Moving to the third smartphone, the ZenFone Laser will feature a 5.0-inch HD display. This device will be powered by a 64-bit class 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset. 2GB of RAM will also make house in this phone. For graphics an Adreno 306 will also be on board. This mobile phone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI. The smartphone will have 8GB and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. The device is equipped with a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus along with a 5MP front facing camera. ZenFone Laser will also bring along dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. As far as the battery is concerned this smartphone houses a 2,070 mAh battery.
Stay tune as we bring you more news from ASUS during this week. ASUS will launch three new ZenFone smartphones soon in India
Soon ASUS will be launching three of its latest smartphones at the ZenFestival, which is going to take place on August 6 in India. The three new smartphones are the ZenFone 2 Deluxe, ZenFone Selfie and the ZenFone Laser.
Peter Chang, Managing Director, ASUS said, “We are serious about the Indian market which is growing tougher day by day and that is why we want to do something different. We will showcase more products and share their prices at the Zen Festival. He also announced that some major changes are made to the Zen user interface to make the phone’s battery last longer and provide a lag-free experience for users.”
The ZenFone 2 Deluxe will feature a 5.5-inch full HD display. It will be powered by a 64-bit class based Quad-Core 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 with PowerVR G6430 GPU coupled with 4GB of RAM. This smartphone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI. ZenFone 2 Deluxe is expected to have 64GB of internal storage, which can further be expanded via a microSD card. The device is said to come equipped with a 13MP rear camera with PixelMaster technology along with a 5MP front facing camera. It will also feature dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The ZenFone 2 Deluxe would house a 3,000 mAh battery.
The next smartphone to be revealed this week is the ZenFone Selfie. It will feature a 5.5-inch full HD display. The smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Series Octa-core (1.7GHz quad-core ARM Cortex A53 + 1.0GHz quad-core A53) CPU with Adreno 405 GPU. This smartphone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI. It also features 16GB internal storage with 2GB of RAM and 32GB with 3GB of RAM (can be extended via a microSD card).
The Asus ZenFone Selfi sports twin 13 MP cameras located at the back and front, which come with dual LED flash. It will also feature dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The ZenFone Selfie would house a 3,000 mAh battery.
Moving to the third smartphone, the ZenFone Laser will feature a 5.0-inch HD display. This device will be powered by a 64-bit class 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset. 2GB of RAM will also make house in this phone. For graphics an Adreno 306 will also be on board. This mobile phone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI. The smartphone will have 8GB and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. The device is equipped with a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus along with a 5MP front facing camera. ZenFone Laser will also bring along dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. As far as the battery is concerned this smartphone houses a 2,070 mAh battery.
Stay tune as we bring you more news from ASUS during this week.
Moving to the third smartphone, the ZenFone Laser will feature a 5.0-inch HD display. This device will be powered by a 64-bit class 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset. 2GB of RAM will also make house in this phone. For graphics an Adreno 306 will also be on board. This mobile phone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI. The smartphone will have 8GB and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. The device is equipped with a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus along with a 5MP front facing camera. ZenFone Laser will also bring along dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. As far as the battery is concerned this smartphone houses a 2,070 mAh battery.
Stay tune as we bring you more news from ASUS during this week. Microsoft Windows 10 launched in 190 countries including India
The Redmond giant Microsoft has finally officially launched its Windows 10 operating system in 190 countries. Presently the users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 can now upgrade to the new Windows 10 with ease. The company has started its reservation system earlier and is now in the phase of rolling out the updates.
Speaking at the launch, Vineet Durani, Director, Windows Business Group, Microsoft India said, “We are entering a new era of Windows. For the first time, we built Windows 10 alongside our customers – the feedback of more than 5 million Windows Insiders helped shape Windows 10. The response from Insiders in India has been overwhelming as well and we are excited to bring Windows 10 to India. And what better way to introduce it than by celebrating the insiders and fans who played such an instrumental role in making this happen.”
Some of the new features of Windows 10 are
- Cortana – The personal digital assistant, makes it easy to find the right information at the right time.
- Microsoft Edge browser – Lets people quickly browse, read, and mark up and share the Web.
- Integrated Xbox app – Delivers the Xbox experience to Windows 10, bringing together friends, games and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices.
- Continuum – Optimizes apps and experiences beautifully across touch and desktop modes.
- Built-in apps including Photos; Maps; Microsoft’s new music app, Groove; and Movies & TV offer entertainment and productivity options.
- Microsoft Phone Companion app – Enables iPhones, Android or Windows phones to work seamlessly with Windows 10 devices.
Motorola unveils Moto G third gen in India
Motorola, the American smartphone manufacturer have just launched the third generation of Moto G in India. This smartphone comes in two colour variations, which consist of black and white.
On the specification front, the Moto G third gen sports a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. This device runs on Android OS 5.1.1 Lollipop and comes with dual-SIM support. This smartphone is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor that’s runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset. For graphics an Adreno 306 is also on board.
The Moto G (Gen) smartphone is dust and water-resistant (immersible up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes). The device features a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Moto G (Gen 3) features 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-USB as connectivity options. It packs a 2,470 mAh long lasting battery.
The smartphone is available in an 8GB inbuilt storage variant with 1GB of RAM priced at Rs 11,999 and a 16GB model with 2GB of RAM priced at Rs 12,999. The memory can be expanded further via a 32GB microSD card. The Moto G third gen goes on sale exclusively with Flipkart.
Techs Specs of Moto G 3rd Gen
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD IPS 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.4GHz processor
- GPU: Adreno 306
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- RAM: 1GB & 2GB
- Memory: 8GB internal memory & add up to 32GB via microSD card
- Camera: Rear camera 13-megapixel and secondary camera 5-megapixel
- Dimensions: 10x 72.40 x 11.60mm
- Weight: 155g
- Battery: 2,470 mAh (non-removable)
One Plus 2 will officially start selling on 11 August at Rs 24,999 in India
Chinese manufacturers are flooding the Indian market with their inexpensive yet sturdy devices. One Chinese manufacturer is going to bring its flagship product soon, which will not be that cheap. Yes, One Plus (the Chinese smartphone manufacturer) will be launching its new mobile phone called One Plus 2 this august in India.
Vikas Agarwal, General Manager – India, OnePlus said “The future battleground for all things innovation and technology has begun and OnePlus with its latest offering is all set to lead the next generation of smartphones. India is an important market for us and our fans are sure to get their hands on OnePlus 2 simultaneously with the rest of the world.”
The company claims that the One Plus 2 is better and more advanced as compared to One Plus One. On the specification front, the One Plus 2 will have a full HD 5.5-inch IPS LCD display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor paired with 4 GB of RAM. It will have 64GB of internal storage.
The One Plus 2 will feature a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone would house a 3,300 mAh battery to keep it alive for long. The One Plus 2 simultaneously supports two Nano SIM cards with 4G LTE capability. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 OS. As for the connectivity options, this smartphone offers 3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and GPS.
The 64GB OnePlus 2 will be available for purchase with an invite in India starting August 11th for Rs. 24,999/- exclusively on Amazon.
Techs Specs of One Plus 2
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD LCD display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.8GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
- RAM: 4 GB
- Memory:64GB (memory can’t be extended)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 3,300 mAh (non-removable)
- Dimensions:8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm
- Weight: 175g
InFocus will soon be launching its new 2-in-1 Hybrid Tablet in India
Apart from the frequent smartphone announcements, InFocus have also announced a new 2-in-1 tablet. The company has not given any name of the tablet yet. But, InFocus will be launching the tablet later this year in India.
The tablet has a 10.1-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreen display. This device is powered by a Quad-core Intel Atom processor, which is clocks at 1.11GHz and supports hyper-threading up to 1.83GHz. It comes packed with 2GB DDR3 RAM. Over that, the InFocus 2-in-1 Hybrid tablet also has 32GB internal memory.
The InFocus 2-in-1 tablet has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel secondary front facing camera. The device is 8.8 mm thick and weighs around 550 grams (including the battery). This tablet houses an 8,000 mAh battery, which is non-removable. It also comes with an attachable keyboard cover, hence it is a hybrid machine.
It has been spotted running Windows OS. So it may come with dual boot functionality booting Android OS alongside Windows OS or just plain Windows. But, there is no confirmation yet about the OS of the tablet yet. We will confirm what it will be running exactly as soon as we get more information about it.
The price and availability of this tablet will be known in coming days.
Intex brings its latest 40-inch full HD LED TV to India at Rs 35,999
Intex, one of the Indian brands known for smartphones and computer peripherals, is looking to make a mark in the Indian LED TV segment. They have just launched their latest 40-inch full HD LED TV in India. The company claims that this TV is bigger and better than its predecessors and boasts of a flat panel display with full HD resolution.
Nidhi Markanday, Business Head, Consumer Durables & IT Accessories said, “Intex Technologies always strives at innovating better and valuable offerings that match consumer expectations. Big screens being the trend have been a priority for us and we have always looked at customizing offerings according to market demand. Our products are in-sync with latest technologies in the market and so have high-end features like the Eye safe-T lattice Technology and Digital Noise Filter that protects the consumer’s eyes and ears from harmful radiations, giving them a wonderful and safe viewing experience.”
The 40-inch Intex LED TV 4010 FHD features the signature Eye safe T-matrix technology. Also, the efficient power saving feature of this TV offers comfortable viewing experience. This model includes built-in stereo 10W X 2 RMS speakers that generate balanced stereo sound over a wide area using. The Intex LED TV is equipped with different interfaces such as HDMI, AV in and AV out, USB, VGA, TV (RF input).
The TV is available at all leading electronics stores throughout the country. The price of the Intex 40-inch LED TV is Rs 35,999. With this, Intex is trying to make a mark and own a piece of the pie in the Indian TV industry. And, we do expect them to bring more TV models in the near future.
Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 comes to India at a price of Rs 5,999
Miromax, the domestic smartphone maker has yet again launched a new budget Android smartphone called Canvas Xpress 2 in India. This smartphone is available in Black colour option.
On the specification front, the Micromax canvas Xpress 2 flaunts a 5-inch HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs an Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system, which is upgradeable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Powering the smartphone is an Octa-Core 1.4GHz processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. All this runs on MediaTek MT6592M chipset. For graphics a Mali-450 GPU is also in-built.
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 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Both, rear and front facing cameras have OmniVision sensors. This smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device houses a 2,500 mAh battery to keep it alive.
The company has priced the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 at Rs 5,999 and it is exclusively on Flipkart, as far as online sales are concerned. It will be available through flash sale, which is expected to take place on August 4 at 2PM. The registrations for the sale have already begun. And the first flash sale will end on August 3 at midnight. The phone will also be available on offline stores.
Techs Specs of Micromax Canvas Xpress 2
- Network supported: 3G and 2G
- Display size: 5-inch HD IPS Display
- Operating system: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- CPU: 1.4GHz an Octa-Core processor
- GPU: Mali-450
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6592M
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory: 8GB internal memory & add up to 32GB via microSD card
- Camera: 13MP rear camera with OV13850 sensor & 2MP front camera with OV2680 sensor
- Battery: 2,500 mAh
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
- 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
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.