Back in June 2024, Reliance Jio announced up to 25% hike on its prepaid and postpaid plans which arrived as a shock for the Jio users and it is now revealed that the company might be planning to hike its value plans as well.

If you don’t know about Jio Value plans, these are plans that are meant to keep your Jio SIM active at the lowest cost with unlimited voice calling and other benefits for a decent duration, however, there is no unlimited 5G or significant amount of 4G data included with these plans. Currently, there are three value plans- Rs. 189, Rs 479, and Rs 1899 and these plans arrive with unlimited voice calling. These are prepaid plans and have additional benefits per the plan.

Today tipster @yabhishekhd shared that Jio may soon hike value plans while there could now be 4 value plans.

Jio to hike value plans

As per the Jio data available on the Jio website, the Rs 479 plan will include Unlimited voice calls, 1000 SMS, and subscriptions to Jio Cinema, Jio TV, and Jio Cloud. The validity of this plan is 84 days.

The previous Rs 479 plan will now cost Rs 539 (price hike of Rs 60) and include unlimited voice calling, 1000 SMS, 6GB data, and subscriptions to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud. The validity of this plan is 84 days.

Then there is a new Rs 1999 plan that includes benefits like unlimited voice calling, up to 3600 SMS, and subscriptions to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud. The validity of this plan is 365 days.

The previous Rs 1899 plan will now cost Rs 2249 (price hike of Rs 350). It includes benefits like unlimited voice calling, up to 3600 SMS, 24GB Data, and subscriptions to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud. The validity of this plan is 336 days.

Do note that Jio Cinema premium is not included in a complimentary Jio Cinema subscription. Well, Jio has yet not made any official announcement but since the data is found onthe  Jio website, the company is expected to announce this price hike and a new value plan soon.

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Last week the Chinese brand Xiaomi made its way into the South Korean market as it unveiled a few flagship smartphones- Xiaomi 14T and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. It is also revealed that Xiaomi plans to release more products like TVs, wearable devices, and robotic vacuum cleaners by next month in South Korea.

With the entry of Chinese brand Xiaomi in the South Korean market, domestic company Samsung seems to be on alert as a Korean publication (via) has revealed as per industry sources, Samsung Electronics has been paying a lot of attention to Xiaomi’s trends internally. Some within Samsung suggest that it is necessary to visit the offline store once it opens to check out the atmosphere.

This information hints that Samsung could be in an discomfort situation as Xiaomi is already known for its low price policy and even with lower prices the devices do not lack specifications or performance. For example, the recently unveiled Xiaomi 14T 12/256GB model is priced at 599,800 won and the 12/512GB model is priced at 649,800 won. This is only half of what other brands offer in the market and the device boosts features like Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and AI features.

Wel,l it will be slightly difficult for Xiaomi to set foot in South Korea as consumer loyalty to brands like Apple and Samsung is high in the market but as per an industry insider since many people use multiple smartphones for work, out of curiosity there may be demand for Xiaomi products. Also, it depends on how quickly Xiaomi secures its after-sales service network.

The appearance of Xiaomi in South Korea is expected to bring a shift among consumers. The company has already set the launch of Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G on 22^nd January in South Korea, the same day on which Samsung will host the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event.

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ASUS officially unveiled its ROG Phone 9 series in global markets last year. The series included three models- ROG Phone 9, ROG Phone 9 Pro, and ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition. The brand also seems to be planning on launching a more affordable variant of ROG Phone 9- ROG Phone 9 FE. Last year this device already made its appearance on GSMA and WiFi alliance databases.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has now been spotted on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification and Thailand’s NBTC database with model number ASUS_AI2401_N.

Both the listings reveal the moniker of the device while the NBTC database reveals that the smartphone will support GSM/WCDMA/LTE/NR connectivity options. ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Phone 8 Pro have a similar model number- AI2401, therefore it is assumed that just like ROG Phone 8/8 Pro, ROG Phone 9 FE could be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC as well. Though we should wait for more updates before concluding.

The previous WiFi alliance database revealed that the device will support 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz WiFi bands and WiFi 6 Miracast. The smartphone is expected to arrive with ROG UI based on Android 15 and can be priced lower than ROG Phone 9 series devices.

In the coming days, we may come across some more updates related to this upcoming smartphone. Stay tuned for all the updates.

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Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event will be taking place tomorrow and in this particular event, Samsung is expected to unveil its latest Galaxy S25 flagship series and a few other devices. Previously it was rumored that the brand may release the One UI 7 official version at this particular event but as per a recent update by official beta moderators, One UI 7 Beta 4 is currently under works and the next update won’t be the stable version update (for the Galaxy S24 series).

Seems like Samsung needs to polish One UI 7 more for a better user experience as the brand has officially revealed in a press release that they are planning to supplement user feedback obtained via the beta program into One UI 7 and it will be released in Q1 of this year, probably by the end of February or March 2025. Also if everything goes according to plan, it will be first rolled out to the Galaxy S series and then later on to other Galaxy devices.

Samsung Devices Eligible For One UI 7

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S21 FE
• Galaxy S21 Ultra
• Galaxy S21+
• Galaxy S21

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A72
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A33
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A24
• Galaxy A23
• Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A14 (LTE+5G)

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F55
• Galaxy F54
• Galaxy F34
• Galaxy F15

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M55
• Galaxy M54
• Galaxy M34
• Galaxy M53
• Galaxy M33
• Galaxy M15

While other smartphone brands have already released Android 15 update to their smartphones and the word is already out for Android 16, Samsung is yet to roll out its Android 15 upgrade.

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Oppo Find N5 is already confirmed to make its debut in the Chinese market next month. The device is said to arrive as the world’s thinnest flagship device and lately, the rumor mill has been buzzing with the updates of this upcoming smartphone.

Yesterday an Oppo device was spotted on the Geekbench database and it was believed to be the upcoming Oppo Find N5 device. The database revealed that the smartphone is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Oppo’s Product Manager, Zhou Yibao recently shared a few glimpses of the Oppo Find N5 design and now he has officially confirmed the wireless charging capability of the device.

He mentioned in the above post, that it was earlier said that any phone called Find will come with wireless charging as standard. Further, he confirmed that Oppo Find N5 comes standard with 50W wireless charging allowing foldable screen users to charge the device by simply keeping it in the car. Further in the comment section, Zhou also replied to a few users in the comments section confirming that the device will feature a straight screen and support reverse charging.

Yesterday he also officially confirmed that Oppo Find N5 will arrive with IPX6/IPX8/IPX9 support and should be the only folding flagship supporting these ratings.

Further, it is also revealed by Oppo Find N Product Manager, that the speaker is on the other side of the device, and regarding the Crease control it is said that the crease goal is not to be worse than N3. The sales for the device are said to start in February itself.

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Samsung is expected to launch an ultra-thin form factor smartphone- Galaxy S25 Slim, lately a lot of updates of this device have surfaced online via various reports and rumors. It was earlier said that the South Korean brand may release this device along with its flagship Galaxy S25 series including Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 series will be officially unveiled tomorrow at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event.

Now just a day before the scheduled launch event, it is said that the Galaxy S25 Slim launch may be delayed till May, though the company could share a teaser related to the device. Other than the delayed launch, it is now said that this device may not make its debut in the US. In an exclusive report by Phone Arena, a list of countries in which the upcoming smartphone will likely be available and the list does not include the US.

List of 39 Countries Where Galaxy S25 Slim Could Be Available

• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Austria
• Brazil
• Caucasus
• Coratia
• Egypt
• France
• India
• Iraq
• Ireland
• Israel
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Libya
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Senegal
• Serbia Montenegro
• Singapore
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• Srilanka
• Switzerland
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• UAE
• United Kingdom
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

However, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as this is not an exhaustive list.

Now coming to the previous details shared about Galaxy S25 Slim, it is suggested to arrive with a battery that has a capacity ranging between 3,000 to 4,000 mAh and is going to have a body thickness of between 5.xmm to 6.xmm. It is said that in order to arrive with a slim profile, the device will be launched with smaller-than-expected batteries, which may disappoint a bit to the users.

Recently a Samsung device was also spotted on the Geekbench database and it was alleged to be the Galaxy S25 Slim US variant. The database revealed that the device will arrive with an underpowered Snapdragon 8 Elite. Let’s see if Samsung reveals some information regarding this device tomorrow or not at Galaxy Unpacked 2025.

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The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has introduced a new addition to the HyperOS ecosystem: Winplay Engine, which will let Xiaomi tablets play Windows games without an internet connection.

Winplay Engine is a three-layer virtualization translation technology, it arrives with support for handle/keyboard and mouse connection. With the help of this cutting-edge technology, GPU performance loss is only 2.9%. Users can also easily access games from popular platforms like Steam and GOG.

This engine will redefine tablet gaming by enabling Windows game compatibility at the system level. The Winplay engine leverages the capabilities of Xiaomi HyperCore, which will provide users with ultra-high performance and stability while running Windows games locally.

After Xiaomi’s official announcement, tipster Digital Chat Station also shared a video on the Weibo platform that showcases WinPlay running Windows games on Pad 6S Pro, including seamless compatibility with Xbox controllers.

Currently, the WinPlay Engine is in its internal testing phase, but it is only for Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 users. To participate in the internal test, Pad 6S Pro 12.4 users need to apply for OS2 AI Treasure Box internal drawing permissions in the Xiaomi community. The company has not revealed the timeline for the formal release of WinPlay engine.

It is expected that Xiaomi may soon start the internal testing of WinPlay Engine for more Xiaomi Pads. Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for more updates.

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone series will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on 22^nd January 2025. The series is said to include four models- Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Slim. We have been sharing all the updates related to these upcoming devices for a long time now.

A recent report revealed that Galaxy S25 Slim is suggested to arrive with a battery that has a capacity ranging between 3,000 to 4,000 mAh and to have a body thickness between 5.xmm to 6.xmm. Now in a recent X post, tipster @chunvn8888 shared that the Galaxy S25 Ultra 16GB RAM variant will be exclusive to the Asian market only.

So it's confirmed that the 16GB S25U is exclusive to the Asian market only. China, South Korea, India, Vietnam will have far from my knowledge. Looks like Asians like us are eating good one more time

— yawn (@chunvn8888) January 20, 2025

Further in the comment section the tipster has also shared that the 16GB RAM variant will be paired with 512GB/1TB storage options whereas the 12GB RAM option will arrive with 256GB storage.

Recently the Indian pricing and memory options of the Galaxy S25 series were also leaked online, here are the details-

Galaxy S25

• 12/256GB- Rs 84,999
• 12/512GB- Rs 94,999

Galaxy S25+

• 12/256GB- Rs 1,04,999
• 12/512GB- Rs 1,14,999

Galaxy S25 Ultra

• 12/256GB- Rs 1,34,999
• 16/512GB- Rs 1,44,999
• 16GB/1TB- Rs 1,64,999

Check out the previously shared details of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series on this link.

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The smartphone brand Infinix unveiled its GT 20 Pro smartphone last year in global as well as Indian markets. The smartphone arrived as a mid-range device and boosted features like Pixelworkd X5 Turbo gaming chip, 108MP main camera, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC, and more. This device could soon receive its successor- Infinix GT 30 Pro as the device made its appearance on the IMEI database.

Infinix GT 30 Pro: Spotted On IMEI Database

Tipster @passionategeekz has spotted the Infinix GT 30 Pro smartphone on the IMEI database with model number X6873.

Other than the moniker and model number, the database did not reveal much about this smartphone but the appearance of the device suggests that it could soon make its debut in the industry. In the coming days, we may come across some more updates related to this device.

For now, lets take a look at the specs of the Infinix GT 20 Pro

The smartphone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers FHD+ screen resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 1300 nits peak brightness. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC that is paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage.  It is equipped with Pixelworkd X5 Turbo gaming chip and includes X boost gaming mode and is claimed to deliver up to 90fps in most games. It runs on XOS 14 based on Android 14.

It comes with a mecha design with an RGB mini LED array and a C-shaped ring on the rear. The smartphone packs up a triple rear camera setup that includes a 108MP main camera and dual 2MP camera sensors.  It sports a 32MP front camera. It is backed by a 5000 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. Other features- NFC, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth, WiFi, dual speakers powered by JBL, in-display fingerprint sensor, X-axis linear motor, two Android OS updates, and 3 years of security updates.

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Few days back, Portronics officially unveiled its all new 6 in 1 compact power socket- Volt 20 in the Indian market and now the company is back with another new product- Iron Beats III 200W Party Speaker that is said to elevate your celebrations, indoors or outdoors.

Iron Beats III 200W Party Speaker With Wireless Karaoke Mic: Features

This speaker offers high definition audio and deep bass, ensuring that everyone stays in rhythm with 200W speaker. Users can adjust audio according to personal preference with the help of EQ presets on control panel and remote control, while you can also fine-tune the bass and treble for more personalized audio experience.

The speaker comes with built-in echo effect and wireless Karaoke mic (UHF mic) for an amazing Karaoke experience. It features a front panel with configurable RGB LED lights while you can also choose from several lighting modes to set a party mood. It is easy to stream music from multiple devices with the help of various connectivity options- Bluetooth, USB port, TF card and aux-in ports. While there is also an in-built FM radio. Other than the lighting modes, EQ profile and echo effect, the control panel also includes volume and music playback options. It is rated to last up to 4 hours of non-stop music playback and can be charged via USB Type-C port.

Iron Beats III 200W Party Speaker With Wireless Karaoke Mic: Availability

This speaker is available for purchase at an introductory price of Rs 7,999 on the company’s official website. It is backed by 12 month warranty. As per the press release the speaker will also be available via Amazon, Flipkart and other leading online and offline stores.

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