Wammy Note 4: A phone with 3GB RAM announced in India
Their earlier phones might not have done exceptionally in the market, but that couldn’t stop Wickedleak from launching an upgrade to its Wammy Note series; does the name ring a bell? The Indian smartphone manufacturer has announced Wammy Note 4, the successor to the Wammy Note 3.
The new device would be carrying 3GB RAM along with 4G LTE support. It is slated to launch on 15th June and the company has already being teasing the device on its official social media channels. The release of the Wammy Note 4 comes on the heels of the company’s last device, Wammy Titan 4, a handset rocking a 5 inch Full HD display, and a huge 5330mAh battery. Despite having powerful specs the battery is able to juice up the device for up to 4 days.
Wammy Note 4 will adopt an aggressive pricing strategy, just like its predecessors. The phone is likely to have the latest 64 bit processor and Wickedleak has revealed in the teasers that it will support TD-LTE
and FDD-LTE 4G LTE bands. Support for both LTE technologies is important considering the highly diversified spectrums being held by Indian 4G operators. More details regarding the pricing, availability
and specifications will be available on 15th June, 2015.
Facebook Messenger app crosses 1billion downloads on Android
The social networking giant Facebook has revealed that its Messenger app for Android has crossed 1 billion downloads. The VP, product Messaging David Marcus has shared a screen shot of the same on Facebook.
The number of downloads registered in the Google Play store have crossed the 1 billion mark. It took a complete year for the app to cross this milestone, last year during the same time it had 500 million downloads. The Facebook Messenger is the third app of the company to achieve 1 billion downloads.
Of late Facebook is also focusing a lot on its Messenger app. The social networking giant has introduced new features like video calling, location sharing via messages and information about the first time message senders. These updates are introduced in order to enhance the user experience.
Videocon expands its smartphone range, launches Infinium Z51 Nova for Rs 5,400
Videocon Mobiles has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Infinium Z51 Nova smartphone. The smartphone comes with dual SIM capability and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The smartphones features a 5-inch display with 854×480 pixels resolution.
Powering the device is a 1.2 1.2 GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The Infinium Z51 Nova sports a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel secondary camera. On the connectivity front the smartphone offers, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,000 mAh battery.
Talking about the device, Jerold Pereira, CEO, Videocon Mobile Phones said, “With the launch of affordable devices, Videocon aims to make Android technology affordable and available for millions consumers, and bring smart mobility into their hands. With the increasing demand of on-the-go connectivity, we are offering advanced technology, maximum features and stunning design to our consumers at affordable pricing. As a consumer-centric brand, we aim to satisfy the emerging needs of consumers and in line up to the same, we have launched Z51 Nova, which offers stunning design, utmost reliability and a smooth, faster and best-in-class smartphone experience to the consumers.”
The company has priced the Infinium Z51 Nova for Rs 5,400 and it is available in the colour options of Grey and Blue. The company is also giving free 90 days of free subscriptions of V-Secure and V-Safe.
Hosair launches Air Purifiers: Air Health and Air Health Pro in India
Hosair, an Air Purifier brand recently launched its most advanced Air Purifiers – Air Health and Air Health Pro. These air purifiers have many neat features. Both, Air Health and Air Health Pro comes with advanced iSix Acti VMS technology, which is a unique six layer filtration technique that eliminates even the diminutive contaminants in the air providing 99.97% cleaner and fresher air. These air purifiers are very effective in eliminating pollution particles such as allergens, bacteria, viruses etc.
Hosair air purifiers use the same technique as the hospitals do for sanitizing the air. Air Health and Air Health Pro are designed with comprehensive functionality keeping in mind a holistic approach. The company has priced the Air Health for Rs 13,400 and the Air Health Pro for Rs 22,400.
Prince Jalani, CEO, Hosair said “At Hosair, we share a singular goal- making clean air accessible for all! And our dedicated team is committed to find new and innovative solutions to air pollution without compromising on speed, delivery and performance.”
Key Features of Air Health
- 323 Square Feet Area
- iSix ActiVMSTM Technology – Highly Advanced Six Layer Filtration Technology
- Zero Maintenance
- 43W – Energy Efficient
- Remote Control
- Easy to Use
- Advanced Control Panel
- 3D Air Circulation
- Multiple Fan Speeds
- 650 Square Feet Area
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- iSix ActiVMS Technology – Highly Advanced Six Layer Filteration Technology
- Zero Maintenance
- 55W – Energy Efficient
- Indoor Air Quality Sensor
- Remote Control
- Very Easy-to-Use
- Advanced Control Panel
- Color Feedback of Indoor Air Pollution
Twitter rolls out new feature, makes conversation follow-up easy
The micro blogging site Twitter is all set to smoothen out the process of conversation for the users. Twitter has now rolled out certain changes in the format of how the conversations will be displayed on the Twitter page for easy follow up.
Talking about the change, in its official blog Akarshan Kumar, Product Manager, Twitter stated, “On the Tweet page, Tweets that are part of a conversation are connected by a line. If you want to see more of the replies to a specific Tweet within a conversation you can click ‘View other replies’,”.
So, this means that a conversation surrounding a tweet will be grouped together by line, highlighting the tweets and replies. One will also be able to view the full conversation by simply clicking on a “View other replies” option in order to expand the complete conversation.
This new update from Twitter will be made available for the web first the n followed by mobile devices.
Logitech launches a wireless speaker UE BOOM in India for Rs 14,995
Ultimate Ears, a brand of Logitech have recently launched a Bluetooth Speaker UE BOOM in India. This social music player provides the users a brilliant digital music experience. UE BOOM is the latest stereo speaker that offers 360-degree sound in a battery powered device, which provides users 15 hours of playback time.
The company claims the speakers to be water resistant, which is a good thing. So, if a user drops water on it, nothing will happen to the speakers. UE BOOM has another good feature that the speaker is wrapped in a specially developed acoustic skin and is stain resistant. This speaker can easily connect with most BT devices. The users can also wirelessly connect two UE BOOM together with the help of the free UE BOOM app, which is available on iOS and Android. The free UE BOOM app enables a user to custom-tune their UE BOOM using the five-band equalizer to tweak the mids, highs and lows, and the speaker will remember it.
Moninder Jain, Managing Director, ASEAN & India Region and Vice President at Logitech said “The digital age has changed how we listen to our favourite songs and interact with music, while online music services have made it easier to access your music, it’s remained a challenge to have an anytime, anywhere listening experience that can be shared with others. UE BOOM solves that problem. Ultimate Ears strives to amplify the social experience of listening to music, bringing people together around the music they love.”
The company has priced the speaker at Rs 14,995.
Key Features of UE BOOM
- UE BOOM’s 360-degree speaker design blasts bold, immersive sound in every direction
- UE BOOM’s colorful acoustic skin has a plasma coating that makes it water and stain resistant
- Can easily connect to a user device through Bluetooth, letting the user switch songs and adjust volume
- The user can wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together in stereo through the UE BOOM app available on iOS or Android
- UE BOOM has 15 hours playback time
- Can pair up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices
- An connect to up to two devices at the same time
- Wireless range of play up to 50 feet.
- Maximum sound level: 88 dBC
- Frequency range: 90 Hz – 20 kHz
- Drivers: Two 1.5-inch full-range drivers; two 2-inch passive radiators
- Diameter x Height: 6.5 cm x 18 cm
- Weight: 538g (speaker only)
UC Web launches UC Cleaner booster app for Android
UCWeb has introduced UC Cleaner, an app booster which helps in optimizing the performance of Android smartphone. The company states that the app has received half a million monthly active users in its initial beta stage.
Speaking about the device, James Wong, Product Manager, UC Cleaner, said, “As smartphones become ubiquitous, we are highly dependent on cleaner apps to manage usage. However, many Android cleaner apps themselves are large in size and resource-intensive, which is contrary to their original intention. UC Cleaner is compact in size but does not compromise on functionality. With UC Cleaner, we’re taking a new approach to boosting performance while minimizing extra burden on the system.”
The UC Cleaner comes with a simple and add-free UI and is designed to free RAM and close various apps which slow down the working of the smartphone. The app has a Super Booster feature which disables the auto starting apps. Along with this, it is also able to analyze the battery, data and storage usage in order to help the users in identifying and deleting the junk files from the smartphone.
The UC Cleaner app is available for download from the Google Play store for free.
Swiftkey app updated for iPhone gets new emojis
The popular keyboard app Swiftkey app has rolled out an update for its iPhone app. The update brings along new range of emojis to the app. The app also incorporates the support of selecting the skin tone of human emoji characters, adds new new flag and family emoji.
The app will now allow the users to add skin tone options for Emoji and the popular Vulcan Salute emoji for Live Long & Prosper. The upgrade also brings in some performance improvements and bug fixes. The Swiftkey users will now be able to decide whether to display the emoji or globe icon to get emoji. In order to start this feature, the users just need to go to the keyboard settings and select on or off ‘quick emoji key; option.
The iPhone users can download the updated version of the app from the Apple store.
Zebronics launches new Bluetooth headset ZEB-655IIM in India for Rs 599
Zebronics India is one of India’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have recently launched the amazing Bluetooth Headset Zeb 655IIM. This headset has many astounding features such as the users can easily connect to two mobile devices instantaneously.
This saves time for users who have multiple devices, as one can switch between the two easily. ZEB-655IIM has an in-built battery that gives four hours of talk time. The company has priced the headset for Rs 599. For extra comfort the company is also providing extra cushioning on the headset. This headset is very light and also provides the users three control buttons. These include music and phone control.
ZEB-655IIM has the Bluetooth Technology, which runs on 2.4 GHz spectrum. The distance between the phone and the headset can be up to 10 meters. Its Bluetooth version 3.0 and EDR class 2 support helps in delivering excellent audio quality.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director – Zebronics says, “In a wireless world, there is no longer any reason to remain chained to your Smartphones. ZEB-655IIM delivers professional performance and exceptional value. It’s the cost-effective headset investment decision that doesn’t compromise on quality. Now explore and enjoy the wireless freedom with Zebronics ZEB-655IIM”
Key Features of Zebronics Bluetooth Headset ZEB-655IIM
- MPC Profile to connect two devices at once
- Bluetooth version: V3.0 EDR Class L
- Bluetooth Profile: HSP, HFP
- RF Frequency Range: 2.4G ISM band
- Speaker output power: 5mW
- 3 Button design: MFB, VOL+ VOL-
- LED Indicator status: Blue, Red
- Battery: Rechargeable High capacity Li-Polymer battery
- Micro 5 Pin USB Plug charging Port
- Nominal charging time: 2hours Max
- Talk time: Up to 4 hours
Celkon Campus A355 with Android KitKat and 3G support listed on its official website
The smartphone manufacturer Celkon has expanded its Campus series of smartphones with the launch of Campus A355. The smartphone is listed on the official website of the company without any pricing and availability details.
The Campus A355 features a 3.5-inch display with 320 x 480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM device runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1GHz single core processor coupled with 256MB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 512MB which can be expanded further by up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The Campus A355 flaunts a 2.0-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 0.3-megapxiel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone houses a 1,200 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth as connectivity options.
The Celkon Campus A355 will be available in the colour options of Blue, Red, White, and Yellow. This definitely is an entry level smartphone and should be priced under the Rs 5,000 mark.