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Flipkart Launches Its Video Streaming Service To Take On Amazon Prime Video

The video streaming service market in India has risen substantially in the last few years. What used to be dominated by YouTube has split into various applications featuring TV shows and movies spanning different genres. The latest addition in the space is one of the biggest e-commerce players in the country, Flipkart. The company has launched its own video service in the Indian market via its mobile shopping app. While it has not explicitly said so, the company aims at giving Amazon’s Prime Video service a run for its money with the latest service.

Flipkart Video

The latest video streaming service from Flipkart is visible in the Android application for the shopping website. With the current version 6.17, two new options have been added to the hamburger menu on the top left of the home screen. While the former is an Ideas section meant to help the users in terms of their shopping needs, the latter is the Video section; which is comprised of various movies and TV shows from key media players in the streaming segment such as Arre, Dice Media, TVF and Voot. Flipkart has said in the past that it will not focus on creating original video content initially, but may get into the idea if more people are interested in the platform.

Also read: YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

The video streaming service offered by Flipkart will be free to watch for any registered user of the application. The platform is ad-supported, which means even later, users will not have to pay anything to consume the content offered. While the service is only available for Android users as of now, it is expected that an iOS update pertaining to the Ideas and Video service will be released soon. With the entry of a major enterprise like Flipkart in the video streaming market of India, we expect the competition to heat up in the following months.

August 17, 2019
Walmart Buys 77% Stake In Flipkart For US$ 16 Billion

Last week, reports emerged from the Flipkart office that an initial agreement of sale to Walmart had been signed. The world’s largest retail chain, Walmart Inc. has now announced that it has agreed to become the largest shareholder in Flipkart Group. The deal is worth approximately US$ 16 billion and will see Walmart own 77% stake in the Indian e-commerce outlet.

Subject to regulatory approval in India, Walmart will pay approximately $16 billion for an initial stake of approximately 77 percent in Flipkart, formally Flipkart Private Limited.

This announcement has also confirmed another rumour started by a previous report. Walmart announced that investors like Tiger Global, Tencent and Microsoft will not cash out completely. Apparently, Softbank, an investor in Flipkart holds a little over 20% stake in the company. With this acquisition, Softbank will exit the company fully and is expected to make up to US$ 4 billion. This is a whopping 60% return on its investment of US$ 2.5 billion in the company it made about eight months ago.

The remainder of the business will be held by some of Flipkart’s existing shareholders, including Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, Tencent Holdings Limited, Tiger Global Management LLC and Microsoft Corp.

Flipkart had a successful previous fiscal year. Walmart said that Flipkart recorded GMV (gross merchandise value) of US$ 7.5 billion and net sales of US$ 4.6 billion representing more than 50% year-over-year growth in both cases. With the investment, Flipkart will leverage Walmart’s omnichannel retail expertise, grocery and general merchandise supply-chain knowledge and financial strength.

The two major players in the Indian online market are Flipkart and Amazon. If this deal goes through, the scenario will remain the same. Amazon has been breathing down Flipkart’s neck in terms of market share as Flipkart continues to have a larger market share. According to a report by Forrester, in 2017, Flipkart’s standalone market share was 31.9%, while Amazon’s was 31.1%.

This deal will only benefit the Indian consumers as both Flipkart and Amazon would be vying for the top spot and make sure their services are better than the other. The implications of this deal will be seen in the months to come and it’ll be interesting to see how Flipkart leverages the financial power of the world’s largest retail chain.

May 9, 2018
Walmart To Acquire Flipkart For Up To US$ 16 Billion

The world’s largest retail chain, Walmart will buy 73% of Flipkart. The deal appears to be imminent as Walmart has prepared to at least US$ 14.6 billion, and as much as US$ 16 billion, in the cash-and-stock buyout of the Indian e-commerce giant. Moreover, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is said to be ready with a US$ 3 billion investment as well.

According to the report by Factor Daily, one source had valued Flipkart at US$ 20 billion while two other sources said that Walmart had put company’s value at as much as US$ 22 billion. At this price, Walmart will spend more than US$ 16 billion for the acquisition. After meetings went on throughout Thursday, both the parties appear to have signed a tentative agreement. One source said:

Everything has been finalised… The papers have been signed by both the parties.

Flipkart’s CEO, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, and other top-level personnel are expected to maintain their roles. The report cites a few sources, and one of the sources claimed that the deal will be a mix of cash and stock.

Cash component will be close to 55%, which will mark the exit of some of the largest investors in Flipkart.

Softbank, an investor in Flipkart holds a little over 20% stake in the company. With this acquisition, Softbank will exit the company fully and is expected to make up to US$ 4 billion. This is a whopping 60% return on its investment of US$ 2.5 billion in the company it made about eight months ago. Other investors like Tiger Global, Tencent and Microsoft will not cash out completely.

Must Read: Apple Working On An AR/VR Headset With 16K Resolution Display

The two major players in the Indian online market are Flipkart and Amazon. If this deal goes through, the scenario will remain the same. Amazon has been breathing down Flipkart’s neck in terms of market share as Flipkart continues to have a larger market share. According to a report by Forrester, in 2017, Flipkart’s standalone market share was 31.9%, while Amazon’s was 31.1%.

With the deal on the later stages of completion, it could be announced at any moment. Neither of the two parties involved in the deal has made any statements so far. We will update you as soon as we get more information about the acquisition.

May 5, 2018

Apple iPad 6th Gen Available For Pre-Order Starting Rs 28,000 On Flipkart

Apple recently launched the all-new 6th Generation Apple iPad in India. The new iPad was announced in a school event at Chigaco and the same is now available for pre-order on Flipkart. These iPads will be available in 32GB and 128GB storage with or without LTE support in Gold, Silver and Space Grey.

According to the listing, the 32GB Wi-Fi only model is priced at Rs 28,000 and the 128GB Wi-Fi model retails for Rs 38,600. Similarly, the 32GB LTE model will retail for Rs 35,700 and the 128GB LTE model is the priciest of the lot with a price tag of Rs 46,300.

Flipkart is also offering no-cost EMI for credit card users with additional 5% off for Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card users.

Pre-Order 6th Gen Apple iPad Here

6th Gen Apple iPad Specs

The new iPad has a 9.7 inch LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution. The design of the iPad is reminiscent of every other iPad. It has the Home Button/Touch ID housed in the bottom bezel. The tablet will be available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants.

Powering the iPad is Apple’s own A10 Fusion chipset. This is not the latest chipset from Apple and was first introduced in the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. While Apple’s keynote focused on the iPad’s educational benefits, it also has a few interesting AR features. Froggipedia is an app that lets students dissect a frog using the Apple Pencil.

While iOS 11 has not had the greatest of starts, it has been well-received on the iPads at least. Just like every new iOS product, the new 9.7 inch iPad will also run the latest iOS 11 version. The tablet will also get software support for many years and won’t be out-of-date anytime soon.

The new iPad also has an 8MP primary camera with f/2.4 aperture. It records 1080P videos at 30fps and 720P videos at 120fps. The 1.2MP front-facing camera records 720P videos and has an f/2.2 aperture.

Model	6th Gen Apple iPad
Price (in Rupees)	28,000 for 32GB Wi-Fi Only 38,600 for 128GB Wi-Fi Only 35,700 for 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE 46,300 for 128GB Wi-Fi + LTE
Display	9.7 inch 2048 x 1536 Resolution
Processor	Apple A-10
Storage	32GB 128GB
Camera	8MP iSight Camera
Add-Ons	Support For Apple Pencil

April 11, 2018

GoPro HERO Action Camera Officially Launched In India For Rs. 18990

GoPro HERO waterproof Action Camera officially launched in India. The camera is available on Flipkart for Rs 18,990. However, in the US the device retails for US$ 199.9 (Rs 13,500). The retail package includes a Camera, Frame, Rechargeable Battery, Mounting Buckle, Curved & Flat Adhesive Mount and a USB-C Cable.

Meghan Laffey, GoPro’s SVP of Product, said:

HERO is a great first GoPro for people looking to share experiences beyond what a phone can capture.HERO makes it easy to share ‘wow’ moments at a price that’s perfect for first-time users.

GoPro HERO Action Camera Specs

The camera has a 10MP 1/2.3 inch sensor, with an ability to record native 1080p video footages up to 60fps. Additionally, the device is optically stabilised to offer shake-free footages. The device is water resistant up to 10 meters and can be used to shoot underwater footages. The device has a built-in 4GB storage. However, it is user expandable up to 128GB using a micro SD card.

The HERO Action Camera comes with a tiny 2 inch coloured touch-enabled display with 320 x 480 px resolution screen. Additionally, the device has a tiny monochrome display on the front, which displays information like video quality, storage remaining and battery.

The camera is controllable wirelessly using an Android or iOS device. Additionally, it has all the connectivity features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which makes sharing videos and images a lot easier. Similarly, the camera also supports hands-free voice control.

March 30, 2018
Flipkart Billion Launches Made In India Power Banks

Flipkart Billion launched the Billion Capture+ in India in November. In an attempt to diversify its Billion brand, Flipkart has launched two new power banks in India. The 10,000 mAh power bank is priced at Rs. 799 and the 15000 mAh power bank costs Rs. 999. Recently, Xiaomi also launched its line of Made in India power banks which are available on Amazona and mi.com.

The 10,000 mAh power bank is available in Copper and Black colour variants while the 15,000 mAh power bank is available in Rose Gold and Black colours. Both the power banks come with a one-year in-home service warranty.

Both the power banks use Li-ion batteries and come with 5V/2.1A USB out ports. This means that they charge twice as fast as regular 5V/1A power banks. The batteries lose less than 3-4% charge when idle for a month. These batteries have up to 500 charge/discharge cycles. The power banks also have an inbuilt LED torchlight.

The power banks also come with a few features like an in-built temperature protection and short-circuit protection. The power banks also offer a 7-way safety feature, including undervoltage and overvoltage protection while discharging as well as charging the power bank.

February 2, 2018
Vodafone And Flipkart Offering 4G Smartphones At A Starting Price Of Rs. 999

The internet is a boon, and it needs to be more accessible. Ever since the advent of Reliance Jio, internet consumers in India have been rapidly increasing. After Airtel jumped the entry-level 4G smartphone bandwagon, Vodafone is next in line. The company had earlier launched the Itel A20 Android smartphone at an ‘effective price’ of just Rs. 1,590. Now, it is offering substantial cashback on a select range of Android smartphones sold via Flipkart as part of a #MyFirst4GSmartphone scheme.

These entry-level smartphones will be available from just Rs 999 without exchange after all the applicable cashback and discount offers are applied. A comprehensive list of all the eligible smartphones has not been released. However, there is a report that claims that the list includes the iVoomi Me4, iVoomi i1, iVoomi i1S, Yu Yunique 2 and Yu Yunique 2 Plus, among others. As the campaign picks up the pace, more smartphones will be added.

So, How Do You Get A Smartphone For Rs. 999?

Rs. 999 is not the upfront amount you will have to pay for a smartphone. According to the terms of the deal, all new and existing Vodafone subscribers who purchase one of the select smartphones from Flipkart will need to recharge their prepaid accounts with a minimum of Rs. 150 per month for 36 months to be eligible for the cashback offers.

Users who follow these instructions will receive a cashback worth Rs 900 after the first 18 months and another Rs 1,100 will be credited at the end of the 36-month period. This means that at the end of the three-year period, users will get cashback worth Rs. 2000.

It is worth noting that the cashback will be credited to the subscribers’ M-Pesa wallets. However, users won’t be tied down to using the cashback money on just Vodafone recharges.

Are you excited about this offer from Vodafone and Flipkart? Let us know in the comments below!

January 24, 2018
Unboxing The Flipkart Billion Capture+
Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce websites has launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 10999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and Rs 12999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, the Billion Capture+ phone has been made entirely in India. The smartphone will go on sale from the 15th of November and will be available online exclusively via Flipkart, of course. Let’s unbox the device and see what we get inside:
- Billion Capture+
- Documentation
- USB C cable
- Wall adapter
- Sim ejector tool
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First Impressions

The Billion Capture+ has a 5.5 inch screen which has become a standard screen size in 2017 and the size of the phone is similar to a lot of other phones in the segment. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the phone which has a matte finish. The sim tray is on the left side of the phone while the volume rockers and lock/unlock button are placed on the right side of the phone. The 3.5mm headphone jack is at the top and the type C port is placed at the bottom.

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Specifications

The Billion Capture+ has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also 2.5D curved Dragontail glass for protection.

Under the hood, the Billion Capture+ has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The storage can be expanded via microSD card. The billion Capture+ also has free unlimited cloud storage thanks to the collaboration with tronX. There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone under the dual-camera setup. The Billion Capture+ is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with QuickCharge 2.0 support via USB Type C port.

The Billion Capture+ runs almost stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat and the company has promised an update to Android 8.0 Oreo which is expected to be rolled out by January or February of 2018. Concrete details about the software upgrade have not been given.

At a price of Rs 10999, the Billion Capture+ brings in a dual-camera setup at the back. It has two 13MP cameras with an f/2.0 aperture, one of the cameras has an RGB (colour) sensor while the other one is equipped with a monochrome (black and white) sensor. A lot of phones like the Honor 8 Pro have a similar camera setup. The dual-cameras are capable of depth-effect shots called portrait shots and also record 4K videos at 30fps. On the front of the device is an 8MP camera which records 1280 x 720 px videos at 30fps.

Watch Our Unboxing Video Here:

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November 10, 2017
Flipkart Billion Capture+

Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce websites has launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 10999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and Rs 12999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, the Billion Capture+ phone has been made entirely in India. The smartphone will go on sale from the 15th of November and will be available online exclusively via Flipkart, of course.

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Latest News

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Unboxing Video

November 10, 2017
Flipkart Launches The Billion Capture+ In India At Rs 10999

Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce websites has launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 10999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and Rs 12999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, the Billion Capture+ phone has been made entirely in India. The smartphone will go on sale from the 15th of November and will be available online exclusively via Flipkart, of course.

The Billion Capture+ has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also 2.5D curved Dragontail glass for protection.

Under the hood, the Billion Capture+ has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The storage can be expanded via microSD card. There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone under the dual-camera setup. The Billion Capture+ is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with QuickCharge 2.0 support via USB Type C port.

The Billion Capture+ runs almost stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat and the company has promised an update to Android 8.0 Oreo which is expected to be rolled out by January or February of 2018. Concrete details about the software upgrade have not been given.

At a price of Rs 10999, the Billion Capture+ brings in a dual-camera setup at the back. It has two 13MP cameras with an f/2.0 aperture, one of the cameras has an RGB (colour) sensor while the other one is equipped with a monochrome (black and white) sensor. A lot of phones like the Honor 8 Pro have a similar camera setup. The dual-cameras are capable of depth-effect shots called portrait shots and also record 4K videos at 30fps. On the front of the device is an 8MP camera which records 1280 x 720 px videos at 30fps.

The Billion Capture+ enters the budget segment where it will copmpete with the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, the Redmi Note 4 and the Lenovo K8 Note.

November 10, 2017
Snapdeal – Flipkart Deal Is A No Go , Snapdeal To Focus On Snapdeal 2.0

Snapdeal looked certain to be Flipkart’s next big acquisition and usher in a duopoly era in the e-commerce sector with Flipkart and Amazon the only two remaining big players. But, on Monday Snapdeal said it was terminating the talks of selling off its stakes to Flipkart, to pursue a new path.

A Snapdeal spokesperson in a statement said, “As we have been exploring strategic options over the months, we have decided to pursue an independent path and terminate all strategic discussions” interestingly without naming Flipkart. The negotiations between Flipkart and Snapdeal for a possible acquisition were said to be mediated by Snapdeal’s principal investor, SoftBank.

Flipkart offered to buy out Snapdeal for a revised amount, valued in the range of $900 million to $950 million last month, but the deal has seemingly fallen through as Snapdeal prepares for Snapdeal 2.0. Flipkart’s offer was discussed with Snapdeal’s investors Ratan Tata and Aseem Premji as well. Kunal Bahl, co-founder and CEO of Snapdeal has insisted to focus on the road ahead of rebuilding the company and focussing on the growth of its business.

We have a compelling direction (Snapdeal 2.0) to create life-changing experiences for millions of buyers and sellers across the country. With the sale of certain non-core assets, we expect to be financially self-sustainable. We look forward to the support of our community, including employees, sellers, buyers and other stakeholders in helping us create a designed-for-India commerce platform.

Flipkart recently sold Freecharge, which it bought for Rs 2,500 crore to Axis bank for Rs 385 crore. Snapdeal 2.0 is turning out to be a difficult chapter for staff and investors alike. Snapdeal has let go of 600 employees in the last month without any notice and only one month’s severance package.

Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal elaborated on their new plan, Snapdeal 2.0 and said that it would make possible for anyone to setup an online and focus on providing a wide range of products at a great price. He also stated that they have made progress on this path and are in line to make a profit of Rs 150 crore in the next 12 months.

Last July, Snapdeal boasted a work-force of 9,000 employees. According to a report, Snapdeal is planning to let go off 1,000 of its 1,200 current employees and carry forward with the Snapdeal 2.0 mission with the remaining people. The decision of not taking the deal put forth by Flipkart seems to have taken industry experts by surprise. But, Kunal Bahl has explained that the deal was too complicated to execute.

What Snapdeal 2.0 does for the company is to be seen in the coming months, but the resurgence of Flipkart and the domination of Amazon sure pose a stiff competition for Snapdeal in the Indian e-commerce market.

August 1, 2017
Six Flipkart Smartphone Deals To Save Some Bank !

Flipkart is hosting some awesome deals on smartphones. Let’s take a look at some of the deals we feel you can’t miss out on.

1. Lenovo Vibe K5 Note (4 GB RAM, 32 GB)

The Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is a snappy, bang-for-the-buck offering by Lenovo and is right now available at INR 10,499 after a flat INR 2,000 discount. Hurry up and pick up Vibe K5 Note for yourself before the deal run out.

Vivo V5 Plus

The dual-lens selfie camera phone is selfie lover’s dream come true. The phone has a brushed metal design and a sturdy build. It is available on Flipkart right now for INR 22,990 after a flat INR 3,000 off. Grab it right now and get clicking!

Moto M

Motorola is known to produce some quality devices at a budget-friendly price bracket and the Moto M is another offering that has a premium built and a familiar design. The user experience provided by Moto M is stock Android with a few tweaks here and there. Moto M is available at a great price starting from INR 13,999 after a flat INR 2,000, so go and make it your next smartphone!

Samsung Galaxy On8

Samsung’s budget-friendly offering, the On8 is powered by the Exynos 7580 processor and houses a 3,300 mAh battery. With a 5.5-inch 1080p display along with an option of expanding storage up to 128 GB makes it a strong contender in the sub-15k category. Grab it now on a sweet deal for INR 12,090 only on Flipkart!

Moto G5 Plus

If camera quality is your utmost priority, then look no further than the Moto G5 Plus. Right now, Moto G5 Plus is available for INR 15,999 after a flat discount of INR 1,000. It comes with an outstanding 12-megapixel rear shooter which takes great low-light images considering its price point. With Motorola’s stock Android user experience paired with decent specs, this one is for the long haul and will definitely satisfy the ‘photography buff’ in you!

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 64: Flat Rs.3000 Off | Now at Rs.14900

Another budget-friendly offering from Samsung, this one is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 64 comes with a beautiful 5.5-inch 1080p display and a 3,300 mAh to give you a day’s battery life with ease. Grab it on Flipkart at a flat INR 3000 discount for INR 14,900!

July 28, 2017
Flipkart All Set To Takeover Rival Snapdeal

Flipkart is reportedly closing in on taking over e-commerce rivals Snapdeal. A report claims that the Snapdeal board has accepted Flipkart’s offer in the region of $900-$950 million last week. The future of Snapdeal has been a topic of discussion for the longest time and looks like the speculations will finally end now as the deal reaches a completion.

Snapdeal has raised over $1.5 billion over the years including, from investors such Alibaba and Softbank. Snapdeal was valued at $6.5 billion as recently as 2015 and is now set to be taken over by Flipkart for under $1 billion. It has also been reported that other assets such as FreeCharge, which Snapdal acquired two years ago will be sold off to Axis Bank.

Flipkart’s new CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy, who took up the position in January of this year seems to be on the track of resurging the e-commerce giants. Under his leadership, Flipkart looks to be preparing to go head-on against global e-commerce leader Amazon. Flipkart also recently raised funding of $1.4 billion from eBay, Microsoft and Tencent at a valuation of $11.4 billion. All in the while acquiring eBay.in under its portfolio.

eBay recently sold its India business, eBay India Private Limited, to Flipkart.

With Snapdeal’s acquisition, Flipkart and Amazon will be the only players in the e-commerce space and this duopoly is a bad news for any other up-and-coming e-commerce player. Flipkart seems to be making up the ground it lost to Amazon in the recent past and this aggressive Snapdeal acquisition is just another step towards gaining back that power position.

Amazon’s heavy investments in their Indian businesses, as much as $5 billion, since it launched India operations in late-2012 indicate that Amazon is serious about turning this duopoly into a monopoly. The e-commerce war is in full swing and it’ll be interesting to see how this pans out in the coming years.

July 27, 2017
Flipkart Plays Sore Loser in the Moto G4 Launch

Flipkart sees some bad days while the company is seeing a mark down in share value by up to 27%, a lot of manufacturers are choosing to go with other Online e-commerce players which offer not only better customer support but have better business practices.

A mutual fund managed by Morgan Stanley has recently marked down the value of Flipkart’s shares by 27%, indicating that global investors believe India’s largest internet company is overvalued.

Flipkart, who had in a press release, mentioned that the value of the company is at $15.2 billion right now. A 27% fall in Flipkart’s share price would imply Flipkart’s valuation now is around $11 billion vs. the 15.2 billion claimed.

But, yesterday’s launch of the Moto G4 was an indication of one of many manufacturers including Lenovo, and now Lenovo-owned Moto, who have shifted their sales to the like of Amazon with higher levels of customer satisfaction. Xiaomi, a brand who had launched in the country with Flipkart has also turned to Amazon this year for offering the Redmi Note 3.

Losing out on flash sales and exclusive launches means that E-commerce giants like Flipkart will also lose out on significant and quick revenues, a large chunk of traffic and customer loyalty.

Flipkart today released a print ad reading #motoOnFlipkart which is identical to the advertisement done by Amazon for their Moto on Amazon.

It seems that Flipkart is now worried that it is losing a large chunk of its revenue to the likes of Amazon and even Snapdeal, and now foul play mode is on.

Earlier this morning the hashtag #motoOnFlipkart was trending on Twitter and some users noticed.

#Moto chose #amazon as their exclusive partner to sell #MotoG4Plus. Then why is #MotoOnFlipkart trendin? shouldn’t #MotoOnAmazon trend? ;)

— fazal c (@fzlc) May 18, 2016

> @amazonIN has a Moto Exclusive (finally!) and @Flipkart hijacks (or tries to) with a 1st page Moto discount ad pic.twitter.com/ynx2GtPXzg

— SG (@shrinivassg) May 18, 2016

.@Flipkart crashing @amazon 's #MotoG4Plus exclusive launch party! #ecommerce rivalry. @Moto_IND #MotoOnAmazon pic.twitter.com/7g4gfLcMoM

— Nikit Gangwani (@nikitsg) May 18, 2016

May 18, 2016
Moto X Force, Moto G (3rd Gen) and Moto G Turbo go on Sale

Motorola launched the Moto X Force with ‘ShatterShield’ display on the 1st of February. The ‘shatterproof’ device is now on sale on Flipkart priced at Rs 49,999 for the 32GB variant and 53,999 for the 64GB variant.

On the specs front, Moto X Force packs a 5.4 inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The two internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB are expandable up to 2 TB with the help of a microSD card.

The highlight of the device is its super-hardy screen. Motorola claims to have integrated a ‘Moto Shattershield’ technology in the display of Moto Force which, it says, is the first shatterproof screen in a phone ever. The company feels confident enough to affirm the screen would stay intact for up to four years, owing to the multiple layers of different materials used in making it capable of absorbing shock and providing protection against cracking. The phone also boasts of two touchscreen layers, which make sure that the smartphone can be used even if one of the layers is cracked. Check out unboxing and hands-on of the Moto X Force as well as our 1000ft drop test video for all you need to know about the handset.

The Moto G (3rd Gen) and Moto G Turbo smartphones, which were available exclusively on Flipkart, are now available on Amazon India as well. Both the devices are available for order today but will be on stock starting tomorrow, February 10.

The Moto G (3rd Gen) comes with a 5-inch (12.7 centimeters) HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution and 2470 mAh lithium-ion battery. on the camera front, the device packs a 13MP f2.0 primary camera with CCT dual-LED flash and 4X digital zoom and a 5MP f2.2 front.

The device runs on Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) OS operating system and is powered by a 1.4 GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB. Check out our review of the Moto G (3rd Gen) for all you need to know.

The Moto G Turbo comes with a different chipset, a Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615, with Adreno 405 GPU and a quick charge capability that Motorola calls ‘Turbo Charge’. Everything else remains identical to the 16GB storage variant of the Moto G 3rd Gen. The Moto G Turbo is availble on Amazon for Rs 12,499 while the Moto G (3rd Gen) is priced at Rs 10,999. Amazon, however, does not offer an exchange option on the devices as Flipkart does.

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February 9, 2016