Apple, Samsung get fined by Italy for “planned obsolescence” of smartphones
Technology giants Apple and Samsung have been fined by Italy’s competition authority for “planned obsolescence” of their smartphones. While Apple has to pay EUR 10 million or $11.5 million as fine, Samsung has been fined with EUR 5 million $5.7 million.
According to a report in Reuters, the ruling is believed to be the first against smartphone manufacturers for encouraging OS updates for older phone models, which ultimately just slows them down. Most consumers end up purchasing a new smartphone after older one they are using becomes slow, courtesy updates sent by the company.
The anti-trust authority said after the investigation that both Apple and Samsung “implemented dishonest commercial practices”. It further said that the operating system updates sent by the companies “caused serious malfunctions and significantly reduced performance, thus accelerating phones’ substitution.”
After the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the South Korean technology giant told the owners of Galaxy Note 4 to install that Android version that was meant for Note 7. On installing the update, most users’ smartphones became really slow.
Similarly, iPhone 6 users were told by Apple to install the operating system update that was actually meant for iPhone 7. And when they did, they started facing problems with their device.
The Cupertino based technology company also did not inform its users about the “essential” characteristics of iPhone’s lithium batteries. The users were not aware of the batteries’ average life and how they prolong that. This led to a bigger fine for Apple than the one that Samsung got.
The investigation by Italy’s anti-trust authority started in January after customers complained of facing issues. It is worth noticing that at the same time, a similar probe was going on in France.
Apple admitted last year that it intentionally slowed down older iPhone models over time. This led to a number of customers feeling short-changed and concerns about the company unfairly encouraging customers to buy newer models came up.
However, at that time, Apple denied shortening the life of any product. It just admitted to slow them down in order to extend the performance. The company claimed that the smartphones use lesser power when they are running at a slower speed and this, eliminated the possibility of any unexpected shutdowns.
The company also faces a class-action suit in the United States.
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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo smartphone with 10GB RAM launched: Price and specs
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo smartphone that is aimed at gamers was launched this week in China. The smartphone is a successor of Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone that was earlier launched in April and comes with a number of gaming focussed features. The company has launched it in three RAM options and compared to its predecessor, it sports a bigger display.
As of now, there is no word on whether Xiaomi Black Shark Helo mobile will be launched in other markets. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo mobile comes with up to 10GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and X+1 antenna that ensures better connectivity on the device.
Other than this, the company also announced controller doc for the smartphone that it calls Black Shark Biplane Handle. The controller can be connected to the smartphone and it comes with a joystick. While the 10GB RAM variant comes with a Biplane Handle on both sides, the other two RAM variant only have one on the left side.
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo price
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo smartphone is available in three storage variants. While the base model comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage, the other two variants include 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage and a massive 10GB RAM and 256GB inbuilt storage. The 6GB RAM model is priced at CNY 3,199, the 8GB RAM variant bears a price tag of CNY 3,499 and the 10GB RAM version costs CNY 4,199. Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is only available in Black colour option.
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo specifications
The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo smartphone features a 6.01-inch display that has aspect ratio of 18:9 and comes with 402ppi. The display is claimed to have 101.3% DCI-P3 colour gamut ratio. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, the gaming smartphone comes with 6GB/8GB/10GB RAM coupled with Adreno 630 GPU.
The smartphone is available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants.
For imaging duties, Xiaomi Black Shark Helo has a dual rear camera setup with 12MP+20MP sensors. Both the sensors on the smartphone’s back panel come with an f/1.75 aperture and LED flash. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP front facing snapper with an f/2.2 aperture.
The Android smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and has support for Quick Charge 3.0. On connectivity front, there is support for 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi, GPS, AGPS, Glonass, aptX and aptX HD support.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival vs Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Days: 17 smartphone deals compared
Did you miss out on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale and Amazon’ Great Indian Festival? Even if the answer to that is yes, you have no reason to be sad, as both the e-commerce giants are back with their festive season sales. While Flipkart is holding a Festive Dhamaka Days sale on its website, Amazon is back with its Great Indian Festival. Both the sales have started today, but Flipkart’s sale would be ending a day sooner on October 27. Amazon’s Great Indian Festival will continue till October 28. Here, we have made a list of 17 smartphones that are available on both Flipkart and Amazon and we have listed down their current pricing under the festive season offer. On reading this, you should be able to decide which smartphone is being sold at a cheaper price on which website and can ensure that you get the best deal.
Price on Amazon: Rs 67,900
Price on Flipkart: Rs 67,900
Price on Amazon: Rs 43,990
Price on Flipkart: Rs 54,699
Price on Amazon: Rs 74,999 for 64GB and Rs 89,999 for 256GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 79,999 for 64GB and Rs 98,999 for 256GB
Price on Amazon: Rs 94,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,09,900 for 256GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 94,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,09,900 for 256GB
Price on Amazon: Rs 1,04,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,19,900 for 256GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 1,04,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,19,900 for 256GB
Price on Amazon: Rs 14,900 for 4GB RAM, Rs 16,939 for 6GB RAM
Price on Flipkart: Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM, Rs 14,999 for 6GB RAM
Price on Amazon: Rs 10,999
Price on Flipkart: Rs 11,518
Price on Amazon: Rs 17,190
Price on Flipkart: Rs 17,999
Price on Amazon: Rs 23,990
Price on Flipkart: Rs 23,990
Price on Amazon: Rs 43,138 for 64GB, Rs 62,890 for 128GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 40,999 for 64GB, Rs 60,000 for 128GB
Price on Amazon: Rs 23,999
Price on Flipkart: Rs 24,349
Price on Amazon: Rs 10,699
Price on Flipkart: Rs 8,990
Price on Amazon: Rs 17,499
Price on Flipkart: Rs 12,999
Price on Amazon: Rs 9,490
Price on Flipkart: Rs 9,490
Price on Amazon: Rs 21,799
Price on Flipkart: Rs 22,990
Price on Amazon: Rs 23,990
Price on Flipkart: Rs 33,299
Price on Amazon: Rs 12,490 for 3GB RAM, Rs 13,990 for 4GB RAM
Price on Flipkart: Rs 12,490 for 3GB RAM, Rs 13,990 for 4GB RAM
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (128GB)
Price on Amazon: Rs 67,900
Price on Flipkart: Rs 67,900
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64GB)
Price on Amazon: Rs 43,990
Price on Flipkart: Rs 54,699
Apple iPhone X
Price on Amazon: Rs 74,999 for 64GB and Rs 89,999 for 256GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 79,999 for 64GB and Rs 98,999 for 256GB
Apple iPhone XS
Price on Amazon: Rs 94,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,09,900 for 256GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 94,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,09,900 for 256GB
Apple iPhone XS Max
Price on Amazon: Rs 1,04,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,19,900 for 256GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 1,04,900 for 64GB, Rs 1,19,900 for 256GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Price on Amazon: Rs 14,900 for 4GB RAM, Rs 16,939 for 6GB RAM
Price on Flipkart: Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM, Rs 14,999 for 6GB RAM
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (4GB RAM)
Price on Amazon: Rs 10,999
Price on Flipkart: Rs 11,518
Honor 9N (4GB RAM/128GB storage)
Price on Amazon: Rs 17,190
Price on Flipkart: Rs 17,999
Oppo F9 Pro
Price on Amazon: Rs 23,990
Price on Flipkart: Rs 23,990
Google Pixel 2 XL
Price on Amazon: Rs 43,138 for 64GB, Rs 62,890 for 128GB
Price on Flipkart: Rs 40,999 for 64GB, Rs 60,000 for 128GB
Honor Play (6GB RAM/64GB storage)
Price on Amazon: Rs 23,999
Price on Flipkart: Rs 24,349
Oppo A71k
Price on Amazon: Rs 10,699
Price on Flipkart: Rs 8,990
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB RAM/64GB storage)
Price on Amazon: Rs 17,499
Price on Flipkart: Rs 12,999
Sony Xperia R1 Plus Dual SIM
Price on Amazon: Rs 9,490
Price on Flipkart: Rs 9,490
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual
Price on Amazon: Rs 21,799
Price on Flipkart: Rs 22,990
Samsung Galaxy A8+
Price on Amazon: Rs 23,990
Price on Flipkart: Rs 33,299
Samsung Galaxy J6
Price on Amazon: Rs 12,490 for 3GB RAM, Rs 13,990 for 4GB RAM
Price on Flipkart: Rs 12,490 for 3GB RAM, Rs 13,990 for 4GB RAM
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Taiwanese smartphone maker Asus’ new smartphones, ZenFone Lite L1 and the ZenFone Max M1, have gone on sale in India today. As announced at the launch Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Asus ZenFone Lite L1 are available on Flipkart as a part of e-commerce giant’s Festive Dhamaka Days sale.
Most of the specifications of the Asus smartphones are same like their display size, the processor they use and the primary camera. Here are the pricing and availability details of the two smartphones:
Asus ZenFone Max M1, ZenFone Lite L1 price and availability in India
Asus ZenFone Max M1 is priced at Rs 8,999, and Zenfone Lite L1 bears a price tag of Rs 6,999. But as a part of the introductory offer and because the smartphones have gone on sale during Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Days sale, the former is available for Rs 7,499 and the latter for Rs 5,999. The prices of both the smartphones are likely to be hiked after the sale on Flipkart is over. Both the smartphones are available in Black and Gold colour options and are up for grabs exclusively on Flipkart. Other launch offers for the Asus smartphones include a cashback of Rs 2,200 and 50GB of additional data for Jio users, no cost EMI plans and complete mobile protection plan at Rs 99.
Asus ZenFone Max M1, ZenFone Lite L1 specifications
Asus ZenFone Max M1 and Asus ZenFone Lite L1 come with a 5.45-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and have an aspect ratio of 18:9. Both Asus ZenFone Max M1 and ZenFone Lite L1 smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 processor and come with 13MP primary snapper. The primary camera of both the smartphones has an f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, 1.12-micron pixel size and LED flash. The smartphones run Android Oreo with ZenUI 5 baked on top.
While Asus ZenFone Max M1 comes in 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage, the ZenFone Lite L1 packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Both house a 4,000mAh and 3,000mAh battery respectively. The ZenFone Max M1 sports an 8MP selfie snapper, the ZenFone Lite L1 features a 5MP front shooter.
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OnePlus 6T: Price, specifications and availability of the upcoming smartphone
OnePlus 6T is surely one among the most awaited smartphone of the year. Although a few days are still remaining for its launch, we already know about various specifications and features of the smartphone, thanks to the rumours and speculations that have been surfacing online for months now. Here, we list all of them down, along with OnePlus 6T’s expected price. So here’s what you can expect from the upcoming OnePlus 6T smartphone:
OnePlus 6T reportedly got listed on Otto yesterday along with its complete list of specifications. The same report claimed that the smartphone will come with a 6.4-inch (2340x1080p) AMOLED display with 402ppi pixel density. It will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and will have a waterdrop shaped notch on the top which will house the selfie camera of the device.
This is something that we know for sure, as OnePlus itself has confirmed it. OnePlus 6T would not have fingerprint sensor on its body. Instead, it is opting for an indisplay fingerprint sensor, much like the ones we have seen in Vivo X21, Vivo Nex and Vivo V11 Pro. OnePlus also revealed that it will be using an optical indisplay fingerprint sensor on the device rather than an ultrasonic one.
A few back, a report in WinFuture.de claimed that OnePlus 6T was spotted on Geekbench under the name FS FS P8801. Having a secret name for their devices is nothing new for OnePlus as OnePlus 6 was also NS NS P7819 on Geekbench prior to its launch. The Geekbench test clearly showed that OnePlus 6T will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC, which is also the most powerful processor that is available. We were’nt surprised by this as the company’s current flagship, OnePlus 6, is also powered by the same processor.
OnePlus 6T, much like OnePlus 6, would sport a dual rear camera setup with 16MP+20MP sensors. For selfie lovers, there will be a 16MP front facing snapper. We know this from the listing on Otto. However, to know which optics have been used in the sensors, we’ll have to wait a little more. A few days back, the company’s CEO Pete Lau shared a camera sample on Weibo that has been clicked by the upcoming device.
The report in WinFuture.de that we mentioned about, also revealed the RAM of the upcoming OnePlus 6T to be 8GB. This isn’t anything new as OnePlus 6 also has a 8GB RAM variant. However, another report claims that in OnePlus 6T, the base variant would pack 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This is something new as till now, the base variants of OnePlus smartphones usually come with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. But we would have to wait till the device is launched till we know for sure. We are expecting a 6GB and an 8GB RAM variants clubbed with 64GB/128GB/256GB onboard storage.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed on Weibo yesterday that OnePlus 6T will run Android 9.0 Pie. Since OnePlus smartphones don’t come with stock Android experience, the Android 9.0 Pie will have the company’s OxygenOS baked on top. Since, OnePlus 6 got the Android 9.0 Pie update sometime back, this was something we were expecting.
A number speculations suggest that OnePlus 6T will come with a 3,700mAh battery, which is more than the current flagship that houses a 3,300mAh battery. The comany has confirmed that the smartphone will not support wireless charging, but will support fast charging (5V 4A).
It’s disappointing, but OnePlus 6T would come without an IP rating, which basically means that it would not be dust or water resistant. Also, this didn’t surface in a report or a speculation, but was confirmed by the company itself. So, you would need to be extra careful while using the phone if you buy it.
According to the listing on Otto we mentioned earlier, the 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant of the device will cost 579 Euros. Once converted, this becomes around Rs 48,871, which is higher than OnePlus 6’s 8GB RAM/128GB storage model. For the price of other RAM/storage variants, we will have to wait for the launch.
In India, the smartphone has been up on pre-orders on Amazon.in, Croma outlets and OnePlus offline stores since October 9. It will be going on sale in starting November 2. Interested customers can also pick it from Reliance Digital Stores.
According to the listing on Otto, OnePlus 6T will be available in Midnight Black and Mirror Black colour options. But if OnePlus follows what it did while launching OnePlus 6, we would get a White and Red colour variants too.
Image courtesy: Otto, WinFuture.de, Caschy’s Blog
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Display
OnePlus 6T reportedly got listed on Otto yesterday along with its complete list of specifications. The same report claimed that the smartphone will come with a 6.4-inch (2340x1080p) AMOLED display with 402ppi pixel density. It will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and will have a waterdrop shaped notch on the top which will house the selfie camera of the device.
Indisplay fingerprint sensor
This is something that we know for sure, as OnePlus itself has confirmed it. OnePlus 6T would not have fingerprint sensor on its body. Instead, it is opting for an indisplay fingerprint sensor, much like the ones we have seen in Vivo X21, Vivo Nex and Vivo V11 Pro. OnePlus also revealed that it will be using an optical indisplay fingerprint sensor on the device rather than an ultrasonic one.
Processor
A few back, a report in WinFuture.de claimed that OnePlus 6T was spotted on Geekbench under the name FS FS P8801. Having a secret name for their devices is nothing new for OnePlus as OnePlus 6 was also NS NS P7819 on Geekbench prior to its launch. The Geekbench test clearly showed that OnePlus 6T will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoC, which is also the most powerful processor that is available. We were’nt surprised by this as the company’s current flagship, OnePlus 6, is also powered by the same processor.
Camera
OnePlus 6T, much like OnePlus 6, would sport a dual rear camera setup with 16MP+20MP sensors. For selfie lovers, there will be a 16MP front facing snapper. We know this from the listing on Otto. However, to know which optics have been used in the sensors, we’ll have to wait a little more. A few days back, the company’s CEO Pete Lau shared a camera sample on Weibo that has been clicked by the upcoming device.
RAM and Storage
The report in WinFuture.de that we mentioned about, also revealed the RAM of the upcoming OnePlus 6T to be 8GB. This isn’t anything new as OnePlus 6 also has a 8GB RAM variant. However, another report claims that in OnePlus 6T, the base variant would pack 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This is something new as till now, the base variants of OnePlus smartphones usually come with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. But we would have to wait till the device is launched till we know for sure. We are expecting a 6GB and an 8GB RAM variants clubbed with 64GB/128GB/256GB onboard storage.
Operating system
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed on Weibo yesterday that OnePlus 6T will run Android 9.0 Pie. Since OnePlus smartphones don’t come with stock Android experience, the Android 9.0 Pie will have the company’s OxygenOS baked on top. Since, OnePlus 6 got the Android 9.0 Pie update sometime back, this was something we were expecting.
Battery
A number speculations suggest that OnePlus 6T will come with a 3,700mAh battery, which is more than the current flagship that houses a 3,300mAh battery. The comany has confirmed that the smartphone will not support wireless charging, but will support fast charging (5V 4A).
IP rating
It’s disappointing, but OnePlus 6T would come without an IP rating, which basically means that it would not be dust or water resistant. Also, this didn’t surface in a report or a speculation, but was confirmed by the company itself. So, you would need to be extra careful while using the phone if you buy it.
Price
According to the listing on Otto we mentioned earlier, the 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant of the device will cost 579 Euros. Once converted, this becomes around Rs 48,871, which is higher than OnePlus 6’s 8GB RAM/128GB storage model. For the price of other RAM/storage variants, we will have to wait for the launch.
Availability
In India, the smartphone has been up on pre-orders on Amazon.in, Croma outlets and OnePlus offline stores since October 9. It will be going on sale in starting November 2. Interested customers can also pick it from Reliance Digital Stores.
Colour options
According to the listing on Otto, OnePlus 6T will be available in Midnight Black and Mirror Black colour options. But if OnePlus follows what it did while launching OnePlus 6, we would get a White and Red colour variants too.
Image courtesy: Otto, WinFuture.de, Caschy’s Blog
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[td_smart_list_end] HTC’s blockchain phone is up for pre-orders and you can only buy it in cryptocurrency
We finally know the specifications of Exodus 1, HTC’s much talked about blockchain phone. And if you are interested, you can now pre-order the smartphone for yourself. HTC Exodus 1 has a wallet called Zion that, according to the company, is ‘protected from the Android OS’. You can use this wallet to keep your cryptocurrency and tokens.
It was in May this year that the company first spoke about its Exodus 1 smartphone, and naturally, it intrigued many. Although initially it was said that Exodus 1 would facilitate Bitcoin trading while allowing users to own their identities, that is not what is actually happening.
HTC may be touting Exodus 1 as its blockchain phone, but actually the company has only added security for keeping cryptocurrency safe by partitioning off a part of it. But then, if you are into Bitcoin trading you would rather have a wallet that is protected from Android than one that isn’t.
HTC has also added a recovery mechanism to the device in case the user loses his phone or misplace key information. The user will have to make some friends install a key management app beforehand. Using its secret sharing algorithm, the company will share the information with the user’s friends. However, the user will have piece this information together.
Various third party developers will also be able to make their own key apps and wallets for HTC’s blockchain phone.
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, it features a 6-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. HTC Exodus 1 mobile is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clubbed with 6GB RAM and has 128GB of storage onboard. The Android Oreo based smartphone comes with 3,500mAh battery and has IP68 rating, which makes it dust and water resistant.
On the cameras front, there is a dual rear camera setup with 16MP+16MP sensors and 8MP dual selfie cameras.
Customers would have to pay for HTC Exodus 1 using cryptocurrency and it will cost them 0.15 BTC or 4.78 ETH. After conversion, that becomes over $960 and Rs 70,405, however, that of course keeps changing as the value of cryptocurrency keeps varying. As of now, the smartphone will be available in 34 countries including US, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the UK, and other parts of Europe. We don’t know yet if it will be launched in India, as government has been strict with cryptocurrency usage. But we weren’t surprised when we got to know that the phone will not be launched in China because the country has banned cryptocurrency trading.
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HTC has also added a recovery mechanism to the device in case the user loses his phone or misplace key information. The user will have to make some friends install a key management app beforehand. Using its secret sharing algorithm, the company will share the information with the user’s friends. However, the user will have piece this information together.
Various third party developers will also be able to make their own key apps and wallets for HTC’s blockchain phone.
Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, it features a 6-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9. HTC Exodus 1 mobile is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clubbed with 6GB RAM and has 128GB of storage onboard. The Android Oreo based smartphone comes with 3,500mAh battery and has IP68 rating, which makes it dust and water resistant.
On the cameras front, there is a dual rear camera setup with 16MP+16MP sensors and 8MP dual selfie cameras.
Customers would have to pay for HTC Exodus 1 using cryptocurrency and it will cost them 0.15 BTC or 4.78 ETH. After conversion, that becomes over $960 and Rs 70,405, however, that of course keeps changing as the value of cryptocurrency keeps varying. As of now, the smartphone will be available in 34 countries including US, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, the UK, and other parts of Europe. We don’t know yet if it will be launched in India, as government has been strict with cryptocurrency usage. But we weren’t surprised when we got to know that the phone will not be launched in China because the country has banned cryptocurrency trading.
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Amid the festive season, telecom major Bharti Airtel has announced a new offer under which it is offering an instant cashback of worth Rs 2,000 to its customers who are upgrading to a new 4G smartphone. The offer is a part of #AirtelThanks initiative that the company started recently to reward its loyal customers.
The customers will be getting the cashback in form of 40 coupons worth Rs 50 each. And these coupons can be used by customers on subsequent recharges or postpaid bill payments.
It is worth noticing that the offer comes just days after Airtel announced a cashback of Rs 2,500 for customers buying a Flipkart-exclusive 4G smartphone during its Big Billion Days sale.
Coming back to Airtel’s festive season offer, customers will be getting the said amount in their My Airtel account. The recharges on which these coupons can be used are Rs 199, Rs 249, and Rs 448 prepaid plans. Customers can also use these coupons on postpaid bill payment above Rs 399.
According to the telecom giant, the coupons will auto-apply to every subsequent recharge or bill payment, provided that it is done through MyAirtel app. Also, the coupons will be valid for 40 months since the date on which they get credited. Post that, even if you have some remaining, you will not be able to use them.
But do keep in mind that only one coupon can be used at a given time. So if you try to apply two coupons on one recharge or postpaid bill, you wouldn’t be able to.
In order to avail the offer, users need to insert a 4G SIM in a new 4G smartphone before or on October 31. On doing this, you become eligible for the cashback and you will be able to find your coupons in the My Coupons section of your MyAirtel app.
Speaking about the offer, Vani Venkatesh, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel, “As customers upgrade their smartphone this festive season, we want to delight them with exclusive benefits under our recently launched customer program #AirtelThanks. We invite all our customers to make the most of the offer.”
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You would be able to buy OnePlus 6T from Reliance Digital Stores
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has partnered with Reliance Digital and has announced that it will be selling its smartphones across the network of Reliance Digital offline stores. The company has said that its smartphones and accessories at the same price as online.
Those who buy OnePlus products from Reliance Digital stores, will also be able to take advantage of the promotional campaigns available. The announcement by OnePlus comes right before the launch of its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T, which will launch globally on October 19 and in India on October 30.
Apart from being available on Reliance Digital stores, interested customers will also be able to buy it from Amazon India’s website, where it has been up for pre-orders since October 9.
Going by its past history, we wouldn’t be wrong to assume that the company will discontinue current Android flagship, OnePlus 6, after the OnePlus 6T is launched. So this partnership clearly means that interested customers will be able to buy the OnePlus 6T from Reliance Digital Stores in the country.
But then, it is not the first time that OnePlus has sold its smartphones offline in the country. It has a number of offline experience stores, and its OnePlus 6 mobile was also available to buy on Croma offline stores.
In spite of the fact that online shopping has become immensely popular in India, there are people who still prefer to shop offline. This preference usually comes in when the product being bought is expensive, and most of the good gadgets do fall in this category. Keeping this in mind, selling devices via more offline stores would only boost sales for OnePlus.
Speaking about the partnership, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, “The premium smartphone segment in India is steadily growing, and OnePlus seeks to more effectively tap into this space, with a nifty strategy combining both online and offline platforms for a holistic reach. his partnership with Reliance Digital will equip OnePlus with a more robust physical presence, enabling the brand to cater to its increasing user base through multiple touchpoints across cities. The focus on curating only the best user experience by Reliance Digital resonates with that of OnePlus’ user philosophy.”
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[Video] Apple iPhone XR Unboxing, First Impressions and Camera Shots
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The Apple iPhone XR is powered by the firms A12 Bionic chipset, which is also present in its siblings (iPhone XS and XS Max). But, what makes it truly made for India is the addition of 2 SIM card slots. And yes, before we forget, the iPhone XR carries a 7MP front shooter for selfie lovers and 12MP one at the back. Apple iOS 12 comes preloaded on this smartphone with all the latest features of the new OS.
This smartphone will hit the shelf with a price tag of Rs 76,900 for the 64GB variant. The iPhone XR will also be available in 2 more versions, 128GB and 256GB.
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OnePlus 6T price and specifications leaked ahead of launch
There are still a few days remaining for the launch of OnePlus 6T. But according to a report in Caschy’s Blog, the smartphone got listed on online retailer Otto’s website, along with all the specifications and starting price.
In Germany, OnePlus 6T’s price will start at 579 Euros. On converting it, it becomes Rs 48,871.94, which greatly exceeds the pricing OnePlus has stuck to till now. The base variants of OnePlus smartphones in India are usually priced around Rs 35,000.
Coming to the specifications of the device that got listed, OnePlus 6T sports a 6.4-inch (2340x1080p) AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 402ppi and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5. As confirmed by the company, OnePlus 6T has an in-display fingerprint sensor which will be optical rather than an ultrasonic one. On the top of the display is a waterdrop notch that houses the selfie camera of the device, and above it the ear piece is placed in a narrow slot.
OnePlus 6T will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clubbed with 8GB RAM and will come with an internal storage of 128GB. Let us remind you that these values will reportedly be present in the base variant of OnePlus 6T, and this may be the reason why OnePlus plans to keep the starting price of its upcoming flagship higher than previous models. In OnePlus 6, the base variant had 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.
For more storage, OnePlus 6T users will be able to install microSD cards.
The back panel of OnePlus 6T houses a dual rear camera setup and according to the report, one sensor is 16MP and the other is 20MP. However, it is still not known which kind of optics of the sensor are. The selfie camera of the smartphone has a 16MP sensor.
The report further states that OnePlus 6T comes with a 3,700mAh battery and will run on Android 8.1 Oreo. This is something we found to be strange, as OnePlus 6 recently got an upgrade to Android 9.0 Pie and also because OnePlus has always launched its devices with the latest Android version available. Most reports that have surfaced online also claim that OnePlus 6T will come with Android 9.0 Pie, so the presence of Android 8.1 Oreo seems highly unlikely.
The smartphone will be available in Midnight Black and Mirror Black colour options and will support Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC on the connectivity front.
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