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Hero Electronix launches AI-based COVID Guard for Qubo smart camera

As the country is preparing to reduce restrictions on the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, it has become imperative to ensure homes, workplaces and other environments are in compliance with WHO/ICMR guidelines. To help ensure this, smart devices manufacturer Qubo has launched COVID Guard, which is an AI based solution that notifies a user when someone is not wearing a mask or not following social distancing protocols.

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Xiaomi to launch True Wireless Earphones in India on May 8 alongside Mi 10

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching its True Wireless Earphones in India finally on May 8th. The teaser image shows the Wireless Earphones in the case. Mi AirDots Pro 2 was introduced in China back in September last year and in Europe as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in March this year. Xiaomi also introduced the Mi AirDots Pro 2s with a similar design, but with improved dual Bluetooth chip for a more stable connection and low latency and wireless charging. Continue reading “Xiaomi to launch True Wireless Earphones in India on May 8 alongside Mi 10”

Samsung India announces limited period Rs. 4000 e-voucher offer for customers who pre-booked Galaxy S20 series

Samsung introduced its Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones back in February, and started pre-bookings for these phones soon after along with several launch offers. Recently the company extended the pre-booking offer redemption. Today it has announced a limited period e-voucher offer worth Rs. 4000 for customers who pre-booked the Galaxy S20 series. All customers who pre-booked Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra are eligible for the e-voucher offer. Continue reading “Samsung India announces limited period Rs. 4000 e-voucher offer for customers who pre-booked Galaxy S20 series”

Airtel offers free unlimited access to ZEE5 premium content till July 12

With people staying at home due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown, many streaming platforms are opening up their premium content for free and recently, Airtel opened up its premium Kids content on XStream for free. Following that, now the company is offering unlimited access to ZEE5’s premium content for its users.

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Samsung India announces ‘Stay Home, Stay Happy’ Cash Back & No-Cost EMIs pre booking offers

Samsung has announced new pre-booking offers like cash backs and no cost-EMI’s for their customers who plan to buy TV’s and digital appliances once the lockdown gets lifted. The ‘Stay Home. Stay Happy… Log in to Great Offers’ program will be applicable to their Televisions, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines and Smart Ovens.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 5G with 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, Snapdragon 865, 108MP quad rear cameras launching in India on May 8

Update: May 4, 2020 – Xiaomi has confirmed that Mi 10 will finally launch in India in an online event on May 8th and the phone will go on sale on Amazon.in. It was supposed to launch on March 31st. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 10 5G with 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, Snapdragon 865, 108MP quad rear cameras launching in India on May 8”

Microsoft Surface Pro X and Surface Laptop 3 launched in India

Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Laptop 3 at an event back in October last year. While the price of the Surface Pro 7 was announced in February, Microsoft has now announced the prices of all the configurations of the Surface Pro X and Surface Laptop 3.

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VIVO Smart Retail offline helpline launched in India to address customer queries

In India, Vivo is known to have a larger presence in the offline retail market when compared to its online sales. To cater to its offline retail user base, Vivo has launched a new platform called VIVO Smart Retail (VSR) that is aimed at helping their offline customer solve queries during this lockdown period.

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Vivo S1 4GB RAM variant gets a price cut in India

Vivo S1 smartphone was launched by the company in India last year at a starting price of Rs. 17,990. It received a price cut back in December last year and now again, the 4GB RAM variant has received a price cut in India.

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Silver Lake to invest 5,655 crore in Jio Platforms

After last month’s announcement from Facebook that said that it will buy 9.99% equity stake in Jio Platforms for $5.7 billion or INR 43,574 crore, today private equity firm Silver Lake has announced that it will invest Rs. 5,655.75 crore / US$ 747 million into Jio Platforms for 1.15% stake. This investment values Jio Platforms at an equity value of ₹ 4.90 lakh crore / US$65 billion and an enterprise value of ₹ 5.15 lakh crore and represents a 12.5% premium to the equity valuation of the Facebook investment announced on April 22, 2020. Continue reading “Silver Lake to invest 5,655 crore in Jio Platforms”

Samsung Galaxy M21 gets a price cut in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy M21 smartphone in March India. Now the phone has received a price cut in just over a month of launch. Samsung Galaxy M21 is now available starting at Rs. 13199, compared to recent price of Rs. 14,222 after the GST hike. To remind you, the phone was launched at a price of Rs. 12999. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M21 gets a price cut in India”

JioMeet video conferencing app to launch soon

The usage of video conferencing apps have increased lately with people staying at homes and these business apps crossed 62 million downloads last month. Reliance Jio’s ‘Jio Meet’ is the newest entrant in this segment and is set to take on popular video conferencing apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more.

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Amazon Pay Later instant credit line launched in India

Instant Credit line has become popular among consumers lately, thanks to several platforms like LazyPay, Simpl, Mi Credit, realme PaySa, CRED Stash, and more offering instant credit to users. On similar lines, Amazon Pay is the newest entrant in this segment and has announced its instant credit line in India – Amazon Pay Later.

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Reliance Jio crediting 2GB per day for 4 days for free

The usage of mobile data has increased lately with people working from home and as a part of a special offer, Reliance Jio credited 2GB daily data free for its users last month. Similarly, the company is now crediting 2GB of daily data to users randomly under ‘Jio Data Pack’ offer.

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India smartphone shipments up 4% YoY in Q1 2020; Vivo surpasses Samsung: Report

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted several industries and business across the world including the smartphone industry. While the shipments increased 10% YoY during Q4 2019, the Q1 2020 report shows a modest growth as COVID-19 impacted shipments late in the Quarter.

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