Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms is reportedly considering licensing its virtual reality software, Horizon, to Reliance Jio. According to a report in Inc42, the Facebook parent aims to expand the reach of its Horizon OS by partnering with more companies. Reliance Jio, which has been eyeing augmented and virtual reality space for sometime now,…
The Indian smartphone market witnessed a major shift this week as Apple slashed iPhone prices following a reduction in import duties by the government. While the cuts were minimal for base models, high-end Pro variants saw reductions of up to Rs 6,000. Meanwhile, Google is set to enhance the user experience in India with a…
In September 2018, a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a pivotal moment for Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Bharti Airtel, which was grappling with a severe crisis at the time, according to the Bharti Group founder. Airtel was struggling due to the impact of free voice and data services provided by new entrant Reliance Jio…
Telecom equipment manufacturing and exports are becoming a new success story following the success of smartphone exports. In the financial year 2024, the telecom equipment production exceeded the milestone of Rs 45,000 crore with exports totaling approximately Rs 10,500 crore, supported by the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme of the Centre. According to government data…
Reliance Jio has announced its new subscription offering, JioCinema Premium. The new plans start at Rs 29 per month. The all-new JioCinema Premium plans will offer an Ad Free experience delivered in up to 4K quality and off-line viewing options. Subscribers can access Exclusive Series, Movies, Hollywood, Kids and TV entertainment, on any device, including…
A proposed bill in the US Congress has found its resonance in India. Telecom industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Airtel, Reliance Jioand Vodafone-Idea, want the the government to adopt a similar bill. So what exactly is this bill? The bill sponsored by US Senators Markwayne Mullin, Mark Kelly and…
