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LG K42 though a budget smartphone is in news because of its US military-grade body. LG Electronics has launched this unique military-grade handset in the Indian market.

Though the smartphone has pretty entry-level specs such as MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, the South Korean company stated that the handset has passed the US Military-grade tests for its durability.

As per LG India, the smartphone passed 9 different US military durability tests including high and low temperature, humidity, vibration, temperature shock and more.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Advait Vaidya, Business Head-Mobiles, LG India, said: “Consumers today are looking for affordable smartphones that not only sport an advanced camera technology but also have a sturdy build for longer life”.

He also reiterated that the new LG K42 sets new standards of performance, innovation, and durability.

LG K42 Specifications:

Back to the LG K42 handset, it sports a 6.6-inch HD+ display (1600 x 720 pixels resolution) with 20:9 aspect ratio. The UV coated rear panel makes it less susceptible to scratches.

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 chipset and 3GB RAM, the handset houses 64GB internal storage with an option to expand the storage using microSD card.

AI Quad Camera with Flash Jump Cut:

On the optics front, LG K42 sports AI quad-camera Setup at the rear including 13MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. One can shoot 1080p videos at 30fps.

For selfies and video calling, there’s an 8MP selfie camera placed in notch.

The LG K42’s power button doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. However, there’s a dedicated button for activating Google Assistant. For game lovers, there’s an inbuilt Game Launcher feature that loads games faster. It also has a 3D sound engine for a better sound experience.

Backed by a 4000mAh battery, the handset provides decent power to stay for a day and more. However, it lacks fast charging support. Connectivity-wise, it supports dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and Type-C port.

LG K42’s Price & Warranty:

Priced at ₹10,990 this 3/64GB single variant LG K42 will be available on Flipkart from January 26th onwards. As one can expect, this has got 2 colour options (Green and Gray).

It is a tough build, the LG India offers a 2-year warranty on the handset and free one-time screen replacement. Moreover, it’s a Made in India handset.

So, what is your opinion on the latest LG K42’s military-grade handset? Share your thoughts.

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Though it might not be a piece of groundbreaking news, Reliance Jio has added extra 25% data to its cheapest 4G data voucher priced at ₹11. The other vouchers continue to deliver the same benefit.

For the unaware, Reliance Jio has got four 4G data vouchers. They are ₹11, ₹21, ₹51 and ₹101. Their validity remains with that of the existing plan. They do only differ by the amount of 4G data being shipped.

Earlier these 4G data vouchers used to offer voice calling benefits. For example, the ₹11 4G Data Voucher used to offer 75 non-Jio minutes. However, with the removal of IUC charges for off-net calls, the Jio plans don’t require any separate voice packs.

Jio 4G Data Voucher Explained:

Coming back to the 4G data packs, the smallest ₹11 pack used to offer 800MB data. Now, this voucher is revised to offer 1GB 4G data. There is no change with respect to benefits in other 4G Data voucher packs.

The ₹21 4G data voucher offers unlimited 2GB data, whereas ₹51 4G data pack offers unlimited 6GB data. The largest ₹101 4G Data Voucher offers unlimited 12GB data.

When you read unlimited 12GB data consider it as 12GB 4G data. Post the usage of 12GB 4G data, the speed gets reduced to 80kbps. However, it remains unlimited. With that slow speed, one can’t even browse any webpage. Probably, that would be sufficient to send a WhatsApp message.

Plans	Validity	Benefits
₹11	Existing Plan	Unlimited 1GB
₹21	Existing Plan	Unlimited 2GB
₹51	Existing Plan	Unlimited 6GB
₹101	Existing Plan	Unlimited 12GB

Undoubtedly, the Cheapest Data Pack:

The ₹11 4G data voucher with 1GB benefit is undoubtedly the cheapest by any telecom network company. For comparison sake, the Vi ₹16 is the cheapest from Vi kitty offering 1GB data with 24 hours validity.

Similarly, Airtel’s ₹48 data pack is the smallest one from Airtel camp that provides 3GB data with 28 days validity. Summing it up, the Reliance Jio’s ₹11 data pack is definitely a valuable data pack in a country like India.

So, what is your opinion on the latest 25% extra data on ₹11 4G Data Voucher? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese Vivo Electronics Corp has officially launched its first flagship handset for 2021. The Vivo X60 Pro+ sports a monstrous camera setup, fast Snapdragon 888 5G chipset and the latest OriginOS 1.0 based on Android 11.

The newly launched Vivo X60 Pro+ is part of Vivo X60 lineup (consisting Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro) that has got raving reviews. Known for producing excellent low-light imaging, the ISOCELL GNI sensor brings Super Night Mode 2.0 that can work at just 0.01 lux.

Vivo X60 Pro+ Specifications Explained:

Regarding specifications, the Vivo X60 Pro+ sports a 6.56-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Claimed to have HDR10+ and brightness up to 1300 bits, the display is still the best at 1080p.

Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and LPDDR5 RAM (8/12GB), the Vivo X60 Pro+ uses an upgraded UFS 3.1 storage (128/256GB ROM). The new Snapdragon 888 chipset is 35% faster and 20% more power-efficient than its previous generation. Similarly, the LPDDR5 RAM has reported 16% higher data transfer rate (up to 6,400Mbsp) than the RAM used in Vivo X50 Pro.

Monstrous Camera Setup with 50MP Samsung GN1 Sensor:

As quoted earlier, the Vivo X60 Pro+ sports a monstrous camera setup. It includes 50MP Samsung GN1 primary sensor with f/1.57 aperture, 48MP Sony IMX598 secondary camera with 114° field-of-view, 32MP 50mm portrait lens with f/2.08 aperture and 2x optical zoom, and the fourth one 8MP periscope camera with OIS, 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom.

The company says that the optics do include upgraded gimbal stabilization system, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS). The ZEISS logo on the rear suggests a T anti-reflective coating on both sides of each lens. This helps in reduction of reflections in lenses.

For selfie and video call requirements, there’s a 32MP selfie snapper with f/2.45 aperture.

Surprisingly, one can record 8K videos and 4K HDR10+ as well. I guess there should be an exclusive article about the depth of optics presented in Vivo X60 Pro+.

Vivo X60 Pro+ Price & Pre-Order:

Coming to the battery, the Vivo X60 Pro+ has got 4200mAh pack with 55W fast charging support via USB-C port. Clad in Deep Blue Sea and Classic Orange colour variants, the handset will be available in 2 variants – 8/128GB and 12/256GB.

The base variant costs CNY 5,000 ($775/€635) and the higher one CNY 5,998. Currently, the pre-orders are open in China alone on popular portals like Tmall, JD, and Suning.

At this price point, it would be better if it packed wireless charging. Leaving it aside, the Vivo X60 Pro+ retail box packs, the handset, charger, cable, USB-c headset, USB-C to 3.5mm adapter and a clear protective case.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Vivo X60 Pro+ smartphone? When can one expect it to hit the Indian market? Share your thoughts.

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The Hong Kong-based smartphone maker Infinix Mobile has expanded its Hot 10 Series by launching Infinix Hot 10 Play. The new smartphone runs Android 10 (Go Edition) with customized XOS 7.0 on top.

To the unaware, Infinix Hot 10 and Infinix Hot 10 Lite handsets were launched last year. As expected, the Infinix Hot 10 Play is a water-downed edition powered by MediaTek Helio G25 chipset.

Infinix Hot 10 Play Specifications:

The smartphone sports a 6.82-inch IPS screen with HD+ resolution and 20.5:9 aspect ratio. Infinix Hot 10 Play comes in two variants in terms of memory (2/32GB and 4/64GB). However, there’s an option to expand its inbuilt storage up to 512GB using a cheap microSD card.

On the optics side, it configures AI dual-camera setup on the rear including 13MP primary camera and depth snapper. For selfies and video calling, 8MP AI beauty front camera within a waterdrop notch will perform the function.

6000mAh Power Marathon:

Powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery and 10W charging support, the handset easily runs the light for 2 days on moderate usage. As per the company, it offers 55.7 days standby, 155 hours music playback, 53.4 hours calls, 13.8 hours game playing.

The inbuilt Ultra Power Mode at a mere 5% charge by Power Marathon Tech facilitates 19 additional hours of battery life that can support 2.7 hours of calling. The customized XOS 7.0 brings many features like split-screen and image compressor.

The Infinix Hot 10 Play supports both face unlock and fingerprint protection with no compromise on safety. Clad in Aegean Blue, Morandi Green, Obsidian Black, and 7° Purple colours, the new Infinix Hot 10 Play is available for sale starting January 23.

What’s Your Take on Low-cost Handsets?

Currently, the Infinix Mobile has got this in Pakistan and Philippines market. Hopefully, it would be dumped in the Indian market as well. In the Philippines market, the 2/32GB Infinix Hot 10 Play is priced at PHP 4,290 (approximately $90).

In the name of increasing market share, the Chinese smartphone makers are dumping low-cost handsets outside their home territory. So, what is your opinion on the latest Infinix Hot 10 Play smartphone than runs on Android 10 (Go Edition)?

Share your thoughts.

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The Redmi Smart Band is the most affordable fitness tracker in the market. The ongoing Republic Day Sale has got some sweet deals on the smartphone and other electronic devices.

To the unaware, Xiaomi has launched this Redmi Smart Band at ₹1599 on September 5, 2020. As a part of Republic Day Sale, the Xiaomi is offering lucrative discounts on both Mi and Redmi branded products.

The Most Affordable Fitness Tracker:

Now, one can grab this fitness tracker at just ₹999. Interestingly, both Mi.com and Amazon.in has discounted its price on their portals.

Regarding specifications, the Redmi Smart Band sports a 1.08-inch TFT colour panel. Though the design is extremely basic, it is an economical way to get a head start on tracking and improving your health.

The best thing is that includes 24x7 heart rate monitoring and inbuilt 5 professional sports mode to suit your exercise regime.

The Redmi Smart Band provides a standby time of up to 14 days on a single charge and is 5ATM water-resistant.

Redmi Smart Band Worth ₹999?

At this ₹999 price, the Redmi Smart Band is worth a shot. Even if you just check the time and get notifications from your smartphone delivered to your wrist, it’s still worth the money.

However, if you are looking at something premium then better opt Mi Smart Band 5 that costs ₹2499.

So, what is your opinion on the discounted price of Redmi Smart Band? Share your thoughts.

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OnePlus known for maintaining beta updates has released the Android 11 update to its 2019 flagship smartphones – OnePlus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro.

Though it was planned for December 2020, the Oxygen OS 11 open beta 1 update couldn’t materialize due to a major decryption bug. As it is now resolved in association with Qualcomm, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T lineup will now get the Android 11 update.

Oxygen OS 11 open beta 1 update – What’s Good & Bad?

As per the release, the new OxygenOS 11 will bring a host of features including new UI visual design, Ambient always-on display, updated camera UI with HEVC codec support, Dark mode, Optimized gallery etc.

However, it being an Open Beta 1 version, there are potential risks such as increased power consumption and instability. Brightness adjustment and Bluetooth might lag in some cases.

If you are looking for a stable official version, then stay away from this release. Or else, go-ahead with the ongoing Android 11 beta release. It is always recommended to take a backup of your data before proceeding.

How to Download Android 11 Open Beta Explained Step Wise?

The OTA zip file is around 2.7GB in size, thus always make sure you get sufficient data plan or Wi-Fi for it. Just visit the official website for download links.

After downloading, the ROM upgrade zip, copy it in the root folder of your handset.

• Go to Settings -> System -> System Updates -> Click top-right icon -> Local Upgrade.
• The copied ROM upgrade zip file will be displayed.
• Click on it.
• Wait for the installation procedure.
• After Upgrade, click Restart.
• Your handset is now upgraded to the latest Android 11.

What’s Your Opinion?

So, what is your opinion on the latest OnePlusOS 11? Did you face any difficulty in upgrading your handset? Share your experience.

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BBK Electronics funded Vivo has launched a new smartphone Vivo Y31 in the Indian market. This 2021 version packs 48MP triple camera and 5000mAh battery.

Incidentally, the same Chinese smartphone maker has got Vivo Y31 handset in its product lineup. It was a 4.7-inch screen back in 2015. Now, the latest Vivo Y31 sports a 6.58-inch Halo FullView Display with FHD+ (2408×1080) resolution and waterdrop-style display notch on the top.

Vivo Y31 Specifications:

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and 6GB RAM, the new Vivo Y31 houses 128GB inbuilt storage that can be further expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.

AI Triple Camera with Multiple Shooting Modes:

On the optics side, the Vivo Y31 sports a triple-camera-setup configuration including 48MP primary camera f/1.79 aperture, 2MP depth and 2MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The company says that one can take macro shots as close as 4cm. This camera setup looks similar to Vivo X50 handset.

For selfies and video calling purpose, there’s a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Vivo is known for camera capabilities, the handset features Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Super Night Mode that uses the multi-frame noise reduction algorithm to reduce the noise in low-light photography.

Vivo Y31 with Vivo Standard Charger:

Backed by a 5000mAh battery and 18W charging (supports reverse charging as well), there’s a USB-C port for quick charging. The company says that handset can recharge up to 70% in just 64 minutes. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that unlocks within 0.3 seconds.

The Vivo Y31 boots the latest FunTouch OS 11 based on Android 11. Available in Racing Black and Ocean Blue colour variants, the new Vivo Y31 handset is priced ₹16,490 ($225/€185).

Starting today, the handset is listed for sale on all the online platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, and Vivo India e-store. Apart from the portals, one can find it on partner retail stores across India. There’s a launch offer with cashback up to ₹1000 on transaction via HDFC Bank cards.

What’s Your Opinion?

The handset sports similar specs from Vivo Y51A minus ultra-wide lens. Just adding and deleting some specs doesn’t solve the purpose. Guess, these days Vivo is running out of ideas.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Vivo Y31 model? Share your thoughts.

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As per a recent report printed by The Economic Times, Telangana’s tower density is higher than the national average. It has over 25K mobile towers installed in its geographical area.

Thanks to the report published by the popular business daily newspaper owned by The Times Group. Currently, the Telangana’s tower density stood at 0.71 per cent per thousand population against the national average of 0.42 per cent.

Broadband to All Villages of India:

Interestingly, the National Broadband Mission has set the tower density target of 1.7 per cent by 2024 to improve the quality of services for mobile and internet. It involves laying Optical Fibre Cable on a route around 30 lakh kilometres by the year 2024.

Addressing the second meeting of the State Broadband Committee, Mr Somesh Kumar, Chief Secretary Telangana, said that Telangana Government is committed for the fiberisation of Base Station (BTS) and extend the necessary support for the better communicational average in Telangana state.

Currently, the state has 24,961 towers and 34,902 towers are pending to be erected. Statistically, it accounts for 35% of the set target by the National Broadband Mission.

Broadband Readiness Index to Measure the Success Rate:

Mr Somesh Kumar added that necessary approvals would be given for 109 sites and the government is keen on 140 uncovered gram panchayats. Thus, special representations from the Energy and Panchayat Raj departments would be there to sort out the issues.

So, what is your opinion on the measures taken to fulfil the objectives of the National Broadband Mission? Share your thoughts.

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Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest mobile telecom network, has started offering extra data up to 5GB data on select plans. Recently, the merged entity Vi was in news for offering Double Data on some of its prepaid plans.

Now, the focus has been shifted to Vi’s extra data up to 5GB on App. As per the offering, this extra 5GB facility is applicable on select plans including ₹149, ₹219, ₹249, ₹399 and ₹599 recharges.

Make sure, you recharge these plans only on MyVi App or on its official MyVi.in website. The Vodafone Idea has clearly mentioned that this additional data up to 5GB offering will be only on App/web exclusive.

Apart from these including Vi ₹149, Vi ₹219, Vi ₹249, Vi ₹399 and Vi ₹599 prepaid plans, the Vodafone Idea has got extra data plans with over 200MB in ₹49 and ₹79 recharges.

Let us go through these five Vi Extra Data Plans in detail that offer unlimited voice calling benefit:

Vi ₹149 Plan Extra 1GB on App/Web:

In general, the Vi ₹149 recharge plan offers unlimited voice calling, 2GB data, 300 SMS with a validity of 28 days. As per the new offer, it ships extra 1GB and the total data benefit comes to 3GB.

The additional benefits include Vi Movies and TV Basic Access.

Vi ₹219 Plan Extra 2GB on App/Web:

The Vi ₹219 recharge plan packs unlimited voice calling, 1GB daily data, 100 SMS per day with a validity of 28 days. As per the new offer, it ships extra 2GB and the total data benefit comes to 30GB (28GB+2GB).

It offers Vi Movies and TV Basic Access.

Vi ₹249 Plan Extra 5GB on App/Web:

Earlier, the Vi ₹249 recharge plan used to offer unlimited voice calling, 1.5GB data per day, 100 SMS per day with a validity of 28 days. As per the new offer, it ships extra 5GB and the total data benefit comes to 47GB (42GB+5GB).

The additional benefits include weekend data rollover and binge on weekends with your Unused Data from Mon-Fri. It offers Vi Movies and TV Classic Access.

Vi ₹399 Plan Extra 5GB on App/Web:

The Vi ₹399 recharge plan used to offer unlimited voice calling, 1.5GB data per day, 100 SMS per day with a validity of 56 days. As per the new offer, it ships extra 5GB and the total data benefit comes to 89GB (84GB+5GB).

The extra benefits include weekend data rollover and binge on weekends with your unused data from Mon-Fri. It offers Vi Movies and TV Classic Access.

Vi ₹599 Plan Extra 5GB on App/Web:

Earlier, the Vi ₹599 recharge plan used to offer unlimited voice calling, 1.5GB data per day, 100 SMS per day with a validity of 84 days. As per the new offer, it ships extra 5GB and the total data benefit comes to 131GB (126GB+5GB).

The additional benefits include weekend data rollover and binge on weekends with your Unused Data from Mon-Fri. It offers Vi Movies and TV Classic Access.

What is special about Vi Movies and TV?

To the unaware, the Vi Movies and TV is a one-stop entertainment destination (including movies, TV shows, original web series, LIVE TV channels and many more spread across 13+ languages) exclusively for Vi subscribers.

Here, one can enjoy the streaming of their favourite content from Vi’s partners like Lionsgate Play, Shemaroo Me, Sun NXT, Hoichoi, Hungama Play, Discovery, Yupp TV and more.

So, what is your opinion on the extra data on App/web exclusive plans? Share your thoughts.

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The state-run telecom company BSNL has got some good news to its loyal customers. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) revised its Bharat Fiber (FTTH) plans portfolio by announcing an annual payment scheme.

As per the latest press release, the newly introduced FTTH plans will get the double speed and additional benefits. Currently, these revised Bharat Fiber plans are announced in Kerala and Chennai Telecom circles. However, these plans will be released across India.

Revised Bharat Fiber Plans:

BSNL has termed these 4 plans as Fiber Basic Plus ₹599, Fiber Value ₹799, Fiber Premium ₹999 and Fiber Ultra ₹1499. Though these terms look old, the benefits are revised to give stiff competition to the private fiber network operators.

All of the above plans will have an annual payment scheme. If the subscriber makes the payment in advance, he will be awarded extra service. For example, the customer paying for 5.5 months will get 6 months of service. If the customer pays for 10.5 months, then he will be enjoying 12 months service.

Old Plans with Double Speed:

The 499 plan that used to provide 100 GB data at 20Mbps speed will now deliver at 50Mbps speed.

The ₹799 broadband plan will now cater 100Mbps speed instead of 50Mbps with a FUP limit of 300GB. Post the usage of 300GB, the broadband speed will be reduced to 5Mbps. Previously, it was a mere 2Mbps speed. Moreover, it also packs Disney+ Hotstar Premium membership on a complimentary basis.

The other popular ₹849 broadband plan will also get double the speed (100Mbps) till one consumes 600GB. Post the 600GB limit, the speed will be reduced to 10 Mbps. Earlier it was just 2Mbps. On a similar note, the broadband plans of ₹949 and ₹1999 are also revised with double the speed.

BSNL’s OTT Add-on Pack:

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has also added Add-on packs with OTT services to its broadband customers all over India. At a fixed monthly charge of ₹129, one can enjoy VOOT Select, SonyLIV Special, Zee5 Premium – All-access pack, YuppTV Live (NCF Channels), YuppTV FDFS (First Day First Show), and YuppTV Movies.

This promotional offer is valid for the first 3 months. However, if you like to continue the pack then it would be charged ₹199 per month. That means one needs to pay an extra ₹70 per month from the 4th month onward.

OTT Add-on Pack	OTT Content
₹129/month for first 3 months	VOOT Select, SonyLIV Special, Zee5 Premium – All-access pack, YuppTV Live (NCF Channels), YuppTV FDFS (First Day First Show), and YuppTV Movies
₹199/month for beyond 3 months	VOOT Select, SonyLIV Special, Zee5 Premium – All-access pack, YuppTV Live (NCF Channels), YuppTV FDFS (First Day First Show), and YuppTV Movies

So, what is your opinion on the revised Bharat Fiber Plans? Or would you consider like to consider OTT Add-on pack? Share your thoughts.

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In a big development, the Bharti Airtel upgraded its Xstream 1Gbps Fiber Plan to offer 4X4 Wi-Fi router for free. As per the revised plan, the users would be given a 4X4 Wi-Fi router on a complimentary basis.

Incidentally, the Airtel Xstream 1Gbps ₹3999 plan is the highest plan from Airtel kitty to take on JioFiber. In order to increase its broadband subscriber base, Airtel has revised its ₹3999 plan that provides 1Gbps speed across homes and small offices.

Though Airtel has been offering this deal from a long time, the company made it official.

The Bharti Airtel stated that “Small Offices will be able to deploy multiple high-speed connections for applications such as stock trading and online collaboration that requires reliable high-speed connectivity with zero downtime”.

Airtel Xstream ₹3999 Plan Benefits:

To the unaware, the Airtel Xstream Fiber’s ₹3999 plan offers 1Gbps internet speed and Airtel Xstream box for free. This complimentary set-top box will provide access to 550 TV channels and other OTT content for free. This includes the subscription to Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5 as well.

The VIP ₹3999 plan offers unlimited internet, unlimited voice calling, 1-yr free online classes from Shaw Academy and 150 cashback on FASTag transaction. Airtel Xstream app benefits include a subscription to Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime, Zee5, Wynk Music, Lions Gate, Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, and Ultra.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Vir Inder Nath, CEO – Homes, Bharti Airtel, said: “Reliable high-speed connectivity is a lifeline in today’s digital-first world and Airtel is proud to be at the forefront of India’s broadband revolution. A key ask from our customers was liberation from the LAN cable to enjoy the 1Gbps experience and we are delighted to make that happen”.

4x4 Wi-Fi Router for High-speed Connectivity:

Undoubtedly, the revised Airtel Xstream 1Gbps ₹3999 plan with 4X4 Wi-Fi router is really awesome. The new wi-fi router easily supports 1Gbps upload and download speeds. If you are looking for a seamless internet experience, then Airtel Xstream 1Gbps ₹3999 plan doesn’t disappoint with its 3.3TB FUP.

Apart from monthly plans, Airtel gives the option to make long-term plans with 3/6/12 months validity. As said, there’s a 3,333GB FUP data every month. Post its usage, the speed reduces to 1Mbps.

If the user chooses long term plans, then there are monitory benefits. Here, the subscribers also get free installation and a 7.5% discount on 6-monthly and 15% discount on annual plans.

Airtel Xstream Vs JioFiber ₹3999 Plan:

In contrast, the JioFiber Platinum Plan ₹3999 ships unlimited data at 1Gbps upload and 1Gbps download speed, unlimited voice calling and access to 15 OTT apps including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix (standard) and Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Sony Liv, Sun Nxt, Voot Select, Voot Kids, Alt Balaji, Shemaroo Me, Lions Gate Play, Discovery+, Eros Now, Jio Cinema and Jio Saavn.

So, what is your opinion on the revised Airtel Xstream ₹3999 1Gbps plan? Or would you consider Jio Fiber ₹3999 plan? Share your thoughts.

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Shenzhen, China-based Itel Mobile has come up with another entry-level smartphone in the Indian market. Titled itel Vision 1 Pro is considered to be a sequel to the last year’s Itel Vision 1 handset.

Born in Hong Kong, Itel Mobile started its mobile journey by selling its products in the African market (mainly Zimbabwe) and later on in Latin America. Now, it has widened its range by making its presence felt in Europe and India.

Though an entry-level smartphone, the itel Vision 1 Pro sports a triple rear camera and Face Unlock setup. Sadly, this is based on Android™ 10 (Go edition).

itel Vision 1 Pro Specifications:

Specifications wise, the itel Vision 1 Pro sports a 6.52-inch HD+ (1600x720p) IPS display Waterdrop FullScreen with 2.5D curved glass. It boasts 450 nits of peak brightness and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 90 per cent.

Powered by an unnamed 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 quad-core chipset and 2GB RAM, the phone packs 32GB internal storage.

itel Vision 1 Pro Triple-Camera-Setup:

As said earlier, there’s a triple-camera-setup on the rear including 8MP primary sensor and two VGA sensors with flash supporting low-light photography. The Face Unlock makes it handy within 0.2 seconds. For selfies and video calling, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera sited in a notch.

Connectivity-wise, the itel Vision 1 Pro supports dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi/VoWiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, headphone jack, and microUSB port.

What’s Your Opinion?

Built-in Ice Crystal Blue and Cosmic Shine colour options, the itel Vision 1 Pro is backed by 4000mAh battery with AI Power Master technology. The company boasts 800 hours of standby time, 35 hours of music playback and 7 hours of video playback.

Itel Mobile has chosen Flipkart as the preferred partner for its sale. Priced at ₹6599, the itel Vision 1 Pro will now have to face competition from similarly priced smartphones such as Micromax In 1B and Lava Z2.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Itel Vision 1 Pro? Share your thoughts.

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The Walmart-owned e-commerce company Flipkart has kicked another sale celebrating Indian Republic Day. The online portal will host Flipkart Big Savings Day from January 20 and it will continue till 24th.

As a part of the Flipkart Republic Day Sale, the company is offering lucrative deals and discounts on its wide range of products including smartphones and tablets, electronics and accessories, TVs and appliances, fashion brands, home and kitchenware, furniture and mattresses, grocery and more.

Incidentally, the Flipkart Big Savings Day will coincide with Amazon Great Republic Day Sale scheduled from Jan 20th - 23rd. It is a telecom information portal, let us concentrate the best deals on Flipkart Republic Day Sale to the mobiles section only.

Apart from reduced prices, the bank offers make the deal sweeter. There will be an instant 10% discount on HDFC Bank cards and EMI transactions.

iPhone 11@₹48,999:

Of all the smartphone deals, iPhone 11 gets the tag revolutionary deal of the sale from Flipkart. The 64GB Apple iPhone 11 retailing at ₹51,999 will now cost ₹48,999. Though iPhone 12 has been launched in the market, the demand for iPhone 11 is still not diminishing in 2021 as well. Camera quality is amazing and wide-angle is something to count upon.

iPhone XR@₹35,999:

Similarly, the biggest offer on the iPhone is seen on iPhone XR. The 64GB Apple iPhone XR retailing at ₹44,999 will now cost ₹35,999. This includes 10% instant discount ₹4,000 off on HDFC card transactions.

Though termed as the budget Apple iPhone, this is an absolute battery champ and won’t let you down. However, the only con that the XR doesn’t have is a Finger Print Home Button, instead, it uses Face Recognition to unlock it or a Pin Code.

iPhone SE @₹27,999:

Termed as the craziest offer on iPhone, the Apple iPhone SE 2020 will now cost ₹27,999 after ₹4,000 HDFC Bank offer. The Apple iPhone SE 2020 model is currently retailing at ₹35,999. That’s a straightaway 6K discount on an iPhone that can fit easily in your palm.

If you really love the compact size that doesn’t compromise on power, then incredible fast A13 Bionic chip in iPhone SE will not disappoint you. Keep the battery aside and I don’t see any other reason why you shouldn’t buy it.

Moto G 5G @₹17,999:

Motorola Moto G 5G portraited as India’s first Snapdragon 750G handset retailing at ₹20,999 will now cost ₹18,999. And there will be an additional ₹1000 instant discount on HDFC Bank Credit Card and Debit Card transaction.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ @₹44,999:

On a similar note, there’ a crazy deal on Samsung Galaxy S20+. The flagship from last year will now be available at ₹44,999 instead of the usual ₹54,999 price. This is really awesome phone in all aspects. The camera is pretty good. Zoom works quite well up to 10X.

Mi 10T @₹26,999:

The Mi 10T known for 8K Video Recording With 33 MP Snaps and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor can now be grabbed for just ₹26,999 instead of the usual ₹35,999. Specs-wise, it is far better than OnePlus 8t which is using 4-year-old Sony sensor.

Top Mobile Offers Flipkart Republic Day Sale:

It seems the list is growing bigger. So let me list out the handsets that will have discounted price on the Flipkart portal.

• Realme C12 - ₹9,999
• Realme C12 3/32GB - ₹8,499
• Realme 7 - ₹13,999
• Realme7 Pro - ₹18,999
• Realme 6 - ₹13,999
• iPhone 11 – ₹48,999
• Poco X3 – ₹14,999
• Poco M2 Pro – ₹11,999
• Poco C3 – ₹6,999
• Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition - ₹8,999
• Redmi 9i – ₹7,999
• Samsung Galaxy F41 – ₹13,999
• iPhone SE – ₹27,999
• moto g9 4/64GB – ₹9,999
• iPhone XR - ₹34,999
• OPPO A12 – ₹7,990
• Moto g 5G – ₹18,999
• Samsung S20+ 8/128Gb – ₹44,999
• Samsung Note 10+ - ₹54,999
• Motorola One Fusion+ 6GB – ₹15,999
• Mi 10T Series - ₹26,999
• Realme Narzo 20 Pro – ₹13,999
• Realme C15 – ₹8,999
• Oppo Reno2F 6/256GB – ₹15,990
• Poco M2 6GB – ₹9,999
• Oppo A5s 4/64GB – ₹8,490
• Oppo A33 – ₹9,990
• Oppo F15 – ₹12,990
• Poco X2 – ₹14,999
• Rog Phone 3 – ₹43,999
• Realme X50 Pro 5G – ₹31,999
• Realme X3 – ₹21,999
• LG G8X 6/128GB – ₹25,990
• Realme X3 Super Zoom - ₹23,999
• Micromax In Note 1 - ₹10,999
• Micromax In 1b - ₹6,999
• Nokia C3 - ₹7,499
• Honor 9S - ₹6,999

So, what is your opinion on the latest Flipkart Republic Day Sale? Would you be ready to upgrade your smartphone? Share your thoughts.

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In a big development, the Chinese consumer electronics giant Oppo has unveiled Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G in India. Incidentally, this is Oppo’s first 5G handset in the Indian territory.

The Guangdong-headquartered Chinese company has stated that India will be the first overseas market for Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G and thereafter a global release will be followed.

You might be aware that Oppo Reno series is purely a high-end but affordable flagship handset. Previously, it used Snapdragon 720G chipset and 48MP quad-camera configuration on Oppo Reno4 Pro.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G Specifications:

Regarding specifications of the latest Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G, it sports a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED 3D curved display (2400x1800p, 402ppi) with 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz sampling rate. The smartphone has just 7.6mm thickness and weighs 173 grams.

The display comes with HDR10+ certification and supports dual-view video mode.

It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, ARM G77 GPU and up to 8GB RAM. It’s the first handset to be powered by such higher-end 5G ready chipset in the Indian market. Sadly, it limits the internal storage to 128GB and there’s no microSD slot to expand its memory any further.

AI Quad-camera Setup with Live HDR:

The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G has AI quad-camera setup on the back that includes 64MP f/1.7 primary camera, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 2MP sensors f/2.4 each for macro and mono shots. It supports 4K video@30fps, Live HDR and Ultra Night Video recording features as well. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 32MP f/2.4 selfie snapper.

Backed by a decent 4350mAh battery and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 ultra-fast charging technology, the company claims that Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G can be charged from 0% to 100% in just 30 minutes. Even just 5 minutes charging gives you 4 hours of video playback. It runs ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Connectivity wise, the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G supports 5G, 4G, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, WLAN, Earphone jack, and USB Type-C port.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G Price and Competition:

Clad in Starry Black and Astral Blue colour variants, the new Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G will retail at ₹35,990 ($490/€405). Starting January 22nd, one can grab this 5G handset on Flipkart, Oppo e-store, Croma and other retail partners.

As an introductory offer, there’s a 10% cash back on purchases (for the first 3 days) through HDFC and ICICI Bank cards. Moreover, OPPO Care provides complete damage protection for 180 days. Apart from OPPO assured buyback and 180 days extended warranty, one gets free 120GB cloud storage for 12 months on purchase of Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G handset.

At this price range, the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G will have to face stiff competition from other popular handsets including OnePlus 8T, Mi 10T/Mi 10T Pro, Realme X3 Super Zoom, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Google Pixel 4a.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G? Would you be ready to upgrade from Oppo Reno4 Pro? Share your thoughts.

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In a big development, the Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has announced that 28 handsets will now get the latest MIUI 12.5 update. Though it looks like a minor update, the new MIUI 12.5 is a big upgrade in system dynamics making it smoother and more stable.

As per the announcement, the MIUI 12.5 beta adds 4 new features including smart shearpad privacy protection, file sandbox mechanism, web browsing privacy protection and location information privacy protection.

What’s New with MIUI 12.5 ~ MIUI Plus & Improved Privacy:

The company boasts that it protects user data security with the world’s most stringent privacy standards even surpassing Apple’s iOS. Apart from privacy, the new MIUI 12.5 update will bring efficient memory management and MIUI Plus.

The newly incorporated MIUI Plus provides seamless connection between mobile and PC product where one can easily transfer files and data synchronization. This helps Android and Windows to blend ecologically.

It has been declared that the new MIUI 12.5 update weighing around 3GB will first arrive on Chinese handsets. Then, this update will be rolled out to global units.

Full List of Xiaomi Handsets Scheduled for MIUI 12.5 Update:

Here’s a big list of 28 Xiaomi handsets that are scheduled to get the new MIUI 12.5 upgrade:

• Xiaomi Mi 11
• Xiaomi Mi 10
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
• Xiaomi 10 Extreme Memorial Edition
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth
• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
• Xiaomi Mi 9
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
• Xiaomi Mi CC9
• Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro
• Xiaomi CC9e
• Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G
• Xiaomi Redmi K30S
• Xiaomi Redmi K30 Racing
• Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G
• Xiaomi Redmi K30
• Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi K20
• Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G
• Xiaomi Redmi 10X Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Sadly, this list doesn’t include the recent launches like Mi 10T, Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Lite, and the popular vintage models like Mi Note 8 Pro. Guess, this might be an incomplete list!

So, what is your opinion on the latest MIUI 12.5 update? Apart from improved aesthetics and visual design, did you notice any extra things. Share your thoughts.

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Here comes the bad news for JioPhone 4G feature phone users. The Reliance Jio has removed 4 Jio recharge plans namely ₹99, ₹153, ₹297 and ₹594. Sadly, these JioPhone plans used to be the popular choice for JioPhone users.

Starting Jan 2021, the 4G VoLTE company provided a big relief by removing the IUC charges. To compensate the IUC charges, the company used to add 500 non-Jio free minutes to call other network providers. Now, calls to all networks are completely free and stay unlimited.

Henceforth, there will be only 4 JioPhone plans namely ₹75, ₹125, ₹155 and ₹185. Termed as Jio All-in-One plans, the above listed plans will work only in JioPhone.

Jio All-in-One Plans Explained:

The smallest JioPhone plan ₹75 packs unlimited voice calls, 3GB data (0.1GB per day) and 50 SMS with a validity of 28 days. It also includes Jio Apps complimentary subscription.

The next higher plan is ₹125. It provides 0.5GB data per day. In short, the pack provides unlimited calls, 14GB total data, 300 SMS with a validity of 28 days.

The ₹155 JioPhone plan provides daily 1GB data and 100 SMS per day. All the other benefits remain the same. In short, this 155 recharge packs 28GB total data with 28 days validity period.

The higher end JioPhone plan ₹185 ships daily 2GB data that sums up a total of 56GB data. Apart from unlimited voice calls, daily 100 SMS, you get access to Jio Apps.

Plans	Validity	Daily Data Benefit	Total Data Benefit	SMS Benefit
₹75	28 Days	0.1GB	3GB	50 SMS
₹125	28 Days	0.5GB	14GB	300 SMS
₹155	28 Days	1GB	28GB	100 SMS/day
₹185	28 Days	2GB	56GB	100 SMS/day

Jio Apps Complimentary Subscription:

All the four Jio All-in-One packs provide Jio Apps complimentary subscription. It includes Jio TV, Jio Cinema, Jio News, and other Jio Apps.

Though most of the JioPhone handset users use it for voice calling, there are some internet savvy persons who get the best out of it. Personally, I’ve seen many folks using YouTube and WhatsApp messenger on JioPhone. For them, the higher-end data plans serve the best.

So, what is your opinion on the exclusive Jio All-in-One plans? Share your thoughts.

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The Guangdong headquartered OPPO Mobiles has announced a 5G variant handset to its popular model OPPO A93. The new 5G handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC instead of the regular MediaTek Helio P95 chipset.

The brand new Oppo A93 5G boots the latest ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 operating system. Moreover, it sports a full HD+ colourful eye protection screen that has a 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz.

Oppo A93 5G Specifications:

Regarding specifications, the OPPO A93 5G handset sports a 6.5-inch full HD+ (2400x1080p) LCD screen. Powered by the 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset and 8GB RAM, it has got 2 storage variants namely 128GB and 256GB where one can add another 256GB expandable storage via a microSD card.

On the optics side, there’s a triple-camera-setup at the rear that includes 48MP primary camera, 2MP 4cm macro and 2MP monochrome sensor. There’s an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calling.

Backed by a big 5000mAh battery, it has got 18W fast charging support. On the connectivity side, it supports 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

What’s Special with Oppo A93 5G?

Clad in 3 colours (Dazzling Black, Yayin and Aurora), the Oppo A93 5G Aurora coloured handset uses a new liquid coating. This makes the handset look in different colours as light strikes the panel at different angles.

The dual-mode 5G (SA/NSA) OPPO A93 256GB variant is priced CNY 1999 ($310/€255). Currently, only the 256GB variant is up for sale and one can register at the company’s website.

So, what is your opinion on Oppo A93 5G variant? Will you purchase it if launched in the Indian market? Share your thoughts.

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The state-owned telecom company BSNL has launched a new annual prepaid plan ₹365 in the prepaid segment. With this plan, BSNL distinguishes itself as the most pocket-friendly telecom operator.

The new BSNL ₹365 prepaid plan offers daily 2GB data and unlimited voice calling benefits. Sadly, these freebies are provided for a limited 60 days period. Leaving it aside, this annual plan is a good fit for incoming calls.

The Cheapest Annual Plan in the Entire Prepaid Segment:

BSNL known for being pocket-friendly has got this super affordable ₹365 prepaid annual plan. True to its name, this is a year-long plan and is unarguable, the cheapest annual plan offered by any telecom provider.

For the sake of comparison, Reliance Jio offers ₹1299 plan that has 336 days validity. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel has got ₹1498 plan with 365 days validity. On a similar note, Vi offers ₹1499 plan with 365 days validity.

Incidentally, the BSNL has also got ₹1499 prepaid annual plan that provides the freebies for the entire validity period. However, the BSNL ₹365 prepaid plan is a different product targeted at a specific niche.

Though the BSNL freebies are valid for only 60 days, validity wise BSNL ₹365 is surely a number one pick. That means by paying ₹365, the user can keep the BSNL SIM active for full one year.

BSNL ₹365 Prepaid Plan Benefits:

As said, the freebies include unlimited calls to any network in India, 2GB daily data (post 2GB usage speed gets throttled to 40Kbps) and 100 SMS benefits per day. You get free BSNL Tunes subscription as well. These benefits are valid across India including Delhi and Mumbai Telecom Circles.

Earlier, the BSNL too followed FUP limit of 250 minutes per day. However, from January 11th, there’s no limit on unlimited calls.

So, what is your opinion on the latest BSNL ₹365 annual prepaid plan? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese electronics company Xiaomi has got good news to Redmi 9 Prime handset users. The budget smartphone will now boot MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Till now, the Xiaomi rolled out its latest MIUI12 to older smartphones including Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5. By extending the MIUI 12 update to Redmi 9 Prime handset, the company brings December 2020 update to its budget smartphone.

Even before there is an official announcement, many users reported this MIUI 12 update on social-media platforms including Twitter. By looking at the screenshots, it is evident that the new update bears MIUI 12.0.1.0.QJCINXM version number and occupies up to 608MB storage space.

What’s New with MIUI 12 Update?

The new MIUI 12 update on Redmi 9 Prime fixes the issue of landscape mode. It adds many new features like a control centre, new notification tray, new lock screen, and animations and sounds.

As the new update is scheduled in a phased manner, the timeframe would be different for each handset user. It is to be noted that both the Redmi 9 Prime and Poco M2 have identical specs with a price tag of ₹9999. And thus, one can expect the same MIUI 12 update for Poco M2 handsets.

Redmi 9 Prime Specifications:

Those who are unaware, Redmi 9 Prime sports a 6.53-inch full HD+ LCD screen with 4/64GB and 6/128GB variants and is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset.

It rocks AI-quad-camera setup with 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP configuration and 8MP selfie camera. Backed by a 5020mAh battery, this Redmi 9 Prime handset gets a 10W charger in the box.

Redmi 9 Prime is available in two variants in India. The entry variant of this phone is 4GB + 64GB storage, while the other is 6 GB RAM + 1 28 GB storage variant. The update will come with the December 2020 Android security patch. The new MIUI 12 update has improved the control center.

So, what is your opinion on the latest MIUI 12 update on Redmi 9 Prime? Share your thoughts.

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The Chinese BBK Electronics funded Vivo has launched another budget handset Vivo Y12S in the Indian market. The company has packed super features like dual rear cameras and 5000mAh battery at a low price.

Though a budget handset, the Vivo has got waterdrop-style display notch in Vivo Y12 S. Available in single variant (3/32GB), the Vivo Y12S is priced at ₹9990.

Starting today, the Vivo Y12S will be available for sale across the country both online and offline in 2 different colour variants, namely Phantom Black and Glacier Blue.

Interestingly, the handset is available on all online portals including Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tata Cliq, Reliance Digital and other partner sites of Vivo India.

Vivo Y12S Specifications:

Specs-wise, the Vivo Y12S sports a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS display (720x1600p). It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and 3GB RAM. There’s a 32GB internal storage. If you are looking to add extra storage then you can via microSD card.

There’s an AI dual-camera setup at the rear including 13MP f/2.2 primary and 2MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s an 8MP sensor. It also packs a fingerprint sensor at the side of the handset.

Backup wise, there’s a big 5000mAh battery with standard 10W charging support. It boots FunTouch OS 11 based on Android 10. On the connectivity side, the Vivo Y12S supports 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, FM radio, and micro-USB port.

Vivo Y12S and its Competitors:

As it is priced under 10K segment, the Vivo Y12S has to face severe competition from the established players like Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9, Poco M2, Realme Narzo 10A, Vivo U10, and Samsung Galaxy M11.

So, what is your opinion on the latest Vivo Y12S smartphone? Share your thoughts.

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