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• OnePlus Releasing OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 Update for Nord Users
• Vi, Jio, Airtel and BSNL: Most Premium Family Postpaid Plans With Significant Benefits
• Realme Watch SZ100 Slated to Launch on May 18 in India – Here’s What We Know
• PC Market to Witness a Dip in Sales in 2022 Says Prominent Asus Executive
• BSNL: Three Prepaid Plans That Provide Great Data Benefits With Long Validity Periods
• Google Pixel Watch Speculated to Arrive With a Four Year Old Exynos Chipset
• Poco M4 5G Review: a Satisfying Budget Smartphone Experience
• COAI Happy With Launch of Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal
• Airtel Xstream Fiber Plans Which Can Help You Watch Last Leg of IPL 2022
• Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus 10R – Which Device is More Promising?
• Apple Could Replace Its Lightning Connector Next Year With USB Type-C
• Broadband Plans With Half-Year Subscription That Provide Great Value For Money
• Reno7 Pro 5G Users to Receive ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 Update in India
• ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition and ZenBook 14 OLED Launched in India
• Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 Dual Core Wi-Fi 6 Router Launched in India at an Introductory Offer Price
• Vodafone Idea Plans to Achieve ARPU Target of Rs 250
• Broadband Plans for 8K Video Streaming and Big Households
• Twitter Deal on Hold, Elon Musk Confirms
• Reliance Jio Tops the List for Offering Best Average Download Speeds in April 2022
• Nothing to Launch First Smartphone in India Soon

OnePlus Releasing OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 Update for Nord Users Posted: 14 May 2022 10:11 PM PDT The popular smartphone manufacturer quite recently released its third beta test version of the OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus Nord. Now in a new development, the company has finally decided to release the stable version of the Android 12 across the country. The new update which comes with the OxygenOS 12 has the firmware version AC2001_11.F.11. The company has been working on this software update for a while now and it is finally here for the users of the OnePlus Nord. Let's find out more. Details About the New Update OnePlus has informed that the members of the open beta will be the first ones to receive the stable update as it releases. The brand has also provided a changelog for the users on Beta 2. The changelog informs that the new firmware version will bring in updates as well as will fix the issues. The Android security patch has been updated to April 2022. The company has now resolved the issue of abnormal touch sounds. The problem with abnormal boot animation has also been dealt with and the occasional issue that disables users to start "OK Google" with voice has also been fixed. In addition to these, the company has also listed some of the known issues. For starters, the display of some pages in Settings will be different from the system. The screen of the devices will glitch in specific scenarios when calling. Moreover, the Camera may crash when shooting photos in Portrait mode. There might be an abnormal display of thumbnails when taking burst pictures. Lastly, there can be an abnormal display of Quick device connects when in the Guest mode. It is expected that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will release the update for the beta users first after which the software update will be released widely. As far as the stable users are considered, they will receive the complete changelog with the OTA update. The latest OxygenOS 12 has some pretty exciting new features such as an all-new launcher, a new app drawer, the hidden apps feature, a tweaked notification shade, a One-handed mode, multiple dark mode options, Material You and more. Users can check for the update in their OnePlus Nord devices by going to the system updates option under settings.

Vi, Jio, Airtel and BSNL: Most Premium Family Postpaid Plans With Significant Benefits Posted: 14 May 2022 06:36 PM PDT If you are looking for one bill payment for the whole family, the telecom companies offer family postpaid plans that might suit your needs. Postpaid plans offered by telcos in India offer different benefits at different price ranges. However, the premium plans offered by the network providers offer some of the best benefits when it comes to data and other things. Let's take a look at the most premium postpaid plans offered by Vi, Jio, Airtel and BSNL along with the pack details and added benefits. Vodafone Idea's RedX Plan Vodafone Idea or Vi offers postpaid plans for individual users and families separately. The most high-end plan from Vi for family users comes at a price tag of Rs 2,299 and is a RedX plan. RedX plans by Vi come bundled up with multiple OTT subscriptions and more. The plan offers connectivity for 5 family members and provides truly unlimited data along with unlimited voice calls as well as 3000 SMS per month to both primary and secondary connections of the plan. As far as the RedX plan benefits are considered, users can get access to a yearlong subscription to Netflix on TV and Mobile at no additional cost. The plan also offers a subscription to one year of Amazon Prime worth Rs 1,499 as well as a Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one-year worth Rs 499. In addition to this, the RedX plans also offer Access to International & Domestic airport lounges at no extra cost. Reliance Jio's Premium Plan Jio offers a number of postpaid plans for both individual and family users. The most expensive family postpaid from the telco comes at a price tag of Rs 999. Jio offers up to three additional SIM cards with its Rs 999 plan. The plan offers a total of 200GB data and allows data rollover of 500GB. After the completion of 200GB data, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Additionally, Rs 999 plan from Jio comes with access to multiple OTT platforms including Netflix, one-year Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar. Airtel's Top Family Postpaid Plan Airtel offers a couple of family postpaid plans as well and the most pricey plan from the telco is the Family Infinity Plan 1599. Airtel offers a postpaid plan at a price tag of Rs 1,599 which provides 250 GB monthly data with rollover up to 200 GB along with unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. The plan also offers 200 ISD minutes and a 10% discount on IR packs. Upon subscribing users receive 1 free Add-on regular voice connection for family members along with 1 regular SIM. Moreover, users get access to Airtel Thanks Platinum rewards which include a standard Netflix subscription, Amazon Prime membership for 1 year at no extra cost as well as Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership for 1 year at no extra cost. The other benefits include Airtel X-stream App premium, Wynk premium and more. High-End Plan from BSNL The top-end family postpaid plan from the state-owned BSNL provides three family connections along with the primary. For a price tag of Rs 999, BSNL offers a postpaid plan that offers unlimited voice calls along with 100 SMS per day. Primary users get 75GB of free data with data rollover of up to 225GB allowed. As mentioned, the plan also provides 3 family connections with unlimited voice facility, 75GB data and 100SMS/day for each family connection separately. For the activation of the above plan, users have to pay a one-time fee of Rs 100 and GST charges are not included in the above-mentioned price.

Realme Watch SZ100 Slated to Launch on May 18 in India – Here’s What We Know Posted: 14 May 2022 08:56 AM PDT The popular Chinese smartphone brand Realme is going to introduce its Realme Narzo 50 5G series of smartphones in India on May 18, 2022. However, alongside the awaited smartphones, the brand will also launch the Realme Watch SZ100 in India on the same day. The upcoming smartwatch from the company has already been listed on the official Realme India website giving us some intel on the specifications of the device. Let's take a closer look at what we could expect from Realme Watch SZ100. Realme Watch SZ100 Specification and Other Details Realme Watch SZ100 from the brand will arrive with a 1.69-inch display with HD resolution. The listing has also confirmed that the smartwatch will feature a unique sensor that enables skin and body temperature monitoring. Not much has been officially confirmed, however, it is speculated that the latest wearable from Realme will come with sports and health-related features. This means that we can expect the usual heart-rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen monitoring and more that we find in wearables from the other brands. The device will most probably have the option of choosing from multiple cloud-based watch faces and will have various sports modes – both indoor and outdoor. The company claims that Realme Watch SZ100 will feature a battery backup that can provide up to 12 days of usage with a single charge. This is quite similar to the previous version of the device – Realme S100 which was introduced last year. Based on this, we can expect that just like its predecessor, SZ100 will arrive with IP68 water and dust resistance rating as well. While there is no official word yet regarding the pricing of the device, we can expect Realme Watch SZ100 to be priced somewhere around Rs 2,000 being a budget device. Apart from this, the brand is also launching its Realme Narzo 50 series and previous rumours and listings have revealed that Narzo 50 5G handset will arrive with a 6.6 inch AMOLED display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with a Mali G57 GPU, a dual-camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

PC Market to Witness a Dip in Sales in 2022 Says Prominent Asus Executive Posted: 14 May 2022 07:43 AM PDT The PC market across the globe has witnessed significant growth in the past couple of years during the pandemic, however, the sales have been actually going down this year. So much so that the popular Taiwanese PC manufacturer Asus believes that the PC market could actually witness the supply exceeding demand in 2022. In light of this, Asus has already started preparations to make sure that the company doesn't feel a lot of turbulence in the upcoming trend. The Current Scenario A new report from ITHome informs that the Global APAC Chief Marketing Officer at Asus, Mr Rex Lee has stated that the European, Chinese and North American PC market might witness an oversupply in 2022 if the current downward trend in the sales persists. He informed that in such a scenario supply from laptop manufacturers will outpace and exceed the demand of the current global PC market. Asus in a company press conference informed that it has shifted its strategy to focus on the mid-range premium laptops such as its Zenbook and Vivobook series in order to tackle the oversupply situation and still remain in the competition in the PC market. The latest Zenbook series of laptops from the company has been designed for creative professionals who need a high-quality OLED screen with high processing performance at a comparatively reasonable price tag. A very good example from the company is its Asus ZenBook 14 OLED laptop which arrives with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The display offers a 16:10 aspect ratio along with 550nit of brightness. The laptop from Asus is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i7-1260P processor. The processor on the laptop is paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics and comes featuring 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD. The device features a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter along with stereo speakers and Smart AMP. ZenBook 14 OLED operates on the Windows 11 OS and is backed by a 75WHrs battery with 65W fast charging support.

BSNL: Three Prepaid Plans That Provide Great Data Benefits With Long Validity Periods Posted: 14 May 2022 06:41 AM PDT The state-owned telecom operator provides some amazing prepaid plans when it comes to data and other benefits, however, in most cases gets overshadowed by the private giants – Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. In particular, BSNL offers a few prepaid plans that provide a remarkable amount of data for comparatively longer validity periods as compared to the private telcos. Mentioned below are three such prepaid plans offered by BSNL that come with great data benefits along with long validity periods. The Three Plans The first on the list is a data-oriented prepaid plan offered by the telco. The plan comes at a price tag of Rs 447 and offers a total of 100GB of high-speed data. Beyond the set limit of 100GB of data, users can access the internet at 80 Kbps of speed. The plan comes with a validity period of 60 calendar days and even though it is mentioned under 'Data Voucher' on the website, it still offers unlimited voice calling along with 100 SMS per day. Along with the STV_447 plan, users can also get a subscription to BSNL Tunes and Eros Now Entertainment Services. BSNL also offers an STV_499 pack for its users that has a three-month validity period. For Rs 499, BSNL users can get 2GB of data per day for a validity period of 90 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. This plan does not come with any OTT subscription. Last on the list is the long-term as well as high data prepaid plan offered by the government-owned telco – BSNL. The prepaid plan called STV_WFH_599 from BSNL comes at a price of Rs 599 and offers 5GB of data per day. Post the usage of the set data limit, users can enjoy the internet at 80 Kbps. Moreover, the validity period of this plan is 84 days. Users also get truly unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day in Home LSA and national roaming including while roaming in Mumbai and Delhi. The plan also offers a subscription to the Zing streaming platform which allows users access to thousands of songs, movies and other entertainment content. Another benefit this plan includes is that users can get unlimited free night data from 00:00 hours to 05:00 hours.

Google Pixel Watch Speculated to Arrive With a Four Year Old Exynos Chipset Posted: 14 May 2022 06:38 AM PDT Google recently introduced its Google Pixel Watch during the Google I/O 2022 developer's conference. The device is the first smartwatch from the company and has been in rumours for quite some time. The company will officially launch the smartwatch about six months from now and we only know so much about the device when it comes to the specifications. However, a new report might give us some ideas about the processor to be featured in the upcoming watch from Google. Let's find out. Will Pixel Watch be Worth it? According to a report from 9to5Google, the Google Pixel watch might arrive with an Exynos processor launched in 2018. The publication based on the intel revealed by its sources states that Pixel Watch might come featuring the Samsung's Exynos 9110 chip released about four years ago. It is the same chip which first arrived with the Samsung Galaxy Watch in 2018. Previous rumours suggested that Google is planning to use the Samsung Exynos W920 processor in its smartwatch which could have been definitely a better option instead of a four-year-old chipset from a discontinued smartwatch. While it is disappointing to know that the processor on the Pixel Watch isn't top of the line, Google might actually compensate with the software in the device. The company has informed that the watch will run on an enhanced Wear OS UI with more fluid navigation and smart notifications. It is not a surprise that Google decided to create a unique user experience on its own devices instead of other smartwatches and hence, we will be able to see some striking from the other Wear OS models. Moreover, Google Pixel Watch can also be used as a remote for compatible smart home devices using the Home app for Wear OS. So now you can very simply turn lights on or off from your wrist or adjust your thermostat. In addition to these, the Pixel Watch will offer continuous heart rate and sleep tracking. Using the Find My Device app users can also locate their misplaced Pixel phone, earbuds, or any other supported devices on a map available on their wrist. Google hasn't revealed the price of the Pixel Watch as of now but has announced that it will be available for sale in the US this fall.

Poco M4 5G Review: a Satisfying Budget Smartphone Experience Posted: 14 May 2022 04:33 AM PDT Poco last month announced the Poco M4 5G in India. It is a budget 5G smartphone promised to deliver a strong performance regardless of what the user is doing. I have used the device for two weeks now, and I have nothing but good things to say about this smartphone. The Poco M4 5G is everything a user can ask for in the budget segment; let me explain why. Poco M4 5G Body and Design Review The Poco M4 5G is an absolute beauty. I have the Poco Yellow variant of the smartphone, and frankly speaking, it’s one of the most elegant looking devices in the budget segment. Yes, it comes with a polycarbonate back, so it won't feel the best on touch, but you can't ask for anything more than this in the budget segment. The smartphone has a very big camera bump at the rear, which is sort of like what we saw on the Pixel 6 series. The black glass camera bump goes well with the Poco Yellow colour, though. The Poco branding is in the camera bump on the far right, while at the bottom left, there's a small 5G print to signify that it is a 5G smartphone. At the bottom, there's a USB Type-C port along with a speaker. There's nothing on the left side of the body except for the SIM tray. Poco has added the volume rockers and the power button on the right side of the device. Note that the power button also acts as the fingerprint sensor, which, I must say, is pretty fast! For people who love using wired earphones, there's a 3.5mm audio jack as well on the top. I personally love the camera rings at the back. They are big and bold on top of black glass, which feels very premium to me. The Poco M4 5G will seriously stand out amongst other devices. It is definitely a unique looking smartphone for me. Poco M4 5G Display and Sound Review The display has become one of the most important factors for users of a smartphone today. A faster display with a higher refresh rate has been in demand even by budget device users. The Poco M4 5G comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ display which can support 90Hz of refresh rate and 240Hz of the touch sampling rate. The device comes with support for intelligent refresh rate switching between 30Hz, 60Hz, and 90Hz to save battery. Further, there's Gorilla Glass 3 on top to protect the screen from external damage. There's a tear-drop notch on the top of the screen, which houses the selfie sensor. It wouldn't bother you much as the device has an excellent display experience. At the price range that the Poco M4 5G is selling, I would any day be happy with getting a display which is as large as 6.58-inch and can support FHD+ resolution and 90Hz of refresh rate. Even under the sun, the display's max brightness is good enough to watch and read content on the screen. I dig the colours on the display of the Poco M4 5G. The response is just amazing for anything I am doing. Watching high-res videos won't be a problem with this one. The viewing quality is comfortably good. But it is the sound output I just have a slight issue with. It isn't the loudest. I get it; you can't expect the best of the best from a budget device. But I would have loved it if the sound output was better than what it is actually delivering right now. Regardless, let's move to the performance of the smartphone. Poco M4 5G Performance and Battery Review Poco M4 5G does heat up when you put it to the test. While playing heavy games and continuous multi-tasking, the device became pretty hot. For the unaware, the smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. This particular chipset was meant to be put in a budget smartphone. However, it is quite an old chip for 2022. The Redmi Note 10T also packs the same chip. But in terms of performance from a budget smartphone, it is still a satisfactory one. In honest words, the Poco M4 5G has been a class act for being a budget smartphone when it comes to performance. Look, it won't be the best at beating a mid-range device, but it will certainly be one of the best in the budget segment. It is a 5G smartphone and can support the following 5G bands – 5G SA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78, 5G NSA: N1/N3/N40/N77/N78 I would like to put your focus on the MIUI 13 for a bit. The device boots on Android 12 based on MIUI 13 out of the box. It is flawless. It is cleaner than I have ever experienced MIUI OS to be. Xiaomi did focus on elevating the customer experience by delivering a seamless OS experience without any bloatware. You will find some Xiaomi apps and Google apps but nothing else that can't be uninstalled. The Poco M4 5G is backed with a big 5000mAh battery and support for 18W fast-charging. Honestly, I wish the charging was around 30W, but then it would have raised the cost of the device. Poco is bundling a 22.5W fast-charger inside the box with the device. The battery backup is excellent. If you charge the device once completely in the morning, you can comfortably use it for the entire day without worrying about charging it again. Now, let's see how the camera of the smartphone is! Poco M4 5G Camera Review The Poco M4 5G comes with a stable camera experience. It won't offer much, but enough for being a budget smartphone. The Poco M4 5G has a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there's an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calling. The picture quality from the camera of the device is decent enough. I wouldn't expect anything more in the camera department from Poco with this budget smartphone. Take a look at the pictures below yourself. Note that the images are compressed to be put on the website, and the original quality is at least 50% better than this. Image Mode – Portrait Image Mode – Normal Image Mode – 50MP Closeup Shot Portrait Mode Normal Selfie Mode Poco M4 5G Price and Conclusion The Poco M4 5G comes in two memory variants. The first variant comes with 4GB+64GB for Rs 12,999 and the second one comes with 6GB+128GB for Rs 14,999. The RAM can also be expanded virtually by 2GB with the 6GB RAM variant. (I had the 6GB RAM variant for review). There are bank offers available, too, which you can get on Flipkart. The device is also available in Cool Blue and Power Black colours. In my honest opinion, the Poco M4 5G can be a good partner for you if you want a budget smartphone that can comfortably last for up to 3 years and more. It can support a number of 5G bands which makes the device future proof as well.

COAI Happy With Launch of Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal Posted: 14 May 2022 01:32 AM PDT The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is happy with the launch of the Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). A couple of days back, TelecomTalk reported about the website of Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal going live. On May 14, 2022, the portal has been officially launched by the telecom department. This portal will act as a one-stop window for the telecom infrastructure companies along with the telecom service providers (TSPs) for getting RoW (Right of Way) clearances. The basic aim of launching the portal is to ensure that RoW applications are cleared fast so that optical fiber deployment across the country can pick up the pace. COAI Says This New Portal Will Help With Digital India Vision Lt. General, Dr. SP Kochhar, Director General, COAI said that this portal will help with the government's vision of a digital India. With 5G around the corner, there will be a lot denser infrastructure required in India to deliver seamless connectivity services to people living around the country. Right now, RoW applications are not approved in time for the telcos and the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) so that they can roll out connectivity services in new parts of the country. 5G will require the use of street furniture for deploying small cells. In addition to this, more and more tower sites will have to be deployed by the telcos along with laying optical fiber by the ISPs for providing fixed-line broadband services. Applications for all of this will now be available on the Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal. Further, through this portal, everyone will be able to access and see how many applications are pending at a given time. This will bring transparency and hold the authorities accountable if they are lazy in their work. Further, the ecosystem members and service providers will also be able to track their requests in a better way.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Plans Which Can Help You Watch Last Leg of IPL 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 12:15 AM PDT Bharti Airtel's fiber internet service is called Airtel Xstream Fiber. Airtel has been largely successful in adding new customers every month under its broadband arm and has become the second-largest fiber broadband service provider. Today, we are going to look at broadband plans that Airtel Xstream Fiber offers to users with which they can watch the last leg of the Indian Premier League for free. Airtel Xstream Fiber Plans for Watching IPL 2022 Last Stage The most exciting part of the IPL is here as teams look to solidify their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. No cricket fan wants to miss out on the action live. Thus, here are some of the broadband plans offered by Airtel Xstream Fiber which will bundle a free Disney+ Hotstar Super subscription for the users. Through a Disney+ Hotstar Super subscription, you can watch the IPL very conveniently. The first Airtel Xstream Fiber plan that offers a Disney+ Hotstar subscription is the Rs 699 option which offers 40 Mbps of speed along with multiple over-the-top (OTT) platform subscriptions. Users get plenty of other Airtel Thanks benefits as well. The other plans which offer a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription are the Rs 799, Rs 1099, Rs 1498, Rs 1599, and the Rs 3999 plans. With the Rs 799 plan, users get 100 Mbps of speed. The Rs 1099 plan offers 200 Mbps of speed while the Rs 1498 and the Rs 1599 plans offer 300 Mbps of speed to the users. Lastly, the Rs 3999 plan offers 1 Gbps of speed to the users. Note that some of these plans mentioned above are meant to include TV benefits as well. The Rs 699 and the Rs 1599 plans were recently introduced by the company and offer TV benefits to the users. The Rs 1099 plan also offers users TV benefits. Further, all of these plans include Airtel Thanks benefits which can be claimed by the Airtel Thanks mobile application.

Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus 10R – Which Device is More Promising? Posted: 13 May 2022 11:00 PM PDT Just a few days ago, Google launched its much-awaited Google Pixel 6a during the Google I/O 2022. The device is yet to hit the markets and it will arrive in India as well. While the company is yet to announce the launch timeline for the latest A-series device in India, once it comes it will compete with the smartphones like OnePlus 10R in the Indian markets. OnePlus 10R was recently launched in India as a mid-premium device. It is expected that Google Pixel 6a will be launched somewhere in the price segment. Mentioned below is a detailed comparison between the OnePlus 10R and the newly launched Google Pixel 6a smartphone. Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus 10R – Display Google Pixel 6a has been launched with a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The display of the device has a 2400×1800 resolution and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for an added layer of protection. OnePlus 10R has been launched in India with a 6.7-inch OLED display that has an FHD+ resolution and also supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and even a 720Hz gaming touch sampling. When it comes to the display the smartphone from OnePlus has a better refresh rate and a bigger display screen. Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus 10R – Processors and Performance Google Pixel 6a is powered by a Tensor chipset and also features a Titan M2 security chip. The processor on the device is coupled with 6GB of LPDDR5 memory and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone will operate on Android 12 and will receive three years of OS updates. The new MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX chipset powers onePlus 10R. The processor on the device is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset operates on Android 12-based ColorOS 12 out of the box. While it is too early to comment on the performance of the devices, we know that the OnePlus 10R has a reliable chipset that is capable of providing a seamless performance. Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus 10R – Camera Specifications Google Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup headlined by a 12.2MP primary lens with an f/1.7 aperture. The main camera also comes with optical image stabilisation (OIS). The secondary camera on the device is a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The front of the device features an 8MP selfie snapper. OnePlus 10R features a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor. Accompanying the primary sensor, the phone brings an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The front of the device features a punch-hole cutout with a 16MP sensor. Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus 10R – Battery and Price Google Pixel 6a is backed by a 4410mAh battery which the company claims can offer 24 hours of regular use and up to 72 hours with the new Extreme Battery Saver mode. The device supports 18W USB-PD fast charging. Google Pixel 6a has been launched at a price tag of $449 in the US which is roughly about Rs 35,000. However, when it arrives in India, it is most likely going to be priced somewhere around Rs 40,000 because of the taxes and import duty charges. OnePlus 10R sports a 4500mAh battery with support for 150W fast-charging. OnePlus claims that the battery of the smartphone can go from 0% to 30% in just 3 minutes. There's also a version of the smartphone which comes with a 5000mAh battery with support for 80W fast-charging. OnePlus 10R has been launched in India with three different variants. 8GB + 128GB (80W/5000mAh) = Rs 38,999 12GB + 256GB (80W/5000mAh) = Rs 42,999 12GB + 256GB (150W/4500mAh) = Rs 43,999

Apple Could Replace Its Lightning Connector Next Year With USB Type-C Posted: 13 May 2022 09:15 PM PDT Apple iPhones are one of the most popular smartphones across the globe, however, if you had to put a finger on something that doesn't really work anymore might be the company's in-house built lightning connector. Currently, most of the products from Apple including iPads, MacBooks and Mac PCs come with at least one USB Type-C Port for connectivity. iPhones on the other hand are still stuck with the lightning connector, with AirPods cases also being stuck with the port. Time for Lightning to Go However, new revelations suggest that these scenarios might change very soon and as early as next year. Known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said that Apple might introduce an iPhone model with a USB Type-C port instead of the lightning connector in the year 2023. This would mean that iPhone 15 series could feature at least one model that will have a USB Type-C connectivity option. If Apple does drop the lightning connector for iPhones, it would automatically mean that the AirPods or any other major Apple product after that will also feature the USB Type-C connectivity and could finally be the end of the much-disliked lightning connector. Although, the decision to drop the lightning connector isn't really being taken entirely by the company. European Commission has been forcing Apple to drop its proprietary lightning connector as the EU wants to reduce e-waste and is also pushing for a "one-cable solution." EU is pushing for the motion in which one protocol works for pretty much everything people own and has announced recently that USB Type-C would be that "one protocol." This means that the Cupertino-based tech giant knows it has very limited time and is definitely working on a USB Type-C Port and if Ming-Chi Kuo is correct, an iPhone model with USB Type-C could indeed be launched in 2023. There have also been rumours of Apple dropping the ports altogether which might actually be true. That would mean that Apple could introduce its iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices with only wireless charging technologies. Either way, we can confirm that the Lightning connector from Apple is going away very soon.

Broadband Plans With Half-Year Subscription That Provide Great Value For Money Posted: 13 May 2022 06:41 PM PDT Internet service providers (ISPs) have a variety of broadband plans in their portfolios to fulfil the needs of each and every user. These plans not only are different in terms of pricing but in some cases have different validity periods as well. Some of the plans from these ISPs come with a longer validity period which actually helps users to save some money and still get the same high-speed connectivity. Mentioned below are some of the high-speed broadband plans with half-year subscriptions that offer great value for your money. 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 on a monthly basis and GST is not included. Moreover, the plans from Excitel are truly unlimited and no FUP data limit is levied. 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. 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 benefits such as subscriptions to OTT platforms. 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.

Reno7 Pro 5G Users to Receive ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 Update in India Posted: 13 May 2022 09:43 AM PDT The popular smartphone manufacturer Oppo launched its Reno7 series of smartphones in India back in February which consisted of the Reno7 Pro 5G handset. The Reno7 Pro 5G was launched with Android 11 OS out of the box, however, the brand is now rolling out its ColorOS 12 update based on the latest Android 12 for users in India. Let's take a look at what the users of the flagship smartphone from Oppo can expect with the new update. All About the New Update It is to be kept in mind that Oppo is releasing the ColorOS 12 based Android 12 update on a batch-by-batch basis. So, if you haven't received the update yet, it might take some time to arrive. Users can check for the update on their Reno7 Pro 5G handset by going to the 'software update' under settings and checking for the ColorOS 12 version and selecting update. To get the latest software version users to need to have the ColorOS 11 with target version C.03. installed on their Reno7 Pro 5G smartphone. The brand has informed that the users should back up important data before updating to avoid loss caused due to incompatibility or unforeseen circumstances. When the update is installed, the new OS will optimise the device on its own. In addition to these, Oppo has also made the users aware of some of the third-party apps that are not compatible with Android 12 and hence might face some issues. Talking about the features of the new operating software, the ColorOS 12 comes with an Infinite Design concept that offers a clean, lightweight, and customisable user experience. The new software from Oppo comes with support for 67 global languages out of which 13 are major Indian languages. The popular Material You allows users to change the theme of the system based on the colour of the wallpaper. Other notable features of the new software update include the Screen Translate option in the sidebar and the three-finger translation powered by Google Lens. As far as the security updates are considered, ColorOS 12 comes with features such as Privacy Dashboards, Microphone and Camera indicators, and more.

ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition and ZenBook 14 OLED Launched in India Posted: 13 May 2022 08:36 AM PDT The Taiwanese multinational consumer electronics manufacturer Asus has revealed its new ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition and ZenBook 14 OLED laptops in India. Both the devices have been previously launched globally and come with a number of flagship specs and features. Mentioned in the article are specifications and pricing details of the two new products from Asus for the Indian markets. ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition Features and Price The all-new ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition has been launched with a 14-inch 2880 x 1800p OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, and touch support. The display of the device is capable of covering 100% of DCI-P3, and 133% of sRGB, and it has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The colour accuracy on the laptop has been validated by Pantone. The device is capable of reaching 550nits of peak brightness and it also comes with a spaceship-inspired futuristic design on the outside. Talking about what's going under the hood, ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition is powered by the Intel Core i9-12900H with 14 cores and 20 threads. The laptop has been launched with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. The device comes with 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. Even though the number pad is absent on the laptop, the touchpad of the device includes a virtual number pad. The device also features a secondary 3.5-inch OLED display on the lid which can display various animations, notifications, battery status, date and time, and user-customizable text. The laptop is also resistant to vibrations and extremely low or high temperatures which are in accordance with US Space System Command Standards (SMC-S-016A). The ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition has a starting price of ?1,14,990 in India. Asus ZenBook 14 OLED Specs and Price Asus ZenBook 14 OLED laptop arrives with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED NanoEdge display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The display offers a 16:10 aspect ratio along with 550nit of brightness. The laptop from Asus is powered by the 12th generation Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core i7-1260P processor. The processor on the laptop is paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics and comes featuring 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD. The device features a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter along with stereo speakers and Smart AMP. ZenBook 14 OLED operates on the Windows 11 OS and is backed by a 75WHrs battery with 65W fast charging support. The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED is priced at ?89,990 for the model powered by a Core i5 processor while the Core i7-powered model costs ?1,04,990 in India.

Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 Dual Core Wi-Fi 6 Router Launched in India at an Introductory Offer Price Posted: 13 May 2022 07:41 AM PDT Huawei Consumer Business Group India has launched its new Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 dual-core router with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standards. The latest router from the company supposedly offers integration of the distinct chipset collaboration technologies by making use of the in-house built Gigahome Wi-Fi chipsets. Wi-Fi AX3 router from the company will compete with various other Wi-Fi 6 routers available in the market from brands such as Netgear and more. Let's take a further look at the details of the new Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 dual-core router. Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 Dual Core Router Features and Price Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 dual-core router comes with financial-level Huawei HomeSec security safeguards that enable users to experience an intuitive, lightning-fast, stable, and secure Wi-Fi 6 connection at all times. The Wi-Fi router has been designed keeping in mind the connecting hub for Huawei’s 1+8+N all-scenario smart life strategy. For those unaware, Wi-Fi 6 to harmonize with the high-speed internet networks so as to offer faster Wi-Fi speed with reliable connectivity. India is all set to roll out its 5G network this year and thus the latest router from Huawei has a lot of potential when it comes to high-speed connectivity and seamless networks. The Vice-President of the consumer business group at Huawei India, Rishi Kishor Gupta in a statement said that the company is happy to introduce its latest range of Wi-Fi 6 routers in India that exemplify the deep understanding of 5G technologies. He informed that HUAWEI Wi-Fi AX3 dual-core routers are equipped with new-generation Wi-Fi standards offering consumers faster speed, larger capacity, lower latency, and higher power efficiency. The VP further added that the company is looking to focus on extensive R&D and has heavily invested in developing a dedicated chipset for these routers. He said that these chipsets offer a combination of software and hardware eliminating more than 80% of problems relating to frame freezing, delays, and disconnections. Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 dual-core router has been launched in India at a price tag of Rs 3,999 as a limited period offer. The devices will be available for sale only through Flipkart and Amazon India.

Vodafone Idea Plans to Achieve ARPU Target of Rs 250 Posted: 13 May 2022 06:42 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) is looking to reach an average revenue per user (ARPU) figure of Rs 250 in the medium to long-term, said Ravinder Takkar, CEO, Vi. The company's management has a target ARPU of Rs 200 in the short term while Rs 250 is for the long term. During Q4 FY22, Vi reported its ARPU to be Rs 124, up by 7.8% QoQ with the support of tariff hikes implemented in December 2021. Now, to reach that ARPU goal of Rs 200 in the short-term and Rs 250 in the long term, the telco needs a few more rounds of prepaid tariff hikes. But it's not exactly going to be a walk in the park for the telco. Vi's Annual Payments Likely to Increase Up to Rs 40,000 Crore Once Moratorium Period Ends According to an ET Telecom report, Citi Research said that Vi has a total spectrum/AGR liability of Rs 1.8 lakh crore, which implies annual payments of Rs 40,000 crore after the moratorium period ends. To meet this humongous liability, Vi would require a steady cash flow from the business. Thus, the number of 4G subscribers the telco adds over the next few quarters will be very important for the investors. As of now, Vi has the lowest number of 4G users on its network amongst the operators which offer PAN-India 4G service. Thus, the telco will be looking to earn more and more out of its premium customers. To even reach Rs 200 levels of ARPU, Vi would require multiple tariff hikes. To reach the Rs 250 level, the telco would require a majority of its subscribers to opt for the most premium plans. That is why growth in the 4G subscriber base is of utmost importance for Vi. The telco currently has 118 million 4G users, which is very less compared to what Airtel and Jio boast in their books. Vi's management is also counting on the conversion of legacy network users to 4G services which will also aid in improving ARPU.

Broadband Plans for 8K Video Streaming and Big Households Posted: 13 May 2022 05:21 AM PDT The quality of streaming services and platforms has been increasing rapidly which requires stable and high-speed internet connectivity. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer a variety of broadband plans that enables a smooth streaming experience for users even with the best picture quality. In fact, these plans also allow you to seamlessly connect multiple devices at once and are perfect if you have a big family. Mentioned below are some of the high-speed 300 Mbps broadband plans offered by service providers in India that are apt for up to 8K video streaming and big households. Airtel's 300 Mbps Plan Airtel offers a 300 Mbps unlimited data plan which is called the 'Professional' plan. Users can get the Airtel Xstream Fiber connection to access the 'Professional' plan which comes with a subscription to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Wynk Music and Shaw Academy as a part of the 'Airtel Thanks Benefits' offered by the ISP along with its broadband plans. The plan offers 300 Mbps of high-speed internet data at a cost of Rs 1,499 for a month. The FUP data for the unlimited plan is 3500GB or 3.5TB. 300 Mbps Plan Offered by BSNL One of the major ISPs of the country – the government-owned BSNL provides a 300 Mbps plan which is also the most high-end plan offered by the telco. The plan is called 'Fibre Ultra' and comes at a price tag of Rs 1,499 per month too. Users can get access to 300 Mbps of internet speed for the data limit set to 4000GB beyond which the speed of the connection is reduced to 4 Mbps. This plan from BSNL also comes with access to free of cost Disney+ Hotstar Premium Pack. 300 Mbps Plan from Jio JioFiber offers an appealing 300 Mbps plan that comes with amazing additional benefits. The plan offered by JioFiber comes at a price tag of Rs 1,499 per month (30 days) and offers 300 Mbps of internet speed with a FUP data limit of 3.3TB or 3300GB. The plan also offers unlimited calling and an equal upload and download speed set at 300 Mbps. Jio additionally offers a ton of OTT subscriptions which include access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and thirteen others.

Twitter Deal on Hold, Elon Musk Confirms Posted: 13 May 2022 03:48 AM PDT Twitter, the world's biggest micro-blogging platform, has been in the spotlight since the time Elon Musk, the world's richest man, took a stake in it. Soon after, Musk sought to purchase the entire company for $44 billion. But now, the deal has been put on hold temporarily. The same has been confirmed by Elon Musk through a tweet made on Friday. The reason cited by Musk for the hold was the pending investigation on the spam or false accounts present on the platform. Twitter Worried About Several Risks Before Deal With Musk Closes The deal between Twitter and Musk would not happen in a day, a week, or even months from now. It will take a long time for the legality of the deal, along with the other details surrounding it, to be addressed. Thus, until the time this deal is closed, Twitter is worried about several risks it has already faced, one of which is whether the advertisers would continue to spend with the company. There's a big uncertainty looming around the future of Twitter and this has made the company nervous for its business. According to a Reuters report, Twitter revealed in a filing that it had less than 5% spam accounts on the platform during the first quarter. The data was revealed by Twitter after Elon Musk had tweeted that one of his top priorities after taking over the company would be to remove spam bots from the platform. For now, the deal has been put on a temporary hold. But the stock of Twitter and Tesla both are suffering majorly. Tesla's stock has gone down by 16% so far to $728 this week. Twitter's stock was also 9.5% down at $45.08 at the closing bell on Thursday. More is expected to be revealed by the company about future plans and the Elon Musk deal in the coming days.

Reliance Jio Tops the List for Offering Best Average Download Speeds in April 2022 Posted: 13 May 2022 03:23 AM PDT Reliance Jio has maintained its lead for offering the best average download speeds to users in April 2022. The telco had achieved an average download speed of 23.1 Mbps during the month compared to 21.1 Mbps in March 2022. This is good performance gain by the network of Reliance Jio and the average download speed delivered by the telco is much higher than what its competitors are providing to their customers. Note that the data has been published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on its MySpeed portal owned by the regulator. As per the data for April 2022, while Jio was leading in the average download speed delivered front, Vodafone Idea (Vi) was leading in delivering the best average upload speed to the consumers. Vodafone Idea Offered the Best Upload Speed to Consumers Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telecom operator in the country offered the best average upload speed to the consumers during April 2022. As per TRAI data, Vi delivered an average upload speed of 8.2 Mbps during the month. Airtel offered an average download and upload speed of 14.1 Mbps and 6.1 Mbps. Vodafone Idea's score in the average download speed list was 17.7 Mbps, which is notably more than what Airtel offered to the consumers. Jio delivered an average upload speed of 7.6 Mbps, which is also more than Airtel's figures. From the data above, it can be seen that while Jio and Vi are leading in download and upload speed categories, Airtel is ahead of the telcos in neither. Vi delivered better download and upload speeds than Airtel and the same was the case for Jio. Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator delivered an average download and upload speed of 5.9 Mbps and 5.0 Mbps, respectively. Without 4G networks present, it is a decent network performance from BSNL. It is worth noting that BSNL is planning to launch 4G networks soon in the country.

Nothing to Launch First Smartphone in India Soon Posted: 13 May 2022 02:57 AM PDT Nothing, a young consumer technology company is planning to launch its first smartphone in India this summer. Looking at the recent developments, it feels as if the launch is very close and the company might announce it very soon. The Nothing Phone (1) is going to be one of the most exciting launches in the market this year. The hype for the smartphone is there because of the promises made by the company about its design. A look at the Nothing launcher can also be taken by Android users as it is available in the Google Play Store for every device running Android 11 and above. Now, the device has been found listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) by the popular tipster Abhishek Yadav. This means that the company is planning to launch the device very soon for the Indian market. The device could be unveiled for the Indian market before arriving in other markets. In the platform, the device has been listed with model number A063. Nothing Phone (1) is Also Listed on Flipkart It is worth noting that another popular tipster, Mukul Sharma had found the device listed on the official website of Flipkart. The company has already announced that it has partnered with Flipkart to sell its through the platform. The specifications of the device have been hinted at. But nothing solid has arrived from the company yet. Nothing has promised to deliver a smartphone with a fresh design which resonates with the company's motto to make technology exciting again. The company had initially launched TWS (Truly Wireless Stereo) earphones for the Indian as well as the global market. Carl Pei, one of the co-founders of OnePlus, a major brand in the consumer electronics world now has a lot of experience in conceptualising a smartphone that can stand out in the market. Much like the fans of the company, we are also excited to see what Nothing has in store.

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