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Jio Preview offer is now officially available for all 4G smartphones from HTC, Intex and Vivo . This lets users enjoy free 90 days of unlimited data, calls and messaging for 90 days. Yesterday the offer was expanded to 4G smartphones from Sony, Videocon and Sansui. It is also available for Gionee, Karbonn, Lava, Xolo, YU, Micromax, TCL, Alcatel, ASUS, Panasonic, Samsung and LG 4G smartphones. With the new devices added, it is now available for phones from 18 different brands, apart from Reliance Retail’s LYF phones. To avail this offer, you need to Install the MyJio App and generate code on the eligible phones and submit your KYC documents at a Reliance Digital or Dx Mini Store to get your free Jio SIM card that offers 90 days of unlimited 4G data, calls, SMS and access to Jio’s suite of apps. You can follow the instructions here mentioned for Samsung phones to get a SIM and activate the unlimited offer. This offer is applicable to both new and existing use

Lenovo is all set to launch the Z2 Plus smartphone in India soon. The company has posted a teaser on social media showing the smartphone in the background along with the caption – Impatience is a Virtue and  #FastForward.  It was introduced as Zuk Z2 back in May. Wait for it..... NOT! #FastForward pic.twitter.com/U35AuBCX68 — Lenovo India (@Lenovo_in) August 29, 2016 Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z UK Z2) specifications 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD LTPS 2.5D curved glass display 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/ 2.2, 5P lens, ISOCELL sensor, PDAF, CAF dual-mode focus, EIS 8MP front-facing camera with 1.4μm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, 78.9-degree wide viewing angle Dual (nano) SIM Fingerprint scanner Dimensions: 141.65×68.88×8.45mm; Weight: 149g 4G LTE with VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB 2.0 Ty

Xiaomi just announced Redmi Note 4, the company’s latest smartphone in the Redmi series at an event in China. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC and runs on MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) to focus in just 0.3 seconds, comes with dual-tone LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the back. It has brushed metal body with chamfered edges and comes with 4G LTE connectivity along with support for VoLTE (Voice Over LTE). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specifications 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD 2.5D curved glass display, up to 72% NTSC color gamut, 1000:1 contrast ratio 2.1GHz Deca-Core MediaTek Helio X20 processor with Mali-T880MP4 GPU 2GB RAM with 16GB storage / 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory with microSD MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmall

Samsung has launched Samsung Z2, the company’s latest Tizen OS smartphone in India, at an event in New Delhi. It has a 4-inch WVGA display, is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Tizen OS 2.4. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and 4G connectivity. It has S bike mode for bikers and also has Ultra data saving (UDS) mode powered by Opera Max that compresses cellular data across all contents. It also has new My Money Transfer  built-in app that enables users to easily manage transactions and generate mini bank statements. Users can enjoy convenient internet free banking by simply using the unique MMID which can be linked to the registered smartphone through M Pin set by the user. Money transfer to/from popular private and public banks is supported using standard IMPS. Samsung Z2 specifications 4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) WVGA TFT display 1.5 GHz quad-core processor

Vodafone India today announced that it will activate new prepaid and postpaid connections immediate using AADHAR-based e-KYC solution that requires just the AADHAR number of the person along with their fingerprint to get the Know Your Customer (KYC) details. Vodafone India said that it has developed a special app that enables retailers to activate customers using e-KYC. It will be available across 4,500 select Vodafone stores and Vodafone mini stores from Wednesday, August 24th, 2016. Beginning September 2016, this paperless validation and activation facility will be rolled out in all 10,000 plus Vodafone branded stores in urban and rural areas and also across all multi brand outlets, pan India, in a phased manner. This e-KYC solution eliminates the need for paper based documentation, which often takes time to collate and submit, ensures better confidentiality and privacy of customer information and radically reduces the waiting time for a new connecti

After Vodafone , Airtel has announced that it has started rolling out Aadhaar based e-KYC solution for instant activation of Airtel mobile connections, following the notification by the Department of Telecom (DoT). Under the Aadhaar based instant verification process, customers purchasing a new Airtel prepaid/postpaid mobile connection need to submit/verify their Biometrics (iris scan / fingerprints) at the Point of Sale. The details will be instantly matched with the UIDIA database and following the validation, the connection will be activated instantly in the name of the customer. Airtel said that it will enhance customer convenience and experience and the digital verification, which is fully secure, will also eliminate paperwork and benefit the environment. The Aadhaar based e-KYC solution is now live in Airtel stores in Delhi NCR and will be rolled out across the country over the next few days in all company operated stores. Commenting on th

Huawei Honor 8 which is flagship smartphone for huawei's sub-brand Honor was Launched In China Last Month & was Recently launched In U.S As well Is Now Coming To India. Considering That Honor has launched both honor 6 & Honor 7 in india in the past it was just the matter of time when honor 8 would be launched in india & Now we have Got Exclusive News From Our Sources In The Comapany That Honor 8 Is Going To Launch In India In The 2nd Week Of September with The Price Starting At Around Rs22000/- For The Base Model With 3Gb Ram & 32Gb Rom. The Price Tag Is Good But I Would be Hoping The Honor Gets A Bit More Aggresive This Time & Price it closely to the Chinese Pricing i.e. RMB1999(Rs20,000 App.) The USP Of this Phone Is That It Has Dual Rear Cameras For Better Image Quality. Here Are The Complete Specifications Of Honor 8 :- 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD 2.5D curved glass display, 96% NTSC color gamut Octa-Core Kirin 950 (2.3GHz 4 x

Earlier in May, Nokia announced that it is coming back to smartphone and tablet market with new Android devices. Now more details about Nokia’s entry in to the highly competitive smartphone market have surfaced Mike Wang, president of the joint management team at Nokia China has confirmed that a total of 3 to 4 Nokia mobile devices comprising of smartphones and tablets will be released by Q4 2016. Nokia had sold its handset business to Microsoft in 2014 for about $7.2 billion, and as per the acquisition deal between the two companies, Nokia were not allowed to re-enter smartphone business until around Q4 of 2016, and feature phones for about 10 years. HMD global Oy which holds the exclusive global license for Nokia now is Finland-based new company that has been founded to create a full range of Nokia-branded smart phones, feature phones and tablets. Earlier this week, HMD global appointed Pekka Rantala as Chief Marketing Officer to to drive the launch

After the live images of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 4 smartphone surfaced earlier this week, the smartphone has been certified by TENAA in China. The listing just has a number 2016060 without any images, but the specifications coincide with earlier leaks. It also reveals a 4000mAh battery for the smartphone along with 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Redmi 3 and Redmi 3S phones. Xiaomi Redmi 4 rumored specifications 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 14nm processor with Adreno 506 GPU 2GB/ 3GB of RAM, 16GB/ 32GB internal storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 8 13MP rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor Dimensions: 141.3×69.6×8.9mm; Weight: 160g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac (2.4 and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS 4000mAh battery The Xiaomi Redmi 4 will come in Gold and Silver colors and is r

Datawind has launched PocketSurfer GZ, its latest budget smartphone running Linux operating system for Rs. 1499. Datawind had  partnered with Reliance Communications last year. As a part of this, the phone comes bundled with RCOM’s service offerings that will allow users to enjoy free Internet access for a year. Datawind said that the phone will come with a touch screen and feature a rear camera with flash. It did not share complete specifications of the phone. Commenting on the latest affordable smartphone, Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of DataWind, said:  We are focused on driving the cost downward to a level where access to technology becomes universally affordable and democratization of technology finds its true meaning. Therefore, this new launch of smartphone at just Rs. 1499 is a step in that direction. This will certainly enhance the connectivity in the developing nations. Hands-free communication has become extremely important and we feel

HTC Desire 10, a mid-range smartphone was recently rumored to be announced sometime in Q3 2016. Now @evleaks through Venture Beat  has revealed that the HTC Desire 10 series will have two smartphones – Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle. Only the details about the HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle have been revealed. According to the leak, the lower-spec’ed  Desire 10 Lifestyle will come in several different colors and feature metallic gold trim on the edges and around rear camera lens, flash, and antenna cutouts. It will also have dual BoomSound speakers along with 24-bit hi-res DAC audio chip and ship with higher quality earbuds . HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle rumored specifications 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 2GB RAM with 16GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with HTC Sense UI 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor 5MP front-facing camera Dua

Reliance Jio extended its preview offer for select Samsung smartphone users last month. Now the offer is available for HP laptop users. Under this offer, HP laptop users will get an email regarding the offer that would allow them to purchase a new portable JioFi 2 hotspot for Rs. 2899 along with the Jio preview offer. This will let them enjoy unlimited 4G data for 90 days / 3 months. They can also make HD voice & video calls by downloading JioJoin app. Those who have received the email can head to Reliance Digital or Dx Mini Store nearby, show the unique code in the mail and purchase the new JioFi 2 hotspot along with the Jio SIM by submitting identity, address proof and your photograph. Jio is expected to make a major announcement on August 15 , but current trial will continue before commercial operations begin in the coming months. RIL’s Chairman Mukesh Ambani recently said that Jio currently has over 15 lakh trial users. Jio will have half-a-

Flipkart has started  The Freedom Sale . As a part of the sale it is offering some great deals on smartphones, accessories that include Nextbit Robin , LeEco Le 2 , Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus, Moto 360 2nd Gen, LED TVs and more. All these offers are available only through the web as well as Flipkart app. Best deals on smartphones on Flipkart LeEco Le Max2 – Rs. 22,999 (No cost EMI and exchange up to Rs. 17,000) Moto X Style 16GB and 32GB  – Rs. 20,999 and Rs. 22,999 (Rs. 6,000 off and exchange up to Rs. 15,000) Moto X Play (With Turbo Charger) – Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 3,000 off and exchange up to Rs. 13,000) Nextbit Robin – Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 3,000 off and exchange up to Rs. 12,000) LeEco Le 2 – Rs. 11,998 (EGV worth Rs.500, No cost EMI and exchange up to Rs. 10,000) LeEco Le 1s Eco – Rs. 9,499 (Rs.500 off and exchange up to Rs. 8,000) Samsung Galaxy On7 – Rs. 9,190 (Rs. 1000 off and exchange up to Rs. 8,000) Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus – Rs. 7,499 (Rs. 1000 off and exchang

Lava has launched A68 , the company’s latest budget smartphone in the ‘A series’. It has a 4.5-inch WVGA display, is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera that also has LED flash for capturing better images in low lighting conditions. It come with dual SIM support and 3G connectivity, similar to most of the budget Lava smartphones. Lava A68 specifications 4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) WVGA TFT display 1.2 GHz quad-core processor 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Dual SIM 5MP rear camera with LED flash 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 134x66x9.6 mm; Weight: 130g 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS 1750mAh battery The Lava A68 comes in gold, silver and black colors and is priced at Rs. 4599 (MRP), but it is

Along with the Galaxy Note 7 Samsung has also announced an updated version of the Gear VR headset. It features a new touchpad and supports USB Type-C. The new Gear VR measures 207.8(W) x 122.5(L) x 98.6(H)mm and weighs 312g without the front cover. Samsung has widened the Field of View (viewing angle) from 96 degrees to 101 degrees for immersive video and gaming experience. The company is including a micro USB connector with the VR headset which will enable users to swap the USB Type-C connector. Samsung has not made any major changes in terms of design for the new Gear VR which will be compatible with the Galaxy Note 7, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+. The new Samsung Gear VR goes up for preorder starting August 3 for and will cost $99. It will go on sale on August 19.

Samsung just announced its flagship Galaxy Note7 smartphone at its Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event in New York. It has a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440 pixels) Super AMOLED curved edge display with always-on feature. It is powered by a Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor depending on the market, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, OIS and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Dual pixel rear camera promises brighter and sharper images, even in low light. It has 3D glass and metal design and IP68 ratings water and dust resistance, similar to the Galaxy S7 series. It has hybrid dual SIM support that lets you use the second slot as a expansion slot when required. In addition to fingerprint scanner, Samsung has added an Iris scanner for the first time that would let you unlock the phone using eye recognition. The enhanced Galaxy Note7 S Pen has smaller 0.7mm tip and improved pressure sensitivity.  The Scre

Samsung India just sent out invites for an event in New Delhi on August 11th. Even though the invite just says to block the date, it also says that Samsung’s next flagship will be unveiled at the event. This will likely be the Samsung Galaxy Note7 that will be introduced at an event in New York later today at 8:30 PM IST. It will also be streamed live in 360-degrees. It is a good thing that Samsung is bringing a flagship product to India in a week after it is announced. It is expected to go on sale in India soon after the launch. Samsung Galaxy Note7 rumored specifications 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440 pixels) (518ppi) Super AMOLED curved dual edge display Octa-Core Exynos 8 processor 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD Hybrid SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, dual-pixel PDAF, Smart OIS 5MP front-facing camera IP68 ratings water and dust resistance S Pen stylus Heart

Lenovo just launched  Vibe K5 Note  smartphone, the company’s latest smartphone in the Vibe series, as it had promised  last month. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Lenovo’s and comes with Secure Zone that allows you to secure all your information and lets users install 2 instances of apps like Whatsapp in one device. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, PDAF and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera with wide-angle lens. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock the phone in under 0.3 seconds. It also has TheaterMax technology, similar to the Vibe K4 Note for an immersive VR experience when combined ANT VR headset. Lenovo said that the combined sales of K3 Note, K4 Note and K5 Plus have reached 3 million. Lenovo Vibe K5 Note specifications 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display, 178-degree wide viewing angle, 45

Lenovo has launched an upgraded version of the  Vibe K5 Plus smartphone in India, months after it launched the 2GB RAM variant. It also has a more cleaner UI that also offers almost stock Android experience and comes with customizable launcher. Other specifications are similar, including a 5-inch 1080p display, Octa-Core Snapdragon 616 processor, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus specifications 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display, 450 nits brightness Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU 3GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Lean Lenovo Pure UI Dual SIM (micro + micro) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, Omnivision OV13850 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 5P lenses, 1080p video recording 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.8 aperture, 4P lenses