- Network supported: 3G and 2G
- Display size: 3.5-inch HVGA TFT LCD display
- Operating system: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- CPU: Dual-Core 1GHz processor
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6572M
- RAM: 512 MB
- Memory: 4GB (memory can be expanded via micro SD card)
- Camera: 2MP rear camera and 0.3MP secondary camera
- Battery: 1,400 mAh
- Dimensions: 2x62x11.9mm
- Weight: 100g
Panasonic Love T10 smartphone with 21 Indian regional languages launched in India for Rs 3,690
Panasonic has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Panasonic Love T10. This is the latest headset from the Panasonic “Love” series, which comes with access to 21 Indian regional languages.
Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India said “Smartphones today have overtaken personal computers and tablets to become the ultimate gateway for those who want to connect to the internet on-the-go. Due to a surge in mobile internet users outpacing the growth in the Indian market, we have an introduced this device which not only meets the affordability aspect but also supports vernacular languages for our consumers. Catering to the needs of masses as well as the classes, the LOVE T10 is a perfect device that offers a blend of technology and design making it a smart utility product.”
The Panasonic Love T10 is available in white and black colours. The mobile phone features a 3.5-inch HVGA TFT LCD display. Powering the smartphone is a 1GHz dual-core processor paired with 512MB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 4GB, which can be expanded by up to 32GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system.
The Panasonic Love T10 is also equipped with a 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera and at the facade users will find a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front camera. This smartphone has 3G, GPS/A-GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device packs a 1,400 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Panasonic Love T10 at Rs 3,690 and it will be available in the last week of July for both online and offline consumers.
Techs Specs of Panasonic Love T10
Micromax has already sold 50,000 units of Yu Yureka Plus in India at Rs 9,999
Yureka brand by the Indian handset maker Micromax is trying to bring good smartphones to India. They have recently launched the new Yu Yureka Plus. This is the third phone from the Yu brand. This smartphone comes in two colour variations, which consist of Alabaster white and Moodust gray.
On the specification front, the Yu Yureka Plus sports a 5.5-inch full HD touchscreen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device comes with dual SIM configuration that supports 4G SIM cards. This smartphone features the latest Cyanogen 12 operating system based on the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. Powering the smartphone is an octa-core 1.5GHz processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. YU Yureka Plus mobile houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset. For graphics an Adreno 405 is also on board.
The storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB that can be expanded further via microSD card up to 32GB. The device features a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. On the connectivity front Yu Yureka Plus has Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and micro USB. YU Yureka Plus packs a 2,500 mAh long lasting battery.
The smartphone is available at Rs 9,999. Yu claims that they have already sold 50,000 units of the Yureka Plus in its first flash sale on Amazon India. The registrations are still open for the next sale on July 30, which will be exclusively available on Amazon at 12PM.
Tech Specs of YU Yureka Plus
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: 5-inch full HD display
- Operating system: Cyanogen 12 OS based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
- CPU: 1.5GHz Octa-Core processor
- GPU: Adreno 405
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory: 16GB internal memory & add up to 32GB via microSD card
- Camera: 13MP rear camera and 5MP secondary camera
- Battery: 2,500 mAh (removable)
- Dimensions: 80x 78.00 x 8.80mm
- Weight: 177g
Lava launches Android One Pixel V1 smartphone with 5.5-inch display, 2GB RAM for Rs 11,350 in India
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava has finally launched its much touted Android One smartphone dubbed as Pixel V1 in India. The company has priced the device for Rs 11,350 and it will be exclusively available via Flipkart from today. Howvere, the company also revealed that the smartphone also make its way to the retail stores with time.
On the specification front, the Lava Pixel V1 features a 5.5-inch full Lamination IPS display protected by Dragontrail glass on top. The smartphone runs on the latest Android version 5.1.1 Lollipop and will further get updated till next two Android versions. Powering the device is a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device stands at 32GB which can be expanded up to32GB via microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash which can be enhanced up to 13.0-megapixel and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera which can be enhanced up to 8.0-megapixel. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG and packs in a 2,650 mAh battery. The device offers dual SIM functionality and also has an oleophobic coating on top.
Sony will bring its top-end Android smartphones Xperia S60 and S70 soon to India
Sony, the Japanese giant smartphone manufacturer will soon be launching its latest flagships in the form of two great smartphones, which are Sony Xperia S60 and S70 around the world and in India. The new Sony flagships are said to launch at the IFA in September this year.
Some fresh reports say that the Xperia S60 and Xperia S70 are actually the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact. However, the report by WinFuture (German website) did not provide any details about the specifications of the upcoming Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact models. But, they claimed that both the handsets would offer 32GB of internal memory.
Other reports say that the Sony Xperia S60 or Xperia Z5 will be available in black, white, yellow and coralie colour options. The smartphones will be powered by a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM. The Xperia Z5 smartphone will come with 32GB memory. The device will also have a massive 4,500 mAh battery.
Moving on to the next device, the Sony Xperia S70 or Xperia Z5 Compact will come in black, white, green, and gold colour variants. This smartphone will also have 32GB memory. Both the Sony smartphones are likely to be priced higher in comparison to the handsets in the current Xperia lineup, as both are reported to be high-end smartphones.
This would be one of the most awaited launch by Sony at IFA 2015. Stay tune as we bring you more exciting news from the world of tech and gadgets from upcoming events.
Xiaomi reduced the price of Mi 4 (64 GB) in India to Rs 17,999
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has finally slashed the price of Mi 4 in India. They have recently dropped the price of the 64GB variant of the Mi 4 in India to Rs 17,999. The original price for this one was Rs 23,999. Xiaomi India tweeted that it has permanently slash the price of 64GB Mi 4 since its fans “love it (the offer) so much.”
The Xiaomi Mi 4 is available in white and black colours. The mobile phone features a 5-inch full-HD display. This display comes with JDI OGS full lamination too. Powering the smartphone is a 2.5GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone runs on MIUI 6 based on Android 4.4 KitKat.
The Xiaomi Mi 4 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Both, rear and front cameras have Sony stacked CMOS sensors. This smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The device houses an enormous 3,080 mAh battery.
This seems like a good move by the company to attract more buyers, if you ask us.
Techs Specs of Xiaomi Mi 4
- Network supported: 3G and 2G
- Display size: 5-inch HD JDI OGS Full Lamination Display
- Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat
- CPU: 2.5GHz a Quad-Core processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
- RAM: 3 GB
- Memory:64GB (memory can’t be extended)
- Camera: 13MP rear camera and 8MP secondary camera
- Battery: 3,080 mAh
- Dimensions:2×68.5×8.9 mm
- Weight: 149g
Hurry up guys, Micromax Canvas Spark is on sale on Snapdeal
Micromax is conducting an open sale of one of their latest smartphones called Micromax Canvas Spark Q380 on Snapdeal. The sale is on for buyers on this 27 July and 28 July. The company has recently announced that they already sold 5,00,000 units of Canvas Spark since its launch in April this year.
Micromax Canvas Spark comes in two colour variations, which consist of White-Gold and Grey-Silver. The smartphone features a 4.7-inch display with 960×540 pixel resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device lies at 8GB, which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.
Micromax Canvas Spark has an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. There is also a 2-megapixel front camera. This smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The battery size of the device is 2,000 mAh.
The most appealing feature of this smartphone is its price, which is just Rs 4,999. In order to make the buying process easy, the company has decided to go for an open sale, which requires registration and active participation of the consumers.
This is a smart move from Micromax and it is a really good deal for the buyers too.
Techs Specs of Micromax Canvas Spark Q380
Network supported: 3G and 2G
Display size: 4.7-inch display
Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
CPU: 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor
Chipset: Mediatek MT6582M
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 8GB (Memory expanded upto 32GB via microSD card)
Camera: 8MP rear camera and 2MP secondary camera
Battery: 2,000 mAh (non-removable)
Dimensions: 8.5 mm thickness
Weight: 134g
Samsung brings the latest Galaxy Tab A Plus tablet, India might get it soon
Samsung is continously launching great tablets this year. They had launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab A barely a month ago and now they have just launched its successor Samsung Galaxy Tab A Plus.
The Galaxy Tab A Plus features a 9.7-inch display. On the specification front, the tablet has a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor paired with 2GB RAM. This tablet also comes with the S pen. This S pen can be used for calligraphy among other things. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card
The tablet has a 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus. There is also a 2-megapixel camera at the front of the tablet. The Galaxy Tab A Plus will offer Bluetooth, Micro-USB and Wi-Fi for connectivity. The battery size of the device is said to be 6,000 mAh (approx), but the exact details of the battery life is still unknown.
The Galaxy Tab A Plus is available for sale in Europe at EUR 339 i.e. approximately Rs 23,750. The availability of the tablet in other countries is to be announced.
Motorola is expected to launch third generation of Moto G smartphone this week in India
Motorola, the American smartphone manufacturer is likely to launch the third generation of Moto G on July 28 in India. The company has already sent out invites for a ‘launch event’.
The Moto G third gen will feature a 5-inch IPS display. The smartphone will be powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor combined with 1GB of RAM, all this on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset. The on-board storage of the smartphone will lie at 16GB that can be expanded further via a microSD card up to 32GB. Moto G third gen will also feature 4G network compatibility.
Earlier, e-commerce major Flipkart had reportedly leaked the specifications of the upcoming Motorola’s smartphone Moto G (Third-Generation) with 8GB internal storage. However, Flipkart has deleted the link now.
Stay tune as we bring you more from the event of the July 28, 2015.
Microsoft will launch its top-most smartphones Lumia 950 and 950 XL soon
Microsoft has been bringing some great smartphone every now and then. And soon they will be launching their latest flagships in the form of Lumia 950 and 950 XL around the world and in India. The new Lumia flagships are said to launch at the IFA in this September.
Some reports say these phones have been codenamed Talkman and Cityman, respectively. The Lumia 950 or Talkman will feature a 5.2-inch display with 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution. The smartphone will be powered by a Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor coupled with 3GB RAM.
A few more specifications have surfaced, which show that the new device will feature a 20-megpixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. This smartphone will come with 32GB memory. The device will also have a 3,000 mAh battery to keep it alive for a day.
Moving on to the next device, the Lumia 950 XL or Cityman will feature a 5.7-inch display. A set of specification like the Lumia 950 is predicted to come in this smartphone. However, this mobile phone will be powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 processor. Lumia 950 XL would also house a more powerful 3,300 mAh battery.
Both smartphones will support Qi wireless charging. There is also an infrared scanner that will unlock the device in seconds. The smartphones will also feature USB Type-C. These devices are expected to come in Matte white or black polycarbonate. The Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL would be one of the most anticipated launches at IFA 2015. Do keep an eye out as we bring you more inside news from the upcoming electronics show.
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.