The Asus ZenFone AR isn’t just one of the first phones[1] with 8GB RAM[2], it comes with Google Tango[3] and Google Daydream[4] support as well. This makes it the first phone to support Mountain View’s VR and AR platforms. Running a Snapdragon 821 processor, the aforementioned 8GB memory, and 128GB storage, it is available exclusively on Flipkart right now for Rs. 49,999[5]. Could this be the Android army’s opening salvo to iOS 11’s ARKit[6] that should launch with the iPhone 8[7] or just a gimmick? We can’t wait to find out.
Moto E4 Plus goes on sale in India
And if you aren’t looking for a high-end Android phone, there’s the Moto E4 Plus[8]. The hotly anticipated budget Android has been launched in India in a single configuration: 3GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage. With a competitive price of Rs. 9,999 it should compete with the Xiaomi Redmi 4, Nokia 3, and Lenovo K6 Power[9]. It’s now available on Flipkart and features a 5000mAh battery, selfie flash, fingerprint sensor and Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Check out our detailed Moto E4 Plus impressions[10] where we compare it to the new Moto E4[11] as well.
Reliance Jio Effect: Idea, Aircel launch new plans to compete with Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan offer
The price and data war of Indian telcos rages on. After Reliance Jio extended its Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Offer[12], Idea Cellular has responded with a new prepaid pack[13] with 84GB data doling out 1GB daily. Priced at Rs. 453, it competes with the new Jio Rs....