- 4-inch WVGA display
- 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
- 512MB RAM
- 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
- Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- Dual SIM
- 3MP rear camera with LED Flash
- VGA front-facing camera
- Thickness: 10.1mm
- Weight: 126 grams
- 5mm audio jack
- 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS
- 1,500 mAh battery
Panasonic T33 smartphone with 21 Indian regional languages launched in India for Rs 4,490
Panasonic has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Panasonic T33. The new smartphone T33 is the latest offering from the Panasonic “T” series, which comes with access to 21 Indian regional languages. The device comes with an exclusive layered design and leatherette back cover. The smartphone features a 4-inch WVGA display and dual SIM functionality.
Panasonic T33 runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor paired with 512MB RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 4GB, which can be expanded by up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The smartphone comes equipped with a 3MP rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera for video calling. The device packs a 1,500 mAh battery and includes 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Talking about Panasonic T33, Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said “The T33 Smartphone has been developed and designed to overcome the fundamental problem of language barriers faced across India by giving them an option to choose from various languages to interact, engage, entertain and connect in their preferred language. We are sure that adding support for local language in the device will give an opportunity to our customers to communicate seamlessly.”
The company has priced the Panasonic T33 at Rs 4,490 and it will be available in pearl white & duke blue colour options from the third week of July.
Techs Specs of Panasonic T33
Micromax Q372 Unite 3 Review: A nice budget smartphone with menus in 10 Indian languages
Budget smartphones are usually aimed at the youngsters of the society. Micromax has got yet another budget smartphone in the Indian market that is in the budget segment. Called the Q372 Unite 3, we got to review it recently and this is what we could make of it.
Design
The Micromax Q372 Unite 3 is available in blue and white colours. We received a white unit for review and quite liked its built. The phones white back panel is grippy and one can hold the phone nicely. The white panel has a silver metal trim along the sides that gives this phone the edge.
The Micromax Q372 Unite 3 screen has Corning Gorilla Glass over a 4.7-inch display. This IPS LCD capacitive display comes with 16 million colours. The mobile phone is not that heavy and is very comfortable to use, even with just one hand.
Under the rear removable plastic panel, there is a battery that can be removed, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button is located on the right side of the phone along with the volume key. 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. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also come in the box for music lovers.
Performance
The Micromax Q372 Unite 3 has a 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 Quad-Core processor that comes with 1GB of RAM that try to make the applications and services run as smoothly as possible. The users also get 8GB of internal memory to store files. And there is also the option to add up to a 32GB microSD card to store additonal files. All this runs on the Mediatek MT6582M chiptset.
For graphics a Mali-400MP2 is also on board. Other features include accelerometer sensor, proximity sensor and HTML5 for browsing. The primary camera of Micromax Q372 Unite 3 comes with auto focus and can capture 8-megapixel still images along with HD playback and recording. For selfies, there is a 2-megapixel secondary camera. The rear camera captures very decent pictures, but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not up to the mark. Macro shots on the other hand were quite good. The front camera could have been better. We were not particularly happy with the selfie shots it was able to produce.
We were able to play most apps and low-end games on the phone without any hassles. But, the mobile phone started to heat up and hung a little when we tried out some graphic hungry games. Also, the game loudspeaker volume could have been better. Talking about which, we faced no problems when it came to audio and call quality on the Micromax Q372 Unite 3. The supplied headphones are really nice. Screen, image and video quality is also above average and we quite liked what we saw.
Moving on to its battery life, the Micromax Q372 Unite 3 has 2,120 mAh interchangeable battery inside it. It worked for 20 hours staright after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 4,710, that puts it right in the middle of the pack.
Verdict
The Micromax Q372 Unite 3 is built for the masses. No matter which Indian language you speak there is menu available for you in your native tongue. It has the Android Lollipop 5.0 OS too. It comes preloaded with Unite Lens, CleanMaster, Apps Center, Snapdeal, SwiftKey, Newshunt, Quikr, and Hotstar apps. We would like to give a special mention to the Mad app that enables the users to earn money for watching videos. The experience was quite smooth throughout. Except for the minor heating issues and the front camera the phone is decent for the buck spent on it. The company has priced the Micromax Q372 Unite 3 for Rs 7,999. People can get the mobile phone for Rs 6,027 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Affordable
- Indian language keyboard works well
- Decent battery life
- Not built for heavy usage
- Average front camera
- Gets heated up while playing games
- Network supported: 2G and 3G
- Display size:7-inch IPS LCD capacitive display
- Operating system: Android Lollipop OS 5.0
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6582M
- CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
- GPU:Mali-400MP2
- RAM: 1GB
- Camera: 8MP rear camera and 2MP secondary camera
- Battery:2,120 mAh (removable)
The Web Versions Of WhatsApp gets new updates
Yes, many do not know that the web version of the popular android messaging service called WhatsApp has a web interface as well. It has been in a sleeping stage till now and finally the group has woken this version up. The company has rolled out new updates for WhatsApp web. This update has introduced some new features in order to improve the chatting experience of the desktop users.
Now users can directly change their profile picture and their status message in a click. Along with that, it offers more control over user’s chats and groups. This web version also features a quick action menu that pops up in the top right corner of the chat window. This feature chiefly allows a user to perform quick actions on current chats. Over that, a user also gets the option to archive their group conversations, mute them or exit from the group.
Other minor tweaks include contact and group info option, which pops up on the right sidebar. The sidebar will show the information about the person with whom a user is chatting with or the group information and its participants. There is also a red button housed at the bottom of this right sidebar. With this red button, a user can instantly delete their chats or can even exit a group. A user can also right click on the current chats lists, which is located on the left sidebar, this will bring up similar controls for archiving and deleting chats.
Users can start using this WhatsApp Web, by just launching the website web.whatsapp.com on their laptop or desktop browser. Scan the QR code from their phone and then they can start using these features in no time at all.
Spice launches XLife 406 budget Android smartphone for Rs 3,799
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Spice Mobiles has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of XLife 406 at Rs 3,799. The smartphone is listed on the official website of the company, but there are no details about the availability of the smartphone.
Talking about the specifications, the Spice Xlife 406 features 4-inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs in Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The device is powered by a 1GHz single core processor coupled with 512MB RAM and Mali-400 GPU. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 4GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB.
The smartphone sports a 3.2MP rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. The connectivity options of the device include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth GPRS/ EDGE and Micro-USB and it packs in a 1,450 mAh battery.
XOLO launches Black, a smartphone with dual rear cameras for Rs 12,999
The brand XOLO has seen some ups and downs since its inception. However, now the LAVA owned company has gathered itself up and is starting to get some steam. 49% of its customer base comes from urban towns and cities, and XOLO would like to keep it that ways with its latest launch called Black. This is the new phone brand under the XOLO vertical that will fetch more smartphones in the category soon.
So what’s the USP of XOLO Black? Well there are quite a few, but the one that catches the eye first are the Dual cameras located at the rear of the phone. In total this phone has 3 cameras. A 13MP and 2MP rear camera, and 5 MP front one. So why two cameras at the back? These cameras don’t give you any 3D effect, but are there for superior clarity and users can focus on a particular part of the image after clicking. Yes, you read it right. The users can focus on a part of the image while blurring out the rest after they have clicked it.
Tech specs of the XOLO Black smartphone include a 5.5-inch full HD touchscreen, which hides a 1.5 GHz Quad-core plus 1.0 GHz Quad-core CPU’s, in total 8 cores is what the user gets. These kick in according to the app and phone requirements. These are combined with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB memory. XOLO Black also comes with a 3,200 mAh battery that charges up fully in 2.5 hours.
Android 5 Lolipop version of the Google OS comes with XOLO’s Hive Atlas skin on it. The phone is priced at 12,999 and will be exclusively available on Flipkart. Overall the package does seem quite good. Stay tuned as we bring you the review of the XOLO Black soon.
Tech Specs of XOLO Black
- 5-inch full HD touchscreen
- 5 GHz Quad-core plus 1.0 GHz Quad-core CPU’s
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB memory with expansion slot
- 4G and dual SIM support
- 3,200 mAh battery
- 13MP and 2MP rear camera
- 5 MP front camera
NETGEAR unveils R6220 smart Wi-Fi Router for Rs 9,500 in India
NETGEAR has brought its R6220 Wi-FI Router to India. This NETGEAR Smart WiFi Router comes with two external antennas that offer dual band gigabit Wi-Fi support. With its new and enhanced features, it can shore up new versions of PC, MAC, iPhone, iPad, Android devices etc. The company says that the NETGEAR R6220 is the only dual band gigabit router that uses the world’s fastest Wi-Fi standards, which is 3x faster than the older standards.
Subhodeep Bhattacharya, Regional Director, India & SAARC, said “NETGEAR R6220 is the ideal device for your homes. Now keeping your many WiFi devices streaming effortlessly with AC1200 WiFi technology that delivers, the highest speed, range, and reliability you need has become much easier with NETGEAR R6220.”
NETGEAR also provide the users with an app called the NETGEAR Genie App. This app helps the user to easily monitor, connect and control their home network from a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. With NETGEAR genie, a user can also share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls and more. This WiFi router is DLNA compatible as well.
The NETGEAR R6220 WiFi router offers speeds of up to 300Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz. Guest network option is also available on this Wi-Fi router. A separate and secure access for the guests can be set in a few clicks.
The company has priced the NETGEAR R6220 Wi-Fi Router at Rs 9,500.
Tech Specs of NETGEAR R6220, WiFi Router
- AC1200 WiFi offers speed up to 300Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps at 5 GHz
- External antennas for improved WiFi coverage
- Ideal for homes with 8 or more WiFi devices
- NETGEAR Genie App
- Easy print from iPad
- Guest network access
- NETGEAR EZ mobile connect
- Media Server-DLNA
- NETGEAR live parental controls
- Automatic WiFi security
- Easy installation
Karbonn Aura Android smartphone with 5-inch display launched at Rs 4,900
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Karbonn has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its latest budget smartphone Aura. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 4,900 and it will be available across all the online and offline channels.
Talking about the specifications, the Karbonn Aura flaunts a 5-inch IPS display with undisclosed screen resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 512MB of RAM.
The on board storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD card. The smartphone sports 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. On the connectivity front, the smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in 2,000 mAh battery.
Vodafone M-Pesa tie-up with Walmart India for free cash management
Vodafone India is one of India’s leading telecom service providers, they have recently entered into a tie-up with Walmart India. This tie-up will enable six Walmart India business members to make payments using M-Pesa from their mobiles at anytime.
This unique partnership with Walmart India has given all its members, including small businesses such as Kiranas (household retailers), the benefit of sending money through their mobile phones instantly and securely. Through this, they can run their business more efficiently and in a hassle-free manner.
Vodafone M-Pesa has provides safe, secure and convenient transactions. Therefore, making it easier for all its members in cities like Lucknow, Amravati, Aurangabad, Hyderabad etc to make faster payments. This will also enable Walmart to deliver goods on time.
When a best price store member based in any of these cities, places an order with Walmart India, a Vodafone M-Pesa authorized agent will reach out to him or her. Then the agent will enable cash-in option for their M-Pesa account. This will allow the member to make payments from their phones for the goods ordered from Walmart’s Best Price Cash and Carry stores. Once a confirmation message is received, Walmart India will immediately dispatch goods to the member.
Suresh Sethi, Business Head – M-Pesa, Vodafone India said, “Vodafone has always been at the forefront in launching innovative products and services relevant to the needs of our customers. Vodafone M-Pesa is an innovative, safe and secure mobile wallet that enables complete suite of services like money transfer, bill payments, and recharge on the move from the mobile. We are delighted to extend M-Pesa offering to Walmart India across its six Best Price Modern Wholesale stores. We are confident that this association will go a long way in simplifying the payments process for Walmart India from the members, especially resellers based in secondary markets. Starting with pilots in Amravati and Lucknow, we have now extended it to members in Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Guntur and Vijayawada and we hope to extend it pan-India soon.”
With this Vodafone India has provided the customers with a new currency in the form of M-Pesa. The world renowned mobile wallet and money transfer service will be available in lot of Indian cities now. Vodafone M-Pesa seems to be an innovative, safe and secure mobile wallet with complete suite of services like money transfer, bill payments and recharge on the move from the mobile.
Zebronics unveils new Iron Head headphones for Rs 2,199 in India
With every launch, Zebronics is trying to better themselves. This time they have stepped-up in the field of headphones with their newest high-end launch of Iron Head headset. Iron Head headphones are a 7.1 simulated gaming headphone that delivers astounding resonance through a virtual 3D surround sound.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director, Zebronics said, “We are thrilled to announce the best possible audio experience with Iron Head Headphones. The Surround sound 7.1 headsets is an excellent way to increase the immersion of your experience. The loud spatial sound effects for Games & simulated 3D surround sound for Movie Experience brings in larger than life experience with premium sound quality. Indeed it’s the legendary Zebronics Sound Monster.”
These headphones are very durable and provide extra comfort to the users. The headset features the uniquely padded headband and extra cushioning on the ear pieces. This makes them comfortable to wear. Its directional boom microphone filters out background noises, which delivers a clear voice signal for every user. Zebronics Iron Head headphone comes with USB interface and has an in built audio processor.
The control pod of the headset has a solid built. These headphones come with easy to use large buttons to increase and decrease the volume along with audio and MIC mute. We all know gamers require a long cable to attach headphones to the back of any CPU. This is probably the reason why Zebronics has given a 3 metre wire with the Iron Head headset.
The company has priced the Zebronics Iron Head headphones at Rs 2,199.
Techs Specs of Zebronics Iron Head Headphones
- 1 Simulated Sound Channel
- 40mm audio driver
- USB powered headphone
- 3 metre long sleeved cable
- 4 piece padded headband
- Comfortable cushion cover
- Nine level headband adjustment
- Integrated MIC support
- Control pod
Elephone G7 with 13MP camera launched in India via Snapdeal for Rs 8,888
Elephone Mobiles, the Chinese smartphone maker has launched its G7 smartphone in India. The company launched the smartphone in association with the leading online retailer Snapdeal. The Elephone G7 will be exclusively available on Snapdeal at a price of Rs 8,888 and the customers can choose from the White, Black and Gold colour options.
The Elephone G7 features a metal frame design and comes with 5.5mm thickness. The dual SIM devices consist of a 5.5-inch HD display with optimum viewing angles. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core MediaTek processor.
The device comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can also be expanded using a microSD card. The smartphone sports a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing selfie camera. On the connectivity front the device offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and packs in a 2,050 mAh battery.
We also reported earlier that, Elephone has unveiled the P8000 4G enabled smartphone last month. However, the company did not reveal the price and availability details of the device. Now, the smartphone is listed online on Flipkart.com with the tag of out of stock. The listing does not talk about the pricing of the device, but it is speculated to be around Rs 12,999.