The Samsung Galaxy S24+ is a plus-sized smartphone with a massive 6.7-inch display. This review assesses whether the larger screen is worth the extra cost, discussing the device’s design, display, performance, camera, and overall verdict.

Lotus Electronics, the electronics retail chain, has announced a special Mahashivratri Day Sale. During the three-day sale, customers can find deals and discounts on smartphones, laptops, home appliances, and more. The sale, named “Offers ki Baaraat,” offers exclusive discounts on leading brands across various product categories. Customers can upgrade their entertainment setup with a smart TV or streamline their household chores with advanced appliances.

Samsung has announced a partnership with Blinkit, a quick-commerce platform, to provide fast delivery of its recently launched Galaxy S24 series in India. Customers in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai can order the smartphones on Blinkit and receive them in less than 10 minutes. Additionally, users who purchase the Galaxy S24 series on Blinkit using an HDFC Bank credit card can avail an instant cashback of Rs 5000. Samsung witnessed overwhelming pre-bookings for the Galaxy S24 series, with more than 250,000 customers in India pre-booking the device within three days.

OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 12 series of smartphones globally, including India, on January 23. Alongside the smartphones, OnePlus will also introduce the OnePlus Buds 3 truly wireless stereo earphones. The OnePlus Buds 3, previously launched in China, feature dual dynamic drivers, advanced noise cancellation, and a durable design. The OnePlus 12 will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform, 3X zoom periscope telephoto camera, 120Hz display, and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.

WhatsApp now allows users to use the same phone number on two separate smartphones simultaneously. This feature, known as Linked Devices, enables users to connect up to four additional devices to the same WhatsApp account. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up and use WhatsApp with the same phone number on multiple devices.

Amazon has revealed the dates for its upcoming Republic Day sale, during which it will offer deals and discounts on popular smartphones from brands like Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, and more. Some of the upcoming offers include a discounted price of Rs 48,999 for the iPhone 13, Rs 17,999 for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, Rs 38,999 for the OnePlus 11R, Rs 54,999 for the Samsung Galaxy S23, and Rs 11,499 for the Realme Narzo 60X 5G.

Ecommerce discounts and promotional offers came down on the third day of the biggest annual online festive sales, as brands and online sellers overachieved their targets reporting an over 25-30% surge in sales by value compared to the same sale period of last year. LG India has grown sales by over 30% with televisions, washing machines and refrigerators driving sales, including premium models.

The upcoming festive season sales are expected to bring the steepest online discounts since Covid, up to 60% in certain categories, with several ecommerce majors indicating a push to expand volumes. Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon India, Reliance Retail’s JioMart and Ajio, as well as Tata Neu are all expected to roll out attractive offers across categories such as smartphones, electronics, fashion, and fast-moving consumer goods. Executives of the brands selling online said a 10-20% higher budget from last year has been allocated for online promotions, including discounting, this year.

The Justice Department’s first witness when the government kicks off the second week of the Google antitrust trial will be a Verizon executive, who will likely face questions about agreements that the search and advertising giant reached with wireless carriers to be the default on their smartphones. The trial began Tuesday with talk of the ‘future of the internet’ but quickly plunged into the weeds of commercial agreements with Android makers like Motorola and Samsung.