Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ get a price cut in India

Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones in India back in April last year for Rs. 57,900 and Rs. 64,900, respectively. Few months after the launch the phones got a price cut to Rs. 53,900 and Rs. 58,900, respectively. Today the phones have received another price cut in the country, weeks after the launch of   Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones, which did not see a huge upgrade in terms of design. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available for Rs. 49,990 and Rs.53,990, respectively, after the price cut. The 128GB Galaxy S8+ is available for Rs. Rs.64,900. You can get them at new rates from offline stores as well as Samsung Shop online, and is expected to be available from Flipkart at new rates soon. Paytm is also offering Rs. 10,000 cashback, in addition to the price cut. Via

Paytm revamps its app to make it more intuitive, aims to increase money transfers

Paytm today has announced that it has revamped its app to make it, even more, user-friendly and intuitive. The revamped app personalizes the app experience for users. Money Transfers are also simpler, and instant transfers from a user’s Paytm Payments Bank account, Paytm Wallet or any other bank account to any bank account at 0% fee. The Passbook which contains account history and Paytm money balance has now been revamped to present all information in a snapshot. Paytm with its revamped app is aiming to see growth in Money Transfers this year. The company has been aggresively promoting users to link their bank accounts for instant transfers using the Paytm app. It also started taking the new KYC norms in its stride and has been able to sustain the growth in transactions. It offers wide-range of transactions including peer-to-peer payments, fee payments, and many others. Paytm has reached a total of 7 Million offline merchants and has achieved 1 Billion transactions per quarter, making it the largest payments service provider in the country. Commenting on the revamp, Kiran Vasireddy, COO – Paytm said: We are very excited to introduce the new revamped interface on Paytm App. In continuation of our constant effort to provide our customers with the best user ...

Google Play Store now recommends Lite and Android Go apps

We have been seeing the trend of Lite apps for Play Store's popular apps like Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Skype Lite, and Twitter Lite. Along with Lite apps, Google introduced its own set of Go Apps for phones with less than 1GB RAM for Android Go (Oreo Edition) phones. It already released YouTube Go, Maps Go, Gboard Go apps. However, sometimes it is hard to let users know about the existence of Lite apps with Play Store trending most popular apps first. However, Google is now fixing this as some users are now able to see a new message about lite apps. Google is now showing a message about the lite app's existence of the given app along with the file size of the lite app with view button. Pressing 'View' takes you to the app listing. Obviously, this feature will only be available in markets where lite apps are officially available. Play Store is also listing the Go Apps as alternatives including the Lite apps. This surely is a nice move from Google to promote lite weight apps for users who are on the weak network. Source

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 free privacy-first consumer DNS service announced

Cloudflare has launched its 1.1.1.1 privacy-first consumer DNS service that is said to speed up your internet connection and help keep it private. Anyone can use the DNS resolver and the company claims it to be “the Internet’s fastest, privacy-first consumer DNS service." DNS is an essential part of the internet and it is typically offered by internet service providers to resolve domain names into a real IP address that routers and switches understand. Since the DNS servers provided by ISPs are often slow and use the DNS servers to identify all sites that are visited and it presents privacy problems. With the same thought in mind, Cloudflare is focusing on privacy aspect of its own DNS service and promises to wipe all logs of DNS queries within 24 hours. Cloudflare says that it has worked with APNIC to offer its DNS service through 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. Talking about it, Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said: "We talked to the APNIC team about how we wanted to create a privacy-first, extremely fast DNS system. We offered Cloudflare’s network to receive and study the garbage traffic in exchange for being able to offer a DNS resolver on the memorable IPs. And, with that, 1.1.1.1 was born.” Cloudflare’s DNS offers both DNS-over-TLS and ...

Samsung Galaxy A6 with Exynos 7870, 3GB RAM and Galaxy A6+ with Snapdragon 625 get certified by the FCC

Samsung is on the verge of launching the Galaxy Galaxy A6 and A6+ smartphones in 2018 and will follow the A8 and A8+ (2018) in most markets. Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ were spotted in benchmarks and certification websites in recent weeks. Now the smartphones were spotted passing through the FCC certification.  Since the smartphones passed through the FCC, we can expect the official launch in the coming weeks. The Samsung Galaxy A6 is powered by the Exynos 7870 SoC with 3GB of RAM, while the A6+ will sport the Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4 gigs of RAM. Both the phones will run on Android 8.0 Oreo with Experience 9.0 on top. The Galaxy A6 and A6+ might also feature an infinity display since the FCC document shows on-screen navigation buttons. There's no word on the other specifications including display size, battery, and camera as well. With A8 and A8+ not releasing in major markets like the USA, except for few markets, and with FCC-certified devices take months to hit retail shelves, there is no way to tell when the Galaxy A6 and A6+ would make their way into these markets. Source 1, 2

Samsung Notebook 3 and Notebook 5 with 8th gen Intel Core processor announced

Samsung has introduced the new Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 laptops. The brand new notebooks feature a slim, sleek, zero-screw contemporary finish. They just measure 19.6mm and 19.9mm wide respectively, making them easy to use, carry, and transport. The Samsung Notebook 3 comes in two different variants; 15 inches and 14 inches, while the Samsung Notebook 5 comes in just 15.6 inches model. The Samsung Notebook 3 14-inch model just as the name suggests packs a 14-inch display but with HD resolution, while the 15.6-inch variant comes with Full HD resolution and HD resolution. They are powered by the Intel Core i7 Quad-Core processor, a dual storage system and NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards. The Samsung Notebook 3 14-inch model comes with Integrated graphics. While the Notebook 3 15-inch model and Notebook 5 15-inch variant pack Nvidia MX150 2GB graphic card. All the three models pack SSD storage while the Notebook 5 15.6-inch variant also has additional HDD storage and 43Wh battery. There is a VGA camera for video chats. The Notebooks come with a wide precision touchpad, full-sized keyboards with number pads, and ergonomically crafted keycaps for comfortable typing. It features an anti-glare panel, and the colors are tuned by Samsung Color Engine for vibrant images and videos. The Notebook 3 ...

Xiaomi Mi TV 4C 50-inch 4K HDR TV with Dolby audio announced

After 55-inch 4K and 43-inch Full HD TVs in the Mi TV 4C series, Xiaomi has introduced new 50-inch 4K HDR TV in the TV 4C line-up in China. Other than the screen size, most of the specs are similar to the 55-inch model, including PatchWall, a UI layer on top of the Android OS that’s based on deep learning AI technology that can curate content based on recommendations, Dolby and DTS Audio and Mi Remote Control with gesture controls and Speech Recognition for voice control. Xiaomi Mi TV 4C 50-inch specifications  50-inch (3840 x 2160 pixels) 4K display with 178-degree viewing angle,  9.5 ms dynamic response 1.5GHz quad-core Amlogic Cortex-A53 processor with 750MHz Mali-450 GPU 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory MIUI TV based on Android WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, 3 x HDMI, AV, 2 x USB, 1 x Ethernet Supports HDR 10,H.264, H.265, Real, MPEG1/2/4, WMV3, VC-1 2 x 8W speaker, DOLBY AUDIO / DTS- HD audio dual decoding The Xiaomi Mi TV 4C 50-inch is priced at 2199 yuan (US$ 349 / Rs. 22,720 approx.) and goes on sale in China from April 3rd. Source 

Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers launching in India on April 10

Update: Google has now sent out invites for the launch event on April 10th. It says that it will bring a sweet little something that's bound to keep you talking for a long, long while, which hints at Google Home. Earlier: Google introduced its Google Home smart speaker back in October 2016 and the Google Home Mini was introduced in October last year. Google is all set to launch them in India this April, according to several reports, including a report from ET that also says that they will be priced at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 4,499, respectively. [HTML1] Google India even confirmed that launch saying that the speakers are coming soon without confirming the launch date, which is expected to be sometime later this month. The report also said that Google plans to launch a mid-range Pixel smartphone focused on price-sensitive markets such as India around July-August. It also says that Google has plans to launch Google Wifi  and Pixelbook in India soon, along with Nest products. Google Home is basically a speaker that not only plays music, but also helps in managing your tasks and answer your questions through voice commands. You need to activate it just by saying “Ok Google” and command to play music using ...

April Fools’ Day 2018: JioJuice, OnePlus PeiCoin, Google Bad Joke Detector, Gboard Hardware Keyboard and more

It is that time of the year, when even the tech world goes overboard with April Fools’ Day pranks. Every year geniuses at top tech companies, thanks to their creative juices, come up with the coolest and weirdest ideas and innovations. Let’s us dive in and see what the great minds have for us this year! Reliance Jio's JioJuice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1n9LNkjEak&t=1s JioJuice charges the phone just by inserting the Jio SIM using wireless Jio network. This creates wireless electromagnetic field between the transmitter and receiver that turns 4G data packets into energy packet to charge the phone. OnePlus' Pei Coin PeiCoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency created exclusively for OnePlus users. This can be mined with OxygenOS, is lightning quick with no-fee transactions supported by a secure open-source framework and the PeiCoin wallet is seamlessly integrated with the OnePlus device, making it easier to complete transactions, manage your wallet, and transfer funds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj9DcBeer14 Xiaomi Mi A1 with 6 camera setup Xiaomi MiA1 with 6 rear cameras takes a dig at Huawei P20 Pro with three rear cameras. [HTML2] Uber Eats world's 1st Anti Aging Ice Cream They say it also works on 8 signs of aging and it is event taking pre-orders for the ice cream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1NAXMYVexk Where’s Waldo? in Google Maps Each of Google’s division has unique products ...

Flipkart No Kidding Days Sale – Best deals on Bluetooth Headsets, Power Banks, Wearables and more

Flipkart today started its two-day No Kidding Days Sale that offers deals on several products including  accessories, wearables and more. All these offers are available through the site, mobile site as well as Flipkart app. Best Deals on Tablets, wearables, accessories and more on Flipkart  Apple Watch Series 3 - Starting at Rs. 28900 (Rs. 3000 off) Apple Watch Series 2 - Starting at Rs. 24900 (Up to Rs. 3000 off on MRP) Apple Watch Series 1 - Rs. 18900 (Rs. 4000 off) Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro - Rs. 11,590 (Rs. 2400 off) Alcatel A3 10 tablet WiFi - Rs. 5999 (Rs. 1000 off) Google Chromecast 2 - Rs. 2699 (Rs. 300 off) Lenovo HW01 Smart Band with Heart Rate Monitor - Rs. 1399 (30% off on MRP) Xiaomi Mi Band - HRX Edition - Rs. 1199 (Rs. 100 off) Up to Rs. 3000 off on Fitbit Wearables Offers on Laptops, Hard disks, Power banks, Speakers and more on Flipkart Intel Core i3 laptops - Starting at Rs. 22,990 (Up to Rs. 8200 off) Microsoft Xbox One S 1 TB - Starting at Rs. 22,990 (up to 34% off) HP DeskJet Ink Tank GT 5820 Multi-function Wireless Printer - Rs. 9499 (31% off on MRP) Sony MDR-XB650BT Bluetooth Headset - Rs. 6499 (18% off on MRP) ...