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About the author: An astute writer with a track record in writing and publishing content for various industries, Ria brings on board her wealth of experience in journalism and love for technology to TelecomTalk. When not writing or reading, she spends a copious amount of time daydreaming and finding obscure Japanese folklore on the internet.

Ria Lakshman January 13th, 2022 8:21 PM 3 COMMENTS

Indians Spent One-Third of Daily Waking Hours on Mobile Phones in 2021: App Annie Report

Are we becoming more dependent on mobile phones? According to State of Mobile Report published by a mobile app data and analytics platform App Annie, that might be the case. In 2021, Indians spent a staggering 4.8 hours a day on mobile phones. The data was collated by considering the statistics from the top 10 mobile markets worldwide. The users spent 3.8 trillion hours on various mobile devices last year.... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 13th, 2022 3:39 PM 1 COMMENTS

Samsung Exynos 2200 May Make Its Debut With Galaxy S22 Smartphones

Samsung Exynos 2200, which was anticipated to make its debut earlier this month, would launch at the end of this month. The smartphone maker would release the same alongside Galaxy S22 smartphones. Compared to Exynos 2100, the upcoming Exynos 2200 variant may deliver an upgraded user experience and improved performance. It would also solve the issue of overheating found in Exynos 2100, an issue reported for a few users. Exynos... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 12th, 2022 6:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Users Will Soon be Able to Hear Voice Notes in the Background

One feature that WhatsApp missed was the provision to listen to the voice messages in the background. Now WhatsApp appears to be on the verge of introducing it, which would allow users to listen to voice chats or recordings in the background, rather than being limited to the chat window. So far, users can only listen to WhatsApp voice chats if they keep the associated chat window open. The voice... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 11th, 2022 7:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple MR Headset Is Likely to Use 96W USB-C Power Adapter as 14-Inch MacBook Pro

While Apple is widely expected to unveil its first mixed reality headset, the latest rumour from Apple tipster Ming-Chi Kuo hints that the device could be as powerful as a 14-inch MacBook Pro. According to the release note from Kuo, Apple AR/VR headset will use the same 96W USB-C power adapter as that of the MacBook Pro. Kuo also reinstated that the new Apple headset will feature two processors --... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 11th, 2022 9:48 AM 5 COMMENTS

How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need? Factors to Consider

Whether you plan to take an internet connection at your home or make a shift to a new place, choosing the right internet plan can be challenging. Service providers provide several guides on their blogs, but most of them upsell the benefits of having faster internet at home, which in reality, may not require. The ultimate goal in choosing an internet plan is to opt for a plan that would... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 10th, 2022 6:47 PM 1 COMMENTS

Blackberry Phone With 5G Support and Keyboard to Arrive Soon

As a relief to millions of Blackberry enthusiasts, OnwardMobility has announced that a new Blackberry phone is on the card for 2022. In a blog post titled ‘Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead’, the Texas-based partner of Blackberry said that it is launching an ‘ultra-secure 5G enterprise smartphone with keyboard’. Earlier, OnwardMobility announced that it would launch a Blackberry 5G in the first half of 2021, a promise... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 9th, 2022 3:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Annual Plans From Airtel, Jio and Vi With One-Year Access to Disney + Hotstar

Telecom service providers offer annual prepaid plans ranging from Rs 1700 to Rs 4200. These plans provide data and streaming benefits lasting one year. While the yearly prepaid plans allow the subscribers to eliminate the mobile recharge budget from their monthly expense sheets, their high tariffs prevent many users from choosing them. Considering the annual streaming benefits, the annual prepaid plans may still be worth considering. Airtel Annual Prepaid Plan... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 9th, 2022 11:15 AM 10 COMMENTS

Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 200 from Airtel, Jio and Vi

All telecom companies – Reliance Jio, Airtel, BSNL and Vi -- offer a wide range of prepaid recharge plans at different price points to stay abreast in the ongoing competition. Here’s a glance through the best-prepaid recharge plans from Airtel, Jio, Vi and BSNL under Rs 200. Jio Prepaid Plans Under Rs 200 The plan of Rs 119 seems to be the lowest available in Jio prepaid plans under Rs... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 8th, 2022 9:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Let’s See How Far iPhone Has Come Since Its Launch

Apple unveiled iPhone on January 9, 2007, integrating three products --- mobile phone, iPod and internet communications device -- into one compact and lightweight portable gadget. Apple iPhone featured an entirely new user interface based on a multi-touch display and software that allowed users to control the device with their fingertips. Slowly, the tech giant ushered in a new era of software and sophistication never seen before in mobile devices,... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 8th, 2022 8:27 AM 1 COMMENTS

Additional Data Offer Plans From Airtel and Jio

Subscribers have a wide gamut of choices when it comes to prepaid plans. All telecom service providers compete to launch plans with added benefits to attract customers. The key deciding factors in prepaid plans are validity, data limit, and OTT streaming services for most subscribers. In this data-heavy era, another added factor could be additional data offers. A few prepaid plans offer extra data, which the subscriber may redeem within... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 7th, 2022 7:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple iPhone SE 2022 May Still Feature the Old Bezel Design

A noted tipster, Dylandkt, reveals on Twitter that the upcoming Apple iPhone SE 2022 may not feature any design changes but would come with 5G technology and an updated A-series chip. The news comes as a blow to anticipators expecting a refreshed look for Apple iPhone SE 2022, as many earlier rumours hinted otherwise. A significant anticipated design change was doing away with the bezels on all its sides, which... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 7th, 2022 8:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Prepaid Plans With One Year Disney+ Hotstar from Airtel, Jio, Vi Under Rs 1000

One-year access to Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription has become a key factor in deciding the prepaid plans. All major service providers, Airtel, Jio and Vi, offer Disney+ Hotstar benefit in their annual plan. In addition to yearly plans, the access to Disney+ Hotstar comes in two plans for Airtel, Vi and Jio, with all the plans coming under the Rs 1000 price tag. Airtel prepaid plans with Disney+ Hotstar access... Read More