Flipkart Republic Day Sale: Discounts on Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus, Redmi 8A, realme 3, offers on Laptops and more

Flipkart has started its 4-day Republic Day Sale that offers top deals on smartphones, tablets, laptops, LED TVs and more, as it had promised. Few days back it started pre-booking offers that enabled customers get products at lower prices by paying in advance. During the sale it will also offer Block Buster deals every 8 hours, Rush Hours extra discounts till 2AM, extra 15% off as a part of price crash, up to 80% off on electronics and accessories, Thin and Light Laptops from Rs. 31,990, up to 50% off on Smartwatches, up to 75% off on TVs and appliances, up to 80% off on Flipkart brands and lots more. Deals on Smartphones Xiaomi and POCO Redmi Note 7 Pro (6GB + 64GB) – Rs. 10999 ( Rs. 2000 off + up to Rs. 10750 off on exchange ) Redmi 8A (2GB + 32GB) – Rs. 5999 ( Rs. 500 off + up to Rs. 5950 off on exchange ) POCO F1 (8GB + 256GB) Armoured Edition – Rs. 16,999 ( Rs. 3000 off + up to Rs. 14050 off on exchange ) Mi A3 – Rs. 11,999 ( Rs. 1500 off + up to Rs. 11750 off on exchange ) Apple iPhone ...

Amazon Great Indian Sale 2020: Discounts on Redmi Note 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M30s, Vivo U20, offers on LED TVs and more

Amazon has started its Great Indian Sale for the new year early for Amazon Prime members, as it had promised. In this 4-day sale, which begins tomorrow for everyone, it is offering great deals on smartphones, accessories, Kindle, LED TVs and more. Deals on smartphones OnePlus 7 Pro 8GB + 256GB — Rs. 42,999 (Rs. 10000 off) Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — Rs. 41,990 (Rs. 31,610 off on MRP) OnePlus 7 Pro 6GB + 128GB — Rs. 39,999 (Rs. 9000 off) Apple iPhone XR 64GB — Rs. 42,900 (Rs. 7,000 off on MRP) OPPO Reno 10x zoom — Rs. 33,990 (including additional Rs. 6000 coupon) Poco F1 8GB + 256GB — Rs. 16,999 (Rs. 2,000 off) Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB + 64GB — Rs. 13,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Samsung Galaxy M30s 4GB + 64GB — Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 1000 off) Nokia 6.2 — 4GB + 64GB — Rs. 12,499 (Rs. 1000 off) Vivo U20 6GB + 64GB — Rs. 10,990 (including additional Rs. 1000 coupon) Vivo U20 4GB + 64GB — Rs. 9,990 (including additional Rs. 1000 coupon) Samsung Galaxy M30 4GB + 64GB — Rs. 9,999 (Rs. 2000 off) Samsung Galaxy M30 3GB + 32GB — Rs. 8,999 ...

Realme XT realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 10 based realme UI 1.0]

realme launched the realme XT smartphone running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out updates frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of realme UI updates for realme XT, also check out our realme XT content, realme XT Pearl Blue Unboxing and First Impressions realme XT Pearl White Unboxing and Photo Gallery realme XT Review: Between Midrange and a Flagship realme UI updates rolled out for the realme XT so far, [Jan 18, 2020]: realme has started rolling out Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 to realme XT. The update comes as RMX1921EX_11.C.01, weighs 3.52 GB in size and brings all the new features such as dual earphone connection, animated wallpapers, customizable icon shape, new charging animation, realme Share (cross-brand file-sharing technology) and more. [Dec 18, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_A.14 update with December security patch. The update adds a dark mode quick switch toggle in the notification panel and brings camera optimizations along with  multiple bug fixes. [Download Link] [Nov 25, 2019]: realme XT will be upgraded to Android 10 based realme UI in January 2020, confirms realme. [Nov 21, 2019]: realme has started rolling out RMX1921EX_11_A.13 update with ...

Noise Shots NEO true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 launched for Rs. 2499

Noise, popular for its wearables has launched Noise Shots NEO, the company’s latest true wireless earbuds with full touch control. This lets you control your music, attend, end or reject calls, activate Siri or Google Assistant without having to take your phone out of your pocket. It has 9mm  drivers  that promises clear sound and deeper bass. It has Bluetooth v5.0 and has IPX5 rating for water resistance from sweat and rain. The earbuds promise 6+ hours of battery life in the earphones and a total of 18 hours battery life with the charging case. Noise Shots NEO features and specifications Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to devices 9mm speaker drivers offer balanced sound Smart touch controls on the earbuds give you full control, letting you pause or play music, control volume, skip tracks and answer or rejects calls. Water-resistant (IPX5), making them resistant to sweat from the toughest workouts and light rain Weight: 4.6g (per bud); Case: 31.6g Supports voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri Offers 6 hours of playback, case offers additional 12 hours, so it can last up to 18 hours The Noise Shots Neo comes in Icy White and Jet Black colors, is priced at Rs. 2499, but ...

Get Android 10 on POCO F1 with Havoc OS

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo) and later updated it to Android 9.0 in December 2018. The device runs MIUI 11 based on Android 9.0 as of now. POCO F1 is confirmed to get Android 1o update, the company has not shared any timeline for Android 10 rollout but POCO F1 has one of the most active developer community and as a result, we already have Android 10 based custom ROMs for the device. Earlier, we tried Android 10 based Pixel Experience and Android 10 based OxygenOS port on our POCO F1. A couple of weeks ago we tried Havoc OS 3.0 on POCO F1 and here is our post that may help you in deciding whether you should flash it on your unit. Performance and Benchmarks: [gallery size="large" link="file" ids="302642,302644,302643"] POCO F1 packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which is a beast when it comes to performance, it obtained a score of 326081 on Antutu 8. It scored 2377 points in single-core test and 7705 points in multi-core test in Geekbench 4. In Geekbench 5 test, it managed to get a 512 points in single-core test and 1665 points ...

Facebook decides not to introduce ads in WhatsApp Status for now

Back in August last year WhatsApp was reported to display ads in the Status section, later the company’s Vice President Chris Daniels confirmed that the company is going to put advertisements in its ‘Status’ feature. Today, according to a new report from WSJ, WhatsApp has decided not to introduce ads in WhatsApp. The report adds that WhatsApp in recent months disbanded the team responsible for integrating ads into the service, and their work was then deleted from WhatsApp’s code. According to WABetaInfo who tracks WhatsApp app updates, since 2.19.356 Android beta update, there is no code about status ads, confirming the same. However, the report says that the company will introduce ads in Status in the future, but for now it is working on money-making features allowing businesses to communicate with customers and better manage those interactions. WhatsApp’s ‘Status’ feature allows users to share text, photos, videos, and animated GIFs that disappear after 24 hours, and Instagram Stories, which is similar to it already shows ads. Facebook makes money only through advertising on its platform, and ads accounted for 98% of its revenue in Q3 2019. Source 1, 2

Reliance Jio reports Rs. 1350 crore profit in FY Q3 2019-20, crosses 370 million subscribers

Reliance Jio has reported Rs. 13,968 crore revenue, up 6.4% QoQ and 28.3% YoY and a net profit of 1,350 crore, up 62.5% YoY for last quarter that ended 31st December, 2019. Jio reported Standalone earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of 5,601 crore, up 8.4% QoQ, EBITDA margin of 40.1%, and Standalone earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of 3,805 crore, up 12.2% QoQ . Consolidated value of services stood at 16,466 crore, up 6.4% over trailing quarter. It has 370 million subscribers as of 31st December, with net addition of 14.8 million during 3QFY20. Average revenue per user (ARPU) during the quarter – ₹128.4 per subscriber per month Total wireless data traffic – 1,208 crore GB (39.9% YoY growth) Average voice traffic – 82,640 crore minutes (30.3% YoY growth), 760 minutes per user per month. Average data consumption per user per month – 11.1 GB Regarding FTTH Jio said that process of converting the initial test users to paid-plans and ramping up sales across 1,600 cities is underway. It expects India enterprise connectivity market to grow multi-fold over the next few years with its extensive fibre backbone and long-term partnership with Microsoft enabling the company to reach ...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite launching in India on January 21

After teasing the phone and 'Notifiy me' page on its website, Samsung has confirmed that it will launch the Galaxy Note10 Lite smartphone in India on January 21st. To remind you the phones pack a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display, in-display fingerprint scanner, 32-megapixel front camera inside the tiny punch-hole and a 4500mAh battery with support for 25w fast charging. It features the signature Bluetooth S Pen with Air Commands. Powered by Exynos 9810 SoC, it has a 3.5mm audio jack,  12MP main camera with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide and a 12MP Telephoto camera. Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite specifications 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2400×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with 394ppi Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9 Series 9810 (Quad 2.7GHz + Quad 1.7GHz) 10nm processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage (UFS 2.1), expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 Dual SIM 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, 12MP Telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, OIS, 12MP Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture In-display fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos Dimensions: 76.1 x 163.7 x 8.7mm; Weight: 199g Dual 4G VoLTE, ...

Blaupunkt BTW Pro truly wireless earphones with Bluetooth 5.0, AptX launched in India for Rs. 6999

Blaupunkt, the German manufacturers of audio equipment, has launched their new BTW Pro truly wireless earbuds in India. The earbuds come feature packed with Qualcomm AptX HD, Bluetooth 5.0, voice assistant support with dual mics and IPX7 ratings. With Qualcomm's AptX HD, high bit rate streaming becomes possible that improve the audio performance of the earbuds, including voice calls. Two microphones work in tandem to record clear voice and block external interference at the same time. For controls, the earbuds have touch sensitive area for full media control when in use and will auto pair when taken out of the case. The headphones feature an IPX-7 Water and Sweat Proof that will protect the earbuds from heavy splashing and rain. And in the battery life department, the BTW Pro boasts 6 hours on a single charge and a total of 36 hours listening time with the including charging case. The Blaupunkt BTW Pro TWS earphones comes in two colours, black and grey and is available for purchase on Amazon for Rs. 6999. Commenting on the launch of BTW Pro in India, Sukhesh Madaan CEO, Blaupunkt Audio India said: Blaupunkt has always tried to meet the standards of Indian market and expectations of the consumers. The ...

Ather 450X upgraded version of Ather 450 launching on January 28

Update: January 17, 2020 — Ather today confirmed that it will launch the Ather 450X at an event in Delhi on January 28th. It will be streaming the official unveil. The invite says "Super quick, super intelligent and super connected, the super scooter is on its way". Earlier this week it released a new teaser hinting at different colors. For the 1000+ people who asked us for more info about the #Ather450X... Say hello to the #SuperScooter! See anything you like? pic.twitter.com/EgwqDp0Q5B — Ather Energy (@atherenergy) January 16, 2020 Earlier: Ather Energy just announced the Ather 450X, an upgraded version of its popular Ather 450. It says that this will feature major upgrades including new features based on feedback from existing Ather 450 customers. Even though it has not revealed features, specifications and price of the Ather 450X, it has opened pre-orders for those who have already pre-ordered or purchased the Ather 450 or expressed pre-order interest on or before 5th January 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt65YkqGRoM Ather will send them 2 invite codes by email to the registered email ID so that they can pre-order the Ather 450X  atherenergy.com by paying Rs. 2500 refundable deposit. Those who pre-order early will get their hands on the 450X Collector’s Edition and ...