Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Watch unboxing and hands-on, know specs, and more

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

South Korean electronics maker Samsung’s 2023 book-shaped foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, brings several small upgrades. It is more of an evolution of the already capable device, the Fold4. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 brings an improved taskbar, which has been optimised to enable quickly switching between frequently used apps – now up to four recent apps pinned for efficient working. Besides, there is a new two-handed drag-and-drop feature to improve productivity-related experience. The Fold5 supports the S Pen, and gets a new slim case for its storage. While the main foldable display still scales 7.6-inch, it is now 1750 nits bright.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Specifications

Main display (bendable): 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity Flex Display (2176 x 1812, 21.6:18), adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz)

Cover display: 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (2316 x 904, 23.1:9), adaptive refresh rate (48-120Hz)

Weight: 253g

Rear camera: 50MP wide-angle (Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8) + 12MP ultra-wide (F2.2) + 10MP Telephoto (PDAF, F2.4, OIS, 3X optical zoom)

Cover camera: 10MP (F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85-degree)

Under display camera: 4MP (F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 80-dgeree)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

RAM: 12GB

Storage: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB

Battery: 4,400 mAh

Protection: IPX8 and Gorilla Glass Victus 2

OS: OneUI 5.1.1, based on Android 13

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: India pricing and pre-book offers

The book-shaped foldable device is offered in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage configurations at Rs 154,999, 164,999, and Rs 184,999, respectively. The three variants have 12GB RAM as standard. As for the pre-book offers, there are benefits worth Rs 23,000 offered by Samsung. These benefits include up to Rs 5,000 in upgrade bonus on trade-in deals and Rs 8,000 bank cashback. Besides, there is up to Rs 10,000 benefits for consumers who opt for 256GB model but goes with 512GB variant at the time of purchase. Like the Flip 5, the Fold 5 gets up to nine-month no-cost EMI option.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Unboxing and hands-on

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Airtel launches Xstream AirFiber fixed wireless access device: Details here

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 7, 2023 | Technology

Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its fixed wireless access (FWA) offering, the Airtel Xstream AirFiber, for customers in Delhi and Mumbai. According to the company, it is India’s first 5G wireless Wi-Fi solution to offer internet in fiber dark areas.

“It will address the last mile connectivity issue in both rural and urban India where access to fiber infrastructure is a challenge,” the telecom company said in the announcement.

“India has seen the rapid growth of home broadband but there still remain areas with no access to hi-speed internet at home due to the physical challenges of laying fiber in a country the size of India,” said Shashwat Sharma, director of Consumer Business at Bharti Airtel.

“While fiber to the home will always define the best experience of Wi-Fi at home, AirFiber helps bridge the experience gap for everyone else. Today, we are delighted to launch Xstream AirFiber for consumers in Delhi and Mumbai with a pan-India rollout planned soon.”

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The telco is planning to launch the service in multiple cities and scale up nationally in a phased manner. Bharti Airtel said, “All Xstream AirFiber devices will be manufactured in India under the Make in India programme.”

What is Airtel Xstream AirFiber?

Xstream AirFiber is a plug-and-play device with in-built Wi-Fi 6 technology that will offer wide indoor coverage and can simultaneously connect up to 64 devices.

How to buy and set up Xstream AirFiber?

To buy the service, customers can walk into select Airtel stores in Delhi and Mumbai and opt for Xstream AirFiber.

After buying, they need to download the Xstream AirFiber app on their phones and set the device up.

Now, customers can scan the device’s QR code on their mobile phones or select the Wi-Fi name on the device to enjoy the internet.

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How much does Airtel’s Xstream AirFiber cost?

Airtel Xstream AirFiber service is available at a monthly plan of Rs 799. It offers up to 100 Mbps speed.

The plan can be availed at Rs 4,435 for six months with a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs 2,500. With 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST), it will cost Rs 7,733.

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Chandrayaan-3 feels lunar gravity, to push space economy of India

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 6, 2023 | Technology

“MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan-3. I am feeling lunar gravity“.

When the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISTRAC ( Isro Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network) in Bengaluru received this message from Chandrayaan-3 on Saturday at 19.12 hours, India created yet another history by inserting a spacecraft by the country into the Moon’s orbit successfully for the third time, in human civilisation’s 140th mission to the Earth’s natural satellite.

This was one of the most vital steps ahead of the spacecraft’s goals to soft-land on the Moon’s surface on August 23, which will give India an entry to the elite league of countries to do so. The only other countries to achieve this so far are the United States, Soviet Union and China. The private sector is upbeat as Chandrayaan-3 is likely to give a further push to India’s space economy which is expected to grow beyond $40 billion by 2040 from around $8 billion now. Based on government estimates, India’s share in the global space economy of $360 billion is hardly around 2 per cent.

“I am very happy and proud that the Chandrayaan mission is going as per the plan. These are all steps and we definitely see a successful mission at the end of the road. It is a matter of pride for all of us in India. This is amongst the many opportunities for the private industry. The Lunar economy will also add to the growth of the space eco-system that is on a growth path,” said AK Bhatt (retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA).

Now, the most important step for the mission is the separation of the propulsion module from the lander, while in orbit. It was on August 1 that the craft moved towards the Moon through a successful manoeuvre from Earth’s orbit. “As the mission progresses, a series of manoeuvres have been planned to gradually reduce Chandrayaan-3’s orbit and position it over the lunar poles. After some manoeuvers, the propulsion module will separate from the lander, while in orbit. Following that a series of complex breaking manoeuvers will be executed to facilitate soft landing in the South Polar region of the moon on August 23,” Isro said in a statement.

Other than the above-mentioned four players, the countries that had conducted moon missions so far include Japan, the European Space Agency, Luxembourg, Israel, Italy, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. Based on data shared by the ISpA, so far around 140 missions have been launched to the moon, with nine human missions and 12 American male astronauts having walked on the lunar surface between 1968 and 1972. The upcoming Artemis program, lined up by Nasa and other countries, targets to return humans to the Moon by 2025 and expand space exploration to Mars and beyond. The Artemis Accords is a non-binding agreement between the US government and other governments involved in the programme, which was launched by the US in 2017 with the aim of sending the first woman and the next man to the Moon.

“The Indian space industry is on the cusp of a major transformation with increasing government expenditure on space, rapidly growing investment in the country’s private space sector, and government policies encouraging commercial space ventures. India presents a very lucrative market with many opportunities for private players, and the Indian Space Research Organisation is a great ambassador for India in Space,” said Barnik Chitran Maitra, Managing Partner, Arthur D. Little, India and South Asia in a report last week.

According to Arthur D. Little, the addressable market of the space economy is projected to reach a staggering $1 trillion by 2040. “India’s space market is around $8 billion today and has been growing at an annual growth rate of 4 per cent in recent years. The Indian government aspires for the country’s space sector to account for 9 per cent of the global industry by 2030. With its current trajectory, India’s space economy could reach $40 billion by 2040. However, India has the potential to claim a much larger share of the global space economy, amounting to a staggering $100 billion addressable opportunity by 2040,” it said.

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ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 5, 2023 | Technology

ISRO on Saturday said it has transferred the IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd in a step towards enhancing private industry participation in the country’s space sector.

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, facilitated the technology transfer through an agreement signed during an event held at the NSIL headquarters on August 2, the space agency said on its website.

The technology transfer documents were formally handed over by D Radhakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director of NSIL to Col. H S Shankar (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of ADTL.

ADTL is one of the two private players identified to receive the transfer of this technology through Interest Exploratory Note (IEN) published by NSIL, it said.

This transfer marks the beginning of satellite bus technologies developed by ISRO being transferred to private industries. Further, the PSLV is under productionisation by a consortium of industries.

ISRO has been enabling private players to develop space technologies by facilitating and extending the expertise thus ensuring both out-bound and in-bound approaches.

The satellite bus, developed by ISRO’s U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), is a versatile and efficient small satellite platform designed to facilitate low-cost access to space. The bus serves as a dedicated vehicle for various payloads, enabling earth imaging, ocean and atmospheric studies, microwave remote sensing, and space science missions while ensuring a quick turnaround time for satellite launches.

The IMS-1 bus, weighing about 100 kg, accommodates a 30kg payload. Solar arrays generate 330W power with a raw bus voltage of 30-42 V, ISRO said, adding it offers a 3-axis stabilised with four reaction wheels with a 1 Newton thruster that provides +/- 0.1 degree pointing accuracy.

It is a forerunner for IMS-2 bus technology, capable of improved features, and IMS-1 bus is utilised in previous ISRO missions like IMS-1, Youthsat and Microsat-2D, it said.

By transferring the IMS-1 technology to the private sector, ISRO/DoS (Department of Space) aims to bolster India’s industrial growth in the space sector and foster technological self-reliance, it further said, adding the development opens up new avenues for private players to contribute to space research and exploration, in line with India’s vision to expand its presence in the global space market.

Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd is an aerospace and defence company, with expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and system integration. It has been a key player in various projects related to defence, space and homeland security, contributing significantly to India’s technological progress in these domains.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Independence Day sale: Xiaomi announces offers on smartphones, smart TVs

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 4, 2023 | Technology

Xiaomi India on Friday announced offers and discounts on its products to commemorate Independence Day. Customers can grab a hold of their favourite Xiaomi products at discounted prices.

The sale will be held exclusively on Mi.com from August 4 to August 9. Customers can avail offers on several Xiaomi products, including smartphones, smart televisions, smart home devices, and an array of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) ecosystem gadgets.

Below are some of the products being offered by Xiaomi on sale:

Independence Day Sale on Xiaomi and Redmi Smartphones

The company is offering a discount in the range of Rs 1,300 to Rs 5,000 on Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro (12GB+256GB), Redmi Note 12 5G (4GB+128GB), and Redmi 12C (4GB+64GB).

Independence Day Sale on Xiaomi and Redmi Smart Televisions

Xiaomi is providing a discount of Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,200 on Xiaomi X65 2023 Edition, Xiaomi Smart TV X Pro 55 and Redmi Smart Fire TV 32.

Independence Day Sale on Xiaomi and Redmi Ecosystem Portfolio

A discount of Rs 1,199 to Rs 2,699 is being offered on Redmi Buds 4 Active, Xiaomi Grooming Kit Pro and Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2.

During the Independence Day Sale, Xiaomi is launching a new variant of the Redmi Note 12 Pro, powered by 12G RAM and 256GB storage, at a starting price of INR 24,999. The Redmi Watch 3 Active will be offered by the company starting from Rs 2,999. The Xiaomi Smart TV X Series is also available at a starting price of Rs 26,999.

The specifications and features of some of the smartphones on sale are given below:

Redmi Note 12 5G: Specifications

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, the Redmi Note 12 5G sports a 6.67-inch full HD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits of peak brightness level. It has a dual-camera set-up on the back, featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has an 8MP camera sensor. It is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery, supported by 33W wired charging. Other features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C port.

Xiaomi 12 Pro: Specifications

The Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G boasts a premium glass-metal construction with Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the back. It weighs 205g and measures 8.16mm at its thickest point. It sports a 6.73-inch AMOLED screen of 3200 x 1440 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is a 10-bit LTPO 2.0 panel with Xiaomi AdaptiveSync Pro-tech for variable refresh rate (1Hz – 120Hz). The screen is HDR10+ certified and supports Dolby Vision. According to Xiaomi, the screen’s brightness peaks at 1000 nits in high brightness mode and goes up to 1500 nits.

The Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has a 50-megapixel triple-camera set-up on the back, featuring a Sony IMX 707 primary sensor (f/1.9) with optical image stabilisation, a 115-degree wide ultra-wide-angle sensor (f/2.2), and a telephoto sensor of focal length equivalent to 48mm (f/1.9).

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Independence Day offers: OnePlus announces exchange offers, bank discounts

by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 4, 2023 | Technology

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has announced exchange offers, instant bank discounts, and No Cost EMIs on its smartphones to commemorate Independence Day. The company expects to boost sales by combining these offers with easy finance options.

Offers on OnePlus 11 5G

Customers purchasing the OnePlus 11 5G can avail of a Rs 2,000 discount through SBI credit card and EMI on Amazon India from August 3 to 8.

ICICI credit card and debit card EMI users can get an instant bank discount of Rs 2,000 on the purchase of the OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey from OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, OnePlus stores, and Amazon India. This offer is valid from August 1 to 15.

ICICI customers can get an additional discount of Rs 500 through net banking on the purchase of the OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey from the OnePlus online store. The discount is applicable for the OnePlus 11 5G from August 1 to 15 and for the OnePlus 11 5G Marble Odyssey from August 1 to 31.

OnePlus 11 5G: Specifications

The OnePlus 11 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system-on-chip. It sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2K screen with 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone sports a triple-camera system on the back co-created in partnership with Hasselblad. The camera system features a 50-megapixel primary sensor (Sony IMX890) with OIS, a 32MP telephoto lens (Sony IMX709), and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor (Sony IMX581). The phone sports a 16MP camera on the front.

Offers on OnePlus 11R 5G

ICICI credit card and debit card EMI users can get an instant bank discount of Rs 1,000 on the purchase of the OnePlus 11R 5G from the OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, OnePlus Stores, and Amazon India. This offer is valid from August 1 to 9.

ICICI customers can avail of a discount of Rs 300 through net banking on the purchase of the OnePlus 11R 5G from OnePlus.in. The discount applies from August 1 to 9.

From August 3 to 8, 2023, users can get up to 12 months of no-cost EMI on the OnePlus 11R 5G when purchasing with select banks, as well as Amazon Pay on the OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, OnePlus Stores, Amazon India and partner stores. Up to 24 months of low-cost EMI on the OnePlus 11R 5G, on purchase with select banks exclusively on the OnePlus online store from August 1 to 31.

Bajaj Finance customers can avail the option to purchase the OnePlus 11R 5G with up to 9 months of no-cost EMI, exclusively available on the OnePlus online store.

OnePlus 11R 5G: Specifications

The OnePlus 11R 5G sports an HDR10+ certified 6.7-inch super fluid LTPS screen with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (ADFR 2.0) and 1450 nits of peak brightness level. The screen is SGS low-blue light certified for protection against eye fatigue caused by blue light. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor powers the smartphone.

The smartphone has a triple-camera system on the back, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor (Sony IMX890) with OIS.

Offers on OnePlus 10 Pro

Users can get the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G with a price drop of Rs 12,000 from 2-9th August.

ICICI credit card and debit card EMI users can get an instant bank discount of Rs 5,000 on the purchase of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G from the OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, OnePlus stores, and Amazon India. This offer is valid from August 1 to 31.

ICICI customers can avail of an additional discount of Rs 1,500 through net banking on the purchase of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G from the OnePlus online store. The discount applies from August 1 to 31.

OneCard users can enjoy an instant bank discount of Rs 5,000 on the purchase of the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G. This offer is available from August 1 to 31, 2023, on OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, OnePlus experience stores, partner stores, and Amazon India.

From August 1 to 31, users can get up to 9 months of no-cost EMI on the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G when purchasing with select banks, as well as Amazon Pay on OnePlus online store, OnePlus store app, OnePlus experience stores, partner stores, and Amazon India.

Users can also get up to 24 months of low-cost EMI on the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G, on purchase using select banks exclusively on OnePlus online store from August 1 to 31.

OnePlus 10 Pro: Specifications

The OnePlus 10 Pro brings a second-generation LTPO-calibrated AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is among the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. It packs a 5,000 mAh battery, supported by 80W SuperVOOC wired fast charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging technologies.

The smartphone features stereo speakers and an X-axis linear vibration motor for haptics. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, VoLTE, and VoWiFi.

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