Reliance Jio to resume offering free domestic calls to any network from January 1

Reliance Jio has announced that it will resume offering free domestic calls to any network from January 1. This comes after the company started charging for calls to other networks at 6 paise per minute due to the extension given by TRAI for the Bill and Keep regime. The new rule will dissolve any IUC (interconnected usage charges) that’s levied for domestic calls.

“Honouring its commitment to revert off-net domestic voice-call charges to zero, as soon as IUC charges are abolished, Jio will once again make all off-net domestic voice calls free, starting 1st January 2021,” Jio said in a media statement.

While the company was charging users for calls made to other networks it continued to offer free voice calls between Jio-to-Jio users. Previously, IUC charges were levied on off-net calls which were reduced from 14 paise to 6 paise per minute. The implementation of the Bill and Keep regime will abolish any IUC charges going further. TRAI is slated to implement this new regime from January 1 after which all domestic calls made between Jio to other networks will be free. 

Reliance Jio has previously stated how it was paying IUC charges to rival telcos Airtel and erstwhile Vodafone (now Vi) to the tune of Rs 13,500 crores. At the time, Jio revealed that it received 25-30 crores missed calls from other networks which converts to callbacks from Jio users for which the company was paying IUC charges.

“Jio stands firm on its commitment to make the common Indian the beneficiary of advanced technologies like VoLTE. Jio is a customer-obsessed organization and cares for every single user. All our users enjoy free voice calls with Jio,” the company said.

Vi has also released a statement reiterating that domestic calls to other networks will continue to remain free after TRAI implements the Bill and Keep regime. “For all Vi Unlimited pack users, domestic calls to other networks anywhere in India, has always been free and will continue to be free 1st Jan 2021 onwards as well,” said a VIL spokesperson.

 

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The Redmi Note 9T with Dimensity 800U has been spotted on Geekbench

The alleged Redmi Note 9T has been listed on Geekbench with some interesting information about the phone. As per the listing, the phone comes with a CPU model name ARM MT6853T, which seems to be associated with the Dimensity 800U series of SoCs. 

Geekbench lists the model number as M2007J22G on the website, and as per the report on Thailand’s NTBC certification this is the same model number as Redmi Note 9T. According to the information on the website, the phone might just come with 4GB of RAM and runs on Android 10. The model in China comes with a 6GB/64GB RAM and storage configuration. There were no reports or news of any 4GB model in China.

Redmi Note 9T 5G (M2007J22G) Gets NBTC Certification. I Think Redmi Note 9T 5G Will Launch This Month Globally. pic.twitter.com/BLkOdfqDBU

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) December 1, 2020

The model is expected to come as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 5G  which was launched last month. The Chinese model bears the model number M2007J22C, while the global model comes with model number M2007J22G. It will be interesting to see how competitive the phone is priced in the global market. The details on the website might just be of a test model that the company might be testing out, and it could release the phone in the global market with updated software and RAM configurations.

The processor information is identified as the Dimensity 800U because this is the same processor SKU listed when the Chinese variant of this phone was spotted on Geekbench. This suggests that the global version of the Redmi Note 9T will come with the same processor as the variant in China. Apart from the Geekbench listing, there is very little information about the phone, Xiaomi has not posted or revealed any information about the device, but through many leaks and bits of information about the device it can be said that Xiaomi is definitely working on making the phone official.   

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Google Photos is now rolling out a Year in Review recap

Earlier this month, Google announced that it would be adding recent highlights, memories, and designs and now as the year is coming to an end, Google have also included a “Year in Review” highlight and lets you generate a 2020 photo book.

The “Year in review” will show users a recap of the last 12 months through photos, as reported by 9to5Google. The feature will first be available in the Memories carousel on both Android and iOS with no option for the web. You can tap the edges of the screen to move forward or backward while a long press and hold would do pauses. The date and location of the photos are available on the top with an overflow button to view all the photos for that day.

The “Preview book” feature lets you create an annual photo book with a few photos that you might like already added to the memories. You can edit this book by adding or removing photos from each page. The preview book also has a ‘Cover and spine' and an ‘Inside cover' feature that can be edited as well.

The feature is not yet available to all the users and is seen to have been rolling out in phases. There are a few users on Twitter reporting that the feature is accessible on their device. Also, this time around the naming scheme of the yearbook has changed a bit, as up until 2019 the photo creation toll was called the “Best of 20XX”, while for this year it seems to have a plain and simple “Year in review”. Nonetheless, you can change the name of the photo book yourself.

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Vivo Y20A with Snapdragon 439 and 5,000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

Vivo Y20A has launched in India as a budget phone in the company’s Y20-series and joins the Y20 and Y20i. The company launched the Y20 and Y20i in India back in August and now the Y20A comes as a slightly toned-down version of the Y20. The Y20A has a similar feature set as the Y20 but misses out on fast charging along with an underpowered processor. However, it does have 5,000mAh battery to boot and offers a long battery life.

Vivo Y20A price and availability

Vivo Y20A is priced at Rs 11,490 in India for the single 3GB+64GB model. Vivo is offering it in two colours, Dawn White and Nebula Blue. The Y20A will go on sale from January 2 in major online and offline retails stores across India.

Vivo Y20A specifications

The Vivo Y20A has a plastic build that measures 8.41 millimetres and weighs 192 grams. The phone features a 6.51-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The Y20A also has a fingerprint reader that doubles up as the power button. 

The Y20A is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and is paired with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. There is an option to expand the storage further by using a microSD card as the phone has a dedicated microSD card slot along with two SIM card slots. It runs on FuntouchOS 11 out-of-the-box.

Vivo Y20A features that same set of cameras as the Y20 and this includes a primary 13MP camera along with a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the waterdrop notch.

The Y20A is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging speed and misses out of fast charging support that is present in Y20.

 

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Call of Duty: Mobiles Chinese version hints at new additions to Battle Royale mode

Call of Duty: Mobile recently launched a special version of the game in China. As it turned out, the Chinese version of the game packed a whole host of new features that haven’t yet made it to the global version of the game, especially in the Battle Royale mode, where it seems like the Chinese version of Call of Duty: Mobile has taken cues from Call of Duty: Warzone. It should be noted that while all this is available in the Chinese version, it does not automatically guarantee that they will make their way to the standard version of the game.

Here are some of the new additions players have seen in the Chinese version of the game.

A new vehicle 

The Chinese version of the game seems to have a truck added to the game, in addition to the current crop of vehicles like the Antelope, ATV and the tank. It’s not yet known exactly how the truck will serve any specific function. It should be noted that Warzone also features a truck.

Self-revive

The Chinese version of Call of Duty: Mobile also lets players self-revive in Battle Royale. Right now, only teammates are able to revive downed teammates. With self-revive, outright killing enemy team members becomes just as important as taking them down.

Buying stations

It seems like buying stations will be added to the map in Battle Royale. While there are such stations in the game already, most are limited to the Black Market area. The Chinese version sprinkles them all over the map, letting players buy anything from weapons, to class upgrades. There also seems to be an option to buy back fallen teammates. 

New health and armour system

Right now, the healing system in Call of Duty: Mobile’s Battle Royale Mode is pretty straightforward. You get health packs that let you heal, while armour helps absorb certain damage. The Chinese version of the game apparently eschews health items in favour of armour plates. These armour plates can help improve the overall health of the player by up to three levels, with each plate adding one level. As for the base health of the user, that will regenerate, similar to multiplayer mode

Besides all this, there are also reports that Call of Duty: Mobile may introduce the gulag system of revival. Along with a bunch of other changes. You can check out more in the video below.

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The Poco M2 is now receiving the stable MIUI 12 update in India

The Chinese phone manufacturer Poco has just released the stable version of MIUI 12 for the Poco M2 in India. The latest update tags the version number 12.0.1.0.QJRINXM and comes with a December security patch. The other Poco phones, namely the  Poco X2, Poco M2 Pro, and Poco F1 have already received this update. The M2 is the last phone in the lineup to receive the MIUI 12 update. The M2 users are recommended to download the update as it is available. If the users have not yet received the notification for the update then they are advised to check for the updates by going into Settings and tap “Check for updates”.

Multiple users have tweeted about the users receiving the update, the update has a size of 504MB and comes with a December security patch. The update also has more system stability and reduces lag on the M2 phone. It is recommended that users update the phone with a good Wi-Fi connection and sufficient battery before starting the installation.

MIUI 12 brings with it new UI experiences with reworked system-wide animations and visualizations. The ultra battery saver mode has been introduced with this update which reduces the power consumption and improves the phone’s standby time. The new App Drawer sorts apps by categories, and it brings the ability to adjust screen brightness automatically according to ambient light. Dark mode has also been improved for system apps as well as third-party applications.

The phone was released in India in September and the company promised the update for MIUI 12 soon. The phone comes in a 6GB + 64GB storage variant and a 6GB + 128GB variant.

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Xiaomi Mi 10i confirmed to launch on January 5, could come with 108MP quad cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10i has been confirmed to launch on January 5 in India as the latest entrant in the Mi 10 lineup. The company had been teasing about the launch of a new smartphone with 108MP cameras from the past few weeks now and it is now confirmed that the phone set to launch on January 5 is the Mi 10i.

Xiaomi released a teaser video featuring Manu Kumar Jain, Global VP and MD who confirmed the name of the upcoming phone. He also revealed that the Mi 10i has been customized for the Indian market and is an extension of the Mi 10T Lite that was launched globally back in September. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro subsequently made their way to India but the Mi 10T Lite was a no-show.

A perfect start to the new decade is #ThePerfect10. Launching the all-new #Mi10i where the 'i" stands for India.  i = Made for India, Made in India, Customised by the India product team. Launching on 05.01.2021. New year, new start! pic.twitter.com/ZtSV7nYX4H

— Mi India #Mi10TSeries5G (@XiaomiIndia) December 31, 2020

Xiaomi also launched the Mi 10T Lite with an upgraded camera sensor in China as the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, so expect all three phones to have a lot in common. The company has teased the presence of 108MP camera on the Mi 10i just like the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. 

According to a previous leak, the Mi 10i could have 108MP quad cameras, 120Hz refresh rate display and Snapdragon 750G under the hood. These details corroborate with the specifications of both the Mi 10T Lite and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. Xiaomi could price the Mi 10i under Rs 20,000 as the phone goes up against the likes of the Moto G 5G which was launched with Snapdragon 750G at Rs 20,999.

Xiaomi Mi 10i India launch: what to expect?

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 10i will launch on January 5 in India and has teased the presence of 108MP primary camera. The phone could feature a Full HD+ display that supports 120Hz refresh rate with punch-hole notch cutout for the selfie camera. 

The Mi 10i could be powered by the Snapdragon 750G and as per previous leaks, could be paired with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. In the latest teaser video, the company also mentions the presence of a new sensor and it could be a reference to the ISOCELL HM2 108MP sensor that is paired along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there could be a 16MP selfie camera tucked away in the cutout.

The Mi 10i is expected to have a 4,800mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. We will know more as we near the launch date of the Mi 10i in India which is scheduled for January 5.

 

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