Lenovo has launched a new Yoga tablet series in India, starting at Rs 30,490
Tablets may or may not be doing so well in the Indian markets, but that doesn’t stop PC manufacturers from dishing out new ones. One name among them is that of Lenovo, a leading global PC manufacturer which
is trying to redefine the game in the tablets category with its Yoga tablets. Seeing the kind of positive response that earlier Yoga tablets received in the Indian market, now the PC maker has showcased a new YOGA series, which has Yoga 300, Yoga 500, Yoga 3 14″ and Yoga Pro 3.
Available across a much wider price range, the new YOGA range offers 360 degrees of flexibility with best-in-class features and enviable mobility. Talking about this series, Shailendra Katyal, Director – Home and Small Business (HSB), Lenovo India said, “Globally we are the leaders in the consumer convertible PC space. We achieved this by
constantly innovating and stretching the boundaries of what a PC stands for. The YOGA franchise is the presentation of this consumer-centric design and engineering. We are happy to make the YOGA franchise, through this new line of products, accessible to a much wider audience.”
“The rise of new personal computing experiences, intelligent and connected devices are redefining the relationship between consumers and technology,” said Sandeep Aurora, Director Marketing and Market
Development, Intel South Asia. He further added, “Our goal with Intel technology is to help solve real problems and enable experiences that are truly desired by people and businesses. We are extremely proud of our collaboration with Lenovo and are confident that new YOGA series 2 in 1s powered by the Intel® Processors will allow consumers to get the best of both worlds with a razor-thin laptop and ultra-fast tablet in one allowing users to easily switch back and forth from productive tasks to immersive entertainment in a flash.”
The convertible design of the YOGA allows users to be adaptive, and makes it easy for them to step out of their comfort zone and do more with the device. The feature-packed device helps the user to do things differently and be productive at the same time.
You can check out the features and pricing of the YOGA 300 and YOGA 500 below:
YOGA 500:
· Multi-mode gaming powerhouse
· Offers 360 degrees of flexibility – adapts to you
· 4 innovative modes – laptop, stand, tent, and tablet
· Super sharp 14”FHD IPS wide-view display with 10-point multi-touch
· Mind blowing performance with up to Intel 5th gen Core i7
· Integrated Intel® HD or up to Nvidia GeForce 940M, backlit Accutype Keyboard for an immersive gaming experience
· Pre-loaded with Microsoft 0365 – now access documents across device on the go
· 1 year of Onsite Warranty and customers can avail of 2 years additional warranty Free as part of BTC (Back to College) offer
YOGA 300:
· Multi-mode doubling up as a Windows tablet
· 360 degrees of flexibility – adapts to you
· 4 innovative modes – laptop, stand, tent and tablet
· Dazzling 11.6” HD display with 10-point multi-touch for a vivid visual experience
· Blazing performance with Intel Baytrail processor
· Pre-loaded with Microsoft 0365 – now access documents across devices on the go
The YOGA 3 14”, designed as the ultimate travel companion and the YOGA 3 Pro, designed to be one of the slimmest convertibles in the market, completes the extended YOGA franchise that is now available in India.
Besides the new YOGA series, Lenovo launched a complete range of notebooks based on Intel’s 5th generation platform, namely:
· Thin and light notebooks: U41-70
· Premium multi-media gaming notebooks: Z50-80
· Gaming powerhouse: Y5070/Y7070
Pricing and availability:
· YOGA 300:
o Availability: Lenovo Exclusive Stores and thedostore.com
o End user price INR 30,490
· YOGA 500:
o Availability: Lenovo Exclusive Stores and thedostore.com
o End user price INR 57,990
· YOGA 3 14:
o Availability: Lenovo Exclusive Stores and thedostore.com
o End user price INR 86,990
· YOGA 3 Pro:
o Availability: Lenovo Exclusive Stores and thedostore.com
o End user price INR 114,990
Wammy Note 4: A phone with 3GB RAM announced in India
Their earlier phones might not have done exceptionally in the market, but that couldn’t stop Wickedleak from launching an upgrade to its Wammy Note series; does the name ring a bell? The Indian smartphone manufacturer has announced Wammy Note 4, the successor to the Wammy Note 3.
The new device would be carrying 3GB RAM along with 4G LTE support. It is slated to launch on 15th June and the company has already being teasing the device on its official social media channels. The release of the Wammy Note 4 comes on the heels of the company’s last device, Wammy Titan 4, a handset rocking a 5 inch Full HD display, and a huge 5330mAh battery. Despite having powerful specs the battery is able to juice up the device for up to 4 days.
Wammy Note 4 will adopt an aggressive pricing strategy, just like its predecessors. The phone is likely to have the latest 64 bit processor and Wickedleak has revealed in the teasers that it will support TD-LTE
and FDD-LTE 4G LTE bands. Support for both LTE technologies is important considering the highly diversified spectrums being held by Indian 4G operators. More details regarding the pricing, availability
and specifications will be available on 15th June, 2015.
Facebook Messenger app crosses 1billion downloads on Android
The social networking giant Facebook has revealed that its Messenger app for Android has crossed 1 billion downloads. The VP, product Messaging David Marcus has shared a screen shot of the same on Facebook.
The number of downloads registered in the Google Play store have crossed the 1 billion mark. It took a complete year for the app to cross this milestone, last year during the same time it had 500 million downloads. The Facebook Messenger is the third app of the company to achieve 1 billion downloads.
Of late Facebook is also focusing a lot on its Messenger app. The social networking giant has introduced new features like video calling, location sharing via messages and information about the first time message senders. These updates are introduced in order to enhance the user experience.
Videocon expands its smartphone range, launches Infinium Z51 Nova for Rs 5,400
Videocon Mobiles has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Infinium Z51 Nova smartphone. The smartphone comes with dual SIM capability and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The smartphones features a 5-inch display with 854×480 pixels resolution.
Powering the device is a 1.2 1.2 GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The Infinium Z51 Nova sports a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel secondary camera. On the connectivity front the smartphone offers, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,000 mAh battery.
Talking about the device, Jerold Pereira, CEO, Videocon Mobile Phones said, “With the launch of affordable devices, Videocon aims to make Android technology affordable and available for millions consumers, and bring smart mobility into their hands. With the increasing demand of on-the-go connectivity, we are offering advanced technology, maximum features and stunning design to our consumers at affordable pricing. As a consumer-centric brand, we aim to satisfy the emerging needs of consumers and in line up to the same, we have launched Z51 Nova, which offers stunning design, utmost reliability and a smooth, faster and best-in-class smartphone experience to the consumers.”
The company has priced the Infinium Z51 Nova for Rs 5,400 and it is available in the colour options of Grey and Blue. The company is also giving free 90 days of free subscriptions of V-Secure and V-Safe.
Hosair launches Air Purifiers: Air Health and Air Health Pro in India
Hosair, an Air Purifier brand recently launched its most advanced Air Purifiers – Air Health and Air Health Pro. These air purifiers have many neat features. Both, Air Health and Air Health Pro comes with advanced iSix Acti VMS technology, which is a unique six layer filtration technique that eliminates even the diminutive contaminants in the air providing 99.97% cleaner and fresher air. These air purifiers are very effective in eliminating pollution particles such as allergens, bacteria, viruses etc.
Hosair air purifiers use the same technique as the hospitals do for sanitizing the air. Air Health and Air Health Pro are designed with comprehensive functionality keeping in mind a holistic approach. The company has priced the Air Health for Rs 13,400 and the Air Health Pro for Rs 22,400.
Prince Jalani, CEO, Hosair said “At Hosair, we share a singular goal- making clean air accessible for all! And our dedicated team is committed to find new and innovative solutions to air pollution without compromising on speed, delivery and performance.”
Key Features of Air Health
- 323 Square Feet Area
- iSix ActiVMSTM Technology – Highly Advanced Six Layer Filtration Technology
- Zero Maintenance
- 43W – Energy Efficient
- Remote Control
- Easy to Use
- Advanced Control Panel
- 3D Air Circulation
- Multiple Fan Speeds
- 650 Square Feet Area
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- iSix ActiVMS Technology – Highly Advanced Six Layer Filteration Technology
- Zero Maintenance
- 55W – Energy Efficient
- Indoor Air Quality Sensor
- Remote Control
- Very Easy-to-Use
- Advanced Control Panel
- Color Feedback of Indoor Air Pollution
Twitter rolls out new feature, makes conversation follow-up easy
The micro blogging site Twitter is all set to smoothen out the process of conversation for the users. Twitter has now rolled out certain changes in the format of how the conversations will be displayed on the Twitter page for easy follow up.
Talking about the change, in its official blog Akarshan Kumar, Product Manager, Twitter stated, “On the Tweet page, Tweets that are part of a conversation are connected by a line. If you want to see more of the replies to a specific Tweet within a conversation you can click ‘View other replies’,”.
So, this means that a conversation surrounding a tweet will be grouped together by line, highlighting the tweets and replies. One will also be able to view the full conversation by simply clicking on a “View other replies” option in order to expand the complete conversation.
This new update from Twitter will be made available for the web first the n followed by mobile devices.
Logitech launches a wireless speaker UE BOOM in India for Rs 14,995
Ultimate Ears, a brand of Logitech have recently launched a Bluetooth Speaker UE BOOM in India. This social music player provides the users a brilliant digital music experience. UE BOOM is the latest stereo speaker that offers 360-degree sound in a battery powered device, which provides users 15 hours of playback time.
The company claims the speakers to be water resistant, which is a good thing. So, if a user drops water on it, nothing will happen to the speakers. UE BOOM has another good feature that the speaker is wrapped in a specially developed acoustic skin and is stain resistant. This speaker can easily connect with most BT devices. The users can also wirelessly connect two UE BOOM together with the help of the free UE BOOM app, which is available on iOS and Android. The free UE BOOM app enables a user to custom-tune their UE BOOM using the five-band equalizer to tweak the mids, highs and lows, and the speaker will remember it.
Moninder Jain, Managing Director, ASEAN & India Region and Vice President at Logitech said “The digital age has changed how we listen to our favourite songs and interact with music, while online music services have made it easier to access your music, it’s remained a challenge to have an anytime, anywhere listening experience that can be shared with others. UE BOOM solves that problem. Ultimate Ears strives to amplify the social experience of listening to music, bringing people together around the music they love.”
The company has priced the speaker at Rs 14,995.
Key Features of UE BOOM
- UE BOOM’s 360-degree speaker design blasts bold, immersive sound in every direction
- UE BOOM’s colorful acoustic skin has a plasma coating that makes it water and stain resistant
- Can easily connect to a user device through Bluetooth, letting the user switch songs and adjust volume
- The user can wirelessly connect two UE BOOMs together in stereo through the UE BOOM app available on iOS or Android
- UE BOOM has 15 hours playback time
- Can pair up to eight Bluetooth-enabled devices
- An connect to up to two devices at the same time
- Wireless range of play up to 50 feet.
- Maximum sound level: 88 dBC
- Frequency range: 90 Hz – 20 kHz
- Drivers: Two 1.5-inch full-range drivers; two 2-inch passive radiators
- Diameter x Height: 6.5 cm x 18 cm
- Weight: 538g (speaker only)
UC Web launches UC Cleaner booster app for Android
UCWeb has introduced UC Cleaner, an app booster which helps in optimizing the performance of Android smartphone. The company states that the app has received half a million monthly active users in its initial beta stage.
Speaking about the device, James Wong, Product Manager, UC Cleaner, said, “As smartphones become ubiquitous, we are highly dependent on cleaner apps to manage usage. However, many Android cleaner apps themselves are large in size and resource-intensive, which is contrary to their original intention. UC Cleaner is compact in size but does not compromise on functionality. With UC Cleaner, we’re taking a new approach to boosting performance while minimizing extra burden on the system.”
The UC Cleaner comes with a simple and add-free UI and is designed to free RAM and close various apps which slow down the working of the smartphone. The app has a Super Booster feature which disables the auto starting apps. Along with this, it is also able to analyze the battery, data and storage usage in order to help the users in identifying and deleting the junk files from the smartphone.
The UC Cleaner app is available for download from the Google Play store for free.
Swiftkey app updated for iPhone gets new emojis
The popular keyboard app Swiftkey app has rolled out an update for its iPhone app. The update brings along new range of emojis to the app. The app also incorporates the support of selecting the skin tone of human emoji characters, adds new new flag and family emoji.
The app will now allow the users to add skin tone options for Emoji and the popular Vulcan Salute emoji for Live Long & Prosper. The upgrade also brings in some performance improvements and bug fixes. The Swiftkey users will now be able to decide whether to display the emoji or globe icon to get emoji. In order to start this feature, the users just need to go to the keyboard settings and select on or off ‘quick emoji key; option.
The iPhone users can download the updated version of the app from the Apple store.
Zebronics launches new Bluetooth headset ZEB-655IIM in India for Rs 599
Zebronics India is one of India’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have recently launched the amazing Bluetooth Headset Zeb 655IIM. This headset has many astounding features such as the users can easily connect to two mobile devices instantaneously.
This saves time for users who have multiple devices, as one can switch between the two easily. ZEB-655IIM has an in-built battery that gives four hours of talk time. The company has priced the headset for Rs 599. For extra comfort the company is also providing extra cushioning on the headset. This headset is very light and also provides the users three control buttons. These include music and phone control.
ZEB-655IIM has the Bluetooth Technology, which runs on 2.4 GHz spectrum. The distance between the phone and the headset can be up to 10 meters. Its Bluetooth version 3.0 and EDR class 2 support helps in delivering excellent audio quality.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director – Zebronics says, “In a wireless world, there is no longer any reason to remain chained to your Smartphones. ZEB-655IIM delivers professional performance and exceptional value. It’s the cost-effective headset investment decision that doesn’t compromise on quality. Now explore and enjoy the wireless freedom with Zebronics ZEB-655IIM”
Key Features of Zebronics Bluetooth Headset ZEB-655IIM
- MPC Profile to connect two devices at once
- Bluetooth version: V3.0 EDR Class L
- Bluetooth Profile: HSP, HFP
- RF Frequency Range: 2.4G ISM band
- Speaker output power: 5mW
- 3 Button design: MFB, VOL+ VOL-
- LED Indicator status: Blue, Red
- Battery: Rechargeable High capacity Li-Polymer battery
- Micro 5 Pin USB Plug charging Port
- Nominal charging time: 2hours Max
- Talk time: Up to 4 hours
Celkon Campus A355 with Android KitKat and 3G support listed on its official website
The smartphone manufacturer Celkon has expanded its Campus series of smartphones with the launch of Campus A355. The smartphone is listed on the official website of the company without any pricing and availability details.
The Campus A355 features a 3.5-inch display with 320 x 480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM device runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1GHz single core processor coupled with 256MB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 512MB which can be expanded further by up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The Campus A355 flaunts a 2.0-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 0.3-megapxiel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone houses a 1,200 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth as connectivity options.
The Celkon Campus A355 will be available in the colour options of Blue, Red, White, and Yellow. This definitely is an entry level smartphone and should be priced under the Rs 5,000 mark.
You should definitely POCKET this App [Review]
![You should definitely POCKET this App [Review]](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pcoket-app.jpg "You should definitely POCKET this App [Review]")
POCKET is an amazing and modern application founded by Nate Weiner. This app can be a perfect mobile companion for travellers and can also be operated when offline. Pocket is very useful for saving articles, videos and other web content for future. One can have a beautiful and an optimized easy-to-view experience while using this astounding app.
UI and Features
The Pocket app is a simple and user friendly software. As soon as one downloads and install this app, they can easily see a list of things on the left side of the screen. This contains categories such as highlights, my list, tags, favourites, archive, inbox and premium. Under the my list option, the user will be able to see their saved articles, videos, images and more.
On the right-hand side of the screen, the user will be able to see a list, which contains options such as bulk edit, refresh, settings and help. In the middle of the application screen, the user have the search option from where they can directly search for whatever they want to read or get the items from the saved files. Once the user opens the file, the user will be able to see various options at the top of the screen, which includes back, item archived, item re-added, item favourited, item unfavourited, share and the setting.
As soon the user taps on the setting icon, they will be able to see more options, which includes switch to web view, refresh, delete, display settings etc. A feature worth mentioning is the Listen feature in this app. So what does the Listen feature do? The function of the Listen feature is that the app will play back the article and the other web content. This will enable the user to hear the articles rather than reading them.
Pocket is available on various platforms such as iOS, Chrome, Android, Windows Phone et al. We tested this app on Android OS. Pocket can also save embedded video in any article to watch them inline, but for this feature to work in Pocket, one has to be online. Pocket can also send articles to other people via email or even directly to other Pocket users. Another interesting thing is that for easier browsing, Pocket can tag articles. Under the Display setting, this application can choose from two different fonts, multiple font sizes and three different colour palettes, which include black on white, white on black and sepia.
Ease of Use
Pocket app is very easy to download and install, it just took us a less than a minute for it to set up on our mobile phone. Over here, we can store unlimited articles, videos and other web content in one place. There are three full-screen reading modes for Day and Night. Pocket even improves the reading experience by stripping out extraneous formatting and making the article look nice.
Pocket users can easily share anything with anyone via Facebook, Twitter etc. One can also search for files and browse through. The Listen feature is very easy to operate and this feature also helps those who are not in a mood to read.
Verdict
There is no charge to procure the Pocket app and Android users can easily download it on their mobile phones through the Play Store. The pros of this app are that this application is freely available on all mobile operating systems and it is very easy to use. The con is that some restricted video content can’t be played in the application. Overall, It’s an excellent app and we think you should try it too.
Line’s Popcorn Buzz: Now have voice chat with 200 people simultaneously for free
After WhatsApp changed the way people communicate and leverage group chats feature to stay in touch with family and friends, we thought not much innovations are left in the space. However, LINE, a leading life platform, has proved us wrong by announcing Popcorn Buzz, a free group call app that allows up to 200 participants to simultaneously talk to each other.
It is an Android app, which aims to replace the expensive costly conference call services. According to LINE, “Popcorn Buzz can be used to talk with friends and family, catch up with classmates, make plans with club members, and more. On top of that, Popcorn Buzz is a perfect replacement for existing paid business-grade conference call services. For users that need to talk to multiple people at once, Popcorn Buzz accommodates both personal and business usage, all for free.”
But before you start jumping with joy and start using it right away (of course, only after downloading it), let’s tell you that calls might be free from tariff, but you will have to still pay for mobile data that you’d use during the call.
To get started with Popcorn Buzz, all you need to do is choose a username and upload a profile picture. Once you create a unique URL for a group call, you can share the URL via email, SMS, or another communication method to start a group call.
LINE adds, “existing LINE users can log in to Popcorn Buzz with their LINE account to immediately synchronise their friends list data and get started making group calls with their LINE friends right away.”
This app is currently available on Android alone, but an upcoming iPhone release is on the cards with the implementation of additional features such as group video chat, inter-connectivity with LINE groups, and more in the future.
Intex launches 4G smartphone Aqau 4G+ with Android 5.0 Lollipop at Rs 9,499
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Intex has launched its 4G smartphone in the Indian market dubbed as Aqua 4G+. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 9,499 and it will be Black and White colour options. The smartphone comes with support for 4G and 21 regional languages.
Talking about the device, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said, “At Intex, we are happy to now beckon a huge leap in its product portfolio by offering enhanced specifications and features in the newly launched Aqua 4G+ that simply caters to the fast emerging technological necessities in the market at a remarkable price. This innovative product comes across as a package of smart designing, tactical pricing and youthful colors all packaged for our target consumer.”
The Intex Aqua 4G+, features a 5-inch HD display (1280×720 pixels) protected by a coating of Dragontrail glass. The smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. On the storage front the smartphone comes with 16GB internal storage which can be expanded further via microSD card.
The Aqua 4G+ flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The camera of the device is also equipped with live camera filter and slow motion video recording. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,300 mAh battery.
Now here is a two in one notebook that is worth its price [Micromax LapTab Review]
![Now here is a two in one notebook that is worth its price [Micromax LapTab Review]](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Micromax-laptab.jpg "Now here is a two in one notebook that is worth its price [Micromax LapTab Review]")
We have come across several two in one notebooks (basically a tablet with keyboard attachment) from various multi-nationals such as Dell that were pretty darn good, however could not do justice in the price segment. Now another maker has launched a two in one notebook, which definitely justifies the price. Yes, we are talking about the Micromax Laptab.
Design
We have to hand it to Micromax. They did a bit of their homework and have tried to make a great tablet cum notebook in the form of LapTab. The users get a 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 driven tablet with a nice keyboard attachment. The tablet part seems to be well built and can withstand some serious bumps. The power and volume buttons are located on the right of the screen and right above it (on top) users will get the USB charging, audio ports, microSD card and SIM card slots. Users also get twin 2 MP front and rear cameras on the Micromax LapTab.
The keyboard attachment overall size is decent. One can easily clip the tablet to the keyboard. However, the users get just one viewing angle. This means you cannot adjust the screen according to your viewing position. A USB port is also available on the keyboard that can attach any pen drive or mouse to it with plug and play functionality.
Performance
Micromax made the Laptab in association with Microsoft and Intel. This nifty device runs the Intel fourth gen Quad-Core Atom processor with 1.83 GHz clock speed. 2GB RAM and 32 GB memory comes on board too. The storage can be upgraded with the help of a microSD card by up to 64 GB. Microsoft Windows 8.1 comes installed on the Micromax LapTab with the option to upgrade to Windows 10 when it gets released.
We put it to the test and found out that the Micromax LapTab works great when simple applications like MS office and web browsers ran. However, this device is not built for heavy usage or severe multi-tasking. High-end games run shoddily. But, that is not the USP of this two in one. Micromax is giving portability to the users who want a mix of light business and entertainment features.
The 10-inch touchscreen is excellent to work with and it recognises every tap, touch and swipe quickly. HD videos play well on the Micromax Laptab, but the sound lags behind. The loudspeaker is not loud enough and one cannot enjoy a movie or a game without the use of external speakers or headphones. The 2 MP cameras are just about okay for everyday images. Don’t expect picture brilliance here.
Verdict
Micromax is giving the LapTab to users for an impressive price of Rs 14,999 on Amazon India. This includes the keyboard attachment. Moving past that, there is the case of less RAM and storage. Thankfully a microSD card slot is available so it’s not much of an issue.
Overall, we quite liked the device. The keyboard attachment is good. One can easily slide the tablet back out from the clip area and into the keyboard attachment, so that one can carry it like a laptop. We would have appreciated slightly bigger keys, but then again for the screen size this one is fine. The battery life did make an outstanding impact on us. We were able to Squeeze out 10.5 hours of continuous work with the Wi-Fi feature enabled. All in all, the Micromax LapTab is a great option for users who want decent performance and bang for their buck in a portable machine.
Pro:
Excellent battery life
Good Value for money
Nice Touchscreen
Cons
2GB RAM is less
Cannot play high-end games
Keyboard buttons could have been bigger
Chrome for Android gets ‘Touch to Search’ feature
Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome on Android called ‘Touch to Search’. The feature will enable the users to quickly search the contextual information within the browser.
The users just have to touch and select a particular word on the page they are viewing, which will then reveal a small pop up on the bottom of the screen. As soon as the user pulls it up, they will get the relevant search results. This makes it simpler for the users as they no longer have to copy, paste and manually search for the information.
The user can also turn off or on the feature based on their needs and requirements from the settings menu in Chrome. The feature is yet to roll out for the devices
Micromax launches Canvas Knight 2 with 4G support for Rs 16,299
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has expanded its Canvas series of smartphone with the launch of Canvas Knight 2. The device is said to be the successor of the last year launched Canvas Knight and comes with a price tag of Rs 16,299. The smartphone will be available for grab from 10 June and will come with free Airtel 4G SIM and Airtel 4G Double Data offer.
The Canvas Knight 2 smartphone features a 5-inch HD AMOLED display (1280×720 pixels) protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The back panel of the device is made of glass and is also protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device comes with hybrid dual SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the device is a 64-bit Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded further using microSD card.
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,260 mAh battery.
Talking about the device, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics said, “With the launch of our new device Canvas Knight 2, the first in the 4G range, we are looking at driving the next wave of internet evolution in the country. Over the next few months, we are all set to launch a series of 4G LTE enabled devices across a range of price points each addressing unique needs of the Indian consumer. Our popular series of Canvas Fire, Unite, Nitro will gradually move to 4G offerings. With a comprehensive portfolio of quality 4G LTE enabled devices, we are confident of propelling the next wave of mobile internet ecosystem in the country.”
Mango Man launches New Teewe App for Windows Phone Users
Mango Man is the provider of the Teewe app, which was only available on Android and iOS devices. Now they have launched the app for Windows Mobile OS as well. This gives users a unique experience and with the help of Teewe 2 dongle they can watch You Tube shows, browse mobile content and stream music from their mobiles on to the television. Users also have the capability to play and pause programs. The company claims that the application has already surpassed 10,000 downloads on the Windows App store.
Sai Srinivas, CEO, Mango Man Consumer Electronics said, “We were able to very quickly ramp up this development thanks to the guidance and close support of the Microsoft Team. Despite the speed of development, no compromises were made on the user experience across screen sizes etc. The result is one of the most beautiful ways to stream YouTube and other content on your big screen for Windows Users in India till date. We really hope this fulfils the gap felt by the Windows ecosystem when it comes to options for streaming their content on the big screen.”
The Teewe app will work only with the Teewe 2 dongle. The company has priced the Dongle at Rs 2,399. It comes with several hardware improvements for the additional 400 Rupees they are charging now (the original Teewe costs Rs 1,999). Teewe uses a smartphone as a remote control and a content display medium. This content can also be mirrored from a personal computer.
Users who buy the Teewe 2 dongle will also get 2 months free subscription from Eros and 60 GB of free data from Airtel Broadband.
Gigabyte showcases Series 100 Motherboard, with world fastest USB Port
Gigabyte is a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards. They have recently announced that their series 100 motherboards is the first one in the world to feature the new Intel USB 3.1 premium I/O controller onboard. Yes, the new Intel sixth gen Core processor ready motherboards from GIGABYTE sports Intel USB 3.1 premium I/O controller. This offers more protocol compatibility than any other I/O controller. It also provides Display Port 1.2 connectivity and will support Thunderbolt 3 in the coming months.
Key Features of GIGABYTE Intel USB 3.1 Port
Gigabyte has been launching some astonishing motherboards every other week. This Intel USB 3.1 controller is capable of delivering a total speed of 40 GB. It is made to manage the dual USB 3.1 connectivity either through the Type-C or Type-A connector. This means the USB 3.1 controller can deliver true simultaneous and uninterrupted 10 GB speed over both ports. The Gigabyte Series 100 motherboard was released at Taiwan, which has astounding fast transfer support and therefore makes connectivity widely compatible.
This motherboard also has new Type-C connector which is more powerful and versatile. And it is giving people a very popular solution for external storage mounting or monitor connectivity. Over that, the controller supports USB Power Delivery 2.0, so that the USB Type-C can be used to charge your next generation devices such as Tablets.
By the looks of its configuration this motherboard does look like a sure winner and is expected to come to India in the next few months.
HTC One E9+ smartphone available in India for Rs 36,790
HTC launched the E9+ smartphone back in April in India. The company has now revealed the price and availability details of the smartphone. The company has priced the One E9+ for Rs 36, 790 which will be available in Meteor Grey, Gold Sopia and Rose Gold colour options.
Speaking about the device, Faisal Siddiqui, President, HTC South Asia, said, “Our newest HTC One E series builds on the momentum of the flagship phones with sophistication and style. The HTC One E9+ dual sim, continues to build on HTC’s innovation and design, with a 2K 13.97 cm (5.5-inch) large display, 20 mega-pixel camera, and a MediaTek Helio X10 processor and 8*2GHz octa-core chipset. Our popular UltraPixel is now on the front facing camera with tons of features, HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio Surround and more, all this in a slim form factor. We are certain that this offering will delight many of our consumers.”
Those unaware, the HTC One E9+ flaunts a 5.5-inch Quad HD display with 2560×1440 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with HTC Sense UI and is powered by a 2GHz 64-bit Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 processor. The smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card. The device comes with dual front facing BoomSound speakers with Dolby Audio.
The smartphone packs in a 20.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an UltraPixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,800 mAh battery.
The HTC One E9+ will be available for purchase starting today on all major retail and online stores across the country.
Snapdeal to offer ‘90 minutes reverse pick-ups’ service
Snapdeal the leading Indian e-retailer has partnered with gojavas has introduced industry first service for customers – ‘90 minutes reverse pick-ups’. The company has presently introduced the service in 15 cities, which will enable the customers to return or replace their order within 90 minutes.
Talking about the new service, Ashish Chitravanshi, Vice President Operations, Snapdeal, said, “Snapdeal and gojavas have been working together to augment the logistics ecosystem in the country by bringing innovative customer-focused solutions. The 90-minute reverse pick-up facility is a continuing collaborative effort to design insightful logistics solutions that strengthen our supply chain infrastructure. Our association helps us create unique offerings basis Snapdeal’s insights into customers’ everyday shopping needs and gojavas’ understanding of logistics and delivery challenges, with the ultimate focus on delivering customer delight.”
On the other hand, elaborating on the new service go-90, Mohib Rub, Head, Last Mile Operations, gojavas, said, “This strategic partnership with Snapdeal has acted as a huge catalyst in fast-tracking go-to market for innovations gojavas was pursuing on its own earlier. Both the teams are looking to expand this service to all the 300 cities within our network in the next 3-5 months”
The company has also stated that it will be expanding the service to other 300 cities within next 3 to 5 months. Moreover, Snapdeal will also be starting 4-hour deliveries in the next few months across 10 cities in the country.
HTC launches Desire 326G dual SIM smartphone in India for Rs 9,059
The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has expanded its Desire series with the launch Desire 326G dual SIM smartphone. The company has launched the smartphone in India with a price tag of Rs 9,590 and it will be available in the colour options of White Birch and Black Onyx.
Speaking about the device, Faisal Siddiqui, President, HTC South Asia, said, “The Desire 326G dual sim is a great phone for every day, we have created a classy and stylishly design smartphone with great features. HTC Desire 326G dual sim is made of strong polycarbonate material, and is designed to fit just nice in your hands. It is also comfortable to hold and featured packed at an incredible value, a phone for everyone.”
Talking about the specifications, the HTC Desire 326G dual SIM features a 4.5-inch display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system topped with HTC Sense UI. Powering the device is a 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 8GB which is further expandable using microSD card.
The smartphone sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel secondary camera for clicking selfies. The device houses a 2,000 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
The company will also be offering 3 months of unlimited music and video downloads from Hungama and also the discount of Rs 5,000 from Myntra for all the customers.
HTC unveils One ME Dual SIM smartphone with octa-core processor and 20-megapixel camera
The smartphone manufacturer HTC has launched yet another high-end smartphone, the HTC One ME Dual SIM in China. The company has not yet divulged any details about the availability and pricing of the device. However, the smartphone will be available in the colour options of Meteor Grey, Gold Sepia, and Rose Gold. As the name suggests the smartphone comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system with HTC Sense UI on top.
The device flaunts a 5.2-inch WQHD (1440×2560 pixels) display and is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek Helio X10 processor. MediaTek launched this processor at MWC this year and it is the first smartphone to have the Helio X10 processor. The smartphone offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by using a microSD card.
The HTC One ME Dual SIM smartphone sports a 20.0-megapixel rear camera and a 4.0-Ultrapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The device comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, digital compass, proximity sensor and accelerometer. Along with this, it also consists of HTC Boomsound dual front speakers powered by Dolby Audio. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and houses a 2,840 mAh battery.
ASUS launches amazing new products at Computex exhibition, Taiwan including a top of the line graphic card
ASUS is a well-known brand for computer products such as motherboards and graphic cards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office.
ASUS recently announced new products at Computex 2015. These include new gaming gear from ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), ROG-series gaming monitors and peripherals, some new graphic cards et al. They have also released the new ASUS Z170 motherboard that is based on the upcoming 6th-generation Intel Core CPU.
Asus also showcased some more exciting products at the Nangang Exhibition Hall at Computex 2015, which include the complete ASUS USB 3.1 product family. Over that, they also launched the Strix GTX 980Ti graphics card and 4K/UHD (ultra-high-definition) displays.
Key Features of the ASUS Strix GTX 980Ti
Asus has been launching some great graphic cards every now and then. Another one in their prestigious kitty is the Strix GTX 980Ti. This one released at Computex 2015 is the latest enthusiast-gaming graphics card, with ASUS-exclusive DirectCU III technology and a triple-wing-blade 0dB fan design.
This graphic card also has ASUS Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components for aerospace-grade quality and reliability. This graphic card is expected to come to India in the coming few months. Stay tuned as we bring you more news from Computex 2015.
Soon you would find Android technology on Mahindra & Mahindra XUV 500 and Scorpio
Google’s Android Auto technology would soon make its way in Mahindra & Mahindra SUVs. As per a top company executive, M&M plans to offer Google Inc’s Android Auto technology in its XUV 500 and Scorpio.
While the company hasn’t specified any timeline by when this technology would be available on its SUVs, they have divulged what it would let its owners do. For instance, the technology will help
owners link their smart phones and tablets with the in-vehicle infotainment system.
Over that the driver can also access applications like maps through voice command or by using controls on the steering wheel.
The company, part of the $17 billion Mahindra Group, also said it has become a member of the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), a global group of automakers and technology companies working to bringing the Android platform to cars.