LYF F1S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – What’s Different

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Reliance Retail launched LYF F1S, one of the cheapest Android smartphones powered by Snapdragon 652 processor at a competitive price tag of Rs. 10,099 earlier this week exclusively on Ajio. This directly competes with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which is one of the popular smartphones in the price range. We have compiled a quick comparison between to two that will make it easier for you to choose the ideal one for you. Continue reading “LYF F1S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – What’s Different”

TRAI questions Reliance Jio over extended offer for free services, Jio seeks time till Dec. 29

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has questioned Reliance Jio to explain why extension of its free voice and data plan should not be seen as violation of existing regulations requiring promotional offers to be limited to 90 days. Reliance Jio has sought additional time till December 29 to respond to TRAI’s query.

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LYF F1S with 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 652, 16MP camera, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 10099

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Reliance Retail has launched LYF F1S, the company’s latest smartphone in the LYF F1 series. It packs a 5.2-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 652 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also comes with LED flash.
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LYF Wind 7S with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 5699

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Reliance Retail has launched Wind 7S, a variant of the Wind 7 that was launched back in August. It has 4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE), dual-SIM support, 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 210 SoC, 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Wind 7, but this runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), compared to Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
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Reliance Jio Money Merchant solution launched

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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has announced Jio Money merchant solution that is aimed to enable digital transactions of all types ranging from small shops to restaurants. The solution is claimed to be available across millions of touchpoints in the country.

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RCom launches Rs. 149 plan with unlimited voice calling and 300MB data

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In a bid to compete with Jio, Reliance Communications has launched a new plan that offers unlimited voice calls for Rs. 149 per month. Customers can make unlimited calls to any phone on any telecom network across the country, including STD calls under this new plan. Continue reading “RCom launches Rs. 149 plan with unlimited voice calling and 300MB data”

RCom’s RGC India app for international calls launched, call rates start from Rs. 1.4 per minute

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Reliance Communications has launched RGC India app for international voice calls. Available on Android and iOS, the app lets you make international calls starting as low as Rs 1.4 per minute. Continue reading “RCom’s RGC India app for international calls launched, call rates start from Rs. 1.4 per minute”

LYF Wind 7i with 5-inch HD display, Android 6.0, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 4999

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Reliance Retail has launched Wind 7i, a cheaper version of Wind 7 that was launched back in August. It has 4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE), dual-SIM support, 5-inch HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 210 processor, similar to the Wind 7, but this has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, compared to 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage on the Wind 7. It also runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Continue reading “LYF Wind 7i with 5-inch HD display, Android 6.0, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 4999”

Reliance Jio to launch 4G VoLTE feature phones under Rs. 1500 with unlimited voice, video calling

 

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Reliance is gearing up to launch budget 4G feature phones in India that will support Jio 4G VoLTE capabilities. According to a new report from Economic Times Reliance will launch two 4G feature phones priced at about Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 early next year. These phones will come with unlimited voice and video calling. Continue reading “Reliance Jio to launch 4G VoLTE feature phones under Rs. 1500 with unlimited voice, video calling”

Reliance Group teams up with Cisco Jasper for IoT services venture UNLIMIT

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Reliance Group has announced a strategic partnership with Cisco Jasper for the launch of a venture called Unlimit, which will provide Internet of Things (IoT) services to its enterprise customers in India. Continue reading “Reliance Group teams up with Cisco Jasper for IoT services venture UNLIMIT”

Jio Experience Center Tour – JioFiber, SmartCar, SmartHome and more

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Recently I was invited to Reliance Jio headquarters in Mumbai.I have been following the technology scene in India for the past 12 years and I genuinely got excited when I started to hear about the plans Reliance Jio has for the India market. It is not only about the High Speed 4G network being deployed but also the fact that 4G smartphones have become so affordable unlike few years back when 4G was restricted to expensive smartphones. When Reliance announced the Jio Preview offer earlier this year in May along with the purchase of a Lyf device, I decided to buy one without any hesitation. It was a ticket to test drive the Reliance Jio 4G network for the very first time for users outside the company. Continue reading “Jio Experience Center Tour – JioFiber, SmartCar, SmartHome and more”

LYF F8 with 4.5-inch display, Android 6.0, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 4199

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Reliance Retail has launched F8, the company’s latest smartphone with Voice over LTE (VoLTE) support in the ‘F series’. It has similar design and specifications as the Flame 8 that was launched back in August, exclusively on Flipkart, but this runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) compared to Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Continue reading “LYF F8 with 4.5-inch display, Android 6.0, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 4199”

Reliance LYF phone explodes, company says it is investigating

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Smartphones have become playthings these days, however, if not handled with care, these little cute things can prove to be dangerous. Previously, a lot of instances has been reported on mobile explosion including the infamous Galaxy Note 7. Continue reading “Reliance LYF phone explodes, company says it is investigating”

LYF F1 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 16MP camera, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 13399

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Reliance Retail has launched LYF F1, which it calls a Special Edition smartphone. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 617 processor, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), has a 16-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “LYF F1 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 16MP camera, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 13399”