BlackBerry launches P’9983 Porsche design luxury smartphone for Rs 99,990
BlackBerry has introduced a new Porsche Design luxury smartphone in India dubbed as ‘P’9983’. The smartphone was originally announced last year in September and comes with a price tag of Rs 99,990. The smartphone has various colour elements and a hand-wrapped leather back cover. The device also has an exclusive keypad crafted with glass like keys along with a graphite stainless steel colour frame.
Speaking about the new smartphone, Hitesh Shah, Director – Sales and Distribution, at BlackBerry India, said, “With the launch of the new P’9983 Graphite from BlackBerry, we bring a unique stylish smartphone combined with the superior productivity and ultimate security experience of BlackBerry 10 technology for our Indian consumers. This new smartphone is custom-built for power professionals aiming to make a style statement while not willing to compromise on effective communication and collaboration.”
On the specification front, the BlackBerry ‘P’9983’ features a 3.1-inch OLED display with 720×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on BlackBerry 10 OS and has touchscreen navigation with full QWERTY physical keyboard. Powering the device is a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon (MSM8960) processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 64GB which can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts an 8.0-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooht, NFC, Micro HDMI, GPS and packs in a 2,100 mAh battery.
YUFit Fitness band review: A cool rubberized fitness tracking wristband at an affordable price
The new generation of people are not getting enough time for fitness activities as their schedules are usually very busy. So, in order to stay fit and healthy, one can easily get a fitness wearable. These bands are getting very popular among the masses these days.
One such fitness tracker came to us in the form of YUFit Fitness band. This band acts as a personal trainer who will always be with you. We spent a good few days with it and this is what we found out.
Design
The YUFit Fitness band is only available in black colour option. To be frank this fitness band has a plain look. The YUFit fitness rubberized band comes with an adjustable strap that can fit on any wrist. This strap has an aluminium clip, which enables the users to adjust its size according to their wrist. Thanks to the rubber body one does not need to worry about sweat or water seeping into the tracker. The OLED display on the top of the tracker provides real-time notifications in a convenient and handy way. The display panel has a plastic covering on top of it, which ensures protection of the device from scratches. The YUFit band does not weigh much, which makes it comfortable to wear all the time.
Tap the device once and the YuFit band comes to life. The touch-sensitive smart key on the tracker helps users to navigate across few pre-set options such as steps taken, calories burnt and more. The activity tracker is right in the middle of the strap and can be easily removed for a quick charge. To charge the device, this activity tracker has two tiny pins under it. The device boots up very quickly and charges up fast too.
Performance
The YUFit Fitness band comes into action when the user downloads the YUFit app on their smart devices. One has to download another app called HealthifyMe for it to functiona fully. This app helps users keep an eye on the calories they are consuming with the help of its database that includes Indian snacks and food. The app is compatible with most Android smartphones and will show you things like calories burnt and distance travelled. The smart band also shows the time besides alerting users about incoming messages and calls.
The YUFit app uses Bluetooth to sync the info between the phone and the band. So one ends up using a wee-bit extra power of the smartphone as well. Users can set goals and work towards them. Battery of the device was good and we rarely had to charge it.
Verdict
Overall, the experience with the YUFit Fitness band was not that bad, and we quite liked it. Consumers can get the YUFit Fitness band at Rs 999, which is quite affordable. There are many other fitness tracking bands in the Indian market, but having an OLED display at this price along with good features makes this fitness piece worth buying.
Pros
- Quite affordable
- OLED display panel
- Real-time notification alerts
- Decent battery life
- Limited to Android
- Less accurate
- Low-range Bluetooth antenna
Google Drive enables users to launch files directly using web viewer
The search engine giant Google has now rolled out a feature which will enable the users to launch files directly from the Google Drives web viewer. As per a report by Engadget, the users who have a viewer on their browser can open a file by right clicking on the file in order to preview it. Along with this, the users can access the ‘Open with’ option from the drop down menu to see the apps they can use.
Prior to this, the users were only able to launch the files within the applications on the PCs or Mac from the Google Drive folder.
The users are required to have Google Drive installed on their computer in the latest version which is v. 1.23+. After this the users just need to sync their files, which will help them in accessing the contents of the Drive’s contents in a faster manner.
Zebronics launches its noise-cancelling metal earphones ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2
Zebronics is one of the India’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have just launched its latest noise-cancelling metal earphones called the ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2. So what is the USP for these earphones? These earphones are designed to block out ambient background noise. Over that, these earphones also give a supreme hearing comfort to its consumers. Both the earphones have a light weight design, so that users can wear them for a long duration.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director – Zebronics says, “Taking forward the commitment to deliver quality audio experience, these earphones are first of its kind from Zebronics at a competitive price offering unmatched design and sound. Its enhanced sound isolation design reduces ambient background noise that ensures an unequalled, perfectly tailored listening experience.”
The ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2 comes in Metallic Silver, Grey and Green colour options. These earphones have no rattle, no leaking and no distortion. The Zeb EM1 and EM2 deliver pure bass output, too.
These high audio fidelity metal earphones have ultra-flexible and tangle free cable, which comes with an inbuilt mic to switch between music and incoming calls. The ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2 earphones not only ensures maximum sound isolation, but also provides comfort for hours of listening.
The company has priced both the Zebronics ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2 earphones at Rs 699 each.
Kingston announces 512GB memory addition to its card family
Kingston is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. They have just announced the 512GB capacity memory card to its line of Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC card family. This Kingston SD card is best for DSLR cameras and HD camcorders. It allows users to record more videos and shoot more high-density image files.
This Kingston SD card provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 45MB/s write. These high speeds support photography in continuous modes. It reduces stutter to safeguard video integrity.
Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards also allow users to shoot full 1080p HD video and 3D video as well as transfer files at a faster speed. In addition to the new 512GB capacity, this card is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacity.
Another one is the SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3). It is the fastest card in in the Kingston lineup, which provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write. It is designed for high performance 4K camcorders and DSLR and DSLM cameras. The card is also ideal for action photography, television recordings and live broadcasts. This card is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacity.
The Kingston card family also includes the Class 4 SDHC. It is designed for point-and-shoot cameras with a minimum data transfer rate of 4MB/s read and write. This card is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.
These Kingston cards come with lifetime warranty and have free technical support.
ENRG unveils new 10W Bluetooth Jazz speakers for Rs 3,999
ENRG is a consumer’s lifestyle electronics company who make speakers as well. They have recently launched a 10 watt Bluetooth speaker called Jazz. The speaker has a decent antique look that seems radical.
The ENRG Jazz speakers work on Bluetooth 4.0 tech, which allows the users to connect and play within a maximum range of 10 meters. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7 V 1800 mAh battery that lasts up to 12 hours when fully charged. It has an in-built 3.5mm jack with power output of 10 watts (5W X 2) and frequency range 40Hz-19 KHz with a standard max volume output of 90db.
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. One can power it on by pressing the round metal switch for few seconds, control the volume by holding down the increase and decrease key and can also change their music track by clicking on the same switches. Users can also connect devices via Aux and stream music using a memory card.
The company as priced the ENRG Jazz speaker system at Rs 3,999 and is available at Amazon and Shopclues. The product comes with 7 day replacement guarantee and 1 year warranty.
Sony unveils the new full-frame mirrorless Alpha a7R II camera in India
Sony has brought another DSLR camera from its camp to India. They have just unveiled the latest full-frame mirrorless camera called the Alpha a7R II. This stunning camera features the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, which realises high-resolution (approximately 42.4 effective megapixels) and high-sensitivity (expandable up to ISO 102400).
The Sony Alpha a7R II has a solid professional look. It is powered by a newly refined XGA OLED Tru-Finder with the world’s highest (0.78x) viewfinder magnification. The camera has a 5-axis image stabilisation system and also has the ability to shoot and record 4K videos in multiple formats including super 35mm (without pixel binning) and full-frame format.
The Sony Alpha a7R II also features silent shooting and has a fast hybrid AF, which gives high-speed response and high-tracking performance with a wider range of lenses. It has an extremely rigid magnesium alloy design, too. The Sony Alpha a7R II comes with an improved and re-designed grip and shutter button compared to its predecessor. There is also a new mechanism to easily lock the mode dial in the camera. Over that, the new Alpha a7R II camera is Wi-Fi and NFC-compatible.
With this beautiful camera, one will be getting a free carry case (MII-SC5), micro HDMI cable, 64GB SDXC high speed memory card, battery charger (BC-VW1) and 2 rechargeable battery.
The company has priced the Sony Alpha a7R II at Rs 2,39,990.
Tech Specs of Sony Alpha a7R II
- 42 MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
- 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
- 399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst
- 5″ 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
- 0″ 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
- ISO 102,400 and Silent Shutter Mode
- Durable Reduced-Vibration Shutter Design
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
Sony launches two new Cyber-shot cameras in India in the form of RX100 IV and RX10 II
Sony India is one of India’s leading supplier of Cameras and Camcorders. They have just launched two of its most advanced Cyber-shot cameras under the RX series. First, the compact RX100 IV camera and second, the high-zoom RX10 II camera. These cameras have many beautiful features.
Both, RX100 IV and RX10 II comes with uncompromising image quality. These cameras are perfect for professional photography. The duo features the world’s first 1.0 type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with an attached DRAM memory chip, 40x super slow motion capture, 4K video shooting, high-speed anti-distortion shutter and much more.
The users will get bundled accessories with both the cameras. With the RX100 IV camera, one gets free carry case (MII-DL2), micro HDMI cable and free 64GB SDXC high speed memory card. And, with the RX10 II camera, the users will get free carrying case (MII SC5), micro HDMI cable and free 64GB SDXC high speed memory card. The company has priced the RX100 IV at Rs 69,990 and the RX10 II at Rs 94,990
Tech Specs of Sony RX100 IV
- 20MP – 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 125 – 12800
- 24–70 mm F1.8 – F2.8 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3″ Tilting Screen
- 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 0 fps continuous shooting
- 4K – 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 960fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 102 x 58 x 41mm
- 289g
- 20MP – 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 64 – 25600
- Weather Sealed Body
- 24–200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3″ Tilting Screen
- 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 0 fps continuous shooting
- 4K – 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 960fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 129 x 88 x 102 mm
- 813g
We spent 7 days with Windows 10 and these are the 5 features we love about it
This year, a lot of tech geek’s hearts got filled with happiness as the most popular IT giant Microsoft rolled out its latest OS for PC called Windows 10. Microsoft is the most widely used operating system in the world. This new platform is offering many astounding features. The users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 can now upgrade to the new Windows 10 with ease. We spent over a 100 hours with the new Windows 10 Operating system and here are the 5 best features that we simply loved.
- Free to upgrade
- Universal apps
- Xbox app
- Edge browser
- Action Center
OPPO launches its new smartphone Mirror 5 in India at Rs 15,990
OPPO, the Chinese manufacturer is trying hard to carve a niche in the Indian market with its inexpensive yet sturdy smartphones. They have just launched its new OPPO Mirror 5 in India. This smartphone will be available in white and blue colour option.
Mr. Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobile India said, “OPPO is known globally for meticulous designs and trendsetting flair and our newest offering Mirror 5 is perfect interpretation of our design philosophy which is wisdom and innovation, shining above the ordinary. OPPO Mirror 5 is not simply a device built with appearance and performance in mind, its goal is to bring a spark of creativity to life.”
On the specification front, the OPPO Mirror 5 has a 5-inch IPS display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The OPPO Mirror 5 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone houses a 2,420 mAh battery. The device also supports two SIM cards with 4G LTE capability. This smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
The OPPO Mirror 5 will be available for purchase within this week across India at Rs 15,990. This could very well be the phone that brings OPPO back in to the game and enables them to capture some percentage of the Indian market.
Techs Specs of OPPO Mirror 5
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full LCD display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,420 mAh
- Dimensions:40 x 71.20 x 7.65mm
- Weight: 160g
Intex launches Cloud M6 16GB smartphone exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs 5,999
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Cloud M6 16GB. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Snapdeal with a price tag of Rs 5,999 in White and Champagne colour options.
The Intex M6 16GB consists of a 5-inch display with 854×480 pixels resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device stands at 16GB which can be further expanded to 32GB using a microSD card. The smartphone comes with dual SIM capability and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The smartphone sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options of the device include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,000 mAh battery.
Asus Zenfone Selfie gets launched in India at Rs 15,999
Asus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has recently brought the Asus ZenFone Selfie to India at Rs 15,999. The smartphone comes in three colours options, which consist of Pure White, Chic Pink and Aqua Blue.
The Asus Zenfone Selfie features a. 5.5-inches display with 1080P Full HD resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 1GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. It also features 16GB internal storage with 2GB of RAM and 32GB with 3GB of RAM (can be extended up to 128GB via a microSD card). This smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system.
This smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear and front camera with dual LED flash. This smartphone offers 4G LTE, 3G, dual-SIM card slots, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. This mobile phone houses a 3,000 mAh battery.
Techs Specs of Asus Zenfone Selfie
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Octa-Core 1GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
- RAM: 2GB or 3GB
- Memory:16GB or 32GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 13MP
- Battery: 3,000 mAh
- Dimensions:50 x 77.20 x 10.80mm
- Weight: 170g
Want to stay fit? Here is our list of top 5 fitness bands to help you stay healthy
Fitness and health is n everyone’s mind but only a handful do something about it. People are more conscious about their health, but they are too busy with their hectic life and schedules. So they don’t have enough time for gymming or yoga sessions. But, now one can easily stay fit by using these fitness bands. These act like your personal trainer to bring you back into shape. Check out our top 5 fitness bands recommendations.
Goqii Fitness Band
The Goqii Fitness band is a decent looking band. It comes in black and red colour combination. The Goqii fitness band is a light fitness tracker that can be adjusted over any wrist type. The tracker is right in the middle of the strap and can be easily removed for a quick charge. One can easily use it by downloading the Goqii app on the Smartphone.
This band is water resistant and one can take it out on (light) rainy day too. The Goqii fitness band show you things like calories burnt and distance travelled. A charger comes in the box so that one does not need to find a USB port to it. Users can get the GOQii Fitness band with a 6 month coach subscription option of Rs 6,999 or 12 month option of Rs 11,999.
Yu Fitness Band
The Yu Fitness band is a simple looking rubberized band, which consists of various sensors that helps to track the daily activities performed by a person. This device comes with OLED touch display and is water resistant. This band also notifies users with new missed calls, SMS and mails alerts.
Yu Fit is an activity tracker, which shows you things like calories burnt and distance travelled. One has to download Healthify Me application on their mobile device to use the band fully. This app will coach its users to be healthy and fit. Healthify me provides various kinds of exercises, workouts, diet controls and weight loss tips. Yu fit band can be bought for just Rs 999.
Mi Band
The Mi Band is another rubberized band. This oval-shaped tracking module comes in black colour. There are three LEDs on top, which can be customised in the Mi Fit app. This app will show one’s own progress. Mi band show the steps you walk, distance covered and calories burnt.
It will also show you that how close you are to complete your daily target. Mi band also features alarm and vibration on calls functions. A charger comes in the box so that one does not need to find a USB port to charge the Mi Fitness band. Mi band is available at Rs 999.
TomTom Runner Band
The TomTom Runner band is available in two colours, which consists of grey and pink. It comes in two parts. First part is the watch module. This is made up of a scratch resistant LCD display. The other is the One Touch control that surrounds the receiver. It also sports a four-button control pad.
The display and control pad can be taken out of the rubber watch strap to charge inside the dedicated charging slot. The TomTom Runner delivers real-time details about time, distance, heart rate, pace and more to its user. It packs a built-in heart rate monitor for tracking user’s heart rate, too. The TomTom Runner is available for Rs 12,999.
FitBit Surge
Now hers is a tracker that we quite like. It looks like a smartwatch, but actually is an advanced fitness band. It is designed for people who love to work out or are willing to get back into the routine. The Fitbit Surge has a large LCD display on it that is able to fit multiple stats. The backlight interface allows you to keep tabs of your active minutes, heart rate and more. Under the watch one will find two green LED lights, which actually monitor the user’s heart rate. One can easily strap the device on and use it for prolonged periods of time.
Fitbit Surge has a total of eight sensors. It can track your movements beyond the usual steps, distance traveled and calories burned. Altimeter will monitor how many floors you climb and the GPS can map your running path. All in all, a great fitness tracker for a serious price of Rs 19,990.
Goqii Fitness Band
The Goqii Fitness band is a decent looking band. It comes in black and red colour combination. The Goqii fitness band is a light fitness tracker that can be adjusted over any wrist type. The tracker is right in the middle of the strap and can be easily removed for a quick charge. One can easily use it by downloading the Goqii app on the Smartphone.
This band is water resistant and one can take it out on (light) rainy day too. The Goqii fitness band show you things like calories burnt and distance travelled. A charger comes in the box so that one does not need to find a USB port to it. Users can get the GOQii Fitness band with a 6 month coach subscription option of Rs 6,999 or 12 month option of Rs 11,999.
Yu Fitness Band
The Yu Fitness band is a simple looking rubberized band, which consists of various sensors that helps to track the daily activities performed by a person. This device comes with OLED touch display and is water resistant. This band also notifies users with new missed calls, SMS and mails alerts.
Yu Fit is an activity tracker, which shows you things like calories burnt and distance travelled. One has to download Healthify Me application on their mobile device to use the band fully. This app will coach its users to be healthy and fit. Healthify me provides various kinds of exercises, workouts, diet controls and weight loss tips. Yu fit band can be bought for just Rs 999.
Mi Band
The Mi Band is another rubberized band. This oval-shaped tracking module comes in black colour. There are three LEDs on top, which can be customised in the Mi Fit app. This app will show one’s own progress. Mi band show the steps you walk, distance covered and calories burnt.
It will also show you that how close you are to complete your daily target. Mi band also features alarm and vibration on calls functions. A charger comes in the box so that one does not need to find a USB port to charge the Mi Fitness band. Mi band is available at Rs 999.
TomTom Runner Band
The TomTom Runner band is available in two colours, which consists of grey and pink. It comes in two parts. First part is the watch module. This is made up of a scratch resistant LCD display. The other is the One Touch control that surrounds the receiver. It also sports a four-button control pad.
The display and control pad can be taken out of the rubber watch strap to charge inside the dedicated charging slot. The TomTom Runner delivers real-time details about time, distance, heart rate, pace and more to its user. It packs a built-in heart rate monitor for tracking user’s heart rate, too. The TomTom Runner is available for Rs 12,999.
FitBit Surge
Now hers is a tracker that we quite like. It looks like a smartwatch, but actually is an advanced fitness band. It is designed for people who love to work out or are willing to get back into the routine. The Fitbit Surge has a large LCD display on it that is able to fit multiple stats. The backlight interface allows you to keep tabs of your active minutes, heart rate and more. Under the watch one will find two green LED lights, which actually monitor the user’s heart rate. One can easily strap the device on and use it for prolonged periods of time.
Fitbit Surge has a total of eight sensors. It can track your movements beyond the usual steps, distance traveled and calories burned. Altimeter will monitor how many floors you climb and the GPS can map your running path. All in all, a great fitness tracker for a serious price of Rs 19,990. 5 Android apps to boost productivity if you are part of a startup
India has been struck by the startup wave and we see new companies, firms and businesses emerging every day. Some cater to the digital world and some adopt the offline model. But, whatever the case be all of them are looking to boost productivity and make best of their working hours.
If an organisation and its employees are productive, they can complete work in no time at all. Not to forget the profits will also start to sky rocket. So if you are a part of a startup or are soon going to join/begin one here is our list of productivity apps that you should put on your Android Smartphone.
- Porducteev by Jive: This is a great app to boost productivity amongst colleagues and get tasks done on time. Meeting deadlines and delegation of work is where many start-ups struggle. Producteev takes care of these troubles and much more. One can easily connect with co-workers manage projects, get work done in an orderly fashion and also delegate work. Moreover, this app is cross platform ready.
- Àny Do: in a startup every penny counts and keeping a personal assistant for yourself is not feasible. So, how about a virtual assistant insteat. Any.do is a great app that keeps tracks of events, notes, to-do lists and more. Reminders can be set and one can work more efficiently and meet deadlines. A must-have app for startup CEO’s and top/mid level management.
- Skype: has been doing the rounds on PC’s and mobiles since ages now. It is by far the best app to quickly video chat with office workers across platforms. The app installs on the Android phone effortlessly and one can quickly do a video and voice meeting with subordinates or superiors. This is a must have app if you are a roaming professional.
- Refresh: in a startup you end up meeting dozens of new clients every other week. Most of the times you are facing a wall that you know nothing about. Refresh is a great app that takes care of the next confrontation with a potential client. This app pulls in details about the client you are about to meet from their Facebook, Twitter and other social feeds, so that you know a bit about the person before you go meet them.
- Evernote: you never know when you need to take a note. You might forget to pick up a pen and a paper, but chances are you will always have your mobile phone with you. Enter Evernote, which takes care of all your noting tasks. This one is an easy to use app that lets you take and upload notes, pictures, audio and video snippets. It is a cross platform ready so one can easily share these notes with co-workers.
Soon you will be able to buy Xiaomi phones from a retail store near you
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is developing a full-fledged retail business model for its phones and other devices in India, to strengthen its offline presence. The company has tied up with Redington to make its smartphones available across physical brick and mortar stores.
Mr. Manu Jain, Xiaomi India Head has be heard saying, “Offline has done well for us. But the focus will remain on online. In China, about 70 percent of our sales come from online and the remaining is offline. In India too, we should see similar trends. Currently about 90 percent sales in India is online. This should stabilise at about 20-30 percent in the coming time.”
Xiaomi will soon be selling its four smartphone models in the offline retail stores, which consist of Redmi 2, Mi4, Mi 4i and Mi Pad. The company has also got into these retail stores by affiliating with retail chain The Mobile Store and private telecom operator Bharti Airtel Limited. Together they want to bring in more customers to brand.
It seems that the Indian buyers will soon be getting the Xiaomi smartphones at their nearest retail stores. And, we do expect Xiaomi to bring more devices in the near future at more price segments.
Meizu m2 note comes to India at Rs 9,999
Meizu, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has just announced the launch of its Meizu m2 note in India. The smartphone will be available from August 10, exclusively on Amazon India at Rs 9,999.
The Meizu m2 note is available in White, Blue, Gray and Pink colours. The mobile phone features a. 5.5 inches screen with 1080P Full HD resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3GHz Octa-Core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB and 32GB, which can be expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This smartphone runs on Flyme 4.5, based on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The Meizu m2 note sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash with Samsung CMOS sensor and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. This smartphone offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. This mobile phone would house a 3,100 mAh battery.
The Meizu m2 note will be available for purchase with an invite in India starting August 10, for Rs. 9,999 exclusively on Amazon.
Techs Specs of Meizu m2 note
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.3GHz processor
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6753
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB and 32GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 3,100 mAh
- Dimensions: 9 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 149g
Apple Music services crosses 11 million subscribers mark
The Cupertino based giant Apple has announced that the company has more than 11 million subscribers using its Apple Music service. The company is overwhelmed with the response they have received just one month after the launch of its music streaming service. Apple senior vice president of Internet software and services, Eddy Cue, told USA Today, “We’re thrilled with the numbers so far.”
The firm has also revealed that 2 million people have signed up for the family plan which incorporates accounts for up to six people at a discounted price. The service is free for the first three months after the sign up and then it will charge $9.99 per month.
This music streaming service from the house of Apple is considered to give a blow to the rival services Spotify, Pandora and Rdio. The company is geared up to excel from all the other music streaming services by providing a seamless user experience.
Airtel launches its high speed 4G LTE services in 296 towns across India
Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading telecommunications company of India. They have finally launched its high speed 4G LTE services in 296 towns across India. This is by far the largest 4G rollout and comes as a surprise to many. Now, Airtel 4G is available to customers across a range of smart devices including mobile phones, dongles, 4G hotspots and Wi-Fi dongles.
Airtel has also launched an all new carrier agnostic mobile application called Wynk Movies that offers customers thousands of movies and other video content. They have also announced a range of strategic initiatives as part of its 4G rollout.
Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia) said, “At Airtel, the customer is at the heart of everything we do and therefore we first opened our 4G network to some of them for their valuable feedback. With the help of the feedback received from the beta launches, we have now built India’s first commercial 4G network that will make high speed mobile broadband a reality. The national roll-out today is another small step in our journey to be the most innovative and customer focused brand. We also believe that an open platform is critical to developing an ecosystem that nurtures innovation and enabling our consumers to access a myriad set of possibilities on their mobile phones.”
Airtel users can now get 4G data at 3G data prices with packs starting at Rs 25. Users can instantly swap their old SIM for a 4G SIM. With every 4G SIM swap, Airtel is giving six months of unlimited music streaming and downloads on Wynk Music. Along with that, they are also providing five free movies per month for six months on the Eros Now channel of Wynk Movies. Airtel also offers home delivery of SIMs and postpaid connections in just four hours.
They have also announced Flexpage. This is an automated platform that allows customers to track their data usage and get real time usage alerts. With Flexpage, users can upgrade their mobile plan starting at Rs 100.
Airtel is putting its best foot forward in delivering blazing fast 4G speeds to its customers. One can easily walk into their nearest Airtel store and switch to a 4G SIM to avail these amazing offers.
Microsoft rolls out its Outlook app for Apple Watch
The tech giant Microsoft has rolled out its email app Outlook for the Apple Watch. The users will now be able to check and revert to their mails directly from their wrist at a single glimpse. The app provides Focused Inbox Watch notifications which enable the users to know about their emails along with the various calendar events.
The users will also be able to browse and read the complete email and also performs functions such as archiving, deleting, flagging or scheduling, right from the watch. The users will also be able to see the unread mails and also next calendar appointment on the screen. Along with this, the app also let the users to get Quick Replies, with pre-written responses and voice dictation.
The Outlook app will be available for download form the App Store.
Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 Review: A stylish budget smartphone at an incredible price
Micromax, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has got yet another budget smartphone in the Indian market. Called the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2, we got to review it recently and it surprised us quite a bit. Here is our take of the phone.
Design
The Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is available in black colour. The phones black rubberised back panel is grippy and one can hold the phone nicely. The black panel has a golden metal rim along the sides that gives this phone a stunning and stylish look. Even the Micromax logo on the back, is in golden colour. Over that, the circular camera ring at the back also has a golden thread around it that shines under the light. Together, the gold does add to the theatre of the device. Overall, the design is pretty competitive.
The Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over a 5-inch HD IPS display. This HD IPS 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 Canvas Xpress 2 has a 1.4GHz true Octa-Core processor that comes with 1GB of RAM. Hand in hand, the duo tries 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 add more files. All this runs on the MediaTek MT6592M chipset.
For graphics a Mali-450 is also on board. Other features include accelerometer sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and gyroscope sensor. The primary camera of Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 comes with auto focus and can capture 13-megapixel still images. For selfies, there is a 2-megapixel secondary camera. The rear camera captures very decent pictures. Macro shots were also quite good. Other photography modes are also present in the smartphone like frontback which captures front and back images at the same time. Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 also has a Flipboard style feature called Quick Look, which aggregates news, weather and social media feeds.
We were able to play most apps and high-end games on the phone without any hassles. But, the games loudspeaker volume could have been better. Talking about which, we faced no problems when it came to audio and call quality on the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2. If you want good personal sound quality then we suggest you use the supplied headphones, as they are great for personal resonance. Screen, image and video quality is also above average and we quite liked what we saw.
Moving on to its battery life, the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 has 2,500 mAh interchangeable battery inside it. It worked for 22 hours straight after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 11,648 that puts it right in the middle of the pack.
Verdict
The Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is built for the youngsters. It has the Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, which can get upgraded to Lollipop OS. It comes with a lot of preloaded apps such as Housing, CleanMaster, Apps Center, M!Live, Scandid, Start, SwiftKey, Chaatz, Newshunt, Quikr and Hotstar app. The experience was quite smooth throughout. The company has priced the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 for Rs 5,999 and is exclusively available on Flipkart.
Pros
We were able to play most apps and high-end games on the phone without any hassles. But, the games loudspeaker volume could have been better. Talking about which, we faced no problems when it came to audio and call quality on the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2. If you want good personal sound quality then we suggest you use the supplied headphones, as they are great for personal resonance. Screen, image and video quality is also above average and we quite liked what we saw.
Moving on to its battery life, the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 has 2,500 mAh interchangeable battery inside it. It worked for 22 hours straight after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 11,648 that puts it right in the middle of the pack.
Verdict
The Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is built for the youngsters. It has the Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, which can get upgraded to Lollipop OS. It comes with a lot of preloaded apps such as Housing, CleanMaster, Apps Center, M!Live, Scandid, Start, SwiftKey, Chaatz, Newshunt, Quikr and Hotstar app. The experience was quite smooth throughout. The company has priced the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 for Rs 5,999 and is exclusively available on Flipkart.
Pros
- Quite affordable
- Stylish compact design
- Nice cameras
- Decent battery life
- Not a 4G phone
- Lots of bloatware
- Comes with Android KitKat OS
- Network supported: 2G and 3G
- Display size: HD IPS 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6592M
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.4 GHz processor
- GPU: Mali-450
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory: 8GB (memory can be expanded up to 32GB via micro SD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and 2MP secondary camera
- Battery: 2,500 mAh (removable)
Karbonn brings the new Titanium Mach Five at Rs 5,999 in India
Karbonn, the domestic smartphone manufacturer has just launched its latest Titanium Mach Five in India, which will be exclusively available on Amazon. Karbonn has partnered with Peel for its IR app to double up as a universal remote control for home appliances such as modern television sets, air-conditioner, set top box etc.
Shashin Devsare, Karbonn Executive Director said, “While the actually sales of Karbonn smartphones are mostly happening through brick and mortar stores, the brand has slowly increased the sale on e-commerce websites as well. Over 30 per cent of our smartphones are now sold on online shopping sites. We want to strengthen our presence in stores as well on online websites. Karbonn Titanium Mach Five comes with infrared emitter and Peel application that enables it to function as remote control for TV, STBs, and ACs of about 400 brands. At Rs 5,999, it is value for money.”
The Karbonn Titanium Mach Five features a 5-inch 720p HD display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by up to 32GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system.
The smartphone comes equipped with an 8-megapixel rear sensor camera with LED flash alongside a 5-megapixel front camera with LED flash. This smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, microUSB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device packs a 2,200 mAh battery.
Karbonn Titanium Mach Five will exclusively be available on Amazon at Rs 5,999. It shall arrive in stock on August 7.
Techs Specs of Karbonn Titanium Mach Five
- Network supported: 3G
- Display size: HD 5-inch 720p display
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,200 mAh
- Dimensions:143 x 73 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 159g
Asus launches Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe in India for Rs 22,999
The Asus Zen festival did seemed like a huge hit, as there was not a seat in the huge JLN indoor arena that was not occupied. The first phone that the company has launched at the event is the Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe, which is an upgrade to the Asus Zenfone 2.
Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe sports a 5.5 inch HD IPS display. The screen is supported by the latest Gorilla Glass 4 that is twice as tough as before. Underneath the touchscreen Asus has installed an Intel 2.3 GHz 64 bit CPU, 4GB RAM and up to 128 GB of memory is available. The rear camera has a 13 MP sensor and the front one uses a 5 MP one. Dual SIM card slots are available that support LTE and 4G technology.
Powering the device is a 3,000 mAh battery that can be quick charged up to 60% in 30 minutes. Not bad for a mid range smartphone. As far as the operating system is concerned Android Lolipop has been installed on this smartphone. Asus has priced Zenfone 2 Deluxe well at Rs 22,999 and this flagship phone does bring you the bang for the buck. Do check out the first look video of the Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe (above).
Intel to set up Intel India Maker Lab in Bengaluru
Intel India has recently declared its plan to set up Intel India Maker Lab in its Bengaluru campus, which will be operational soon. The Intel India Maker Lab have two goals. First, to accelerate hardware design innovation by increasing product revolution. Second, to improve maker capability for innovators and startups in India.
Kumud Srinivasan, President, Intel India, said “Intel India is committed to the Government’s Digital India vision. Intel’s philosophy has always been to inspire, imagine and realize innovations that enhance lives. With the Intel India Maker Lab, we are offering a strong platform to India’s vibrant start-up ecosystem, and encouraging young innovators to turn their ideas into exciting and relevant products for India.”
This Lab will provide resources such as infrastructure, development kits, reference boards, and hardware/software tools. Using these resources, the innovators and sartups can test their ideas and develop proof of concepts. Later, they can finally shape those resources into products and solutions.
In tandem with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Intel India will help the innovators to connect with the local technology ecosystem like Electronic Manufacturing Service providers, Original Design Manufacturers, Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators.
It seems like Intel India is working really hard to bring new tech to life from Indian innovators. It does look like a good step to boost quality innovations and help Make In India campaign.
Lava launches Iris X5 4G with 13MP camera, 2GB RAM for Rs 10,199 via Amazon
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava has added yet another member to its 4G smartphones with the launch of Iris X5 4G. The company has priced the device for Rs 10,199 and it will be available in Icy white and Royal Black colour options exclusively via Amazon.
Talking about the specifications, the Lava Iris X5 4G flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution protected by Asahi Dragon Trail Glass on top. The smartphone offer dual SIM capability and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system based in Star OS. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6735 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The smartphone sports a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with dual LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking perfect selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery.
Gionee launches Marathon M4 smartphone with 4G support at Rs, 15,499
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Marathon M4 smartphone for Rs 15,499. The smartphone will be available in White and Black colour options.
Speaking about the device, Timir Baran Acharyya, GM, Gionee India said, “Marathon M4 is a result of Gionee’s consistent understanding of the rising demand for a device that not just looks great on the specs sheet, but also demonstrates an impeccable performance. Consumers today love to be connected on the go and are always on the lookout for powerful devices and M4 answers exactly that. With an exceptional battery life and powerful multimedia experience, M4 is sure to set the bar a notch higher.”
Talking about the specifications, the Gionee Marathon M4 features a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with Amigo UI. Powering the device is a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing for clicking selfies. Connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG and houses a 5,000 mAh battery.