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Vodafone, Flipkart partner to sell Rs 999 4G smartphones V odafone on Wednesday announced its partnership with Flipkart to offer a range of smartphones at an effective price of Rs 999. The move comes after Vodafone partnered with Micromax and Itel mobile to launch affordable smartphones. These entry-level smartphones come under Flipkart's #MyFirst4GSmartphone campaign. The offer is open for both new and existing Vodafone customers. The company further provides cash back offers on the select range of smartphone models available under the offer. How to avail the offer? User purchasing the smartphone available under the #MyFirst4GSmartphone campaign will have to recharge their number with a minimum amount of Rs 150 for 36 months consecutively. The recharge can be of any amount totalling to a minimum of Rs 150 per month. The cashback process is similar as that of JioPhone. User will get a cash back of Rs 900 at the end of 18 months. It is Rs 1,100 after another 18 mont...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 64GB storage model price in India slashed by Rs 1,000 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4  has received a permanent price cut of Rs 1,000 in India and the phone is now selling at Rs 10,999. Do note that the discount is only on the 4GB RAM+64GB storage variant of Redmi Note 4. The new price is reflected across online platforms including, Mi.com, Amazon and  Flipkart . People buying the phone from offline retail stores won’t be able avail the discount. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (64GB) was launched in India at Rs 12,999. However, the company slashed its price in November to Rs 11,999. Those interested can now buy this storage model for Rs 10,999. The 3GB RAM variant of the phone also received a discount of Rs 1,000 last year. It is currently selling at Rs 9,999. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is available in Black, Dark grey, and Gold colour options. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a year-old smartphone, given the device was announced in India in January 2017. The smartphone faces ...

Amazon, Flipkart sales today: Discounts on iPhone X, Google Pixel 2 and iPhone 8 series Amazon and  Flipkart ’s big sales continue and premium phones like  Apple   iPhone 8 Plus ,  Apple iPhone X , and the  Google  Pixel 2 series all have discounts on them along with some extra offers. Amazon’s Great Indian Sale will continue till tomorrow, which is January 24, while Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale will end today itself. Here’s a look at the offers on the premium smartphones in the market, and which e-commerce player is offering a better deal. Apple iPhone 8 deals on Flipkart and Amazon The Apple iPhone 8 might not have the dual-rear camera like the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X, but this is a solid phone for those who want the latest device from the company. It is powered by the same A11 Bionic chip as the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X and comes with a 4.7-inch Retina display, and will appeal to those who do not want a bigger display. ...

Xiaomi Republic Day sale: Deals, discounts on Redmi Note 4, Mi A1 and more mobiles Xiaomi  will host its Republic sale from January 24 to January 26. Xiaomi smartphones including the Mi A1, Mi Mix 2, Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 4, Mi Max 2, and Redmi 4 will be up for grabs during the sale. People who shop via MobiKwik will get flat 30 per cent SuperCash (up to Rs 4,000). Additionally, Xiaomi smartphone buyers can avail free Hungama Music and Play subscription for three months. Xiaomi users can log in with their Mi account to get coupons at 10 AM everyday, during the sale period. The company is offering coupons worth Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 200, and Rs 500 on January 24, which can be used to buy accessories. The minimum transaction amount for availing Rs 50, Rs 100, and Rs 200 coupons is Rs 600, while Rs 500 coupons can be availed on a minimum transaction of Rs 1,000. Xiaomi Mi A1 gets a flat Rs 1,000 off, and will be available at Rs 13,999 during the sale. The  A...

Reliance Jio vs Airtel: Rs 149 prepaid recharge plan compared Amid heated competition in the telecom sector, Reliance Jio and Airtel are trying their best to pass more benefits to consumers. Reliance Jio and Airtel both have a prepaid recharge plan at Rs 149 with maximum benefits. Reliance Jio’s Rs 149 plan offers 1GB data every day and unlimited voice calls. Following  Reliance Jio, Airtel too has revised its existing Rs 149 prepaid recharge plan. We compare the popular Rs 149 prepaid recharge plan offered by Reliance Jio and Airtel . Reliance Jio Rs 149 prepaid recharge pack Reliance Jio’s Rs 149 prepaid plan offers 1GB of 4G data for a period of 28 days. And the total data available under this pack is 28GB. After exhaustion of the data daily limit, the speed of Jio’s data gets reduced to 64kbps. Unlimited local, STD, and roaming calls are available with the Rs 149 prepaid recharge plan. Users will also get a free subscription to Reliance Jio’s suite of apps. ...

Amazon Great Indian Sale Day 2: Deals on Fire TV Stick, Apple iPhone 6, SE, laptops, and more Amazon Great Indian Sale continues till January 24 with e-commerce player offering discounts across products. Amazon’s Great Indian sale started on January 21 with Prime members getting special access on January 20 already. Amazon’s sale is clashing with  Flipkart ’s Republic Day sale, though as we have seen in the recent past, both players tend to host a sale at the same time. In most sales, mobiles tend to get the maximum attention as older models get serious price cut, though phones like  OnePlus 5T , the new Honor View 10,  LG V30 + etc do not have any discounts as such. But Amazon’s Great Indian Sale also has some offers on laptops and it is now possible to get enough RAM, a good enough processor and storage for under Rs 60,000. Also  Apple ’s iPhone SE and iPhone 6 have discounts on the site along with Apple Watch products. Here’s a look at some offer...

Modi government has bad news for Indians dreaming of easy money via bitcoins  Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has become the craze all over the world, is a hit with a lot of Indians too. More than $3.5 billion worth of transactions in the cryptocurrency have been conducted in India over a 17-month period, according to the income tax department. Bitcoin has the allure of any Ponzi scheme with a get-rich-quick promise. Additionally, it can be a new opportunity for hoarders of black money.  The profiles of common investors in Bitcoin prove this. They are tech-savvy young investors, real estate players and jewellers, tax officials told Reuters.  But the government won't let Bitcoin trap the honest investors or help the black-money industry. While governments across world are not sure what to do with Bitcoin, the Indian government has swiftly acted to rein in Bitcoin and other such currencies. The income tax department has sent tax notices to tens of thousands of people ...

Microsoft Surface Book 2 Laptop to soon debut in India The  Microsoft  Surface Book 2 laptop will soon stamp its footprint on the Indian shores. The Redmond giant's Surface Book 2 was originally launched back in 2017 in two variants — 13-inch and 15-inch. However, only the 13-inch variant was available in select markets. The Surface Book 2 laptop is the successor to the Surface Book which was originally launched back in 2015. The 15-inch laptop is available for pre-orders in 17 markets excluding India. Later this year, the Surface Book 2 will be made available in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants in all Surface markets, including India and 16 other markets. The company has not yet given any details regarding the date for this second phase of rollouts. As for the pricing is concerned, the 13-inch model is priced at $1,499 (approximately Rs 95,800) and the 15-inch model is priced at $2,499 (approximately Rs 1,60,000). Microsoft  says that the pre-orders for ...

Honor View 10 now has Face Unlock feature, more AI features after new update Honor has announced that the newly launched Honor View 10 is getting Face Unlock feature through a software update. In fact, the rollout has already begun and is expected to reach all the phones by January 24.  Honor View 10 has become the latest smartphone after the  iPhone X  and  OnePlus 5T  that can be unlocked through your face. The View 10 user can check the update by going to Settings>System and System update. To enable face recognition, you need to enroll your face by accusing Face recognition feature in phone settings menu. Now you can enroll your face by simply looking at the camera. By detecting your face, Honor View 10 figures the positioning between you and the phone and adjusts the direction accordingly. However, it is to be noted that the Face Unlock feature won’t work when your eyes are closed. The Face Unlock feature at the moment was hi...

WhatsApp Business app now on Android: Everything to know WhatsApp Business app, which had been talked about for some time now, is finally official. Released on  Android , the app is aimed at helping small enterprises connect better with their customers. However, WhatsApp for Business is not yet available in India and will launch for the rest of the world later, which would most likely include India given that this is the biggest market for the app. Currently, WhatsApp’s Business app has been rolled out in Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the UK and the US. So what is WhatsApp for Business and what will it offer? Here’s a quick look. What is WhatsApp Business app? Do I need to download and install it? WhatsApp Business app is meant for small businesses so unless you own one, this might be of no use to you. For instance, if you run a small online clothing company or have a local grocery store or bakery, then WhatsApp Business app can then help you connect more efficien...