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• Mi Band 7 Pro Launch Is Set on July 4 Alongside the Xiaomi 12S Series in China
• Google Switch to Android App, Now Compatible With All Android 12 Phones
• Vodafone Idea Claims UP West and Uttarakhand 4G Networks Enhanced
• Vodafone Idea to Struggle With 5G Because of Weakening Customer Base: GlobalData
• Moto G62 5G Tipped to Launch in India Soon
• Jio, Airtel and Vi Aren’t Going to Bid Heavily in 5G Spectrum Auction: Report
• Oppo Takes Reno8 Series Camera Experience to Next Level With 6nm NPU MariSilicon X
• 5G Launch Changed the Customer Experience for Users in US
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Camera Leaks are Here
• Vodafone Curve Smart GPS Tracker Features and Use Explained
• Airtel Offers the Most Benefits With This Mobile Plan

Mi Band 7 Pro Launch Is Set on July 4 Alongside the Xiaomi 12S Series in China Posted: 30 Jun 2022 06:56 AM PDT The Xiaomi 12S series and Mi Band 7 Pro will both launch in China on July 4, according to the company. The wearable's design has also been tested by the Chinese company, which used a clip to tease a clip-on rectangular display dial, a first for the Xiaomi fitness band line. Although the pro version's specifications are not yet known, it is possible that the Mi Band 7 Pro will improve upon the Mi Smart Band 7 and Mi Smart Band 7 NFC, which were introduced last month. Mi Band 7 Pro and Xiaomi 12S series specifications The Xiaomi 12S series, which includes the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and Xiaomi 12S smartphones, will be released alongside the Mi Band 7 Pro, as was previously reported. Xiaomi and Leica's relationship, which was announced last month, is highlighted in the teaser image for the launch that company CEO Lei Jun posted. Additionally, Sony's most recent IMX989 camera sensor will be featured for the first time on a smartphone in the world on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The Xiaomi 12S series' specifications have also previously leaked on a number of occasions. It is anticipated that the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC will power every phone in the series. The internet is rife with rumours of the Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition running on the chipmaker's Dimensity 9000 SoC. The wearable, which will include a rectangular display and a sophisticated, professional-level sports and health monitoring experience, is known as the Mi Band 7 Pro(translated). According to an earlier source, the Pro model is anticipated to include GPS and a larger battery (perhaps 250mAh) than the 180mAh battery unit included in the Mi Band 7. According to reports, the Mi Door Lock smart lock's application code had the first mention of it.

Google Switch to Android App, Now Compatible With All Android 12 Phones Posted: 30 Jun 2022 05:38 AM PDT Google, a major technology company, has updated its Switch to Android iPhone software to apparently operate with all Android 12 handsets in an effort to make it simpler for new Android users to transfer their data from an old iPhone. According to IANS, the free iOS app facilitates the transfer of crucial information like your iPhone contacts and calendar entries and is intended to make switching to Android simple. More about the Google's Switch to Android App "After receiving your new Android device, simply follow our setup instructions to complete the data transfer. You will be prompted to use the new Switch to Android app to connect your old iPhone and new Android phone either wirelessly or using your iPhone cord" the company wrote in a blog post. The company also stated that after the device is ready, they can check out the features to get started on their new Android device. Sending messages is simple and entertaining with the Messages app and Gboard, especially with friends who use Android. A large range of Chrome books, Wear OS smartwatches, Google TV gadgets, and Fast Pair enabled headphones, like Pixel Buds, that function better with your phone is available to users. Thanks to RCS, you can have group conversations, share high-quality pictures and videos, read receipts, and emoji replies. Thousands of emoji mashup stickers are now available to help you convey your emotions. Google Meet on Android makes it simpler than ever to video chat with loved ones who also have Google accounts. Or, if you prefer FaceTime, you may still utilise it using Chrome's most recent release. You may also chat for free with anyone in the world using Google Play apps like WhatsApp. In fact, some Apple products, like AirPods, will continue to function with their Android mobile. By presenting a QR code on the iPhone, the Switch to Android app starts a transfer process that transfers photographs, videos, contacts, and calendar events.

Vodafone Idea Claims UP West and Uttarakhand 4G Networks Enhanced Posted: 30 Jun 2022 04:42 AM PDT Vodafone Idea has just announced that it improved the 4G network for its customers living in the Uttar Pradesh West and Uttarakhand. The telco has deployed 900 MHz spectrum on 3100+ sites as well as 1800 MHz band on 10295 sites in both the regions. Vi said that 97.5% of the population in the circles will enjoy stronger network coverage indoors while they access entertainment, study or work. The telco has claimed that customers in the residential areas of Hardwar, Dehradun, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Agra, Roorkee, Bareilly, Meerut, Mathura, and more are experiencing enhanced voice and data experience even indoors in high population pockets of these cities. Vodafone Idea has Increased Data Capacity 4.8 Times Vi said that it has added 3195 TDD sites in Uttarakhand and UP West between September 2018 and May 2022, increasing the data capacity by 4.8 times. Vi has deployed 56.2 MHz of spectrum across several bands – 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2500 MHz, making it the most robust telecom service provider in the UP West and Uttarakhand. For ensuring a better voice and data experience indoors, the company is leveraging the 900 MHz spectrum. Further, Vi is the only telco with a 4G network on the 2500 MHz band in the state. Vi said that it has also been upgrading the 3G customers in the state to 4G and has refarmed the 3G spectrum for 4G in more than 15 towns and 10 districts. Vodafone Idea has made several such announcements in the last month. The telco has been trying to communicate to the people of different states where it has a strong presence to try out its services. Vi has some very solid prepaid plans under its portfolio with Vi Hero Unlimited benefits and Vi Movies & TV bundled. There are many other products and services that a user in India can purchase from the telco.

Vodafone Idea to Struggle With 5G Because of Weakening Customer Base: GlobalData Posted: 30 Jun 2022 03:04 AM PDT All the private telcos in India have been working for the last year to develop 5G use cases and prove their network is ready to handle higher data loads and capacity for enterprises and consumers. Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telco in the country, is, however, not in the right position to invest heavily in the 5G spectrum auction. GlobalData, a data analytics firm (via ET Telecom), said Vodafone Idea is likely to struggle with 5G because of poor performance in the financial department as well as a weakening customer base. Priya Toppo, an analyst at GlobalData, said that while Airtel is already testing 5G equipment, the question will remain over whether the telco can afford to build 5G meaningfully. As for Jio, Toppo said that it would be easy for the telco to gain a market-leading position because of the massive financial resources and existing market position. Toppo said Vodafone Idea is likely to struggle due to its weakening customer base and financial position. Bulk of Indian Customers to Continue Using 4G Services GlobalData estimates that a bulk of the customers in India will continue to use 4G services due to the rising data prices and smartphone prices, particularly in rural areas. However, at the same time, the data analytics firms said that India's mobile data usage would grow by 29%, and data revenue would go up by 67% between 2020 and 2026 because of 5G broadband. This is in line with the data that Ericsson has previously shared on its Mobility report. Ericsson estimates that most consumers will continue to use 4G in the coming years, and 5G will only become slightly dominant around 2027. Most of the parties that adopt 5G services would be enterprise customers in different verticals such as healthcare, fintech, agritech, and more. It is interesting to note that Reuters recently said, citing industry sources, that the telcos are looking to not invest heavily in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. If there's a delayed or minimal rollout of 5G by the Indian telcos, it might even take longer for India to become a nation with most users consuming 5G services.

Moto G62 5G Tipped to Launch in India Soon Posted: 30 Jun 2022 02:58 AM PDT Earlier this month, the Motorola G62 was introduced in Brazil. It has triple back cameras in addition to a 120Hz refresh rate display as features. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus octa-core SoC is also included in the smartphone. Motorola is reportedly launching its new flagship phone in India alongside the Moto G62 5G. It's possible that this is the Motorola Edge 30 Pro Ultra, which is also thought to be the Motorola Frontier. The smartphone is rumoured to sport a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC from Qualcomm. The Moto G62 5G and a new flagship phone are expected to be released by Motorola in India soon, according to tipster Mukul Sharma. Despite the fact that the precise release date is not yet known, we anticipate some information to surface online soon. Moto G62 5G specifications A 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Android 12 were both included on the Moto G62 5G when it made its debut in Brazil. In addition to the Adreno 619 GPU and 4GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC powers the phone. With 128GB of built-in storage and microSD card expansion options, the Moto G62 5G is a powerful smartphone. In addition to 5G, NFC, and a USB Type-C connection, the device has a variety of networking features. Additionally, a fingerprint sensor is positioned on the side. A 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W TurboPower quick charging is included in the Moto G62 5G by Motorola. Talking about the camera specification, a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, an 8MP hybrid ultra-wide and depth shooter, and a 2MP macro photographer are all included in the triple rear camera configuration on the Moto G62 5G. Also, the smartphone has a 16MP selfie camera sensor up front for taking selfies and video calls. Moto Edge 30 Pro Ultra aka Motorola Frontier specifications (expected) According to rumours, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro Ultra, also known as the Motorola Frontier, will include a 6.67-inch full-HD+ POLED curved display, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM, and a maximum of 256GB of onboard storage. The device is rumoured to contain a 200MP primary sensor and a triple rear camera arrangement. It would have a 4,500mAh battery unit and allow 125W rapid charging.

Jio, Airtel and Vi Aren’t Going to Bid Heavily in 5G Spectrum Auction: Report Posted: 30 Jun 2022 02:06 AM PDT Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), the three private telecom operators in India, are not expected to bid heavily on the upcoming 5G spectrum auction on July 26, 2022. Industry sources told Reuters that Indian private telcos are worried about losing 40% of the potential revenues because the enterprises can get spectrum directly from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for captive private networks. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the representative body of the Indian private telcos, had tried to stop the government from doing so, but things didn't work out. Now telcos are afraid to invest heavily in the spectrum auction because they fear a loss of revenue. Enterprises, however, would be happy with the outcome. SP Kochhar, Director General, COAI, said that the telcos were hoping the enterprise demand for 5G services would help them get a return on billions of dollars they will invest into rolling out next-generation network services. Business Cases for the Telcos Dim Around 5G if Enterprises Can Get Spectrum Directly It is worth noting that in many parts of the world, enterprises are allowed to get the spectrum directly from the government for captive private networks. However, in India, the telcos were majorly counting on the enterprise services which involved private 5G networks to earn them revenues from the 5G rollout. The spectrum auction is still almost a month away. According to ICICI Securities, Jio and Airtel are expected to bid for spectrum worth Rs 38,000 crore each during the upcoming auction. Vodafone Idea (Vi) doesn't have the kind of cash resources that Jio and Airtel do and hence might participate in a very minimal manner. The telcos are definitely not happy with the government's decision around giving spectrum directly to the enterprises. Broadband India Forum (BIF) has, however, supported the government decision saying that telcos will still have a major role to play and earn revenues from the enterprises.

Oppo Takes Reno8 Series Camera Experience to Next Level With 6nm NPU MariSilicon X Posted: 30 Jun 2022 12:12 AM PDT Oppo, one of the largest Chinese smartphone and electronics manufacturers, is soon expected to launch the Reno8 series in India. The company just announced that the Reno8 series would come with the 6nm neural processing unit (NPU) MariSilicon X. This 6nm NPU will take image processing to the next level, said Oppo. Oppo says its engineers have developed algorithms which will render accurate Indian skin tone and even be able to create Bokeh Flare Portrait videos. To apply different levels of beautification and skin smoothening, Oppo's AI will be able to distinguish between the beauty spots and the skin blemishes along with the age and the sex of the subject. The camera from Oppo will be able to recognise the appropriate camera mode based on the lighting and shooting scenarios. Oppo Worked with Sony to Bring RGBW Pixel Array Technology Oppo partnered with Sony, one of the largest optical equipment manufacturers, to develop its new RGBW (red, green, blue, white) pixel array technology, which will be an upgrade over the traditional RGGB (red, green, green, blue) sensors. With this new technology, sensors will be able to take 60% more light, and there will be a 20.2% increase in purity when compared with the RGGB sensors. Essentially, the low-light pictures will be enhanced further, and the skin tones in portraits will also improve. This particular development is not new as Oppo had already introduced the new RGBW technology in collab with Sony with the Reno7 series and IMX709 selfie sensor. The thing worth noting here is the 6nm MariSilicon X NPU designed for computational photography. The chip has over 3.6 billion transistors and can perform up to 18 trillion operations per second (18 TOPS), said Oppo. But an even big advantage of this new 6nm NPU is that it consumes very less power even in the most demanding tasks. MariSilicon X's image processing speed will allow users to record night videos in 4K UHD with the promise of crystal-clear frames. There is more, but how good the actual performance is will only be known once the Reno8 series is launched in India.

5G Launch Changed the Customer Experience for Users in US Posted: 29 Jun 2022 11:30 PM PDT 5G is only a few months away from India now. The telcos are eagerly waiting to get their hands on the 5G spectrum so that they can roll out next-generation network services. Anuj Mathur, Senior Director of Engineering, Compass India Development Center told TelecomTalk in an exclusive interaction that he is anxiously looking forward to the full flow of the 5G launch in India. Mathur is familiar with what is happening in the US with respect to 5G as Compass is doing major business in that country. He told TelecomTalk that with the advent of 5G in the US, customer experience changed completely for the better. "Airlines have started their own interactive chatbots, IVR-based bots. All these things and capabilities are only feasible if you are allowed to take a huge payload on the network. That can be only made possible with 5G. The second is the extent of 5G. So far 4G has been very limited to sub-sections of India but with 5G, we can reach every nook and corner of the country," said Mathur. 5G to Enable Immersive Experience With 4G, the bandwidth and capacity of the networks weren't enough to deliver an immersive experience to the consumers. However, 5G can enable the use of AR/VR technology and allow Metaverse to exist for delivering an immersive experience to the consumers because, with 5G networks, the bandwidth and capacity grows 10x. India's 5G spectrum auction is slated for July 26, 2022, which is less than a month away. 5G is definitely going to change a lot of things – both for the consumers as well as the enterprises. The only thing right now is that consumers might not get 5G right away in India. Telcos are expected to go ahead with a very limited 5G launch in select cities of the country initially. It will take several years for entire India to get 5G coverage.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Camera Leaks are Here Posted: 29 Jun 2022 10:41 PM PDT Samsung Galaxy S22 series has been a huge success for the South Korean tech giant. It has been six months since the time Samsung first unveiled the Galaxy S22 series to fans globally. In another six months, it will be time for the S23 series to launch. The camera leaks of the device have already come. A render of the Galaxy S23 Ultra has also come by Technizo Concept. If the actual device will be anything like the leaked render, the Galaxy S23 series will have one of the most stylish smartphones on the market. For now, let's focus on the camera leak that has come of the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Camera Leaks Going by the rumours, Samsung is unlikely to upgrade the telephoto sensor on the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+. According to a report from the Galaxy Club, the Galaxy S23 series is also expected to make use of the same 10MP telephoto sensor which is found in the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ devices. This might be to push more camera lovers to buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra. But there's no confirmation for what Galaxy S23 Ultra will hold either. It would be disappointing if Samsung doesn't make big camera upgrades in the next flagships. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is known for the powerhouse it is in the camera and performance department. Just like every year, fans would expect big upgrades in the camera over the Galaxy S22 series. While there will definitely be some upgrades, going by the report from Galaxy Club, the telephoto sensor on the non-Ultra models isn't going to be upgraded. Samsung will of course say nothing about this right now. The exact date or the time frame for the launch of the Galaxy S23 series is not clear right now. But it should be done in early 2023, around January or February, like every year.

Vodafone Curve Smart GPS Tracker Features and Use Explained Posted: 29 Jun 2022 08:19 PM PDT Vodafone, one of the largest telecom operators in the United Kingdom (UK), offers users a tracking product called 'Curve'. This is a Smart GPS tracker, which the company says can be attached to almost anything. GPS tracking products are pretty useful for people who seem to lose their belongings more often than not. But this product isn't just good because it can track things, but also because it can track your pets. Here are a few things that you should know about Vodafone Curve. Vodafone Curve Features and Specifications So first of all, as explained above, it is a GPS tracking product, so of course, it has an in-built GPS system. It supports quick alert and beep to find features. The tracker is also waterproof. Note that it runs on battery and the battery life is dependent on the different tracking modes that the user is on. It can also be attached to its keyring accessory, which makes it very convenient for tracking by attaching the keyring with an important item or your pet's collar. But you do need a subscription to use this tracker. See, this product uses a Smart SIM, which uses the company's network so that the smart device can use features and send updates to your phone. Because a SIM is involved, data can be transferred between the phone and the tracker over long distances as well. To see the tracking data, users will have to download the Vodafone Smart App. This is not a product that can be used in a country where Vodafone's smart SIM is not supported. If you have just bought the device and want to learn how to activate it or other related questions, you can visit the product page of Curve on Vodafone's website. Under the FAQ section, you will get almost every answer you need related to the Vodafone Curve. Real-time tracking is not the best way to go about this product as it will drain the battery very fast. But users can leverage other products such as Apple AirTag and more for tracking stuff.

Airtel Offers the Most Benefits With This Mobile Plan Posted: 29 Jun 2022 06:33 PM PDT Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country offers the most benefits with its postpaid plans. But the postpaid plans are usually more expensive than the prepaid plans and they only come on a monthly basis. If budget is not an issue for you and you have multiple smartphone users in your home, you can definitely go for the family postpaid plans offered by Bharti Airtel. If you want one, you can get it directly from the telco starting at Rs 999. Right now, we are going to look at Bharti Airtel's mobile plan that offers the most benefits to the consumers. Naturally, it is the most expensive postpaid plan offered by the telco. Let's take a look at it in detail. Bharti Airtel Most Expensive Postpaid Plan Offers the Most Benefits The most expensive postpaid plan offered by Bharti Airtel is the Rs 1599 plan. With this offering, Airtel gives users 250GB of monthly data. There are three add-on connections offered with this plan. Each of the add-on connections gets 30GB of data. This plan also comes with a data rollover facility of up to 200GB. Users also get unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day with this plan. There are Airtel Thanks benefits which include a free subscription to major over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar and more. This is the most expensive postpaid plan offered by Airtel. With a postpaid plan, users don't really need to worry about exhausting voice calling or data benefits. But consuming additional data can be a pretty expensive affair for the consumers. If you are purchasing a postpaid connection from Bharti Airtel, you can also consider Airtel Black plans. With Airtel Black, Bharti Airtel bundles multiple services including mobile, DTH and broadband into a single plan for which the user needs to pay a single bill only. This service is not meant for discount, but for the convenience of the users.

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