One UI 8 Beta starts receiving the IMS Service Update in Korea

What is IMS?

Samsung IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) provides high-quality (HD) voice and video calling and RCS (Rich Communication Service, enhanced chat) to Galaxy Devices.

Global devices may get this update. Watch out for the Phone app update.

You can now add up to 20 stickers on the home screen with One UI 8

Previously, the limit was just 15 stickers

Smartphones are going to be more expensive in the USA.

More than 90% of phones in the USA are imported from India, China, and Vietnam.

Tariff rate:

India: 25%
China: 30%
Vietnam: 20%

BLUEBIRD COMMUNICATION SATELITE PROJECT : Similar to Starlink but without the need for any accesories.

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🛰️ Developer & Objective

- Company: AST SpaceMobile (Texas-based)
- Mission: Provide direct satellite-to-smartphone broadband worldwide
- Target Users: Remote, underserved populations using standard mobile devices

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🚀 Launch Details

- Partner: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Rocket: LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) — India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle
- Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- Timeline: Expected by late 2025 (3–4 months from August)

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📡 Technical Specifications

- Weight: ~6,000–6,500 kg
- Antenna Area: 64 square meters
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Frequency Band: 850 MHz — compatible with AT&T, Verizon spectrum
- Speed: Up to 120 Mbps
- Compatibility: Standard smartphones (no satellite hardware required)

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🌐 Functional Capabilities

- Direct Connectivity: Voice, text, and data from space
- Disaster Recovery: Maintains communication during outages
- Rural Coverage: Critical for bridging digital gaps
- Network Integration: Telecom giants embedding BlueBird into services.

Tesla to open its second showroom in India in Delhi on August 11.

#Tesla

India has officially started manufacturing 28nm semiconductor chips

India is launching its first domestically produced 28 nm semiconductor chip in August–September 2025, manufactured at the Dholera fab, backed by Tata Electronics and Taiwan’s Powerchip.

Next Goal: To advance towards producing cutting-edge 2nm and 3nm chips, placing India in the elite league of semiconductor nations.

Galaxy Al vs Xiaomi Al vs Apple AI REMOVE tool

Samsung starts August 2025 security update rollout with Galaxy A56

Europe

India Post will end the Registered Post on September 1, 2025, merging it with Speed Post for modernisation.

- Speed Post will be the only secure, trackable option, faster but about 20–25% more expensive.

- Registered Post features (secure, proof of delivery) will be integrated into Speed Post.

📮 India Post to Phase Out Registered Post from September 1, 2025

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🧭 Why the Change?

• 📉 Declining Usage
Registered Post usage dropped by nearly 25% between 2011–12 and 2019–20 — from 244.4 million to 184.6 million items.

• 📲 Digital Shift
The rise of digital communication and private courier services has reduced demand for traditional secure mail.

• 🔄 Operational Efficiency
Merging with Speed Post allows India Post to consolidate similar services under one framework, improving tracking, delivery speed, and customer convenience.

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📦 What’s the Difference?

• Delivery Type

Registered Post: Only to the *addressee*
Speed Post: To *any recipient* at the address

• Speed

Registered Post: *Slower*
Speed Post: *Time-bound, faster delivery*

• Cost

Registered Post: ₹25.96 + ₹5 per 20g (approx.)
Speed Post: Starts at ₹41 for up to 50g

• Tracking

Registered Post: *Available*
Speed Post: *Enhanced tracking features*

• Legal Validity

Registered Post: Strong (used for legal notices, etc.)
Speed Post: *Retained under enhanced options*

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🔐 What Happens to Secure Delivery?

• Registered Post isn’t vanishing entirely — its *core features* (secure handling, proof of delivery, addressee-specific delivery) will now be available as value-added options within Speed Post.

• For example:
Sending a ₹5 letter and want registration? Add ₹17 under Speed Post.

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🏛️ Impact on Users

• 📂 Government & Legal Use
Courts, government offices, and institutions must *transition to Speed Post* by September 1, 2025.

• 🏡 Rural Concerns
Speed Post is 20–25% more expensive, which may affect affordability for *rural users and small traders*.

• 🕰️ End of an Era
Registered Post has long been a *symbol of trust*, especially for older generations and official communications.