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Snapdeal collaborates with GOME to sell high privacy phones
MUMBAI: Snapdeal, India’s leading online marketplace, today announced the launch of smartphones by Hong Kong-based GOME on its platform. GOME’s C7 and C7 note series will be available on Snapdeal from today.
Both the phones promise to provide many unique privacy features besides delivering an ultimate smartphone user experience.
C7 Note
The GOME C7 Note delivers a perfect viewing experience with 5.99” (18:9) HD+ full-screen display. Its 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor along with high-speed capability can take multitasking to the next level. The 3500mAh battery delivers a long-lasting performance with GOME’s add on OS’s machine learning optimization which further enhances the power performance of the phone.
C7 note’s 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera let its users capture some truly amazing life moments. There’s also a 5MP camera on the front to power your perfect selfie moments.
The phone scores high on privacy features which lets you hide details of incoming calls or notifications. These details are only revealed after unlocking the phone with the Face ID. What’s more, the user can also give a guided view of their photo gallery. You can show any photo to your friend without any worry of him/her swiping through to the next one.
The phone is priced at Rs 6499 for 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage variant, and Rs 7999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant. It is available in vibrant shades like black and gold on Snapdeal.
C7
The GOME C7 5.45” display supports (18:9) HD+ Full display that gives a perfect visual treat to its users. It also has 1.5GHz Quad Core Processor for a seamless graphics-heavy gaming experience. The 3000mAH battery for enhanced power performance.
C7 supports a combination camera of 13 MP on the rear and 5MP on the front view to capture special moments with their personal masterpiece.
The phone is strong yet sleek and lightweight. It fits perfectly in your hand.
Priced at Rs 5499, it is available in shades like black and gold on Snapdeal.
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Instamart and Duolingo launch street spell check campaign for Instaprint
Duo the owl fixes signboard typos across cities to showcase instant printing.
MUMBAI: If spelling mistakes had a sworn enemy, it might just be a bright green owl with a printer. Instamart has teamed up with language learning platform Duolingo for a quirky nationwide campaign that turns everyday spelling errors into a public spectacle while promoting its instant printing service, InstaPrint. The playful activation takes aim at the many misspelled shop boards and public signs scattered across Indian streets. From “saloons” that promise haircuts rather than drinks to menus and posters peppered with punctuation mishaps, the campaign sends Duolingo’s mascot Duo on a mission to restore linguistic order.
Armed with Instamart’s instant printing feature, Duo prints corrected versions of the mistakes on the spot and pastes them over the originals. The result is a series of humorous street interventions that have quickly begun circulating on social media.
Photos and videos of the grammar correcting owl have been widely shared online, with amused users reacting to the unexpected spell check patrol. One user joked, “Ab ayega na maza bhidu,” capturing the internet’s delight at the unusual campaign.
Behind the humour lies a practical message. The activation is designed to showcase the capabilities of Instaprint, Instamart’s printing service that allows users to print documents and posters almost instantly.
The company says the feature is meant for everyday needs such as printing resumes, visa documents or last minute posters without the usual scramble to locate a print shop.
Instamart introduced Instaprint in 2025 across select metropolitan cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. The service allows users to order printed materials directly through the platform, extending the quick commerce model beyond groceries and household essentials.
By combining Duolingo’s famously persistent owl with India’s street level spelling quirks, the campaign taps into the internet’s long running fascination with grammar mistakes while demonstrating a real world use case for instant printing.
After all, in a world full of typos, sometimes what you really need is a quick printer and a very determined language teacher.
