The launch of 5G has proven to be a major catalyst for the growth of data usage and will contribute to 15 percent of all data traffic by 2023, the findings show.

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) 5G users in India are using around 3.6 times more mobile data traffic compared to 4G since it was launched in October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a report showed on Wednesday.

Average monthly data traffic per user also increased by 24 percent year-on-year in 2023, to 24.1 gigabytes per user per month.

India’s 5G device ecosystem is rapidly evolving: About 17 percent of active 4G devices, totaling 134 million out of 796 million, are now 5G-enabled.

“5G data consumption in India is four times faster than 4G,” said the ‘Nokia Mobile Broadband Index’ report.

In 2023, users consumed 17.4 exabytes per month, with a CAGR of 26 percent over the past five years.

The launch of 5G has proven to be a major catalyst for the growth of data usage and will contribute to 15 percent of all data traffic by 2023, the findings show.

“What is immediately apparent is the incredible spread of 5G technology across India and the increasing demand for ultra-fast 5G data speeds,” said Tarun Chhabra, Head of Mobile Networks Business at Nokia (India).

5G traffic has shown substantial growth across telecom circles, with metro circles leading the way, reaching a 20 percent share of total mobile data traffic.

Improved availability and performance of 5G, coupled with the availability of a wide range of affordable devices, as well as the introduction of new data-intensive apps and services, will accelerate the future growth of 5G, the report found.

The rise of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will also serve as a key enabler for new services both at home and at work, with FWA users expected to consume an estimated 2.5 times more data than average 5G users, the report said.

THE spring season is here, which means it’s time to declutter the house for the months ahead.

And that includes everything from your bedrooms to the kitchens and even your appliances like your dryer.

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It is very important that your dryer is clean. This means your clothes will dry faster and you will save on your energy bill.

If the filter is clogged, your machine will use more energy to dry your clothes and make your clothes smell.

Ensuring this is clean will help prevent odors and keep your appliance working optimally.

And even the cleanest people have to do it, including cleaning professional Sophie Hinchliffe, also known as Mrs Hinch.

She recently shared a simple five-step guide to effective dry cleaning with her Samsung dryer.

Sophie, 34, who currently has more than 4.8 million followers on Instagram, took to her social media page to show how she gets her dryer clean.

She first started by emptying the drawer and emptying it into the sink.

Sophie then went to clean the filter, but before she did that, she put kitchen foil in the sink so that the lint doesn’t clog your plug hole.

Mrs Hinch then dusts the outside of her tumble dryer, saving the lint for lighting wood fires at home.

Before putting the filter back in, use a dust cloth to remove any extra lint from the machine.

Then clean the heat exchanger – pull it out and if you have a Samsung machine you get a small brush to get all the dust out so no need to wash.

Finally, spray a rag and wipe down the drum to finish.

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Sophie recently launched a new laundry range at Thuiskoopjes, and cleaning enthusiasts can’t get enough of it.

The detergent or laundry pods are available in Orange Blossom and Coastal Cypress – and start from £2.99.

The products are called Vacay Vibes products – Bold Pods, Lenor Scent Boosters, Lenor Outdoorable and Bold Gel.

Sophie claims that the Bold Pods, which cost £12.99 for a large bag, “come with a unique three-chamber design featuring a brilliant cleaning agent with built-in fabric softener – for cleaner, fresher and softer feeling clothes.”

Who is Mrs Hinch?

She is a mega-influencer and known for her cleaning lessons and tips for organizing your home.

According to Companies House, Mrs Hinch is currently worth £4 million in her firm Mrs Hinch Ltd.

The mother-of-two previously sold Mrs Hinch merchandise in Tesco stores, and despite Tesco cutting the price of her Mrs Hinch merchandise, her 2023 fortune is still £2 million higher than it was in 2022.

Mrs Hinch quit her job as a saleswoman in 2018 to pursue her life as an influencer, and hasn’t looked back since.

The decision made her rich, and she now earns an average of £77,000 a week thanks to fans buying her products, books and endorsements.

The influencer created her Instagram account, @mrshinchhome, in March 2018 and amassed a whopping two million followers within a year.

She has a huge fan base, known as #HinchArmy, and they often share cleaning tips on social media after being inspired by Mrs Hinch.

AMAZON Fire Stick owners have been urged to try a Wi-Fi trick that could boost speed.

In a recent Reddit post, a Fire Stick user asked how to increase wireless speeds on his device.

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“Currently stuck at 40 Mbps, but that’s not enough to stream Atmos content,” the Reddit user said.

Almost all Wi-Fi routers use two different frequencies or communication bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

40 Mbps typically runs at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, which is good for smart home devices like electrical outlets, fans, or printers, one Reddit user explains.

However, for streaming devices, you’re better off using 5GHz, the user continued.

“Yes, with 5 GHz you should be able to manage hundreds of Mbits,” another Reddit user shared.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

The difference between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi comes down to speed and range.

The 2.4 GHz frequency is said to be better for range, meaning it covers a larger area.

This band penetrates solid objects better – this is useful if you have large furniture around your router.

However, compared to 5 GHz, the frequency has a lower data rate, meaning it is slower.

This is also the case because this band is more sensitive to interference and more devices usually use this frequency.

The 5 GHz frequency is better for speed as it offers a higher data rate.

In contrast to 2.4 GHz, it is less susceptible to interference, covers a smaller surface area and penetrates solid objects more poorly.

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR SETTINGS

You can easily change the frequency of your Wi-Fi via your router settings.

Typically, you can type your router’s IP address into a browser, go to the Wireless setting, and then select Channels.

If the excess moisture in your home is a little out of balance, look no further than Lidl.

The budget supermarket is selling a “fantastic” gadget that’s perfect for drying your clothes faster and beating mold.

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Lidl has reduced the price of the Russell Hobbs Compact Dehumidifier from €49.99 to just €24.99.

Not only are these great for drying your laundry in colder weather, but they are also ideal for tackling any issues with excess moisture in your home.

The handy gadget comes with a one-year warranty and reduces humidity in the home, which can cause moisture and condensation.

Its lightweight 0.9kg body makes it easy to move from room to room, so you can keep any space fresh and dry.

In addition, it works with a low-noise motor that ensures minimal disruption during use. So if you place it in your home office, you won’t even know it’s there.

Like most standard dehumidifiers, it has an auto shut-off feature that turns the machine off once the 600ml tank is full.

Customers have left the easy-to-use gadget rave reviews online.

One customer said: “For such a small machine it did a great job. Of course there are several units that cost more, but for the price this is fantastic.”

Another said: “Small quiet device that seems to work very well. Easy to use and empty. Helps reduce moisture when drying clothes indoors.”

“Small but works hard,” said another.

The same portable dehumidifier costs £59.99 in Currys and £49.99 in Dunelm.

Make sure you shop around for the best deal. Google Shopping, Price Spy, and Idealo are a great way to see how a product is performing price-wise.

Cheaper ways to tackle the problem

There are a few other things you can do to prevent mold in your home.

A non-electric dehumidifier is also an option, these small dehumidifiers can be found in many supermarkets and hardware stores.

Most supermarkets sell these online and in store for a few quid, Asda has one for £1.25.

B&M sells a £1.40 mold spray that can stop mould.

Or you can tackle the problem at the source. Mold is often caused by excess moisture in an enclosed space, so there are things you can do to prevent it from forming.

One of the easiest ways to prevent mold buildup is to open your windows every day to let in fresh air and keep the doors open between rooms.

Ensuring that air circulates continuously throughout your home will reduce condensation so mold cannot grow.

You should also open the cabinet doors regularly to let in fresh air and ensure mold isn’t growing in the cabinet.

Other things that can help include not letting your clothes dry on radiators and always cooking with ventilation.

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ANDROID users have been informed about a neat trick that can boost the performance speeds of their device.

It can be extremely frustrating if your Android smartphone moves slower.

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Fortunately, there are actions you can take to speed it up, according to users on Reddit.

One user specific noted that you can make your Android phone faster by doubling the animation speed in the settings.

Changing your phone's animation speed can make the settings move faster when you interact with it.

“A swipe to go home will move the window faster, while swiping between apps will switch quickly,” say experts at Lifehacker noted.

However, you can't just go into your settings to change this feature; you need to enter Android's hidden developer mode.

HOW ARE YOU DOING THIS

To enable developer mode, you need to go to Settings > About phone.

From here, scroll down and tap 'Build Number' seven times. You may need to authenticate yourself.

Now that you are in developer mode, you can change the animation speed of your device.

Go to Settings, tap System and scroll down to Developer Options.

Here, tap Draw and you'll see three animation scale options: Window, Transition, and Animator Duration.

For each of these options, change the setting from 1x to .5x because the smaller the number, the faster the animation.

Reddit users who own Androids said the trick made a difference, calling it “amazing.”

“Damn. Makes it seem a little TOO fast! Good LPT,” another person commented.

ADDITIONAL TIPS

Changing the animation speed isn't the only way you can improve your device's performance.

You can also clean up large amounts of data that are causing your device to crash.

Go to Settings > Storage and identify space hogs, then delete unused apps and clear the app cache.

You can also transfer large files, such as photos and videos, to another device or USB drive.

Keeping your software up to date also helps your device perform at optimal levels.

This also helps keep your phone free from bugs and malicious software.

Make sure you have the latest version by going to Settings > System > System Update.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad route currently takes around 5.15 hours for Vande Bharat trains and 6.35 hours for Shatabdi trains.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat and Shatabdi class trains are on the cusp of a major milestone in March, with plans to reach a maximum speed of 160 kmph. This development is part of Mission Raftar, a strategic initiative aimed at increasing train speed and efficiency. Increasing the speed of these trains is expected to reduce the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad by 30 minutes.

The distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is approximately 534 kilometers. There are several ways to travel between these two cities, including trains, buses and flights. The fastest way to travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is to take a flight, which takes around 2 hours. The cheapest way to travel is to take the night train, which takes about 8 hours and 10 minutes.

From March 2024, you can save around two hours on your journey time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad as the Western Railway is in the final stages of an infrastructure and technical upgrade, which once completed will allow trains to travel at a speed of up to 160 to ride. kilometers per hour. Currently, trains between the two cities take about six to eight hours.

Impact on travel time

Currently, the speed limit between Virar and Churchgate varies from 100 to 110 kmph. With the expected speed increase to 160 kmph, the travel time for the Vande Bharat and Shatabdi trains will reduce significantly. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad route currently takes around 5.15 hours for Vande Bharat trains and 6.35 hours for Shatabdi trains. This initiative reduces travel time by almost 30 minutes. The speed upgrade not only improves the efficiency of these journeys, but also provides passengers with a faster and more convenient travel experience.

Project details and upgrades

The speed improvement project includes a series of upgrades to existing infrastructure. These upgrades include track improvements, bridge improvements, installation of advanced signaling systems and the implementation of an advanced train collision avoidance system. The primary goal of these improvements is to double the average speed of freight trains and increase the speed of superfast, mail and express trains by 25 km/h, ultimately improving the overall efficiency of the rail network.

The Western Railways is carrying out work on two corridors: Mumbai to Nagda and Vadodara to Ahmedabad, at a cost of Rs. 3,950 million.

Exclusions and considerations

It is important to note that the speed upgrade is not applicable to suburban trains in Mumbai. This exclusion is mainly due to the high volume of local train traffic in the area and on specific routes with challenging terrain. While the focus remains on improving the speed of long-distance trains, the local train network will continue to operate at current speeds to ensure the safety and efficiency of daily commuters.

SAMSUNG has announced a new partnership to help build a 6G wireless network that will allow devices to handle data faster than iPhones.

The Korean tech giant today announced that it is partnering with Princeton University in the US to bring the next-generation network to life.

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After joining Princeton's partner program, Samsung will work with the university's School of Engineering and Applied Science to find out what 6G will look like for smartphone users.

Several commercial partners are also part of the program, including Vodafone, Ericsson, Qualcomm, Nokia Bell Labs and MediaTek, which are also working on the development of 6G.

The shared ownership of the technology means it will be available on all phones.

However, some countries or phone companies may roll it out to users sooner than others.

South Korea was the first country to offer 5G in March 2019, following the introduction of 4G in Norway in 2009.

But smartphone companies started offering 5G more widely to consumers in 2020.

Once 5G was implemented, Samsung dove into the development of 6G and published a white paper on the future network in 2020.

Yet many people still use 4G every day, and are satisfied with it, because 5G is only compatible with newer smartphones.

But the effort will nonetheless boost 6G commercialization.

The next-generation network could be rolled out by the end of this decade – if we look at the ten-year gap between 4G and 5G.

“The wireless industry has benefited significantly from fundamental research over the past decades,” said Dr. Charlie Zhang, Senior Vice President at Samsung Research America.

“We encourage Princeton researchers to continue to innovate and develop disruptive technologies that could deliver major breakthroughs in 6G.”

STOP wasting so much time typing – there is a faster way.

Apple fans have discovered a clever iPhone trick that lets you listen to important messages in a fraction of the time.

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It takes advantage of an often overlooked iOS feature that comes pre-installed on every device iPhone.

The feature is called Text Replacement and it allows you to quickly insert key phrases and even entire sentences or paragraphs.

For example, you can set up a text substitution so that when you type @@, your email address is inserted.

After the trick was posted in a Reddit thread, one iPhone fan replied, “Oh yeah. A life saver for sure.”

Another user who 'liked' the post replied: 'Take my vote with you.'

Apple itself explains: “Set up a text substitution that lets you enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters.

“For example, type 'omw' to say 'On my way!'

“It's already ready for you, but you can also add your own.”

How to Create a Text Replacement on iPhone

First, go to an app that supports text input, such as Apple's Messages.

Then press and hold the smiley face or globe icon in the corner.

Now tap Keyboard Settings > Text Replacement and then tap the plus sign (+) at the top right.

Type a sentence and text shortcut and save it.

You can also go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

Then tap the plus sign (+) at the top right and enter your phrase and shortcut.

Good text replacement ideas could be @@ for your email address, or aaa for your home address.

You can also add your work address, phone number, and an email introduction about text replacements.

Try to think of annoyingly long or complicated words, phrases or sentences that you type regularly.

By setting up text replacements, you can reduce the time it takes to write out these pieces of text.

If you have iCloud Drive enabled, your personal dictionary will be synced with your other Apple devices.

Just go to Settings > [ Your Name ] > iCloud to check your iCloud Drive settings.

If you decide you've changed your mind and want to reset your keyboard, that's easy too.

Just go to Settings > General > Handover or Reset iPhone > Reset.

And then tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.

This will delete all custom words and shortcuts and return your keyboard dictionary to its default 'as new' state.

Prince Harry may have switched flights to get home to Los Angeles faster after flying to London to see his cancer-stricken father King Charles III, it has emerged.

The Duke of Sussex, who spent just 45 minutes with his father but did not see his brother Prince William at all, arrived at Heathrow Airport just before 2pm yesterday and is now back in LA where he will be reunited with his wife Meghan Markle.

Harry, 39, is said to have been seen leaving a Delta flight that landed at LAX airport at 6.16pm local time on Wednesday (2.16am Thursday UK time).

It's understood he switched to the Delta flight because the British Airways flight he was supposed to take was “delayed by two hours,” The Express reports.

Flight records show that the BA Flight 269 he was expected to take was scheduled to depart Heathrow at 3:05 p.m., but actually departed at 5:19 p.m.

Harry had flown more than 5,000 miles from Los Angeles to London after his father informed him of his devastating cancer diagnosis.

He flew to London on a 10-hour flight, arriving at Clarence House at 2.42pm on Tuesday before spending around 45 minutes with Charles.

They held a 'brief meeting' before the king and Camilla were driven to Buckingham Palace, where a helicopter waited to take them back to Sandringham in Norfolk.

It is believed the Duke has not seen his brother William or sister-in-law Kate Middleton, who is recovering from abdominal surgery and on extended leave.

As she waited for the Duke to return home, Meghan was photographed yesterday smiling as she drove around near the couple's home in Montecito.

Royal expert Jennie Bond told MailOnline that Prince Harry's visit to Britain shows how deep the royal rift has actually become.

She claimed: 'William showed today that he has rejected Harry, that he doesn't want to know him, and that he probably doesn't even like him anymore. Harry is just not part of his life.

“That rift is so deep now, as evidenced by the fact that Harry is here and they don't meet, so deep that I really wonder if it can ever be repaired.”

And Robert Jobson told Mail+ that while Charles may have been touched by his “sweet boy's” gesture, it actually caused “some concern by 'taking it upon himself' to fly over uninvited.”

Charles, 75, was seen in public for the first time since his cancer diagnosis as he left his office at Clarence House after a brief reunion with Harry.

The meeting has raised hopes the couple can repair their troubled relationship after Harry publicly criticized the royal family for unconscious racism and complained about the way Meghan was treated by palace officials.

Harry and Meghan left their royal duties in 2020 and now live in California.

Although the Duke met his father, there was no meeting between estranged siblings William and Harry, who have had a fractured relationship for several years.

Last night the Prince of Wales spoke for the first time about the King's cancer diagnosis, as he expressed his gratitude to the public for their 'kind expressions of support'.

William's words of praise, delivered at a fundraising gala dinner, also recognized those wishing the Princess of Wales well as she recovers from a planned abdominal operation.

He told the guests, “It means a lot to all of us.”

The heir to the throne was back at work yesterday to support the king as his brother Harry left London.

William had taken time off to support his family following Kate's surgery on January 16, returning to public duties once her care and recovery had been arranged.

But his first day back on duty came as the royal family was dealing with the health concerns surrounding his father, the head of state whose reign will pass the 17-month mark on Thursday.

William delivered his pre-dinner speech at the event, which raised money for London's Air Ambulance Charity's new helicopter fleet, where guests included Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Arsenal football club manager Mikel Arteta.

The Prince said: “I would like to take this opportunity to also thank you for the kind expressions of support extended to Catherine and to my father, especially in recent days. It means a lot to all of us.

'It's fair to say that the last few weeks have had quite a medical focus so I thought I'd head to an air ambulance unit to get away from it all.'

Weekly audiences between the King and Rishi Sunak are expected to resume in person within two weeks of Charles' cancer diagnosis.

Downing Street and Buckingham Palace took the unusual step on Wednesday of confirming details of a telephone conversation between the two, in a bid to show the king was continuing with his duties.

The Prime Minister wished Charles well in a brief telephone conversation before the formal in-person audience resumes on February 21.

Kate left hospital last Monday and returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to be reunited with her three children, but the 42-year-old future queen is not expected to resume her official duties until after Easter.

WITH more wet weather forecast this week, many of us will struggle to get our washing dry.

If your laundry is bothering you, you might want to use this simple hack to speed up your drying time—and it's completely free.

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When heavy rain is forecast, it can be tempting to use your dryer to get through your growing pile of laundry.

While it may save you time, these home appliances can have a huge impact on your electric bill.

Shockingly, a standard tumble dryer cycle can cost up to £1.03.

Even more alarming is that three loads of laundry per week can add £160.68 to your bill annually – according to Uswitch.

If you're desperate to get your clothes out to dry, don't despair, because there's a surprisingly easy hack to get through your wet laundry.

Instead of stacking your clothes on the drying rack and hoping for the best, laundry experts at Smol recommend changing your clothes every few hours.

Although it may seem like a lot of effort to get your work clothes ready for Monday morning, it will prevent your clothes from staying damp in hidden places.

For those who don't want to add this extra step, there is a way to streamline the process – just by changing the way you hang your laundry (literally).

While you're unloading your wet laundry, Smol recommends hanging garments like shirts and sweaters on hangers before placing them on the drying rack.

Not only will this help you rotate your clothes every few hours, you'll also find that you have more space than before, meaning you current through your pile of laundry.

Once your clothes are finally dry, you can immediately put them in the wardrobe, as hanging them up ensures that wrinkles fall out, so you also have to spend less time ironing.

The experts at Smol aren't the only ones who swear by this hack, as one Tiktok user revealed that she will hang her clothes on curtain rails while they dry.

Mum Natalie Catling shared the helpful tip via the app, with a short video of her clothes hanging in her living room instead of on a traditional drying rack.

Impressively, the content creator had even placed her clothes over the radiator so they dried faster thanks to the residual heat.

With clothes properly hung next one at the window, she could also open a window to reduce the amount of moisture in the air and prevent mold from growing in her home.

If you're still struggling to get through your pile of laundry, you can also speed up drying times by simply adjusting your washing machine's settings.

Before removing your wet laundry from the machine, simply set the machine to spin and run the program completely to remove any extra moisture.

With these tips and tricks you no longer have an excuse for not having an empty laundry basket.

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