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Xolo Will Release ‘Black’ on July 10 Exclusively Through Flipkart

Since its launch in 2012, XOLO has tried but never been able to achieve the level of popularity like its rivals Motorola and Xiaomi have. XOLO hopes to change that through its upcoming phone “Black”, which will be exclusively sold on Flipkart.

According to BGR, the Xolo Black will be released on July 10 through Flipkart. Xolo is adopting the online business model considering how it has expanded fanbase for companies like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Yu and even Motorola, which was struggling until it launched Moto X, in India.

According to reports, the Xolo Black is priced under Rs. 15,000. The phone sports dual-rear cameras, a glass rear panel at the back, supports 4G LTE, and runs on the new Hive 1.5 UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Unlike its competitors, Xolo will not sell the phone in a flash sale. The Xolo Black will be sold in an open-sale and will follow the online-only business model. Xolo plans to launch a new handset every quarter under the Brand series. The phones will be priced between Rs 10,000 – Rs 20,000 and all of them would be 4G enabled.

Here’s the video used by Xolo to tease the Black:

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July 3, 2015
10 Best Tech Deals You Should Check Out Today

Mega Big App Shopping Days are back with its newest edition. It commences from 22^nd June and lasts till 24^th June. This shopping festival promises to bring to you unmatched and superbly discounted deals on everything that is listed on the online store.

On Flipkart, there is also a flat 10% is discounted on all offers for purchases above Rs 5,999 using SBI Debit or Credit card. To avail discounts, you will have to download the Flipkart app on you Android, Windows or iOS device to avail all these discounts.

Here’s some of the best deals:

Launching OnePlus One at an Exclusive Price of Rs. 19,998

Today also marks the debut of the OnePlus One handset on Flipkart, which is available for Rs 19,998 without exchange. You can also exchange your old handset starting from Rs 9,998 for the Sandstone Black, 64 GB variant, depending on the handset you want to exchange it for.

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Moto G 2nd Gen at Rs. 10,999 + Exchange Offers

The Moto G 2nd Gen 16GB variant which is now available for Rs 10,999, without exchange, and for Rs 5,999 on exchange. It boasts of a 5.0-inch 720p HD IPS display with an 8MP rear and 2MP front snapper and features a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB RAM and 16GB memory.

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Mi 4i (Open sale) + Exchange Offers

Xiaomi’s latest budget baby has a 5-inch Full HD OGS IPS display with 441ppi pixel density. The processor powering the phone is a 64-bit octa-core Cortex-A53; the four cores clocked at 1.7 GHz and the other four at 1.1 GHz. It features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable storage space. The Mi 4i runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with the company’s MIUI 6 on top. It is available for Rs 12,999 without exchange and Rs 7,999 with exchange. The handset is available in white and grey colour options.

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Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G at Rs. 6,999 + Exchange Offers

The price of the Moto E 2nd Gen 8GB has dropped from Rs 7,999 to Rs 6,999 without exchange and Rs 4,999 on exchange, which is almost Rs 2,000 off. The front of the device has a 4.5 inch display which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and has a oleophobic coating. The front camera is a basic VGA camera and the rear camera is a 5 MP camera capable of 720p video and HDR photography.

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Lenovo A7000 (Open Sale) + Exchange Offers

The Lenovo A7000 sports a 5.5 inch HD display. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz MediaTek True8Core processor with 4G LTE. It flaunts 2 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage which is expandable through MicroSD. The device is 7.9 mm thick and weighs just 140g. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. The device is available for Rs 8,999 and the exchange offer gets a Rs 4,000 off. It will also be available in a new colour, White.

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Apple iPhone Exchange Offers (Upto Rs 15,000 Off)

Looking to upgrade your existing iPhone to the recently launched iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Flipkart is currently running exchange offers only on select iPhone models. All you need to do is, select this tab, and select the brand of your smartphone that you wish to exchange, along with the model. Once selected, Flipkart will show you the updated exchange offer price.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 at Rs 22,999

The Samsung Galaxy S5 sports a 5.1 Full HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Galaxy S5 is powered by a 2.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU, Snapdragon 800 chipset and Adreno 330 GPU. The Galaxy S5 is IP67 Dust and water Resistant, which means; it can be used in the rain, while swimming etc, but keeping in mind it is not water proof. The phone starts at an awesome deal of Rs 22,999 and is available in four colour variants: Shimmery White, Charcoal Black, Copper Gold and Electric Blue.

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Google Chromecast at Rs. 2,799

Google Chromecast is a thumb-sized medium through which you can easily transfer viewing from your laptop, Android phone and tablet to TV. For this, your mobile becomes your personalised remote control. From Rs 2,999, the Chromecast is now available for Rs 2,799.

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Mi Pad at Rs. 10,999

One of the cheapest tablets available in the market, gets cheaper. The Mi Pad sports a 7.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2048×1536. The tablet is powered by a 2.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt storage space.The device comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, and has a powerful battery of 6700mAh. The device is being offered for a price of Rs 10,999 for now.

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Massive Discount on Sandisk Ultra Memory Cards

Sandisk memory cards are all available at 50% of their original price rate. For now, SanDisk SDHC 16 GB 48 MB/s Class 10 Ultra is available for Rs 540 and the SanDisk SDHC 32 GB 48 MB/s Class 10 Ultra is available for Rs 1,230.

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June 22, 2015
Deals of the Week : Smartphone Discounts You Should Check Out

It’s always showering discounts online. Despite the festive drought during summer, the e-commerce platforms have managed to draw customers to its portal through irresistible deals on smartphones. They’re currently throwing inviting offers with a major price drop, together with optional exchange deal and additional benefits.

Here are some of the deals that you can grab right now:

Nexus 6

Coming at a launch price of Rs. 43,999, Flipkart is selling the phone at a cost of Rs. 36,999, a substantial markdown of Rs. 7,000. The price cut is on both the versions – 32GB and 64GB. The 64GB variant is available at Rs. 41,999, down from Rs. 48,999. Nexus 6 can cost you Rs. 36,999 on exchange, an additional Rs. 5,000 off.

Featuring a display of 5.96 inches, the Nexus 6 packs 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 with Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB RAM. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to v5.1 (Lollipop).

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Moto X (2^nd Gen)

Another good pick is Motorola’s premium range smartphone – Moto X (2^nd Gen). Flipkart is giving a 26% concession on the handset, offering it for Rs. 21,999, instead of Rs. 29,999. The Rs. 8,000 price difference is significant, and with exchange from your present smartphone, it will cost even lower. If you are going for an exchange offer, the Rs. 29,999 device can be around 50% cheaper at Rs. 16,999.

The phone holds a 5.2 inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage.

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Micromax Canvas Nitro A311

With our rating of 7.9 out of 10, Micromax Canvas Nitro is one of the best performance-oriented phones in the budget category. Buy the phone at Rs. 1,000 less, i.e. Rs. 8,999. Sporting a vivid 5-inch LCD display with 5MP camera on top, the Canvas Nitro features a Mediatek Mt6592 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.7GHz. It holds 2GB RAM, 16 GB in-built storage and 13MP primary shooter.

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Moto E (2^nd gen) 4G

There is no heavy discount on this Motorola model if are not willing to barter your old phone. The LTE version of Moto E (Gen 2) is being offered at Rs. 500 less, but on exchange, you can get it on Rs. 2,000 off, i.e. Rs. 5,999. Other gifts comprise of free Airtel 4G SIM, Double data absolutely free with Airtel and a few more.

The device touts a bigger 4.5-inch qHD (540×960p) screen, a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage capacity, expandable up to 32GB. A rear camera of 5MP is fitted onto Moto E (Gen 2) LTE, while the front has a 0.3MP shooter. Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the device comes with a 2390mAh battery.

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Honor 4X

The excellent all-round multimedia device has gotten more affordable. Honor 4X is now under sub-Rs. 10,000 category (although temporarily), costing Rs. 9,999 at the ongoing Flipkart sale. Besides the phones, customers will get other offers, such as Rs. 3000 off on Yatra wallet, offers worth Rs. 3,000 on Freecharge, 1-3 months of free streaming and downloads from Hungama and much more.

In terms of specifications, Honor 4x sports a 5.5 inch HD (720×1280) display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB in-built storage, expandable up to 32GB. The handset features a 13 MP camera on the back and a 5MP front snapper. The whole system is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

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June 15, 2015
Xiaomi Announces a Major Price Cut on Mi4’s 64 GB Variant

It seems to be the sale season in the tech world. Recently Motorola reduced the price of its line of smartphones, which has been followed by OnePlus (albeit not for India.) Now Xiaomi has announced that they’re following suit. That’s right, the Xiaomi Mi 4 will now be available for 4,000 rupees lesser. The price will now be Rs.19,999 instead of Rs. 23,999. Which is a substantial drop.

These companies are now getting ready to bring in their fresher 2015 line-up of devices. OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus Two soon, and the 3rd Gen of Motorola devices are also on their way. That brings up the question, which smartphone is Xiaomi planning on bringing to India now? The company is evidently clearing out stock to make room for another smartphone’s arrival. We’d vote for the Xiaomi Mi Note, the company’s current flagship.

Coming back to the Mi4. The smartphone known for its exemplary features and boasts a sleek look. Hence, fans will be happy to hear that the Mi 4, that too 64 GB, is going to be become even more affordable. The specifications includes Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz, a 3GB RAM and 64GB Flash. The phone also possesses a 5″ IPS full HD display at 441 PPI. It has a battery life of 3080 mAh and includes quick charge 2.0 support. The phone lastly, boasts of a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera (both with f/1.8 aperture)

If you’ve been planning to buy a new smartphone; now would be the best time.

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June 12, 2015
Best Ongoing Smartphone Deals on Flipkart Right Now

While heat waves this summer are causing the temperatures to escalate, Flipkart has some cool deals that will give you a sigh of relief. The e-commerce player has announced some exclusive deals on smartphones where you can get popular products on discounts of up to Rs. 10,000. Every brand from Asus, Motorola to Apple are on sale, so you choose from your favourite handsets.

We have picked out some of the best deals for you:

There is a huge Rs. 7,000 off on one of the best-sellers, Nexus 6. Today, users can grab one at Rs. 36,999 with 32GB internal memory support. The Nexus 6 boasts of a 5.96-inch QHD (2560×1440p) AMOLED display. It is powered by a 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. On the camera front, it sports a 13MP rear and 2MP front snapper.

It is available in two colour options – midnight blue and cloud white.

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iPhone 6 Plus

It may be the best time for iPhone lovers to buy the new and improved iPhone 6 Plus. The 16GB variant of the bigger iPhone 6, launched at a price of Rs. 62,500, is now up for grabs at Rs. 56,044 for the gold version, 53,999 for the space grey and Rs. 53,499 for the silver version. The 5.5-inch device sports 1.4GHz dual-core A8 chipset with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The back of the phone holds 8MP shooter, while the front is a 1.2MP snapper. The phone runs on iOS 8.

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Moto X (Gen 2)

The premium Motorola series is also covered in the Flipkart sale. The second-gen device in the Moto X series has received a price drop of Rs. 8,000, coming down to Rs. 21,999 from its original cost of Rs. 29,999. The handset boasts of a 5.2-inch (1080x1920pl) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It features 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB memory. Running on the Android 4.4 KitKat, the phone can be upgraded to Lollipop.

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iPhone 5s

The 2013 edition of the Apple iPhone has seen a major price cut in today’s smartphone sale. iPhone 5s, coming at a price of Rs. 44,500 is now listed on Flipkart at Rs. 35,800 for the 16GB Gold variant. The Space Grey and Silver models have received comparatively lower discounts. The phone features A7 chipset and also has a M7 motion co-processor. The new fingerprint identity scanner is also equipped to the device.

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Moto G (Gen 2)

The 2nd Gen Moto G launched at a price of Rs. 12,999 last year is now available on Flipkart for Rs. 10,999; a price cut of Rs. 2,000. It boasts of a 5.0-inch 720p HD IPS display with an 8MP rear and 2MP front snapper. It features a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM and 16GB memory.

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June 2, 2015
Motorola Announces a Massive Rs. 5,000 Discount on Moto 360

Just a few days back, Motorola’s Moto 360 got a price cut on Google Play Store. The same is now reflecting on Flipkart where both the leather and steel variants are available at discounted prices. Motorola has cut the price of Moto 360 smartwatches by Rs. 5,000, bring them down from Rs. 17,999 to Rs. 12,999 (leather) and Rs. 19,999 to Rs. 14,999 for the steel version.

It should be noted the price slash is not permanent and the discount is applicable till the stocks last. The leather version is available on the online store from long, whereas the steel model was added just recently.

Launched in India in September last year, the smartwatch has got critical acclaims in the Android wearable segment. It sports a 1.65-inch display that has Gorilla Glass protection. The water-proof Moto 360 runs on Google’s Android Wear OS and offers voice control. It is powered by a TI OMAP 3 processor along with 512MB of RAM and 4GB internal memory space. The 320mAh battery of the device can keep it running for up to 12 hours, as claimed by the company. The Moto 360 comes with Bluetooth 4.0 and sensors like pedometer and heart-rate monitor.

The smartwatches are available in black and silver colour options. Click here to buy now.

May 4, 2015
40,000 Xiaomi Mi 4i Units Get Sold Out in 15 Seconds

Xiaomi’s brand new affordable offering has received an overwhelming response. As scheduled, the Chinese electronics maker today conducted its first flash sale of Mi 4i in India with 40,000 units up for sale. The registered users picked up the device in a matter of seconds. The phone, priced at Rs. 12,999, comes in white, blue, orange, yellow and pink colour options.

Xiaomi India Head Manu Jain confirmed about the same through Twitter –

#Mi4i: 1st sale of Mi 4i – we had offered 40K devices. Went out of stock in 15 secs. Thank u Mi fans for ur love n support. @MiIndiaOfficial

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 30, 2015

Throwing some light on its specifications, Xiaomi Mi 4i has a 5-inch Full HD OGS IPS display with 441ppi pixel density. The processor powering the phone is a 64-bit octa-core Cortex-A53; the four cores clocked at 1.7 GHz and the other four at 1.1 GHz. It features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable storage space. The Mi 4i runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with the company’s MIUI 6 on top.

Optics includes a 13MP rear and a 5MP shooter. The dual-SIM device is powered by a 3120mAh battery. Connectivity options include Micro-USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi.

April 30, 2015
Xiaomi Flaunts 3 Lakh Mi 4i Registrations; No Word on the Number of Units Up for Sale

When Xiaomi took the veil off its latest, affordable smartphone Mi 4i in India, it was speculated to have record sales. Going by the presumption, the device has garnered huge registrations for the flash sale to be held on April 30. The handset reported over 3 lakh applications in a mere four days period.

Xiaomi India Head Manu Jain confirmed the same via Twitter –

#Mi4i: we got 3+ lakhs of registrations for Mi 4i during 1st 4 days. Thank you everyone for your love and support :) @MiIndiaOfficial

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 28, 2015

At the launch event held on April 23, the Chinese electronics firm mentioned that users need to register on the e-commerce website Flipkart to participate in the sale. The registration process is done simply via a three step process.

Xiaomi hasn’t mentioned the number of devices going up for sale and users need to be online before the sale time (April 30, 2 pm) to grab the product. In the past, we have seen Xiaomi pushing 40,000-50,000 units of devices. Therefore, this time it is expected to release units close to the earlier figures. Those who haven’t registered yet can do it here.

Recalling the specifications, Xiaomi Mi 4i has a 5-inch Full HD OGS IPS display with 441ppi pixel density. The processor powering the phone is a 64-bit octa-core Cortex-A53; the four cores clocked at 1.7 GHz and the other four at 1.1 GHz. It features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable storage space. The Mi 4i runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with the company’s MIUI 6 on top.

Optics includes a 13MP rear and a 5MP shooter. The dual-SIM device is powered by a 3120mAh battery. Connectivity options include microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. Priced at Rs. 12,999, the handset will be available in white, blue, orange, yellow and pink colour options.

April 28, 2015
Motorola Quietly Cuts the Price of Moto X (Gen 2) in India

Once again, Motorola has slashed the price of the Moto X (Gen 2) in India. The 16GB smartphone will now be available at Rs. 26,999, which was previously priced at Rs. 29,999. Along with that, the 32GB version has also received a similar price drop of Rs. 3,000. The higher storage variant is currently available on Flipkart for Rs. 29,999.

Motorola earlier announced a price cut of Moto X (Gen 2) 16GB while launching the 32GB version of the handset. The device was released at a launch price of Rs. 31,999.

Recalling the specifications of second-gen Moto X, the handset boasts a 5.2-inch (1080x1920pl) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Inside is a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor bundled with 2GB of RAM. Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the phone can be upgraded to Lollipop.

Back of the phone sports a 13MP camera with autofocus, dual-LED flash, and the front has a 2MP shooter. The device gets fuelled up by a 2300mAh battery. The 16GB and 32GB variants come with identical specs and differ only in memory storage, which can’t be expanded.

Click here to buy now:

April 27, 2015
Flipkart Backs Off From Airtel Zero, Sticks to the ‘Larger Cause of Net Neutrality’

After facing a barrage of criticism for tying up with the controversial Airtel Zero plan, e-commerce giant, Flipkart, has withdrawn out of the service. According to a Flipkart spokesman, the e-commerce giant has taken the wise decision to walk away from their partnership with Airtel and instead they want to commit themselves to the ‘larger cause of Net Neutrality’.

A week back, Flipkart caused a major outburst when they announced that they would be joining Airtel Zero. This act allows companies to buy data from telcos and offer their consumers free internet access. This lead to violation by discriminating various Internet services on the basis of price.

Here’s the complete official statement from Flipkart:

We at Flipkart have always strongly believed in the concept of net neutrality, for we exist because of the Internet. Over the past few days, there has been an enormous amount of debate, both internally and externally, on the topic of zero rating, and we have a deeper understanding of the implications. Based on this, we have decided on the following:

We will be walking away from the ongoing discussions with Airtel for their platform Airtel Zero.

We will be committing ourselves to the larger cause of Net Neutrality in India. We will be internally discussing over the next few days, the details of actions we will take to support the cause.

We will be working towards ensuring that the spirit of net neutrality is upheld and applied equally to all companies in India irrespective of the size or the service being offered, and there is no discrimination whatsoever.

To protest against Airtel’s net neutrality violation, a website has been launched called www.SaveTheInternet.in, using which anyone can send a direct mail to TRAI in support of the cause. According to reports, within three days a record of 1.5lakh petitions were emailed to TRAI.

After Flipkart, many politicians are showing concern and have joined in to pitch in for Internet freedom. Next month, a panel of six members will be set up by the telecom department, who will give in their final take on Net Neutrality.

To know more about Net Neutrality, click here.

April 14, 2015
Mobile Websites or Apps, Shouldn’t the Choice Be Ours?

Fashion e-commerce store, Myntra recently made headlines when it announced that it will be shutting down their website and will be solely an app-based business. Myntra and its parent company, Flipkart have already shut down their mobile websites and are only accessible through their apps. This exclusive app based model raises several questions, most important of which is; why are we being forced to download more apps, has the smartphone consumer base grown strong enough to support the app-only business model?

The switching of Myntra to an app-only business entity might make sense to the e-tailor. The company claims to make 85 percent of all visits from its smartphone app and 63 percent of all purchases on their websites from apps. But this inclination to mobile platform has ceased the freedom from millions of users the choice between a desktop website or a mobile app. It’s not only the case with Myntra, but many other e-commerce giants are forcing customers to switch to their respective mobile applications.

It’s hard not to notice Flipkart, Zomato, Make My Trip and many more, flooding our lives with ads and other such promotional activities, egging us to opt for their app. And when we visit an online website to shop or to book movie tickets, the first thing that appears before us is the advertising of their app. Sometimes, we can’t get away unless we download it.

Yes Zomato, we’re quite happy living in the Browser Age.

These retailers also announce exciting offers after regular intervals which are only applicable to apps and cannot be availed through the website. It’s an unethical force trade practice to make things work in their favour. While it may make things much easier for retailers to handle, it erodes the convenience that a user is entitled to. Everyday, they seem to find innovate ways to bombard consumers with reasons to add an extra widget to their handsets.

One such “subtle” example of an ad:

Big online stores should keep in mind that apps are just an extension to the website, and have an existence as long as they have a presence on the web. The desktop sites add appeal when looking for clothing, footwear, and places, and applications can’t substitute them. When you’re deciding if you should invest in a pair of jeans, not even the massive 5.5-inch of the iPhone 6 Plus replicate the seamless experience of a website.

Although there could be many factors for e-commerce dealers in terms of profit and traffic, the option of selection should not be taken away from the customers. Choosing between a website and an app should be the sole choice of the customer, a practice followed by e-commerce majors globally.

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April 9, 2015
Xiaomi No Longer Exclusive With Flipkart; Partners with Snapdeal and Amazon

On the occasion of completing five years Xiaomi announced that it will be joining hands with Snapdeal and Amazon as the company’s distribution partners. This means that along with Flipkart, the Mobile Store and the Bharti Airtel stores, Xiaomi products will soon be available on Snapdeal and Amazon too. We currently don’t have any information about if they’re going to stop the flash sale system just yet, though one thing is for certain – Xiaomi is here to stay.

Manu Jain, India Head of Xiaomi, confirmed the same via a tweet –

1) To mark this special occasion, we are announcing two new partnerships with @Snapdeal n @amazonIN :) #MiFanFest

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 7, 2015

Xiaomi entered the Indian market with the Xiaomi Mi3, which was launched on Flipkart in July 2014. Since then, the company has been releasing several handsets via Flipkart through the flash sales.

The company has also come up with a range of offers for its customers in India which will be valid only for a day, i.e., April 8th, from 12 noon to 12 midnight. As per the offers, the Xiaomi Mi 4 will get a price cut of Rs 2,000 on both, the 16GB and the 64GB variant. Buyers who purchase the Redmi Note 4G from online partners, Flipkart, Snapdeal or Amazon, will receive a Mi in-ear headphones for free. If the same is purchased from the Airtel or The Mobile Store, the buyer will receive a 5,200mAh Mi Power Bank for free.

For Snapdeal, this will be a major upgrade as they have lagged behind in bagging exclusive partnerships with major tech brand. Meanwhile, Flipkart already enjoys the exclusive partner status with several smartphones like Motorola, Huawei (Honor series), Lenovo, etc. and Amazon is the exclusive seller of Micromax, Yu Yureka and OnePlus One.

April 7, 2015
Myntra to Completely Shut Down its Web Division and Become an App-Only Platform

The online fashion retailer Myntra has decided to shut down its website completely. From May 1 this year, the online vendor will become an mobile retailer, limiting itself to the app only. It’s a first by any e-commerce player to slay off its web division to become a mobile only entity.

We earlier reported about Myntra is shutting down its mobile website, now at the end of this month, its website will also shut down.

The reputed publishing daily says that although Myntra officials haven’t commented on the report, they’ve got a trusted insider source who has revealed about the company’s advertising and marketing plans. According to the source, the same will soon be made official by the company.

With the earlier announcement, Myntra officials unfolded their revenue source and stated that almost 80% of the traffic comes from mobile. Sales rate is also high through mobile application, reaching 70% as compared to the desktop platform.

The growing innovation in tech sector is drastically changing the shopping behaviour of buyers. The e-tailer has seen rapid growth rate in just nine months and Flipkart is likely to follow soon. This all indicates the progress in the mobile technology domain and the ability of Indians to adapt quickly.

April 6, 2015

Xiaomi Announces Second Open Sale of Mi Pad in India

There is good news by Xiaomi for those who missed the chance to own a Mi Pad in the first open sale held on March 24. The Chinese electronics major is holding a second sale today through its exclusive online partner Flipkart, and just like the previous time, users are not required to register for the device. The tablet is on open sale and it’s available to buy 12 noon onwards today.

The Beijing-based firm spread the word about the sale via Facebook –

The Mi Pad is one superior tablet that has the specifications of a high-end device. It is affordably priced at Rs. 12,999. The Mi Pad is thin at 9.4mm and sports a 7.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2048×1536. The tablet is powered by a 2.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt storage space. The Xiaomi tablet runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI skin on top. The device comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, and has a powerful battery of 6700mAh.

Brief details about its specs are provided below:

SPECS	Xiaomi Mi Pad
Display	7.9-inch IPS326 PPI
Processor	2.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15
RAM	2GB
Internal Memory	16GB
Expandable up to	128GB
Camera	8MP rear, 5MP front
Battery	6700mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4 KitKat
Price	Rs. 12,999

March 30, 2015

Xiaomi Ties Up with The Mobile Store to Sell Smartphones in Retail Stores

Since the arrival of Xiaomi in India, the Chinese manufacturer has been selling phones through the exclusive online partner Flipkart. Now, the company is giving a boost to its business on the Indian soil. China’s largest smartphone maker has adopted the offline sales policy in the country and will retail its smartphones through the brick-and-mortar outlets of The Mobile Store.

The company head of India operations Manu Jain notified about the same with his statement –

This will be the first time we’re getting into offline trade in India. In China, about 20-30% of total sales come from telecom operators’ stores while the rest come from our online store – Mi.com

Now, one can walk into any of the 55 outlets of The Mobile Store in Delhi-NCR and own a Redmi handset. Meanwhile, the company has drawn out two models, Mi 4 and Redmi Note 4G for sale, and they can be grabbed at the price range of Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 9,999 respectively. The sale begins from Saturday, 28th March, onwards.

Xiaomi Mi 4

For the moment, only the national capital’s stores offer the devices, but The Mobile Store will soon make them available in its 300 stores across the nation. The stores will not only retail the phones but will also offer repair service, as announced by Himanshu Chakrawarti, Xiaomi Chief Executive.

Meanwhile, the company’s association with the e-commerce partner still exists, and all the Xiaomi products will be available on Flipkart as always. The Indian online retail channel appreciated Xiaomi’s step and said that the brands sold on Flipkart are always welcome to explore alternative channels.

Redmi Note

Over the past year, Xiaomi has undertaken rigorous efforts to establish itself in the Indian market. It is building up its Research and Development centre in Bangalore and has inaugurated its India-centric online store Mi.com in India. Anyone can order authentic Mi accessories like headphones, power bank and other products from there.

It is also estimated that the Chinese electronics brand can start its own smartphone store in India if the offline programme goes well. The company has received tremendous response in the country for offering impeccable devices at afforable rates. Lately, it launched its new budget superstar, Redmi Note 2, in India which is available via flash sale on Flipkart. We hope that the trial proposal gets a thumps up and we finally bid farewell to the entire flash sale shenanigans as they have become tiring now.

March 28, 2015

Tag: flipkart

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Mi 4i (Open sale) + Exchange Offers

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Lenovo A7000 (Open Sale) + Exchange Offers

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Google Chromecast at Rs. 2,799

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