LG Max comes to India at Rs 10,990
LG has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of LG Max. The new LG Max is the latest offering from the company, which is available in three colour variations. These consist of white, gold and titan. And we quite likes the titan version.
LG Max smartphone has a spin hairline pattern that accentuates the metallic edge and a multi-layered back panel. The grooved circular pattern creates a unique visual effect on the rear cover, while improving grip and texture.
Mr. Amit Gujral, Marketing head, LG Mobiles India, said, “Most of the people who use internet on smartphones use 3G services as 4G is still at a nascent stage in our country. Keeping this in mind, LG has launched LG Max as we are sure that this smartphone will offer unprecedented value to 3G consumers. This smartphone offers great balance of form, function and price and we expect it to be even more successful than its predecessor.”
The LG Max features a 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480) display. The smartphone offers dual Sim functionality and runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 8GB, which can be expanded further via a microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The LG Max comes with LG’s proprietary features like Gesture Shot and Selfie Flash that make it easy to capture great selfies. The Smartphone offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS and USB 2.0 as connectivity options and houses a 2,540 mAh battery.
The company has priced the new LG Max at Rs 10,990. For the price most specs of the LG Max smartphone seem to be okay, however LG might face stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers like Gionee and Oppo.
Techs Specs of LG Max
Network supported: HSPA + 21Mbps (3G)
Display size: 5-inch display FWVGA
Operating system: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
CPU: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 8GB internal memory and expandable using microSD card
Camera: 8MP rear camera and 5MP secondary camera
Battery: 2,540 mAh
Dimensions: 140.8 x 71.6 x 9.6mm
Weight: 155g
Airtel 4G trials roll out in Manipal and Udupi
Bharti Airtel Limited has already launched 4G services in many Indian cities and towns, making them the largest supplier of 4G network in the country. Now, they have launched 4G trials exclusively for their customers in Manipal and Udupi as well.
Surendran, CEO – Karnataka,Bharti Airtel Limited said, “As customers in India show an increasing propensity for consuming data services, we at Airtel are excited to take the lead in introducing the market to the power of blazing 4G speeds. For us, customers are at the very core of everything we do and delivering a compelling service experience for them is our foremost priority. We want our existing customers to be the first ones to enjoy the Airtel 4G experience and are offering them a free upgrade to Airtel 4G at the same price as 3G. We are committed to build a truly world-class 4G network and thus look forward to our customers’ valuable feedback”.
As part of this trial offer, Airtel customers in Manipal & Udupi can experience super-fast 4G speeds. Airtel offers a complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G network at the price of 3G. The company will embrace customer feedback on the Airtel 4G service experience and enhance/strengthen its network there. They have also announced a go-to-market partnership with Samsung and Flipkart for 4G devices.
Reliance will be launching its 4G services by early next year all across India. This gives Airtel a lot of time to gain ground in the country. Let’s see, where else Airtel will bring its 4G services too.
Microsoft Windows 10 is right around the corner, here’s what to expect
We have been eager to get our hands on the full version of Microsoft Windows 10 and on July 29, it will be available to the world for free (mostly). Yes, if you have a legit version of Windows 7 or 8 installed on your PC, laptop or tablet, then you would be able to upgrade to the new version of the most popular PC operating system of all time for free.
We are eager to see some of the new and hot features on the new operating system. That just might bring Windows back in to the game and fetch glory back to the IT giant. Well, we do think if Microsoft plays it right they can again extend their lead over Apple, Google and other operating system providers like they once did. So what are the features one would be able to see in the upcoming PC operating system? Here is the list.
- Start button makes a comeback: Windows 8 failed miserably amongst the masses as it was a brand new OS. Most things were changed and the basic essence of a Windows OS was missing. Major problem? There was no start button on it. Microsoft Windows 10 will bring back the start button and menu system that will show live tiles on it as well.
- Hello Cortana: the virtual assistant comes to life on the OS and one can ask her just about anything. She is here to serve and one can use her to search items on the web, book a table or simply to know more about the Windows 10 OS. Sadly, it would not be available in India right away. But, the trials will be on and one can see her coming to your Indian PC screens very soon. Probably within this year.
- Edge Browser: here is a feature that we have been reading about a lot and what reports tell us is that this is the most powerful web browser by Microsoft till date. The browser should be cross platform ready and one can easily use it to browse and read content on it. It should be light on the resources as well.
- Appy next: the basic idea behind creating Windows 10 seems to be cross platform/screen existence and collaboration. Mails, galleries, music and other apps should be able to run across all Windows 10 platforms. So that you are always connected to the documents and files at all times. One drive should play an important role here for cloud storage. This is something what Apple has already done with its OS and now is the turn of Microsoft Windows.
- Gaming Delight: good news for gamers. Microsoft Windows 10 would get the Xbox app on it. This will enable multi-player games to be played across devices and screens. Gamers can play multi-player games with each other no matter on what platform they are playing on. PC players can play games with Xbox gamers and vice-versa.
- Faster boot times: this is something Microsoft has not been able to do with most of its OS’s. And this is something that Apple excels at. The Windows OS load time has been quite off for most of its versions. However, with Microsoft Windows 10 the users might get faster boot up and quick app load times.
Lava brings yet another budget smartphone Lava Flair Z1 to India at Rs 5,699
The budget segment of smartphones is getting thicker by the day. Lava, the Indian smartphone manufacturer has contributed to the budget Android smartphone sphere with their new mobile called Lava Flair Z1. This smartphone comes in two colour variations, which consist of white and black.
On the specification front, the Lava Flair Z1 flaunts a 5-inch FWVGA TFT touchscreen display. The smartphone is 8.9mm thick and weighs 160g. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs an Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the smartphone is a Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.
The on-board storage of the smartphone accounts to 8GB that can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB. The device features a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash that comes with HD recording, grid feature, photo timer, and HDR mode etc. Lava Flair Z1 has a 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera as well. The smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options and it packs a 2,000 mAh battery to keep it alive for long.
The company has priced the new Lava Flair Z1 at Rs 5,699 and will be available exclusively on Snapdeal soon.
Techs Specs of Lava Flair Z1
- Network supported: 3G and 2G
- Display size: 5-inch display FWVGA TFT
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- CPU: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory:8GB internal memory & add up to 32GB via microSD card
- Camera: 5MP rear camera and 2MP secondary camera
- Dimensions:50 x 72.50 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 160g
- Battery: 2,000 mAh
Google patents a way to search a video archive of your real-life experiences
Some of the reports indicate that Google now has a patent for indexing videos of your real-life experiences and making them searchable via a device like say Google Glass. Users would be able to record video through a wearable computer and store it remotely for a later search.
A report on Quartz says that in the patent, the wearable device (Google Class) would send its video to a user’s paired phone, which would in turn send the video to a server, where it would be stored. A user can use keywords to search specific instances they want to re-watch. One can then search the video at a later date vie the online database.
On how the search will work, the patent reads, “the method may also include transmitting a query of the user to the server computer system to initiate a search of the history or real-world experiences, and receiving results relevant to the query that include data indicative of the media data in the history of real-world experiences.”
The patent notes, “When the user is determined to be within a popular location, preference manager may automatically turn on media capture without intervention of a user. In another embodiment, preferences manager, may be set to continuously or periodically capture media data for a specific interval of time.”
The media capturing device could automatically be turned on at popular locations, notes the patent. According to the patent, a popular location, would be one where other users have captured media data as well.
Let’s wait and watch, how this technology will be used in the coming days.
Sony showcases its 2015 range of Android Bravia 4K LED TV’s in India
A little birdy had told us some time back that Sony is going to refresh its range of LED TV’s soon in India. Today the Japanese mammoth has finally showcased the complete range of what it plans to bring to in India in the next couple of weeks. The range includes some great LED televisions in the 4K series starting from 43-inches and going up to 75-inches.
So what’s new about these Sony 4K LED televisions? For starters, these TV’s are Android 5.0 Lollipop ready. Users get the latest Google Android experience on these ultra HD television sets that have features like Serial Abtak (app), where users can catch up with Indian TV shows using YouTube linking. Notify Bravia, with this app users can connect their phones to the TV sets and see phone notifications on screen like calls and messages. Games also come alive on these LED sets that have an ARM 7 processor inside with 16 GB ROM’s.
Other neat features include Voice search, Google Cast and access to the Google Play store. A total of 13 TV’s from Sony are going to be available in various shapes and sizes. Most of them are 3D ready too. 3D glasses will be available in the box with the high-end ones. As for the low-end TV’s, one would need to shell out Rs 3K additional per glass. The range starts from Rs 69,900.
All in all a good show from Sony today, 4 of the 13 sets are available right now in the market and more are going to hit the shelves in August and September. Diwali is right around the corner as well and Sony is planning to introduce some good deals for its TV range this season. Deals will include a bundling of PS3 and PS4 with these smart 4K LED flat panels.
Zebronics unveils new sound monster 5.1 speakers for Rs 3,299
Zebronics is one of India’s leading suppliers of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have just launched 5.1 ZEB-BT6790RUCF sound monster speakers. These speakers are the latest Bluetooth speakers by the company for the Indian consumers. The company says that the 5.1 speaker’s promise to immerse user’s senses both visually and sonically at an affordable price.
The ZEB- BT6790RUCF speakers have a stylish glossy front panel and matte wooden design, which come with clear and powerful sound. This device comes with a bright LED display and a full function remote control.
The Zebronics sound monster speaker delivers a cinematic surround sound experience. The 5.1 speaker surround sound with the ported subwoofer, which gives more enjoyment to the users. It is designed for a bass-heavy immersive music experience.
This speaker system has been built for seamless multi-functional usage. Its power strip allows it to play the most popular MP3 audios from personal devices such as a PC, DVD player or a TV. The ZEB-BT6790RUCF also comes with built-in Bluetooth tech that lets the users enjoy music wirelessly. It has a USB slot and a MMC/SD card reader slot, which allows a user to play their favourite tracks. It also allows users to tune-in to popular FM channels.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director at Zebronics stated, “The ZEB-BT6790RUCF is designed to outperform anything in the class of compact 5.1 speakers, producing sharp, crisp sound with monstrous bass effects. The exceptional surround sound in its true Zebronics Sound Monster style brings in the cinematic surround sound at a very pocket friendly price.”
The company has priced the ZEB- BT6790RUCF at Rs 3,299 and the speakers comes with a 12 months warranty.
Vivo X5Pro comes to India at Rs 27,980
It is interesting to see how the Chinese smartphone makers are entering the Indian circuits with their flagship models. Another one to launch its premium smartphone in India is Vivo. With the brand Ambassador Kangana Ranaut the Chinese major introduced the Vivo X5Pro to us today.
Our first reaction? The phone looks strikingly similar to the iPhone 6. But, then there are points of distinction between the two that does give the Vivo pro its own identity. The Vivo X5Pro comes with a 5.2 inch FHD Super AMOLED display and a hybrid dual SIM slot. Under the display lies a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64 bit CPU. This is coupled with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB memory.
With the hybrid SIM slot one can expand the memory by up to 128 GB. Vivo X5Pro features a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8 MP front shooter. Battery is on the lower side, which by the way cannot be removed, at 2,450 mAh. Built on the Android Lollipop 5.0 OS Vivo has given this phone its own UI skin in the form of Funtouch 2.1.
Now for the price, this phone does seem to have decent features. But will consumers warm to a price of Rs 27,980? Only time will tell.
Check out the First Look and Hand-On video of the phone here.
Vivo X5Pro First Look and Hands On (Video)
The Chine manufacturer has launched the Vivo X5Pro in India. The phone is available for a price of Rs 27,980. The Vivo X5Pro comes with a 5.2 inch FHD Super AMOLED display and a hybrid dual SIM slot. Under the display lies a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64 bit CPU. This is coupled with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB memory.
RCOM unveils Next-Generation Content & Cloud Delivery Network in 5 cities across India
Reliance Communications is one of the India’s fully-integrated telecommunications service provider. They have just announced the deployment of Cloud Xchange (Cloud X) nodes in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. This will enable automated deployment of Cloud services in India and globally. In simple terms the Reliance’s Cloud Xchange nodes will deliver applications on a virtualized infrastructure.
Mr. Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Group Chairman, India said, “We will achieve full deployment of our Next-Generation content and Cloud Delivery Network by the end of this year, with–what is a first in India– five fully operational Cloud Xchange points. These Cloud Xchange nodes can help government departments access 240 times the amount of compute power currently available in Government data centers, and over six times the high-speed storage currently available in India.”
Cloud X not only delivers infrastructure provisioning, but also achieve full deployment of complex multi-tiered enterprise applications directly on to enterprise networks. The Cloud X platform supports network transparency. And the Cloud orchestration-key elements in accelerating enterprise applications to the Cloud. By the looks of it, this service by RCOM is built to ease out the applications processes and enhance the functionality of the enterprise sector.
Canon launches new series of A3 & A4 colour multi-function devices in India
Canon is a well-known brand and is one of the world’s leading supplier of copier MFDs and printers. They have just launched the new range of A3 and A4 colour Multi-function devices (MFDs) in India.
The products launched in the A3 segment are ImageRUNNER ADVANCE (iR-ADV) C3300 series. This series comprises of iR-ADV C3320/C3325/C3330. And the other products launched in A4 segment are ImageRUNNER ADVANCE C350i A4 machine. These machines deliver high quality output, low maintenance cost and enhanced media handling upto 300gsm paper with A3 plus paper size. The MFD’s come with enhanced media handling in terms of paper thickness and size.
Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon India Pvt. Ltd, said, “Innovation has always been a driving force at Canon and our new series of colour MFDs reflect our commitment towards offering world-class technology, ease of use and high quality to meet the customer expectations. India is a land of rising entrepreneurs and we would like to play an active role in increasing the opportunities for them in the colour printing domain. Our newly launched products shall add value to SME’s and government sector’s demand for cost efficient, secure & high quality printing solutions.”
These Canon MFD’s are designed to meet the expectations of the SME’s, corporate and government sector with the inbuilt security facilities. Mobile printing is available on these newly launched MFD series as well. An onscreen Walkthrough Video is available on these printers to teach the first time user about its benefits and functions. With this launch, Canon aims to gain an additional market share of 3% in colour MFDs segment. That might be a huge task as the printer industry is not growing at a rapid pace. Let’s see how Canon manages to pull in resources and pushes the sales further.
A 42-inch Full HD LED TV for Rs 32,000? Yes, the latest VU Edge is available for that much
Since there are TV’s now available with Ultra HD displays available in the market, we were wondering when we would see a price drop or affordable big size Full HD TV screens. The prices from big brands have come down a bit, but those are nowhere near the price at what VU is giving its latest LED TV at.
Called the VU Edge this is the latest LED TV by the California-India based company. This LED TV measures 42-inches diagonally and supports Full HD 1080p video. With the on-board USB the users can easily play movies and music with ease. There is no need for a multimedia hub for these purposes. Over that, the VU Edge also has 3 HDMI ports and composite jack to connect most devices.
Devita Saraf, CEO, Vu Technologies, commented, “This TV magnifies the visual experience of entertainment while introducing many industry firsts in India. It comes with the A+ grade rating which only 15% of TVs in the world have passed. We take pride in launching the Vu 42’’ Full HD Edge LED TV in the country, heralding the new era of upgraded technology in televisions.”
This flat panel’s dynamic contrast ratio lies at 10,00,000:1 with 6.5 MS response time. For Sound, the VU Edge 42-inch LED TV has twin 8 W RMS speakers hidden at the back. This LED TV can be picked up for Rs 32,000 from Flipkart.
Tech Specs VU 42-inch LED TV
Panel Grade – A+ Grade Achromatic Panel
Backlight source – Edge-lit LED
Resolution – 1920 x 1080
Brightness – 500
Dynamic contrast ratio – 1000000:1
Viewing Angle (Horiz / Vert) [degrees] – 178° / 178°
Response Time – 6.5ms
Microsoft Cortana might make its debut in India sooner than you think
Earlier this year lot of Indian hearts got broken when Microsoft decided not to bring its virtual assistant Cortana to India with Windows 10. However, reports have emerged from camp Microsoft that Cortana might come to India very soon. The latest statement released by the computer OS leader states that Cortana will be available to Windows Insider Program participants in Australia, Canada and India. Yes, that is correct the test phase for the virtual assistant Microsoft Cortana will start in India as well.
With the launch of Windows 10 on July 29, Microsoft Cortana will be available in seven countries – USA, UK, China, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. India is not on the map, but at least the smart VA will be available to WIP members in India. This just makes us wonder how fast can they bring Cortana to India. We reckon it will be before this year ends. Keeping our fingers crossed.
LG launches G4 Stylus for Rs 24,990 in India
The Korean smartphone maker LG has finally launched the G4 stylus in India. The smartphone comes with a stylus pen and has been priced for Rs 24,990. The device will be available in Metallic Silver and Floral White colour options.
Speaking about the smartphone, Deepak Jasrotia, Business head, LG Mobiles India, said, “The G4 Stylus is a perfect example of what we mean by a premium smartphone experience without a premium price. This smartphone not only delivers performance, but also looks great while doing so. At LG, we are always committed towards providing a great value to our consumers and with G4 Stylus we are doing exactly that.”
The LG G4 stylus features a 5.7-inch HD IPS display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone offers dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The smartphone offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC as connectivity options and houses a 3,000 mAh battery.
Google updates its Play Books app for Android introduces new features
The search engine giant Google has rolled out an update for its Play Books for Android. The update brings along hosts of new features which enables the user to sync their notes, highlights and bookmarks to different folders in Google Drive.
The users just need to enable the ‘Save notes, highlights and bookmarks in Google Drive’ in the Settings menu in order to save the notes on the Drive. The Play Books will generate a folder in your Google Drive account and let the users to fill in notes and highlights at the time of reading.
These notes can be edited as any regular Google Doc. The update has also introduced few tweaks in the UI of the app. The Read Now screen will highlight the read books in a vertical format. The app also provides a new way to find out new books based on their choices and area of interest. The app will also offer the free samples of the selected books.
Yahoo rolls out Livetext – Video Messenger app for iOS
Yahoo has rolled out a new video messing app which will enable the users to send a short live video with a text that do not have an audio. The app called as “Livetext – Video Messenger” is presently, available for iOS only.
As soon as the user enters the text, a live video starts and when your contact enters the chat then the user can see the person on screen. The app works on data and WiFi connections. It was first launched in Hong Kong last week and is available in more than 20 languages. The company states that the app is designed to provide a real conversation where the user feels that the person is sitting next to him.
The app only allows person to person video texting and presently it has no support for group messaging. Along with this, the user cannot make any calls using this app. The app is free for download and you can add your friends through their contacts or by their Livetext IDs.
The app is said to be compatible with Apple devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Samsung announces 4G enabled Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 with Octa-core SoC, 3GB RAM
The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has expanded its Tab S series with the announcement of Galaxy Tab S2. The tablets comes in two display sizes, one features an 8-inch Super AMOLED display with 2048×1536 pixels resolution and the other flaunts a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 2048×1536 pixel resolution.
Both the tablets are powered by an Octa-Core Exynos 5433 (1.9 GHz ＋ 1.3 GHz) processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the devices stands at 32GB/ 64GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB with the help of the microSD card. The tablets run on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and also consist of a fingerprint scanner.
The Galaxy Tab S2 comes equipped with an 8.0-megapixel camera at the rear end and a 2.1-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options in the tablets include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a massive 4,000 mAh battery.
The tablets will be available in Black and White colour options. The company has not yet divulged the pricing and availability details of the devices.
Kiwi Camera Android App Video Review
This is one of the finest Android free camera app available on the Google Play Store. Kiwi Camera app has some good artistic filters. Check out the full video of the Kiwi Camera app review.
Xiaomi announces Mi TV 2S and Mi Water Purifier
We for one, never even in our wildest imagination thought that Xiaomi would make water purifiers one day. But seems like, the company has plans to flurry into other consumer electronics sections as well. The company has introduced the Mi TV 2S and Mi Water purifier in Beijing, China.
Xiaomi says, “Mi TV 2S is top of the range among 4K TVs. At an event held in Beijing, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun unveiled Mi TV 2S for a price of RMB2999 (US$483). He announced Mi TV 2S (Theatre Edition) which comes with an independent sound system for RMB3999 (US$644). He also announced the Mi Water Purifier that goes on sale for RMB1299 (US$209). Both devices will be available through Mi.com in China starting July 28.”
Xiaomi Mi TV 2S is a premium 48-inch 4K TV that is 9.9mm thin. The TV has a UHD display, which is from Samsung. And it is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor and all this runs on the MStar 6A928 chipset. For graphics a Mali-760 is also on board and it comes with MACE-Pro4 UC+ picture engine. The display can render 4K at 60fps and supports H.265 10-bit hardware decoding. Mi TV 2S (Theatre Edition) comes with a subwoofer, soundbar and incorporates the latest Dolby sound technology. The minimalistic design of the television is very impressive.
Xiaomi first ever Mi Water Purifier comes with many neat features. This water purifier can purify up to 76 barrels of water per day. It has the reverse osmosis technology and employs four step RO filtration. This purifier has a 400-gallon RO filter that enables higher water flow rate.
Mi Water Purifier is also a smart device, which can be monitored via the Mi Home app. This app allow users to monitor real-time filter effectiveness and even reminds the user to change filters, which can be purchased directly from within the app.
InFocus M350 Review: A nice budget smartphone with 2GB RAM
InFocus mobiles are a popular smartphone brand in South India. They are slowly trying to capture a piece of the pie up north as well. We have seen few good devices by them in the past and one of their most recent launches is the M350 android smartphone. They passed one unit to us to run through our test bench and this is what we found out about this nifty little device.
Design
The InFocus M350 is available in white, black and golden colours. We received the black unit for review and quite liked it’s built. The phone’s black back panel is grippy and one can hold the phone nicely. A silver metal trim runs around the sides of the phone, which adds to the show.
The InFocus M350 has a 5-inch display. This HD IPS capacitive display comes with 16 million colours. This mobile is 10.6mm thick and weighs 146g. Which might seem a little heavy on papers, but we did not mind the bulk at all. It is very comfortable to use, even with just one hand.
Under the rear removable plastic panel, there is a non-removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button is located on the right side of the phone while the volume key is located on the left. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone and the 3.5mm headset jack is positioned at the top of the mobile phone. The speaker vent is situated on the back’s lower part. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash.
Performance
The InFocus M350 has a 1.5GHz Quad-Core processor that comes with 2GB of RAM. Together they try to make the applications and services run as smoothly as possible. The users also get 16GB of internal memory (12GB available) to store files. And there is also the option to add up to a 64GB microSD card to amass additional documents. All this runs on the MediaTek MT6732 chipset that is 64-bit capable.
For graphics a Mali-T760 MP2 GPU is also on board. There is also HTML5 for browsing. The primary camera of INFocus M350 comes with auto focus function and can capture 8-megapixel still images. For selfies, there is also an 8-megapixel secondary camera. The rear and front camera captures very decent pictures, but it struggles a bit in low light. Macro shots on the other hand were quite good.
The phone did not break a sweat when we played power hungry apps and mid-end games on it. But, when it comes to graphic hungry games the phone lagged a bit. 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 InFocus M350. Screen, image and video quality is also above average and we quite liked what we saw.
Coming to its battery life, the InFocus M350 has 2,500 mAh non-removable battery inside. It worked for 17 hours straight after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 9,872 points, which is a nice score for this mobile phone that falls in the mid-segment of smartphones.
Verdict
The InFocus M350 has some great features in it. This mobile phone has an impressive display and the mobile screen is smudge resistant. It comes preloaded with MeituPic, Dropbox, WPS Office, Facebook apps etc. The experience was quite smooth throughout. Only if instead of the Android 4.4.4 KitKat, the company would have given Android 5 Lollipop, the deal would have been drool-worthy. One can get this smartphone for Rs 7,999 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Quite affordable
- Call quality is pretty clear
- Distinctive design
- Underpowered rear speaker
- Average battery life
- Non-removable battery
- Old OS
- Network supported: 3G and 4G LTE
- Display size: 5-inch HD IPS capacitive display
- Operating system: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6732, 64 bit
- CPU: 1.5 GHz Quad-Core processor
- GPU:Mali-T760 MP2
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory: 16GB internal memory (12GB available) & add up to 64GB via microSD card
- Camera: 8MP rear camera and 8MP secondary camera
- Dimensions: 5×10.6mm
- Weight:146g
- Battery:2,500 mAh (non-removable)
ASUS unveils the latest ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201 and BU401 Ultrabook
Asus is a well known brand in the PC and smartphone circuits. They have just launched the ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook series in India. It has two different models under the category that is ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201 and BU401 Ultrabook. Both, the Ultrabooks are available in dark grey colour and have spill resistant backlit keyboard, which provides visibility at all times.
Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “We are very actively working towards satiating the requirements of every genre of computing which includes gaming, personal and official. Our latest launch of the ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook range is aimed at aiding modern businesses and their computing requirements. It enables users to work without worries and personifies our promise to inspire and power businesses.”
The ASUSPRO Ultrabook series features the ASUSPRO Business Center. They have a one-stop security and manageability solution, which is specially designed for small businesses. These Ultrbooks also have the Intel vPro processor that offers better control over networked computing assets and fingerprint scanning.
ASUSPRO BU201 Ultrabook
This Ultrabook has a 12.5-inch glare resistant display. This display has a matte screen surface that prevents unwanted reflections and helps reduce eye fatigue. It has only 1.27kg weight. The device 180º hinge opens flat to provide a 360º view to the users. The notebook also offers the SensePoint point stick that simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
The company has priced the ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT006P at Rs 85,999.
Tech Specs of ASUSPRO BU201 Ultrabook
- Colour: Dark Grey
- On board processor: Intel Core i5-4210U Processor, 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 Professional (64bit)
- On board Memory: 4GB
- Storage: SATA 500GB 5400RPM, 2.5-inch Hybrid HDD
- SSD: 8GB
- Display: 5-inch LED Back-lit, Slim 400nits, Full HD display
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400
- Finger Print: Yes
- Wireless: 11bgn + Bluetooth 4.0 (Single band)
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Card Reader: SD, MMC and SDXC
- USB Port: 3x USB 3.0
- Interface: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port (D-Sub) and 1x mini Display Port
- Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone and Sonic Master
- AC Adapter: 65W AC Adapter
- Battery: 32WHrs, 2S1P and 2-cell Li-ion Prismatic Battery Pack
- Weight:27 Kg (with 2 cell battery)
- Colour: Dark Grey
- On board processor: Intel Core i5-4210U Processor, 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)
- Operating System: Preload Windows 7, 64 bit Professional (upgradable to Windows 8 64bit Professional)
- On board Memory: 4GB
- Storage: SATA 500GB 5400RPM, 2.5-inch HDD
- SSD: 8GB
- Display: 14-inch LED Back-lit, Ultra Slim 250nits, HD display
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400
- Finger Print: Yes
- Wireless: 11bgn + Bluetooth 4.0 (Dual band)-Intel WIDI
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Card Reader: SD, MMC and SDXC
- USB Port: 3x USB 3.0
- Interface: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port (D-Sub) and 1x HDMI
- Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in microphone and Sonic Master
- AC Adapter: 65W AC Adapter
- Weight:64 Kg (with 4 cell battery)
ZTE unveils Blade D6 4G enabled smartphone at MWC Shanghai
ZTE has expanded its Blade series of smartphone with the launch of Blade D6 at MWC Shanghai. The ZTE Blade D6 flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone comes with dual SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with MiFavor UI.
Powering the device is a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card. The Blade D6 comes equipped with 13.0-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel secondary camera for clicking selfies.
On the connectivity front the smartphone offers, 4G, 3G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and packs in a 2,200 mAh battery. The company has divulged any details about the pricing and availability of the device. However, the smartphone will be available in in pink, gold, gray and silver colors and will be first rolled out in Australia, Russia and Japan.
Samsung Galaxy J7 First Look And Hands On (Video)
Here is the first look video of the Samsung Galaxy J7. The phone has a 1.5 GHz octa-core processor combined with 1.5 GB RAM. Built for gaming, Samsung insists that it will provide you with top-notch gaming performance. It will be available with Flipkart in the coming weeks. The price of the Samsung Galaxy J7 is Rs 14,999.
Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 get launched in India at Rs 14,999 and Rs 11,999
Just when the world is waking up to the news of upcoming flagship devices from the Korean company in the form of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge plus and Galaxy Note 5, Samsung India has gone ahead and launched two new mid segment phones called Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5.
These two options thicken the pot of 4G enabled smartphones that Samsung has to offer to its Indian consumers. Talking about the tech specs, both the smartphones sport a 5 MP front camera with LED flash and 13 MP auto focus rear cameras. The Samsung Galaxy J7 sports a 5.5-inch display, while the Galaxy J5 has a 5-inch one. Ultra power saving mode comes to both the phone to keep them alive for longer when running out of battery.
Samsung insists that these phones are built for the gaming audiences who can play multiplayer games on them with ease, using 4G networks. They have tied up with Gameloft who are giving a credit of Rs 3,200 to the buyers. The users can redeem the money for in-game purchases etc.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 1.5 GHz octa-core CPU. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy J5 has just a 1.2 GHZ quad-core CPU. Both the phones support 1.5 GB RAM. To store files the Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 16 GB on board memory and the Samsung Galaxy J5 has just 8GB. Of course a microSD card slot is available to expand the memory further by as much as 128GB.
The price of the Samsung Galaxy J7 has been kept at Rs 14,999 and the Galaxy J5 can be picked up for Rs 11,999, exclusively on Flipkart. Airtel has also partnered with Samsung for these phones and one can avail Wynk song service free for 6 months. On top of that, 4G double data support is available too at no additional costs. Seems like, Samsung got the price point and add-on stuff right this time.
HTC Desire 820G+ mid-segment Android smartphone launched for Rs 19,900
The Taiwanese of the smartphone maker HTC has launched yet another mid-segment smartphone in its Desire series dubbed as 820G+. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 19,990 and it will be available in Santorini White, Saffron Grey and Milky-way grey colour options.
Talking about HTC Desire 820G+, Faisal Siddiqui, President, South Asia, HTC, said, “As our customers create and consume more rich video content and want greater freedom to personalise their smartphones, they are increasingly looking for bigger and better screens, faster processors, amazing sound, and outstanding battery life. We also know that they want more flexibility that comes with expandable memory. Today I am excited to announce that at only INR 19,990/- the HTC Desire 820G+ dual sim delivers one of the most features found with a smartphone at this price. With an outstanding user experience in a sleek, chic, slim and colourful package.”
The HTC Desire 820+ flaunts a 5.5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone offers dual nano SIM support and runs on Android with Sense UI on top. Powering the smartphone is a 1.7GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device sports a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera to facliiate video calling.
The smartphone packs in a 2,600 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.