Here are a few launches that hit the tech world this week
Samsung launches Galaxy S8 and S8+
At an event in New York , Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S8 and S8+ packing top of the line specifications. The main highlight is the infinity display or the large screens with minimal bezels on both the S8 and S8+. The phones are equipped with an 8MP front camera and 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera. They also pack an Iris scanner and fingerprint sensor for security. The only difference between the two variants the screen size (5.8 inch vs 6.2 inch ) and battery capacity (3000mAh vs 3500mAh). The phones are IP68 water and dust resistant and also support fast charging and wireless charging. They are expected to hit Indian shores in the next few weeks.
Ultra fast internet service
ACT Fibernet which offers high speed broadband services across several cities in India including Delhi has launched the first of its kind Gigabit internet service in India in Hyderabad. The service could bring blazing fast internet download speeds up to 1000Mbps and allow you to download files faster than the blink of an eye. The company plans to roll it out to several cities in the near future but those in Hyderabad get to experience it first. In terms of the pricing , the Gigabit plan will cost Rs5,999 per month and give you 1000GB of downloads and 1000GB of uploads post which your speeds will fall to 10Mbps. There would be an installation fee of Rs5,000 to upgrade the infrastructure tosupport gigabit speeds. Most computers support Gigabit speeds on the lAN port but in case you wish to experience such speeds over wifi, you would need to invest in a good router too.
Jio Prime registration extended
Jio had introduced a Prime offer at Rs99 which allows users to get extra data benefits for 1 year. The last date to sign up for this offer was March 31 and the company has seen great success with over 72 million users signing up for the service till date and hence extended the sign up date till April 15 2017 post which the free benefits will stop. Users would also need purchase a monthly recharge in order to keep the connection active. For those users paying Rs303 or more the company has introduced a Summer Surprise offer which will offer 3 months of access for free post which the recharge will be applied giving such users complimentary access till July 1.