<ul><li><keyword id="11900973" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiophone-next" source="Orion">JioPhone Next</keyword> goes on sale in India this week.</li><li>It will be available at an entry price of ₹1,999, and the rest can be paid via EMIs.</li><li>The 4G smartphone has been jointly made by Jio and Google.</li></ul>Reliance Jio and Google’s much-awaited<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/jiophone-next-price-revealed-and-it-will-cost-just-as-much-as-apples-cleaning-cloth/articleshow/87367118.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink"> JioPhone Next</a> smartphone is almost here. The low-cost 4G smartphone will go on sale this week on Diwali, and it will be available across JioMart Digital retail locations. The new smartphone has been co-developed by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-lost-subscribers-for-the-first-time-in-10-quarters-but-theres-good-news-for-mukesh-ambani-in-this-too/articleshow/87251614.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Jio</a> and Google and it comes with optimised features for Indian users. The JioPhone Next was earlier scheduled to launch on September 10 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. But the launch was delayed due to the global shortage of semiconductors. It then announced a new launch timeline for Diwali, and this time the telco is on track. Just last week it revealed the price and financing schemes as well as the specifications for the JioPhone Next. Ahead of the launch, we take a look at the JioPhone Next’s price, specifications and features. <keyword id="11903777" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiophone-next-price" source="Orion">JioPhone Next price</keyword> The JioPhone Next is priced at ₹6,499 but it will be available with a downpayment and EMI plans. You can pay an entry price of ₹1,999, and the rest can be paid through EMIs spanning over 18 or 24 months. JioPhone Next EMI plans There are four EMI plans available for the JioPhone Next. These EMI plans have a 24-month and 18-month payout system, and come bundled with data and calling minutes. Here’s a look at the four JioPhone Next EMI plans. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Always-on plan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Large plan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">XL plan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">XXL plan </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹300 - 24 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹450 - 24 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹500 - 24 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹550 - 24 months </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹350 - 18 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹500 - 18 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹550 - 18 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹600 - 18 months </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5GB + 100 minutes per month </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.5GB per day + unlimited voice </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2GB per day + unlimited voice </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2.5GB per day + unlimited voice </td></tr></tbody></table> JioPhone Next registration For those interested in purchasing the JioPhone Next smartphone, you can visit a JioMart digital retailer. You can also register your interest to purchase the JioPhone Next by sending ‘Hi’ to 7018270182 on WhatsApp. You can also go to Jio’s website and enter your full name and phone number to register. <keyword id="11947510" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiophone-next-specs" source="Orion">JioPhone Next specs</keyword> The JioPhone Next features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layered on top. The smartphone sports a 13-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. It also has a rear LED flashlight, and display flash for the front camera. It will come with optimisations for low-light photography with an HDR mode, and India-specific Snapchat lenses integrated into the phone’s camera. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor, and it packs a removable 3,500mAh battery. There’s one variant of the JioPhone Next which comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It has a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 512GB. Its connectivity options include 4G LTE, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, a micro USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. JioPhone Next features The JioPhone Next runs on a customised version of Android called “PragatiOS”. Google features such as Read Aloud and Translate Now are integrated into the OS. These features will work with any text on the phone screen in addition to web pages, apps, messages and photos as well. JioPhone Next users will also be able to use Google Assistant for Jio-related queries like playing music on JioSaavn or checking your balance on My Jio. The smartphone is also confirmed to receive regular security updates and Android releases. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/jiophone-next-price-revealed-and-it-will-cost-just-as-much-as-apples-cleaning-cloth/articleshow/87367118.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">JioPhone Next price revealed, will be available with EMI plans</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-lost-subscribers-for-the-first-time-in-10-quarters-but-theres-good-news-for-mukesh-ambani-in-this-too/articleshow/87251614.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Reliance Jio lost subscribers for the first time in 10 quarters but there's good news for Mukesh Ambani in this too</a>

JioPhone Next to go on sale on Diwali — all you need to know about the low-cost 4G smartphone

<ul><li>The <keyword id="11900973" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiophone-next" source="Orion">JioPhone Next</keyword> is priced at ₹6,499 but it is being offered with a downpayment and EMI plans.</li><li>The smartphone is confirmed to launch by Diwali next week.</li><li>It has been jointly developed by Jio and Google.</li></ul>Reliance Jio today revealed the price of its JioPhone Next smartphone that it developed jointly with Google. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/jiophone-next-to-launch-this-diwali-specs-features-and-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/87256069.cms">JioPhone Next </a>smartphone will be available at an entry price of ₹1,999 which is almost the same as Apple’s cleaning cloth that’s priced at ₹1,900. The smartphone is actually priced at ₹6,499 but after the first downpayment of ₹1,999, the rest can be paid through EMIs paid over 18 or 24 months. It will be available by November 4, and across JioMart Digital retail locations. Jio is offering four EMI plans for customers who purchase the JioPhone Next smartphone. All four plans have a 24-month and 18-month payout system. The most affordable plan is the ‘Always-on plan’ for which you pay ₹300 per month for 24 months and ₹350 per month for 18 months. Jio is also offering 5GB of data and 100 minutes of calls. For those interested in purchasing the JioPhone Next, you can visit a JioMart digital retailer, Jio’s website or send ‘Hi’ to 7018270182 on WhatsApp. Here’s a look at all four plans in detail. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Always-on plan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Large plan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">XL plan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">XXL plan </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹300 - 24 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹450 - 24 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹500 - 24 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹550 - 24 months </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹350 - 18 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹500 - 18 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹550 - 18 months </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹600 - 18 months </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5GB + 100 minutes per month </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.5GB per day + unlimited voice </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2GB per day + unlimited voice </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2.5GB per day + unlimited voice </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> The JioPhone Next smartphone has been jointly made by the telco and Google. The affordable 4G smartphone runs Pragati OS which is an optimised Android version made for the JioPhone Next. Google features such as Read Aloud and Translate Now will also be integrated in Pragati OS. The smartphone will also come preloaded with apps from Jio and Google. It will feature optimisations for low-light photography with an HDR mode, and India-specific Snapchat lenses integrated into the phone’s camera. These features will work with any text on the phone screen in addition to web pages, apps, messages and photos as well. JioPhone Next users will also be able to use Google Assistant for Jio-related queries like playing music on JioSaavn or checking your balance on My Jio. The smartphone is also confirmed to receive regular security updates and Android releases. JioPhone Next specifications In terms of specs, the JioPhone Next features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with Gorilla Glass 3 layered on top. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 512GB. The JioPhone Next sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It also packs a 3,500mAh battery. It has dual SIM support, Bluetooth 4.1 and a 3.5mm headphone jack. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/jiophone-next-to-launch-this-diwali-specs-features-and-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/87256069.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">JioPhone Next to launch this Diwali – specs, features and everything we know so far</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/smartphones-launched-in-india-in-this-month-october-2021/slidelist/87361238.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Realme GT Neo 2 to Motorola Edge 20 Pro — smartphones launched in India this month</a>

JioPhone Next price revealed, will be available with EMI plans

<ul><li>Reliance Jio has been working on an affordable 5G smartphone for some time now.</li><li>A leak has revealed the design and some of the specifications of the smartphone.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the <keyword id="10965012" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="jiophone-5g" source="Orion">JioPhone 5G</keyword>.</li></ul> Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio during the launch of its<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/jio-set-to-launch-true-5g-services-this-2022-diwali/articleshow/93854727.cms"> 5G services</a> in India had announced that the telecom giant is working with Google to develop<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/mukesh-ambani-reveals-reliance-jio-and-google-are-working-on-an-affordable-5g-smartphone/articleshow/93876846.cms"> affordable 5G smartphones</a>. It has been nearly ten months since and Jio has not revealed any information yet. However, a recent leak has now revealed the design and some of the specifications of the <keyword id="4792220" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiophone" source="Orion">JioPhone</keyword> 5G. While it is not clear if the device has been developed with Google, this won’t be the first time the telecom operator has partnered with the tech giant to launch a smartphone. In 2021, the company had launched the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/jiophone-next-launch-in-india-price-specs-and-features/articleshow/87455678.cms"> JioPhone Next</a>, an affordable 4G smartphone in partnership with Google. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone 5G live image" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone 5G live image">JioPhone 5G live image</cmsannotation> <div type="twitter" handle="ArpitNahiMila" handlename="ArpitNahiMila" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1671799350329217028"></div> The new leak posted on Twitter shows the back and the front of the smartphone, along with Jio and 5G branding at the back. As expected for an affordable smartphone, the leaked device is expected to come with a plastic back. We can see from the leaked image that the device will feature a dual camera setup at the back, with the primary camera being a 13MP sensor. This could be equipped with a 2MP sensor. On the front, the device comes with a waterdrop notch with a selfie camera, which could be a 5MP sensor. The tipster has also mentioned that the device could be equipped with a Unisoc 5G chipset or the Dimensity 700 processor. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone 5G launch and price" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone 5G launch and price">JioPhone 5G launch and price</cmsannotation> While Reliance Jio has not revealed any information about the smartphone yet, the tipster has mentioned that the device is expected to be launched between Diwali and new year. Considering that the company began its 5G rollout on Diwali in 2022, it is possible that it may use the same day for the launch of its smartphone. The JioPhone 5G is expected to be priced under INR 10,000. We expect the company to also announce bundled plans that will make the device cheaper. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Competition in the budget segment" comment="subhead" text="Competition in the budget segment">Competition in the budget segment</cmsannotation> The Indian budget smartphone segment is quite competitive and is dominated by Chinese smartphone companies such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo. In June 2022, Chinese companies<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/four-out-of-five-smartphones-sold-in-india-were-from-chinese-companies/articleshow/93701715.cms"> accounted</a> for 79% of India’s smartphone shipments. Amid a crackdown on Chinese companies, a report had suggested that the government may<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/indian-government-is-reportedly-planning-on-restricting-xiaomi-realme-vivo-and-oppo-from-the-budget-smartphone-segment/articleshow/93432631.cms"> restrict</a> Chinese smartphone makers from the budget segment. The government however rejected this and said that there are no plans to ban Chinese companies from the budget segment. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/carl-pei-led-nothing-may-launch-a-smartwatch-after-nothing-phone-2/articleshow/101182896.cms">Carl Pei-led Nothing looks set to join the smartwatch party in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-3-nord-ce-3-specifications-leak-ahead-of-july-launch/articleshow/101156655.cms">OnePlus Nord 3 specs leaked, a foldable phone foray is imminent too</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-phone-2-to-launch-in-india-on-july-11-heres-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/100968848.cms">Nothing Phone (2) to take its successful transparent design one step further – Key things we know before the launch</a>

JioPhone 5G leak reveals design, key specifications ahead of launch

<ul><li>The <keyword id="11900973" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioPhone-Next" source="Orion">JioPhone Next</keyword> is set to be launched by Diwali, November 4.</li><li>The device is aimed at first-time smartphone buyers shifting from 2G to 4G.</li><li>Here’s everything we know so far about the affordable smartphone from Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio.</li></ul>Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio is all set to announce its much anticipated affordable smartphone, the JioPhone Next in time for Diwali (November 4). The company had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-confirms-jiophone-next-will-be-launched-in-time-for-diwali/articleshow/87211099.cms">confirmed</a> the launch on October 22. Jio is betting on the JioPhone Next to fuel its next wave of subscriber addition and is targeting the device at first-time smartphone buyers looking to shift from 2G to 4G. Ahead of the launch, the company has released a video highlighting some of the features of the device. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="87211099" title="Reliance confirms JioPhone Next will be launched in time for Diwali" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <div type="Youtube" id="PKHsfXC0y7k" title="Making of JioPhone Next" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PKHsfXC0y7k/mqdefault.jpg"></div> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone Next expected launch date" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone Next expected launch date">JioPhone Next expected launch date</cmsannotation> The JioPhone Next is expected to launch soon and will be available by Diwali, November 4. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone Next features" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone Next features"><keyword id="11925846" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioPhone-Next-features" source="Orion">JioPhone Next features</keyword></cmsannotation> The JioPhone Next has been developed by Reliance Jio in collaboration with Google. The phone will run on PragatiOS and will come preloaded with apps from Jio and Google. <div type="image" title="JioPhone" msid="87256100" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The JioPhone Next will run on PragatiOS.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> While Jio has not mentioned how many updates the device will receive, the company has said that the device will get automatic software updates and security updates. The JioPhone Next will come with a voice assistant, allowing first-time users to easily operate the device. It will also come with a ‘read aloud’ function that will offer content to users in their selected language. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone Next expected specifications" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone Next expected specifications">JioPhone Next expected specifications</cmsannotation> The JioPhone Next is expected to sport a 5.5-inch HD+ display with thick bezels at the top and bottom. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset coupled with Adreno 306 GPU. The smartphone is expected to be available in 2GB and 3GB RAM variants with up to 32GB of internal storage. The video from Jio has revealed that the device will come with a 13MP primary camera with flash. On the front, the device is expected to feature an 8MP selfie camera. Jio has said that the camera app will come with custom Indian augmented reality (AR) filters. It is expected to be powered by a 2,500mAh battery and will feature a microUSB port. We should know more about the JioPhone Next in the coming days. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-lost-subscribers-for-the-first-time-in-10-quarters-but-theres-good-news-for-mukesh-ambani-in-this-too/articleshow/87251614.cms">Reliance Jio lost subscribers for the first time in 10 quarters but there's good news for Mukesh Ambani in this too</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-cements-its-lead-over-airtel-in-both-total-as-well-as-active-subscribers/articleshow/87156675.cms">Reliance Jio cements its lead over Airtel in both total as well as active subscribers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-confirms-jiophone-next-will-be-launched-in-time-for-diwali/articleshow/87211099.cms">Reliance confirms JioPhone Next will be launched in time for Diwali</a>

JioPhone Next to launch this Diwali – specs, features and everything we know so far

<ul><li>The <keyword id="11900973" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiophone-next" source="Orion">JioPhone Next</keyword> smartphone is now scheduled to launch ahead of the Diwali festive season.</li><li>Jio said it has begun testing the smartphone with select users for now.</li><li>The telco said that this additional time will help it mitigate the ongoing global <keyword id="10389950" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chip-shortage" source="Orion">chip shortage</keyword>.</li></ul>Reliance Jio was scheduled to launch the much-anticipated <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/expected-price-of-new-reliance-jio-and-googles-4g-smartphone/articleshow/85401392.cms">JioPhone Next</a> smartphone today on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurti. The telco announced late Thursday that the launch has been pushed back and it will now be available before Diwali which is on November 4 this year. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/jiophone-next-is-the-new-weapon-in-ambanis-arsenal-as-he-takes-aim-at-the-500-million-subscriber-mark/articleshow/85974565.cms">Jio </a>in its release did not specify the exact reason behind the delay of the JioPhone Next but it did mention the global shortage of semiconductors. “This additional time will also help mitigate the current industry-wide, global semiconductor shortages,” Jio said in the release. The global chip shortage which first hit the car industry and then the consumer electronics, is now affecting smartphones as well. Apple has also warned supply constraints will affect sales of the iPhone and iPad. The telco added that along with Google it has started testing the JioPhone Next with select users for “further refinement” and it should be available more widely just in time for the Diwali festive season. The JioPhone Next has been jointly developed by Reliance Jio and Google. It’s a low-cost 4G smartphone running a customised version of Android and loaded with Google features for Android users. It will come with optimisations for low-light photography with an HDR mode, and India-specific Snapchat lenses integrated into the phone’s camera. Google features such as Read Aloud and Translate Now will also be integrated in the OS. These features will work with any text on the phone screen in addition to web pages, apps, messages and photos as well. JioPhone Next users will also be able to use Google Assistant for Jio-related queries like playing music on JioSaavn or checking your balance on My Jio. The smartphone is also confirmed to receive regular security updates and Android releases. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone Next rumoured specs" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone Next rumoured specs">JioPhone Next rumoured specs</cmsannotation> In terms of specs, The JioPhone Next is expected to feature a 5.5-inch HD display. It could launch in two configurations of 2GB RAM + 16GB and 3GB RAM + 32GB. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor, and it could run Android 11 (Go Edition). Leaks also suggest it will feature a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. And the smartphone could pack a 2,500mAh battery. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioPhone Next rumoured price" comment="subhead" text="JioPhone Next rumoured price">JioPhone Next rumoured price</cmsannotation> The JioPhone Next is tipped to cost around ₹3,499. This pricing seems in line with RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani’s claim of the JioPhone Next being the most affordable smartphone not only in India but globally as well. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/realme-8s-5g-smartphone-hands-on-overview-price-design-and-everything-you-need-to-know/slidelist/86063930.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Realme 8s 5G hands-on overview – Price, design and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/realme-8s-5g-and-8i-mobile-and-realme-pad-tablet-price-specification-and-features/articleshow/86061713.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Here’s everything Realme launched today from Realme Pad to Realme 8s 5G</a>

JioPhone Next launch delayed until Diwali due to chip shortage

<ul><li>The Sony SRS-XG500 is a cylindrical speaker covered in a high-quality mesh fabric.</li><li>It packs two subwoofers, two passive radiators and two tweeters.</li><li>Priced at ₹32,990, it goes up against the JBL Boombox 2.</li></ul>Sony’s party speaker line-up is packed to the gills, boasting features ranging from crazy gesture controls to nightclub-style lighting. The latest addition to it is the SRS-XG500, which is a modern take on the traditional boombox. Powered by two subwoofers, two passive radiators and two tweeters, the SRS-XG500 seems to be tuned specifically for high-energy house parties that require a ton of bass. It goes up against the JBL Boombox 2 in terms of features, but is a little pricey, at ₹32,990. So what justifies the premium? Find out in this review. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Built like a tank" comment="subhead" text="Built like a tank">Built like a tank</cmsannotation> One of the biggest highlights of the SRS-XG500 is its design and build quality. It is a cylindrical speaker covered in a high-quality mesh fabric and reinforced with a sturdy matte finish plastic frame, it is built to last. The front of the speaker hosts a bunch of buttons that let you turn it on and off, toggle the Bluetooth pairing mode, skip, play and pause tracks and also enable the Mega Bass mode. That’s it, no digital display or any bells and whistles — just simple tactile buttons with great feedback that get the job done easily without thinking or looking twice. <div type="image" title="3" msid="86009538" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The front of the speaker hosts a bunch of buttons that let you interact with it.&amp;lt;span class"><payload><![CDATA[The front of the speaker hosts a bunch of buttons that let you interact with your music.]]></payload></div> The speaker is IP66 certified, which ensures it’s dust and water-resistant. Additionally, it has a thick cover on the back to protect the buttons and connectivity ports — including two USB ports, an audio-in jack and a quarter-inch port. Here, you’ll also find the ‘Battery’ button at the back that summons the lady in the speaker to tell you how much battery percentage you have left, as well as the Party Connect button that lets you connect to other compatible Sony Speakers for a stereo experience. In the same enclosure, you’ll find the Guitar button that’ll let you mute or unmute the quarter-inch input and a Light button that’ll let you toggle the LED lights on or off. The two USB ports can charge devices but only one of them can actually connect to a storage device and play music. On the downside, it misses a USB Type-C port, which for me is a tradeoff as many smartphones these days ship with Type-C to Type-C or Type-C to Lightning cables, so it just makes sense. <div type="image" title="4" msid="86009586" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The rear of the speaker hosts a ton of connectivity options but lacks a USB Type-C port.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Calling the speaker portable would be a stretch, as it weighs 5.5 kg; so heavy that you can easily do weights with it. To make things easier for you, it has a massive handle on the top that merges with the frame around the passive radiators. Honestly, it was because of this handle that I had the confidence to move the speaker around to different rooms in my house when I wanted to listen to music while doing chores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Two apps, double the confusion" comment="subhead" text="Two apps, double the confusion">Two apps, double the confusion</cmsannotation> When you first connect to the speaker using an iOS device, you’ll be prompted to download the accompanying Sony Sound Centre app. The app lets you control various aspects of the speaker, including sound profile, music source, power options, lighting and mostly childish DJ effects, but the problem is it can get a little too overwhelming at times. I found myself using the app mostly to change the equaliser options, the source of the audio and sometimes to turn on the battery saver mode. Sony has its own profiles (Mega Bass and Live Sound) that can be used once you turn on the ClearAudio+ mode. You can also make your own adjustments to the EQ by selecting the custom option in the Sound Settings, but your scope is limited to only three broad frequencies of Bass, Middle and Treble. We recommend using the DJ effects (flanger and isolator) only when the party in the house reaches its peak — trying these among fully functioning people may get you the moniker of the most annoying person in your group. Just in case you want to take things up a notch, you can try the Fiestable app for even more DJ effects — yes, here you get the ability to control flanger and isolator effects using your phone’s motion sensor, which is honestly clumsier than a monkey riding a bike. The lighting effects in the app are fun, but since you’ll mostly be seeing the speaker straight up, the accents on the sides would barely ever be noticed by you. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="All about that bass" comment="subhead" text="All about that bass">All about that bass</cmsannotation> As I mentioned before, the SRS-XG500 packs great hardware — two subwoofers, two passive radiators and two tweeters, all of which produce good quality sound. In terms of codecs, it supports SBC, AAC and Sony’s own LDAC. I listened to a variety of songs on the speaker, from Bollywood bangers to high-energy EDM songs and even had a mini weekend party to get a sense of what it’s capable of. In its most ‘organic’ settings, with all the fancy equalisation turned off, it’s a very balanced and capable speaker. One thing I’ve observed with several speakers with passive radiators is that the high frequencies or the treble kind of get lost in the quest for bone-shaking bass. But that’s not the case here. The frequencies are separated very nicely and the bass doesn’t overpower the mids and the highs. The voice of an artist isn’t veiled by other sounds and more importantly, a lot of times you can figure out the way a certain song was intended to be heard by the music producer. <div type="image" title="2" msid="86009613" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Two passive radiators can be found on the sides of the SRS-XG500 that are illuminated by LED accents.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> For instance, the ambient sounds of a street in Tom Misch’s rendition of Isn’t She Lovely were so well reproduced that I had to pause for a moment to appreciate it. This airy atmosphere is something that several Bluetooth speakers struggle to reproduce. Live performances too can be enjoyed very well with these. I tried out John Mayer’s magnum opus concert Where The Light Is Live at LA and it delivered. Since the concert has three different sets (acoustic, rock trio and a full orchestral band), I could put the speaker’s spatial resolution to its limits. Here, the SRS-XG500 did have its limitations as a standalone speaker, but it was able to give a good sense of which instrument was making what sound and from where. If you are hoping to get a good soundstage, you may have to pair this up with another compatible Sony speaker. But where this speaker really feels at home is playing upbeat, high tempo, bass-heavy music. Cranking that MegaBass mode on a club-banger does take the party to a different level. This is more pronounced at higher volumes, as the passive radiators can be unleashed then. I played a variety of songs in a mini house party by artists including (but not limited to) Doja Cat, Kanye West, Drake, BTS, Sean Paul, Lil Nas X, Diljit Dosanjh, Micky Singh, Guru Randhawa, Kid Laroi, Enrique and Pitbull, and it consistently delivered punchy audio. I also tried the guitar plugin feature while jamming to a track I made on GarageBand. The raw output of my electric guitar (without a guitar processor or interface) was a little too warm to my liking. Connecting my guitar processor helped a lot and I also liked the fact that there’s a separate knob for changing mic/guitar input volume. If you’re planning to connect a semi-acoustic guitar, make sure it has an equaliser on it. That being said, if you want to entertain yourself or your guests with your guitar chops or just by plugging in a microphone for a karaoke night, you’re going to have a lot of fun. <div type="image" title="5" msid="86009626" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The speaker comes with a nifty little handle to carry it around. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> While all of this was mostly on Apple Music with the highest streaming settings, the speaker managed to perform well even on video streaming platforms such as YouTube. There’s a noticeable difference in sound quality, but that’s only because of the bitrate of the two services. Watching movies, TV shows or podcasts can be a bit tricky though, as the sound is too bassy, and it can quickly get a little distracting. I observed that the background score or laugh tracks often overpowered the vocals. In podcasts, the low end seeped into the speaker’s voice, making it a bit difficult to hear. For this, I recommend diving down into the sound settings of the app and turning down the Low frequency in the custom EQ. The best part is, there is no compromise on thump even at low volumes — that’s the sweet spot that you’d mostly be hitting while chilling by yourself or working from home. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Big on battery" comment="subhead" text="Big on battery">Big on battery</cmsannotation> The SRS-XG500’s bulky design helps it accommodate a large battery that has a claimed playtime of 30 hours (with MegaBass turned on and volume at 19%). It also ships with a proprietary fast charger that claims to provide 3 hours of playtime with just 10% of charge. These are impressive figures, and they somewhat hold up in real life as well. It managed to sustain my excitement (read abuse) of playing loud music at 60-80% volume for almost two and a half days. I also managed to fully charge my phone twice during this period. These are impressive figures. Charging the speaker entirely took about two and a half hours. If you aren’t planning on holding parties every day, you may want to keep this plugged in, and Sony did think about it. They have included a Battery Care feature in the Sound Centre app that doesn’t charge the speaker beyond 90% to save the battery in the long run. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Pros </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Cons </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Window-rattling bass </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Accompanying apps can be too overwhelming </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Great design </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Heavy </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Tons of battery life </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sound can be too warm for some people </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Easy to connect </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Not enough punch for outdoor situations </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Guitar/mic input with separate audio controls </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Water and dustproof </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> You can’t go wrong with this speaker if you’re somebody who likes hosting small house parties. It packs quite a punch, along with great connectivity options and an everlasting battery. The IP66 certification is a great peace of mind feature, as parties do tend to get messy more often than not. And even if you aren’t a party person, the ability to carry around a powerful Bluetooth speaker around the house is a great thing to have. Yes, a Type-C port is sorely needed, so is a lower price tag, but hearing your windows rattle on a party night may help justify it. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/jio-and-googles-low-cost-smartphone-check-out-expected-price-camera-display-ram-and-battery-specifications/slidelist/85974170.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">JioPhone Next — All we know about Jio and Google’s low-cost smartphone</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/bad-news-for-gamers-gpu-prices-are-increasing-once-again-this-time-because-of-ethereum/articleshow/85968902.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Bad news for gamers – GPU prices are increasing once again, this time because of Ethereum</a>

Sony SRS-XG500 Review — A modern take on the traditional boombox

<ul><li>Smartphone makers have urged the government to rationalise input tariffs.</li><li>The <keyword id="7825659" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india-cellular-and-electronics-association" source="Orion">India Cellular and Electronics Association</keyword> has called for reduction of tariffs to three slabs.</li><li>This, the body claims, will help <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> compete with other countries globally.</li></ul>An association of smartphone makers has urged the government to look into input tariffs on smartphones and related components, asking for rationalisation. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), as per a report by the Economic Times, has sent a request to the <keyword id="47209" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="finance-ministry" source="Orion">Finance Ministry</keyword>, claiming that the current tariff regime has outlived its utility and put the country at a competitive disadvantage against countries like China and Vietnam. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The argument" comment="subhead" text="The argument">The argument</cmsannotation> The input tariffs, according to the association, puts India at a disadvantage when compared to other countries. "The high input tariffs are completely incompatible with India's exports ambitions and put us at a massive disadvantage with countries like China, Vietnam, Mexico and Thailand," the ICEA said. Therefore, ICEA has urged the Finance Ministry to rationalise the tariffs and match the input tariffs being offered by other countries in the next two years. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Limiting the tariff slabs" comment="subhead" text="Limiting the tariff slabs">Limiting the tariff slabs</cmsannotation> India currently provides a range of tariffs, including 2.5%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. In addition to this, certain surcharges are also levied on the products. "This is not only excessive but also results in nuisance tariffs such as those charged at 2.5% which fail to support domestic industry and also create confusion leading to disputes between the importers and custom authorities," the ICEA added. The body has urged the ministry to do away with the above tariffs and limit them to 0%, 5% and 10%. “Given the scale of electronics trade, which is close to $100 billion, we request that a senior level panel of two officials, one each from the ministry of finance and Meity be created to regularly provide accurate tariff classification for imports. Well-established principles should be used to reach conclusions,” the association added. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="India’s export rise" comment="subhead" text="India’s export rise">India’s export rise</cmsannotation> The Indian government’s policies have given a good boost to the country’s <keyword id="3849052" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Smartphone-production" source="Orion">smartphone production</keyword>, for both domestic consumption and exports. India’s<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/india-surpasses-85000-cr-worth-mobile-phone-exports-in-fy23/articleshow/99339214.cms"> smartphone exports</a> in FY 22-23 crossed the ₹85,000 crore mark, up from ₹45,000 crore during the preceding year. In yet another milestone,<a href="https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/may-iphone-exports-swell-to-record-rs-10000-crore/101092753"> iPhone exports</a> in May 2023 crossed the ₹10,000 crore mark, taking the total smartphones exported from India in May 2023 to ₹12,000 crore. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/jiophone-5g-leak-reveals-design-key-specifications-ahead-of-launch/articleshow/101209095.cms">JioPhone 5G leak reveals design, key specifications ahead of launch</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/carl-pei-led-nothing-may-launch-a-smartwatch-after-nothing-phone-2/articleshow/101182896.cms">Carl Pei-led Nothing looks set to join the smartwatch party in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-nord-3-nord-ce-3-specifications-leak-ahead-of-july-launch/articleshow/101156655.cms">OnePlus Nord 3 specs leaked, a foldable phone foray is imminent too</a>

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Google-owned <keyword id="10879" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="youtube" source="Orion">YouTube</keyword> has warned creators that it will start demonetising kids channels on its platform that produce low-quality videos. YouTube channels that primarily target young audiences are classified as "made for kids". "These channels will need to deliver high-quality content and comply with kids-specific monetisation policies," said James Beser, Director of Product Management, Kids and Family at YouTube. For example, channels that have predominantly low-quality kids content such as "heavily commercial or promotional" or "encouraging negative behaviours or attitudes" may be suspended from YouTube Partner Programme. "And if an individual video violates these quality principles, it may see limited or no ads," Beser added in a blog post late on Monday. Earlier in October, YouTube shared additional monetisation policies for channels that primarily create kids and family content on YouTube. "Going forward, these principles will have not only an impact on recommendations and inclusion in <keyword id="2734963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="youtube-kids" source="Orion">YouTube Kids</keyword> but also on monetisation," the company warned. YouTube said in Q2 2021, it removed more than 1.8 million videos for violation of its child safety policies. "We have reached out to potentially impacted creators in order to support them before these changes take effect starting next month," the company added. "There is a vibrant community of kids and family <keyword id="2893283" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Content-Creators" source="Orion">content creators</keyword> that produce high-quality content. And we want to make sure that we're rewarding these creators and helping them grow and succeed on YouTube," Beser said. 'YouTube Kids' is a separate app that is a filtered version of YouTube, has specific content policies and a much smaller set of channels and videos available. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-app-wont-work-on-some-iphones-and-android-phones-from-november-1/articleshow/87252123.cms">WhatsApp won’t work on these phones from November 1: Check the full list</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/jiophone-next-to-launch-this-diwali-specs-features-and-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/87256069.cms">JioPhone Next to launch this Diwali – specs, features and everything we know so far</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/exclusive-clubhouse-has-hired-its-first-general-counsel-who-was-a-key-early-employee-at-pinterest/articleshow/87267132.cms">Exclusive: Clubhouse has hired its first general counsel, who was a key early employee at Pinterest</a>

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West Bengal Chief Minister <keyword id="43868" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mamata-banerjee" source="Orion">Mamata Banerjee</keyword> on Monday announced the reopening of educational institutions in the state from November 16, after a gap of nearly 20 months. Banerjee, who is on a North Bengal tour, during an administrative meeting at Uttarkanya -- the state secretariat in Jalpaiguri district of North Bengal -- directed <keyword id="12385503" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chief-Secretary-H-K-Diwedi" source="Orion">Chief Secretary H K Diwedi</keyword> to make the necessary arrangements. With this, the educational institutions that were closed due to the Corona pandemic will resume classes in the offline mode. Though Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress chief, had earlier announced November 15 as the date, it was deferred by a day owing to Bisha Munda's birthday. The tribal leader's birthday on November 15 is treated as a special holiday in the state. "On November 4, there is Kali Puja, followed by <keyword id="12385504" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bhatri-ditiya" source="Orion">Bhatri Ditiya</keyword>. After two days is Chhat puja while November 13 happens to be Jagadhatri Puja. So we can reopen the schools after these festivals from November 15," she said during the meeting. On October 5, the state finance department sanctioned Rs 109 crore to the education department for the renovation of 6,468 government schools, indicating the government's resolve to restart the schools after <keyword id="6357908" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="durga-puja" source="Orion">Durga Puja</keyword>. Earlier too in August, after her meeting with the Global advisory body chief, she had said that her government was mulling <keyword id="3387016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="reopening-of-schools" source="Orion">reopening of schools</keyword> and colleges that have been shut since March due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chief Minister had said that educational institutes might reopen in West Bengal on alternate days after the Durga Puja vacation in November. Asked about the details of the schedule, an education department official said, "Though it has not yet been decided and the department is still working on the details, but so far, it has been decided that classes from IX onwards will start at the initial level along with the colleges and universities. "However, the department is likely to impose strict conditions to ensure the safety of children from the deadly virus." SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/soon-to-be-listed-nykaa-plans-to-expand-to-middle-east-and-the-uk/articleshow/87257541.cms">Soon-to-be listed Nykaa plans to expand to Middle East and the UK</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/jiophone-next-to-launch-this-diwali-specs-features-and-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/87256069.cms">JioPhone Next to launch this Diwali – specs, features and everything we know so far</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="12389141" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="macos-12-monterey" source="Orion">macOS 12 Monterey</keyword> has started rolling out on eligible devices starting October 25.</li><li>The latest OS brings plenty of new features to Macs and MacBooks.</li><li>All eligible devices will be able to download the macOS 12 Monterey for free.</li></ul>Starting on October 25, <keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword>’s latest operating system for Macs, macOS 12 Monterey, is available for all eligible Mac and MacBook users starting. The latest <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-unveiled-a-powerful-new-macbook-pro-that-nixes-the-controversial-touchbar-and-reintroduced-one-of-fans-most-beloved-features-magsafe/articleshow/87119786.cms">MacBook Pros</a> that were launched at the company’s October event will come with pre-installed macOS 12 Monterey and offer plenty of fresh changes including redesigned Safari browser and Shortcuts. The latest OS will be available for a free update to all other eligible Mac and MacBook devices and will bring upgrades to the existing OS and UI. Apple has named the new OS as Monterey because it is located close to Big Sur on the California coastline. Big Sur is the name of Apple’s previous generation macOS. In this article, we will have a look at all the eligible devices, features and more that you need to know. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Eligible devices" comment="subhead" text="Eligible devices">Eligible devices</cmsannotation> The company has announced that the latest OS will support its broadest lineup of Macs, including iMac, MacBook Air, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-added-a-highly-criticized-iphone-feature-to-the-new-macbook-pro-design-and-people-arent-happy/articleshow/87123764.cms">MacBook Pro</a>, and Mac mini, as well as its older Macs based on Intel chipset. Here’s a list of devices that will support the latest OS. <ul><li>All iMac that were released in late 2015 and later.</li><li>All iMac Pro that released in 2017 and later.</li><li>All MacBook Air that were released in early 2015 and later.</li><li>All MacBook Pro that were released in early 2015 and later.</li><li>All Mac Pro that released in late 2013 and later.</li><li>All Mac mini that released in late 2014 and later.</li><li>All MacBooks that were released in early 2016 and later.</li></ul>For all the above compatible devices, the update will be available for free. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Features of macOS 12 Monterey" comment="subhead" text="Features of macOS 12 Monterey">Features of macOS 12 Monterey</cmsannotation> With the macOS 12 Monterey, Apple is expected to bring tons of new features to all Macs, especially those that are powered by its own <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-may-equip-macbook-air-2022-with-a-new-m2-chip/articleshow/87250149.cms">M1</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-unleashed-m1x-macbook-pro-airpods-3-and-more-expected-to-launch-today/articleshow/87099644.cms">M1 Pro and M1 Max</a> processors. The new OS will improve how users connect and bring better sync across Apple’s devices, making it a great update for users having iPad and iPhone. Here are all the new features that will be available with the latest macOS. Universal Control This feature will allow users to use the same input hardware such as mouse or keyboard to be used across Apple’s devices such as Macs and iPad. Users would be able to use Mac’s trackpad to navigate seamlessly on their iPads. This will not require any setup and users can just drag and drop files across their devices by just aligning them next to each other. However, this interesting feature has not yet been released and would be available with its future updates. Another feature, SharePlay, that allows users to co-watch and listen with friends will also be available in the future update. FaceTime Apple is bringing spatial audio support, voice isolation, wide spectrum and background blurring feature to FaceTime. The voice isolation feature can prevent background noise in the audio, while the wide spectrum can be used to hear the chatter during meetings. The spatial audio will allow users to hear audio of people in 3D and if a person is sitting far away from their system it will make it sound like they are away. AirPlay Users will now be able to use AirPlay across devices as they can just play a track or video on their iPhone or iPad and use their Mac or MacBook as speakers or for video output only. Shortcuts Shortcuts feature that was earlier available only on iOS has now come to Macs with the latest OS. It will allow users to automate everyday tasks, and trigger them via Siri’s voice support. Safari 15 The Safari 15 browser will be available with a new design as users will see compact tabs, a refined toolbar and they will be able to use tab groups. This will be beneficial for users to use plenty of tabs at one time. Users will be able to save their tabs and access them across their Apple devices and the changes across devices will also be in sync. Focus The Focus feature will allow users to take a break from their activities. This will turn off notifications depending on the user’s activities and it will display only the important ones. Once the Focus mode is on, it will be mirrored across all Apple devices. Users can also set their status for other people to know that they would not want to be interrupted. 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