But before we dive into seeing how eSIM can cause such a disruption, let’s first address some basic questions. What is a SIM, and how does it work? A SIM or Subscriber Identity Module is a small integrated-circuit in the form of a chip that is used to perform all network-related operations. These operations can be anything from calling and messaging to browsing the internet. In a nutshell, a SIM is the most important component when it comes to carrying out a large number of operations on your phone....

One way out of this sitch is to enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) on all your accounts to strengthen their security. That way, even if your password gets leaked/hacked, your account still won’t be accessible until it’s validated by the second factor (2FA verification token). But as it turns out, a lot of people don’t seem to be leveraging 2FA or are oblivious of its existence. So to make things simpler, here’s a guide on two-factor authentication with answers to some of the most common questions around 2FA....

To put it shortly, this is an advance technology using a geo-fence in order to see where you, your loved ones or a device of yours is at, a given time. The geo-fence itself is known to be a virtual parameter representing the geographical areas in real life. Combining this with an app that can be used on your smartphone or some sort of smart software, you can automatically get notified with the information you need....

To give you some background, WhatsApp first started testing out the payment system in India back in 2018. But, it ran into regulatory issues soon after, raising concerns related to user data and the likes. However, as of yesterday, when NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) — an organization responsible for UPI (Unified Payment Interface) infrastructure — announced that it granted WhatsApp the approval to roll out their UPI-based payment service in the country, WhatsApp subsequently, without any delays, today announced the rollout of the service to users in India....

Since then, the Cupertino-giant has expanded its presence to over 20 countries across different continents, including Asia. Its latest effort comes as a part of an attempt to penetrate deeper into the Asian market with the launch of its first official retail stores in India: Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi. The arrival of the official Apple retail store in India is a significant development, and it’s about to change how consumers experience and buy Apple products in the country....

The Xiaomi Mi 5c comes fitted with a 5.15-inch FHD display with 550-nit brightness, backlit controls, and reading mode. The device is slim at 7.09mm and weighs in at just 132gms. Powering the device is the latest Surge S1 octa-core SoC that is made up of four quad-core A53 clocked at 2.2GHz and four quad-core A53 clocked at 1.4GHz. On the storage front, the device offers 64GB of memory and 3GB of RAM....

The Redmi 6A has a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC under the hood which is based on the 12nm FinFET manufacturing process and is clocked at 2GHz. Xiaomi claims that this chipset is considerably faster than the Snapdragon 425 found on the previous gen Redmi 5A. Similar to its elder sibling, the Redmi 6A also sports a 5.45-inch display panel with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 720p resolution. On the camera front, the Redmi 6A sports a 13MP sensor to the back while the front-facing shooter is a 5MP unit....

What’s special about this announcement is that this is the first open sale for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G where Indian users are not required to register for the purchase. As you already know, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G will be available at Rs. 9,999 via Flipkart. As a reminder, let’s have a look at the top specs and features of the deivce: Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS with MIUI v5 skin on top Quad-core 1....

A latest retail box leak had hinted that the Redmi Note 5A maybe sold as the Redmi Note 5A Plus in some regions. The Plus is apparently a badging to indicate a much larger display than the current 5.5-inch. The rumors further indicate that the device may be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 alongside 4GB of RAM. On the memory front, the new device will offer 64GB of internal memory along with an expandable microSD slot that can accommodate up to 256GB....

The #BoycottChina initiative started with the uninstallation of Chinese apps and has spread to products, primarily smartphones. As a country, it’s always desirable to be self-sufficient and encourage local brands in the hope to boost the plummeting economy. ‘How valid’ is the initiative is best decided by individuals, but ‘how practical’ is it? Let’s discuss this. The number game The Indian smartphone market is dominated by the Chinese-headquartered OEMs for the past half a decade or so....

Outglassed does not mean outclassed There are some who have pointed out that the Z1 Pro’s plastic back makes it inferior to the Glass one of the Note 7 Pro, which appears more premium. Well, not in our books. For us, the Z1 Pro is definitely a more striking device visually than the Redmi Note 7. Both phones have gradient finish backs (although our black model of the Note 7 Pro is the only one in the series which does not – strange are the ways of review units), but we just felt that the Z1 Pro was far more striking while the Note 7 Pro was too understated....

Just as we unboxed the device, our first impressions were that it certainly looks bigger than we expected. The larger form factor can be attributed to the big 10.1-inch 720p display on the front surrounded by some sizeable bezels as against today’s standards. Unlike a smartphone though, you wouldn’t be viewing the display often or use it for content consumption on a regular basis so it shouldn’t really matter. There’s also a front-facing 5MP camera along with an array of four microphones on the top bezel....

I got access to the device a day ago, and well, I must confess that I am a little confused as to why it has not got more attention. For, what you get with the Chromebook Duet is a 10.1 inch full HD tablet, a full QWERTY keyboard with a touchpad that can be magnetically attached to the tablet and covers its front, as well as a back cover that adds a kickstand to the tablet....

Well, with the Motorola One Power, that has changed. This is Motorola’s first Android One device in India. And it comes with a surprising price to boot – in spite of boasting specs that are very comparable with the Moto G6 Plus, which comes at Rs 22,499, the One Power costs a relatively modest Rs 15,999 (it is available exclusively on Flipkart and will be sold only online). Dem original Moto G feels?...

First up is the Xperia XZ2 which is the bigger of the two. Coming with a 5.7-inch Full HD+ screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, the screen has an 18:9 aspect ration. It has decent viewing angles but is rather reflective and picks up smudges too easily. But the bigger worry we had was the fact that the phone has a considerable amount of bezels (even after skinning it off from earlier), it doesn’t look like a phone that has a taller aspect ration....

The major reason behind this is how well the AirPods blend into the Apple ecosystem and how convenient they are once you are used to them. The dedicated H1 chip and features like continuity between your iPhone and MacBook have made it an automatic choice for any Apple user looking for a pair of wireless earphones. But, what if you’re on the Android side of things and are looking for a good pair of wireless earphones?...

Highest ever shipments, big growth The Indian wearables market witnessed 11.8 million units shipped in Q3 2020. This is the highest number of wearables ever shipped in a quarter and also represented a staggering 165.1 percent year on year growth. Earwear comprised 85.2 percent of wearables, wristbands 8.2 percent, and smartwatches 6.6 percent. Earwear and smartwatches are the star performers The main drivers for this growth were what IDC chooses to term “earwear” and smartwatches....

https://youtu.be/izw9lhInmEo Gaming in reality The one minute nine seconds ad, titled “Unleash” begins with a young man walking out of a subway station with the iPhone X in his hands, playing Vainglory 5V5 on it. As he moves forward, his surroundings start transforming into graphics from the game and crystals and trees start taking over the cityscape. Looking around, he starts to run, only for little monsters from the game to attack him....

Time to dance The one-minute ad, “90 Hz Smooth Moves” starts with Robert Downey Jr. shooting for a film when a crew member comes in to tell him that they are taking a five-minute break – the scene is entirely in black and white. RDJ steps out of the set and suddenly the world is full of color. He then plugs his OnePlus Bullets Wireless in his OnePlus 7T, selects a track called “90Hz smooth....

HBO Now (Free) HBO Now was initially announced for Apple users, but at the end of May it has been announced that it would be coming to Android users, as well. And now it has made its way into the Play Store with its huge portfolio of video content. You can make use of a 30-day free trial to decide whether their content is worth paying for. Several popular HBO series that you will be able to enjoy include The Brink, Entourage, Game of Thrones, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Sex and the City, Silicon Valley, Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, True Detective, The Wire and others....