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  • JioPhone Next Now Available for Sale via Reliance Digital Website

    JioPhone Next affordable smartphone is now available for sale in India via the Reliance Digital Website. The smartphone was first announced at the RIL AGM in June this year. The company had announced the price of the phone last month and customers were only able to purchase the device by registering via Jio.com or nearest Jio Mart Digital retailer or by sending a WhatsApp ‘Hi’ message to 7018270182. Now the handset is available for purchase via Reliance’s Digital website and users do not have to register first. JioPhone Next To Be Available at an Introductory Price of Rs 1,999 From Diwali 2021.

    JioPhone Next is priced at Rs 6,499 for the sole 2GB + 32GB storage model. Customers can get their hands on the device through the Reliance Digital website with up to 10 percent instant discount on Yes Bank credit cards and up to 7.5 percent off on American Express cards. There is also an EMI option starting at Rs 305.93 per month.

    JioPhone Next

    JioPhone Next (Photo Credits: Reliance Jio)

    In terms of specifications, JioPhone Next features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1440×720 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. For photography, it gets a single 13MP camera and an 8MP selfie snapper. It runs on Android 11 (Go Edition) based on PragatiOS UI. The smartphone comes with connectivity options such as 4G, dual-SIM, Bluetooth 4.1, a micro-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, and Wi-Fi.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 25, 2021 03:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Diwali 2021: JioPhone Next Affordable Smartphone To Go on Sale Today, Check Prices & Other Details Here

    Reliance Jio’s JioPhone Next affordable smartphone is all set to go on sale today in India. The handset was first unveiled during the RIL AGM 2021 by Mukesh Ambani. During the AGM, Ambani had announced that JioPhone Next will be launched on September 10, but the date was postponed to November 4, 2021. Last week, Jio surprisingly launched the handset at Rs 6,499. The device is confirmed to go on sale on Diwali 2021 i.e. today. JioPhone Next Affordable Smartphone Launched at Rs 6,499; To Go on Sale On From November 4, 2021.

    Last week, Jio had also revealed that customers would be able to buy the smartphone at Rs 1,999, and customers would be able to pay the rest of the amount in instalments.

    JioPhone Next EMI Plans

    JioPhone Next EMI Plans (Photo Credits: JioPhone Next)

    In addition to this, the company had also announced how consumers could book the handset, EMI plans and recharge benefits.

    In terms of specifications, JioPhone Next features a 5.45-inch HD+ screen with multi-touch functionality with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a resolution of 1440×720 pixels. For optics, it gets a 13M rear camera with an LED flashlight and an 8MP front shooter.

    JioPhone Next

    JioPhone Next (Photo Credits: Reliance Jio)

    The camera comes with HDR mode, night mode, portrait mode and more. The handset is fuelled by a 3,500mAh battery and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 with Adreno 308 GPU. The phone runs on Android-based Pragati OS and will be offered with 2GB RAM + 32GB internal storage.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Nov 04, 2021 04:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • JioPhone Next Affordable Smartphone: Price, Sale Date, Features & Specifications

    The highly-anticipated JioPhone Next affordable smartphone has been launched in India. The price for the budget-friendly handset is set at Rs 6,499, and it will go on sale on Diwali i.e. November 4, 2021. Interested customers can get their hands on the handset by making an upfront payment or via an EMI scheme, specifically announced for the phone. Under the Easy EMI option, users will have to pay Rs 1,999 initially along with processing fees of Rs 501. They can pay the remaining amount in easy EMI, which starts as low as Rs 300 each month. JioPhone Next: Here’s How To Pre-Book Jio’s Affordable Smartphone in Simple Steps.

    The entry-level smartphone from Reliance and Google is developed specifically for Indian customers. It runs on Pragati OS, an Android-based software that is made for JioPhone Next. Other key highlights of the budget phone are a 13MP rear camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 SoC, Translate Now feature, and more.

    Reliance Jio has announced four special plans for Jio Next customers. It includes Always on, Large, XL and XXL. The base Always-on plan starts From Rs 300 per month while the XXL plan goes up to Rs 600 per month. Apart from paying the EMI, customers also get additional benefits depending on the plan opted for.

    JioPhone Next

    JioPhone Next (Photo Credits: Reliance Jio)

    As far as specifications are concerned, JioPhone Next sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720×1,440 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. There’s also an anti-fingerprint coating. Under the hood, it gets a quad-core Snapdragon 215 SoC from Qualcomm that is clocked at 1.3GHz. The chipset is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage that is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. For photography, there is a 13MP single rear camera module while the front camera is an 8MP snapper. The rear camera gets features like portrait mode, night mode, and custom AR filters. It packs a 3,500mAh battery.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 30, 2021 11:57 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • JioPhone Next on Sale from Diwali for as Low as Rs 1,999

    New Delhi, October 29: With an eye on 30 crore 2G users, Reliance Industries on Friday announced that Jiophone Next 4G smartphone its Jio telecom arm and Google co-created will be available in stores from Diwali for as low as Rs 1,999 upfront payment.

    While the JioPhone Next, loaded with a 13 MP rear and 8 MP front camera, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and dual SIM slots, has been priced at Rs 6,499, the firm is offering easy EMI options to help feature phone users to upgrade to a 4G smartphone.

    “This is the first time that a phone in the entry-level category is getting a financing option. This makes the entry price extremely affordable and almost equal to a feature phone price,” the two firms said in a statement.

    Jio is offering a finance option for the Jiophone Next where users can make an upfront payment of Rs 1,999 and pay the rest in easy monthly instalments spread across 18 -24 months. JioPhone Next: Here’s How To Pre-Book Jio’s Affordable Smartphone in Simple Steps.

    The smartphone, built on Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 SoC chipset, will be available across India on JioMart Digital retail stores. “I am delighted that Google and Jio teams have succeeded in bringing this breakthrough device to Indian consumers in time for the festival season, in spite of the current global supply chain challenges caused by the COVID pandemic,” Reliance Industries Limited chairman and managing director Mukesh D Ambani said.

    JioPhone Next operates on Google-developed Pragati OS, which is based on Android. The operating system offers exclusive features like Read Aloud, Translate, and also supports all Google apps. JioPhone Next also comes pre-installed with Jio apps like MyJio, JioCinema, JioTv, JioSaavn, etc.

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    “Voice-first features, language translation + a smart camera – we built the JioPhone Next in deep collaboration with @reliancejio to meet India’s unique needs & languages. Excited to see this device help more Indians access the internet through a smartphone,” Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in a tweet.

    The company is also offering data and talk-time bundled with EMI payments for the Jionext phone. “I have always been a firm believer in the power of the Digital Revolution to enrich, enable and empower the lives of 1.35 billion Indians. We have done it in the past with connectivity. Now, we are enabling it again with a smartphone device,” Ambani said.

    The 4G smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch HD plus display with a 720 x 1440 resolution. The phone packs a 3,500 mAh battery, 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage with an option to expand storage to 512 GB.

    Jio announced four different JioPhone Next EMI plans for its customers. JioPhone Next can be purchased by paying an upfront cost of Rs 1,999. The remaining amount can be paid within 18-24 months.

    Under the Always-on Plan, which has a duration of 18 months and 24 months, customers will have to pay only Rs 350 or Rs 300, depending on the choice of tenure. It will come bundled with 5GB of data and 100 min of talk time per month. JioPhone Next To Be Available at an Introductory Price of Rs 1,999 From Diwali 2021.

    The JioPhone Next Large plan provides for customers paying Rs 500 for 18 months or Rs 450 for 24 months. Users will get 1.5GB of 4G data per day and unlimited voice calls. Under the XL plan, customers can choose to pay Rs 550 for 18 months or Rs 500 for 24 months. Under this plan, users get 2GB of high-speed 4G data daily and unlimited voice calls.

    Lastly, the XXL plan. Reliance JioPhone Next buyers can pay Rs 600 per month for 18 months or Rs 550 for 24 months and get 2.5GB of 4G data per day along with unlimited voice calls. The phone is getting manufactured in India at Neolync plants.

  • JioPhone Next: Here’s How To Pre-Book Jio’s Affordable Smartphone in Simple Steps

    Reliance Jio has finally launched the highly anticipated affordable smartphone ‘JioPhone Next’ in India. The device was first unveiled during the RIL AGM 2021 and was scheduled to be launched on September 10, 2021. However, the company postponed the launch date to Diwali 2021. Today, Jio has announced the pricing of JioPhone Next and its availability. The price of the handset has been set for Rs 6,499 and it will go on sale from Diwali 2021 i.e. November 4. Ahead of its sale, JioPhone Next is available for pre-booking. The company has also released details on how to pre-book the handset, EMI plans and recharge benefits. JioPhone Next To Be Available at an Introductory Price of Rs 1,999 From Diwali 2021.

    Customers can get their hands on the phone by paying Rs 1,999 and the rest of the amount can be paid by selecting EMI options provided by the company. These EMI options are divided into four plans – Always-on, Large, XL, XXL. If you choose the Always-on plan then you will have to pay Rs 300 for 24 months or Rs 350 for 18 months.

    JioPhone Next

    JioPhone Next (Photo Credits: Reliance Jio)

    You will also get access to 5GB of cellular data and 100 minutes of talk time per month. If you choose the Large plan then you will have to pay Rs 450 for 24 months and Rs 500 for 18 months.

    JioPhone Next EMI Plans

    JioPhone Next EMI Plans (Photo Credits: JioPhone Next)

    In this plan, you will get 1.5GB/day + unlimited voice calling. Similarly, XL and XXL plans start at Rs 500 and Rs 550 respectively. Both come with unlimited voice calls. It is important to note that there is an additional 501 processing fee for EMI transactions.

    You can pre-book JioPhone Next by visiting the nearest Jio Mart retail store or heading over to the JioPhone Next official website or by WhatsApp text to 7018270182.

    WhatsApp method:

    1. Save the number 7018270182 on your smartphone and text ‘Hi’ on WhatsApp.

    2. Then hit ‘Confirm Interest’ on the reply received. You will be then asked to insert your full name and your location.

    3. Tap on the attachment icon in the textbox and select ‘Send your current location’.

    Your location will be saved in Jio Mart’s digital database and you will be notified when the smartphone goes on sale.

    JioPhone Next Website method:

    1. Head over to the JioPhone Next website and click on the ‘I’m Interested’ option.

    2. Then enter your name, mobile number and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

    3. Then you will receive the OTP on your registered mobile number which you will need to verify on the JioPhone Next website.

    4. Click on ‘Validate’ after entering the received OTP

    5. Then you will be asked to enter your address and pin code. The provided Pincode will make it possible for the company to locate a nearby JioMart retailer.

    6. You will receive the confirmation once you complete the form submission.

    The last method is by visiting the nearby JioMart store.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 29, 2021 09:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • JioPhone Next To Be Available at an Introductory Price of Rs 1,999 From Diwali 2021

    New Delhi: Telecom giant Jio and Google have announced the availability of their much-anticipated JioPhone Next from Diwali in India, with an entry price of Rs 1,999 (with several EMI options) and Rs 6,499 if paid upfront. The 5.45-inch JioPhone Next that houses Pragati OS, an optimised version of Android, will have a multi-touch HD+ screen, a 13MP camera at the rear and an 8MP front camera. JioPhone Next Affordable Smartphone Launched at Rs 6,499; To Go on Sale On From November 4, 2021.

    The device with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage will offer Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with anti-fingerprint coating. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB. It will house Qualcomm Snapdragon chip called QM-215 (quad-core up to 1.3 Ghz).

    JioPhone Next

    JioPhone Next (Photo Credits: Reliance Jio)

    There will be a 3,500mAh battery and 2 Dual-SIM Nano slots, along with a 3.5mm audio jack. The device will offer easy access and consume content in 10 languages. JioPhone Next claims to delivers great photos and videos in low-light situations to HDR Mode that brings out wider colour and dynamic range in images.

    JioPhone Next

    JioPhone Next (Photo Credits: Reliance Jio)

    “The JioPhone Next is a potential market disruptor that will further foster the digital transformation in India, moving over 300 million consumers from the legacy 2G networks to more efficient and better 4G networks,” said Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CyberMedia Research (CMR).

    The device integrates India-themed Snapchat Lenses directly into Camera Go, the phone’s camera app, which will create a more delightful and innovative photo-taking experience for users. With Google Play Protect built in, it has Google’s world-class security and malware protection. With the Google Play Store, users will have access to millions of apps that people across the world use and enjoy.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 29, 2021 08:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • JioPhone Next Affordable Smartphone Launched at Rs 6,499; To Go on Sale On From November 4, 2021

    Mumbai, Oct 29: Telecom major Jio and Google on Friday said that their much-anticipated affordable smartphone ‘JioPhone Next’ will be available in stores from Diwali. The made-for-India smartphone, jointly designed by the two companies, will be available at an entry price of only Rs 1,999 and “the rest paid via easy EMI over 18 or 24 months”. The affordable smartphone can also be purchased upfront without financing for only Rs 6,499. The smartphone will be available across the country at Reliance Retail’s extensive network of JioMart Digital retail locations. JioPhone Next New Specifications Teased Online.

    “I am delighted that Google and Jio teams have succeeded in bringing this breakthrough device to Indian consumers in time for the festival season, inspite of the current global supply chain challenges caused by the Covid pandemic,” Reliance Industries Chairman & Managing Director, Mukesh D. Ambani, said. “I have always been a firm believer in the power of the ‘Digital Revolution’ to enrich, enable and empower the lives of 1.35 billion Indians. We have done it in the past with connectivity. Now we are enabling it again with a smartphone device.”

    “To build it, our teams had to work together to solve complex engineering and design challenges, and I’m excited to see how millions of people will use these devices to better their lives and communities.”

    Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said: “The ‘JioPhone Next’ is an affordable smartphone designed for India, inspired by the belief that everyone in India should benefit from the opportunities the internet creates.”

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 29, 2021 08:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Here’s What Google CEO Sundar Pichai Has To Say About Soon To Be Launched Affordable JioPhone Next

    New Delhi: As Reliance Jio gets ready to launch its next handset soon in the festive season, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that in three-five years, the affordable JioPhone Next device will have a lot of impact in connecting and helping millions take advantage of a smartphone. The upcoming JioPhone Next smartphone will house Pragati OS, powered by Android, which is touted as a world-class operating system built specifically for India. JioPhone Next New Specifications Teased Online.

    “People are looking for access and there’s definitely been a wave of them who have adopted smartphones (in India),” Pichai said during the earnings call after announcing robust quarterly results late on Tuesday.

    “There is still demand to shift from feature phones to smartphones. JioPhone Next is like building a phone beyond the English-speaking community and going local, doing it in a way that many more people can take advantage of a smartphone,” he elaborated.

    The device is built with exciting features like the Google Assistant, automatic read-aloud and language translation for any on-screen text, a smart camera with India-centric filters and much more. Pichai said that he views JioPhone Next as laying the foundation for the next wave of digital transformation.

    “It’s a version of digital transformation. And I think over the 3-5 year time-frame, the Jio phone will end up having a lot of impact. But overall, India continues to be an exciting market for us. We see strength across the categories we are involved in. And you’ll continue to see us stay focused there,” Pichai noted.

    The device will support all the available android apps which users can download and use on the device via Google Play Store. In the span of five years, Jio has become a household name in India. With 430 million users, its services span geographies, economic and social classes. With JioPhone Next, the company aims to take a decisive step towards its vision of democratising digital connectivity in India.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 27, 2021 11:56 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • JioPhone Next New Specifications Teased Online

    New Delhi: The upcoming JioPhone Next smartphone will house Pragati OS, powered by Android, a Qualcomm processor, long battery life and a powerful camera. Pragati OS, powered by Android, is a world-class operating system that has been built specifically for India, according to a newly-released short video, titled ‘The Making of JioPhone Next’ film. JioPhone Next Key Specifications Leaked Online via Google Play Console.

    The Qualcomm processor on the JioPhone Next aims at delivering optimised connectivity and location technologies along with optimizations in device performance, audio and battery. The affordable JioPhone Next is built with exciting features like the Google Assistant, automatic read-aloud and language translation for any on-screen text, a smart camera with India-centric filters and much more.

    The device will come with Voice assistant to help users to operate the device (Open App, manage settings etc.) and get information/content from the internet easily in a language familiar to them. It will also come with ‘Translate’ functionality, this will allow users to have any screen translated to language of their choice.

    The device will come equipped with a smart and powerful camera that supports various photography modes such as Portrait mode, allowing users to capture great photos with automatically blurred background. The Night mode allows users to capture great photos even under low light.

    The device will support all the available android apps which users can download and use on the device via Google Play Store. In the span of five years, Jio has become a household name in India. With 430 million users, its services span geographies, economic and social classes. With JioPhone Next, the company aims to take a decisive step towards its vision of democratising digital connectivity in India.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Oct 26, 2021 08:42 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Jio, Google Jointly Develop Pragati OS for JioPhone Next

    New Delhi, October 25: Jio Platforms and Google have jointly developed the Pragati operating system for JioPhone Next, which is expected to be in the market around Diwali, according to a video released by Jio on Monday. The phone will use a language-translation tool as a special feature to enable communication between vernacular speakers in India.

    “Jio’s vision for India resonates with that of Google. Pragati OS – Pragati stands for progress – is powered by Android, is a result of this passionate effort bringing together best minds at Jio and Google,” Android general manager and India engineering lead Ram Papatla said in the video. JioPhone Next will have a translation feature working in 10 Indian languages.

    “I am so proud of this new OS. All of us are. It has some of the coolest new features specially translated now. I can speak in one language, and the phone will translate that into another language,” JioPhone Next product management Binish Parangodath said. Jio Platforms’ Consolidated Net Profit Jumps 23.5% to Rs 3,728 Crore for Second Quarter of 2021-22.

    The phone will also come with a read-aloud function, which will read out content from any app open on the screen, JioPhone Next manufacturing and supply chain, Ashok Agarwal said.

    The JioPhone Next will have a Qualcomm processor and, will be manufactured at RIL group’s Neolync unit in Tirupati and Sriperumbudur. “Jio Phone Next will help our nation become more and more Atmanirbhar,” Parangodath said.

    (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, Morning Tidings Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)