Xiaomi launches Mi Express Kiosks in India to sell smartphones and mobile accessories

Xiaomi has launched Mi Express Kiosk initiative across India. The Mi Express Kiosks are vending machines which allow consumers to purchase Xiaomi smartphones and mobile accessories directly. You can pay using credit cards, debit cards, cash and UPI for the products. Mi fans, we've introduced an innovative way to buy your favourite #Xiaomi products with #MiExpressKiosk. It’s simple! Just choose a product & pay with your debit/credit card, cash, or UPI. Experience it at Manyata Tech Park & our office in ETV. 50 more kiosks coming your way. pic.twitter.com/uqjjKkbb2b — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) May 13, 2019 This lets consumers directly get the products eliminating operational and cost inefficiencies for the consumers. Xiaomi  says that this provides its latest smartphones to its Mi Fans at an honest pricing, similar to that of Mi Homes and Mi.com. With this Xiaomi becomes the first ever brand in the Indian tech industry to introduce this innovative retail model, which also offers the efficiency of e-commerce business making it a cost-effective approach and is scalable. "All technology equipping Mi Express Kiosks has been researched and developed in India, further extending the brand’s commitment to India," said the company. Mi Express Kiosks are now available in Manyata Tech Park and Xiaomi's office in Embassy ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro MIUI Software Update Tracker

Xiaomi launched its first dual-camera phone Redmi Note 5 Pro in India last year running MIUI 9.2 on top of Android 7.1 (Nougat) and later updated it to MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) back in June 2018. Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 20-40 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 5 Pro (codename whyred), also check out our Redmi Note 5 Pro custom ROM reviews, Android Pie based Android One Port (ported from Mi A2) Android Pie based Resurrection Remix 7 Android Pie based Oxygen OS Port Android Pie based Pixel Experience Extended Android Pie based Pixel Experience MIUI updates rolled out for the Redmi Note 5 Pro so far: [May 13, 2019]: Xiaomi starts rolling out MIUI Global Stable 10.3.1.0 update with April security patch. This 341MB update includes several fixes and also brings face unlock support for App lock. [March 29, 2019]: Xiaomi starts rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) based MIUI Global Beta 9.3.28 with April security patch. The update also brought system-wide dark mode and Game Turbo to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. [Feb 20, 2019]: Xiaomi announced ...

Spotify Lite beta app built for low-end Android smartphones now available in India

Swedish music streaming platform Spotify launched its service in India earlier this year. It offers a premium subscription as well as free shuffle play that lets you play any artist, album, or playlist in shuffle mode. Expanding its service, today, Spotify has launched Spotify Lite beta app in India that is built for low-end Android smartphones. Spotify Lite app weighs just 10MB in size and has a similar look and feel to the regular Spotify app. It is built mainly for low-end Android smartphones as this app uses less storage making it a convenient option for low-end smartphones with limited storage capacity. The app will allow users to play their favorite songs, discover new music even in slow network conditions and keep track of the storage and also clear the cache when needed. The beta version of the Spotify Lite app is now available on the Google Play Store for Indian users after successful tests in countries like Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, and Brazil. Commenting on this, Amarjit Batra, Managing Director India, Spotify, said: When Spotify launched in India two months ago, we had committed to localizing the app so that more and more people can listen to music. Spotify Lite Beta is a step in that direction as it enables users ...

Mi Fit 4.0 update brings new UI, optimized data view and more

Mi Fit is the official app for Mi wearable devices, the app also works with various smart products such as Smart Scales and Smart Shoes developed by Xiaomi and it's partners. The Mi Fit app has recently got an update with v4.0.0 on the Play Store as well as the App Store for iOS, which brings a new interface to the app. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="282066,282065,282064"] The Mi Fit app shows the summary in a card on the homepage, it shows steps, sleep, heart rate and weight data. Users can see detailed statistics by clicking on this card. The new UI looks clean and minimal and is certainly a refreshing change but the story doesn't end there. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="282063,282062,282061"] After the update, some users reported that they found ads on Mi Fit, we also encountered an advertisement on the Mi Fit app. Why @XiaomiIndia why did you put AD on Mi fit app, I am using realme 2 pro. I have paid the full price for Mi band 3. Please remove it ASAP😠@manukumarjain @geekyranjit @C4ETech @AmreliaRuhez @tech_burner pic.twitter.com/MH5HE06zS9 — Himanshu Mahanta (@HimanshuMahant2) May 10, 2019 A Xiaomi official responded to the tweet saying ads were removed, also another update was rolled out on 11th May after which ...

Vivo V15 Pro 8GB RAM version and V15 Aqua Blue color variant launched in India

vivo launched its V15 Pro smartphone in India back in February in 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version for Rs. 28,990, today it has launched the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version in the country for Rs. 29,990. It will be available across online and offline channels. Other specifications are same  vivo launched the V15 smartphone in March in India for Rs. 23990. Now it has launched the Aqua Blue color variant that joins the Frozen Black and Glamour Red color variants. It is available for Rs. 21,990 through offline channels as well as Amazon.in, Vivo India eStore and other retailers. Other specifications remain the same except for the color. Offers on the purchase of the new V15 Pro 8GB and V15 on offline and online channels: Up to 12 months No Cost EMI including Bajaj Finance IDFC First "ZERO DOWNPAYMENT" with 8 months EMI HDB "ZERO DOWNPAYMENT" with 6 months EMI Additional INR 2,000 off on Exchange No Cost EMI Available up to 12 Months Commenting on the launch, Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy, vivo India said: We received an overwhelming response from the existing V15 series smartphones and we believe that the consumer will appreciate and enjoy the upgraded versions of V15Pro and V15 even more. Basis consumer demand and feedback, ...

AmazonBasics inverter and non-inverter ACs launched in India starting at Rs.23,499

AmazonBasics was launched by Amazon September 2015 in India and it is Amazon's own store brand that aims to offer everyday products like HDMI cables, batteries, USB cables, etc at affordable prices. Amazon has expanded the product lineup and has now launched a range of AmazonBasics Air Conditioners in India. Amazon on Friday announced that it is expanding its AmazonBasics selections for its customers by launching Air Conditioners on Amazon.in. The AmazonBasics ACs are available in inverter AC variant and non-inverter AC variant with different cooling capacity. A total of 4 models of AmazonBasics ACs has been launched by Amazon. AmazonBasics 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC AmazonBasics 1 Ton 3 Star Non-Inverter Split AC AmazonBasics 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC AmazonBasics 1.5 Ton 3 Star Non-Inverter Split AC The Air Conditioners offer features such as a 100% Copper Condenser with an advanced anti-corrosive coating to prevent damage in extreme weather condition. They have a higher airflow volume that allows cool air to reach all corners of a room. Apart from this, the ACs also offer features like Auto-restart, Sleep mode, Humidity control, Auto-protection, Leakage detection, Fireproof electric box, Emergency function, and Self-diagnosis. Amazon is offering a one-year manufacturer warranty on the product ...

Shot on OnePlus 7 Pro: Netflix’s Sacred Games Season 2 posters, National Geographic Magazine cover

We are just a few days away from OnePlus 7 smartphone series launch, and we can't keep calm. Ahead of its launch, we have been treated with some amazing photos from biggies like National Geographic and Netflix, showcasing the full potential of OnePlus 7 Pro camera! With huge improvements expected to be made on the device’s hardware, software, and camera specs, it looks like the OnePlus 7 Pro just might be a perfect competitor against the latest premium outing. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="282016,282015"] Netflix has partnered with OnePlus in an attempt to deliver an incredible Netflix viewing experience on the much awaited OnePlus 7 Pro. This tie-up comes based on the common philosophy of a community and member-first approach. Having said that, the HDR10 supported display of OnePlus 7 Pro will set new standards in mobile viewing of content. Celebrating this association, Netflix has released two posters shot on OnePlus 7 Pro from their much-awaited original series Sacred Games Season 2. The stunning posters capture the iconic intensity of the two most loved Sacred Games characters — Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan) and Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui). Netflix has also released a behind-the-scenes video, also shot on the OnePlus 7 Pro. https://youtu.be/gS8hQqkVX2g “Through incredible devices like ...

Xiaomi adds MIUI lock screen clock customisation and showing notifications using face unlock

Xiaomi’s MIUI is a heavy skin on top of Android, but what sets it apart from other Android skins is its feature richness and customizations. MIUI gets updated biweekly, including closed beta on every Tuesday and public beta on every Friday. [gallery size="large" ids="282006,282005,282007"] This week, Xiaomi has introduced lock screen clock customization which lets users choose clock position on the lock screen. Users can choose between Centered, Left-aligned, and Vertical positions to match with the wallpaper styles but these customizations do not work on third party themes. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="282009,282008"] Apart from lock screen customization, Xiaomi has also added option to stay on lock screen after unlocking (using face unlock) which lets you stay on lock screen after face data is verified instead of unlocking the device instantly. An option to show notification details after verifying face data is also added which shows notification details on the lock screen after the face data is verified. Xiaomi has also introduced new VoLTE icon which can be seen in the screenshots above. These features are available only in MIUI Global Beta v9.5.9 as of now and are expected to be released to MIUI Global Stable ROM users with future updates. Xiaomi has already kicked off MIUI 11 development, and the company ...

OPPO Reno series smartphones launching in India on May 28

OPPO launched its Reno Series of smartphone i.e., OPPO Reno Standard Edition and Reno 10x lossless zoom version in China last month. Today, OPPO has officially posted a teaser of launching the Reno Series in India on May 28th, 2019. OPPO has posted a picture on its social media channels that say 'I'm Reno. Soon in India, 28th May' which confirms that the Reno Series smartphones will be launched in India. OPPO will be launching the Reno Standard Edition and the Reno 10x lossless zoom edition smartphone in India. To recall, the standard version has a 6.4-inch Full HD + AMOLED display and is powered by  Snapdragon 710 processor. On the other hand, the 10x lossless zoom version comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with ultra narrow bezels and 93.1% screen-to-body ratio. Both these have up to 8GB of RAM, Game Boost 2.0, run Android Pie with ColorOS 6 on top and a 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor. The standard edition features a 5-megapixel secondary camera, while the high-end model comes with a 13-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and an 8-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide lens with an equivalent focal length of 15.9mm, which provides wide-angle shots and the telephoto camera offers 159mm equivalent focal ...

Airtel launches Rs. 249 pre-paid plan with Rs. 4 lakh Life Insurance cover and Rs.129 plan with unlimited calling

Airtel has been revising its prepaid and postpaid plans recently and last week, the company launched a new Rs.299 prepaid recharge plan with Amazon Prime subscription bundled. Similarly, today, Airtel has launched two new prepaid recharge plans i.e., Rs. 129 plan and Rs.249 prepaid recharge plan. The Rs.249 prepaid recharge plan also comes with Rs.4 Lakhs Life Insurance bundled. Airtel's new Rs.249 prepaid recharge plan comes with 28 days validity and offers 2GB 3G/4G data per day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. Additionally, users will also be eligible for Rs.4 Lakh Term Life Insurance Cover from HDFC Life/Bharati AXA Insurance. The company is also providing free access to Airtel TV Premium that includes subscriptions from Zee5, HOOQ, Live Channels, Movies and more along with Norton Mobile Security that is valid for 1 Year. Once a user recharges with the Rs.249 prepaid plan, they will get an SMS on how to share the Know Your Customer(KYC) details for processing and claiming the insurance policy. Once the KYC verification is complete, users can access their policy from the Airtel app on their phone. Airtel also launched a new Rs.129 prepaid recharge plan and it comes with 28 days validity as well, offers 2GB 3G/4G ...