Celkon, an Indian smartphone manufacturing company, has launched another budget-oriented smartphone in India. The Celkon UniQ is a budget offering from the company that has a lot to offer for its price. The highlights of the smartphone include its 3GB of RAM and the 16-megapixel rear camera.
Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Celkon UniQ is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The smartphone features a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The device packs in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Storage on the Celkon UniQ is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 2,700mAh battery powering up the internals.
On the optics front, the Celkon UniQ sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back with a LED flash. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. The front camera also comes with a selfie flash.
In terms of connectivity, the Celkon UniQ supports 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a microUSB port. The smartphone also comes with a fingerprint scanner located at the front.
Price and Availability
Celkon has launched the UniQ with a price tag of Rs. 8,999. The company has not revealed when the smartphone will be available for purchase. At this price point, the smartphone directly competes against the likes of 10.or E, Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the Moto E4 Plus.
Samsung recently started rolling out the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the flagship Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The software was first introduced under the Beta stage and then the official firmware was rolled out. Sadly enough, soon after the rollout, the company had to suspend the update due to a few bugs. Users who updated to Android 8.0 Oreo reported their devices are getting randomly rebooted. Samsung is working on a fix and should soon start rolling out the update again.
If you have already updated your device, there is nothing much to worry. Samsung, along with a fresh Oreo update, will also roll out a small update for those who are already on Android 8.0. This minor update will fix any bugs and make the software a more stable one. When the company finally rolls out the update, here's how you can download and install the update on your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+.
Before beginning with the procedure, we would strongly recommend you to backup your data. Also, it is recommended that your phone is charged to at least a 50 percent for an uninterrupted installation process.
Here's how to install Android 8.0 Oreo
1.) First of all, as soon as Samsung begins rolling out the update, you should receive a notification saying that an update is available.
2.) However, if you do not see such notification, you can head over to the Settings > Software Update > Download Updates Manually in order to check for any new updates.
3.) Once you have an update ready you will see a window showing a detailed information about the software update. Here, you just need to tap on download. The file size will be around 1.4GB which might take some time to download.
4.) After the software is downloaded, you can hit install which will allow your phone to reboot and do the installation process. Do note that during the installation process you will not be able to use your Galaxy S8 or S8+. Also, the installation process can take around 15-20 mins or in some cases even more than that
5.) Voila! Now your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ is running on Android 8.0 Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0.
Reliance Jio has come up with a new cashback offer on the purchase of select smartphones. The Reliance Jio Football Offer brings Rs. 2,200 cashback to customers who purchase any of the eligible smartphones. The customers should have a Jio SIM and the SIM card should be popped into the new smartphone in order to avail the cashback offer. Some of the popular brands that have eligible smartphones include Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, Huawei, Asus and BlackBerry.
However, users will get the cashback of Rs. 2,200 in the form of vouchers. According to the Jio Football offer, the users will get 44 cashback vouchers worth Rs. 50 each making a total of Rs. 2,200. Reliance Jio customers can use the vouchers to recharge with various packs. The first recharge should be either the Rs. 198 or Rs. 299. After the first recharge, the user can choose any of the Jio's plans and avail Rs. 50 cashback each time for a total of 44 times.
Reliance Jio is offering the Football Offer to both, new as well as old customers. The offer has started from February 15, 2018, for the eligible devices. Do note that the first recharge of Rs. 198 or Rs. 299 should be done on or before March 31, 2018. The vouchers will be vailed only until May 31, 2022.
Here's a list of all the eligible devices
LYF: WATER 2, EARTH 1, WATER 1, WATER F1S, WATER 8, EARTH 2, WATER 10, WATER 11, WATER 7s, WATER F1, WIND 4S, FLAME 8, C 451, FLAME 1, WIND 3, WIND 1, FLAME 7, WIND 7, WIND 7, WATER 5, WATER 4, WATER 6, WATER 7
Intex: AQUA ZENITH, AQUA PRIME 4G, AQUA PRO 4G, CLOUD Q11, Aqua Note 5.5, CLOUD Q11 4G , AQUA STRONG 5.1+, CLOUD STYLE 4G, AQUA AMAZE+, ELYT-E1, AQUA CRYSTAL, AQUA LIONS 4G, AQUA SUPREME+, AQUA TREND LITE, AQUA CRYSTAL+, ELYT-E7, Aqua Selfie, Aqua Lions 3, Aqua Power IV, Aqua 5.5 VR+, Aqua Style III, Elyt E6,Aqua Lions X1+, Aqua Lions X1, Aqua Jewel 2, Aqua Lions E1
Jivi: Energy E12 , Energy E3, Prime P300, Revolution TnT3 , Prime P444, Prime P30
LG: LG V30+, LG G6, LG Q6/Q6+, LG K7i, G4, LG V20, LG G3, LG G4 Stylus, LG G Pro 2, LG F70, LG Magna, LG Spirit, LG K10 2017, LG F60, LG K8, LG G3 Beat, LG G3 Styls, LG L70 Plus, LG L80 Plus, LG K7 LTE, LG K10 LTE, LG Stylus 2, LG X Screen, LG G Flex 2, LG G5, LG G3 Stylus, LG X Power, LG C70, LG Stylus 2 Plus, LG Cam Plus
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are undoubtedly one of the best Android smartphones in the market. Google does charge a premium for the smartphones as they come with the best smartphone cameras. People who have been waiting to buy one of these devices can now take the advantage of Citibank's new offer. Yes, Google and Citibank have partnered up to offer up to Rs. 10,000 cashback.
Under the offer, people who purchase the Google Pixel 2 64GB or 128GB can avail a cashback of Rs. 8,000. Customers who decide to go in for the larger Pixel 2 XL 64GB or 128GB can claim a cashback of Rs. 10,000. To avail the cashback offer, customers will need to do the payment using a Citibank debit and credit card. Customers can also buy the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL using EMI transactions. The cashback will be credited to the customer's account within 90 days of purchase. The offer is valid from February 12 to February 28 on Flipkart and select offline stores across the country.
Effective Prices
As for the pricing, the Google Pixel 2 64GB, which is priced at Rs. 49,999, can be grabbed for Rs. 41,999 under this offer. Similarly, Pixel 2 128GB is available for an effective price of Rs. 50,999 instead of the Rs. 58,999 price tag. The larger Google Pixel 2 XL, under the offer, has been brought down to Rs. 54,999 and Rs. 63,999 for the 64GB and 128GB respectively.
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The Pixel 2 features a 5-inch AMOLED display while the Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch P-OLED display. The smartphones pack in 4GB of RAM coupled with either 64GB or 128GB of storage.
HMD Global helped the Nokia brand to come back into the smartphone game last year. Though the companies portfolio is not big enough, they are working on bringing a lot of devices at different price segments. In 2017, the Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8 got really popular. The company has already launched the Nokia 7 and Nokia 6 (2018) which might make their way to India soon. Now, the company is about to launch the Nokia 1 soon.
The smartphone giant has launched a couple of smartphones set with different price tags. Nokia is now said to be working on a smartphone which will be the cheapest of the bunch. The Nokia 1 will be an entry-level smartphone offering by the company. The smartphone is said to be based on Android Oreo (Go Edition) which is specially designed for entry-level smartphones. As the Nokia 1's launch is just around the corner, we also have a clue on what it will carry under the hood.
Source: Evan Blass
Specifications
In terms of specifications, the Nokia 1 is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 SoC. It is also being said that the Nokia 1 might come with an entry-level MediaTek chipset. The smartphone will feature a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The device will pack in 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage which will be expandable using a microSD card.
For connectivity, the smartphone will have basic options like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a microUSB port.
As of now, there is no information on the launch date of the device. However, once it's in the market, the Nokia 1 will compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5A and 10.or D.
Karbonn, the smartphone manufacturer, has launched another budget oriented smartphone in India. The Karbonn Titanium Jumbo 2 has been launched in order to expand the company's portfolio in India. The unique selling proposition of the smartphone is its massive 4,000mAh battery. Karbonn claims that the smartphone will provide up to 16 hours of talk time and 400 hours of standby time.
Specifications
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Karbonn Titanium Jumbo 2 is powered by a 1.3GHz Quad-core chipset. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The device packs in 2GB of RAM and comes with 16GB of onboard storage. The storage is expandable up to 64GB using a microSD card. The Titanium Jumbo 2 runs on Android Nougat operating system out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 4,000mAh battery.
On the optics front, the Karbonn Titanium Jumbo 2 sports a 13-megapixel camera with a LED flash at the back. up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.
In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS and a micro USB. The smartphone also sports a fingerprint scanner at the back.
Price and Availability
Karbonn Titanium Jumbo 2 is priced at Rs. 5,999 and it is available via Amazon.in. The smartphone will be available in Black, Champagne and Coffee colour variants. Airtel is also offering a cashback of Rs. 2,000 on the purchase of the smartphone bringing its price down to Rs. 3,999. However, the first Rs. 500 cashback will come after the first 18months of usage while the Rs. 1,600 cashback will be credited after 36months of usage. To avail the offer, a user must have an Airtel prepaid connection and must make recharges of worth Rs. 3,500 in the period of 36months. According to Karbonn, the Rs. 169 pack by Airtel will be the best option as it offers 1GB data per day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day for 28days.
Moto, on Thursday, launched the much awaited Moto Z2 Force in India. The smartphone is another variant of the Z line-up of flagships from the company. The biggest highlight of the device is its shatterproof display. In addition to the shatterproof display, the smartphone has a lot more. Here's why we think you should buy the Moto Z2 Force at Rs. 34,999.
P-OLED Display
The Moto Z2 Force comes with a 5.5-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels. OLED display looks so much better than the normal IPS LCD panels seen on some phones at a similar price range. Blacks on the OLED display look better as the pixels do not turn on. These displays also help the smartphone in achieving a longer battery life.
Shatterproof
One of the biggest selling points of the Moto Z2 Force is its shatterproof display. Shatterproof displays do not break easily and with such displays, the phone does not remain fragile anymore. This makes the user feel much more comfortable to use the phone without any case or screen protector. Interestingly, the company also provides a 4-year warranty for the Moto ShatterShield display.
Software
Moto always provides a nearly stock Android experience with their smartphones. The Moto Z2 Force comes with Android Oreo out of the box giving the latest software experience to the customers. Stock Android also ensures faster updates and better performance of the smartphone.
Modularity
Moto Z2 Force is known for the shatterproof display, but it also belongs to the Z line-up. The Z family from Moto is popular for its modularity. The smartphones come with a 16-pin connector at the back which allows users to use the Moto Mods with their smartphones. The Moto Z2 Force, in India, comes bundled with a Moto TurboPower Mod. The smartphone can take advantage of the extra battery from the TurboPower Mod. There are more Moto Mods available in the market including the Hasselblad True Zoom and JBL Sound Boost.
The Moto Z2 Force comes with a 12-megapixel dual camera setup at the back. The smartphone, with the dual camera setup, is capable of capturing some pretty amazing pictures. The Z2 Force can also take advantage of the second camera at the back to bring the portrait effect. The smartphone also comes with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with dual-tone dual-LED flash. The dual-LED flash up front helps in getting pretty good selfies even under low lighting conditions.
Samsung recently started rolling out the much-awaited Android Oreo update to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ were the first smartphones from the company to receive the Oreo update. However, the update was suspended soon after the rollout. Many people, including our team at BeetelBite, have already updated their devices to the latest firmware.
What's the problem?
Initially, there were no words by Samsung as of why the update has been suspended. Samsung came forward on Thursday and explained why the update has been stopped. As per the company, some users who updated their devices reported that their Galaxy S8 and S8+ were facing unexpected reboots after updating to Android Oreo. However, we at BeetelBite did not notice any such problems with our device after the update.
Samsung addressed the issue by saying, "Following a limited number of cases where Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices have rebooted unexpectedly with the Android 8.0 Oreo, we have temporarily stopped the rollout of the update,"
"We are investigating the issue internally to ensure that the impact to the affected devices is minimized and the rollout of the update can resume as quickly as possible," they further added.
Android Oreo update has brought problems with it for different OEM's. Xiaomi started rolling out the update for Mi A1 which was halted soon after. Another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus, also stopped the OnePlus 5T's update soon after the rollout. Xiaomi and OnePlus have already fixed the issues and have rolled out the stable versions of the software. Samsung is also expected to soon fix the issue and start rolling out the update again. People who have already updated their Galaxy S8 or S8+ will receive a fix via a minor update.
Comio has launched two new smartphones in India expanding its portfolio in the country. The company held a launch event in New Delhi on Thursday where they unveiled the Comio C2 Lite and S1 Lite. Both the smartphones are budget offerings from the company.
Specifications
In terms of specifications, both the smartphones feature a 5-inch IPS LCD display with 720x1280 pixels resolution and M Wall glass protection. The smartphones are powered by the MediaTek MTK6737 processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The Comio C2 Lite packs in 1.5GB of RAM while the S1 Lite comes with 2GB of RAM. For storage, the C2 Lite comes with 16GB of onboard storage while the S1 Lite has 32GB of inbuilt storage. Storage on both the devices is expandable up to 128GB using a dedicated microSD card slot.
Comio S1 Lite
Both the smartphones run on Google's Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with Comio UI skin layered on top of it. Under the hood, the C2 Lite comes with a 3,900mAh battery whereas the S1 Lite has a 3,050mAh battery.
On the optics front, the Comio C2 Lite features an 8-megapixel camera at the back f/2.2 aperture and a LED flash. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with a selfie flash. Comio S1 Lite on the other hand sports a 13-megapixel camera sensor at the back with f/2.0 aperture and a LED flash. The device also sports an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a selfie flash.
Price and Availability
The Comio C2 Lite is priced at Rs. 5,999 while the S1 Lite retails at Rs. 7,499. The C2 Lite is available in Metallic Grey, Royal Black, and Sunrise Gold colour variants. The S1 Lite, on the other hand, has Ocean Blue, Royal Black, and Sunrise Gold as colour options. Comio has patenerd up with Reliance Jio to come up with a cashback offer of Rs. 2,200. The cashback will be provided as vouchers of Rs. 50 each. The vouchers can be seen under the My Vouchers section in the My Jio app. The vouchers can be redeemed with recharges of Rs. 198 or Rs. 299.
Amazon recently launched the Amazon Echo devices including the Echo Dot, Echo and Echo Plus in India. The devices were initially made available only to the Amazon Prime users in India. The company has now made the devices available for purchase to all the Amazon customers. The Echo devices are now also available at leading retail stores in the country.
“We are grateful to the customers across India who have helped create the Alexa experience during the invite phase,” said Jayshree Gururaj, Director - Amazon Devices.
He further added, “We are excited to make Alexa and our Echo devices available for all customers, and we can’t wait to hear about their experiences. Since Alexa runs in the cloud, she is always getting smarter – the Alexa experience in India continues to evolve with new features, even better speech recognition, new localised skills, expanded music selection, and more.”
Amazon Echo devices are smart speaker offerings from the company. Alexa, the built-in assistant, helps in answering any question you throw at it. The speaker also uses services like Amazon Prime Music to play the music asked by the user. Users can also make and receive calls for which they will need to install the Alexa app on their Android and iOS devices. Interestingly, users can also shop online from Amazon by just giving a command to Alexa and the payment will be done using the Amazon Pay balance.
The Amazon Echo is priced at Rs. 9,999 while the smaller Echo Dot retails for Rs. 4,499. The biggest of the bunch, Amazon Echo Plus, comes with a price tag of Rs. 14,999. As mentioned above, these devices are available on Amazon.in as well as leading retail outlet. There are over 350 outlets including Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Crossword and more in 20 cities across India.
