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Know more About the Newly Launched OnePlus 6T, Sale Starts Today

1Nov By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

Know more About the Newly Launched OnePlus 6T, Sale Starts Today

The all-new OnePlus 6T, the mid-cycle upgrade to OnePlus 6 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 37,999 and its sale starts today that is from November 1. OnePlus 6T will be an Amazon exclusive in India, just like previous OnePlus phones. The buyers will be available to purchase the phone exclusively from Amazon India store and also OnePlus' official online retail store. OnePlus 6T made its global debut a day before, on October 29 at an event in New York. Now, it is officially available in India. In India, OnePlus 6T is available in three models. The website is also providing launch offers from Kindle, Kotak and Reliance Jio are listed as well. People who purchase OnePlus 6T will only have to pay 6 per cent for any Kindle eBook and get a discoun...

After Smartphone, China’s OnePlus to Capture India’s Smart TV Market

31Oct By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

After Smartphone, China’s OnePlus to Capture India’s Smart TV Market

Chinese technology giant OnePlus is set to enter the market, intensifying competition in a space which has already been disrupted by the entry of Xiaomi, another Chinese player. Chinese players have been dominating the Indian market for a long time and now, OnePlus is expecting to capture the smart TV segment as well. Consumers of India’s growing segment of Smart TVs can expect even better times going forward with China’s OnePlus. Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePus stated that the positioning of TVs has to be the flagship and India will be one of the first markets to get them. "We are good at the flagship segment and user experience. We will be able to carve out a space for ourselves in India,” he said. The company had recently announced the formation of a new division to develop Smar...

Xiaomi, Vivo to Launch Premium Devices to Surpass OnePlus

13Aug By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

Xiaomi, Vivo to Launch Premium Devices to Surpass OnePlus

A battle in the premium smartphone segment is brewing up for a long time now. A few days ago, it was announced that OnePlus is leading the premium smartphone market in India, however, Chinese players like Xiaomi, Vivo and Huawei are now trying hard to beat the dominance of OnePlus, Samsung as well as Apple. Every smartphone maker is making valuable efforts to lead the premium space. Samsung this month will be launching the latest Note 9 smartphone, and further devices from OnePlus, Vivo, Huawei and Xiaomi, through the latter’s sub-brand Poco will also be introduced in the upcoming festive season. The festive season in India starts from October and accounts for at least a third to a handset maker’s annual revenue in the country. “The $500 premium segment has been traditionally split...

Chinese Player OnePlus Tops the Indian Premium Smartphone Space

31Jul By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

Chinese Player OnePlus Tops the Indian Premium Smartphone Space

OnePlus, the premium Chinese smartphone maker has successfully become more prominent has topped the Indian premium smartphone market battle, beating Samsung and Apple. With the predominant Chinese players in the smartphone market ranging from Rs 10,000 to 20,000, this news signals the start of Chinese dominance in the premium segment as well. OnePlus has emerged as a leader in the Rs 30,000-plus Indian smartphone market, where earlier, players like Samsung and Apple took a lead. “The launch of the new model -- OnePlus 6, the one-model-a-year strategy, strong partnership with Amazon, whereby we leverage their resources, and offline expansion in partnership with Croma, and the five offline and one experience stores has helped us connect with the Indian consumers,” said OnePlus India gene...

OnePlus All Set To Open Offline Stores In India

24Jul By AnkitaNo Comments

BUSINESS

OnePlus All Set To Open Offline Stores In India

Chinese smartphone Company OnePlus recently announced that it is all set to launch three new offline retail stores with an aim to expand its footprint in India. OnePlus has built its business around the online-exclusive model. The company had launched an offline store in Bengaluru last year, and has announced that it is adding three more stores on 28th July 2018 in, -Bengaluru -Mumbai -Kolkata The stores will be open in 4th Block, Jayanagar in Bengaluru, Central Mall in Mumbai, and South City Mall in Kolkata. This move has been taken to allow the company’s users get better access to offline stores and service centres in order to enhance the customer experience in the country. The company has also opened a registration page and it will offer assured gifts on the purch...

Apple to bring “Exclusive Made-in-India” iPhone 6s Soon

26Jun By Lavina TolaniNo Comments

Tech

Apple to bring “Exclusive Made-in-India” iPhone 6s Soon

American Technology Major, Apple has given a kick-start to commercial production of iPhone 6s in India at the Bengaluru facility of its Taiwan-based contract manufacturer Wistron, as informed by industry executives. While Apple has already made iPhone SE last May at the Wistron facility, it will now begin producing two models of iPhone locally. The company has been taking a trail undertaking for the second iPhone model in the 6 series since April and has chosen iPhone 6s for sales potential in the market. Additionally, the development also means that any further change in import duties will not include price change in iPhone 6s, a move which could help Apple strengthen its position in the mid-to-premium segment of the Indian smartphone market. According to a source cited by ET, a ...

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones On Sale For The First Time In India

19Jun By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones On Sale For The First Time In India

The Chinese Smartphone maker OnePlus, along with the launch of OnePlus 6 had announced the launch of its first ever wireless earphones in May called the OnePlus Bullets, which are an upgrade to the OnePlus Bullets V2. The sale of the much-awaited earphones will start from today to give a tough competition to Apple AirPods and Google Pixel Buds. The OnePlus Bullets will go on sale starting at 12 noon today on two websites – OnePlus.in and Amazon India. In India, the earphones have been priced at Rs 3,990 and the sale will continue until the stocks are available. SPECIFICATIONS : - The earphones provide 5 hours of listening duration with just 10 minutes of charging. With a full charge, it offers 8 hours of continuous playback. - The wireless earphones are water re...

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition to go on Sale Today

29May By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition to go on Sale Today

The OnePlus 6 Special Marvel Avengers Limited Edition’s sale will start from today at 12 noon, a week after the regular Midnight Black and Mirror Black variants of the phone went on sale for all buyers in India. The customers can buy the limited edition handset on Amazon India and on the official website of OnePlus India. The phone will be up for sale at a price of Rs. 44,999 and comes only with two variants on the basis of storage that include 8GB RAM and 256GB. The phone has similar specifications as the OnePlus 6. However, it comes with a specially designed theme for Marvel Avengers fans. The phone has an attractive and unique back cover, exhibits a gold-colored alert slider. The Marvel limited edition has a gold medal which has the symbol or badge of each Avenger like Thor or Cap...

OnePlus 6 is Finally Here: Check out Whats New!

17May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments

Tech

OnePlus 6 is Finally Here: Check out Whats New!

A year-long anticipation has finally come to an end, OnePlus 6 has finally been launched and the new flagship has come with major design change from a metal unibody design on its predecessor OnePlus 5T. The smartphone flaunts an all-glass design, a top-notch display and is equipped with latest Snapdragon 845 processor. Launched as one of the most sophisticated gadgets from OnePlus the phone will surely catch eyes as it has a lot to look forward to in terms of features. OnePlus 6 has come in 3 variants- The basic variant with 6GB RAM/64GB storage is priced at $529 (Rs 35,810 approx), while its 8GB RAM model with 128GB and 256GB of onboard storage options will cost $579 (Rs 39,195 approx) and $629 (Rs 42,580 approx) respectively. It will be available in three vibrant colours- Mirror Bl...

OnePlus 6 Registration To Begin Tonight on Amazon India

21Apr By Lavina TolaniNo Comments

Tech

OnePlus 6 Registration To Begin Tonight on Amazon India

OnePlus fans would be elated to know, that the wait for OnePlus 6 is finally coming to an end! The company is all set to launch its next flagship phone in India soon. After a series of teasers and hints by CEO Pete Lau, OnePlus 6 will be available for "Notify me" starting today at 00:00 hrs. The e-commerce giant has said that it will have a dedicated page for OnePlus 6 registrations starting 21 April 2018. Ongoing rumors regarding the launch were floating in the technology market, and tech experts believe this would be the company's most expensive phone to launch so far. While the company has already confirmed the specifications of the phone, the registration page that is to go live on Amazon has created a buzz in the market. The phone will run on Android 8.1 Oreo and will in-hous...

Avengers Themed One Plus 6 Confirmed To Launch in April

5Apr By Lavina TolaniNo Comments

Tech

Avengers Themed One Plus 6 Confirmed To Launch in April

While last week, One Plus 6 was all in news due to it's major announcements by CEO Pete Lau and co-founder Carl Pei, the latest confirmation regarding the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor in the phone has put an end to all the speculations. Moreover, a new OnePlus 6 teaser featuring the Marvel's Avenger: Infinity War hints in a special edition with movie characters.The official One Plus6 page has come with a YouTube video that shows Avengers Logo together with the OnePlus logo which is clearly indicating a special edition launch on the day of movie's premiere. A recent leak from similar sources has confirmed that the phone will be available at a price of Rs. 34,000 in India.The higher variant comprising 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM can go up to Rs. 40,000. Lau stated i...

15Mar By NitishNo Comments

INDIA

Chinese Smartphone Maker OnePlus To Make Phones in India, Partners With Foxconn

Chinese smartphone maker startup OnePlus will start manufacturing smartphones in India, by the end of this year. In the press statement company announced on Monday, "OnePlus has partnered with contract manufacturer Foxconn, and is the recent company to join the Indian government's ambitious 'Make in India' initiative." "Today is a big day for us. Producing smartphones in India is one of the most important decisions that we have made so far at OnePlus, and we are thankful to the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Foxconn for helping us make this happen. India being one of our biggest markets worldwide, we are committed to a long term sustainable growth path. This move will strengthen our presence and help us step up momentum in India," Pete Lau said. The company will start locally man...