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• Realme GT Neo 3 Comes to India With 150W Fast-Charging
• OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Which Mid-Range Device is Good For You?
• DoT Might Have a Bad News for Telcos Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction
• Poco M4 5G Launches in India With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Check Price
• BSNL in Final Stage to Deploy 6000 4G Sites With TCS: Report
• Semiconductor Demand is On Rise Due to Substantial Growth in Electronics Production
• 1GB Daily Data Prepaid Plans You Should Go For When You’re on a Budget

Realme GT Neo 3 Comes to India With 150W Fast-Charging Posted: 29 Apr 2022 03:45 AM PDT Realme GT Neo 3 recently went official in India. The device boasts support for 150W fast-charging, a technology that was also announced by OnePlus for the OnePlus 10R 5G on Thursday. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC and is placed in the premium-mid range segment. Let's take a complete look at the price and the specifications of the Realme GT Neo 3. Realme GT Neo 3 Specifications Realme GT Neo 3 comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and 1000Hz touch sampling rate. The display is a 10-bit panel ensuring the best colour output. The Realme GT Neo 3 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It will run on Realme UI 3.0 custom skin based on Android 12 out of the box. On the rear, there's a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, the device comes with a 16MP sensor at the front. The main highlight of the Realme GT Neo 3 is the support for 150W fast charging. It comes in two versions — a) 4500mAh battery with support for 150W fast-charging and b) 5000mAh battery with support for 80W fast-charging. The company has claimed that even after 1600 charging cycles, the overall battery health percentage would only drop down to 80%, which is a great thing. Let's take a look at the pricing of the smartphone. Realme GT Neo 3 Price The Realme GT Neo 3 is available in two variants for Rs 36,999 (8GB+128GB) and Rs 38,999 (8GB+256GB). The 150W variant of the device will be available with 12GB+256GB for Rs 42,999. Realme is offering an instant discount of Rs 7,000 on the purchase of the device with the SBI credit card. The first sale of the device will go live on May 4 at 12 PM.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Which Mid-Range Device is Good For You? Posted: 29 Apr 2022 02:52 AM PDT The popular smartphone manufacturer OnePlus launched its OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite in India yesterday which is a mid-range smartphone. The smartphone comes with multiple exciting features and goes head-to-head with numerous devices in the market. One of those is the recently launched Samsung Galaxy M33 5G handset. Let's take a look at the specification and price comparison of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and Samsung Galaxy M33 5G. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Display OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and LCD technology that delivers a smooth and power-efficient viewing experience. The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ Infinity-V display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 on top. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Processors and Operating System The Nord CE 2 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform that offers an octa-core CPU with speeds up to 2.2 GHz. Snapdragon 695 chipset is based on the 6 nm fabrication process and is paired with Adreno 619 GPU along with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of storage. The smartphone boots on OxygenOS 12.1 and has the Android 12 OS underneath. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is powered by an unnamed 5nm octa-core Exynos processor. The device comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Samsung allows virtual RAM expansion by up to 16GB using the inbuilt storage. The device runs on One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Camera on Paper OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite features a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP primary lens along with a 2 MP depth-assist camera. A 16 MP camera with electronic image stabilization (EIS) is present on the front of the Nord CE 2 Lite. Galaxy M33 5G has a quad-camera setup at the rear of the device with a 50MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there's an 8MP shooter at the front. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M33 5G: Battery and Price OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W SUPERVOOC charging tech which can charge the smartphone from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has been launched in two storage variants – 6GB + 128GB priced at Rs 19,999 and 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 21,999. Galaxy M33 5G has a 6000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Users have to purchase the charger externally by paying extra. The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has been launched in India with two variants as well. The base variant comes with 6GB+128GB, while the superior variant comes with 8GB+128GB with price tags of Rs 18,999 and Rs 20,499.

DoT Might Have a Bad News for Telcos Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction Posted: 29 Apr 2022 02:04 AM PDT The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) might be considering skipping availing the airwaves in the 28 GHz band in the upcoming spectrum auctions for 5G. If this is true, it would be a big setback for the telecom operators who have invested heavily in their networks to make them 5G ready. 28 GHz band spectrum would be crucial airwaves for when the telcos decide to launch mmWave (millimetre wavelength) 5G services. But if the airwaves are not offered in the first place, that won't be possible. According to an ET Telecom report citing sources, the DoT is likely going to avoid availing the airwaves in the coveted 27.5 GHz – 28.5 GHz band in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. Satcom Body Against the TRAI's Recommendations for 28 GHz Airwaves The Indians Space Association (ISpA) recently wrote a letter to the telecom department asking to neglect the regulator's views on the 28 GHz band spectrum. The satcom (satellite communications) body wants the airwaves in the 28 GHz band to be only reserved for satellite broadband services. ISpA is very much against the telecom department offering the 28 GHz band to the terrestrial network service providers. In its recommendations, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had said that for mmWave 5G services, spectrum in the 24.25 GHz to 28.5 GHz band should be put under the hammer. But due to so many conflicting stances and no ready solution in front of the telecom department, the final decision might be to avoid putting airwaves in the 27.5 GHz – 28.5 GHz in the upcoming spectrum auctions. This would be a big blow not just to the telecom operators, but also to the government. The coveted airwaves in the mmWave band would have brought the government decent revenues had the telecom operators bid for it. The satcom players in India just aren't comfortable with what the TRAI has recommended and now it has become a problem for everyone.

Poco M4 5G Launches in India With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Check Price Posted: 29 Apr 2022 12:51 AM PDT Poco has just launched the Poco M4 5G in India. The smartphone comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and packs a huge battery with a 50MP AI dual-camera at the rear. Note that Poco is bundling the charger inside the box, so no worries about purchasing it from the market outside. It is a budget smartphone, and Poco has again tried to deliver a good package by fitting the best specifications it could inside the device for an affordable price. Poco M4 5G Specifications in India The Poco M4 5G comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with support for 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch-sampling rate. Poco said that the smartphone has an adaptive refresh rate technology which means it can switch between 30Hz, 60Hz, and 90Hz refresh rate based on the kind of content that is playing on the screen. At the top, there's Gorilla Glass 3 for additional protection, and the device comes with a fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As mentioned above, there's a 50MP AI dual-camera setup at the rear, which includes a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there's an 8MP sensor at the front. The device packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. There's an in-box 22.5W charger bundled with the device. Poco M4 5G Price in India The Poco M4 5G will be available in two memory variants for the customers — a) 4GB + 64GB for Rs 12,999 and b) 6GB+128GB for Rs 14,999. The device will go on the first sale on May 5, 2022, at 12 PM via Flipkart. There's a flat Rs 2,000 discount offered to the users with an SBI credit card. The Poco M3 5G will be available in three colours — Power Black, Cool Blue, and Poco Yellow colours. The smartphone's actual performance will only be known once we review it, so stay tuned for that.

BSNL in Final Stage to Deploy 6000 4G Sites With TCS: Report Posted: 29 Apr 2022 12:23 AM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly in the final stage of commercial talks with TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) for deploying 6000 4G sites. The department is working in a systematic way, and to take a technological leap, it also needs to take a risk, Ashwini Vaishnaw, India's telecom minister, told ET Telecom. Vaishnaw further told the publication that the world is looking at India as a serious nation because it has been able to come out with indigenous 4G technology that can be upgraded to 5G. BSNL Set to Deploy Indigenous 4G in India BSNL partnered with TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Tejas Networks, and C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) to test homegrown 4G technology. The trial process was completed successfully by the end of March, and now the government is waiting for the vendor to fulfil BSNL's order for 40W radios to be deployed in 6000 telecom sites. After this, BSNL will place an order for another 6000 telecom sites. The state-run telco plans to give another order to TCS for 6000 more sites. Following this up, BSNL will deploy 4G in 1,00,000 sites across the country. Note that TCS is yet to accept the order price of Rs 560 crore that was offered by BSNL. Vaishnaw is confident about BSNL's homegrown 5G as well. The telecom minister said that by early 2023, C-DoT should have a full technology stack of 5G, and the domestic manufacturers are already in the position to export 5G equipment. It is worth noting that BSNL was recently awarded the project for setting up 2,542 mobile towers in the Naxal hit areas to upgrade them from 2G to 4G. The overall cost of the project has been estimated at Rs 2,426 crore. All of these sites will also be upgraded with the help of indigenous technology. BSNL will upgrade and run all the 2542 4G sites for the years to come.

Semiconductor Demand is On Rise Due to Substantial Growth in Electronics Production Posted: 28 Apr 2022 11:34 PM PDT The minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a statement said that the electronics production in the country has witnessed a significant growth whether it is for domestic consumption or the exports which have resulted in boosting the semiconductor demand in India. This creates a solid case for India to start manufacturing its own chips. The minister also talked about the other reasons that put up the case for India to start domestic manufacturing. Why India Should Manufacture Semiconductors? Yesterday a report informed that the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple's contractors are eyeing to manufacture iPhones worth Rs 47,000 crore this year itself. This is a huge step up and is almost five times the Rs 10,000 crore worth of iPhones that were manufactured in the previous financial year by Foxconn and Wistron. The financial year 2023 will mark the second year of the production linked incentives (PLI) scheme. To become eligible for the scheme, Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron are all required to make iPhones worth Rs 8,000 crore. The minister of State for Electronics and IT was speaking in Bengaluru ahead of the three-day Semicon Conference 2022. He stated that there is more than one reason why India should get into manufacturing. He talked about the sturdy design and innovation ecosystem in the country. He further added that the country is leading in the three main drivers for semiconductors – automotive, computer and mobile devices and a new generation of processors which are data-driven, artificial intelligence. Chandrasekhar explained that India should not get into semiconductor manufacturing just because the whole world is doing it but rather for expansion of the digital economy opportunities to include semiconductors. The Semicon Conference 2022 is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and is envisioned as the launchpad to kickstart India's ambition of becoming the global semiconductor hub and nurturing the chip design and manufacturing ecosystem. Many global experts from the industry, academia as well as research institutions such as the founder of Indo-Us Venture Partners – Vinod Dham; Sanjay Mehrotra, President & CEO of Micron Technology; Randhir Thakur, President, Intel Foundry Services, Intel and more will become part of the conference.

1GB Daily Data Prepaid Plans You Should Go For When You’re on a Budget Posted: 28 Apr 2022 10:51 PM PDT The three private telecom operators of India – Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel provide a ton of prepaid plans for their subscriber base. The most popular prepaid plan, however, remains the daily data packs offered by the telcos. If you're someone who is looking for cheap prepaid plans, the telcos offer a variety of options to choose from. Mentioned below are the affordable 1GB/Day daily data plans offered by Jio, Airtel and VI that you should go for when you're on a budget. Reliance Jio 1GB/Day Plans Reliance Jio is one of the most prominent service providers in the country and always has an edge over its other two competitors when it comes to the prices and benefits of the service. Jio offers a few 1GB daily data plans that come with short validity periods. The first plan comes at the cost of Rs 149 and offers 1GB data per day for a validity period of 20 days. Users also get access to unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. For a price tag of Rs 179 users can get another pack offering 1GB data per day for a validity period of 24 days and the plan also comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. The last plan on the list is the Rs 209 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. It is to be noted that with all these plans users also get access to a few Jio applications such as Jio Cinema, Jio TV and a few more. 1GB/Day Plans from Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel has been enhancing its services as well and currently is the second most successful telecom service in India. The company also offers similar plans for its users with some added benefits. The first plan on the list comes at a price tag of Rs 209 and offers 1GB data per day for a validity period of 21 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The next pack is a Rs 239 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 24 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The last plan on the list comes at a price tag of Rs 265 and offers 1GB/Day for a validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. All the mentioned plans come with a free trial to mobile edition Amazon Prime Video along with access to Wynk Music. Vodafone Idea's 1GB Daily Data Plans Vodafone Idea or Vi has been growing as well and has been significantly growing its 4G services across the country to better its user experience. For users looking for affordable plans, Vi as well offers a few 1GB daily data plans. The first plan offered by Vi comes at a price of Rs 199 for a validity period of 18 days offering 1GB data per day along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The next pack is a Rs 219 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 21 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The third 1GB daily data plan offered by Vi comes at a price tag of Rs 239 and offers 1GB/Day for a validity period of 24 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Last on the list is the Rs 269 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The telco offers access to Vi movies and TV along with its Rs 199, Rs 219 and Rs 269 plans.

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