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TecQ is our weekly round-up of top stories from the world of technology.
Jio Phone First Look: Why So Much Buzz Over a Feature Phone?
The Jio Phone has been on everybody’s mind ever since it was announced. From over a million pre-bookings, the phone has garnered a lot of interest among tier 3 and tier 2 cities.
Now that it’s making its way to Jio stores, and people are finally beginning to get their hands on the phones, we at The Quint were lucky to get a Jio Phone for a while.
Want to know more about the phone? Read the full story here.
iOS 11 for Apple iPad and iPhone: What’s New, Features & More
Apple has rolled out the release of iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad customers around the world. Apple had showcased the capability of iOS 11 at the WWDC as well as the iPhone 8 launch event.
For all we know, iOS 11 brings augmented reality to iPhone and iPad, while Siri is expected to become more useful. What else is new about iOS 11, and which devices will be compatible with the version?
Read the story here to know everything about iOS 11.
Flipkart, Amazon and Paytm Mall Sale: Who Has the Best Deals?
Diwali season is the Black Friday Sale equivalent for the Indian consumers as well as several brands.
Right before the festive season kicks in, all online shopping sites in India – Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Amazon and Shopclues, among others, have lined up their offerings with attractive discounts, making it the perfect time to buy the phone, laptop or camera that you’ve wanted to buy.
But before you do that, take a look at which one of these portals is giving you the best deal. Also, do check out the special mention deals that are definitely worth the buy.
Read the full story here.
The Big Battle: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus
The flagship battle – part 1 is upon us, and first up we have the Galaxy Note 8 (yes, the Note is back) which will go up against the iPhone 8 Plus in India before the end of this month.
While the Note 8 is now available in the country (online and offline) priced at Rs 67,900, Apple will start retailing the iPhone 8 Plus starting from Rs 73,000 for the 64GB variant.
Both the phones pack dual cameras, fast processors, big-size display, and some features that are unique to the respective devices. But, the question is, which one should you splurge on?
Read the story here and find out.
Interconnect Usage Charge: What Is It & How It Affects You
Ever since VoLTE or data calling became a huge hit on the Jio network, Vodafone and Airtel loyalists have had a sudden change of heart and have embraced Jio data voice calling.
On 19 September, TRAI dropped yet another bomb on incumbent telecom operators like Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular by slashing the Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) on wireless to wireless devices by 57 percent to just 6 paisa per minute. TRAI also said there will be no more IUC post 2020.
Want to know more about IUC? Read the story here.
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