India’s first indigenous 5G testbed launched

At the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi launched India’s first indigenous 5G test bed. Talking at the event, he said that this is an important step toward self-reliance in critical and modern technology in the telecom sector. Continue reading “India’s first indigenous 5G testbed launched”

Spotify is testing NFT galleries on artist pages

According to a report that was initially published by Music Ally, Spotify is now developing an option for artists to exhibit their non-fungible token (NFT) collections. The music streaming platform has begun rolling out the test for some customers on Android in the United States. Continue reading “Spotify is testing NFT galleries on artist pages”

Meta Quest v40 rolls out End-to-end encryption, app unlock, audio accessibility and more

For several years, Meta has already been working on Messenger’s End-To-End Encryption (E2EE) features, and it’s now piloting E2EE communications with its own Quest VR headsets. In addition, Meta is trialing additional encryption support for one-on-one conversations as well as calls in VR, and several other notable features such as App unlock, Secure payments, More keyboards, Audio accessibility, and more in the v40 software upgrade as per the company. Continue reading “Meta Quest v40 rolls out End-to-end encryption, app unlock, audio accessibility and more”

DIZO Wireless Dash with 11.2mm drivers, up to 30h playback, fast charge launched at an introductory price of Rs. 1299

DIZO has launched DIZO Wireless Dash neckband wireless headset in India as the successor to last year’s DIZO Wireless. The company launched the Wireless Power with a slightly better battery backup earlier this year. The new neckband headset retains the 11.2mm Bass Boost Driver and Magnetic Control, but this promises up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge. Continue reading “DIZO Wireless Dash with 11.2mm drivers, up to 30h playback, fast charge launched at an introductory price of Rs. 1299”

WhatsApp could soon let you silently exit groups

WhatsApp Voice Notes

Following the rollout of support for larger groups of up to 512 people to a subset of users, WhatsApp is now said to be developing another helpful feature for groups, which is the option to leave a group without notifying other users. This may be something like incognito mode. Continue reading “WhatsApp could soon let you silently exit groups”

iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 brings Wallet, Podcast updates

Apple has released the stable iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 update to users after weeks of beta testing among developers as well as public testers. These upgrades are currently rolling out to all users worldwide, providing their devices are compatible. Unlike iOS 15.4, iOS 15.5 is relatively unchanged. Continue reading “iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 brings Wallet, Podcast updates”

Sony PlayStation Plus India launch on June 23 — Check out the game lineup

In March, Sony unveiled a new gaming service called Sony PlayStation Plus, which combines its PS Now and PS Plus memberships into a single service. The corporation had previously stated that this new service would be live somewhere in the first half of 2022 at the latest. Now, some two months later, the firm has revealed the service’s rollout. Continue reading “Sony PlayStation Plus India launch on June 23 — Check out the game lineup”

vivo Y01 with 6.51″ HD+ display, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 8999

vivo’s popular offline-centric Y series now includes an entry-level smartphone named the vivo Y01. The device has a 6.51-inch HD+ Halo FullView display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. It runs Funtouch OS 11.1 based Android 11 Go edition. Continue reading “vivo Y01 with 6.51″ HD+ display, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 8999”

JioPhone Next: Exchange old 4G phone for Rs. 2000 discount

The JioPhone Next was launched in October 2021, with a price tag of Rs.6,499. Jio is now offering a Rs. 2000 discount for those exchanging any working 4G Android phone. With this offer, you can get the phone for Rs.4,499, which is a great deal considering the features it offers for the price. Continue reading “JioPhone Next: Exchange old 4G phone for Rs. 2000 discount”

Dell G15 and G15 SE gaming laptops launched in India

Dell India has upgraded its gaming laptop line up with the introduction of the Dell G15 5520 and G15 5521 SE (Special Edition). Both laptops are equipped with the latest Intel Core 12th generation Alder lake processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs to enhance gaming performance. Continue reading “Dell G15 and G15 SE gaming laptops launched in India”

India’s 5G roll out could be delayed due to local gear testing from July

The wait for a 5G network in India may become a little longer as network gear supply in the country may be disrupted in the weeks ahead. This is because, beginning July 1, 2022, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) intends to evaluate all foreign-made network gear for safety procedures at local research facilities under the Mandatory Testing & Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) regulations. Continue reading “India’s 5G roll out could be delayed due to local gear testing from July”

Indian Wearables Market grows 20.1% YoY in Q1 2022: IDC

Today, International Data Corporation (IDC) released its analytic data for the India Wearable market for the first quarter (January to March) of 2022, indicating total shipments of 13.9 million units, representing a 20.1% YoY (year-over-year) rise. IDC cites that the immense growth was due to new launches, discounts across channels, and aggressive marketing by brands.  Continue reading “Indian Wearables Market grows 20.1% YoY in Q1 2022: IDC”

Vi enhances indoor 4G network coverage in Delhi & NCR

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has deployed state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900 MHz band as well as 1800 MHz band on approximately, 8400 sites in New Delhi & NCR. Vi said that it has employed state-of-the-art DSS technology to optimize 4G spectrum and thereby offer better user experience in terms of speed. The company deployed LTE 900 technology in Gujarat earlier this year. Continue reading “Vi enhances indoor 4G network coverage in Delhi & NCR”

Samsung Big TV Days: Up to 20% off Premium Smart TVs, guaranteed gifts

Samsung India has started ‘Samsung Big TV Days’ sale offering deals on premium, big-screen Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED, QLED, The Frame & Crystal 4K UHD TVs. When customers buy Samsung’s high-end TVs during this limited-time offer, they can get great deals and guaranteed rewards. Continue reading “Samsung Big TV Days: Up to 20% off Premium Smart TVs, guaranteed gifts”

India’s tablet market grows 68% YoY in Q1 2022: CMR

According to newly revealed insights from CMR’s Tablet PC Market Report Review for Q1 2022, which was released earlier today, the tablet market in India increased by 68% year-on-year (YoY), while the market for 4G tablets recorded growth of 74% YoY. Tablets with 8-inch displays accounted for 26% of total units shipped in the Indian market. Continue reading “India’s tablet market grows 68% YoY in Q1 2022: CMR”