Asus launches the stylish new ROG GL552 notebook for Rs 70,999

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Asus launches the stylish new ROG GL552 notebook for Rs 70,999

Asus is going a little aggressive with the notebook platform and is launching superb notebooks every now and then, which are doing well in the market. Now, they have recently launched a hot and stylish new notebook called ROG GL552 in India, which is available in black and gray colours. This notebook has a lot of unique features that offers limitless gaming performance and flawless visuals for impactful gaming and content needs. This laptop also has a backlit keyboard which provides visibility at all times.

This notebook has a 15.6-inch FULL HD ISP panel with glare resistant display. Asus has given the ROG GL552 SATA 1TB 7,200 hard drive for storage. ROG GL552 has fourth generation Intel quad-core i7-4720HQ processor that comes along with 8 GB DDR3 1,600 RAM. This notebook has NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M graphic card that helps in running graphic intensive games easily.

Asus has also given this notebook three USB 3.0 ports and a VGA port. ROG GL552 runs Microsoft Windows 8.1 and has a HD web camera, which gives a brilliant view.

Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “We are extremely elated to announce gaming without limits with the launch of ROG GL552. Backed by high strength, it takes design aesthetics a notch higher with F22 stealth fighter-inspired design that commands the game. It brings the best of Intel and Microsoft integrated into the device to endow it with maximum gaming capabilities.”

The company has priced the ASUS ROG GL552 at Rs 70,999.

Tech Specs of ASUS ROG GL552 

  • Colour: Black and Gray
  • On board processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ Processor, 2.6 GHz
  • Operating System: Windows 8.1 (64bit)
  • Chipset: Mobile Intel HM86 Express Chipset
  • Memory Slot: 2x
  • Total System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600
  • Storage: SATA 1TB 7200RPM, 2.5-inch HDD
  • Display: 15.6-inch LED Back-lit Full HD display
  • Video Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
  • Video memory: DDR3 2GB
  • Video Camera: HD web camera
  • Optical Drive: [SATA] 8.9mm 8X Super Multi with Double Layer
  • Wireless: 802.11bgn+Bluetooth 4.0
  • LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Card Reader: SD, MMC and MS
  • USB Port: 3x USB 3.0
  • Interface: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port and 1x HDMI
  • Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in microphone and Sonic Master
  • Weight:  2.60 Kg (with 4 cell battery)
  • Dimension: 38.2(W) x 25.5(D) x 1.60 ~ 3.26 (H) cm
  • Battery: 4-cell Li-ion Battery Pack
  • Keyboard type: Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
  • Keyboard Specification: ASUS 348mm keyboard with 19mm full size key pitch and integrated Numeric keypad
  • Supplied Accessories: Gaming carry bag, headset and gaming mouse

Zebronics launches new multi-utility multimedia tower speakers for Rs 4,560

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Zebronics launches new multi-utility multimedia tower speakers for Rs 4,560

Zebronics India is one of India’s leading suppliers of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have recently launched ZEB-BT6000RUCF multimedia speaker. These speakers are the latest multimedia Bluetooth speakers by the company for Indian consumers.

The ZEB-BT6000RUCF multimedia tower speakers are 503 mm tall and have a three-way acoustic design (2-inch treble, 3– inch mid speaker with 6 inch sub-woofer) and 25W x 2 output, which provides users with clear and powerful sound. This device comes with a bright LED display and a fully functional remote control.

This 2.0 channel multimedia speaker has been designed for music and movie enthusiasts. These speakers have an elegant wooden exterior with a high-glossy finish and is designed for a bass-heavy immersive music experience.

This speaker system has been built for seamless multi-functional usage. Its power strip allows it to play the most popular MP3 audios from personal devices such as a PC, DVD player or a TV. The ZEB-BT6000RUCF also comes with built-in Bluetooth tech that lets the users enjoy music wirelessly. It has a USB slot and a MMC/SD card reader slot, which allows a user to play their favourite tracks. It also allows users to tune-in to popular FM channels.

The Director Sales for Zebronics, Mr Pradeep Doshi stated, “This new 2.0 tower speaker is a combination of exceptional sound quality with unique style. Its classical wooden design and elegant finish ensures the ultimate sound quality for music enthusiasts that desire rich listening experiences.”

The company has priced the ZEB-BT6000RUCF for Rs 4,560 and the speakers comes with a 12 months warranty.

Tech Specs of ZEB-BT6000RUCF

  • 2.0 channel multimedia speaker with Bluetooth/ USB/ SD
  • AUX Audio input compatible with DVD/PC/LCD TV
  • Full function remote control
  • Digital FM Playability
  • LED Display
  • Multiple output power socket

iBall launches Andi 4P Class X 3G enabled Android smartphone at Rs 3,999

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iBall launches Andi 4P Class X 3G enabled Android smartphone at Rs 3,999

iBall the Indian smartphone manufacturer has introduced a new budget Android smartphone of the company called Andi 4P Class X. The new Android device comes with a price tag of Rs 3,999 and will be available for grab in the coming weeks.

On the specification front, the iBall Andi 4P Class X flaunts a 4-inch IPS display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs in Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3GHz MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.

The onboard storage of the smartphone accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further via microSD card. The device features a 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash at the rear end and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Airtel deploys 4G in Delhi, we do a 3G VS 4G speed test (Video)

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Airtel deploys 4G in Delhi, we do a 3G VS 4G speed test (Video)

Finally the most awaited network has come to the national capital of India, Delhi. Airtel has finally launched 4G network here and is asking people for feedback to improve the connectivity. There have been constant call drops and connectivity issues with Airtel devices in New Delhi, however with the deployment of the new spectrum, Airtel does seem to be on a path to recovery.

Here is a test between a 3G and 4G device done at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The speeds are mind boggling. We got over 32 MBPS download speed at Vasant Kunj. When we ran the test in Jangpura Extn and Defence Colony, New Delhi we got speeds slightly over 16 MBPS. Which roughly means you can download a 1 GB file under 10 minutes. That’s very cool!

Check out the 4G Vs 3G speed test comparison video,

Tata Docomo launches new post pay plans in Karnataka

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Tata Docomo launches new post pay plans in Karnataka

Tata Docomo is an Indian cellular service provider on the GSM network. They have launched unlimited voice and 3G data combo plans for its post pay customers in Karnataka. Plans start from Rs 350 and go up to Rs 1,299.These plans also provide the customers with unlimited calling with a combination of voice and data benefits.

Both the plans priced at 350 and 1299 offers almost similar services. These plans are designed for moderate and high level users. Customers opting for the Rs 350 plan will get unlimited 3G Data (1GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed) and 500 national/local minutes along with 350 national/local SMS.

On the other hand, customers opting for the Rs 1,299 plan will be getting all above mentioned services namely unlimited local calling, STD, National roaming, 3,000 local and national SMS along with unlimited  3G Data (2GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed ) for an entire month.

The 899 plan is also available, which is specially built for the working class. This plan offers its users with the benefit of STD, national roaming and unlimited 3G Data (2GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed ) to choose from along with unlimited local calling throughout the month.

Mr Ashok Ghose, Mobility Business Unit Head, Karnataka and Kerala, Tata Teleservices said “Personalisation is becoming the epicentre of all consumer businesses and we at Tata Docomo give this the utmost precedence. We have introduced these pioneering products to address the evolving needs of our growing customers in the region. These offers targets to the low, moderate as well as high end users in the region and offers a mix of voice and data offers which best suits their needs at the same time . With this unique proposition offer we have taken one more step further to offer our Karnataka customers with tailor made products. To enable good internet experience Tata Docomo provides expansive 3G Network and great value 3G products and offers that addresses the requirement of young India.”

Details of the plans:

 3G Power 350 Plan

  • Monthly Rental: 350
  • Free Benefits: 500 local / national minutes, 1GB 3G Data free and 350 local / national SMS
  • Duration: 1 month

899 UL Local + 3G Data

  • Monthly Rental: 899
  • Free Benefits: Unlimited local and 2GB 3G Data free
  • Duration: 1 month

1299 UL + STD + 3G Data + Roaming

  • Monthly Rental: 1299
  • Free Benefits: Unlimited Local, STD, On-net National Roaming, 2GB 3G Data free along with 3000 local / national SMS
  • Duration: 1 month

Lava launched budget Android smartphone Iris Atom X1 S for Rs 4,149

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Lava launched budget Android smartphone Iris Atom X1 S for Rs 4,149

The domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava has launched another budget Android smartphone dubbed as Iris X1 Atom S for the Indian market. The smartphone flaunts a 4-inch display with 800×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.

The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor paired 512MB of RAM. In internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB 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 0.3-megapixel front facing camera. On the connectivity front the smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 1,400 mAh battery.

The company has priced the Lava Iris X1 Atom S for Rs 4,149 and it will available in the colour options of White and Black.

Microsoft comes together with iBall to launch Splendo for Rs 8,999 in India

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Microsoft comes together with iBall to launch Splendo for Rs 8,999 in India

We all loving watching TV, which is also known as the idiot box. But, now this idiot box can easily become smart with the help of the PC-on-a-stick called Splendo. Microsoft has recently launched this device with iBall. Splendo includes a wireless deskset (mouse and keyboard), a user has to plug this device into the HDMI input on the TV for a Windows PC experience.

The Splendo is a compact and a portable device. It comes with Quad-core Intel Atom processor with Intel HD graphics paired with 2GB of RAM. This device also runs Windows 8.1 and has 32GB of in-built memory. When connected to a TV, through its HDMI plug, the device can turn the TV into a PC. Splendo has various exciting features, which includes HD graphics, multi-channel digital audio, a micro SDXC slot, normal USB port, Micro USB port, Wi-Fi and in-built Bluetooth 4.0. This device comes with a one-year warranty.

Vineet Durani – Director Windows Business Group, Microsoft India said: “The iBall Splendo is for people who love devices and want to be connected all the time using multiple form factors. These users are tech enthusiasts who love gadgets, have access to multiple TVs at home, love the Smart TV experience and use Windows for browsing, social networking and multimedia consumption.”

Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall commented “The new era of exciting, easy to use, miniaturized and affordable devices is becoming the trend. iBall Splendo PC-On-Stick is one such device which will be useful for every home and office conference room providing different dimensions to use the PC as well as get great multimedia and internet experience by attaching it to the TV.  A true convergence of technology for every age group and for every need!”

The company has priced the Splendo for Rs 8,999.

Samsung launches two mid-segment tablets: Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India

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Samsung launches two mid-segment tablets: Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India

Samsung have recently launched two mid-segments tablets-Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India. The company claims that the Galaxy Tab A guarantees a superb viewing experience, which comes with rich adaptive display. This device is capable of automatically adjusting the colour gamut, contrast and sharpness on the screen. The Galaxy Tab A also support 4G-LTE.

Galaxy Tab E is the other android tablet launched with a sleek design. This device has a large 9.6-inch display and is made for consumption of multimedia content. Both the tablets support voice-calling capability.

The Galaxy Tab A is only 7.5mm thick and has 320 grams of weight. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab E is 8.5mm slim and has 495 grams of weight. The Galaxy Tab E has a feature, which is worth mentioning called the Kids Mode. This feature offers content that motivates children to use the tablet to explore, create and have fun.

Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, IT & Mobile at Samsung India, said, “Samsung is committed to address diverse consumer demands and personal preferences. With consumers embracing new 4G technologies and innovative products, we foresee incredible opportunities in this segment. Samsung is a leader in the Tablet category in India and we are focused on expanding our content, services packages and on increasing our retail coverage. The launch of two new tablets will carry forward our legacy of introducing smart media devices and we are confident that new Galaxy Tabs will seamlessly become a part of consumer’s daily routine.”

Airtel is providing 2GB data free for 2 months on its 4G network to the Tab A users. The company has priced the Galaxy Tab A for Rs 20,500.

For the Galaxy Tab E users, Vodafone will be providing free 2GB of 3G data per month for 2 months for post-paid consumers and 1GB of 3G data free on purchase of 1GB by a prepaid consumer for 2 months. This tablet is exclusively available on Flipkart. The company has priced the Galaxy Tab E for Rs 16,900.

 

Tech Specs of Galaxy Tab A

  • Networks: LTE FDD: 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600, TDD: 2300 , 3G: HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100, 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
  • Colours: Available in Smoky Titanium and White
  • Display: 8-inches XGA TFT
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz
  • OS: Android Lollipop
  • Camera: 5MP (front) AF + 2.0MP
  • Video: Recording: 720p @ 30fps and Playback: 1080p @ 30fps
  • Camera Features: Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 4.1, USB2.0
  • Sensor: Accelerometer
  • Memory: 2GB (RAM) + 16GB and micro SD up to 128GB
  • Dimension: 137.9 x 208.4 x 7.5mm
  • Weight: 320g
  • Battery: 4,200 mAh

 

Tech Specs of Galaxy Tab E

  • Networks: 3G: HSPA+ 900/2100, 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
  • Colours: Available in Metallic Black and Pearl White
  • Display: 6-inches WXGA TFT
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz
  • OS: Android 4.4
  • Camera: 5.0MP AF + 2.0MP
  • Video: Recording: 720p @ 30fps and Playback: 1080p @ 30fps
  • Camera Features: Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0, USB 2.0
  • Sensor: Accelerometer
  • Memory: 1.5GB (RAM) + 8GB and micro SD up to 128 GB
  • Dimension: 5 x 241.9 x 8.5 mm
  • Weight: 495g
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh

Yu Yuphoria Review: A nice budget smartphone with Cyanogen 12 Android skin

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Yu Yuphoria Review: A nice budget smartphone with Cyanogen 12 Android skin

Yuphoria brand by the Indian handset maker Micromax was written off by many at the start. However, the handset maker is doing decently well and the market is slowly waking up to them. The latest smartphone from their house is the Yu Yuphoria. Want to know about it a little more? Read on.

Design

The YU Yuphoria is available in buffed steel with black back plate and champagne gold with white back plate. We received a black unit for review and quite liked it. The Yuphoria’s body is supported by a metal frame, which is curved all over and has rounded corners. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over a 5-inch display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The phone is on the heavier side as it weighs 247 grams.

At the back of the mobile phone, we have a removable plastic panel that fits well with the frame. Under this removable plastic panel, there is a removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. At the back, you will also see a ring surrounding the camera lens. The power button is located on the right side of the phone in between the volume rocker keys. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone and the 3.5mm headset jack is located at the top of the mobile phone.  A neat pair of headphones also come in the box for music lovers.

Performance

Now here is where all the magic happens. The Yuphoria has the 1.2GHz quad-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 the option to add up to a 32 GB microSD card where users can also store files. All this runs on the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410. For graphics an Adreno 306 is also on board. Other features includes Gyroscope sensor, Accelerometer sensor, Qualcomm’s quick charge technology and Cyanogen 12 The mobile phone also features HTML5 for browsing.

The primary camera of Yuphoria can capture 8-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera with 4MP lens. The camera captures very decent pictures but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not up to the mark. The camera requires sufficient amount of light for a beautiful snap. The camera can autofocus and it also comes with a LED flash.

Games, music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. But, the mobile phone heats up really fast after extended use. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the Yu Yuphoria. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. Screen, image and video quality is above average.

Moving on to its battery life, the Yuphoria does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,230 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).

Verdict

The Yuphoria has a good voice quality and also has some great features in it. It has the latest Android Lollipop 5.0.2 with Cyanogen 12 and some excellent apps such as Audio FX and YUniverse browser. The skin enhances everything from the security to the UI design. We heard of some phone freezing issues in few reports, but we did not face any certain issue. The experience was pretty much smooth throughout. The company has priced the Yu Yuphoria for Rs 7,999. People can get the mobile phone for Rs 6,999 at any online retail store.

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Decent performance
  • 2GB of RAM
  • Neat Design

Cons

  • Average camera performance
  • Average battery life
  • Phone heats up pretty fast

Facebook is the favourite social media site among Indian teenagers

Raman Khilnani
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Facebook is the favourite social media site among Indian teenagers

The net savvy, tech savvy post millennium youth of India have rapidly adapted to a lifestyle, which is a cocktail of gadgets, internet and social media. “The need to be constantly aware always connected and make an informed choice is in the basic DNA of the post millennium students” says Ajoy Mukhejee, EVP & Head of Global HR, TCS.

As per a survey conducted by Tata Consultancy Services, 2014-15, across 14 cities in India, of over 12,365 high school students, of the age group of 12-18, the GenY of today is highly social and more than 75% spend at least an hour everyday online. They lead a gadget rich lifestyle and are constantly in touch with friends and family, being heavy internet users.

Facebook remains the favorite with 90% followers among the respondents, Google plus followed by 65% and surprisingly Twitter had 40% followers. 70% of the youngsters say, it keeps them abreast with current affairs and connected with friends and family, but they do not find it useful for studies.

36% of the youngsters still prefer face to face communication with friends, even though 46% liked to stay in touch digitally using video chat. As far as text messaging is concerned, WhatsApp stands the most popular instant messaging platform with 58%, followed by SMS having 20% followers,  among the respondents. More than half (55%) of the students used desktops/home PC and laptops to access the internet while 30% liked to use smart phones. Among the surveyed youth 72% owned Smart phones and 40% found it the most preferred gadget.

As far as studies and learning were concerned, Wikipedia stays the favorite with 63%, followed by PDFs with 53% and educational online videos at 44%. Good old newspapers and TV still has a following of 76% as far as news and current affairs were concerned, whereas online sources had a 53% following, links from family and friends stood at 36%.  Fifty percent of the parents kept a close eye on their online activities and of these fifty, more than half gave their children access to online accounts, trending with the fast proliferating online portals.

1 million and still counting: 4G smartphones that Lenovo managed to sell via Flipkart in 2015

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1 million and still counting: 4G smartphones that Lenovo managed to sell via Flipkart in 2015

At the beginning of the year, Lenovo had made it clear its ambition to crack India’s top three smartphone sellers spot. The year hasn’t come to an end yet, but the company has shown healthier growth in 2015 as far as the numbers of 4G-LTE device shipments in the country are concerned.

The company has shared a press release which says that it sold 1 million units of its 4G smartphones Lenovo A6000, A6000plus and A7000 till June 2015 via Flipkart.

Lenovo Smartphones Director Sudhin Mathur attributed this success partly to Flipkart’s vast network across the country. He said, “Apart from providing great devices, our partnership with Flipkart gave consumers in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the countries access to our 4G smartphone portfolio. Beyond the metros, we have seen also seen a good uptake in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. ”

As per CMR’s India quarterly data, Indians are showing great interest in 4G-LTE smartphones and revealed that the overall 4G-LTE device shipments in the country has grown 108% to 2.2 million units for the January-March quarter.

LG is planning to come back in the smartphone game, has announced Rs 1,000 crore investments on R&D and marketing

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LG is planning to come back in the smartphone game, has announced Rs 1,000 crore investments on R&D and marketing

Four years ago, LG smartphones were selling like hotcakes in India, but then something went wrong and LG smartphones kind of disappeared from the market. However, now the company seems to be planning on a comeback after the launch of its latest flagship LG G4. Priced at Rs 51,000, the LG G4 would replace the G3 as the top of the line device.

LG India’s managing director Soon Kwon has great expectations from this pricey phone and is expecting to sell around 1 lakh G4s in the next three months. Not only this, the man also has other visionary plans for LG branded smartphones in the country, and shared his investment and manufacturing plans with the financially daily, The Economic Times, recently.

Kwon said, he plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore towards research and development (R&D) and marketing, as well as aims to hit the 10% market share in the country by December 2015. And if LG manages to hit this target, then LG will start manufacturing phones in India, Kwon told ET.

You can read his full interview here.

Source: Economic Times

Twitter will start educating people about its micro blogging platform soon

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Twitter will start educating people about its micro blogging platform soon

Twitter is feeling the need to educate people on how they can make the most of their micro blogging site. The idea is to get non Twitter users to bring on to its platform and start engaging with the world.

As per an article published on Australia’s Sunday Morning Herald, Twitter, which has recently seen its CEO walk out, is preparing for a new marketing campaign to make people understand its value.

To start off the campaign, twitter will be developing a new feature called Project Lightning that will organise content around live events. So, what else would this feature help Twitter do?

The Sunday Morning Herald informs, Twitter will be able to curate photos, videos and updates for an audience whether they have an account or not, using a mix of human editors and algorithms. That could appeal to people who don’t want to go through the trouble of setting up an account and figuring out whom to follow.

However, the Australian daily couldn’t find any official announcement of the new happening.

Amazon launches New Kindle Paperwhite for Rs 10,999

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Amazon launches New Kindle Paperwhite for Rs 10,999

Amazon has recently launched the new Kindle Paperwhite. The new Kindle Paperwhite comes with 300 pixels per inch display that can be seen on the Kindle Voyage. The display delivers laser-quality text, which makes it easy for a user to read it at any font size. It also includes smaller fonts so that a user can easily fit more words on each page. Amazon claims that Kindle Paperwhite has a great battery life that is measured in weeks rather than hours.

Amazon also says that the newly introduced Bookerly font is a warm and is a contemporary font designed from the ground up for reading on digital screens. It is light and has a more graceful look. It also outperforms other digital reading fonts that help a user to read the text faster with less eyestrain.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO said “We love inventing for readers, the new Kindle Paperwhite obsesses over the details that matter most to readers—we’ve added our highest-resolution display so the words are crisp and clear on the page, a new font that is crafted exclusively for reading Kindle books, and a new typesetting engine that makes pages beautiful. Together, these details help you read faster and with less eyestrain, so you can lose yourself in the author’s world.”

With the new Kindle Paperwhite, some improvements like hyphenation to break words at the right place, creates paragraphs with consistent lines and adjusts the space between words can be seen.

This device not only improves character placement, but also provides a better reading experience with large fonts. This new typesetting engine uses drop caps, text and images on the Kindle. Kindle Paperwhite automatically adjusts the largest font sizes and customize the margins, columns, indents, nested lists, borders and drop caps, which makes it easy for a reader to read the text.

Amazon has priced the new Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi version at Rs 10,999 and the new Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi+3G version at Rs 13,999.

 

 

Micromax launches slimmest 4G enabled smartphone Canvas Sliver 5 for Rs 17,999

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Micromax launches slimmest 4G enabled smartphone Canvas Sliver 5 for Rs 17,999

The domestic smartphone manufacturer Micromax has launched the slimmest smartphone of the company dubbed as Canvas Sliver 5. The device comes with 5.1mm thickness and has been priced for Rs 17,999. The smartphone will be come in White and Black colour options and will be available in the market from the first week of July.

Talking about the specifications, the smartphone flaunts a 4.8-inch AMOLED display with 1280×720 pixels resolution protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 410 processor. The smartphone comes with Single nano SIM support and offers 2GB of RAM.

The Canvas Sliver 5 has an inbuilt storage of 16GB which cannot be expanded any further. The device sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options in the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and it packs in a 2,000 mAh battery.

Speaking about the device, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Micromax, we have been consistently working on the design language of our devices to align them with the evolving needs of new-age consumers, and addressing them before anyone else in the eco-system. The Canvas Sliver 5 is a testimony to this vision, bringing together the elements of unmatched design, style and performance in one device as a result of diligent efforts of our R&D team to find the perfect balance. Our association with Hugh Jackman for the smartphone truly embodies the aspirational and fearless persona of the brand Micromax.”

The company has also launched an Onsite Care service with the device. As per the new service it will offer a pick up your phone for service and delivers it back within 7 days.

Panasonic launches a new range of headphones in India

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Panasonic launches a new range of headphones in India

Panasonic has recently launched a new range of headphones, which are very different from each other in many ways. These new headphones are called: Technics Pro DJ headphones, Enhanced Bass Sound headphones, Bluetooth headphones, Noise Cancelling headphones and Sports headphones.

Technics Pro DJ Headphones

The Technics Pro DJ is also known as RP-DJ1210. These headphones are specially built for the professional DJ’s, producers, musicians and music-loving consumers. These headphones are designed to produce unsurpassed sound quality. The Panasonic Technics headphones provides a user with unique style, ultimate comfort and rugged durability. These headphones have a wide, padded headband that offers comfort to a user. The closed-ear design ensures users hear every note clearly. The company has priced the Technics Pro DJ Headphones (RP-DJ1210) for Rs 13,999.

Key Features of Technics Pro DJ Headphones (RP-DJ1210)

  • Wearing Style: Around Ear
  • Compatibility: Coiled durable cords for pro-usage, 41mm pro driver units and frequency response 5 Hz-30 KHz
  • Colour: Black

Enhanced Bass Sound Headphones

The Enhanced Bass Sound Headphones is also known as HBD 250. These headphones are equipped with power packed sound and provide heavy bass. HBD 250 has a flexible design that comes with durable flat cables. These headphones have ear cups with thick leather pads that make them comfortable for a user to wear. These headphones have specially tuned high bass drivers for massive bass beats. The HBD 250 has a 32 mm neodymium magnet driver unit. The company has priced the Enhanced Bass Sound Headphones (HBD 250) for Rs 1,690.

Key Features of Enhanced Bass Sound Headphones (HBD 250)

  • Wearing Style: Around Ear
  • Compatibility: 32mm drivers, frequency response 9 Hz-25 KHz and tangle fee flat cable
  • Colour: Black

Bluetooth Headphones

These headphones are also known as RP-BTD10. These Bluetooth wireless headphones allow one-touch paring with smart devices. People can easily pair their smart device to the headset with a single touch. The BTD10 has a 40mm neodymium magnet driver for impressive sound. These headphones have a lithium ion battery that provides up to 30 hours of wireless use. The package also includes audio and USB charging cords, which enables extended use and easy recharging. The company has priced the Bluetooth Headphones (RP-BTD10) at Rs 8,990.

Key Features of Bluetooth Headphones (RP-BTD10)

  • Wearing Style: Around Ear
  • Compatibility: 40mm premium drivers, aptX for superior music streaming, convex remote keys on housing and NFC for easy pairing
  • Colour: Black

Noise Cancelling Headphones

Also known as RP-HC800, the company claims that these headphones effectively cancel noise. This device has a wide padded headband and cushioned ear cups, which offers comfort to a user. The company has priced the Noise Cancelling Headphones (RP-HC800) for Rs 11,990.

Key Features of Noise Cancelling Headphones (RP-HC800)

  • Wearing Style: Around Ear
  • Compatibility: New NC circuit for superb cancelling effect, robust construction for travel usage, ergonomic ear-pads for long comfort, frequency response 10 Hz-25 KHz and 40 hrs operation time with 1xAAA alkaline battery
  • Colour: Black

Sports Headphones

The RP-HS34 sports headphones are sweat and water resistant. RP-HS34 is designed for the sports enthusiasts who want something flexible for strenuous activity. These headphones have a unique, outside-the-ear design. A user can also adjust the size and length of the earphones. The inner temple cord is located behind the ear to work on minimizing touch cord noise on the face and neck while exercising. The RP-HS34 has a 14.3mm driver unit. The company has priced the Sports Headphones (RP-HS34) for Rs 949.

Key Features of Sports Headphones (RP-HS34)

  • Wearing Style: On Ear
  • Compatibility: 3mm driver unit and frequency response 10 Hz-25 KHz
  • Colours: Available in blue, orange, black, purple and white

Opera Software launches Opera Max Data Management App in India and Bangladesh

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Opera Software launches Opera Max Data Management App in India and Bangladesh

Opera Software, recently launched a wonderful app called Opera Max in India and Bangladesh. Opera max is a free, data-management & data-saving app that extends a user data plan.

With Opera Max, a user can easily manage the data not only on mobile networks, but on Wi-Fi networks, as well. Opera Max provides data savings by compressing videos, photos, media and more on most apps and websites – without any noticeable loss of quality. It gives a fast and efficient web experience. A user can easily monitor how apps are using their data. With Opera Max, a user can also track the non-essential apps that are using valuable data without their knowledge and block them.

Opera Max is the first app that compresses videos. This compression allows users to spend less data while gaining more time to watch videos on the web. Opera Max can condense a 10 MB video down to 3 MB and significantly reduce instances of video buffering without any noticeable loss of quality.

This app can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store. All non-encrypted data requests (excluding websites and apps with HTTPS connections) are sent through Opera’s compression servers, which optimize video, images and websites to use less data. This is a good app for people who use there smartphones to surf the net all the time.

Netgear launches first smart and wireless home security system in India

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Netgear launches first smart and wireless home security system in India

NETGEAR has recently launched a new Arlo Smart Home Security Camera. The company claims it to be the first 100 percent wireless WiFi security camera with crystal-clear, high definition video. A user can easily monitor their home from every possible angle from inside or from the outside. These smart cameras are also equipped with night vision. Over that, this camera not only is battery-operated with true wireless design, but also has weatherproof construction, which provides a user the ability to set up a camera wherever they want.

With the help of the internet on PC, tablet, mobile phone or laptop, a user can easily use the free Arlo app. This enables a user to watch live streamed or recorded videos, see motion event recordings, customize activity alerts and arm/disarm motion-sensors.

The Arlo Smart Home Security Camera Kit includes two HD outdoor cameras equipped with motion sensors, a smart home base station that can also “talk” to other connected devices, four magnetic dome mounts – two for securing each camera wherever a user needs it, and two extra mounts for moving the camera around the home. A Free app is also available for displaying and managing the cameras and video from iOS or Android smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.

Subhodeep Bhattacharya, Regional Director – India and South Asia at NETGEAR said “With the explosive growth and early adoption of the Internet of Things, consumers are telling us they value smart devices that help them monitor property and loved ones to give them peace of mind. But not everyone needs a professionally-monitored, expensive security system with 24/7 surveillance, and on-call personnel. Furthermore, people want to place cameras in places where a power outlet is difficult to come by. Arlo is the only camera that can deliver secure monitoring in HD, without the need for a power outlet at all. Because the camera is battery operated, you can take it anywhere inside an unobstructed perimeter of up to 150 feet from the base station. Because it’s easy to initialize with a push of a button, setup is super easy.”

The company has priced the Arlo Smart Home Security Camera Kit for Rs 35,000 (Tax additional).

Tech Specs Arlo Smart Home Security Camera

  • Wire-free design for easy placement and convenient relocation from room to room
  • 720p resolution with a wide 130-degree field of view
  • Night vision
  • Robust, weatherproofed double-shell case for maximum protection from sun, wind, rain, snow and curious pets and children
  • Motion sensors activate customizable alerts for real-time email or app notifications
  • Easy setup with magnetic mounts
  • Ultra-low power consumption with long-lasting battery life up to 6 months
  • Secure cloud storage infrastructure and up to four concurrent camera streams to mobile or desktop browsers
  • Free app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets and for the Kindle for watching live streamed or recorded videos

Microsoft introduces online store on Snapdeal

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Microsoft introduces online store on Snapdeal

The tech giant Microsoft has entered into partnership with Snapdeal. As part of this association Microsoft will be introducing its official online store to Snapdeal. This will enables the customers to purchase wide variety of Microsoft products like PCs, smartphones and tablets online easily.

Speaking about the same, Sharlin Thayil, Group OEM Director Microsoft India, said, “Increasingly consumers are going online to shop for a number of things, including mobiles, devices, software and accessories. We therefore see tremendous opportunity in delivering MS products and services through our online store to these customers. Our latest store on Snapdeal will help us reach more such customers and offer excellent choice, value and service that customers expect from Microsoft stores.”

The store will allow Microsoft to manage its products selection, promotions and launches according to the needs and requirements of the users. Before introducing this store, Microsoft has also introduced a similar store with Amazon India as well.

Tony Navin, Senior Vice President, Electronics and Home at Snapdeal, said, “We are pleased to be partnering with Microsoft in opening their online store on Snapdeal. This unique, self-contained store built by Snapdeal will allow users seamless accessibility of Microsoft’s unified portfolio of phones, tablets, PCs and Microsoft software, all from the comfort of their homes,”

WickedLeak Wammy Note 4 with 13MP camera, Octa-Core SoC launched at Rs 14,990

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WickedLeak Wammy Note 4 with 13MP camera, Octa-Core SoC launched at Rs 14,990

The domestic smartphone manufacturer WickedLeak has launched Wammy Note 4 a successor of the last year launched Wammy Note 3. The company has priced the device for Rs 14,990 and it will available in Black and White colour options. The manufacturer is also offering an optional Aquaprotect Water Resistant Technology at Rs 1,500 which will help in sustaining the smartphone for more than 30 minutes in water.

Talking about the device, Aditya Mehta, CEO, Wickedleak Inc. Said, “Following the success of Wammy Note 3, we are proud to introduce Wammy Note 4 smartphone. Wickedleak has always believed in providing the best specifications at the best price. With Wammy Note 4, we bring the high end smartphone experience in the price of a mid-range device.”

The WickedLeak Wammy Note 4 features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. The device offer dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system which is upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop. The smartphone is powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device stands at 16GB which can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD card.

The Wammy Note 4 sports a 13.0-megpaixel rear camera with LED flash and 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone packs in a 3,250 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Gionee Elife S7, A Super Slim Smartphone with the latest Android Lollipop OS (Review)

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Gionee Elife S7, A Super Slim Smartphone with the latest Android Lollipop OS (Review)

Gionee have launched some great mobile phones in India. Last year we saw the Gionee Elife S5.5 from the brand and it was a wonderful device. Now they have recently launched another version of the mobile phone. This is the Gionee Elife S7, which is a fabulous smartphone to work with.

Design

The Gionee Elife S7 is available in black, white and blue colours. We received the black unit for review. The Elife S7’s body is supported by a U-shaped frame made from aviation-grade aluminium magnesium alloy. This frame curves gently at the four corners. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over it. The mobile phone is extremely sleek, it is just 5.5mm thick and has 126.5g weight. The Elife S7 has a 5.2-inch FHD SUPER AMOLED display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand.

The battery is non removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. The Elife S7 can accommodate two Micro SIM cards. The SIM slot is on 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 and a 3.5mm audio port are located at the bottom of the phone. 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 come in the box for music lovers.

Performance

Gionee Elife S7 has the 1.7GHz octa-core processor that comes along with 2 GB of RAM for applications and services. The users also get 16 GB of internal memory to store files but there is no slot for a memory card. All this runs on the Mediatek MT6752. For graphics a Mali-T760MP2 is also on board.

The primary camera of Elife S7 can capture 13-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel secondary camera. The camera app has a lot of good features, which comes with many options. These include a fairly professional mode that allows control over the exposure, ISO, white balance, aperture and focus.

There is also a Magic Focus mode that allows precise control over the area of focus after photos have been captured. Another exciting feature is the Chameleon feature, which allows a user to capture any colour through the camera and apply it on to the theme and system interface. The camera captures really detailed pictures and is also a fast shooter, but in low light and dark areas, it becomes a bit sloppy. The 8-megapixel front camera, on the other hand, needs sufficient amount of light for a good click.

Music apps and video galleries ran beautifully. Talking about which, the audio quality is very fine. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. Screen, image and video quality is above average. 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.

Moving on to its battery life, Gionee Elife S7 does manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2700 mAh battery inside it, we did give us between 24 to 27 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).

We tested the phone out with Quadrant and it managed a score of 15,927 points, which is a pretty good score for this mobile phone.

Verdict

Gionee Elife S7 is definitely built for the masses. The voice quality is very good and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the slim design of the phone. It has some great features too, which are appreciable. It has the latest Android Lollipop 5.0. The Gionee Elife S7 can be picked up for MRP Rs 25,999. One can also get the mobile phone for Rs 22,500 (MOP) at any online retail store.

 

Pros

Excellent performance

Brilliant screen

Exceptional battery life

 

Cons

Battery not removable

Cameras could have been better

No slot for memory card

Gets heated up while playing games

 

Telecom Minister Prasad asks telcos to put their act together, asks them to offer quality services to consumers

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Telecom Minister Prasad asks telcos to put their act together, asks them to offer quality services to consumers

If you often face network connectivity and call drop issues with your existing telecom service provider, then this news would bring in some hope. Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had yesterday asked mobile operators to walk the extra mile to reinforce their systems as they have enough spectrum to provide telephony services without interruption.

Telcos, who fail to do so, might face disincentives in the coming days. The minister has asked sectoral regulator TRAI to suggest a disincentive mechanism to tackle the call drop problem, but he didn’t revel what kind of disincentive would be involved—financial or otherwise.

In a PTI report, he was quoted saying, “…this argument I don’t appreciate, enough spectrum is available, what is important for them is to reinforce. (This) call drop issue needs to be addressed by the operators, whether BSNL or private ones because consumers want no call
drops. Now I would appreciate if telecom operators earnestly addressed this problem.”

The minister also tried to put industry’s concern over installation of mobile towers to rest by saying this: “I have already spoken publicly about this campaign on the tower issue and I want to repeat that there is no tangible evidence of any harmful effect. Therefore, call drop allegations and campaign against tower installation can’t go hand in hand.”

Mobile Data to get costlier for Vodafone, MTS Users in Delhi

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Mobile Data to get costlier for Vodafone, MTS Users in Delhi

After the March spectrum auctions, telecom analysts and experts were predicting a hike in the call and data charges, and boy, they were so right. While Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular were the first ones to announce increased mobile data tariffs, now even Vodafone and MTS have joined the league.

A PTI report reveals that both Vodafone and MTS have increased mobile data tariffs for 2G and 3G services in Delhi NCR; only the percentage hikes are different. Vodafone has increased prepaid data tariffs by up to 47%, the MTS postpaid consumers would have to pay more for mobile data packs.

Earlier, Vodafone users were paying Rs 1,255 for the 3G pack of 10 GB data, but now they’d have to pay Rs 1,847 for the same. The price of the 1GB 3G pack has also been increased to Rs 297 from Rs 255. The regular 1GB 2G pack will now cost Rs 195 against the previous Rs 175.

As per the PTI report, Vodafone has also made changes in most of the prepaid plans and has also reduced validity of various packs.

Oppo Neo 5 with 8MP camera, quad-core SoC launched for Rs 9,990

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Oppo Neo 5 with 8MP camera, quad-core SoC launched for Rs 9,990

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has launched the latest smartphone of the company dubbed as Neo 5. The company has priced the device for Rs 9,990 and it will be available in the colour options of Crystal White and Sapphire Blue.

Speaking about the smartphone, Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobiles India said, “Apart from urban India, OPPO is focusing on rural markets as well as Indian market’s major population lies in rural areas which are a huge market in itself. OPPO Neo 5(2015) will target consumers who expect superior specifications at decent pricing. Out target is to reach out and cater to each segment in the market. We are excited to introduce Neo 5 for our young and energetic customers, a Smartphone series which has generated great response in the past.”

The Oppo Neo 5 features a 4.5-inch display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system based on ColourOS. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. On the storage front, the smartphone offers 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

The smartphone flaunts an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and LED flash. It also offers a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The device houses a 2,000 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

iBall mSLR Cobalt4 smartphone with interchangeable lens launched at Rs 8,499

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iBall mSLR Cobalt4 smartphone with interchangeable lens launched at Rs 8,499

The Indian smartphone manufacturer iBall has expanded its Cobalt series with the launch of mSLR Cobalt4. The company has priced the device for Rs 8,499 and offers lens mount and four lenses with it. The four lenses include a zoom lens with 8x zoom, a fisheye lens with a 175-180 degree viewing angle, a macro lens with 10x magnification and minimum object distance of 10-15mm, and a wide-angle lens with a 130-degree viewing angle. The firm will also be offering a free pouch and a cleaning cloth with the smartphone.

Speaking about the device, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director, iBall said, “We are very excited with our newest launch which revolutionizes and redefines smartphones. With mSLR Cobalt4 the users shall be mesmerized on the Smartphone’s Camera with detachable lenses. The Multiple options of the lens shall snap great pictures and change the way photographs are captured on the smart phones! Its again heartening that we are the first in India to launch a product with this technology.”

Talking about the specifications, the iBall mSLR Cobalt4 flaunts a 5-inch qHD display with 960×540 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Adnroid 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD card.

The iBall mSLR Cobalt4 comes equipped with an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 3.2-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The device packs in a 2,000 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

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