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• Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 to Offer 4G Network Underground
• BSNL Should Do This to Compete with Airtel, Vi and Jio
• iQOO Z6 SE Might Debut in India Shortly
• Xiaomi Offering Super Big Price Cuts on Products on 8th Anniversary in India
• ASUS Zenfone 9 To Come With 5.9-Inch Display, 4300mAh Battery
• Redmi K50i 5G Outscores iPhone 13 in AnTuTu
• Indian Telecom Sector Monthly Wireless ARPU in 2021 was Rs 108
• Enea Offering CSPs 5G Service Engine to Seamlessly Serve both 5G and 4G Users
• Infinix Note 12 5G Pro Comes to India With 108MP Camera
• Huawei, Vivo Now Under Strong Scrutiny from Indian Government
• Nothing Phone 1 to Arrive with 33W Fast-Charging Support
• Vodafone Idea Offering Rs 50 Benefit and 30 Reward Coins to Users
• Reliance Jio Postpaid Plan that Suits a Family of Four
• Starlink Maritime Giving Up to 350 Mbps Speed on Boats Now
• MacBook Air (2022) With M2 Chip Available To Order Starting Friday, July 8
• Tecno Spark 8P With Interesting Specifications Come to India
• Airtel Owned Wynk Music Now Top Ranked Music App on Play Store
• Lava Blaze, a Low-Cost Smartphone Launched Under Rs 10,000 in India
• Xiaomi Launches Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080p 2i in India
• Telcos in Asia Pacific to Incur 75% of Capex on 5G in the Coming Years

Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 to Offer 4G Network Underground Posted: 08 Jul 2022 10:02 PM PDT If you are in London and planning to travel through the underground rail system, then you will be happy to know that all the four major telecom operators in the United Kingdom (UK) now offer 4G services underground. Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 will share a neutral host mobile network in London's underground rail system to now provide 4G services. Virgin Media O2 said that it had reached an agreement with BAI Communications that will enable customers to access high-speed 4G and 5G-ready mobile connectivity inside the tunnels built for train commute. For the unaware, BAI Communications, one of the leading companies and experts in building a shared communications infrastructure, was awarded a 20-year concession by TFL (Transport for London) in June 2021 for delivering mobile connectivity underground. This will give both Vodafone UK as well as Virgin Media O2 customers the ability to stay connected to the fast-moving world of the internet even inside the Tube. BT-owned EE and CK Hutchison's 3 UK had announced 4G service underground last year. 5G Services Will Also Soon Arrive for London Underground Rail System One of the biggest benefits of this would be that the 4G networks would also support UK's Emergency Services Network (ESN). London is also a very popular global tourist spot. This will enable the tourists to get a seamless network experience regardless of what they are doing in London. Note that 5G services aren't switched on for these underground networks right now. But that shouldn't really be an issue right now as for a limited number of people who travel from the train, 4G networks are enough to handle capacity. Regardless, in the coming years, all the telcos will also look to offer 5G network services underground. The performance of the 4G networks underground is unknown at the current moment. What do you think about fast-mobile networks made for people travelling underground?

BSNL Should Do This to Compete with Airtel, Vi and Jio Posted: 08 Jul 2022 06:30 PM PDT Every Indian consumer today wants a great mobile networking experience. Rising tariffs have also raised consumer expectations from the telecom operators in the country. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecom operator, is currently working to roll out 4G network. Its competitors – Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio have already prepared for the 5G launch and are just waiting to get spectrum allocation. BSNL will be the only telco with homegrown 4G network in the country. That would be a serious advantage for the company. To recover from its horrible position, BSNL needs to offer a consistent network experience to consumers with 4G. By the end of 2023, BSNL's 4G networks should have reached most parts of India. What Should BSNL do to Grow Fast? If BSNL can add new subscribers consistently on the 4G promise and retain them, its financials will start getting better. BSNL should not be worried about ARPU initially. The telco must be aggressive with its strategies for adding consumers, and one way to do that would be by offering the lowest tariffs, which it already does. Then, BSNL will have to use its homegrown solutions as a differentiator between its 4G and the 4G that other telcos offer to attract patriots to its network. BSNL can also win over customers by offering a great customer support experience. For most consumers with private telcos, interaction with the customer care team of the company is a very painful experience. If BSNL can solve this issue, it will be a big win for the telco. BSNL must expand 4G networks as fast as possible without worrying too much about 5G. The work on indigenous 5G equipment can be done by C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) and other Indian enterprises in the background. BSNL's initial focus should be to offer better coverage to the consumers than what they get with the private telcos.

iQOO Z6 SE Might Debut in India Shortly Posted: 08 Jul 2022 07:36 AM PDT The high-end numbered flagships and the Z-series lineup are the two phone categories that iQOO offers in India. However, the company just recently unveiled the iQOO Neo 6, the first product bearing the Neo name. The company just added the iQOO Z6, iQOO Z6 5G, and iQOO Z6 Pro 5G to the country's Z-lineup. There have been rumours regarding the premium iQOO 9T and iQOO 10 series, but it also looks like a new mid-range model is in the works. A new iQOO Z6 SE (Speed Edition) has surfaced on iQOO's official India website (source code), courtesy of Rootmygalaxy via Passionategeekz. The iQOO Z6 SE should be the priciest model in the line-up, however the lineup offers no information on the phone's hardware details. Uncertainties remain over the existence of a Pro version of the SE series. It is possible that the smartphone may launch in August, but this is not confirmed. The company's website includes the title "iQOO Z6 SE," however the listing contains no information about the smartphone. The device will be part of the Z6 series' speed edition, but for the time being, no details are available. We may speculatively say that it will debut in August. That's pretty much all we currently know about the iQOO Z6 SE, but we'll keep an eye out for any information regarding the device. iQOO Z6 specifications As you may remember, the iQOO Z6 has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. As a further security measure, it includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G CPU, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage were found inside the the smartphone. A sizeable 5,000mAh battery unit, 44W rapid charging, and an Android 12-based operating system are all provided. In terms of optics, the device sports a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP bokeh sensor. A 16MP sensor is present in the front camera for taking selfies and video calls.

Xiaomi Offering Super Big Price Cuts on Products on 8th Anniversary in India Posted: 08 Jul 2022 07:05 AM PDT Xiaomi India is celebrating the special occasion of its 8th anniversary by offering its products at a huge discount to customers between July 8 to July 13, 2022. The company offers products to consumers across different categories, including smartphones, smartwatches, Smart TVs, audio and more. Xiaomi is now offering big discounts on some of its popular products in the market today. Let's take a look at all of them. Xiaomi Products that are on Discount Right Now You can look at the table below to see the actual price of the products and the discount that is available on them for a short period. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (12GB+256GB) is available at a discount of Rs 18,000 right now, which is huge. It is currently available for Rs 66,999 in the market. There are laptops as well in several price ranges, making them ideal for both workers and students. There are smartphones from Redmi, a popular Xiaomi-owned brand. Xiaomi has been one of the most successful consumer electronics brands in the Indian market for a long time. The company has set new records, and another of its brands which is Poco, has also quickly garnered market share in the affordable and semi-mid-range smartphones category. In just eight years, with heavy investments in marketing, Xiaomi has become the leading brand in several product categories, including Smart TVs and smartphones. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is one of the flagship smartphones from the company, which is available in India right now. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the latest and most powerful device from the company but is not available in India right now. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra features a very big 1-inch Sony camera sensor at the rear and is expected to deliver a very strong camera experience to the users. Which product from Xiaomi are you going to purchase during this sale? Let us know in the comments section. (Note – If you are reading this article in the AMP format, you will not see the comments section).

ASUS Zenfone 9 To Come With 5.9-Inch Display, 4300mAh Battery Posted: 08 Jul 2022 06:48 AM PDT The ASUS Zenfone 9 is set to become the replacement for the company's flagship smartphones. A claim from Pricebaba in partnership with passionategreekz has disclosed the model number and name of the future Zenfone compact smartphone, which is said to be called the Zenfone 9. This device is supposedly already in development. The phone's specifications were revealed in a separate tweet by tipster SnoopyTech. In addition to being shared on a Facebook group, the film was reportedly published on YouTube before being removed. Twitter users are currently sharing the removed video. Let's have a look at the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. ASUS Zenfone 9 specifications and features (expected) According to the tweet and the leaked promotional video, the Zenfone 9 is expected to have a 5.9-inch 120Hz screen, which is most likely going to be an AMOLED panel. Also, the device will have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC and come in three different storage configurations: 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 256GB. The smartphone is anticipated to include a 4,300mAh battery unit. The headphone jack will also be kept on the handset, making it one of the few, if not the only flagship, to do so. Additional features include twin speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, IP68 dust and water resistance. The device will be available in three colour options: black, blue, and red. The video makes it clear that the smartphone has a dual-camera configuration with gimble stabilisation. According to reports, the device has a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, which has recently been seen on the ASUS ROG phone 6, Nord 2T, and other devices. ASUS Zenfone 9 price and availability (expected) Regarding the price, the smartphone is anticipated to start between Rs 64,700 and 72,800. The device is likely to debut first in other markets before making its way to India as the ASUS 9Z.

Redmi K50i 5G Outscores iPhone 13 in AnTuTu Posted: 08 Jul 2022 05:59 AM PDT Redmi India revealed the Redmi K50i 5G AnTuTu score, which indicates that it defeated the iPhone 13 with a sizeable lead. The Chinese company teased the benchmark rating earlier in the day and then quickly published the actual number. On July 20, the Redmi K50i 5G will be released in India, and Amazon will sell it. It might be offered in India in two variations and three colour choices. Redmi K50i 5G specifications and more Redmi shared on Twitter that the Redmi K50i 5G achieved 8,22,274 points on the AnTuTu benchmark as opposed to the Snapdragon 888's 8,04,131 points and the 7,82,653 points which A15 Bionic SoC with 4-core GPU scored and is featured in the iPhone 13 series. The Redmi K50i 5G score indicates that it is a powerful phone, but the effectiveness of the performance cannot be evaluated until the smartphone has been used in the real world. A MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G SoC is anticipated to come with the device. As previously mentioned, the device will be introduced on July 20 in India and will be sold on Amazon. The smartphone, which is rumoured to be rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro, is said to arrive in two configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB. It will also reportedly be available in Quick Silver, Phantom Blue, and Stealth Black. Redmi K50i 5G price and availability The smartphone might be offered starting on July 22 and throughout the Amazon Prime Day Sale 2022, which is slated to occur on July 23 and June 24. According to reports, the Redmi K50i 5G might cost as little as Rs 24,000 or as much as Rs 28,000 in India for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, and between Rs 29,000 and Rs 33,000 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

Indian Telecom Sector Monthly Wireless ARPU in 2021 was Rs 108 Posted: 08 Jul 2022 05:05 AM PDT The Indian telecom sector had a robust second half of 2021. There were many relief measures announced which helped the telcos and sector and there was a tariff hike at the end for boosting revenues. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has just released the 'Yearly Performance Indicators Indian Telecom Sector' report (sixth edition for 2021). As per the report, the monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) for wireless (full mobility) services was Rs 108.40. The minutes of usage (MoU) per subscriber per month – Wireless (Full Mobility) service was 834 minutes. The average revenue for wireless data per data subscribers per month for wireless services was Rs 139.94 and the average revenue realisation per subscriber per GB wireless data during the year was Rs 9.96. TRAI report said that the average wireless data usage per data subscriber per month was 14.04GB. What's positive for the sector here is that the ARPU per month from wireless services increased to 108.40 in 2021 from Rs 94.87 in 2020. Even the MoU per subscriber per month increased from 759 minutes in 2020 to 834 minutes in 2021. However, there was a decline in total gross revenue in 2021 as compared to 2020. In 2021, the total gross revenue for the sector stood at Rs 2,68,580 crore in 2021 which was 2.05% down from Rs 2,74,208 crore in 2020. Total Telecom Subscribers at the End of 2021 as per TRAI Report The TRAI report suggests that there were a total of 1,178.41 million subscribers (wireless + wireline) at the end of 2021. Out of this, 655.20 million users were urban subscribers and 523.21 million users were rural subscribers. The market share of private operators was 89.41% while the PSU operators held 10.86% of the market. Out of the total telecom subscribers (1,178.41 million), wireless subscribers were 1,154.62 million and wireline subscribers were 23.79 million. In the wireless segment, there was a growth of 0.07% in terms of the number of subscribers compared to 2020. But in the wireline segment, there was a growth of 18.63% compared to 2020. It is definitely because more and more people are getting fixed-line broadband connections set up at their homes and offices. The total internet subscribers at the end of 2021 were 829.30 million, which is a positive change of 4.29% over the previous year. Out of these, 802.72 million users were wireless internet subscribers and 26.58 million users were wired internet subscribers. The number of pay subscribers active with the four DTH (Direct-to-Home) operators of the country was 68.52 million at the end of 2021.

Enea Offering CSPs 5G Service Engine to Seamlessly Serve both 5G and 4G Users Posted: 08 Jul 2022 03:13 AM PDT Enea, a leading supplier of innovative software for telecommunication and cybersecurity, has announced the '5G Service Engine' for the CSPs (Communication Service Providers). Here's what you should know about this. Enea's 5G Service Engine is made with the vision of offering convenience to the CSPs. While 5G is the next leap, 4G is going to stay relevant in the coming years. It will be years before 5G subscriptions would be more than 4G subscriptions. Thus, telcos can't ignore 4G customers while shifting to 5G and can't ignore 5G by just focusing on 4G. To help the telcos offer both in a very seamless and convenient manner, Enea has launched the 5G Service Engine (5G-SE). The company, in a release, said that it is a 4G and 5G dual-mode convergent platform for enabling CSPs to launch 5G services and seamlessly transition the existing 4G services. With the 5G-SE, telcos or CSPs can deploy Gi-LAN and N6 services simultaneously with both 5G Function (UPF) and 4G packet gateway in a multi-vendor cloud-native architecture. This will help the telcos in reducing the costs and complexity which come with managing dual-operations and the 4G/5G transition. Enea 5G-SE Will Help Reduce Time to Market for Companies Bringing New Products The 5G-SE from Enea has a very small physical footprint and is easy to deploy. This will lead to a reduction in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for the telcos and their time to come to market with new services and products. Dave Bolan, Research Director at Dell'Oro Group, said that Enea's 5G-SE would contribute to simplifying operations for the CSPs and enable the telcos to offer 5G by integrating existing services from the 4G world. Ericsson, in its latest mobility report, had said that 4G is going to account for major subscriptions for the next few years. This is why the telcos want solutions with which they can conveniently offer both 5G and 4G services to the consumers.

Infinix Note 12 5G Pro Comes to India With 108MP Camera Posted: 08 Jul 2022 02:23 AM PDT Infinix has just launched the Infinix Note 12 5G Pro in India. This is a 5G smartphone in the budget range. Infinix Note 12 5G Pro will compete directly with the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and more such devices. The highlight of the smartphone is its camera and the chipset. There's a 108MP primary sensor on the rear, and the device is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. Let's take a look at the complete specifications and price of the Infinix Note 12 5G Pro. Infinix Note 12 5G Pro Specifications The Infinix Note 12 5G Pro comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The display supports a touch-sampling rate of 180Hz and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. The chipset, which is MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There's a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 108MP primary sensor, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor, along with an LED flash. For selfies, there's a 16MP sensor at the front. The Infinix Note 12 5G Pro packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast-charging. It will run on XOS 10.6 based on Android 12 out of the box. For additional security, the device comes with a fingerprint sensor mounted on the side. Infinix Note 12 5G Pro Price in India The Infinix Note 12 5G Pro comes in a single storage variant in India with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is priced at Rs 17,999 and will be available in Forceful Black and Snowfall White colour options. The device will go on the first sale from July 14 exclusively via Flipkart. This is an introductory price offered by the company. On Flipkart, the original price of the device is mentioned as Rs 24,999. But most likely, Infinix will never sell this smartphone for more than Rs 20,000 in India.

Huawei, Vivo Now Under Strong Scrutiny from Indian Government Posted: 08 Jul 2022 12:28 AM PDT Huawei and Vivo, both Chinese firms, are under strong scrutiny from the Indian government. Both the companies have been accused of not paying the tax by using unlawful tactics. Vivo India has been accused of remitting Rs 62,746 crore to China. Out of the company's total sales proceeds of Rs 1,25,185 crore, Vivo India has been accused of sending half of it back to mainly China. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said that this move from Vivo India was made to be able to disclose huge losses in Indian incorporated companies to avoid paying taxes within India. As per ET Telecom, ED has seized over 119 bank accounts of several entities to the tune of Rs 465 crore. The seizure by ED has been made under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. What is Huawei India Doing? Huawei India has been under the strict eyes of the Income Tax Department. The company is accused of sending large amounts of money to its parent in China in the form of dividends. This helped the company in reducing taxes in India. Even when the company's revenue was falling, it repatriated Rs 750 crore, said the I-T department. Huawei's bank accounts were frozen by the department in February. There was a very big search on the premises of Huawei as the company was accused of tax evasion. Huawei has claimed in its petition that it has not done anything wrong, and when its accounts were attached by the I-T department without any notice, its business was affected. The tax department said that Huawei's petition is just a "ploy" for interfering with the departmental proceedings and avoiding paying the taxes. To date, Huawei has not presented its books of accounts to the income tax department, making it impossible for the department to ascertain the truth in the amount that it had declared as income. Things such as this would hurt the consumer sentiments towards Chinese companies in general. Especially when a name such as Vivo is accused of evading taxes while earning from India, it would be a huge disappointment for the fans of the company.

Nothing Phone 1 to Arrive with 33W Fast-Charging Support Posted: 07 Jul 2022 11:23 PM PDT The launch of Nothing Phone 1 is not far now. It is just a matter of four days, and we will witness the first smartphone from Nothing with a cool design language and new proprietary skin on top of Android 12. The fast-charging capability of the smartphone has been confirmed now. As per tipster Mukul Sharma, Nothing Phone 1 will come with support for 33W fast-charging. There were reports earlier saying that Nothing Phone 1 will arrive with 45W fast-charging support. This was assumed because of a listing of the device on the TUV certification website. While there's still a listing of the smartphone with 45W fast-charging support, there's no confirmation whether Nothing would bundle that charging brick inside the box. A new listing on the TUV platform shared by Sharma suggests that the smartphone will come with 33W fast-charging support. Nothing Phone 1 Specifications Which are Confirmed There are any specifications and details about the smartphone which are already confirmed. First of all, the smartphone is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+. On the Geekbench, the device was found listed with Android 12 and an 8GB RAM variant. There are speculations that the smartphone will be available in two memory variants – 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB. A video shared by Nothing has confirmed that the smartphone will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The camera details of the smartphone are not out yet, but it is definitely something that the users will be looking forward to. The smartphone is set to launch on July 12. It could be the start of a new era of cool smartphones in India as well as the global market. The whole weight for Nothing would be on delivering a bug-free experience to the users and promising at least three years of Android updates to get an edge over other smartphone brands. What do you think about Nothing Phone 1?

Vodafone Idea Offering Rs 50 Benefit and 30 Reward Coins to Users Posted: 07 Jul 2022 09:58 PM PDT In order to make users download its mobile app for recharges, Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering them a little incentive. The telco has displayed on its website that it is offering up to Rs 50 cashback + 30 reward coins if the user downloads and recharges through the Vi app. Today, there are so many third-party mobile applications available for users to make mobile recharges. But Vi wants users to come to its mobile app and do the recharge from there. Note that you can only recharge Vodafone Idea numbers through the Vi app. Why Does Vi Want Users to Recharge Through the App? This is because Vodafone Idea has been investing in growing its mobile app into a super app. From the super app, it is implied that the company wants it to act as a super-platform for everything that a consumer wants. Vi has formed multiple partnerships to deliver users music from inside the app, seek job opportunities, and play games. The company wants users to come to its platform so that it can leverage the traffic on the app and convert it into money by forming partnerships, as mentioned above. Vodafone Idea doesn't want to leave anything to chance and wants to earn from every vertical possible. The mobile app is just one of the platforms that the telco can monetise pretty fast and is already doing so. Even Jio and Airtel are loading their mobile applications with a ton of different products and services. Airtel, in fact, has a full-fledged banking experience for customers inside the Airtel Thanks app. All of the telcos are eyeing to earn some extra revenues through the existing customer base, which is measured in millions and millions of customers. In the coming days, all the telcos will be further trying to incentivise customers to use their apps for recharges and more.

Reliance Jio Postpaid Plan that Suits a Family of Four Posted: 07 Jul 2022 08:15 PM PDT Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, offers a family postpaid plan that can suit a family of four. There are a total of five plans under the 'JioPostPaid Plus Plans' portfolio of Reliance Jio. If you have a family of four people and you are tired of paying separate mobile bills for each of them, here's a postpaid plan from Jio that can solve your problems. The plan that we are talking about comes for Rs 999 and offers three additional connections meant for family or friends. This is the only plan from the telco which offers these many additional connections to the users. Let's take a look at the complete benefits offered by Reliance Jio Rs 999 postpaid plan. Jio Rs 999 Postpaid Plan Complete Benefits The Rs 999 postpaid plan from Reliance Jio comes with 200GB of data. Post that, for each extra GB of data that the consumer will use, he/she will have to pay Rs 10 for it. So, using 2GB of extra data would mean Rs 20 more on the bill. As mentioned above, Jio offers three additional SIM cards with this plan. These SIM cards can be given to the immediate family or people of choice by the primary connection holder. The Rs 999 postpaid plan from Jio ships with 100 SMS/day and unlimited voice calling. Data rollover offered with this plan is up to 500GB. The OTT (over-the-top) subscriptions offered to the consumers with this plan are Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV, JioSecurity and JioCloud. If you are purchasing the connection for the first time, Jio charges Rs 99 as a one-time charge for Jio's Prime membership. This is the plan from Jio that is perfect for a family of four people. It can effectively be more economical in certain cases. But the main feature of this postpaid plan from Jio is the convenience of family connections.

Starlink Maritime Giving Up to 350 Mbps Speed on Boats Now Posted: 07 Jul 2022 06:42 PM PDT Starlink, one of the major satcom (satellite communications) companies globally, is offering satellite broadband connections on boats as well. Starlink Maritime is what the service is called, and the company says that it can offer users high-speed, low-latency internet with up to 350 Mbps speed while at sea. Starlink said that Starlink Maritime "allows you to connect from the most remote waters across the world, just like you would in the office or at home." Starlink Maritime sounds like a good solution for the logistics and shipping companies as well as for cruises which find it hard to get a good internet connection on the ship while in the deep waters. Starlink Maritime is Pretty Tough in Nature If you have questions about the durability of the Starlink Maritime hardware and connection on a boat, the company has a serious answer for you. Starlink said that Starlink Maritime could hold up even the rocket landings apart from extreme cold, heat, sleet, heavy rain and gale-force winds. The company says that a Starlink connection is easy to install on the boat. Starlink Maritime hardware has a very small footprint and requires very less space to be set up and installed. There's a very convenient, small and easy-to-install mount offered with the complete hardware package. Starlink offers customers the ability to remotely monitor and manage the Starlink fleet from a single portal. One of the most convenient things about the Starlink Maritime service would be the ability for the customer to pause and un-pause service at any time they want. The company is completely looking after the convenience of the customers and offering them flexibility to use its products. It makes sense as well because there could be a few elongated periods every year where the ship or the boat is just at the dock, and at that time, paying for Starlink Maritime service would not be a very wise thing for the customer.

MacBook Air (2022) With M2 Chip Available To Order Starting Friday, July 8 Posted: 07 Jul 2022 08:50 AM PDT The M2 chip-equipped Apple MacBook Air (2022) will reportedly be available for purchase starting on July 8. Apple's most recent announcement on Wednesday stated that the updated MacBook Air with M2 will begin shipping to consumers globally on July 15. The volume of the next MacBook is also said to be 20 percent smaller than that of the previous model. Apple stated that orders for its new MacBook Air (2022) with M2 chip will be accepted beginning on July 8 and that deliveries will begin on July 15. This information was provided in an official statement released by the Cupertino, California, company on Wednesday. Earlier rumours that the Apple MacBook Air (2022) would go on sale at the now-confirmed times were based on. Retail sources. MacBook Air (2022) specifications The internal M2 chip from the corporation is housed inside the MacBook Air (2022). It has a borderless 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with this feature. The brightness has increased over the previous model by 25 percent. With its redesign, the MacBook Air now offers up to 2TB of SSD storage. With the M2 processor, the MacBook Air (2022) will ship with macOS Monterey. For better M2 chip performance, interested consumers are advised to upgrade to macOS Ventura, which will be available this fall. The laptop has four-speaker sound system and a 1080p HD camera for video and audio. For movies, the MacBook Air also supports Dolby Atmos immersive spatial audio. It contains a 3.55mm headphone jack and two USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 4 connectors for communication. The laptop also has a Force Touch trackpad and Magic Keyboard. The new MacBook Air (2022) is advertised to have an 18-hour battery life with an optional 67W USB Type-C power converter. Additionally, the laptop supports MagSafe charging. MacBook Air (2022) price in India The price of the MacBook Air starts at Rs 1,19,900. A USB-C power adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable are included with the MacBook Air with M2 chip (2022). Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, and Starlight are the four colour options available.

Tecno Spark 8P With Interesting Specifications Come to India Posted: 07 Jul 2022 07:56 AM PDT On Thursday, the Tecno Spark 8P was unveiled in India. The smartphone has a waterdrop-style notch on the display and a triple rear camera configuration on the back. It has an octa-core MediaTek SoC with a Memory Fusion function that allows it to borrow memory from storage and use it as RAM to provide a stutter-free mobile experience. It has a 5,000mAh battery unit and 18W charging compatibility. The device is positioned next to the smartphones Tecno Spark 8C, Spark Go 2022, and Spark 8 Pro that have previously made their debuts in the nation. Tecno Spark 8P specifications The Tecno Spark 8P has a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,408 pixels) Dot display with 401ppi of pixel density and runs on Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 on top. The Indian model includes MediaTek Helio G85 SoC together with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM, which can be increased to 7GB with a Memory Fusion function, in contrast to the model that was launched in the Philippines, which has the MediaTek Helio G70 SoC. According to Tecno, the smartphone reduces the average time it takes to start different apps by up to 43 percent. The 5,000mAh battery unit in the Tecno Spark 8P supports 18W fast charging. The smartphone has an IPX2-certified splash-resistant construction as well. DTS surround sound speakers are also included. In terms of camera specifications, the Tecno Spark 8P costs three back cameras, the main one being a 50MP sensor with an f/1.6 aperture lens and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). It has capabilities including 2K time-lapse, Slow Motion, and Video Bokeh shooting modes. The device has an 8MP front camera with a dual-LED flash for taking selfies and video calls. Tecno Spark 8P price The cost of the single 4GB RAM + 64GB storage edition of the Tecno Spark 8P in India is fixed at Rs 10,999. According to Tecno, the smartphone is sold at retail locations in India in the colour selections of Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, Tahiti Gold, and Turquoise Cyan. In November of last year, the Tecno Spark 8P was released in the Philippines, with a starting price of PHP 7,499 (approximately Rs 10,600) for the 4GB + 128GB version.

Airtel Owned Wynk Music Now Top Ranked Music App on Play Store Posted: 07 Jul 2022 05:52 AM PDT Bharti Airtel offers access to Wynk Music, in-house music and audio app, to its customers with prepaid as well as postpaid plans. Users can get Wynk Premium access with certain services offered by Airtel. Otherwise, users can purchase a premium subscription to the platform. The cost of Wynk Music Premium is Rs 49 per month if the users register on the platform. Now, Wynk Music is the top-ranked music app on Google Play Store in the "Music & Audio" category. At the second rank is Spotify, one of the largest music and podcast streaming platforms globally. JioSaavn, owned by Airtel's arch-rival Reliance Jio is currently at the fourth rank, below Resso Music at the third rank. Airtel Wynk Music has over 100 million downloads and is available on both the Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store. The app's latest version at the time of writing is 3.33.3.0, and it will work on Android devices running on Android 6 and above. Premium subscription users can download unlimited songs and podcasts to listen to them offline. Airtel Announces Top 10 Monsoon Songs Across Languages Airtel recently announced the top 10 monsoon songs across different languages that people are listening to on the Wynk Music app. In the Hindi language category, Baarish Ban Jaana is the top song that users are listening to in the Wynk Music app. The telco said that consumers are also listening to content in different regional languages apart from Hind and English songs. As of November 2021, Wynk Music had over 73.2 million active users. Over 32 billion songs were streamed on the platform of Wynk Music in India, which is 37 million hours' worth of content. The platform has been in India for a long-time now. It was launched back in 2014 and had crossed more than 1 lakh downloads in just four days.

Lava Blaze, a Low-Cost Smartphone Launched Under Rs 10,000 in India Posted: 07 Jul 2022 05:23 AM PDT Lava, an Indian manufacturer of smartphones, introduced the Blaze on Thursday. The smartphone is available in four distinct colours. It has a 13MP main sensor and three rear cameras, and its display is hole-punched. A sizeable 5,000mAh battery unit is included with the smartphone. Using the extra built-in storage, the RAM of the device may virtually be increased to 6GB. The Lava Blaze will go up against products like Realme C31, Moto E7 Plus, and Poco C31 in the market. Let's learn more about the specifications and features of the smartphone. Lava Blaze specifications There is a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS (720×1.600 pixels) screen with support for dual-SIM (Nano) connectivity. Lava Blaze has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a hole-punch design and runs Android 12. The MediaTek Helio A22 SoC powers the phone. It provides the option to use free storage and add an additional 3GB of virtual RAM to boost speed. The internal storage on the device may be increased by up to 256GB via a microSD card, starting at 64GB. Talking about the camera specifications, the smartphone comes with a 13MP AI triple rear camera configuration and also includes an LED flash. HDR, panorama, portrait, beauty, and time-lapse photography are just a few of the camera settings that come preloaded. The device has an 8MP selfie camera sensor at the front with a screen flash for taking selfies and video calls. 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth V5, a 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, GPRS, and a USB Type-C connector are available as connectivity choices. The smartphone has a proximity sensor and an accelerometer. For authentication, it has a face unlock feature and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The new Lava Blaze comes with a 5,000mAh battery unit from Lava. A single charge of the battery is supposed to provide up to 40 hours of playback time and 25 days of standby time. Lava Blaze Price in India Lava Blaze is available for Rs 8,699 for the single 3GB RAM + 64GB storage option. It is currently accessible for pre-order through the Lava e-store in India and comes in the cloud options of Glass Black, Glass Blue, Glass Green, and Glass Red. Starting on July 14, the smartphone will be offered for purchase online at the Lava store, offline at stores, and through Flipkart. The first 1,000 people who pre-order the Lava Blaze will receive a free pair of Lava probuds 21, which are truly wireless earbuds.

Xiaomi Launches Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080p 2i in India Posted: 07 Jul 2022 03:37 AM PDT Xiaomi has just launched a new home security camera for the Indian market. The company has already been offering several home security solutions to Indian customers. You can check them out by going to Xiaomi India's official website. The new product which has been launched by the company just now is the Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i, and it is an affordable security camera solution through which you can keep your home secure. Let's check out the features of the new Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i. Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i Specifications and Features Xiaomi says that the Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i is the perfect solution/device for people who are looking for 24×7 all-round home protection with quality resolution. From the name itself, you can guess that the new home security camera from Xiaomi can deliver FHD video (1920x1080p). The Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i can support a 360-degree horizontal view as well as a 108-degree vertical view. For enhanced night vision, there are invisible 940nm infrared LEDs. Xiaomi said that its new camera also supports AI human detection, which combines AI with deep learning technology that optimises algorithm effectively and filters out false alarms for improved accuracy. Through the Xiaomi Camera Viewer App, users can control the security camera and can even take snapshots from the live feed. Counterpoint had rated Xiaomi as the number one Home Security Camera brand in India in Q1 2022. Let's check out the price of the Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i. Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i Price The Xiaomi 360 Home Security Camera 1080 2i has launched for an affordable price of Rs 2,999 only. It will go on the first sale in India on July 7, 2022. Users can purchase it from multiple online stores, including Mi's official website, Mi Homes, Amazon, Flipkart, and other offline retail stores.

Telcos in Asia Pacific to Incur 75% of Capex on 5G in the Coming Years Posted: 07 Jul 2022 03:19 AM PDT The world is moving aggressively towards 5G. Telecom operators globally have been testing and investing in 5G. Several countries have already switched on 5G networks. In the Asia Pacific, telcos are expected to incur $134 billion worth of capex on 5G during 2022-25, of which they will spend 75% on 5G. Developing Asia Pacific (APAC) regions will be increasing the capex on 5G, while for the developed regions, the capex will go down, said GSMA (via ET Telecom). 5G subscriptions are also going to grow exponentially in APAC in the coming years. By 2025, the GSMA report said that there would be around 400 million 5G subscriptions in the Asia Pacific. Many major countries such as India and Vietnam will switch on their 5G networks in the near future, which will contribute to the total 5G subscription count. 5G Subscriptions in Developed APAC to be Higher The GSMA report said that 5G subscriptions in the developed APAC regions would be higher than the number in developing regions. This makes sense as the developed regions will have a ready ecosystem and ready consumers. 5G handset sales in countries such as India have grown exponentially. In other Asian countries as well, users are choosing to get a 5G smartphone as their next new device. Users want to invest in a smartphone that is future-ready. This is going to benefit the telcos in APAC a lot because as soon as they launch 5G services, they will have a ready market to serve. The revenues of the telecom operators are expected to rise to $224 billion in 2025 compared to $210 billion in 2021. As of April 2022, over 25 telecom operators in 18 countries in the APAC have launched commercial 5G standalone (SA) services. In India, it is highly anticipated that Jio will be the first to do this. 5G SA will give users the true experience of 5G networks.

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