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  • Amazon Prime Day 2024: From Samsung Galaxy M35 To iQOO Z9 Lite 5G To Go On Sale; Check Bank Offers, Discount |

    New Delhi: Amazon India is all set for the 8th edition of its Prime Day Sale, which is scheduled to be held in India on July 20 and 21. There will be the best deals which are expected to be on smartphones from leading brands like Samsung, Honor, iQOO, Motorola and more.  

    Notably, It has been confirmed that the new smartphones will be available during the sale. Users will have the opportunity to upgrade their mobile experience with discounts of up to 40 per cent on smartphones, cases, chargers, and more. 

    Amazon Prime Day Bank Offers: 

    During the 8th edition of its Prime Day sale, Amazon has teamed up with ICICI and SBI banks to provide discounts to Prime members. Throughout Prime Day Sale 2024, Prime customers can enjoy 10% savings when using ICICI Bank Credit/Debit cards, SBI Credit Cards, and EMI transactions on both ICICI Bank and SBI Credit Cards.

    Adding further, Prime members will receive an extra 5% cashback on purchases made with the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. (Also Read: Honor 200 5G Series India Launch Date Confirmed; Could Debut With AI Features; Check Expected Specs)

    Smartphones Going On Sale During Amazon Prime Day 2024:

    The Samsung Galaxy M35 and the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G will launch in India on July 17 and will be available for purchase during Amazon Prime Day 2024. Also launching are the Honor 200 series phones.

    The Honor 200 5G and Honor 200 Pro 5G are set to launch in India on July 18 and will be available for purchase during the upcoming Prime Day sale. Adding further, the Lava Blaze X, slated for release on July 10, will also be offered for sale during the same event.

    The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, which launched earlier this month in India, will also be on sale during Amazon Prime Day 2024. Adding further, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G, Redmi 13 5G, Realme GT 6T, and OnePlus 12R 5G will be available for purchase during the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale. 

    Discount On Smart TVs and Projectors

    On the other hand, if you are eyeing laptops, headphones, or smart TVs, then there is a savings of up to 80 per cent on a diverse range of gadgets. You can elevate your home entertainment setup with up to 65 per cent off on smart TVs, projectors, and their essential accessories. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G India Launch Date Confirmed, Could Debut With Tap To Pay Feature; Check Expected Specs)

    You can also enhance your living spaces and outdoor retreats with up to 50 per cent off on home decor, kitchen appliances, gardening essentials, and outdoor furniture. There is an unbeatable deal of up to 55 per cent off on Alexa and Fire TV devices, promising a seamless integration of technology into your daily life. 

  • Amazon Fires Hundreds Of Employees In Cloud Computing Division Layoffs |

    New Delhi: In a cost-cutting measure, Amazon has garnered attention for its ongoing layoffs across various departments. Following reports of stagnant base pay for senior employees, the tech giant has now announced the dismissal of hundreds of employees from its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS).

    Restructuring At Amazon Web Services

    Reports indicate that Amazon Web Services is going through restructuring. This strategic realignment aims to refocus efforts on key areas, according to a spokesperson from AWS. (Also Read: Customer Get Delayed Food Delivery On Tuesday, Swiggy Blames ‘Weekend Peak Hour’, Chat Goes Viral)

    Which Department’s Employees Will Be Impacted?

    This move resulted in the termination of hundreds of employees across its physical stores’ technology, sales, and marketing divisions. (Also Read: Security Alert For Android Users! Indian Govt Issued High-Risk Warning: Read More)

    What Officials Said About Ongoing Challenges?

    Matt Garman, AWS senior vice president, acknowledged the difficulty of these decisions, stating, “Change can be difficult.” Garman shed light on the company’s need to remain agile in a rapidly evolving industry.

    “We operate in an incredibly fast-moving industry, and it is important that we stay agile as an organisation. The changes we are making are preparing the organisation for the future, aligning with our strategy and priorities, and reducing duplication and inefficiency. I recognise the effect this has on every individual impacted,” he added.

    Dilip Kumar, Vice President of AWS Applications, addressed affected employees, mentioning that layoffs would impact teams handling identity and checkout functions within the Physical Stores Technology organization at AWS.

    “We’ve learnt a lot through the launch of identity and checkout technologies in our large format Amazon Fresh stores, and have good customer feedback to inform our plans going forward. We are also expanding our identity and checkout technologies in smaller-format 1P [first-party] stores, and growing our third-party locations,” he added.

    Previous Layoffs

    These layoffs are the latest in Amazon’s ongoing restructuring efforts, which began with substantial layoffs in 2022 and continued into 2023, affecting various business units, including Twitch, Audible, and Prime Video.

  • Amazon India To Revise Seller Fees; Prices For Some Products May Increase

    Amazon India, however, has also decreased fee for categories such as baby apparel products, inverter and batteries and some others.

  • User Receives Fake iPhone 15 From Amazon; Company Responds |

    New Delhi: A user named, Gabbar Singh, took to Twitter to express his disappointment with an Amazon purchase gone wrong. The user has 1.5 million followers. Soon, Singh’s tweet quickly garnered attention.

    Incident Details

    Singh shared his dismay after receiving what appeared to be a fake iPhone 15 from Amazon. In his tweet, he pointed out that the seller was listed as Appario and expressed frustration over the lack of a cable in the box, deeming the entire package a disappointment. He also questioned if anyone else had faced a similar issue.

    Waah @amazonIN delivered a Fake iPhone 15. Seller is Appario. Tagged with “Amazon choice” No cable in the box. Total Dabba. Has anyone faced similar issue? pic.twitter.com/QjUqR7dKSU
    — Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) February 23, 2024

    Response From Amazon

    Amazon swiftly responded to Singh’s tweet, acknowledging the error and apologizing for the inconvenience caused. They directed Singh to fill in his details through a provided link, promising to address the issue within 6-12 hours.

    @GabbbarSingh We’re sorry to know that you received an incorrect product in the package. Kindly fill in your details here: https://t.co/QWA4qKz4Be, we’ll get back to you with an update in 6-12 hours time. -Priya
    — Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) February 23, 2024

    Following Amazon’s instructions, Singh filled out the form and requested a refund for the counterfeit product. Amazon reassured him, thanking him for the confirmation and asking for patience as their Social Media team worked on a resolution.

    Interactions With Amazon Representatives

    In addition to engaging with Amazon’s official response, Singh also interacted with an individual claiming to work at Amazon and offering assistance. While the specifics of this exchange weren’t detailed.

    Thank you for confirming. Please wait for 6-12 hours and our Social Media team will get back to you with a resolution via email. Your patience is appreciated. -Priya
    — Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) February 23, 2024

    As of now, Singh awaits further communication from Amazon regarding the resolution of the situation. Meanwhile, many users commented on the post and shared their views.

    Take a look at the reactions:

    Priya k chakkar mein back lagi hai meri vo bhi do
    — PRESIDENT (@smacky_03) February 23, 2024

    Priya tum single ho..
    — Jadu (MC Stan Chapri) (@Vayu932253) February 23, 2024

  • Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Rufus To Assist Online Shoppers: Here’s How To Use It |

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