Xiaomi Mi Edge smartphone to come with curved dual edge display soon to India
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is reportedly working on a mobile phone with a curved edge-to-edge display. According to a Chinese website, ‘Mobile Dad’, the smartphone is named as Mi Edge.
The website claimed that the smartphone will feature a 5.2-inch dual-edge display of Sharp with QHD (2560×1440 pixel) resolution. It would be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 64-bit Hexa-Core processor. The device will have 3 or 4GB of RAM. The handset might sport a 16-megapixel rear camera and even a fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi could launch Mi Edge curved display smartphone at Rs 25,950 (approx.) in October this year. Stay tuned as we bring you more developments from the camp of Xiaomi.
ixigo acquires Rutogo, an inter-city cabs aggregator
ixigo is one of India’s leading mobile travel search marketplace. They have recently announced that they have accomplished the acquisition of Square Hoot Hikes, the parent company of Rutogo, an inter-city cabs aggregator, for an unrevealed amount. As part of the deal, the Rutogo team will be joining ixigo to scale its fast-growing cabs app by building a marketplace for inter-city taxi owners and vendors.
Aloke Bajpai, Co-Founder & CEO, ixigo said, “Rutogo’s team is passionate about the tourist taxis segment and they had made considerable progress in building a marketplace with nearly 100 taxi vendors across India within a few months of operation. This acquisition fits well with our overall strategy of providing comprehensive choice across intra-city and inter-city taxi booking options. We will be launching outstation taxis in the coming weeks, and will also be opening up the cabs marketplace and partner with other booking apps in the inter-city taxis space shortly. With flights, trains, buses & cabs, we are now the most comprehensive transportation search in India.”
Earlier, ixigo had launched the first Indian meta-search app for cabs on the Google Play Store. The ixigo cabs app allows users to search across app-based taxi providers such as Ola, Uber and Easycabs within seconds and book them in one click.
ixigo cabs is now the fastest growing app in the companies portfolio. It is set to debut on iOS in a few days time. The app was earlier limited to intra-city taxis and autos transport. And with Rutogo, ixigo will expand into the inter-city tourist segment as well.
Micromax has also recently invested in ixigo to bundle travel services natively into their new range of Android phones. A good move that will surely help ixigo go from its 6.5 million monthly active users to over 30 million monthly active users by the end of 2016. ixigo’s mission is to simplify the lives of travellers by building apps that make their travel search and planning hassle-free.
Intel’s Maker Lab in India with focus on mobile devices and Internet of Things
Intel just unveiled Intel India Maker Lab and Intel India Maker showcase to power product innovation in India in Internet of Things (IoT), mobile devices and other computer focused domains.
The Intel India Maker Lab has two goals. First, to accelerate hardware design innovation by increasing product revolution. Second, to improve maker capability for innovators and start-ups in India.
Kumud Srinivasan, President, Intel India, said, “Intel India is committed to accelerating Digital India and Design in India by invigorating innovation across the ecosystem. Design capability is a critical aspect for the success of these initiatives, and the Intel India Maker Lab will provide a facility to offer that support. Intel India Maker Lab will zero in on hardware design by bolstering product innovation to increase the capability of start-ups in India while Intel India Maker Showcase will exhibit products and solutions from Intel India Maker Lab and Intel. Budding entrepreneurs will be helped with development kits, reference boards, hardware and software tools, mentorship and business support to develop products.”
Initially, 10 start-ups will be supported with the selection process completing in October. The Maker Lab initiatives are aimed at helping the Indian government realise its vision of Digital India and Make in India.
Videocon Z55 Dash smartphone unveiled at Rs 6,490 in India
The budget segment of smartphones is getting thicker by the day. Videocon, the Indian smartphone manufacturer has contributed to the budget Android smartphone sphere with its new mobile called Z55 Dash. This smartphone is available in two colour options, which consists of Black with Gold and White with Silver.
Jerold Pereira, CEO, Videocon Mobile Phones, said “By manufacturing the handsets locally, Videocon Mobile Phones endeavours to offer affordability and stylishness to Indian consumers and bring in a unique and never before seen mobile experience in Indian mobile market. The new Z55 Dash is created to meet the needs of these dynamic consumers and their changing needs. It is the testament of Videocon’s domestic manufacturing excellence and consumer insight. A combination of great functionality and design, Z55 DASH offers affordability and stylishness along with a smooth, faster and an elevated user experience. We are excited to partner with Flipkart to launch our latest innovation in the market.”
On the specification front, the Videocon Z55 Dash flaunts a 5-inch HD display. The device runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.4 GHz Octa-Core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The on-board storage of the smartphone accounts to 8GB that can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB.
The device features an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Videocon Z55 Dash has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for video-calling and seleifies. The smartphone also features protective Camera Lens made of Corning Glass with Dual Anti Reflective Coating to enhance picture quality. The device offers 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, microUSB, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options and it packs a 2,200 mAh battery to keep it alive for long.
The company has priced the new Videocon Z55 Dash at Rs 6,490 and it will soon be available for purchase exclusively on Flipkart.
Techs Specs of Videocon Z55 Dash
- Network supported: 2G and 3G
- Display size: HD 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.4GHz processor
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory: 8GB internal memory & add up to 32GB via microSD card
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and 5MP secondary camera
- Battery: 2,200 mAh
Motorola will Give Shape to Lenovo Smartphones
The Chinese Manufacturer Lenovo is all set to merge its Mobile Business Group (MBG) with Motorola. Now, Motorola will be holding the responsibility of designing, developing and manufacturing of all Lenovo smartphones.
Lenovo said in a press statement, “To create a faster, leaner business model, we will align our smartphone development production and manufacturing and better leverage the complementary strengths of Lenovo and Motorola to quickly drive growth. Lenovo’s Mobile Business Group (MBG) will continue to drive the overall mobile business, but will now on Motorola to design, develop and manufacture smartphone products.”
Moto and Lenovo will still remain separate companies in the market for their smartphones, but Lenovo may join its smartphones business into a single brand under Motorola at some point of time.
Lenovo has a long way to go, and joining with Motorola it seems to be a smart move from Lenovo. The Chinese major is all set to launch the camera-centric Vibe Shot in India, on the other hand Motorola will bring its third generation Moto X soon.
LG introduces LG G4 Metallic in India at Rs 40,000
The South Korean manufacturers LG have introduced its latest LG G4 Mettallic smartphone in India. The smartphone is available in Titanium Black and Gold variants.
Deepak Jasrotia, Business Head, LG Mobiles India, said, “We have always believed in offering only those products to our consumers that complement their style in making a statement. The G4’s leather back was a step in that direction and we’ve taken it to the next step with this metallic variant of G4. The G4 is our most ambitious product of 2015 and we hope the consumers will continue to show their love for this smartphone, now in an all-new metallic avatar.”
On the specification front, the LG G4 Mettalic has a 5.5-inch display. Powering the smartphone is a Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 and dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57. All this on Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 32GB, which can be expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The LG G4 will feature a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone would house a 3,000 mAh battery and will also offer 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
The LG G4 Metallic will be available for purchase with an invite in India starting for Rs. 40,000/-.
Techs Specs of LG G4
- Network supported: 3G
- Display size: Display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
- RAM: 3GB
- Memory:32GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 16MP and secondary camera 8MP
- Battery: 3,000 mAh
- Dimensions:9 x 76.1 x 6.3 – 9.8 mm
- Weight: 155g
Facebook hits new milestone with one billion users logged on to the site on a single day
Facebook is the biggest social networking platform in the world. And now, it has crossed another rmilestoen. The company CEO-Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook had one billion people logged on to the site in a single day, marking the first time in company’s history to reach this milestone.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO for Facebook posted on Facebook that “On Monday, 1 in 7 people on Earth used Facebook to connect with their friends and family. He stated that the company uses average numbers but this instance was different! This was the first time we reached this milestone, and it’s just the beginning of connecting the whole world. He also stated that a more open and connected world is a better world. It brings stronger relationships with those you love, a stronger economy with more opportunities, and a stronger society that reflects all of our values.”
Some reports say that Facebook aims to bring 4.5 billion users online with Internet.org. Facebook also said it will open a portal that will allow any mobile operator to offer the service under its Internet.org platform. Facebook has also tied up with specific operators to launch the service in different countries all over the world.
The company definitely had a reason to celebrate. Facebook has also released a video to memorialise the milestone. In the end, the CEO also thanked its users for being a part of his community and for everything they have done to help Facebook reach this milestone.
Vodafone to launch its 4G LTE services in India by the end of the year
Vodafone India is a leading global telecommunications company. Vodafone India will also be joining the 4G race with its competitor Bharti Airtel in offering faster data services. They informed that, they would launch the 4G LTE mobile phone services in the country by the end of the year.
The company said, “Vodafone India acquired additional 4G LTE spectrum in five circles in the country, in the February 2014 auctions. These circles together contribute close to 50 percent of the total data revenues for Vodafone India.”
It seems that an explosion of cheap smartphones has encouraged more Indians to use their handsets to access the Internet and demand faster downloads. In India, an Internet-based start-up boom has also seen increased adaptability on smartphones. This is actually boosting the demand for high-speed data.
We were hoping that Reliance would have laid down it 4G network in this quarter and should have been running too. But, seems like other ISP’s would gain ground with their own services before Reliance.
Xiaomi is expected to launch its own processors in 2016
The Chinese manufacturer, Xiaomi is reportedly planning to make its own processor for their devices in 2016. This could be a big shock for the Qualcomm and MediaTek, whose processors are been used in Xiaomi devices.
Xiaomi will use these mobile processors only for their entry level or for budget handsets, while top of the line devices might still use a chipset made by Qualcomm. Xiaomi has already starting working on two SoCs that could power its Redmi line up of smartphones next year.
Making its own chipsets, especially for affordable smartphones, could help Xiaomi in reducing the costs of its material and also help it to compete with other smartphones. Xiaomi is not the only smartphone maker pursuing its own processor. Samsung started its own Exynos line of chipsets for smartphones some time back as well. Huawei too has its own Kirin line of chipsets that power many of its own smartphones.
The Chinese company has been very quiet about this information, so we have to wait for their final word about the new mobile CPU’s.
Apple to unveil its newest iPhone 6S on 9th September, some specs revealed
Apple will soon launch anothert stylish iPhone called the iPhone 6S on. Reports are rife that the new iPhone should come out on 9th September, 2015. Reports suggest that this smartphone will have larger screen and will be slightly thicker & heavier when compared to the other iPhones.
9to5Mac reported that this hendset will come with improved Face Time camera. The iPhone 6S might borrow features from Snapchat or PhotoBooth as well. One of the feature would enable the phone to display a quick white screen, which would act as a flash, whenever users will press the front camera button.
This smartphone is expected to come in rose gold colour, in addition to the silver, gold and space grey. Some leaked image of iPhone 6S shows that the phone will have the same design as the previous one, which would can be both a good and bad thing. Over that, the Touch ID is unlikely to be moved from the home button to the rear or even the display.
The iPhone 6S will feature a 4.7-inch touchscreen display and will come with A9 LTE chipset, powered by Qualcomm’s Cat 6. The smartphone is also expected to get an upgrade in the RAM department to 2GB.
As far as the rear camera is concerned, the iPhone 6S will flaunt a 12-megapixel rear camera with 4K video capture. iOS 9 will be featured on the smartphone with all the new apps and features. For storage a 16GB Toshiba flash chip would be available in the base version. Users should get the choice of 64GB and 128GB alongside this, again.
The price for iPhone 6S will be known in the coming days. Stay tuned as we bring you more developments from Apple.