- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD 20-inch AMOLED display
- Operating system: ColorOS 2.0 based on Android 4.4 KitKat
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.5GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
- RAM: 3GB
- Memory: 32GB (memory can be expanded via microSD card)
- Camera:Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,000 mAh
- Dimensions: 9 x 74.5 x 4.85mm
- Weight: 155g
OPPO unveils its new R5s smartphone with 3GB RAM
OPPO, the Chinese smartphone maker is trying hard to carve a niche in the Indian market with its inexpensive yet sturdy smartphones. They have just unveiled an upgraded variant of R5 smartphone, called OPPO R5s. This smartphone will be available in white colour. The OPPO R5s measures 148.9×74.5×4.85mm and weighs 155 gram.
On the specification front, the OPPO R5s has a 5.20-inch full HD (1080×1920 pixels) AMOLED display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The on board storage of the mobile phone accounts to 32GB, which can be expanded by using a microSD card. This smartphone runs ColorOS 2.0 based on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. For graphics an Adreno 405 is also on board.
The OPPO R5s sports a 13-megapixel rear camera, which comes with LED flash and Sony IMX214 sensor. There is also a 5-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone houses a 2,000 mAh battery. This smartphone also features VOOC charging technology. The device supports two SIM cards that work on 4G LTE or 3G. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The OPPO R5s will be available soon across India. The price for this one will be approx. Rs 15,000.
Techs Specs of OPPO R5s
Zebronics brings the latest Companion 6 wireless mouse & keyboard
Zebronics has expanded its portfolio by bringing in a new gadget duo. They have brought the latest in series of wireless keyboard and mouse called the Companion 6 to India. It offers wireless capabilities with 2.4GHz transmission. This newest wireless range brings in comfort and functionality at work.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director – Zebronics says, “At Zebronics we are always looking for ways to make life easier and the all new wireless combo- Companion 6 complements this by offering freedom, mobility and simplicity. It’s sleek and user friendly design with superior performance at an affordable price point makes Companion 6 an irresistible combination.”
The company has priced the Companion 6 wireless keyboard and mouse combo at Rs 899.
Companion 6 Keyboard
The Companion 6 is designed with a slim and sturdy metallic base to relieve stress and also to prevent injuries. While using the wireless Companion 6 keyboard, the users can rest the palm and can also make two-level height adjustment. This makes your companion comfortable even after long hours of use. The UV coated layout and the keys also extends the durability of the surface.
The keyboard allows instant access to a variety of common applications and tasks. The Rupee key is also available on this keyboard. There are power management options like the power indicator, which indicates the battery voltage when low. It supports sleep mode to save battery as well.
Companion 6 keyboard comes with a spill-resistant structure that avoids damage caused by accidental spills and makes cleaning easy.
Tech Specs of Companion 6 Keyboard
- Wireless range of 10 meters
- Nano dongle
- UV coated layout and keys
- Power indicator will be on (when the battery voltage is too low)
- Comes with Rupee key
- Sleep mode for power saving
- Top mounting battery slot
- Mouse with ergonomic and aesthetical design
- Wireless range of 10 meters
- Nano dongle
- Plug and play
- Compact, lighweight and easy to carry
- Unique On/Off switch (to reduce power consumption)
Airtel tied up with Uber and will provide free Wi-Fi to its rider
Bharti Airtel and Uber have announced a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership in India. Now across India, Uber riders can pay for their trips using the mobile wallet service – Airtel Money. The first one in India to enjoy free high-speed internet from Uber, powered by Airtel 4G. This service will soon be rolled out for Uber riders all over India.
Srini Gopalan, Director – Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel said,“Our partnership with Uber is directly in line with our commitment to offer innovative and relevant services for our customers. Now, Uber riders can enjoy the convenience of paying through their Airtel Money wallets, while also experiencing the power of blazing internet speeds with Airtel 4G on the move. We are excited that Uber has chosen Airtel to fulfill its telecom needs, and look forward to supporting the company’s rapid growth across India.”
Amit Jain, President, Uber India said,“We are thrilled to join forces with Airtel to deliver solutions that elevate the Uber experience for riders and drivers throughout India.This unique partnership is built on our shared visions and strengths of broad, reliable networks and connecting people to their world, anytime, anywhere. Airtel is leading the way for wireless connectivity, and as our telecom partner, will help us in our quest toward transforming urban mobility for hundreds of millions of commuters in India.”
Uber is the first technology partner to officially launch Airtel Money and this will provide rider with free payment option. New Uber riders who recharge their Airtel Money wallet will get up to Rs 500 for free. This scheme is there for a limited time only. Starting from Mumbai, every Uber cab in India will soon be equipped with free WiFi, powered by Airtel 4G. Seems like, Uber and Airtel plan to attract more consumers towards high-speed internet and easy transportation.
Indian-origin Canadian Anmol Tukrel claims to have a better search engine than Google
At just 16 years of age, an Indian-origin Canadian citizen named Anmol Tukrel has designed a personalised search engine. Is this search engine accurate? Read on to know more about it.
Anmol Tukrel had designed the new search engine, which is 47% times more accurate than Google. The search engine was designed as part of his high school project and also as the part of the project it had to be submitted to Google Science Fair, which is a global online competition open to students aged 13 to 18 years.
He claims that his search engine is better than Google because it shows most relevant content regarding account location or browsing history. His search engine also tries to understand context and meaning. It took him a few months to design this project and approx. 60 hours to code the search engine.
Anmol Tukrel says, he thought he would do something in the personalized search space. It was the most genius thing ever. But when he realised Google already does it, he tried taking it to the next level.
Some reports say that to test the accuracy of the search engine, Tukrel limited the search query to this year’s articles from the New York Times. Anmol Turkrel’s search engine is about 21% more accurate on an average.
If that is the case, this kid’s future does seem very bright as Google might just pick him up. We have seen Google picking up young talent like him pretty early and getting them on the roles so that no one else scoops them away.
Delhi Police launches SMS alerts service to avoid traffic jams and accidents in the city
To control the ever problematic traffic menace in Delhi, the city’s traffic Police on Friday launched a free SMS alert service for the people.
This service can be subscribed to by sending and SMS with S (Space) DTP (Space) (your name) to 9811452220, the service will then start within 24 hours. The police will then send you information about traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns, water logging, accidents, road blocks, or traffic diversions. And to unsubscribe the service one has to send and SMS to the same number.
Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi said “This is an attempt to provide traffic information to commuters before they embark on their journey. The Delhi Police’s traffic unit will work in tandem with associates across the city who will contribute by giving information on traffic concerns. They want to maximise the use of the digital platform to become a smarter police force. This service was run for a few months on trial basis in 2012 also through a private company to test its viability.”
This free SMS alert service is being launched in association with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, who provided bulk SMS service free of cost to the Delhi Police for this purpose, initially for a period of one year, under the Mobile Seva initiative of the government.
The Delhi Police had been doing the same through updates on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. The Prime Minister of India, in his address to DGsP/IGsP of states, had called for introduction of it as “SMART” policing. We think this is good move by the Indian Capital’s traffic cops and if successful, should be followed by other states and cities as well.
Lenovo A2010 4G LTE Dual-SIM smartphone gets launched at Rs 4,990
The Chinese smartphone maker, Lenovo has just launched its latest smartphone called the A2010. This smartphone is from their very successful ‘A’ series in India. Lenovo A2010 will be available in black and white colour variants.
Mr. Sudhin Mathur, Director- Smartphones, Lenovo India said, “An Indian consumer is evolved and willing to move with the world. We at Lenovo are looking to bridge the gap between the latest technology and an Indian consumer by offering innovative and future-proof devices easily available to the masses at an affordable price. Lenovo A2010 is a step in this direction.”
The Lenovo A2010 has a 4.5-inch TFT-LCD display. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and comes with dual-SIM support. Lenovo A2010 supports the two available 4G LTE bands in India i.e. FDD 1,800MHz (Band 3) & TDD 2,300MHz (Band 40). It is powered by a 64-bit 1GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6735m processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.
The on-board storage of the Lenovo A2010 accounts to 8GB that can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB. The device features a 5-megapixel rear camera with advanced LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The Lenovo A2010 features 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB as connectivity options. The device houses a 2,000 mAh battery to keep it alive.
The company has priced the Lenovo K3 Note at Rs 4,990 and it will be available exclusively on Flipkart, as far as online sales are concerned. The registrations for the sale have already begun on Flipkart. The Lenovo A2010 (black version) will go on sale on 3 September, 2015 at 3pm.
Techs Specs of Lenovo A2010
- Network supported: 4G LTE
- Display size: TFT-LCD 4.50-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.0GHz processor (64-bit)
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735m
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory: 8GB internal memory & add up to 32GB via microSD card
- Camera: Rear camera 5-megapixel and secondary camera 2-megapixel
- Dimensions: 50x 66.50 x 9.95mm
- Weight: 137g
- Battery: 2,000 mAh
Moto G3 review: Staggering battery performance at an affordable price blew us away, did we mention its waterproof too
The segment of phones around the 10K mark has been a heated one since a year or so now. Mostly because people of tier 2 and 3 towns in India have a budget around that, when it comes to smartphones purchase. Also, then there is the reasoning that the youth wants to upgrade a phone after 1-2 years of use, so why spend more. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure that this segment of mobiles phones is where all the action is.
Moto G3 also known as Moto G third gen is one of the latest launches in the segment. We got our hands on this 4G ready device and have been playing around with it since a little while now. Here is our review of this neat little smartphone that provides the perfect bang for your buck. Read on to know more.
Design
Motorola has been an innovator since day one. Let’s not forget they are the ones who introduced the world to the wonders of mobile telephony. The Moto G3 is not a fabulous, nevertheless a good device to look at. It has its own set of design features that sets it apart from the others. We got the white version to review and at first we thought, gosh this smartphone will get dirty easily. However, to our astonishment it does not. If you manage to put a smudge on the back panel, you can easily wipe it off. Thanks the light grooves on it. All the muck just goes away with a light wipe of a cloth.
The front of the Moto G3 sports a 5-inch HD display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Above that the users get a front camera with proximity sensors and at the bottom Motorola has placed the loudspeaker. The power and volume keys are located on the right of the phone, while the charging port is at the bottom and the audio jack is at the top. As said before, we are great admirers of audio jacks on top as one can slide the phone in the front trouser pocket and connect the headphones to listen to music without any worry.
A rounded silver rim runs on the sides of the Moto G3. The back panel holds a 13 MP camera right in the middle that has a silver trim around it going down an inch with the Motorola logo on it. The logo has a slight indent that makes the user hold the phone in a better manner. Remove the back panel and you will find 2 SIM slots and a microSD card slot. The battery cannot be removed on this phone. You ask why? That’s because this phone is water proof. You can drop it in water and nothing will happen to it. Just remember not to keep it there for more than 30 minutes or water will start to seep in.
Performance
The Moto G3 is a phone that is not the best performer out there, but can run easily with the big boys. Under the hood Moto G3 has a Qulacomm Snapdragon 410 chipset that has a 1.4 GHz Quad-core cortex A53 CPU and 2GB RAM on it. For storage users get 16 GB memory, out of which only about 11.8 GB is available for use. If you need more, you can install a microSD card on it (up to 32 GB).
We ran few mid to high-end games on it and the phone did not flicker. It managed most of them well. Heating was a bit of an issue with some games, nonetheless it would cool down quickly once you shut them off.
Moto G3 has a 13 MP rear camera with auto focus and dual LED flash. This camera is a treat to work with. The colour reproduction is great and one can easily take good HD videos at 30 FPS. The front camera has a 5 MP sensor on the Moto G3, which is not bad either. We quite loved clicking images indoors and outdoors. For low light we used the flash and results were pretty good.
We tested the Moto G3 with Antutu benchmark and it scored 24,068 points. Not bad for a phone at this price. The phone comes with Android 5 Lollipop OS and its native apps. If you are shifting from a previous Android phone, then you might feel some things are missing as this is just the native and basic OS skin supplied by Google. However, the Play store is now overflowing with thousands of apps to take care of all your needs. If you want a feature on the phone, we are pretty sure you will find the right app for it there.
Verdict
The screen of the Moto G3 is the department where we felt the phone could have done better. The response time is a bit low and colours could have also been better with deeper blacks. Motorola has added few neat features on the Moto G3. Some worth mentioning include the double downward flick. This turns on the flash light. Another gesture one can do is to quickly open the camera when in standby mode. Just swoop flick the phone away from you and it turns on the camera. For this to happen swiftly one would need to practice a little.
All this is good, but what really blew us away is the impressive battery life. The 2,470 mAh battery lasted for almost 48 hours straight with normal daily calling and Wi-Fi on. Now that is what we need from a mobile phone. This phone is worth every penny spent on it. This is our recommendation of the month and one can pick this water proof marvel with closed eyes.
Pros
Excellent battery life
Inexpensive
Good Cameras
Cons
Screen not the best
Slight heating issues
Performance
The Moto G3 is a phone that is not the best performer out there, but can run easily with the big boys. Under the hood Moto G3 has a Qulacomm Snapdragon 410 chipset that has a 1.4 GHz Quad-core cortex A53 CPU and 2GB RAM on it. For storage users get 16 GB memory, out of which only about 11.8 GB is available for use. If you need more, you can install a microSD card on it (up to 32 GB).
We ran few mid to high-end games on it and the phone did not flicker. It managed most of them well. Heating was a bit of an issue with some games, nonetheless it would cool down quickly once you shut them off.
Moto G3 has a 13 MP rear camera with auto focus and dual LED flash. This camera is a treat to work with. The colour reproduction is great and one can easily take good HD videos at 30 FPS. The front camera has a 5 MP sensor on the Moto G3, which is not bad either. We quite loved clicking images indoors and outdoors. For low light we used the flash and results were pretty good.
We tested the Moto G3 with Antutu benchmark and it scored 24,068 points. Not bad for a phone at this price. The phone comes with Android 5 Lollipop OS and its native apps. If you are shifting from a previous Android phone, then you might feel some things are missing as this is just the native and basic OS skin supplied by Google. However, the Play store is now overflowing with thousands of apps to take care of all your needs. If you want a feature on the phone, we are pretty sure you will find the right app for it there.
Verdict
The screen of the Moto G3 is the department where we felt the phone could have done better. The response time is a bit low and colours could have also been better with deeper blacks. Motorola has added few neat features on the Moto G3. Some worth mentioning include the double downward flick. This turns on the flash light. Another gesture one can do is to quickly open the camera when in standby mode. Just swoop flick the phone away from you and it turns on the camera. For this to happen swiftly one would need to practice a little.
All this is good, but what really blew us away is the impressive battery life. The 2,470 mAh battery lasted for almost 48 hours straight with normal daily calling and Wi-Fi on. Now that is what we need from a mobile phone. This phone is worth every penny spent on it. This is our recommendation of the month and one can pick this water proof marvel with closed eyes.
Pros
Excellent battery life
Inexpensive
Good Cameras
Cons
Screen not the best
Slight heating issues Karbonn launches Aura 9 Android smartphone with support for 21 languages at Rs 6,390
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Karbonn has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of yet another budget smartphone dubbed as ‘Aura 9’. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 6,390 and it will be available in White and Navy Blue colour options.
Talking about the specifications, the Karbonn Aura 9 features a 5-inch IPS display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the device is 1.2GHz quad-core 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 Karbonn Aura 9 smartphone sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone packs in a massive 4,000 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The device has support for 21 languages and also offers Gesture Control to access apps with the screen locked.
Kingston launches the stylish HyperX Cloud Core II Gaming headphones in India
Kingston is slightly new to the gaming headset world. But, that has not stopped them to launch yet another good looking headphone in the form of HyperX Cloud Core II. These headphones are specially built for the professional gamers, musicians and music lovers. These headphones are designed to produce unsurpassed sound quality.
The Kingston HyperX Cloud Core II features a USB sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an amazing Hi-Fi gaming experience. The headphone’s audio and microphone volume control lets the users adjust not only the sound volume, but also the mic volume. The keys also enable a user to easily toggle Surround Sound 7.1 or the mic sound on and off. These smart headsets also let you figure out where your enemy is in the game and strike before he sees you coming.
The company says the Kingston headphones provide 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.
With the headset, one can get a spare pair of ear cups (cloth or faux leather), USB controller cord with volume control, a detachable microphone, a dual 3.5 jack adapter and a bag to carry all these things.
The HyperX Cloud Core II Gaming Headphones are available at Amazon for Rs 8,999.
Tech Specs
- Wearing Style: Around Ear
- Colours: Available in black-red and white-pink
- USB Audio / 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound
- 53mm Drivers
- Leather or Velour Ear Pads
- Detachable Microphone
- Compatible With PC, PS4 and Xbox One
GUESS tied up with Martian to bring its first GUESS CONNECT smartwatch to India
GUESS is well-known for recreating fashion and lifestyle products. They have partnered with Martian Watches (a California based award-winning developer of fashionable smartwatches) and have just announced the debut of its latest wearable tech timepiece called the GUESS CONNECT. This fashion chic smartwatch line is designed for both men and women.
The GUESS CONNECT smartwatches will feature Martian’s dual mode functionality. This Martian module would sport a microphone and clear audio speaker as well. The GUESS CONNECT smartwatches will also allow users to connect to their smartphone’s resident voice command app. With this feature, the users can give voice commands, talk and listen, and respond to texts and emails directly from the watch.
The buyers will be getting free iOS and Android App with the watch. By using this free iOS and Android app, users can customize which notifications are received on the watch. They can create unique vibration patterns to distinguish between alert types and can easily recall the most recent notifications with just a tap of the watch glass.
The company will be launching the GUESS CONNECT smartwatch in India by this October. The price will be announced soon.
Technical Specifications
- Analog quartz watch with Japanese movement
- Upper command/lower select pushers
- Noise-Cancellation Microphone
- Directional Personal Speaker with adjustable volume
- OLED display
- Bluetooth® 4.0 chip (classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy)
- RGB LED light
- Adjustable Vibrating Motor
- Free iOS/Android app for settings & features
- Dual power sources: 3-5 days of use time & analog watch battery for up to 2 years
- Charging via micro USB.