Micromax launches Canvas Spark 2 with 3G support for Rs 3,999 via Snapdeal

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Micromax launches Canvas Spark 2 with 3G support for Rs 3,999 via Snapdeal

The domestic smartphone manufacturer Micromax has introduced its new smartphone Canvas Spark 2 in the Indian market. The smartphone is the successor of the earlier launched Canvas Spark and is priced for Rs 3,999 and will be exclusively available on Snapdeal.

Speaking about the device, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax said, “The Canvas Spark proved to be a huge success for Micromax, selling over half a million units in less than two months of its launch. With the Canvas Spark 2, we are yet again reaffirming our commitment to massify the smartphone and Internet usage in the country. Currently, smartphone penetration stands at 12% in the country and 3G adoption is also barely 10%, which presents a huge opportunity to upgrade. We believe that the e-commerce channel is also expanding and the 3-4K category will be the next frontier. Micromax with its strong brand presence and great product offering focused on democratizing technology, has historically cemented itself as the most preferred brand for the mass smartphone segment.

The Micromax Canvas Spark 2 features a 5-inch FWVGA display and comes with dual SIM functionality. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The handset offers 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The device comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options of the mobile phone include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 1,800 mAh battery.

Samsung rolls out its S Health app for all Android smartphones

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Samsung rolls out its S Health app for all Android smartphones

The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has announced that its famous S Health app is now available for all the Android devices. The app is available for download from the Google Play store. The app will work on any Android smartphone running on 4.4 KitKat and above.

The Samsung S Health app will keep a track of the steps walked; calories burnt and will also record the exercise data. Along with this it also provides coaching so that the users can achieve their set goals with the help of various training programs. The users can also add their food intake and water consumption to the app for better results. The app is also capable of generating quick summary and the latest health and fitness status of the users on basis of the data.

Apart from this, the app also helps in keeping the track of the sleeping patterns of the user. The app also supports wearables such as the Gear watches and Nike +. So, download the app and do share your experience with us in the comment section below.

Airtel rolls out per second plan for prepaid subscribers

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Airtel rolls out per second plan for prepaid subscribers

The leading telecom operator Airtel has rolled out a new plan for its pre-paid customers. According to the new plan the Airtel prepaid users will now have a billing plan of per second nationally. The company states, that this will be a more effective plan as it will cost less to the users as compared to the per minute plan.

Speaking about the new plan, Ajai Puri, Director – Market Operations, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia) said, “Our customers are the reason for us to be in business, we therefore constantly introduce innovative initiatives with a commitment to deliver a world class experience to them. While we continue to invest aggressively in our network quality and deploy new sites to further enhance our robust & wide network presence, as yet another token measure of our commitment we are today taking the lead to move our customers to the affordable per second plans ensuring that they pay only for what they use.”

This new plan will be rolled out from today and will come under the initiative of Pay For What You Use. With this initiative the company will ensure that all the prepaid base is moved to the per second plan. While customer’s standard base rate plans will be shifted to a pulse rate of per second, they will have the freedom to opt for additional tariff discount packs of their choice for discounted per sec or per minute benefits.

Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone to come with USB Type-C Port & Micro-USB Adapter to India soon

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Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone to come with USB Type-C Port & Micro-USB Adapter to India soon

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is ready to launch its upcoming Mi 4c smartphone at an event. In a latest Weibo report, Bin Lin has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone will feature Micro-USB to USB Type-C adapter, which can be attached to the bundled Micro-USB cable.

The Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone is expected to sport a 5-inch full HD display. Powering the smartphone is a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 chipset, which houses a 1.4GHz Hexa-Core processor. The Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone would be available in two variants, which consist of 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage.

The USP of this phone is its rear camera. Xiaomi Mi 4c would feature a 13MP rear camera along with that there is also a 5MP front camera on this smartphone. The device offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The Xiaomi Mi 4c reportedly runs the latest MIUI 7 interface. This mobile phone would house a 3,080 mAh battery that should keep it alive for long.

The company hasn’t announced the price of Xiaomi Mi 4c yet. But, we reckon it should be around Rs 15,500 for the 16GB variant and the price for the 32GB variant will be bit higher.

LG Class smartphone launched with 4G support, 13MP camera

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LG Class smartphone launched with 4G support, 13MP camera

LG has officially announced its new smartphone Class with the metal body design. The images of the device surfaced online last week and it has the trademark design of LG with power button and volume rockers placed on the rear panel of the device. The company has priced the mobile phone for $340 (Approx. Rs 22.475) and it will be presently available in the Korean market in Gold, Silver, Blue and Black colour options.

On the specification front, the LG Class features a 5-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 procesor. The dual SIM device comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 2TB via microSD card.

The smartphone comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling and clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and it houses a 2,050 mAh battery.

Facebook might launch new internet connectivity service soon

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Facebook might launch new internet connectivity service soon

The most popular social networking site Facebook remained rebellious regarding its free internet service providing internet.org initiative. They are looking for innovative ways to provide and enhance connectivity in India.

Kevin Martin, Vice-President for mobile and global access policy at the India Economic Convention 2015, said that “We are rolling out a kind of Wi-Fi service at a lower cost which is trying to adjust cost issue in other countries and looking out to do that in India.”

According to a report, Facebook’s internet service would come without advertisement and videos thereby claiming lesser bandwidth and benefiting users. Facebook will support the concept of net neutrality and internet.org initiative, this will enable people to realise the importance of Internet by providing access to basic web service free of data cost.

Trai to conduct an open house discussion on call drops problem on October 1

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Trai to conduct an open house discussion on call drops problem on October 1

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the regulator will conduct an open house discussion on call drops on 1 October, 2015. The last date to send comments on the consultation paper on compensation to the consumers in the event of calls drops is 21 September, while that of counter-comments is 28 September.

A few shareholders have sought to extend the last date for sending comments, which have been disagreed by Trai. The sectoral regulator is expected to come out with recommendations on call drops and compensation to users by mid-October. 

It has recommended that any call, which gets dropped within five seconds would not be charged. In case a call gets dropped any time after five seconds, the last pulse of the call should not be included for the purpose of charging.

Call drops have become a severe problem in recent months. Let’s see how this problem will get sorted in the near future.

Samsung to launch Galaxy Core Prime VE for Rs 8,600 soon

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Samsung to launch Galaxy Core Prime VE for Rs 8,600 soon

The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung will soon roll out its new device Galaxy Core Prime VE. The device is considered to be a variant of the last year launched Galaxy Core Prime. . The smartphone is listed on the official e-store of Samsung India with a price tag of Rs 8,600. However, the company has not yet revealed any details about the pricing and availability of the handset.

The Samsung Galaxy Prime Core VE features a 4.5-inch display with 800×480 pixels resolution. Powering the mobile phone is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card. The smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.

The smartphone flaunts a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The device packs in a 2,000 mAh battery with Ultra Power Saving Mode and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 up for grab without registration

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Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 up for grab without registration

The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax launched Canvas Xpress 2 with 4G support in the month of July. The device was priced for Rs 5,999 and was exclusively available on Flipkart via the flash same model. However, the manufacturer has now announced that the smartphone is up for grab without any prior registration under the open sale model.

Talking about the specifications, the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixel resolution which is made scratch resistant with the coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The 4G device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system which is upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop. Powering the handset is a 1.4GHx octa-core MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

The 4G smartphone sports a 13.0-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery.

Vivo V1Max Review: A stylish smartphone with no complaints at a good price

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Vivo V1Max Review: A stylish smartphone with no complaints at a good price

Vivo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a beautiful sleek smartphone called the Vivo V1Max in India. This is a stunning device to work with. Vivo V1Max is one of the company’s premium mid-end smartphone in the Indian market. Want to know more about it? Then do read on.

Design

The Vivo V1Max is available in white colour and we received the same for review. The Vivo V1Max body is supported by a U-shaped frame, which curves gently at the four corners. The smartphone has a metal back panel along with small plastic bands at the top and bottom. The mobile phone is sleek, it is just 6.80mm thick and has 165g weight. The Vivo V1Max has a bright 5.5-inch full HD display, which is quite impressive and it also comes with bright vibrant colours.

The battery is non-removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. The V1Max is dual-SIM enabled (one is Micro and second one is Nano). The second SIM slot doubles up as the slot for expandable storage that is located at the left side of the mobile phone. The power button is located on the right side of the phone along with the volume key. 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 Vivo V1Max also has two speakers at the rear, one on each of the plastic bands. The primary camera is on the top left (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also comes in the box.

Performance

Under the hood, the Vivo V1Max is a reliable and consistent performer. It has the 1.4GHz Octa-Core processor that comes along with 2GB of RAM for applications and services. 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 615. To power the device, Vivo V1Max has its FunTouch OS 2.1 user interface layered over Android 5.0 Lollipop. The smartphone has an easy-to-use interface and an uncomplicated setup process.

 

The primary camera of Vivo V1Max can capture 13-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. The camera app has a lot of good features and one of the interesting features is the palm activated self-timer, which starts the timer when the camera detects a palm being shown. 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 Vivo V1Max smartphone’s screen, image and video quality is above average. The dual-speaker offers proper stereo sound while playing music that makes the listening session more entertaining than what you’d get from usual mobile phone speakers. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. 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 Vivo V1Max does manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,720 mAh battery inside it, we did get between 22 to 24 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 35,216 points, which puts in the upper side of the pack.

Verdict

The Vivo V1Max 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 Vivo V1Max can be picked up for Rs 21,980.

Pros

  • Good audio performance
  • Great HD screen
  • Neat design

Cons

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

Micromax Bolt Q388 with 5-inch display, 8MP camera listed on its official website

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Micromax Bolt Q388 with 5-inch display, 8MP camera listed on its official website

The domestic smartphone maker Micromax has added another product to its kitty with Bolt Q338. The handset is listed on the official website of the company. However, the manufacturer has not revealed any details about the price and availability of the device.

On the specification front, the Micromax Bolt Q338 flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 720×1280 pixels resolution. The mobile phone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. The device offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

On the camera front the smartphone offers an 8.0-megapixel snapper at the rear end and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The dual SIM device offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as connectivity options and houses a 2,000 mAh battery. Along with this, the company is also preloading some app like Chaatz, Newshunt, Snapdeal, CleanMaster,Saavn, Quikr, SwiftKey, Hike, and Hotstar in the device.

Recently, the company has also rolled out a Micromax Canvas Juice 3 and Canvas Juice 3+ smartphones with 4,000 mAh battery for Rs 8,999.

Amazon launches new Fire tablet with 7-inch display, quad-core SoC for $49.99

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Amazon launches new Fire tablet with 7-inch display, quad-core SoC for $49.99

Amazon the leading e-retailer has expanded its Fries series of tablet with the launch of new Fire tablet. The company has priced the device for $49.99 (Approx. Rs 3,300) and is available only in Black colour option. The company has also rolled out an offer that if you purchase 5 tablets then you will get 1 tablet for free. The customers’ just need to use the code FIRE6PACK and the tablet will be available for purchase only on Amazon.com from 30th September.

The Amazon new Fire tablet flaunts a 7-inch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution and runs on the new Fore OS 5 ‘Bellini’ based on Android Lollipop operating system. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the tablet accounts to 8GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

The tablet sports a 2.0-megapixel rear camera and a VGA font facing camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity attributes of the device include WiFi, Bluetooth with support for A2DP, USB 2.0 and claims to deliver the battery backup of 7 hours of mixed usage.

Phicomm Passion 660 gets a price drop, now available for Rs 8,999 exclusively via Amazon

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Phicomm Passion 660 gets a price drop, now available for Rs 8,999 exclusively via Amazon

Phicomm the Chinese smartphone maker launched its flagship device Passion 660 in the month of June at a price of Rs 10,999. The company has now announced the price drop and the smartphone is now available for Rs 8,999 and can be exclusively purchased from Amazon. The handset features a 5-inch full HD display with 1080×1920 pixels resolution and is protected by a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Powering the smartphone is a 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device stands at 16GB which can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card. The handset comes with hybrid dual SIM support and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system topped with the Expect UI of the company.

The Phicomm Passion 660 flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The device also incorporates a pedometer which keeps a track your distance walked and calories burnt. Along with this, it also has the gesture recognition technology. On the connectivity front, the smartphone offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,300 mAh battery.

Asus Zenfone Selfie with 3GB RAM, 13MP front camera available on Flipkart for Rs 17,999

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Asus Zenfone Selfie with 3GB RAM, 13MP front camera available on Flipkart for Rs 17,999

The Chinese smartphone maker Asus launched various products at it ZenFestival organized last month in India. The company introduced the selfie centric smartphone Zenfone Selfie with 2GB RAM at a price of Rs 15,999 during the event. Now the manufacturer has announced the availability of 3GB variant of the smartphone on Flipkart. The device will be available in Pure White, Chic Pink and Aqua Blue colour options at a price of Rs 17,999.

The Asus Zenfone Selfie flaunts a 5.5-inch display with 1280×1920 pixel resolution. The display is made scratch resistant with the coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor. The dual SIM handset offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

The smartphone is epically designed for all the selfie lovers out there. The device packs in a 13.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and Real Tone flash both at the front and rear end. It houses a 3,000 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Intex launches female centric smartphone Aqua Glam for Rs 7,690

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Intex launches female centric smartphone Aqua Glam for Rs 7,690

The domestic mobile phone maker Intex has expanded its Aqua series with the launch of ‘Aqua Glam’. The company has especially designed this smartphone for the female users as it comes in a nice Pink colour and a Swarovski crystal placed as the power button. The handset can be purchased from all the retail and online channels for Rs 7,690.

Talking about the device, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said, “Stylish design and valiant features always go hand in hand at Intex. With the specially designed Aqua Glam, we are targeting the urban woman of today and leveraging the opportunity to empower her with a device that is handy and its practical features help strike a work-life balance.”

The mobile phone features a 4.6-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The dual SIM smartphone offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card. The handset flaunts an 8MP snapper both at the rear and front end.

The smartphone packs in a 1,850 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as connectivity options. This female centric phone also comes pre-loaded with the Sashakt app that lets the user set an emergency number, which will send a message with the location of the user in case of uninvited situations.

Google Play Gift Cards officially available in India

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Google Play Gift Cards officially available in India

The search engine giant Google has officially rolled out its pre-paid Google Play Gift cards in India. The company announced these cards back in the month of June. The Google Play Gift cards can now be purchased from the various retails stores across the country.

These gift cards or vouchers are available in the domination of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500. The users will be able to purchase digital content such as books, apps, movies and the other in app content using these cards. The card will consist of a redemption code which can be redeemed on the Google Play store. Along with this, the users will also be able to use these cards across multiple devices.

The consumers can buy the cards from various physical stores such as Spice Hotspot, Vijay Sales, Planet M, Planet Mobile and Sangeetha Mobiles and for online purchase you can head to Snapdeal. Moreover, the tech giant is also offering various discounts of books, movies and apps as an introductory offer with the cards.

Intex Aqua Power II with 4,000 mAh battery launched at Rs 6,490

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Intex Aqua Power II with 4,000 mAh battery launched at Rs 6,490

The domestic smartphone manufacturer Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Aqua Power II. The smartphone is a battery beast and packs in a 4,000 mAh battery to deliver a good battery backup to the users. The device is listed on the company website with a price tag of Rs 6,490 and is expected to soon go on sale.

On the specification front, the Intex Aqua Power II runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual SIM capability. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum (SC7731) processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM. The on board storage of the handset accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a micro SD card.

The smartphone consists of a 5-inch HD display with 720×1280 pixel resolution. The device sports a 5.0-megapixel primary camera and a 2.0-megapixel secondary camera for selfie lovers. The connectivity attributes of the mobile phone include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

This new smartphone from Intex is said to compete against the recently launched Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ smartphones from the house of Micromax.

iBall launches Andi 5U Platino with 8MP camera, quad-core SoC at Rs 4,599

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iBall launches Andi 5U Platino with 8MP camera, quad-core SoC at Rs 4,599

The Indian smartphone manufacturer iBall has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Andi 5U Platino. The smartphone is available on Black colour options and is priced for Rs 4,599. The device can be purchased from all the retail and online store. Along with this, the company is also offering a free flip cover with the sales pack as an introductory offer.

Talking about the specifications, the handset runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and is powered by a 2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further up 32GB via microSD card. The smartphone comes with dual SIM funcationaolity and sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front facing camera.

The company has also incorporated support for 21 Indian languages in the device in order to make the consumer experience smooth. On the connectivity front, the smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it houses a 2,000 mAh battery.

Moto X Play comes to town with a 21 MP camera comes to town at 18,499

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Moto X Play comes to town with a 21 MP camera comes to town at 18,499

Motorola had been sending out teasers of the new Moto X Play since some time now. The phone finally got revealed and two variants of the device are available. The Moto X Play is priced at Rs 18,499 for the 16 GB version and Rs 19,999 for the 32 GB version.  Both the phones will be available on FlipKart.com.

As far as the tech specs are concerned the Moto X Play has the Android 5.1.1 lollipop OS and a 1.7 GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU. 2 GB RAM is available to speed up things and one can watch movies and play games on the splendid 5.5-inch Full HD touch display.  The phone also features Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The Rear camera of the phone has a 21 MP Sensor and the front one has 5 MP one. Users can take Full HD videos at 30 FPS with this phone. The phone will be available in black and white colours.

Bose brings its new SoundTrue Ultra in-ear headphones to India at Rs 11,138

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Bose brings its new SoundTrue Ultra in-ear headphones to India at Rs 11,138

Bose has its premium range of headphones built for the upper class. Today they have launched yet another classy set of in-ear headphones that support noise cancellation. Called the SountTrue Ultra, these headphones are designed to give superior audio quality and comfort to the users.

“We’re known for our active noise cancellation, but the SoundTrue Ultra headphones reduce noise passively,” said Bernice Cramer, general manager of Bose Wireless Headphones. “Noise-isolating headphones have typically come with all kinds of trade-offs. They’ve required you to push an earbud deep in your ear, and that compromises how your music sounds and how you feel when they’re on. So, we designed something better. SoundTrue Ultra headphones reduce noise through a soft, proprietary seal and sound great. And they’re so secure, you won’t worry about them falling out, and you won’t want to take them out, either.”

These headphones come in two colours — charcoal and frost. Users can easily wear them for long duration without any discomfort.  By the looks of it, Bose does have another winner at hand. However, price is a major factor at this level. Where Plantronics and other brands are providing similar headphones at much cheaper rates, it could be a task for Bose to quickly move units.

With the Make in India Campaign, Gionee ties up with Foxconn and Dixon to produce phones in India

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With the Make in India Campaign, Gionee ties up with Foxconn and Dixon to produce phones in India

After Foxconn and Dixon announced they will set up a manufacturing plant in India and build mobile phones here. Gionee India has announced that they will tie up with the Chinese production giants Foxconn and Dixon to produce the brands mobiles phone within India.

Gionee India will spend $ 50 million in the next 3 years to manufacture their phone in India. Gionee will start producing the F and the P series of mobile with Foxconn and Dixon facilities in Delhi-NCR and Andhra Pradesh. Together they will produce over 1.2 million handsets in India per month.

Arvind.R.Vohra, Country CEO & MD, Gionee India said “Make in India as an initiative that gives an opportunity to not only take Gionee as a brand ahead, but also to be actively able to participate in the growth of our economy through various touch points.  We are happy to have partnered with the best in the business including Foxconn and Dixon, and ensure that this step will prove to be instrumental in the brands future.”

Gionee also has plans to increase its R&D budget for India to give its consumer a better and rich experience on their mobile phones. Modi’s Make in India campaign has taken the right steps to ensure that there is ample opportunity for companies to invest here. With players like Gionee coming in and producing here will definitely give a boost to the Indian economy.

Here is what the new iPad mini 4 would cost in India

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Here is what the new iPad mini 4 would cost in India

Apple has launched a bag of products and upgrades on Wednesday. The launch included everything from the Apple iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S plus to the iPad mini 4. The price of the iPhone is still unclear, however the Indian price of the new iPad mini 4 is now somewhat known.

The iPad mini 4 has a 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 resolution display under which the company has put a second gen A8 1.5 GHz CPU combined with M8 motion coprocessor. It has an 8 MP rear camera and  1.2 MP front one. Apple claims that the battery life of this device will last up to 10 hours. The finger print sensor like the one found on the iPhones is also available on this tablet.

The price of the of Wi-Fi only variant of the Apple iPad mini 4 16 GB version is Rs 28,900, 64 GB is Rs 35,900 and 128 GB is Rs 42,900. The Wi-Fi + 4G version of the iPad mini 4 16 GB variant is Rs 38,900, 64 GB is Rs 45,900 and 128 GB is a whooping Rs 52,900. The smart cover for the iPad Mini will cost Rs 2,900 (approx).

Sony brings the beautiful Xperia M5 to India for Rs 37,990

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Sony brings the beautiful Xperia M5 to India for Rs 37,990

Sony is doing wonders with smartphones. The Japanese producer has added another member to its Xperia series with the launch of Xperia M5 smartphone, which has a sleek form factor. It is available in two colours — gold and black.

The Xperia M5 is dust proof and water resistant. Another nice feature is that the device comes with a capless USB port, making it easier and more convenient for users to charge the phone.

On the specification front, the Xperia M5 smartphone features a 5-inch full HD touchscreen, which comes with 16 million colours display. This device runs on Android version 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTekHelio X10 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB that can be further expanded up to 200GB using a microSD card.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xperia M5 flaunts a 21.5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and autofocus. The smartphone also has a 13-megapixel front facing camera for selfies. The connectivity options of device include 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFS. Power is one of the most important factors of a smartphone. For that, this phone houses a 2,600 mAh battery.

The company has priced the Sony Xperia M5 at Rs 37,990.

Techs Specs of Sony Xperia M5

  • Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
  • Display size: HD 5-inch display
  • Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • CPU:  Octa-Core 2GHz processor (64-bit)
  • Chipset: MediaTekHelio X10
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 200GB via microSD card)
  • Camera: Rear camera 21.5MP and secondary camera 13MP
  • Battery: 2,600 mAh

ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Review: super looks and 4GB RAM makes all the difference

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ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Review: super looks and 4GB RAM makes all the difference

ASUS, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer seem to be making sure their smartphones come with the best hardware and appropriate specs. They have recently launched ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe and this is a fabulous smartphone to work with. We spent some time with it and this is what we found out.

Design

The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe is available in purple and white colours. We received the white unit for review and quite liked what we saw. The smartphone body is supported by a U-shaped frame made from plastic, which curves gently at the four corners. The mobile phone is very stylish and has 170g weight. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe has a 5.5-inch IPS display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The display comes with Gorilla Glass 3 for protection, but we do recommend not dropping it.

Under the rear removable diamond-pattern back panel, there is a non-removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button and the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top of the device. The volume key is located at the back of the device, somewhat similar to the one found on LG phones. For charging the phone, the USB port is located at the bottom of the device. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the dual-LED flash.

Performance

Under the hood, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe has the 2.3GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 processor that comes with 4GB. Together they make sure the apps and games run smoothly. The users also get 64GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is the option to add up to a 128GB microSD card where users can store additional files.

Other features include Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light, Photo / Video Editor, MMS and Email. The smartphone also offers Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE and 3G on connectivity front.

The primary camera of ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe can capture 13-megapixel still image. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera. The camera captures very decent pictures. We loved the pictures this phone could take in well lit rooms and outdoors. The rear camera can autofocus and it also comes with dual-LED dual-tone flash. The dual tone flash helps in taking pictures with natural colours and the ones on this phone do a good job in keeping the colours intact.

On the interface front Games, music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. But, the mobile phone heats up really fast, while gaming or watching a movie. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe. Screen, image and video quality is also quite nice.

Moving on to its battery life, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 3,000 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 41,085 points, which puts it up with all the big players.

Verdict

ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe is one of the most premium phones out there around the 20K budget. The voice quality is very good and the user can easily hear the other person. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone, the diamond shaped back pattern works for us. It has the latest Android Lollipop operating system based on ZenUI. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe can be picked up for Rs 19,999 and this phone is a steal at this price.

Pros

  • Quite Affordable
  • Decent performance
  • 4GB RAM

Cons

  • Gets heated up while playing games
  • Average camera
  • Average battery life

Apple launches iPhone 6s and 6s Plus along with other announcements. Should you buy them right now?

Sulabh Puri
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Apple launches iPhone 6s and 6s Plus along with other announcements. Should you buy them right now?

The wait is over and after numerous rumours and leaked pictures, the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus get revealed. Yesterday night Apple showcased the phones officially along with a slew of announcements and launches.

Apple iPhone 6s and 6S Plus

These are the top of the line products from Apple. The phones will start the sales on 25 September in 130 countries around the world. One can pre-order the device on 12 September. The dollar price of the phones has been revealed and nothing has been said about the Indian price. In India it will be as high as the iPhone 6 if not more. The iPhone 6s starts at $299 and 6s Plus starts from $399 for the 16 GB models.

On the tech specs front the iPhone 6s has 4.7-inch Retina HD 3D touchscreen with a resolution of 1334 x 750. While the iPhone 6S plus has a 5.5-inch retina display that supports 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Both the phones have A9 chip 64 bit architecture inside them. A 12 MP rear camera comes on them with optical stabilisation and true tone flash. These can capture 4K resolution videos at 30 FPS.  The front has 5 MP camera to Face Time. Finger print sensor gets housed in the home button on these phones.

Both have the latest iOS 9 operating system and look very similar to the previous generation. 7000 series of aerospace industry aluminium is used to build these phones, but that still does not justify the already seen looks.

So should one buy it in India?

Well our recommendation is to wait for a price drop or two. These phones will come at the price that is ridiculously high and will definitely burn a hole in the pocket. The specs do not justify an immediate buy as there are plenty of other phones in the market with higher specs. Also, then there is case of old looks. Why buy a premium phone that looks very similar to its predecessor.

Other announcements

The iPad Pro also gets launched alongside the iPhones. This tablet has a 12.9-inch retina display and is just 6.9 mm thick. An A9 chip comes on board and apple claims that the device can stay awake for 10 hours. Built for professional use the Apple iPad Pro weighs 713 grams and the users can pick up the stylus pen or the keyboard attachment as well (for an extra amount). The iPad Pro starts from $799 for the 32 GB Wi-Fi only model.

Other announcements include the launch of Apple watchOS 2 for its smartwatch users. iOS 9 is now available to download for previous Apple devices and iPad mini 4 also gets launched, which has a price tag of $ 399.

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