* Reliance Jio has announced new plans custom-made for cricket lovers for the upcoming cricketing season. * There are three base plans that cost Rs 219, Rs 399, and Rs 999 that offer 3GB/day data and up to 84 days of validity. * These base plans get complimentary get access to True5G data and free vouchers for additional data. * Customers can also upgrade their plans with new Cricket Add-On packs. * You can stream on Jio Cinema in 4K resolution.
Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to start on March 31. On the occasion, Reliance Jio has announced new Cricket plans for its customers.
The new plans will be available for both new and existing users and offer data up to 3GB per day.
Along with that, the telecom operator is also offering add-on free data vouchers. Also, the all-new Cricket plans come with unlimited 5G data.
With IPL 2023 right around the corner and free to stream on Jio Cinema, Reliance Jio has launched some special plans tailor-made for cricket fans this season.
The telecom service provider is offering three new prepaid recharge plans for new and existing customers.
The plans offer 3GB/day data, up to 84 days validity, and additional free data vouchers to ensure you don’t run out of data when streaming IPL 2023 over Jio’s 5G network. These base plans can further be upgraded with new Cricket Add-On packs, which will allow users to boost the total data availability associated with their plans.
The upcoming season of IPL will be streamed on Jio Cinema in 4K resolution.
A Jio spokesperson has also hinted at more such plans in the coming days by stating, “Many more such interesting announcements will follow in the next few days related to cricket and the immersive experiences that Jio has lined up for its users.”
Jio Launches three plans priced at Rs 219, Rs 399, and Rs 999
Priced at Rs 219, Rs 399, and Rs 999, these plans give 14 days, 28 days, and 84 days of validity, respectively.
These plans give access to Jio’s True, G service, which is currently free, and are available to both new and existing subscribers
The Rs 219 plan is accompanied by a free voucher of Rs 25 with an additional 2GB data, while the Rs 399 plan offers a voucher of Rs 61 with 6GB additional data.
The Rs 999 plan offers the biggest bonus of all – a Rs 24I voucher that adds an extra 40GB of data to the user’s pack.
Jio Launches Data Add-on plans priced at Rs 222, Rs 444, and Rs 667
The data add-on plans are available in three denominations – Rs 222, Rs 444, and Rs 667.
The Rs 222 plan has a validity of the base plan and offers 50GB of additional data.
The Rs 444 plan adds an additional 100GB of data to the user’s base plan and has a validity of 60 days.
The Rs 667 plan is the most generous of them all, offering a whopping 150GB of additional data and a validity of 90 days. These plans have the same validity as the user’s base plan, and are designed to provide users with extra data in case they need it while streaming the IPL 2023 matches.
With Jio’s True5G service currently free of charge, cricket lovers can enjoy uninterrupted streaming of IPL 2023 matches on Jio Cinema in 4K resolution.
Whether you are an existing customer or a new one, these cricket plans are available to all, and with the additional data vouchers and Cricket Add-On plans, users can stay connected throughout the cricketing season.
New Jio Cricket Bonanza Offers announced
Reliance Jio has announced three new prepaid recharge plans – Rs 219, Rs 399, and Rs 999. These plans come with 14 days, 28 days, and 84 days of validity, respectively.
The new plans get access to Reliance Jio’s True5G service which is currently free of charge.
As part of the plan, all three packs also get access to unlimited calling and 3GB of data per day for the duration of the pack’s validity.
Jio complements these plans with the introduction of additional data vouchers that are bundled with the plans.
The Rs 219 plan gets a free Rs 25 voucher with 2GB of additional data while the Rs 399 plan gets a Rs 61 voucher with 6GB of additional data.
The Rs 999 plan will get a Rs 241 complimentary voucher that will boost the user’s pack data by an additional 40GB.
In case, these data packages aren’t enough, Reliance Jio has rolled out Cricket Add-On plans for cricket lovers who are eager to stream live matches.
The Cricket Add-On plans are Rs 222, Rs 444, and Rs 667 plan.
The Rs 222 add-on data plan has a validity of the base plan, while the Rs 444 plan has 60 days validity and Rs 667 offers 90 days validity.
The Rs 222 plan gets the user 50GB of additional data. The Rs 444 and Rs 667 plan adds an additional 100GB and 150GB worth of data, respectively, to the user’s base plan.
Key things to note about new Cricket prepaid plans
* All three plans come with 3GB daily 4G data * Also, includes unlimited 5G data, but it only applies when the phone is 5G and is on 5G network * All plans come with an additional free data voucher * All plans include unlimited calling * The plans will go live on March 24
How to recharge R Cricket prepaid plans
Once the prepaid plans are available, users can recharge their Jio prepaid number using Jio’s official website, MyJio app along with several third-party portals and services.
Faqs on Reliance Jio Plan
1)What is Reliance Jio Rs 999 plan?
Ans)The Jio Rs 999 plan is available with 3GB of daily data, truly unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day and some additional benefits such as JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud. It bundles a total of 40GB of bonus data for the customer. The plan is valid for 84 days.
2)What is Reliance Jio Rs 399 plan?
Ans)The Rs 399 plan come with 3GB of daily data and a validity of 28 days.
Additionally, subscribers will get truly unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day and access to JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud with the plan. Reliance offers 6GB of bonus data for the customer with this recharge plan.
3)What is Reliance Jio Rs 219 plan?
Like the above two plans, the telecom operator also offers 3GB of daily data, truly unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day with the Rs 219 plan. But, it has a less validity period of only 14 days. Additionally, users get access to JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud for free of cost. The plan comes with 2GB of bonus data.
4)What is Reliance Jio Rs 222 plan?
Ans)The Rs 222 plan offers 50GB of data and has the same validity as the consumer’s base prepaid plan.
5)What is Reliance Jio Rs 444 plan?
Ans)The Rs 444 data add-on plan of Jio comes with 60 days of validity and offers 100GB of data.
6)What is Reliance Jio Rs 667 plan?
Ans)The Rs 667 data add-on plan of Jio comes with 90 days of validity and offers 150GB of data.
Note that the data add-on vouchers don’t actually give a user any sort of validity, but they have to be recharged on top of a base prepaid plan.
* Motorola might unveil a new ‘Moto G53s 5G’ smartphone in the coming months. * The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC. * The company recently announced the Moto G53 5G in China. * The Moto G53s will be a new mid-range 5G phone. * It is expected to launch later this year in various markets.
According to a report, the upcoming Moto G53s 5G has appeared in the Google Play Console listing with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset.
The company is yet to confirm any information about the upcoming smartphone; however, the company recently announced the Moto G53 5G in China.
Motorola might be working on the launch of a new G-series smartphone. The company has already launched four budget and mid-range smartphones in Europe and some other markets.
The G73 5G, which is currently the most premium offering in the new generation, is already available in India for under Rs 20,000. The new Motorola smartphone that might launch soon in various markets is the Moto G53s 5G. The company has not officially confirmed any details.
However, the G53s 5G has been spotted on the Google Play Console ahead of its official launch.
The listing on Google Play Console confirms some key details of the upcoming Moto G-series phone.
Let’s take a look at the Motorola Moto G53s 5G specifications, features and other details revealed ahead of the launch.
Moto G53s 5G appears in the Google Play Console
Ahead of its official launch, the listing shows the phone’s name and also discloses the phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon SM4350 chipset, which is most likely the Snapdragon 480 SoC.
The SoC contains six Kryo 460 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and two Kryo 460 cores clocked at 2.0GHz. Under the bonnet, there is a graphics processor called an Adreno 619.
The Moto G53s 5G model has 4GB of memory and comes pre-installed with Android 13. On top of Android, a MyUX layer will enable personalisation and personalisation choices.
The upcoming smartphone’s screen likely offers an HD+ resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels. At present, the screen size is not known, the report said.
In the recent past, the company has unveiled several affordable smartphones in the county.
Meanwhile, Motorola is gearing up to unveil a budget smartphone Moto G13 on March 29th, which might come under Rs 12,000 in India.
The Moto G13 offers a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 50MP primary rear camera.
It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU and runs Android 13 OS out of the box. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
1) What does Moto G53s 5G Google Play Console Listing state ?
Ans) The Moto G53s 5G will be a new mid-range 5G smartphone launching later this year.
The exact launch timeline of the Motorola phone is unknown. The launch might take place soon as the G53s 5G has been spotted on the Google Play Console with the codename Penang.
The listing confirms the moniker of the phone. It also reveals that the device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon SM4350, which is likely the Snapdragon 480 SoC. The SoC has two Kryo 460 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Kryo 460 cores clocked at 1.8GHz.
There is also an Adreno 619 GPU under the hood for graphics. The variant of the G53s 5G listed on Geekbench has 4GB of RAM. It runs Android 13 out of the box. There will be a layer of MyUX on top of Android, which provides customisation and personalisation options.
The screen has an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. At the moment, the screen size is unknown. This is the first time that the Moto G53s 5G has been spotted online
2) What are the specifications of Moto G53s ?
Ans) The Moto G13 offers a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 50MP primary rear camera. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU and runs Android 13 OS out of the box. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
* ASUS has revealed that it will launch the upcoming ROG Phone 7 on April 13th. * The gaming smartphone is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. * The ASUS ROG Phone 7 launch will be live-streamed on the website. * It might offer a ~6000mAH battery with 65W fast charging support.
Asus has announced the launch date for its upcoming ROG gaming smartphone – the Asus ROG Phone 7.
The company took to social media channels to announce that the Asus ROG Phone 7 will make its debut on April 13 in the Indian market.
Alongside India, the Asus ROG Phone 7 will launch in Taipei, Berlin, and New York on the same day.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 is the upcoming gaming smartphone from the brand. The upcoming ROG series smartphone has already been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark database.
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has confirmed that it will unveil the upcoming gaming smartphone – ASUS ROG Phone 7 – globally and in India on April 13th.
The smartphone will be launched as a successor to the ASUS ROG Phone 6, which was launched in India last year in July. According to the company’s India Twitter handle, the smartphone will be launched simultaneously in other countries as well on the same date.
Let us take a look at what we know about the Asus ROG Phone 7.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 India Launch Date, Time
On Twitter, the company revealed that the gaming smartphone is coming to India on April 13th at 5:30 pm (IST) in the evening.
The company also confirmed that the ASUS ROG Phone 7 would be launched in Taipei, Berlin, and New York on the same date. The phone launch will be live-streamed on the official ASUS ROG website.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Specifications (Expected)
The ASUS ROG 7 was spotted on the Geekbench listing recently, revealing that the smartphone would likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which will be coupled with the Adreno 740 GPU and paired with up to 16GB of RAM.
It will likely run on Android 13 out of the box. With the aforementioned hardware powering it, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 was able to get 1,958 points on the single-core test and 5,238 points on the multi-core test.
As far as other specifications are concerned, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 will offer a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED touchscreen display with a super smooth 165Hz refresh rate and a 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
However, it should be noted that none of these features have been confirmed by the company yet, and we will have to wait till the official launch to get the confirmed specifications.
Ans) The Asus ROG Phone 7 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, asrevealed in the Geekbench listing.
To those unaware, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s top-tier processor as of now and it is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm fabrication process. It comes equipped with an Adreno 740 GPU. We can expect the ROG Phone 7 to make use of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0storage.
The smartphone might feature 16GB of memory and will come pre-loaded with Android 13.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 was spotted on China’s TENAA certification website which revealed some of its key specifications.
As per the TENAA listing, the Asus ROG Phone 7 will be equipped with a 5850mAH battery unit.
Asus might market it as a 6000mAh battery. This means that in terms of battery size, the Asus ROG Phone 7 won’t be any different from its predecessor. To those unaware, the Asus ROG Phone 6 comes equipped with a 6000mAH battery.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 has already cleared 3C certification. The 3C certification listing for the gaming-focused smartphone revealed support for 65W fast charging, which is the same as its predecessor.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 is expected to offer a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. Its predecessor -ROG Phone 6 offered a 165Hz AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution.
2) What phones are in Asus Latest Lineup?
Ans) The upcoming Asus ROG Phone 7 series is expected to comprise three models — the Asus ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7D, and a top-of-the-line ROG Phone 7 Ultimate handset.
* Redmi 12C is launching in India next week on March 30th. * Redmi 12C will arrive with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5000mAh battery, and 50MP dual cameras. * Redmi 12C will launch alongside the Redmi Note 12 4G. * The Redmi 12C has a tall 6.71-inch display. * It runs Android 12-based MIUI 13 out of the box.
Xiaomi has confirmed to host a new launch event in India on March 30. The company has confirmed that it will launch the Redmi Note 12 4G as its new Note series phone in India at the event.
Alongside, there will be the new Redmi 12C, will be another budget smartphone offering in India.
The Redmi 12C will launch as a successor to the 10C, which was launched last year.
The 12C is already available in several markets outside India.
Xiaomi has teased some of the key specifications of the upcoming Redmi phone. Based on the teasers on the event microsite, the 12C global variant could launch with the same specs in India.
After confirming the launch of the Redmi Note 12 4G in India on March 30th, Xiaomi has now announced the Redmi 12C will also be debuting on the same stage.
As the name suggests, this will be a C-series offering and will be priced affordably. There’s a microsite on Xiaomi India’s website, which reveals the complete design and some key hardware details of the phone.
The Redmi 12C will arrive as a successor to the Redmi 11C and should bring some improvements under the hood. To recall, the handset was launched earlier this year in China.
Let’s take a look at the Redmi 12C expected price in India, specifications and other details.
Redmi 12C India Launch Date Revealed
Redmi 12C will be launching in India on March 30th alongside the Redmi Note 12 4G version. This comes as a part of the Mi Fan Festival Days.
Redmi 12C Design
Redmi 12C will get a waterdrop notch on the front for the selfie shooter and a noticeable bezel below the screen.
The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right edge. Moving to the back, you have a large camera island, where two sensors are present alongside an LED flashand a third cutout with ‘AI’ text engraved in it.
There is also a physical fingerprint sensor in the same module. The back panel has a pattern finish for better grip on hands.
The Redmi 12C will be available in Blue, Black, Purple, and Green colour options.
Redmi 12C Specifications, Features
As for the specifications, the Redmi 12C is confirmed to flaunt a large 6.71-inch display, which could bear an HD+ resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
The company says that this is the largest display on a phone launched in 2023 and priced at around the Rs 10,000 segment. phone
The smartphone is claimed to be the fastest in the segment, thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity G85 SoC at the helm.
The chipset could be paired with up to 6GB RAMand there’s up to 5GB extendable RAM support.
There will be a 50MP dual camera setup on the back. Lastly, the phone will have a 5000mAh battery on board. While the front camera details are not revealed, the phone features a 5MP unit to click selfies.
Redmi 12C India Launch: What You Must Know
The Redmi 12C is expected to be a budget smartphoneoffering in India. The phone is set to launch alongside the Note 12 4G in India on March 30.
Xiaomi’s event microsite confirms that the 12C India variant will be similar to the one available globally.
The phone, claimed to be “Big on Speed and Style” has a striped rear panel design made of polycarbonate. It focuses on offering a well-rounded user experience, including gaming, multimedia, camera and battery life, according to the teasers.
The 12C will launch in India with four colour options — Blue, Black, Purple and Green.
There will be up to 6GB of RAM and 5GB of Extended RAM support.
We can expect Xiaomi to launch the phonewith 4GB and 6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB storage. The rest of the specs are available on the web.
The phone sports a tall 6.7-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1650×720 pixels. The phone has a tiny waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera. There is a thick chin bezel below the display. The phone also offers a standard 60Hz refresh rate panel.
Other display features include a 20.6:9 aspect ratio, 500nits brightness, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, etc.
On the back, the 12C has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a QVGA lens for depth mapping. There is a 5MP front camera for selfies. The phone can record 1080p videos up to 30 fps.
Under the hood, 12C has a beefy 5000mAh battery. It supports 10W charging via a micro-USB port.
There is a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 flash storage.
There is support for storage expansion up to 512GB via a microSD card.
The phone weighs about 192 grams and measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.7mm.
The 12C was launched in China at a starting price of CNY 699 (roughly Rs 8,400). In Indonesia, the phone is available at a starting price of IDR 1,399,000 (roughly Rs 7,600). We can expect the India price of the 12C to be under Rs 10,000 in India.
Ans) The Redmi 12C is expected to have a 50 megapixels primary camera with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Reports suggest that the Redmi 12C is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
2) How is the Redmi 12C Processor?
Ans) The Redmi 12C is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 System on Chip (SoC).
3) How is the Redmi 12C Battery?
Ans) The smartphone is expected to have a 5,000mAh battery. However, there is no information available about the charging options.
The leaks suggest that the global variant of Redmi 12C is expected to have features similar to its China variant.
4) What are the colours available in Redmi 12c?
Ans) The phone Redmi 12C can be seen in Green, Pink, Black and Blue colours.
5)What is the price of Redmi 12 C ? What colours can I buy in Redmi 12C?
Ans) In China, the Redmi 12C has been launched at a starting price of CNY 699 (roughly Rs 8,400) for the 4GB+64GB storage option. The 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB storage options are priced at CNY 799 (roughly Rs 9,600) and CNY 899 (roughly Rs 10,800), respectively.
The smartphone has been unveiled in Shadow Black, Sea Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender colours.
* Redmi Watch 3 is the latest wearable from the brand. * The smartwatch comes with up to 12 days of battery life, an Alexa voice assistant, an AMOLED display, and a 289mAh battery. * Redmi Watch 3 is priced at EUR 119 (approx Rs 10,600).
Xiaomipreviously debuted its Redmi Watch 3device in main land China, and the company has now launched the device in the worldwide market.
The Redmi Watch 3 features a 1.75-inch AMOLED display and GPS-based location monitoring, among other features. The Watch 3 is the successor to last year’s Watch 2.
The compact form of the watch looks elegant and sophisticated, and the 1.75-inch AMOLED display provides good sight even in broad sunshine.
It also has a 5ATM water-resistant certification, so you can take it swimming without fear of damage from moisture or sweat.
It also includes 120 sports modes, such as running, cycling, and swimming, as well as sleep tracking capabilities to track your sleeping patterns over time for improved overall health management.
On top of that, there is a slew of other featuresthat set this watch apart, including real-time heart rate monitoring; 24/7 activity tracking; 12 days of battery life on a single charge; music control capability via Bluetooth connection; notification alerts when paired with your phone; and a slew of other functions aimed at improving the user experience during physical activities or daily routines! The brand has also added the support of Bluetooth calling in the smartwatch.
All of these amazing features come together at an incredibly competitive price point, making the Redmi Watch 3 an ideal choice if you’re looking for a budget-friendlyyet feature-rich fitness tracker/smartwatch combo device suitable for both indoor and outdoor use cases – regardless of what type of lifestyle you live by day or night!
Redmi Watch 3 has launched globally after debuting in China late last year. The smartwatch comes with five major satellite positioning systems, Bluetooth phone call support, metal finish that gives it a premium look, and is claimed to last up to 12 days on a single charge.
The Redmi Watch 3 supports an Alexa voice assistant that allows users to check the weather, set an alarm, remotely control smart home appliances, and more.
The software has support for Emergency calls, where users can tap the side button three times to quickly call the emergency contact.
The smartwatch was announced alongside the Redmi Note 12 4G, which is set to release in India on March 30th.
Redmi Watch 3 Price, Availability
The Redmi Watch 3 is priced at EUR 119 (approx Rs 10,600) and it comes in Black and Ivory colours. The smartwatch is already on sale in Europe.
Redmi Watch 3 India launch details are not yet revealed but we can expect it to debut in the country shortly, possibly alongside the Redmi Note 12 4G on March 30th.
Redmi Watch 3 Specifications, Features
The Redmi Watch 3 sports a 1.75-inch AMOLED display with a 390×450 pixels resolution and up to 600nits brightness.
There is an anti-fingerprint coating on the screen as well. The smartwatch features a heart rate sensor with a blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and geomagnetic sensor.
The Redmi Watch 3 connects via Bluetooth v5.2 and is compatible with Android 6.0 or iOS 12 and above. There is a built-in microphone and speaker for calling.
The smartwatch supports 121+ sports modes with 6 automatically recognised sports modes.
The Redmi Watch is 5 ATM water-resistance rated and there’s Beidou/GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS support.
The smartwatch measures 42.58×36.56×9.99 mm (excluding the watch strap) and weighs 37 grams.
The Redmi smartwatch 289mAh battery with up to 12 days of battery life on a typical case. The smartwatch features a high-gloss metal finish using NCVM technology.
XIAOMI REDMI WATCH 3 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
General
Brand
Xiaomi
Model
Redmi Watch 3
Box Contents
Smart Watch, User Manual, Warranty Card
Design
Shape & Surface
Rectangular, Flat
Strap material
Silicon
Colours
, Elegant Black, Ivory White
Clock Face
Digital
Display
Screen Size
1.75
Screen Resolution
390 x 450 pixels
Pixel Density (sharpness)
340 ppi
Display Technology
AMOLED
Compatibility
Compatible OS
Android v6.0, iOS
Battery
Capacity/Type
289 mAh
Battery life
Up to 12 Days
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.1
USB Connectivity
No
NFC
Yes
Sensors
Accelerometer
Yes
Notifications
Text Message
Yes
Incoming Call
Yes
Alarm
Yes
Timer
Yes
Smartphone Remote Features
Make call
Yes
Receive call
Yes
Find My Phone
Yes
Music Control
Yes
Activity Tracker
Calories Intake/ burned
Yes
Distance
Yes
Steps
Yes
Sleep quality
Yes
Hours Slept
Yes
Active Minutes
Yes
Heart Rate
Yes
Activity/Inactivity
Yes
Features
Water Resistance
Yes, IP Certified
Additional Features
Alarm Clock
Yes
Stopwatch
Yes
FAQ’s on Redmi Watch 3
1) What is the price of Redmi Watch 3?
Ans) As for the pricing, the Redmi Watch 3 is priced at EUR 199 (~$215).
2) What are the colours of Redmi Watch 3?
Ans) It would be available to purchase in Black and Ivory colour.
3) What are Redmi Watch 3 specifications?
Ans) Redmi Watch 3 Specifications:
* 1.75″ (390×450 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 600 nits brightness, anti-fingerprint coating * 200 customizable watch faces * Sensors: Heart rate sensor (with blood oxygen sensor), accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor * Bluetooth v5.2, works with Android 6.0 or higher, iOS 12 or higher * Built-In Microphone and Speaker for calling * 121+ Sports modes with 6 automatically recognized sports modes * Satellite positioning: Support Beidou/GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS * 5ATM water resistant * Dimensions: 42.58×36.56×9.99 mm (excluding watch strap); Weight: 37g (with inbox strap) * 289mAh battery with up to 12 days battery life with typical use
* The Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched globally alongside other phones in the series. * The Redmi Note 12 4G will be launched in India on March 30th. * The Redmi Note 12 4G is expected to be launched at an affordable price in India. * Redmi Note 12 4G is the most affordable phone in the current lineup. * The phone has a 50MP triple-camera setup. * It features a 5000mAh battery.
Xiaomihas launched a new Redmi Note 12 seriesphone. The company launched the Redmi Note 12 series globally, which comprises four models.
The Note 12, Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G and Note 12 Pro Plus 5G. Except for the Note 12 4G, all other Note 12 series phones launched today globally are available in India.
The most affordable Note 12 4G is also set to make its debut in India on March 30. Ahead of the official launch in India, the Redmi Note 12 4G has made its global debut in Europe.
The company has also unveiled the Redmi Watch 3. The Redmi Note 12 4G is the first 4G-enabled smartphonein the series, and it has been launched with a 120HZ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, 50MP main camera, and much more.
For those unaware, the Redmi Note 12 4G is set to launch in India on March 30th, while the other smartphones in the series have been unveiled in the country already.
Let us see the global launch price and specifications of the newly launched Redmi Note 12 4G.
Redmi Note 12 4G Price, Storage, Colours
The Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched in four storage variants – 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB – and starts at EUR 199 (approx Rs 17,720).
It comes in Mint Green, Onyx Gray, and Ice Blue colour options.
Redmi Note 12 4G Specifications, Features
In terms of hardware, the Note 12 4G sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.
There is support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device’s 8-bit display has support for DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and claims to offer 1200 nits of peak brightness.
There is a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. The screen has fairly narrow bezels around it, except for the thicker chin.
The cutout at the top houses a 13MP front camera sensor. There is also a triple-camera setup on the back.
The camera module design is similar to the rest of the Note 12 series phones. Obviously, the sensors are different compared to the more premium siblings. There is a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture.
The phone also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
The 6nm SoC also features an Adreno 610 GPU. In terms of storage, there is up to 128GB on offer. Users can expand the memory using a microSD card up to 1TB.
The phone packs a beefy 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging out of the box.
There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a graphite cooling system, a 3.5mm headphone jack, support for GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, etc.
The phone has an IP53 rating for basic protection against water and dust. It boots Android 13 out of the box and has MIUI 14 on top.
Redmi Note 12 Series in India
Three Redmi Note 12 series smartphones were launched in India in January – Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G.
The Redmi Note 12 4G, which has just been launched globally, is set to release in India on March 30th.
The Redmi Note 12 5G starting price in India is Rs 17,999 for the base model, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G starts at Rs 24,999, and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G at Rs 29,999.
Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 12 4G is expected to be priced at around Rs 15,000 as it is a 4G-enabled handset. However, the company hasn’t confirmed that as of now.
Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G is the most affordable phone in the lineup currently. The device is confirmed to launch in India on March 30.
The Note 12 4G global variant has been launched with two storage options. The base model has 4GB of RAM AND 64GB of storage. It is priced at EUR 229.9 (roughly Rs 20,600). However, as part of early bird pricing, the phone can be bought for EUR 199.9 (roughly Rs 17,900). There is also a 128GB storage option with 4GB of RAM, which is priced at EUR 249.9 (roughly Rs 22,300).
2) What are the specifications of Redmi Note 12 4G?
Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with a 120Hz high refresh rate.
It sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary camera, ab 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For the front camera, the company has equipped a 13MP selfie sensor.
* Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate * Rear Cameras: 50MP+8MP+2MP * Selfie camera: 13MP front camera * Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 * Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging * Storage: 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB * Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
In terms of chipset, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via memory card.
The Redmi Note 12 4G runs Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.
Regarding the connectivity options, the Redmi Note 12 4G has 2G, 3G, 4G, Dual Sim + microSD, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, IR Blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, among others.
3) What are the colours available in Redmi Note 12 4G?
Ans) The phone Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched in three colours — Ice Blue, Onyx Grey and Mint Green.
* Samsung Galaxy F14 5G is the latest F-series phone in India and would replace the Galaxy F13. * The handset ships with a 50MP camera, Android 13 OS, a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, and a 13MP camera. * Samsung Galaxy F14 5G gets an introductory starting price of Rs 12,990.
The phone was launched in India on Friday and will replace the current Galaxy F13. The newest Galaxy F-series phone retains the large 6000mAh battery but now gets support for 25W fast charging instead of 15W.
The handset also gets a 50MP primary camera on the back paired with a large f/1.8 aperture.
This should result in some impressive pictures in good lighting conditions. The new Samsung F-seriesphone runs on the latest Android 13 OS out of the box and has a large 6.6-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Check out the complete specifications, price, and availability details of the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G.
Commenting on the launch, Rahul Pahwa, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India, said: Galaxy F series comes with segment-first features for the Gen Z generation who live a fast-paced life.
That’s why we call it the “Frevolution”. Galaxy F14 5G comes with segment-only 5nm processor and 6000 mAh battery. It supports 13 bands for super-fast 5G connectivity.
With many more ‘Frevolutionary’ features, Galaxy F14 5G is available at a net effective price starting INR 12,990 and is a game changer in this category.
Commenting on the launch of Samsung Galaxy F14 5G, Kunal Gupta, Senior Director at Flipkart, said: In today’s fast-paced world, performance is key when it comes to choosing an ideal smartphone.
With the launch of Samsung Galaxy F14 5G today, which possesses a 5nm 5G processor to deliver the ultimate performance with a 6000mAh battery, the smartphone experience is only going to get better.
Samsung Galaxy F14 5G Price, Sale Date
Samsung Galaxy F14 5G price in India is Rs 12,990 for the 4GB + 128GB option and Rs 14,990 for the 6GB + 128GB model.
Note that these are introductory prices, which means Samsung will revise the prices at some point.
The sale of the phone will start on March 30th at 12 PM IST via Flipkart and the Samsung website.
Samsung Galaxy F14 is powered by the in-house Exynos 1330 SoC paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and 128GB storage that is further expandable via a microSD card. There’s support for up to 6GB of extendable RAMfor better multitasking.
Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port. The handset runs on Android 13-based OneUI custom skin out of the box.
The software offers support for some interesting features like AI Voice boost for clear voice calls, customised call background, staked widgets, multitasking with split view, quick share between phones, privacy & security dashboard, and more.
The Samsung Galaxy F14 5G sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a waterdrop notch to house the selfie shooter, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer.
One of the biggest highlights of the device is that it houses a large 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
As for the cameras, the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G has triple cameras on the back, with a 50MP primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture and LED flash, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. There is a 13MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
Samsung Galaxy F14 5G Specifications
* 6.6-inch (1080 x 2408 pixels) FHD+ Infinity-V LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection * Octa Core Exynos 1330 5nm processor (Dual 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + Hexa 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs) with Mali-G68 MP2 GPU * 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD * Android 13 with OneUI 5.0 * Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) * 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2MP depth and 2MP macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash * 13MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture * Side-mounted fingerprint sensor * 3.5mm audio jack * Dimensions: 166.8 x 77.2 x 9.4mm, Weight: 205g * 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C * 6000mAh (typical) battery with 25W fast charging
The Samsung Galaxy F14 5G is priced at Rs. 14,490 for the 4GB + 128GB version and the 6GB + 128GB version costs Rs. 15,990.
2) What are the colours available in Samsung Galaxy F14 5G?
Ans) Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy F14 5G comes in B.A.E. Purple, GOAT Green and OMG Black Colours.
3) Where can I buy Samsung Galaxy F14 ?
Ans) Samsung Galaxy F14 5G will be available from Flipkart, Samsung.com and select retail stores offline starting from March 30th.
4) What is the Launch offer on Samsung Galaxy F14?
Ans) Up to Rs. 1500 discounts with select bank cards is the launch offer on Samsung Galaxy F14 5G?
5) What are the features of Samsung Galaxy F14?
Ans)Frevolutionary Performance
The new Galaxy F14 5G comes with Exynos 1330 chipset, which is a segment only 5nm processor. Exynos 1330 allows users to multi-task with ease, play games and do just about anything very smoothly.
Frevolutionary Power
In addition to its powerful processor, Galaxy F14 5G features segment-only 6000 mAh battery that provides up to 2 days of battery life, allowing users to play all day and binge all night. With 25W super-fast charging support, users can quickly charge their phone and continue using it without any interruptions.
Frevolutionary Speed
Galaxy F14 5G supports 13 5G bands, which empowers users to download, stream, share, and browse all their favourite content with lightning-fast speeds.
Frevolutionary Entertainment
Galaxy F14 5G sports a 6.6” Full HD+ 90Hz display providing users with an immersive viewing experience for watching their favorite movies or games. The display comes protected with Gorilla Glass 5 which lets users stay worry-free.
Frevolutionary Experience & Future Ready
Galaxy F14 5G supports Secure Folder for enhanced security & privacy when it comes to storing personal data & applications. It comes with One UI 5 based on Android 13. Samsung will provide up to 2 generations of OS upgrades and up to 4 years of security updates for Galaxy F14 5G, ensuring users always have the latest features and are always secured.
Galaxy F14 5G also supports Voice Focus feature & Samsung Wallet for providing all-in-one application for storing your financial applications, personal IDs and other confidential documents.
* Madhav Sheth accepts a new global role as Vice President for Business and Corporate Strategy (Global) of Realme. * Realme is expected to make the announcement regarding who will head of India business as soon as possible. * The company is planning on bringing a top Chinese executive to run the India business for the company.
Reports of Realme India head Madhav Sheth had surfaced earlier this week. According to an ET Telecom report, Sheth has stepped down from the company’s India division’s apex role.
The report did not reveal whether Sheth is still a part of the organisation or who would replace him as the new Realme Indiahead. Putting any possible rumours and speculations to rest, Sheth has confirmed that he is still a part of Realme.
The former Realme India head revealed that he has now been promoted to a Vice President (VP) role at Realme Global.
Sheth took to Twitter to share details about his new role. “Exciting news! I’m thrilled to announce that l’ve accepted a new role as VP for Business and Corporate Strategy (Global). Excited to take this opportunity and contribute to company’s success,” he said.
The company is planning on bringing in a top Chinese executiveto run the India business for the company.
“Exciting news! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve accepted a new role as VP for Business and Corporate Strategy (Global). Excited to take this opportunity and contribute to the company’s success,” said Madhav Sheth in a Tweet.
Madhav Sheth appointed as VP for Business and Corporate Strategy
Following Madhav’schange in role, it is not clear who will run Realme India’s business. Sources say that Realme is expected to make the announcement regarding this as soon as possible.
Madhav is the main man responsible for taking Realme where it is today. From being called just another sub-brand (of OPPO) to a fairly independent brand that launches its own products across multiple segments.
The company has various product categories under its wings, including smartphones, TV, tablets, audio, and others. Sheth’s expertise and command over the local market enabled Realme to reach a dominant position in India.
According to industry experts, Realme may face challenges with appointing a Chinese national as the leader of their Indian business.
This is due to potential concerns from the Indian government, which has been scrutinising Chinese-operated companies, particularly smartphone vendors that are suspected of evading taxes worth large amounts.
All You Need To Know About Madhav Sheth
* Madhav Sheth is an award-winning global business leader with over 17 years of experience.
* He spearheads the company’s strategy development, product engineering, business development, market operations and brand-building initiatives alongside others.
* Sheth is fully responsible for realme’s overseas business operation, reporting directly to the founder and CEO of realme, Sky Li.
* On May 4, 2018, realme was officially established by its founder Li and Sheth in India.
* Sheth focused on the development of AIoT devices and smartphones for Indian consumers, with the goal of improving their lives by inventing fashionable and high-tech lifestyle smart products.
* Under his leadership, realme India diversified into AIOT products with Smart TVs, Smart wearables and Smart hearables; strengthened mainline presence across the country with realme exclusive stores.
* The company also enhanced ‘Make in India’ commitment with local manufacturing and exports to Nepal region, and popularised adoption of 5G-enabled smartphones.
* Under Sheth’s leadership, realme emerged as the third biggest smartphone brand in India in Q1 2022, and the fastest growing major 5G brand globally in Q4 2021, clocking a 165 per cent growth in global 5G smartphone shipments.
* The company climbed to the second slot for a second time, with a strong YoY growth of 24 per cent (highest among top five vendors) in Q2, 2022, as per IDC. It grew 2 per cent (on-quarter) in the third quarter last year, according to Counterpoint Research.
* Realme cemented its second position in the online channel with 23 per cent share with affordable model offerings in the C-series.
FAQ’s on Madhav Sheth New Global Vice President
1) Realme India to Get New CEO?
Ans) Realme India might get a new CEO soon now that the company’s former top chief has moved to a bigger role for the global division.
Sheth confirmed that he will be the VP for Business and Corporate Strategy for Realme’s global division.
The confirmation confirms a day after reports of his exit from Realme India surfaced on the web.
While the report was technically valid, Sheth’s announcement confirms that he is still a part of the company.
Sheth is known to have played an instrumental role in Realme’s success in India. Since the company’s inception in May 2018, Realme has seen massive growth over the years under Sheth’s leadership in India.
The company surpassed Samsung in October 2021 to become the second-largest smartphone brand in India with a market share of 18 per cent. While Samsung soon regained the position, Realme continued to be among the fastest growing brands in India.
As the company progressed, Sheth was appointed with several roles at Realme.
He was also a part of the company’s senior operations in Europe and some other markets.
The company was among the fastest to break into the top-five smartphone brands in global markets.
It also shipped over 100 million smartphones in three years since the launch of the first phone, the Realme 1.
Now that Sheth has moved to a bigger role, it remains to be seen who replaces him as the new CEO for Realme India.
According to a report, Michael Guo from the company’s China team will join as the new India CEO.
However, Realme has reportedly denied the rumours of Guo’s appointment as the new Realme India CEO. The company is expected to share some more details about the same very soon.
2) Who is Madhav Sheth ? What has been the contribution of Madhav Sheth to Realme in his journey as the VP?
Ans) Sheth, the current CEO of realme India, Vice President of realme and President of realme International Business Group has been at the forefront of developing consumer goods with cutting-edge technologies, features and designs.
With over 17 years of expertise, he is an award-winning global business leader who leads the company’s strategy development, product engineering, business development, market operations, and brand-building initiatives, among others.
Sheth is completely responsible for realme’s overseas business operations, reporting directly to Sky Li, realme’s founder and CEO.
Realme was formally established in India on 4 May 2018 by its founders Li and Sheth.
Sheth concentrated on the creation of AIoT devices and smartphones for Indian consumers, with the aim of improving their lives through the creation of fashionable and high-tech lifestyle smart products.
Under his leadership, realme India expanded into AIOT products with Smart TVs, Smart wearables, and Smart wearables, and expanded mainline presence across the country with realme exclusive stores; strengthened its ‘Make in India’ commitment with local manufacturing and exports to Nepal region and popularised the adoption of 5G-enabled smartphones.
Realme was the third-largest smartphone brand in India in Q1 2022, and the fastest-growing major 5G brand in the world in Q4 2021, with a 166 per cent increase in worldwide 5G smartphone shipments.
According to IDC, the company ascended to the second spot for the second time, with a strong YoY growth of 24 per cent (the highest among the top five vendors) in Q2, 2022.
According to Counterpoint Research, it increased by 2 per cent quarter on quarter in the third quarter of last year.
With affordable model offerings in the C-series, realme cemented its second place in the online channel with a 23 per cent share.
realme is the No 5 Android smartphone brand in the world and the newest brand to reach 100 million sales in 37 months.
His goal for the next five years was to make realme the most adored tech-lifestyle brand in the nation.
Twitter has become an essential tool for businesses, influencers, and everyday users alike, but it’s important to secure your Twitter account.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a second form of verification in addition to your password.
Twitter recently introduced a paid subscription plan “Twitter Blue” and discontinued the 2FA feature for Non-Blue Twitter members.
However, it’s possible to secure your Twitter account with 2FA for free, and this blog post will provide step-by-step instructions on how to do so.
In this blog post, we will discuss how to use 2FA on Twitter without paying for Twitter Blue.
Twitter has been around for more than a decade, connecting millions of people from all over the world.
It’s no surprise that the platform has become an essential tool for businesses, influencers, and everyday users alike. But with the increasing number of cybersecurity threats, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your Twitter account is secure.
One way to secure your Twitter account is to use two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA adds an extra layer of securityto your account by requiring a second form of verification in addition to your password.
However, Twitter recently introduced a subscription plancalled “Twitter Blue” and made the 2FA feature a part of this paid version only.
In this blog post, we will discuss how to use 2FA on Twitter without paying for Twitter Blue.
We will explain what Twitter Blue is and how it works, as well as provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up 2FA on your Twitter account for free.
Twitter Blue is a subscription-based service that offers exclusive features such as an undo tweet button, custom app icons, and the ability to organize your saved tweets into folders.
However, the feature that concerns us in this blog post is the 2FA feature.
The free version of 2FA on Twitter works by sending averification code to your registered phone number or email address. With the introduction of Twitter Blue, this SMS-based 2FA option is not available for Non-Blue Twitter members.
However, you don’t need to pay for Twitter Blue to secure your Twitter account with 2FA. Let’s discuss how to set up 2FA on your Twitter account for free.
What is Twitter Multi-factor Authentication?
Twitter Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication), is a security feature that provides an additional layer of protection to your Twitter account.
With MFA enabled, you’ll be required to enter a unique verification code in addition to your password when logging into your account. This code can be generated through a third-party authentication app or sent to you via text message.
Enabling MFA on your Twitter account can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your account, as it makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your login credentials.
Even if someone were to obtain your password, they would still need to have access to your authentication app or phone in order to log in to your account.
To enable MFA on your Twitter account, users need to follow the below steps –
Go to your account settings and select “Security and account access”. From there, you can choose to enable MFA through a third-party authentication app or via text message.
Once enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter a verification code every time you log in to your account from a new device or browser.
While the terms MFA and 2FA are often used interchangeably, it’s worth noting that MFA is a broader term that can encompass more than two factors of authentication, such as biometric data, smart cards, or USB keys.
Since Twitter officially announced its subscription plan, popularly known as Twitter Blue, the social media company has been on a spree of reducing features for users who are not subscribed. Every special feature of Twitter is now exclusive to paid subscribers only.
Apart from features such as the offers the option to edit tweets, undo Tweets, Bookmark folders and the prestigious blue tick, the $8-per-month subscription service now has SMS-based Two-Factor Authentication also as one of its privileged features.
Since Two-Factor Authentication is now exclusively available for Twitter Blue subscribers only, regular users can no longer secure their Twitter accounts with an extra layer of security.
So, if you are a Non-Blue member of Twitter and have been using the text messages for 2FA, you must switch to an authenticator app or security key by March 20 or have the 2FA disabled completely on your Twitter account.
Let us explain how you can use 2FA on Twitter without paying for the Twitter Blue subscription plan.
How to Use 2FA on Twitter Without Paying for Twitter Blue?
In case you don’t have a Twitter Blue subscription and now can’t use SMS 2FA, you can either use an authenticator app or a security key as an extra layer of protection when logging into your Twitter account.
Authenticator apps such as Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator, usually generate one-time passwords (OTP)and similar to like SMS 2FA, you can use these OTPs to access your accounts on the web.
These OTPs change quickly, so users will have to be fast as they will get a limited amount of time to enter the OTPs.
Then we have Security keys. These are one of the safest forms of 2FA as the key itself verifies the service as valid to help prevent phishing. This key verifies your identity when logging into your account.
Also, a security key is any day more convenient compared to copying a constantly rotating OTP. However, for this method to work, you will have to purchase a physical piece of hardware. This hardware is connected wirelessly to the user’s phone or computer.
Follow the below-mentioned steps on the web or mobile app to turn off SMS-based 2FA –
Go to Settings and Support and navigate to Settings and privacy
Next, open the Security and account access > Security > Two-factor authentication.
Once you reach Two-factor authentication, uncheck the box next to the Text message.
This will turn off Two-factor authentication for your account.
How To Use 2FA Via an Authenticator App?
Authenticator apps such as Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator, usually generate one-time passwords (OTP) and similar to like SMS 2FA, you can use these OTPs to access your accounts on the web.
These OTPs change quickly, so users will have to be fast as they will get a limited amount of time to enter the OTPs.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to enable an authenticator app on Twitter. Start by creating an account on the authenticator app of your choice.
Open the Twitter on desktop site. (Note – You can’t use the Twitter app to set up an authentication app as a form of 2FA on the platform.)
Tap on the three dots icon in the sidebar on the left side and click on Settings and Support > Settings and Privacy.
Next, Click on Security and account access > Security > Two-factor authentication.
Now, choose the Authentication app, and enter your password when prompted.
On the next window, tap on Get Started and it will show you a QR code on the pop-up.
Now, go to the authenticator app on your smartphone and select the app’s QR code scanner, and scan the code on your screen. This will link your Twitter account to your authenticator app.
Once done, return to Twitter. Tap on Next, enter the code that your app generates and select Confirm.
Next, Twitter will share the single-use backup code. Keep it saved with you as you may need it later if accidentally lose access to your phone or authentication app.
The above-mentioned steps will keep your account more secure than using SMS 2FA.
How to Use a Two-Factor Security Key?
Then we have Security keys. These are one of the safest forms of 2FA as the key itself verifies the service as valid to help prevent phishing. This key verifies your identity when logging into your account.
Also, a security key is any day more convenient compared to copying a constantly rotating OTP. However, for this method to work, you will have to purchase a physical piece of hardware. This hardware is connected wirelessly to the user’s phone or computer.
Log in to your Twitter account and click on “More” in the left-hand column. Select “Settings and privacy” from the menu.
Under the “Settings” heading, select “Security and account access” > “Security” > “Two-factor authentication.”
Next, Click on “Security key.” Enter your password if prompted.
Then tap on “Get Started.”
Insert your security key into your computer’s port, then press the key’s button.
The window should refresh to say, “Security key found.” Type in a name for your key and click “Next.”
The window will now read “You’re all set.” It will also give you a single-use backup code to use if you don’t have access to any of your other log-in methods. Copy that code and put it somewhere safe.
If you’ve changed your mind and want to remove the security key, simply follow the below steps –
Go back to the “Two-factor authentication” page and select “Manage security keys.”
Click on the name of the key, and then choose “Delete key.” You’ll need to enter your password and verify that you want to delete the key.
What is Twitter Blue?
Twitter Blue is a subscription-based service that provides users with additional features and tools to enhance their Twitter experience.
The service was first launched in Canada and Australia in May 2021 and has since been rolled out to other countries.
Some of the features that come with a Twitter Blue subscription include:
Undo Tweet: This feature allows users to set a timer of up to 30 seconds after sending a tweet, during which time they can undo the tweet if they change their mind.
Bookmark Folders: This feature allows users to organize their bookmarks into folders, making it easier to find and reference specific tweets later on.
Reader Mode: This feature provides a more streamlined reading experience by removing visual distractions and formatting tweets into an easy-to-read text format.
Custom App Icons: This feature allows users to choose from a selection of custom app icons for their Twitter mobile app.
Dedicated Customer Support: Twitter Blue subscribers have access to a dedicated customer support team for assistance with any issues or questions.
Twitter Blueis available for a monthly subscription fee, which varies depending on the user’s country of residence.
While the service is optional and not required for regular Twitter use, it may be of interest to users who want to access additional features and tools to enhance their Twitter experience.
How To Sign Up for Twitter Blue?
To use Twitter Blue, you need to sign up for the service and provide payment information. The service is currently available in select countries, and the subscription fee may vary depending on your location.
Follow the below steps to get a Twitter Blue subscription for your Twitter account –
Navigate to the Profile menu on your app or the on twitter.com
Select Twitter Blue
Select the Subscribe button after selecting either the monthly or annual plan from the options based on your preference.
If you haven’t already, you’ll be prompted to verify your phone number
Then, follow the in-app purchase instructions for iOS or Android and confirm your subscription payment on the web.
Congrats! You’re now a Twitter Blue Member!
FAQs on What is Twitter Multi-factor Authentication
Q1. What is the Twitter scandal between Gary Lineker and Elon Musk?
Answer. Former English football star Gary Lineker revealed on Tuesday his son George was subjected to abuse and received ‘death threats’ on Twitter for taking his side in the BBC controversy.
Lineker, now a sports presenter with the BBC, took to Twitter to share a screenshot of the ‘threat,’ and asked the microblogging website’s owner, Elon Musk if giving threats on the platform was acceptable. George Lineker previously accused Twitter of being abusive and tweeted, “Social media is mad, isn’t it? Over the last few days, on Insta – never had so many nice messages. On Twitter – Never had so much abuse. It’s not even anything to do with me.
Gary Lineker, who presents the Match Of The Day (MOTD) – an English Premier League (EPL) highlights show – for the British Broadcasting Corporation, was suspended by the national broadcaster for criticising the British government’s new asylum policy. The suspension, however, triggered massive outrage, with parliamentarians, media personalities, sports pundits and footballers coming out in his support.
Q2. Which security key should I use for 2FA on Twitter?
Answer. Several brand choices are available. Yubico, one of the developers of the FIDO U2F authentication standard, sells several different versions. Google sells its own U2F key, called the Titan, which comes in three versions: USB-C, USB-A / NFC, or Bluetooth / NFC / USB. Other U2F keys include Kensington’s USB-A fingerprint-supporting key, and the Thetis USB-A key.
Q3. What are the features of Twitter blue?
Answer. Twitter Blue comes with an array of features, which includes the coveted blue tick. Anyone subscribing to Twitter Blue gets the blue tick next to their username on the website. A subscription to Twitter Blue will also allow the user to edit their tweets, up to five times in a 30-minute window.
According to the information provided by Twitter, the Blue subscription will also let the users post longer and high-resolution videos of up to 1080p. Subscribers will also get priority access to Twitter’s new features.
The list of features also includes 50% fewer ads for subscribers and priority on replies, searches and mentions. Though these features are tagged as ‘Coming Soon’ on the website. India, Brazil and Indonesia are the third, fourth and fifth biggest markets respectively, for Twitter, with over 60 million monthly active users (MAUs) on an average across the three countries.
Q4. How to edit a Tweet?
Answer. You’ll have the opportunity to make up to five edits in a 30-minute window. You can only edit a Tweet from the same device you sent your original Tweet. Here’s how to go about it –
Compose and send a Tweet, you will be notified that you have 30 minutes to edit your Tweet
Select the icon in the top right corner of your Tweet and choose Edit Tweet
Make any necessary edits to the body of your Tweet
Click the Update button to send your edited Tweet
Q5. How to customize the Tweet Undo period?
Answer. From the Profile Menu, tap on Twitter Blue and follow the below-mentioned steps
Tap Early access to select new features.
Tap Undo Tweet.
Tap Tweet Undo period.
Choose between 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds.
Q6. Where to find your Twitter Blue Feature settings?
Answer. Navigate to the Profile menu on your app or Twitter web and follow the below steps
Select Twitter Blue.
Your Twitter Blue subscription page displays with the Active badge in the top right.
Under Early access to select new features, select the feature you’d like to customize from Undo Tweet, Colour theme or App Icon
Q7. How to customize your Twitter App icon?
Answer. From the Profile Menu, tap on Twitter Blue and follow the below-mentioned steps.
Tap Early access to select new features.
Tap the App Icon.
Tap a colour for your Twitter app icon.
A green check will appear below the colour you have chosen.
Tap the back arrow to return to your Twitter Blue settings page.
Q8. How to customize your Twitter App Color theme?
Answer. Go to the Profile Menu and Tap on Twitter Blue. Next, follow the below steps –
Tap Early access to select new features.
Tap the Color theme.
Tap a colour for your Twitter app Home page.
A green check will appear below the colour you have chosen.
Tap the back arrow to return to your Twitter Blue settings page.
Q9. How to create a longer Tweet?
Answer. Type your Tweet (up to 4000 characters) into the compose box at the top of your Home timeline, or select the Tweet button in the navigation bar. When you reach 280 characters, the word count will switch from tracking your progress around the perimeter of the circle icon to filling it. You can include up to 4 photos, a GIF, or a video in your Tweet. Select the Tweet button to post the Tweet to your profile.
Q10. How to create a Bookmark Folder from your Profile menu?
Answer. Tap on Bookmarks and follow the below steps –
Tap the New Folder icon at the bottom of the Bookmarks page.
Enter a name for your Folder.
Tap Create.
Q11. What are Twitter’s new rules for users after Elon Musk’s takeover?
Answer. Twitter accounts will now only be suspended for severe or ongoing and repeat violations of the platform’s policies. Severe policy violations include engaging in illegal content or activity, inciting or threatening violence or harm, and engaging in targeted harassment of other users, among others.
Q12. Why is my Twitter 2 Factor Authentication Not Working?
Answer. This is because the text 2 Factor Authentication is only available for Twitter Blue subscribers. As a result, the non-subscribers are facing issues turning it on. Fortunately, you can use various authentication apps to enable 2FA on Twitter.
* iQOO Z7x is expected to launch in India in April. * The handset will be priced between Rs 14,000 and Rs 16,000 in India. * iQOO Z7x originally landed in China earlier this week. * The Indian variant could pack slightly different specs. * The Indian variant of the Z7x 5G is said to pack a 6000mAh battery.
The company has also launched the Z7 5G in Chinawith a Snapdragon 782G SoC alongside the Z7x with a Snapdragon 695 SoC.
Speculations are that the iQOO Z7x might be rebranded as iQOO Z7 Pro in India when it arrives.
The handset does come with 5G network support and a decent set of hardware specifications. The main highlight of the phone is the large 6,000mAh battery.
The company has not revealed any details about launching the Chinese variants of the Z7 series in any other market.
However, a new report claims that one of the two Chinese variants of the Z7 series will launch in India.
A new PriceBaba report claims that the iQOO Z7× 5G India launch event could take
place soon.
The report has also revealed the price and some other details of the phone.
Let’s take a look at the iQOO Z7× 5G India launch timeline, specifications, price and other details tipped ahead of the official confirmation.
iQOO Z7x 5G India Launch: What You Need to Know
The iQOO Z7x will be a new mid-range smartphoneoffering. The phone is said to launch in India in the coming weeks with the model number I2216.
The PriceBaba report, citing tipster Paras Guglani, revealed that the Z7x 5G India price will be set between Rs 14,000 and Rs 16,000 in India.
The phone is said to launch in India in April with three storage options.
The phone is expected to launch in India with a 6000mAh battery.
However, there is no word on the fast charging speed of the Indian variant of the Z7x 5G.
The Chinese variant supports 80W fast charging but it is unlikely that the Indian variant will offer the same level of charging speed, especially when the Z7 5G India variant supports 44W fast charging.
The Z7x 5G India variant is also said to feature a 6.63-inch IPS LCD with a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,380 pixels. It will have a 19:9 aspect ratio and support for a 120Hz refresh rate.
On the back, there will be a dual-camera setup. The phone is said to feature a 50MP main camera sensor along with a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, the Z7x 5G is said to get an 8MP front camera sensor. In terms of biometrics, there will be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for AI face unlock.
Under the hood, the Z7x 5G India variant will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC. The India variant is said to launch with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The phone will also run on the latest Android 13 update with a layer of Funtouch OS 13 on top.
iQOO Z7x India launch Timeline
iQOO Z7x will launch in India in April, but the exact date hasn’t been revealed just yet. We should learn more details soon.
iQOO Z7x Price Range in India (Expected)
According to the report, the iQOO Z7x price in India will be lower than the iQOO Z7 which starts at Rs 18,999. The handset might cost between Rs 14,000 and Rs 16,000 in India. The handset is expected to come in threeRAM and storage variants.
iQOO Z7x Specifications
The iQOO Z7x has a decent 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 2388×1080 pixels resolution, 120Hz variable refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 480 nits peak brightness.
Connectivity options include 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
The phone packs a large 6,000mAh battery with support of 80W fast charging. This is the main highlight of the phone and we can expect the battery to last more than a single day.
Unlike the China variant that came with 80W fast charging support, the Indian variant might not come with the same fast charging speed, according to Paras.
The phone runs on the latest Android 13with OriginOS 3 custom skin out of the box. Powering the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 coupled with Adreno 619L GPU for graphics.
The chipset is aided by 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage, further expandable via a microSD card.
Lastly, the iQOO Z7x has a 50MP primary camera with an LED flash and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfie lovers, there is an 8MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
The iQOO Z7 Pro 5G is also tipped to launch soon. The device could be launched as a rebranded iQ00 7Z 5G from China, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G SoC under the hood.
The phone was recently spotted on Geekbench with the same SoC. It has the model number 12213. The variant of the Z7 Pro 5G listed on Geekbench has 12GB of RAM.
Ans) With the model number Vivo I2207, the iQOO Z7 has managed to score 912 in the single-core round and 2377 in the multi-core segment on the benchmarking website.
The website indicates that the upcoming smartphone will offer 8GB of RAM and run Android 13 OS out of the box.
According to the benchmark results, the smartphone would be powered by a chipset that goes with the model number MT6877V/TZA, which is said to be the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset.
2) How is the camera of IQOO Z7?
Ans) In terms of design, the video reveals the phone’s AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.
This is a considerable upgrade over the LCD panel on the last-gen iQOO Z6.
The display has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, according to the video.
The iQOO Z7 5G may use a PMMA-like material on the back, which is technically plastic but leaves a glass-like smooth and glossy finish.
The video highlights that the power and volume keys are placed on the right side of the smartphone, while the rear cameras are placed inside a rectangular module. The camera module has two large cutouts for the dual rear cameras. The phone has a flat-edge design, similar to iPhone 12 and above.
iQOO has also confirmed the iQOO Z7 5G includes MediaTek’s Dimensity 920 SoC, the predecessor of the Dimensity 930 SoC that features on the newly launched Moto G73 5G. The video points out that the rear camera system on the iQOO Z7 5G includes a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS (optical image stabilisation) to capture stable videos.
The primary camera supports 4K video recording at 30fps. As per the video, other supported modes include HD recording and Full-HD recording at 60fps. We can also notice some commonly available features, such as HDR and ultra anti-shake mode on the camera.
Details about the secondary camera remain unclear, but it is likely going to be a megapixel macro or depth sensor.
Motorola, on the other hand, has changed the game by introducing wide and ultra-wide camera sensors on their latest G73 5G, therefore, ditching underwhelming 2-megapixel sensors.
The iQOO Z7 5G reportedly features a 120Hz display with Full-HD+ resolution, a 5,000mAh battery with 44W flash charge technology support, and 5G connectivity. The front may also include a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The device is said to come in two storage variants, both with 128GB of internal storage. The base variant may offer 6GB of RAM, while the top variant may come with 8GB of RAM.
3) What is iQOO Z7x price range in India (expected)?
Ans) According to the report, the iQOO Z7x price in India will be lower than the iQOO Z7 which starts at Rs 18,999.
The handset might cost between Rs 14,000 and Rs 16,000 in India.
The handset is expected to come in three RAM and storage variants.
4) What are iQOO Z7x specifications?
Ans) The iQOO Z7x has a decent 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 2388×1080 pixels resolution, 120Hz variable refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 480 nits peak brightness.
Connectivity options include 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
The phone packs a large 6,000mAh battery with support of 80W fast charging. This is the main highlight of the phone and we can expect the battery to last more than a single day.
Unlike the China variant that came with 80W fast charging support, the Indian variant might not come with the same fast charging speed, according to Paras.
The phone runs on the latest Android 13 with OriginOS 3 custom skin out of the box. Powering the phone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 coupled with Adreno 619L GPU for graphics.
The chipset is aided by 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage, further expandable via a microSD card.
Lastly, the iQOO Z7x has a 50MP primary camera with an LED flash and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfie lovers, there is an 8MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
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