After a plenty of start and stop and legal issues, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has finally got the nod to launch its payments service in India.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has given WhatsApp the go-ahead to go live on the country's United Payments Interface (UPI). WhatsApp can expand its UPI userbase gradually.
But the permission has come with a caveat. NPCI has told WhatsApp, which has over 400 million users in India, can expand payments to its users in a “graded manner”.
As per NCPI, WhatsApp can extend the payments service to 20 million users and has to work with multiple banking partners.
NPCI has also said it would be enforcing a cap on third-party apps to ensure that no single app processes more than 30% of all UPI transactions in a month.
Now transferring money on WhatsApp is as easy as sending message
Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp 💸 This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message. pic.twitter.com/bM1hMEB7sbNovember 6, 2020
After the green signal yesterday, WhatsApp today said, "Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp Money. This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message."
WhatsApp Pay is said to be rolled out in ten Indian regional languages.
The company has hundreds of millions of users in India but is facing a crowded payments market with stiff competition from Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm.
WhatsApp Pay beta-tested in India in 2018, and it amassed 1 million users. The beta was launched in February 2018 and offered P2P capabilities when users linked their accounts to a bank account. And it did go on to meet the RBI's data localization regulations prior to the October 15, 2018 deadline by providing domestic data storage.
Earlier this year, the firm launched payments in Brazil only to be shut down by the central bank within ten days over competition issues.
WhatsApp betting big on India
WhatsApp Pay service in India, is expected to create a major splash in terms of digital transactions. At stake is India’s mobile payments market, which is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2023.
WhatsApp is well primed for this contest, it would appear. Its parent Facebook bought a 9.9% stake in Reliance Jio for Rs 43,574 crore. The partnership between Facebook and Jio is unprecedented in many ways. Jio Platforms has an estimated user base of over 380 million across the country. Jio is betting big on WhatsApp Pay to carry on its ambitious e-commerce forays.
WhatsApp Pay is expected to follow the tracks of China's WeChat Pay, which leverages on the popularity of its parent platform. WeChat Pay is a top player in China's mobile payment market, with 800 million monthly active users (MAU), and its success is largely due to it being part of WeChat's ecosystem, which boasts over 1 billion MAU.
WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose had said it can bring at least 200 million of its users to UPI, which is seeing steady growth in digital payments amid the pandemic. WhatsApp has plans too to start multiple pilots in areas like digital lending, micro-insurance and micro-pension in 18 months.
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UPDATE:The supremely affordable Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has topped our list of the best cheap phones in Australia for 2020 – read on to find out more about it!
While handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, iPhone 12 and the Google Pixel 5 are stealing attention around the globe, there's a lot of intriguing (and cheap) stuff going on in the world of budget phones.
Sadly smartphone innovation isn't cheap – and most of it is reserved for high-end contract handsets. There is however such a thing as a good cheap smartphone, and ever so gently all those amazing features from the flagship devices are slowly trickling down to the budget phones.
That's why we have sorted through hundreds of inexpensive smartphones in order to rank the best options that you can buy unlocked without monthly fees and, importantly, without a two-year contract.
No, these aren't the best smartphones available in Australia, so you won't find the newly-announced Galaxy S20 Ultra among them. However, it is a selection of our favourite budget and mid-range smartphones. If you're looking to pick up a decent handset for not much cash, these are the top cheap phones your money can buy - even on a budget.
A brand new smartphone with 5G capability and a Snapdragon 765 processor for under AU$500? You better believe that's what Motorola is offering with the Moto G 5G Plus, making it the best cheap smartphone available in Australia right now.
Officially the cheapest 5G handset on the market, the Moto G 5G Plus offers super-fast download speeds (so long as your phone plan is up to it), along with the exact same chipset that's powering Google's Pixel 5 flagship. Talk about unbelievable value!
Admittedly, you still get an older 6.7-inch LCD display instead of an AMOLED (expected at this price point), however, it's still decently bright and colourful, meaning the only thing you stand to lose is perfect blacks.
The Moto G 5G Plus sports a decent quad camera on its rear, with a quad pixel primary sensor that equates to 48MP, meaning increased dynamic range in photos. That's joined by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get dual pinhole cameras, with a 16MP wide lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor for group selfies.
In terms of performance, the Moto G 5G Plus is a snappy device, thanks to the aforementioned Snapdragon 765 chipset. The device's UI is fast and intuitive, making good use of Android 10's baked-in gesture controls.
We love that the phone still has a 3.5mm headphone jack on its bottom, and that Motorola has included a USB-C port for charging. That said, we aren't crazy about the awkward side-mounted fingerprint scanner, or the dedicated Google Assistant button, which we kept confusing for a power button.
Minor quibbles aside, it's frankly incredible that Motorola has managed to deliver such an impressive device for under AU$499. In short, the Moto G 5G Plus is unbeatable value.
Intended as a successor to the Realme XT (previously placed at number one on this very list), the Realme 6 boasts some very premium new features along with an even more affordable price point, though its reduced cost has resulted in a slight downgrade in some areas.
Boasting Android 10 right out the box, the Realme 6 is a nice little performer, backed by an impressive 8GB of RAM – an amount of memory which few would've expected to find in a AU$469 phone just a year or two ago.
As great as its tech specs are, the inclusion of a display with a 90Hz refresh rate is arguably the Realme 6's most standout feature. With the 90Hz mode switched on, scrolling on the Realme 6 becomes incredibly smooth.
Admittedly, while that faster refresh rate is beautiful, it does result in some impact on battery life. Thankfully, the Realme 6's battery is slightly larger than the one found on its predecessor, sporting a decently sized 4,300mAh battery.
Of course, gaming on the Realme 6 benefits the most from the faster screen, with more responsive gameplay on the whole. That said, the main trade-off is that the Realme 6 loses XT's brilliant AMOLED display, instead opting for a less vibrant IPS LCD screen.
In terms of security, Realme 6 offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner – a welcome addition, even if it is a clear step-down from the in-display sensor featured on the XT. Users also have the option of using the device's less-secure face unlock functionality.
With many great premium-level features and a budget price, it's easy to recommend the Realme 6, especially if you're an avid mobile gamer who values a smooth gameplay experience.
For years, Motorola's G series handsets have delivered all the essential functionality you want from a smartphone at a fraction of the cost. While that might mean fewer bells and whistles than you would get from a more premium smartphone, it's hard to argue with a device that'll only set you back AU$329.
What you do get in spades is battery life, with the Moto G8's 4,000mAh capacity lasting well over a day of heavy usage in our tests – impressive for a smartphone at this price range.
Of course, the Moto G8's fantastic battery life likely comes at the expense of a few other areas of the phone which impress far less. While the G8's adequate 720p IPS LCD display surely chews through less power than your average FHD+ AMOLED screen, it does give away the phone's budget origins due to a lack of vibrancy and a fairly middling max brightness. A lack of support for NFC functionality is also disappointing.
That said, the Moto G8 does so much right that it's hard to stay mad at it. Its design is a huge step up from the G7 series, with Motorola ditching the dated notch cutout in favour of a far less obtrusive pinhole implementation.
We love the inclusion of a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for secure unlock, and the phone's triple camera, while simplistic compared to other handsets on this list, takes relatively good snapshots. That said, low-light photography is not the G8's strong suit.
Running on Android 10 out of the box, the Moto G8 offers all the features we've come to expect from the latest version of the OS – that includes our personal favourites: dark theme and gestures.
In terms of performance, the Moto G8 isn't the snappiest handset out there, likely due to the inclusion of an older Snapdragon 665 chipset. However, it isn't sluggish, either, performing consistently across numerous apps and general usage during our review period.
If you're after a reliable budget handset from a manufacturer with a proven track record, Motorola's Moto G8 absolutely fits the bill.
Sporting Android 10 right out of the box, Realme C3 feels distinctly current and up-to-date for a low-cost smartphone. Along with a system-wide dark mode option and a full suite of gesture controls, the Realme C3 offers all the security and privacy features we've come to embrace in the latest version of Android – and all presented through the lens of Realme's colourful new UI.
Speaking of lenses, the Realme C3 sports a triple lens snapper on its rear which is capable of some decent, if not spectacular macro and bokeh-style photos. Of course, it would be unreasonable to expect flagship results from a AU$269 (RRP) handset. On the front of the device, you also get a 5MP selfie camera with AI-driven portrait and beauty features.
However, the Realme C3's real showstopper is its enormous 5,000mAh battery, which is comparable to many of the world's flagship phones. You can even share some of that extra juice with another handset via cable connection thanks to the inclusion of reverse charging functionality.
If there's one major downside to the Realme C3, it's that it sports an older Micro USB port for charging and data transfer, rather than the now standard USB Type-C port. That said, if you can overlook this stumble, you'll find the Realme C3 to be a terrific smartphone option for those trying not to break the bank.
The term "you get what you paid for" crops up fairly often in regards to cheap products, however, Motorola's new Moto G9 Play proves to be an exception, giving you even more value for money than you'd expect from its low AU$299 price point.
The Moto G9 Play is able to boast a number of features that have been taken for granted in recent years, such as a super-fast, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a microSD card slot and a much-appreciated 3.5mm headphone jack.
Sporting a triple camera with a 48MP primary sensor on its rear, the Moto G9 Play is able to take decent, if unspectacular day time photos. That said, a new night mode that takes advantage of post-processing techniques is able to capture excellent images in relatively dark environments – an impressive feat for a budget smartphone.
Perhaps the Moto G9 Play's biggest selling point, however, is its massive 5,000mAh battery, which will keep the handset running for at least two full days of usage. Of course, in order to achieve this much battery life, concessions have been made, such as the decision to go with a relatively low-res 720p display.
Still, with its huge battery, decent triple camera, welcome features and low price point, the Moto G9 Play is well worth the asking price.
One of the best things about Motorola's Moto G series is that it always offers a number of low-cost options to choose from, allowing users to choose the right model for their needs – all without breaking the bank.
Compared to its slightly more expensive siblings, the Moto G8 Power Lite's main point of difference is in its immense battery life. You can thank the Power Lite's massive 5,000mAh battery for that, only with a lower resolution display that reduces power consumption by a significant margin.
That isn't to say that that the Moto G8 Power Lite's screen is bad, either. In fact, the handset's 720p IPS LCD display is still able to produce vibrant images at a decent brightness level – though don't expect excellent OLED-like contrast from this AU$249 phone.
As for its photo-taking capabilities, you get a triple camera array on the phone's rear, led by a 16MP primary sensor that takes nice snapshots. Additionally, you get dual 2MP macro and depth sensors, though don't expect great results from these two.
Although it runs on a fairly old MediaTek Helio P35 processor, the Moto G8 Power Lite offers surprisingly decent performance for day-to-day tasks, thanks in large part to its 4GB of RAM and stock Android 9 software.
If you're the type of user who longs for excellent battery life over the usual smartphone bells and whistles, the Moto G8 Power Lite is a good option at a fantastically affordable price point.
Weight: 138g | Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm | OS: iOS 11 (update to iOS 13) | Screen size: 4.7-inch | Resolution: 750 x 1334 | CPU: Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm) | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 1,960mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 7MP
Great performance
Water-resistant
Good low-light camera
Dated design
Middling specs
The iPhone 7 might be the oldest iPhone (along with the iPhone 7 Plus) still sold by the company, but that also makes it the cheapest iPhone that's currently on offer, making it ideal for those who'd like to play in Apple's ecosystem without paying exorbitant amounts of money.
On paper, the iPhone 7 is outclassed by most of the newer Android handsets on this list in terms of camera and specs. However, Apple's A10 Fusion chip offers the handset great performance, and in the hand it definitely retains an undeniable sense of quality despite its age.
While it may have been replaced by two separate generations of iPhones, with a lower price tag and the latest iOS 13 software on board the iPhone 7 is still very much a viable option for those looking for a slice of Apple's smartphone pie.
Priced just low enough to still be considered a budget phone, the TCL 10L offers a great display, decent specs and a better-than-expected quad-camera array for just AU$499.
Relatively new to the smartphone scene, TCL has brought its TV manufacturer know-how to the 10L, with a crisp 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display that offers impressive colour accuracy and brightness. Simply put, it's one of the best screens we've seen on a budget handset.
As for its photographic capability, the TCL 10L delivers a quad-camera array on its rear – quite a feat for a budget smartphone – with a 48MP main shooter, 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor for bokeh shots.
Rounding out the camera package is a 16MP front-facing lens, which takes very nice selfies. Admittedly, photos taken with the 10L's macro lens are pretty underwhelming, making us wish that TCL had opted for a telephoto lens in its stead.
In terms of performance, the TCL 10L handles itself pretty well for the most part, though there are occasional hiccups when scrolling or swiping between screens. While the 10L boasts Android 10 out of the box, TCL has promised that the phone will get an update to Android 11 in the future.
Although the TCL 10L is priced a little higher than most other budget smartphones, its terrific screen, impressive camera and reasonable specs make it well worth the money.
Sporting impressive specs and a large, colourful display, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 Pro is definitely a good option for those who want great mobile gaming performance at an affordable price.
It's got a gaming-focused chipset in the Mediatek Helio G90T, offering exceptional performance on titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and PUBG. That's backed by a hefty amount of RAM, a huge battery and the inclusion of liquid cooling.
Looking at its specs on paper, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro almost seems too good to be true. However, it is significantly let down by its MIUI software and an abundance of bloatware. Still, a bit of tinkering (and a lot of uninstalling) can significantly improve the phone's overall experience, making it a great option for the value-minded gamers out there.
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UPDATE: Microsoft’s official eBay store currently has 20% off a range of laptops, 2-in-1s and gaming machines when you enter the code P20MIPC at checkout. We've highlighted some of our top picks below, or you can shop the entire sale here.
If you’re looking for a cheap laptop or a mammoth saving on a premium portable computer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the web for savings and rounded up all the genuine deals in one neat place.
You’ll find we’ve covered everything from budget browsing machines to high-performance powerhouses, so you’ll no doubt find something here to match your needs.
We’ve highlighted a selection of the latest deals that we’ve sniffed out, and if you scroll further down, we've rounded up some of our favourite laptops in a dedicated buying guide.
Asus ZenBook Duo 14(UX481) | i7 / 16GB / 512GB SSD | AU$1,759.20 (RRP AU$2,199; save AU$439.80)
The ZenBook Duo is an innovative laptop, with a dual-screen that proves to be useful as much as it is intriguing. This model is outfitted with a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, giving it strong performance and a good battery life. There’s some compromises to the keyboard and touchpad to fit in the extra screen, but overall, it’s an excellent laptop. Use the code P20MIPC to save 20% from Microsoft’s eBay store.View Deal
This laptop is from Lenovo’s range of business-focused laptops, and our colleagues at Laptop Mag still recommend it as the best Lenovo laptop available today. It’s incredibly light, yet durable as well, and the 1080p display on this model means you’ll get nearly 10 hours of battery life. This 8th iteration of the X1 Carbon now features 10th-gen Intel chips too. Available directly from Lenovo with a 30% discount.View Deal
It’s last year’s version of the Dell XPS 13, but it’s still an absolutely stellar machine with a 10th-gen Core i7 chip and 512GB of solid-state storage. It’s the silver version of the laptop, and Dell’s InfinityEdge display leaves plenty of room to enjoy your streaming services. Work or play, this sleek machine will deliver. Now discounted directly from Dell.View Deal
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HP Spectre x360 13| i7 / 16GB / 512GB SSD | AU$1,999.20 (RRP AU$2,499; save AU$499.80)
This is the 2020 update to HP’s flagship 2-in-1, and it’s more feature rich than ever. You’ll find Intel’s 10th-generation i7 CPU under the hood and 16GB of RAM to boost its performance. That’s packed into a rather slender chassis, and the design is undeniably beautiful. Now available directly from Microsoft’s eBay store with 20% slashed from the RRP when you enter the code P20MIPC.View Deal
This is a business laptop that impresses in almost every way. It’s boasting an incredible 17 hours of battery life, so it’ll comfortably take you through the working day and then some. Inside this sleek and sturdy laptop is a 10th-gen Core i7 CPU, matched with 16GB of RAM to handle heavy workloads. The RRP on this machine is exorbitant, but the price has now been significantly slashed by the manufacturer. Pick it up from Dell and truly save a packet.View Deal
This is Dell’s premium XPS 13 machine in a versatile chassis. This particular configuration has Intel’s latest 10th-gen Core i7 chip inside, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It’s also got a lovely 13.4-inch Full HD touchscreen display. If you want top-of-the-line specs in a flexible laptop, this one is hard to beat. Now AU$930 off from Dell’s online store.View Deal
Dell Latitude 5300| i7 / 8GB / 256GB SSD | AU$2,387 (RRP AU$4,919; save AU$2,532)
It might have an older 8th-gen Core i7 processor under the hood, but don’t underestimate this 13-inch Latitude 2-in-1. With ExpressCharge support that adds 80% battery juice in an hour and Wi-Fi constantly running in the background, it’s designed for the busy professional constantly on the move. And, to make this even better, there’s a hefty 51% off the device directly from Dell.View Deal
The MSI GS66 Stealth carries a lofty price tag, but that gets you a powerful gaming laptop. This configuration is running a 10th-generation Intel Core i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU inside the shell. Match that with a speedy SSD, and you’re onto a winner. The chassis is thin, lightweight, and looks great in black. Discounted at Microsoft’s official eBay store with the code P20MIPC.View Deal
Before the 2020 model took its place, this slightly older Razer Blade 15 Advanced was one of the best gaming laptops you could buy according to our colleagues at PC Gamer. This configuration is equipped with a 9th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, and an RTX 2070 GPU. With its newer sibling now available, this powerful machine has been discounted from Microsoft’s official eBay store, all you need is the code P20MIPC.View Deal
Gaming laptops can be a pricey investment, but now you can pick up this Dell G7 17 with 25% slashed off the RRP. While it’s not from the top-tier Alienware line, this 17-incher is a pretty powerful machine. It’s equipped with a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU and a gritty Nvidia RTX 2070 GPU. Now steeply discounted directly from Dell.View Deal
This discounted Legion Y740 is outfitted with a 9th-gen Intel i7 processor, 16GB of system memory and very generous storage options. You’ll have a 15-inch IPS display with 500 nits of brightness and Nvidia G-Sync too. Now available on clearance from Lenovo, use the code BPSNEAK to save a solid AU$1,200.View Deal
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We'll keep on updating the list of deals as and when we find them. Below, you'll find up to date prices on TechRadar's favourite laptops, so keep an eye out for those savings.
The best deals on our favourite laptops
Over the years we've reviewed plenty of laptops, and as a result, we've seen what to avoid and what to jump on when there's savings to be had. We'll keep track of the prices of some of the best we've seen so that you can snatch up a bargain when they do show up. Check out the prices below and see if anything has dropped enough to spark your interest.
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Our favourite overall laptop: Dell XPS 13 (2020)
Dell's latest Ultrabook is simply the best laptop in the world
Saying that we’re very happy with Dell’s XPS 13 is a huge understatement. At first glance, its slim profile and small frame don’t give away the powerful performance and gorgeous 13-inch display inside. Typically, you’d have to weigh up portability and performance, but the XPS 13 has managed to strike a fine balance between the two. Sporting Intel’s latest 10th-generation chips, much-improved battery life and barely-there bezels, the starting price of the newest iteration of the XPS 13 is a tempting proposition. We’re so chuffed with it that it’s still our favourite Ultrabook, and has taken the top spot as the best laptop overall.
It’s true, the Aero 15 range from Gigabyte is aimed at creatives. However, it’s also an attractive option for gamers – with powerful internals, a brilliant display and a sleek chassis – so we think it’s one of the best-value gaming machines Australians can get their hands on. The 2019 model boasts a 15-inch 4K HDR screen, which is ideal whether you’re looking to buy for high-resolution on-the-go gaming or its intended creative use. Under the hood it’s also got the option of the latest Nvidia RTX series GPUs and 9th-gen Intel Core CPUs.
A 2-in-1 laptop experience with little to no compromise
CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8550U | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.9” UHD (3,840 x 2,160) IPS Glossy Multi-touch with Dolby Vision | Storage: 1 TB PCIe SSD | Connectivity: 802.11 AC (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 720p HD Camera
Strong build quality
Robust feature set
Excellent battery life
Weak graphics performance
This premium portable 2-in-1 has a lot to love: a strong build, excellent battery life and a robust feature set. It has a 360° hinge, so can easily be converted from a conventional clamshell to a handheld tablet. There’s also the addition of Dolby Atmos speakers, cleverly built into the rotating hinge, so you’ll have superb sound whichever way you use it. The screen too is vibrant, though the graphics performance could leave some wanting. Still, with an 8th-generation chip, it’s a solid all-rounder for the 2-in-1 crowd.
If you’re looking for a student laptop, chances are you’re shopping on a budget. If that’s the case, our go-to bang-for-buck pick is the Acer Aspire 3 15-inch laptop. It’s a Chromebook, which means it runs on Google’s Chrome OS and is ideal for those with a reliable internet connection who want a laptop to browse the web and complete coursework online. The battery life isn’t the best, but if you don’t mind keeping your charging cable with you during the day, it certainly offers excellent value for money.
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Our favourite Apple laptop: Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
The best MacBook Pro ever
CPU: 9th-generation Intel Core i7 – i9 | Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M – Radeon Pro 5500M | RAM: 16GB – 64GB | Screen: 16-inch Retina display with True Tone | Storage: 512GB – 8TB SSD
Stunning 16-inch screen
New and improved keyboard
Expensive
Limited to four Thunderbolt 3 ports
If you’re firmly placed in the Apple ecosystem, or you’re a Windows user thinking about converting, then we think the 2019 version of the MacBook Pro is the best Mac you can buy. It has a generous 16-inch display, and while that may spell a bulky laptop for other brands on the market, Apple remains true to form with this svelte machine. It’s got the latest and greatest components under the hood, rounded out with high-quality speakers and a much better keyboard than older models.
