Google launches LG Nexus 5X with Android Marshmallow, hexa core SoC and 5.2-inch display
The search engine giant Google has launched its most talked about device the Nexus 5X made by LG. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch Full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 64-bit hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and it runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.
The device offers single nano SIM support and comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB/32GB of internal storage which cannot be expanded any further. It comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor located on the back panel which can be used in unlocking the phone and making payments using the Android pay. The company has also claimed that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the print in less than 600 milliseconds.
The smartphone comes with a 12.3-megapixel rear camera with dual tone LED flash, laser autofocus and it also comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type C and it houses a 2,700 mAh battery.
The company has said that the handset will come in Carbon Black, Quartz White and Ice Blue colour options and will cost $379 (Approx. Rs 24,980) for the 16GB version and $429 (Approx. Rs 28,275) for the 32GB version.
Google introduces Huawei Nexus 6P with octa-core SoC, 3GB RAM and 12.3MP camera
The tech giant Google has finally unveiled its much awaited smartphone the Huawei Nexus 6P. The device runs on the lasted version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. The handset sports a 5.6-inch Quad HD AMOLED display with 2560×1440 pixels resolution. The display is made scratch resistant with the coating of Corning Gorilla glass 4 on top.
The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 32GB/64GB/128GB which cannot be expanded any further. The device comes equipped with a 12.3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and laser autofocus and it also has an 8.0-megapixel front camera for capturing selfies.
The smartphone also consists of a fingerprint sensor which helps in unlocking the phone and making payments using the Android Pay service. The connectivity attributes of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB Type C and it packs in a houses a 3,450 mAh battery.
The company has priced the device for $499 (Approx. Rs 32,925) for the 32GB version, $549 (Approx. Rs 36,220) for the 64GB version and $649 (Approx. Rs 42,820) for the 128GB version. However, the company has not yet revealed any details about the India roll out of the device.
BlackBerry launches its first Android smartphone Priv
The Canadian firm, BlackBerry is considered one of the major smartphone vendors in the world, specializing in secure communications and mobile productivity. And they will soon be launching its BlackBerry’s Priv slider smartphone that will be flaunting its Android software, in the latest reboot effort.
John Chen, CEO, BlackBerry said, “I am confirming our plans to launch Priv, an Android device named after BlackBerry’s heritage and core mission of protecting our customers’ privacy. Priv combines the best of BlackBerry security and productivity with the expansive mobile application ecosystem available on the Android platform.”
On the specification front, the Blackberry Priv slider smartphone has a 5.4-inch touchscreen display that can slide down. The display itself is tipped to be QHD resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset. The device will have 3GB of RAM.
The BlackBerry Priv sports an 18-megapixel rear camera, which comes with dual-tone LED flash and optical image stabilization. There is also a 5-megapixel front camera.
BlackBerry Priv smartphone is expected to be available later this year. Stay tune as we bring you more exciting news from the gadget’s world.
Truecaller launches its new Truedialer App
Truecaller has launched a new caller availability feature in its Truedialer app that might just save you from ever having to remember to turn on your out of office again. It is the most tedious features of managing your phone, work and personal communications.
The newly enhanced Truedialer includes a powerful feature that will automatically syncs to your diary and works reactively to your schedule, blocking out time as, and when, meetings and appointments come in, showing contacts when you’re free (with the status highlighted in green) or if you’re busy (with the status highlighted in red).
Truedialer users can check the availability of the person they are trying to call before dialing. The users see your status immediately indicating whether you are available or unavailable and choose to send an SMS or select to be automatically notified when you are free again.
Alan Mamedi, CEO & co-founder of Truecaller said, “It seems unusual that in a world where we can talk to each other over our phones, map our locations wherever we are with pinpoint accuracy and stream our current activity, that we still haven’t figured out when to let people know when we’re free to talk in real time. This is where Truedialer changes things. Technology is designed to adapt to our modern working styles and make our lives easier and Truedialer exemplifies this – its ability to let you know when the best time to call a contact, is an invaluable function. We’re turning the phone app into every user’s ‘go-to app’ because we want to put phone users back in control of communication.”
Truedialer with Truecaller can identify over 2 billion numbers. Callers are given instant access to relevant information about the people they are about to call, and can even complete missing contact information, keeping callers’ phonebooks as up to date as possible.
People need to have the Truedialer app installed as their default dialing app for the service to work. The app is available for free on Android and Windows smartphone. The Truedialer app has already been downloaded over 10 million times in just over a year since it was first launched.
Micromax unveils Canvas Play 4G at Rs 12,499 in India
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has expanded its product portfolio of 4G smartphone with the launch of Canvas Play 4G. The smartphone is available at a price of Rs 12,499.
Shubhajit Sen, CMO, Micromax Informatics, said, “With the roll out of the 4G networks across 296 cities and more cities by December this year, we expect this to surge a shift from 3G to 4G as well 2G to 4G in under-penetrated markets. Our 4G smartphone launches are well timed with the 4G technology evolution and rollout to ensure our consumers use mobile internet for not just entertainment but also for work while at home or on the go. Over the due course of time our entire Canvas range of smartphones will be upgraded to 4G.”
Talking about the specifications, Micromax Canvas Play 4G features a 5.5-inch vivid HD IPS display. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor. The handset offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded via microSD card.
The Mixcomax Canvas Play 4G sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front facing camera, which comes with face beauty features promising clearer and sharper images. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs in a 2,820 mAh battery.
Micromax launches Canvas Fire 4G at Rs 6,999
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has expanded its product portfolio of 4G smartphone with the launch of Canvas Fire 4G. The smartphone is available at a price of Rs 6,999 on Indiatimes Shopping.
Mr. Vineet Taneja, chief executive officer, Micromax Informatics said, “We have always endeavoured to offer products based on certain needs of the consumer. Moving forward, we will lead the 4G adoption in the country by converting all our popular value Canvas series to 4G. Canvas Fire 4G is the first in a series of such launches.”
Talking about the specifications, Micromax Canvas Fire 4G features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MTK6735 chipset. The handset offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.
The Mixcomax Canvas Fire 4G sports a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs in a 1,850 mAh battery.
iBall launches Slide 6351-Q400i tablet for Rs 5,499, available for sale at Rs 3,661
The Indian smartphone manufacturer iBall has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Slide 6351-Q400i tablet. The company has priced the tablet for Rs 5,499, but it can be purchased from eBay India at a discounted price of Rs 3,661.
The iBall Slide 6351-Q400i flaunts a 7-inch HD display and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex A7 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB, which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The iBall Slide 6351-Q400i sports a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a front-facing camera for video chats. The connectivity attributes of the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, GPS, USB OTG and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery. However, the tablet misses out on voice calling as well as 3G connectivity.
Lava launches Fuel F1 Mini Android smartphone for Rs 4,399
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Fuel F1 Mini. The company has priced the device for Rs 4,399 and presently it is listed on the official website of the company without any availability details.
The Lava Fuel F1 Mini features a 4-inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixel resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the handset is a 1GHz single-core processor paired with 512MB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device stands at 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The mobile phone flaunts a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing camera for clicking selfies. The device packs in a 2,000 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Gionee launches Pioneer P3S budget Android smartphone for Rs 5,999
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee has launched yet another budget Android smartphone dubbed as ‘Pioneer P3S’. The company priced the device for Rs 5,999 and it will be available in White, Grey, Red, and Golden color options.
Speaking about the smartphone, Timir Baran Acharya, GM, Gionee India said, “The latest offering Pioneer P3S is one of its kind device which packs stunning looks with powerful technology and is yet affordable. P3S ensures that consumers don’t have to compromise on quality and features over pricing.”
The Gionee Pioneer P3S flaunts a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 480×854 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor paired with 1GB RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB which can be further expanded up to 64GB via microSD card.
The smartphone comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing camera. On the connectivity front it offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses 2,000 mAh battery.
Micromax launches Canvas Blaze Q400 with 4G support at Rs 6,999
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has expanded its product portfolio of 4G smartphone with the launch of Canvas Blaze Q400. The smartphone is available at a price of Rs 6,999 on Indiatimes Shopping.
Talking about the specifications, Micromax Canvas Blaze Q400 features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 845×480 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor. The handset offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.
The Mixcomax Canvas Blaze Q400 sports a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, microUSB and it packs in a 2,000 mAh battery.
Skype facing worldwide outage, Microsoft reports
Skype apps users worldwide are reporting issues in Microsoft’s text, voice and video service. The company on Monday recognised the issue and assured that it is working on a fix. People are experiencing problems with Skype’s desktop and mobile apps. Users in India, Australia, Europe, United States and New Zealand among several other nations are having issues regarding it.
The Skype team wrote in a blog post that “We have detected an issue with the status settings of Skype. Affected users will not be able to change their status, their contacts will all show as offline and they will be unable to start Skype calls to them. Instant messages are still being delivered as usual. The status issue also doesn’t affect Skype for Web, which can be used to make calls and send instant messages. We’re working on a fix for this issue and hope to have an update for you soon. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused while we get this resolved.”
Masses are really affected by this problem and they can’t make voice and video calls using Skype. Those who are attempting to sign into the Skype apps are shown the message, “We’re a bit overloaded right now. Please try again later or download Skype to use it anytime.”
Hoping to get this major issue resolved soon in the near future.
OnePlus to bring its Mini smartphone with dual-rear camera soon
OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, will soon be launching their new mobile phone believed to be called OnePlus Mini. The company claims to unveil more than one handset this year and it is rumoured that the new OnePlus smartphone would be revealed before the end of the year.
In the first leaked image posted by a Chinese website shows the OnePlus Mini smartphone’s front panel. And the other image shows the fingerprint scanner alongside a dual-camera setup at the back. The dual-camera is expected to come with dual-LED flash. The bottom panel is seen featuring a speaker grille alongside the charging slot.
The details and specs about the OnePlus Mini are limited but we can expect to hear more on it soon. Stay tune as we bring you more exciting news.
iBall launches Slide Brillante 3G voice calling tablet for Rs 5,799
The Indian smartphone manufacturer iBall has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Slide Brillante 3G voice calling tablet. The company has priced the tablet for Rs 5,799 and it will be available in the market in coming weeks.
Speaking about the device, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director, iBall said, “We are proud to launch Intel processor based first calling tablet in 7-inch in India. iBall Slide Brillante with the 64 bit Intel Processor and 3G calling function we believe would deliver world-class experience offering users a plethora of features at a very affordable price.”
The iBall Slide Brillante flaunts a 7-inch display and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. Powering the tablet is a 1GHz dual-core Intel Atom x3-C3130 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The connectivity attributes of the device include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, OTG and packs in a 3,000 mAh battery.
Micromax launches Canvas Spark 2 with 3G support for Rs 3,999 via Snapdeal
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Micromax has introduced its new smartphone Canvas Spark 2 in the Indian market. The smartphone is the successor of the earlier launched Canvas Spark and is priced for Rs 3,999 and will be exclusively available on Snapdeal.
Speaking about the device, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax said, “The Canvas Spark proved to be a huge success for Micromax, selling over half a million units in less than two months of its launch. With the Canvas Spark 2, we are yet again reaffirming our commitment to massify the smartphone and Internet usage in the country. Currently, smartphone penetration stands at 12% in the country and 3G adoption is also barely 10%, which presents a huge opportunity to upgrade. We believe that the e-commerce channel is also expanding and the 3-4K category will be the next frontier. Micromax with its strong brand presence and great product offering focused on democratizing technology, has historically cemented itself as the most preferred brand for the mass smartphone segment.
The Micromax Canvas Spark 2 features a 5-inch FWVGA display and comes with dual SIM functionality. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The handset offers 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage 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 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options of the mobile phone include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 1,800 mAh battery.
Samsung rolls out its S Health app for all Android smartphones
The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has announced that its famous S Health app is now available for all the Android devices. The app is available for download from the Google Play store. The app will work on any Android smartphone running on 4.4 KitKat and above.
The Samsung S Health app will keep a track of the steps walked; calories burnt and will also record the exercise data. Along with this it also provides coaching so that the users can achieve their set goals with the help of various training programs. The users can also add their food intake and water consumption to the app for better results. The app is also capable of generating quick summary and the latest health and fitness status of the users on basis of the data.
Apart from this, the app also helps in keeping the track of the sleeping patterns of the user. The app also supports wearables such as the Gear watches and Nike +. So, download the app and do share your experience with us in the comment section below.
Airtel rolls out per second plan for prepaid subscribers
The leading telecom operator Airtel has rolled out a new plan for its pre-paid customers. According to the new plan the Airtel prepaid users will now have a billing plan of per second nationally. The company states, that this will be a more effective plan as it will cost less to the users as compared to the per minute plan.
Speaking about the new plan, Ajai Puri, Director – Market Operations, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia) said, “Our customers are the reason for us to be in business, we therefore constantly introduce innovative initiatives with a commitment to deliver a world class experience to them. While we continue to invest aggressively in our network quality and deploy new sites to further enhance our robust & wide network presence, as yet another token measure of our commitment we are today taking the lead to move our customers to the affordable per second plans ensuring that they pay only for what they use.”
This new plan will be rolled out from today and will come under the initiative of Pay For What You Use. With this initiative the company will ensure that all the prepaid base is moved to the per second plan. While customer’s standard base rate plans will be shifted to a pulse rate of per second, they will have the freedom to opt for additional tariff discount packs of their choice for discounted per sec or per minute benefits.
Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone to come with USB Type-C Port & Micro-USB Adapter to India soon
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is ready to launch its upcoming Mi 4c smartphone at an event. In a latest Weibo report, Bin Lin has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone will feature Micro-USB to USB Type-C adapter, which can be attached to the bundled Micro-USB cable.
The Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone is expected to sport a 5-inch full HD display. Powering the smartphone is a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 chipset, which houses a 1.4GHz Hexa-Core processor. The Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone would be available in two variants, which consist of 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage.
The USP of this phone is its rear camera. Xiaomi Mi 4c would feature a 13MP rear camera along with that there is also a 5MP front camera on this smartphone. The device offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The Xiaomi Mi 4c reportedly runs the latest MIUI 7 interface. This mobile phone would house a 3,080 mAh battery that should keep it alive for long.
The company hasn’t announced the price of Xiaomi Mi 4c yet. But, we reckon it should be around Rs 15,500 for the 16GB variant and the price for the 32GB variant will be bit higher.
LG Class smartphone launched with 4G support, 13MP camera
LG has officially announced its new smartphone Class with the metal body design. The images of the device surfaced online last week and it has the trademark design of LG with power button and volume rockers placed on the rear panel of the device. The company has priced the mobile phone for $340 (Approx. Rs 22.475) and it will be presently available in the Korean market in Gold, Silver, Blue and Black colour options.
On the specification front, the LG Class features a 5-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 procesor. The dual SIM device comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 2TB via microSD card.
The smartphone comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling and clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and it houses a 2,050 mAh battery.
Facebook might launch new internet connectivity service soon
The most popular social networking site Facebook remained rebellious regarding its free internet service providing internet.org initiative. They are looking for innovative ways to provide and enhance connectivity in India.
Kevin Martin, Vice-President for mobile and global access policy at the India Economic Convention 2015, said that “We are rolling out a kind of Wi-Fi service at a lower cost which is trying to adjust cost issue in other countries and looking out to do that in India.”
According to a report, Facebook’s internet service would come without advertisement and videos thereby claiming lesser bandwidth and benefiting users. Facebook will support the concept of net neutrality and internet.org initiative, this will enable people to realise the importance of Internet by providing access to basic web service free of data cost.
Trai to conduct an open house discussion on call drops problem on October 1
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the regulator will conduct an open house discussion on call drops on 1 October, 2015. The last date to send comments on the consultation paper on compensation to the consumers in the event of calls drops is 21 September, while that of counter-comments is 28 September.
A few shareholders have sought to extend the last date for sending comments, which have been disagreed by Trai. The sectoral regulator is expected to come out with recommendations on call drops and compensation to users by mid-October.
It has recommended that any call, which gets dropped within five seconds would not be charged. In case a call gets dropped any time after five seconds, the last pulse of the call should not be included for the purpose of charging.
Call drops have become a severe problem in recent months. Let’s see how this problem will get sorted in the near future.
Samsung to launch Galaxy Core Prime VE for Rs 8,600 soon
The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung will soon roll out its new device Galaxy Core Prime VE. The device is considered to be a variant of the last year launched Galaxy Core Prime. . The smartphone is listed on the official e-store of Samsung India with a price tag of Rs 8,600. However, the company has not yet revealed any details about the pricing and availability of the handset.
The Samsung Galaxy Prime Core VE features a 4.5-inch display with 800×480 pixels resolution. Powering the mobile phone is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card. The smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The smartphone flaunts a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The device packs in a 2,000 mAh battery with Ultra Power Saving Mode and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 up for grab without registration
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax launched Canvas Xpress 2 with 4G support in the month of July. The device was priced for Rs 5,999 and was exclusively available on Flipkart via the flash same model. However, the manufacturer has now announced that the smartphone is up for grab without any prior registration under the open sale model.
Talking about the specifications, the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixel resolution which is made scratch resistant with the coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The 4G device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system which is upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop. Powering the handset is a 1.4GHx octa-core MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.
The 4G smartphone sports a 13.0-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery.
Vivo V1Max Review: A stylish smartphone with no complaints at a good price
Vivo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a beautiful sleek smartphone called the Vivo V1Max in India. This is a stunning device to work with. Vivo V1Max is one of the company’s premium mid-end smartphone in the Indian market. Want to know more about it? Then do read on.
Design
The Vivo V1Max is available in white colour and we received the same for review. The Vivo V1Max body is supported by a U-shaped frame, which curves gently at the four corners. The smartphone has a metal back panel along with small plastic bands at the top and bottom. The mobile phone is sleek, it is just 6.80mm thick and has 165g weight. The Vivo V1Max has a bright 5.5-inch full HD display, which is quite impressive and it also comes with bright vibrant colours.
The battery is non-removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. The V1Max is dual-SIM enabled (one is Micro and second one is Nano). The second SIM slot doubles up as the slot for expandable storage that is located at the left side of the mobile phone. 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 Vivo V1Max also has two speakers at the rear, one on each of the plastic bands. The primary camera is on the top left (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also comes in the box.
Performance
Under the hood, the Vivo V1Max is a reliable and consistent performer. It has the 1.4GHz Octa-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 an option to add up to a 128GB microSD card where users can store additional files. All this runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. To power the device, Vivo V1Max has its FunTouch OS 2.1 user interface layered over Android 5.0 Lollipop. The smartphone has an easy-to-use interface and an uncomplicated setup process.
The primary camera of Vivo V1Max can capture 13-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. The camera app has a lot of good features and one of the interesting features is the palm activated self-timer, which starts the timer when the camera detects a palm being shown. The camera captures really detailed pictures, but it needs time to focus properly and adjust to the light. The 5-megapixel front camera, on the other hand, needs sufficient amount of light for a good click. But the close-up shots were quite nice.
The Vivo V1Max smartphone’s screen, image and video quality is above average. The dual-speaker offers proper stereo sound while playing music that makes the listening session more entertaining than what you’d get from usual mobile phone speakers. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. The place where the phone stresses a bit is gaming. You can’t play games for too long on the mobile phone because the phone gets slightly warm while playing.
Coming on to its battery life, the Vivo V1Max does manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,720 mAh battery inside it, we did get between 22 to 24 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 35,216 points, which puts in the upper side of the pack.
Verdict
The Vivo V1Max is an all-rounder, which performs extremely well with most tasks. It has really good voice quality and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone. The smartphone has minimum of bloatware, which is also appreciable. The Vivo V1Max can be picked up for Rs 21,980.
Pros
- Good audio performance
- Great HD screen
- Neat design
- Non-removable battery
- Gets heated up while playing games
Micromax Bolt Q388 with 5-inch display, 8MP camera listed on its official website
The domestic smartphone maker Micromax has added another product to its kitty with Bolt Q338. The handset is listed on the official website of the company. However, the manufacturer has not revealed any details about the price and availability of the device.
On the specification front, the Micromax Bolt Q338 flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 720×1280 pixels resolution. The mobile phone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. The device offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
On the camera front the smartphone offers an 8.0-megapixel snapper at the rear end and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The dual SIM device offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as connectivity options and houses a 2,000 mAh battery. Along with this, the company is also preloading some app like Chaatz, Newshunt, Snapdeal, CleanMaster,Saavn, Quikr, SwiftKey, Hike, and Hotstar in the device.
Recently, the company has also rolled out a Micromax Canvas Juice 3 and Canvas Juice 3+ smartphones with 4,000 mAh battery for Rs 8,999.
Amazon launches new Fire tablet with 7-inch display, quad-core SoC for $49.99
Amazon the leading e-retailer has expanded its Fries series of tablet with the launch of new Fire tablet. The company has priced the device for $49.99 (Approx. Rs 3,300) and is available only in Black colour option. The company has also rolled out an offer that if you purchase 5 tablets then you will get 1 tablet for free. The customers’ just need to use the code FIRE6PACK and the tablet will be available for purchase only on Amazon.com from 30th September.
The Amazon new Fire tablet flaunts a 7-inch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution and runs on the new Fore OS 5 ‘Bellini’ based on Android Lollipop operating system. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the tablet accounts to 8GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.
The tablet sports a 2.0-megapixel rear camera and a VGA font facing camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity attributes of the device include WiFi, Bluetooth with support for A2DP, USB 2.0 and claims to deliver the battery backup of 7 hours of mixed usage.