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Xiaomi 11i 5G Review: A solid performer that’s worth being considered

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Xiaomi recently launched its two new smartphones in its latest Xiaomi 11i series, one of which is the Xiaomi 11i 5G that features 67W fast charging support, which is still faster than many smartphones in this category.

We have just got the new Xiaomi 11i, which has a whole bunch of features and is a substantial upgrade to last year’s Mi 10i, most notably its design, fast charging, and AMOLED display. But is this phone just about fast charging? Is it a good device overall? Is it a good upgrade to the Mi 10i? Here’s what we have to say about Xiaomi 11i 5G in this review.

What’s in the box?

When you open the box, you get the SIM ejector tool, manual and a transparent soft gel phone case with the one common at the back. Then, we have our handset Xiaomi 11i 5G. It includes the 67W turbo charger along with the USB Type-C cable. Just to remind you guys, the Xiaomi 11i 5G has 5,160mAh battery and you can charge over half of it in just 15 minutes, which is amazing.

Design

The Xiaomi 11i 5G is a large phone and has a boxy design – you will like it if you have used iPhone or Reno series. The grip is very good as the corners are rounded, so they don’t dig into your palms. I personally have a good experience in holding it. It feels great in the hands, and looks premium. Although, it is a bit heavy smartphone, which weighs around 208 grams. If you want the lighter phone, which is around 170-180 gram – like Realme GT Master Edition or Motorola Edge 20, then maybe you will be disappointed.

It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded on the power button. Volume buttons are next to it. On the top, you get a speaker, which is JBL audio and mind it, it’s awesome. There’s a headphone jack and IR blaster on the top as well. In the bottom, you get a speaker, a triple-slot 5G SIM tray with a dedicated microSD card slot, and USB type charging. There’s nothing on the left side.

The backside has a protruding triple camera setup on the top left side, unlike the Mi 10i which used the center. There’s Xiaomi 5G branding at the bottom and it offers an IP53 rating which means the phone is water-resistant. I have got the Pacific Pearl colour with me, but you can also choose from the Camo Green, Stealth Black, and Purple Mist colour options.

Display

I found its display really cool. For a screen, we have a very colourful and beautiful formulated 6.67-inches AMOLED display protected with Gorilla Glass. It has a full HD+ resolution, a pick brightness of 1200 nits, and 360 Hz touch sampling rate. The colours and details are impeccable. You can say it is exactly the same display that you got in Redmi Note 10 Pro and Pro Max. The display is bright and very sharp and if I compare it with other devices of the same range, it beats them all. With this, support of 120 Hz refresh rate is given, which is again perfect. And something you get here that many other mid-rangers don’t provide is protection against water and dust. Xiaomi 11i is certified with IP53 splash proof for image quality.

Processor

The performance of Xiaomi 11i is really good. Here, a new processor is given, which is MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. It is one of the first phones to equip the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G SoC in India. I have used it for around 15 days and didn’t feel any lag. You won’t feel any issue in day to day use. Now if you are wondering if there’s any heating issue with this phone or not, then I haven’t felt as such issue till now. And even after playing for more than 30 minutes, I haven’t noticed any lag. The game was smooth with no heating issue. So in the performance summary, I will say my experience with MediaTek Dimensity 920 was good.

In terms of memory, the Xiaomi 11i offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for the base model, and there’s an 8GB model that also has 128GB of storage. There’s no 256GB variant, and I feel like that’s an omission considering other mid-range phones are configurable with additional storage and memory.

You get MIUI 12.5 – still based on Android 11, while some new smartphones have already moved to the new Android 12 operating system. Xiaomi should have launched with Android 12 but this is what it is now.

One more amazing feature of the Xiaomi 11i is its speaker. Here two speakers are present – one is exactly on the top. Generally, it comes in the earpiece grill, but here it is on top and on the bottom as well. Speakers are very loud. You can consider it the loudest speaker of this price segment.

Cameras

Here triple camera setup is given in Xiaomi 11i 5G. It comes with 108-megapixel as the main camera utilizing the Samsung HM2 sensor while the other two cameras are – 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and a macro camera. The selfie camera on the front side of the smartphone is 16-megapixel.

The 108-megapixel primary sensor captures pretty good pictures in well-lit conditions. In the daylight full of bright sunshine, you will see some gorgeous looking pictures with lots of details and good sharpness. Most of the photographs that I took, I found the colours mostly accurate, and there is ample resolved detail. The larger size of the sensor clicks awesome close-ups and helps in improving low-light performance as well, even when you don’t use night mode.

Xiaomi 11i Camera

Xiaomi 11i Camera (Pro)

Xiaomi 11i Camera Sample

Xiaomi 11i 5G Camera Sample

Let’s talk about the selfie camera, here 16-megapixel camera at the front is given. Photographs are okay. But the best thing is that you can record video up to 1080p 60FPS, which is quite good. If you make Instagram reels or Facebook videos, you will get more frames in slow motion. Selfie videos are good. If we talk about the rear camera, you can shoot video up to 4k 30 fps which is okay. One more good part is, which is again, I think comes in Redmi devices – you can shoot macro videos also.

Battery

One of the surprising things about Xiaomi 11i is its fast charging, capped at 67W. The phone packs a 5,160 mAh battery that lasts longer than its predecessor. It is claimed to charge up to 50 percent in just 15 minutes. I have used the phone heavily for two days and still eight percent battery left at the end of the day. This way I guess you can easily use it for 2-2.5 days.

Still, if you want even faster charging support. Consider going for Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge that comes with 120W fast charging beast. It is claimed to charge to 100 percent in about 15 minutes.

Price

The price of Xiaomi 11i 5G in India is starting from Rs 22,499, but it also got some offers. With bank offers, users can purchase the newly launched device at an additional cashback of up to Rs 2,500, coupled with a special introductory New Year offer of Rs 1,500. In addition, existing Redmi Note users can avail extra Rs 4,000 on exchange of their smartphones. It is available on mi.com, Mi Home stores, Flipkart, and other offline retail outlets.

Conclusion

There are very few flaws in Xiaomi 11i. The phone has a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 67W fast charging support, faster performance with its new MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G octa-core processor, and dual stereo speakers. You even get water resistance. At the end of the day, the Xiaomi 11i 5G is a great value packed mid ranger phone that can compete with much more expensive devices and it’s definitely worth recommending.

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Samsung rolling out the new security update for these galaxy models

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After a splendid start of 2022, filled with the latest launches and events, Samsung has started rolling out its security updates for February 2022. The updates are available for the selected Galaxy series dated 28 January. Here’s listed the devices that have been updated so far.

Samsung Security update Feb 2022 – What’s New?

While the news has already spread out for the new security patch, The Korean Tech Giants haven’t disclosed the issues they’ve fixed with the coming update. Nonetheless, we do expect some amazing information about the security patch very soon. Though they provide details for every fix very regularly, the 2022 February security patch is still a mystery to guess.

Smartphones with the new 2022 February update

The renowned Galaxy Note 20 series is the first one to get the latest security update. Samsung released the new security update to the LTE and 5G variants of the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

All the LTE variants of Galaxy S20 including, the Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra, will get the update with firmware version G98xFXXUDEVA9 across Europe. Furthermore, the 5G variants will get the firmware version G98xBXXUDEVA9 for the update and are currently available in the UK. We expect the update to reach more markets within the next couple of weeks.

Other devices to come with the February 2022 security patch includes the Galaxy A series. The A-series is one great option for those running on a tight budget. Furthermore, as of 31 January, the only Samsung Galaxy A-series device to get the February latest security update is the A50s. It will get the update with the firmware version A507FNXXU6DVA2 (Released first in Vietnam).

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How to file your ITR AY 2021-22 online? Here’s the step by step guide

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Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is no longer as time-consuming as it formerly was. Long lines and the stress of missing the tax-filing deadline are no longer an issue. Online filing, often known as e-filing, allows you to file returns from the comfort of your own home or workplace and on short notice.

To e-file your ITR, you must first create an account on the e-filing portal. Once done, you can log in and go ahead with the rest of the filing process. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can do it now.

How to file your ITR for AY 2021-22 on the e-filing portal

Step 1: Log in to the Income Tax e-filing website using your username and password

Step 1 - Log in to the Income Tax e-filing website using your username and password

Step 2: After logging in, click ‘e-file’ category and select ‘File Income Tax Return’ from the drop down menu

Step 3: Select the Assessment year as 2021-22 and click on ‘Continue’

Step 3 - Select the Assessment year as 2021-22 and click on ‘Continue’

Step 4: Select mode of filing as ‘online’, then choose ‘individual’ for the category ‘Please select the status applicable to you to proceed’

Step 5: Select the appropriate ITR form type for your needs

Step 5 - Select the appropriate ITR form type for your needs

Step 6: Select the most appropriate reason for filing returns above the basic exemption limit from the options provided

Step 7: Fill in your bank account information

Step 8: Read the income tax return summary carefully and edit the incorrect details, if any

Step 9: The final step is to verify your returns and send a hard copy to the Income Tax Department. This is a must-do step, as verification is mandatory.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Return and various reports for the Assessment Year (AY) 2021-22. The due date for filing ITR for AY 2021-22 has been extended to March 15, 2022 for taxpayers.

The decision comes as various chartered accountant groups have called on the government to extend the deadline, citing the impact of Covid-19 and problems in the e-filing platform as causes for the delays in submissions. According to the official circular, it is mentioned that the deadline has been extended “on consideration of difficulties reported by taxpayers and stakeholders due to Covid and in electronic filing of various reports.”

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TCL 305 launched with Android 11 (Go Edition) and HelioA22- Check out all the details!

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TCL has unveiled its latest lineup named TCL 305. It is available in Europe as of now, with a powerful processor and amazing other features. Here is all the information on the specs, features, and pricing of the TCL 305. Check it out!

TCL 305 specifications and features

The TCL 305 comes with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and 450 nits of brightness. Furthermore, the device comes preinstalled with Android 11 (Go edition). Also, the phone offers both a fingerprint scanner and facelock for security purposes.

TCL-305

 

For the camera specs, it comes with a 5MP selfie camera protected by a teardrop notch on the front. The rear side of the device features a triple camera setup with a 13MP main sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. 

The TCL 305 is powered by the Helio A22 chipset paired with 2 GB RAM. It also offers up to 64 GB of storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. Furthermore, it operates on a massive 5000mAh battery that offers a talk time of up to 41 hours.

TCL 305 also supports many other features such as, Bluetooth v5, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual 4G VoLTE, USB-C Port, and more. 

TCL 305 pricing and availability

It is available for 205 Euros (approx. INR 17,000). The official website also mentions that TCL’s latest smartphone will be available in two colour options, namely Atlantic Blue and Space Gray color options.

 

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Budget 2022: RBI to launch block chain technology based digital rupee, check details

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The Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the introduction of Digital Rupee to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBLI) starting 2022-23.  Presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament, the Finance Minister said that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will give a big boost to digital economy. Digital currency will also lead to a more efficient and cheaper currency management system, the minister stated. The Digital Currency will use block chain and other technologies.

What is block chain technology

A block chain is a decentralized ledger of all transactions across a peer-to-peer network. The use of block chain technology allows participants to confirm transactions without a need for a central clearing authority.

Digital banking units

In view of the growing digital banking, digital payments and fintech innovations, Sitharaman said that government is continuously encouraging these sectors to ensure that the benefits of digital banking reach every nook and corner of the country in a consumer-friendly manner. Taking forward this agenda, and to mark 75 years of independence, the Finance Minister announced that it is proposed to set up 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts of the country by scheduled commercial banks.

Digital payment

The Finance Minister assured that the financial support for digital payment ecosystem announced in the previous Budget will continue in 2022-23. This will encourage further adoption of digital payments. There will also be a focus to promote use of payment platforms that are economical and user friendly, she said.

Wait is over

“The industry was waiting for the government to recognise crypto technology and innovation. Today, it is the beginning of a revolution when the government has itself announced the launch of digital cryptocurrencies. We, as an industry, have taken a step ahead towards adoption of digital currencies. Yes, currently taxation imposed is a little on the higher side, but the industry which was already growing rapidly in the absence of regulation, will now thrive with the government’s clear support,” said Kumar Gaurav, Founder & CEO of Cashaa.

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Union Budget 2022: Concessions in customs duty to boost domestic electronics manufacturing

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2022 speech today announced concessions on the customs duty levied on mobile phone parts and other electronics to boost domestic manufacturing.

“Customs duty rates have been calibrated to provide a greater rate structure to facilitate domestic manufacturing of wearable devices, shareable devices, and electronic smart meters,” the minister said in the Parliament.

“Duty concessions are being given to parts of transformer of mobile phone, chargers, camera lens of mobile camera module, and certain other such items. This will enable domestic manufacturing of high growth electronic items,” she said.

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Sitharaman also announced that spectrum auctions will be conducted this year to roll out 5G services within FY2022-23 in India. Outlining the government’s priorities, the minister also announced inclusion of the design led initiatives for 5G and other technologies in production linked incentive (PLI) scheme.

She said, “To enable affordable broadband and mobile service proliferation in rural and remote areas, 5% of annual collections Universal Service Obligation Fund will be allocated.”

SeHAT app: Home delivery of medicines begins from Feb 1

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To provide quality healthcare services to patients from the comfort of their homes and  promote Digital India and e-Governance, defence minister Rajnath Singh had launched Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT) on May 27, 2021.  It is designed to be extremely simple and easy to use, which requires minimal effort from the users. It aims to provide.

Furthermore, taking the healthcare delivery right to the patient’s doorsteps, defence secretary Ajay Kumar, took the initiative of providing Home Delivery or Self Pickup of Medicines to patients seeking consultation on SeHAT. Individuals desirous of their home delivery of self-pick-up may indicate their preference while logged in. To start with, this project of home delivery will be started with Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, effective February 1, 2022, and would be extended to more and more stations in coming times.

Here is what you need to know about the app:

SeHAT is the tri-services teleconsultation service of the MoD designed for all entitled personnel and their families.

Stay home OPD is a patient-to-doctor system where the patient can consult a doctor remotely through the internet using his smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet.

The consultation occurs through video, audio and chat at the same time.

The SeHAT app enables safe and structured video-based clinical consultations between a doctor in a hospital, and a patient within the confines of his or her home anywhere in the country.

The user does not need to pay anything to seek teleconsultation & can simply access the services by visiting , or by using the SeHAT apps available on the Play store & App Stores.

Consultations so far

Since its launch, there have been more than 10,000 successful teleconsultations on SeHAT, with a strong team of 2000 plus doctors on board.

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Vivo Y33s 5G spotted online, key specs, features, and price revealed

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The rumoured Vivo Y33s 5G is claimed to be debuting soon in the Chinese market. Last month, China’s 3C certification site had approved the latest Vivo lineup with model number V2166A. The model is appeared to be the latest Y33s 5G, pointing towards the smartphone’s imminent launch in China.

Vivo Y33s 5G specifications (rumoured)

Vivo earlier launched its Y33s 4G variant, and now it is all set to step forward into the 5G world. 

As per the listing, the new Vivo phone will come with a 6.51-inch LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution (1600×720 pixels). It will also sport a waterdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera. Furthermore, the phone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. Also, it has up to 128GB of internal storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. Moreover, it will be fueled by a massive 5000mAh battery with supporting 18W fast charging as well. 

Vivo y33s 5G

As far as camera features are concerned, it has a triple camera alignment at the back, including a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calling, it has a 16MP front camera.

Other add-ons to the phone also include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock. It will be launched in color options, namely Nebula Blue, Fluorite Black, and Early Snow Dawn, as per the Gizmo China listing, as per the Gizmo China listing.

Vivo Y33s 5G pricing, release date (rumoured)

As per the listing of China Telecom, the upcoming Vivo Y33s 5G is speculated to be priced at 1,499 Yuan (roughly INR 17,685) for 4 GB RAM + 128 GB and 1,599 Yuan (roughly INR 18,865) 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. However, the 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will be available for 1,699 Yuan (roughly INR 20,046).

The listing OF China Telecom also states that it will be available for buying in China from Feb. 12.

 

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Union Budget 2022: India to hold 5G spectrum auctions this year

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2022 speech today announced that spectrum auctions will be conducted this year to roll out 5G services within FY2022-23 in India.

Outlining the government’s priorities, the minister also announced inclusion of the design led initiatives for 5G and other technologies in production linked incentive (PLI) scheme.

According to Economic Survey 2021-22 tabled in the Parliament yesterday, the telecom sector reforms are poised to boost 4G proliferation, infuse liquidity and create an enabling environment for investment into 5G networks.

Besides the telecom infrastructure expansion, a slew of measures have been taken to bring about reforms, the survey said, outlining the structural and procedural reforms undertaken in the Indian telecom sector that represents the world’s second-largest telecommunication market.

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Meanwhile, the industry watchers have welcomed this step of the government. “5G auctions and launch in FY 22-23 is an important and welcome step. 5G rollout would be beneficial to various segments like affordable healthcare, education and overall government service delivery. This would enable greater access and equity to citizens across the country,” said Devroop Dhar, Co-founder and MD, Primus Partners.

“Telecom operators had earlier been permitted non-commercial 5G trials by Government and thus we feel that they would now be ready for commercial rollout,” Dhar added.

“To enable affordable broadband and mobile service proliferation in rural and remote areas, 5% of annual collections Universal Service Obligation Fund will be allocated,” Sitharaman said.

She also informed that the contracts for laying optical fibres via the PPP mode will be awarded in FY23. This will happen under Bharat Net and its completion is expected in FY2025.

PM Narendra Modi, the king of YouTube too: Know how many subscribers his channel has on the video platform

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity reached yet another height today as his YouTube channel has now surpassed 1 crore subscriptions and is the highest amongst top global leaders.

According to reports, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro ranks second after PM Modi on the list of global leaders with the highest subscriptions on their YouTube channel with a total of 36 lakh subscribers. Progressively following behind is Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with 30.7 lakh subscribers.

Interestingly, the ‘NarendraModi’ channel was created in October 2007 while he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Besides, the Prime Minister also has an official PMO India channel on YouTube through which various official statements and PM’s addresses to the nation are shared.

The Prime Minister is also active on other social media platforms such as Twitter with 753 lakh followers and Facebook with 468 lakh followers.

Others on YouTube

If we talk about other leaders on a national level, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has 5.25 lakh subscribers, party leader Shashi Tharoor has 4.39 lakh subscribers, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has 3.73 lakh subscribers, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin has 2.12 lakh subscribers, and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader has 1.37 lakh subscribers on YouTube.

The subscription number list of global leaders also includes Indonesia President Joko Widodo with 28.8 lakh subscribers. In the decreasing trend, the White House has 19 lakh subscribers, followed by US President Joe Biden with 7.03 lakh subscribers.

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