HTC launches Desire 826 Dual SIM 4G enabled smartphone at Rs 26,900 in India
HTC has finally launched the latest mid-segment smartphone of the company the Desire 826 Dual SIM smartphone which was showcased at CES this year. The smartphone is available in White Birch, Blue Lagoon, Purple Fire colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs 26,900.
The HTC Desire Dual SIM flaunts a 5.5-inch display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual nano SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system with HTC Sense UI on top. Powering the smartphone is an Octa-Core (1.7 GHz & 1.0 GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 2GB of RAM.
On the ibuilt storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be further expanded to 128GB using microSD card. The 4G enabled smartphone comes equipped with -front-facing BoomSound speakers with Dolby audio. The device sports a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an ultrapixel front-facing camera. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and packs in a 2,600 mAh battery.
iBall brings yet another budget smartphone Andi Class X to India at Rs 3,999
The budget segment of smartphones is getting thicker by the day. iBall, the Indian smartphone manufacturer has contributed to the budget Android smartphone sphere with their new mobile called Andi Class X. This smartphone comes in two colours variations, which consist of the Shiny White with Gold and Special Wine with Silver.
On the specification front, the iBall Andi Class X flaunts a 4-inch WVGA IPS touchscreen display. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs an Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a Dual core 1.3GHz Cortex A7 advanced processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.
The company claims that the iBall Andi Class X promises users a complete gaming and video playing experience. Other nice features of iBall Andi Class X include standby Dual SIM, G-sensor, Proximity sensor and Light sensor.
The onboard 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 camera with LED flash at the rear and a 2.0-megapixel front camera. The smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options and it packs a 1,400 mAh battery.
Mr. Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall says, “At iBall we understand that customers want devices that are lightweight, affordable and easy to use on-the-fly, with no compromise in experience. At below Rs 4k price, we are sure this will be the best phone any user can get in the Indian market presently.”
The company has priced the new iBall Andi Class X at Rs 3,999 and will be available in the next few weeks.
Tech Specs of iBall Andi Class X
- Powerful Dual core 1.3GHz, Cortex A7 Advanced Processor
- Android OS: 4.4 KitKat
- 1GB RAM
- 4-inch IPS WVG Display
- 8GB internal storage (Approx. 6GB of built in storage is used by OS and application files and 2GB for user data)
- Micro SD Slot Expandable up to 32GB
- Enhanced 5MP Camera with LED flash
- Enhanced 2MP front Camera for video calling
- 1,400mAh battery
- 3G HSPA, downlink 21Mbps and uplink 5.7Mbps
- More than 15 Regional language supported
- G-sensor ,Proximity sensor and Light sensor
- Bluetooth tethering, USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot for internet sharing
- USB Internet, Wi-Fi Direct and GPS
DoT and Telecommunication Engineering Centre India create guidelines of M2M communications for security of the nation
India is one of the most notorious countries to have an ever increasing crime rate. Here, criminals are like hunters, every now and then searching for a new prey. To control the rising crime rate in the country, a lot of discussion on safety and security has been conducted recently. And there are lots of companies, which are making applications on safety and security.
A company working closely with the Govt in the security circuit who is also involved with the guidelines creation is Smart24x7. To increase the safety of the people of India, it is important that everyone should follow the same standards. In order to ensure this the Government of India under the initiative of Department of Telecommunication (DoT) and TEC have created the guidelines of M2M Communications.
In the conference held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Telecommunication Engineering Centre with contribution from Smart24x7, introduced its report on M2M communications and claimed that this innovation would certainly change the way humans live.
Mr. CP Singh, the Founder of Smart Group, said “Safety and security is paramount, and the government has taken various initiatives to safeguard its citizens. Safety & surveillance ensures a safe and secure environment, not just limited to video surveillance, emergency response, and technology enabled smart premise. Safety and security M2M applications are relevant to all of the domains such as home, medical and industrial. M2M has dramatically expanded the scope of available home security and safety products”.
M2M refers to the technologies that allows wired and wireless system to communicate with the devices of same ability. M2M uses a device (sensor, meter etc.) to capture an event (motion, video, meter reading, temperature etc.), which is sent through a network (wireless, wired or hybrid) to an application (software program), that translates the captured event into meaningful information. M2M communication will translate the captured event to the security officials and with this right technology, officers can manage the massive population of 1.2 billion of the country.
Security and surveillance systems can be used to monitor open spaces. M2M applications can keep track of all incidents and this application can be used for citizen’s safety. Citizen response management system (CRMS) can also take advantage of the M2M communications.
This seems like a good step to decrease the rising crime rate. Smartphone and Cloud based M2M communications can integrate with the existing databases of safety and security houses. This will further help in identifying the criminal or terrorist activity, before it happens.
Dropbox crosses 400 million registered users mark
Dropbox has revealed that it has crossed the 400 million registered users mark. The company stated that the users are syncing 1.2 billion files every day, along with this they also create 100,000 new shared folders and links every hour. The Dropbox users are also making 4,000 edits every second.
Talking about the achievement, in its official blog Dropbox said, “We redesigned image and document previews and implemented full-text search to save you time and improve productivity. With over 35 billion Microsoft Office files stored on Dropbox, our Office integration is a natural fit, letting you edit Word, PowerPoint, or Excel files directly from your web browser or mobile device.”
Dropbox has also said that there are 50 countries all around the in which at least 1 million people have Dropbox accounts. However, the company has not revealed the number of active users it has. The firm also highlighted that, it has around 100,000 paying Dropbox for Business users in December when the service was launched. Dropbox crossed the 300 million mark last year and it also updated the app recently with new material design.
Oppo announces Joy 3 smartphone with quad-core processor, 5MP camera
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has expanded its Joy series of smartphones with the announcement of Joy 3. The device will be available in classic white and matte grey color options. However, the company has not yet revealed any details about the pricing and availability of the device.
On the specification front, the Joy 3 smartphone features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system based on the ColorOS of the company. The smartphone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 4GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The Oppo Joy 3 flaunts a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of device include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,000 mAh battery.
Spice Mobiles has launched 4 new ‘X Life’ smartphones in India
Mobile phones have become basic necessity of the masses today and to spice this up a little more, a new ‘X Life’ series of smartphones have been recently launched by Spice. Under X Life series, the company has launched four smartphones: X Life 404, X Life 431q, X Life 431q Lite and X Life 512. Looking at the specs, these affordable smartphones do look a bit similar to each other.
Spice says that this new series of smartphones cater to a wide range of design and technology. They further add, all the four smartphones have easy to use interfaces and superior built quality. The first one in the queue is
X Life 404
The X Life 404 is a budget dual SIM and 3G enabled smartphone equipped with a 1,450 mAh battery. This device is encased in sleek brushed metallic finish exteriors. This mobile phone is available in three colours: Wine red, Champagne Gold and Ivory white. The company has priced the X Life 404 at Rs 3,190.
Tech Specs of X Life 404
- 16 cm (4.0) WVGA Display
- 1 GHz Processor
- Android 4.4
- 2MP Rear with LED Flash and 1.3MP Front Camera
- 1450mAh Battery
- Brushed metallic look
- 512MB ROM and 256MB RAM
- MP4/MP3/AAC
- Micro 5pin/ 3.5jack
- Wi-Fi/ AGPS/ G-Sensor
- 16 cm(4.0) WVGA Display
- 2GHz Quad-Core Processor
- 4GB ROM and 512MB RAM
- Android 4.4
- 0MP Rear with Dual LED Flash and 1.3MP Front Camera
- 1,750mAh Battery
- Flip cover
- Dual SIM(3G+2G)
- HSPA+ Support
- 16 cm(4.0) WVGA Display
- 2GHz Quad-Core Processor
- 4GB ROM and 512MB RAM
- Android 4.4
- 2MP Rear with LED Flash and 1.3MP Front Camera
- 1750mAh Battery
- Dual SIM(3G+2G)
- HSPA+ Support
- Bluetooth/ FM Radio
- Wi-Fi/ AGPS/ G-Sensor
- 7 cm (5.0) FWVGA Display
- 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Android 4.4
- 8 MP Rear with Dual LED Flash and 2 MP Front Camera
- 2000 mAh Battery
- Sandstone finish with metal trim
- 4 GB ROM and 512MB RAM
- Dual SIM (3G+3G)
- Wi-Fi/ AGPS/ G-Sensor
Lenovo K3 Note smartphone Launched in India for rs 9,999 – First look and hands on (Video)
Lenovo has brought its popular smartphone, the K3, to India with a bang. It is available in three colours – white, black and yellow. The phone has a 5.5-inch display, 1.7 GHz Octa-Core Mediatek CPU, 2 gigs of RAM, 16 GB on board storage and supports dual SIM slots. The memory can be expanded with the help of a microSD card slot.
The Lenovo K3 has a 3,000 mAh battery and supports Dolby Atmos surround. Of course to utilise the full potential of Dolby surround, one would need Dolby certified audio/video files. The phone weighs 150 grams and does not seem heavy at all for its size. Do check out the first look video (above) of the Lenovo K3 and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
The phone is available for Rs 9,999 and one can pick it up from FlipKart.
Elephone P8000 4G enabled smartphone with 3GB RAM, 13MP camera listed on Flipkart
Elephone has unveiled the P8000 4G enabled smartphone last month. However, the company did not reveal the price and availability details of the device. Now, the smartphone is listed online on Flipkart.com with the tag of out of stock. The listing does not talk about the pricing of the device, but it is speculated to be around Rs 12,999.
Talking about the specifications, the Elephone P8000 features a 5.5-inch display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual micro SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop which is upgradable to Android M. The device is powered by a 1.3 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor paired with 3GB of RAM.
The onboard storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further using microSD card. The Elephone P8000 sports a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and Samsung CMOS sensor. It also flaunts a 5.0-megpixel front facing camera for video calling. The device offers 4G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options and packs in a massive 4,165 mAh battery. In order to keep the device and data secure the smartphone also comprises of a fingerprint sensor.
Last week, Elephone revealed that it will soon be launching the device in India via its Facebook India page.
Canon launches the zoom-centric PowerShot G3 X camera
Now a days, many cameras are coming up in the Indian market, the most recent camera is launched by Canon called the PowerShot G3 X. Seems like this camera is built for uncompromising image quality and has many decent features in it. The camera is powered by a large 1 type CMOS sensor, which enables the camera to achieve superior image quality even in low light area.
This new high zoom camera has a 24-600 mm (35 mm film equivalent) 25X optical zoom lens with improved zoom framing assist. The zoom framing assist auto function in the camera automatically detects changes in the size of a subject’s face in the frame, distance from subject, and even the number of subjects based on the camera’s movement.
The company says that the image stabilization (IS) system of the camera has been improved so that the users can easily record enhanced movies. There is also a little movie maker feature in the camera. This enables the users to share the captured moving pictures through Wi-Fi and NFC function.
Another feature that caught our eye is that users can use a smart device as a remote to capture images. Called Remote Shooting, a user is able to operate the PowerShot G3 X from a distance, using their smartphones. The camera’s view is projected onto the smart device using an app, and from there the user can directly adjust settings such as focus, shutter speed, zoom, ISO, aperture and aspect ratio. Canon supplies the users with a connect station as well. This lets the users save their images and videos with ease. They can also connect the camera with it to any HD TV. This camera also enables users to shoot 4-second video clips with the short movie function, and have the option to apply slow-motion or fast-motion effects.
Canon G3 X is dust and water resistant too, thanks to the rubber sealing around it. The users can control the sound, aperture, and ISO speeds for desired expression in manual movie mode. The PowerShot G3 has 8.1 cm touch panel LCD monitor that can be tilted by up to 180 degrees upward.
The price of the Canon PowerShot G3 X will be announced soon.
Tech Specs of Canon PowerShot G3 X
- Dimensions: 123.3 x 76.5 x 105.3mm
- Weight: Approx. 733g
- Lens: 25x optical zoom IS
- Focal length: 24-600mm
- Aperture: f/2.8-f/5.6
- Image sensor: 20.2 mega-pixel 1.0 type CMOS sensor
- Maximum video quality: Full HD
- LCD: 1 cm (approx. 1.62 million dots)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and NFC
- Battery type: NB-10L
- Imaging processor: DIGIC 6
Micromax Canvas Selfie Lens smartphone with 5MP front facing camera launched at Rs 8,299
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Micromax has added another member to its Canvas series of smartphone with the launch of Canvas Selfie Lens. As the name suggests the smartphone is made for all the selfie lovers out there. The Canvas Selfie Lens features a 0.4 X wide angle lens which enables the users to click the widest of the selfies, images and videos.
Talking about the specifications, the smartphone consists of a 5-inch HD display made scratch resistant with the coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The dual SIM device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the device is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD card.
The Canvas Selfie Lens smartphone flaunts an 8.0-megaixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera with 0.4 X wide angle lens for clicking perfect selfies. On the connectivity front the device offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and houses a 2,800 mAh battery.
The Canvas Selfie Lens comes with a price tag of Rs 8,299 and can be purchased from both offline and online stores.
Asus launches the stylish new ROG GL552 notebook for Rs 70,999
Asus is going a little aggressive with the notebook platform and is launching superb notebooks every now and then, which are doing well in the market. Now, they have recently launched a hot and stylish new notebook called ROG GL552 in India, which is available in black and gray colours. This notebook has a lot of unique features that offers limitless gaming performance and flawless visuals for impactful gaming and content needs. This laptop also has a backlit keyboard which provides visibility at all times.
This notebook has a 15.6-inch FULL HD ISP panel with glare resistant display. Asus has given the ROG GL552 SATA 1TB 7,200 hard drive for storage. ROG GL552 has fourth generation Intel quad-core i7-4720HQ processor that comes along with 8 GB DDR3 1,600 RAM. This notebook has NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M graphic card that helps in running graphic intensive games easily.
Asus has also given this notebook three USB 3.0 ports and a VGA port. ROG GL552 runs Microsoft Windows 8.1 and has a HD web camera, which gives a brilliant view.
Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “We are extremely elated to announce gaming without limits with the launch of ROG GL552. Backed by high strength, it takes design aesthetics a notch higher with F22 stealth fighter-inspired design that commands the game. It brings the best of Intel and Microsoft integrated into the device to endow it with maximum gaming capabilities.”
The company has priced the ASUS ROG GL552 at Rs 70,999.
Tech Specs of ASUS ROG GL552
- Colour: Black and Gray
- On board processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ Processor, 2.6 GHz
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 (64bit)
- Chipset: Mobile Intel HM86 Express Chipset
- Memory Slot: 2x
- Total System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600
- Storage: SATA 1TB 7200RPM, 2.5-inch HDD
- Display: 15.6-inch LED Back-lit Full HD display
- Video Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
- Video memory: DDR3 2GB
- Video Camera: HD web camera
- Optical Drive: [SATA] 8.9mm 8X Super Multi with Double Layer
- Wireless: 802.11bgn+Bluetooth 4.0
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Card Reader: SD, MMC and MS
- USB Port: 3x USB 3.0
- Interface: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port and 1x HDMI
- Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in microphone and Sonic Master
- Weight: 2.60 Kg (with 4 cell battery)
- Dimension: 38.2(W) x 25.5(D) x 1.60 ~ 3.26 (H) cm
- Battery: 4-cell Li-ion Battery Pack
- Keyboard type: Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
- Keyboard Specification: ASUS 348mm keyboard with 19mm full size key pitch and integrated Numeric keypad
- Supplied Accessories: Gaming carry bag, headset and gaming mouse
Zebronics launches new multi-utility multimedia tower speakers for Rs 4,560
Zebronics India is one of India’s leading suppliers of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have recently launched ZEB-BT6000RUCF multimedia speaker. These speakers are the latest multimedia Bluetooth speakers by the company for Indian consumers.
The ZEB-BT6000RUCF multimedia tower speakers are 503 mm tall and have a three-way acoustic design (2-inch treble, 3– inch mid speaker with 6 inch sub-woofer) and 25W x 2 output, which provides users with clear and powerful sound. This device comes with a bright LED display and a fully functional remote control.
This 2.0 channel multimedia speaker has been designed for music and movie enthusiasts. These speakers have an elegant wooden exterior with a high-glossy finish and 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-BT6000RUCF 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.
The Director Sales for Zebronics, Mr Pradeep Doshi stated, “This new 2.0 tower speaker is a combination of exceptional sound quality with unique style. Its classical wooden design and elegant finish ensures the ultimate sound quality for music enthusiasts that desire rich listening experiences.”
The company has priced the ZEB-BT6000RUCF for Rs 4,560 and the speakers comes with a 12 months warranty.
Tech Specs of ZEB-BT6000RUCF
- 2.0 channel multimedia speaker with Bluetooth/ USB/ SD
- AUX Audio input compatible with DVD/PC/LCD TV
- Full function remote control
- Digital FM Playability
- LED Display
- Multiple output power socket
iBall launches Andi 4P Class X 3G enabled Android smartphone at Rs 3,999
iBall the Indian smartphone manufacturer has introduced a new budget Android smartphone of the company called Andi 4P Class X. The new Android device comes with a price tag of Rs 3,999 and will be available for grab in the coming weeks.
On the specification front, the iBall Andi 4P Class X flaunts a 4-inch IPS display with 854×480 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs in Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.3GHz MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.
The onboard storage of the smartphone accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further via microSD card. The device features a 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash at the rear end and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera. The smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Airtel deploys 4G in Delhi, we do a 3G VS 4G speed test (Video)
Finally the most awaited network has come to the national capital of India, Delhi. Airtel has finally launched 4G network here and is asking people for feedback to improve the connectivity. There have been constant call drops and connectivity issues with Airtel devices in New Delhi, however with the deployment of the new spectrum, Airtel does seem to be on a path to recovery.
Here is a test between a 3G and 4G device done at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The speeds are mind boggling. We got over 32 MBPS download speed at Vasant Kunj. When we ran the test in Jangpura Extn and Defence Colony, New Delhi we got speeds slightly over 16 MBPS. Which roughly means you can download a 1 GB file under 10 minutes. That’s very cool!
Check out the 4G Vs 3G speed test comparison video,
Tata Docomo launches new post pay plans in Karnataka
Tata Docomo is an Indian cellular service provider on the GSM network. They have launched unlimited voice and 3G data combo plans for its post pay customers in Karnataka. Plans start from Rs 350 and go up to Rs 1,299.These plans also provide the customers with unlimited calling with a combination of voice and data benefits.
Both the plans priced at 350 and 1299 offers almost similar services. These plans are designed for moderate and high level users. Customers opting for the Rs 350 plan will get unlimited 3G Data (1GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed) and 500 national/local minutes along with 350 national/local SMS.
On the other hand, customers opting for the Rs 1,299 plan will be getting all above mentioned services namely unlimited local calling, STD, National roaming, 3,000 local and national SMS along with unlimited 3G Data (2GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed ) for an entire month.
The 899 plan is also available, which is specially built for the working class. This plan offers its users with the benefit of STD, national roaming and unlimited 3G Data (2GB @ peak speed, post that unlimited at throttled speed ) to choose from along with unlimited local calling throughout the month.
Mr Ashok Ghose, Mobility Business Unit Head, Karnataka and Kerala, Tata Teleservices said “Personalisation is becoming the epicentre of all consumer businesses and we at Tata Docomo give this the utmost precedence. We have introduced these pioneering products to address the evolving needs of our growing customers in the region. These offers targets to the low, moderate as well as high end users in the region and offers a mix of voice and data offers which best suits their needs at the same time . With this unique proposition offer we have taken one more step further to offer our Karnataka customers with tailor made products. To enable good internet experience Tata Docomo provides expansive 3G Network and great value 3G products and offers that addresses the requirement of young India.”
Details of the plans:
3G Power 350 Plan
- Monthly Rental: 350
- Free Benefits: 500 local / national minutes, 1GB 3G Data free and 350 local / national SMS
- Duration: 1 month
- Monthly Rental: 899
- Free Benefits: Unlimited local and 2GB 3G Data free
- Duration: 1 month
- Monthly Rental: 1299
- Free Benefits: Unlimited Local, STD, On-net National Roaming, 2GB 3G Data free along with 3000 local / national SMS
- Duration: 1 month
Lava launched budget Android smartphone Iris Atom X1 S for Rs 4,149
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava has launched another budget Android smartphone dubbed as Iris X1 Atom S for the Indian market. The smartphone flaunts a 4-inch display with 800×480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor paired 512MB of RAM. In internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front facing camera. On the connectivity front the smartphone offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 1,400 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Lava Iris X1 Atom S for Rs 4,149 and it will available in the colour options of White and Black.
Microsoft comes together with iBall to launch Splendo for Rs 8,999 in India
We all loving watching TV, which is also known as the idiot box. But, now this idiot box can easily become smart with the help of the PC-on-a-stick called Splendo. Microsoft has recently launched this device with iBall. Splendo includes a wireless deskset (mouse and keyboard), a user has to plug this device into the HDMI input on the TV for a Windows PC experience.
The Splendo is a compact and a portable device. It comes with Quad-core Intel Atom processor with Intel HD graphics paired with 2GB of RAM. This device also runs Windows 8.1 and has 32GB of in-built memory. When connected to a TV, through its HDMI plug, the device can turn the TV into a PC. Splendo has various exciting features, which includes HD graphics, multi-channel digital audio, a micro SDXC slot, normal USB port, Micro USB port, Wi-Fi and in-built Bluetooth 4.0. This device comes with a one-year warranty.
Vineet Durani – Director Windows Business Group, Microsoft India said: “The iBall Splendo is for people who love devices and want to be connected all the time using multiple form factors. These users are tech enthusiasts who love gadgets, have access to multiple TVs at home, love the Smart TV experience and use Windows for browsing, social networking and multimedia consumption.”
Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall commented “The new era of exciting, easy to use, miniaturized and affordable devices is becoming the trend. iBall Splendo PC-On-Stick is one such device which will be useful for every home and office conference room providing different dimensions to use the PC as well as get great multimedia and internet experience by attaching it to the TV. A true convergence of technology for every age group and for every need!”
The company has priced the Splendo for Rs 8,999.
Samsung launches two mid-segment tablets: Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India
Samsung have recently launched two mid-segments tablets-Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India. The company claims that the Galaxy Tab A guarantees a superb viewing experience, which comes with rich adaptive display. This device is capable of automatically adjusting the colour gamut, contrast and sharpness on the screen. The Galaxy Tab A also support 4G-LTE.
Galaxy Tab E is the other android tablet launched with a sleek design. This device has a large 9.6-inch display and is made for consumption of multimedia content. Both the tablets support voice-calling capability.
The Galaxy Tab A is only 7.5mm thick and has 320 grams of weight. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab E is 8.5mm slim and has 495 grams of weight. The Galaxy Tab E has a feature, which is worth mentioning called the Kids Mode. This feature offers content that motivates children to use the tablet to explore, create and have fun.
Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, IT & Mobile at Samsung India, said, “Samsung is committed to address diverse consumer demands and personal preferences. With consumers embracing new 4G technologies and innovative products, we foresee incredible opportunities in this segment. Samsung is a leader in the Tablet category in India and we are focused on expanding our content, services packages and on increasing our retail coverage. The launch of two new tablets will carry forward our legacy of introducing smart media devices and we are confident that new Galaxy Tabs will seamlessly become a part of consumer’s daily routine.”
Airtel is providing 2GB data free for 2 months on its 4G network to the Tab A users. The company has priced the Galaxy Tab A for Rs 20,500.
For the Galaxy Tab E users, Vodafone will be providing free 2GB of 3G data per month for 2 months for post-paid consumers and 1GB of 3G data free on purchase of 1GB by a prepaid consumer for 2 months. This tablet is exclusively available on Flipkart. The company has priced the Galaxy Tab E for Rs 16,900.
Tech Specs of Galaxy Tab A
- Networks: LTE FDD: 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600, TDD: 2300 , 3G: HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100, 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
- Colours: Available in Smoky Titanium and White
- Display: 8-inches XGA TFT
- CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz
- OS: Android Lollipop
- Camera: 5MP (front) AF + 2.0MP
- Video: Recording: 720p @ 30fps and Playback: 1080p @ 30fps
- Camera Features: Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 4.1, USB2.0
- Sensor: Accelerometer
- Memory: 2GB (RAM) + 16GB and micro SD up to 128GB
- Dimension: 137.9 x 208.4 x 7.5mm
- Weight: 320g
- Battery: 4,200 mAh
- Networks: 3G: HSPA+ 900/2100, 2G: EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
- Colours: Available in Metallic Black and Pearl White
- Display: 6-inches WXGA TFT
- CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz
- OS: Android 4.4
- Camera: 5.0MP AF + 2.0MP
- Video: Recording: 720p @ 30fps and Playback: 1080p @ 30fps
- Camera Features: Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0, USB 2.0
- Sensor: Accelerometer
- Memory: 1.5GB (RAM) + 8GB and micro SD up to 128 GB
- Dimension: 5 x 241.9 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 495g
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
Yu Yuphoria Review: A nice budget smartphone with Cyanogen 12 Android skin
Yuphoria brand by the Indian handset maker Micromax was written off by many at the start. However, the handset maker is doing decently well and the market is slowly waking up to them. The latest smartphone from their house is the Yu Yuphoria. Want to know about it a little more? Read on.
Design
The YU Yuphoria is available in buffed steel with black back plate and champagne gold with white back plate. We received a black unit for review and quite liked it. The Yuphoria’s body is supported by a metal frame, which is curved all over and has rounded corners. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over a 5-inch display and is very comfortable to use with just one hand. The phone is on the heavier side as it weighs 247 grams.
At the back of the mobile phone, we have a removable plastic panel that fits well with the frame. Under this removable plastic panel, there is a removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. At the back, you will also see a ring surrounding the camera lens. The power button is located on the right side of the phone in between the volume rocker keys. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone and the 3.5mm headset jack is located at the top of the mobile phone. A neat pair of headphones also come in the box for music lovers.
Performance
Now here is where all the magic happens. The Yuphoria has the 1.2GHz quad-core processor that comes along with 2GB 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 32 GB microSD card where users can also store files. All this runs on the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410. For graphics an Adreno 306 is also on board. Other features includes Gyroscope sensor, Accelerometer sensor, Qualcomm’s quick charge technology and Cyanogen 12 The mobile phone also features HTML5 for browsing.
The primary camera of Yuphoria can capture 8-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front camera with 4MP lens. The camera captures very decent pictures but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not up to the mark. The camera requires sufficient amount of light for a beautiful snap. 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 after extended use. We faced no problems when it came the audio and call quality on the Yu Yuphoria. 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 Yuphoria does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,230 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 18 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).
Verdict
The Yuphoria has a good voice quality and also has some great features in it. It has the latest Android Lollipop 5.0.2 with Cyanogen 12 and some excellent apps such as Audio FX and YUniverse browser. The skin enhances everything from the security to the UI design. We heard of some phone freezing issues in few reports, but we did not face any certain issue. The experience was pretty much smooth throughout. The company has priced the Yu Yuphoria for Rs 7,999. People can get the mobile phone for Rs 6,999 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Affordable
- Decent performance
- 2GB of RAM
- Neat Design
- Average camera performance
- Average battery life
- Phone heats up pretty fast
Facebook is the favourite social media site among Indian teenagers
The net savvy, tech savvy post millennium youth of India have rapidly adapted to a lifestyle, which is a cocktail of gadgets, internet and social media. “The need to be constantly aware always connected and make an informed choice is in the basic DNA of the post millennium students” says Ajoy Mukhejee, EVP & Head of Global HR, TCS.
As per a survey conducted by Tata Consultancy Services, 2014-15, across 14 cities in India, of over 12,365 high school students, of the age group of 12-18, the GenY of today is highly social and more than 75% spend at least an hour everyday online. They lead a gadget rich lifestyle and are constantly in touch with friends and family, being heavy internet users.
Facebook remains the favorite with 90% followers among the respondents, Google plus followed by 65% and surprisingly Twitter had 40% followers. 70% of the youngsters say, it keeps them abreast with current affairs and connected with friends and family, but they do not find it useful for studies.
36% of the youngsters still prefer face to face communication with friends, even though 46% liked to stay in touch digitally using video chat. As far as text messaging is concerned, WhatsApp stands the most popular instant messaging platform with 58%, followed by SMS having 20% followers, among the respondents. More than half (55%) of the students used desktops/home PC and laptops to access the internet while 30% liked to use smart phones. Among the surveyed youth 72% owned Smart phones and 40% found it the most preferred gadget.
As far as studies and learning were concerned, Wikipedia stays the favorite with 63%, followed by PDFs with 53% and educational online videos at 44%. Good old newspapers and TV still has a following of 76% as far as news and current affairs were concerned, whereas online sources had a 53% following, links from family and friends stood at 36%. Fifty percent of the parents kept a close eye on their online activities and of these fifty, more than half gave their children access to online accounts, trending with the fast proliferating online portals.
1 million and still counting: 4G smartphones that Lenovo managed to sell via Flipkart in 2015
At the beginning of the year, Lenovo had made it clear its ambition to crack India’s top three smartphone sellers spot. The year hasn’t come to an end yet, but the company has shown healthier growth in 2015 as far as the numbers of 4G-LTE device shipments in the country are concerned.
The company has shared a press release which says that it sold 1 million units of its 4G smartphones Lenovo A6000, A6000plus and A7000 till June 2015 via Flipkart.
Lenovo Smartphones Director Sudhin Mathur attributed this success partly to Flipkart’s vast network across the country. He said, “Apart from providing great devices, our partnership with Flipkart gave consumers in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the countries access to our 4G smartphone portfolio. Beyond the metros, we have seen also seen a good uptake in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. ”
As per CMR’s India quarterly data, Indians are showing great interest in 4G-LTE smartphones and revealed that the overall 4G-LTE device shipments in the country has grown 108% to 2.2 million units for the January-March quarter.
LG is planning to come back in the smartphone game, has announced Rs 1,000 crore investments on R&D and marketing
Four years ago, LG smartphones were selling like hotcakes in India, but then something went wrong and LG smartphones kind of disappeared from the market. However, now the company seems to be planning on a comeback after the launch of its latest flagship LG G4. Priced at Rs 51,000, the LG G4 would replace the G3 as the top of the line device.
LG India’s managing director Soon Kwon has great expectations from this pricey phone and is expecting to sell around 1 lakh G4s in the next three months. Not only this, the man also has other visionary plans for LG branded smartphones in the country, and shared his investment and manufacturing plans with the financially daily, The Economic Times, recently.
Kwon said, he plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore towards research and development (R&D) and marketing, as well as aims to hit the 10% market share in the country by December 2015. And if LG manages to hit this target, then LG will start manufacturing phones in India, Kwon told ET.
You can read his full interview here.
Source: Economic Times
Twitter will start educating people about its micro blogging platform soon
Twitter is feeling the need to educate people on how they can make the most of their micro blogging site. The idea is to get non Twitter users to bring on to its platform and start engaging with the world.
As per an article published on Australia’s Sunday Morning Herald, Twitter, which has recently seen its CEO walk out, is preparing for a new marketing campaign to make people understand its value.
To start off the campaign, twitter will be developing a new feature called Project Lightning that will organise content around live events. So, what else would this feature help Twitter do?
The Sunday Morning Herald informs, Twitter will be able to curate photos, videos and updates for an audience whether they have an account or not, using a mix of human editors and algorithms. That could appeal to people who don’t want to go through the trouble of setting up an account and figuring out whom to follow.
However, the Australian daily couldn’t find any official announcement of the new happening.
Amazon launches New Kindle Paperwhite for Rs 10,999
Amazon has recently launched the new Kindle Paperwhite. The new Kindle Paperwhite comes with 300 pixels per inch display that can be seen on the Kindle Voyage. The display delivers laser-quality text, which makes it easy for a user to read it at any font size. It also includes smaller fonts so that a user can easily fit more words on each page. Amazon claims that Kindle Paperwhite has a great battery life that is measured in weeks rather than hours.
Amazon also says that the newly introduced Bookerly font is a warm and is a contemporary font designed from the ground up for reading on digital screens. It is light and has a more graceful look. It also outperforms other digital reading fonts that help a user to read the text faster with less eyestrain.
Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO said “We love inventing for readers, the new Kindle Paperwhite obsesses over the details that matter most to readers—we’ve added our highest-resolution display so the words are crisp and clear on the page, a new font that is crafted exclusively for reading Kindle books, and a new typesetting engine that makes pages beautiful. Together, these details help you read faster and with less eyestrain, so you can lose yourself in the author’s world.”
With the new Kindle Paperwhite, some improvements like hyphenation to break words at the right place, creates paragraphs with consistent lines and adjusts the space between words can be seen.
This device not only improves character placement, but also provides a better reading experience with large fonts. This new typesetting engine uses drop caps, text and images on the Kindle. Kindle Paperwhite automatically adjusts the largest font sizes and customize the margins, columns, indents, nested lists, borders and drop caps, which makes it easy for a reader to read the text.
Amazon has priced the new Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi version at Rs 10,999 and the new Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi+3G version at Rs 13,999.
Micromax launches slimmest 4G enabled smartphone Canvas Sliver 5 for Rs 17,999
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Micromax has launched the slimmest smartphone of the company dubbed as Canvas Sliver 5. The device comes with 5.1mm thickness and has been priced for Rs 17,999. The smartphone will be come in White and Black colour options and will be available in the market from the first week of July.
Talking about the specifications, the smartphone flaunts a 4.8-inch AMOLED display with 1280×720 pixels resolution protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 410 processor. The smartphone comes with Single nano SIM support and offers 2GB of RAM.
The Canvas Sliver 5 has an inbuilt storage of 16GB which cannot be expanded any further. The device sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options in the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and it packs in a 2,000 mAh battery.
Speaking about the device, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Micromax, we have been consistently working on the design language of our devices to align them with the evolving needs of new-age consumers, and addressing them before anyone else in the eco-system. The Canvas Sliver 5 is a testimony to this vision, bringing together the elements of unmatched design, style and performance in one device as a result of diligent efforts of our R&D team to find the perfect balance. Our association with Hugh Jackman for the smartphone truly embodies the aspirational and fearless persona of the brand Micromax.”
The company has also launched an Onsite Care service with the device. As per the new service it will offer a pick up your phone for service and delivers it back within 7 days.