- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 2.5GHz processor
- Chipset: Intel Atom Z3590
- RAM: 4GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 3,000 mAh
- Dimensions:9×78.84×11.95 mm
- Weight: 185g
ASUS will bring its new Zenfone Zoom soon to India
ASUS, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has just launched the world’s thinnest 3X optical zoom smartphone called ZenFone Zoom. The smartphone comes in Meteorite black and Glacier white colour options.
The ASUS Zenfone Zoom features a. 5.5-inch touchscreen with 1080P Full HD resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 2.5GHz Intel Atom Z3590 Quad-Core processor and whooping 4 gigs of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system.
The USP of this phone is its rear camera. Asus Zenfone Zoom sports a 13MP rear camera with 3X Optical Zoom Laser Auto-Focus capabilities and Dual-Colour real tone flash. Along with that there is also a 5MP front camera on this smartphone. ASUS ZenFone Zoom offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. This mobile phone would house a 3,000 mAh battery that should keep it alive for long.
The company hasn’t announced the price of ASUS ZenFone Zoom yet. But, we reckon it should be over Rs 20,000.
Techs Specs of Asus Zenfone
Logitech K380 keyboard and M337 mouse can connect with any computing device, even your tablet
In today’s day and age we use multiple computing devices such as the tablet, laptop, PC and a smartphone. We need a universal communications device compatible with all of these so that you can work swiftly. For that Logitech has just brought its K380 Keyboard and M337 mouse that works on Bluetooth technology.
One can connect the Logitech M380 keyboard to any compatible tablet, PC or smartphone. Dressed in blue the compact look of the keyboard does work. It looks futuristic, unlike the usual keyboards. It works using AAA batteries and can connect with up to 3 devices. Users can press the easy switch button on the keyboard and it will switch between devices. The Logitech K380 keyboard is available at Rs 2,795.
The Logitech M337 mouse is also built to be used with multiple devices. Its programmable navigation button allows the user to switch between applications, change between desktops and drag-and-drop files plus images. Consumers can also replicate the three-finger swipe gesture that brings up mission control on a MAC or bring up the Task View on Windows 10. With a single AA battery this Bluetooth mouse can run for 10 months. The Logitech M337 mouse is available for Rs 2,345.
Gionee launches its latest S5.1 Pro smartphone
Gionee has been doing the rounds and trying to make a mark in the mobile phone industry, both in Indi and abroad. Now, they have just expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the new S5.1 Pro smartphone, which is 5.35mm thick.
The Gionee S5.1 Pro smartphone features a 5-inch 2.5HD AMOLED display that comes with Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit 1.3GHz Octa-Core processor running on MediaTek MT6753 chipset coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Gionee S5.1Pro is a dual-SIM smartphone with dual standby support. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with the Amigo 3.0 skin on top. For graphics, there is a Mali T720 glued in.
As far as its clicking capabilities are concerned, the Gionee S5.1Pro is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. There is also an 8-megapixel front camera. This smartphone offers 3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device packs a 2,400 mAh non-removable battery that should be able to keep the device awake for over 20 hours.
The company hasn’t announced the price of the smartphone yet. But, the new Gionee S5.1Pro is expected to cost around Rs 20,000. This top of the line Gionee smartphone will be available in India soon.
Techs Specs of Gionee S5.1 Pro
- Network supported: 3G
- Display size: AMOLED 5-inch 2.5HD display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.3GHz processor (64-bit)
- GPU: Mali T720
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via micro SD card )
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 8MP
- Battery: 2,400 mAh
Sony to bring its three new next-generation smartphones Xperia Z5 Premium, Z5 Compact and Xperia Z3 soon to India
Sony has just unveiled its next-generation Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z3 Premium. Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications, said “Smartphones are part of people’s lives. Since users already create, share and enjoy most of their content on the go – we’ve set out to bring Sony’s latest innovations in camera, design and display to ensure the Xperia Z5 series is the best possible lifestyle and entertainment platform.”
The Xperia Z5 will feature a 5.2-inch full HD display and is 7.3mm thick. It is powered by a 64-bit class based Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. This smartphone will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. It is expected to have 32GB of internal storage, which can further be expanded via a microSD card. The device is said to come equipped with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS 23-megapixel image sensor. This smartphone will also be available in both single SIM and dual SIM variants. It will also feature 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The Xperia Z5 would house a 2,900 mAh battery.
Coming to the next smartphone, the Xperia Z5 Compact will feature a 4.6-inch 720p display. The device will be 8.3mm thick. The smartphone will be powered by a 64-bit class based Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor paired with 2GB RAM. This smartphone will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. It also features 32GB internal storage, which can be extended via a microSD card. The device is said to come equipped with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS 23-megapixel image sensor. It will also feature 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The Xperia Z5 Compact would house a 2,700 mAh battery.
India is the third largest market for internet consumption, Indian Govt has already spent $ 32 billion on 4G (Infographic)
Yesterday, Mediatek announced its partnership with Micromax to supply their chipsets to the later in their smartphones. Micromax will use Mediateks chipsets in their mid to high-end smartphone’s. An Infographic also came our way, which reveals some interesting facts about India’s mobile phone culture. The most prominent one that caught our eye is that India is the third largest consumer of Internet. 65% of it coming from mobile phones. No wonder most app builders and marketer’s are scrambling to have a digital foot print in a big manner.
Another interest fact that gets highlighted in this infographic is that the mobile phone market will grow to 435 million by 2017. Almost doubling itself up in when compared to 2015. More and more smartphone models will be launched as we go ahead, too.
Samsung launches the latest Galaxy Tab S2, the world’s slimmest tablet
Samsung has just announced the launch of the world’s slimmest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S2. It is Samsung’s latest 4G enabled Galaxy tablet. This tablet is stylishly designed with a metal frame and looks beautiful. The Galaxy Tab S2 will be available in three colours, which consist of Gold, Black and White.
Manu Sharma, Director Mobile Business, Samsung Electronics said, “The Galaxy Tab S2 is the World’s slimmest Tablet. The Galaxy Tab S2 combines features that enhance productivity and usability for a complete user experience powered by 4G data connectivity and speed. We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere. Given our commitment to the Indian market, the Galaxy Tab S2 is another contribution of Samsung to the Make in India campaign. This product will be made in India and made for India.”
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is super-slim and ultra-light tablet. It is 5.6mm slim and has 392g weight. The Galaxy Tab S2 features a 9.7-inch QXGA (2048×1536) Super AMOLED display, optimized with 4:3 screen ratio for best reading and browsing experience.
On the specification front, the tablet has a Exynos Octa-Core processor (Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz) paired with 3GB RAM. This device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 32GB, which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. It also comes with a new feature known as Side Sync that helps users replicate and control a smartphone or a laptop via the tablet itself.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera. There is also a 2.1-megapixel camera at the front of the tablet. This tablet is built with a touch-enabled fingerprint scanner for hassle-free authentication. The Galaxy Tab S2 offers 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, GPS and Wi-Fi for connectivity. The tablet would house a 5,870 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 at Rs 39,400. It is now on sale. Also, this tablet users will get 2GB of 4G data per month free, for two months on Airtel’s Network.
Techs Specs of Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
- Network supported: 4G LTE
- Display size: QXGA 7-inch Super AMOLED display
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Processor: Exynos Octa-Core processor (Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz)
- RAM: 3GB
- Memory:32GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via micro SD card )
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 2.1MP
- Dimensions: 169 x 237.3 x 5.6mm
- Weight: 392g
- Battery: 5,870 mAh
iBall launches Andi 4.5 O’ Buddy Android smartphone with 8MP camera for Rs 4,990
The Indian smartphone maker iBall has added another member to its Andi series dubbed as ‘Andi 4.5 O’ Buddy’. The smartphone is available across all the different retail and online channels at a price of Rs 4,990. The manufacturer is also providing a smart cover as part of the sales pack.
On the specifications front, the Andi 4.5 O’ Buddy comes with a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with a pixel resolution of 480×854. The device comes with dual SIM capability and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and offers 2GB of RAM. It inbuilt storage stands at 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.
Andi 4.5 features an 8.0-megapixel shooter at the rear end and a 3.2-megapixel front camera for clicking selfies. Both the cameras of the device are accompanied by LED flash for a clear and better photography experience. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 1,800 mAh battery.
Intex Cloud V budget Android smartphone available online for Rs 3,999
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Intex is all geared up to expand its product portfolio with the launch of new budget Android smartphone called Cloud V. Prior the official launch the device is spotted in the e-commerce portal with a price tag of Rs 3,999.
Talking about the specifications, the Intex Cloud V flaunts a 5-inch FWVGA display with 480×845 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system and offers dual SIM functionality. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum (SC7731) processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
Intex Cloud V comes equipped with an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the smartphone include, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi A-GPS and Micro-USB and packs in a 2,000 mAh battery.
Karbonn Titanium S200 HD Android smartphone comes with 21 language support at Rs 4,999
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Karbonn has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of yet another budget smartphone dubbed as Titanium S200 HD. This new smartphone comes under its ‘Titanium’ series. The new device is available only in Coffee Champagne colour variant.
Talking about the specifications, the Karbonn Titanium S200 HD features a 5-inch HD IPS display with 720×1280 pixels resolution. The dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, which is 2 generations old now. Powering the device is 1.2GHz Quad-Core Speadtrum SPC7731 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB that can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The Karbonn Titanium S200 HD smartphone sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and autofocus. There is also a 3.2-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone packs in a massive 2,600 mAh battery and offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB and GPRS as connectivity options. The device also includes support for 21 Indian languages and five Indian UI languages.
The company has priced the smartphone at Rs 4,999 and buyers would also receive a free protective case with it.
Techs Specs of Karbonn Titanium S200 HD
- Network supported: 3G and 2G
- Display size: HD IPS 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor
- Chipset: Speadtrum SPC7731
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory:8GB (memory can be extended up to 32GB via micro SD card )
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 3.2MP
- Dimensions: 00x 7.20 x 0.80mm
- Weight: 142g
- Battery: 2,600 mAh
Gionee F103 smartphone comes to India at Rs 9,999
Gionee has just expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the new F103 smartphone. The Gionee F103 smartphone features glass back panel while sporting a metal frame. The smartphone will come in three colour variations. These consist of pearl white, dawn white and black.
Timir Baran Acharyya, GM, Gionee India said, “With our F series we have achieved to get both design and performance in one device and consumers gets the best from both the worlds. F103 is a power packed device a great design which not only gives great performance but also adds the style quotient to the consumer who carries it out.”
The Gionee F103 smartphone features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display, which comes with Dragontrail glass for protection. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor that runs on MediaTek MT6735 chipset coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Gionee F103 is a dual-SIM smartphone with dual standby support. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system with the Amigo 3.0 skin on top.
On the cameras front, the Gionee F103 is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and autofocus. There is also a 5-megapixel front camera. This smartphone offers 4G LTE, 3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device packs a 2,400 mAh battery, which should keep it running for 24 hours.
The company has priced the Gionee F103 at Rs 9,999.
Techs Specs of Gionee F103
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: HD IPS 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor (64-bit)
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 32GB via micro SD card )
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Dimensions:3×7.95mm
- Battery: 2,400 mAh