Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, offers prepaid, postpaid, and internet plans in the country. Besides, the telecom operator launched Work from Home plans for its customers, which were designed for users who are working from home and cannot go to an office. But still, if you are not aware of those plans, then you should check here for all details.
Airtel Work From Home Plans In India
Notably, Airtel is providing 10 plans under the same segment that are priced at Rs. 359, Rs. 399, Rs. 479, Rs. 499, Rs. 549, Rs 599, Rs. 699, Rs. 719, and Rs. 839 prepaid plans.
Airtel Rs. 359 Prepaid Plan: Details
The Rs. 359 plan offers 2GB of data per day for 28 days. This plan offers unlimited calling and 100 messages per day for the same day. In addition, this plan offers Amazon Prime Mobile Edition, Xstream Mobile pack for 28 days, Wynk Music, Rs. 100 cashbacks on FASTag, Hellotunes, Apollo 24/7 circle subscription for three months, and free Hello tunes.
Airtel Rs. 399 Prepaid Plan: Details
This plan of Rs. 399 offers 2.5GB of data per day for only 28 days. Besides, this pack offers unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, Apollo 24/7 circle subscription for three months, Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription worth Rs 149, free Hellotunes, Wynk Music, Rs. 100 cashback on FASTag, and free Hellotunes.
Airtel Rs. 479 Prepaid Plan: Details
The Rs.479 of the Airtel is providing 1.5GB of data for 56 days. Besides, 100 messages per day, and free calling for the same period. Plus, users will get Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition for 30 days, Rs. 100 cashback, free Hellotunes, Apollo 24/7 circle subscription for three months, Wynk Music on FASTag, and more.
Airtel Rs 499 Prepaid Plan: Details
The Airtel Rs. 499 offers 2GB of data per day for 28 days, which in total users will get 56GB of data in total for the same period. In addition, buyers will get unlimited calling and 100 messages per day.
This pack also offers Amazon Prime access for 30 days, Disney+ Hotstar for one year, Amazon Prime Mobile edition access for 30 days, free Hellotunes, Apollo 24|7 Circle, free online courses at Shaw Academy, get Rs 100 cashback of FASTag, and Wynks Music subscription.
Asus is known for launching ROG smartphones on Qualcomm processors; however, this time, the company is likely to bring a new device on the MediaTek platform. This development has been shared by a Digital Chat Station tipster and claims that the upcoming smartphone ROG phone will have a MediaTek flagship processor.
It is worth noting that the upcoming smartphones are listed on the 3D certification site with the model number of ASUS_AI2203_A and ASUS_AI2203_B. However, the tipster claims that these model numbers might belong to the Asus ROG Phone 6D.
In addition, the report said the smartphone will have a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, which is the reason the smartphone has D (Dimensity) at the end of the name.
Asus ROG Phone 6D: Expected Specifications
The Asus ROG Phone 6D is likely to have 165Hz Samsung Display flat screen. The smartphone will also have a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera. It is expected to have a 6,000mAh battery along with 65W fast wired charging support.
Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro: Details
The Asus ROG Phone 6 comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel, which supports Pixelworks i6 Processor, HDR10+, 2448×1080-pixel resolution, 395PPI, 165Hz refresh rate, and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The smartphone has Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and a 6,000mAh battery which supports up to 65W HyperCharge technology. In addition, the smartphone has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
On the camera front, the smartphone provides a triple camera at the back, including a 50MP SONY IMX766 primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a macro camera. You will also find 12MP on the front for the video calls and selfies.
On the other hand, the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with an HDR10+, 6.78-inch Full-HD display whose AMOLED panel supports a 2448×1080 pixel resolution, 395PPI, 165Hz refresh rate, Pixelworks i6 Processor, and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The smartphone has Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, 6,000mAh battery along with 65W Hypercharge support. The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro also has 18GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
Reliance Jio became the number one telecom operator in the recently concluded 5G spectrum auction. And, the services are expected to start soon according to PM Modi; however, once the services will start, the demand for the 5G smartphones is likely to increase at a CAGR of six percent.
Besides, the shipment of the 5G devices is expected to reach 600 million by 2026 from 300 million in 2021. This means that the adoption of the 5G smartphones will increase in the next four years and to fulfil the increased demand all smartphone makers in India have already started launching 5G devices. But, in case you want to know that your device is 5G compatible, then you should follow these steps.
Steps To Check That Your Phone Is 5G Compatible Or Not
Step 1: First, open the settings of the smartphone. Tap on the Wi-Fi and Network option. Step 2: Now, tap on the SIM and Network option. Then, you have to open the Preferred network type option to see all technologies. And, if it supports 5G services, then it will be listed there.
Reliance Jio Might Launch 5G Services On August 29th, 2022
It is worth noting that India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio is expected to launch its 5G services at its upcoming annual general meeting, which is scheduled for August 29th, 2022. Apart from that, several reports claim that the company might bring its 5G smartphone on the same day.
Notably, the 5G smartphone has been developed by Google and it is likely to be priced under Rs. 10,000.
5G Spectrum Auction: Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, And Adani Data Network Pay First Instalment
For The unaware, Jio acquired 24,740MHz in the 5G airwaves, while Airtel managed to garner 19867.8MHz of the spectrum and Vodafone-Idea acquired 3300MHz of the spectrum. All these telecom operators and Adani Data Network have paid Rs. 17,873 crores as a part of the initial part of the spectrum payment.
Moreover, Reliance Jio paid Rs. 7,864.78 crores, while Vodafone-Idea has cleared Rs. 1,679.98 crores, and Airtel has paid Rs. 8312.4 crores, which is four annual instalments in advance. On the other hand, the Adani Data Network has cleared Rs. 18.94 crores.
Realme has recently announced the launch of the 9i 5G smartphone in India. The smartphone offers 5G connectivity and comes with MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with 4GB/ 6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB of storage.
Meanwhile, we got a chance to do interaction with Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India, VP, Realme, and President, Realme International Business Group regarding the company’s plans.
How many smartphones have you launched in the Realme 9 series and how many are you going to add by the end of this year?
We started the series by launching the Realme 9i, the first product to be launched in the number series in 2022 and the first member of the series family. It is our first smartphone to be equipped with an advanced performance processor in the price segment and is designed for users who are looking for a 4G smartphone with advanced technology features.
We further expanded the series with the Realme 9 Pro series 5G features an industry-leading light shift design, powerful 5G processors, and offers users UI 3.0 based on Android 12. Now, we have decided to bring the 9i 5G and will continue to bring smartphones with advanced features, design, and performance in the future.
What kind of response have you received from the Realme 9 series and what kind of expectations do you have with the newly launched device?
We always aim to provide best-in-class technology in all segments to our users. We started this year with the launch of the Realme 9 series in the mid-range segment with the latest processor and technology and we have been seeing massive traction for the product.
The Realme 9 Pro series 5G has two models – Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 9 Pro 5G – both have witnessed huge traction during our first sale on Feb 21, 2022, resulting in a whopping 200 percent increase in sales for the above Rs. 20,000 segments.
We are confident that the Realme 9i 5G will receive similar kinds of responses and love from users.
How do you differentiate the Realme 9 from existing smartphones in the same series?
The Realme 9 series is our ultimate performer, bringing cutting-edge design, processor & camera capabilities for users, offering the best to our users.
Tell us about your upcoming products and the new category you are planning to foray into this year?
We are currently moving towards the second phase of expansion. In our first stage, we defined our product portfolio, launched multiple products with cutting-edge features, and defined important markets. In our second stage, we are now concentrating on targeted, long-term growth.
As we enter into the second stage, we’ll be more focused and place a greater emphasis than ever before on making every experience and interaction more local. To give you a better end-to-end product experience in our current markets, we will offer more and more locally focused events and products.
As one of the 10 million shipment markets for Realme, India has also established local teams and hired local personnel to fully utilize their skill. Now, we want to optimize the short-channel, light-asset business model in India and look into further strategic alliances with various e-commerce platforms.
Please tell us about your 5G smartphone plans as telecom operators are expected to start services soon?
Realme was the first company to introduce a 5G smartphone in India back in 2020, and this year, the company has already surpassed all others in terms of 5G smartphone brand growth.
To create 5G technology and products, we have converted 90 percent of our R&D resources and more than 50 percent of the smartphones that we launch in 2022 will support 5G networks.
How many 5G R&D centers have you established in India and how many are you going to add?
At present 90 percent of R&D resources have been converted to develop 5G technology and products. I have mentioned before that in the coming years, we will be investing $300 million globally in research and product development based on the 5G technology. In fact, India will be one of the seven 5G R&D hubs that the company will establish to assist the global deployment of 5G products.
Do you have any plan to launch foldable phones, if yes, then when?
The concept of foldable is quite exciting, but the technology is under the R&D phase and I believe the technology is not ready for the market. The company We doesn’t want to introduce or bring a solution that would only benefit our customers momentarily.
Our R&D is focussing on providing advancements in the camera and quick charging areas since we believe in bringing products that help consumers in the long run and meet their immediate demands. This approach is working for us and we will continue following the same.
Infinix is known for launching products under Rs. 20,000; however, this time, the company has launched its most affordable smart television in India. Yes, read it right, as Infinix brought 32Y1 smart television to the country for Rs. 8,999.
The newly launched smart TV is already available on Flipkart in the Black color variant option. We also got a chance to test the affordable Infinix smart television. And this is what we think about the product.
Infinix 32Y1 Smart TV: Design And Display
The Infinix 32Y1 smart television seems good at the same price. It has a bezel-less frame, which looks really nice; however, the chin is a bit thick and has Infinix branding in the middle. The panel is made of plastic, which does not seem cheap at all.
In fact, the back panel is also made of plastic and built with good quality despite the smart television coming under the budget category. The smart TV can be mounted on the wall and can be placed on the table as the company is providing two stands in plastic.
Infinix TV Display
You will also find 20W box speakers along with some manual control that will help you to operate or control smart television without a remote. However, you will find a problem while reaching the ports if it is mounted on the wall.
Coming to the display performance, which comes with an HD resolution 60Hz refresh rate and 250 nits’ peak brightness. The display provides good clarity and decent color production.
In addition, the smart TV offers decent quality picture quality with OTT apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5, and more. Overall, the smart TV offers good viewing angles and there is no complaint on the display front.
Infinix 32Y1 Smart Television Review: Audio And UI Experience
The newly launched affordable smart television supports 20W box speakers along with Dolby Audio. It is worth noting that speakers provide a home theatre-like experience to users. Overall, the sound quality is one of the best parts of the smart TV.
On the UI front, the smart TV is powered by a quad-core processor along with 512MB RAM and 4GB of in-house storage. Plus, the smart television runs Linux operating system and comes with several party apps like Amazon Prime, YouTube, Zee5, and more.
Infinix Smart TV Volume
In addition, it supports applications for news, weather, international channels, music radio, games, and sports. You will also find a built-in cast feature, which means you are allowed to wirelessly cast the Android and iOS devices to the TV.
This feature seems quite useful in case you want to watch movies and showcase photos on smart television. Also, the television supports the QJY TV browser that allows you to access those applications that are not installed on the TV. The screencast, QJY TV Browser apps, and built-in application provide a smooth experience.
Infinix 32Y1 Smart Television Review: Remote And Other Connectivity Options
The Infinix 32Y1 smart TV comes with a small remote, which is lightweight and has some hotkeys like YouTube and Amazon Prime. However, you will not find voice search support, which is ok as the smart television is priced under Rs. 10,000.
Infinix Smart TV connectivity
Also, you will find volume, home, and power keys on the remote. The remote can be handled via one hand easily. Moving to the connectivity options, the Infinix 32-inch smart television comes with three HDMI ports, two USB ports, optical output, one ethernet port, LAN, optical and Wi-Fi support.
Besides, you will also find Chrome- cast built-in feature that enables you to watch smartphone content on the television directly. Besides, connecting television to Wi-Fi is very easy.
Infinix 32Y1 Smart Television Review: Is It Worth Buying Or Not?
The most affordable television comes with the best sound quality and display. On top of that, the smart television seems a good option if you are looking for a medium-sized room.
Infinix TV
Infinix 32Y1 Smart Television Key Specifications: Details
Sony has announced the launch of the Bravia XR 85X95K 4K Mini LED in India. The newly launched Bravia Sony TV comes with a Mini LED backlighting technology for Rs. 6,99,990 in the country.
Notably, the Mini LED is a new concept, where all small LEDs packs are inside the television backlighting system, which allows you to give control.
Sony BRAVIA XR 85X95K LED TV: Details
The Sony BRAVIA XR 85X95K comes with an 85-inch Mini LED TV along with support for XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster.
Besides, you will find an LCD panel along with a mini LED backlight, a refresh rate of 100Hz, and a screen resolution of 3,840 by 2,160 pixels. In addition, the panel features XR OLED Motion clarity and 4K upscaling.
Also, the new Sony smart television has X-Anti Reflection that eliminates glare, BRAVIA Core Calibrated mode to modify the image settings, Ambient optimization to adapt brightness as per the room, Dolby Vision, and HDR. Plus, the TV comes with an Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
Additionally, you will get gaming-specific features, Auto HDR Tone, Auto Game Mode, 4K 120 fps, HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM).
On the sound front, the smart television support Dolby Atmos, IMAX enhanced, and 360 Spatial Sound. Moreover, the television supports comes with a Light sensor, Acoustic auto calibration technology along with XR Surround with 3D surround upscaling, Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+, and Acoustic Surface Audio+.
The BRAVIA CAM is also there that allows you to adapt the sound along with the picture depends how close you sit to the television.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator, offers the most affordable packs in India. The company was founded in 2000 and provides 3G services, including 4G connectivity in some parts of the country. So, in order to help we are listing all 4G prepaid plans of the telecom operator.
BSNL Special Tariff Plan
BSNL STV99 Plan
Let’s start with BSNL’s special tariff Plan of Rs. 99 known as STV99, where users will get unlimited calling, personalized right one back for only 22 days. This clearly shows that users are not getting any data to benefit from this plan.
BSNL STV187
Another special tariff plan is priced at Rs. 187, where users will get 2GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling for 28 days. However, the speed will be decreased to 80Kbps once the data limit ends.
BSNL Rs. 197 Prepaid Plan
The Rs. 197 plan offers 2GB of data, access to the Zinc Music application, and 100 messages per day for 18 days. But this plan comes with a validity of 180 days.
BSNL Rs. 199 Prepaid Plan
The telecom operator launched a Rs. 199 plan to offer unlimited calling, 2GB of data, and 250 minutes for calling for 30 days.
BSNL STV 249
This special tariff plan of Rs. 249 offers 2GB of data per day and 100 messages per day for two months. Plus, users will get unlimited calling for the same period.
BSNL Rs. 250 Prepaid Plan
The Rs. 250 Plan offers benefits for 40 days. Also, this pack ships 250 minutes for calling, 100 messages per day, and 3GB of data per day.
BSNL STV298
The STV298 plan provides 1GB of data per day, EROS Now access, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling for 56 days.
BSNL STV 319
The STV319 offers 10GB of data, 300 messages for 75 days, and unlimited calling.
BSNL Rs. 365 Prepaid Plan
The Rs. 365 plan is providing 2GB of data, 100 messages per day, access to free tunes, Lokdun content, and unlimited calling for 60 days.
BSNL STV 429
The STV249 offers 1GB of data per day, unlimited data to all networks, 100 messages per day, and access to EROS Now to users for 81 days.
BSNL Rs. 447 Prepaid Plan
The Rs. 447 plan offers 100GB of data for two months, 100 messages per day, unlimited calling, Eros Now access, and BSNL Tunes for 60 days.
BSNL Rs. 485 Prepaid Plan
The Rs. 485 plan offers 1.5GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling to all network providers. This pack offers benefits for 90 days.
Infinix has recently launched more than half a dozen devices in India and again planning to bring new devices soon. The upcoming smartphone might be available in the mid-range segment. The Infinix Note 12 Pro smartphone will be launched on August 26 (Friday).
Notably, the Infinix Note 12 5G was launched in July with Dimensity 810 processor, 108MP primary camera, AMOLED panel, and 33W fast charging. However, the Infinix Note 12 Pro will have 4G connectivity and will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 processor that was recently launched in the country.
Infinix Note 12 Pro Smartphone: Expected Specifications
According to the company, the upcoming smartphone will have a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. Notably, the Infinix Note 12 smartphone is the first smartphone that will have the same processor.
For the unaware, the Helio G99 processor is built on a 6nm process that offers a maximum speed of up to 2.2GHZ, paired with ARM Mali G57 GPU. In addition, the device is expected to have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 108MP primary camera, and will have storage of up to 256GB.
Infinix Note 12 Pro Smartphone: As Per Aliexpress Listing
For the unaware, the smartphone was also listed on Aliexpress last month. The listing reveals that the Infinix Note 12 Pro is likely to have a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel and is expected to have a standard 60Hz panel.
The smartphone will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. On the camera front, the device will have 108MP primary camera along with a depth sensor and an AI lens. In addition, the smartphone will have 16MP selfie snapper.
Moreover, the Infinix Note 12 Pro will have a 5,000mAh battery along with 33W fast charging. The smartphone will run Android 12 OS along with XOS 10.6 skin. In addition, the device will feature 5G virtual RAM, 4D vibrations, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port.
Infinix Note 12 Pro Smartphone: Expected Price
The smartphone is likely to be priced at Rs. 14,999 in the country. This clearly means that the smartphone is under Rs. 15,000 for the 4G connectivity.
The Chinese smartphone Vivo might bring half a dozen of devices in September. The new development comes soon after the launch of the V25 and V25 Pro smartphones. Notably, this was first reported by the tipster Paras Guglani.
Vivo Upcoming Smartphones In India: Details
The tipster claims that the company will launch six smartphones under the budget segment. Guglani also shared the names of the smartphones, including Vivo Y22, Vivo Y22s, Vivo Y02s, Vivo Y16, Vivo Y35, and Vivo Y01A.
It is worth noting that the tipster has not shared the specification and prices of the devices other than model names. On the other hand, Pricebaba recently shared the retail box along with live images of the Vivo Y22s smartphone.
In addition, the Vivo Y22s is likely to be the successor of the Vivo Y21s that was launched last year in Indonesia.
Vivo Y22s Smartphone: Expected Price
It is important to note that there are no details about the price; however, the smartphone is expected to be available in the budget segment. In fact, some rumors suggested that the smartphone will be available for under Rs. 15,000.
Vivo Y22s Smartphone: Expected Design, Colours, Specifications
According to the available image, the Vivo Y22s is likely to have dual cameras at the back and will be available in two color options Dark Blue and Sky Blue.
In addition, the packaging of the box will have Vivo branding on the front. However, the previous image claims that Vivo might have 6.55-inch water-drop notch display along with an LCD panel, HD resolution, and standard refresh rate.
On the camera front, the upcoming smartphone is likely to have a dual camera, including a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary sensor for depth or macro shots.
Under, the hood, the device will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor that is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, the device will also have a microSD card slot for extra storage.
Besides, the device is likely to have a 5,000mAh battery along with 18W fast charging capabilities. Plus, the device will run Funtouch OS 12, which is based on Android 12 OS.
Motorola has announced the launch of the new tablet in India. The Moto G62 tablet comes with a 7,700mAh battery, 2K screen, an 8MP camera on the back, and more. Also, the tablet features a big display and gets power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 series processor.
In addition, the newly launched tablet G62 comes in two variants such as LTE and Wi-Fi. The tablet will cost you under Rs. 20,000. In fact, the tablet is expected to give tough competition to the existing pads like Nokia T20, Realme Pad, and more.
Moto Tab G62 LTE And Wi-Fi Model: Price And Availability In India
The Moto Tab G62 LTE is already available on pre-order. However, the tablet will be available on Flipkart starting from August 22 and is priced at Rs. 17,999 for the LTE model. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi model of the Moto Tab G62 is priced at Rs. 15,999.
Moto Tab G62 LTE And Wi-Fi Model: Specifications Details
The Moto tab has a 6nm Snapdragon octa-core processor and it is paired with 64GB of built-in storage. In fact, there is also support for storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card. The tablet comes with a 10.6-inch display along with support for 2K resolution.
In addition, the device has TUV-certified eye protection that will reduce eye strain. Plus, the company claims that the display comes with increased outdoor visibility and better viewing angles. You will also find an 8MP camera on the back along with an LED flash and you will find a 5MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
Moreover, the tablet comes with a stereo speaker system, which is backed by Dolby Atmos. The tablet runs Android 12 OS and 7,700mAh battery along with a 20W rapid charger. In addition, the company claims that all users will get 12 hours of battery life with a single charge.
It also has Google Kids Space, a special reading mode, multiple user accounts, and many more. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack, which you will not get in the mid-range and high-end products these days.
