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Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the minister of state for electronics and information technology, announced that the government had set aside Rs 1,000 crore to support entrepreneurs in semiconductor design. According to him, the Center is also striving to create an entire ecosystem for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of semiconductors, which will include the new fund. Additional Information on the Allocation of Rs 1,000 Crore The government desires to be able to claim that the future generation of hardware and software, including platforms like India Stack, is being developed and created in India....

Infinix S5 Lite: Specifications and Features Infinix has been launching some decent smartphones in recent times. The Transsion Holdings-owned brand is currently offering the cheapest smartphone in India with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage at Rs 6,999 (Infinix Hot 8). The Infinix S5 Lite offers a punch-hole display at just Rs 7,999 and it’s an example of what we can expect from under Rs 10,000 smartphones in 2020....

Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer today introduced its first 5G enabled smartphone Infinix Zero 5G in India. The smartphone comes as a mid-range affordable device, providing value for users’ money. Interestingly enough, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno, known for its budget smartphones also launched Tecno Pova 5G last week in the same price category. This might create confusion in the users’ minds while making a choice. Mentioned below is an in-depth comparison between the specification and price details of both devices, to ensure users make the right choice according to their needs....

The user-filter option would let users sort their “Following” and “Followers” lists by most recent additions or the opposite. “The capacity could make it easier to locate your most long-serving brand supporters, which may provide new opportunities for connection. It would also make it easier to engage with your most recent additions, and track locations and details, which you could corelate with campaigns,” reported web portal Social Media Today. “Instagram is testing for lyrics while choosing music in Stories....

Apple’s iPhone 14 is available at a discount of Rs 10000 in India. The iPhone 14 launched for Rs 79,900 in India and can be bought at a discount of Rs 10000 via Flipkart. On Flipkart, the smartphone is currently listed for Rs 73,999. After that, if you have an HDFC Bank card, you can get an instant discount of Rs 4000 as well. This would bring the price down to Rs 69,999, almost a discount of Rs 10000....

Apple almost lost its throne as the most valuable company in the world on Wednesday to Microsoft. The Cupertino tech giant is expected to release its quarterly performance results on Thursday. As per a Reuter report, Apple’s shares dipped by 0.3% ahead of the quarterly results. The possible reason why investors might have pulled some of their money out is because of the global-supply chain crisis. While iPhones remain some of the most wanted tech gadgets in the market, Apple hasn’t been able to meet the demands because of a supply shortage in components....

Apple has just announced a new ‘free service’ program for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro users. Note that this free service program won’t cover every repair but only the sound issues that were coming on some devices during voice calls. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices, which were manufactured and sold between October 2020 - April 2021, will be eligible for the free service. According to a TOI report, in case you have an iPhone 12 that is manufactured and sold between the said dates and does not emit a sound when you receive or make voice calls, it will be eligible for a free service from the company....

The Chinese smartphone brand iQOO has announced new iQOO 9 series in China. There will be two variants under the phone – iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro. The iQOO 9 series smartphones are the successors to the iQOO 8 series, which was released in China last year. While the iQOO 8 series was unavailable in India, the company is scheduled to revamp its flagship offering later this year. Although there are no confirmations, the iQOO 9 series India launch is rumoured to occur in February 2022....

If you have followed the news in the last few days, you must have heard how fast the Indian telecom operators are trying to roll out 5G. The Indian govt, as well as the private telcos, are trying to roll out 5G at the fastest pace compared to how much time other countries took. It’s a noble initiative as the technology stands to benefit everyone in the country. 5G is also going to be a significant contributor to the GDP by the end of this decade....

The telcos of the country offer multiple daily data prepaid plans for their subscribers. With a majority of the population looking for economically suitable plans as well as plans that offer adequate data 1.5GB daily data plans from the operators are just apt. Mentioned below is a comparison between the 1.5GB daily data plans offered by the private telcos of the country – Jio, Airtel and Vi along with the pack details....

Reliance Jio is now offering 5G services to customers on an invite-only basis. If you are someone who is interested in experiencing the power of Jio’s 5G network, then you must have a 5G smartphone with a Jio SIM and an active plan which costs Rs 239 or more. But in addition to all of this, your smartphone should also support the right bands. Jio is delivering its 5G services on select bands, and if you want to experience it, you need to keep a smartphone that supports these bands....

Reliance Jio, India’s number one telecom operator, has topped the charts for offering the best average download and upload speeds to customers in October 2022. TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) publishes speed data every month. For the month of October, Jio was the leading telco in 4G network download and upload speeds. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) wasn’t a part of the 4G speed chart as the state-run telecom company is yet to launch 4G networks in the country....

Reliance Industries Limited, today announced an investment of Rs 1894.50 crore by L Catterton, one of the world’s largest consumer focused private equity firms. This investment values Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore. L Catterton’s investment will translate into a 0.39% equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis. Besides L Catteron, TPG also invested Rs 4,456....

5G spectrum auctions are on the horizon as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has already kick-started the process. Now, in new developments, India’s leading telecom operator Reliance Jio has informed TRAI about the gaining popularity of auction of spectrum for broadband-from-space services as Brazil has already completed the process and seemingly Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Thailand are all set to follow the suit. Jio has rather urged TRAI to allocate spectrum for broadband-from-space services only via auctions following the global trend and “discard all demands” of global players who are looking for allocation of airwaves via the administrative process....

JioTV vs Airtel Xstream: Channels Comparison In a head to head comparison between JioTV and Airtel Xstream, JioTV carries more channels in almost every language including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. While Airtel Xstream hosts 107 Hindi channels on its platform, JioTV has 211 Hindi channels. Similarly, Airtel Xstream carries 41 Tamil channels while JioTV has 61 channels on its platform. The difference is also seen widely on the HD segment with JioTV carrying more HD channels across several languages....

In addition to Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada are just a few of the regional languages that SonyLIV has been providing its users with a vast selection of movies in since it started in 2013 as India’s first OTT service. We present to you the list of the Top 10 Malayalam Movies of 2022 to Watch on SonyLIV as we get into the vibe of 2023. Saudi Vellakka Each individual in Saudi Vellakka has a unique perspective that the plot centres around....

Lycamobile, a British mobile network operator, is now offering 20GB extra data per month with its recharge plans to support online learning. For the same, the telecom operator has partnered with the Welsh Government. Lycamobile aims to support the remote learning of students throughout the summer and spring terms. A release from the company said that digitally excluded students in Wales returning to the school for the remainder of this academic year would be eligible to access the Mobile Data Uplift Scheme....

Different Federations and Networks have Challenged Trai’s Regulations After the MCOF’s appeal, major stakeholders and federations have challenged NTO 2.0 in different courts. Sun TV Network has appealed to Madras High Court against the amendments. Similar to MCOF, the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) and its members have also challenged Trai’s regulations in Bombay High Court. Adding to the list, All India Digital Cable Foundation has moved to Kerala High Court for interim relief against some provisions of NTO 2....

Xiaomi has rolled out its first-ever foldable phone, Mi Mix Fold, to compete with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Huawei Mate X2. Mi Mix Fold is part of the Mi Mix series that has a reputation of bringing concept devices that showcase the innovative efforts of the company, such as the original Mi MIX and Mi Mix Alpha. However, the Mi Mix Fold is designed to be marketed as a commercial device which is clear from its foldable design, which automatically makes it a competitor of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2....

Subscribers in Non-Metro Cities Also Benefitting from New Rules The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also added that the subscribers in metro cities aren’t the only ones saving up on subscription amount for their DTH connections, but the customers in the non-metro cities are also enjoying the economic benefits of the new rules. As per the ministry, the subscribers in non-metro cities are saving around 5 to 10% on their monthly bills....