According to a source who wishes to remain anonymous, more than 50 million Reliance Jio customers have signed up for the Jio Prime membership plan. The 50 million figure represents half of the 100 million users the company announced at the end of February. The Jio Prime membership promotion ends on March 31, and the program – which provides additional data and all services in the Jio Happy New Year offer for another year – will take effect on April 1. An official announcement on this may be made shortly.
Samsung Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ are the first smartphones with Bluetooth 5.0, and Gigabit internet highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have finally launched, with a host of new features in tow. While many of these were leaked long before Samsung’s two flagships became official, there are a few that the company has managed to keep in check. Here’s a look at what’s made more tech news today:
For example, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are the world’s first smartphones with Bluetooth 5.0 (twice as fast as v4.1, four times the range, and can send audio to two wireless devices simultaneously) and Gigabit LTE speeds (up to 1 Gbps or 1,000 Mbps). Other notable new features of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ include the nearly borderless Infinity Display, all-new user interface, Snapdragon 835 processor, Dual Pixel camera, Bixby digital assistant, and support for Windows apps via the Samsung DeX platform. Desktop dock.
1 Gbps broadband service launched in Hyderabad costs Rs. 5,999ACT Fibernet – India’s third largest non-telco ISP – has found a wired broadband service at speeds of up to 1 Gbps in Hyderabad. The company has priced the ultra-fast broadband service at Rs. 5,999 per month and has the monthly FUP set to 1TB. The ISP targets startups, retail stores, and internet businesses with this service and plans to launch it in 10 more cities soon. With this internet speed, users can download a full movie in seconds, and the company claims the service will disrupt and lead the technological growth in the country.
Oppo says it has fired a Chinese employee who tore the Indian flag. Oppo has said the employee who allegedly tore an Indian flag and threw it in a garbage can has been fired. In a statement, the company said it found in its investigation that the employee “threw the Indian flag”, saying it has no tolerance for such actions, has terminated his employment, and is working closely with authorities in the field. The act of the Oppo employee – a production manager of Chinese nationality – sparked protests at the company’s Noida office.
Samsung Galaxy S8’s initial stock is twice that of Galaxy S7’s. Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has confirmed that the company’s initial stock for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is twice that of the Galaxy S7 series. The announcement was made in response to rumors that Samsung will struggle to meet the demand for the new smartphones due to a shortage of the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset. The company also revealed that the Galaxy S8’s battery would deteriorate more slowly than last year’s model. It made it clear that the new smartphone’s battery will remain 95 percent efficient in a year, while the Galaxy S7 series lost 80 percent at the same time.
iPhone 8 leak suggests a design similar to Samsung Galaxy S8. Against the background of the launch of the Galaxy S8, a new iPhone 8 leak suggests that the upcoming model will have a design similar to that of Samsung’s latest flagship. The mockup image of the iPhone 8 or iPhone Edition indicates that the smartphone will have a similar, almost borderless front panel and a fingerprint scanner on the back, with the Home button omitted.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Becomes Second Richest Person In The World Amazon founder, and CEO Jeff Bezos has risen to $75.6 billion, making him the second richest person in the world. Bezos’ net worth rose $1.5 billion after Amazon shares rose $18.32 following the Souq.com acquisition. He is $700 million ahead of Warren Buffet and Zara’s Amancio Ortega with $1.3 billion. The richest person in the world remains Bill Gates, with a net worth of $86 billion.
iPhone assembly in India to start in less than a month, Karnataka IT minister says Apple will begin assembling iPhones in India within a month, Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge said. Contract maker Wistron can make the iPhones at its factory near Bengaluru, he said, adding that the assembly in India will help Apple lower iPhone prices. The Cupertino, California-based company has applied for tax breaks from the Indian government to manufacture its devices locally, but most of its demands have been rejected.
Microsoft is testing Ruuh AI chatbot intended for the Indian market. Microsoft is currently testing its new AI chatbot called ‘Ruuh’, which is aimed specifically at users in India but is only available in English. Defined as a ‘desi’ AI chatbot, Ruuh never stops talking and is for entertainment purposes only. It likes “Chat, Bollywood, Music, Humor, Travel and Internet,” as described by Microsoft. Microsoft has further confirmed that it will make this chatbot available to a wider audience in the future.
