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Amazon Introduces Skype Calling to its Echo Devices
20Nov By Gauri SinghNo Comments
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Amazon Introduces Skype Calling to its Echo Devices

Amazon has introduced a new feature to its device Alexa, and now, it would be able to even make Skype calls. Your Echo/Plus/Dot, et al. will be able to do so via voice using a command like, “Alexa Skype Mom.” Echos with displays, meanwhile, will offer up the full video Skype experience. Users can also ask Alexa to dial a phone number via Skype. It’s a solid partnership for the two companies. Amazon could use better chat support and Microsoft hasn’t made much headway with Cortana-enabled devices. This is also a bit of a blow for Facebook, whose Portal devices are built almost entirely around the idea of offering a standalone home product for video chat. That’s the best and practically only killer app on Facebook’s offering at present. The feature can be set up through the Alexa ...
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Amazon Cuts Down The Price Of Its Echo Devices Yet Again
12Jun By Gauri SinghNo Comments
Tech

Amazon Cuts Down The Price Of Its Echo Devices Yet Again

Amazon has brought in a modification in the prices of its echo devices in India namely Amazon Echo Dot and Amazon Echo smart speakers. The prices of both the devices have been pulled down to a great extent. The Echo Dot is now being sold at a price of Rs 4,099 which was earlier being sold for Rs 4,499 in the market. On the other hand, the Echo is now available at Rs 8,999 which earlier was being sold at a price of Rs 9,999. The Echo has received a price cut of Rs 1,000 while Echo Dot has received a price cut of Rs 400 that has made it the most affordable and reliable Echo device. This has been the second discount offered to the customers in less than two months of the launch of the product. These devices are perfect for those who do not want to spend a lot and still have a need to ow...
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