Highlights BSNL has partnered with American company Viasat to implement this.  In its demo, BSNL was able to send messages to one of Viasat’s geostationary L-band satellites located about 36,000km away in space. The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has announced the BSNL direct-to-device (D2D) service that lets you call, message, and even use UPI in…

Highlights The new joint venture will bring Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema content on one platform. It will also include content from Viacom18. The launch date or the name of the new venture hasn’t been revealed yet.   Reliance has announced the completion of its merger with Disney to form a joint venture for its existing entertainment…

Highlights Vivo leads the Indian smartphone market for the third consecutive quarter. The growth in the quarter was led by multiple launches, discounts and bank offers. Q4 2024 quarter may see a seasonal dip in demand following a strong quarter. The Indian smartphone market grew for the fifth consecutive quarter, as per the latest report…

Highlights Nothing OS 3.0 second open beta release brings stability improvements and new features to the Nothing Phone (2a). The update introduces camera and PUBG gameplay improvements. Nothing Phone (2a) is now receiving Nothing OS 3.0 second open beta update based on Android 15. The company doesn’t look to be deviating from the planned timeline….

Highlights Apple is said to be working on a wall-mounted display that would serve as a part-smart home hub and part-tablet.  It will be similar to the Amazon Echo Hub but with different specs and features.  Past reports suggest that Apple is aiming to enter the smart home market. Now, credible Apple analyst Mark Gurman…

Highlights Samsung Galaxy S24 is available under Rs 60,000 for the 256GB model on Amazon, at the time of writing this article. This is a discount of Rs 21,000 against the launch price. Readers must note that the deals and their corresponding bank offers are subject to change. Samsung launched a new S-series fan edition…

Highlights The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s inner display replacement costs more than a new flagship.  Other components of the device have also increased in price compared to their previous models.  Internal components and repair parts of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (review) are now available for purchase. These replacement components come at a…

Highlights The said brand is said to be evaluating the foldable product category. The identity of the brand remains a mystery. Reports note that China’s foldable segment grew just 13.6 percent YoY. The foldable market might soon lose a major smartphone brand as it looks to pause the foldable category, according to reports coming from…

Highlights The OnePlus 13’s India launch could be imminent The smartphone debuted in China last month.  The OnePlus 13 debuted in China last month. The smartphone’s global launch timeline remains under the wraps. Now, the device has been spotted on BIS and TUV Rheinland certification websites. This suggests that the OnePlus 13’s launch in India…

Highlights The alleged iQOO Neo 10 series schematic shows a slightly modified rear camera module design. The lineup is tipped to have a similar display size as the predecessor. The iQOO Neo 10 series launch date is yet to be revealed.  iQOO Neo 10 series is already confirmed to launch in China soon and the…