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Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:20:23 GMT

Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.

COVID-19 Vaccination-Focussed Caller Tune Replaces Voice of Amitabh Bachchan

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:50:15 GMT

Caller tune featuring the coronavirus public service announcement voiced by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been replaced with a new message that aims to spread awareness about the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. The new caller tune has started rolling out by telecom operators in the country.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs. 3,999 Broadband Plan Will Now Come With a Complimentary 1Gbps Wi-Fi Router

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:17:48 GMT

Airtel Xstream Rs. 3,999 Plan will now get a free Wi-Fi router. Apart from the newly added Wi-Fi router, the Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs. 3,999 plan also comes with a complimentary Airtel Xstream Box. This box offers access to 550 TV channels and OTT content from the Airtel Xstream app library that includes over 10,000 movies and shows aggregated across seven OTT apps and...

Thomson Path Android TVs Launched in India in 42-Inch and 43-Inch Variants, Sale Starts January 20

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:34:33 GMT

Thomson 42-inch PATH2121 Android TV is priced in India at Rs. 19,999, whereas the Thomson 43-inch PATH0009BL Android TV is priced in India at Rs. 22,499. Both the TV sets will go on sale starting January 20 on Flipkart. The e-commerce giant will be hosting a Republic Day sale on its site from January 20 to January 24.

Jio Phone Users Will No Longer Get Rs. 153 Prepaid Recharge Plan

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:09:34 GMT

Jio Phone users are no longer provided with the Rs. 153 prepaid recharge plan that used to offer 1.5GB high-speed data per day for 28 days. The update is reflecting on the Jio site.

Apple Store Offering Rs. 5,000 Cashback on Orders Over Rs. 44,900: All the Details

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:13:30 GMT

Apple Store is offering Rs. 5,000 cashback to eligible shoppers placing online orders above Rs. 44,900 in India. It will end on January 28 and is only valid for HDFC credit cards and HDFC credit card EMIs only.

Vaio E15, SE14 Laptops With Full-HD IPS Displays Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:34:15 GMT

Vaio E15 and Vaio SE14 have been launched in India as the Vaio brand marks a comeback in India. Both new Vaio laptops come with full-HD IPS displays and are bundled with Microsoft Office 365.

Landline to Mobile Calls Won’t Go Through Without Prefix ‘0’ Starting Today

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:02:39 GMT

A Department of Telecommunications (DoT) directive that goes into effect today, January 15, mandates all landline users in India to prefix the calls made to mobile phones with ‘0’. Calls made without the prefix ‘0’ won’t go through.

Amazfit GTR 2e, Amazfit GTS 2e Smartwatches Set to Launch in India on January 19

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:37:19 GMT

Amazfit GTR 2e and Amazfit GTS 2e smartwatches will launch in India on January 19. Along with the launch date, video teasers for the smartwatches were also shared by the company on Twitter. While the smartwatches feature very similar features, Amazfit GTR 2e has a considerably longer battery life.

PlayStation 5 Won’t Be Available for Pre-Orders in India for a Second Round Ahead of February ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:21:01 GMT

PlayStation 5 in India will not receive a second round of pre-orders ahead of the February 2 release date, Sony has confirmed. The game console went on initial pre-orders in the country on January 12.

Tom & Jerry Release Date in India Set for February 19, a Week Before the US

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:23:48 GMT

Tom & Jerry movie release date in India is now February 19, a full week before the US, where Tom & Jerry releases February 26 on HBO Max and in cinemas on the same day.

WhatsApp Gained Most Monthly Active Users in India in 2020, Facebook Led Downloads: App Annie

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:10:59 GMT

WhatsApp gained with most monthly active users in India in 2020, according to mobile analytics firm App Annie. Telegram, however, led the chart of top breakout social apps in the country. Apps including YouTube and MX Player also saw an increase in average time spent in the country in 2020.

Google Says It ‘Immediately Removed’ Personal Loan Apps in India Violating User Safety Policies

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:19:46 GMT

Google India on Thursday revealed that it “immediately removed” personal loan apps violating its user safety policies. The company reviewed hundreds of personal loan apps in the country based on reports it received from users and government agencies.

WhatsApp Scrambles as Users in Big Indian Market Fret Over Privacy

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:10:34 GMT

WhatsApp is battling mistrust globally after it updated its privacy policy to let it share some user data with parent Facebook and other group firms, and the backlash risks thwarting its ambitions in its biggest market, India.

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale to Start January 20, Discounts on Mobiles, Tablets, TVs, Other ...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:27:41 GMT

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale will start from January 20 for regular customers and from January 19 midnight for Flipkart Plus members. It brings exciting offers on mobiles, tablets, TVs and other electronics.

OnePlus 9 Lite Rumoured to Launch in India, China With Snapdragon 865 SoC

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:55:46 GMT

OnePlus 9 Lite is set to launch in India, according to a tipster. The OnePlus phone is also rumoured to debut in China and come with Snapdragon 865 SoC.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Launch Today: How to Watch Galaxy Unpacked 2020, Expected Price, ...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:30:01 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event today. The event will be streamed live through Samsung’s social media channels and YouTube. Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Buds Pro, and Galaxy SmartTag are expected to debut at the event.

Jio Fiber on Top Spot in Netflix ISP Speed Index; BSNL, MTNL Disappoint

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:01:20 GMT

Netflix ISP Speed Index offers average speed data for the last six months from major ISPs India. While Jio Fiber lead the charts, State-run BSNL and MTNL are last on the list with 3Mbps and 2.4Mbps average speeds, respectively, for the month of December 2020.

Reserve Bank of India Forms Group to Evaluate Digital Lending

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:14:43 GMT

The Reserve Bank of India formed a working group to look at digital lending in the country, including lending through online platforms and mobile applications, it said in a statement.

Samsung Galaxy M02s Will Go on Sale Starting January 19, Amazon Listing Reveals

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:05:32 GMT

Samsung Galaxy M02s was launched in India last week and now its Amazon reveals that it will go on sale on January 19. The phone comes in two configurations and three colour options.