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WhatsApp Chat Bubbles Getting New Voice Waveform Design; Beta Update Releasing First

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WhatsApp has retained the top spot when it comes to instant messaging applications for smartphones. Available for both Android and iOS devices, the Facebook-owned messaging service has received several new features in the last few years for an improved user experience. The company is still proactively bringing a new set of features and has several in the testing phase. One of such upcoming features which we will likely see in the future is a new voice waveform design in the app’s chat bubble.

WhatsApp Waveform Design: What Is It And When It IS Being Released?

A new report via WABetainfo, WhatsApp is ready to add the voice waveform design to the app’s chat bubble. This is a new design that one will be able to use for all kinds of audio or voice messages. Once this new feature is available for all Android and iOS devices (stable version), users will be able to see a new waveform design for the voice messages. This would be different than the current audio playback design which this app offers.

The report also clears the fact that the upcoming waveform in the chat bubble would only work if both sender and recipient have enabled this new feature on their respective handset. If in case, the sender doesn’t activate this option, the user receiving the voice note wouldn’t see the latest waveform design.

The company is expected to start releasing the beta version of this update from today. The report suggests some select WhatsApp beta users on Android and iOS devices will be initially getting this newly redesigned waveform for audio/ voice messages. However, the company will soon release the stable version of this update for both Android and iOS users. How soon that happens is yet to be confirmed. We can expect the company to complete the mass rollout in a phased manner.

Other New WhatsApp Features

WhatsApp has released multiple new features this year for the audience. The brand earlier got all the certifications and permissions from the National Payments Corporations of India (NPCI). This has allowed the platform to let users open a Demat account and invest in IPO.

Apart from this, WhatsApp has also been testing the option to Undo an uploaded status. This feature is also under the testing phase. The beta version for this update was spotted for iOS last week. The company is also said to be bringing an entirely new design language for the chat bubbles and also the react option for messages.

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Motorola To Launch G51 Smartphone On December 10 In India: See Here For All Details

After launching the Moto G31 in India, Motorola is all set to bring a new smartphone on December 10th, 2021. The smartphone has shared this information via its social media account to tease that Moto G51 5G will be debut on December 10th, 2021. The post also reveals that the device will be available on Flipkart.

The company has also confirmed that the upcoming smartphone will have 12 5G bands. Besides, the teasers confirmed that there will a be punch-hole notch. The company has not revealed the details about the smartphone; however, the device has already been launched in China.

Moto G51: Specifications And Features

The Moto G51 ships a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD display 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution. In addition, the display panel has a front camera inside the punch-hole notch. It also has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ mobile processor. Besides, it will be paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB storage.

The device runs on Android 11 OS and comes with a triple rear camera setup at the back, including a 50MP sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro shooter, whereas the front will have a 13MP camera for selfies.

The Moto G51 5G also comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging. On the connectivity front, it will have a micro-SD card slot, a dedicated Google Assistant button, USB Type-C charging port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP52 rating.

Moto G51: Colours And Price

The Moto G51 has been launched in three color options: Indigo Blue, Bright Silver, and Aqua Blue. The device is expected to price at Rs. 20,000 in the country. If this is true, then it will be the most pocket-friendly 5G smartphone launched by Motorola.

For the unaware, the company has recently launched G Power (2022) smartphone in November in India. The Moto G Power (2022) comes with a 6.50-inch display and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Also, the Moto G Power (2022) has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

In addition, the device has Android 11 OS, 5,000 mAh battery. Furthermore, the device has a triple camera setup that features 50MP primary camera, 2MP at the back, whereas the front camera features 8MP along with an f/2.0 aperture.

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JioPhone Price Updated: Check Price, Benefits, Call Rates, And More

After revising prepaid plans, Reliance Jio has revised its JioPhone plans. The telecom operator has increased tariffs of JioPhone plans and added a new pack under Rs. 200. However, there will be no separate data vouchers for users.

It is worth noting that these plans are designed for only JioPhone users, which means to use the benefits of new packs customers should have JioPhone. In addition, the telecom operator offers a new all-in-one plan that is priced at Rs. 152, where customers will get unlimited calling, 300 messages, and Jio app access for 28 days.

JioPhone Packs In India

Notably, the telecom operator is providing seven packs to JioPhone users. The JioPhone packs are priced at Rs. 75, Rs. 91, Rs. 125, Rs. 152, Rs. 186, Rs. 222, and Rs. 899. The first pack of JioPhone is providing 100MB of data per day, an extra 200MB of data, unlimited calling, 50 messages for 23 days. This pack is priced at Rs. 75.

The Rs. 91 pack ships 0.1GB of data per day, 3GB of data, unlimited calling, Jio applications, and 50 SMS for 28 days. The third plan of Rs. 125 gets you 11.5GB of data, 300 messages, unlimited calling, and access to Jio apps for 23 days.

The app list includes JioTV, JioSecurity, JioCinema, and JioCloud. The Rs. 152 JioPhone plan offers 0.5GB of data per day for 28 days. It includes Jio apps access, and unlimited calling for the same period.

JioPhone Updated Plans

Under the same segment, Reliance Jio has updated three packs that are priced at Rs. 186, Rs. 222, and Rs. 899. Earlier, these packs were priced at Rs. 155, Rs. 222, and 749. The first pack of Rs. 186 offers 1GB of data, 100 messages per day, free calling, and Jio apps.

The other plan on the list is Rs. 222, where users will get 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling, Jio apps, and 100 messages for 28 days. The third plan in the updated list is priced at Rs. 899, where users will get 2GB of data for 336 days. This packs also ships 50 messages per day, unlimited calling, and to all Reliance Jio apps.

Apart from that, the telecom operator stops providing Disney+ Hotstar app access with some of the plans. Now, the telecom operator offers OTT app access with Rs. 601.

The same pack also offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day for 28 days. It includes an extra 6GB of data and Disney+ Hotstar app access for one year.

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How To Hard/ Factory Reset Vivo Smartphones?

Key Highlights

  • Vivo phone’s UI is easy and offers several customization options.
  • Reasons why you might want to factory reset/hard reset.
  • Steps To factory reset Vivo phones need to be performed manually

Smartphones have become one of our favored commodities without which we might our modern-day lives would have been hard to imagine. We have a number of brands that cater to different categories of audiences across the globe. It wouldn’t be wrong to say a major chunk is being dominated by the Chinese smartphone OEMs. Some of the biggest players in this space; specifically, the budget segment remain companies like Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi.

Also Read: Ways To Hard/ Factory Reset OPPO Smartphones: Step By Step Guide

Several new brands have also gained popularity in the smartphone race. Realme, iQOO, and Poco are a few of those brands. There are a lot of similarities in terms of technologies used by these handheld gadgets. Multimedia playback, web surfing, photography, and gaming are a few to name.

Also Read: Stop Call Recording Announcement On Realme Smartphones: Here’s How

Amongst all the factors, one of the most commonly used is internal and external storage. This is one of the prime factors that also determine how better a device’s user experience would be.

Also Read: How To Disable the ‘This Call Is Now Being Recorded’ Warning On OnePlus

The extra storage space the more the options to download and use third-party apps and store files without fears of the handset getting laggy. You might also have performed a factory reset to make extra space for your handset to perform without any hiccups or to take care of the heating issues.

Doing a factory reset isn’t much of a task. You just need a few taps on your smartphone’s settings menu to wipe your device clean. However, smartphone OEM’s majorly use a customized UI over the Android OS which might make it tricky to find the right settings depending on the device. This article is centered around Vivo smartphones and the steps with which you can factory erase or format the internal memory. We also have shared the steps to hard reset any Vivo phone which you might be using.

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The steps wouldn’t be different for any of the available Vivo handsets in the market or the ones running on different Android versions. Let’s take a look:

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How To Factory Reset Vivo Smartphones?

Step 1: On your respective Vivo smartphone, go to the Settings menu.

Step 2: From the search bar, type in ‘erase all data. If you don’t get any results try ‘factory reset.

Step 3: Once you get the right option, tap on it. Make sure your phone is charged over 50 percent or is connected to the charger if the battery is low. Also, backup essential data beforehand.

Step 5: Click on OK for the factory reset to begin.

Step 6: It will take a while before the device is wiped out entirely. The handset will reboot once the procedure is complete. That’s all you need to do.

Also Read: OnePlus Call Being Recorded Notification: How To Stop ‘Call Is Now Recording’ Message On OnePlus 10T, 10 Pro, OnePlus 9, 8 Series

How To Hard Reset Vivo Phones?

Step 1: In order to hard reset, you first need to switch off your device.

Step 2: Now, you need to press and hold the power key and volume up key simultaneously for a few seconds.

Step 3: A menu will now pop up on our screen with two options — Reboot and Recovery mode. Select the latter. You need to use the volume key to select the settings and power key for ok (the touch won’t work here).

Step 4: You’ll now see three more options namely ‘Install Software’, ‘Clear Data’, and ‘Check System’. Select the ‘Clear Data’ option.

Step 5: From the next page, select the ‘Clear all data option. You’ll be notified once your Vivo handset is wiped out entirely.

Also Read: How To Turn Off Call Recording Announcement In Vivo Smartphone

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Reliance Jio Offers 20% Cashback On Prepaid Plans; Here’s How To Get It

After increasing the prices of prepaid plans by 20 percent, Reliance Jio is providing cashback on some of the prepaid plans. These prepaid plans are priced at Rs. 299, Rs. 666 and Rs. 719. Earlier, cashback was available on Rs. 249, Rs. 555 and Rs. 599.

Reliance Jio is providing cashback up to Rs. 200, which will be a deposit in three days of recharge. Notably, users are allowed to cash back via JioMart, Ajio, Reliance Trends, Reliance Retail channels, Jio recharge, and Netmeds.

Reliance Jio Prepaid Plans With Cash Back Offer

The Rs. 299 plan offers 2GB of data per day, unlimited data, 100 messages per day. In addition, this pack ships Jio apps access. The other pack Rs. 666 offers 1.5GB of data daily, unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, and access to Jio apps.

The Rs. 799 pack ships 2GB of data along with 100 messages per day and unlimited calling for 84 days. All users will be eligible to get cashback worth Rs. 144 with these packs. In addition, the telecom operator offers Rs. 1,199 pack. This pack ships benefits for 84 days. Besides, the plan offers unlimited calling, 3GB of data, Jio apps access, and 100 messages per day.

Meanwhile, Reliance Jio increased the price of Rs. 329 to Rs. 555 and Rs. 395 to Rs. 666 respectively. Both these plan offers unlimited calling, 100 messages per day, 6GB of data, and 1.5GB of data per day respectively.

Reliance Jio 3GB Plans Discontinued

Apart from that, Reliance Jio has discontinued 3GB of data pack. These prepaid packs were priced at Rs. 499, Rs. 666, and Rs. 888. However, if you are still looking for a 3GB plan from Reliance Jio, then you should go for Rs. 419, Rs. 601, Rs. 1,199 and Rs. 4,199.

The first two packs of Rs. 419 and Rs. 601 are valid for 28 days. Both packs offer 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and Jio apps subscription for the same period. The Rs. 601 plan offers Disney+ Hotstar app access and 6GB extra data to the user.

The Rs. 1,199 prepaid plan is providing 100 messages per day, unlimited calling, 252GB of data for 84 days (which means 3GB of data per day). The Rs. 4,199 pack offers 1,095GB of data, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day for 365 days. Notably, 1,095GB of data means 3GB of data per day and access to Jio applications.

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Airtel Prepaid Plans With Disney+ Hotstar App Access: Here’s How To Get It

After removing the Disney+ Hotstar pack from their website, Airtel has again launched new packs to offer the same benefit. The telecom operator has launched three packs that are priced at Rs. 599, Rs. 838, and Rs. 3,359 prepaid plans to offer OTT app access.

Airtel Prepaid Plans With Disney+ Hotstar App Access

It is worth noting that this development comes a day after the telecom operator removed plans from the website; however, Airtel again launched packs to offer the app access to its customer.

The first plan of Rs. 599 is providing 3GB of data per day and 100 messages per day.This pack also includes a mobile edition of Amazon Prime, Wynk Music access, free hello tunes, a course from Shaw Academy, and Apollo Circle access for the same period. However, users will get Disney+ Hotstar access for one year.

The other pack is priced at Rs. 838 pack offers 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day. This pack also ships free hello tunes, a course from Shaw Academy, Amazon Prime, Wynk Music access, and Apollo Circle access for 28 days. Additionally, users will get access to Disney+ Hotstar app for 365 days.

Then, there is a long-term plan that is priced at Rs. 3,359. The third plan is the new pack in the same segment, where users will get 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling, the Disney+ Hotstar app, and 10 messages per day for 365 days. In addition, this offers hello tunes, Apollo Circle access, a course from Shaw Academy, Amazon Prime, and Wynk Music access for days.

Reliance Jio Disney+ Hotstar App Access

On the other hand, India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio offers a Disney+ Hotstar app with Rs. 601 plan. The company has discontinued the same benefits with four packs that are priced at Rs. 499, Rs. 666, Rs. 888 and Rs. 2,499.

The Rs. 499 pack used to offer benefits for 28 days. This pack used to provide 3GB of data per day, an extra 6GB of data, unlimited calling, JioSecurity, JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, and JioCloud apps. The pack of Rs. 699 provides 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and access to Jio apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity, and JioCloud.

The other two packs will cost you Rs. 888 and Rs. 2,499 used to provide 2GB of data per day, unlimited calling, an extra 5GB of data, and access to Jio apps. Lastly, there is a pack of Rs. 2,499 that used to provide benefits for 365 days. It includes 2GB of data per day, Disney+ Hotstar, unlimited calling, and Jio apps access.

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Moto G51 Official Teaser Confirms Upcoming Launch; Here Are The Expected Features

Motorola has started introducing its latest G series smartphones in India. The Moto G31 is the latest model which has been in this series by the Lenovo-owned brand is the Moto G31. The rumor mill hints at at least three more models including the Moto G71, Moto G51, Moto G41, and the Moto G200. The company has now teased the next model (Moto G51) officially confirming an imminent launch.

Moto G51 5G India Launch Confirmed

Motorola via its official Twitter handle has teased the upcoming Moto G51 launch in India. The teaser poster shared on the microblogging website has revealed only the upcoming launch. No specific date is announced yet nor does the teaser reveal the key features. However, with the official teaser dropping on Twitter and it shouldn’t be long before this handset goes official in the country.

Whether the launch is scheduled for this month or in the first half of 2021 will be confirmed soon. That said, the features offered will be the same as the international model. It will be a mid-range 5G phone with some modern set of features. Following are the details:

Moto G51 5G: Specifications It Will Offer In India?

Just to recap, the Moto G51 5G is a fairly new entrant. It was initially announced back in November in China. The device uses the Snapdragon 480+ processor which also drives the recently launched Moto G31. The octa-core budget 5G processor by Qualcomm will be paired up with 8GB RAM and 128GB built-in memory.

This handset will also have an expandable microSD card support like its siblings. Also, it offers a virtual RAM feature which will allow an additional 3GB RAM capacity. The firmware pre-loaded will be Android 11. The Moto G31’s other key features include a big 6.8-inch LCD display with 720p HD+ resolution and a triple camera setup at the rear.

The panel here supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate, while the camera setup at the rear sports a 50MP main sensor combined with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP sensor. The Moto G51 features a punch-hole camera cutout which is a storehouse for an 8MP sensor for selfies.

The Moto G51 will ship with Android 11 OS and will have a physical fingerprint integrated within the power key on the right panel. Rounding off its spec-sheet is a 5,000 mAh battery unit.

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Vivo V23 5G India Launch Pegged For December; New Budget Offering?

Vivo has been expanding its ‘V’ smartphone lineup across the globe. The V23e 5G is one of the latest models which has been introduced in Thailand. Now, the company is expected to bring this lineup to the Indian shores as well. The upcoming model tipped to launch is the Vivo V23 5G. Following is what all we can expect from the latest Vivo entrant:

Vivo V23 5G India Launch Imminent

The Vivo V23 5G is said to debut this month itself in India. 91Mobiles in association with tipster Yogesh Brar has shared this launch timeline for the next affordable 5G Vivo phone. The device will have upgraded hardware compared to its predecessor, i.e, the Vivo V21 5G. Also, the report suggests the company will be introducing the V23 Pro following the standard model.

However, there is no confirmation on the Pro model’s launch details as of now. That said, the exact date for the vanilla Vivo V23 5G’s lunch is also unspecified. Therefore, it remains to be seen if the company brings this new mid-range 5G smartphone by mid or later this month. We will keep you posted with the details of the upcoming launch.

As far as the hardware is concerned, the device might have a similar set of features as the Vivo V23e 5G which recently went official in Thailand. There might be slight differences in the hardware between both V23 5G and V23e 5G, but they’d be likely minimal. Until the brand starts dropping official teasers, it’d be hard to speculate what all changes we will get to see.

Specifications We Can Expect

Since the Vivo Vivo V23 5G is expected to come with similar features as the Vivo V23e 5G, let’s take a look at the features offered by the latter. The Vivo V23e has been announced with the Dimensity 810 SoC which is MediaTek’s latest mid-range octa-core 5G processor. The device has up to 8GB RAM and a 128GB storage option. It has up to 1TB external microSD card support.

The Vivo V23e 5G bestows a 6.44-inch AMOLED display which supports 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution. It has a punch-hole camera cutout which accommodates a 44MP camera for selfies and video calling. The selfie camera is one of the biggest highlights of the Vivo “V” which we expect to be present on the upcoming vanilla V23e 5G.

The Vivo V23e 5G has three cameras at the back where the primary sensor is a 50MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The main camera is coupled with an 8MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. In terms of connectivity, the vanilla Vivo V23 5G might offer same features as the V23e 5G. We will see dual SIM support, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C port, and GPS.

The additional set of features here are Android 11 OS topped with a FunTouch OS 12 interface and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The handset will have a 44W fast charging support and a 4.050 mAh battery unit.

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Why Reliance Jio And Airtel Reduce Benefits With Prepaid Plans?

After increasing the tariff of prepaid plans, Airtel and Reliance Jio have started reducing benefits with their packs. All telecom operators have raised tariffs by 20 to 25 percent to reduce the financial burden on their books and to increase their overall revenue.

Airtel and Reliance Jio have made changes in their websites; however, India’s third-largest telecom operator Vodafone-Idea has not made any change in its offering and Disney+ Hotstar access.

Reliance Jio And Airtel Disney+ Hotstar Access Pack

It is worth noting that both Reliance Jio and Airtel start providing Disney+Hotstar with only one pack like the former offers access with only Rs. 601 and the latter provide the same benefit with Rs. 599 pack.

Coming to the details of the Reliance Jio pack of Rs. 601, where users will get unlimited calling, 90GB of data, and 100 messages per day for 28 days. This pack also includes access to several content applications. It includes access to Jio applications and Disney+ Hotstar for one year.

Similarly, India’s second-largest telecom operator Airtel plan of Rs. 599 offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, 100 messages per day for 28 days. It includes benefits like Amazon Prime mobile edition, Apollo circle access, Shaw Academy courses, free hello tunes, Wynk Music, Rs. 100 cashback on FasTag. It includes Disney+ Hotstar access for one year.

Vodafone-Idea Packs Disney+ Hotstar

On the other hand, Vodafone-Idea offers four packs to provide Disney+ Hotstar that are priced at Rs. 501, Rs. 701, Rs. 901, and Rs. 3, 099. The Rs. 501 plan offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, and 100 messages per day for 28 days. This pack also ships Disney+ Hotstar access for one year. In addition, this pack offers extra 16GB of data.

The other pack of Rs. 701 also offers 3GB of data per day, unlimited calling, extra 32GB of data, and 100 messages per day for 56 days. This pack also ships Disney+ Hotstar access for one year. The Rs. 901 and Rs. 3,099 also offers Disney+ Hotstar access for one year. Furthermore, these packs ships access to unlimited calls and data benefits.

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OnePlus 9RT New Leak Reveals India Price; Might Launch In December

OnePlus is rumored to launch the OnePlus 9RT in India. Several leaks have suggested the brand will be rebranding this handset as the OnePlus RT in the country. A recent listing at the OnePlus Care app confirmed its upcoming launch in the Indian market. The device will be coming with the same hardware and design as the international model. A new leak has now hinted at its expected pricing as well as configuration. Details are as follows:

Here’s How Much OnePlus 9RT Will Cost In India?

The OnePlus 9RT will be available as low as Rs. 34,999 in India. A report via The Mobile Indian has shared the pricing details of the upcoming OnePlus premium mid-range handset. The publication has received this information from unnamed industry sources. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model is said to carry the aforementioned price tag.

The OnePlus 9RT is also said to come with an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration which as per the publication will be priced at Rs. 37,999. The prices are similar to the Chinese variant. It is worth mentioning the OnePlus 9RT also has a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. However, this report hasn’t hinted at the prices of the top-end variant.

The rumors do suggest a sub Rs. 45,000 price tag. However, the specific digits would only be clear once the device goes official. The launch timeline is also yet to be announced by the company. The recent links have tipped its arrival between December 10- December 15. We can expect the same Pearl White and Obsidian Black shades. We share the exact launch date once the company confirms.

OnePlus 9RT/ RT Features We Know

The OnePlus 9RT has been introduced already in China. Therefore, we are aware of the features this handset will bring to the table. Speaking of which, the OnePlus 9RT or the OnePlus RT will flaunt a 6.62-inches which will support 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a Samsung E4 AMOLED display which will have a punch-hole cutout housing a 16MP selfie snapper.

The OnePlus 9RT has a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX766 lens and a 16MP wide-angle sensor. There is also an additional 2MP sensor for selfies and video calling. The device will be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery with 65T Warp charge support.