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Last year’s Apple Watch Series 9 is unlisted on the official Apple e-store but it is currently retailing for Rs 29,999 on Flipkart. At this price, it is a great bargain. The Watch Series 9 was launched in September 2023 at a starting price of Rs 41,900. Its specs, design, and form factor are almost similar to the newly launched Watch Series 10. The Watch Series 9 features a 1.9-inch Retina LTPO OLED display. This display can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. At the heart of the smartwatch lies the dual-core Apple S9 chipset. The 308mAh battery pack inside the watch can be charged to 80% in just 45 minutes.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was launched alongside the Watch Series 9 last year. It remains the latest iteration in the Watch Ultra Series. The smartwatch is available with a whopping Rs 18,000 discount on Flipkart’s 2024 Big Billion Days Sale, making it one of the best deals of the campaign. Designed for pro users, the Watch Ultra 2 is MIL-STD-810H certified and water resistant up to 100 metres. It flaunts a 1.92-inch Retina OLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The smartwatch shares its Apple S9 processor with the Watch Series 9. Its sensor array consists of an accelerometer, gyro, heart rate monitor, barometer, (always-on) altimeter, compass, SPO2 monitor, VO2max, and temperature monitors for skin and water.
The second-generation Google Pixel Watch is currently retailing for Rs 19,999 on Flipkart. This smartwatch has a 1.2-inch round AMOLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. It is IP68 certified, water resistant up to 50 metres, and can handle 50ATM of water pressure without taking any damage. Powering the smartwatch is the Qualcomm 5100 chipset. It runs Android Wear OS 4 out of the box. There’s 32GB internal storage onboard as well as 2GB RAM. The 306mAh battery pack can provide a day’s worth of battery life. It can reach an 80% charge in 45 minutes.
Flipkart has slapped a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 as a part of its Big Billion Days Sale. The 44mm LTE smartwatch is available for Rs 19,999 on the e-commerce platform. The Galaxy Watch6 is MIL-STD-810H compliant and is water resistant up to 50 metres. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. The 1.5-inch round Super AMOLED display has a 480p resolution and is protected by Sapphire crystal. The smartwatch is powered by the Exynos W930 chipset and runs Android Wear OS 4/One UI Watch 5 out of the box. It packs a 425mAh battery pack and supports 10W wireless charging. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch6.
Nothing’s affordable subsidiary brand, CMF, launched its second smartwatch this year at Rs 5,500. It is currently available for Rs 3,999 on Flipkart. We reviewed the CMF Watch Pro 2 soon after it launched and had good things to say about its minimal aesthetic and efficient fitness tracking skills. Much like the CMF Phone 1, the Watch Pro 2 has a customisable element to it. Its round bezel can be swapped with a different unit. CMF has four bezel options which come in two shapes (flat and curved) and two colours (Dark Grey and Ash Grey). The smartwatch has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 620 nits. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Flipkart is offering a decent deal on Noise Force Plus as a part of its Big Billion Days Sale. The rugged smartwatch is available for Rs 1,599. It has a 1.46-inch AMOLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 550 nits. There are two physical buttons on the frame. The top button takes you to the instant menu and the lower key is dedicated to Sports Mode. The smartwatch is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance. The Force Plus supports over 130 exercises, sports, and workout regimens. It can track essential health metrics like heart rate, SPO2, breath rate, sleep cycle, and menstrual cycle accurately. A full charge can power the smartwatch for up to 7 days.
The boAt Ultima Prism smartwatch is available with a Rs 400 discount on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. You can get a further discount of Rs 1,250 by using an HDFC credit card for the transaction. The Ultima Prism has a 1.96-inch AMOLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 650 nits. There is a good collection of customisable watch faces on this smartwatch. It supports more than 700 sports, exercise, and workout routines. One of the unique things about this smartwatch is that it incentivises users to work out using ‘boAt coins’. These coins can be earned by maintaining a healthy sleep schedule and staying on top of fitness goals. Once enough boAt coins have accumulated, they can be traded for vouchers on the boAt website.
The Fastrack Revoltt FS1 Pro packs a 1.96-inch Super AMOLED display with a 410 X 502p resolution. It supports more than 110 sports modes and has a collection of 200+ watch faces. The smartwatch is powered by an advanced ATS chipset. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. One of its biggest highlights is 2.5x NitroFast Charging. The Revoltt FS1 Pro can provide a day’s worth of battery life with just a 10-minute charge. The 300mAh battery life can power it for 10 days. Read our Fastrack Revoltt FS1 review to know more about the smartwatch.
The Noise ColorFit Icon 4 smartwatch is available with a Rs 800 discount on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. The smartwatch flaunts a 1.96-inch AMOLED panel which supports Always On Display. It accurately tracks health metrics like heart rate, breath movements, menstrual cycle, sleep cycle, SPO2, and stress. You also get features like Bluetooth calling, QR payments, Smart DND, password protection, and more. The Noise ColorFit Icon 4 can last up to 7 days on a full charge.
We reviewed the Boult Crown R Pro last year and found it to be a versatile fitness tracker that can take care of a range of tasks and is customisable to meet the styling demands of the user. The smartwatch is currently listed for Rs 1,999 on Flipkart’s Big Billion Sale – an effective discount of Rs 900. The zinc alloy shell of the watch houses the 1.43-inch AMOLED display. This display can reach a peak brightness of 600 nits. The right side of the frame houses a crown and an action button. The smartwatch is IP67 certified and is water resistant up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. It can track more than 120 exercises and monitor essential health metrics.
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Speed is another arena where OPPO India shines. For those who can’t bear to be separated from their devices for long (and who can, these days?), the company resolved issues for 35% of its customers within an hour, nudging past Samsung at 34%. When it comes to repair quality, 57% of OPPO India’s customers reported high satisfaction, ahead of vivo’s 52%. It seems that quick and quality service is not a zero-sum game after all.
Cost can often be the elephant in the room during repairs, but OPPO India appears to have tamed it. Over half of its customers (51%) were very satisfied with the cost of fixing their smartphones, outpacing vivo and Xiaomi, both at 45%. Affordable repairs without compromising on quality? Sounds like a win-win.
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Communication is key, and OPPO India seems to have taken this to heart by offering multilingual customer support. A whopping 48% of customers interacted with service representatives in languages other than English and Hindi—the highest among all brands surveyed. In a country as linguistically diverse as India, this approach undoubtedly enhances customer satisfaction.
Staff expertise also gets a thumbs-up, with 56% of customers expressing high satisfaction. Samsung and vivo trail slightly at 49% each. The most popular words used to describe OPPO India were “Trustworthy” and “Genuine,” indicating a strong positive perception of the brand’s after-sales service.
Location, location, location—it’s not just a real estate mantra but also a customer service one. OPPO India excels here too, with 51% of respondents very satisfied with the service center location, followed by vivo at 46%. With over 560 exclusive service centres spread across more than 500 cities and covering 25,000 pin codes, it’s clear that OPPO India is making itself accessible.
The company’s initiatives like the Service Centre 3.0 and the OPPO Self-Help Assistant seem to be hitting the right notes. Launched in March 2024, the OPPO Self-Help Assistant allows consumers to resolve smartphone issues without setting foot in a service centre. Covering all OPPO handsets launched in the last five years, this digital service aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Right to Repair’ framework.
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The new generation 3.0 service centres, introduced in 2022, focus on providing a transparent repair experience. Customers can witness product demonstrations and have face-to-face repairs, adding an extra layer of trust to the service process.
These survey results suggest that OPPO India’s strategy to prioritize customer satisfaction in after-sales service is paying off. In a market where smartphones are becoming increasingly similar in features, the post-purchase experience might just be the new battleground for consumer loyalty. 
The e-commerce portal is providing a flat discount of Rs 13,000. Customers utilising HDFC bank credit cards and EMI transactions may now save an extra Rs 5,000, bringing the total cost down to Rs 1,04,999.
In addition, by exchanging certain models, you may save an extra Rs 40,000. It is important to note that the greatest discount price will be determined by the state of your phone.
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Step 3: Tap on Extensions.
Step 4: Turn on the toggle switch next to YouTube.
Step 5: Go to YouTube and play the video you want to summarise.
Step 6: Long press the side key to trigger Gemini.
Step 7: Tap on Ask about this video.
Step 8: Enter ‘Summarise this video’ in the text box and hit Send.
Step 9: The summary of the video will be presented on this screen in a few seconds. You can ask other questions related to the video as well.
Step 2: Hit the Share icon and copy the link to the video.
Step 4: Launch the Gemini app on your phone.
Step 5: Paste the link to the video in the text box and hit the Send icon.
Step 6: Gemini will automatically summarise the video for you.
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| itel Alpha 2 Tech Specs | |
| Display Size | 2.0 inch |
| Display Type | HD |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Usage Time | 5-7 Days |
| Battery | 270 mAh |
| Sports Modes | 100 |
| Watch faces | 150+ |
| Body Type | PC |
| Waterproof | IP68 |
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Step 1: Click on the status bar in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select Screen capture. You can also use this keyboard shortcut to trigger this tool – Ctrl + Alt + Overview.
Step 3: Hit the Record icon.
Step 4: Select whether you want to record a particular window, a portion of the screen, or the entire screen.
Step 5: Hit the gear icon to enable the microphone and camera. You can also select the destination folder for the recording from this panel.
Step 6: Based on your preference, use the following methods to start recording:
Window: Click the window that you want to record.
Partial screen: Drag the cursor over the area that you want to capture, then hit ‘Record’.
Full screen: Click anywhere on the screen to begin recording.
Screencast uses the Screen Capture tool to record the screen and adds a couple of features that some users may find useful. If you’re recording your Chromebook’s screen for a tutorial or lecture, you may want to write on the screen to make it easy to follow. Screencast allows you to do that. Once a recording is over, you can even transcribe your voiceover to text.
You can access the Screencast app on your Chromebook’s app launcher. Once the app is running, select ‘+ New screencast’ in the top-left corner of the screen. The Screen Capture toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Use the steps mentioned in the previous to start the screen recording. Once the recording has ended, you can access it in the Screencast app. The transcription of your commentary appears on the panel on the right.
Step 1: Download and install the Movavi extension on your Chromebook.
Step 2: Hit the Puzzle icon and select Movavi.
Step 3: Allow Movavi to access the microphone and webcam.
Step 4: Select which part of the screen you wish to record.
Step 5: Click the Start Recording button to begin.
Step 6: When you’re done, click on the green Movavi icon and hit the Stop button.
Step 7: You will be redirected to a new tab to download the video recording.
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Step 1: Launch Snapchat on your phone.
Step 2: Tap your Bitmoji in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Hit the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen to access settings.
Step 4: Scroll down and select My Selfie.
Step 5: Turn off the toggle switch next to See My Selfie in Ads.
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The 2nd-gen base variant of Apple AirPods that typically retail for Rs 8,999 is available for Rs 6,999 on Flipkart’s 2024 Big Billion Days Sale. These earbuds are powered by Apple’s H1 headphone chip. On a full charge, the AirPods provide up to 5 hours of playback. The retail package consists the earbuds, a charging case, and a lightning to USB cable. The touch-sensitive panels are tuned nicely, eliminating any kind of accidental touches. If you own an Android device, you can connect the AirPods using the pairing button on the case.
OnePlus launched the updated Buds Pro 3 last month at the price of Rs 11,999. The earbuds are currently available with a Rs 1,000 discount on Flipkart. You can get an additional discount of Rs 1,500 if you use an HDFC card for the transaction. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 flaunt a dynamic soundstage which pays close attention to detail. The earbuds are equipped with dual drivers comprising an 11mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter. When ANC is enabled, these earbuds can cancel up to 50dB of surrounding noise.
The Sony WF-C700N TWS was launched in 2023 at the price of Rs 8,999 and is currently available for Rs 6,990, making it one of the best deals on Flipkart’s 2024 Big Billion Days Sale. We reviewed the WF-C700N soon after it was released and were pleased with the rich and lush soundscapes it created for us. Sony’s signature is ever present on the TWS’ soundstage, with the low-end being slightly boosted to make listening more fun. The audio output is produced by a 5mm driver inside either earbud. With ANC turned off, this TWS offers a cumulative battery life of up to 15 hours.
Skullcandy’s Dime 3 TWS can be purchased at an unbeatable price of Rs 2,499 on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. The sleek charging case of the TWS is very portable and the compact earbuds pack a solid punch. The fabric lanyard attached to the charging case ensures that you don’t ever lose your earbuds. The TWS offers a combined battery life of 20 hours (8 hours in the buds, 12 hours in the case). There are 3 EQ presets that allow you to adapt the sound profile based on the media content. The 2 ‘Clear Voice Smart Mics’ on the earbuds arrange a splendid voice-calling experience.
Launched in April 2024 at Rs 7,999, the Nothing Ear (a) is currently available at a discounted price of Rs 4,999 on Flipkart. The TWS comes with ChatGPT integration, allowing the user to directly chat with the AI bot through a simple pinch gesture. The audio specs of the Ear (a) are quite impressive too. The ceramic diaphragm of the earbuds is equipped with an 11mm driver which delivers a thumping output. The earbuds can nullify up to 45dB of surrounding noise. Read our review of the Nothing Ear (a) for more details about the TWS.
Nothing’s subsidiary brand, CMF, focuses on affordable products. Its Buds Pro TWS is currently available for Rs 2,499 on Flipkart, making it one of the better offers of the Big Billion Days Sale. The charging case of the Buds Pro has a unique hockey puck design and a premium matte finish. Each earbud is fixed with a dynamic boost driver comprising Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) and Polyurethane (PU). When we reviewed the CMF Buds Pro, we found its soundstage to be detailed, rich, and versatile. We were able to get more than 10 hours of battery life from the earbuds alone.
The Moto Buds TWS is an excellent deal for Rs 1,999. The earbuds are integrated with 12.4mm dynamic drivers which produce a lush audio output. The earbuds are comfortable to wear, offering a top-tier fit. With IPX4 protection on board, these wireless earbuds are immune to any damage from minor water splashes. This also means that you can wear the Moto Buds to the gym and not worry about sweat-related damage. To top it off, these earbuds can cancel up to 50dB of surrounding noise and offer up to 42 hours of playback time.
The recently launched boAt Airdopes 800 are available with a Rs 300 discount on Flipkart, bringing the asking price down to Rs 1,499. We reviewed the Airdopes 800 soon after they were launched and highly recommend them at this price. The TWS is powered by Dolby Audio, with 10mm drivers producing a rich audio output from either earbud. The 4 mics on the earbuds use AI ENx Technology to facilitate noise-free calls even in busy surroundings. Multi-point connection is also a great feature to have at this price point. You can connect the Airdopes 800 to two devices at once and seamlessly switch between them.
With a whopping 50% discount on offer, the Mivi DuoPods K2 TWS is one of the best deals on Flipkart’s 2024 Big Billions Days Sale. The K2 wireless earbuds are packed with 13mm drivers that deliver a bass-rich output. The earbuds are rated IPX4, which means they can handle water splashes without sustaining any damage. The earbuds and case offer a combined battery life of up to 40 hours. The AI ENC tech curates a noise-free calling experience. At Rs 599, the DuoPods K2 are an absolute steal.
2022’s Oppo Enco Buds 2 TWS holds up really well even after 2 years. We reviewed the Enco Buds 2 when they were released and did not find any major fault on the earbuds. They have a nicely tuned soundstage that does justice to a wide variety of musical genres. The 10mm dynamic drivers are a definite improvement on the 8mm drivers of the Enco Buds 1. These drivers certainly favour the low-end bass notes but that’s not a bad thing if you prefer a fun mix over a truly neutral sound profile.
Ending this list is the ultra-affordable Truke F1 Ultra TWS which is currently available for just Rs 699 on Flipkart. Over the last couple of years, Truke has put out amazing products that offer a lot of value for the money they demand. The F1 Ultra is no different. This TWS is powered by 13mm drivers, supports multi-modes, offers spatial audio, and lasts up to 60 hours on a single charge. All this for just Rs 699 is a great bargain.
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Step 3: Click on 2-Step Verification.
Step 4: Enter your password.
Step 5: Choose how you would like to verify your login attempt. Google gives you the following options – Passkeys and security keys, Google prompt on your primary device, Authenticator apps, and Phone number.
Step 6: Click on Turn on 2-Step Verification.
Step 7: Hit Done.
Step 3: Scroll down and click on Manage Enhanced Safe Browsing.
Step 4: Turn on the toggle switch next to Enhanced Safe Browsing.
You’d be surprised how easy it is for hackers to run scripts that can crack your password in a ‘brute force’ attack. Weak passwords with a common pattern fall prey to this attack very easily. To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, use a complex string as the password to your Google/YouTube account. There are plenty of third-party password apps that will help you generate a strong password for your account. Once the password has been created, it is saved within the app so you can access it whenever necessary.
A lot of famous YouTubers have lost access to their accounts by clicking on suspicious links. You may fall prey to a phishing attempt or unknowingly give access to spyware on your device. Once the hackers gain access to your YouTube account, they will immediately lock you out of it. One of the ways to avoid this tactic is by using different Google accounts for YouTube and communication. Any communication with agencies, creators, and advertisers should be carried out using a separate email ID. This ensures that the account linked to your YouTube account never goes public and you never have to respond to any emails on it.
Apart from safeguarding your account, it is also essential that you keep your device’s software updated to the latest version. OEMs routinely push out security patches for their devices to make sure they are protected against the latest hacking mechanisms. Older devices with outdated software are more vulnerable to attacks and breaches. If you manage your channel on more than one device, make sure they are all updated to the latest software version.
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Step 4: Hit the Face to Face icon in the top right section of the screen.
Step 5: Tap the Dual Screen icon.
Step 6: The translation will appear on your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s cover display. To turn off Dual Screen tap its icon in the top right corner of the screen.
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The M2-powered Apple MacBook Air is available for Rs 66,990 as a part of the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. The sleek laptop features a 13.6-inch Retina display that can reach a peak brightness of 500 nits. It has dimensions of 304.1 x 215.0 x 11.3 mm and weighs 1.24kg. The MacBook Air comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage. There are 2 USB 4 (Thunderbolt) ports on the device along with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port. The 52.6Wh can power the laptop for up to 18 hours.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 is retailing for Rs 60,990 on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. The laptop is powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i7 1355U processor. Its FHD LCD panel spans 15.6 inches from corner to corner. The Galaxy Book4 is equipped with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB SSD storage. It runs Windows 11 Home Edition out of the box. There are 2 USB Type-C, 1 HDMI, and 2 USB 3.2 Type-A ports on the laptop. Being a Galaxy laptop, the Galaxy Book4 is a part of the Samsung ecosystem.
Flipkart is offering one of the best Big Billion Day laptop deals on the Acer Swift Go 14. The laptop’s price has been slashed to Rs 63,990. The Swift Go 14 is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor. This processor has a dedicated AI engine that powers Acer’s proprietary AI features like PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice. On top of that, the laptop gets Copilot as a part of Windows 11. The 14-inch, 1920 x 1200p, touchscreen LCD panel can reach 400 nits of peak brightness. The laptop packs a 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB SSD storage.
The Levono LOQ is available at a discounted price of Rs 63,990 on Flipkart Big Billion Days, making it one of the best gaming laptop deals of the sale. The LOQ is powered by the 13th-gen Intel Core i5 13450HX processor and features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics. The 15.6-inch FHD IPS display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 300 nits. The laptop is equipped with 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and 6GB dedicated graphic memory. There are 3 USB Type-A ports, 1 USB Type-C port, and 1 HDMI port on this laptop.
The HP Victus 15 is available at a discounted price of Rs 63,990 on Flipkart. It is powered by the 13th-Gen Intel Core i5 13420H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics with 6GB of dedicated memory. On top of that, the laptop gets 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The 15.6-inch display has a 1,920 x 1,080p resolution. The audio system of this laptop is tuned by B&O. It comes with MS Office 2021 Home & Student package out of the box. There is a full backlit keyboard onboard as well.
The IdeaPad Pro 5 from Lenovo is one of the smartest AI laptops around. Flipkart is offering a very lucrative discount on the laptop as a part of its Big Billion Days Sale. The IdeaPad Pro 5 is priced at Rs 99,990 on the e-commerce platform. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor which guarantees up to 65% faster generative AI. The 14-inch 2.8k OLED display on this laptop has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 400 nits. Lenovo’s AI suite for this laptop includes tools like Capture One, Luminar Neo, Vegas Pro Edit 365, and more.
The Slim 5 variant in Lenovo’s IdeaPad series is available for Rs 76,990 on Flipkart. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor and has Intel Arc graphics. Its 14-inch OLED display has a 60Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 400 nits. The laptop also features a dedicated Co-Pilot key on its backlit keyboard. The 57Wh battery can be rapid-charged for 15 minutes to provide a 2-hour runtime. The IdeaPad Slim 5 comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage.
The Asus Vivobook 15 has received one of the better laptop deals on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. The laptop is available at a discounted price of Rs 39,999. It is powered by the 12th-Gen Intel Core i51235U processor with integrated Intel Iris X graphics. The 15.6-inch LED-backlit display is surrounded by very slim bezels on three sides. It has a 60Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 250 nits. The laptop is packed with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. It is compliant with MIL-STD-810H norms, making it a very durable device.
The Acer One is one of the most affordable laptops you can buy on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. It is powered by the 11th-Gen Intel Core i3 1115G4 processor with Intel integrated graphics. The 14-inch IPS display on this laptop has a 1,920 x 1,080p resolution. The laptop’s shell has a micro SD card reader, a USB 2.0 port, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB Type-C port, an HDMI port, a LAN port, and a security lock slot. The HD camera has a privacy shutter as well.
Ending this is the 2020 HP Touch Chromebook. At the time of launch, this Chromebook was priced at Rs 21,999. It is now available for Rs 10,990. While it may be 4 years old, it is a decent buy at this price. Powering this Chromebook is the MediaTek MT8183 processor. The 11.6-inch IPS touch display is surrounded by thick bezels. The Chromebook is equipped with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB eMMC storage.
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Fitbit was one of the first fitness bands to break into the mainstream and immediately became synonymous with smart wearables. Google acquired the company in January 2021 for $2.1 billion. Google still releases Fitbit products but also uses its technology to power Pixel wearables. The two brands coexist under the Google banner for now. It’ll be interesting to see whether Google uses Fitbit to exclusively release fitness trackers and wristbands, leaving the smartwatch catalogue for the more premium Pixel monicker. We wouldn’t be surprised if the tech giant discontinues all Fitbit products entirely.
Google’s home tech hub, Nest, started out as ‘Nest Labs’, a project established in 2010 by ex-Apple employees. Nest Labs was a new take on the home thermostat, integrating smart home controls and expanding connectivity via WiFi. Google acquired the company in January 2014 for $3.2 billion. Now, Google Nest consists of a line of smart home products including smart speakers, smart displays, thermostats, routers, doorbells, smoke detectors, and more.
The most popular mobile operating system in the world is owned by Google. But what many people don’t know is that it wasn’t developed by Google. Android Inc. was formed in 2003 by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White. The initial goal of the company was to create an operating system for digital cameras. This soon changed to creating an operating system for touchscreen phones as it catered to a wider audience. Google acquired the company in 2005 for $50 million – an amount that would prove to be meagre in the following decades. As of 2024, Android commands a 71.65% market share of mobile operating systems worldwide.
Waze emerged as a rival to Google Maps in 2008 and was acquired by the tech giant in 2013 for $966 million. Waze focuses on real-time traffic, providing drivers with faster routes to their destinations. After its acquisition, Waze’s traffic update tech was incorporated into Google Maps. Waze still exists as a standalone app and is often a testing ground for features that later make it to Google’s flagship navigation app. Currently, it has over 140 million monthly active users compared to Google Maps’ 1 billion.
The biggest video-sharing platform in the world, YouTube, was not developed by Googe but was rather acquired by the company in 2006 for $1.6 billion. For a platform that had been active only for a year, this was a hefty price. However, it was one of the fastest-growing platforms in the world, boasting around 20 million monthly active users at the time – dwarfing the competition in Google Video. YouTube’s popularity has increased exponentially over time. The platform now attracts 2.49 billion monthly active users.
Before Gemini there was DeepMind. The artificial intelligence company was acquired by Google in January 2014 for a reported $400 million. DeepMind focused on training neural network models to play board games like Go. The program was termed AlphaGo. In 2016, DeepMind made the headlines by defeating the Go world champion Lee Seedol in a five-game match. Now, Google uses DeepMind in a lot of its smart systems, including Android’s adaptive battery feature. The neural engine also finds use in predicting the traffic patterns in Google Maps and curating personalised app recommendations in the Google Play Store.
DoubleClick is an online advertising firm that predates Google. The company was founded in 1995 and acquired by Google in 2008 for a whopping $3.1 billion. At the time of acquisition, DoubleClick already had brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, General Motors, Nike, Apple, Carlsberg, and more as a part of its clientele. A decade after acquiring DoubleClick, Google rebranded it to ‘AdWords’. It is now used by advertisers to publish their ads on online spaces and optimise their search campaigns.
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Ahead of the launch of the new iPhone 16 Series earlier this month, Apple slashed the prices of its 2023 base iPhone variant by Rs 10,000. The smartphone is available with an additional Rs 15,000 discount on Flipkart, bringing its price down to Rs 54,999. iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic processor. It flaunts a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The dual camera array at the back of the smartphone comprises a 48MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
The newly launched Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is available at a discounted price on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. The smartphone was launched in August at Rs 1,24,999. Flipkart has knocked Rs 24,000 off the asking price, retailing the smartphone for Rs 1,00,999. At this price, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is an amazing deal. Its 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display can reach a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and is equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Google has trimmed down the camera visor at the back of the Pixel for a cleaner look. It houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 48MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. Read our Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review before making the purchase!
Last year’s entry-level Samsung Galaxy S23 is available for Rs 37,999 on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days, making it one of the best smartphone deals of the sale. The Galaxy S23 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and flaunts a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. In comparison, the newest Galaxy S24 is equipped with an in-house Exynos 2400 chipset. In terms of design, the Galaxy S23 and S24 are not far apart. The rear camera array of the S23 comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto sensor. The smartphone has a 3,900mAh battery pack and supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Last year’s Galaxy S23 ‘Fan Edition’ also gets attractive discounts on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale. It is available for Rs 27,999, which is almost 50% less than the original asking price of Rs 27,999. The S23 FE has a slightly larger display than the regular S23. The 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display on this smartphone has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,450 nits. The Exynos 2200 SoC lies at the heart of the smartphone. It shares the 50MP primary and 12MP ultrawide lenses with the Galaxy S23. An 8MP telephoto sensor makes the third camera in the rear array. Read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE here.
Launched at Rs 22,999 in May 2024, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is one of the better midrange smartphones around right now. The smartphone is available with a discount of Rs 2,000 on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale – one of the better midrange smartphone deals you can get on the platform. The Edge 50 Fusion sports a 144hz p-OLED display which spans 6.7 inches from corner to corner. This display can reach a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. With 68W fast charging on board, the 5,000mAh battery on the smartphone can go from 0-50% in 15 minutes.
The gaming specialist, Poco F6, is available at the price of Rs 21,999 on Flipkart. The smartphone was launched in May 2024 at a starting price of Rs 29,999. The Poco F6 is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,400 nits. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,000mAh battery can last an entire day with ease. The smartphone supports 90W charging and can reach a 100% charge in just 35 minutes. Read our Poco F6 review before making the purchase.
Talking about gaming specialists, the Infinix GT 20 Pro gets a Rs 9,000 discount on Flipkart’s Big Billion Day Sale. This brings the asking price for the smartphone down to Rs 15,999. At this price, the GT 20 Pro is a no-brainer purchase. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 ‘Ultimate’ SoC. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 108MP primary shooter, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The 5,000mAh battery pack can be charged at a 45W speed.
In July, Nothing updated its Phone (2a) with a new processor and faster charging support. We reviewed the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus soon after it launched and were very impressed with its powerful and fluid performance. On Flipkart BBD, the smartphone is available with a Rs 4,000 discount, bringing its price down to Rs 23,999. We would recommend the Phone (2a) Plus to casual users who prioritise unique looks, interesting design, and decent cameras over everything else. The Phone (2a) Plus checks all these boxes and puts forward a rock-solid performance thanks to its MediaTek 7350 Pro SoC.
The Oppo K12X 5G is the only smartphone in its price bracket to be compliant with MIL-STD-810H standards. It is available at an asking price of Rs 10,999 on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale this year, making it one of the better smartphone deals. The smartphone rocks a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, which is a decent processor in this price range. The rear camera panel of the smartphone comprises a 32MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. Read our full review of the Oppo K12X here.
The ultra-affordable Redmi 13C is even more affordable on the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. The smartphone’s price has been slashed to Rs 6,929 from Rs 9,999. Talking about the specs, the Redmi 13C rocks a 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It can reach 600 nits in High Brightness Mode. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. Its rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 0.08MP auxiliary lens. A 5MP selfie camera is housed inside a waterdrop notch on the display. The smartphone is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery pack and supports 18W wired charging.
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| Product | Variants | Colours | MOP |
| Galaxy S24 FE | 8GB+128GB | Blue, Graphite and Mint | INR 59999 |
| 8GB+256GB | INR 65999 |
| Product | Offers |
| Galaxy S24 FE | Consumers pre-booking Galaxy S24 FE will be able to get 8GB+256GB storage variant at the price of 8GB+128GB variant at just INR 59999 + Samsung Care+ package worth INR 4799 at just INR 999 + No Cost EMI upto 12 months [ Samsung Finance+] |
