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India Has Not Witnessed Complete Shutdown While India has recorded the highest number of internet shutdowns, the report said that the country has not witnessed a complete shutdown. “Quite often, the use of sophisticated technological tools is not necessary as political leaders control major internet service providers (ISPs),” Naomi Hodges, cybersecurity advisor at Surfshark, said in the report. “When the authorities control internet filtering, they can employ any measures, and civil society won’t be able to detect what’s behind the firewall....

The Hong-Kong based manufacturer launched its new budget smartphone Infinix Note 12 in India yesterday. Considering the price range of the smartphone, Infinix Note 12 is all set to compete with the affordable models from Xiaomi and Realme. However, in this article, we are particularly going to take a look at how it compares with Realme 9i which was launched earlier this year with somewhat similar specifications. Mentioned below is a detailed comparison between Infinix Note 12 and Realme 9i to determine which is a better affordable option....

The Zero Ultra 5G could be Infinix’s next high-profile smartphone. It is anticipated to have enticing features, including a 200MP camera and capability for 180W quick charging. A recent discovery raises the possibility that the device might potentially launch in India, even though it is anticipated to launch soon in Africa. According to the most recent tweet from tipper Paras Guglani, the Bureau of Indian Standards has certified an Infinix charger with a 180W capacity....

As India stands at the helm of adapting the fifth-generation network technology or 5G, a debate rages on in circles about the standards which should be adapted for the deployment of a 5G network. While some bodies and the government are in favour of the Indianised 5Gi standard, companies and their representative bodies like the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) are rooting for a more global approach to the matter....

The iPhone 14 could be released for the same price as the iPhone 13 when it first debuted last year. Despite supply chain issues and price increases, the decision was apparently made by “senior executives at Apple.” The new cellular modem and revamped internal design of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max, which are rumoured to be powered by last year’s A15 Bionic SoC rather than the A16 Bionic SoC, could give them a performance gain over the prior iteration....

Apple might shift from Samsung to BOE for the iPhone 15 series OLED LTPO display panels. The iPhone 13 series display panels are supplied by BOE only. The higher end-models or the Pro models on the iPhone 13 series run on display panels supplied by Samsung. The higher-end models of the iPhone 13 series, which are the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, make use of the OLED LTPO display panel from Samsung, which can support refresh rate up to 120Hz....

According to YouTuber Jon Prosser, the iPhone SE 4, or the following version of the iPhone SE, will have the same form factor as the iPhone XR. He did not provide a release date for the phone or provide any other details regarding the device. Although, the internals of the device are more like the iPhone 13 series. Apple released the iPhone SE (2022) in March of this year with a look that was similar to the iPhone 8....

Competition for providing the best-prepaid plans at the lowest cost possible is at an all-time high between the Indian telecom operators. While most of the prepaid plans from Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Airtel fall on the more expensive end when compared with Jio; there are prepaid plans which come for the same cost and almost provide similar benefits. One such plan is the Rs 399 offering. Jio, Airtel, and Vi all offer users a prepaid plan for Rs 399....

Reliance Jio, India’s number one telecom operator, and the search engine giant Google are collaborating again. This time, both companies are going to work together to build an affordable 5G smartphone for the Indian market. Hopefully, this affordable 5G smartphone could also be shipped to other developing countries. In the past, Jio and Google worked on their affordable 4G smartphone called JioPhone Next. But, that smartphone didn’t turn out to be a very big success, or even if it has been one (which it is most likely not), Jio hasn’t revealed a specific sales figure for the device....

Reliance Jio, the largest telecom operator in India on its web portal highlighted that the top-tier JioPostpaid Plus plan priced at Rs 1499 carries a six month contract period. The operator in late September introduced its JioPostpaid Plus plan in multiple tiers including the Rs 1499 plan that enables users to browse up to 300GB data. The users subscribed to the Rs 1499 plan will also be provided unlimited voice and SMS benefits along with “unlimited data and voice” in the USA and UAE....

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has just announced the quarterly results for Q2 FY23. Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of RIL, has reported its net profit for the quarter to be Rs 4729 crore, a higher by 26.9% YoY. Cash profit for the quarter stood at Rs 10,966 crore, higher by 33.6% YoY. Reliance Jio’s customer base at the end of September 30, 2022, was 427.6 million. Let’s take a look at the key figures and metrics that investors, as well as fans of the telco, would want to know....

Recharging an Jio Number: Nine Participating Banks Have Enabled the Facility The nine banks that enabled the facility to recharge Jio numbers include State Bank of India, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citi Bank, DCB Bank, AUF Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. Reliance Jio said that the customers need to select the recharge option in the menu and enter the mobile followed by their ATM Pin Code. Further, the customer needs to specify the recharge amount and upon confirmation, the corresponding amount would be deducted from their bank account....

India needs more affordable 5G smartphones to ensure that telecom operators can make their return on 5G investments as fast as possible. Jio is also in the smartphone business. The telco had launched an affordable 4G smartphone in partnership with Google. Thus, an affordable 5G phone is also expected sometime in the future. A Counterpoint Research report mentions that Jio will aim to deliver a sub-Rs 12,000 5G phone once the 5G coverage in India expands and is attracting a broader 4G user base....

JioNews, the digital news app from the house of Reliance Jio is now available to JioFiber users through the Jio Set-Top Box, the company has announced. Just like any other news app available on the web, JioNews also delivers Breaking News, Videos, Magazines, Newspapers & Photo Galleries to the users. So far, the app was limited to just smartphones, but now, Jio has added support for Jio Set-Top Box as well....

JioPhone Next, the affordable 4G smartphone developed in partnership by Reliance Jio and Google, will be available in India at a price of Rs 6499 starting this Diwali. The smartphone will be available at convenient, easy monthly instalments (EMIs) of up to 24 months. There are four plans that the company is bundling with the EMI payments for the users. Here is everything you need to know about the JioPhone Next and its price....

Reliance Jio launched the super-affordable JioPhone Next, a 4G smartphone, to attract millions of 2G and 3G customers in India. The smartphone was a result of a partnership between Reliance Jio and search engine giant Google. The telco has worked hard to keep the Bill of Materials (BoM) of components costs around $58. Now, Counterpoint Research has shared the BoM and specification analysis which will help us understand how JioPhone Next is so affordable....

JioTVCamera is a Simple Plug and Use Camera Accessory As the name of the product itself suggests, the JioTVCamera is an accessory that acts as a facecam for making video calls. Right now, the JioTVCamera is available only via Jio.com and the price of the product is Rs 2,999. Reliance Jio says the product will come with a one-year warranty as well. If a customer orders the JioTVCamera, it will be delivered to them within 3-5 business days....

Liger, a recent release starring Ananya Pandey and Vijay Deverakonda, hasn’t done well in the theatres. It was released on August 25, 2022. While the producers couldn’t make much money with the theatrical release, they will have an opportunity to make some by selling the rights of digital streaming to an OTT platform. Now, the OTT release date of the movie has been locked. Take a look at the complete details below....

Lionsgate Play has officially launched for the Indian market. It is worth noting that this over the top (OTT) content platform was silently added to the Google Play Store in India. Lionsgate Play will offer users original content in addition to movies and shows from other production houses. Lionsgate is a huge production house in itself. It has brought movies such as The Hunger Games, John Wick, and more for the users....

LCOs Play Significant Role in Wired Broadband Space ICICI Securities said that the net additions by the wired broadband service providers in October translated to an 1.8% Month-over-Month (MoM) and 12.7% Year-over-Year (YoY) growth. The company said that Reliance Jio’s market share in the wired broadband space “improved” to 7.9% as of October. Similarly, ICICI Securities said that the net additions by Airtel in the wired broadband space was “stable” with the operator’s market share improving “marginally” to 12....