Reliance Jio launched the Jio Phone last month, and Intex has now jumped on the 4G feature phone with its latest launch, the Turbo+ 4G. This device runs on KaiOS (also rumored to run the JioPhone) and has a 2.4-inch QVGA display. It is powered by an unspecified dual-core processor and has 512 GB of RAM. It has a 2-megapixel camera on the back, a VGA camera on the front, and a 2000 mAh battery. It is powered by an unspecified dual-core processor and has 512 GB of RAM. It is powered by an unspecified dual-core processor and has 512 GB of RAM. The Turbo+ 4G is part of a new range of feature phones called Navratna, priced between Rs. 700 and Rs. 1,500. Intex says this phone can give feature phone users better voice quality and the power of an Internet connection without the cost of a smartphone. The Jio Phone rival has a storage capacity of 4 GB, which can be expanded by 32 GB using a microSD card..The Jio Phone rival has a storage capacity of 4 GB, which can be extended to 32 GB using a microSD card.
Facebook AI Shutdown Story Was Sensational The story doing the rounds earlier this week about Facebook shutting down an AI program after two bots “became too self-aware” is somewhat inaccurate, according to new reports. It seems that although such a program and two bots started modifying English words and syntax, they didn’t go so far as to create their language. The problem was a programming flaw that didn’t limit them to English. Because the experiment was mainly related to chatbots, they failed in the goal of improving their natural language skills. The “dialogue agents” had been given different goals and had to negotiate with each other. Facebook still sees this as an important step forward for AI and personalized digital assistants.
Amazon Announces Great Indian Sale Dates, and Deals Amazon has announced its next sales event, the Great Indian Sale. It will be held from August 9-12 in honor of India’s Independence Day and promises to offer “never before prizes”. Amazon Prime members can access deals 30 minutes earlier than everyone else, and there will be deals for Amazon Pay users. SBI credit and debit card holders receive additional discounts when using the website and mobile app. Teasers about deals offered during the sale will appear on the site starting August 7. Brands for sale as part of the Amazon Great Indian Sale include Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Micromax, TCL, Lenovo, and HP.
BlackBerry KEYone with physical keyboard launched in IndiaOptiemus Infracom has launched the BlackBerry KEYone Black Special Edition in India, priced at Rs. 39,990. The KEYone runs Android 7.1 but has a unique physical QWERTY keyboard. The version sold in India supports dual SIMs plus 4G and VoLTE and also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, double the amount of the same phone in other countries. You get a 4.5-inch 1080×1620-pixel screen shorter than usual, a 3505mAh battery, a 12-megapixel rear camera,, and an 8-megapixel front camera. The KEYone is an Amazon exclusive in India and will go on sale on August 8. You can read our full review of this phone here.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro goes on sale; Galaxy S7 gets a discount. After being launched earlier this year, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro has only just gone on sale. Priced at Rs. 20,990, the phone has a 5.5-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display, octa-core Exynos 7870 SoC, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage,, and a 3600 mAh battery. It has 13 megapixel cameras on both the back and the front. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro supports 4G and is IP54 certified for splash resistance. It also supports Samsung Pay. It is available in black and gold for Samsung’s online store. The company has also announced cashback offers of up to Rs. 8,000 on last year’s flagship Galaxy S7 Edge (Review) smartphone and up to Rs. 4,000 on the Galaxy S7, plus exchange benefits of up to Rs. 12,000 depending on which model you trade-in. There is a new EMI offer of 24 months and 180 GB of 4G data from Reliance Jio.
Finally, Samsung announced today that Samsung Pay would support SBI debit cards. The companies offer Rs. 100 cashback with a minimum spending of Rs. 500 to August 31. SBI says it has 130 million debit card users, while Samsung says it has 25 percent of the Indian smartphone market.
Lenovo K8 Note Exclusive to Amazon, ZenFone 4 Launch Expected Lenovo K8 Note will be exclusive to Amazon India when it launches on August 9. Anyone interested in buying this phone can register on a dedicated Amazon page. The phone is being promoted for performance and camera capabilities ahead of launch. Leaks indicate that the Lenovo K8 Note may have a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 7.1.1. Lenovo teasers also suggest it may have dual cameras on the back. Lenovo skips the name K7, making this model the successor to the K6 Note.
Meanwhile, Asus has sent out invites to an event in the Philippines on August 19, where a new ZenFone 4 is expected to be unveiled. The promo images also strongly suggest that dual rear cameras will be a key feature of the upcoming device. There is already a ZenFone 4 Max in Russia, but there is no confirmation which variants will be announced during the event. The ZenFone 4 series was supposed to launch in July but has been delayed for unknown reasons.
Nokia 8 is likely to launch soon HMD Global is holding an event on August 16,, and the Nokia 8 will likely be found. In the run-up to the event, online benchmark data appears pointing to the Nokia 8. The Nokia 8 is expected to have a 5.3-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and Android 7.1.1. It may also have dual 12-megapixel or 13-megapixel rear cameras and can record 4K video.
HBO attackers allegedly have Game of Thrones script HBO has been hacked and, according to the company, the attackers obtained copies of “upcoming programming”. Now other sources say up to 1.5TB of data was stolen, including a script for an unaired episode of Game of Thrones and full episodes from other shows. HBO has not confirmed or denied this but says law enforcement agencies are investigating.
Google launched the ‘Made in India’ app program. Google hosted its first App Excellence Summit in Bengaluru today and introduced a new program called Made in India to encourage developers to consider their local audiences. The company hopes this helps people find relevant apps and developers find audiences. The company is also working on localization, such as enabling multiple payment options, which has tripled spending. The company is also working on localization, allowing various payment options that triple spending. The company is also working on localization, enabling multiple payment options, resulting in a ttripledspendingGoThe company is also working on localization, such as allowing various payment options, which has resulted in a tripling of spending. oOgle 2 G connections still account for 70 percent of mobile internet usage, costing most smartphones less than Rs. 6,500. Indian developers should work with these restrictions, or else they risk excluding people.
Apple would ask for tax breaks for suppliers. Apple is reportedly asking the Indian government for tripled spendingl products auction btoe morbetractive. The two sides discussed moving from assembling phones in India to full production. The government takes the position that if such a policy were to come into effect, it would apply equally to all companies. Apple has previously requested a 15-year tariff exemption on imported raw materials. Apple is assembling its iPhone SE in India in partnership with Wistron.
Paytm is reportedly working on the messaging feature. Paytm could soon introduce a messaging feature, allowing its 225 million users to communicate with each other without leaving the app. The company has not confirmed this, but the quality could be rolled out in a few weeks. Several messaging apps have recently switched to peer-to-peer payments, which would be a role reversal. Paytm could also use the capability to enable messaging between businesses and customers.
Infinix Hote 4 Pro, Note 4 launched in IndiaInternet service company Transsion Holdings has launched its smartphone brand Infinix in India. Two models have been found, the Infinix Hot 4 Pro and Infinix Note 4, priced at Rs. 7,499 and Rs. respectively, 8,999. Both will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting August 3. Infinix Hot 4 Pro has a 5.5-inch HD display, MediaTek MT6737 SoC, 4000mAh battery, 3GB RAM and 16GB storage. In contrast, Note 4 has a 5.7-inch full-HD display, 4300mAh battery and 32GB of storage with the same processor and RAM. The company also claims to have more than 850 service locations across India. The company also claims to have more than 850 service locations across India. The company also claims to have more than 850 service locations across India.
