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Airtel Announces Pre-5G Massive MIMO Technology, Promises 2-3 Times Faster Speeds for Existing 4G Users
Airtel on Tuesday announced the deployment of Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO), claiming it to be first 5G-capable deployment in India. The company is starting the first round of deployment in Bengaluru and Kolkata and will then expand to other parts of the country soon, the company said in a press statement. The Massive MIMO technology,…
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Jio Phone: Reliance Jio Said to Be Subsidising Cost by 40 Percent
Jio Phone deliveries have started across the country, with the device being “essentially free” after a refundable security deposit of Rs. 1,500. But it turns out that Jio achieved the the Rs. 1,500 (roughly $23.05) price point after subsidising the cost by as much as 40 percent. The handset costs at least Rs. 2,500 (approximately…
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Sony Rules Out PS Vita Successor Due to Popularity of Smartphones
The PS Vita is Sony’s second handheld console and it seems that Sony has all but confirmed that it would be its last. At Tokyo Games Show 2017, PlayStation boss Andrew House claimed that this was due to lack of demand in markets such as the US and Europe. “The Vita experience was that outside…
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Google to Buy Part of HTC’s Smartphone Operations for $1.1 Billion
Google is biting off a big piece of device manufacturer HTC for $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 7,092 crores) to expand its efforts to build phones, speakers and other gadgets equipped with its arsenal of digital services. The deal announced Thursday underscores how serious Google is becoming about designing its own family of devices to compete…
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Facebook to Add More Human Review to Ad System.
Facebook Inc will add “more human review and oversight” to its ad-buying system, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said on Wednesday, responding to rising criticism that automated processes have allowed people to buy discriminatory ads. Sandberg said in a post on her Facebook page the company would have more manual review of the targeting options…
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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus With 23-Megapixel Camera, Price and Specifications
Sony launched its Xperia XA1 Plus smartphone last month at IFA 2017 and on Thursday, the company introduced the new handset for the Indian market as well. The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus price in India is Rs. 24,990 and it will be made available from Friday in the company’s offline stores in Black, Blue, and…
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LG Q6+ With 5.5-Inch FullVision Display, 4GB RAM,Price, and Specifications
LG Q6+ was launched in India on Wednesday. The launch of the Q6+ follows on the heels of the LG Q6 launch last month. The Q6 series is said to offer premium features at an affordable price, and bears 5.5-inch FullVision display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The difference between the LG Q6+ and the…
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Apple Releases watchOS 4, tvOS 11: Here’s What’s New and How to Download
Apple on Tuesday rolled out iOS 11, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11 worldwide for its products. While we’ve already covered everything new about the iOS 11 and how iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users can download it, we now take a look at what’s new with the newest OS versions for the Apple Watch and…