Huawei tweets P20 Pro launch teaser in India, might come in last week of April

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Huawei tweets P20 Pro launch teaser in India, might come in last week of April

The action is just getting heated up. Dual cameras might become a thing of the past, as a new three camera setup by Huawei is on its way in the form of P20 Pro in India. The smartphone was announced globally at an event in Paris in March. Now the Twitter account of Huawei India has posted a teaser tweet indicating that the Huawei P20 Pro smartphone will be launching in India soon. We hope with the P20 Pro the Chinese company will also bring the normal version of the smartphone to India.

The rumour mill is already churning and various reports say that the phone/s is/are likely to come to India in the last week of April or first week of May. The price is still a mystery, but going by the recent strategy that Huawei has been following it will be aggressively priced to take down its competition.

Specs-wise the Huawei P20 Pro sports a 1,080×2,240 pixel AMOLED 6.1-inch touchscreen featuring 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It features a notch too, just like the one found on Apple iPhone X. Inside, it is powered by a Kirin 970 chipset, which also has 6 gigs of RAM and 128 GB onboard memory. However, the USP of the device is not its firepower or screen, but its 3 camera setup. Yes, the Huawei P20 sports not two but three cameras at the back (20MP monochrome, 8MP telephoto and a 40 MP primary sensor). This should be a delicious combo for photography enthusiasts who love to click as they go.

The phone also embodies a 4,000 mAh battery inside, which should keep it alive for at least a day after a full charge. The Huawei P20 Pro globally is available in four colours, Blue, Gold, Black and Twilight. However, we just might see three coming to India. All in all, this smartphone is one of the most awaited mobiles to come to India. The hype is huge, let’s see if the phone really delivers when it comes to performance.

Thomson comes back to India, launches 3 smart TVs starting from Rs 13,490

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Thomson comes back to India, launches 3 smart TVs starting from Rs 13,490

Couple of years ago Thomson, the French TV company, went out of India reasons best known to them. Now, the company is back in the country with a range of new televisions that support 4K UHD displays and are ready to take on the likes of Xiaomi Mi TV affordable lineup.

Thomson has brought 32 (Rs 13,490), 40 (Rs 19,990) and 43-inch (Rs 27,999) smart TV’s to India that have Android for TV’s on them.  The televisions will start selling via Flipkart in a flash sale on April 13th, 2018.

“Technicolor, owner of Thomson brand is very proud to sign a long-term license with SPPL as a strategic partner to develop Thomson’s presence in India”, stated Claire Villeneuve, Head, Intellectual Property and Licensing, Technicolor, France

The Thomson 43 UHD 4K Smart TV features apps like Gmail, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Netflix and runs on Android 4.4.4.0. Users can download any app from the play store they like, too. The company says the three products are priced very aggressively for the cost sensitive consumer of today who is well-informed, uncompromising and discreet.

At the moment the new smart TVs from Thomson do look disruptive and can probably take a piece of the growing smart TV segment pie. With ta pricing like this, we are sure more consumer will go and buy these thin tubes. However, as suggested earlier they do have stiff competition from makers like Xioami and Kodak, who too are selling 4K and HF smart TVs at a very low price point.

Lenovo India launches new ThinkPad series of laptops in T, X and L series

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Lenovo India launches new ThinkPad series of laptops in T, X and L series

Lenovo is the latest to refresh its ThinkPad series of laptops. The global manufacturer has brought in the latest notebooks with 8th generation of Intel Core processors into India. First to come are the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Starting from Rs 1,21,000) and X1 Yoga (Starting from Rs 1,26,000) notebooks that sport Dolby Vision HDR and 500 Nits peak brightness displays. The X1 Carbon also features a 14-inch screen and is one of the lightest business notebooks in the country.

Commenting on the launch, Rohit Midha, Director, Commercial Named Account, Lenovo India said, “The digital transformation has catapulted businesses to transform their workforce. The latest Think portfolio is in line with the changes that new technologies have brought about. With the new Intel® processor coupled with the legendary attributes of our Think product, the latest thin and light range is well equipped for the mobile workforce of today and tomorrow.”

Next are the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 starting from Rs 69,000, T480s starting from Rs 86000 and T580 starts at Rs 74000. All of them will be available starting April, 2018. The laptops sport IR cameras and fingerprint sensors. The T580 also has the option to come with a discrete graphic card and can supply up to a whooping 27 hours of battery life.

And lastly the ThinkPad L Series has got a makeover too. The Versatile Business Machines will start its sales from April 2018. As for price the ThinkPad L380 Yoga starts from Rs 65,000, L380 starts from Rs 61,000, L480 starting from Rs 54,000 and L580 comes at Rs 55,000. These too will have the latest Intel 8th gen of Core CPU’s. These are built for the lower end of the market and come in 13, 14 and 15-inch display sizes. The configuration of the laptops can be picked according to your work type from Lenovo’s online shop.

Epson launches TW650 and TW5650 entry level Full HD home projectors in India: Price, Specs and other details

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Epson launches TW650 and TW5650 entry level Full HD home projectors in India: Price, Specs and other details

With the IPL season on it makes perfect sense to bring a projector home. Not only will it enhance the viewing experience, but your house guests will love you for it. Epson has just launched two affordable projectors in India called TW650, priced at Rs 58,999, and TW5650, priced at Rs 95,999.

Epson says the projectors are aimed at first time consumers who want the joy of a big screen in their homes. The TW650, comes with a high brightness of 3,100 lumens as well as an improved contrast ratio of 15,000:1 for enhanced viewing whereas The EH-TW5650 comes with brightness of 2,500 lumens and contrast ratio of 60,000:1.

Both the Epson projectors also feature quick corner and horizontal keystone slider that enables the users to adjust the screen when the projector is kept at awkward angles. The TW5650 also comes with les shift and can zoom 1.6 times.

“Our two new home theatre projectors are packed with high end features and HD connectivity to bring an immersive cinematic home theatre experience to users at an amazingly affordable cost. We continue to bring improved specs and more innovative features to our home projectors, while bringing down costs and making home theatre projectors more accessible for our customers in India. Epson’s position as the No. 1 brand in India and worldwide is a testimony to our consistent efforts to deliver the best and innovative audio-visual technology” said Mr.Samba Moorthy, President, Epson India.

 

Product specifications include:

Model   EH-TW650 EH-TW5650  
Technology Projection System 3LCD Technology, RGB liquid crystal shutter 3LCD Technology, RGB liquid crystal shutter  
LCD Panel 0.61 inch with MLA 0.61 inch with MLA  
Image Lamp Light UHE, 210 W, 4.500 h durability, 7.500 h durability (economy mode) UHE, 200 W, 4.500 h durability, 7.500 h durability (economy mode)  
Color output 3.100 lumen- 1.925 lumen (economy) In accordance with IDMS15.4 2.500 lumen- 1.650 lumen (economy) In accordance with IDMS15.4  
White output 3.100 lumen – 1.925 lumen (economy) In accordance with ISO 21118:2012 2.500 lumen – 1.650 lumen (economy) In accordance with ISO 21118:2012  
Resolution Full HD 1080p, 1920 x 1080, 16:9 Full HD 1080p, 1920 x 1080, 16:9  
Contrast Ratio 15.000 : 1 60.000 : 1  
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9  
Color Reproduction Upto 1.07 billion colours Upto 1.07 billion colours  
Optical Projection Ratio 1,02 – 1,23:1 1,33 – 2,16:1  
Image Size 30 inches – 300 inches 30 inches – 300 inches  
Connectivity Interfaces USB 2.0 Type A, USB 2.0 Type B, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, VGA in, HDMI in (2x),

Composite in, MHL, Cinch audio in

 VGA in, HDMI in (2x), MHL, USB 2.0 Type A, USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), Stereo mini jack

audio out, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Miracast

  
Epson iProjection App Ad-Hoc/ Infrastructure Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure  
Advanced Features Features AV mute slide, Automatic keystone correction, Built-in speaker, Horizontal and vertical keystone correction, MHL audio/video interface, Quick Corner, Split-Screen-Function 3D depth adjustment, Built-in speaker, Epson Super White, Frame interpolation, Horizontal

and vertical keystone correction, MHL audio/video interface, Quick Corner, Screen Mirroring,

Split-Screen-Function, Wireless LAN capable, iProjection App

  
2D color modes Dynamic, Cinema, Bright Cinema Dynamic, Natural, Cinema, Bright Cinema  
General Energy Use 298 W, 219 W (economy), 0,2 W (standby), On mode power consumption as defined in JBMS84

264 W

 296 W, 227 W (economy), 0,2 W (standby), On mode power consumption as defined in JBMS-

84 256 W

  
Product Dimensions 302 x 252 x 92 mm (Width x Depth x Height) 309 x 285 x 122 mm (Width x Depth x Height)  
Product Weight 2.7kg 3,5 kg  
Warranty 24 months Carry in, Lamp: 36 months or 3.000 h 24 months Carry in, Lamp: 36 months or 3.000 h  
Price Rs. 58,999 Rs. 95,999  
 

Google Home and Home Mini smart speakers launched in India: Price, details, specs and more

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Google Home and Home Mini smart speakers launched in India: Price, details, specs and more

Finally, the wait is over and Google has brought its smart speakers range to India. Before this Amazon had brought its Echo range of smart speakers to India, which ran with their own AI system known as Alexa. Now with the introduction of the Google Home and Home Mini smart speakers in the Indian Market, there is some competition for them.

Google Home is the bigger speaker that was first showcased at a Google i/o event and has a larger audio driver in it. The Home Mini aimed at first time users was also showcased at Google i/o event last year in USA. Both are powered by Google’s own assistant which you find on all the Android smartphones.

Google Home sports a touch surface interface on the top side that has play/pause and volume buttons. However, it is best controlled with your voice. For which a far-field voice recognition mic is placed on the top panel. It has a high excursion speaker with 2-inch driver and dual 2-inch passive radiators that deliver clear highs and rich bass. Google Home is available for Rs 9,999 and the Home Mini will sell for Rs 4,999.

As for the Google Home Mini’s specs, this small voice activated speaker has 4 lights on it, which turn orange when the MIC is muted. For connectivity both Google Home and Home Mini support Wi-Fi and they need to be actively connected to the internet. The smart speakers will be available, no points for guessing, on Flipkart from today onwards and offline stores, too.

Apple iPhone 8 and 8 plus now available in red colour, iPhone X just gets a red case

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Apple iPhone 8 and 8 plus now available in red colour, iPhone X just gets a red case

After last year’s red variants of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple has gone ahead and announced red colour versions of the latest iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. The phones will start shipping in USA from April 13 with a starting price of $699 (roughly Rs 68,000).

This refreshes the iPhone line-up mid-season, which should help boost sales of the less popular iPhone. The iPhone 8 and 8 plus got lukewarm reception when they were launched in Sept last year, thanks to its bigger brother the iPhone X. People all around the globe waited for the iPhone X and sales of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus suffered because of it.

Now in a bid to push the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus sales (and also raise awareness), Apple has brought the new colour variants. The phones have a matte red aluminium finish and feature 64 GB and 256 GB storage options. The pre-orders of the smartphones start in the US from today, April 10.

The basic aim (as Apple says it) is that the company wants to support and raise awareness to fight HIV AIDS in Africa. In the first phase the red version of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will sell in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and UK, besides USA. Sadly, India will need to wait for a little longer as May has been decided for the phones to come to this side of the globe.

Disappointingly, there is no red version of the iPhone X available. Only a red leather case has been launched for the Apple iPhone X. We for one would have loved to see a red variant of the iPhone X. Oh well, maybe next year we might see a red version of the 2018 model of the Apple iPhone X.

How to delete your Facebook account forever or for sometime

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How to delete your Facebook account forever or for sometime

After the Cambridge Analytica fiasco on Facebook, many feared their personal information has been leaked to other companies or misused in some form. Well, the leak was real and there is no legit way of understanding whose personal data has been used and sent to how many. The estimates go into millions and your precious personal data can be one of the many.

If you fear your information has been harvested without your consent from Facebook and want to delete your FB account, or at least temporarily disable it (till the system becomes more secure), follow these steps:

  • Deactivate your account for some time

Doing so will temporarily disable your Facebook account and also at the same time eliminate your name from the things you have shared or tagged. To do so just click on the down arrow button on the top blue bar of Facebook on your desktop/laptop and scroll down to deactivate your account.

The system will ask your password to confirm. You can again activate your account by logging on to www.facebook.com and keying in the user name and password.

  • Deleting the account forever

Had enough of the social media website? Don’t want your personal data to be leaked to anyone else. You can delete the FB account once and for all. Remember doing so will delete everything you ever stored or created on Facebook, including messages, videos and photos.

You would need to visit Facebook’s account deletion page here and press delete my account. Some websites do say that it will take between 60-90 days for the servers to fully delete your data. However, once you click delete you will not be able to access it ever again. So tread carefully.

New range of headphones and audio devices to come to India by Energy Sistem

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New range of headphones and audio devices to come to India by Energy Sistem

Energy Sistem, an audio technology firm from Spain, has brought it full range of headphones and speakers to India. The India leg is in partnership with Alchemie Commerce Pvt Ltd and together they are aiming to keep the pricing very competitive.

Mr K Sunil, Managing Director, Alchemie Commerce commented “We are excited to partner with Energy Sistem, a seasoned brand and a specialist in personal audio products in over 40 countries around the world.Globally, Energy Sistem continues to fulfil its role as a brand which provides quality products with superior design and technology by redefining portable audio solutions. Now is the perfect time to provide the same superlative experience to theIndian customers. We are confident that Energy Sistem’s powerful products will change the dynamics of the Indian market.”

The range will include everything from headphones, audio neck bands, sports audio plugs, Bluetooth speakers and full range tower audio systems. They will go up against the likes of Sony, Sennheiser, JBL and Bose in the country. However, the price will be much less than them.

Speaking at the launch, Ms Natalia Ovsyannikova, Country Manager, EnergySistem commented, “It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of Energy Sistem in India.At Energy Sistem, we aim to create quality products to make our users’ daily lives easier and allow them to enjoy their music whenever and wherever they like. Our products are aimed at customers who live every moment to the fullest. Behind the brand, there is a multicultural team of 150 people of 16 different nationalities who are able to make difficult things happen in a simple way. We are confident that Energy Sistem will create a long lasting relationship with its customers in India. While the industry is estimated to be at INR3000 Crores, we expect to reach revenue of INR 250 Crores by 2020”

MSI launches G65 Stealth, GE Raider RGB and GT75 Titan gaming laptops in India

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MSI launches G65 Stealth, GE Raider RGB and GT75 Titan gaming laptops in India

MSI might have been a name that was synonymous with gaming motherboards and graphic cards in the wee years of its existence. But, now it has become a well-known brand in the gaming laptop segment too. MSI has refreshed its gaming laptops line-up and has introduced them with new 8th generation of Intel Core CPU’s.

First up is the MSI GS65 Stealth thin gaming laptop. It is the first gaming laptop to feature a 144Hz 7ms IPS display with 4.9mm thin form factor. While the bezels are extremely thin, the company has not compromised on the placement of the webcam. MSI left just enough room in the top bezel for the webcam, as opposed to being awkwardly placed at the bottom of the screen.

To power the 144Hz screen, the MSI GS65 Stealth thin gaming laptop is equipped a NVIDIA GTX 1070 graphic card. It also features the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, which provides up to a 40 percent more performance over the previous generation. The GS65 Stealth Thin can be pre-ordered from Flipkart, Paytm, and authorized sellers at a starting price of Rs 1,69,990.

The second one in the line-up is GE Raider RGB Edition gaming notebook which was announced at CES this year. The GE63/73 Raider RGB Edition is inspired by sports cars and the PC Master Race’s love for RGB. It also supports the latest Intel 8th gen core i7 CPI and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics unit. The configuration is cooled by MSI Cooler Boost 5, a cooling system with dual fans and seven copper heats pipes. This gaming laptop will be available on pre-order at Flipkart, Paytm and all authorized sellers with a starting price of Rs 1,64,990.

Last in the new basket is MSI GT75 Titan with new 8th generation Intel core i9 Hexacore overclocked CPU. Together with NVIDIA graphics and mechanical keyboards, the new GT series pushes performance beyond its limits. Combined with MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan, the six-core 12-thread formation results in up to a seventy percent performance kick. The starting price of MSI GTI75 is Rs 2,99,990.

Get 102GB of data with this JIO pack for 51 days, IPL special

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Get 102GB of data with this JIO pack for 51 days, IPL special

Reliance JIO is back with yet another offer that will bowl many over. The company has been really aggressive with its data and voice call offers over the last one year, which has helped them get many customers in the country.

IPL is right around the corner and banking on the big season Reliance has decided to come out with a fat data plan. This time Reliance JIO is offering a new prepaid pack that will give the consumers 102 GB of data at Rs 251 (recharge). The plan will be valid for 51 days and is also said to give full access of live IPL matches to the users on smartphones.

With this, JIO has also launched a new mobile game that can be played during the IPL 2018 season. Yes, there will be prizes given during the game. The game will be available for 7 weeks and will support 11 languages. Known as JIO Cricket Play Along live game, it can be played on any smartphone. This is a great way to attract more customers to the JIO bandwagon and IPL is one big attraction for a cricket frenzy country like ours.

Apart from this Reliance has also announced JIO Dhan Dhana Dhan live TV show that will be hosted by Sunil Grover and Samir Kochchar. They will be accompanied by lot of cricketers and comedians throughout the IPL 2018 season. The show is said to premiere at 7:30 PM on April 7 only on the My JIO app.

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Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) launched in India: Price, specs and other details

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Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) launched in India: Price, specs and other details

Nokia recently announced these phones as Mobile World Congress (MWC) and now they have brought all three to India. The new entourage of Nokia smartphones include the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018). These cement the commitment of early launch and arrival of Nokia’s smartphones in India. After just a month of their global launch the smartphones have arrived in our country and here is what they feature:

First up, Nokia 6 (2018)

The Nokia 6 (2018) is available in two variants with a single SIM slot and a dual SIM Slot. With a 5.5-inch full HD (1080p) IPS display the Nokia 6 (2018) will also sport a Corning Gorilla Glass on it. Over that, the smartphone comes with 3 GB and 4GB DDR4 RAM options, built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC (Octa-core). As far as the operating system is concerned Nokia 6 (2018) runs the Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The rear gets 16 MP camera with dual-tone flash and Zeiss Optics.

While the front sports an 8 MP fixed focus cameras with f/2.0 aperture. Powered by a 3,000 mAh battery this smartphone can deliver up to (claimed) 16 hours of talk time or up to 507 hours of standby time. As for the storage the Nokia 6 (2018) comes with 32 GB and 64 GB memory options that can be expanded with the help of microSD card, up to 128 GB. Other features include, GPS, Wi-Fi, USB Type C connectivity and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nokia 6 starts selling on 6 April 16999 with cashback offer in Nokia mobile stores.

Next is Nokia 7 Plus

Nokia 7 Plus features a big 6-inch FHD+ (1080×2160 pixels) IPS display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen does have Corning Gorilla glass over it, as much needed protection. Under the hood the Nokia 7 Plus runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with 4 gigs of DDR4 RAM.  The chip also features 64GB on board storage, which can be expanded by up to 256 GB using a microSD card.

The Nokia 7 Plus has 12 + 13 MP wide-angle dual rear cameras with 2X optical zoom. It is matched with dual-tone LED flash. The front of the smartphone sports a 13 MP fixed focus cameras with f/2.0 aperture. Zeiss optics are available on both the rear and front cameras.

It is built on the Android 8 Oreo operating system, which should get regular security updates over the air. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type C and 3.5mm audio jack. Battery life lies at up to 19 hours of continuous talk time via an in-built 3,800 mAh battery. It features aluminium body made from a single block of 6000 series metal. Colour options include black and white.

Nokia 7 plus pre-booking starts 20th April and starts selling on 30th April at a price of Rs 25,999. On Amazon and Nokia mobile shops.

The fastest of the lot, Nokia 8 Sirocco

Catering to the premium end of the smartphone users, Nokia also announced the Nokia 8 Sirocco. It features a large 5.5-inch QHD (1,440×2560 pixels) pOLED display. This also has a Corning Gorilla glass 5 over it (3D). This too has dual rear cameras 13 + 12 MP for superior pictures and will support bokeh effect. 2X optical zoom is available, too.

However, the front camera is not like the one found on the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco has just a 5 MP front camera. Built out of stainless steel the Nokia 8 Sirocco is 7.5 mm thin at the spine. IP 67 rating has been procured for this device, making it splash proof.

Inside, the Nokia 8 Sirocco users get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC combined with 6 gigs of RAM. For storage, this smartphone features 128 GB memory. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, NFC and BT v5. Fingerprint sensor, gyroscope and proximity sensor have also been thrown in the mix.

Nokia 8 Sirocco pre-booking starts 20 April and sales begin 30th April with a price tag of Rs 49,999 with cashback offers. Flipkart is the official partner for online sales.

This is what the new OnePlus smartphone will be called, plus everything we know about its specs

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This is what the new OnePlus smartphone will be called, plus everything we know about its specs

After Apple, OnePlus is probably the only smartphone maker that has a cult following around the globe. The Chinese smartphone brand has made a name for itself in not just the Asian markets, but also the western world. The company is all set to launch its latest flagship mobile across the sphere in some time, however in the latest teaser the name has already been revealed. The new top of the line device will be called OnePlus 6. The video captioned “6et ready” was spotted on the official Twitter channel of OnePlus.

Some of the phones specifications have also come to light on the web. OnePlus 6 will definitely have the notch, just like the one found on Apple iPhone X. OnePlus 6 will also feature a Qualcomm 845 SoC, Android 8.1 operating system and 128 GB (confirmed) storage. We are still unclear on the amount of RAM OnePlus 6 will get. The smartphone is also listed to get dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. The screen will support FHD graphics and users should be able to play graphic intensive games with ease on this smartphone.

Rumours are rife that the price of the OnePlus 6 might be kept around the Rs 40K mark. This could very well be the most expensive OnePlus smartphone launched in the country till date. We sure hope it stays below Rs 40,000, so that it continues to be great value for money option for consumers.

OnePlus 5T was launched in two variants, namely 64GB and 128 GB. OnePlus 6 will also come in these two variations with another 256 GB version added to its kitty (revealed via a recent leak). We will keep you updated as more details get revealed about the OnePlus 6 in the coming weeks.

Nokia 6 3GB price slashed yet again, before the launch of 2018 model launch of Nokia 6

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Nokia 6 3GB price slashed yet again, before the launch of 2018 model launch of Nokia 6

Price cuts are part and parcel of the mobile industry. Some smartphones get their price slashed within a month of launch and some after a quarter. Whatever the case maybe, a price cut is inevitable when it comes to smart devices. The latest to undergo a value tear is Nokia 6 3GB that now is available at Rs 12,999 from Rs 14,999 (previously) on Amazon India.

The new price cut comes right before the expected launch of Nokia 6, 2018 version, to be held on April 4. When we talk about the specifications of the Nokia 6, it features a 5.5 FHD display with 2.5D curved Gorilla glass, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB on board memory. As for the cameras it sports a 16 MP rear shooter and a front 8 MP selfie camera. This smartphone also got the Android Oreo 8.0 update in the beginning of this year. To keep the phone alive for long, Nokia did install a 3,000 mAh battery inside it.

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Freedom 251 Delivery Begins This May?

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Freedom 251 Delivery Begins This May?

img_freedom251Remember Freedom 251–the smartphone which hogged the limelight in the local as well as global stage with its amazingly lower price tag soon after its launch first, and then got mired in legal battles and negative controversies? The phone is back in news again, but this time there is something positive to share about it. As per a Tech Radar India report, Ringing Bells, the Freedom 251 manufacturer, might deliver the first lot of its smartphones this May.

The news, so far, hasn’t been confirmed by the company yet. In fact, we also checked the company’s website but they haven’t shared any update even there. All that we could see over there was the ‘booking closed’ tab and ‘cash on delivery’ update, which was shared with us several weeks ago.

We hope that the company immediately announces their stance on this news soon as May is just around the corner. If there is a bit of truth in these rumours, then it would be interesting to see whether Ringing Bells would be able to deliver the same set of features and looks as were depicted at the time of launch.

The Freedom 251 smarphone should have the following specifications.

  • A 4-inch display
  • 3GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB.
  • 2MP rear camera and 0.3MP selfie snapper.
  • 3G
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth
  • GPS
  • Several pre-installed apps like Women Safety, Swachh Bharat, Farmer, Fishermen, Medical, Google Play, WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube
  • 1450mAh battery
  • Android Lolipop 5.1

It yet remains to be seen how Ringing Bells would offer such a device at this dirt-cheap price. Where would the company earn its profits from? Will it compromise on the quality of the phone or would it come up with some other business model? Let’s wait and watch.

Xiaomi Redmi Note3 And Mi 5 Flash Sale To End This 27th April

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Xiaomi Redmi Note3 And Mi 5 Flash Sale To End This 27th April

The Internet is abuzz with Xiaomi Mi 5 reviews, most of which are positive, the smartphone manufacturer has another set of interesting news for its Indian fans. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has decided to do away with the flash sale model for Redmi Note 3 and Mi5, phones that itlaunched in India this March, and has thus, announced that both of these devices would be up for open sale starting 27th April 2016 i.e. coming Wednesday. Xiaomi announced this news in a tweet through its official handle.

Right now, we aren’t aware if this open sale would run only on Xiaomi’s official portal or if it would be hosted on all other online and offline platforms (as Hugo Barra had mentioned at the time of India launch), but we do know that both these devices hide decent hardware underneath its beautiful exterior.

Priced at Rs 9,999 (for 2GB + 16GB) and Rs 11,999 (3GB+ 32GB), Redmi Note 3 comes with a 5.5 inch Full HD (1920×1080) display, an octa core Snapdragon 650 processor, a 16MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, 4,000 mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi Mi5, on the other hand, offers 5.15- inch FHD panel fused in an aluminum frame with ceramic/ 3D glass, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 3GB of RAM and Adreno 530 GPU, 32GB of internal memory, 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor with PDAF and DTI for the primary camera with dual LED setup for a price of Rs 24,999.

One must note that Xiaomi’s Mi5 is the same phone with which the company made a global appearance–outside China and India. It was launched at the Mobile World Congress 2016 and did manage to hog the limelight on the global stage. And currently, it is getting good reviews even in India. We too liked its specs and the looks, but can’t comment on its performance unless we get a chance to put the device on our test bed.

HTC launches One M9e smartphone with octa-core SoC, 13MP camera

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HTC launches One M9e smartphone with octa-core SoC, 13MP camera

The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of One M9e in China. The company has priced the device of $425 (Approx. Rs 27,600) and it will be available in Gold, Gunmetal Grey and Silver color options.

Talking about the specifications, the HTC One M9e flaunts a 5-inch Full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with the Sense UI of the company. The handset is powered by a 2.2GHz MediaTekHelio X10 (MT6795T) Octa-Core 64-bit processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM.

The on-board storage of the mobile phone stands at 16GB which can be further expanded up to 2TB with the help of microSD card. The smartphone comes equipped with dual front facing BoomSound speakers powered by Dolby audio. The handset sports a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an Ultrapixel front facing snapper for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it houses a 2,840 mAh battery.

Xolo launches BLACK 1X smartphone with 4G support exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs 9,999

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Xolo launches BLACK 1X smartphone with 4G support exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs 9,999

The Indian smartphone manufacturer Xolo has launched its second smartphone under the BLACK series. The company has named the device as BLACK 1X and has priced it for Rs 9,999. The handset will be exclusively available on Snapdeal via flash sale model starting from 6th November.

On the specification front, the Xolo BLACK 1X flaunts a 5-inch full HD display protected by a coating of Dragontrial glass on top. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 32GB which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

The handset runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the HIVE UI of the company and it comes with hybrid dual SIM functionality. The device comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera with LED flash for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs in a 2,400 mAh battery.

Oppo announces Neo 7 smartphone with 4G support, 5-inch display and Android Lollipop OS

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Oppo announces Neo 7 smartphone with 4G support, 5-inch display and Android Lollipop OS

Oppo the Chinese smartphone maker has unveiled its new mobile phone dubbed as ‘Neo 7’. The company has not yet revealed that pricing and availability details of the handset. According to the rumour mill the device will come in Black and White colour options and firm might launch the device soon in the market.

The Oppo Neo 7 flaunts a 5-inch qHD display with 940×540 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 based on the Color OS of the company and powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. The device offers 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

The mobile phone comes with dual SIM functionality and it comes equipped with an 8.0-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing snapper for capturing selfies. On the connectivity front the device offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it houses a 2,420 mAh battery.

iBall launches 3G voice calling tablet with 13MP rotatable camera for Rs 10,999

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iBall launches 3G voice calling tablet with 13MP rotatable camera for Rs 10,999

The domestic smartphone manufacturer iBall has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Slide Avonte 7 tablet. The company has priced the device for Rs 10,999 and its USP its rotating 13.0-megapixel camera. The tablet is available in the market for purchase and it is said to be “India’s first tablet PC with rotating camera.”

On the specification front, the iBall Avonte 7 features a 7-inch display and comes with 1200×800 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and it also offers dual SIM functionality with voice calling facility. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM.

The inbuilt storage of the tablet accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device also comes equipped with the support for 21 regional languages and its connectivity options include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs in a 2,800 mAh battery.

Oppo announces R7s 4G smartphone with 4GB RAM, octa-core SoC, 13MP camera

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Oppo announces R7s 4G smartphone with 4GB RAM, octa-core SoC, 13MP camera

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has expanded its R series of smartphones. The company has introduced Oppo R7s at the GITEX 2015 in Dubai. The manufacturer has not yet revealed the pricing and availability details of the handset but it will be available in Golden and Silver colour options.

Talking about the specifications, the Oppo R7s flaunts a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixels resolution protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on top. The mobile phone is powered by a 1.5GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The on-board storage of the smartphone accounts to 32GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The handset comes with dual hybrid SIM support and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Color OS of the company. The device comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG and packs in a 3,070 mAh battery powered by the VOOC rapid Charge technology.

OPPO Mirror 5 Review: A modern affordable smartphone with a stunning touch display

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OPPO Mirror 5 Review: A modern affordable smartphone with a stunning touch display

OPPO, the Chinese manufacturer is flooding the Indian market with their inexpensive devices. They have launched its new OPPO Mirror 5 in India and this is a stunning device to work with. OPPO Mirror 5 A51W is one of the company’s premium mid-end smartphones in the coutnry. Want to know more about it? Then do read on.

Design

The OPPO Mirror 5 is available in white colour only. The smartphone’s body is supported by a U-shaped frame. It has a plastic back panel, which looks quite stylish. The mobile phone is sleek at just 7.7mm thickness and 160g weight. The OPPO Mirror 5 has a bright 5-inch IPS LCD display, which is quite impressive and comes with bright vibrant colours. Overall, the design is pretty competitive.

The battery is non-removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. The OPPO Mirror 5 has dual-SIM slots (one is for Micro and second one is for Nano) and there is another slot for expandable storage that is also placed under the removable back panel. The power button is located on the right side of the phone and the volume keys are located on the left side of the device. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone, while the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top of the device. The primary camera is on the top left (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash.

Performance

Under the hood, the OPPO Mirror 5 is a reliable and consistent performer. It has the 1.2GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A53 processor that comes along with 2GB of RAM. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is an option to add up to a 128GB microSD card where users can store additional files.  All this runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916. To power the device, OPPO Mirror 5 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. The smartphone has an easy-to-use interface and an uncomplicated setup process.

The primary camera of OPPO Mirror 5 can capture 8-megapixel still images and for selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. The camera app has a lot of good features such as Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR and panorama. The camera captures really detailed pictures, but it needs time to focus properly and adjust to the light. The 5-megapixel front camera, on the other hand, needs sufficient amount of light for a good click. But the close-up shots were quite nice.

The OPPO Mirror 5 smartphone’s image and video quality is above average. The speaker also offers proper stereo sound while playing music that makes the listening session more entertaining. The place where the phone stresses a bit is gaming. You can’t play games for too long on the mobile phone because the phone gets slightly warm while playing.

Coming on to its battery life, the OPPO Mirror 5 does manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,420 mAh battery inside it, we did get between 20 to 22 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 23,811 points, which puts in the upper side of the pack.

Verdict

The OPPO Mirror 5 is an all-rounder, which performs extremely well with most tasks. It has really good voice quality and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone. The smartphone has minimum of bloatware, which is also appreciable. The OPPO Mirror 5 A51W can be picked up for Rs 15,990.

Pros

  • Good audio performance
  • Great IPS LCD screen
  • Neat design

Cons

  • Non-removable battery
  • Gets heated up while playing games

Techs Specs of OPPO Mirror 5 

  • Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
  • Display size:  Full IPS LCD display 5-inch
  • Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
  • CPU:  Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
  • Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
  • Battery: 2,420 mAh
  • Dimensions:40 x 71.20 x 7.7mm
  • Weight: 160g

Huawei Honor Enjoy 5 launched with 13MP camera, 4,000 mAh battery

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Huawei Honor Enjoy 5 launched with 13MP camera, 4,000 mAh battery

Huawei the Chinese smartphone maker has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Honor Enjoy 5. The company has launched the device in China for $157 (Approx. Rs 10,196) and it will come in Gold, Grey and White colour options. The manufacturer has not yet talked about the global roll out of the handset.

The Huawei Honor Enjoy 5 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution and is made scratch resistant with the coating Dragontrial Glass. The device comes with 4G support and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. The dual SIM mobile phone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card.

The smartphone flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking sefies. The high point of the device is its battery backup; the company has incorporated a 4,000 mAh battery in the handset in order to keep the users going. On the connectivity front, the handset offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

Swipe unveils its Ace Strike budget 4G Android tablet at Rs 6,999

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Swipe unveils its Ace Strike budget 4G Android tablet at Rs 6,999

Swipe Technologies is India’s leading mobile internet technology company. They have just launched its most awaited product Ace Strike, which is India’s first and most economical 4G tablet. The Swipe Ace Strike tablet features 4G-LTE connectivity for faster browsing.The tablet comes with a Champagne Gold side panel and an ivory white body. It is exclusively available for sale on Snapdeal, the leading E-commerce portal at Rs6,999.

Shripal Gandhi, Founder & CEO, Swipe Technologies said, “Ace Strike is a perfect fusion of Innovation and Technology. I am delighted to present India’s first and the most economical 4G tablet, Ace Strike – the latest device that will create a touchstone in the 4G tablet segment. We at Swipe believe in offering technology that makes communication simpler and faster & Ace Strike is our endeavour in this direction.”

On the specification front, the Swipe Ace Strike tablet features a 6.98-inch IPS HD display with a resolution of 600×1024 pixels and is designed for spectacular viewing experience with Vi-Di Technology. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz Quad-Core 64 bit processor with 2GB of RAM. On the memory side, the tablet packs 16GB built-in memory along with expandability support up to 32GB.

The Swipe Ace Strike tablet packs a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera for clicking selfies. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and houses 4,000 mAh battery.

Tech Specs of Swipe Ace Strike

  • Display:98-inch IPS, 1024 x 600 resolution
  • CPU:3GHz Quad-Core, 64-bit processor
  • RAM:2GB
  • Memory:16 GB + 32 GB expandable
  • OS:Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
  • SIM:Dual-SIM 4G with calling
  • Dual camera:5-MP rear & 2-MP front
  • Connectivity:Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Bluetooth
  • Battery:4,000 mAh battery
  • Bundled Accessories:AC power adaptor, battery, USB cable & headset

Huawei unveils its latest Honor 7 smartphone

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Huawei unveils its latest Honor 7 smartphone

The Chinese telecom firm Huawei just unveiled Honor 7 smartphone, which comes with customisable software intelligence features. The latest Honor 7 smartphone is first device that will have embedded panic button, which will send out alerts on phone number pre-loaded in the application at the time of emergency along with location details. The Honor 7 will be available only on Flipkart in India from October 15.

Zhao Gang, Honor International Business Vice-President said, “We are enthusiastic to introduce the Honor 7 in India today. We sold 20 million Honor phones in 2014, 40 million in 2015 and expect to sell 60 million in 2016.”

On the specification front, the Honor 7 smartphone would run on the latest Google Android’s Marshmallow operating system. It has internal memory of 16 GB and support external memory card slot. The Honor 7 smartphone has 20-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera with auto focus speed of 0.1 second. The device also has a back finger print sensor that unlock phone in 0.5 second and houses 3,100 mAh battery.

The Honor 7 features an integrated knock sensor in the phone, which enables user to capture screen shot with double tap by knuckles and crop any part in any shape by moving knuckle around it.

Additional availability and pricing information will be announced in the following weeks.

Microsoft unveils its latest Lumia 640 XL LTE smartphone in India at Rs 13,536

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Microsoft unveils its latest Lumia 640 XL LTE smartphone in India at Rs 13,536

Ever since Microsoft took over the Lumia smartphones brand from Nokia they have been a bit aggressive with the Windows smartphone category in the Indian market. They are continuously bringing good Windows mobiles one after the other to India. Another one in the Lumia series, which they have just launched at an event in Chennai, is their first 4G LTE smartphone called the Lumia 640XL and it will be available at Rs 13,536 via Snapdeal.

Talking about the device, TS Sridhar, director, Microsoft Mobile Devices, said, “India is poised to be one of the leading 4G markets in the world owing to the exponential growth of smartphones and the growing access to Internet. Lumia 640XL LTE is a power packed smartphone that offers a great productivity package with the power of 4G.”

The Lumia 640 XL smartphone features a 5.70-inch HD display. The device runs on Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, which will be upgradable to Windows 10 on mobile when it is available later this year. The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL is powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. The dual SIM smartphone offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

The 4G-enabled Lumia 640 XL smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera also on board. The smartphone packs in a 3,120 mAh battery and offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL smartphone will come bundled with an offer from Airtel where consumers will be able to double their data for free.

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