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  • JioPhone Prima 2 4G With Qualcomm Chipset Launched –Check Specs, Price And Other Details |

    New Delhi: Reliance Jio has silently launched the successor to the JioPhone Prima 4G feature phone. Named JioPhone Prima 2 4G the phone has a lighter advanced features than its predecessor.

    The JioPhone Prima 2 4G is available on Amazon at Rs 2,799 and reports say that it will soon be listed on JioMart, Reliance Digital and other retail outlets.

    Key Features of JioPhone Prima 2 4G

    2.4-inch curved screen display

    Unspecified Qualcomm chipset processor

    Operating System

    4GB onboard storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card

    Front and rear cameras with direct video calling support

    2,000mAh battery

    4G (single nano-SIM), FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack

    JioPay for UPI payments, JioTV, JioCinema, JioSaavn, Facebook, YouTube, Google Assistant, support for 23 languages ​​available in-built


    All Jio SIMs work with JioPhone Prima. All you need is an active JioPhone plan to enjoy all the benefits of JioPhone Prima. Non-Jio SIMs do not work on JioPhone Prima. You need a Jio SIM only. Your JioPhone Prima 2 4G comes with a 1-year warranty for the device and accessories.

  • Over 1 Crore Fraudulent Mobile Connections Disconnected With Help Of Sanchar Saathi: DoT |

    New Delhi: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said that till date more than one crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with the help of Sancharsaathi.

    “The DoT launched a citizen centric platforms, Sanchar Saathi (https://sancharsaathi.gov.in), to fight cyber fraud, enabling citizens to report suspicious calls & messages. Till date more than one crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with the help of Sancharsaathi. Further, 2.27 lakh mobile handsets have been blocked for involvement in cybercrime /financial frauds,” DoT said.

    To curb the menace of spam calls, TRAI has directed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist entities using bulk connections for spam calls, including robocalls and pre-recorded calls. In the last fortnight over 3.5 lakh such numbers have been disconnected and 50 entities have been blacklisted. In addition, around 3.5 Lakh unused/ unverified SMS headers and 12 Lakh content templates are blocked.

    In parallel, with an objective of improving the network performance, benchmarks are to be gradually tightened for key network parameters like network availability, call drop rates, packet drop rates, etc. In this regard, TRAI has released its revised regulations, “The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024)”.

    These regulations will come into effect from October 01, 2024 and from 1st April 2025 monthly monitoring of QoS performance of mobile service will be started instead of quarterly basis.

    The TRAI has also issued consultation papers on provisions of immediate suspension of services of Unregistered Telemarketers on receipt of complaints beyond a pre-defined threshold number, and implementation of proactive detection and action on suspected spammers.

  • Apple Unveils New MagSafe Charger with 25W Wireless Charging for iPhone 16 Series; Check Availability |

    Apple MagSafe Charger: Apple has introduced an updated MagSafe Charger designed to improve wireless charging speeds for the upcoming iPhone 16 series. Officially launched on September 9, the new charger promises charging rates comparable to traditional wired connections.

    This latest MagSafe Charger retains its familiar puck-shaped design and supports both Qi2 and Qi charging standards, according to GSM Arena.

    The highlight of this model is its ability to provide up to 25W wireless charging. As noted on Apple’s website, it can charge an iPhone 16 to 50% in approximately 30 minutes when paired with a 30W USB-C power adapter.

    This advancement enables the iPhone 16 to charge faster wirelessly compared to the iPhone 15 when using a standard 20W wired adapter, according to GSM Arena. However, the 25W charging speed is limited to the iPhone 16 series.

    Apple’s MagSafe Charger For Early iPhone Models

    For earlier models ranging from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 15, the MagSafe Charger will offer a maximum output of 15W.For iPhones from the 8 to the 11 series, which lack magnetic compatibility, the charger will provide up to 7.5W, as per GSM Arena.The new MagSafe Charger is priced at USD 39/Pound 39/Euro 49 for the 1-meter version and USD 49/Pound 49/Euro 59 for the 2-meter variant.

    Apple’s MagSafe Charger Availability

    It is important to note that availability may vary by region, with some markets, including China, currently excluded from the rollout, as per GSM Arena. Adding further, the 30W USB-C Power Adapter, which is sold separately, is priced at USD 39/Pound 39/Euro 45.

    MagSafe Charger And Power Adapter

    Both the updated MagSafe Charger and the 30W USB-C Power Adapter are available for immediate shipping, ensuring that customers can have these accessories in hand ahead of the iPhone 16’s official release in just ten days. This new accessory reflects Apple’s efforts to innovate within its ecosystem, providing users with more efficient and versatile charging solutions as the company prepares for the latest addition to its smartphone lineup. (With Agency Inputs)

  • Apple Intelligence Set To Make Debut Next Month With iOS 18; Check Features, Compatible iPhone Models |

    Apple Intelligence AI: Apple recently launched the latest iPhone 16 series at its ‘Glowtime’ event in California. During the launch, the tech giant showcased a suite of AI features that will be rolled out under the banner of Apple Intelligence.

    Apple Intelligence is the company’s personalized AI system, deeply embedded into iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with more features launching in the coming months.

    Notably, Apple has confirmed that iOS 18 will be available as a free software update starting Monday, September 16, for eligible iPhones. It is important to note that the first wave of Apple Intelligence features will be available in beta next month as part of iOS 18.1, with additional features rolling out in the months ahead.

    Apple Intelligence Compatible Devices:

    The iPhone 16 series will feature Apple Intelligence, but only select older devices will be compatible. These include models equipped with the A17 Pro chip or M1 to M4 SoCs, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPads with the M1 chip or newer, and Macs powered by M1 or later processors.

    Apple Intelligence Available in These Languages ​​:

    Apple Intelligence will initially launch in US English, with localized versions for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK arriving in December. Support for additional languages, such as Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish, will be introduced next year.

    Apple Intelligence Features:

    Apple’s personalized AI system can perform many tasks, including assisting users in rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps like Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party applications.

    This AI feature offers summarized notifications and prioritizes mail by detecting time-sensitive messages. It also generates summaries across the inbox.

    Users can now record, transcribe, and summarize audio directly within the Notes and Phone apps. When a call is being recorded, all participants are automatically notified. After the call ends, Apple Intelligence provides a detailed summary of the conversation.

    It offers Private Cloud Compute with remote processing, increasing privacy within an artificial intelligence ecosystem and empowering Siri with on-screen awareness, allowing it to understand and act on what’s displayed on your screen.

  • Honda Partners With IIT Delhi And Bombay For AI-Powered Driver Assistance And Automated Driving Research |

    New Delhi: Japanese auto major Honda on Wednesday said it has started joint research on AI technologies with IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with plans to develop driver assistance and automated driving technologies applicable in various regions of the world, including India.

    The joint research is aimed to further advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence)– the original Honda AI that enables mutual understanding between machines and people, the company said in a statement.

    Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), a Honda subsidiary in India, will sign a joint research contract with the two IITs. “The IITs are a home to a large number of excellent researchers and engineers, and through the joint research with those institutes, Honda will strive to advance the underlying technologies of CI, with an eye toward the future applications for technologies that reduce traffic collisions and enable automated driving,” it said.

    With an aim to achieve further advancement of CI, Honda and IITs have set joint research themes such as recognition of the surrounding environment and cultivation of cooperative behavior, and will conduct research and development while utilizing the cutting-edge AI technologies, it added.

    Under the partnership, for each research theme, Honda associates and IIT professors will engage with IIT students for planning, designing, developing and testing technologies which work beyond the confines of the laboratory and thereby proceed with the research and development more flexibly and with a high degree of freedom, Honda said.

    “This will enable Honda and IITs to work in a more flexible environment with deeper exchange of academic and industry insights,” it added.

    In addition, as part of this research, Honda with the help of IITs is aiming to conduct verification of driving assistance and automated driving technologies in the suburbs of Delhi and in Mumbai.

    Due to numerous variations in the road systems and a large number of road users, India has a complex traffic environment where situations that occur frequently are difficult for AI to predict.

    “By conducting technology verification in such a technically challenging environment, Honda and IITs will refine the underlying technologies of CI and strive to apply them to future driver assistance and automated driving technologies in various regions of the world, including India,” the statement said.

    Honda said it has been actively hiring IIT graduates since 2019, and many of them are now playing key roles in the areas of mobility intelligence, including the research and development of CI.

  • Is Your Mobile SIM Card Not Working? This could be possible reason; Know How To Fix It |

    Smartphone users often face call drop or connectivity problem. Sometimes restarting your smartphone could resolve the issue. However, if you have noticed that your SIM card has stopped working, then this news is for you. The Ministry of Communications said that the government has disconnected more than one crore fraudulent mobile connections with the help of Sanchar Saathi. So, if your SIM card is not working, then you need to get its KYC done again using valid documents or get a new SIM card issued.

    To tackle the issue of spam calls, TRAI has instructed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist entities involved in using bulk connections for spam, including robocalls and pre-recorded messages. Over the past two weeks, more than 350,000 such numbers have been disconnected, and 50 entities have been blacklisted. Additionally, the ministry reported that around 350,000 unused or unverified SMS headers and 1.2 million content templates have been blocked.

    The ministry added that several initiatives have been launched to ensure spam-free, high-quality telecom services with fast data speeds. To combat cyber fraud, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced a citizen-centric platform called *Sanchar Saathi*, allowing people to report suspicious calls and messages. So far, over 10 million fraudulent mobile connections have been disconnected with the help of *Sanchar Saathi*. Additionally, 227,000 mobile handsets involved in cybercrime and financial fraud have been blocked.

    In parallel, with an objective of improving the network performance, benchmarks are to be gradually tightened for key network parameters like network availability, call drop rates, packet drop rates, etc. In this regard, TRAI has released its revised regulations, “The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024)”.

    These regulations will come into effect from October 1, 2024 and from April 1, 2025, monthly monitoring of QoS performance of mobile service will be started instead of on a quarterly basis. Revised QoS benchmark for few important parameters as per new regulation are given below. (With agency inputs)

  • Tech Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Vs iPhone 15 Pro: Which Premium Smartphone Should You Buy? ,

    iPhone 16 Pro Vs iPhone 15 Pro: Apple has recently taken the wraps off the new iPhone 16 series in the Indian market. The new iPhone 16 series comes with improved cameras, along with some new hardware-powered tricks and more. The series includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

    Furthermore, Apple has rolled out the iPhone 16 Pro models at a lower price in India compared to the previous iPhone 15 Pro models. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro feature Apple’s Dynamic Island, making it easy to interact with your phone in a fun, new way.

    Although both models share similar designs, the key difference lies in performance. The iPhone 16 Pro comes with the faster and more powerful A18 Pro chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro uses the A17 Pro chip. If you are planning to buy a premium smartphone, this comparison will help simplify the decision-making process, assisting users in determining which phone best suits their needs and preferences. (Also Read: iPhone 16 Launch Price In India: Apple Discontinues THESE 3 Popular iPhone Models After Apple Event 2024; Details Here)

    iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Price and Color Options

    In India, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900. The premium phone comes in Desert Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium, and Natural Titanium color options. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro comes in Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium color options. The price of the iPhone 15 Pro starts at Rs 1,24,200.

    iPhone 16 Pro Specifications:

    The premium smartphone features a stunning 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, delivering exceptional clarity and vibrant visuals. It boasts a durable titanium frame with a textured matte glass back, ensuring both style and durability.

    An action button is included for quick access to customizable functions. Powering the device is the advanced A18 Pro chip, featuring a 6-core CPU and a 16-core Neural Engine for efficient performance and enhanced AI capabilities.

    The Pro camera system includes a 48MP main camera, a 48MP Ultra Wide lens, and a telephoto option, ensuring high-quality photography in all conditions.

    The battery supports up to 27 hours of video playback, while the USB-C port with USB 3 support allows for up to 20x faster data transfers. The device is also water-resistant, capable of withstanding depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, providing peace of mind in wet conditions. New features include the Camera Capture button, Action button, IP68 rating, USB Type-C port, MagSafe charging, and NFC.

    iPhone 15 Pro Specifications:

    The phone features a 6.1-inch diagonal all-screen OLED display with Dynamic Island technology. It is powered by the advanced A17 Pro chip and offers a 48MP main camera with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP 2x telephoto lens.

    For selfies and video chats, there is a 12MP front camera. The phone is powered by a 3274 mAh battery. It includes advanced red-eye correction and auto-image stabilization for enhanced photography. (Also Read: Apple AirPods Max Headphones Launched In India With USB-C Connectivity; Check Specs, Price)

    Face ID is enabled by the TrueDepth camera for secure facial recognition. The device also has a USB-C connector, supports wireless charging up to 15W, and includes a LiDAR scanner for depth sensing.

    Disclaimer: This comparison helps people choose smartphones wisely. It doesn’t favor any brand or model, just gives facts to help consumers understand their options better.

  • Apple AirPods Max Headphones Launched In India With USB-C Connectivity; Check Specs, Price |

    AirPods Max Headphones: Apple has finally upgraded its over-ear headphones after 4 years and has rolled out the AirPods Max in the Indian market. The device comes with five new color options: Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight, and USB-C connectivity. The tech giant also revealed that the updated AirPods Max will support new features with the upcoming iOS 18 update.

    Notably, Apple introduced the new headphones, along with new iPhones and Apple Watch models, on Monday at its “Glowtime” event. The AirPods Max features a stainless steel headband frame with a breathable knit mesh canopy.

    AirPods Max Headphones Price in India and Availability

    The premium headphones are priced at Rs 59,900, and users can purchase them for Rs 9,317 per month with instant cashback and No Cost EMI. Consumers can pre-order starting today, and they will be available from September 20.

    AirPods Max Headphones Specifications

    The premium headphones sport a 40-mm Apple-designed dynamic driver. They are equipped with an Apple-designed H1 chip in each ear cup. However, the company did not specify whether this update includes any internal hardware changes, such as an upgraded H2 chip.

    The headphones come with various features, including Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and spatial audio. They also include a ‘Digital Crown’ feature for controlling audio, answering or ending phone calls, and summoning Siri.

    The wearable device offers a Transparency mode that allows users to hear their surroundings while still enjoying their music, creating an immersive, theatre-like experience.

    According to the company, the AirPods Max offer up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio enabled.

  • Apple Intelligence Coming To iPhone, iPad And Mac Next Month |

    Cupertino: The iPhone maker on Monday announced that Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system, will start rolling out next month with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with more features launching in the coming months.

    In addition, the company introduced the new iPhone 16 lineup, built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and featuring the faster, more efficient A18 and A18 Pro chips.

    Apple Intelligence will be available as a free software update. The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in beta next month. It will be available on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with M1 and later.

    Apple Intelligence first launches in US English, and will quickly expand to include localized English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK in December, with additional language support — such as Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish — coming. next year.

    “Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on device, and Private Cloud Compute offers the ability to flex and scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger, server-based models that run on dedicated Apple silicon servers,” said the company.

    With systemwide Writing Tools powered by Apple Intelligence, users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write.

    In Photos, the Memories feature now enables users to create the movies they want to see by simply typing a description.

    In addition, natural language can be used to search for specific photos, and search in videos gets more powerful with the ability to find specific moments in clips. The new Clean Up tool can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject.

    The Clean Up tool in Photos can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject.

    In the Notes and Phone apps, users can record, transcribe, and summarize audio. When a recording is initiated while on a call in the Phone app, participants are automatically notified, and once the call ends, Apple Intelligence also generates a summary to help recall key points.

    Siri becomes more natural, flexible, and deeply integrated into the system experience. It has a brand-new design with an elegant glowing light that wraps around the edge of the screen when active on iPhone, iPad, or CarPlay, said the company.

  • Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch SE: India Pre-order, Availability, Price And Other Details |

    New Delhi: Along with the much-anticipated iPhone 16 series, Apple unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its event on September 9. Apple Watch Series 10 comes with refined design and new capabilities.

    Apple Watch Series 10 Price, pre-order, availability

    Apple Watch Series 10 is available in both aluminum and titanium. Indian customers can pre-order Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 , with availability in stores beginning September 20. Apple Watch Series 10 starts at Rs 46,900 and Watch SE is available starting at Rs 24,900 while the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will start at Rs 89,900.

    Apple Watch Series 10 Key Features

    46mm or 42mm aluminum or titanium case size

    LTPO3 OLED Always-On Retina display, Wide-angle OLED

    ECG app: High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications, Blood Oxygen app

    Sleep Tracking

    Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen and sleep duration

    Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates

    Emergency SOS7, Fall Detection and Crash Detection

    50m Water resistant, Swimproof, Depth gauge to 6m, Water temperature sensor

    Available cellular connectivity

    S10 SiP, Double tap gesture, Faster on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone

    Battery: Up to 18 hours normal use

    Apple Watch SE Key Features

    44mm or 40mm aluminum case size

    LTPO OLED Retina display

    High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications

    Sleep Tracking

    Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate and sleep duration

    Cycle Tracking

    Emergency SOS7, Fall Detection and Crash Detection

    50m Water resistant, Swimproof

    Available cellular connectivity

    S8 SiP, Siri, Find iPhone

    Battery: Up to 18 hours normal use


    Apple Watch Ultra 2 Key Features

    49mm titanium case size

    LTPO2 OLED Always-On Retina display

    ECG app: High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications, Blood Oxygen app

    Sleep Tracking

    Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen and sleep duration

    Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates

    100m Water resistant, Swimproof, Depth to gauge 40m, Water temperature sensor, High-speed water sports, Recreational scuba to 40m

    Precision dual‑frequency GPS, Cellular connectivity

    S9 SiP, Double tap gesture, Faster on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone

    Battery: Up to 36 hours normal use

    iPhone 16 series launched

    Much to the delight of fans and enthusiasts, tech giant Apple on Monday introduced the iPhone 16 series Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max.

    The much-anticipated iPhone models boast of Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, camera control, innovative pro-camera features and a humongous battery life.