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The much-awaited Vivo V20 (2021) got listed on Amazon India portal without any official announcement from Vivo. Though there were a number of leaks, none expected it to be a silent affair.

Vivo V20 2021 vs Vivo V20:

The new version of Vivo V20 2021 is now available for purchase on Amazon India website. Powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC and 8GB RAM, the new handset is priced at ₹24990. As it’s a part of Amazon’s Fab Phones Fest, you get a 10% instant discount on purchasing with HDFC Card.

In short, the Vivo V20 2021 model sports a 6.44-inch FHD+ 1080X2400 screen with 64MP triple rear camera, 44MP selfie cam, 8GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage and backed by 4000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Except for the chipset, there’s nothing new on the Vivo V20 2021 model. The previous model had Snapdragon 720 SoC whereas the 2021 model is powered by the 730G chipset.

Vivo V20 2021 Specifications:

Let us have the specs of Vivo V20 2021 in detail.

The Vivo V20 2021 model also sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with 1080x2400p resolution carrying 20:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi. The handset is just 7.4mm thick and weighs 172 grams. So sleek and light as a feather.

Don’t be confused with the older version of Vivo V20 as it is powered by the Snapdragon 720 whereas the new variant gets 730G SoC. Though it’s not the latest chipset, doing good when combined with Adreno 618 GPU for graphical tasks.

Vivo V20 2021’s 64MP Triple Camera Setup:

On the optics side, there’s a 64MP triple camera including 64MP main with f/1.9 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture, and 2MP cam for depth and portrait shots. It can handle 4K video shots at 30 frames per second. For selfies, there’s a 44MP camera with f/2.0 aperture than can handle videos as well.

Booting the latest Android 11 with FunTouch 11 on top, the Vivo V20 2021 is one of the very few handsets to stay in tune with the OS updates. With 8GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt space expandable up to 1TB, the Vivo V20 2021 has a dedicated microSD card slot.

Connectivity-wise, it supports Dual SIM dual-standby (4G+4G), Bluetooth, WiFi Hotspot, GPS, and has E-compass and Gyroscope sensor too. One can grab the new Vivo V20 2021 handset in two colours, Sunset Melody and Midnight Jazz.

Should you Buy Vivo V20 2021?

Though the Vivo V20 has got good reviews it is facing severe competition from OnePlus Nord 5G, Samsung’s Galaxy A51 and Realme X3 SuperZoom. Interestingly, the older model is still available on Amazon.

Thus, one can expect the phaseout of Vivo V20 very soon as it gets replaced by the newer Vivo V20 2021 smartphone.

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As per the latest reports from TRAI, Bharti Airtel leads for the 3rd straight month in terms of subscriber addition. Airtel has added 3.7 million wireless subscribers as against to Jio’s addition of 2.2 million.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its October 2020 report. The report says that Airtel grew by 1.12% whereas Jio is up by 0.55% and Vi down by another 0.9% when compared to previous month’s data.

Airtel Leads for 3rd Straight Month:

In terms of subscribers, the Airtel added 3.67 million, Jio added 2.2 million, and Vi combine lost 2.65 million wireless subscribers in October 2020. Shockingly, the state-run telecom player BSNL has also lost 10,208 subscribers from its kitty.

When the over-all subscription base is considered, Jio leads the market with 406.36 million, followed by Airtel’s 330.29 million and Vi’s 292.84 million.

21.41% Users of Reliance Jio are Inactive:

However, the pan-India 4G VoLTE operator Reliance Jio also has a great proportion of inactive users. The inactive subscribers of Jio, Airtel and Vi stand at 21.41%, 3.26% and 11.22%.

Out of the total 1151.81 million subscribers, only 960.91 million subscribers are active users. The analysis on active wireless subscribers reveals a piece of shocking news to Reliance Jio. Only 78.59% of Jio’s subscribers are active users. Whereas the scenario is bright for Bharti Airtel with about 96.74% active users.

The wireline subscriber’s data is a bit encouraging for Reliance Jio. It has gained 245,912 connections when compared to Airtel’s 48,397. The broadband market share (both wireline and wireless) is dominated by Jio (55.53%), Airtel (23.17%), Vodafone (16.4%), and BSNL (3.52%).

Still, BSNL is the market leader in terms of wired broadband connection. It has 7.75 million subscribers, followed by Airtel’s (2.67 million), Atria Convergence Technologies (1.74 million), Reliance Jio (1.7 million) and Hathway Cable (1.05 million).

The TRAI October 2020 also revealed that 8 states have less teledensity than national average 86.38% teledensity. Bihar registers the lowest teledensity of 52.60% and Delhi has the maximum teledensity of 273.94%

Though the Indian government is taking concrete steps in the development of the telecom sector, a lot has to be done with respect to the states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and North East.

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Seattle based eCommerce giant Amazon has got another sale in its Indian territory. Amazon India launched Fab Phones Fest on 22nd December and it would continue till 25th.

During this Fab Phones Fest, there is a discount of up to 40% on top-selling mobile phones and up to 80% on electric appliances. Moreover, there’s an instant discount up ₹1500 being offered by HDFC bank on EMI’s to its credit and debit cardholders.

Most of the top-selling smartphones are taking part in this Amazon India’s Fab Phones Fest. The participating smartphone makers include Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, Nokia, Honor and many more.

Samsung Galaxy M51 which retails at ₹28999 will now be available at ₹21749 including ₹1250 Amazon Prime discount coupon. Plus, there’s a 10% HDFC bank discount. It’s to be noted that the handset includes a massive 7000mAh battery.

The popular Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with 64MP quad-camera has an extra up to ₹1500 off on exchange. When compared to its launch price, there’s a discount of 3K on the purchase of this highly acclaimed camera phone.

Now, one can grab Apple iPhone 11 at ₹51999. This 6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD LCD display has A13 Bionic chipset. All the handsets listed on Amazon India do come with some sort of offer.

Let me present you without any confusion. They are listed below:

Smartphone	Price	Benefit
Samsung Galaxy M51	₹21749	extra ₹1250 off, 7000mAh battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max	₹15999	extra ₹1500 off on exchange, 64MP quad-camera
Redmi 9 Prime	₹10999	4+128GB storage, quad-camera
Samsung Galaxy M31s	₹18499	64MP intellicam, ₹1000 discount for prime members
iPhone 11	₹51999	Dual camera system, A13 bionic chipset
OnePlus Nord 5G	₹28999	90Hz Fluid AMOLED display

There are hundreds of handsets on Amazon e-commerce portal. I have listed only a few. Please do check the Amazon.in official website for updated information.

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The Shenzhen-based Tecno Mobile is utilizing all its resources (from Transsion Holdings) to focus on the emerging markets including Africa and South Asia. The latest handset to be launched in the Indian market is Tecno Spark 6 Go.

The Chinese company boasts that it has got over 7 million customers in the Indian market. To enhance its growth, the company launched Tecno Spark 6 Go at an affordable price tag of ₹8499.

Unable to find out the logic behind its naming of Go. Generally, the handsets with Android Go version name themselves Go but this Tecno Spark 6 Go runs on HiOS 6.2 based on Android 10 (Go Edition). Leaving it aside, the Tecno Spark 6 Go is a budget handset with high-end specs such as 4GB RAM and 5000mAh battery.

Tecno Spark 6 Go Specifications:

Regarding the specifications, the Tecno Spark 6 Go sports a 6.52-inch HD+ DOT Notch (720X1600p and 269ppi ) display with 20:9 aspect ratio and a peak brightness of 480 nits. It is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 chipset, PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 4GB RAM, the handset has an onboard storage of 64GB that can be further expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card.

13MP Dual Camera at the Rear:

On the optics side, the Tecno Spark 6 Go sports a 13MP dual-camera at the rear. The configuration includes 13MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture paired with an AI lens. The secondary camera specs are not specified.

The Chinese handsets known for providing big camera specs have got Background Bokeh Effect, AI Beauty, AI HDR, 4X Digital Zoom, 120 frames slow-motion photography and AI Scene Recognition features. For the selfie and video calling, there’s an 8MP selfie camera f/2.0 aperture lens along with an LED flash. There’s a fingerprint sensor at the back.

The Tecno Spark 6 Go support all the connectivity options including 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS/A-GPS, FM Radio, MicroUSB 2.0, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Backed by a mammoth 5000mAh battery, the Tecno Spark 6 Go boasts of providing 36 days of standby time or 24 hours of talk time on a single charge. The handset is available in 3 different colour options including Ice Jadelite, Mystery White, and Aqua Blue.

Availability & Competition:

Starting December 25th, the Tecno Spark 6 Go will be available for ₹8499 on Flipkart for a limited time. And from January 7th onwards, the handset can be purchased from offline retailers as well.

Pitched as an affordable gaming phone, the Tecno Spark 6 Go will face severe competition from the other entry-level handsets like Realme C3, Redmi 9i and the Samsung Galaxy M01s.

What makes the Tecno Spark 6 Go stands apart and interesting is its screen replacement benefit valid up to 100 days. Hope the other companies too include this benefit along with a 12-month warranty.

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Motorola Mobility, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lenovo, has announced a list of phones that will receive the latest Android 11 update. Though the Android 11 was released in September 2020, many handsets didn’t get the update till now.

Usually, Google Pixel, Android One and OnePlus handsets get the latest Android 11 update. This time, the Vivo V20 became the first handset to receive Android 11 update. Moreover, the latest update depends on many factors.

If you have purchased Motorola smartphones, then here’s the list of phones that will get the latest Android 11 update. As per the official announcement, 22 Motorola Mobiles and 1 Lenovo Mobile will receive the update.

Most of the older smartphones will be left out from the latest update. However, it’s always better to check the official list (in case you own a Motorola handset).

The Motorola Mobility has got an exclusive page to show comprehensive information on Android updates.

The official list that made through Android 11 update is as follows:

• motorola razr 5G
• motorola razr 2019
• motorola edge
• motorola edge+
• motorola one 5G
• motorola one action¹
• motorola one fusion
• motorola one fusion+
• motorola one hyper
• motorola one vision
• moto g 5G
• moto g 5G plus
• moto g fast
• moto g power
• moto g pro
• moto g stylus
• moto g9
• moto g9 play
• moto g9 plus
• moto g9 power
• moto g8
• moto g8 power
• Lenovo K12 Note

Interestingly, the Lenovo K12 Note is not yet launched. Leaving it aside, the remaining handsets will be updated to Android 11 in the coming months. There is no fixed timeline mentioned by the Motorola team.

If you are a lucky owner of one of these Motorola handsets, then stay tuned for the latest Android 11 update.

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With a series of launches, the mobile market which has seen a low phase in COVID-19 is bouncing back. Staring with Google and Apple, the smartphone makers are bringing new products to their product lineup.

Taking the cues, the Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi is trying to impress smartphone lovers with its new innovative design and smart features. The latest feature included in Xiaomi smartphone is surrounded display and pop-up camera.

Xiaomi’s New Phone with 360-Degree Display:

Yes, you read it right! The 360-Degree display is the new feature that has got patented by Xiaomi under a code name Draco. Though Xiaomi has got this surround display in its Mi Mix Alpha handset, it went unnoticed. The company didn’t focus much on it.

However, the growing demand for full display phone changed the mindset of Xiaomi. The Chinese company will release it in a limited geographical area and test its acceptance in those markets.

Three Pop-up Cameras?

As per the latest reports, the Xiaomi will include a display on the front, back and all around. The other addition is the inclusion of a pop-up feature on its triple camera setup. It will have a dual-LED flashlight as well.

The full display handset will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. It will include a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C. As there’s no complete information on the upcoming Xiaomi’s handset, one can expect an official announcement very soon.

Let us hope the new handset gets some share, unlike Mi MIX Alpha.

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Aiming to boost the “Digital India” vision, the government is working to set up 1 million Wi-Fi hotspots across the country by the end of 2021. This massive connectivity program will be built under the recently launched PM Wani initiative.

The public Wi-Fi access will see a four-fold increase by end of 2021. According to Mr Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Telecom Department, the government’s drive to kick start registrations for PM Wani will begin soon.

All India W-Fi Hotspot Scheme:

According to the Cisco Annual Internet Report (2018-2023), there will be nearly 623 million public Wi-Fi hotspots across the world by 2023. As per the calculations of the TRAI, India should have 100 million Wi-Fi hotspots by 2023.

However, India has about 0.5 Million Wi-Fi hotspot access points right now. And this figure will see a four-fold increase as per the DoT. The C-DoT is working to make W-Fi access boxes at half the market price.

As soon as the technology development centre of the DoT gives permission, the registration process would start. One can expect all the formalities to be completed by the first week of January 2021.

Registration is Open to All for Becoming a PDOA:

The PM Wani (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) service is open to all. Anyone can register as a Public Data Operator Aggregator (PDOA). The process seems to be simple.

By filling the required details in a single page at the central registry portal, one can register as a PDOA. If there is no response from the portal within 7 days, then assume that the registration is deemed approved. Or else, the concerned authority will look into the issue.

Connecting More People to Facilitate Local Business:

The PDOA will tie-up with small businesses to install Wi-Fi hotspots in public places. It can be anywhere including market places, tourist spots, highway restaurants, coffee cafes etc.

These entrepreneurs become Public Data Operators (PDOs). A PDO could be the owner of a grocery store or Kirana shop and even a pan vendor and doesn’t need a license or registration. However, PDOs will have to buy bandwidth from telcos and internet service providers and resell them to consumers.

Mr Anshu Prakash reiterated that meetings will be held between PM Wani stakeholders and various telcos and ISPs to start this process.

In this PM Wani setup, the PDOAs will provide the necessary backend support to PDOs. This entire platform will be developed by the C-DoT. It includes authorization, authentication, accounting, voucher management and linking to payment gateways.

Public Wi-Fi through PM Wani App:

Those who want to access Public Wi-Fi should open the PM Wani App and choose from a list of all Wani PDOAs providing network connectivity. This is like purchasing an internet voucher from your ISP.

Interestingly, this PM Wani initiative was proposed by the telecom regulator 4 years back. And the launch is expected within a month of its cabinet approval.

The pilot project itself constitutes 70 stakeholders from the ecosystem including ISPs and ICT manufacturers. The Telecom Department (DoT) has also formed five working groups to minimize hiccups in rolling out PM Wani.

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In a strategic move, Bharti Airtel opened its Xstream streaming service to non-Airtel users. This is an introductory offer that can be availed at a price of ₹499 and has a validity of 1 year.

It’s to be noted that Xstream is an exclusive streaming service available for Airtel Prepaid, Airtel Postpaid, Airtel DTH and Airtel Broadband customers only.

Airtel Xstream @ ₹499 for 1 Year:

The special introductory price of ₹499 is applicable to new customers and comes with a validity of 1 year. Both the Airtel and non-Airtel users can avail of this opportunity.

To the unaware, the Airtel Xstream mobile app gives access to over 350 live channels, 10000+ movies, TV Shows, Originals and more. However, the web version limits access to only 100 live channels. One can watch Live TV channels in their favourite local Indian languages.

In comparison to Jio’s offering, the Airtel regularly updates its live TV channels count and is a one-stop solution for entertainment. Recently, the company has got tie-ups with many broadcasters and thus added over 73 new live TV channels across various genres including sports and entertainment.

As said earlier, the Airtel has tied up with many broadcasters including Lions Gate, Voot, ZEE5, Hungama Play, Eros Now, Shemaroo Me, and Ultra. The USP of Airtel Xstream is its built-in Chromecast support.

It enables the user to cast favourite content from smartphone to TV with the Airtel Xstream’s Google Chromecast built-in.

Xstream - What’s Your Opinion?

By opening the gates to non-Airtel users, the Bharti Airtel has taken a good step. Moreover, it will also help the company to increase the subscription base.

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The end of the year is near, again! Though 2020 has not been a year to remember for obvious reasons, Apple has celebrated 15 of its apps and games that inspired the world in 2020.

The Best iPhone Apps 2020

The Cupertino-based electronics giant Apple has declared App Store Vest of 2020 winners for their innovation, positive culture impact, and helpfulness.

Wakeout! - iPhone App of the Year:

Wakeout is named as the iPhone App of the Year. When people are confined at their home due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Wakeout! App tried to help the people to stay active.

The exercises are fun, timely and appropriate. You get 18 exercises in the free version. The PRO version is by subscription. You have to pay $2 per month or $15 per year for the full version.

Developed by Andres Canella, the Wakeout! App designs movements that make you feel amazing. In fact, they reduce stress, make you feel more energized, and enhance your mood.

Zoom – iPad App of the Year:

Zoom changed the way we work and study from home. It’s been so beneficial during these unprecedented times with COVID-10 pandemic. If the reports are to be believed, Zoom is Apple’s most downloaded iPhone and iPad app of the year.

Fantastical – Mac App of the Year:

If you live and breathe appointments and meetings, then Fantastical is built for you. It’s a clean calendar app allowing you to manage basic events. Developed by Flexibits, the Fantastical app helps you to plan your day perfectly.

Disney+ – Apple TV App of the Year:

Increased streaming activity due to COVID-19 boosted Disney+ streaming service. The wide selection of movies and shows makes any Disney fan feel right at home with the app. It is named “Best Apple TV App” for 2020.

Endel – Apple Watch App of the Year:

Endel creates personalized soundscapes to give your mind and body what it needs to achieve total immersion for you at the moment. Sometimes it’s the sounds of the ocean, calming rain, or spherical sounds, all paired with harmonic tone sequences.

As a regular user, I can say that the quality of the sound and features are second to none.

Best Games of 2020:

Apart from the apps, Apple has also listed the best games of 2020. They are as follows:

• iPhone Game of the Year: “Genshin Impact,” from miHoYo.
• iPad Game of the Year: “Legends of Runeterra,” from Riot Games.
• Mac Game of the Year: “Disco Elysium,” from ZA/UM.
• Apple TV Game of the Year: “Dandara Trials of Fear,” from Long Hat House.
• Apple Arcade Game of the Year: “Sneaky Sasquatch,” from RAC7.

App Trends of 2020

• Shine, for helping users practice self-care.
• Explain Everything Whiteboard, for helping bring remote classrooms to life.
• ShareTheMeal app, for helping 87 million kids across the world to share the food
• Pokemon Go, for reinventing the popular outdoor gameplay with at-home experiences.
• Caribu, for adding interactive games and books to its real-time video-calling platform.

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In a global event, Realme launched the Pro version of Realme X7. The first handset of Realme X7 Pro made its debut in Thailand. Undoubtedly, the new Realme X7 Pro will be a global handset and will not be limited to Thailand or China.

Though the Realme X7 Pro comes in a single memory option and weighs only 184 grams. It is released in 2 colour options including Black and Gradient.

Realme X7 Pro 5G Specifications:

Coming to the specifications, the Realme X7 Pro sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels) with 120Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate is mentioned as 240Hz ultra-high touch.

Powered by Mediatek MT6889Z Dimensity 1000+ (7nm) and 8GB RAM, the Realme X7 Pro houses an inbuilt 128GB storage space with no option to expand the storage limit.

As the handset is built on 5G technology, there’s a little doubt whether Realme X7 Pro will be available in Indian sub-continent. Since South-East Asia including Thailand is working on 5G network, Realme might have chosen Thailand.

64MP Quad-camera Setup:

On the camera front, there’s a 64MP quad-camera setup. This included 64MP primary Sony IMX686 sensor, 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro shooter and 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there’s a 32 MP selfie camera.

The other notable inclusions are Wi-Fi 6 support, 65W fast charging and 4500 mAh battery. Within 35 minutes, the handset gets 100% charged. Finally, Realme X7 Pro is priced at THB16,990 (approximately $570 or €465).

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The introduction of Apple ProRAW seems to be a massive leap forward in photography. No sooner the Apple announced this powerful ProRAW feature in its flagship iPhone 12 Pro Max, Instagram started rolling out the support for it.

The American photo and video sharing social network service Instagram announced its support for Apple ProRAW photos. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is incorporated with the technology close to the DSLRs.

The Apple ProRAW takes photography to the next level. The flagship iPhone users can shoot in RAW and capture as many details as possible in the Apple ProRAW format. The credit must be given to Apple’s computational photography tools like Smart HDR and Deep Fusion.

Starting today, Instagram would be able to handle sharing of Apple ProRAW photos. This was announced by none other than Instagram Developer Time Johnson in his tweet.

iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max with ProRAW Format:

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with iOS 14.3 or later can take snaps in Apple ProRAW. This will give greater control when editing photos as seen in DSLR RAW photography.

Till now, the Instagram iPhone users have to create a separate JPG format file to share the content on Instagram. Moreover, the average size of the ProRAW image is around 25MB. Thus, the users should turn on the ProRAW feature only when required or else it eats a lot of storage on your phone.

Compress or Lose Your Storage on iPhone:

Thus, the file size has to be compressed so as to be uploaded in Instagram social sharing platform. If you are really concerned about the size, then you can use a third-party app like Darkroom to edit ProRAW images.

Moreover, you can also edit Apple ProRAW on in the default Photos app or with other third-party apps like Halide. The Apple ProRAW gives increased control over exposure, contrast and colours.

The latest iOS update facilitates the Apple ProRAW even in the Night mode. Back to Instagram, this ProRAW support gives more flexibility to the professional photographers with their Instagram posts.

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No doubt data consumption in India at peak. With the introduction of 4G services, there has been tremendous demand for data. Probably, data is the new oil of the digital economy.

Interestingly, economists believe that the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil but data. Leaving the tech companies aside, there has been a great demand for data.

In the telecom sector, with COVID-19, there is an increasing demand for work from home data packs. The telecom network providers used to concentrate on bundled packs that offer data with voice calling benefit. However, COVID-19 pandemic changed the scenario.

Starting from work from home employees to online learning enthusiasts, there’s a good demand for exclusive data packs. Now, the focus of telecom players shifted to data packs in the name of work from home plans.

All the major telecom network providers (including both private and public) have got different work from home plans for their prepaid mobile subscribers. Let us have a quick review of the plans.

Jio Work from Home Packs:

The 4G VoLTE telecom network Jio has got three plans for work from home enthusiasts. Starting with ₹151, Jio has got 3 packs namely ₹151, ₹201, and ₹251.

All these 3 packs do have a 30 days validity. The ₹151 provides unlimited 30GB and the ₹201 ships unlimited 40GB. The highest ₹251 offers unlimited 50GB per month.

Plan	Validity	Benefit
₹151	30 Days	Unlimited 30 GB Data
₹201	30 Days	Unlimited 40 GB Data
₹251	30 Days	Unlimited 50 GB Data

Airtel Work from Home Data Packs:

Currently, Airtel offers 4 data packs. Starting with ₹48, the Airtel Data packs include ₹98, ₹251, and ₹401. Both ₹48 and ₹401 data packs have a validity of 28 days. On the other hand, the ₹98 and ₹251 data packs have the same validity as your current pack.

If you are a heavy data user, then ₹401 pack is for you. It ships 30GB data with 28 days validity. Or else go with ₹251 pack that offers a mammoth 50GB data. However, the validity of the pack remains the same as your current pack.

Plan	Validity	Benefit
₹48	28 Days	3GB Data
₹98	Existing Validity	12GB Data
₹251	Existing Validity	50GB Data
₹401	28 Days	30GB Data

Vi Work from Home Data Packs:

The Vodafone Idea network too got 3 data exclusive plans for work from home enthusiasts. Starting with ₹16, there is 3 work from home packs namely ₹16, ₹251 and ₹351.

The ₹16 Vi pack offers 1GB data with 24 hours validity. The ₹251 and ₹351 work from home packs offer 50GB and 100GB data with a validity period of 28 and 56 days respectively.

Plan	Validity	Benefit
₹ 16	24 Hours	1GB Data
₹ 251	28 Days	50 GB Data
₹ 351	56 Days	100 GB Data

BSNL Work from Home Mobile Plans:

The state-run telecom player BSNL has also got 3 work from home data-only STV’s. Starting with ₹56, the other packs are ₹151 and ₹251.

The BSNL work from home prepaid STVs is aimed at work from home enthusiasts. That’s the reason, they just ship data and no voice calling benefit in similar lines with that of Jio, Airtel and Vi work from home data packs.

The smallest ₹56 work from STV offers 10GB data with 10 days of validity. The bigger ₹151 STV and ₹251 prepaid STV offer 40GB and 70GB of data benefit with 28 days validity.

There are some individual packs such as BSNL ₹247 STV that ships daily 3GB data and unlimited calling (FUP 250min per day) with a validity of 30 days. That means the user gets a whooping 90GB data in 30 days.

This pack is economical when compared to ₹251 prepaid STV that offer 70GB data with 28 days validity. However, it limits the usage of data up to 3GB only. If the user wants to download a bigger size file then there’s no use of this ₹247 STV.

Plan	Validity	Benefit
₹ 56	10 Day	10 GB Data
₹ 151	28 Days	40 GB Data
₹ 251	28 Days	70 GB Data

If one considers the ₹251 as the industry standard work from home data pack, then the private telecom players including Jio, Airtel, Vi offer 50GB unlimited data.

However, the state-run telecom player BSNL offers a whooping 70GB data benefit. That’s really a big considerate plan from BSNL.

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The Chinese smartphone maker OPPO Electronics has launched a super affordable 5G handset Oppo A53 in the Chinese market. It is an upgrade of the Oppo A53 4G which was released in August 2020.

With a 90Hz refresh rate and hole-punch display, the OPPO A53 5G can be purchased online at JD.com. Apart from the regular 4/128GB, there’s a 6/128GB variant too.

OPPO A53 5G Specifications:

Regarding specs, the OPPO A53 5G sports a 6.5-inch full HD+ (1080x2400p) display with 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. It sports a refresh rate of 90Hz and the touch sampling rate of 120Hz.

Powered by the latest MediaTek Dimesnity 720 processor and 4/6GB RAM, the OPPO A53 5G has an onboard storage capacity of 128GB.

OPPO A53 5G Triple Camera:

On the optics front, OPPO A53 5G sports a Triple Rear Camera setup including 16MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture, and 2MP portrait camera with f/2.4 aperture.

For selfies and videos, there’s a 16MP selfie camera at the front. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is quick and responsive.

Fuelled by a 4040mAh battery with 10W fast charging support, the OPPO A53 5G claims to provide a 2-day battery life on regular usage. The handset is so sleek and weighs just 175 grams.

The connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port etc. The handset boots Color OS 7 based on Android 10.

OPPO A53 5G Availability:

This super-affordable Oppo A53 5G handset comes in 3 different colours including Lake Green, Secret Night Black, and Streamer Purple. When the smartphone makers are offering budget specifications under 15K pricing, the OPPO has got 5G technology in the same pricing.

As per Chinese JD.com, the Oppo A53 5G handset’s 4GB/128GB variant costs 1299 Yuan. It translates to INR 14,600 in Indian currency. If you are looking for a 6GB RAM variant, then there’s 6GB/128GB model as well.

Probably, this cheap pricing will be limited to only the Chinese market. There’s no information whether this super affordable 5G handset will be launched in India or International market.

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Finally, Amazon has expanded its cloud gaming service, Luna, to Android users. After its launch on September 24, 2020, the Luna cloud gaming platform is available on PC, Mac, Amazon Fire TV and iOS (iPhone & iPad) users.

Starting December 16, 2020, Amazon’s Luna can be accessed by Android users on select Google, Samsung and OnePlus smartphones. However, access to the service is through early access at a cost of $5.99 per month.

Luna ~ Amazon’s Cloud Gaming Platform:

For the unaware, the Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming platform on similar lines from Google’s Stadia, Microsoft Xbox Game Pass clouding game, Sony’s PlayStation Now and NVIDIA’s GeForce Now.

The USP of these cloud gaming platforms is that you don’t need any gaming PCs or gaming consoles. All you need to have is high-speed internet access i.e., 10Mbps or higher for 1080p video quality. Unlike streaming movies or music, cloud gaming can consume up to 10GB/hour at 1080p.

You can simply stream the games directly from the cloud to your screen.

The Luna “early access” is currently limited to US subscribers (Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S. territories) only. And moreover, it is available by invitation only. Interested users can register themselves and get the invite on the company’s website.

How to Access Amazon’s Luna Cloud Gaming?

In order to use this Luna service, one can simply access it via the Chrome web browser. There’s no need of downloading Luna App. It involves a few steps.

1. Just launch your Chrome browser on an Android smartphone.
2. Go to Amazon.com slash Luna
3. After the prompt, you’ll be asked to add Amazon Luna to your mobile as a web app.
4. Launch the web app on the handset.
5. Sign in and start playing.

The Luna+ subscription allows unlimited hours of play up to 1080p/60fps. 4K is coming soon to select titles. You can stream on 2 devices at a time.

The gaming library currently includes Resident Evil 7, Control, Panzer Dragoon, A Plague Tale: Innocence, The Surge 2, Yooka-Laylee, The Impossible Lair, Iconoclasts, GRID, ABZU, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, and many more.

The List of Android Devices Supporting Amazon Luna:

Currently, Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service is limited to select Google, Samsung and OnePlus handsets. Hopefully, the list would soon grow as Luna runs through a web browser and there are no requirement of high-end hardware.

The select list of Android devices supporting Luna is as follows:

• Pixel 4 XL
• Pixel 4a
• Pixel 4a 5G
• Pixel 5
• Samsung Galaxy S10
• Samsung Galaxy S10+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
• Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20
• OnePlus 7
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 7 Pro 5G
• OnePlus 8
• OnePlus 8 Pro
• OnePlus Nord
• OnePlus 7T
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 7T Pro 5G

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Dongguan-based Chinese tech company Vivo has launched Vivo Y30 Standard Edition smartphone for its home market. Though it resembles the Indian variant Vivo Y30, the Standard Edition is a unique one with a few twists.

Vivo Y30 Standard Edition Specifications:

The overall body design looks familiar but the camera setup of the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition smartphone makes it a Chinese edition. It sports a 6.51-inch HD+ (720x1600p) IPS LCD screen with 89% screen-to-body ratio.

Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 6GB RAM, the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition smartphone has an inbuilt 128GB storage. Space can be further expandable up to 256GB using an external microSD card.

In terms of optics, the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition sports a dual-camera setup at the rear. This includes 13MP primary lens with f/2.2 and 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The parent Oppo Y30 model 2MP macro camera instead. There’s an 8MP selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture at the front for selfie snapshots and video calls.

The handset supports Face Unlock. The super-responsive fingerprint scanner is an extra addition. It boots Android 10-based FunTouch OS 10.5.

Connectivity-wise, the Chinese version of Vivo Y30 sports a dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, USB OTG, Bluetooth 5.0, USP port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is equipped with a gravity sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, and a virtual gyro sensor.

What’s Your Opinion on Vivo Y30 Standard Edition?

Backed by a huge 5000mAh battery and 10W fast-charging support, the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition can easily last for 2 days and more. The sleek design combined with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space makes it a decent buy.

The single variant 6/128GB of Vivo Y30 Standard Edition costs CNY 1398 that roughly translates to ₹15,700 in the Indian currency. Clad in Clouds and Water Blue and Aurora colour options, one can grab the handset through Vivo Chinese online store.

One can even purchase 1-year broken screen treasure at 129 yuan, 1-yr extension at 129 yuan and half-year extension at 69 yuan during the online purchase. There’s an EMI facility as well.

Don’t know when the company would bring this Vivo Y30 Standard Edition smartphone to the international markets. Though it borrows many similarities, the Indian variant can’t be ruled out.

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The Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has launched the much-awaited Redmi 9 Power smartphone in the Indian market. True to its name, Xiaomi has packed a mammoth 6000mAh battery pack in its new offering.

Xiaomi known for launching two Redmi Note handsets in a year couldn’t make it in this 2020 year. The company has been still pushing the Redmi Note 9th series both in China and India. Probably, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted its plans to counter the growing popularity of Realme.

Another Chinese Variant in India:

Joining the product line, Redmi 9 Power hits the headlines with a large 6000mAh battery that powers the device with 18W fast charging support and 2.5W reverse charging. For the unaware, the Chinese variant Redmi Note 9 4G makes it to India with a new name Redmi 9 Power.

Interestingly, the new Redmi 9 Power gets a lot of similarity from its latest POCO M3 handset. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset, the Redmi 9 Power will certainly attract a lot of competition from Samsung Galaxy M11, Poco M3, Vivo Y20 and Oppo A53.

The Redmi 9 Power has got a TUV Rheinland certification that brings down the low light emission making it safer for eyes. Weighing under 200 grams is a huge plus sign when there are negative reviews surrounding POCO handsets for being bulky.

Redmi 9 Power Specification:

In terms of specification, the Redmi 9 Power sports a 6.53-inch full HD+ (1080x2340p) Dot Drop display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395 ppi density. It has a max 400 nits of brightness and a Corning Gorilla 3 protection (and splash-proof) on the top. It is to be noted that Dot Drop is nothing but Xiaomi’s version of a waterdrop-style notch.

Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, Adreno 610 GPU and 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the Redmi 9 Power has got 2 variants based on storage space 64GB and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. The storage space can be further expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card.

Redmi 9 Power Camera Configuration:

On the optics front, the Redmi 9 Power sports a 48MP AI Quad Camera Setup. It includes 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens with 120˚ Field of View, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. The Chinese variant doesn’t have the macro shooter. There’s an 8MP AI selfie camera and AI Face Unlock at the front. It also features Aura Power design which Xiaomi markets it as a new-age design.

Connectivity-wise, the Redmi 9 Power smartphone has a Dual 4G VoLTE, 2+1 dedicated SIM slot, VoWiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, IR blaster, GPS and AGPS support. The box also packs a 22.5W charger.

Redmi 9 Power ~ Color, Price & Availability:

Bearing a price tag of ₹10,999 for 4/64GB variant and ₹11,999 for 4/128GB variant, Redmi 9 Power comes in 4 colour options including Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Electric Green, and Fiery Red. This dual-SIM smartphone runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10 OS.

The Redmi 9 Power has got 2 variants and their price is as follows:

• 4GB + 64GB – ₹10,999
• 4GB+ 128GB – ₹11,999

Though an Amazon India exclusive, the Redmi 9 Power can be purchased both online and offline stores including Mi Home and Mi stores starting December 22nd.

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The Chinese smartphone maker Infinix Mobiles has added another entry-level smartphone to its product lineup. Titled Infinix Smart HD 2021, it is powered by the Helio A20 chipset.

The Infinix Smart HD 2021 is truly an entry-level handset based on Android 10 (Go Edition). The smartphone boots XOS 6.2 which is a custom version based on Android 10 Go Edition.

Infinix Smart HD 2021 Specifications:

This entry-level smartphone sports a 6.1-inch HD+ screen with a notch for 5MP selfie camera. Powered by 1.8GHz Quad-Core MediaTek’s Helio A20 chipset (12nm) and 2GB RAM, it provides a 32GB inbuilt storage space that can be further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card.

On the optics front, there’s an 8MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and 5MP AI selfie camera accompanied by an LED flash. Though an entry-level handset, it houses a fingerprint reader.

Backed by a big 5000mAh battery and charging through a USB port, it promises a 2-day battery life and 28 hours of video playback. The Infinix Smart HD 2021 packs the required connectivity options including VoWiFi enabled dual VoLTE, HDMI (ARC), USB, Coaxial, AUX, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

Moreover, it is equipped with a DTS Surround Sound facility with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The latest Infinix handset comes in 3 colour options including Topaz Blue, Obsidian Black, and Quartz Green.

Priced at ₹5999, the Infinix Smart HD 2021 will be available for sale on Flipkart portal from December 24th onwards. Probably, the company wants to try its luck in the Christmas sale.

What’s Your Opinion?

Fortunately, the entry-level market in India is flooded by many Chinese handset makers including Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO etc. The 6K pricing of Infinix Smart HD 2021 is not at all justifiable.

If Infinix Mobiles truly wants to have some sizeable market share, then it should think out of the box or else it should limit its concentration to the African market.

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The Chinese top smartphone brand OPPO has brought a sequel to the OPPO A15. Within 2 months of the launch, OPPO has got the sequel OPPO A15s in the Indian market.

Starting December 21, the OPPO A15s will be available for sale through all the retail outlets including Amazon India e-commerce portal. Priced at ₹11,490, the OPPO A15s comes in 3 different colour variants including Dynamic Black, Fancy White and Rainbow Silver.

OPPO A15s Specifications:

In terms of specifications, the OPPO A15s sports a 6.52-inch HD+ display with 89 per cent screen to body ratio and a notch for 8MP selfie camera. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset and 4GB RAM, the OPPO A15s has a 64GB onboard storage.

On the optics front, it is equipped with a triple rear camera including 13MP primary camera, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, it’s packed with an 8MP selfie camera. It supports all the camera modes including AI beautification, night mode, time-lapse, slow-motion, etc.

For connectivity, the OPPO A15s supports WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, fingerprint scanner. Backed by a decent 4,230mAh battery, it claims 2 days battery juice.

Launch Offer & Special Discounts:

One can grab the OPPO A15s handset in the retail stores with a 5% cashback on ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, and Zest Money cards with no EMI options of up to 6 months.

Similarly, the Amazon India shoppers can purchase the OPPO A15s with a 10% instant discount using HDFC cards. However, this launch offer is limited from December 21 to 25th.

By going through the various handsets and their specs in the budget segment, the OPPO A15s cannot be claimed as the star performer. In simple terms, the OPPO A15s is another budget phone.

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The state-run telecom player BSNL has got Christmas gifts to its prepaid mobile customers. As a part of BSNL Christmas Offers 2020, a new prepaid plan voucher PV₹199 is launched.

As per the reliable sources, this PV₹199 recharge offers unlimited voice calls to any network with daily 2GB data for a period of 30 days. Interestingly, the BSNL is the only telecom company to offer daily 2GB data under ₹200.

Most of the private telecom operators including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are charging ₹249-₹298 for the similar daily 2GB data with unlimited voice calling benefits.

PV₹199 with daily 2GB data for 30 Days:

The BSNL PV₹199 prepaid mobile plan offers unlimited voice calling with daily FUP of 250 minutes and 100 SMS benefits per day. The validity of this pack is 30 days. The daily 2GB data benefit makes the PV₹199 a good recharge to consider.

The said BSNL PV₹199 is open for public on the eve of Christmas 2020. Moreover, it is valid across India on all the BSNL telecom circles. Coming to the benefits, the unlimited voice calling has a FUP condition of 250-minute calls per day.

If the user exhausts the allotted 250 minutes calls, then he would be charged at the base plan tariff. In a similar note, there is another condition of 100 free SMS/day.

One has to note that this recharge voucher is intended only for personal use and not for fraudulent or unauthorized telemarketing and commercial use.

BSNL Withdraws PV186 Voucher:

Apart from the introduction of PV₹199, the BSNL has got another major change. The popular PV186 recharge which used to offer unlimited voice calling along with daily 2GB data is not part of the product line.

The PV186 can be activated till 31st December 2020. Starting 1st January 2021, the PV₹186 will be part of the history. After expiry, the BSNL subscribers should recharge with any other plan as per their need or can simply opt the newly announced PV₹199 prepaid mobile plan.

Promotional Offer of daily 3GB data on STV 998:

Under the BSNL Christmas Offer 2020, the data STV 998 got a big revision. Till now, the STV998 used to offer daily 2GB data for 240 days. Starting December 24th, the STV998 will offer daily 3GB data for the said 240 days.

That’s a whopping 720GB instead of 480GB and the speed gets reduced to 80Kbps after the 2GB daily limit. However, the promotional plan is valid till 23rd March 2021.

It is to be noted that the new tariff will be applicable from December 24th onwards as part of BSNL Christmas Offers 2020 for prepaid customers.

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These days HMD Global has found something interesting in the midrange segment. Today, it launched another affordable smartphone in its Nokia 5 series. Calling it Nokia 5.4, the latest handset will retail at €189 in the European market.

The HMD Global has specified that the latest Nokia 5.4 handset is a global release. The Nokia lovers can grab their favourite handset in other markets including North and South America, Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa.

Nokia 5.4 Specifications:

The latest Nokia 5.4 handset comes in Polar Night and Dusk colour options. It sports a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display (19.5:9 display ratio) with HD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie snapper.

Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset (11nm, Adreno 610 GPU and 4/6GB RAM, the Nokia 5.4 handset provides an onboard storage space 64/128GB which is further expandable up to 512GB using a cheap microSD card.

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48MP Quad Camera Configuration:

The 48MP quad-camera configuration supports 4K video and includes 48MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP camera for macro shots and depth data. For selfies and videos, there’s a 16MP selfie snapper at the front. There’s a responsive fingerprint sensor as well.

Though the smartphone boots Android 10 OS, the user is sent a quick Android 11 update. Backed by a 4000mAh battery at 10W fast charging using USB Type C port, the handset is meant to stand by you for at least 2 days on normal usage.

Nokia 5.4 - What’s Your Opinion?

Connectivity-wise, the Nokia 5.4 has got 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, FM Radio receiver, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Design-wise, it has got the Nordic design appeal of Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4.

Personally, I’m the biggest user of Nokia phone due to its clean experience. The build quality, battery and decent camera make the Nokia 5.4 a good choice.

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