Despite HMD Global’s claims of the Nokia 3[1] being an offline exclusive[2], the hotly anticipated Android smartphone from the company is now available online[3] albeit unofficially. Electronics chain Croma has listed the Nokia 3 for sale on its site. Priced at Rs. 9,499 it is available in Black with other colours sold out. Prior to this, the nostalgia-inducing Nokia 3310 was available via Croma’s website as well even though it was to be an offline exclusive in India. The Nokia 5[4], which is slated another smartphone to be sold offline-only, is also listed on Croma.
WhatsApp may get media bundling, refreshed call screen
Popular messaging app WhatsApp[5] is slated to receive[6] some new features according to reports from those in its beta. These include media bundling - wherein WhatsApp users can send a bunch of photos and the recipient will get them as a bundle and not one after the other as was the case before, and a minor change to picking up calls. Users now have to swipe up instead of sideways to pick up a call.
Amazon India Pre-GST Sale offers discounts on TVs, home appliances, and other deals
With the Goods and Services Tax[7] (GST) rolling out across India soon, Amazon India is offering pre-GST discounts[8] on a slew of electronics[9]. These include the Panasonic TH-40DS500D full-HD LED smart TV that’s at Rs. 31,998[10] instead of the usual Rs. 46,900. Meanwhile, the Sony DAV-TZ145 Home Theatre System is now Rs. 10,819[11] instead of Rs. 11,990 and the JBL GO Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is currently available[12]...