Samsung has announced the launch of new two new smartphones in India. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Galaxy A33 5G come with an AMOLED display and runs on Android 12 OS. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G will be available in two variants, including 8GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of storage. However, the price and the availability of the device have not been disclosed.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Smartphone: Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G comes with a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display along with a 90Hz refresh rate support. The Exynos 1280 processor, has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W charging keeps, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage expandable via a microSD card.
Samsung Galaxy A33 comes with A33 5G comes with a quad-camera setup on the back, including a 48MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Besides, the device has a 13MP camera on the front for selfies and runs Android 12 One UI skin out of the box, and IP67 rating for dust.
Key Highlights 5,000mAh battery, 25W charging 8GB RAM and 128GB storage 6.4″ FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display 48MP quad rear camera 13MP selfie camera Exynos 1280 SoC
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Smartphone: Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A73 comes with a 6.7-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Besides, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset and it has a 5,000mAh battery. The device supports 25W fast charging.
Moreover, the newly launched device packs 8GB of RAM and 245GB of storage which is increased to 1TB through a microSD card. Besides, the RAM can be expanded up to 16GB through RAM plus feature.
IPL 2022 has kickstarted in India and today is day 5 of the match where two of the prominent teams will be competing head-on. In today’s match, we will witness Sunrisers Hyderabad going up against the Rajasthan Royals. The venue for day 5 of the IPL 2022 match will be the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
If you are an ardent follower of all cricket matches, we bet you would already have made plans for to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on-field clash. In this article, we are sharing the details on how to live stream the IPL 2022 day 5 match on your smartphones or laptops/ PCs. Take a look:
Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2022 Match: Live Stream Details
Just for reference, the Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals day 5 match will begin at 7.30 PM IST. As mentioned above, today’s match will be battelled at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The IPL 2022 match will be streamed live to audiences across the country. This is a respite for the masses who can’t watch the match live at the stadium.
Like always, the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar have reserved the copyrights to stream the entire IPL 2022 season live on their platforms. You can tune into the Star Sports channel on your TVs to watch the Sunrisers Vs Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals Match live. You can ask your cable operators to activate the channel if you haven’t subscribed to it yet. The matches will be telecasted on Star Sports 1/ HD, Star Sports 3/HD channels.
For Android and iOS users, Disney+ Hotstar is the option to watch the Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2022 match. The laptop and PC users can also tune into the Disney+ Hotstar website for the IPL 2022 Day 5 match. If you have a premium subscription, you will be able to enjoy an ad-free IPL 2022 match online. Just log into the Disney+ Hotstar app at 7.30 pm today and you are all good to go.
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney + Hotstar
Vi (Vodafone-Idea) has launched new plans for its customers in the country. These plans have been launched to provide Disney+ Hotstar access. This new development comes soon after Reliance Jio launched new plans with Disney+ Hotstar access to offer live streaming of the IPL 2022 matches.
The telecom operator has launched two plans of Rs. 499 and Rs. 1,066. These packs come with Disney+ Hotstar access, unlimited calling, 2GB of data, and more. It is worth noting that this plan has been launched for the Indian Premier League and provides a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription.
Vodafone-Idea Rs. 499 And Rs. 1,066 Plan: Details
The first plan of Rs. 499 offers 2GB of data per day, 100 messages per day, and unlimited calling. This pack also ships Disney+ Hotstar access for one year; however, the pack comes with 28 days.
Similarly, there is a pack of Rs. 1,066, where users get 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling to all networks, and 100 messages per day. In addition, the pack offers the Disney+ Hotstar app access for one year. But, this plan is valid for 84 days.
Poco has launched X4 Pro 5G smartphone in India. It comes with a 67W Sonic charging tech, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, and a 64MP rear camera. Besides, the device has been launched at a starting price of Rs. 18,999 and expected to give a tough fight to Vivo T1 5G, Realme 9 Pro, and more.
POCO X4 Pro 5G Smartphone: Specifications
The Poco X4 Pro 5G device comes with a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED display 1200nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer.
Besides, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor that is paired with Adreno 619 GPU for graphics. It has 7 5G bands along with 6GB/ 8GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB of storage. Plus, the device comes with storage expandability through a microSD card. The Poco X4 Pro 5G runs on Android 11 OS.
The device offers triple camera sensors at the back, including a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle, and 2MP macro unit. In addition, there is also a 16MP camera at the front for selfies and video chats. Moreover, the device comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging support, and dual stereo speakers.
On the connectivity front, the device includes Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a USB Type-C port. Besides, the device weighs 205 grams and measures 164.19 X 76.1 X 8.12mm. It also has liquid cooling to dissipate heat.
Poco X4 Pro 5G Smartphone: Pricing And Availability
The Poco X4 Pro 5G will cost you Rs. 18,999, Rs. 19,999, and Rs. 21,999. Also, the device will be available on April 5 at 12 pm on Flipkart and it comes in three colour options: Laser Blue, Laser Yellow, and Laser Black.
OnePlus is expected to bring six smartphones by the end of September this year. Plus, the company is likely to bring a smartwatch and tablet to the market. In fact, there are high chances that tablet will be available in the first half of this year, as per tipster Sam ( ShadowLeak). Notably, the OnePlus Pad 5G is likely to compete with Xiaomi Pad 5 and the Galaxy Tab S8.
OnePlus Pad 5G Expected Specifications And Features
According to tipster Sam, the upcoming tablet will have a 12.4-inch OLED screen along with Full HD+ resolution. The tablet is likely to run Android 12 OS out-of-the-box experience. Besides, the upcoming tablet will have a Snapdragon 865 processor that provides 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The tablet will also have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.1, and feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. Moreover, the tipster claims that the tablet will be priced at Rs. 2,999 Yuan, which is close to Rs.35,800.
In addition, another tipster Mukul Sharma suggested that the OnePlus Pad 5G is already in the production phase in European and Eurasian regions. Meanwhile, the company is all set to a new smartphone and Bullet wireless Z2 earbuds on March 31 at 7.30 pm in India.
Infinix has gradually crawled up the ladder in the smartphone industry with its budget devices. But the Transsion-holdings-backed brand is following the lead of prominent Chinese players by gradually venturing into other markets as well. The brand recently forayed into the laptop industry with the InBook X1 series notebooks. The first-generation Infinix laptops come with up to Core i7 intel chipsets and are well-loaded in terms of features.
With the InBook X1 laptop series, Infinix has tried to set up new standards in the affordable laptop market. This isn’t the first time any smartphone brand is trying to grab a hold of the laptop market with a pocket-friendly option. Xiaomi and Realme are among such popular brands which already are giving a tough time to the existing players in the laptop market. The Infinix InBook X1 series comes as one of the strongest competitors of the Realme Book Slim and the RedmiBook laptop series with an asking price of Rs. 35,999. That’s for the Core i3 variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Also Read | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Laptop Review: Modern And Practical Solution For Premium Users
Infinix has also launched the InBook X1 laptop series with a Core i5 processor for which you will need to shell out Rs. 45,999 (8GB RAM+ 512GB SSD) and a Core i7 model that will cost you Rs. 55,999 (16GB RAM+ 512GB storage configuration). Not just the chipset, other features offered by the InBook X1 series laptops are at par with the competition. But has Infinix figured out the right recipe for its laptop portfolio? Or does the company still has a long way to go in this segment? We have been using the InBook X1 laptops for a while now and below is how our experience has been so far.
Infinix InBook X1 Key Specifications
Operating System
Windows 11 OS Home Edition
Chipset/CPU
Intel Core i7-1065G7 10nm Quad-Core processor
GPU
Intel IRIS Plus up to 64EU
RAM Capacity
16GB LPDDR4X RAM (3200MBPS)
Onboard Storage Capacity (SSD)
512GB NVME PCI-E 3.0
Biometrics
Physical fingerprint scanner
Display
14-inch IPS FHD+ panel with 60Hz refresh rate
Camera
720p HD
Weight
1.48 KGs
Battery Capacity
55Wh
Infinix InBook X1 Pro Review: Bold Design But Hefty
The Infinix InBook X1 Pro like the remaining InBook series laptops wears a bold skin that will instantly get heads to turn with its looks. The InBook X1 Pro features a metal body which makes it durable. The company has used aircraft-grade aluminum alloy to design its first laptop series. What enhances the appeal is the brushed metal finish on top that gives a mix of matte and glossy appeal.
This dual-texture skin on top gives the InBook X1 series a distinctive appeal allowing them to stand out from the crowd. While the laptop features a slim form factor (16mm thickness), it is slightly hefty. The laptop weighs around 1.48 Kg which makes it heavier than the competition. That’s the only drawback you might find in terms of design.
We would like to highlight that the laptop lid isn’t entirely smudge-proof. You will notice fingerprints and dust getting accumulated on the top. Thankfully, it has some levels of resistivity from picking up fingerprints and you can easily wipe off the marks using any cloth or tissue. The lid has a bulging protruding frame that helps with making the panel lifting easy.
The hinge quality is decent and offers a fluid experience while opening and closing the lid. All the connectivity ports are positioned tactically on the laptop’s side frame. We will be speaking of all the ports and keypads in a while. It is worth highlighting that the InBook X1 Pro has a 180-degree flat screen design.
How’s The Trackpad And Typing Experience?
The Infinix InBook X1 Pro surely has a rugged build, but the quality of the trackpad is a mismatch here. The large-sized keypad offers a good typing experience overall. However, the feedback with the numeric keys and the space bar isn’t as good as the alphabetical keys. Specifically, the space bar might give false click feedback when pressed once.
That said, the InBook X1 laptop series doesn’t have a backlit keyboard. This might be a bummer for some of the users. Nevertheless, the overall typing experience has been decent with the large keypad that has keys placed at an apt distance. The Infinix InBook X1 Pro’s trackpad doesn’t live up to the expectations. This is another of those factors that we found isn’t up to the mark and could have been better.
It seems Infinix has used a slightly cheaper build material to design the InBook X1 laptop’s trackpad. It feels like the trackpad has delayed response with scrolling and the clicks aren’t as smooth as expected. The power key on the top right also has hard-click feedback.
Overall, the trackpad and keypad experience with the InBook series could let you down solely based on the fact that cheaper build quality is being used for the same, and also the clicks are stiff at times rather than smooth throughout. As for the physical fingerprint scanner, you will get the option to add a fingerprint while setting up the laptop itself.
However, if in case you have skipped this security option while the device setup, you can manually add one or more fingerprints later from the settings menu. The scanner has been quick with unlocking the laptop and is accurate with reading fingerprints most of the time. No complaints here as such.
Infinix InBook X1 Pro Review: Display, Overall Hardware Performance
Infinix has scored some good points in terms of design, but is that the case with the display and hardware performance? Well, the InBook X1 Pro laptop does steal the limelight with its powerful performance. Of course, you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket to get a premium user experience here. We’ll start off with the display performance.
The company has packed the InBook X1 Pro laptop with a compact 14-inch display. The panel used for the Infinix laptop is IPS which supports 1080 x 1920 pixels FHD+ screen resolution. This laptop‘s panel is decent for media playback and gaming. We found it to be apt for videos rather than graphic-rich games.
While there aren’t any lags or frame drops while gaming, the picture quality isn’t as vivid as you get on the Realme and Xiaomi notebooks. It isn’t super bad as well. It’s rather a decent display experience you get with gaming. The InBook X1 laptop supports a 72 percent NTSC color gamut and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
Another area where the InBook X1 Pro’s display fails to impress is the brightness levels. The InBook X1 laptop has 300 nits of peak brightness levels. While this is sufficient for indoors, using the panel outside or under direct sunlight hampers the viewing experience. We would have appreciated higher brightness levels and screen resolution similar to what the InBook X1’s rivals offer.
Moving on to the InBook X1 laptop’s hardware performance, you can expect a good user experience overall. The InBook X1 Pro runs on the Intel Core i7 processor which is based on a 10nm process. The quad-core i7 chipset is further combined with Intel Iris Plus GPU to render all high-end graphics smoothly. We are impressed with how this Infinix laptop handles every task thrown at it.
The laptop doesn’t flinch with general tasks and also it can handle high-end multitasking with ease. There were no stutters or hiccups with the overall performance. The high-capacity 16GB LPDDR4 RAM makes sure there are no performance glitches in any scenario. The laptop didn’t heat up or slowed down with the performance even when you use multiple software of apps.
This makes it suitable for working professionals. Just for reference, we also ran a few benchmark tests to judge the performance feedback. This Infinix laptop faired well with the scores. We ran PCMark and Cinebench R20 benchmark tests. Speaking of the scores, the InBook X1 Pro laptop logged 1626 points in the Cinebench R20 benchmark test which is a decent score when compared to its rivals.
The Infinix InBook X1 Pro offers multiple connectivity options and ports. The laptop features two USB 3.0 ports, two USB Type-C ports, and one HDMI 1.4 port. Additionally, the laptop offers one microSD card slot, one 3.5m headphone jack, and one DC power charging port. One of the unique features offered by the InBook X1 laptop is a dedicated camera and mic lock key on the right panel. This dedicated privacy feature is definitely a respite for all users as it simplifies the process of keeping privacy intact.
The InBook X1 series laptop uses a 55Wh battery capacity for power delivery. The laptop ships with a 65W fast USB Type-C port charger. As per Infinix, the InBook X1 Pro’s laptop can deliver a total backup of up to 13 hours with a single charge. During our usage, the backup delivered by the laptop was close to what the company claimed. You easily get over 8 to 10 hours of backup with the Infinix laptop despite using it extensively. As for the charging speeds, the laptop gets up to 70 percent of refuel in under an hour.
Infinix InBook X1 Pro Laptop Review: Final Verdict
The Infinix InBook X1 Pro is one complete package for the budget-conscious audience in India. It is a premium-looking laptop that packs enough punch to make it a strong contender in the affordable laptop category. The slim profile combined with high-end features is what makes it a strong deal in the budget laptop market in India.
The Infinix InBook X1 Pro laptop has multiple strong but only a few weak points. In our opinion, the InBook X1 laptop series is rather a good option for the general audience. But if you aren’t ready to compromise anyhow on the quality, specifically the trackpad, you can consider other options in this segment. Go for it if you need a machine for basic usage.
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator has launched a new pack for its customers. The telecom operator has launched Rs. 259 plan, where users will enjoy free calling and unlimited data for a month. This development comes after TRAI suggested telecom operators come up with a plan that offers benefits for one month. So, let’s find out the details of the newly launched Reliance Jio plan.
Reliance Jio One Month Plan Details
The Reliance Jio newly launched plan of Rs. 259 comes with a calendar month validity, where users will get 1.5GB of data per day, along with unlimited calling, and more for an exact one month. This means users have to do only 12 recharges in the year.
Notably, the plan is available on both online and offline platforms and it ships 100 messages per day Plus, users will get access to all Jio apps like JioTV, JioCloud, JioCinema, and JioSecurity.
It is worth noting that this prepaid plan seems good for those who are looking for plans that offer benefits for 30 days as several people have complained about plans with 28 days of validity.
Reliance Jio Data-Ons Plans Cricket Plans
Apart from this plan, the telecom operator has launched Rs. 555 offers 55GB of data for 55 days. This plan also ships Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscriptions. This pack seems good for those who are looking for Disney+Hotstar access.
In addition, the data add-ons offer Rs. 659 plan, where users will get 1.5GB of data per day for 56 days. This data add-on pack also offers Disney+ Hotstar app access. However, the major drawback with these plans are users will not get calling and message benefit after the pack expires.
Reliance Jio’s 2GB And 3GB Data Plans With Disney+ Hotstar Access
Meanwhile, the company has announced Rs. 499, Rs. 799, Rs. 1,099, Rs. 3,119, and Rs.1,499. In addition, the telecom operator launched plans with 3GB of data per day and these packs are priced at Rs. 4,199.
Vivo is expected to launch its first-ever Android tablet in China. The Vivo Pad is likely to be available in its home market later this year. In fact, the company has already started teasing the upcoming tablet and now complete details of the Vivo Pad are surfacing on the web.
Vivo Pad Expected Specifications: Details
The Vivo tablet is likely to have an 11-inch model along with a 2.5k resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Besides, the panel of the upcoming tablet might sport an OLED display or LCD display on the upcoming pad.
The Vivo Pad will have an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor that will be built on a 7nm fabrication process along with Adreno 650 GPU. Plus, the tablet will run Android 11 OS and will be equipped with an 8040mAh battery along with 44W fast charging support.
The company has also revealed that it will have a flat edge design with a metal back panel. Besides, the tablet might carry a dual-camera setup on the left of the rear panel. Moreover, the teasers confirmed that the Vivo Pad will sport a stereo speaker setup and the bottom edge will be the Type-C charging port.
Moreover, the power button and the volume rocker will be placed on the right side of the device, while the quad-speaker will be placed at the bottom edge. Additionally, the report claims that it will have Vivo Pencil and Keyboard Folio case.
Reliance Jio announced the launch of new plans that will allow users to watch the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Disney+ Hotstar. In addition, the company has announced Jio Cricket Play Along with the game, which allows users to win rewards. So, let’s talk about the newly launched initiatives launched by Reliance Jio.
Reliance Jio Cricket Plans
The first plan of Rs. 499 offers 2GB of data per day and Disney+ Hotstar for 28 days. In addition, this pack ships unlimited calls, Jio apps, and 100 messages per day for the same period.
The second plan of Rs. 799 offers 2GB of data per day, Disney+ Hotstar access, 100 messages per day, Jio apps, and unlimited calling for 56 days.
Reliance Jio Cricket Plans With 2GB Data Per Day
The first pack in this category is priced at Rs. 1,066, where users get 2GB of data and Disney+ Hotstar access for 84 days. Another pack of Rs. 3,119 offers benefits for 365 days and ships 2GB of data daily. This pack also offers complimentary access to the Disney+ Hotstar Mobile app for the same period.
Reliance Jio Cricket Plans With 2.5GB And 3GB Data Per Day
The Rs. 2,999 is providing 2.5GB of data daily, Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription for 365 days. Apart from this pack, the company is providing Rs. 601 pack under the same segment. This pack ships 3GB of data daily and Disney+ Hotstar access for 28 days.
Reliance Jio Data Add-Ons Plans
Under this segment, the telecom operator is providing two packs of Rs. 555 and Rs. 659. The first pack under the same segment ships 55GB of data, while Rs. 659 offers 1.5GB of data daily. These packs also ship Disney+ Hotstar access.
Reliance Jio Premium Plans With Disney+ Hotstar
The telecom operator is providing two plans under the Premium segment. The Rs. 1,499 pack offers 2GB of data daily for 84 days. The Rs. 4,199 plan is providing 3GB of data and a Premium subscription to Disney+ Hotstar app for 365 days.
Reliance Jio Cricket Play-Along Details
JioFiber is also providing complimentary access to a Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription and a mini-game after answering the questions. Additionally, the mini-game offers emoji stickers in the chat bar.
Realme had introduced the Realme 9 series earlier this year and has added multiple devices to this lineup. The Realme 9 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are amongst the recent models that the Chinese smartphone OEM has introduced in this mid-tier smartphone lineup. Now, a new report hints at another Realme 9 series model in the works which might be announced soon. What all do we know of the upcoming Realme 9 series phone? Let’s find out:
Another Realme 9 Phone In Works?
A new report via 91Mobiles suggests Realme is working on yet another Realme 9 series phone for the Indian market. The publication has learned this information from its industry source. Unfortunately, the exact name of the upcoming Realme 9 variant is not revealed just yet. However, the launch timeline is tipped for April. Currently, Realme hasn’t hinted at any such developments. But it might reveal some details soon.
The report does hint that the upcoming variant could be the 4G variant of the standard Realme 9. For reference, the vanilla Realme 9 has been announced earlier with 5G network support. Also, the brand has launched a low-end Realme 9 series variant dubbed Realme 9 SE. So, the possibilities of the Realme 9 4G in works could be highly likely.
Besides the upcoming smartphone’s launch, the report also shares some additional insight into the upcoming Realme 9 series phone’s key features. The next Realme 9 model (possible Realme 9 4G) is said to feature a triple rear camera module. The camera setup is said to include a 108MP main camera.
While the remaining camera hardware is not revealed, we can expect the main camera to be combined with a depth and macro lens. We are waiting for the rumour mill to churn out additional details related to the upcoming Realme 9 series model including the exact moniker as well as the key features and availability details. We will keep you posted with all the latest developments on the same.