TECHNOLOGY

FM radio to be included on smartphones

By Akash Pandey

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FM radio: A must

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made FM radio mandatory for all smartphones. Manufacturers need to include FM radio as a part of the on-device specifications.

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Scenario

In recent years, a significant drop has been noticed in devices with the built-in FM radio. It has affected a large section of the population who relied heavily on FM radio services for updates.

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Advisory

According to the issued advisory, the FM radio feature that is built into cell phones should not be deactivated. Furthermore, the feature ought to be added to the gadgets if it isn't already.

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Usefulness

MeitY believes that FM radio-enabled devices will ensure quick and dependable communication between the government and the masses during national emergencies and calamities.

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More

The latest move from the Government will primarily help the citizens living in rural areas, allowing them access to important information and audio entertainment on a regular basis via the FM radio.

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