Unlike Airtel, Reliance Jio VoWiFi service works with all WiFi networks across India

Soon after the report of Reliance Jio secretly rolling out VoWiFi service broke out, the company went ahead and officially announced the service. VoWiFi calling enables users to place voice calls over a WiFi network and this comes in handy when you are in an area with weak cellular connectivity. The option will now be available for all Jio users and the notable highlight is that Jio’s VoWiFI service works over any WiFi network, unlike Airtel’s that only works when one is connected to Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband service. Here’s all you need to know about the new Jio VoWiFi service. 

When one uses WiFi calling, their balance will still be deducted as it is treated as a regular voice call. Some data is also consumed from the WiFi network one is connected to while using the service and as per Jio, less than half MB per minute will be used during voice calls but more will be used while placing video calls. To enable Jio WiFi service, users need to head over to the Settings menu of their phone and search for Wi-Fi calling option. Tap on the toggle to enable it and one should be able to place calls over WiFi when their cell network reception is weak. 

A handset will automatically switch between VoWiFi and VoLTE while on a call for a better overall experience, says Jio. While VoWiFi is generally used for voice calls, Jio says its users will also be able to use it for video calling. The Jio WiFi calling service will be made available across India between January 7 to January 16. 

Jio has rolled out its VoWiFi service for 155 handsets and you can check whether your phone is compatible here. The company will also roll out its VoWiFi service Internationally in the next few weeks, which is advertised to be a “price disruptor” and beneficial for postpaid consumers. One condition that needs to be met for availing Jio’s VoWiFi service is a compatible smartphone with an active Jio tariff plan. 

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CES 2020: MediaTek Dimensity 800 7nm SoC with built-in 5G for mid-range devices announced

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset for flagship devices was announced in November last year. Now, the company has announced a Dimensity SoC for mid-range devices. MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC comes with built-in 5G. It uses 7nm process technology, which is same as the Dimensity 1000. However, the Dimensity 800 features four Cortex-A76 cores operating up to 2GHz and four power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2.0GHz. 

“MediaTek already launched its flagship 5G smartphone solution, the Dimensity 1000, and with the 800 series 5G chipset family, we are bringing 5G to the mid-tier and mass market,” said TL Lee, head of MediaTek’s wireless business unit. “Everyone should have access to great technology. The Dimensity 800 Series will power the New Premium segment for 5G, bringing consumers flagship smartphone features and performance at midrange price points.” 

MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset supports 5G two carrier aggregation (2CC CA), which is touted to give it 30 percent wider high-speed layer coverage, more seamless 5G handover, and higher average throughput performance compared to other solutions, with a single carrier (1CC, no CA). The Dimensity 800 SoC is designed to support stand-alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks. It includes multi-mode support for every cellular connectivity generation from 2G to 5G.

MediaTek Dimensity 800 series supports 64MP cameras sensors or large multi-camera options such as 32+16MP dual cameras. It includes support for features such as AI-autofocus, auto exposure, high-dynamic-range (AI HDR),  auto white balance, noise reduction, and dedicated facial detection hardware, alongside the world’s first multi-frame 4K video HDR capability (Video HDR). It also has support for Full HD+ displays up to 90Hz refresh rate.

The Dimensity 800 SoC comes equipped with MediaTek AI Processing Unit — APU 3.0, which is said to have more than double the performance of the previous generation APU. Further, it brings a performance boost at 2.4TOPS, compared to 4.5 TOPS in Dimensity 1000.

MediaTek Dimensity 800 is already shipping to OEMs. The first Dimensity powered devices will start hitting the market in the first half of 2020.

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CES 2020: Everything Acer announced including the uber cool ConceptD 7 Ezel Series Convertible

With brands like Lenovo and LG announcing new products in the dozens at CES 2020, Acer appears to be equally thrilled to show off its new tech for the year. The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has so far announced a number of new gaming monitors, a portable LED projector, and fresh laptops. This includes the ConceptD 7 Ezel convertible laptop that's aimed at professional designers. Let's take a closer look at Acer's new hardware:

ConceptD 7 Ezel Series Convertible, ConceptD 700 Workstation

Let's start with the most eye-catching devices of them all. Launched last year, the ConceptD sub-brand represents Acer's offerings that are specifically aimed at professional designers and creators. Extending that aim this year are the ConceptD 7 Ezel Series Convertible and the ConceptD 700 Workstation. The former is a convertible laptop series with Acer's proprietary ‘Ezel’ swivelling display hinge and the latter is a stylish desktop series with powerful internals.

The PANTONE-validated IPS display on the Ezel series can be configured with a maximum resolution of 4K. It has a maximum brightness of 400 nits and 100-per cent Adobe RGB colour coverage. What's more, it can be used with the bundled Wacom EMR stylus. Acer says the Ezel series incorporates a Micro-Arc Oxidation finish for strength and resistance to corrosion and oxidation. The Ezel series is powered by up to an Intel 10th Gen Core H-series CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB of solid-state storage. Also on offer is the Ezel Pro, which is powered by an Intel Xeon CPU and Nvidia Quadro RTX graphics.

The ConceptD 700 Workstation employs as many as three cooling fans inside its chassis to keep temperatures in check. The woodgrain-style top side of the chassis includes a wireless charger for smartphones. There's even a pop-out headphone cradle and easy cable management. The ConceptD 700 Workstation is powered by an Intel Xeon E CPU, Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 graphics, and up to 64GB of RAM. The ConceptD 7 Ezel Series Convertible will soon go on sale for a starting price of EUR 2,499 (Rs 1,94,100 approx). The ConceptD 700 Workstation will go on sale in March in the EMEA for a starting price of EUR 1,699 (Rs 1,36,250 approx).

Swift 3

Acer's long-standing thin and light laptop line-up, the Swift 3, sees the addition of two new models, namely the SF313-52/G and SF314-42. Co-developed with Intel as part of its Project Athena innovation for better speeds and battery life, the former features up to an Intel 10th Gen Core i7 CPU. The latter sports up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processor. Acer says the new Swift 3 is as light as 1.19 kilogrammes and 18 per cent taller, making its aspect ratio 3:2. The new Swift 3 features, in addition, Thunderbolt 3 and optional GeForce graphics. Both Swift 3 models will go on sale later this year for a starting price of EUR 599 (Rs 48,000 approx).

Spin 5, Spin 3

Acer's Spin 5 and Spin 3 convertible laptop series are now updated with a slimmer design and new features. The new Spin 5 (SP513-54N) features a 13.5-inch 2K touchscreen panel with narrow bezels, a magnesium aluminium chassis that weighs 1.2 kilogrammes, and an inbuilt fingerprint reader. The laptop now sports a 3:2 aspect ratio. The more affordable Spin 3 (SP314-54N), on the other hand, retains its 16:9 aspect ratio but comes with a 14-inch Full HD touchscreen panel on an equally stylish aluminium chassis that weighs 1.5 kilogrammes. Both models come with a bundled Acer Active Stylus that uses Wacom AES technology. Both are powered by up to an Intel 10th Gen Core i7 CPU with Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics with up to 16GB of RAM. The new Spin 5 and Spin 3 will go on sale later this year for a starting price of EUR 649 (Rs 52,000 approx) and EUR 999 (Rs 80,000), respectively.

TravelMate P6, TravelMate P2

Serving as Acer's line of business laptops since the late 1990s, the TravelMate sub-brand gets two new models, namely the TravelMate P6 and TravelMate P2. Both models are powered by up to an Intel 10th Gen Core i7 CPU. They're both MIL-STD-810G-certified for durability and strength but only the TravelMate P6 has been co-developed with Intel as part of the Project Athena initiative for better speeds and battery life. The TravelMate P6's magnesium-aluminium body weighs 1.1 kilogrammes while the battery on board is claimed to deliver up to 23 hours of battery life on a single charge. The TravelMate P2, on the other hand, claims to offer 13 hours of battery life on a single charge. It packs optional 4G LTE connectivity and Nvidia GeForce MX series graphics. The TravelMate P6 and TravelMate P2 will go on sale later this year for a starting price of EUR 1,099 (Rs 88,000 approx) and EUR 599(Rs 48,000), respectively.

Predator X32, Predator X38, Predator CG552K

Acer has launched along with its new laptops three new gaming monitors, namely the 32-inch Predator X32, the 37.5-inch Predator X38, and the much larger 55-inch Predator CG552K. The Predator X32 features Nvidia's G-SYNC ULTIMATE technology, 1,152 LED dimming zones on the IPS panel, UHD resolution, a maximum brightness of 1,440 nits, 99 per cent Adobe RGB colours, inbuilt 4W speakers, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Predator X38 features an Nvidia G-SYNC processor, 98 per cent DCI-P3 colours, an overclockable refresh rate up to 175Hz, 1ms response time, and dual 7W speakers. The Predator CG552K features a 4K OLED panel with up to 400 nits brightness, 98.5 per cent DCI-P3 colours, G-SYNC compatibility, a refresh rate of 120Hz, 0.5ms response time, two 10W inbuilt speakers, and a light sensor. All three monitors will go on sale later this year. The Predator X32 will start at EUR 3,299 (Rs 2,63,900 approx), the Predator X38, at EUR 2,199 (Rs 1,75,900 approx), and the Predator CG552K, at EUR 2,699 (Rs 2,15,865 approx).

B250i Portable LED Projector

Acer also announced the B250i Portable LED Projector, which features Full HD projection, auto-focus, and Waves Maxx Audio. The LED module is expected to have a lifespan of about 30,000 hours. Weighing in at 1,450g, the portable projector features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C connectivity in addition to USB-A and HDMI. The Acer B250i Portable LED Projector is expected to go on sale later in the year for a starting price of EUR 699 (Rs 55,900 approx).

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Amazfit announces range of fitness-focused devices such as wearables, earphones, treadmills and more

CES 2020 is still going strong with a number of companies announcing a slew of products. Amazfit has also decided to jump on this  bandwagon by announcing a bunch of products ranging from wearables to headphones.

Fitness trackers

Amazfit T-Rex

The Amazfir T-Rex is touted as “one of the most affordable military certified outdoor smartwatches on the market.” As one might expect from such a claim, the wearable is aimed at the more adventurous user. The device features a polymer body and the company claims that the device has passed 12 regulations of the military standard (MIL-STD-810G) quality tests. Amazfit says that the T-Rex is capable of operating under unpredictable weather conditions, as well as extreme temperatures. 

The Amazfit T-Rex sports a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 360x360p and always-on functionality. The device is touted to offer a battery life of 20 days. Other features of the watch includes GPS+GLONASS, which is said to offer a 20-hour continuous working time. 

As far as features go, the Amazfit T-Rex is capable of tracking 14 sports modes that include fitness activities, outdoor skiing, mountain climbing, train running and more. Since the device is water resistant up to 5ATM, the device can be used for tracking swimming, including open water swimming. Other features of the device includes a BioTracker PPG optical sensor that supports all-day heart rate monitoring 

Amazfit T-Rex will be available in January 2020, and the suggested retail price is $139.9, which roughly translates to Rs 10,000. It is not yet known if and when the device will be available in India.

Amazfit Bip S

The company has also unveiled another wearable called the Bip S. The wearable comes with Huami-PAI, which can offer personal activity details about the health of a user’s heart as well as their overall fitness. The device is water resistant up to 5ATM  and is said to offer a battery life of up to 40 days. The device features a built in GPS as well.  

Headphones

Amazfit Powerbuds

Amazfit also showcased two true wireless earbuds called the PowerBuds and the ZenBuds.

The Amazfit PowerBuds features a ‘Plug-to-Go’ design, which is said to fit firmly in the ear and increase stability. The PowerBuds can also monitor heart rate via a heart rate sensor. The device is said to offer  eight hours of play time on a single charge, but when it is coupled with the magnetic charging box, Amazfit claims that the total time goes up to 24 hours. The PowerBuds also come with a feature called Thru Mode, that allows ambient sound to pass through to the user. This will help ensure that users will be able to be aware of their surroundings.

Other features of the PowerBuds include ENC dual microphone technology, as well as tap functions that let users control music, answer calls, and activate the voice assistant  The Amazfit PowerBuds will be available from Feb 2020 onwards at $99.9, which is about Rs 7,186. However, its is not yet known if and when the device will be available in India.

Amazfit ZenBuds

The Amazfit ZenBuds feature a Knowles Balanced Armature along with a Smart Interface which is said to support a user’s sleep goals by “creating the right environment and generating sleep-inducing and soothing sounds for a perfect night’s rest.” Amazfit notes that the Sleep Recognition tech will detect when the user goes to sleep and then automatically turn off the “soothing sounds.” The ZenBuds are said to offer a 12-hour battery life on a single charge when the sleep monitoring kept working after three hours’ sleep music ended. Amazfit claims that the ZenBuds support eight nights if use when combined with the charging case.   

The Amazfit ZenBuds are scheduled to be available this year, but the exact date is not yet known.

Misc

Amazfit HomeStudio

Besides wearables, Amazfit also showcased some technology aimed at gyms. 

The first is called the Amazfit HomeStudio. This basically combines a treadmill with a giant display and gestures. The treadmill part of the system features a slat-belt treadmill with a 53.1x20-inch running area. It has a maximum speed of 20km/h and a 10-level powered incline. The smart side of things is called the Smart Sym Hub and sports a 43-inch LCD HD display. The display sports a 3D ToF camera and features AI. Amazfit says that by using this, it is able to track the movements of the user and will be able to provide feedback on movement and posture. The Hub also displays workout data, including time, heart rate, distance and calorie consumption. The company notes that the Smart Gym Hub can also be connected to over 1,000 classes of treadmill, sculpting, stretching, yoga and more. The Hub can also be used separately, so users can use it for the non-treadmill activities. 

The Amazfit HomeStudio also offers three built-in JBL full-range speakers. It also allows users to connect other Amazfit wearables to it. 

Amazfit AirRun

The Amazfit AirRun is a foldable treadmill that offers a 51.20-inch running deck. The device features eight shock-absorbers installed between the main frame and the running board so as to protect the user’s knees and reduce noise. Safety features include an emergency stop cord, rapid slow down button and anti-slip rubber. It also features built-in JBL speakers

Amazfit also notes that the AirRun is a connected device and can be linked with the Smart Gym Hub.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 Galaxy A71 price in India tipped, could launch next week

Samsung launched two new Galaxy A-series smartphones - Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 - last month. However, the company didn’t reveal the price of the two smartphones. Now, a new report claims that Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 could debut in India as early as next week. Moreover, pricing of both the handsets has leaked as well. 

According to a report from 91Mobile, Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 could launch in India next week, It is said that a Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 marketing poster has been captured in a photo at an Indian store too, which supports the imminent launch rumour. 

Separately, another report says Galaxy A51 will be priced at Rs 22,990 in India. However, it is not clear if this will be the price of 4GB RAM variant or the 6GB RAM model. On the other hand, Galaxy A71 is rumoured to be priced at Rs 29,990 in India. Again, it is not clear if that will be the price of the phone’s 6GB RAM model or the 8GB RAM variant.

Samsung Galaxy A51 features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display and it is powered by the Exynos 9611 SoC. The smartphone sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP primary camera + a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens + a 5MP macro lens + a 5MP depth sensor. The handset packs a 4000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

In contrast, the Galaxy A71 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. The smartphone sports a quad rear camera setup as well: a 64MP primary sensor + a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens + a 5MP depth sensor + a 5MP macro lens. It packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

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Jio launches VoWiFi service in select circles while Airtel adds four new regions and new devices under VoWiFi calling

These are surely trying times for telecom operators, whose ARPUs (Average Revenue Per User) have fallen significantly over the past few years. The top three telecom companies, Vodafone-Idea, Airtel and Jio, recently announced revised tariff plans and this move might have surely irked the standard consumer who has to pay more out of their pocket. However, in a bid to enable more facilities for their users, Airtel recently rolled out VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi service) in select regions and now, Jio has reportedly done the same. As per an ET Telecom report, Jio has launched its VoWiFi services in select regions, including Delhi NCR and Chennai. 

While the report doesn’t mention all the circles in which Jio users can now avail VoWiFi services, it mentions Delhi NCR and Chennai regions. A previous report suggested that the service is also being made available in Kerala, Maharashtra and Kolkata circles. The service enables users to place voice calls over a WiFi network instead of a cellular network. This can be really helpful when your cell network is weak but there’s good WiFi service available. With Airtel, users can only make VoWiFi calls when they are connected to the Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband service. However, Jio’s VoWiFi calling is said to not be restricted to any particular WiFi service provider and can also be availed when users are connected to public WiFi hotspots. 

Airtel has also reportedly expanded its WiFi calling service. The telcos’ service was previously announced in six circles and it is apparently now available for four more regions, TelecomTalk reports. Airtel users in Gujarat, UP (West), Kerala and Maharashtra circles will now be able to avail VoWiFi calling benefits. The service was previously made available for Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Mumbai and Kolkata. 

As mentioned earlier, Airtel’s VoWiFi service is only available while connected to the Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband service. Alongside rolling out the service in new regions, Airtel has also enabled the service for Xiaomi Redmi Y3, Redmi 7A and the Redmi Note 7 Pro, along with some Samsung handsets. You can head over to your device’s network settings to check whether the VoWiFi setting option is available or not. 

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CES 2020: Samsungs Ballie is the cutest robot assistant out there

Ever wondered what a pet of the future would look like? Well, Samsung wants to answer that question with the announcement of the Ballie. A small ball-like robot, the Ballie is the answer to the companion of the future. The robot will follow you around and can also interact with your real-life pets and children as well. We don’t know how something like this will affect the future, but it certainly is worth looking at a robotic companion. The robot will be able to connect with smart devices as well. 

At the Samsung Keynote presentation, the Ballie was unveiled by Samsung consumer electronics division CEO H.S. Kim. The Balliw even followed him around, using the onboard camera to track H.S Kim. It also rolled towards him when he called for it, showing us that it has voice recognition capabilities as well. As of right now, the Ballie seems more like a novelty more than an actual tool but this could change in the future. Other companies have also released similar robots but none of them have truly made the impact that they were hoping for. 

Meet #Ballie, Samsung’s human-centric vision of robots that takes personalized care to the next level. The small rolling robot, “understands you, supports you, and reacts to your needs.” #CES2020 #SamsungCES2020 pic.twitter.com/YzwgZN1Lgw

— Samsung US Newsroom (@SamsungNewsUS) January 7, 2020

There was no info as to when the Ballie will be available to the public nor was the price of the robot revealed. Also, remember that this could just be a conceptual project and may not even make it to the assembly line. 

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