Moto X Play comes to town with a 21 MP camera comes to town at 18,499
Motorola had been sending out teasers of the new Moto X Play since some time now. The phone finally got revealed and two variants of the device are available. The Moto X Play is priced at Rs 18,499 for the 16 GB version and Rs 19,999 for the 32 GB version. Both the phones will be available on FlipKart.com.
As far as the tech specs are concerned the Moto X Play has the Android 5.1.1 lollipop OS and a 1.7 GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU. 2 GB RAM is available to speed up things and one can watch movies and play games on the splendid 5.5-inch Full HD touch display. The phone also features Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Rear camera of the phone has a 21 MP Sensor and the front one has 5 MP one. Users can take Full HD videos at 30 FPS with this phone. The phone will be available in black and white colours.
Bose brings its new SoundTrue Ultra in-ear headphones to India at Rs 11,138
Bose has its premium range of headphones built for the upper class. Today they have launched yet another classy set of in-ear headphones that support noise cancellation. Called the SountTrue Ultra, these headphones are designed to give superior audio quality and comfort to the users.
“We’re known for our active noise cancellation, but the SoundTrue Ultra headphones reduce noise passively,” said Bernice Cramer, general manager of Bose Wireless Headphones. “Noise-isolating headphones have typically come with all kinds of trade-offs. They’ve required you to push an earbud deep in your ear, and that compromises how your music sounds and how you feel when they’re on. So, we designed something better. SoundTrue Ultra headphones reduce noise through a soft, proprietary seal and sound great. And they’re so secure, you won’t worry about them falling out, and you won’t want to take them out, either.”
These headphones come in two colours — charcoal and frost. Users can easily wear them for long duration without any discomfort. By the looks of it, Bose does have another winner at hand. However, price is a major factor at this level. Where Plantronics and other brands are providing similar headphones at much cheaper rates, it could be a task for Bose to quickly move units.
With the Make in India Campaign, Gionee ties up with Foxconn and Dixon to produce phones in India
After Foxconn and Dixon announced they will set up a manufacturing plant in India and build mobile phones here. Gionee India has announced that they will tie up with the Chinese production giants Foxconn and Dixon to produce the brands mobiles phone within India.
Gionee India will spend $ 50 million in the next 3 years to manufacture their phone in India. Gionee will start producing the F and the P series of mobile with Foxconn and Dixon facilities in Delhi-NCR and Andhra Pradesh. Together they will produce over 1.2 million handsets in India per month.
Arvind.R.Vohra, Country CEO & MD, Gionee India said “Make in India as an initiative that gives an opportunity to not only take Gionee as a brand ahead, but also to be actively able to participate in the growth of our economy through various touch points. We are happy to have partnered with the best in the business including Foxconn and Dixon, and ensure that this step will prove to be instrumental in the brands future.”
Gionee also has plans to increase its R&D budget for India to give its consumer a better and rich experience on their mobile phones. Modi’s Make in India campaign has taken the right steps to ensure that there is ample opportunity for companies to invest here. With players like Gionee coming in and producing here will definitely give a boost to the Indian economy.
Here is what the new iPad mini 4 would cost in India
Apple has launched a bag of products and upgrades on Wednesday. The launch included everything from the Apple iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S plus to the iPad mini 4. The price of the iPhone is still unclear, however the Indian price of the new iPad mini 4 is now somewhat known.
The iPad mini 4 has a 7.9-inch 2048 x 1536 resolution display under which the company has put a second gen A8 1.5 GHz CPU combined with M8 motion coprocessor. It has an 8 MP rear camera and 1.2 MP front one. Apple claims that the battery life of this device will last up to 10 hours. The finger print sensor like the one found on the iPhones is also available on this tablet.
The price of the of Wi-Fi only variant of the Apple iPad mini 4 16 GB version is Rs 28,900, 64 GB is Rs 35,900 and 128 GB is Rs 42,900. The Wi-Fi + 4G version of the iPad mini 4 16 GB variant is Rs 38,900, 64 GB is Rs 45,900 and 128 GB is a whooping Rs 52,900. The smart cover for the iPad Mini will cost Rs 2,900 (approx).
Sony brings the beautiful Xperia M5 to India for Rs 37,990
Sony is doing wonders with smartphones. The Japanese producer has added another member to its Xperia series with the launch of Xperia M5 smartphone, which has a sleek form factor. It is available in two colours — gold and black.
The Xperia M5 is dust proof and water resistant. Another nice feature is that the device comes with a capless USB port, making it easier and more convenient for users to charge the phone.
On the specification front, the Xperia M5 smartphone features a 5-inch full HD touchscreen, which comes with 16 million colours display. This device runs on Android version 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTekHelio X10 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB that can be further expanded up to 200GB using a microSD card.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xperia M5 flaunts a 21.5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and autofocus. The smartphone also has a 13-megapixel front facing camera for selfies. The connectivity options of device include 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFS. Power is one of the most important factors of a smartphone. For that, this phone houses a 2,600 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Sony Xperia M5 at Rs 37,990.
Techs Specs of Sony Xperia M5
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: HD 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- CPU: Octa-Core 2GHz processor (64-bit)
- Chipset: MediaTekHelio X10
- RAM: 3GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 200GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 21.5MP and secondary camera 13MP
- Battery: 2,600 mAh
ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Review: super looks and 4GB RAM makes all the difference
ASUS, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer seem to be making sure their smartphones come with the best hardware and appropriate specs. They have recently launched ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe and this is a fabulous smartphone to work with. We spent some time with it and this is what we found out.
Design
The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe is available in purple and white colours. We received the white unit for review and quite liked what we saw. The smartphone body is supported by a U-shaped frame made from plastic, which curves gently at the four corners. The mobile phone is very stylish and has 170g weight. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe has a 5.5-inch IPS display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The display comes with Gorilla Glass 3 for protection, but we do recommend not dropping it.
Under the rear removable diamond-pattern back panel, there is a non-removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button and the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top of the device. The volume key is located at the back of the device, somewhat similar to the one found on LG phones. For charging the phone, the USB port is located at the bottom of the device. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the dual-LED flash.
Performance
Under the hood, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe has the 2.3GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 processor that comes with 4GB. Together they make sure the apps and games run smoothly. The users also get 64GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is the option to add up to a 128GB microSD card where users can store additional files.
Other features include Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light, Photo / Video Editor, MMS and Email. The smartphone also offers Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE and 3G on connectivity front.
The primary camera of ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe can capture 13-megapixel still image. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera. The camera captures very decent pictures. We loved the pictures this phone could take in well lit rooms and outdoors. The rear camera can autofocus and it also comes with dual-LED dual-tone flash. The dual tone flash helps in taking pictures with natural colours and the ones on this phone do a good job in keeping the colours intact.
On the interface front Games, music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. But, the mobile phone heats up really fast, while gaming or watching a movie. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe. Screen, image and video quality is also quite nice.
Moving on to its battery life, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 3,000 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 41,085 points, which puts it up with all the big players.
Verdict
ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe is one of the most premium phones out there around the 20K budget. The voice quality is very good and the user can easily hear the other person. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone, the diamond shaped back pattern works for us. It has the latest Android Lollipop operating system based on ZenUI. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe can be picked up for Rs 19,999 and this phone is a steal at this price.
Pros
- Quite Affordable
- Decent performance
- 4GB RAM
- Gets heated up while playing games
- Average camera
- Average battery life
Apple launches iPhone 6s and 6s Plus along with other announcements. Should you buy them right now?
The wait is over and after numerous rumours and leaked pictures, the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus get revealed. Yesterday night Apple showcased the phones officially along with a slew of announcements and launches.
Apple iPhone 6s and 6S Plus
These are the top of the line products from Apple. The phones will start the sales on 25 September in 130 countries around the world. One can pre-order the device on 12 September. The dollar price of the phones has been revealed and nothing has been said about the Indian price. In India it will be as high as the iPhone 6 if not more. The iPhone 6s starts at $299 and 6s Plus starts from $399 for the 16 GB models.
On the tech specs front the iPhone 6s has 4.7-inch Retina HD 3D touchscreen with a resolution of 1334 x 750. While the iPhone 6S plus has a 5.5-inch retina display that supports 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Both the phones have A9 chip 64 bit architecture inside them. A 12 MP rear camera comes on them with optical stabilisation and true tone flash. These can capture 4K resolution videos at 30 FPS. The front has 5 MP camera to Face Time. Finger print sensor gets housed in the home button on these phones.
Both have the latest iOS 9 operating system and look very similar to the previous generation. 7000 series of aerospace industry aluminium is used to build these phones, but that still does not justify the already seen looks.
So should one buy it in India?
Well our recommendation is to wait for a price drop or two. These phones will come at the price that is ridiculously high and will definitely burn a hole in the pocket. The specs do not justify an immediate buy as there are plenty of other phones in the market with higher specs. Also, then there is case of old looks. Why buy a premium phone that looks very similar to its predecessor.
Other announcements
The iPad Pro also gets launched alongside the iPhones. This tablet has a 12.9-inch retina display and is just 6.9 mm thick. An A9 chip comes on board and apple claims that the device can stay awake for 10 hours. Built for professional use the Apple iPad Pro weighs 713 grams and the users can pick up the stylus pen or the keyboard attachment as well (for an extra amount). The iPad Pro starts from $799 for the 32 GB Wi-Fi only model.
Other announcements include the launch of Apple watchOS 2 for its smartwatch users. iOS 9 is now available to download for previous Apple devices and iPad mini 4 also gets launched, which has a price tag of $ 399.
Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 smartphone will launch on 22 September
It is raining smartphones here in India. Another global company to announce its launch is Alcatel. The company will launch Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 in India on 22 September. Not much is known about the device as of now. But, whatever little we known includes a 5-inch display and Android 5 Lollipop operating system are known to be on this device.
The phone should support HD resolution and would be available with 16 GB storage and 1 or 2 GB RAM. The processor and chipset are still unknown, however if we look at the first edition of the mobile phone, the Alcatel OneTouch Flash 2 should be based on a Mediatek chipset. Also, it should support Dual SIM cards. The showcase of the device will be through live streaming from the companies official website. Stay tuned as we bring your more updates of the device.
Lava launches Pixel V2 4G LTE smartphone at Rs 10,750
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava has added yet another member to its 4G smartphone family in the form of Lava Pixel V2. The company has priced the device at Rs 10,750 and it will be available in Icy white and Royal Black colour options.
Mr. Navin Chawla, Senior Vice President & Head Product, LAVA International said, “The smartphone segment in India is growing exponentially, driven primarily by youth. With smartphones becoming an indispensable part of their lives, camera becomes so much more important. The youth today wants to capture special moments in their life and share them instantly in their social circle. To enable them to capture those moments perfectly, we are delighted to announce the second variant in the Pixel Series with the best in class camera hardware & software features. With this device, we aim to further build a strong portfolio of smartphones in the 10k range and deliver on our mission of empowering people to do more and be more.”
Talking about the specifications, the Lava Pixel V2 flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution protected by Asahi Dragon Trail Glass on top. The smartphone offers dual SIM capability and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system based on Star OS. Powering the smartphone is a 64-bit 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MTK6735 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The smartphone sports a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with dual LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking perfect selfies. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery.
Techs Specs of Lava Pixel V2
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: HD 5-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop based on Star OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor (64-bit)
- Chipset: MediaTek MTK6735
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 32GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 8MP
- Battery: 2,500 mAh
Yu Yunique 4G smartphone unveiled in India at Rs 4,999
Yu Televentures, the Indian manufacturer is flooding the market with their inexpensive yet solid devices. They have just launched its new 4G smartphone in India called Yu Yunique.
On the specification front, the Yu Yunique has a 4.7-inch HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Powering the smartphone is a 64-bit 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 8GB, which can be expanded by up to 32GB using a microSD card. This dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with CyanogenMod 12.1 on top. For graphics, there is an Adreno 306 on board.
The Yu Yunique sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone houses a non-removable 2,000 mAh battery. This smartphone offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB and GPS as connectivity options. The device will also come with Airtel’s 4G double data offer.
The Yu Yunique will be available for purchase only on Snapdeal at Rs 4,999. The registrations for the device start today at 6pm and will go on sale on 15th September at 12 noon.
Techs Specs of Yu Yunique
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: HD7-inch display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop with CyanogenMod 12.1
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor (64-bit)
- GPU: Adreno 306
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- RAM: 1GB
- Memory:8GB (memory can be extended up to 32GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 2MP
- Battery: 2,000 mAh
BSNL will give minimum 2 MBPS broadband speed to its customers from Oct 1
Diwali will come a little early for many BSNL broadband customers. As a first, the Govt. owned BSNL will provide minimum speeds of 2 Mega Bits Per Second (MBPS) to its customers. Yes, starting from Oct 1, 2015 all the users of BSNL broadband will get a minimum speed of 2 MBPS, even after they have exhausted the FUP quota. Take that Airtel and others, who bring the speed down to 512 KBPS after the FUP quota gets over.
The reason behind this good move is that the state owned company was losing its customer base to private players. This move should boost its broadband user base and people will not leave. The losses for BSNL between March 2014 and March 2015 stood at Rs 7,600 crores. BSNL needs to take serious actions to cut down the losses. India is one of very few developing countries in the world, who is giving such low broadband speeds.
With this announcement by BSNL, private operators such as Airtel might also increase their minimum supplied speed. TRAI is also expected to redefine the broadband speed meaning, which is at 512 KBPS right now. This speed is not considered broadband in any of the developed countries of the world.
Motorola Moto X Play coming to India on 14 September
Flipkart had put up a page on their website that the new Moto X Play will be available on 14 September, 2015. The page included a countdown timer as well. However, they have pulled it down now. Nevertheless, Tweets have already started to flow from camp Motorola indicating that the new Moto X Play will soon see the day of light in India.
Motorola India tweets suggest that the Moto X Play is coming to India soon. But, have not revealed anything else. The price and the date are also not mentioned. The tweet only states “Tired of those hazy memories? Get hitched with a perfect partner with a 21MP rear camera. #XOMotoX”
The tweet has already suggested that the phone will have a 21 MP rear camera. So what about the rest of the specs? The front camera on this phone will be powered by a 5 MP sensor. The Moto X Play will come with a full HD 5.5-inch touchscreen with 400 PPi pixel density. On the on-board power front, this phone will have a 1.7 GHz octa-core CPU with 2 GB RAM built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset. The phone should support 4G LTE and will run Android 5.1 OS.
As far as the memory is concerned, the Moto X Play will come in two variants with 16 GB and 32 GB storage. A microSD card slot will also be there to expand the memory further. A 3,630 mAh battery will be on board that should give the users the much needed extra hours of play.
ViewSonic multimedia monitors VX2573sg and VX2573shw come to India
ViewSonic Corporation a leading global provider of visual solution products brings two new stylish 25” Full HD multimedia monitors to India. The gold and black coloured VX2573-sg and the silver and white coloured VX2573-shw.
These two multimedia monitors have a borderless, glossy-finish and gold/silver colour design, which is very stylish and gives an elegant look. The VX2573 series is ViewSonic’s latest line of 25-inch displays; it is equipped with SuperClear IPS technology and also delivers a 178/178 degree wide viewing angle and powerful visual performance. The VX2573 features low EMI emission, Flicker-free picture and Blue Light Filter eye-care technology to establish a reliable and sincere commitment for the user’s health.
Vincent Liou, PM Director for ViewSonic Asia Pacific said,“The 25-inch is our newest screen size that provides a bigger viewing area, as a leading global provider of visual solution products, ViewSonic offers two brand new 25-inch monitors, the gold & black coloured VX2573-sg and the silver & white coloured VX2573-shw, for the demand in the medium to large sized LED display sectors. With a stylish borderless bezel, a sleek gold/silver appearance and a glossy-finish, the VX2573 series of displays are designed to fit in a contemporary décor environment.”
These montiors also offers Game, Movie, Web, Text and Mono viewing options. These options improve gamma curve, colour temperature, contrast and brightness to deliver an optimal viewing experience for different screen applications.
Both the monitors come with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. They also has VGA, DVI, HDMI and MHL input options and a pair of integrated speakers (VX2573-shw only) to provide a complete multimedia package for home entertainment.
The ViewSonic VX2573-sg and VX2573-shw start from Rs 16,999.
ZOPO Speed 7 Review: A good affordable smartphone with 3GB RAM
ZOPO, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer seem to be making sure their devices come packed with the best hardware and appropriate specs for their relative price-range. They have recently launched ZOPO Speed 7 (ZP951). This is a fabulous smartphone to work with. We spent a good few days with it and this is what we found out.
Design
The ZOPO Speed 7 is available in black and white colours. We received the black unit for review and quite liked its exteriors. The ZP951 body is supported by a U-shaped frame made from plastic, which curves gently at the four corners. Measurements-wise this mobile phone measures 146.1 x 70.6 x 8.65mm thick and has 136g weight. The ZOPO ZP951 Speed 7 has a 5-inch full HD display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The display comes with super narrow bezels along with PET screen for protection.
Under the rear removable plastic panel, there is a battery that can be removed, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button is located on the right side of the phone along with the volume key. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone, while the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top of the device. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also comes in the box for music lovers.
Performance
Now here is where all the magic happens. The ZOPO Speed 7 has the 1.5GHz Octa-Core processor that comes along with 3GB of RAM for applications and services. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is the option to add up to a 64GB microSD card where users can store more files. All this runs on the 64-Bit MediaTek MT6753 chipset.
Other features include Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Document Viewer, Photo / Video Editor, SMS, MMS and Email. The smartphone also offers Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPRS, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, 3G and GPS on the connectivity front.
The primary camera of ZOPO Speed 7 can capture 13.2-megapixel still images. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera. The camera captures very decent pictures but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not good. A well lit room or outdoors is where the camera is able to show its full potential. The camera can autofocus and it also comes with a LED flash.
Games, music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. But, the mobile phone heats up really fast. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the ZOPO Speed 7. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. Screen image and video quality is above average.
Moving on to its battery life, the ZOPO Speed 7 does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,500 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 33,488 points, which is a decent score for this mobile phone.
Verdict
ZOPO Speed 7 is definitely built for the masses. The voice quality is very good and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone. It has some great features and apps too, which are appreciable. It has the latest Android Lollipop 5.1 operating system skinned up with the Z-UI launcher. The ZOPO ZP951 Speed 7 can be picked up for Rs 12,999. This puts it right up there with the Gionee and Xiaomi’s.
Pros
- Affordable
- Decent performance
- 3GB RAM
- Gets heated up while playing games
- Average battery life
- Camera not great in low light
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with 4GB RAM and octa-core CPU launched in India at Rs 53,900
The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has finally launched its much awaited smartphone the Galaxy Note 5 in India. The company has priced the 32GB variant for Rs 53,900 and the 64GB variant for Rs 59,900. The smartphone will be available in Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium color options starting from 20th Septmber on various online and retail stores.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 flaunts a 5.7-inch QHD display with 2560×1440 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual SIM functionality. Powering the smartphone is an octa-core Exynos 6420 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device comes in two variants 32GB and 64GB.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 features a 16.0-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor and the improved S pen with an eject and insert mechanism. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS and houses a massive 3,000 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities.
Yu launches mobile photo printer YUPIX for Rs 6,999 exclusively via Amazon
Yu Televentures the online only brand of Micromax has introduced a mobile photo printer called YUPIX. The company has priced the device for Rs 6,999 and it will be available in Blue colour option only on Amazon.
This photo printer offers high quality photo in the time span of 60 seconds and offers NFC and WiFi as connectivity options. The printer comes equipped with the Dye Sublimation technology which offers a printing resolution of 291 dpi which will enable the user to print 10 copies in continuation. Along with this, the company has incorporated cartridges in the device which uses Ink Ribbon and Photo Paper making the printing water and fingerprint proof.
The YUPIX printer is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The users just need to download the app from the Google Play store in order to start printing. However, the iOS app is still in the development stage and will be rolled out soon.
Lenovo launches Vibe P1 smartphone with 3GB RAM at IFA 2015
The mobile phone-giant Lenovo has just launched Vibe P1 smartphone at the IFA 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The smartphone will be available in platinum, graphite grey and gold colours.
The Vibe P1 smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display. The smartphone has 189g of weight. Powering the device is a 1.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with a 3GB RAM. The smartphone runs on Android Lollipop operating system.
The on-board storage of the Lenovo Vibe P1 accounts to 32GB that can be expanded further via microSD card up to 128GB. The device features a 13-megapixel rear camera, which comes with face detection auto-focus technology. There is also a 5-MP front-facing camera. The device houses a 5,000 mAh battery to keep it alive.
The Lenovo Vibe P1 smartphone price will be announced soon and it will be available by November 2015.
Bose launches SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II at Rs 21,150
Bose, the audio systems pioneer have just launched the new SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II at a price of Rs 21,150. The headphones will be available in black and white colours.
Bose wireless headphones general manager Bernice Cramer, said “We believe when you give up wires, you shouldn’t have to compromise audio performance or convenience. So, we did more than make the SoundLink II the best-sounding wireless headphones out there. We made them the most hassle-free wireless headphones too. You’ll notice how great your music sounds first, and then you’ll notice that we solved all the little and big problems that no one else has. That’s the power of great engineering – it makes the entire streaming music experience that much better.”
The company says that the headset has a battery life of 15 hours. These headphones come with multi-point feature for connecting two devices along with quick pairing with near-field communication (NFC) technology.
The around-ear wireless headphones II feature impact resistant materials, glass-filled nylon and corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II weighs 198.4g and can fold flat for easy storage. The company claims that the headphones provide up to two hours of audio playback with a quick 15 minutes charge through the included USB cable.
OPPO unveils its two R7 Plus and R7 Lite smartphones
OPPO has just added two new smartphones to its product portfolio, called OPPO R7 Plus and OPPO R7 Lite. Both handsets are designed exquisitely with high-end features on-board.
On the specification front, the OPPO R7 Plus features a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution and 2.5D Arc-Edge screen. The mobile phone measures 158×82×7.75mm and weighs 203g. Powering the smartphone is a 64-bit Octa-Core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The on board storage of the mobile phone accounts to 32GB, which can be expanded up to 128GB by using a microSD card. The dual-SIM smartphone runs ColorOS 2.0 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The OPPO R7 Plus sports a 13-megapixel rear camera, which comes with Sony IMX278 f/2.2 aperture camera sensor with laser auto-focus. There is also an 8-megapixel front camera, which comes with f/2.4 aperture and 80 degree angle. The camera also features Colourful Night, New Flash Shot and LED flash. The smartphone packs a touch-type fingerprint scanner, too. To power up the device, this mobile phone houses a 4,100 mAh battery. This device supports two SIM cards that work on 4G LTE or 3G. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The company has priced the OPPO R7 Plus at Rs 29,990. This smartphone will be available in gold and silver colours by 10th September 2015.
On the other hand, OPPO R7 Lite features a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display. This mobile phone measures 143x71x6.30mm and weighs 147g. Powering the smartphone is a1.3GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The on board storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by using a microSD card. The dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 5.1 operating system.
On the camera front, buyers will get the similar sensors as found on the R7 Plus. The device supports 4G LTE on both SIM cards. It houses a 2,320mAh battery and rest of the features remain same as R7 Plus.
The company has priced the OPPO R7 Lite at Rs 17,990. It will also be available in golden hue colour by 25th September 2015.
ASUS brings H170 Pro Gaming and B150 Pro Gaming D3 motherboards to India
ASUS is a well-known brand for computer products like motherboards. They have brought the H170 Pro Gaming and B150 Pro Gaming D3 motherboards to India. The two new ATX motherboards come with multiple features for superior gaming experiences. It includes the SupremeFX and Sonic Radar II technologies for great audio performance. For fast, safe and lag-free networking, there is Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard and GameFirsttechnology in them.
The Pro Gaming motherboards are designed for today’s modern value-conscious consumers, who demand affordability and the best technology. It is based respectively on the new Intel H170 Express and B150 Express chipsets.
The H170 Pro Gaming and B150 Pro Gaming D3 also benefit from Gamer’s Guardian components for durability and easy DIY, and the latest connectivity with both 10Gbit/s SuperSpeed USB 3.1 and M.2 on board.
Both have durable capacitors engineered to resist extreme temperature variations of between -55°C and 105°C-110%. There is a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel input/output (I/O) panel that lasts three times longer than ordinary panels.
The smart DIY features include the one-clip Q-Slot graphics card installation and Q-DIMM memory slots with one-sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules. Q-Shield prevents nicks and cuts during building, while four Q-LED lamps indicate problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.
ASUS ESD Guards actively protect against sudden electrostatic discharge (ESD), ensuring USB ports, audio and LAN port protection that’s up to twice as resilient as industry standards.
The boards are equipped with both Gen 2 Type-A and reversible Type-C sockets. The M.2 socket also provides great storage-upgrade flexibility, with support for all M.2 devices between 42mm (2242) and full-length 110mm (22110).
Both boards also come with uniquely-intelligent RAMCache technology. This will help to cache an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds. The RAMCache minimizes risk of data loss and turns milliseconds into microseconds.
The company has priced the ASUS H170 Pro Gaming at Rs 11,455 and B150 Pro Gaming D3 at Rs 9,600. Both comes with a 3-year warranty.
Advent unveils its new maiden ET-01 BUTF Bluetooth speaker at Rs 1,299 in India
Advent has just launched its maiden Bluetooth speaker the ET-01 BUTF. This speaker has a unique stylish design, which comes with its distinctive Blue LED Eyes inspired by an alien.
Mr. Vikram Kalia, Director Sales & Marketing, Adit Infratel Pvt. Ltd., said, “At Adit Infratel, we have been in the mobility business for more than two decades and understand market trends and customer needs deeply. The brand Advent is an extension of these deep insights and embodies our commitment to quality, trust and customer centric innovations .Our maiden Bluetooth speaker: the ET -01 BUTF has been re-designed keeping in mind the needs of the new age, on the move customer. The ET input source connectivity announcement will be something new in this segment. With funky and portable design, superior audio quality, long lasting battery and an affordable price tag, we truly believe the Advent ET -01 UTF will certainly appeal to our customers.”
The Advent ET-01 BUTF speaker is portable and has light weight. This speaker can easily connect with most BT devices, which allows the users to connect and play within a maximum range of 10 meters. The device comes with rechargeable lithium battery that can last upto 4 hours. It has an in-built microphone that allows users to make hands free calls as well.
The Advent ET-01 BUTF speaker also supports a microSD slot of up to 32GB to play music from. Over that, auxiliary support is also available in this nifty speaker. With this speaker set, one can listen to their favourite FM channels as well and carries the distinction of being one of first speakers in India with ETA certification from the WPC.
The company has priced the Advent ET-01 BUTF speaker system at Rs 1,299 and comes with a warranty of 12 months. The company will sell these speakers at online and offline stores.
ASUS will bring its new Zenfone Zoom soon to India
ASUS, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has just launched the world’s thinnest 3X optical zoom smartphone called ZenFone Zoom. The smartphone comes in Meteorite black and Glacier white colour options.
The ASUS Zenfone Zoom features a. 5.5-inch touchscreen with 1080P Full HD resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 2.5GHz Intel Atom Z3590 Quad-Core processor and whooping 4 gigs of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system.
The USP of this phone is its rear camera. Asus Zenfone Zoom sports a 13MP rear camera with 3X Optical Zoom Laser Auto-Focus capabilities and Dual-Colour real tone flash. Along with that there is also a 5MP front camera on this smartphone. ASUS ZenFone Zoom offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. This mobile phone would house a 3,000 mAh battery that should keep it alive for long.
The company hasn’t announced the price of ASUS ZenFone Zoom yet. But, we reckon it should be over Rs 20,000.
Techs Specs of Asus Zenfone
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full HD display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 2.5GHz processor
- Chipset: Intel Atom Z3590
- RAM: 4GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 3,000 mAh
- Dimensions:9×78.84×11.95 mm
- Weight: 185g
Logitech K380 keyboard and M337 mouse can connect with any computing device, even your tablet
In today’s day and age we use multiple computing devices such as the tablet, laptop, PC and a smartphone. We need a universal communications device compatible with all of these so that you can work swiftly. For that Logitech has just brought its K380 Keyboard and M337 mouse that works on Bluetooth technology.
One can connect the Logitech M380 keyboard to any compatible tablet, PC or smartphone. Dressed in blue the compact look of the keyboard does work. It looks futuristic, unlike the usual keyboards. It works using AAA batteries and can connect with up to 3 devices. Users can press the easy switch button on the keyboard and it will switch between devices. The Logitech K380 keyboard is available at Rs 2,795.
The Logitech M337 mouse is also built to be used with multiple devices. Its programmable navigation button allows the user to switch between applications, change between desktops and drag-and-drop files plus images. Consumers can also replicate the three-finger swipe gesture that brings up mission control on a MAC or bring up the Task View on Windows 10. With a single AA battery this Bluetooth mouse can run for 10 months. The Logitech M337 mouse is available for Rs 2,345.
Gionee launches its latest S5.1 Pro smartphone
Gionee has been doing the rounds and trying to make a mark in the mobile phone industry, both in Indi and abroad. Now, they have just expanded its smartphone portfolio with the launch of the new S5.1 Pro smartphone, which is 5.35mm thick.
The Gionee S5.1 Pro smartphone features a 5-inch 2.5HD AMOLED display that comes with Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit 1.3GHz Octa-Core processor running on MediaTek MT6753 chipset coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Gionee S5.1Pro is a dual-SIM smartphone with dual standby support. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with the Amigo 3.0 skin on top. For graphics, there is a Mali T720 glued in.
As far as its clicking capabilities are concerned, the Gionee S5.1Pro is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. There is also an 8-megapixel front camera. This smartphone offers 3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The device packs a 2,400 mAh non-removable battery that should be able to keep the device awake for over 20 hours.
The company hasn’t announced the price of the smartphone yet. But, the new Gionee S5.1Pro is expected to cost around Rs 20,000. This top of the line Gionee smartphone will be available in India soon.
Techs Specs of Gionee S5.1 Pro
- Network supported: 3G
- Display size: AMOLED 5-inch 2.5HD display
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- CPU: Octa-Core 1.3GHz processor (64-bit)
- GPU: Mali T720
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via micro SD card )
- Camera: Rear camera 13MP and secondary camera 8MP
- Battery: 2,400 mAh
Sony to bring its three new next-generation smartphones Xperia Z5 Premium, Z5 Compact and Xperia Z3 soon to India
Sony has just unveiled its next-generation Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z3 Premium. Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications, said “Smartphones are part of people’s lives. Since users already create, share and enjoy most of their content on the go – we’ve set out to bring Sony’s latest innovations in camera, design and display to ensure the Xperia Z5 series is the best possible lifestyle and entertainment platform.”
The Xperia Z5 will feature a 5.2-inch full HD display and is 7.3mm thick. It is powered by a 64-bit class based Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. This smartphone will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. It is expected to have 32GB of internal storage, which can further be expanded via a microSD card. The device is said to come equipped with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS 23-megapixel image sensor. This smartphone will also be available in both single SIM and dual SIM variants. It will also feature 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The Xperia Z5 would house a 2,900 mAh battery.
Coming to the next smartphone, the Xperia Z5 Compact will feature a 4.6-inch 720p display. The device will be 8.3mm thick. The smartphone will be powered by a 64-bit class based Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor paired with 2GB RAM. This smartphone will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. It also features 32GB internal storage, which can be extended via a microSD card. The device is said to come equipped with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS 23-megapixel image sensor. It will also feature 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB and Bluetooth as connectivity options. The Xperia Z5 Compact would house a 2,700 mAh battery.