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LG launched the G8x ThinQ in India late last year and just weeks after the launch, the company offered a free 24-inch LED TV on purchase of the smartphone. Following that, now LG has come up with another offer where it will let users try the G8x ThinQ for 7 days before making the purchase. Continue reading “LG offers 7 days free trial of G8x ThinQ in India”
Samsung just launched the Galaxy M11 and the Galaxy M01 smartphones in India, as it had promised. The M11 packs a 6.4-inch HD+ Infinity-O LCD screen, is powered by Snapdragon 450 with up to 4GB RAM, packs triple rear cameras that includes a 13MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapxiel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M11 with 6.4-inch Infinity-O display, 5000mAh battery and Galaxy M01 launched in India starting at Rs. 8999”
HONOR has recently announced a service campaign called ‘Super Service Offers’ for its consumers, where it offers 30% discount on smartphone spare parts, other free-of-charge services such as Cleaning and Diagnosis, Screen Protector and Application, and even giving out goodies, which can be facilitated by consumers during their service visits. Continue reading “HONOR India announces ‘Super Service Offers’ campaign, extends service support to its consumers”
TRAI, the telecom regulator of India last week issued recommendations on ‘Ensuring Adequate Numbering Resources for Fixed Line and Mobile Services’. Some reported that TRAI has recommended 11-digit numbering scheme for mobile services. However, TRAI today clarified that it has not recommended 11-digit numbering scheme for mobile services and the country will continue to follow a 10-digit numbering. Continue reading “TRAI confirms 10-digit numbering for mobile services will continue”
After launching the new 15-inch and 17-inch XPS laptops last month, Dell has now launched its Latitude 9510 2-in-1 premium commercial PC in India with Intel Core vPro processor, built-in AI, 5G-ready design, and more. Continue reading “Dell Latitude 9510 with up to Intel Core i7 vPro processor, built-in AI launched in India”
The recent GST Rate Hike on smartphones increased the prices of various phones including POCO smartphones. Within 2 months of the previous price hike, POCO X2 has now received a price hike again by Rs. 500. Continue reading “POCO X2 gets another price hike, now starts at Rs. 17499”
Update — June 1, 2020: Xiaomi today confirmed the launch of Mi Notebook in India on June 11th. The invite has “Make Epic Happen” tagline and the company says that this will make its global debut in India and will be India exclusive. It will be sold on Amazon.in.
Continue reading “Xiaomi to launch Mi Notebook in India on June 11”
Laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors have started to enter the Indian market, and one of the first laptops to be launched is the Acer Swift 3. It is a thin and light laptop that features a narrow bezel, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, Wake on Voice (WOV) and more.
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel recently launched the Rs. 251 add-on pack with 50GB data benefit. Following that, Vodafone IDEA has also launched its new Rs. 251 prepaid data add-on pack that offers 50GB benefit. Continue reading “Vodafone IDEA launches Rs. 251 prepaid data add-on pack with 50GB benefit”
Earlier this year, Tata Sky launched its Binge+ Android Set-Top Box to rival Airtel’s XStream 4K Hybrid Box which is priced at Rs. 3999. While the former was launched at Rs. 5999, Tata Sky is now offering the Binge+ for Rs. 3999 along with free access to premium OTT content. Continue reading “Tata Sky Binge+ Android Set Top Box now available at Rs. 3999 along with free access to OTT content”
Almost a year after the launch of the Galaxy S10 Series, Samsung launched ‘Lite’ versions of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10. While Samsung has a premium flagship lineup, budget lineup, mid-range lineup of smartphones, the company has now tested waters in the affordable flagship category with the launch of Galaxy S10 Lite. The Galaxy S10 Lite aims to offer the same goodness of the Galaxy S10 but at a much lower price. I have been using the phone for some time and here’s my review of the Galaxy S10 Lite Indian variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Review: Consistent Performer, but..”
Update 1st June, 2020: ACT Fibernet has revised the rentals on its website and app, and here are the updated rentals for Chennai. The rentals have been revised for other cities as well. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet to increase broadband plan tariff from June 1 [Update: Revised rental]”
iQOO launched its iQOO 3 smartphone in 4G and 5G variants earlier this year at a starting price of Rs. 36,990. The company announced price cuts on all the variants of iQOO 3 smartphone last month, after a GST price hike. Now the company announced Rs. 3,000 instant discount on ICICI Bank Credit Cards, Credit Card EMI and Debit Card EMI transactions on Flipkart, so that you can get the phone at an effective price of Rs. 31,990, which is a good deal for a Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. This limited period offer is valid till 15th June, 2020.
Continue reading “iQOO 3 available in India at an effective price of Rs. 31990 with ICICI card offer”
Noise, popular for its wearables has launched Noise Shots Nuvo, the company’s latest true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0. The headset has voice assistant support on Android and iOS and comes with IPX4 rating for water resistance from sweat and rain. Continue reading “Noise Shots Nuvo with Bluetooth 5.0, fast charging launched for Rs. 2999”
The recent GST Rate Hike on smartphones increased the prices of various phones including Xiaomi’s Redmi smartphones. The Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8A Dual, and Redmi 8 recently received a price hike and now again, the prices of three smartphones have been hiked in India. Continue reading “Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, and Redmi 8A Dual get another price hike in India”
