Reliance JioFiber internet service launching on September 5: Five things you need to know

Reliance Jio JioFiber internet service is launching commercially on September 5 and while there are some things that are still unknown about the service, we do know a lot about what it will offer. The announcement of the service’s commercial rollout was made at the 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) by the company’s chairman and managing director, Mukesh Ambani. The service was being tested in multiple cities with limited users but it is expected to go live in multiple cities on the slated date. While more details about the service are expected to surface on September 5, here are the five things you need to know about it. 

Reliance JioFiber tariff and speeds

Reliance announced that its JioFiber service will be priced between Rs 700 and Rs 10,000. While there are no plans announced yet, rumours suggest that the base plan by JioFiber might start at Rs 700. We also already know that the service promises speeds starting at 100mbps, which can go up to 1Gbps. This means that there’s a possibility that a plan starting at Rs 700 would offer 100mbps speed, but there’s no info on how much data the company will offer. Knowing Reliance Jio, it is possible that the company might offer 20 percent more than its competitors. 

JioFiber launch offers

The option to sign up for JioFiber service is up on the company's website and the MyJio app. Additionally, users who opt for the service on launch will get an HD or a 4K LED television, along with a 4K set-top-box free of cost. While details about how one can avail the offer are still unclear, we presume that users who go for more expensive annual plans might get a 4K TV while those who opt for less expensive plans could get an HD LED TV. However, this is currently speculation on our part. 

Subscription tiers and offers

There could also be different subscription tiers in the JioFiber service. During the announcement, the company mentioned that Premium JioFiber subscribers will get some extra benefits. One interesting announcement was that Premium JioFiber subscribers will get to watch First-Day-First-Show movies from their homes, at the same time when the film hits the theaters. This particular service is slated to launch by mid-2020 but we could get some more information on this on September 5. 

Bundled services and fixed-line service benefits 

As per Reliance Jio, JioFiber plans will come bundled with a subscription to OTT platforms. This is similar to how different network providers are partnering wiṭh content provider platforms to offer free benefits to its users. While Jio has not hinted at any services, Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos subscriptions could be offered with JioFiber services. This also won’t be too surprising since the company already offers access to media and entertainment via its JioTV app. 

JioFiber will also be offered with a fixed-line service that will enable users to place free calls nationally. The price levied for international calling via JioFiber’s fixed-line calling service are touted to be the lowest, one-tenth of existing industry rates, as per the company. A new unlimited international calling pack for US/Canada will also be available for Rs 500 per month. 

Connectivity with Jio 4K Set Top Box

One of the major things to look forward to with the JioFiber service has to be the connectivity and features it is said to enable with the Jio 4K Set Top Box. With the set-top box that Jio demoed at the 42nd AGM, it seems like one will be able to experience VR, play games and call any operator or device, including video conferencing and more. The set-top box is also touted to support ‘console-grade’ gaming with zero latency. It’s unclear what gaming platform it supports, but Jio said the box supports every gaming controller and has an in-built graphics card.

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Vivo Z1X to launch in India on September 6: Specifications, price, and more

Vivo Z1X is all set to launch in India on September 6. The company has also announced that the handset will be made available via Flipkart in the country. Additionally, the upcoming Vivo Z series will be equipped with 48MP triple rear camera setup. Previously, the company said, “The Z1X is designed for consumers that are performance-oriented and love playing heavy density games on their handset.” Moreover, Vivo posted a video on Twitter revealing some more information about the device.

Vivo Z1X expected specifications 

The Vivo Z1 is said to feature a 6.38-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset. Also, the company has posted benchmark scores of the Snapdragon 712 on its website, comparing it to the Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 660 chipsets. Further, the smartphone is tipped to pack a 4500mAh battery that is said to support 22.5W Vivo FlashCharge technology that promises 3-hours worth of talk-time with just 5 minutes of charging. 

On the optics front, the Vivo Z1X is said to sport triple rear cameras:  a 48MP primary sensor consisting of the Sony IMX582 sensor, an ultra-wide angle sensor and a depth sensor. On the front, it is expected to include a 32MP selfie camera.

The phone will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner that Vivo claims can unlock the phone in just 0.48 seconds. It will run Android Pie out of the box.

Vivo Z1X price in India

The Vivo Z1X's price in India is still a mystery. However, Vivo Z1X is reportedly a rebranded version of the Vivo Z5, which was launched in China last month. It was launched at a starting price of  CNY 1,598 (approx. Rs 16,000) for the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. 

As mentioned earlier, the Vivo Z1X will launch in India on September 6. 

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Latest Windows 10 update causes Cortana to consume CPU resources heavily

Freshly installed Windows OS updates can sometimes get out of hand and cause unexpected bugs during everyday operation. In one such instance, Update KB4512941 (Build 18362.329) of Windows 10 is reportedly causing Cortana (SearchUI.exe) to eat up CPU resources on a number of PCs. The news of this bug comes from Windows Latest, which received word of at least two recent cases in which this problem was undoubtedly apparent. Microsoft, as you can see in this support document, has yet to acknowledge the problem, let alone fix it.

Screenshots from a couple of Reddit users show that in some PCs Windows 10 Update KB4512941 causes an unexpected, unnecessary increase in CPU usage even when the PC is idle. According to one Reddit user, restarting the PC does not help. In addition, the update reportedly handicaps Windows Search, leaving the user looking at a blank white screen instead of their search results in the Start menu. Two temporary solutions have been identified so far and neither is from Microsoft.

Part of a screenshot shared by Redditor DefinitelyYou

Quoting some of the answers posted on Reddit by users, Windows Latest offers the following solution for users suffering from this issue. Deleting a Registry key that prevents the Start menu search from sending local queries to the Bing search service from Microsoft could reduce the CPU usage. To do this, you'll have to access the path "Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search” in the Windows Registry (regedit.exe) and input a Reg Value of "0" in the Reg Name "BingSearchEnabled".

If you'd rather not take the risk of playing around with the Windows Registry, you can always uninstall the faulty update. To do that, you first can open Settings (by pressing Win + I together). Then you can head to Update & security and select View update history. In the screen that follows, you can select Uninstall updates. After that, you'll be able to select the update in question (KB4512941) and click Uninstall. After the uninstall process (and restart), you shouldn't face a problem with Cortana and high CPU usage. It could be a while before Microsoft releases a patch for this issue.

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Rumoured Microsoft Centaurus foldable device surfaces in two new patents

Microsoft is all set to host an event on October 2 in New York City. Alongside the expected Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Book 3 the tech giant is rumoured to showcase a dual-screen Surface device, codenamed Centaurus. The device has been reportedly in development for more than a year. Now, a report out of Germany discusses two new U.S. patents. These were published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and are related to the Microsoft Centaurus foldable device.

One of the patents show a hinge that could allow the device to move in a 360-degree arc. PhoneArena reports, “the Andromeda device was supposedly going to provide users with five pre-set positions including closed, concave, convex, tent mode, and full. Certain applications were to run on the device depending on the orientation of the screens, and we could see something similar for the new device.”

Another patent discusses the use of a magnetic closure. It is tipped to use magnets mounted inside multiple sides of the device. The Microsoft Centaurus foldable device is expected to be a laptop-to-tablet foldable device, unlike Andromeda that was said to be a smartphone-to-tablet foldable.

Microsoft could showcase the Centaurus at October 2 event. It is reported to run Windows Lite, which appears to not be ready for prime time yet. However, we are expecting Microsoft to briefly tease the device. 

Microsoft is expected to update its Surface portfolio on October 2. The Surface Laptop 3 is expected to receive an AMD variant. It is said to launch with a spec bump and include a USB-C port this time around. The Surface Pro 7 could get an LTE variant that's powered by a Snapdragon 8cx processor. Expected updates include the inclusion of  Intel 10th-generation processors, and USB-C. The Surface Book 3 is also rumoured to receive a spec-bump without any major design changes.

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OnePlus 7T Pro to charge 20 percent faster using same Warp Charge 30 tech: Report

The internet is filled with reports and rumours regarding the upcoming OnePlus smartphone in the days leading up to its October 15 launch. In yet another such instance of leaked information, the upcoming OnePlus 7T Pro is reported to get the same ‘Warp Charge 30’ charging technology as the current OnePlus 7 Pro but still manage to charge about 20 percent faster. This little piece of unverified information comes from online tipster Max J. on Twitter.

Max J., who is often known to be right about his smartphone leaks and predictions, announced on Twitter a couple of days ago, “I was told by and [sic] Engineer that due to internal battery improvements the OP7T(Pro) battery now charges around 20% faster with 30W than the 7Pro does”. When asked about the launch date of the OnePlus 7T Pro, he replied simply, “Sale is 15th October”.

I was told by and Engineer that due to internal battery improvements the OP7T(Pro) battery now charges around 20% faster with 30W than the 7Pro does Pic via. @OnLeaks x @91mobiles pic.twitter.com/LAnvfglyGi

— Max J. (@Samsung_News_) August 31, 2019

What the tipster means by his tweet is that the OnePlus 7T Pro will come with the same 30W ‘Warp Charge 30’ fast charging technology that's featured in the current OnePlus 7 Pro, but because of the internal battery improvements OnePlus has made, the new model will still manage to charge about 20 percent faster than its outgoing ‘non-T’ counterpart. While the OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4000mAh battery, the OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to house a slightly larger 4030mAh battery.

In another tweet from last Friday, young tipster Ishan Agarwal wrote that the upcoming OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to charge from 0 to 50 percent in 20 minutes and from 0 to 100 percent in 65 minutes. While this information can't be confirmed either, it sure makes us believe that the Chinese electronics manufacturer has a significant battery upgrade up its sleeve for the next OnePlus flagship. In related news, OnePlus recently confirmed that it is indeed planning to launch its first television called the OnePlus TV. You can read more about that here.

Indeed, #OnePlus7TPro looks similar to the 7 Pro. Most updates on software side, hardware remains same with SD855+ addition. Android 10, 4080mAH Battery. Warp Charge 30T (5V/6A, 0-50% in 20min, 0-100 in 65min) in both 7T Phones. A new Macro mode, HEVC, Hybrid Image Stabilization. pic.twitter.com/OfAXXHMCe1

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 30, 2019

 

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Chandrayaan-2: Final Lunar Orbital Manoeuvre achieved, Vikram Lander released

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)issued an update on Sunday, September 1 which stated that the Chandrayaan 2 has successfully performed the fifth and final lunar orbital manoeuvre. Now, the organisation has released its lunar lander Vikram today, September 2. ISRO said that all spacecraft parameters are normal, and it is currently in the lunar orbit for its rendezvous with the Moon. 

ISRO took to Twitter and wrote, “The final and fifth Lunar bound orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today [September 1] beginning at 1821 hrs IST as planned, using the onboard propulsion system. The duration of the manoeuvre was 52 seconds. The orbit achieved is 119km x 127km.” 

#ISRO The final and fifth Lunar bound orbit maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was performed successfully today (September 01, 2019) at 1821 hrs IST. For details please visit https://t.co/0gic3srJx3 pic.twitter.com/0Mlk4tbB3G

— ISRO (@isro) 1 September 2019

Today, Vikram, the lander, and Pragyan (rover), were successfully separated from the orbiter. Now Chandrayaan-2 is in its last and most crucial leg, the actual Moon landing. Vikram is expected to touchdown on September 7 between 1:30am and 2:30am. 

"Vikram successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 orbiter at 1.15pm. The Chandrayaan-2 orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit. The health of the orbiter and lander is being monitored from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at Isro Telemetry, , Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru with support from Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) antennas at Bylalu, near Bengaluru," Isro said. 

The next maneuver is scheduled between 8:45am and 9:45am on September 3. 

The tentative plan for the upcoming Chandrayaan-2 operations is: 

Deorbit 1: September 3 at 09:00 - 10:00 IST. The orbit achieved will be 109 km x 120 km Deorbit 2: September 4 at 03:00 - 04:00 IST. The orbit achieved will be 36 km x 110 km Powered Descent: September 7 Vikram Touch Down: September 7 at 01:30 - 02:30 IST

To recall, the lander has been named after the father of Indian space research programme Vikram A Sarabhai.

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Airtel Xstream Box, Xstream Stick launched in India for Rs 3,999: All you need to know

We recently reported that Airtel could be taking on Reliance Jio with its own new entertainment devices. Now, the news is finally official as Airtel has launched its Xstream Stick and Xstream Box in the country. The Airtel Xstream Stick is basically a competitor to the Amazon Fire TV Stick. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and is an OTT stick that can be connected to any TV. As for the Airtel Xstream Box, it is a 4K “Hybrid Box” that runs on Android 9 Pie and delivers satellite TV and OTT content together. Both the devices are priced at Rs 3,999 but existing Airtel Digital TV customers can upgrade to the Airtel Xstream Box for Rs 2,249.

Airtel Xstream Stick

As mentioned earlier, the Airtel Xstream Stick runs on Android 8 and can be plugged into any TV that has an HDMI port. The device comes with a single subscription plan, which will enable users to access over 10,000 movies and shows from top OTT content partners like ZEE5, Hooq, Hoi Choi, Eros Now, HungamaPlay, ShemarooMe, Ultra and Curiosity Stream, along with songs from the Wynk Music library. It also comes with Google Play Store support, which means one can download apps on it like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, among others.  

The Airtel Xstream Stick is powered by an unnamed 1.6 GHz processor, which was previously reported to be the HiSilicon Hi3798M V300 quad-core SoC. It comes with built-in Chromecast and it can be controlled via a remote as well. The remote also has a dedicated button to enable voice search and it operates on Bluetooth 4.2. While the device is priced at Rs 3,999, Airtel Thanks Platinum and Gold customers will get complimentary access to the content subscription plan on Airtel Xstream Stick. Other users can experience the additional content on it for 30 days for free but they can subscribe to it for Rs 999 annually. The Airtel Xstream Stick will be available online via Flipkart, airtel.in and offline via Airtel retail stores, and from retail chains like Croma and Vijay Sales.

Airtel Xstream Box

The Airtel Xstream Box is a 4K Hybrid Box that is said to bring satellite TV and OTT content together. It is powered by Android 9.0, features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, supports Chromecast and is touted to deliver over 500 TV channels to watch from. The device comes preinstalled with several apps like the Airtel Xstream app, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Airtel Store. There’s also a universal remote with it that features Google Assistant based voice search and dedicated buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. 

The Airtel Xstream Box is priced at Rs 3,999 and it comes with a one-year free subscription to all Airtel Xstream app content, along with one month of subscription to an HD DTH pack. As mentioned earlier, existing Airtel Digital TV customers can upgrade to Airtel Xstream Box by paying Rs 2,249. The device is now available via Flipkart, Amazon, airtel.in and from offline Airtel retail stores, Croma and Vijay Sales. 

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