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• Viacom18 Bags Three Big Wins Related to IPL
• Ericsson and Malaysia’s DNB Demonstrate HD VoNR 5G Call Using Oppo Find X3 Pro
• OnePlus Could Unveil a New Flagship Smartphone Soon
• Apple Rumoured to be Working on Entry Level iPad
• Telecom Industry ARPU to Rise to 170 by FY23 End, Debt Levels to Go Up as Well
• Jio, Airtel, Vi Customers Might Shy Away from Disney+ Hotstar Plans Now
• DoT Issues NIA: Check Date for Indian 5G Spectrum Auction and Other Details
• ACT Incredible Broadband Plan Comes With 400 Mbps Speed
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Geekbench Scores Out Now
• WhatsApp Owner Zuckerberg Has Likely Made Millions of Users Happy
• 5G Spectrum Auction Approved by Cabinet
• Vodafone Idea Every 1.5GB Daily Data Prepaid Plan
• Moto G82 Shines in Camera Score, Oppo K10 5G Follows
• Xiaomi 12S Expected to Debut Later this Year
• Oppo K10 5G Will be Available at a Special Price
• Nothing to Manufacture Its First Smartphone Locally
• Prepaid Plans Become More Expensive While Recharging With Paytm
• Vodafone Idea Brings Rs 100 SonyLIV Premium Add-on 4G Data Pack
• Airtel Becomes First Indian Telco to Offer OTT Content in Metaverse
• Lava to Launch 4G LTE Smartphone Under Rs 10,000 in India

Viacom18 Bags Three Big Wins Related to IPL Posted: 15 Jun 2022 11:08 AM PDT Viacom18 has bagged three big wins related to the Indian Premier League (IPL). The entity is a joint venture between Network18, owned by RIL (Reliance Industries Limited – 51% stake) and Paramount Global (49% stake). Viacom18 was the highest bidder for digitally streaming IPL matches in the Indian subcontinent for seasons from 2023 to 2027. In addition to this, Viacom18 has won Indian digital rights for a special package of 18 games every season. This is not all. Viacom18 has further won the digital rights as well as television rights of streaming the IPL games in three out of five international territories, which includes major cricketing nations. Viacom18 has been investing heavily into getting the rights to streaming sports events. The company has already bagged the rights for soccer (La Liga, FIFA World Cup, Serie A and Ligue1), basketball (NBA), tennis and badminton. This is the first time Viacom18 is stepping into the world of cricket. IPL is arguably the best way to go about it for Viacom18 when cricket is concerned, as the league attracts billions of eyeballs globally. This will be an opportunity for the company to reach a younger audience which is highly engaged in watching IPL matches. Viacom18's Strategic Partnership With Jio Will be a Booster for RIL RIL owns the largest telecom operator in the country – Reliance Jio. Jio is one of the biggest sponsors of the IPL. RIL also owns Mumbai Indians, the most successful cricketing franchise in IPL’s history. The crossovers that RIL can play with Viacom18 and Jio are just unparalleled. In India, Viacom18 will pay Rs 50 crore per match for streaming the match digitally. For the special rights package, the company will be paying Rs 33.24 crore per match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is going to mint the kind of money that no other cricketing event in the world does by selling streaming rights. Viacom18 has also got the rights to stream IPL digitally and through television in the following international countries: Grouping A) – Australia, NZ, Singapore and Caribbean for Rs 0.30 crore per match. Grouping B) – South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa for Rs 0.65 crore per match. Grouping C) – UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe for Rs 0.50 crore per match.

Ericsson and Malaysia’s DNB Demonstrate HD VoNR 5G Call Using Oppo Find X3 Pro Posted: 15 Jun 2022 09:08 AM PDT Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) is the only telecom body that is allowed to offer 5G network services in Malaysia. What's interesting here is that DNB is a Malaysian government-owned body. Ericsson, a major European telecom gear vendor, partnered with DNB to demonstrate the 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call for the first time in Malaysia. This milestone is an achievement that DNB's 5G network can support both NSA (non-standalone) and SA (standalone) architectures. VoNR 5G call demonstrated utilised 5G SA architecture for offering a high-definition, audio-video experience because of ultra-fast 5G speeds throughout the duration of the call. MNOs with ready 5G cores can leverage VoNR to generate new revenue opportunities. Oppo Find X3 Pro devices were used during the test by Ericsson and DNB. While many countries have already shifted to 5G networks, it is mostly for the data. VoNR 5G calls are still a very alien concept for users across the world. There are not even many devices which can support 5G VoNR. This is a major breakthrough for both Ericsson and DNB. Ericsson Working With Telcos Globally for 5G Ericsson is also working with many Indian telecom operators on their 5G networks and can potentially help them in rolling out 5G VoNR calling services as well. With 5G, the capacity for voice calling and data usage would go up significantly because of denser network infrastructure and higher frequencies in play which would be able to carry data faster. The Oppo Find X3 Pro is also a good device to invest in if you want to use the 5G VoNR calling service over the SA architecture network.

OnePlus Could Unveil a New Flagship Smartphone Soon Posted: 15 Jun 2022 07:41 AM PDT The rumoured OnePlus smartphone might be a part of the OnePlus 10 series, which already includes the OnePlus 10R 5G and the OnePlus 10 Pro. This smartphone is expected to be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC. It will also have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with an in-display fingerprint reader, according to reports. The upcoming smartphone is expected to feature fast charging at a rate of 150W. Let's take a closer at the features of the new OnePlus smartphone. OnePlus New Flagship Smartphone Specifications and Features (Expected) The upcoming smartphone might have a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (1,080 X 2,412) display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and a selfie camera hole-punch slot in the centre. It's reported to have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC under the hood. This smartphone could be backed by a 4,800mAh battery unit with 150W of fast charging. The device is also expected to include NFC connectivity as well as dual X-axis linear motors for haptic feedback. OxygenOS 12 is believed to be installed on the device. Talking about the camera specifications, the device was earlier rumoured to have a triple-camera configuration on the back, including a 50MP primary sensor with Optical Image Specialisation (OIS). There could potentially be secondary sensors with an 8MP resolution and a 2MP resolution. A 16MP selfie camera might be seen on the front of the OnePlus 10 series smartphone. According to the renders, the OnePlus smartphone may not have an alert slider. Also, the volume rockers are on the right side of the spine, while the power button is on the left. These alleged specifications appear to be identical to those revealed lately about the OnePlus 10 or OnePlus 10T. OnePlus Upcoming Smartphone Price (Expected) Tipster Digital Chat Station published the supposed information about the new OnePlus flagship on Weibo. Its pricing will most likely be between CNY 3,000 and CNY 4,000 (which is roughly around Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 47,000).

Apple Rumoured to be Working on Entry Level iPad Posted: 15 Jun 2022 06:09 AM PDT According to reports, Apple is working on a new entry-level iPad with the A14 Bionic SoC, 5G connectivity, and a USB Type-C connection. Not only that, Apple is expected to refresh the iPad Pro lineup with M2 CPUs, wireless charging, and camera system updates in September or October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Also, the Cupertino-based company is expected to release at least one tablet with a 14.1-inch display and 16GB of storage. Let's take a closer look at the latest iPad features from Apple. Specifications and Features of the Apple iPad (rumoured) According to the publication's sources, the "next entry-level iPad will come with a Retina display of the same resolution as the iPad Air's display," but it could be 10.5-inch or even 10.9-inch in size, rather than the present model's 10.2-inch LCD. Furthermore, Apple's A14 Bionic CPU, which also powers the 4th-generation iPad Air, is expected to be used in the rumoured iPad. According to the source, the iPad may also undergo a design modification as a result of changes in display technology and the launch of the USB Type-C connection. Apple is anticipated to make significant enhancements to its most cheap iPad, 9to5mac reports. This 10th-generation iPad, codenamed J272, is reported to have a USB Type-C port rather than a Lightning port. As a result, all Apple iPad models are expected to adopt the USB Type-C connection. The connector was included in the iPad Pro in 2018, the iPad Air in 2020, and the iPad mini in 2021. The iPad will also be able to connect to current external screens, such as Apple's Studio display, thanks to the USB Type-C port. The company's A14 Bionic SoC, 5G connectivity, and USB Type-C connection will be included in the new entry-level iPad. The rumoured tablet is also supposed to have a bigger display and be equipped with cutting-edge technology. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple could release the new iPad Pro in September or October. Also, these next iPad Pro versions will include M2 chips, wireless charging, and camera system enhancements.

Telecom Industry ARPU to Rise to 170 by FY23 End, Debt Levels to Go Up as Well Posted: 15 Jun 2022 04:20 AM PDT The Indian telecom industry has been in a constant state of survival since Jio has come to the market. The debt levels have been soaring because of liquidity issues that Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have faced in the past. But since 2021, things have started becoming good for the telecom industry and signs of recovery are there. The improvements can be credited to the higher demand for digital services as well as the government announcing relief measures for the telcos. ICRA believes that the average revenue per user (ARPU) of the telecom industry (excluding BSNL) will touch Rs 170 by the end of FY23. The ARPU growth will be driven by the rise in tariffs. However, the debt level of the industry would go up significantly because of the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the date of the spectrum – July 26, 2022. Upfront Payment Likely to be Low The good thing is that the telcos will have to make the first instalment (the owed amount can be paid in up to 20 instalments) payment within 10 days of the price announcement. But this won't be too high for the telcos and the fact that they don't have to also provide bank guarantees is a good move. There won't be any major liquidity issues as such to the telcos. ICRA said that regardless of the less upfront payment, the deferred spectrum liabilities of the telcos would increase which in turn would increase the total debt levels of the companies and the industry. ICRA noted that debt continues to be one of the vulnerable points for the country. Telcos such as Airtel and Jio which have been able to generate free cash flows have been trying to deleverage as fast as possible. Vodafone Idea is also looking for a fundraiser to ease out liquidity concerns.

Jio, Airtel, Vi Customers Might Shy Away from Disney+ Hotstar Plans Now Posted: 15 Jun 2022 02:13 AM PDT Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) all brought multiple Disney+ Hotstar prepaid plans for the users in early 2022. This was because of the demand that the IPL (Indian Premier League) creates for the platform. None of the other platforms has been focused this much by the telcos. But now, Disney+ Hotstar won't be streaming IPL anymore. The company didn't win the bid for the cricket league's streaming rights. Reliance Industries Limited and Paramount Global-owned Viacom 18 has won the digital streaming rights for IPL for the next five years (2023 – 2027). This might push away Jio, Airtel, and Vi customers from getting prepaid plans with Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscriptions. While Disney+ Hotstar is still the home to all the Marvel movies and TV shows, it just might not be enough to pull in the cricket fanatics who were taking Disney+ Hotstar bundled plans because they allowed them to watch IPL. Does this mean that the telcos might get rid of these plans? Well, nothing can be said right now. It all depends on the kind of response that these plans get in the coming months. Will Disney+ Hotstar Market in India Go Down? It very well could be because of missing out on IPL streaming rights. But, there are still a lot of popular titles released on the platform every year which might retain the interest of the consumers. According to a Bloomberg report, Vivek Couto, Executive Director of Media Partners Asia, Disney+ Hotstar could lose up to 20 million subscribers in the country after being outbid for the streaming rights of the IPL. Hundreds of millions of users tuned in every year to watch the IPL online through Disney+ Hotstar until now. The telcos might bring in new prepaid plans in partnership with the platform which is going to stream the future seasons of the IPL.

DoT Issues NIA: Check Date for Indian 5G Spectrum Auction and Other Details Posted: 15 Jun 2022 12:49 AM PDT After receiving a nod from the Union Cabinet, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Wednesday issued Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the 5G spectrum auction 2022. The government will put the following spectrum bands for auctions – 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 300 MHz, and 26 GHz. The last date for submitting applications for the spectrum auction is July 8, 2022. DoT will declare the final list of bidders on July 20, followed by a Mock Auction on July 22 and July 23. The official 5G spectrum auction will kick off on July 26, 2022. Here are the other key details surrounding the 5G spectrum auction 2022. Spectrum Usage Charges and Bank Guarantee Requirements The government has said that there will be zero SUC (Spectrum Usage Charges) for the airwaves acquired in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. There will be no bank guarantee required either. In addition to this, the telcos can make the payment for spectrum in 20 equal annual instalments, which are to be paid in advance at the beginning of each year. The first instalment will have to be paid within ten days of the declaration of the final price. Bidders/telcos will be given the flexibility of surrendering the airwaves after ten years with no future liabilities with respect to the balance instalments. The spectrum will be given to the telcos for 20 years. The government has decided to provisionally allot two carriers of 250 MHz each in E-band to the telecom service providers (TSPs). The number of traditional microwave backhaul carriers in the existing frequency bands of 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, and 21 GHz bands are also doubled. Enterprises Can Obtain Airwaves Directly from Govt for Captive Private 5G Networks The government has said that the enterprises can directly obtain airwaves from the DoT for building their captive private 5G networks. This is a big blow to the telcos, which didn't want this to happen. In addition to this, the enterprises can also lease the spectrum from the telcos or ask them to set up a private 5G network.

ACT Incredible Broadband Plan Comes With 400 Mbps Speed Posted: 14 Jun 2022 11:52 PM PDT ACT Fibernet, a leading internet service provider (ISP) in many states of India, offers super-high-speed broadband plans to users. You can get up to 1 Gbps internet speed plans from ACT. The only thing is, the company is not available in every part of the country. There are only select cities where ACT offers its services. One of them is Bengaluru. In this mega city of India, ACT offers users an 'Incredible' broadband plan which comes with up to 400 Mbps of speed. Let's see what the details of this plan are. ACT Fibernet Incredible Plan With 400 Mbps Speed Details ACT Fibernet offers its 400 Mbps plan for Rs 1,999 in Bengaluru. Note that the price mentioned here doesn't include taxes. The company says that it offers unlimited data with the plan, but people who are aware of how a broadband business is run in India will know that there's a FUP (fair-usage-policy) limit on the monthly data. Users will get up to 3300GB or 3.3TB of high-speed data every month, after which the speed would reduce drastically to 2 Mbps. But even 3300GB is more than sufficient for any household. This plan also comes with additional benefits, including ACT Stream TV 4K for Rs 200 per month, ZEE5 Premium subscription at Rs 449 per year, Hungama at Rs 99 per month, SonyLIV at Rs 299 per month, Aha at Rs 349 per year, ACT Shield at Rs 1999 and more. If you want a slightly more affordable broadband plan with the same terms and conditions, you can go for the Rs 1425 per month plan from ACT which offers 350 Mbps of speed to the users. This plan also comes with unlimited data (3.3TB per month). The additional benefits included with this one are the same as well. Note that these plans might not be available in other cities because ACT doesn't offer uniform plans in each circle it offers services.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Geekbench Scores Out Now Posted: 14 Jun 2022 10:18 PM PDT Samsung is soon expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 4 globally. It will be the successor of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and is expected to bring a powerful experience for the users. The device is expected to go official at the Galaxy Unpacked Event in August 2022. Samsung is yet to give any firm date for the event, but the device has been spotted on Geekbench. Let's take a look at the details that have been revealed. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Geekbench Scores As per a MySmartPrice report, the smartphone is going to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1. The device has been spotted in Geekbench with the model number SM-F936U. The variant listed on Geekbench has 12GB of RAM. Geekbench scores for the device came – 1351 (single-core score) and 3808 (multi-core score). The device is expected to run on Android 12 out of the box with One UI 4.1 on top. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is expected to come with a 7.6-inch 2K AMOLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate. The device is also expected to have a 16MP under-display camera sensor. On the outside, the smartphone is said to come with a 6.2-inch cover display with support for HD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout at the top with a 10MP front sensor. The device could come with a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera. The device is expected to come with a 4400mAh battery with support for 45W fast-charging, 15W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. It is certainly a device that will excite tech enthusiasts. Samsung clearly has the strongest grip over the foldables market because of being aggressive with its approach towards the devices and their R&D. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is yet another smartphone that everyone will be waiting to see.

WhatsApp Owner Zuckerberg Has Likely Made Millions of Users Happy Posted: 14 Jun 2022 09:29 PM PDT One of the big reasons why users fear purchasing an iPhone while using Android is the fear of losing all WhatsApp data. iPhones collect their WhatsApp backup data in iCloud while the Android devices leverage Google Drive. This is the reason why when Android users shift to iPhones, they lose all their data of WhatsApp. But now, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and owner of Meta known for founding Facebook has announced that WhatsApp is getting the ability to securely switch between phones and transfer the chat history of users between Android and iPhone. All of this will be done while maintaining end-to-end encryption. It is a highly requested feature that might result in a boost in iPhone sales. Last year, Meta-owned WhatsApp launched iPhone to Android data transfer, but now, Android to iPhone data transfer is also here. How to Transfer WhatsApp Chat Data from Android to iPhone (Latest Details and Steps) If you are thinking of transferring the WhatsApp chat data from Android to iPhone, here are a few pointers you must note (shared by WABetaInfo). Step 1: Ensure that both the iOS and the Android running devices are connected to a power source because the transfer can take some time. Step 2: The iPhone you are transferring the data to should be an all-new device or just factory reset it. Step 3: Open the Move to iOS app on the Android device and follow what the application is saying. Step 4: Enter the code that's on your iOS device. Don't forget to select WhatsApp right within the Transfer Data Screen. Step 5: Tap start on the Android device and don't do anything else until the data transfer is completed. Your Android device will sign you out once the data migration is complete. Step 6: Continue with the iPhone and wait for the Move to iOS for completing the process. Step 7: Use the same number for signing into WhatsApp on the iPhone. Once you are logged in, you will find all your data.

5G Spectrum Auction Approved by Cabinet Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:38 PM PDT India's soon going to see a 5G spectrum auction. The Cabinet has finally given the nod for it. There's no official announcement yet, but the sources tell BusinessToday that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved spectrum pricing for the 5G auction on Tuesday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will immediately start working on releasing Notice Inviting Applications (NIA). Once the DoT has released NIA, it takes at least eight weeks or close to two months for the spectrum auction to begin. Considering that, it would be safe to assume that India's not getting the commercial 5G network before or by August 15, 2022. The Union Cabinet has gone ahead with the pricing recommendation for spectrum provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This means that the telcos will have no other option than to spend heavy money in the spectrum auction if they want the airwaves or just participate in a mild manner. Airtel Had Said it Won't Participate Heavily If Pricing is Not Good Bharti Airtel had earlier said that it would just leverage the 4G airwaves it has for 5G and not participate in the 5G spectrum auction heavily if the pricing of the spectrum is not decent. This is something that every other private telecom operator can do as well. Right now, the major thing that's bugging the telcos is the matter of private 5G networks. The Communication Ministry has reportedly supported the idea of allocating airwaves directly to the enterprises for rolling out captive private 5G. This is going to be a major revenue loss for the telcos and something that might push them away from the idea of heavily investing in 5G. Every telco is banking on making incremental revenues from 5G via enterprise services. Consumer-related network services can be fulfilled by 4G itself. 5G is something that's going to benefit enterprises more.

Vodafone Idea Every 1.5GB Daily Data Prepaid Plan Posted: 14 Jun 2022 06:30 PM PDT Vodafone Idea is slightly behind in overall network performance compared to its competitors. However, if you look at the prepaid plans offered by the company, they are truly exceptional. The additional benefits which Vi offers with its prepaid plans are not offered by any other telecom operator in the country. Today, we will be focusing on all the plans offered by the company, which come with 1.5GB of daily data. Let's take a look at them one by one. Vi Rs 299 Plan The Rs 299 plan offers users 1.5GB of daily data with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. Users get access to Vi Hero Unlimited benefits which include Weekend Data Rollover, Binge All Night, and Data Delight. There's also Vi Movies & TV Classic bundled with the plan. This plan comes with a total validity of 28 days. Vi Rs 479 Plan The Rs 479 plan from Vi is the same as the Rs 299 plan but comes with a longer validity of 56 days. The additional benefits between both the plans are completely identical. The same plan is also available for 77 days for Rs 666. At this price, Jio offers its 1.5GB daily data plan for 84 days. In case you want the 84 days plan with 1.5GB of daily data from Vi, you will have to pay Rs 719. Like with all the plans, the Rs 666 and Rs 719 plans from Vi also come with the same additional benefits as the Rs 299 plan. For Rs 599, Vi is offering the same plan for 70 days. The company's strategy is a little unclear as it is offering the same plan for 70 days, 77 days, and 84 days. However, if you are someone who is just interested in the super-long-term plan, you can go for the Rs 2899 plan offered by Vi. With this plan, users get 1.5GB of daily data for 365 days. These are all the plans offered by Vi with 1.5GB of daily data.

Moto G82 Shines in Camera Score, Oppo K10 5G Follows Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:26 AM PDT The analysis is based on the smartphones launched in the 2nd week of June 2022 and scored based on 0-100 points. The camera ranking analysis is a statistical driven analysis of the various specification of cameras; no incorporation of experience-related exposure into the calculation. Main Camera Motorola launched Moto G82 5G in the 2nd week of June 2022 and has scored 100 and ranked 1 in the weekly camera ranking analysis. The Moto G82 got the advantage due to the triple camera setup and high primary camera megapixel. It has a primary/wide-angle camera of 50MP with an aperture of f/1.8 + an ultra-wide-angle camera of 8MP with an aperture of f/2.2, and have 118° field of view + a macro camera of 2MP with an aperture of f/2.4 which gives the additional advantage over the other smartphones launched in 2nd week of June 2022. It is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 with two variants – 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB, launched at Rs 21,499 and Rs 22,999, respectively. With a score of 96, the Oppo K10 5G took 2nd spot. It has a CMOS sensor type and dual-camera setup equipped with a primary/wide-angle camera of 48MP with an aperture of f/1.7 and FOV of 80° and have a focal length of 25mm + depth camera angle of 2MP with an aperture of f/2.4 and FOV of 89° and have a focal length of 20mm with a sensor size of 1/5". It is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 810 and has a sole variant of 8GB/128GB launched at Rs 17499. Motorola launched Moto e32s, which scored 93 and ranked 3rd in the analysis. It has a CMOS sensor type, and triple camera setup equipped with a primary/wide-angle camera of 16MP with an aperture of f/2.2 and have FOV of 79° with a focal length of 26mm + macro camera of 2MP with an aperture of f/2.4 and FOV of 83° with a pixel size of 1.75 µm + depth camera of 2MP with aperture f/2.4 and pixel size of 1.75 µm. It is equipped with MediaTek Helio G37 and comes with two variants – 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB, and launched at a price of Rs 8,999 and Rs 9,999, respectively. Front Camera   In the front/selfie camera Motorola Moto G82 5G scored 100 and ranked 1 in the analysis. The device is equipped with a CMOS BSI sensor type and fitted with a 16MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and sensor size of 1/2.76", and has a pixel size of 1 µm. There was close competition for the 2nd rank in the front camera ranking between Oppo K10 5G and Motorola Moto e32s, but Oppo K10 took the spot with a score of 94. The device is equipped with a CMOS sensor type with an 8 MP front camera with aperture f/2 and FOV of 79° with a focal length of 26 mm and sensor size of 1/5". Motorola Moto e32s took the 3rd spot with a score of 93, featuring a CMOS BSI sensor type with a front camera of 8MP of aperture f/2 and FOV of 77° with a pixel size of 1.12 µm.

Xiaomi 12S Expected to Debut Later this Year Posted: 14 Jun 2022 05:21 AM PDT The Chinese tech giant's 12S was discovered on the popular benchmarking app GeekBench. Its discovery comes just days after the higher-end 12S Pro model was discovered on the 3C certification page. The model number 2206123SC has been added to the GeekBench database for the 12S. According to the description, the device would include an octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 2.02 GHz, three cores clocked at 2.75 GHz, and one super core clocked at 3.19 GHz. Let's take a closer look at the device's specifications. Xiaomi 12S Specifications and Features (Expected) The Xiaomi 12S series is rumoured to launch later this year. The device is expected to feature a 120Hz AMOLED display. The phone could be powered by the Qualcomm snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with Adreno 730 GPU. Not only that, according to the specifications, the gadget will include an octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 2.02 GHz, three cores clocked at 2.75 GHz, and one super core clocked at 3.19 GHz. The smartphone is also listed in the GeekBench database as having 12GB of RAM, though it will most likely come with numerous RAM and internal storage variants. According to the prior sighting on 3C, the Xiaomi 12S would come with 67W fast charging capabilities as well. This is similar to the 12S Pro, which is a higher-end model. The Xiaomi 12S will come pre-installed with the MIUI 13 custom skin and will also run on Android 12 OS. Not only that, the device scored 1328 points in single-core and 4234 points in multi-core tests on GeekBench tests. The smartphone could also feature a 50MP primary camera sensor on the back and maybe Leica-branded lenses for the rear cameras. The device will most likely be released in China first, followed by the rest of the world.

Oppo K10 5G Will be Available at a Special Price Posted: 14 Jun 2022 04:59 AM PDT Oppo K10 5G, which launched last week, will be available for the first sale starting tomorrow, i.e., June 15, 2022. The smartphone will be available at a special price for now. Oppo announced that the K10 5G would sell for Rs 17,499. Given the specifications and the rise in the cost of manufacturing the devices, the price doesn't seem off at all. In fact, you can read our review of the device by clicking/tapping here and see that it could be a potential purchase for anyone looking for a smartphone under Rs 20,000. Oppo K10 5G Price Offer As mentioned above, the Oppo K10 5G has launched for Rs 17,499. If you want the device at a special price, you can get it via an Axis Bank or an SBI Bank Debit/Credit cards. If you have Bank of Baroda and Kotak Mahindra Bank cards, even then, a special discount can be applied on the purchase. Oppo said that if the user makes the purchase using cards from one of the above-mentioned companies, he/she will be eligible to get a discount of Rs 1,500. This will be a flat discount and will be applied directly to the purchase. This discount would reduce the price of the device to Rs 15,999. Users can also get the device at a no-cost EMI of up to three months. Oppo K10 5G will be available in two colours – Ocean Blue and Midnight Black. The device will be available on Flipkart and Oppo's Online Store. The Oppo K10 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device comes with the support of seven 5G bands which is great. There's a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary sensor. For selfies, there's an 8MP front sensor with AI Portrait retouching. The Oppo K10 5G comes running on ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Nothing to Manufacture Its First Smartphone Locally Posted: 14 Jun 2022 04:00 AM PDT Nothing Phone 1 will be manufactured in India reportedly. Earlier, the device underwent manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. Although the phones will be made in India, the batteries are expected to be sourced from China. On July 12, the UK brand, founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, will debut its first smartphone, which will be available in India exclusively through Flipkart. Nothing India vice president and general manager, Manu Sharma, acknowledged his interview in a publication and tweeted that every Nothing Phone 1 sold in India will be made in India. He also stated that India is a significant market for Nothing as a brand. Nothing to Manufacture in India In terms of local manufacturing of the Nothing Phone 1, the CEO stated that the firm is increasing its consumer support in the region in the future. Nothing will create over 270 service center locations in over 250 places, providing “year-round assistance through the Nothing India channels.” According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the battery for the Nothing Phone 1 will be imported from China, while the phones will be made exclusively in India. The Nothing Phone 1 will be released on July 12th, as previously said. Nothing’s virtual event, dubbed “Return to Instinct,” will begin at 8.30 pm IST and will be broadcasted live on its official YouTube account. It may be available for pre-order in India for a nominal fee of Rs 2,000. As per a press release. It’s expected that the phone will enable 45W rapid charging.

Prepaid Plans Become More Expensive While Recharging With Paytm Posted: 14 Jun 2022 01:42 AM PDT Paytm, a nationwide renowned payments app, is now charging a convenience fee from the users when they recharge with any prepaid plan from its platform. A convenience fee means that the total cost of the plan would increase. The company will be charging a convenience fee only with the prepaid plans that cost Rs 100 or more. Further, the recharges for which the users are paying through online methods such as UPI and debit or credit card would attract a convenience fee. According to a Gadgets360 report, the convenience fee had started coming for select Paytm users in March 2022. But now, the platform seems to be charging it from more users. Let's take a look at the details around the additional cost that the users will have to bear. Paytm Will Charge Up to This Amount as Convenience Fee for Mobile Recharges Paytm will charge users between Rs 1 to Rs 6 for mobile recharges through its platform. The amount would depend on the kind of recharge plan that the user is going for. It isn't a very big amount but certainly something that might irk users because, in most of the other platforms, there's no convenience fee on recharges. Users can directly also recharge from the mobile apps or websites of the telcos instead of paying a convenience fee for every recharge they do using Paytm. The cost of prepaid plans has already gone up in India and is expected to go up further. Thus users would like to keep the cost of mobile services in check. This could be a potential revenue earner for Paytm; however, it can also result in a blowback for the company. Paytm has been struggling in the stock market since listing and has already lost thousands of crores in market cap. The company is desperately trying to improve performance and reach a stable position.

Vodafone Idea Brings Rs 100 SonyLIV Premium Add-on 4G Data Pack Posted: 14 Jun 2022 12:38 AM PDT Vodafone Idea has just announced that it is bringing SonyLIV Premium add-on data pack for postpaid users as well. It is worth noting that the telco already offers a SonyLIV Premium bundled 4G data pack to prepaid users. But now, even the postpaid users will get the option to purchase such a data pack for a nominal cost of Rs 100. Let's take a look at the add-on 4G data pack that has been announced by Vi in detail. Vodafone Idea Rs 100 Add-on 4G Data Pack for Postpaid Users Details If you are a Vi postpaid user and you want additional high-speed data on your postpaid plan with an OTT (Over-The-Top) benefit, you can go for the newly launched Rs 100 add-on 4G data pack. With this plan, the company is going to offer users 10GB of data. The price of the plan includes taxes which means each GB of data will cost users Rs 10. But along with this, users will also get free access to SonyLIV Premium for 30 days. The amount will be added to the user's postpaid bill generated at the end of the billing cycle. Since it is a SonyLIV Premium subscription, users will be able to stream many exciting TV shows such as The Kapil Sharma Show, watch live cricket, and amazing titles such as Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story and more. This expands the partnership that Vi has with SonyLIV. Note that only Vi's plans offer a free benefit of SonyLIV. None of the other telcos bundles this particular OTT benefit with their mobile plans. Getting monthly access to SonyLIV from here is a much better option than paying Rs 299 separately to get it in a standalone manner. For six months and twelve months, users have to pay Rs 699 and Rs 999, respectively. If you want to watch a particular show, the 4G data packs from Vi are your best options for getting cheap access to SonyLIV Premium.

Airtel Becomes First Indian Telco to Offer OTT Content in Metaverse Posted: 13 Jun 2022 11:54 PM PDT Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country announced that it is bringing the content of Xstream OTT (over-the-top) content platform in Metaverse for the users. The company has launched Xstream Multiplex in the Partynite Metaverse platform. This will be a 20-screen multiplex platform which will offer users access to content from several OTT companies available on the application. With this multiplex, users can get a taste of the content they are interested in seeing. Users can sample top original shows, movies, first episodes of popular OTT shows, and more. For watching the complete content, users will have to get a paid subscription plan from the company. Xstream Multiplex Sounds Very Exciting This is the first time any Indian telco has jumped in so heavily in the metaverse. Users will be allowed to interact on the Partynite Metaverse where the Xstream Multiplex is hosted. Gamitronics, the creator of Partynite had worked with Airtel to bring this idea to life. Shashwat Sharma, Director – Marketing, Airtel said the Xstream Multiplex will offer users a larger-than-life experience bringing together Web 3.0 applications and immersive storytelling. With this metaverse, Airtel is trying to tap into a larger audience and also driving people to try out the Airtel Xstream OTT platform. It is worth noting that Airtel Xstream has crossed the milestone of 2 million paid subscribers. The development was shared by Adarsh Nair, CEO of Airtel Digital to PTI. The company aims to have over 20 million paid subscribers for Xstream which would then create a separate major source of revenue for the company. Integrating the OTT platform in the metaverse is a brilliant move by the company. It will put a lot of limelight towards the Xstream platform across the nation and might help Airtel in adding new paid subscribers. Airtel Xstream is a platform through which users can watch OTT content from different platforms under a single login.

Lava to Launch 4G LTE Smartphone Under Rs 10,000 in India Posted: 13 Jun 2022 10:11 PM PDT Lava, a consumer tech brand known for selling smartphones is reportedly planning to launch a new affordable smartphone in India. The smartphone is touted to be priced under Rs 10,000 and come with support for 4G LTE. According to a 91Mobiles report, the upcoming smartphone from Lava is going to come with a glass back panel. The glass panel is usually offered with smartphones in the mid-range or the premium segment. The device is reportedly going to come with triple-camera sensors at the back. The device could be powered by a Unisoc SoC. Other details about the smartphone are not available yet. Lava Planning for IPO Soon According to an ET Telecom report, the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has sought clarifications from Lava for its IPO (initial public offer) of Rs 1,500 crore. The company will raise Rs 500 crore as fresh capital through the issue of new shares while the rest will be an offer for sale of 43,727,603 equity shares. Lava Mobiles is already a part of the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme announced by the government for boosting local smartphone manufacturing and exports. Lava had recently launched a new affordable 5G smartphone called Agni. Lava Agni 5G is also the first 5G smartphone offered by the company in India. It comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD display with support for 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC 5G SoC which also powers the newly launched Oppo K10 5G. The Lava Agni 5G comes running on Android 11 out of the box and has a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 64MP primary sensor paired with a 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, users get a 16MP sensor at the front. The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

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