BGM'I, Banned in India, Apple continues to make merry in India. All this and more in today's Top Tech News. We are back with another edition of the Top Tech News today we are talking about BGM'I, banned in India, 5G spectrum auctions in India goes into Day 4, and Apple registers strong Q2 growth in India. So, let’s get started. 5G Spectrum Auction Stretches Into Day 4 The auction of the 5G spectrum for ultra-high-speed internet services will stretch to the fourth day on Friday, after 16 rounds of bidding conducted so far-fetched bids worth Rs 1,49,623 crore. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio, Sunil Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adan flagship Adan Enterprises are in the race to bid for 5G spectrum, that offers speeds of about 10 times faster than 4G and lag-free connectivity. Telecom Minister Ashwin Vaishnaw on Thursday said 16 rounds of bidding have been completed in three days and the auction will continue on Friday. Bids worth Rs 1,49,623 crore have been received at the end of the third day, the minister said. BGM'I, Banned In India, What Kraft on Has To Say About Removal Of App After PUBG Mobile it seems that the new BGM'I, too, has ended in India. While there is no official statement from the IT ministry yet, the BGM'I, game has confirmed to be removed from both the Google Play Store and Apple App store. Kraft on has also confirmed the development and said, We are clarifying how BGM'I, was removed from Google Play Store and the App store and will let you know once we get specific information. While the game has been removed from app stores, if you already have the game installed on your smartphone, then you will be still able to play it till the time it is possible. Google has officially said that it has received an official order from the government to remove the game. Tim Cook Says Apple India Revenues Doubled In Q2 Apple has seen a new doubling of its revenues in India in the April-June period, setting a new all-time record in the country, particularly riding on its iPhone 13 series, the company’s CEO Tim Cook has announced. Also Read: Apple India Revenues Doubled In April-June Period: Tim Cook Speaking to analysts after posting a record June quarter, Cook said that the quarter recorded record revenue in developed and emerging markets with double-digit growth in Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam, and a new doubling of revenue in India. Continuing its growth in India driven by local manufacturing, Apple sold over 1.2 million iPhones in the country in the second quarter (Q2) this year, registering a massive 94 per cent growth (year-on-year) Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the 5G penetration is still low around the world, a reason that makes him optimistic about its future. As India sets eyes on a mass-scale 5G adoption with kicking-off spectrum auction, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that the 5G penetration is still low around the world, a reason that makes him optimistic about its future. The installed base of smartphones with 5G capabilities has crossed 5 crore (50 million) in the country, and 5G smartphone shipment share reached 29 per cent of overall shipments in the second quarter (Q2), which was the highest ever, according to Counterpoint Research. In an earnings call with analysts after posting robust June quarter results, Cook said 5G has been an accelerant.
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