Flipkart sold $200 million worth of smartphones during the 5-day ‘Big Billion’ sale

Yes, you heard that right... $200 million! I ain't joking read below...

E-commerce portal Flipkart, which hosted its ‘Big Billion Sale’ during between 13 and 17 October, saw a sale of more than $200 million worth of mobile phones with most consumers opting for 4G-enabled devices.

Ankit Nagori, Chief Business Officer, Flipkart, in a conversation with the Economic Times, said, “Mobile phones made up two-thirds of the $300 million worth of products purchased by consumers during the sale, which started on October 13. Flipkart sold 250 mobile phones every minute, of which 190 were 4G phones, during the five days.”

Well it has overtaken its own record of selling the most smartphones, Last Year during the Diwali Sale, Flipkart had sold 60 Million worth smartphones. Nagori also shared that 4G-enabled smartphones were sold the most during the sale, and 80 percent of those were under the price tag of Rs 10,000.

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According to the report, Flipkart has sold 6 million 4G devices since such affordable devices entered the Indian market roughly 10 months ago. Approximately, 7-8 million smartphones are sold monthly in India.

During the sale, the top selling smartphones were Lenovo K3 Note, Moto G3, Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7. According to Nagori, the demand for 4G handsets came mostly from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

Nagori added, “There’s a very large chunk of customers who are buying 4G phones because they want their phones to be future-ready, so even when 4G networks are not rolled out across the country, no one wants to buy an inferior phone.”

Lets Hope India creates an amazing 4G network with Reliance Jio, Vodafone and Airtel providing better networks and also better customer support. So these people aren't disappointed.

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Oppo R7 Plus launched at 29,990, Oppo R7 Lite launched at Rs 17,990 in India

Oppo has launched the R7 Lite and R7 Plus smartphones in India priced at Rs. 17,990 and Rs. 29,990 respectively. The R7 Plus smartphone will be offered in Gold and Silver colour variants while the R7 Lite will be offered in a Gold color variant only.

With respect to specifications, the dual-SIM Oppo R7 Plus features a 6-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a 2.5D Arc-Edge screen. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB RAM.

The Android 5.1 Lollipop-based ColorOS 2.1 smartphone offers 32GB of internal storage and can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. It includes a 13MP primary camera along with an 8MP secondary (selfie) camera. It is backed by a 4100mAh non-removable battery.

The dual-SIM Oppo R7 Lite features a 5-inch HD AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a Snapdragon 615 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM.

It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded via microSD card. It includes a 13MP rear camera along with an 8MP front-facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB with OTG, and GPS. A a 2320mAh non-removable battery completes the package.

The Oppo R7 Plus will be available in India from September 25 and the R7 Lite from September 10.

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Is Your Child Ready to have a Mobile?

I would agree that cell phones are a great way to stay in touch anytime, anywhere. But is your child old enough to have one? It’s a tough call for many parents because it’s not just about age.

I being a tech enthusiast, would always look at the positive side of the Technology, Before I look any further, I'd like to tell you that I just read an article about it on the Rewardme site's Family Life section and thought to give my views on it.

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Should I Really Buy my Child a Smartphone?

It’s a common question that many parents are wrestling with, especially this holiday season as the smartphone becomes one of the top most wanted gifts on the wish list among kids.

Smartphones, in particular, introduce all kinds of concerns for parents, such as their kid’s potential loss of sleep,cyber-bulling, not knowing who contacts their child, browsing the web too freely, distraction from school, access to too many games, cost of a lost phone...

Sexting has become a major case right now!

And the list goes on and on.....

But you can't beat the convenience. If your child has a cell phone, you can call or text to find out where they are or what they are up to. And in an emergency or something as simple as trying to pick up your child, a cell phone can be crucial if your child needs to reach you -- or vice versa.

The benefits outweigh the risks in most cases, and it’s why one of the fastest growing segments of smartphone usage is among kids. In fact, Nielsen(I had to Google the spelling!) data recently revealed that 70% of kids age 13-17 now have a smartphone, compared to two years ago when that figure was only 36%.

But we cannot forget the Health Considerations

Cell phones work by using radio waves. That's radiation (though it's not like what you'd get from an X-ray). Does that affect health, especially if children start using phones at a very young age when their brains are still developing?

So, the question for parents becomes when is the right time to give a child a cell phone. The answer is not entirely straightforward. It’s not just about age. It’s really about readiness on many different levels.

Once you cross over the hump and decide to give your child a smartphone, here’s a list of things to do to ensure your kids stay safe and act responsibly with their new device:

What signs do you think prove a child is ready for a cell phone?

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