- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: HD 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.4GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory: 16GB (memory can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card)
- Camera:Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,500 mAh
Micromax unveils its newest Canvas Nitro 4G smartphone in India at Rs 10,999
Micromax has just launched yet another 4G smartphone called the Canvas Nitro 4G. This smartphone is available in black colour only. On the specification front, the Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G has a 5-inch HD display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.4GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The on board storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded up to 32GB by using a microSD card. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop operating system. For graphics an Adreno 405 is also on board.
Vineet Taneja, CEO of Micromax Informatics said, “With the launch of Canvas Nitro 4G, we aim to bring a perfect combination of technology, rich features and a faster 4G experience at a great value to more and more consumers. The launch is just the starting point and will be followed by a full range of best value 4G devices from Micromax.”
The Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G sports a 13-megapixel rear camera, which comes with flash and ISOCELL image sensor with backside illumination. There is also a 5-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone houses a 2,500 mAh battery and offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
The company has priced the Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G at Rs 10,999 and it is available for both online and offline consumers.
Techs Specs of Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G
Targus brings its 8,400mAh dual USB power bank for Rs 2,699 to India
Targus is a leading global supplier of laptop cases and accessories for mobile phones. They have recently announced its dual USB power bank called the Targus APB031AP. This power bank is not too heavy and is easy to carry.
Mr. Manish Aher, Director of Product Marketing and Country Manager, India at Targus Asia-Pacific said, “Today everybody is constantly on the grid, particularly the Millennials. There is no way they can deal with a dead cell phone battery without a mild panic attack. Targus Dual USB Power Bank eases any worries of losing the power of Smartphone, iPad/Tablet or iPod. We, at Targus, focus on addressing everyday needs of our customers. The Targus power bank is really an essential travel accessory, an incredibly convenient way for users to power their devices anywhere, anytime.”
The 8,400mAh power bank comes with an ultra-sleek and sophisticated compact body. The power bank is quite durable and features fast charging capabilities. This portable power bank does look very nice and can easily fit in any bag or pocket.Targus’s 8,400mAh power bank comes with dual 2.1A output USB ports that helps to charge two devices at the same time. There are Samsung cells in the power bank that offer reliable battery performance. It also features a three level LED battery indicator that indicates the users to charge the power bank in time for their next use.
Targus durable power bank can power up smart phones, iPad, MP3, MP4, tablets and other such devices with its battery even when the these gadgets are in use. With this power bank, users can charge their devices anytime without worrying about a plugin outlet nearby.The company has priced the Targus APB031AP power bank at Rs 2,699. It comes with a warranty of 1 year and is exclusively available at Amazon.
Amkette EVO Gamepad PRO for mobiles gets launched at Rs 2,799
Casual gaming is big in India, especially amongst the youth. We don’t mind picking up the trusted controller every now and then to blow some steam off playing video games on the console or PC. Many do the same playing games on their mobiles, since it is the handiest of any gaming device ever built. Amkette EVO Gamepad PRO takes mobile phone gaming to the next level and we for one are pretty much impressed after checking out its video.
The Amkette EVO Gamepad PRO is exclusively available with Flipkart for a price of Rs 2,799. This gamepad is pretty similar in looks and key placement to the one that come with Microsoft Xbox. Users get the D-pad along with the dual joysticks and trigger buttons on the top left and right sides of the pad. One can easily pair up any Bluetooth enabled Android smartphone with the pad, download a game they want to play and game on. The Android app for Amkette EVO Gamepad PRO has a list of over 350 games and also tells the users how one can connect the device to the TV screen and enjoy Android games on the big screen. Overall an interesting device by Amkette to bring out the gamer in you.
XOLO Black Review: A modern affordable smartphone with dual primary cameras
XOLO is trying to bring decent mobile phones at affordable price for youngsters in India. Now, they have recently launched XOLO Black. This is the first handset in the Black series and is a good smartphone to work with. Read on to know more about this smartphone.
Design
As the name suggests, the XOLO Black is available in black colour only. This smartphone’s design is really modern and stylish. Its body is supported by a grey coloured (metal finish) frame on the sides. The sides are nicely curved giving it a very up-to-date look.
The device front and back is completely flat, even the dual camera module is in line with the back panel. The two lenses are placed symmetrically on either side of the rear flash. The back panel is also black in colour and has got a glass layer on it. Both the front as well as the back panels glass comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The mobile phone is scratch resistant too. Users will also fine the XOLO and HIVE branding on the back panel.
The XOLO Black features a 5.5-inch full HD display. There are off-screen soft keys below the display, which we feel are too small and too widely placed. These stay dark or unseen by default until pressed. The mobile phone is slightly heavy but it is very comfortable to use, even with just one hand.
The battery is non-removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. The smartphone can accommodate two SIM cards, one is micro and second one is nano. The SIM slot is on the left side of the mobile phone. The second SIM slot is for the nano SIM, but can also be used for a microSD card. Yes, it is a hybrid card slot. The power button is located on the right side of the phone along with the volume keys. The breathing effect driven LED notification is around the power button, which we found to be quite amusing. 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.
Performance
XOLO Black has a 1.5GHz Octa-Core processor along with 2GB of RAM to run applications and services at their best. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is an option to add up to a 32GB microSD card where users can store additional files. All this runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (2nd Gen) chipset. For graphics an Adreno 405 is also on board.
The main USP of this mobile is its dual camera setup at the rear. The smartphone has a 13-megapixel primary camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. Both the front and back cameras have their own LED flashes.
There are two camera apps, first the general one and second the dual camera app. One needs to use the dual camera app if they want to utilise the dual cameras. The dual camera app supports UBIFocus wherein users can shoot first and focus later. The camera also features OptiZoom for better zoom and ChromaFlash for better output using flash. The camera captures really detailed pictures. Even in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was quite decent.
Music apps and video galleries ran beautifully. Talking about which, the audio quality is very fine. 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 this mobile because the phone gets slightly warm after prolonged use. Also, the mobile phone hangs a lot while playing high end games and one can’t enjoy them at all. On the brighter side, the in game sound was quite loud and clear.
Moving on to its battery life, the XOLO Black has 3,200 mAh battery inside. It worked for over 23 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 31,593 points, which is a pretty good score for this mobile phone.
Verdict
XOLO Black is definitely built for the youngsters as well as people who love photography. The voice quality is very good and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the beautiful design of the phone. It has some great features too, which are appreciable. It also supports 4G. XOLO Black runs customized HIVE UI based on 64 bit Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The experience was quite smooth throughout and the number of apps supplied on it are decent. The XOLO Black can be picked up for Rs 12,999, a price well suited for this marvel.
Pros
- Stunning looks
- Decent performance
- Good dual primary and front cameras
- Non-removable battery
- Heated up while playing games
- Network supported: 4G and 3G
- Display size: Full HD5-inch display
- Operating system: HIVE UI based on 64 bit Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (2nd Gen)
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.5GHz processor
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory: 16GB (memory can be expanded up to 32GB via micro SD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP + 2MP and 5MP secondary camera
- Battery: 3,200 mAh (non-removable)
- Weight: 165g
Meizu launches MX5 smartphone with 20.7MP camera and 3GB RAM via Snapdeal for Rs 19,999
The Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has launched its new flagship device MX5 in India. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 19,999 and it will be exclusively available on Snapdeal from today.
The Meizu MX5 flaunts a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution protected by Corning Gorilla glass 3 on top. The smartphone comes with dual SIM capability and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped by the Flyme OS. Powering the device is a 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T) Octa-Core 64-bit processor coupled wuth 3GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB.
The Meizu device comes equipped with a 20.7-megapixel rear camera with laser Auto focus and LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 3,150 mAh battery.
Zopo Speed 7 smartphone comes to town with 3GB RAM and Octa-core CPU at Rs 12,999
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Zopo has entered the Indian market with its new flagship smartphone dubbed as ‘Speed 7’. The smartphone will be available exclusively on Snapdeal with a price tag of Rs 12,999 starting from first week of September. The device can be purchased in White and Black colour options.
On the specifications front, the Zopo Speed 7 features a 5-inch full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Powering the device is a 1.5GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card.
The Zopo Speed 7 flaunts a 13.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The device houses a 2,500 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Panasonic launches Eluga Switch reversible 4G smartphone at Rs 19,990
The smartphone manufacturer Panasonic has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Eluga Switch. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 19,900 and it will be available in Gun Metal Grey colour option. Along with this the company is also providing a premium JBL headset with the sales pack. The USP of the smartphone is its switch mechanism which enables the users to speck even when the device is held upside down.
Speaking about the smartphone, Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said, “We have been successful in building an exhaustive and robust range of smartphones in India, starting April 2013. As our presence in the market has expanded significantly and to get the best of this growing segment, the Eluga Switch is our answer to the consumer’s demand for a Panasonic engineered premium smartphone. As we see immense growth opportunities in the Smartphone segment, we have introduced the Switch which synthesizes Panasonic’s flagship Japanese technology with preferences of the Indian consumer into one, easy-to-use, seamless smartphone.”
The Panasonic Eluga Switch features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution protected by Asahi Dragon Trail Glass protection. The smartphone is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor pared with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 32GB which cannot be expanded any further. The runs on Android 5.0 with the reversible UI and sports a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies.
The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS NFC, USB OTG and packs in a 2,910 mAh battery.
SanDisk enters into the portable SSD market with a family of high-performance drives
SanDisk is a global leader in flash storage solutions. They have now entered into the portable SSD market with a family of high-performance drives, which include the SanDisk Extreme 900 portable SSD and the Extreme 500 portable SSD.
These powerful solutions are best for photographers, videographers, creative professionals and tech enthusiasts. These drives aim to move huge files at a remarkable speed, which saves time of the users. The new family of SanDisk Extreme Portable SSDs also feature SanDisk SecureAccess software with 128-bit encryption to secure files.
Rajesh Gupta, Country Manager – India & SAARC, SanDisk said, “As a recognized leader in developing solutions for professional photographers and videographers, we designed this game-changing family of offerings to provide our customers with even greater speeds and capacities to keep up with rapidly increasing demands for high-quality content. Whether a professional or amateur, this level of portability, speed and capacity is exceptional, and we believe it will transform the way people create and produce high quality video content—ultimately saving them time and money.”
SanDisk Extreme 900 portable SSD
SanDisk Extreme 900 portable SSD is the world’s fastest line of Type C-based portable SSD. It is available in up to 1.92TB space. This new drive features transfer speeds nine times faster than a portable hard drive.
The SanDisk Extreme 900 portable SSD has a compact, durable aluminium case. With superfast speeds of up to 850MB/s, this drive dramatically reduces wait times, instantly accelerating user work flow regardless of file size. These new drives come with both USB Type-C and Type-A cables to provide the ultimate flexibility when working between systems.
The SanDisk Extreme 900 portable SSD’s will be available in Q3 with capacities of 480GB at Rs 35,990, 960GB at Rs 53,990 and 1.92TB at Rs 89,990. It features a three-year warranty.
SanDisk Extreme 500 portable SSD
The SanDisk Extreme 500 portable SSD is small in size, but delivers more than four times the speed of a regular portable hard drive. The new pocket-sized drive allows users to transfer big videos and photo libraries at up to 415MB/s. It is available in up to 480GB capacity. The SanDisk Extreme 500 portable SSD features a sleek black finish with unique rubber bumpers and a metal ring that easily clips into a bag. This new portable SSD features both temperature and impact-resistant materials.
The SanDisk Extreme 500 portable SSD’s will be available worldwide in capacities of 120GB at Rs 8,490, 240GB at Rs 12,990 and 480GB at Rs 22,990. These also come with a 3-year warranty.
Microsoft is expected to launch its Office 2016 on September 22
One of the most popular tech giant Microsoft is now speculated to release the final version of its Office 2016 on September 22. Microsoft is progressively releasing updates and improved programs to match up its new Windows 10 operating system. Their platform is the most widely used operating system in the world. The new Office 2016 will be offering many astounding features that will enhance the user experience for Windows 10 consumers.
Microsoft had earlier informed that the new suite will be launched in September. But details from the in-house documents attained by a German website has now specified the date of the launch of the latest Office 2016 for its users.
A report on Windows Central says that Microsoft already released the Mac version of Office 2016 in July and later that month it also launched the Office Mobile apps made for Windows 10 tablets. There have been some preview versions of Office 2016 suite.
Office 2016 will come with collaborative features for business users. The leaked report notes that the new suite will come with updates for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Skype for Business, Project, Visio, Access and Publisher.
Microsoft is also expected to release its Office Mobile apps for Windows 10 mobile smartphones users later this year.
NGO’s can use Facebook’s Donate Now button to raise funds
Who said Facebook is all bad? Facebook has added a way for NGO’s to raise funds through its website using the donate now button. This button will enable non profit organisations to raise funds from the followers on its Facebook page. It comes in the form of call-to-action button and donators can click and follow the on screen instructions.
Facebook for Business post says, “We are excited to introduce a new “Donate Now” call-to-action option on both link ads and Pages. Now, it’s easier than ever for nonprofits to connect with people who care about their causes and encourage them to contribute through the website of their choice,”
Facebook has only kept this button alive for NGO’s. No one besides them would be able to use this service. Once the user clicks on the donate now button, the user is taken to an external site and Facebook does not ask you for any sort of details.
It is a great move by the social networking giant, if you ask us. Recently a pet rescue NGO in New Delhi is facing cash crunch and they had to shut down their emergency services. Services like these from Facebook would have definitely helped them to raise some funds. Great move Facebook!