Airtel rolls out Aadhaar based e-KYC solution for instant mobile connection activation

 

After Vodafone, Airtel has announced that it has started rolling out Aadhaar based e-KYC solution for instant activation of Airtel mobile connections, following the notification by the Department of Telecom (DoT).

Under the Aadhaar based instant verification process, customers purchasing a new Airtel prepaid/postpaid mobile connection need to submit/verify their Biometrics (iris scan / fingerprints) at the Point of Sale. The details will be instantly matched with the UIDIA database and following the validation, the connection will be activated instantly in the name of the customer.

Airtel said that it will enhance customer convenience and experience and the digital verification, which is fully secure, will also eliminate paperwork and benefit the environment.

The Aadhaar based e-KYC solution is now live in Airtel stores in Delhi NCR and will be rolled out across the country over the next few days in all company operated stores.

Commenting on the new initiative, Ajai Puri, Director – Operations (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel, said:

Aadhaar based e-KYC for a mobile connection is a milestone for the telecom industry and will enhance customer experience through faster onboarding. A customer can now walk into an Airtel store and walk out with an active mobile connection in a matter of few minutes. The solution also complements the Government’s Digital India vision and will add to Airtel’s green initiatives.

Project Fi’s WiFi Assistant coming to all Nexus devices

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Google’s Project Fi which was opened to all users since March comes with a WiFi Assistant feature that allows you to automatically and securely connect to open WiFi networks. The feature that was exclusive to Project Fi users will now be available for all Nexus devices.

These open WiFi networks are verified by Google and are reliable. WiFi Assistant uses a Google VPN to try and secure the connection. The WiFi Assistant app will be available for Nexus devices running Android Lollipop 5.1 or higher and these devices will not require a subscription to the wireless service. Users won’t be required to sign in or set up accounts to access the WiFi.

In order to enable WiFi Assistant will have to head over to the Android Settings app> Google>Networking. You can then toggle the feature on and off

Google says the tool can help improve average connection speeds and lower monthly data consumption, regardless of which wireless carrier provides cellular service to the phone. The Google WiFi Assistant is available to Nexus devices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and Nordic countries. Google says it will roll out over the next few weeks.

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Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy Note7

Announced Date:August 2, 2016
Launch Date:September 2, 2016

Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy Note7 is a updated version of the Gear VR headset. It features a new touchpad and supports USB Type-C.
Key Features & Highlights

● Micro USB connector

● Compatible with the Galaxy Note 7, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+

● From 96 degrees to 101 degrees for immersive video and gaming experience.

Specifications

• Internals

  Sensor:Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity

• Hardware

  Weight:345 g

  Dimensions:207.8 x 122.5 x 98.6 mm

  Colour:Blue Black

  USB Type:Type-C

  Compatible Devices:Galaxy Note7, S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6, S6      edge and S6 edge+

• Camera Details

  Field Of View:101 Degree

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Key Features 

• Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)

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Xiaomi had managed to create ripples in the Indian smartphone market with its sub Rs 10,000 phones such as Redmi Note, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime. Even the slightly more expensive phone Xiaomi Mi4i was lapped up by Indian consumers with open arms. One would have thought that it will be very difficult to put brakes on Xiaomi growth phenomena post this phase. But that was not how the next part of the story unfolded.

 

Google launches video chat app, Duo, to compete with FaceTime, Skype and Messenger

Google has launched its video chatting app, called Duo.

It represents Google’s response to other popular video calling options, including Apple’s FaceTime, Microsoft’s Skype and Facebook’s Messenger.

It’s not that different from the other video chatting services, except that it gives users a glimpse at who’s making the call, helping people decide whether to answer or not.

Google says it’s calling the feature, “knock, knock”.

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