Reliance Jio GigaFiber could come with three broadband packs: Report

There have been reports that claim that Reliance Jio will launch its much-awaited Jio GigaFiber service at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 12. It is expected that the company will disrupt the Internet Service Provider (ISP) market like it did with Jio tariffs. A new report has now claimed that the company may launch three Jio GigaFiber packs and that they may not be priced competitively with other ISPs in the country.

According to brokerage firm Bank of America- Merrill Lynch, Reliance may introduce three offerings: standard broadband, broadband + TV services, and broadband + TV + IoT devices. It also says that although these services may not be as affordable as people expect it to be, it should attract potential consumers due to the value for money offered along with the bundled offerings. Further, the firm said that Reliance Jio might also announce a landline service, which will come bundled with all the three packs mentioned above.

“We expect a lot of new information on Jio’s pure fibre-based home broadband and enterprise business launches at RIL’s 42nd AGM, and see RIL looking to give visibility on a phased commercial launch timeline, and perhaps pricing as well of the fibre broadband services,” Bank of America- Merrill Lynch said in a note to clients, which was seen by ET Telecom. It should be noted that Reliance Jio hasn’t confirmed any details about the commercial launch of the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services.

Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman, had first announced the Jio GigaFiber service last year at the company's annual general meeting. Registrations started on August 15 last year and trials for the service have been underway since. The company has already announced that the service will be made available simultaneously in 1,600 cities across India. RIL had acquired 51.34 percent shares in Hathway and 58.92 percent stake in Den Networks last year, likely to meet its goal of providing the service. In the selected areas where the Jio GigaFiber service is already present, the company offers 100GB of free data at 100Mbps speeds every month.

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Huawei Y9 Prime launched in India at Rs 15,990: specifications, price, offers, and more

Huawei confirmed the launch date of the Huawei Y9 Prime a couple of weeks ago. Today, on August 1, the company launched the smartphone at Rs 15,990. Although, the global variant of phone was unveiled in May, the availability and price had not been detailed. However the device has been unveiled in India today. The smartphone features a notchless display along with a pop-up camera mechanism, a 4000mAh battery, and more. 

Huawei Y9 Prime specifications

The Huawei Y9 Prime features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The smartphone is powered by an Octa-core Kirin 710F processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, it comes in a single variant of 4GB RAM + 128GB of storage. The phone packs a 4000mAh battery and runs EMUI 9 baked on Android 9 Pie.

In the optics department, the device sports a triple rear camera setup: a 16MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 16MP pop-up camera for selfies, which, according to the company, can take up to 15kg of weight and one second to pop up. Further, the phone has USB-Type C support as well.

The smartphone will also be part of the Amazon Freedom Sale 2019.

Huawei Y9 Prime availability, price and offers

The Huawei Y9 Prime price in India was revealed today at 1pm. The phone carries a price tag of Rs 15,990 for the only available variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The device will be available on Amazon.in and offline retail stores such as Croma. As for the launch offers, there are different offers for both online and offline purchases. The smartphone will be available with a 10-percent instant discount on SBI credit cards, exchange offer upto Rs 1,500, and no-cost EMI up to 6 months. However, if you pre-book the phone on offilne stores, you'll get the Huawei Sports BT headphones and a 15600mAh power bank worth Rs 4,598 for free.

The Huawei Y9 Prime will go on sale in India on Amazon India starting August 7, whereas offline sales begin on August 10.

The Huawei Y9 Prime is an upgrade over the Huawei Y9, which was launched in India in January 2019. The latter features a similar 6.5-inch LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a 13MP + 2MP sensor at the back and a dual 16MP + 2MP sensor setup on the front. It packs a 4000mAh battery as well.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 receives Digital Wellbeing via new update

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is receiving a new update that brings with it a bunch of features and fixes. To begin with, the smartphone is getting the Digital Wellbeing feature with the update. Digital Wellbeing helps users monitor how much time they have spent on an app and help them cut down on time spent staring at the screen. 

The update also brings with it fixes for issues related to dark mode. It also brings with it the July 2019 Android security patch to the smartphone. The update is rolling out over the air and users can head to Settings > System > System updates to manually check for the update.

In our review of the Max Pro M1, we said, “The Asus Zenfone Max Pro can take on the best in the market with ease. Like most Asus phones, the spec-sheet is maxed out with the best mid-range hardware. That includes latest stock Android and a 5,000mAh battery, two features which solve the biggest pain points people tend to have when making a purchase at that price range. The phone even manages to take on the formidable Redmi Note 5 Pro, save for the imaging prowess, but the pros easily outweigh the cons. In all, it’s always good to have a choice of clean stock UI without compromising on the performance.” You can read our in-depth review of the device here.

Launched in India in May 2018, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM. The phone comes with expandable storage. The 18:9 display measures 5.99 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 employs an aluminium body and weighs 180g. Part of the reason for the phone's bulk is its 5000mAh non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery. It also supports 10W fast charging. You can check out the features of the phone in detail here.

 

Now let your Zenfone Max Pro M1 take care of you. The new FOTA update on the Max Pro M1 improves your phone’s security & your lifestyle with 'Digital well-being' which helps you reduce the time spent on each app and let you disconnect whenever you feel the need to. Download now! pic.twitter.com/0ZZZ1pzr8r

— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) July 30, 2019

 

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Samsung Galaxy A80 is now available on Amazon, Flipkart: Specs, price and all you need to know

Earlier this week, Samsung launched the Galaxy A80 smartphone in the Indian market and the device was available for pre-order till July 31. The handset is now available for purchase in India and users can head to various e-commerce websites if they wish to purchase the phone. The USP of the phone is its triple camera that rotates inside the pop-up mechanism to work as the front shooter. Further, the phone has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, which is essentially the largest ever on a Samsung smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A80 price and availability

The Galaxy A80 is currently available for purchase via Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq and the Samsung India online store. The phone will also be up for grabs at retail stores and the Samsung Opera House. It is priced at Rs 47,990 and the company is offering a 5-percent discount on Citibank Credit Cards and up to Rs 3000 off on the exchange of an old phone. As of writing this story, all the three colours: Phantom Black, Angel Gold and Ghost White, are available on all the platforms.

Samsung Galaxy A80 specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A80 sports a rear glass panel curves along the edges, and the phone sports a near edge-to-edge display that stretches 6.7 inches diagonally. The panel delivers a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:1. The handset comes with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, which we have already seen on the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. The screen also doubles as an earpiece, thanks to the piezoelectric display technology that sends sound vibrations while on a call.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A80 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, which is tuned specifically for gaming. There’s 8GB of RAM along with 128GB storage with no option to expand it. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the phone. A 3700mAh battery with 25W fast charging tech keeps the phone running. The handset is equipped with Samsung Pay secured by military-grade Knox security system. The Galaxy A80 is equipped with Dolby Atmos 360-degree surround sound audio tech.

When it comes to the camera, the Galaxy A80 sports a triple camera setup, which includes a 48MP camera sensor with a lens having f/2.0 aperture. The primary sensor is complemented by an 8MP sensor wide-angle lens that offers a 123-degree field of view. There is also a 3D ToF sensor for depth measurement. The entire camera setup, along with an LED flash and the laser autofocus, is housed in a separate unit made of plastic that rises up from the frame - just like the one in the Oppo Find X. The camera unit then flips over to become the front camera. Samsung claims that the entire motion takes around 1.2 seconds to complete.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 is now available on Amazon, Flipkart: Specs, price and all you need to know

Earlier this week, Samsung launched the Galaxy A80 smartphone in the Indian market and the device was available for pre-order till July 31. The handset is now available for purchase in India and users can head to various e-commerce websites if they wish to purchase the phone. The USP of the phone is its triple camera that rotates inside the pop-up mechanism to work as the front shooter. Further, the phone has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, which is essentially the largest ever on a Samsung smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A80 price and availability

The Galaxy A80 is currently available for purchase via Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq and the Samsung India online store. The phone will also be up for grabs at retail stores and the Samsung Opera House. It is priced at Rs 47,990 and the company is offering a 5-percent discount on Citibank Credit Cards and up to Rs 3000 off on the exchange of an old phone. As of writing this story, all the three colours: Phantom Black, Angel Gold and Ghost White, are available on all the platforms.

Samsung Galaxy A80 specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A80 sports a rear glass panel curves along the edges, and the phone sports a near edge-to-edge display that stretches 6.7 inches diagonally. The panel delivers a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:1. The handset comes with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, which we have already seen on the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. The screen also doubles as an earpiece, thanks to the piezoelectric display technology that sends sound vibrations while on a call.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A80 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, which is tuned specifically for gaming. There’s 8GB of RAM along with 128GB storage with no option to expand it. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the phone. A 3700mAh battery with 25W fast charging tech keeps the phone running. The handset is equipped with Samsung Pay secured by military-grade Knox security system. The Galaxy A80 is equipped with Dolby Atmos 360-degree surround sound audio tech.

When it comes to the camera, the Galaxy A80 sports a triple camera setup, which includes a 48MP camera sensor with a lens having f/2.0 aperture. The primary sensor is complemented by an 8MP sensor wide-angle lens that offers a 123-degree field of view. There is also a 3D ToF sensor for depth measurement. The entire camera setup, along with an LED flash and the laser autofocus, is housed in a separate unit made of plastic that rises up from the frame - just like the one in the Oppo Find X. The camera unit then flips over to become the front camera. Samsung claims that the entire motion takes around 1.2 seconds to complete.

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Google is testing Play Pass, a subscription service for apps and games

In an age when XAAS (anything as a service) is stepping up to be the preferred pricing model for all types of digital consumers, it appears that even the paid apps we install on our Android phones might adopt a paid subscription-based payment plan. According to a recent report by Android Police, Google is currently testing a new app- and game-subscription service called Play Pass. This service is akin to Apple Arcade, a monthly app subscription service Apple announced last year.

Android Police was able to shed light on Play Pass in its exclusive report after one of its readers sent across a few screenshots of the Google service that’s still in development. From the screenshots shared, we can tell that Play Pass lets a subscriber “explore a curated catalog spanning puzzle games to premium music apps and everything in between”. We still don’t know which all apps and games this service will include although Stardew Valley and Marvel Pinball are seen in the screenshots.

“From action hits to puzzles and fitness trackers, with Google Play Pass you unlock access to hundreds of premium apps and games without ads, download fees or in-app purchases,” reads the description in another screenshot. In the US, Google could charge a user $4.99 (Rs 345 approx) every month for Play Pass after a ten-day trial but we’re not sure if that’s the final price. We’re also yet to receive any information on the India roll-out of this new Google service.

Google reportedly confirmed the development of Play Pass, which means the subscription service is on its way for sure. We’re not entirely sure whether Google is trying to fix a marketplace payment gap with the new Play Pass service. Recently, Tinder announced a direct payment feature that bypasses Google Play’s fees, which should give Google cause for concern. While there’s no definite roll-out date mentioned for Play Pass, we expect it to come out in the coming weeks.

Cover and inline image courtesy: Android Police

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Huawei Y9 Prime to be launched in India today: expected price, specifications

Huawei confirmed the launch date of the Huawei Y9 Prime a couple of weeks ago. Today, on August 1, Huawei is all set to reveal the price of the smartphones. Although, the global variant of Huawei Y9 Prime was unveiled in May, the availability and price had not been detailed. The smartphone features a notchless display along with a pop-up camera mechanism. 

Huawei Y9 Prime launch time and expected price in India

The Huawei Y9 Prime price in India will be revealed today at 2pm, and its launch will begin at 12pm in New Delhi. As mentioned above, the price of Huawei Y9 Pro was not revealed by the company at its global launch event in May. However, according to a report, Huawei Y9 Prime will be priced under Rs 20,000 in India.

Huawei Y9 Prime specifications

The Huawei Y9 Prime features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ LCD display that delivers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The smartphone is powered by an Octa-core Kirin 710F processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. It comes in two storage variants - 64GB and 128GB. It packs a 4000mAh battery and runs EMUI 9 baked on Android 9 Pie.

In the optics department, the device sports a triple rear camera setup: a 16MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 16MP pop-up camera for selfies. Further, it has USB-Type C support as well.

The smartphone will also be part of the Amazon Freedom Sale 2019.

The Huawei Y9 Prime is an upgrade over the Huawei Y9, which was launched in India in January 2019. It features a similar 6.5-inch LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The smartphone runs on a HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a 13MP + 2MP sensor at the back and a dual 16MP + 2MP sensor setup on the front. It packs a 4000mAh battery as well.

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