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Top Smartphone Deals on Amazon Great Indian Festival
The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is one of the biggest online only sale periods in the country. For electronics fans in India, this is a goldmine of deals and offers to get their favourite products at really good prices.

If you are Amazon prime member you can get access to the Amazon Great Indian Festival deals before “Non-prime” members i.e. 12th October. So the first thing you should do is head to the Amazon Prime membership and get it for Rs. 999. This not only gives you access to the sales, but also free one/two day delivery and also content services like Prime Video and music. If you are a non prime member the deals will be unlocked starting 13th Oct.

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Deals
1. Apple iPhone XR
  The Apple iPhone XR which went on sale for upwards of 70k is now available for Rs. 42999 before offers during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. The iPhone XR supports dual sims via Apple’s E-sim and also has all the hardware performance of the flagship XS and XS Max. The iPhone XR is available in great colours and will supports latest iOS updates for the next 3-4 years. With some additional cash back and EMI offers you can easily get the phone for under RS. 40000.
2. Apple iPhone 6s
  Apple’s entry level phone the iPhone 6s will drop to Rs. 22999 for the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Making the iPhone 6s the cheapest Apple iPhone on sale. the iPhone 6s still has Touch ID, excellent cameras, performance to run games like PUBG seamlessly and excellent battery life. The iPhone 6s also updates to iOS13 and will offer updates till iOS 14.
3. Poco F1
  The Poco F1 was launched as a game changer, and people have often referred to it as a real flagship killer. The F1 has the Snapdragon 845, 6GB Ram and 128 GB storage. This mixed with good update schedule from POCO has created a huge community and fanbase. The F2 has not been launched yet. But the F1 is on sale for Rs. 15999 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival, plus addition 1000 via Amazon Pay.
4. Xiaomi Deals
  The Redmi 7a is now available for Rs. 4999, while the stock android Mi A3 is now on sale for Rs. 12999. The Redmi 7 will now be available for Rs. 6999.
5. Samsung Deals
  The Samsung M10, M30 and M30s all go on sale during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. All phones were launched earlier this year and offers Samsung latest UI along with new camera and usability features.
6. Accessories Deals :
  Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones for Rs. 1299
  RealMe Wireless buds for Rs. 1799
  Samsung Level U Earphones for Rs. 2199
7. Power Banks :
  Mi 10000 Powerbank for Rs. 799
  Mi 20000 Powerbank for Rs. 1399
  Duracell 10050 Powerbank for Rs. 1299
  Anker Powercore 10400 For Rs. 1699
October 12, 2019
Amazon Freedom Sale, Top Deals On Smartphones & Accessories
Amazon has announced the Freedom sale in India which started on the 8th of August and will continue till 11th of August. Several products including smartphones and electronics are being offered at heavy discounts.

Scouring the bunch, we have compiled a list of top devices that are worth your attention which are as follows:

Apple iPhone XR
- Screen: 6.1 inch LCD
- Rear Camera: 12 MP, OIS, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 7 MP
- Battery: 2942 mAh
- Processor: A12 Bionic
- Operating System: iOS 12
- Security: FaceID
MRP: Rs 76,900 (64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 51,999

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Poco F1
- Screen: 6.18 inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 5 MP, Dual LED Flash
- Front Camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 845, Octa-Core
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 24,999 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 18,999

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Honor V20
- Screen: 6.25 inch, LTPS, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 3D ToF
- Front Camera: 25 MP, Punch Hole
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Kirin 980
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 42,999 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 24,999

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Samsung Galaxy M30
- Screen: 6.4 Inch, AMOLED, FHD+
- Rear Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Processor: Exynos 7904, Octa-Core
- OS: Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 16,490 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 13,990

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Redmi Y3
- Screen: 6.26 Inch, LCD, HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 32 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 632, Octa-Core
- OS: Android 9 Pie, MIUI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 11,999 (3GB + 32 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 8,999

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LG W30
- Screen: 6.26 Inch, LCD, HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 13 MP + 12 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P22
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 10,999 (3 GB + 32 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 8,999

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Oppo K3
- Screen: 6.5 inch, AMOLED, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 16 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP Pop Up Camera
- Battery: 3,765 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 710
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Under Display
MRP: Rs 24,990 (6 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: (Rs 16,990)

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Xiaomi Mi A2
- Screen: 5.99 Inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 20 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 3,010 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 660
- OS: Android 9 Pie (Android One)
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 17,499 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 9,999

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Nokia 6.1. Plus
- Screen: 5.8 inch, LCD, Full HD +
- Rear Camera: 16 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 3,060 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 636
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 18,499 (6 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 10,999

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Samsung A50
- Screen: 6.4 inch, Super AMOLED, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 25 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Exynos 9610
- OS: Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
- Biometric Sensor: Under Display
MRP: Rs 21,000 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 18,490

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Samsung Galaxy M40
- Screen: 6.3 inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP, Punch Hole
- Battery: 3,500 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 675
- OS: Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 20,490 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 19,990

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Honor 8X
- Screen: 6.6 inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 20 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 3,750 mAh
- Processor: Kirin 710
- OS: Android 9 Pie, EMUI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 17,999 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 10,999

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Vivo V15 Pro
- Screen: 6.39 inch, Super AMOLED, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: Motorised Popup, 32 MP
- Battery: 3,700 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 675
- OS: Android 9 Pie,
- Biometric Sensor: Under Display
MRP: Rs 32,990 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 23,990

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Amazon Kindle E-Reader
- Display: 6 inch, e-ink
- Upto week-long battery backup
- Storage: 4 GB
- Wi-Fi
MRP: Rs 7,999

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 6,499

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Amazon Echo Dot
- Alexa Voice Assitant Support
- Wireless Music Playback
- Smart Home Compatability
- LED Ring
MRP: Rs 4,499

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 2,999

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Amazon Echo Plus
- Alexa Voice Assitant Support
- Powerful Inbuilt Speaker
- Wireless Music Playback
- Smart Home Compatability
- LED Ring
MRP: Rs 9,999

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 6,999

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Ambrane Power Bank (10,000 mAh)
- Dual USB Output
- Weight: 188 g
- LED Charge Indicator
- Micro USB Input
MRP: Rs 1,499

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 499

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Ambrane Power Bank (20,000 mAh)
- Rugged Design
- Dual USB Output
- Weight: 370 g
- Micro USB Input
- LED Charge Indicator
MRP: Rs 2,499

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 1,099

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Lenovo Power Bank (10,400 mAh)
- Dual USB Output
- Weight: 240 g
- Micro USB Input
- LED Charge Indicator
MRP: Rs 2,999

Amazon Sale Price: Rs 699

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August 9, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Accessories And Wearable Deals

With the commencement of Amazon Prime Day sale, shoppers are going frenzy over products that are being offered at heavy discounts. We have already compiled lists that cover best deals on smartphones and gaming laptops. In this article we will cover the best of Accessories and wearables.

Sony WH-1000XM3

Besides TVs and smartphone camera modules, Sony is well recognised for producing industry leading audio equipment. The Sony WH 1000XM3 is one of the best premium wirelss headphones out there that money can buy. The headphones usually retail for Rs 29,990, however during Amazon Prime day sale they are being offered at a special discount of Rs 6,500.

Therefore, if you have ever considered owning a pair of premium wireless headphones, now might be the right time to so. Key highlighting features of the Sony WH 1000XM3 include active noise cancellation, upto 30 hour long battery backup, touch sensitive controls and support for voice assistant on iOS and Android. The pair of headphones are currently available at a price of Rs 23,490.

Jabra Elite Active 65t

If you feel OTA headphones like Sony WH 1000XM3 are too much for your to handle and you are looking for a small yet impressive pair of TWS (totally wireless) earphones, Amazon Prime Day has got you covered as well. The Jabra Elite Active 65t are a pair of light earbuds which weigh 13.6 g.

The wireless headphones form Jabra are IP56 rated which makes them dust and water resistant. The TWS earphones have a battery backup of upto 5 hours while the carrying case holds enough juice to recharge the earbuds fully upto two additional times. The Jabra Elite Active 65t have a list price of Rs 16,999 but during Prime Day sale, they are being offered for Rs 11,999.

Bose Soundlink Revolve

Moving forward from personal audio accessories to portable Bluetooth speakers. The Soundlink Revolve comes from the well known brand Bose and it has 360 degree audio output which provices for a consistent and uniform coverage. The Bluetooth speaker has a list price of Rs 19,900 but if you buy it during the Prime Day sale, the device can be yours for Rs 13,930.

The Bose Soundlink Revolve has an Aluminum body which looks very premium and simultaneously provides for a durable build. It has a built in rechargeable battery which provides battery backup of upto 12 hours. Moreover, it has NFC support which allows to rapidly connect with supported devices.

Echo Dot 3rd Gen

The Echo Dot 3rd Gen which usually retails for Rs 3,500 is being offered at discount of Rs 1,050 during the prime day sale. Interested users can currently order one for a special price of Rs 2,449. Besides, Amazon is bundling a free 9 W Syska smart bulb with every purchase.

The Echo Dot 3rd Gen is made out of plastic and is wrapped in a soft mesh like cloth which provides it with an appealing look. The top of the device has a LED ring light and the control options including volume up/down, pause, mic mute button. Besides the Echo Input, it is the cheapest way to introduce the hyper convenient Amazon Alexa in your life.

Kindle 6th Gen E-Reader

If you are constantly travelling or commuting between places and like to read, but the bulk of conventional books restrict to you carry a limited number at a given time, you should consider investing in an E reader. And what better choice can you find than Amazon Kindle E reader which is the market leader in the segment.

The latest 6th Gen E Reader was launched earlier this year at a price of Rs 7,999. However, during the Prime Day sale it is being offered at a special price of Rs 6,249. The device has 6 inch display and 4 GB of built in storage which can be used for storing an enormous amount of e book. The built in battery and low power consuming display provides for an extremely long reading time of weeeks on a single charge.

Lenovo Power Bank

Besides making the ultra durable ThinkPad laptops, Lenovo also offers a wide variety of quality accessories. During the Prime Day sale, two different battery capacity power banks from Lenovo are being offered at very competive prices. The variant with 10400 mAh battery can be purchased for Rs 599 while the variant with 13000 mAh battery can be purchased for Rs 749. Both variants have a robust plastic build and support dual power output ports. The internal battery on both the variants can be charged via a Micro USB port.

Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones

The newly launched Mi Super Bass Wireless have a plastic build with soft foam padding on either of the ear cups. The wireless heaphones have a 400 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 20 hours. For connectivity, the Mi Super Bass Wireless support Bluetooth 5.0 and can even be used via a 3.5 mm aux cable if need be. They are available in two colour options which include Red and Gold.

Samsung Gear S3

The Samsung Gear S3 was originally launched in the year 2017, but it proves to be a worthy offering till date. The smartwatch has a list price of Rs 28,500 but during the Amazon Prime Day sale it is being offered at a price of Rs 15,990. The Samsung Gear S3 has a Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 360 x 360 px.

It is kitted with a dual core 1 GHz CPU and 4 GB of internal storage. The Gear S3 smart watch has 768 MB RAM and it runs on Tizen based wearable OS. It is also IP68 certified which makes it dust and water resistant. Connectivity options on the smartwatch include Bluetooth V4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC and GPS

Xiaomi AmazFit Bip Lite

Like the Mi Super Bass Wireless, the AmazFit Bip Lite has also debuted on the Amazon Prime Day. The smartwatch features a 1.28 inch always on colour touch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Other notable features of the fitness tracker includes heart rate monitor (HRM) and IP 68 rating. It has 190 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 45 days depending upon the usage.

July 16, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Gaming Laptops
It’s a great day to be a gamer! Amazon has launched its Prime Day sale. The online retailer is offering a large variety of its listed products at extremely competitive prices. It also includes some great deals on gaming laptops which will be largely appreciated by Indian gamers. We have compiled a list of top 5 best gaming laptops which offer great value for money.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX570

Asus had unveiled its TUF series of gaming laptops back in 2018. For the most part, its lineup offered competitive specifications in comparison to its competitors at reasonable prices; it will make multiple appearances later down on the list. The Asus TUF Gaming FX570 is the most affordable gaming laptop currently listed on Amazon for is Prime Day sales. It offers a 15.6 inch display that will be powered by NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB VRAM variant for gaming purposes. The laptop features i5-8250U Intel Core CPU alongside 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. It is being sold for INR 47,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

Pro:
- One of the most affordable gaming laptop currently available.
- Reliable specs for smooth gaming on popular games like CS:GO, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Lite and DOTA 2.
- Reasonable offering of RAM & ROM configurations alongside display size.
Cons:
- - Will have trouble running more demanding games like PUBG PC, and other modern AAA gaming titles of recent years.
  - The laptop does not feature a high powered gaming processor or H variant, rather the low powered U variant from Intel
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT

The TUF gaming laptop from Asus offers few of the best features for a highly lucrative price tag. It features a 15.6 inch FHD display which has a surprising refresh rate of 120Hz. The gaming laptop offers NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1650, the latest generation budget GPU that will replace the GTX 1050. It also features the AMD’s Ryzen 3-3550H CPU with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. All in all it is a great buy for the price of just INR 55,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

Pros:
- 120Hz display, a rarity among budget gaming laptops.
- Great price to specifications offered ratio.
- Powerful AMD CPU with NVIDIA’s latest budget yet powerful GPU.
Cons:
- - Hitting 120 fps on some games might be difficult and users may have to drop graphical settings or even resolution, sacrificing visual fidelity for performance.
MSI Gaming GL63 9RDS-864IN 2019

MSI is a well recognised brand in the PC gaming industry. It is renowned for being a provider for PC components and gaming peripherals. The GL63 offers a 15.6-inch FHD display that runs on the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU. The laptop features NVIDIA’s GTX 1050 Ti GPU with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage offering. It is available for INR 59,990 Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

Pros:
- i5-9300H is a powerful laptop processor.
- Fast SSD storage will help with quicker booting time and loading big games.
- GTX 1050 Ti is a popular and reliable GPU.
Cons:
- - 512GB is still underwhelming as a storage option and user might need to add on a separate HDD.
  - The more powerful GTX 1650 would’ve been a better offering.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX504

Asus TUF Gaming FX504 is one of the pricier gaming laptop in the list, but offers specs to validate the price tag of INR 64,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales. It offers a 15.6 inch FHD display with the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The laptop features i5-8300H with 8GB of RAM. Notably, the configuration offers a pair of 1TB SSHD + 256GB SSD offering. An SSHD is a faster than an HDD but slower than the SSD. The inclusion of both only makes it a great performer at base levels.

Pro:
- Amazing specs offered at great pricing.
- The SSHD and SSD are a great plus point
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU and GTX 1050 Ti are a reliable pair.
Cons:
- - The GTX 1650 should’ve been offered at this price.
  - Cheaper laptop offers the 9th Gen Intel CPU.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 1060 Variant

It is essentially the same laptop as the aforementioned laptop we have just listed, however with a notable jump in performance and price. The gaming laptop offers the most powerful GPU on the list with NVIDIA’s GTX 1060 6GB variant selling for INR 69,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales. It also features the same i5-8300H CPU with 1TB + 256GB storage configuration.

Pros:
- It offers the most powerful graphical prowess in the entire list.
- Fast storage with quick boot times and game loading times.
Cons:
- - Most expensive gaming laptop on the list.
  - 9th Gen Intel Core CPU would’ve been a great addition.
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We have provided the buying links for all the gaming laptops mentioned on the Amazon Prime Day sales. These laptops will all run the latest versions on Microsoft’s Windows 10. For more updates stay tuned on iGyaan website and stay active on our social medias profile. Do let us know in the comments below if you have purchased any of the aforementioned laptops.
July 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Smartphone Deals
On the 15th of July 2015, Amazon marked its 20th anniversary which also led to the introduction of “Prime Day” sale. The sale offers a wide variety of products at heavily discounted prices or exclusive launches which are limited only to the “prime” service subscribers. Similarly, in the year 2019, the Prime Day sale will commence on the 15th of July and will continue till the 16th of July. According4ly, if you are planning to buy a new smartphone, this might be the right time to do so. Attached below is list of handsets that are either being offered on a huge discount or they have just been launched.

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue

The OnePlus 7 is the successor to the OnePlus 6T and it was announced in the month of May. However, at the time of its launch, the smartphone was available in two colours which include Red and Mirror Grey. The company has now announced the OnePlus 7 in the “Mirror Blue” colour which can be purchased during the Amazon Prime Day Sale.

In terms of features, it accommodates a 6.41 inch AMOLED display on the front that has a water drop notch up top. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue, like the other colour variants is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports 20 W dash charging. The smartphone has a 16 MP camera on the front and 48 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for 2019. The device is offered with 6 RAM + 128 GB ROM which is priced at Rs 32,999.

OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the elder sibling to the OnePlus 7 and a premium smartphone that has high end features like a 90Hz refresh rate display and UFS 2.1 storage. The base variant of the handset with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM starts at Rs 48,999 which might seem steep to some users. However, existing smartphone owners can exchange their current device on Amazon and get a exchange bonus of upto Rs 15,500 which makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a fantastic deal.

Talking about features, the OnePlus 7 Pro has 6.67 inch OLED display that has an impressive refresh rate of 90 Hz. One of its key highlighting features is the motorised pop up on top which houses a 16 MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which supports 30 W Warp charge technology. Like the OnePlus 7, it also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It is offered in three colour variants which include Almond, Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. It is offered in three storage variants for which the prices are listed below. The additional exchange discount of upto Rs 15,500 is available in all three variants.
- 6 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 256 GB
- 12 GB + 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy M40

The Galaxy M40 is the latest addition in Samsung’s mid range smartphone lineup. The device was originally launched on the 11th of June in two colour variants which include Seawater Blue and Dark Blue. With the Amazon Prime Day sale, the company has launched another colour variant of the smartphone which is Cocktail Orange. The distinguishing feature of the Galaxy M40 is a punch hole camera which is also present in the flagship grade Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones.

The Cocktail Orange variant of the Galaxy M40, like other colour options has a 6.3 inch display that houses a 16 MP punch hole selfie camera. The device has an edge-to-edge display which looks very elegant. It features a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors. The Galaxy M40 is powered by 3500 man battery and it is kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The handset has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM which is further expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The Galaxy M40 has a list price of Rs 20,490 but during the Prime Day sale, it is being sold at Rs 19,990.

iPhone XR

The iPhone XR aka the colourful iPhone was launched as an economical offering and it has become the most selling smartphone from Apple in the current launch cycle. The smartphone with 64 GB ROM was originally launched at a price of Rs 76,990 which was previously dropped close to Rs 60,000. However, during the Amazon Prime Day sale, it will sell for Rs 49,999 which is the cheapest since its launch date. Besides, users can also avail an additional exchange discount of upto Rs 10,400.

The iPhone XR features a 6.1 inch LCD display that has a wide notch up top. The rear of the smartphone has a glass back which looks very attractive. For photography, it has a 12 MP camera on the rear and a 7 MP camera on the front. A couple of highlighting features of the iPhone XR include wireless charging support and IP67 rating. The device is available in a whole host of enticing colour options which include White, Black, Blue, Coral, Red and Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy M30

Before the introduction of the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy M30 was the top tier device in the Galaxy M lineup. The Galaxy M30 has a list price of Rs 16,490 however during the Prime Day sale, it offered at a just Rs 13,990 for the variant with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The device competes against the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and Realme 3 Pro, but it features a 6.41 inch AMOLED display and 5000 mAh battery which is unparalleled in its segment.

The Galaxy M30 is kitted with the Exynos 7904 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It has a 16 MP selfie camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display and triple rear camera setup which consists of 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP sensors. It is offered in two colour options which include Gradation Black and Gradation Blue.

Redmi Y3

The Redmi Y3 is Xiaomi’s third selfie centric smartphone which succeed the Redmi Y2 from 2018. The device was originally launched at a price of Rs 9,999 for the base variant but during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, it is being offered at a special discount of Rs 1000. Therefore, Prime member can buy the device at a price of Rs 8,999.

The Redmi Y3 has 6.26 inch display that is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its key highlighting feature, which is the selfie camera has a remarkably high resolution of 32 MP. The device also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 2 MP sensor along with an LED flash. The device is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus was originally launched at a price fo Rs 18,499 but with the Prime Day sale it has received a massive price cut of Rs 6500. Subsequently, it can now be purchased for Rs 11,999. The Nokia 6.1 Plus has Glass and Aluminium constructions which provides for a premium design and a robust feel.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8 inch display that has full HD resolution. The device has a total of three cameras, out of which a 16 MP sensor is housed in notch on top of the display. While the remaining 16 MP + 5 MP sensors are placed on the rear. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage which is further expandable upto 400 GB.

Mi A2

The Xiaomi A2 or the Mi A2 is the company’s second Android One certified smartphone which runs on stock Android and provides for a smooth and bloat free experience. It was originally launched at a price fo Rs 17,500 but during the Prime Day sale, it will be offered for Rs 9,999 which is the lowest the device has ever sold for. It features a 5.99 inch display with a pixel density of 403 ppi.

The Mi A2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It is powered by a 3,010 mAh battery which might sound small but can provide for a day long battery backup because of Stock Android. The Mi A2 is offered in four colour variant which are as follows:
- Black
- Blue
- Gold
- Red
July 15, 2019
Amazon Is Developing A Louder Echo Speaker, Also Working On Robots

Following the sensational success of Amazon Echo smart speaker with built in Alexa VA (virtual assitant), Apple launched its own iteration of a smart speaker which is called the HomePod. The latter runs Apple’s virtual assistant Siri which is also found on iPhones and Mac computers. While the Amazon Echo was originally intended as a companion device for asking quick questions, the HomePod was designed as device that could fill up large living spaces with powerful audio.

With both companies also competing in the music streaming service category, the compact Echo speakers have fallen short in front of the stout HomePod which packs a punch sound output. In order to maintain a lead in the music streaming service, that Amazon currently has over Apple, the former plans to launch a beefier smart speaker claims a Bloomberg report.

According to the report the new Amazon Echo smart speaker is set to release by next year. In addition, the prototype that the company is currently testing features four or more number of internal tweeters. In comparison, Apple’s incorporates 7 tweeters which sort of form a beam of sound. In addition to the chunkier Echo speaker, the existing lineup is also set to receive minor updates this fall states the report.

Besides smart speakers, Amazon is also working on a ‘Alexa home robot’ that will follow the device owner around a house or a work space. Noteworthy, the Amazon branded robot stands about waist height and sports numerous cameras which will help it to easily navigate through different spaces.

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Conclusively, it seems that Amazon is bidding big on the rapidly booming smart home and appliance industry. Also the existence of personal robot suggests that company is not holding back on any technological firepower. Although it is a bit exaggerating, Amazon branded robots could very well be cooking food for you except for just reading recipes aloud via Alexa.

What are your thoughts on Amazon’s leap into the future? do let us know in the comments below!

July 12, 2019
Amazon Sued Over Alexa Recording Children’s Voices

In a new report, a Massachusetts woman is apparently suing Amazon over privacy related issues. The woman is seeking class action status to sue the company on the behalf on recording children’s voices on eight different states. The lawsuit was filed in the federal court on Seattle on the 11th of June. Amazon is being accused of illegally recording children via its Alexa voice assistant. Additionally, the illegal recordings were also being held by the company contributing,” a massive database of billions of voice recordings containing the private details of millions of Americans.”

The woman that filed the case stated that she had bought Amazon Echo Dot in August of 2018 and was not aware that her child was being recorded. The lawsuit states that children are not eligible to provide consent to being recorded. Furthermore, children at that age are incapable of understanding the implications of having their voices recorded by a company. Most children’ privacy-related issues are filed by referencing the federal COPPA (Children’s’ Online Privacy and Protecting Act) of 1996. This invokes state law, implying that Illinois, Florida, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington all require consent from both parties involved in the case of “the recording of oral communications.”

For example, Apple’s Siri voice assistant abides by these laws by deleting any recordings taken for the tasks at hand. Amazon is being targeted with accusations of forming voiceprints comprising of millions of children. This could imply the company and even the Government being able to track kids’ use of Alexa devices in various locations while cataloguing detailed information on their life. Alexa can essentially record entire communications if the wake word is recognized. The prospect can be daunting considering the device can record private questions and encounters as well.

Amazon is clear in its stance regarding user trust and privacy, however, the company collecting data of children under the age of 13 violates the COPPA regulations. The Echo Dot Kids has a system for getting parental consent, but the argument states that this feature is easily bypassable by a child. Moreover, a report shows that the voice recording on default is saved for an indefinite period of time instead of just retaining it for the given task, as defined by COPPA. These recording cannot be deleted without contacting Amazon’s customer services.

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The Amazon Echo Dot Kids serves the purpose of educating and entertaining children but the reality of storing data paints a dark picture for the tech company. A home is a place for comfort and letting one’s guard down but products like these seek to potentially invade the sacred sanctity from within.

June 15, 2019
Amazon Alexa Receiving Improvements On Indian Speech Patterns

Amazon had unveiled a new category of skill dubbed Cleo for its Indian markets back in 2018. The idea behind Cleo was to improve Alexa’s language model for its Indian users by learning from the customers themselves. The southeastern country is a key region for Amazon Alexa’s global team that is working on drastically improving the user interface.

The company identifying the potential in the market, worked on various regional languages to grow the linguistic capabilities of Amazon Alexa. The voice-based assistant has received a warm welcome in Indian homes with its Echo line up and is still gaining traction in the country. The Indian smart speakers market is currently dominated by Amazon Echo at 59 per cent of the market share while Google Home only has about 39 per cent, as reported by IDC (International Data Corporation).

With such a large user base it is inevitable that the company will seek to expand on its existing language parameters. The Amazon team dedicated to the Indian market have promised robust support on the upcoming regional languages capabilities of Alexa. The voice assistant in its current state is only capable of understanding Hinglish (Hindi-English) commands to a very limited degree.

Amazon is focusing on the content relayed by Alexa along with its contextual and cultural impacts. The company stated that Alexa must sound Indian when it comes to speaking Hindi. Several dialects and accents are being taken into account to give an actual life-like conversational experience with Amazon Alexa in real-world scenarios. Users can respond to Alexa’s English replies with Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati and certain other regional languages.

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Amazon Alexa is being pushed by the company to stay relevant and practical in every home with near human-like natural conversations facilitated by Machine Learning. The company has heavily invested in India for developing skills for Alexa by hiring various scientists and engineers. Available in over 80 countries and compatible with 14 languages, the Indian variant would add a lot more languages to the existing list.

June 8, 2019
Amazon Textract Service Intended For Transcribing Data Is Now Live

Amazon has unveiled a new service named Textract which enables its Web Service customers to accurately harvest text from documents. The word Textract is a combination of ‘Text’ and ‘Extract’, and it does exactly what it says. The software performs the same task as a standard OCR (Optical Character Recognition) reader, but where the OCR scanner falls short, Textract accomplishes the task effortlessly.

Amazon’s software is designed to identify various document formats and analyze its contents to process them in the desired manner. For instance, if the concerned document is a table, Textract will reproduce data in a structured form that is closest to the original data arrangement. Forms, charts and receipts are scanned and reproduced in a similar manner. And the whole process can be completed without human intervention, rendering Textract as an independent software.

The stumbling block with basic OCRs is their inability to process mixed data or data which is arranged in an non standard format. For the same reason, organizations utilize manual labour for data entry, which defies the purpose of an automated OCR. On the other hand, Amazon claims that its new service is capable of processing millions of pages in a short duration of time. Noteworthy, unlike several other similar services, machine learning experience is not necessary to use Textract states Amazon.

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Lastly, the Textract can identify organization-specific data such as security numbers and IDs and copy it into spreadsheets which are easily editable. Bigger chunks of data are loaded into databases which are then accessible via smart searches inside the Web Service. The Textract has been released in select parts of the United States (including Ohio, North Virginia, Oregon) and Ireland as of now.

May 30, 2019
Amazon Echo Show 5 Launched In India, Features A 5.5 Inch Display

In another “silent” announcement, Amazon has unveiled its latest smart display which is the Echo Show 5. The suffix ‘5’ in the moniker probably stands for the 5.5 inch display in the device and not the chronology of generations. Speaking of which this is the third iteration of smart displays from the American company. Its predecessor was launched in the month of October 2018 and was priced at INR 22,999. The latest variant, however, is priced at a lower price point owing to the smaller display.

Amazon Echo Show 5: Features And Specifications

The compact design factor of the Echo Show 5 indicates that the company intended the device to be meant for desk/bedside usage. The smart display has rounded edges and features a fabric finish on top. The design of the Echo Show 5 resembles that of Google’s latest smart display, the Nest Hub which was launched at the Google I/O conference 2019. However, Amazon’s smart display includes a camera, unlike the Nest Hub. An interesting feature of the device is a physical camera shutter that can be toggled with the help of a switch placed at the top. In light of rising security concerns, this is the first time that Amazon has included a camera shutter in its device.

The smart display sports an ambient lighting mode to automatically regulate the brightness as per the surroundings. Solely using voice commands, users will be able to view how-to-clips from wikiHow. Additionally, the Echo Show 5 also features a smart home dashboard that can be used to control multiple connected gadgets. The camera can be used in combination with applications such as the Arlo Baby Camera, which can be used by parents to keep an eye on their babies from a remote location.

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In terms of security, Amazon has also announced a new privacy feature alongside the Echo Show 5 that will be pushed out to all Alexa-enabled devices. Users can simply tell the Alexa voice assistant to wipe the history on the device to delete all the stored phrases and user information. The Echo Show 5 is available for pre-order via Amazon for INR 8,999 ($ 89.99 in the United States). It is available in two colour options, Black and White. The deliveries of the smart display will commence in the month of July 2019.

You can pre-order the Amazon Echo Show 5 below:

May 30, 2019

Amazon Summer Sale: Top Deals On Smartphones

Over the last few years, the number of users who shop online has significantly risen. The phenomenon is highly influenced by the discounts that E-Commerce platforms offer. Amazon, one of the largest online shopping platform in India is holding its Summer Sale which offers top smartphones on heavy discounts. The sale will go live from the 4th of May and will last till the 7th of May. Noteworthy, Amazon prime users have an exclusive privilege to buy their favourite products before the sale kicks off tomorrow. Here is a list of smartphones which are being offered on heavy discounts during the Amazon Summer Sale.

iPhone X

MRP: Rs 91,900

Deal Price: Rs 69,900

The iPhone X that also holds the title of the most selling smartphone in the year 2018 tops this list. The smartphone features a 5.8-inch OLED display that has a pixel density of 485 ppi. The smartphone has a 7 MP front-facing selfie camera and a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 12 MP sensors. It runs on the Apple A11 Bionic chipset which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. TH

Click here to buy the iPhone X at a discounted price

OnePlus 6T

Offer- Rs 9,000 discount

Deal Price: Rs 32,999 (8 GB + 128 GB), Rs 36,999 (8 GB + 256 GB)

The OnePlus 6T is the current flagship from the company and it was launched last year. The smartphone sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 402 ppi. Furthermore, it has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 which protects it against scratches and accidental drops. The OnePlus 6T is kitted with the Snapdragon 845 SoC and it also features an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has dual 16 MP + 20 MP cameras on the rear and 16 MP selfie camera. The two storage variants 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM are being offered at a discount of Rs 9,000.

Click here to buy the OnePlus 6T at a discounted price

Samsung Galaxy M20

Offer: Rs 1,000

Price: Rs 9,990 (3 GB + 32 GB), Rs 11,990 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Samsung launched the Galaxy M20 budget smartphone in the month of January in India. Due to its value for money, it has become very popular in the country. It features a 6.3-inch display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a pixel density of 409 ppi. The key highlighting feature of the handset is its massive 5,000 mAh battery which also supports 15 W fast charging. The smartphone has dual 13 MP + 5 MP rear-facing cameras and a single 8 MP camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display. It is offered in two storage variants, both of which are being offered at a discount of Rs 1,000 in comparison to the regular price.

Click here to buy the Galaxy M20 at a discounted price

Samsung Galaxy S10

Offer: Exchange Offer Up to Rs 13,850

Price: Rs 66,900

Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphone the Galaxy S10 which is packed with remarkable features. It is the worlds first smartphone to feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The Galaxy S10 has a high screen to body ratio display that features a punch hole selfie camera. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by a 3400 mAh battery. Under the hood, it packs the Exynos 9820 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Mali-G76 MP12 GPU.

Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy S10

Several other smartphones from Xiaomi, Nokia, Huawei, Honor and Vivo are being offered at a discount during the Amazon Summer Sale which is as follows:

Name	Price (Click to buy)
Samsung Galaxy S9 (lowest price ever)	Rs 39,900
Samsung Galaxy A50 (best ever exchange)	Rs 19,990
Nokia 8.1 (lowest price ever)	Rs 29,999
Mi A2 (lowest price ever)	Rs 10,999
Redmi 6 Pro (lowest price ever)	Rs 8,499
Redmi Y2 (lowest price ever)	Rs 8,999
Redmi 7 (latest launch)	Rs 8,999
Redmi Y3 (latest launch)	Rs 9,999
Huawei P30 Pro (latest launch)	Rs 71,990
Huawei Y9 (lowest price ever)	Rs 13,999
Honor View 20 (lowest price ever)	Rs 37,999

May 3, 2019

Amazon Is Apparently Working On True Wireless Earphones With Alexa Support

The popularity of True Wireless buds is at an all-time high, which is apparent from the fact that every major technology brand is launching its own version of truly wireless earphones. For instance, Beats By Dre unveiled its own truly wireless earphones on April 4, which are known as the Powerbeats Pro. Apple, however, holds the top spot when it’s about TWE (truly wireless earphones). Apple’s AirPods have been immensely popular since its launch in the year 2016, and every other brand is just dropping into the race while Apple has already launched an upgraded version of its AirPods. Another upcoming contender is Amazon, which is speculated to unveil its Alexa based True Wireless Earbuds later in 2019.

Expected Features

The upcoming earphones from Amazon are reported to sport a similar design and functionality to Apple’s AirPods but will incorporate a richer quality of sound as compared to its competitor. Sources say that Amazon’s truly wireless earphones, which is the most important project for the company as of now, will support complete Alexa integration. This will help users to check the traffic, weather, order goods and groceries and use other Alexa commands hands-free without even using the smartphone.

As per sources, the upcoming earphones will support gesture control, implying that users can tap the wearables to answer calls and skip through tracks. The earbuds may have improved battery life over the competition because in terms of TWEs, battery life plays a very significant role. Moreover, the Alexa earphones may sport a more ergonomic design, which will help place it above most of the other True Wireless earbuds in the market.

Expected Availability

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Amazon has previously launched personal audio products in the form of its Echo devices, which have Alexa support. As for detailed specifications and features, no official statement has been made by the American multinational technology giant. However, as mentioned previously, the Truly Wireless Earphones will make their into the market by the end of 2019.

April 5, 2019
Amazon Launches Echo Show Smart Display In India

In a bid to expand its lineup of smart home products for the Indian market, e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a new product in the country. Called the Echo Show, the device is a smart display with Alexa, the company’s virtual voice assistant built in. The product was originally launched back in the month of October last year in the United States.

Amazon Echo Show: Price & Availability

The Amazon Echo Show smart display has been priced at Rs. 22,999 and will be available in a Black and a White colour variant. It is available to purchase from the online retailer and a few third-party sellers and will ship immediately. Initial buyers will also get a complimentary Phillips Hue smart bulb with the product.

Amazon Echo Show

The Amazon Echo Show features a minimalistic fabric design which is dominated by a 10.1-inch display on the front. It has an HD resolution and is capable of displaying necessary information on the screen. There are speakers on the rear of the device which are tuned by Dolby, a reputed name in Audio technology. As mentioned earlier, they have the Alexa voice assistant built in which would allow users to ask for information such as the weather, news or controlling other smart home products.

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The display on the Echo Show also enables video calling via the 5MP camera housed on top of the display. For easier voice recognition, there are eight microphones which support far-field recognition. This allegedly helps in hearing commands from far away in a room. For users who have multiple Echo smart devices, the Echo Show also supports a feature called multi-room music. This allows for music playback across all the devices at once in near perfect synchronization. There is also an option to visit websites using the pre-installed web browser.

April 2, 2019
Amazon Great India Sale, Top Deals On Smartphones

Amazon is back with the first Great India Festival Sale of the year 2019 which will be held between 20-23 January. Top smartphones from companies including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung and many more will be available at huge discounts. Here is a list of all the top smartphones that will be available at discounts during the Amazon Great India Festival Sale.

Samsung Deals

Samsung A8+

Resplendent in metal and glass, it’s thoughtfully designed to fit comfortably in your hands. A work of art, you won’t want to put down. Lose yourself to an expansive view on the Galaxy A8+ with the Infinity Display. Its 15.36 cm (6.0”) large display makes any view, simply captivating. And the 18.5: 9 screen ratio provides a stunning cinematic experience that’s truly immersive. It’s time to turn pro with the Galaxy A8+. Its rear 16 MP camera takes stunning pictures that are bright and clear. The dual front camera 16 MP FF (F1.9) + 8 MP (F1.9) with Live Focus mode takes selfies to another level. Blur the background, add bokeh effect to make you and your friend stand out and if that’s not enough, readjust the effect later on.

Regular Price: Rs. 29,990/-

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 23,990/-

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (6GB RAM, 64GB Storage)

More screen means more space to do great things. Go big with the Galaxy Note 8’s 16.05cm (6.3 inches) screen. It’s the largest ever screen on a Note device and it still fits easily in your hand.

Regular Price: Rs. 43,990/-

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 39,990/-

Samsung On7 Pro (Gold, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage)

With LTE Cat 4 support, you can download HD movies, enjoy web browsing and music streaming, all at lightning-quick speeds. Experience seamless network connectivity via speedy Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth-enabled to allow you to pair it with a headset, tablet or other devices.

Regular Price: Rs. 7,990/-

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 6,990/-

Xiaomi Deals

Redmi 6 Pro

The eldest sibling of Redmi 6 Series, the Redmi 6 has pro has a 5.84-inch notch LCD display with 432 ppi pixel density. It has a huge 4,000 mAh battery and runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 625. The device has 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The Redmi Note 6 is available in two storage variants: 3/4 GB of RAM paired with 32/64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

Regular Price: Rs. 10,999/-

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 9,999/- (32 GB)

Redmi Y2

The Redmi Y2 has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The handset has a 5.99-inch HD display with a resolution and 1440 x 720 pixels. The device’s display has an 18:9 aspect ratio and a rear fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking the phone. The phone has 12MP+5MP dual-rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera with AI capability. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. It has a 3080 mAh Li-Ion battery.

MRP: Rs. 10,999/-

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 9,999/-

Redmi 6A

Xiaomi’s cheapest offering, the Redmi 6A has a 5.45 inch LCD display with a 295 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Quad-Core Mediatek Helio A22 chipset and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery. The phone has a 13 MP, f/2.2 aperture equipped rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The device is available two variants: 2/3 GB of RAM paired with 16/32 GB ROM which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

Open Sale

Price: Rs. 5,999/- (16 GB)

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6T late last in India. It has a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with 492 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 chipset and is powered by a 3,700 mAh battery with dash charge support. The phone has 20 MP + 16 MP dual rear cameras and a 16 MP selfie camera. The device has two variants 6 GB/8 GB of RAM paired with 128 GB/256 GB of ROM.

Price: Rs. 37,999/-

Huawei P20 Lite ( 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage)

The P20 Lite comes with a 19:9 Notch Display and 2.5D curved glass back with glittery textures that make it look classy and sleek. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, with Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 skin on top. The storage capacity is 4GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. The 24-megapixel camera up front features 3D facial recognition with 96 recognition points; a new beauty algorithm that modifies shadows, colour temperature, and skin tone; and augmented reality effects in the form of selfie stickers. The P20 Lite can also take selfies with a bokeh effect using software algorithms.

MRP: Rs. 19,999/- (64 GB)

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 12,999/-

Honor Play

Honor Play – the fastest phone in the market is powered with Huawei’s Flagship Kirin 970, AI processor and GPU Turbo enabling crazy speed and efficiency. It boasts of dual primary cameras of 16MP + 2MP with AI scene recognition and 16MP AI selfie. Up to 6GB of RAM will ensure phone runs smoothly, even the most memory intensive applications show no signs of lag. 64GB of internal storage will be open for expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card. The phone comes with large 3750 mAh battery to support its 6.3-inch FHD+ screen with IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1080 x 2340 at 409 PPI.

MRP: Rs. 19,999/- (64 GB)

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 13,999/-

RealMe 1

The Realme 1 comes with stunning unique designs – Diamond Black and Solar Red – packing a beautiful 6-inches FHD+ 18:9 screen and a powerful AI enabled Helio P60 processor.

Amazon Great India Sale deal price: Rs. 12,990/- (6GB + 128 GB)

January 19, 2019
Fake Alexa App Tops Apple App Store Before Being Removed

Apple has been very strict with their App store and regularly checks on security of Apps that they enlist. A fake Amazon Alexa setup tool for iOS has become the sixth most downloaded app in the Apple Store’s Utilities category. However, this is not an Amazon madeApp but a third party App. Amazon Alexa based devices have been a smash hit since their launch. During Christmas this year Amazon Alexa servers failed in Europe due to an overload of users. This is a clear indication that a lot of users are calling out to the virtual assistant on their phones and their echo devices. This fake App seems to be taking advantage of the high popularity of Alexa.

The App itself is very basic and looks nothing like the actual Alexa App. The App asks for the user’s IP Address, the serial number of the device and a name. The App has successfully fooled a lot of people and made it to the top charts on the Apple App Store. The app reportedly can access a large amount of the user’s data such as IP addresses, browser information, referring/exit pages and URLs, clickstream data, domain names and so on. The App may also be able to track the user’s location which could lead to larger privacy concerns.

Apple has a very strict privacy policy for all Apps on the App Store. However, malicious apps have been known to pass the stress test and show up on the App Store. In September an App called Adware Doctor was reportedly sending user’s browsing data to China. But Apple promptly deleted the App after the knowledge of its malpractice.

Update

While the Alexa Setup app has now been removed from the App Store. It is only time before something like this happens again. That of-course, if Apple doesn’t strengthen its already strong barrier of entry for Apps.

December 28, 2018