes photography and recording videos with the iPhone SE 3 an ultimate experience. The iPhone SE 2022 comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display which will feel ultra-smooth because of the power that the A15 Bionic chipset brings to the table. Compared to the graphics performance of the iPhone SE 2nd generation, this new iPhone SE is 1.2x better. Note that the iPhone SE 2022 or the iPhone SE 3 also comes with the IP67 rating, which makes the smartphone water and dust resistant. But the key highlight of the iPhone SE 3 is the Home Button at the chin with Touch ID. The era of home button smartphones has long gone, but a Home Button in an iPhone is more than just a button. It's a whole vibe! iPhone SE 2022 Price in India and Should You Buy The iPhone SE 2022 or the iPhone SE 3 is available in India in three memory variants: a) 64GB for Rs 43900, b) 128GB for Rs 48900 and, c) 256GB for Rs 58,900. The smartphone will be available for pre-order from March 11, 2022, in India. It will come in three colours — Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red. Whether you should buy or not is something I would refrain from commenting on before the smartphone reviews are out.

OnePlus 10 Pro Could Arrive on This Date in India Posted: 09 Mar 2022 03:04 AM PST The Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus had recently launched its OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone in China. As soon as the device was launched in the Chinese market, it was announced that the smartphone will be launched globally in the spring. The smartphone was expected to launch in the Indian markets somewhere around Holi but no exact launch date was provided. Now in a new development, a tipster has provided intel on the launch date of the OnePlus 10 Pro. Let's find out. Details on the Launch Date The report comes in from the known tipster Yogesh Brar who has informed that the brand will begin teasing the OnePlus 10 Pro in India in the upcoming days. The smartphone is tipped to launch on either March 22 or March 24. This means that there isn't a long time until the OnePlus flagship arrives in the country. Further, even though there is no official word on the pricing, Brar reveals that the smartphone is expected to cost around Rs. 60,000. The smartphone will compete against the like of iQOO 9 Pro which comes with similar specifications but costs Rs 69,900. The recently launched Motorola Edge 30 Pro, however, costs Rs 50,000 with the same specifications. OnePlus 10 Pro Specs In its recent launch in China, the OnePlus 10 Pro came with a display featuring a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1,440×3,216 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio and a dynamic refresh rate ranging between 1Hz and 120Hz. The display has a peak brightness of 1300nits and features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for an added layer of protection. The device has dual nano SIM slots and is powered by Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 on top. The handset features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired up with 12GB of RAM. The device offers internal storage of 256GB. As far as camera module is considered, the OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48MP primary sensor along with a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor. The device also features optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. The front of the device sports a 32MP selfie shooter. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 80W Super Flash Charge wired charging and 50W Wireless Flash Charge technology.

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