Motorola slashes the price of Moto 360 smartwatch
Motorola 360 is one of the best smartwatches available in India. And if you were one of them who was looking to pick this beauty up, but couldn’t because of the price, are in luck. Motorola has announced a price cut of Rs 5,000 on the Moto 360 smartwatch in India.
The leather version of the watch can be picked up for Rs 12,999 and the one with the metal band is now available for Rs 14,999. Both the variants have gone down by Rs 5,000 each as earlier they were available for Rs 17,999 and 19,999 respectively. The offer is for a limited time only or till stocks last.
The watch was launched in India in September 2014. Besides having a 1.56-inch LCD display the watch also sports 512 MB RAM and 4GB internal memory. Its battery lasts for a day. This Moto 360 smartwatch includes pedometer, heart rate monitor and is water resistant too.
Users can get their hands on the Moto 360 smartwatch deal exclusively through FlipKart.com.
Micromax to sell Yu Yureka on sale without registration on 6 and 7 May
People have been trying to get their hands on the Yu Yureka phone by Micromax since long. The phone was launched more than 6 months ago. People were only able to buy it via registering themselves on Micromax’s exclusive partner Amazon.in. However, now Yu Yureka phones will be available on a two day sale without any sort of registration.
Micromax announced the deal on the social media site Twitter and people can directly goto Amazon and pick the phone up.
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Microsmax Yu Yureka sports a 12 MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5 MP front shooter. It also comes with 16GB on-board storage that can be expanded by up to 32GB using a MicroSD card. This could be a way to clear out lying stocks and make way for the new Yu phone coming soon.
5 Android games to play this weekend
Weekend is here and one way of getting away from the hustle and bustle is to immerse yourself in some mobile or tablet casual games. We love games and they love us. Every other week a handful of good games get released that are a must play and must-win. Then there are evergreen games that one can play whenever one wants to.
Week after week we will bring you come crazy, some smart and some really action packed games that you can enjoy over the weekend. Here are the picks for this weekend:
- Dead Trigger 2
- Shadow Fight 2
- Brothers In Arms 3
- Baldurs Gate (Rs 620)
- The Walking Dead Season 1
Micromax launches Laptab in India, basically a tablet with keyboard attachment
This was the most logical step for a company like Micromax to head into. They have forayed into two in one categories of laptops. The company has launched Laptab, which is basically a tablet that can be put over a full QWERTY physical keyboard making it look like a laptop.
The concept is not new and has been tried out by many multi-national companies in the past. However, what the other companies could not provide and Micromax did is value for money. They nailed the pricing and have managed to keep the price under 15K (Rs 14,999 to be exact).
Micromax Laptab has a 10.1-inch WXGA IPS display on it that hides an Intel 1.83 GHz Atom CPU and 2GB DDR 3 RAM. The main USP of the device is its battery life. Micromax claims that this next gen tablet cum laptop can give users battery backup of 10 hours. That is far superior than most of the other machines in the category.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 makes an appearance on Micromax Laptab and users get the option to upgrade to Windows 10 for free (once it is released). Microsoft Office 365 also comes bundled in the package. On the other side, weight is on the higher side. With these machines one wants extreme portability. Micromax Laptab weighs 1.1 Kg, which is definitely bulky.
Commenting on the launch Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Limited, said, “At Micromax, we have always believed in bringing the best in class and innovative devices to the consumers and have always aimed to bridge the gap between actual consumer device requirement and available device offering and hence, the Laptab promises to bridge the same at a very consumer friendly price point. Today’s launch marks our entry into the PC segment, where we intend to drive category growth and not only garner an available market share. We believe that our vision complements the initiatives for Digital India, and we will be launching a range of exciting products over the next few months in the category.”
Micromax Laptab also has 2 MP fixed focus front and rear cameras. To store and download files to, the company has also given it 32GB internal memory. For connectivity Micromax Laptab has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a SIM slot for 2G/3G data streaming. Laptab will start its sales in India by May 6 exclusively on Amazon.in. Overall, the device seems like decent buy, but will it be successful (unlike many others)? Only time will tell.
Key features of Micromax Canvas Laptab– LT666
- Intel Atom Processor Z3735F (2M Cache, up to 1.83 GHz)
- Windows 8.1 (free upgrade to Windows 10) and Office 365
- 1-inch WXGA IPS Display
- RAM 2GB DDR3L
- 32GB Flash Memory
- 10 Hours Use Time
- 2MP FF Rear Camera & 2MP FF Front Camera
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, 1 Micro USB and 1 USB 2.0
- SIM slot for Data Access only (2G/3G)
- USB Ports to plug in SATA drive and other peripherals
- Weight – 1.1kg
- Price: Rs 14,999
Microsoft launches Lumia 430 in India for Rs 5,299
Yesterday we saw an exciting session of Microsoft Build 2015 developers conference and today Microsoft launched a new phone, called Microsoft Lumia 430, in India for the masses. This is their cheapest mobile offering in the country and is available for a price of Rs 5,299.
The Microsoft Lumia 430 has dual SIM slots. These can house two 3G SIM cards. Right next to it users get a MicroSD card slot that can expand the 8GB on board memory by up to 128GB. With a cheap price tag such as this, the general feedback one would get is that this is a very basic phone hence the firepower inside it will be less. But, that is not the case. It has a 1.2 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon CPU and 1 GB RAM. The only thing that we feel could have been better is the camera. Microsoft Lumia 430 has a low powered 2 MP rear camera for pictures and videos.
This phone has the latest Windows 8.1 operating system with all the stock applications. Over that, popular applications such as Instagram, Whatsapp and Viber are also available. One can download more using the Microsoft app store. Moving on to one of the most important aspects of the phone, Microsoft Lumia 430 has a 4-inch WVGA display that supports 400 x 800 pixels. To stay alive the phone comes with a 1,500 mAh battery.
Consumers also get 500 MB of free data from Vodafone with every Microsoft Lumia 430 (for first two months). Users can also avail discounts worth Rs 1,500 from RedBus when they purchase this device. 30 GB of cloud storage is being given free with the Microsoft Lumia 430 on the Microsoft One Drive.
Microsoft Lumia 430 Tech Specs
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 8 GB internal storage; micro SD up to 128 GB
- 4-inch WVGA (800 x480) LCD at 235 PPI
- 2 MP rear camera
- 1500 mAh removable battery
Microsoft Edge will replace Internet Explorer in Windows 10 devices [Microsoft Build 2015]
Look who showed up for the big Microsoft Build developers conference. Microsoft has announced at Build 2015 that a new browser will replace Internet explorer from all Windows 10 devices. This new gen browser (originally called Spartan) is called Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge is built using a new rendering engine called EdgeHTML. This browser is made for both, consuming content as well as building it. Microsoft has approached this browser in a new manner and much neater look has been given to it. Cortana support will come with the browser as well as distraction free reading.
Microsoft on its blog said, “With the new browser you can write directly on Web pages (and share them), read online articles free from distraction or use the offline reading feature for greater convenience,”
It is still unclear that will it come to older operating systems or not, but we do have a hunch it might show up on Windows 8 (at least) after a few months of Windows 10 launch.
Here take a look at the video of the new Microsoft Edge:
Lapcare brings new Bluetooth headphones to India
The headphones demand in India is increasing, especially when it comes to good ones for mobile phones. The latest company to launch a Bluetooth driven headphone is Lapcare, a Singapore based company. They have brought Lapcare YO! – LBH208 headphone that are designed to work with any smartphone that has Bluetooth in it.
Carved for today’s generation these nifty headphones are available in an array of colours. These are wireless so the users are away from the messy wires and don’t get tangled in them. Lapcare YO! – LBH 208 folds up as well, so that users can store them as easily as they can wear them. These headphones come with its own rechargeable battery, which once fully charged can give up to 500 hours of standby time.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Atul Guupta, Managing Director, Lapcare, said “At Lapcare we constantly strive to transform and better the lives of our customers through carefully designed products. Everyday life requires making/attending frequent calls or listening to music during leisure time, while still on the move. This demands products which are both easy to carry and comfortable to use. The all new LapcareYO LBH 208 packs comfort, ease and style. It’s also a smart accessory that offers stand by time of Upto 500 hours, thanks to its built in smart power saving technology. We are certain that it will resonate well with our customers.”
Manish Paul, the brand ambassador for Lapcare added, ‘ Acting involves a lot of travelling. So, I relax with my Lapcare YO LBH 208. Being foldable it’s convenient to carry around and the headband just fits right. The sound clarity is also amazing and lasts long due to its smart power saving technology. It’s a must carry accessory for me everywhere.’
Users can receive calls using these headphones too. It comes with an in-built MIC and volume buttons. The Lapcare YO! – LBH208 is decently priced at Rs 1,999 and comes with 1 year warranty. It is available on Amazon, FlipKart as well as Snapdeal.
Zebronics launches less expensive LED TV’s in India
Most IT manufacturing companies in India are looking to foray or are already in gadget arms other than IT. Zebronics who is one of the Indian brands known for IT and PC peripherals has moved a step further and dipped its toes in the large screen TV segment. They have launched LED TV’s in 16, 19, 20, 21, 24, 32 and 40-inch sizes.
The 40 inch ZEB-4001LED flat screen LED display has 1000000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It supports Full HD 1080P display and a viewing angle of 178 degrees. This model also has 12 X 2 W speakers hidden behind the slim bezel. Power consumption lies at a miniscule 80W. As far as connectivity goes this TV has VGA, AV in/out, RF, 2 HDMI and composite ports.
Commenting on the launch of the LED TV’s Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director, Zebronics says “There has been a transition from the traditional CRTs or LCD TVs to LED TVs. The LED TV Market in India, is very promising and has been witnessing a steep growth but still at a very nascent stage. Zebronics wants to lead the growth of the Industry with its ‘value for money’ LED TVs. Our latest range shall enable the consumers to choose the best LED TV suiting their pocket”
Adding further he says, “Understanding the desires of the Tier 2 and 3 cities, we also plan to roll out Smart TVs in smaller sizes for these Cities which have come into reckoning as the growth drivers of the future”
The TV’s come with 1 year warranty and in all certainty are built in China. The range starts from Rs 6,999. Zebronics wants to capture a decent chunk of the TV market in the next two years. Their aim to sell in tier 2 and tier 3 towns can help them expand rapidly and get good numbers in their favour.
Gigabyte brings a new motherboard that is good for office and home use
If you are a professional who is looking out for a motherboard for both home as well as office use then you are in luck. Now the choice has been made easier by Gigabyte, when it comes to motherboards.
They have brought the GIGABYTE GA-B85M-D3H motherboard to India, which is built for professional as well as entertainment purposes. The new motherboard is not very expensive and can be purchased for Rs 6,200 with 3 years of warranty. It is built for productivity as well as daily home requirements.
This motherboard has 2 USB 3.0 ports along with 4 USB 2.0 ports. It supports Intel’s fourth gen Core processors and is AMD crossfire ready. Intel HD4600 graphics come on board, which means you do not require an additional graphics card if you don’t run graphics hungry applications and games on your PC. For monitor connectivity this Gigabyte motherboard has VGA, DVI and HDMI ports at the back.
Key Features of GA-B85M-D3H
- Supports 4th Generation Intel Core processors
- GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus Technology
- GIGABYTE Hybrid digital power engine
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS
- Multi-GPU Support
- GIGABYTE On/Off Charge for USB devices
- LAN with high ESD Protection
- HDMI 1.4, DVI, D-SUB
- Long lifespan Durable Solid caps
- GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer
LG G4 gets launched in leather attire
While the world is ogling over iPhone 6 and Samsung Edge, LG has gone ahead and launched it’s flagship model G4, which is nothing short of a stunner. The phone has an arc type design that keeps the phone safe and offers 20% higher toughness if it gets dropped by the user. It also promotes hand comfort while talking and holding the LG G4 in the hand.
As far as performance is concerned, LG G4 is right up there with the big players. Inside it has a 1.8 GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 CPU with 3GB RAM and an Adreno GPU. For file storage LG has installed 32 GB internal memory that can be pumped up by 128 GB with the help of a storage card. The company has put a 5.5-inch IPS quantum display on the LG G4 that supports HD resolutions at 538 PPI. Corning Gorilla Glass 4 is also there adding to the toughness and protection bit.
The G4 sports a 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash and for selfie lovers an 8 MP front one. The device is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and runs the latest Google Android Lolipop operating system. But, what really takes the cake is the genuine leather casing the phone comes with. We have seen leather textured plastic designs on some of the Samsung phones and few HTC cases. This would be the first time we would see actual leather strapped onto the phone for good.
LG G4 Tech Specs:
- Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)
- Memory: 32GB eMMC ROM, 3GB LPDDR3RAM / microSD slot
- Camera: Rear 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0 / Front 8MP
- Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 Processorwith X10 LTE
- Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Network:4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1LE / NFC / USB 2.0
- Battery: 3,000mAh
- Size: 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 – 9.8mm
- Weight: 155g