Reliance Jio has introduced yet one more promotion. Clients who purchase a Lyf smartphone will probably be eligible to obtain 20 percent more 4G data from Jio for free. There are 10 eligible Lyf fashions, all within the Lyf Water sequence. The provide will probably be activated inside 48 hours of a buyer utilizing these telephones with a Jio SIM, and will probably be reactivated every month until 31 March 2018, if the person recharges with a certain quantity. Patrons may also get a one-year guarantee extension.

Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3 to launch in India
HMD International is all set to launch the Android-powered Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 in India on Tuesday. India is a significant marketplace for the resurgent model, and all three NokiA-branded Android telephones are anticipated to be reasonably priced. The Nokia 6 could possibly be priced at underneath Rs. 16,000, whereas the Nokia 5 is predicted to value round Rs. 12,000 and the lowest-end Nokia 3 ought to are available at round Rs. 9,000 based mostly on the already announced Euro pricing. Keep tuned to Devices 360 for all of the bulletins.

Mission Scorpio is formally the Xbox One X
Microsoft has unveiled the new Xbox One X, previously codenamed Xbox Scorpio. The Xbox One X is about to go on sale within the US on November 7 for $499 (roughly Rs. 38,500). All Xbox One video games and equipment will probably be supported, and older video games with enhancements will have the ability to run higher. The Xbox One X will assist 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, however curiously, many game discs for the original Xbox will also be compatible. A lot of video games have been additionally introduced or previewed at E3, together with Forza Motorsport 7, Battlegrounds, Metro: Exodus, Crackdown 3, Assasin’s Creed Origins, Anthem, Cuphead, and extra.

WhatsApp will cease engaged on older platforms
WhatsApp, now owned by Fb, announced last year that it might finally finish assist for outdated and area of interest platforms, and now it has confirmed that the cutoff date is June 30. The platforms on the chopping block embrace BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40, Nokia S60, and Home windows Cellphone 7, in addition to Android previous to model 2.3.3 and iOS previous to model 7.0. The corporate causes that supporting older and unused platforms will restrict its skill to ship new options sooner or later. Customers have till June 30 earlier than WhatsApp will cease engaged on their gadgets. Chat historical past could be exported by way of e-mail however not transferred to a brand new gadget on a special platform.

Google Daydream VR headset now accessible in India
Google has launched its Daydream View VR headset in India, priced at Rs. 6,499 with an included controller. The Daydream VR will probably be bought by means of Flipkart with just a few introductory presents. It requires an Android smartphone that helps Google’s Daydream platform, corresponding to Google’s personal Pixel and Pixel XL. The cellphone slots into the headset’s visor and delivers stereoscopic 3D content material. Google’s personal YouTube and Maps already ship Daydream experiences, whereas motion pictures and lots of different apps and video games are additionally accessible by means of the Play retailer.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 4K display screen goes on sale
Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium smartphone has gone on sale in India, priced at Rs. 59,990. The XZ Premium has grow to be the primary cellphone powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 835 processor to launch in India, stealing the thunder from the OnePlus 5 which was touted to earn that distinction. The Xperia XZ Premium additionally guarantees a 5.5-inch 4K display screen, 19-megapixel major digital camera, mud and water resistance, 64GB of storage, and Android 7.1

OnePlus 2 will not be up to date to Android Nougat
The OnePlus 2 will reportedly not receive an update to Android Nougat, and customers must make do with out. The information comes from the corporate itself, though it says that it has been telling customers this for a while already. OnePlus discussion board moderators had previously indicated that an replace was on the way in which, however now the official place is that this would possibly not be occurring. It stays to be seen whether or not the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will probably be up to date to Android O down the road.

BSNL to deploy 25,000 rural Wi-Fi hotspots
BSNL has agreed to arrange 25,000 Wi-Fi hotspots at its rural exchanges inside the subsequent six months. The initiative will probably be funded by means of the Common Service Obligation fund, with the federal government spending Rs. 940 crores on it with the intention to unfold Web entry to far-flung components of the nation. It’s hoped that the step will bridge the urban-rural digital divide in India. BSNL says that work has already begun, and all 25,000 hotspots will probably be deployed, with a dependable fibre backhaul in place by December 2018.

Samsung Galaxy C9 Professional will get a value reduce
The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro phablet, which was launched earlier this year for Rs. 36,900, has received a price cut and can now promote for Rs. 31,900. This was the corporate’s first mannequin with 6GB of RAM. The brand new value will enable it to compete with newer launches. The Galaxy C9 Professional has a 6-inch full-HD display screen, Snapdragon 653 SoC, and 16-megapixel entrance and rear cameras, plus a 4000mAh battery and assist for 4G with VoLTE.

Paytm broadcasts Pre-GST sale
Paytm has introduced a three-day clearance sale on TVs, laptops, and different client items in gentle of the upcoming introduction of GST. With sellers attempting to filter older shares, patrons can sit up for cashback presents and reductions. Huge manufacturers are anticipated to be accessible, although precise particulars of the eligible merchandise will solely be recognized as soon as the sale begins. Paytm says that over 6,000 sellers are collaborating. Customers additionally stand to win an iPhone 7 as a part of the promotion.

Disclosure: Paytm’s guardian firm One97 is an investor in NDTV’s Devices 360.