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@ccg33k @airindia Very few redemption options for Bangalore. Mainly Delhi

🚨Revaluation Alert ft @airindia Maharaja Points !! - (NOT AN APRIL FOOLS's Prank) @airindia is reducing the points needed for redemptions across 90% of its network! • Economy Class: Points requirements dropped by ~30% on average across 80% of domestic and 75% of international routes. For e.g. Goa - Hyderabad now requests 2500 Miles instead of 7000 earlier !! • Business Class: Reductions of ~15% (domestic) and ~25% (international) on many routes. 👉 Overall: 90%+ routes now better value (few exceptions increased) Check Screenshots for changes across cabins & destinations. (Partial listings) ALSO, Flexible cancellations & rescheduling (tier-based) • Platinum: Free changes till 2 hrs before departure • Gold: 7 days before • Silver: 30 days before • Outside window → flat 25% fee • Upgrade cancellations → points fully refunded😍 PLUS, Companion benefits introduced 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Platinum & Gold: • 1 co-passenger (same PNR) gets: → Priority check-in → Priority boarding → Priority baggage → Lounge access Great news for those with Group B points or ICICI TB/EPM point holders ! Your points are now more valueable !!

@imYadav31 To be fair, the speakers are quite clear and loud enough for calls and meetings. I don't bother using the loudspeakers for music.

I genuinely never thought any smartphone could give me 8 hours SOT + 15 hours standby and still have 30% battery left for Day 2. For a power user like me, this is a massive upgrade. On my older device, I’d need to charge at least 3 times to get similar usage. The only 2 things I miss from my old phone: • anti-reflective display • speakers But honestly, I’m very happy with the trade-off so far. In return, I got: ✅ freedom from battery anxiety ✅ massive camera upgrades ✅ better system animations ✅ a software experience that feels almost equally good to me

@imYadav31 It's about 90% there. Some adjustments and tweaks required in some areas. Mindspace is quite helpful

@imYadav31 Selfie camera is really bad. Atleast that was what I felt, but to be fair, it was a low light situation. If I had to look at the major cons of this phone then it would be mainly the level of polish on the software side.

The urge is real 😎 Go and experience X9 Pro before making a big purchase.

@imYadav31 I am using the fitkari one for a while now. First bought it in Japan. Works well, but have to use it in the summers to get an idea.

Summers are almost here....body rollons recommendation??? Anyone new you guys tried and working very well??

@imYadav31 And some funny issues with FB...for eg, end of the comments gets cut off and while doom scrolling videos, they seem to play lower on the screen and cut off the whatever the poster has written at the bottom

@imYadav31 The battery life is insane. Stopped charging at 2 AM and the phone was still at around 60% at 12.30 AM the next day. Crazy. Only issue is lack of decent cases/covers

This is coming from someone who has used S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S25 Ultra (and before that, OnePlus 7 Pro). Why I switched to Oppo Find X9 Pro 👇 Read this if you want to make the most out of your money while choosing a phone. S26 Ultra is around the corner… …but I’m not upgrading this year. Instead, I bought Oppo X9 Pro and I’m honestly surprised how good the switch feels. First: why I stayed with Samsung Ultra for so long. For me, software experience + camera are non-negotiable. Samsung checks both boxes really well. One UI is excellent. The customization is unmatched. AI features are top-tier. And the ecosystem works smoothly (Watch 8, Bluetooth, sync, everything). So what went wrong? Battery life. Biggest complaint: same 5000 mAh battery for years, and for Ultra users… it just doesn’t feel enough anymore. I’m a power user: Dual 5G SIM Watch connected via Bluetooth Location ON Lots of uploads/downloads Camera + media use daily Constant SYN with laptop And on Ultra… I was charging 2–3 times a day before reaching home. One UI is powerful, but power-hungry too. And when you’re traveling, it becomes worse: I had to carry a powerbank everywhere. That “battery anxiety” kills the whole flagship experience. My thinking became simple: What will I do with the best software… if the phone can’t last a full day without stress? Earlier, the tradeoff was painful: Great software (OnePlus) → camera slightly behind Great camera (Oppo/Vivo) → software felt like a miss But then ColorOS 16 / OxygenOS 16 changed the game. I can confidently say you now get 80–90% of One UI-level customization. Zero regrets. And with the X9 Pro launch, camera upgrades are massive....so this felt like the right time to switch ships. Battery stats from my real use: ✅ 8+ hours SOT ✅ ~20% battery left ✅ ~16 hours standby …after ~24 hours of usage. For most people: this is a 2-day battery phone. So you’re getting: Monster battery life Flagship features “Monster cameras” Software gap closing fast The difference between ColorOS 16 and One UI 8 is getting narrower day by day. If battery life is your pain point on Ultra series (especially as a heavy user)… Oppo X9 Pro deserves a serious look. I’m skipping S26U.....and I’m happy with that decision. If I missed something...@encoword @SavageAryan007 @gauravh1 can add.

@imYadav31 @SouvikTubai97 @GSKSuraj @Abhinov_v I also need some good covers. Please DM me also

@SouvikTubai97 @GSKSuraj Dm @Abhinov_v

@imYadav31 Thank you. Ordered mine yesterday

@AshishDM Apart from week speakers.... everything is flawless

I did something.....Hello X9 Pro 😎 Let's see if I miss Samsung One UI

@android_fhd Lots of complaints on wifi and 5g issues. Any such issues on using the find x9 pro in India?

I prefer using the Oppo Find X9 Pro over the vivo X300 Pro and one of the main reasons for that is the software experience. You can watch this video to find out why ColorOS 16 feels way superior to OriginOS 6 youtu.be/WKlUXIwri5k?si…

@encoword Lots of complaints on wifi and 5g issues. Any feedback?

For gaming performance testing in smartphones, I play - Genshin Impact - Wuthering Waves - Arknight Endfield - BGMI This time in my gaming tests, for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphones ,OnePlus 15 has done the best followed by iQOO 15 and then Realme GT 8 Pro. And in Mediatek Dimensity 9500 smartphones, Find X9 has done the best followed by Vivo X300 Pro and then OPPO Find X9 Pro anqd Vivo X300.

@SartanparaYash I tried for the mnthlyu plan and you get a discunt only for the first month? Is that right?

The best time to puchase Accor Signature Absolute starts today till 3rd December. BLACKFRIDAY2025 is still working. December is the optimal month to buy, followed by November. January is the costly option. The Strategy: When It comes down to maximizing status points before they expire. If you are going to renew Yearly plan next Year then it doesn't matter and you may able to Renew at same rate 😉. If you are planning to cancel the subscription next year, Read below 👇🏻 Buying in November expires 2k status points this year; buying in December only expires 1k. Cost Breakdown: (Monthly plan gives 1k status points and 5k accor points) • November 2025 Buy: Requires buying 2 monthly plans in late 2026. Total Approx Cost: ~1.1L. Gains: Extra 2k status points & 10k Accor points. So total 12k status points and 85k accor points by end of 2026 • December 2025 Buy: Requires buying a monthly plan in Dec 2026. Total Approx Cost: ~100k. Gains: Extra 1k status points & 5k Accor points. Total 12k status points and 80k accor points by end of 2026 While buying in january you may pay 1.2-1.3L depending on availabile discount and that leaves you with 12k status points and 75k accor points by end of 2026 PS. You still need ~85k in revenue stays for Platinum.

@pointperkspicks How do you pay for third party, for eg let's say a car insurance through apay. It would jot allow me to use apay balance, but would allow me to use bank account connected to apay. I was told this is because of gift cards

Amazon Pay balance is our prime currency? WHY? 🤔 At first glance, it seems odd, why spend thousands through the wallet instead of cash? But there’s a smart reason behind it👇 We save 4–28% on payments & bills (including insurance, maitenance, jewellery, etc.) via Amazon Pay!🧵 #ccgeek

@luxe_explorer Why are you paying school fees through red giraffe and not directly through the school pos or website?

Why I carry all 4 of these cards in my wallet 💳✨ ⚫ Axis ATLAS 1️⃣ My sweet spot for all Offline + Travel POS spends and even education fees via RedGirraffe 🎓 2️⃣ Gives me a consistent ~4% partner value on non-travel and when transferred to Accor = ~8% value back 🏨✈️ 3️⃣ With milestone benefits baked in, the total value return goes as high as 12–15% 😍📈✨ 🟡 Regalia Gold 1️⃣ For those juicy 10X RP offers on PharmEasy & Myntra (occasionally) 🛍️💊 2️⃣ Transferred to Accor = a whopping ~26% value back 🤯🔥 ⚪ Amex Platinum Travel 1️⃣ My go-to card for NPS investments 💼 2️⃣ ₹4L/year spend = sweet 11–12% returns in MR points 🎯💎 🔴 HSBC TravelOne 1️⃣ The King for flight bookings with the 6X multiplier ✈️ 2️⃣ That converts to a crazy ~36% value back in Accor 🤯🚀 3️⃣ Plus my secondary card for the Accor stack after hitting the Axis ATLAS 30K Group A limit ✅ Each card has a clear role — to optimize the rewards game 😎📈 PS: For Gift Vouchers, I use ICICI EPM & Amex Platinum Charge 🎁💳

@mr_mayank Its in shambles and still all the money is being spent on freebies, zero development.

@mr_mayank Some of you guys need to come down to Bangalore and see what the current government has done to this city

BIG : Congress Model gets international recognition The King’s College of London concluded in a study that 5 Guarantees of Congress empowered women & boosted their financial independence in Karnataka Imagine Congress Model across the country in 2029 🔥

@ankitdewan The problem is the capping at 30k miles per year on axis. Thats the biggest issue.

Accor Signature Black Friday offer is out (leaked code). If you pay with Atlas, you'll pay 3.5% + GST Foreign Currency Charges. But you'll get 9k Accor points as well. So it is 84k Accor points (~₹1.68L) in ₹94k. That is 44% discount. It will also contribute to milestone achievement. But on the flip side, you are paying for something now, which you may use after 6 months. There is an interest cost and an opportunity cost. Do you think it is worth it?

@smartspendcode Getting a local auto/cab in Bangalore for 30 bucks is a dream that died a long time ago

T2 Mumbai Airport to home in 60 mins for ₹90 💥 The biggest upgrade for Mumbai in years has to be the new Metro 3 Aqua Line connecting via both airport terminals T1 and T2. Reached from T2 exit to Grant Road metro station in about 35-40 mins (₹60), then a short 10-15 min local cab ride to Cumbulla Hill (₹30). Never imagined i would reach home from airport in an hour at ₹90. Usually pay ₹800-900 to Uber or Ola for the same route(via sealink) with all that chaos. Not just this route but overall this is going to be a game changer for Mumbai commuters, Special kudos and thanks to @AshwiniBhide @Dev_Fadnavis and the entire Mumbai Metro 3 team for making this possible. After the coastal road and now this, Mumbai truly feels upgraded. ❤️