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Live coverage of Australian Open 2018: #LIVtheGrandSlam
MUMBAI: SonyLIV, the premium OTT platform of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is all set to stream the Australian Open 2018. Also, known as the ‘Fans Slam’, the Australian Open is chronologically the first of the four Grand Slam Tennis events of the year. It will play out on SonyLIV from 15-28 January 2018.
The 106th edition of the tournament will see Roger Federer defend his title, after his memorable five-set win over Rafael Nadal last year. Crowd favourite, Novak Djokovic, will also be looking to leave behind an injury-plagued 2017, as he takes the field in a competition he has won 6 times.
With the Women Singles defending champion, Serena Williams, opting out as she regains fitness following the birth of her daughter in September, we are set to witness a new champion in this category. The Women Singles event will feature a clinquant array of well-known names and rising stars of tennis, including Simona Halep (No. 1 seed), Caroline Wozniacki (No. 2 seed) and Venus Williams (No. 5 seed).
SonyLIV will also be exclusively streaming coverage of an additional court along with the regular matches. The matches will also be available as video on-demand (VOD) so that fans can follow the action at their own convenience. SonyLIV has established itself as the go-to destination for sports in the country being home to the widest range of sporting properties across sports like cricket, football, tennis, WWE, basketball and more. Australian Open 2018 on SonyLIV is presented by Johnnie Walker, powered by HP and Volkswagen is an associate sponsor. The tournament will also be telecasted live on SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 2 and SONY TEN 2 HD channels.
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
