Airtel launches 5G at Bengaluru International Airport

Airtel today announced that it has launched its Airtel 5G Plus services at the Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB / BLR Airport) before the formal inauguration. Continue reading “Airtel launches 5G at Bengaluru International Airport”

Nokia 2780 Flip 4G VoLTE feature phone announced

HMD Global has introduced Nokia 2780, the company’s latest budget 4G VoLTE feature phone, in the US. This has similar design as the 2660 Flip that was introduced back in July that includes a 2.7 inch QVGA display and a 1.77 external QQVGA screen, but this replaces the Unisoc T107 with a Qualcomm 215 Mobile Platform and runs KaiOS 3.1 instead of S30+ OS. Continue reading “Nokia 2780 Flip 4G VoLTE feature phone announced”

Nothing Ear (stick) buyers get Rs. 1000 discount if they own a Nothing product

Nothing introduced the Ear (stick) last month, and it calls it as the company’s most advanced audio experience yet. It is priced at Rs. 8499 in India which is costly compared to the Nothing Ear (1), even though this lacks some features like ANC and wireless charging. Continue reading “Nothing Ear (stick) buyers get Rs. 1000 discount if they own a Nothing product”

Nothing ear (1) app is now Nothing X, adds custom EQ, low lag gaming mode and more

As announced at the Nothing ear (stick) launch last week, Nothing has rebranded the Nothing ear (1) companion app to Nothing X ahead of the sale of Nothing ear (stick) on November 4th in several countries. The update brings new UI, promises enhanced user experience and more. Continue reading “Nothing ear (1) app is now Nothing X, adds custom EQ, low lag gaming mode and more”

Apple 5G beta update for India is coming next week

Apple has announced that it start testing 5G support in India with the new iOS 16.2 beta next week. This comes after last week’s iOS 16.2 beta 1 update. iOS 16.1 update that rolled out last month brought several new features. Continue reading “Apple 5G beta update for India is coming next week”

HUAWEI Watch GT Cyber with a detachable design announced

Along with the Pocket S foldable smartphone, HUAWEI also introduced the Watch GT Cyber, a unique smartwatch with a detachable design. This lets you remove the dial from the casing with the rotatable crown and the strap just by pushing it so that you can change different casing depending on the occasion. Continue reading “HUAWEI Watch GT Cyber with a detachable design announced”

HUAWEI Pocket S with 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz foldable OLED screen, 1.04-inch external screen announced

HUAWEI introduced the P50 Pocket, the company’s first foldable flip phone, last December. Today it has introduced the Pocket S, a cheaper model in China. It features the same 6.9-inch FHD+ foldable flexible screen with 21: 9 screen ratio, 120Hz refresh rate screen and a small 1.04-inch AMOLED external screen. Continue reading “HUAWEI Pocket S with 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz foldable OLED screen, 1.04-inch external screen announced”

Xiaomi 12S Ultra concept adds an extra 1″ sensor, Leica M series interchangeable lens support

Xiaomi introduced the 12S Ultra smartphone with a 1″ Sony’s IMX989 sensor and Leica optics back in July. Today, the company has introduced a new Xiaomi 12S Ultra concept phone. Continue reading “Xiaomi 12S Ultra concept adds an extra 1″ sensor, Leica M series interchangeable lens support”

Airtel surpasses 1 million 5G users in less than 30 days

Airtel rolled out its 5G services across 8 cities in India last month. Today, the company has announced that it has crossed the 1 million unique 5G user mark on its network. It added that it has achieved this milestone in less than 30 days of its commercial launch, even as the network is being built. Continue reading “Airtel surpasses 1 million 5G users in less than 30 days”

Vi launches new Vi Max Postpaid plans with more benefits

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched new Vi Max plans for its Postpaid customers that offer More Data, More Control, More Convenience and Unmatched content offerings, says the company. Vi says that the Vi Max offers more value for virtually the same price as the previous generation Postpaid plans. Continue reading “Vi launches new Vi Max Postpaid plans with more benefits”

Motorola India to roll out 5G update for its devices by first week of November [Update: Roll out complete for several 5G phones]

Update: November 2 – Motorola Asia Pacific head today announced that the company has completed finished rolling out 5G update edge 30 ultra, edge 30 fusion, edge 30 pro, edge 30, moto g62 5G and moto g82 5G and oher motorola 5G devices will be receiving the updates in subsequent weeks, targeting completion within November 2022. Continue reading “Motorola India to roll out 5G update for its devices by first week of November [Update: Roll out complete for several 5G phones]”

Redmi Smartphone Clearance Sale offers old phones from Rs. 3999, but there is a catch

Xiaomi has silently started Smartphone Clearance Sale. This offers old Redmi phones that were launched 2 to 3 years and even 4-year-old phones at a discounted rate. These include popular phones like Redmi K20, Redmi Note series and more. Continue reading “Redmi Smartphone Clearance Sale offers old phones from Rs. 3999, but there is a catch”

RBI begins Digital Rupee-Wholesale pilot today

Earlier this year during the budget session, the finance minister announced that the Reserve Bank of India will introduce Digital Rupee starting 2022-23. After releasing a concept note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for India last month, the government has started pilot of Digital Rupee (e₹) for specific use cases. Continue reading “RBI begins Digital Rupee-Wholesale pilot today”

OPPO A58 with 6.56″ 90Hz display, Dimensity 700 surfaces

OPPO A58, the company’s next budget 5G smartphone, has surfaced in press renders ahead of launch, thanks to @evleaks. This reveals a 6.56″ HD+ 90Hz screen with a notch that houses an 8MP camera, Dimensity 700 SoC and Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1. Continue reading “OPPO A58 with 6.56″ 90Hz display, Dimensity 700 surfaces”

Nokia G60 5G with 6.58″ FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 launched in India for Rs. 29999

HMD Global just launched the Nokia G60 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in India, after it was introduced in September. The company says that it is the most eco-friendly G-series device to date, as it’s sustainably crafted with 100% recycled polycarbonate back and 60% recycled polycarbonate frame. Continue reading “Nokia G60 5G with 6.58″ FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 launched in India for Rs. 29999”