COAI supports RoW changes for 5G deployment in India

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), an organization representing the Indian telecommunications industry, praised the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for introducing the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2023. Continue reading “COAI supports RoW changes for 5G deployment in India”

Indian Tablet market grew 29% QoQ in Q2, 5G Tablets up 7% YoY: Report

Apple has secured the top position in the Indian tablet market, holding an impressive 25% market share despite the overall market declining by 22% year-over-year (YoY). Continue reading “Indian Tablet market grew 29% QoQ in Q2, 5G Tablets up 7% YoY: Report”

Jio pre-paid plans with bundled Netflix subscription launched

Reliance Jio has launched new Jio prepaid plans with a bundled Netflix subscription. The company already offers post-paid plans with a Netflix subscription, but this is the first time that a Netflix subscription will be available on a prepaid plan, which is a global first, said the company. Continue reading “Jio pre-paid plans with bundled Netflix subscription launched”

iPhone 15 could support up to 35W fast charging

In about a month, Apple plans to unveil its new iPhone 15 series. One significant change on the horizon is the shift from the Lightning connector to USB-C. Continue reading “iPhone 15 could support up to 35W fast charging”

vivo V29e with curved screen, 50MP AF selfie camera launching in India on August 28

Update: vivo has confirmed the launch of vivo V29e smartphone in India on August 28th. The company has also confirmed 58.7-degree curved screen, and the company claims that it has the slimmest 3D curved screen in the 25k-30k price segment. Continue reading “vivo V29e with curved screen, 50MP AF selfie camera launching in India on August 28”

Amazon World Photography Day Sale: Top deals on Cameras and more

Following the Amazon Budget Bazaar Sale, Amazon is now launching the World Photography Day sale on August 19th to August 21st, 2023. This sale provides big savings of up to 70% on Photography Cameras and accessories. Continue reading “Amazon World Photography Day Sale: Top deals on Cameras and more”

Google Messages is testing Satellite Emergency SOS

Google Messages, a widely-used messaging app, is working on incorporating an Emergency SOS capability through a satellite connection. Continue reading “Google Messages is testing Satellite Emergency SOS”

realme Buds Air 5 to launch in India on August 23 alongside Air 5 Pro

After confirming the launch of Buds Air 5 Pro in India on August 23rd, realme today confirmed that it will also launch the Buds Air 5, as the successor to the Buds Air 3 in India on August 23rd. Continue reading “realme Buds Air 5 to launch in India on August 23 alongside Air 5 Pro”

DoT tests Emergency Alert System on Smartphones

Indian mobile phone users nationwide were surprised on Thursday, around 1:30 pm by an unexpected ‘Sample Testing Message’ sent through the Cell Broadcasting System labeled ‘Emergency Alert: Severe’ by the Department of Telecommunication, Government of India. Continue reading “DoT tests Emergency Alert System on Smartphones”

Microsoft to shut down Xbox 360 Store in July 2024

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 Store will be closing its doors in July 2024. This means that starting from that date, Xbox 360 owners won’t be able to buy new Xbox 360 games, DLC (extra game content), and other things from the store. Continue reading “Microsoft to shut down Xbox 360 Store in July 2024”

vivo Y77t with 6.64″ FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 7020, up to 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery announced

vivo has silently introduced the Y77t, which has similar specifications as the Y78 in China. It packs a 6.64-inch Full HD+ 120Hz LCD screen with 91.06% screen-to-body ratio and an 8MP camera inside the punch-hole. It is powered by Dimensity 7020 SoC, which is a rebranded version of Dimensity 930. Continue reading “vivo Y77t with 6.64″ FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 7020, up to 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery announced”

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 Gaming Hub 100″ portable smart projector announced

Samsung has announced the next-gen portable smart projector, The Freestyle Gen 2 with Gaming Hub. It lets you transform any surface, even ceilings, into a screen of up to 100 inches. Continue reading “Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 Gaming Hub 100″ portable smart projector announced”

WhatsApp now lets you send HD quality photos

WhatsApp has added a new HD Photos feature that lets you send HD quality compared to the standard quality. The company started testing the feature back in February this year, before rolling it out in beta for Android and iOS users in June. Continue reading “WhatsApp now lets you send HD quality photos”

Boult Crown R and Drift 2 smartwatches, Boult W40 TWS earbuds launched

Boult Audio has refreshed its range of wearables by introducing two new smartwatches – the Crown R and Drift 2 – along with the W40 TWS Earbuds. Each product has been meticulously crafted to cater to the diverse and evolving needs of today’s discerning consumers, said the company.

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Indian PC market declines 15.3% YoY in Q2 2023: IDC

The traditional PC market in India, which includes desktops, notebooks, and workstations, dropped by 15.3% YoY in Q2 2023 to 3.2 million units, as per the latest IDC report. Continue reading “Indian PC market declines 15.3% YoY in Q2 2023: IDC”