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  • Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Offers on Smartphones, TVs, and Appliances

    Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Offers on Smartphones, TVs, and Appliances

    New Delhi: Flipkart has officially begun teasing the return of its biggest shopping festival of the year — the Big Billion Days Sale. Like every year, the mega sale will bring massive discounts on top smartphones from Samsung, Apple, Motorola, Realme, and more. Alongside phones, shoppers can also expect exciting deals on home appliances such as smart TVs, air conditioners, and refrigerators.

    Big Billion Days Sale Announcement

    A dedicated microsite is now live on Flipkart, confirming the return of the sale. The platform has promised that this year’s edition will be “bigger than ever before” compared to last year. While exact discount details are yet to be revealed, expectations are high for record-breaking price cuts across categories.

    Expected Smartphone Deals

    Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

    • The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to receive one of its biggest price drops yet.

    • Customers may also see offers on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.

    Apple iPhone 16 Series

    • With Apple set to launch the iPhone 17 series next month, the Big Billion Days Sale could feature major discounts on the iPhone 16 series.

    • Older models, including the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14, are also likely to get attractive price cuts as part of stock clearance.

    Other Smartphone Brands

    • Popular budget and mid-range devices from Motorola, Realme, Infinix, Xiaomi, and Tecno will also be available at reduced prices.

    • Expect exchange offers, EMI options, and bundled deals on both new launches and last year’s models.

  • Jio & Apple Partner to Bring RCS Messaging to Indian iPhones

    Jio & Apple Partner to Bring RCS Messaging to Indian iPhones

    Apple and Jio Collaboration

    Apple has reportedly partnered with Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging in India. If implemented, iPhone users on the Jio network will be able to access advanced features similar to iMessage, including read receipts in individual chats, typing indicators, high-resolution media sharing, and improved group messaging compared to traditional SMS and MMS. The report, however, does not specify a launch timeline for the service.

    First Carrier Partnership in India

    According to The Economic Times, this marks Apple’s first carrier partnership in India, signaling a push to drive adoption of interoperable messaging technology. The move could also challenge WhatsApp’s stronghold in the Indian messaging ecosystem, as RCS offers a native, system-level alternative.

    What is RCS Messaging?

    RCS, often described as the next-generation SMS standard, enables rich, cross-platform communication. Unlike SMS or MMS, it supports features such as:

    • Typing indicators

    • Read receipts

    • High-resolution media sharing

    • WiFi and mobile data support

    • End-to-end encryption

    Being an interoperable technology, RCS works seamlessly across carriers, devices, and operating systems, making it a universal upgrade over conventional text messaging.

    History of RCS Technology

    The technology was first introduced in 2008 by the GSM Association (GSMA) but remained largely underutilized until Google acquired Jibe Mobile in 2015, boosting its adoption on Android devices. Apple, however, resisted the technology, continuing to focus on its exclusive iMessage platform.

    Pressure from regulatory frameworks like the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) eventually nudged Apple towards interoperability. In 2024, Apple finally integrated RCS Messaging into iPhones with the iOS 18 update.

    Global Rollout and India’s Turn

    Since then, Apple has gradually partnered with carriers to enable RCS in different regions. Currently, the service is available in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

    If the latest reports hold true, India may soon join this list, with Reliance Jio becoming the first telecom operator in the country to support RCS for iPhone users.