Delhi Metro Airport Line users can book tickets on WhatsApp: Heres how

Recently Delhi Metro introduced the QR based metro tickets. There’s a new update to Delhi Metro’s digital upgrade, where travellers to and from Delhi Airport Metro line can now use WhatsApp based ticketing service.

This addition will allow commuters to receive their tickets with a QR code for scanning at the gate directly in their WhatsApp. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation stated, “Further enhancing the travel experience for its commuters in an easy-to-navigate digital mode, Delhi Metro today introduced a WhatsApp-based ticketing service for travel on its Airport Express Line.”

It is a WhatsApp chatbot that allows commuters of the Delhi Metro Airport Line to get their tickets on WhatsApp. This would be really useful and time saving for daily commuters as they don't have to wait in the line and get their ticket, which also means no long queues. 

Also, this being the Airport Line this will be helpful for people for going to and fro to the airport. Also, people can easily get the ticket on their phone using the chatbot which is available in both Hindi and English languages.

How to book a Delhi Metro Airport Line ticket on WhatsApp?

For using the chatbot, you have to save the official WhatsApp number of DMRC, which is 9650855800. If you are travelling with a group of friends then you can book up to six tickets from one phone. 

The tickets booked are applicable till the end of the day or the last metro of that very day. After the last metro leaves you can't book tickets anymore. The service remains unavailable until the working hours of the next day begins. 

Also Read: You can now use WhatsApp to book Metro tickets in Bengaluru

As for the payment, DMRC will charge a certain convenience fee when you use your credit or debit card but nothing when it comes to UPI transactions. 

These little initiatives are helping us grow the digital India and also contributing to the environment by not using paper and reducing the cutting of trees.

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No more fraud calls, thanks to TRAIs AI-based spam call filter: How it will work

Nobody likes to indulge in spam and unnecessary calls. Apps like Truecaller and its Live Caller ID are great options for detecting and avoiding these spam and fraud calls. But these calls have increased so much in the recent past that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has decided to take some measures to cut down on this nuisance for consumers. 

AI is coming to the aid of Indian telecom operators, thanks to TRAI’s intervention. TRAI has decided to count on AI in help filtering calls and totally avoid the ones which come from any loan agencies, credit card companies or any other annoying calls that have a tendency to disturb you at unwanted times.

From May 1, TRAI has taken the initiative of reaching out to all the telcos like Jio, Airtel, Vi, asking them to take the help of AI to get rid of the spam and fraud calling menace. Let’s look into the detailed mechanism of how it works.

Why is the AI-Based Spam Call Filter required?

Lately you will hear everyone complaining about the unnecessary calls they receive at the wrong time always. Also, we can't disregard the fact that these calls also have led to fraudulent activities, scams and hacks as well. People have lost a huge sum of money or private information because of such calls. So, TRAI has taken it very seriously now to eliminate this completely for the protection of Indian telecom users.

How does AI-Based Spam Call Filter work?

The AI tool used by TRAI will detect the call and compare from earlier records whether this number has created nuisance for its users or not and then block the numbers so that you don't receive any calls or SMS from them ever again. They also investigate when you receive a SMS from an unknown number. 

In the upcoming days TRAI will also look into implementation of Caller ID that will come up with the name and photo of the caller on your screen. Airtel and Jio have already been working on this regulation and will implement it for their users very soon.

How will AI Spam Call Filter help Indian telecom users?

Well, it is beneficial if you look into the fact that it will help you avoid spam calls and also not let such calls or SMS reach you when you are busy. But, there is a con to this. For getting the details when you receive a call, the telcos will be collecting all your data, so that definitely raises privacy and security concerns. Jio and Airtel have raised this with TRAI, and hopefully soon there will be a solution to this concern as well.

It is just the beginning of implementation of AI in the Indian telecom sector for spam and fraud detection calls. If this is taken seriously and planned well this will definitely turn out to be very useful but also hopefully, TRAI and the telcos will consider the several user privacy concerns before implementing their final solution.

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5 features of Redmi Note 12 Turbo that is expected ahead of the launch

Xiaomi is teasing the various features of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo ahead of its impending launch on March 28. It could launch in markets like India as Poco F5. Here we have compiled all the Note 12 Turbo features.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo features

1. Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be powered by a 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 SoC. It consists of 1x Cortex X2 clocked at 2.91GHz, 3x Cortex A710 running at 2.49GHz and 4x Cortex A510 cores with at 1.8GHz clock speed.

2. Redmi could sell the Note 12 Turbo with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

3. The phone could be kept alive by a 5000 mAh battery.

4. From the teasers, the Note 12 Turbo seems to share the design language of its brethren. 

5. The display as well as the side of the phone appear to be flat.  It is said to have a 2.22mm chin width and 1.95mm bezels on the side. 

The rumours also tell the phone could be 7.9mm thick and 181 grams heavy. It could also feature a 64 MP main camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

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Primebook 4G to be launch on March 11: Here are 5 details we know so far

Primebook has revealed the launch date of its new Primebook 4G laptop. The laptop is going to launch in India on March 11. Primebook claimed that it will be the first laptop which will operate on Android 11 operating system.

Along with the launch date, Primebook has also revealed the specifications of this budget laptop, let’s have a look at them.

Design and Display

Marketed as a student-friendly laptop, it carries an 11.6-inch LCD IPS display and weighs just 1.2kg which makes it quite easy to carry. It comes in a Royal Black colour option.

Performance

Primebook 4G operates on PrimeOS and proposes a user-friendly experience thanks to Android 11. It Is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 500 chip. And as suggested by its name, the device offers 4G connectivity. Further, it is packed with 4GB of RAM. It comes in 64GB or 128GB storage variants which can be expanded up to 200GB.

Camera

The Primebook 4G also offers a 2MP Full HD camera for all the online meetings and calls. On the battery front, it has a 4000mAh battery that promises 10+ hours of battery life on a full charge. The keyboard and touchpad can also be customised by the users.

The laptop also provides access to various apps that are optimised for laptops and poses as a good learning laptop for students.

Features

Speaking of other features, on the security front, the laptop features an MDM protection. This will allow parents to filter the applications and allow them to make their device more child-friendly. They can use safe browsing, access history, put parental controls as well as put a usage limit.

Pricing and Availability

The 4GB+64GB variant of the Primebook 4G is priced at ₹16,990 and the 4GB+128GB variant is priced at ₹18,990.

However, as a launch offer the Primebook 4G 4GB+64GB variant will be available at a discounted price of ₹14,990 along with other offers and no cost EMI option.

The laptop will be available on Flipkart starting March 11, 2023.

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How Delhi Metro Smart Card recharge through Airtel Payments Bank works

Delhi Metro has joined hands with Bharti Airtel to enable Smart Card recharge through the Airtel Payments Bank app. Here, we have a step-by-step guide to top up Delhi Metro cards via the Airtel app. 

  Recharge Delhi Metro Card through Airtel Thanks app

 

1. Open the Airtel Thanks app on your phone. Ensure it is updated to the latest version (ideally v 4.62.2) and that you are an Airtel Payments Bank user.

2. Go to the Bank section and choose the Metro Recharge option. At the time of writing, we weren’t able to spot this Bank section in our Airtel Thanks app (v. 4.61.3). We called Airtel customer care and they told us the feature is live on an upcoming version 4.62.2. Hope it works for you.

3. Next, put in your Delhi Metro Rail Corporation smart card number, and enter the recharge amount. Choose the mode of payment and pay it.

4. Once the payment is done on your end, now you have to tap the smart card on the Add Value Machine (AVM) at the metro station to complete the top-up.

That’s all.

Benefits of recharging Delhi Metro card using the Airtel Thanks app

 

The key benefit of using this service is that you don’t have to wait in long queues to recharge your metro card, especially when time is of the essence.

This is believed to be a secure mode of recharging metro cards considering the card/UPI details you enter for the payment.

So, try it out the next time you want to recharge your metro card.

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HP Envy x360 15 laptop aimed at creators launched in India: Here are its top 5 features

HP has launched a new line of HP Envy x360 15 laptops, specifically designed for content creators. These laptops feature a 15.6-inch OLED touch display that can be adjusted for various use cases. The laptops are equipped with up to 12th Gen Intel Core EVO i7 processors and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

HP Envy x360's top 5 features

1. Display features

The HP Envy x360 15 laptops feature a 15.6-inch OLED touch display that has been 100% DCI P3 colour calibrated and is Eyesafe Certified. The display claims improved latency and greater sensitivity, providing smooth transitions between colours for finer details when writing, drawing, or editing with the magnetic pen attachment. 

The laptops also have a high 88% screen-to-body ratio, providing more screen real estate and reducing the need for scrolling. Additionally, the display is VESA Trueback HDR 500 enabled, providing more vibrant colours and deeper hues.

The HP Envy x360 15 laptops are touch and convertible, offering flexibility in any position. 

2. Creator-focussed features

HP Envy x360 15 features a 5MP camera for high-quality video calls and IR face recognition technology for easy login. The laptops also come with auto frame technology to keep the user in focus during video calls, as well as a physical camera shutter for privacy. 

HP QuickDrop allows for smooth file transfer, and the HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen features a magnetic connection for easy accessibility.

The keyboard includes an emoji menu and a dedicated key for faster expression.  The HP Palette software is pre-installed, including Concepts for sketching and HP Photo Match for quickly finding and organizing photos. 

3. Performance features

The HP Envy x360 15 laptops are powered by 12th Gen Intel Core EVO i7 processors and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Smart Sense technology optimizes performance, skin temperature, and system noise. The laptops also have fast connectivity options like Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.2 combo. 

4. Battery life

HP Fast Charge allows for long battery life with quick charging and up to 10 hours of battery life to keep the creative process going.

5. Audio features

The laptops feature Bang and Olufsen speakers for the sound experience. 

HP Envy x360 price in India

The following is a breakdown of the HP Envy x360 price range in India:

HP Envy x360 15 ew0037tu with 12th Gen i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage, and FHD 250 nits display is available starting at ₹82,999.

HP Envy x360 15 ew0040tu with 12th Gen i5 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and FHD 250 nits display is available starting at ₹86,999.

HP Envy x360 15 ew0043tu with 12th Gen i5 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and OLED display is available starting at ₹94,999.

HP Envy x360 15 ew0048tu with 12th Gen i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and OLED display is available starting at ₹1,14,999.

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Apple iPad Mini 7 could hit markets in 2023: Kuo

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, a known Apple analyst, there’s going to be a new Apple product releasing next year - the Apple iPad Mini. Based on his musings, Apple may be launching this product and then may eventually launch a foldable iPad too (a product that’s been the center of many rumours for a while now). 

New iPad Mini to launch next year

Kuo tweeted recently that the brand will launch the iPad mini which will be equipped with a new processor. The launch is believed to take place by the end of 2023 or early 2024. The brand has not revealed any details about the upcoming processor, however, many are speculating that it could be a next-gen A series or M series chip. 

Upcoming iPad Mini price

The iPad Mini price will depend entirely on the chipset used. If it does use an M series chip, then it may end up being as expensive as the iPad Air and iPad Pro models that also use M1 and M2 chips. 

The Apple iPad mini released last year worked on the A15 Bionic chipset and had a flat edge design. It also offered 5G support, Touch ID, and the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. 

Apple foldable iPad

Kuo also mentioned the alleged foldable iPad, saying that it will not be intended as a replacement for the iPad mini. Rumours indicate that Apple may launch a foldable iPad in 2024 and eventually venture into the foldable smartphone market in 2025.

Is the Apple iPad Mini a good product to buy? Read our official review here. 

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Jio Happy New Year 2023 plan with unlimited data launched: Benefits

Reliance Jio has launched its new plans under Happy New Year offer 2023 and offers its customers unlimites data, calling as well as Jio app benefits. This plan comes with long term benefits which will allow users to stay away from the fret of recharging for the same period. Along with the plan, the telecom company will also give access to all Jio applications for the same time.

The newly launched plan will cost Rs 2023 and will offer 2.5GB of daily data for 252 days, amounting to a total of 630GB data. Along with the plan users will get 100 messages per day and unlimited calling for the duration of the pack. One added benefit along with Jio Applications will be the Amazon Prime Membership that the company is offering to new customers. This pack, however, will be made available for a limited period and can be discontinued anytime. Customers can get their hands on this plan on Jio.com, the MyJio app, and it will also be available on  all third-party applications such as Paytm, Google Pay etc. 

In addition to the Happy New Year offer, Jio has also revised its existing plan of Rs2,999. It will now offer 75GB extra data along with an extended 23 days validity in addition to 912.5GB of data i.e. 2.5GB daily data for 365 days. It also offers 100 SMS per day and free access to all Jio Apps.

The Happy New Year Plan 2023 plan which will cost Rs2023 will offer an Amazon Prime Membership, as mentioned earlier. This offer was not available earlier on any other packs. The catch here remains that this offer can be taken down anytime, those who wish to avail it should do so at the earliest.

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Vodafone Idea releases new international roaming plans with truly unlimited data and voice calling

Earlier this year, Vodafone Idea launched a couple of international roaming packs for Indian customers. Now, as the Holiday season, the company has come up with more international packs for those planning to visit the top global destinations. The new VI international roaming plans offer truly unlimited voice calls and data with no speed limit or throttling. 

Vodafone Idea released new international roaming plans

It could be a great selling point and attract new customers for the company as no other international roaming service provider gives "unlimited data without speed throttling beyond defined data limits." However, this is not true for all the plans, which we'll discuss later. The international packs' validity ranges between 24 hours to 28 days. Here are the details about all the new Vodafone Idea IR plans. 

There are a total of five new IR plans

To begin with, customers who need data allowance for a short duration can choose the Rs. 599 IR plan. It offers unlimited data, local outgoing and calls to India, incoming calls and SMS. Then there's the Rs. 2,999 IR plan with a validity of 7 days. The benefits remain the same: free data, voice calls (both incoming and outgoing calls from India), and SMS. People going for a short vacation can opt for this plan. Vodafone Idea has also released a 10 days international roaming plan which costs Rs. 3,999 with similar benefits. 

There are two more options in terms of validity, but their benefits are different. For instance, the Rs. 4,499 IR plan offers unlimited data, voice calls (local outgoing and calls to India), and SMS. But it is valid for 14 days only. Hence, one might have to subscribe twice if they leave for more than two weeks. Lastly, there's a Rs. 5,999 plan that offers a validity of 28 days. But what's odd is that the company has put a data cap of 15GB on the plan. Additionally, the local outgoing calls and calls to India are restricted to 1500 as well. Nevertheless, incoming calls and SMS services are free.  

The top designations where Vodafone Idea offers these plans include countries like the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Brazil and Indonesia, among others. The telecom provider has partnered with the best companies to provide seamless connectivity in these regions.  

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Everything you need to know about Reliance Jios New 222 Data Plan

Reliance Jio is offering a brand-new prepaid plan that is priced at ₹222 only. In order to buy this plan, you would need a base plan first, as this is a 4G data-only voucher. This plan is called the Football World Cup Data pack and has presumably been created to ensure there are more eyeballs turned in to Jio Cinema, the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Even though the name of the plan is centered around the event, it may not be discontinued after the World Cup ends, based on Jio’s business plans.

Reliance Jio Football World Cup Data pack

The Reliance Jio Football World Cup Data pack offers a total validity of 30 days. It will also offer 50GB of high-speed data, which, the brand believes is all any football fan requires to enjoy football. It is important to note that once the 50GB of data is over, the speed of the internet would decrease to 64 kbps. Users would have to recharge their data plan again. 

How to recharge using this plan? 

There are four main ways to recharge your smartphone with this new prepaid plan. These are:

You can use Jio’s own app, MyJio, to search for the plan and recharge it.  You can select the plan on Jio’s official website and then recharge it after entering the required details.  You can go to your nearest Jio retail store to get the recharge done.  You can look for the prepaid plan on third-party payment platforms and recharge your smartphone via the same.  More Reliance Jio Updates

Reliance Jio is also working on bringing cloud gaming to India, and will reportedly offer over 50 games to its subscribers. The brand also recently rolled out its 5G services in Gujarat and is working on rolling out the same all over India. 

For more technology news, product reviews, sci-tech features and updates, keep reading Digit.in or head to our Google News page. 

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List of best smartphones launching in December 2022: Xiaomi 13, iQOO 11, Moto X40, and more

We are finally at the fag end of the year and several brands are planning to end 2022 with a bang. There are several exciting smartphones scheduled to launch in December. There are phones from Xiaomi, Realme iQOO, Motorola, and more that will see daylight in the month of Christmas. Here are their expected specifications, features and things we know so far.

1. Xiaomi 13 series

Launching on December 1, 2022

Xiaomi has set the launch of Xiaomi 13 series in China on December 1, 2022. We are expecting two phones, namely, Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. They could come with three 50MP lenses, Nano Skin finish, MIUI 14, IP68 dust and water resistance, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The Xiaomi 13 Pro could drive a 6.7-inch curved LTPO display backed by a 4800mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

2. iQOO Neo 7 SE

Launching on December 2, 2022

iQOO Neo 7 SE could come with a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, a 64+2+2-megapixel rear camera setup, a 16MP selfie camera, 4880mAh battery, 120W fast charging support, 8GB/12GB/16GB of RAM paired with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage, and Android 13 software.

3.  Realme 10 Pro+

Launching on December 8, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ is expected to be priced under ₹25,000 in India. The phone is already out in other markets bearing features like a 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ HDR10+ curved AMOLED display, 108MP triple rear camera setup, Dimensity 1080 SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging support.

4. Tecno Phantom X2

Launching on December 7, 2022

Tecno Phantom X2 could be bringing a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz curved Super AMOLED screen. The front also houses a 32MP selfie shooter. On the back, you could get a 64MP camera along with a gimbal camera. Under the hood, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 would be handling the performance, backed by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

5. Infinix Hot 20 5G Series

Launching on December 1, 2022

Infinix has announced that it is bringing Dimensity 810 SoC-powered Hot 20 5G smartphone. The phone is going to offer a 6.58-inch FlHD+ 120Hz LCD screen, Android 12-based XOS 10.6 software, up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support, a 50MP main rear camera, and an 8MP selfie sensor.

Some of the other phones that could come out in December include: OnePlus 11, Xiaomi 12i Hypercharge, Moto X40, and Oppo Reno 9.

For more technology news, product reviews, sci-tech features and updates, keep reading Digit.in or head to our Google News page. 

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Google disables online translation service in mainland China

San Francisco, Oct 1 (IANS) Google has disabled its online translation service in mainland China owing to "low usage", and redirected people to the Hong Kong domain which isn't accessible for users from within the country.

Several users reported on Reddit and other social media platforms that Google China Translate service became inaccessible, hampering their work.

"Today, at least 10 hours ago, translate.google.cn became inaccessible, I found this based on an automated test accessing it failing. It redirects to a normal Google search. translate.google.hk still accessible," one user posted on Reddit late on Friday.

A Google spokesperson told TechCrunch that the company has discontinued Google Translate in mainland China "due to low usage".

Another affected user posted: "Yes. Google is shutting down translate CN. It will redirect to the HK site permanently."

Earlier, Google had terminated its controversial China search engine project, named Dragonfly.

The controversial Chinese search engine raised privacy, censorship, and human rights concerns.

Google's offices in the US, UK, Canada, India, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Sweden, Switzerland, and Denmark witnessed protests by human rights groups over its plan to re-enter China through "Project Dragonfly".

The search engine giant had launched a search engine in China in 2006 but pulled the service out of the country in 2010, citing Chinese government efforts to limit free speech and block websites.

(Except for the headline, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Vodafone Idea customers cell data records allegedly leaked: Should you be concerned

After a cyber-security research firm claimed that call data records of around 20 million customers of Vodafone Idea (Vi) were leaked and accessed by cyber-criminals, the telecom operator has denied the breach. Cyber-security research firm CyberX9 claimed in its report that the call data records of 20.6 million postpaid Vi customers were leaked due to vulnerabilities in the company's systems. The report claimed that data leaked included call time, duration of the call, from where the call was made, full name of the subscriber, address SMS details and roaming details. However, Vi denied the claim, saying that there was no data breach and the report is "false and malicious". The company said that it learnt about a "potential vulnerability in its billing communication" and that "was immediately fixed" and a thorough forensic analysis was conducted to "ascertain there was no data breach". Vodafone Idea said that it performs "regular checks" and audits are conducted to strengthen the security infrastructure. CyberX9, however, said that the company's claim that they have conducted a forensic audit is absurd. According to CyberX9, call logs and other data of millions of Vi customers have been leaked for the past two years, which was accessed by hackers.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Jio Is Ready To Roll Out Pan-India 5G: Here Is What You Need To Know

In the 7-day 5G auction, Reliance Jio came on top with a ₹88,078 investment and the acquisition of nearly half of all the available airwaves. And as you’d expect, the company has come forward with an announcement that it is going to launch the pan-India 5G rollout soon. It might kick off the works on Independence Day. 

Jio’s Pan-India 5G Auction Announcement

The newly appointed chairman of the company, Mr. Akash Ambani has said, "We will celebrate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with a pan India 5G rollout. Jio is committed to offering world-class, affordable 5G and 5G-enabled services."

Jio envisions its 5G services will contribute to the country’s growth in “sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and e-Governance”.

It believes it can do so thanks to its deep fiber network, and the recently acquired “combination of low-band, mid-band, and mmWave spectrum”.

Meanwhile, its competitors like Airtel and Vi are yet to reveal their plans.

Airtel has acquired 19,867.8 MHz of airwaves for ₹43,084 crores and Vodafone Idea (Vi) has put in ₹18,799 crores to grab a 6,228 MHz share of the bandwidth. 

Not only those two but there is also a new player in the game — Adani Data Networks (Adani Group) which has put in ₹212 crore for 400 MHz of spectrum.  It, however, has said this is meant for private needs and not for competing in the consumer mobility space. 

So, in total 4 companies spent about 1.5 trillion rupees for 20-year 5G licenses and in the process have acquired about 71% of the offered 72 GHz airwaves.

As for other news, reviews, feature stories, buying guides, and everything else tech-related, keep reading Digit.in.

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Google Pixel 6a Can Be Unlocked By Any Fingerprint, Say Some Users

As the new Google Pixel 6a is now available more widely, some users have noticed that any fingerprint is able to unlock their new phones in a rather worrying security lapse by the tech giant.

According to 9To5Google, last week, two reports emerged about the Pixel 6a's under-display fingerprint sensor (UDFPS) allowing anybody to unlock it. This includes people that did not register their fingerprints ahead of time.

Now there are, so far, six additional reports of this occurring. They range from being able to unlock with a different finger that was not registered to being able to unlock another person's Pixel 6a, the report said.

One person said the issue did not occur again after removing all saved fingerprints and re-adding them.

The report mentioned that most buyers do not appear to have this issue with the Pixel 6a.

It is unclear if a new update will resolve the issue or whether there is a deeper hardware problem on affected phones, the report said.

This month, a report said that 36 percent of Google Pixel owners wish to switch to other brands amid issues.

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Vi secures the top spot in the TRAI Voice Quality ranking in April 2022

Vi (Vodafone Idea) is the number one brand in TRAI’s Voice Quality ranking for the month of April. Well, it has maintained this position since January of 2022. So, for four consecutive months, Vi has delivered the highest voice call quality in the industry. This time it has gained an average 4.1 rating for the overall call quality including indoor and outdoor calls.

Vi tops the April 2022 TRAI Voice Call Quality Ranking

Vodafone Idea has yet again managed to be the best-ranking telecom operator in India. As per the TRAI Call Quality index, Vi has got an average score of 4.1 out of 5 in the indoor and outdoor call quality rating.

The company vaunts its continuous lead for indoor and outdoor calls in January, February, March, and now April 2022. 

In fact, Vi is proud to be the only private telecom company to get 4 and above ratings between January and April 2022.

Now, this score is based on the data from mobile users across India on TRAI’s own MyCall app. This includes things like feedback related to voice call quality. Speaking of which, Vi India has got 1210 feedback, Reliance Jio has 1828 feedback, BSNL has 938, and Airtel has 697 feedback.

Vi is followed by Jio, BSNL, and Airtel (in that order). As you have noticed, Jio has received the most feedback from customers.

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Vi prepaid recharge plans at 98, 195, and 319 are now available in India

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched three new prepaid plans in India costing ₹98, ₹195, and ₹319. As you could guess, the allowed benefits under each of them lessen with the lower price tag. So that makes ₹98, the cheapest of the lot and although it comes with unlimited calls for a small period of time, along with a bit of mobile data, it doesn’t come with any outgoing message quota. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the ₹319 plan with a “Binge All Night” benefit. Let’s see what that entails and have a better look at all the three Vi prepaid recharges.

New Vi prepaid plans: Validity and Benefits

Vi is expanding its 31-day plans with the new ₹195 and ₹319 recharge packs. Here’s what you get with them:

Vi ₹319 plan brings 31 days of validity, and in this period, you get to enjoy unlimited calls, 2GB/day data and 100/day SMS. It also features the “Binge All Night” benefit which means the data used from 12AM to 6AM won’t be deducted from the allowed data quota. Vi Rs. 195 plan, meanwhile, consists of 31-day validity and in this period, you get unlimited calls, 2GB total data, and 300 total SMS.

Then, there is the ₹98 plan which is the most affordable plan among the three and assures validity of 15 days, along with unlimited calls and 200MB of data quota. However, it doesn’t offer outgoing SMS. 

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US Federal Aviation Administration says that 5G could affect and disrupt flights

It seems that 5G could cause problems and disrupt flights. This news comes in from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A statement on the official FAA website states, “The FAA is working on measures to ensure that radio signals from newly activated wireless telecommunications systems can coexist safely with flight operations in the United States, with input from the aviation sector and telecommunications industry….Because the proposed 5G deployment involves a new combination of power levels, frequencies, proximity to flight operations, and other factors, the FAA will need to impose restrictions on flight operations using certain types of radar altimeter equipment close to antennas in 5G networks.”

5G could disrupt airline electronics says FAA

The FAA says that 5G signals could affect electronics on aeroplanes such as altimeters. Recent laws were passed in France that allows airport buffer zones to protect the aircraft from interference during the last 96 seconds of flight. Antennas are also titled downward to avoid any sort of interference with the aircraft. Airports in the US have a buffer zone that protects only the last 20 seconds of the flight. They also do not have a law that allows don’t the tilting of antennas. The FAA goes on to state. “If there's the possibility of a risk to the flying public, we are obligated to pause the activity, until we can prove it is safe. Radar altimeters still must be proven safe in the overall US 5G environment to fly into these airports, so we must take into account the higher signal strength when assessing safety and risk.” 

Telecom carriers in the US have also offered to delay 5G deployment for two weeks as the FAA will then work with airlines and manufacturers to figure out the best path forward. They will perform tests to determine how radar altimeters function in a 5G C-band environment. How this plays out, we will only find out once the FAA clears the issue up. 

Also Read: 5G will finally be rolled out in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurugram and other Indian cities in 2022

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5G will finally be rolled out in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurugram and other Indian cities in 2022

It looks like India will finally receive 5G services in the country. After a long wait, 5G networks are set to hit cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Gandhinagar. In fact, we’ve earlier reported that Airtel had started 5G trials in Gurgaon, back in June of this year. So, it looks like 5G will be rolling out in full force across major cities in the country. Airtel has earlier demonstrated a 5G network in Hyderabad back in January, so this launch does line up with various trials that telecom companies have taken part in. 

5G services will finally hit cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and more

For the uninitiated, 5G, the 5th Generation of Wireless Technology, is the next big thing in mobile technology. Just like its predecessors, 5G promises faster data speeds, lower latency, and higher bandwidth, which will make your current mobile networks feel sluggish and outdated. Theoretically, 5G can offer speeds up to 20 Gbps but in the commercial world, 5G carriers are expected to support speeds up to 1Gbps which is 10x the speeds offered by the current 4G LTE networks. The faster data transmission is also accompanied by lower latency. Compared to 4G, which was limited to a ping of 50ms, 5G can theoretically go as low as 1ms! Commercially, one can expect a latency of around 10ms from the 5G carriers.

The Indian government has also launched the ‘Indigenous 5G Test Best project’ which will see agencies such as IIT Bombay, Delhi collaborating on testing and development of 5G services in the country. In a statement, the Department of Telecom said, “ costing Rs 224 crore, the project is likely to be completed by December 31, 2021, paving the way for end-to-end testing of 5G User Equipment (UEs) and network equipment by 5G stakeholders developing 5G products/services/use cases, including indigenous start-ups, SMEs, Academia and Industry in the country.” The Department of Telecom has also allocated the 5G spectrum to telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and MTNL for 5G trials. 

Also Read: Everything you need to know about 5G in India

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BSNL is offering upto 4 months of free broadband: All you need to know

Government owned broadband service provider BSNL is offering up to 4 months free service to its customers who opt for long-term plans. Annual plans of BSNL start at 12 months and go up to 36 months and these are monthly rental plans. Customers can avail this offer either by calling the toll free number 18003451500 or visiting the nearest customer care center. BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband plans now start at Rs 449 nationwide to compete against Reliance jio and Airtel Xtream. 

BSNL annual plan 

Annual plan is for 12 months and customers Will get 1 month extra free service for a total of 13 months. Customers who subscribe to this plan have to make payment in advance to get this offer. 

BSNL biennial plan 

The second long-term plan is for 24 months and customers will get 3 month extra free service for a total of 27 months. Here also customers have to pay in advance to get the offer. 

BSNL Triennial plan 

The champion of this offer is this 36 months plan, here customers will get 4 months extra free service for a total of 40 months. Customers who subscribe to this plan have to make payment in advance to get this offer. 

It's important to note that BSNL was originally offered the free broadband service in it's Maharashtra circle in February last year, though it seems to be  now available on pan-India basis. BSNL has also regularised it's Bharath Fiber plans to offer the same tariff across all it's circle's except Andaman & Nicobar islands Note that these Broadband plans are available to Bharath Fiber and DSL customers across the country. This offer is also available to subscribers of BSNL Broadband over WiFi (BBoWifi) and landline customers. BSNL also stated that they have Discontinued the existing Disney+Hotstar premium plan. 

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Disclaimer: This article has been authored by a member of our Digit Squad community.

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