iBall launches Slide Brillante 3G voice calling tablet for Rs 5,799
The Indian smartphone manufacturer iBall has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Slide Brillante 3G voice calling tablet. The company has priced the tablet for Rs 5,799 and it will be available in the market in coming weeks.
Speaking about the device, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director, iBall said, “We are proud to launch Intel processor based first calling tablet in 7-inch in India. iBall Slide Brillante with the 64 bit Intel Processor and 3G calling function we believe would deliver world-class experience offering users a plethora of features at a very affordable price.”
The iBall Slide Brillante flaunts a 7-inch display and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the tablet is a 1GHz dual-core Intel Atom x3-C3130 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The connectivity attributes of the device include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, OTG and packs in a 3,000 mAh battery.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.