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• Samsung Achieves Record High Smartphone Monthly Market Share in Five Years
• Telegram Premium Subscription Development Surfaces Again
• Vodafone Idea May Get Rs 20,000 Crore Investment from Amazon: Report
• Reliance Jio’s 4G Network Will Now be Available in Kedarnath
• Airtel New Affordable Broadband Plans to Bundle 17 OTTs Including Netflix and 350+ TV Channels
• Breaking: Reliance Jio Brings Jio Game Controller Compatible With Multiple Devices
• Apple iPhone 14 Series Likely to Feature Always On Display
• Realme C30 New Specifications Surface Ahead of the Launch
• Airtel Only Engaging With Huawei and ZTE for Maintenance Work
• Airtel and Jio Super High Speed Broadband Plans for Consumers
• Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 From OnePlus, Samsung and Xiaomi That Are Worth the Purchase

Samsung Achieves Record High Smartphone Monthly Market Share in Five Years Posted: 30 May 2022 04:12 AM PDT Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, in April achieved a record high monthly smartphone market share in five years. During the month of April, Samsung held nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market. The data has been shared by Counterpoint Research. This is the highest ever market share for the company in the last five years. Apart from Samsung, Apple and Xiaomi took second and third rank in the global smartphone market share. Samsung Saw 9% Growth in Smartphone Sales YoY As per Counterpoint, Samsung saw a 9% growth in its smartphone sales YoY despite the global smartphone sales dipping by 8% YoY. This shows the kind of trust and brand Samsung is running in the global market. With these figures, it was the third consecutive month where Samsung was at the top of the list commanding the highest smartphone market share globally. This is the highest ever figure for Samsung in a month since April 2017. Even in Q1 2022, Samsung had achieved a record market share globally. Tarun Pathak, Research Director, Counterpoint Research, said that the growth for Samsung was driven by the strong performance of the Galaxy S22 series in the premium segment and the Galaxy A series in the mid-range segment. Even in Q2 2022, Samsung is expected to retain the throne in the smartphone market share. Samsung is already the top brand when it comes to foldables. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is arguably one of the best smartphone series on the market right now. In Androids, the Galaxy S22 series might have the best camera smartphones. The Vivo X80 series could compete in the camera department, but Samsung has built a stronger trust amongst the masses in the premium gadgets segment. Apple and Xiaomi, who were in the second and third rank, were very much behind Samsung, and it is just the evidence of the love that users globally have for the brand.

Telegram Premium Subscription Development Surfaces Again Posted: 30 May 2022 03:34 AM PDT One of the most popular texting and chatting applications globally, Telegram is reportedly planning on adding a premium subscription for the users. It is something which could be followed by other chatting apps as well. In the past, we have heard rumours about an alleged Premium tier subscription coming on Telegram. Now, a recognised developer, Alessandro Paluzzi, has revealed some information around the same. Telegram Premium Subscription Details It is worth noting that if you download the Telegram application right now, the application will greet you with the message – "Telegram is free forever. No ads. No subscription fees." However, looking at the recent developments, this could potentially turn out to be wrong. Alessandro shared on his Twitter profile that Telegram is working on a new 'Telegram Premium' plan. This would enable users to unlock additional reactions and more. The developer also shared an image of what the Telegram Premium option would look like on the smartphone. This could mean that the current reactions and the app features would still be free. But there might be other additional reactions for which users would have to pay to unlock. This is a business model that can be easily adopted by other social media texting applications such as WhatsApp and Signal. However, it is worth noting that the reactions and stickers are heavily used on Telegram, but not Signal and WhatsApp. Thus, while the premium subscription model for some reactions and more could be followed by other platforms, it just might not be as successful. Regardless, nothing is confirmed by Telegram itself for now. However, companies such as Telegram could not go on offering free services forever. These companies need a solid revenue model to keep the organisation going. WhatsApp could also bring a premium subscription with an ad-based model for the free version. There were heavy rumours that WhatsApp was working on introducing ads on WhatsApp Stories. It might just come true.

Vodafone Idea May Get Rs 20,000 Crore Investment from Amazon: Report Posted: 30 May 2022 02:07 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country may get Rs 20,000 crore investment from Amazon. It is worth noting that a few days back, Ravinder Takkar had said that the company is very close to raising Rs 20,000 crore from an external investor. As per a report from The Ken, Vi might get this investment from the e-commerce giant Amazon. This will be the first time Amazon would be entering the telecom sector in India. The company sells software solutions via Amazon Web Services to the telcos, but it hasn't been directly involved as an investor/owner in India's telecom sector. Vodafone Idea the Only Telco Without Investment from a US Tech Giant India's ruthless telecom sector has seen top US tech giants such as Google, Facebook and more investing in companies such as Jio and Airtel. At the moment, amongst the private telecom operators, Vodafone Idea is the only operator without investment from a US tech giant. At the same time, Amazon is the only major US tech company which doesn't have a telecom partner. This could be an ideal scenario for both companies. Vi could do a lot of good with this investment (if it happens). The telco has a serious cash crunch despite the government's relief measures. For participating in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction in full capacity as well as raising capex spends, Vi needs external investors onboard desperately. The investment would enable the company to compete head-on with Jio and Airtel. Note that TelecomTalk couldn't independently verify the report and neither of the companies mentioned above has made any such announcements. Regardless, the stock of Vodafone Idea (Vi) has jumped on the stock exchanges with the development. Vi needs the investment as fast as possible. Thus, if something is actually cooking in the background, we will get to hear about it pretty soon. For now, take the development with a little grain of salt.

Reliance Jio’s 4G Network Will Now be Available in Kedarnath Posted: 30 May 2022 01:49 AM PDT Reliance Jio, India's number one telecom operator, will be offering 4G network services in Kedarnath. There are hundreds of thousands of people who embark on the Kedarnath trek journey every year. A lack of proper mobile network connectivity was trouble was users engaging in the trek. But with Jio's 4G network service, trekkers would be getting seamless mobile network connectivity. The network service will be available between the Kedarnath Shrine and Gaurikund. According to a PTI report, the service was inaugurated by Ajendra Ajay, Chairman of Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti. Jio to Offer Superior Network Services to Devotees Reliance Jio said that pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra would get superior network services from Jio. Users will be able to make seamless voice calls and video calls to stay connected with their loved ones. Jio has installed a full capacity tower at Sonprayag, one of the key halt locations in the Kedarnath trek route. Further, the telco aims to install five more towers on the route between Gaurikund and the Kedarnath Shrine. This will give Jio a competitive advantage over Airtel and Vi (Vodafone Idea). The pilgrims on their way to Kedarnath would want to have a Jio SIM inside their phones for superior network connectivity. Jio also offers the most affordable plans among the private operators in the country. The company had recently brought new prepaid plans with three months of Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Users can be flexible with their demands and get prepaid plans according to their needs. There are data-heavy plans, data-only plans, talktime plans, OTT (over-the-top) plans and more. Jio's 4G availability and network consistency have been rated the best in India by Opensignal. According to the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) report, Jio's 4G networks were the fastest in April 2022 when the download speeds were concerned. All of these factors make Jio a top choice for people travelling for the Kedarnath trek.

Airtel New Affordable Broadband Plans to Bundle 17 OTTs Including Netflix and 350+ TV Channels Posted: 30 May 2022 12:46 AM PDT Bharti Airtel has brought three new broadband plans for users. These new plans come bundled with 17 OTT (over-the-top) subscriptions and a DTH (Direct-to-Home) connection. Moreover, users get Airtel Black Priority Care with a dedicated relationship manager with these plans. The three new plans launched right now cost Rs 1599/month, Rs 1099/month, and Rs 699/month. Vir Inder Nath, CEO – Homes, Bharti Airtel had this to say: "Our new plans are built for India's emerging entertainment needs. Through these bundle offers we plan to offer our discerning customers great value, and convenience and unlock a multi-faceted digital experience." Let's take a detailed look at these plans below. Bharti Airtel Rs 1599 Broadband Plan Airtel's Rs 1599 broadband plan will come with 300 Mbps speed and offer 3.3TB of monthly FUP (fair-usage-policy) data. In addition to this, users will get access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar along with Airtel Xstream Premium single login for 14 OTTs including SonyLIV, ErosNow, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, ManoramaMax, Shemaroo, Ultra, HungamaPlay, EPICon, DivoTV, Klikk, Nammaflix, Dollywood and Shorts TV. Upon one time payment of Rs 2000 for the Airtel 4K Xstream Box, users will get access to TV channels worth 350+ TV channels. With this particular STB (Set-Top Box), users will be able to watch linear as well as OTT content. Bharti Airtel Rs 1099 Broadband Plan Airtel's Rs 1099 broadband plan will offer users 200 Mbps of speed with 3.3TB monthly FUP data. The OTT subscriptions included with this plan are identical to what the Rs 1599 plan offers (except for Netflix, so this plan will offer 16 OTT subscriptions.) The Airtel Xstream Box Offer with 350+ TV channels worth of TV channels subscription is also offered with this plan. Bharti Airtel Rs 699 Broadband Plan The Rs 699 per month broadband plan from Bharti Airtel will offer users 40 Mbps of speed. But with this, users will get subscriptions to 15 OTT platforms and 3.3TB monthly data. With this plan, the OTT subscription of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video will be removed. The hybrid TV offer is also applicable to this plan. These plans can be directly purchased from the company's website.

Breaking: Reliance Jio Brings Jio Game Controller Compatible With Multiple Devices Posted: 29 May 2022 11:42 PM PDT Reliance Jio is now offering consumers 'Jio Game Controller', a wireless gaming remote. It looks just like remotes you get with gaming consoles. The Jio Game Controller is compatible with a range of devices, including Android tablets, Android TV, Android and Jio STB (Set-Top Box). The company recommends using it with the Jio STB for the best experience. Let's take a look at the specifications and price of the Jio Game Controller. Reliance Jio's Jio Game Controller Specifications Reliance Jio's 'Jio Game Controller' has a small USB Type B port for charging. The dimensions of the product are – 153 x 58 x 110mm. It is available in Matte Black colour and weighs 200 grams. The remote supports Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity and has 20 buttons + 2 sticks. The company said that the Jio Game Controller has an 8-hour long battery life with support for haptic control. Jio Game Controller also supports low latency gaming, which is a crucial aspect of any user's gaming experience. There are two vibration feedback motors installed in the product, two pressure-point triggers, and an eight-direction arrow button. Below is an image for the best understanding of the remote's buttons and their layout. Jio Game Controller Price in India Reliance Jio's 'Jio Game Controller' is available in India for Rs 3,499 (inclusive of taxes). Jio is also offering the remote with EMI options starting at Rs 164.71 only. There are no other colour options available except for Matte Black. Jio says that standard shipping and delivery time is 3 to 5 business days. The product is now available for users to purchase from the official website of Reliance Jio. If you have a Jio Set-Top Box (STB) at your home, you can definitely try out this remote for gaming directly on the big screen of your TV. Note that this remote is not made for gaming consoles, so don't purchase it as an additional remote for your Play Station or Xbox.

Apple iPhone 14 Series Likely to Feature Always On Display Posted: 29 May 2022 10:08 PM PDT Apple's next flagship iPhone 14 series has been in rumours for quite some time now and one of the rumours suggests that we could witness the always-on display feature on iPhone 14 series. It is most likely that the company will feature the always-on display mode in its more expensive iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Now the same rumour has been tipped by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman who suggests that Apple might roll this feature with its iOS 16 updates. Let's find out more. How Will Always-On Display Work? According to Gurman, the always-on display feature on iPhone 14 series will work the same way as it does in the company's Apple Watch Series 5 and higher models. To put it in simpler words, the Pro models in the iPhone 14 series will lower the frame rate of the screen when the always-on mode is enabled, allowing them to consume less battery. This is also the way the always-on display works on current Android smartphones. Mark Gurman informed that the always-on display will arrive with the iOS 16 update which the company is expected to announce at its upcoming WWDC. He also stated that Apple could launch Pro models with more exclusive features which falls in line with a previous report suggesting that the company's A16 Bionic chipset will be installed in the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series. It was reported last week that two models in the iPhone series – iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are going to be powered by the A16 bionic chips whereas the vanilla iPhone and iPhone 14 Max are going to be powered by an enhanced version of the A15 Bionic processors. The new A16 Bionic chip will also arrive with support for LPDDR5 RAM along with a new and improved CPU and GPU as well. In related news, new renders of the iPhone 14 Pro emerged over the web revealing new colours of the device. iPhone 14 Pro will arrive in multiple colours like purple, silver, graphite, and gold. The iPhone 14 series is expected to come with four smartphones, namely iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Realme C30 New Specifications Surface Ahead of the Launch Posted: 29 May 2022 09:22 PM PDT The popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme is planning to introduce a new budget smartphone in India called Realme C30. Previous reports suggest that the smartphone will be launched in the country in the month of June. Now in the development of events, popular tipsters Mukul Sharma, as well as Paras Guglani, have provided new information related to the specifications of the upcoming Realme C30 smartphone. Let's find out. Realme C30 Specification Details According to tipster Mukul Sharma, Realme C30 is going to arrive in the country with a 6.58-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. He further informs that the smartphone measures 8.48mm in thickness and weighs around 181 grams. On the other hand, Guglani also revealed additional info on the display of the device stating that it will have a Full HD+ resolution on the display screen. The tipster further shared that the Realme C30 features an unspecified Unisoc chip. Talking about the camera specifications, Realme C30 is expected to feature a 13MP sensor on the back and a 5MP selfie camera on the front. According to the report from Paras Guglani, the smartphone will be available in a blue colour option and will be priced somewhere around Rs 7000. This could mean that Realme C30 will be the most affordable option in the company's portfolio. Moreover, as it is understandable by the name, Realme C30 will be placed below Realme C31 which is also a budget device introduced in March of this year. Apart from these newly revealed specifications, the fact came to the light that Realme C30 will be launched in India in two storage options. It will be available in 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage options. The same leak also revealed that the smartphone will have Denim Black, Lake Blue, and Bamboo Green colour options. The brand, however, is yet to reveal information regarding the Realme C30. We speculate that the smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution and will most likely be powered by the Unisoc T612 chipset. The device will have a triple camera setup on the back and a massive 5000mAh battery unit.

Airtel Only Engaging With Huawei and ZTE for Maintenance Work Posted: 29 May 2022 07:58 PM PDT The Indian telcos are following the rules laid down by the government very strictly. This is the reason they are not engaging with the Chinese telecom gear vendors anymore. Huawei and ZTE, two companies which have been the regular technology partners for the Indian telcos for decades, are now being ignored by the telcos due to security concerns. A source told ET Telecom that Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, is only engaging with Chinese companies for help with maintenance and replacement orders. But there are no more new contracts on offer for Huawei and ZTE now. This rules the Chinese vendors out of the 5G ecosystem of India. Vodafone Idea Also Not Working With Chinese Vendors on New Projects Anymore Ravinder Takkar, CEO of Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator, told ET last week that Vi has put its engagement on hold with the Chinese suppliers because of the government policies and issues. Neither of the Chinese companies has been able to make it to the 'Trusted Vendors' list of the government. Rajesh Pant, India's national cybersecurity coordinator, told the publication that Huawei and ZTE have not yet completed paperwork for meeting the criteria of being a trusted vendor in the country. The Indian government came down heavily on the Chinese network gear providers once border tensions with China increased in 2020. This has pushed the revenues and growth of European telecom gear vendors, including Ericsson and Nokia in India. Nokia and Ericsson are going to get a large pie of India's 5G network equipment orders. Companies such as Samsung are also expected to be a part of India's 5G ecosystem, but on a relatively lesser scale as compared to Nokia and Ericsson. Huawei and ZTE have been ousted from many major markets, not just India. Multiple European nations, Canada, the United States, and more have no plans of allowing Huawei and ZTE in their market for now.

Airtel and Jio Super High Speed Broadband Plans for Consumers Posted: 29 May 2022 06:31 PM PDT Two leading internet service providers (ISPs) in the country – Airtel and Jio offer a variety of broadband plans for their users. From broadband plans that are affordable to high-speed plans that come with amazing benefits. Both service providers have a 1 Gbps plan in their portfolio whereas Jio also provides a 500 Mbps plan for the users. Mentioned below are the super high-speed broadband plans offered by Airtel and Jio for their consumers. Airtel's Infinity Plan Airtel offers a 1Gbps unlimited data plan which is called the Infinity plan. Users can get the Airtel Xstream Fiber connection to access the 'Infinity' plan. The plan offers 1Gbps of high-speed internet data at a cost of Rs 3,999 for a month. The FUP data for all unlimited plans is 3500GB or 3.5TB. The price of the plan is excluding GST and it may be charged as applicable. The plan also comes with a subscription to some of the major OTT platforms in India such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar along with access to Wynk Music. The FTTH technology of Airtel is capable of connecting up to 60 devices at once and provides high-speed downloads. Jio's 1 Gbps Plans When it comes to 1 Gbps plans JioFiber offers two plans with different data limits. The first plan offered by JioFiber comes at a price tag of Rs 3,999 per month (30 days) and offers 1 Gbps of internet speed with a FUP data limit of 3.3TB or 3300GB. The other 1 Gbps plan from JioFiber comes at a cost of Rs 8,499 for a validity period of 30 days and offers 6600GB of total data. Both of these plans offer unlimited calling and an equal upload and download speed set at 1 Gbps. In addition to this Jio offers a ton of OTT subscriptions which include access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and thirteen others. The Amazon Prime Video that comes bundled with this plan has a validity period of one year. It is to be noted that the prices of these plans are excluding GST and it will be charged as applicable. Users can access these plans from the official website of Reliance Jio. JioFiber 500 Mbps Plan When it comes to a 500 Mbps plan JioFiber has a pack that comes with multiple benefits. JioFiber offers a 500 Mbps plan at a cost of Rs 2,499 per month. The plan offers a symmetrical upload and download speed of 500 Mbps and provides seamless connectivity across multiple devices. In addition to this Jio offers a ton of OTT subscriptions which include access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and thirteen others. The Amazon Prime Video that comes bundled with this plan has a validity period of one year. It is to be noted that the price of the plan is excluding GST and it will be charged as applicable. Users can access the plan from the official website of Reliance Jio.

Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 From OnePlus, Samsung and Xiaomi That Are Worth the Purchase Posted: 29 May 2022 08:29 AM PDT The Indian smartphone market is intense and competitive with a number of brands offering devices in different price categories. This competition urges brands to offer better quality and features at aggressive price points. Particularly when it comes to the mid-range devices. So, if you are someone who is looking to buy a mid-range smartphone priced under Rs 20,000, prominent players like OnePlus, Samsung and Xiaomi have something in their portfolio. Let's take a look. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G 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 Nord CE 2 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset that offers an octa-core CPU with speeds up to 2.2 GHz. The processor is paired with Adreno 619 GPU along with up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of storage. For the camera part, The Nord CE 2 Lite features a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP primary lens along with a 2MP depth-assist camera. A 16 MP camera with electronic image stabilization (EIS) is present on the front of the Nord CE 2 Lite. The smartphone is backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W SUPERVOOC charging tech 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. The smartphone will be available in Black Dusk and Blue Tide colour options. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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. The device 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. 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. It has a 6000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. 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. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM (can be expanded to 11GB) and 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB). There's a 5000mAh battery inside this device, too, which can support 33W Pro Fast Charging. The Redmi Note 11S comes with a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 108MP main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there's a 13MP sensor at the front. The Redmi Note 11S is available in three variants — a) 6GB+64GB for Rs 16,499, b) 6GB+128GB for Rs 17,499, and c) 8GB+128GB for Rs 18,499.

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