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In an attempt to increase its digital dominance, Reliance Jio launched made-in-India browser “JioPages” that works on the Android platform. Though the company has launched the JioBrowser in December 2018, it now rebranded it JioPages.

One can’t deny the fact that the timing of JioPages launch is perfect. When the whole of India is going through Aatmanirbhar Bharat sentiment and boycotting Chinese apps, there could be a huge benefit for Reliance Jio.

To the unaware, Jio in association with Qualcomm has conducted 5G trials and achieved more than 1Gbps internet speed in 5G RAN network platforms.

Before we start using JioPages, let us go through the 9 important facts behind make-in-India’s JioPages browser.

1. Based on Chromium Blink Engine:

The JioPages is a built on Blink engine that is developed as a part of Chromium Project. The same framework is being used by other popular browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave.

2. Incognito Mode:

The JioPages has an inbuilt incognito mode that supports private browsing. One can even set a PIN or fingerprint to access it.

3. Blocks Ads:

Jio’s browser blocks all kinds of advertisements and pop-up ads to provide a clean environment.

4. Local Indian Languages:

Apart from the default English, JioPages supports 8 other Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Even the content feed can be personalized based on language preference.

5. Personalized Home Screen:

One can easily personalize the home screen by changing the options in settings. You can select any search engine of your choice. The option includes Google, Bing, and Duck Duck. If you want to pin the favourite websites for easy access, then it allows.

6. Dark Mode:

The JioPages allows you to switch to Dark Mode. You can even have a personalized theme using colourful background themes.

7. Informative Cards:

The JioPages provides you with the personalized informative card based on your preference. It includes the latest news trending such as IPL cricket score, stock market trends etc.

8. Advanced Download Manager:

Based on the type of file (such as image, video, pdf), the JioPages differentiates downloads section. This helps in easier access to the downloaded files when needed.

9. Lightest Browser:

With less than 3.6MB in size, JioPages is surely one of the lightest web browsers available on the Google Play store.

10. Encrypted Connection:

The encrypted connection makes it a go-to browser. Earlier, the Chinese-bound UC browser was banned for privacy concerns. With more than 400 million subscribers, Jio will surely consider privacy as the utmost concern.

11. Limited to Android Phones:

Currently, the much-hyped Made-in-India browser is limited to Android handsets. If you are an Apple iOS user, then you need to wait for a few more days.

Also Read: Govt Bans TikTok. Full List of 59 China-Linked Apps on Security Concern

Announced as a BIG offer from the state-run telecom company, the BSNL will now offer 1140 minutes of talktime on its popular STV 135.

Though BSNL Chennai Telecom Circle tweeted this announcement, the benefits would soon be applicable across PAN-India. Starting 21st October, the BSNL STV135 will get an increased Talktime of 1440 minutes.

Earlier the same STV 135 voucher used to offer 300 minutes of talktime with 24 days of validity. Now, the subscriber will get 1140 minutes of talk time that can be used for local and STD calls. However, the validity remains the same for 24 days.

As stated earlier, this exclusive talktime benefit is announced by Chennai Telecom Circle. Thus, both Chennai and Tamil Nadu circle’s subscribers will enjoy enhanced benefits.

On a similar note, there are some promotional festive benefits on vouchers including STV 147, STV 247, STV 699 and STV 1999. The benefits are for a limited time period. Starting 17th October to 30th November, these vouchers offer an extended validity benefit of 35 days, 40 days, 180 days, and 425 days respectively.

BSNL Validity Extension (Festival Offer)

BSNL Voucher	Validity Period	New Validity
STV 147	30 days	35 days
STV 247	30 days	40 days
STV 699	160 days	180 days
STV 1999	365 days	425 days

Also Read: BSNL Mobile Data Plans Offer 25% Extra Data (Till 31st October)

In an attempt to bring 4G connectivity to the masses, HMD Global has launched the 4G feature phone under 3K pricing. Though the Nokia 215 4G handset was first unveiled in China, the company has expanded its availability to the rest of the world by making it global.

Along with Nokia 215 (₹2949), the HMD Global has also announced the global launch of Nokia 225 handset (₹3499). Both the handsets support VoLTE network.

They do feature T9 keyboards, long-lasting 1150mAh battery, FM radio, LED flashlight, and microSD card slot for storage expansion – all with an affordable price tag.

Powered by Unisoc UMS9117 processor, the Nokia 215 boots RTOS (S30+) operating system. It supports expandable storage as well.

Starting October 23rd, the most affordable 4G handset Nokia 215 will be on sale on Nokia’s own website. However, if you like to shop on Flipkart, you need to wait till November 6th. Regarding the Nokia 225 4G sale, it would be available from November 18th.

Commenting on the release, Mr Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global, said: “By bringing 4G to the Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 without compromising the accessible price point, we take another step towards our mission of providing low-cost access to global connectivity to those who need it the most – the billions of people who remain unconnected”.

Nokia 215 Specifications:

The Nokia 215 includes essentials like Facebook, Snake game, Crossy Road etc. Moreover, it has ergonomic design including easy to touch keymat and weighs 90 grams. The handset is power efficient to provide 24 hours of standby time.

This is to note that Nokia 215 comes in Cyan Green and Black colour. Whereas a bit expensive Nokia 225 4G handset is in Classic Blue, Metallic Sand and Black colour.

Though one can term it as a feature phone, the Nokia 215 has got all the important features to make it a go-to phone. For an extra ₹500, the Nokia 225 features 0.3MP VGA built-in camera.

Also Read: Nokia 8.3 5G Goes Global at 599 EUR (HMD’s First 5G Smartphone)

Oppo Mobile Telecommunications has launched F17 Pro Diwali Edition in the Indian market. It’s not a brand new handset but a special edition in Matte Gold colour finish.

The festive season in India has been the prime reason for launching of many new handsets in the market. Keeping up the tradition, the BBK subsidiary OPPO Mobiles has launched Oppo F17 Pro special edition in India.

Priced at ₹24K, the Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition smartphone borrows all the spec-sheet from its regular F17 Pro. In addition, the limited F17 Pro Diwali Edition comes with a bundled gift box containing Oppo Power Bank 2 (10000mAh) and a back cover.

Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display panel (20:9 aspect ratio) with 2400x1080 pixels resolution. Claimed to be the slimmest handset, it measures 7.4 mm in thickness and weighs 164 grams.

When the mid-range handsets are weighing not less than 200 grams, the weight of Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition is limited to 164 grams. That’s again a good USP for Oppo F17 Pro.

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P95 chipset and 8GB RAM, the smartphone offers 128GB inbuilt storage space. It can be further expanded by a microSD card up to 512GB.

Oppo F17 Pro Camera Specs:

On the camera front, there’s a 48mp quad-camera-setup. The camera configuration includes 48mp main camera, 8mp wide-angle lens, and 2mp sensors. For selfies, there’s a dual selfie camera (16mp main lens and 2mp depth sensor).

There are a dual punch-hole hosting front-facing camera and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security purpose.

Backed by a 4015mAh battery and 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 setup, the OPPO F17 Pro has a USB Type C port. Compared to the regular OPPO F17 Pro (₹22,990) which was released in September, the special Diwali Edition has got a premium 1000 extra.

Starting October 19th, one can pre-order this Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition on Amazon India portal. If you don’t want to spend extra amount, then the regular Oppo F17 Pro will not disappoint you.

Also Read: Galaxy M31 Prime Edition First Impressions

The Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is working on launching the Redmi K30s handset. Incidentally, it’s again a rebranded version of Mi 10T which was launched in India recently.

As per the latest revelation on Chinese regulatory agency TENAA, the Redmi K30s smartphone is listed as M2007J3SC. Regarding the spec sheet, the new handset has got identical features including design, camera, battery etc.

Sporting a 6.67-inch LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution, the Redmi K30s will have a 144Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the top.

Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and Adreno 650 GPU, it flashes UFS 3.1 storage. On the optics front, it sports a 108MP triple camera with 8K support and 20MP selfie camera.

The Redmi K30s comes in 3 variants – 6GB RAM+128GB ROM, 8GB RAM+256GB ROM and 12GB RAM+512GB. It will power a 5000mAh battery and 33W fast charging. Booting MIUI 12 based on Android 10, the Mi 10T replica will be first released in China.

On the whole, the spec-sheet looks awesome on the paper. However, the new Redmi K30s misses the telephoto lens.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 10T Series Unveiled (The Successor to Flagship Mi 10)

The Korean electronics Samsung Electronics giant has unveiled Galaxy Fit2 smartband in the Indian market. The multi-function fitness tracker reminds washing hands during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting today, the Samsung Galaxy Fit2 smartband can be purchased across all retail stores and Amazon India eCommerce portal. Clad in Black and Scarlet colours, the Samsung Galaxy Fit2 costs Rs 3,999.

Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Specifications:

The latest smartband from Samsung has a 1.1-inch full-colour AMOLED screen with 294x196 pixels resolution. It has 3D curved glass and weighs just 21 grams. Facilitating, a multi-function touch button, Galaxy Fit 2 tracks all your important activities including workout modes, heart rate, stress levels and sleep tracking.

The Galaxy Fit 2 tracks 5 automatic workouts (running, walking, dynamic workout, elliptical trainer, rowing machine) and has 90 more workouts with presets from Samsung Health app.

In order to facilitate personal hygiene, the smartband reminds the user to wash hands at regular intervals.

Lasts Up to 3 Weeks:

Powered by a 159mAh battery and 2MB RAM, the Galaxy Fit2 lasts up to 21 days on a single charge. On typical usage, it lasts up to 15 days.

Compared to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Fit2 has got a significant upgrade in all aspects. Moreover, it has got IP68 dust and water-resistant. With respect to specs, it is water-resistant up to 50m with 5 ATM certification.

Though there are many fitness trackers in the market, Samsung Galaxy Fit2 is an amazing smartwatch. Definitely, value for money!

For the first time, Apple iPhones are being offered lucrative discounts after a gap of two years. Incidentally, these iPhones are offering such deep discounts on both the online marketplaces including Amazon and Flipkart.

Starting with iPhone SE 2020 most of the iPhone models have got steep discounts. To the unaware, iPhone SE was released on May 20.

According to the analysts, the deep discounts will definitely attract the consumers thereby making more sales and helping the eCommerce platforms to succeed their sales targets.

Apart from the discounted price, the online portals tied up with banks to offer a flat 10% discount on the purchases made during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale and Amazon Great Indian Festival.

The year 2020 marked a big surprise for Apple Indian lovers. Now, they can order their favourite iPhone from the Indian store. Starting from iPhone SE to the latest iPhone 12 Pro Max, the electronic giant has got a bigger portfolio to satisfy the needs of different strata.

Leaving the festive season, the iPhone SE and iPhone 12 Pro Max was priced 40K and 130K respectively. Out of the big product line, iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone 11 enjoys the majority of the Indian sales.

iPhone SE 2020 sports a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with A13 Bionic chip with 12mp rear camera and 7mp front camera. On the other hand, iPhone 11 sports a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD display with the same A13 Bionic chipset, dual 12mp rear camera, and 12mp front camera.

By observing the latest sales trend on the first day of the sale, one can expect that Apple would make a strong presence this year.

Within a few hours of the festive online sale, both Apple iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2020 went out of stock. A similar trend was observed on Apple Online Store when the sale opened today.

The iPhone SE 2020 got a tremendous response when it was put up for sale at 25K during the Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale. Combined with SBI 10% instant discount, some users grabbed the new iPhone SE at an incredible price of 23K.

A similar trend was observed at Apple Online Store as the company offered free AirPods on iPhone 11 (64GB variant) that retails at a starting price of Rs 54,900.

It’s a general practice that when a new iPhone series is released, the older iPhone models receive a price cut.

Also Read: Apple Also Shuns Power Adapter in iPhone 11 Model (including XR)

After many teasers, the Chinese telecommunications equipment company Coolpad has announced its launch of Cool6 smartphone in the Indian market. Powered by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, the Coolpad Cool 6 sports a pop-up selfie cam too.

Regarding specs, the CoolPad Cool 6 handset has got substantial updates when compared to its predecessor that relied on Helio P22 chipset.

CoolPad Cool 6 Specifications:

Back to the latest launch CoolPad Cool 6 has got a 6.53-inch notchless panel with 1080x2340 pixels resolution. Powered by MediaTek Helio P70, the smartphone comes in two memory variants – 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage.

One can upgrade the internal space up to 265GB using a microSD card. Moreover, it has a dedicated slot that enables dual-SIM without any hybrid conflict.

21MP Pop-up Selfie Camera:

The Coolpad Cool 6 sports an AI triple-camera-setup that packs 48mp primary lens, 2mp macro and 2mp depth sensor. There’s a fingerprint sensor too on the rear.

While for selfie enthusiasts, there’s a 21mp popup selfie camera with Night Mode, HDR, and many beauty filters.

Backed by a 4000mAh battery with USB-C port, the handset boots Android 10. Starting today, one can grab the Coolpad Cool 6 smartphone on Amazon India platform.

Coolpad Cool 6 Availability:

Price-wise, the 4GB/64GB variant costs ₹10,999 and the higher-end 6GB/128GB model costs ₹12,999 respectively. You get the Gray and Blue colour to choose from.

Though the company has got a good market share, it failed to live up to its expectations. Poor after-sales service is the prime concern.

Also Read: Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i Unveiled (with Helio G80 & Quad Camera)

The Shenzhen-based smartphone maker Infinix Mobile has got two new handsets Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i for the Indian market. Powered by MediaTek Helio G80, they do sport a quad-camera setup.

Going by the past trends, one could definitely expect 2 months’ time for its availability in the Indian market. Those who are unaware, the Infinix Note 7 is launched at ₹11,499 in the last month. Currently, it’s priced ₹10999 during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale

Leaving a minor difference in terms of size and camera, both the handsets look identical. The 8i variant is a toned-down version.

Infinix Note 8 and 8i Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the latest Infinix Note 8 comes with a 6.95-inch (6.78-inch size for 8i variant) HD+ IPS display of 720x1640 pixels resolution and 20.5:9 aspect ratio. It has a gradient finish at the back panel.

Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU and paired with 4/6GB RAM (only 6GB RAM for 8i variant), it has an onboard storage of 128GB that can be further expandable.

64MP AI Quad-Camera Configuration:

On the camera front, the Infinix Note 8 gets a quad-camera setup on the rear. It packs a 64mp main camera (48mp for 8i variant), 2mp macro lens, 2mp depth sensor and an AI lens.

For selfies, it has dual camera setup including 16mp primary lens and an exclusive snapper for portraits. On the other hand, a single 8mp front camera for Infinix Note 8i variant.

The industry experts assume that it could be priced around $200. The press release stated that the new Infinix Note 8 comes in Deepsea Luster, Iceland Fantasy and Silver Diamond colour.

Fueled by a 5200mAh battery and 18W fast charging, the Infinix Note 8 boots XOS 7.1 based on Android 10.

Though there is no official information regarding its price one could expect it under 14K.

Also Read: OPPO A15 with Helio P35 Unveiled (Another Entry-Level Phone)

The Chinese handset maker OPPO has added another entry-level phone in the Indian market. With the festive season on, the companies are flooding their smartphones in different segments.

OPPO A15 Specifications:

The latest to hit the market is OPPO A15. The A-series handset sports a 6.52-inch Waterdrop Eye Protection LCD screen with 720x1600 pixel resolution (89% screen-to-body ratio). Powered by MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core chipset and 3GB RAM, it has an onboard storage of 32GB.

One can further expand the storage up to 256GB using microSD card.

On the camera front, OPPO A15 sports an AI triple-camera configuration. It packs 13mp main camera, 2mp macro (close-up shots at 4cm) and 2mp depth sensor with bokeh effect.

For selfies, there’s a 5mp front camera in a waterdrop notch.

Dark Mode & Smart Sidebar:

Fueled by 4230mAh battery, Oppo A15 boots the latest ColorOS 7.2 (based on Android 10) featuring convenient options like Dark Mode, Smart Sidebar and Icon-Pull Down Gesture.

Clad in Mystery Blue and Dynamic Black, the Oppo A15 also supports both AI Face Unlock and Fingerprint sensor. Retailing at ₹10,990 on Amazon India portal, one can grab it offline OPPO partner stores.

At 10K budget, there are a number of options for a consumer including Redmi 9 Prime, Realme Narzo 10A etc. Choose wisely!

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

Also Read: Realme Best Deals in Flipkart BBD Sale (Plus SBI 10% Instant Discount)

The Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi joins the flagship race by unveiling Mi 10T series. Generally, Xiaomi is accused of rebranding the existing handsets.

Erasing the pattern, the company has got a new premium flagship Mi 10T series at an affordable price. Moreover, the timing of the festive season makes a big difference.

Announced as Flipkart Exclusive, the new Mi 10T will be available in 2 configurations (6/128GB storage) and (8/256GB storage) at ₹36K and ₹38K respectively. However, the higher-end Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will come in single variant (8/128GB) at ₹40K price.

Starting 15th October midnight, the latest super affordable flagship handsets can be grabbed in 2 colour variants including Cosmic Black (ceramic finish) and Lunar Silver (matte finish).

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Specifications:

Design-wise, Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro look similar. The core difference lies in the camera department. The higher-end variant Mi 10T Pro has a 108mp Samsung HMX camera and whereas the Mi 10T features 64mp Sony IMX682 primary lens.

By going through the specs, the Mi 10T Series sports a 6.67-inch Full HD+ Dot Display (20:9 aspect ratio) with HDR10 support. The other USP is the inclusion of 144Hz refresh rate panels along with 650 nits of brightness.

Probably, the highest by any smartphone till date in terms of refresh rate.

Interestingly, the AdaptiveSync helps the handset to switch the refresh rates between 30Hz to 144Hz based on the content. This helps in a smooth flow of content and power consumption.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset (supports 5G connectivity), it has an onboard 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. The entire Mi 10T Series lineup is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with 33W dual split fast charging support.

108MP Flagship AI Triple Camera:

Regarding the camera, the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro sport a triple-camera-setup in the rear with 64mp and 108mp primary sensor respectively.

The other two sensors include 13mp ultra-wide-angle and 5mp macro lens (supports autofocus as short as 2cm). It supports 8K recording at 30fps. It enables the user to take 33MP photos straight from 8K videos.

For selfies, there’s a 20mp sensor.

Undoubtedly, the latest Mi 10T series is designed to offer a flagship experience at an affordable price tag, unlike Apple. There are many memes that show kidney as the payment mode.

Apart from the Mi 10T series, Xiaomi has announced Mi True Wireless Buds at ₹2,499. The company mentions 5 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

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At last, Samsung has officially made it by unveiling Galaxy M31 Prime Edition in the Indian market. Indeed, most of us are aware that this special edition of Samsung Galaxy M31 is Amazon Exclusive.

The South Korean smartphone manufacturer has tied up with Amazon India to offer Amazon ecosystem apps (both shopping and entertainment stuff) on the Galaxy M31 making it Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition.

Priced at 16,499, the latest Galaxy Prime Edition will be coming in 3 colour options including Ocean Blue, Space Black and Iceberg Blue. As of now, there’s only one 6GB/128GB RAM variant but the Amazon eCommerce portal has mentioned that there would be 64GB variant as well.

Starting 17th October, the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition will be up for sale. However, the Amazon Prime subscribers can order in a day advance.

Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition Specifications:

Regarding the specifications of Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition, it sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+ SUPER AMOLED display with a mammoth 6000mAh battery and 15W charger.

Powered by Samsung’s most reliable Exynos 9611 processor, it offers 26 hours of battery life.

The quad-camera-setup configuration in the rear includes 64mp primary camera, 8mp ultra-wide camera, 5mp macro lens, and 5mp depth sensor.

For selfie enthusiasts, there’s a 32mp selfie snapper.

Prime Edition as it has Amazon Ecosystem Apps:

The Prime Edition boots One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 operating system. Additionally, it has an “Always On” Amazon shopping app. As it is an Amazon exclusive, one can quickly access Amazon with a right swipe on the home screen.

Moreover, it has all Amazon ecosystem apps (including Amazon Shopping, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, Kindle and Audible) under one folder.

The best thing is the inclusion of 3-month Amazon Prime subscription as a complimentary offer. There’s one more promotional offer. Don’t forget to buy the handset with HDFC credit and debit card.

By doing so, you achieve 10% instant cashback during Amazon Great India Festival.

What’s Your Opinion?

Partnerships are okay but that doesn’t lead to unnecessary bloatware. Moreover, there is an N number of Samsung handsets that are powered by Exynos 9611 chipset. It looks as if Samsung is just spamming Exynos 9611 on all their mid-range handsets.

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A21s Gets 128GB Storage Model (Retails at ₹17499))

No big features. No compromises even. It looks OnePlus has got a perfect balance. The Chinese smartphone maker has upgraded its latest flagship handset OnePlus 8T with the new Warp Charge 65W.

This major change will itself sell OnePlus 8T as it can give a 100% charge in just 37 minutes. A quick 15-min top-up is sufficient enough to pull it through the day. Claimed to be the world’s fastest charging technology, OnePlus 8T will surely get rewarded.

Moreover, it gets a minor bump (from 4300mAh to 4500mAh) in the battery. The sad part is it still doesn’t offer wireless charging support. Leaving it aside, it offers a good USB-C port and charger inside the retail box.

OnePlus 8T Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the new OnePlus 8T sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with 1080p resolution. It has 120Hz refresh rate and does support a maximum 1100 nits brightness level.

Powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8GB/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, it has upgraded to UFS 3.1 storage with onboard storage options of 128GB/256GB capacities.

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OnePlus 8T Quad-Camera Setup with AI Video Camera:

Apart from a brand-new Dark mode, the OnePlus 8T has got many custom features. On the camera front, it has got quad-camera-setup that includes a 16mp ultra-wide sensor supporting 123°.

The other three camera configuration includes 48mp IMX586 primary lens with optical image stabilization support, 5mp macro snapper, and 2mp depth sensor. It has got an AI algorithm support for a video camera that helps in recording portrait mode by blurring the background.

The Video Nightscape mode helps to record videos in extreme low light conditions with additional image stabilization support for videos. Though there is no dedicated zoom camera lens, one can make use of 2x crop digitally.

OnePlus 8T Availability:

Available in Aquamarine Green and Lunar Sliver (matte finish), OnePlus 8T can be grabbed at just ₹43K (8/128GB) and ₹46K (12/256GB) on Amazon India and OnePlus stores.

Though it’s not the best practice to compare OnePlus with Apple, the latest OnePlus 8T has got the best refresh rate, battery and software support.

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

Also Read: Apple Enters 5G Era with iPhone 12 Series (Starting at $699)

Here comes BIG shocking news! Those who wanted to purchase the older models of iPhone 11 namely iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020) will not get power adapter and EarPods in the retail box.

For the first time, Apple announced that its iPhones 12 series retail box will not have a power adapter or earphones. Instead, it will only have a USB-C to lighting cable.

In a similar fashion, the older models of Apple will not include the necessary accessories. However, there’s an exception to the European country.

Here’s the Exception:

France is the only nation where the consumer will get the EarPods bundled in the retail box. This is mainly due to the adherence of local laws that clearly specify them to do so.

Don’t know how Apple is going to deal with this new move. To console the iPhone lovers, the company has discounted the price of its EarPods by lowering it to $19.

In a similar note, the new MagSafe Wireless charger that supports 15W fast wireless charging costs $39. Remember, the normal charger will only get you 7.5W.

Citing going green and environmental protection as the sole reason, Apple removed the important accessories like charger and EarPods from the retail box. Then how come the company will help the environment when it packs the same charger in a separate box?

Truly, this is absurd. If you want to do good for the environment, only buy a phone when the old one is broken. A good phone will stand with you for at least 2 years.

In that case, the companies should release the new smartphones once in every 2 or 3 years. In such a scenario, capitalism will not survive.

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

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The world’s leading streaming entertainment service Netflix suspends free promotional trial offers including 30-day free trials with immediate effect.

Earlier, Netflix confirmed that the company will no longer offer 30-day free trial in the United States. It’s to be noted that Netflix has clearly specified that it will look at other marketing aspects to attract new members.

In Process of Phasing Out Free-Trials…

Though it might appear that Netflix has abruptly cancelled the free 30-day trial offer, the company is making its campaign clear. Starting with Mexico, Netflix began phasing out free-trial promotion two years ago.

Outside India, Netflix has stopped the free-trial offers in most of the advanced counties including the U.S and South Korea. Announcing the major change, Netflix has clearly mentioned in its Help Centre Page.

It quoted, “There are no contracts, no cancellation fees, and no commitments. You have the freedom to change your plan or cancel online at any time if you decide Netflix isn’t for you”!

For the unaware, Netflix subscription allows you to watch popular movies, Netflix originals and TV shows on any internet-connected device without a single ad. The plans range from ₹199 to ₹799 per month.

How to Watch Netflix for FREE?

Don’t worry! The Indian Netflix lovers can still enjoy the subscription without paying any extra penny. Here’s a simple tip on how to access Netflix subscription for free.

All you need to do is get Reliance Jio PostPaidPlus plan that starts from ₹399. This postpaid plan offers complimentary access to OTT platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

The Vi REDX postpaid plan ₹1099 also offers Netflix subscription as complimentary.

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The tech giant Apple has officially entered the 5G era. The company released all its iPhone 12 Series on 5G technology. It includes iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones.

Price-wise, the iPhone 12 Mini will start from $699 and iPhone 12 at $799. Size-wise, the smallest iPhone Mini measures 5.4-inch, iPhone 12 screen 6.1-inch and Pro Max display 6.7-inch respectively.

The latest iPhone 12 series smartphones will be available in 5 fresh colours including Black, White, Red, Green and Blue. Comparatively, iPhone 12 is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than its predecessor.

Apple iPhone 12 Specifications:

The iPhone 12 sports a 6.1-inch OLED display (at 60Hz refresh rate) and dual-camera and are powered by the all-new A14 Bionic chipset. When compared to the previous generation’s chipset on iPhone 11, the A14 Bionic chipset is 60% faster and thus improves the gaming performance.

Both the ultra-wide-angle and wide-angle lenses are 12mp that can click better low-light images. The USP of the iPhone 12 cameras is the inclusion of Night mode for both front and rear cameras.

It’s built with a stronger ceramic shield. Due to Smart Data Mode, the latest iPhone will work on 5G and LTE network. Shockingly, there would be no 5W Charging Adaptor in the retail box.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini Specifications:

Designed as the smallest 5G phone in the world, the iPhone 12 has just 5.4-inch screen with Super Retina XDR display. All other specs remain the same including A14 Bionic chipset.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Specifications:

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro has triple-camera-setup in the rear including ultrawide, wide-angle, and telephoto snapper. The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with Dolby Vision HDR recording and Ceramic Shield makes it super handy.

Apple has got 4 colours for Pro variant including Graphite, Silver, Gold and Pacific Blue. The Pacific Blue colour variant could become the darling of iPhone lovers.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Specifications:

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest in the latest 12 series. With a 6.7-inch screen, powerful cameras, and MagSafe charging (wireless), this is a go-to one if you prefer bigger handsets. It supports 10-bit HDR recording as well.

Both iPhone 12 Pro and Max variants support editing of pictures within the Photos App.

Regarding pricing, the Apple iPhone 12 series has implemented a well-appreciated pricing strategy. Starting from $699 (iPhone 12 Mini), it goes on till $1099 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

India being a new entry-market for Apple, the company released its prices as well.

Apart from iPhones, the company also released Home Pad Mini. Starting October 16th, one can place pre-orders whereas the deliveries would begin from October 23rd.

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The Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has added Vivo V20 to its camera-centric V-series portfolio. Priced at ₹24990, the Vivo V20 sports a 44mp eye focus front camera.

During the launch, Vivo also announced the Vivo V20 SE (powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset) scheduled to be available before Diwali but didn’t reveal its pricing.

Starting today, the company will accept pre-orders of Vivo V20 smartphone till October 19th. And it’s available for purchase from 20th October at all Vivo partner outlets and online stores including Flipkart and Vivo India portal.

Vivo V20 Specifications:

The latest Vivo V20 sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ Halo Full View display (1080 x 2400 pixels and 409 ppi density) with a notch up top and a fingerprint scanner underneath.

Calling it as India’s slimmest phone, the company revealed that device measures 7.38mm in thickness.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, 618 Adreno GPU and 8GB RAM, the Vivo V20 comes with 2 storage variants - 128GB and 256GB. It boots Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11. Vivo V20 is slated to become the first handset to have Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Vivo V20 – 44Mp Eye Autofocus Selfie:

Being a camera-centric handset, Vivo V20 comes with a quad-camera-setup combination. It includes a triple-camera on the front (64mp wide, 8mp ultrawide, and 2mp depth sensor) and 44mp front snapper that can record 4K videos at 30fps.

The inclusion of 44mp Eye Autofocus front camera is the USP of the handset. It packs all the necessary photography features including super macro and Bokeh shots. Fueled by a 4000mAh battery and 33W Flash Charger, the handset easily lasts for a day.

Vivo’s Make-in-India Commitment:

Calling it “Made in India” product, the company specified that all the Vivo V20 units are manufactured at Greater Noida Facility.

Available in 3 colour options (Sunset Melody, Midnight Jazz, and Moonlight Sonata), the base variant 8GB RAM+128GB ROM and the higher variant 8GB RAM+256GB ROM are priced ₹24,990 and ₹27,990 respectively.

Interestingly, the new smartphone is eligible for 10% SBI cards instant discount during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. The company has also tied up with ICICI to offer 1500 instant cashback on purchases between October 13 and 15th. Post 16th October, you get a 10% instant discount via SBI cards.

That sounds a good deal. However, there are many options at this price including Realme X2 Pro and OnePlus Nord.

Buy Vivo V20 at Flipkart

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Airtel Digital TV launched its first dedicated educational channel in association with Aakash. The Aakash EduTV channel will be offering coaching sessions for both engineering and medical entrance exam preparation.

In a bid to offer private coaching sessions across India through LIVE interactive classes, the Aakash Educational Services Ltd has partnered with Airtel Digital TV.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Sunil Taldar, Director-Homes, Bharti Airtel, said: “We are delighted to partner with Aakash Institute to offer high-quality Ed-tech content to our 14 million DTH subscribers across India”.

The Director and CEO of Aakash Educational Services Ltd, Mr Aakash Chaudhry added that the new facility helps the students to hone their skills in an effective manner in the comfort of their home.

Indeed, this is definitely a good step in helping aspiring students in the preparation of Engineering (JEE/Advanced) and Medical (NEET) entrance exams. Moreover, it doesn’t require any dependence on modern gadgets and internet facility.

How to Access Aakash EduTV Channels on Airtel Digital TV?

This path-breaking initiative has two channels - Aakash EduTV - JEE and Foundation (on Channel No: 467) and Aakash EduTV - NEET (on Channel No: 478).

Currently, these two Aakash EduTV channels are available as Free Preview till 21st October. However, later on, one can access these paid channels by paying ₹247 per month.

• Give a missed call on 91540 52467 to subscribe Aakash EduTV – JEE channel.

• Give a missed call on 91540 52478 to subscribe Aakash EduTV – NEET channel.

You can also subscribe to the educational Aakash EduTV channels by adding them in Airtel Thanks App or through Airtel Website.

What’s Your Opinion?

One might be observing that many poor students are finding it hard to attend online classes in smaller towns and villages. Hopefully, the Aakash EduTV will surely help the marginalised sects of the society when the COVID-19 pandemic has left many students behind.

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The Walmart-owned e-commerce portal Flipkart is definitely “neck and neck” with Amazon in the sale of mobiles phones. Similarly, Realme is the emerging Chinese mobile phone brand giving a tough fight to Xiaomi.

In a bid to increase its market share during the festive season, Realme has announced lucrative offers by announcing discounted price.

Here are the best deals revealed by Realme for the next few days as a part of Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale 2020. Don’t forget to purchase them through SBI Card to get 10% instant discount.

Realme C11 with ₹1,000 Discount, Now at ₹6,499:

The Realme C11 is the budget handset powered by Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and 2GB RAM. It’s a super affordable dual rear-cam smartphone with 5000mAh battery fairly decent enough for playing games and videos for a longer time.

Retailing at ₹7499, the Realme has announced a discount of 1000, making the effective cost ₹6499 during the Flipkart sale.

Realme C12 with ₹1,000 Discount, Now at ₹7,999:

The Realme C12 is another budget handset currently retailing at ₹8999. The company has announced a ₹1000 promotional discount during Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale.

Powered by the same Mediatek Helio G35 chipset and 3GB RAM, this Realme C12 has got a mammoth 6000mAh battery. The inclusion of 13mp AI Triple camera makes it a value for money handset.

Realme C15 with ₹1,500 Discount, Now at ₹8,499:

Next comes, the Realme C15 with Helio G35 chipset gaming processor and 6000mAh battery. The 13mp AI quad-camera and 8mp front camera is the most anticipated phone boasting a standby time of up to 57 days. The 3GB RAM variant will now be on sale with ₹1500 discounted price. At ₹8499, surely one can grab Realme C15.

Realme 7 with extra ₹1,000 off on Exchange:

Realme 7 continues to be the No:1 pick under 15K budget. With its MediaTek Helio G95 Processor, 6GB RAM, and Sony 64mp AI quad-camera, Realme 7 is the best at this price even when compared to its brother Narzo 20 pro.

By the way, the look of the mist blue variant is amazing. Retailing at ₹14999, there’s no price change as such. However, one can grab it with extra ₹1000 off on exchange.

Say, if you are exchanging your old handset for Realme 7, then you’ll get extra ₹1000 on your old smartphone.

Realme 6 with ₹1,000 off Discount, Now at ₹13,999:

The old horse Realme 6 with 6GB RAM and 90Hz display is still going strong both online and offline. The G90T processor is really good and fast. The inclusion of 30W charger wins the game for Realme 6 even at ₹14,999. Grab the handset at a discounted price of ₹13,999 on the Flipkart sale.

Realme X3 with ₹3,000 off Discount, Now at ₹21,999:

This is the cheapest Snapdragon 855+ chipset smartphone in the market. The 120Hz smooth display combined with 64mp AI quad-camera facilitates capturing starry skies.

Some users even compare it with Apple iPhone XR. Would you be getting at 25K? Realme X3 is perhaps the best package for gaming and photography alike.

Realme X3 SuperZoom at ₹24,999 (after 3K discount):

If you are in need of super zoom and 8GB RAM, then invest extra 3K in Realme X3 SuperZoom. The SD 855+ chipset is a beast. Surely, a better pick than OnePlus Nord.

Realme X50 Pro at ₹36,999 (Retailing at ₹41,999):

The super-expensive handset from Realme is powered by a 7nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. Above all, it’s a 5G ready handset. The 65W superdart charge gives 100% juice within 35 minutes. The 64mp AI quad-camera includes 12mp telephoto lens as well.

The only negative I observed is the absence of 3.5mm jack.

It is to be noted that there are many handsets in this 50K range including OnePlus 8, Mi 10 and OPPO Find X. The ₹41,999 smartphones will now be available at ₹36,999. Surely, a must grab offer from Realme and Flipkart.

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

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As per the latest data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio continues to be the leader in wireless subscription base. Issuing a press release, TRAI has released the telecom subscription data as on 31st July.

By going through the data supplied by TRAI, it’s official that Reliance Jio is the first telecom network to gain 400 million subscribers. It’s definitely a party-time for Jio.

Jio is the Market Leader But…

The month of July added 3.55 million users to Jio followed by Bharti Airtel (with 3.2 million) whereas the Vi is the worst sufferer. Vodafone Idea combine continued its losing spree with a loss of 3.7 million users.

In a nutshell, the top 5 players are Reliance Jio (35.03%), Bharti Airtel (27.96%), Vodafone Idea (26.34%), BSNL (10.37%), and MTNL (0.29%) in terms of market share.

Airtel Has More Number of Active Users:

Surprisingly, Bharti Airtel has 97% active users as against to Reliance Jio’s 78%. In absolute terms, Jio has over 88 million inactive users when compared to Vodafone Idea’s 32 million and Airtel’s 9.5 million inactive users.

Data	Reliance Jio	Bharti Airtel	Vodafone Idea (Vi)
Total Subscribers	400.8 million	319.9 million	301.3 million
Market Share	35.03%	27.96%	26.34%
Active Users	78.09%	97%	89.33%
In-active Users	87.8 million	9.5 million	32.1 million

A large chunk of inactive users could pose a serious threat to Jio. There could be many reasons such as migrants out of work during the lockdown, growth of JioFiber etc.

Leaving it aside, India has 955.85 million wireless subscribers active and lost 3.2 million subscribers in the last month.

Do you agree with my opinion? Share your thoughts.

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