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Google just paused the YouTube Premium subscription for my parents because we use a family plan and currently don't live in same city
Dear @Google, if you want to verify a family, ask for official proof. Mandating that a family has to stay in same household is very old school
Other countries that do this - the operators not only "prioritize" premium users in crowded places but also *throttle* 5G speeds (let's say up to 100mbps; only premium users get full speed even in non-crowded areas)
so Airtel's T&C remains to be seen
Airtel just launched something no Indian telecom operator has done before.
It’s called Priority Postpaid, powered by 5G network slicing.
When towers get crowded, like concerts, markets, or peak hours, Priority Postpaid users get faster internet speeds than regular users connected to the same tower.
Priority Postpaid plans:
₹449 (Individual)
Priority 5G access, Xstream Play, Adobe Express Premium, 100GB cloud storage
₹699 (Family of 2)
Everything above + Amazon Prime + JioHotstar
₹999 (Family of 3)
Everything above + Apple TV+ and Apple Music
₹1199 (Family of 4)
Same benefits as above
₹1749 (Family of 5)
Everything above + Netflix
Existing Airtel postpaid users will get Priority access automatically.
Prepaid users can switch through the Airtel Thanks app or any Airtel store.
You’ll need a 5G SA-compatible smartphone running the latest software.
The US, Singapore, the UK, and Malaysia already offer slicing-based 5G services. India joins that list today.
Jio is definitely watching this closely right now. 👀
Today's tech is all about making everything more and more powerful - without knowing what to do with it!
Imagine - the majority of tech in our hands aren't being utilized to their potential (not even close)
@sudesh_p_@rishabhm lasts 25-30 years easily.
20 year old used Aerons are currently being sold for around ₹40K in some countries, and a lot of people buy them
Have a look at this before you buy the iPhone Pro series on EMI/by draining all your savings - just because it's the societal gold standard for status/clout.
is it really worth it?
@luvvkaito @UniverseIce if by optimization you mean killing apps in the background or restricting them from running at their best, sure. because otherwise I absolutely don't see how it can compare to other smartphones, especially given how demanding apps and services are these days
also tbh every S20's series phone has looked more or less the same lol.
I think you guys should join hands and fight against Samsung to make something worthy enough for their loyal customers to buy year after year!
I was a loyal Samsung smartphone user until I realized they're taking their customers for granted.
Moved to Xiaomi 15 Ultra, after almost 3 years of using S22 Ultra and S24 Ultra.
Samsung’s decline is already a foregone conclusion. You might say that it still has high sales, but decline isn’t linear—once the core users leave in large numbers, the company is in real danger. Those “new users” gained through superficial marketing are not loyal at all, and Samsung has gradually become a replaceable brand.
At this point, Samsung’s only remaining advantages are its geopolitical position and user habits. But even these are not permanent. As users become more aware, they are beginning to see Samsung for what it is: a profit-driven brand. TM Roh is a businessman with zero brand ambition, and Jay Y. Lee is just another rich heir who lacks real leadership.
Going forward, I’m very optimistic about Xiaomi; vivo and OPPO are also strong contenders. Give them more time, and they will definitely rise to greatness.
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@r3dash i think the problem isn't slim or compact.
if the iPhone Air or SE had triple cameras and great battery life while still managing to stay slim/compact, i think people would buy it (ofcourse technically it's not possible)
Cameras and battery life are too big a sacrifice
@arnabmandal007 SEs died because people weren't willing to spend $ on a phone with 1 camera and poor battery life even though it came with their preferred display size. same goes to the iPhone 17 Air.
the regular iPhone provides much more value
you'd be surprised, but simply by NOT using your keyboard while eating snacks/finger foods will avoid this! my OCD never lets me touch the keyboard before washing my hands, and my keyboard is still in mint condition after years of usage
The audio quality you used to experience from an offline 320kbps music file + a pair of wired earphones from a decade ago (priced around ₹2-3K) is unmatched, and something even Spotify + ₹15K pair of earphones/headphones struggle to produce today!
Am I the only one?