After a global unveiling just a month ago, the Moto C Plus has launched in India and will be available through Flipkart from Tuesday. The Moto C Plus has a massive 4000 mAh battery and Android 7.0 Nougat. It has a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6737 quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM. With the Moto C Plus, you also get 16GB of built-in storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot (up to 128GB).
Moto C Plus launch day offers to include the opportunity to get the Motor Pulse Max headset for Rs. 749, while Reliance Jio customers who subscribe to Jio Prime get up to 30 GB of additional data at no extra cost. In addition, users will get an extra 20 percent discount during the upcoming Flipkart Fashion sale from June 24 to 26.
Price of the OnePlus 5 in India, release date, and availability leaked. With the OnePlus 5 set for a global launch on Tuesday, India will receive it this Thursday. Yes, on June 22, you can buy the latest OnePlus flagship at a starting price of Rs. 32,999 for 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. This, of course, depends on whether the latest OnePlus 5 leak via the Chinese social network Weibo is true. Other details include an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant priced at Rs 37,999 and the first Amazon India OnePlus 5 flash sale starting at 4:30 PM on Thursday. Like most leaks and rumors ahead of a major announcement, you’d better take this with a grain of salt until the company confirms official details at its June 22 launch event. However, what is established is the dual camera setup and design, thanks to a TV ad that ran during India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy match on Sunday.
Amazon Sale offers deals on iPhone 7, OnePlus 3T, iPhone 6, and more. A three-day sale on Amazon sees the iPhone 7 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB discounted to Rs. 42,999, Rs. 54,490, and Rs. 65,900, respectively. The OnePlus 3T is available for Rs. 29,999 with an exchange offer of up to Rs. 13,060 and a No Cost EMI option. There is also an offer from Vodafone that gives you 45 GB of free data for five months. This swap offer is also featured on the iPhone 6 32GB, which is available at a discounted rate of Rs. 24,999 as part of the Amazon sale offers. The Moto Z is also available at a discounted price of R. 29,999, with additional exchange offers up to Rs. 13,060 also applying to purchasing this smartphone. Several Moto Mod discounts are also listed alongside the smartphone during the Amazon India sale. A similar swap offer is also on the Moto G5 Plus and the Xiaomi Mi Max Prime smartphones. The Amazon sale lasts through Wednesday, June 21.
Vodafone offers unlimited internet access for Rs. 6 per hour with the new SuperNight package. With Reliance Jio forcing telcos to remain competitive, Vodafone India has launched a new charging package for prepaid users. This allows them to use the internet with no data cap and for less than Rs. 6 per hour. Reliance Jio costs about Rs. 10 per day for 1 GB of 4G data. In the case of Vodafone, the new offering, called Vodafone SuperNight Rs. 29 charge package, customers can get unlimited 3G/4G (depending on circle/device) internet access between 1 AM and 6 AM with a top-up of Rs. 29, which roughly amounts to less than Rs. 6 per hour. Vodafone says the package price may vary from circle to circle.
Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2, Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini, and Mi Power Bank 2 launched in India Xiaomi has unveiled new accessories for India. These include the Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2, Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini, and Mi Power Bank 2. The Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2 helps you extend the Wi-Fi range at home or work with two built-in high-quality PCB antennas that also claim to increase download speeds. It costs Rs. 999 and will be available from June 20 exclusively through Mi.com and Mi Home – Xiaomi’s offline store.
The new Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini weighs 58 grams and has an all-metal housing and ergonomics that make it portable to carry around. It will be available from June 21 through Mi.com and Mi Home for Rs. 1,299. The Mi Power Bank 2 comes with 10000 mAh and 20000 mAh variants and costs Rs 1,199 and Rs. 2,199, respectively. The Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2 models will be available from June 20 via Mi.com and Mi Home and via Amazon and Flipkart from July 7.
LG G6+ with 128GB of storage, LG G6 32GB launched The LG G6 may be one of LG’s better phones, but it’s not without its concerns, as certain features like wireless charging and high-fidelity quad-DAC are limited to certain markets. This is going to change with the LG G6+. The new variant of the LG G6 has these features in all markets and 128GB storage. To compete even further, a 32GB LG G6 available in non-optical Terra Gold, non-optical Marine Blue, and an already available Mystic White model. The LG G6+ will be available in Optical Astro Black, Optical Marine Blue, and Terra Gold. The 64GB LG G6 also gets two new optical colors, Optical Marine Blue and Optical Terra Gold. No date has been announced for the LG G6+ outside of South Korea, but we shouldn’t be surprised to see one soon.
Prime membership adoption at 90 percent among those using Jio as their primary SIM Nearly 90 percent of Reliance Jio users are on the promotional Jio Prime membership plan, and 76 percent plan to use the service when the promotion ends. Eighty-four percent of Jio users have monthly top up, and the majority choose Rs. 303 Jio Subscription or Rs. 309 Jio Pack. These are some results of an online survey by Bank of America Merill Lynch. It was done with a sample size of about 1,000 users to understand consumer perception of the end of Jio’s free service but was limited to those using Jio as their primary SIM card, which would skew the results quite a bit.
Samsung Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ users in the US can now pre-test Bixby, which will launched later this month. Bixby, Samsung’s Google Assistant and Siri competitor, should see its English version launch in the US later this month with a rollout to other English-speaking countries afterward. Samsung Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ users in the US can now pre-test Bixby by signing up on the company’s US website.
Uber launches UberPASS in 4 Indian cities. To compete with the Ola Share Pass, Uber has launched a subscription service known as UberPASS in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata. It gives users access to highly rated drivers, discounts on fares, and cancellation fee waivers. There is no price for the service yet, although it will vary from city to city. Depending on how consumers respond to UberPASS, the company said, the service could also be rolled out to other cities.
Netgear Arlo Pro Wireless Weatherproof Security Camera Launched in India The Netgear Arlo Pro camera is a wireless weatherproof HD camera for home security, according to Netgear. It has a 130-degree field of view and is powered by two rechargeable batteries. It can be used inside and outside your home without plugging into a power outlet. The Arlo Pro system launched in India is model VMS4230 which comes with two security cameras (with rechargeable batteries) and one base station and costs Rs. 36,500.
Flipkart Fashion announces Divastri, the first private label to offer ethnic clothing for women, and its fashion label.
Flipkart Fashion works with global agencies to ensure quality control, including testing the fabric used. Sources say Gadgets 360 Flipkart plans to add private labels for categories such as home appliances, grooming, and furniture.
Sony launched the 2017 lineup of its 4K HDR TVs in IndiaSony has found a total of 17 4K HDR TVs for India. They are divided into six different series: X95E, X94E/X93E, X90E, X82E, X75E, and X70E. While most of them will go on sale this week in Sony stores across India, some will be released shortly. The lineup starts at Rs. 72,900 for the 43-inch X70E to a showy Rs. 6.04.900 for the 75-inch X94E.
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