Update: Amazon has started promoting a selfie-focused Redmi device that we believe will be the new Redmi Y2. A recent benchmark leak already confirmed the name, 3GB RAM and Android 8.1 for the smartphone.
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Reliance Jio launches Holiday Hungama offer with Rs. 100 discount on recharge of Rs. 399 – Here’s how to get it
After JioPostpaid, Reliance Jio has launched Holiday Hungama offer for its postpaid users. This lets you get instant Rs. 100 discount on recharge of Rs. 399 that comes with 84 days validity and 1.5GB data per day, offering a total of 126GB, and also includes unlimited voice calls and Jio’s services for free. Rs. 100 instant discount is available for MyJio app users who pay via Phone Pe.
Google Neighbourly local information sharing app for Android released for India
Google today has launched the Neighbourly, a Q&A app for India, aimed at helping you ask your neighbors questions regarding the locality, share local expertise, and keep up with your neighbourhood. This app routes your questions to the relevant neighbours instantly, and then they can write back with the most up-to-date and accurate info. Continue reading “Google Neighbourly local information sharing app for Android released for India”
Google Search Conference 2018 announced across 11 cities in India
Google today announced that it will hold Google Search Conference across 11 cities in India starting from June till August. This is aimed to help Indian language publishers make the most of the opportunity, bridge the Indian language content gap that exists on the web today and the webmasters better understand how they can make their content easily accessible to the growing number of Internet users across India.
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Sennheiser CX SPORT In-Ear Bluetooth headset launched in India for Rs. 9990
Sennheiser has launched CX SPORT, the company’s latest In-Ear wireless headset in India. It features a light-weight, sweat and splash resistant design, lets you pair the CX SPORT with up to two devices simultaneously, while Bluetooth 4.2, Qualcomm apt-X ensures Hi-Fi sound. It also has a slick three-button remote that lets you effortlessly manage music and calls, as well as convenient voice prompts to further enhance ease of use.
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Samsung Galaxy S9+ gets Dual VoLTE, call recording support in latest OTA update in India
Samsung has rolled out an update to Galaxy S9+ smartphone in India that finally brings Dual VoLTE support for the smartphone finally. This lets you use VoLTE on both the SIMs. The changelog also mentions improvements to VoLTE and VoWiFi. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9+ gets Dual VoLTE, call recording support in latest OTA update in India”
Snapchat ropes in Tyroo to monetise ads in India
Snapchat today announced that it has partnered with ad-technology platform Tyroo as monetization partner in India. Snapchat currently has over 191 million users globally and about nine million in India. Continue reading “Snapchat ropes in Tyroo to monetise ads in India”
Samsung introduces world’s first DCI-certified Onyx Cinema 4K LED screen in India
Samsung introduced new Onyx brand at CinemaCon last month, under which it introduced world’s first Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI)-certified theater display with Onyx View, Onyx 3D and Onyx Sound features that combines advanced LED and High Dynamic Range (HDR) picture quality to life-like big screen content. Today, the company has introduced it in India, delivering better visual quality, technical performance and reliability beyond that of traditional projector-based operations.
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Tambo TA 3 with 4.95-inch 18:9 display, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 4999
Tambo, a new company has forayed into Indian market with 3 new smartphones – TA 2, TA 3 and TA 4 and six feature phones – S2440, S2430, A2400, P1850, A1810 and A1800 last month. Today the company has officially launched the TA 3 smartphone in the country and revealed the complete specifications of the smartphone. Continue reading “Tambo TA 3 with 4.95-inch 18:9 display, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 4999”
TRAI proposes the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is back again with new proposals that state the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages. This move is to ensure that telemarketing messages are sent only to those who have subscribed to them, and that too by authorized entities. The proposed Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation 2018 will empower billions of subscribers to take control of their voice and text communications. Continue reading “TRAI proposes the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages”
Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router launched in India
Netgear today has launched the Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router in India. The router was initially announced at the CES 2018 back in January. According to the company, it leverages the software optimize network connections by stabilizing the ping, reducing lag spikes and keeps users always on. Continue reading “Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router launched in India”
Idea expands VoLTE services to 9 more circles, offers 30GB free data
Earlier this month Idea Cellular started commercial roll out of VoLTE services across six circles – Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, after rolling it out to its employees in the first phase. Today it has expanded VoLTE services to 9 more circles – Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, UP East, UP West, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. Continue reading “Idea expands VoLTE services to 9 more circles, offers 30GB free data”
Amazon Now rebranded to Prime Now in India; Express 2-hour delivery available for Prime members
Amazon India today announced that it is expanding its ultra-fast delivery on Amazon Now app and re-branding it to Prime Now. With Prime Now, Amazon is offering exclusive Express 2-hour delivery to Prime members anytime between 6 am to midnight. Including the express delivery, same-day and next-day delivery will remain available for all customers, in convenient 2-hour slots from 6 am to 12 midnight. Continue reading “Amazon Now rebranded to Prime Now in India; Express 2-hour delivery available for Prime members”
Alcatel 3V with 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 9999
Alcatel today launched 3V, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in India. It was introduced at the MWC 2018 earlier this year and packs a 6-inch FHD+ display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT8735A SoC with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 12-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture depth information for portrait shots, and a 5-megapixel camera on the front with LED flash and face unlock. Continue reading “Alcatel 3V with 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 with 3GB RAM, Android 8.1 surfaces in benchmarks ahead of India launch on June 7
Xiaomi recently scheduled an event on June 7th in India to launch a new Redmi smartphone. The Redmi S2 that was recently introduced in China was expected to be launched as Redmi Y2, as the successor of last year’s Redmi Y1, now the benchmarks of the smartphone has surfaced that confirms that it will be called the Redmi Y2.