Airtel’s internet and mobile services were briefly disrupted across India on Friday. The disruption was apparently caused due to a technical glitch. Several users from various locations in India, took to the micro-blogging site to complain about the outage in Airtel India’s network. The disruption was witnessed in broadband and cellular services as well.
Acknowledging the outage in services, the company put out a tweet
“Our internet services had a brief disruption and we deeply regret the inconvenience this may have caused you. Everything is back as normal now, as our teams keep working to deliver a seamless experience to our customers.”
Outage tracker Downdetector showed Airtel web having issues since around 11:30AM on Friday, February 11. As per Downdetector, around 3,729 clients had reported disruption in services at 11:18AM across India. Numerous users have said that this is the second time this month that they are confronting this issue.
To address the menace of unwanted tracking, Apple has announced new advancements to AirTag and the Find My Network. According to the latest update, Apple is taking various steps to check unwanted tracking:
New privacy warnings during AirTag setup: In an upcoming software update, every user setting up their AirTag for the first time will see a message that clearly states that AirTag is meant to track their own belongings, that using AirTag to track people without consent is a crime in many regions around the world, that AirTag is designed to be detected by victims, and that law enforcement can request identifying information about the owner of the AirTag.
Addressing alert issues for AirPods: Apple also heard from users who have reported receiving an ‘Unknown Accessory Detected’ alert. The Company has confirmed this alert will not display if an AirTag is detected near you — only AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or a third-party Find My network accessory. In the same software update, Apple will be updating the alert users receive to indicate that AirPods have been traveling with them instead of an “Unknown Accessory.”
Updated support documentation: Apple is updating its unwanted tracking support article on apple.com to communicate the safety features built into AirTag, AirPods, and Find My network accessories. This page now includes additional explanations of which Find My accessories may trigger an unwanted tracking alert, more visuals to provide specific examples of such alerts, and updated information on what to do after receiving an alert, including instructions for disabling an AirTag, AirPods, or Find My network accessory. There are also links to resources individuals can use if they feel their safety is at risk, such as the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the National Center for Victims of Crime.
Additionally, Apple is also investigating a series of updates that they plan to introduce later this year, including:
Precision Finding: This capability allows recipients of an unwanted tracking alert to locate an unknown AirTag with precision. iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 users will be able to use Precision Finding to see the distance and direction to an unknown AirTag when it is in range. As an iPhone user moves, Precision Finding fuses input from the camera, ARKit, accelerometer, and gyroscope to guide them to the AirTag through a combination of sound, haptics, and visual feedback.
Display alert with sound: When AirTag automatically emits a sound to alert anyone nearby of its presence and is detected moving with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, we will also display an alert on your device that you can then take action on, like playing a sound or using Precision Finding, if available. This will help in cases where the AirTag may be in a location where it is hard to hear, or if the AirTag speaker has been tampered with.
Refining unwanted tracking alert logic: The unwanted tracking alert system uses sophisticated logic to determine how Apple alert users. The Company plans to update their unwanted tracking alert system to notify users earlier that an unknown AirTag or Find My network accessory may be traveling with them.
Tuning AirTag’s sound: Currently, iOS users receiving an unwanted tracking alert can play a sound to help them find the unknown AirTag. Apple will be adjusting the tone sequence to use more of the loudest tones to make an unknown AirTag more easily findable.
The Company designs their products to provide a great experience, but also with safety and privacy in mind.
What is AirTag
AirTag, an iPhone accessory, lets users keep track of personal items like their keys, wallet, purse, backpack, luggage, and more through the Find My app. AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another person’s property.
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Vivo is easily one of the most favorable brands under mid-range offerings in India. This is an area where the company excels. Vivo’s latest offering, the Vivo T1 5G, has further bolstered the company’s position. The brand’s latest smartphone includes a 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, liquid cooling technology, and other intriguing features. Vivo also launched the V23 Pro 5G smartphone in the country last month, which falls into the higher mid-range smartphone category.
Now, the question here is, why we should go for Vivo V23 Pro 5G, which is under the sub-Rs 40,000 segment, instead of Vivo T1 5G which is quite affordable. What makes Vivo V23 Pro 5G different than Vivo T1 5G? To answer this, we have put both the devices against each other to make it easier for you to get to this decision. So, without further ado, here’s a specs-based comparison of Vivo T1 5G and Vivo V23 Pro 5G.
Display
The Vivo T1 5G sports a 6.58-inch full HD+ LCD display. The Vivo V23 Pro 5G, on the other hand, comes with a 6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display.
Processor
In terms of performance, both of them are a powerhouse. The Vivo T1 5G is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.
The Vivo V23 Pro 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
Camera
Coming to cameras, the Vivo T1 5G comes with a triple-camera setup at the rear. It offers a 50MP primary sensor along with a 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro shooter. The device also features a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies.
The camera module on the Vivo V23 Pro 5G, on the other hand, carries the primary sensor of 108MP unit along with 8MP and 2MP camera unit. Up front, the smartphone gets a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP and 8MP.
Battery
In terms of battery, the Vivo T1 5G is also packed with a 5,000mAh battery, though it offers only 18W fast charging support. The Vivo V23 Pro 5G, on the other hand, comes with 4,300mAh battery.
Price
The Vivo V23 Pro 5G has been launched at a price of Rs 38,990 onwards for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and Rs 43,990 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
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The Vivo T1 5G price in India starts at Rs 15,990 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB of internal storage. The 6GB RAM + 128GB of internal storage is priced at Rs 16,990. Lastly, we have 8GB RAM + 128GB of storage comes with a price tag of Rs 19,990. The smartphone will be available for purchase from Flipkart, Vivo India online, and major retail stores across the country from February 14.
Specifications
Vivo V23 Pro 5G
Vivo T1 5G
Display
6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED
6.58-inch full HD+ LCD
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 1200
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM
8GB
4GB
Camera
108MP + 8MP + 2MP
50MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera
50MP + 8MP
16MP
Battery
4,300mAh
5,000mAh
Price in India
Rs 38,990
Rs 19,990
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Oppo India today conducted a 5G standalone and non-standalone network trial in collaboration with India’s largest telecom service provider Jio. The ultra-fast and low latency 5G trial on Reno 7 series was successfully concluded in a demo set-up. The results showcased lag-free 4K video streams, super-fast uploads and downloads.
Reflecting on Oppo’s value proposition and futuristic innovation, the latest and 5G capable Reno 7 series is aimed at complementing the progressive lifestyle of customers while pushing the technological boundaries of flagship smartphones. Deemed as being futuristic, the Reno 7 Pro smartphone supports up to 10 bands and the Reno 7 up to 13 bands to provide access to an uninterrupted 5G network anywhere in the country.
Tasleem Arif, Vice President, India R&D Head, Oppo India, said, “We are all set to have users experience the full range of 5G-capable devices and build an end-to-end 5G ecosystem. Technology such as 5G is altering how the world communicates today and tests like these will further consolidate our efforts in the industry and provide the best value proposition for our customers. As an innovative brand, we will continue to front 5G initiatives in India for the deployment of next-generation of connections for users.”
Speaking about Reno 7, he added, “Staying true to our mission of elevating life through technology artistry, our finely engineered and 5G capable Reno 7 series will deliver the best user experience as Oppo takes handheld device capabilities to a higher level.”
The 5G connected Reno 7 device was able to achieve good throughput in Jio 5G test setup. The site infrastructure and network provider Jio carried out these tests by utilizing the allocated mid-band trial spectrum.
Having developed a 100% homegrown and comprehensive broadband solution, which is cloud-native and digitally managed, Jio is at the forefront of the 5G rollout. The joint collaboration between Jio and Oppo reiterates 5G rollout as top priority for both the organizations.
Oppo is playing a pioneering role in the development of 5G technology in India with continuous R&D investment. The brand works closely with supply chain partners to advance 5G technology and elevate user experience while partnering with leading carriers and retailers to connect to more people. Recently, Oppo also conducted its first VoNR call from its India 5G lab with an aim at making Oppo consumers among the firsts to experience the latest 5G innovations the industry has to offer.
Oppo has filed applications for over 2,900 global patent families and declared more than 1,000 families of 5G Standard Essential Patents to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). Going forward, Oppo will continue to increase its R&D in areas of cutting-edge technology, partner with other industry leaders to facilitate 5G development and continue to unlock the possibilities of 5G as it leads the industry towards the era of the Internet of Experience.
Infinix too has joined hands with Jio to conduct 5G trials for their upcoming Zero 5G smartphone which is set to be launched on February 14. As a part of the virtual lab trial, the device was thoroughly tested through various scenarios to verify its capability and performance for delivering enhanced 5G end-user experiences.
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Madhav Sheth, VP of realme and President of realme International Business Group has announced the launch of realme GT 2 Pro. However, the Company is yet to confirm exact launch date. According to Seth, the upcoming model will have flat display.
“The Galaxy is full of stars & we always look out for the brightest one. Shining bright as ever, our realme GT 2 Pro will feature the best flat display among all Android phones soon. Stay tuned! (sic),” tweets Sheth.
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The Galaxy is full of stars & we always look out for the brightest one. Shining bright as ever, our realme GT 2 Pro will feature the best flat display among all Android phones soon.
UNISOC second-generation 5G chipset platforms, Tangula T770 and Tangula T760 have officially begun mass production of consumer products. Entering the phase of full-scale mass production is a milestone in UNISOC’s mission of jointly building ‘5G for Everyone’, it said in a statement.
With the global expansion of 5G, UNISOC T770 and T760 chipsets aim to offer superior performance, power efficiency, high productivity and seamless 5G connectivity for a premium experience. UNISOC T770 is a 6nm EUV 5G chipset and is equipped with an octa-core CPU, Arm Mali-G57 GPU, along with a 108 MP HD camera, high-performance dual-channel MIPI and 4-core ISP architecture. UNISOC T760, built on 6nm high-performance manufacturing node integrates Vivimagic 6.0 image engine, 64 MP camera, built-in financial security solution and advanced AI capabilities.
Furthermore, UNISOC second-generation 5G chip platform is a complete and highly sophisticated 5G main platform chipset with more than 10 chips + optional 5G RF front-end chipset to ensure rapid mass production for customers. In terms of mass production quality, UNISOC’s second-generation 5G chip platform has reached 500ppm which is the industry’s highest standard. It has also obtained nearly 200 related patent applications and worked with partners to complete the world’s first end-to-end service validation based on 3GPP R16 standards.
The 6nm 5G mass production platform indicates that UNISOC is fully equipped with advanced research, development and commercialization capabilities in chip production. This is evidence of the comprehensive improvement of UNISOC in the areas of research and development in process specification, design capability, product quality and others. The advanced processes start from 6nm. Based on technical experience acquired over the years, UNISOC will introduce 5nm and other advanced semi-conductor technologies into its next-generation products.
UNISOC’s second-generation 5G platform has already been applied to consumer electronics such as 5G smartphones. In vertical industries, UNISOC’s second-generation 5G platform will empower the intelligent upgrading of industrial systems and social industries in varied areas such as industrial IoT, mobile Internet, fixed wireless access, vehicle networking, and connected PCs. The overall improvement of the 5G platform performance, range, image and AI capabilities aim to bring users an enjoyable 5G experience and a fun-filled intelligent life.
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Taiwan-based multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company ASUS’s Indian arm has announced launch date for Asus ROG Phone 5s and Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro. According to the latest update, the phone will be launched in India on February 15 at 12 pm through a virtual event. The launch event will be livestreamed on the company’s YouTube channel. Any further information about the phone is yet to be revealed.
The smartphones, unveiled in August 2021, has Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Both the smartphones feature 6.78-inch Samsung AMOLED E4 displays with 144Hz refresh rate.
ROG Phone 5s comes with up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM while the Pro model comes in 18GB LPDDR5 RAM configuration.
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Google has recently released the first look at Android 13. The upgrade gives us our first look at the Android 12 successor’s new features. To name a few, there are new language controls, improved themes, and enhanced privacy features on the list. In addition to features, Google has revealed a release date for its Android 13 operating system. According to the company, two developer previews of Android 13 will be released in February and March, respectively. Following that, four beta versions will be released in April, May, June, and July.
Airtel launches Xstream Premium subscription at Rs 149
Airtel has launched a new service known as Xstream Premium. Users will be able to subscribe to 15 different OTT services through this new portal. The new subscription would cover both Indian and international OTT entertainment sites. The monthly fee for the service is Rs 149. An annual subscription is available for Rs 1,499 via Airtel. These are only introductory prices, according to the firm. Airtel users will be the only ones who can use the new service.
Asus ROG Phone 5s series India launch date set for Feb 15
Asus has sent out media invites for the launch of its ROG Phone 5s series in India. The company will finally launch its premium gaming smartphone series in the country on February 15 via a virtual event. The ROG Phone 5s series will consist of two models: the basic ROG Phone 5s and the more expensive ROG Phone 5s Pro. Asus has announced that the ROG Phone 5s series would be released in India in February 15 at 12 PM IST. The event will be livestreamed on the company’s official YouTube channel.
Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max smartwatch launched
Fire-Boltt has expanded its Ninja portfolio with the launch of Ninja Pro Max, an ultra-thin smartwatch with 2.5D curved glass design. The Ninja Pro Max in itself is an extensive range of timepieces in eight different colour variants – Black, Yellow, Blue, Champagne Gold, Pink Gold, Red Navy, Rose Gold and Olive. The smartwatch sports a large 1.6-inch full HD display and has a thickness of just 9.5mm, making it eye catching as well as the sleekest in the segment, while a skin-friendly silicone strap makes the timepiece extremely comfortable to wear on the wrist. The Fire-Boltt Ninja Pro Max is currently available exclusively on Flipkart at an introductory price of just Rs 1,899.
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Your Identity, Your Aadhar! This one line is enough to tell you the importance of this single document in your life. Since we have had these cards for quite a long time, don’t you think it’s time to upgrade that old photo of yours? Or you’re happy with showing those close-up shots everywhere? Since we already know how Aadhar’s photograph shows the most realistic pictures of you and you anyways are looking ways on how to change it, here listed are some steps on how you can easily upgrade the photo on your Aadhar Card.
Here’s a step by step guide on how you can change your Aadhar’s photo online, Check it out!
Step 1: Download the Aadhaar Enrolment Form from the UIDAI website and download the form.
Step 2: Fill all the required details and submit it to your nearest Aadhar Enrollment Center.
Step 3: The UIDAI Executive will authenticate the information given by you and will capture a new photo.
Step 4: The service charge will cost you Rs 100 Plus GST.
Step 5: After paying the charge, you can collect the acknowledgement slip with the number of the update request (URN).
Furthermore, you can also track the progress of your service through UIDAI’s website. You only have to put the URN number in the tracking details and you will get all the required information about your update.
Some points to remember while booking an appointment-
– No documents required for the change of the photograph.
– No photo submission required as the Executive will take a fresh photo at the spot.
– The information upgradation will take up to 90 days.
– Use the URN number to get the updates on Aadhar update online.
OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, will start accepting pre-orders on February 11 for its Reno7 5G smartphone at OPPO E-Store and Flipkart. The smartphone is priced at Rs 28,999.
Offline offers
The new OPPO Reno7 5G will be available with attractive schemes and offers. Customers can avail of no-cost EMI for up to 6 months and 10% cashback (up to Rs 2899) on ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Standard Chartered, IDFC First Bank, Bank of Baroda Credit/ Debit Cards and many more.
Long tenure EMI schemes are also available from all leading financiers. Customers can also get up to Rs 2000 exchange bonus for any smartphone brand and an Rs 1000 extra exchange bonus on OPPO devices.
Complete damage protection is also being offered for 180 days, applicable exclusively for loyal OPPO users. Customers will also receive an assured buyback offer of up to 70% via OPPO Upgrade if a user wishes to return their handset within 12 months.
Online offers
Customers can get their hands on an OPPO power bank at Re 1 and as a part of the introductory offer, M32 bluetooth neckband at Rs 1399. No-cost EMI for up to 6 months and instant discounts up to Rs 3000 on Axis Bank, Standard Chartered, Yes Bank and Bank of Baroda Credit Cards/ Debit Cards are available. Credit card EMI up to 5% instant discount on HDFC Credit Card/ Debit Cards are also available.
Specifications
The Reno7 5G comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, 4500mAh battery, 65W SUPERVOOC fast charging with 256GB storage, 8GB RAM, and proprietary RAM Expansion technology. The Reno7 5G can be fully charged in 31 minutes, and you can get up to two hours of gaming with just five minutes of charging. The device also has an updated HyperBoost system optimizer that balances power consumption for enhanced performance and reduced battery consumption.
For enhanced gaming, the OPPO Reno7 boasts customized features like Quick Start-up that keeps games active in the background so the users can resume gaming with just one click. Features like Ultra Touch Response increase the touch sampling rate up to 1000Hz while AI Frame Rate Stabilizer ensures steady frame rates for smoother gameplay. Reno7 5G is the first series of smartphones to include the new ColorOS 12.
The Reno7 5G brings DSLR-like professional imaging and videography experience to a smartphone with its 64MP AI triple-camera setup and advanced AI capabilities such as its newly-introduced Portrait Mode, updated Bokeh Flare Portrait Video with cinematic Bokeh flare effect, and the upgraded AI Highlight Video.
The rear surface of the Reno7 5G sports an OPPO Glow finish—along with Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) technology—which gives the surface a premium glossy-matt finish that is fingerprint-resistant and scratch proof. The device weighs just 173g; is 7.81mm thin and is available in two colour variants, Startrails Blue and Starry Black.
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