Smartphone firms storm smart TV market, thanks to low data tariffs

Leading smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Micromax, Redmi (a sub-brand Xiaomi) and OnePlus are set to disrupt the smart television space, which has so far been dominated by electronics giants Sony, LG, Samsung and Panasonic. Internet-enabled smart TVs, which are a relatively new segment in India, are expected to see a major boost on the back of lower data tariffs, which have resulted in a massive uptick in online video consumption.

While Xiaomi is already present in this space, its sub-brand Redmi, whose smartphones are quite popular in India, is expected to launch smart TVs soon. Given the value it offers for its price point in the smartphone space, Mi TVs are also likely to be available at competitive prices.

This week, OnePlus, the maker of the hugely popular OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T handsets, too announced that it would come out with smart TVs in September. The Chinese phone-maker is expected to woo consumers with smart TVs that are as aggressively priced as its feature-rich phones. Read Complete Article

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond colour edition goes on sale: Price, sale offers, specs

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond colour edition is set to go on sale today in India at 12PM, exclusively on Amazon. The phone will also be available through OnePlus exclusive offline retail stores and partner outlets. This is one of the colour variants that was announced during the OnePlus 7-series launch, alongside nebula blue and mirror grey.

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond edition price, sale details

The OnePlus 7 Pro Almond colour edition comes in 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, priced at Rs 52,999. On Amazon, the phone will be eligible for SBI card cashback offer of up to Rs 2,000. The cashback can also be availed on Reliance and Croma retail stores. The phone will also be eligible for no cost equated monthly instalment scheme on Amazon.

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OnePlus 7 on sale at noon today on Amazon: 5 reasons why you should upgrade

OnePlus’ midrange flagship smartphone the OnePlus 7 is going on sale at noon on Tuesday, exclusively on the e-commerce platform Amazon India. The phone comes in two RAM and storage variants – 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256 – priced at Rs 32,999 and Rs 37,999, respectively. While the base variant with 6GB RAM will be available only in a mirror grey colour, the 8GB RAM variant will be available in mirror grey and red colour options.

As a part of launch offer, telecom operator Reliance Jio is offering benefits worth Rs 9,300 bundled with the OnePlus 7. The phone is eligible for up to Rs 2,000 instant discount on SBI debit and credit card. Besides, the phone is also eligible for no cost equated monthly instalment for up to three months, up to 70 per cent guaranteed exchange value via Servify, and exchange offers.

Reasons you should upgrade to the OnePlus 7

Price

Successor of the OnePlus 6T, the OnePlus 7 is actually priced lesser than the price of its predecessor. The OnePlus 7 premium variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage costs equal to the price of OnePlus 6T’s base edition.

Dual speakers

Like the premium OnePlus 7 Pro (review), the OnePlus 7 also has dual speakers for stereo output. The speakers support Dolby Atmos for immersive surround sound experience.

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