iBall launches Andi 4P Class X 3G enabled Android smartphone at Rs 3,999
iBall the Indian smartphone manufacturer has introduced a new budget Android smartphone of the company called Andi 4P Class X. The new Android device comes with a price tag of Rs 3,999 and will be available for grab in the coming weeks.
On the specification front, the iBall Andi 4P Class X flaunts a 4-inch IPS display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs in Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3GHz MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.
The onboard storage of the smartphone accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further via microSD card. The device features a 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash at the rear end and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Airtel deploys 4G in Delhi, we do a 3G VS 4G speed test (Video)
Finally the most awaited network has come to the national capital of India, Delhi. Airtel has finally launched 4G network here and is asking people for feedback to improve the connectivity. There have been constant call drops and connectivity issues with Airtel devices in New Delhi, however with the deployment of the new spectrum, Airtel does seem to be on a path to recovery.
Here is a test between a 3G and 4G device done at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The speeds are mind boggling. We got over 32 MBPS download speed at Vasant Kunj. When we ran the test in Jangpura Extn and Defence Colony, New Delhi we got speeds slightly over 16 MBPS. Which roughly means you can download a 1 GB file under 10 minutes. That’s very cool!
Check out the 4G Vs 3G speed test comparison video,
Tata Docomo launches new post pay plans in Karnataka
Tata Docomo is an Indian cellular service provider on the GSM network. They have launched unlimited voice and 3G data combo plans for its post pay customers in Karnataka. Plans start from Rs 350 and go up to Rs 1,299.These plans also provide the customers with unlimited calling with a combination of voice and data benefits.
Both the plans priced at 350 and 1299 offers almost similar services. These plans are designed for moderate and high level users. Customers opting for the Rs 350 plan will get unlimited 3G Data (1GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed) and 500 national/local minutes along with 350 national/local SMS.
On the other hand, customers opting for the Rs 1,299 plan will be getting all above mentioned services namely unlimited local calling, STD, National roaming, 3,000 local and national SMS along with unlimited 3G Data (2GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed ) for an entire month.
The 899 plan is also available, which is specially built for the working class. This plan offers its users with the benefit of STD, national roaming and unlimited 3G Data (2GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed ) to choose from along with unlimited local calling throughout the month.
Mr Ashok Ghose, Mobility Business Unit Head, Karnataka and Kerala, Tata Teleservices said “Personalisation is becoming the epicentre of all consumer businesses and we at Tata Docomo give this the utmost precedence. We have introduced these pioneering products to address the evolving needs of our growing customers in the region. These offers targets to the low, moderate as well as high end users in the region and offers a mix of voice and data offers which best suits their needs at the same time . With this unique proposition offer we have taken one more step further to offer our Karnataka customers with tailor made products. To enable good internet experience Tata Docomo provides expansive 3G Network and great value 3G products and offers that addresses the requirement of young India.”
Details of the plans:
3G Power 350 Plan
- Monthly Rental: 350
- Free Benefits: 500 local / national minutes, 1GB 3G Data free and 350 local / national SMS
- Duration: 1 month
- Monthly Rental: 899
- Free Benefits: Unlimited local and 2GB 3G Data free
- Duration: 1 month
- Monthly Rental: 1299
- Free Benefits: Unlimited Local, STD, On-net National Roaming, 2GB 3G Data free along with 3000 local / national SMS
- Duration: 1 month
Lava launched budget Android smartphone Iris Atom X1 S for Rs 4,149
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava has launched another budget Android smartphone dubbed as Iris X1 Atom S for the Indian market. The smartphone flaunts a 4-inch display with 800×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor paired 512MB of RAM. In internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front facing camera. On the connectivity front the smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 1,400 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Lava Iris X1 Atom S for Rs 4,149 and it will available in the colour options of White and Black.
Microsoft comes together with iBall to launch Splendo for Rs 8,999 in India
We all loving watching TV, which is also known as the idiot box. But, now this idiot box can easily become smart with the help of the PC-on-a-stick called Splendo. Microsoft has recently launched this device with iBall. Splendo includes a wireless deskset (mouse and keyboard), a user has to plug this device into the HDMI input on the TV for a Windows PC experience.
The Splendo is a compact and a portable device. It comes with Quad-core Intel Atom processor with Intel HD graphics paired with 2GB of RAM. This device also runs Windows 8.1 and has 32GB of in-built memory. When connected to a TV, through its HDMI plug, the device can turn the TV into a PC. Splendo has various exciting features, which includes HD graphics, multi-channel digital audio, a micro SDXC slot, normal USB port, Micro USB port, Wi-Fi and in-built Bluetooth 4.0. This device comes with a one-year warranty.
Vineet Durani – Director Windows Business Group, Microsoft India said: “The iBall Splendo is for people who love devices and want to be connected all the time using multiple form factors. These users are tech enthusiasts who love gadgets, have access to multiple TVs at home, love the Smart TV experience and use Windows for browsing, social networking and multimedia consumption.”
Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall commented “The new era of exciting, easy to use, miniaturized and affordable devices is becoming the trend. iBall Splendo PC-On-Stick is one such device which will be useful for every home and office conference room providing different dimensions to use the PC as well as get great multimedia and internet experience by attaching it to the TV. A true convergence of technology for every age group and for every need!”
The company has priced the Splendo for Rs 8,999.
Samsung launches two mid-segment tablets: Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India
Samsung have recently launched two mid-segments tablets-Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India. The company claims that the Galaxy Tab A guarantees a superb viewing experience, which comes with rich adaptive display. This device is capable of automatically adjusting the colour gamut, contrast and sharpness on the screen. The Galaxy Tab A also support 4G-LTE.
Galaxy Tab E is the other android tablet launched with a sleek design. This device has a large 9.6-inch display and is made for consumption of multimedia content. Both the tablets support voice-calling capability.
The Galaxy Tab A is only 7.5mm thick and has 320 grams of weight. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab E is 8.5mm slim and has 495 grams of weight. The Galaxy Tab E has a feature, which is worth mentioning called the Kids Mode. This feature offers content that motivates children to use the tablet to explore, create and have fun.
Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, IT & Mobile at Samsung India, said, “Samsung is committed to address diverse consumer demands and personal preferences. With consumers embracing new 4G technologies and innovative products, we foresee incredible opportunities in this segment. Samsung is a leader in the Tablet category in India and we are focused on expanding our content, services packages and on increasing our retail coverage. The launch of two new tablets will carry forward our legacy of introducing smart media devices and we are confident that new Galaxy Tabs will seamlessly become a part of consumer’s daily routine.”
Airtel is providing 2GB data free for 2 months on its 4G network to the Tab A users. The company has priced the Galaxy Tab A for Rs 20,500.
For the Galaxy Tab E users, Vodafone will be providing free 2GB of 3G data per month for 2 months for post-paid consumers and 1GB of 3G data free on purchase of 1GB by a prepaid consumer for 2 months. This tablet is exclusively available on Flipkart. The company has priced the Galaxy Tab E for Rs 16,900.
Tech Specs of Galaxy Tab A
- Networks: LTE FDD: 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600, TDD: 2300 , 3G: HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100, 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
- Colours: Available in Smoky Titanium and White
- Display: 8-inches XGA TFT
- CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz
- OS: Android Lollipop
- Camera: 5MP (front) AF + 2.0MP
- Video: Recording: 720p @ 30fps and Playback: 1080p @ 30fps
- Camera Features: Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 4.1, USB2.0
- Sensor: Accelerometer
- Memory: 2GB (RAM) + 16GB and micro SD up to 128GB
- Dimension: 137.9 x 208.4 x 7.5mm
- Weight: 320g
- Battery: 4,200 mAh
- Networks: 3G: HSPA+ 900/2100, 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
- Colours: Available in Metallic Black and Pearl White
- Display: 6-inches WXGA TFT
- CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz
- OS: Android 4.4
- Camera: 5.0MP AF + 2.0MP
- Video: Recording: 720p @ 30fps and Playback: 1080p @ 30fps
- Camera Features: Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0, USB 2.0
- Sensor: Accelerometer
- Memory: 1.5GB (RAM) + 8GB and micro SD up to 128 GB
- Dimension: 5 x 241.9 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 495g
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
Yu Yuphoria Review: A nice budget smartphone with Cyanogen 12 Android skin
Yuphoria brand by the Indian handset maker Micromax was written off by many at the start. However, the handset maker is doing decently well and the market is slowly waking up to them. The latest smartphone from their house is the Yu Yuphoria. Want to know about it a little more? Read on.
Design
The YU Yuphoria is available in buffed steel with black back plate and champagne gold with white back plate. We received a black unit for review and quite liked it. The Yuphoria’s body is supported by a metal frame, which is curved all over and has rounded corners. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over a 5-inch display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The phone is on the heavier side as it weighs 247 grams.
At the back of the mobile phone, we have a removable plastic panel that fits well with the frame. Under this removable plastic panel, there is a removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. At the back, you will also see a ring surrounding the camera lens. The power button is located on the right side of the phone in between the volume rocker keys. 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. A neat pair of headphones also come in the box for music lovers.
Performance
Now here is where all the magic happens. The Yuphoria has the 1.2GHz quad-core processor that comes along with 2GB of RAM for applications and services. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is the option to add up to a 32 GB microSD card where users can also store files. All this runs on the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410. For graphics an Adreno 306 is also on board. Other features includes Gyroscope sensor, Accelerometer sensor, Qualcomm’s quick charge technology and Cyanogen 12 The mobile phone also features HTML5 for browsing.
The primary camera of Yuphoria can capture 8-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera with 4MP lens. The camera captures very decent pictures but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not up to the mark. The camera requires sufficient amount of light for a beautiful snap. The camera can autofocus and it also comes with a LED flash.
Games, music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. But, the mobile phone heats up really fast after extended use. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the Yu Yuphoria. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. Screen, image and video quality is above average.
Moving on to its battery life, the Yuphoria does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,230 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).
Verdict
The Yuphoria has a good voice quality and also has some great features in it. It has the latest Android Lollipop 5.0.2 with Cyanogen 12 and some excellent apps such as Audio FX and YUniverse browser. The skin enhances everything from the security to the UI design. We heard of some phone freezing issues in few reports, but we did not face any certain issue. The experience was pretty much smooth throughout. The company has priced the Yu Yuphoria for Rs 7,999. People can get the mobile phone for Rs 6,999 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Affordable
- Decent performance
- 2GB of RAM
- Neat Design
- Average camera performance
- Average battery life
- Phone heats up pretty fast
Facebook is the favourite social media site among Indian teenagers
The net savvy, tech savvy post millennium youth of India have rapidly adapted to a lifestyle, which is a cocktail of gadgets, internet and social media. “The need to be constantly aware always connected and make an informed choice is in the basic DNA of the post millennium students” says Ajoy Mukhejee, EVP & Head of Global HR, TCS.
As per a survey conducted by Tata Consultancy Services, 2014-15, across 14 cities in India, of over 12,365 high school students, of the age group of 12-18, the GenY of today is highly social and more than 75% spend at least an hour everyday online. They lead a gadget rich lifestyle and are constantly in touch with friends and family, being heavy internet users.
Facebook remains the favorite with 90% followers among the respondents, Google plus followed by 65% and surprisingly Twitter had 40% followers. 70% of the youngsters say, it keeps them abreast with current affairs and connected with friends and family, but they do not find it useful for studies.
36% of the youngsters still prefer face to face communication with friends, even though 46% liked to stay in touch digitally using video chat. As far as text messaging is concerned, WhatsApp stands the most popular instant messaging platform with 58%, followed by SMS having 20% followers, among the respondents. More than half (55%) of the students used desktops/home PC and laptops to access the internet while 30% liked to use smart phones. Among the surveyed youth 72% owned Smart phones and 40% found it the most preferred gadget.
As far as studies and learning were concerned, Wikipedia stays the favorite with 63%, followed by PDFs with 53% and educational online videos at 44%. Good old newspapers and TV still has a following of 76% as far as news and current affairs were concerned, whereas online sources had a 53% following, links from family and friends stood at 36%. Fifty percent of the parents kept a close eye on their online activities and of these fifty, more than half gave their children access to online accounts, trending with the fast proliferating online portals.
1 million and still counting: 4G smartphones that Lenovo managed to sell via Flipkart in 2015
At the beginning of the year, Lenovo had made it clear its ambition to crack India’s top three smartphone sellers spot. The year hasn’t come to an end yet, but the company has shown healthier growth in 2015 as far as the numbers of 4G-LTE device shipments in the country are concerned.
The company has shared a press release which says that it sold 1 million units of its 4G smartphones Lenovo A6000, A6000plus and A7000 till June 2015 via Flipkart.
Lenovo Smartphones Director Sudhin Mathur attributed this success partly to Flipkart’s vast network across the country. He said, “Apart from providing great devices, our partnership with Flipkart gave consumers in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the countries access to our 4G smartphone portfolio. Beyond the metros, we have seen also seen a good uptake in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. ”
As per CMR’s India quarterly data, Indians are showing great interest in 4G-LTE smartphones and revealed that the overall 4G-LTE device shipments in the country has grown 108% to 2.2 million units for the January-March quarter.
LG is planning to come back in the smartphone game, has announced Rs 1,000 crore investments on R&D and marketing
Four years ago, LG smartphones were selling like hotcakes in India, but then something went wrong and LG smartphones kind of disappeared from the market. However, now the company seems to be planning on a comeback after the launch of its latest flagship LG G4. Priced at Rs 51,000, the LG G4 would replace the G3 as the top of the line device.
LG India’s managing director Soon Kwon has great expectations from this pricey phone and is expecting to sell around 1 lakh G4s in the next three months. Not only this, the man also has other visionary plans for LG branded smartphones in the country, and shared his investment and manufacturing plans with the financially daily, The Economic Times, recently.
Kwon said, he plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore towards research and development (R&D) and marketing, as well as aims to hit the 10% market share in the country by December 2015. And if LG manages to hit this target, then LG will start manufacturing phones in India, Kwon told ET.
You can read his full interview here.
Source: Economic Times