5G Services Are Available In These Cities

The 5G services have been launched by network providers in selected cities. And it will take them some time to cover the entire country. While Jio promises 5G services by December 2023, Bharti Airtel will do it by March 2024.

10 Highlights Of 5G Services

5G Services
  1. Jio 5G services are available in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Varanasi, and Airtel 5G services are started in Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, and Siliguri.
  2. Users will require 5G handsets but there is no need to replace existing SIM to avail of the 5G services.
  3. In the initial phase, 5G networks will provide data at 600 mbps which is at par with professional computers.
  4. Jio will provide 5G services at 1 GBPS to all its customers under the ‘Beta trial’. But experts say that this speed will be available only very close to the mobile stations.
  5. 5G network will enable users to download a 6GB HD movie in 1 minute 25 seconds and a 4K movie in 3 minutes at 600 mbps.
  6. Nokia senior vice president and head of India market Sanjay Malik said that the launch of 5G services would double the average data consumption per user within one and half years.
  7. Indian mobile phone company Lava has announced the cheapest 5G smartphone, LavaBlaze 5G with a 5,000 mAH battery in the price range of ₹ 10,000. It will be launched around Diwali.
  8. Market research and analysis firm TechArc Chief Analyst Faisal Kawoosa said that 5G services would increase the power consumption of mobile devices due to the use of cloud-based applications.
  9. The June 2022 Ericsson Mobility Report shows that 5G services will scale faster than expected and would soon become 40% of all mobile subscriptions by
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10 Highlights Of 5G Services In The Country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services at an event today. Over the next couple of years, the services will cover the entire length and breadth of the country. PM is hopeful of a big economic impact of the 5G services.

10 Highlights Of 5G Services Launched Today

5G Services Launched Today
  1. The 5G service is capable of supporting ultra-high-speed Internet throughout the country.
  2. It is expected to become a new transformational force unleashing new economic opportunities and societal benefits for Indian society.
  3. The cumulative impact of 5G services is estimated to reach $450 billion by 2035.
  4. The three major telecom companies in the country demonstrated the potential of 5G technology before the PM.
  5. Each telecom operator demonstrated one use case of the latest technology during the launch.
  6. According to experts, the manufacturing sector is expected to be benefitted most (12%) followed by agriculture (11%).
  7. 5G will account for more than a third of total mobile connections in the country by 2030. The share for 2G and 3G services is further dwindling to less than 10%.
  8. India’s high level of 4G adoption (79%) provides a strong base for the establishment and spread of 5G services throughout the country.
  9. The government has set a target of 80% coverage of 5G telecom services in a short time frame.
  10. GMR group that runs Delhi Airport said that it had made its facility compliant with the 5G network. The passengers will be able to avail of 5G services once they are made available by the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs).

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iPhone 14 Pro Camera Problem And Solution

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have been reporting an issue with the rear camera since the phones were launched but Apple took a time to confirm the problem and promised a solution ‘early next week’.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The rear camera of the iPhone 14 shakes with a rattling noise when used for popular apps
• The problems seem to be in software instead of hardware
• Apple confirms a quick solution to the problem

What Is The Issue With iPhone 14 Camera?

Issue With iPhone 14 Camera

The new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max come with a 48 MP rear camera. But this camera is incompatible with popular apps like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. The issue is with the optical image stabilization (OIS) system of the rear lens. While the OIS is expected to stabilize the unwanted camera shake, it does just the opposite due to a bug in the software.

What did Apple say About The Issue?

Apple confirmed the issue to Bloomberg and said that the issue was a fixable software problem instead of a major issue with the iPhone’s hardware. The manufacturer further said that the owners need not return their iPhones for repair. Earlier Apple replaced an iPhone at its Miami store.

Is There Any Quick Fix For The Problem?

Quick Fix For The Problem

A user advised against deliberately triggering the camera as the prolonged rattling could lead to permanent hardware damage as happened with the Miami iPhone that Apple replaced with a new iPhone. Apple is likely to suggest a solution to the problem. Or a social media user could come up with a solution.

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Sunder Pichai Visited Indian Embassy To Discuss These Things

In a series of meetings with American CEOs, India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu met Google CEO Sunder Pichai at the Indian Embassy in Washington. It was the first-ever visit by an Indian American CEO to the embassy. Earlier Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had met several American CEOs during his California trip early this month.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sunder Pichai visited Indian Embassy to discuss Google’s commitment to India
• Google has made massive investments in India under Sunder Pichai
• Sunder Pichai and the Indian envoy discussed digitalization efforts in India

Why Did Sunder Pichai Meet Indian Envoy?

Sunder Pichai Meet Indian Envoy

Sunder Pichai was in Indian Embassy to discuss the various aspects of Google’s activities in India, especially in the push toward digitalization. He thanked the Indian Envoy for the great conversation and said that he was looking forward to continuing their support for India’s digital future. Mr. Pichai was named among the 17 awardees to receive Padma Bhushan in January.

What Is Google’s Commitment To India?

The tech company is investing about $10 billion under Google for India digitization. Also, it is in partnership with Reliance’s Jio as well as with Bharti Airtel. Google is also India’s partner in Digital India Program, and national digital literacy mission. The two leaders also discussed digitalization efforts including digital payments and infrastructure digitization in the country.

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This Site Is Offering Biggest Discount On iPhone 13 Series

Apple could launch the next generation of the iPhone 14 series alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 today in the ‘Far Out’ event. But the sale of the iPhone 13 series phone is gathering much attention.

HIGHLIGHTS

• iPhone 13 is currently retailing at a discounted price on various e-commerce platforms in India
• E-commerce retailers are offering EMI options for iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 128 GB costs Rs. 69,999

If you are looking for an iPhone, it is the right time to get your phone. iPhone 13 is available on both Amazon and Flipkart at a discounted price. Also, you can check the EMI option on Multipl to make it more affordable.

iPhone 13 On Amazon & Flipkart

iPhone 13 On Amazon & Flipkart

Both the e-commerce giants are offering iPhone 13 with an exchange offer. But Flipkart is offering an additional discount of Rs. 2,000 on HDFC credit cards. But if you want to avail the best exchange offer, you should check both Amazon and Flipkart to get the best value for your phone.

Save Now Buy Later

It is Multipl that is offering the most lucrative offer on iPhone 13. First, you have a discount and second, you have an additional discount of 10% on all Apple products available on the Maple website. A 5% discount is also offered on new to-be-launched items on the Maple website. In total, you get a discount of up to 21% on all Apple products including the iPhone 13.

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Apple Is Fined Over $2 Million For This Reason

Apple will pay a fine of over $2 million for selling iPhones without a charger in Brazil. Also, the government has barred the US tech giant from selling iPhones in Brazil until further notification. In reply, Apple gave the excuse of environmental protection for removing chargers from iPhones.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Apple is barred from doing business in Brazil for selling incomplete product
• Apple said it removed chargers from iPhones for environmental protection
• Brazil trashed the excuse and fined Apple 12.28 million reais

Why Did Brazil Fine Apple?

Apple Is Fined Over $2 Million

Brazil accused Apple of discriminatory practices in selling iPhones and ordered the California-based company to pay 12.28 million reais (nearly $2.4 million) in fine. Apple was selling iPhones without a battery charger. The Brazilian authorities also released an official note barring the sale of iPhone brand smartphones, regardless of model or generation that are not accompanied by a battery charger. The Department of Consumer Protection and Defense of Brazil effectively prohibits the sale of all iPhone 12 and 13 models.

What Are The Discriminatory Practices Apple Is Accused For?

Since December, the Brazilian authorities were investigating Apple for selling iPhone 12s and newer versions without chargers for power outlets. The authorities took the action for “the sale of an incomplete product,” “discrimination against the consumer” and “the transfer of responsibility to third parties”.

The statement read that Apple had been fined earlier for the same but it took no measure to minimize the harm to the consumers and continued to sell the iPhones without chargers. Apple said that the decision to exclude chargers from iPhone sales came from an “environmental commitment.”

How Did Brazil Respond To

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See Who Is Tesla Chief Is Talking To In India

Tesla Chief Elon Musk is a prolific user of Twitter with 103 million followers and he tweets over 30 times a day to all those following him. But there is one person, who can boast of having a candid conversation about plenary conquest with Musk.

Meet Pranay Pathole….

Mr. Pathole Meet Elon Musk

The 23-year-old Indian software engineer from Pune is a friend of the world’s richest man. And their friendship isn’t a recent one. It has blossomed over the years. Mr. Pathole was just a teenager when Elon Musk started replying to his tweets. Mr. Pathole lives with his parents in an upper-middle-class home in Pune. Like Elon Musk, Mr. Pathole is also an ardent user of Twitter. He works in Tata Consultancy Services.

How Did They Become Friends?

It started in 2018 when Mr. Pathole then 19 pointed out a flaw in Tesla’s automatic windshield wipers. And to his surprise, Elon Musk replied “fixed in next release”. It was a software update that the world’s richest man with a net worth of $266 billion was updating for.

Mr. Pathole said that he was blown away by seeing Musk replying to his tweets. Afterward, Elon Musk started replying to Mr. Pathole’s tweets and also private messages with headline-making company updates.

When Did Mr. Pathole Meet Elon Musk?

Mr. Pathole Meet Elon Musk

Mr. Pathole met Elon Musk on his overseas trip to the US for a master’s degree in business analytics at the University of Texas at Dallas. He took sweets for Elon Musk and hoped to get his degree and work experience. He even tweeted a picture of him with Elon Musk and the Tesla Chief liked that picture. Mr. Pathole called Elon Musk an unpredictable guy. Also, … Read the rest

Will Toyota Urban Cruise Hyryder Go The Prius Way?

Japanese carmaker Toyota failed to impress Indian buyers with its pioneering Prius but learned a tough lesson that the buyers will love its hybrids as long as the price is right.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Toyota is gearing to launch its affordable hybrid Urban Cruiser Hyryder
• Toyota will make its hybrids in India to cut the manufacturing cost
• It will partner with Suzuki Motor to develop low-cost mild hybrid technology

Why Was Prius Failed?

Prius, the hybrid version of the Camry sedan, was launched in India in 2013, but the car failed to attract the attention of buyers partly due to its price tag. Its price was more than eight times the annual income of a middle-class family. Toyota discontinued Prius after struggling hard to increase its sales.

Which Is The Upcoming Hybrid Of Toyota?

Toyota Urban Cruise Hyryder

The Urban Cruiser Hyryder, a compact sports-utility vehicle (SUV), will be its first new hybrid to hit Indian roads. It will put Toyota in a comfortable position against popular midsize combustion-engine SUVs made by Hyundai Motor and Kia Motor which dominate the Indian auto market with 18% of car sales. The Indian auto market is the fourth-biggest auto market.

The full hybrid Hyryder will be 31% more fuel efficient than the Hyundai and Kia diesel models that offer an economy of 25 kmpl. Also, Toyota is collaborating with Suzuki to get its hybrid system Suzuki developed for subcompact cars, or one size smaller. Hyryder will be sold by Toyota and Suzuki. In 2023, Toyota will launch its next hybrid which will be a multi-purpose vehicle or people-carrier.

How Will Toyota Reduce The Cost Of Its Hyryder?

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Could Elon Musk’s Falcon 9 Rocket Compete With Russian Soyuz?

The European Space Agency (ESA) is seriously considering SpaceX for temporary use of its launchers after Russia blocked Western access to its Soyuz rockets. The West has imposed sanctions on Russia for its war over Ukraine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• ESA could use Elon Musk’s services for temporary launches in the wake of the Ukraine war
• The Ukraine war has been a boon for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 which is getting more customers
• SpaceX has emerged as the top contender for the world in the rocket launching sector
• ESA is also considering Japan and India for its launches

How Is Ukraine War Affecting ESA’s Plans?

Until now, Europe was using the Italian Vega for small payloads, Russian Soyuz for medium payloads, and the Ariane 5 for heavy missions. The next-generation Vega C staged a debut last month and the deployment of the new Ariane 6 has been delayed until next year. It has a precise schedule in October after which the agency will make a backup plan.

Is Europe Dependent On Russia For Its Space Program?

ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher said that the Ukraine conflict has exposed Europe’s decade-long cooperation strategy with Russia was no longer working. He further said that that was a wake-up call that Europe had become too dependent on Russia.

Aschbacher said the likelihood of backup launches was high. The order of magnitude was certainly a good handful of launches that the agency would need interim solutions for.

Why SpaceX?

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Celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ With Reliance Jio’s 5G-Enabled Services

Reliance Jio is gearing up to roll out an advanced 5G network after buying spectrum worth ₹ 88,078 crore in the auctions. Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, Akash M Ambani, said that would celebrate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with a pan India 5G rollout.

Ten Highlights Of The Story

Reliance Jio’s 5G
  1. Jio has been allotted spectrum in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands.
  2. Jio will be the only operator providing pan-India 5G services in the 700MHz spectrum. It has bought spectrum worth ₹ 39,270 crore in the coveted 700 MHz bands and radiowaves worth ₹ 1,050 crore for spectrum in the 800 MHz band.
  3. Jio paid ₹ 33,740 crore for radiowaves in the 3300 MHz bands, ₹ 6,990 crore in the 26 GHz band, and ₹ 7,027 crore in the 1800 MHz band.
  4. Jio owns the highest spectrum footprint, 26,772 MHz (uplink-downlink), in the country. Its total payment for spectrum across multiple bands has also increased to ₹ 7,877 crore.
  5. Mr. Ambani said that Jio was committed to offering world-class, affordable 5G and 5G-enabled services. The company would accelerate the country’s digital revolution, especially in the education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and e-governance sectors.
  6. Mr. Ambani further said that Jio’s 5G network would enable the digital solutions that would accelerate India’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) driven march towards becoming a $5 trillion-plus economy.
  7. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that out of the 72,098 MHz of spectrum offered across 10 bands, 51,236 MHz, or 71%, was sold in recently concluded auctions.
  8. The minister further said that bids worth ₹ 1,50,173 crore were received. The government will get ₹ 13,365 crore in the first year.
  9. Richest Indian Gautam Adani’s group bought 400Mhz or 1%
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