Vivo X5Pro First Look and Hands On (Video)
The Chine manufacturer has launched the Vivo X5Pro in India. The phone is available for a price of Rs 27,980. The Vivo X5Pro comes with a 5.2 inch FHD Super AMOLED display and a hybrid dual SIM slot. Under the display lies a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64 bit CPU. This is coupled with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB memory.
RCOM unveils Next-Generation Content & Cloud Delivery Network in 5 cities across India
Reliance Communications is one of the India’s fully-integrated telecommunications service provider. They have just announced the deployment of Cloud Xchange (Cloud X) nodes in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. This will enable automated deployment of Cloud services in India and globally. In simple terms the Reliance’s Cloud Xchange nodes will deliver applications on a virtualized infrastructure.
Mr. Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Group Chairman, India said, “We will achieve full deployment of our Next-Generation content and Cloud Delivery Network by the end of this year, with–what is a first in India– five fully operational Cloud Xchange points. These Cloud Xchange nodes can help government departments access 240 times the amount of compute power currently available in Government data centers, and over six times the high-speed storage currently available in India.”
Cloud X not only delivers infrastructure provisioning, but also achieve full deployment of complex multi-tiered enterprise applications directly on to enterprise networks. The Cloud X platform supports network transparency. And the Cloud orchestration-key elements in accelerating enterprise applications to the Cloud. By the looks of it, this service by RCOM is built to ease out the applications processes and enhance the functionality of the enterprise sector.
Canon launches new series of A3 & A4 colour multi-function devices in India
Canon is a well-known brand and is one of the world’s leading supplier of copier MFDs and printers. They have just launched the new range of A3 and A4 colour Multi-function devices (MFDs) in India.
The products launched in the A3 segment are ImageRUNNER ADVANCE (iR-ADV) C3300 series. This series comprises of iR-ADV C3320/C3325/C3330. And the other products launched in A4 segment are ImageRUNNER ADVANCE C350i A4 machine. These machines deliver high quality output, low maintenance cost and enhanced media handling upto 300gsm paper with A3 plus paper size. The MFD’s come with enhanced media handling in terms of paper thickness and size.
Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon India Pvt. Ltd, said, “Innovation has always been a driving force at Canon and our new series of colour MFDs reflect our commitment towards offering world-class technology, ease of use and high quality to meet the customer expectations. India is a land of rising entrepreneurs and we would like to play an active role in increasing the opportunities for them in the colour printing domain. Our newly launched products shall add value to SME’s and government sector’s demand for cost efficient, secure & high quality printing solutions.”
These Canon MFD’s are designed to meet the expectations of the SME’s, corporate and government sector with the inbuilt security facilities. Mobile printing is available on these newly launched MFD series as well. An onscreen Walkthrough Video is available on these printers to teach the first time user about its benefits and functions. With this launch, Canon aims to gain an additional market share of 3% in colour MFDs segment. That might be a huge task as the printer industry is not growing at a rapid pace. Let’s see how Canon manages to pull in resources and pushes the sales further.
A 42-inch Full HD LED TV for Rs 32,000? Yes, the latest VU Edge is available for that much
Since there are TV’s now available with Ultra HD displays available in the market, we were wondering when we would see a price drop or affordable big size Full HD TV screens. The prices from big brands have come down a bit, but those are nowhere near the price at what VU is giving its latest LED TV at.
Called the VU Edge this is the latest LED TV by the California-India based company. This LED TV measures 42-inches diagonally and supports Full HD 1080p video. With the on-board USB the users can easily play movies and music with ease. There is no need for a multimedia hub for these purposes. Over that, the VU Edge also has 3 HDMI ports and composite jack to connect most devices.
Devita Saraf, CEO, Vu Technologies, commented, “This TV magnifies the visual experience of entertainment while introducing many industry firsts in India. It comes with the A+ grade rating which only 15% of TVs in the world have passed. We take pride in launching the Vu 42’’ Full HD Edge LED TV in the country, heralding the new era of upgraded technology in televisions.”
This flat panel’s dynamic contrast ratio lies at 10,00,000:1 with 6.5 MS response time. For Sound, the VU Edge 42-inch LED TV has twin 8 W RMS speakers hidden at the back. This LED TV can be picked up for Rs 32,000 from Flipkart.
Tech Specs VU 42-inch LED TV
Panel Grade – A+ Grade Achromatic Panel
Backlight source – Edge-lit LED
Resolution – 1920 x 1080
Brightness – 500
Dynamic contrast ratio – 1000000:1
Viewing Angle (Horiz / Vert) [degrees] – 178° / 178°
Response Time – 6.5ms
Microsoft Cortana might make its debut in India sooner than you think
Earlier this year lot of Indian hearts got broken when Microsoft decided not to bring its virtual assistant Cortana to India with Windows 10. However, reports have emerged from camp Microsoft that Cortana might come to India very soon. The latest statement released by the computer OS leader states that Cortana will be available to Windows Insider Program participants in Australia, Canada and India. Yes, that is correct the test phase for the virtual assistant Microsoft Cortana will start in India as well.
With the launch of Windows 10 on July 29, Microsoft Cortana will be available in seven countries – USA, UK, China, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. India is not on the map, but at least the smart VA will be available to WIP members in India. This just makes us wonder how fast can they bring Cortana to India. We reckon it will be before this year ends. Keeping our fingers crossed.
LG launches G4 Stylus for Rs 24,990 in India
The Korean smartphone maker LG has finally launched the G4 stylus in India. The smartphone comes with a stylus pen and has been priced for Rs 24,990. The device will be available in Metallic Silver and Floral White colour options.
Speaking about the smartphone, Deepak Jasrotia, Business head, LG Mobiles India, said, “The G4 Stylus is a perfect example of what we mean by a premium smartphone experience without a premium price. This smartphone not only delivers performance, but also looks great while doing so. At LG, we are always committed towards providing a great value to our consumers and with G4 Stylus we are doing exactly that.”
The LG G4 stylus features a 5.7-inch HD IPS display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone offers dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The smartphone offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC as connectivity options and houses a 3,000 mAh battery.
Google updates its Play Books app for Android introduces new features
The search engine giant Google has rolled out an update for its Play Books for Android. The update brings along hosts of new features which enables the user to sync their notes, highlights and bookmarks to different folders in Google Drive.
The users just need to enable the ‘Save notes, highlights and bookmarks in Google Drive’ in the Settings menu in order to save the notes on the Drive. The Play Books will generate a folder in your Google Drive account and let the users to fill in notes and highlights at the time of reading.
These notes can be edited as any regular Google Doc. The update has also introduced few tweaks in the UI of the app. The Read Now screen will highlight the read books in a vertical format. The app also provides a new way to find out new books based on their choices and area of interest. The app will also offer the free samples of the selected books.
Yahoo rolls out Livetext – Video Messenger app for iOS
Yahoo has rolled out a new video messing app which will enable the users to send a short live video with a text that do not have an audio. The app called as “Livetext – Video Messenger” is presently, available for iOS only.
As soon as the user enters the text, a live video starts and when your contact enters the chat then the user can see the person on screen. The app works on data and WiFi connections. It was first launched in Hong Kong last week and is available in more than 20 languages. The company states that the app is designed to provide a real conversation where the user feels that the person is sitting next to him.
The app only allows person to person video texting and presently it has no support for group messaging. Along with this, the user cannot make any calls using this app. The app is free for download and you can add your friends through their contacts or by their Livetext IDs.
The app is said to be compatible with Apple devices running iOS 8.0 or later.
Samsung announces 4G enabled Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 with Octa-core SoC, 3GB RAM
The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung has expanded its Tab S series with the announcement of Galaxy Tab S2. The tablets comes in two display sizes, one features an 8-inch Super AMOLED display with 2048×1536 pixels resolution and the other flaunts a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 2048×1536 pixel resolution.
Both the tablets are powered by an Octa-Core Exynos 5433 (1.9 GHz ＋ 1.3 GHz) processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the devices stands at 32GB/ 64GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB with the help of the microSD card. The tablets run on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and also consist of a fingerprint scanner.
The Galaxy Tab S2 comes equipped with an 8.0-megapixel camera at the rear end and a 2.1-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options in the tablets include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a massive 4,000 mAh battery.
The tablets will be available in Black and White colour options. The company has not yet divulged the pricing and availability details of the devices.
Kiwi Camera Android App Video Review
This is one of the finest Android free camera app available on the Google Play Store. Kiwi Camera app has some good artistic filters. Check out the full video of the Kiwi Camera app review.
Xiaomi announces Mi TV 2S and Mi Water Purifier
We for one, never even in our wildest imagination thought that Xiaomi would make water purifiers one day. But seems like, the company has plans to flurry into other consumer electronics sections as well. The company has introduced the Mi TV 2S and Mi Water purifier in Beijing, China.
Xiaomi says, “Mi TV 2S is top of the range among 4K TVs. At an event held in Beijing, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun unveiled Mi TV 2S for a price of RMB2999 (US$483). He announced Mi TV 2S (Theatre Edition) which comes with an independent sound system for RMB3999 (US$644). He also announced the Mi Water Purifier that goes on sale for RMB1299 (US$209). Both devices will be available through Mi.com in China starting July 28.”
Xiaomi Mi TV 2S is a premium 48-inch 4K TV that is 9.9mm thin. The TV has a UHD display, which is from Samsung. And it is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor and all this runs on the MStar 6A928 chipset. For graphics a Mali-760 is also on board and it comes with MACE-Pro4 UC+ picture engine. The display can render 4K at 60fps and supports H.265 10-bit hardware decoding. Mi TV 2S (Theatre Edition) comes with a subwoofer, soundbar and incorporates the latest Dolby sound technology. The minimalistic design of the television is very impressive.
Xiaomi first ever Mi Water Purifier comes with many neat features. This water purifier can purify up to 76 barrels of water per day. It has the reverse osmosis technology and employs four step RO filtration. This purifier has a 400-gallon RO filter that enables higher water flow rate.
Mi Water Purifier is also a smart device, which can be monitored via the Mi Home app. This app allow users to monitor real-time filter effectiveness and even reminds the user to change filters, which can be purchased directly from within the app.
InFocus M350 Review: A nice budget smartphone with 2GB RAM
InFocus mobiles are a popular smartphone brand in South India. They are slowly trying to capture a piece of the pie up north as well. We have seen few good devices by them in the past and one of their most recent launches is the M350 android smartphone. They passed one unit to us to run through our test bench and this is what we found out about this nifty little device.
Design
The InFocus M350 is available in white, black and golden colours. We received the black unit for review and quite liked it’s built. The phone’s black back panel is grippy and one can hold the phone nicely. A silver metal trim runs around the sides of the phone, which adds to the show.
The InFocus M350 has a 5-inch display. This HD IPS capacitive display comes with 16 million colours. This mobile is 10.6mm thick and weighs 146g. Which might seem a little heavy on papers, but we did not mind the bulk at all. It is very comfortable to use, even with just one hand.
Under the rear removable plastic panel, there is a non-removable battery, two Micro SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot. The power button is located on the right side of the phone while the volume key is located on the left. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone and the 3.5mm headset jack is positioned at the top of the mobile phone. The speaker vent is situated on the back’s lower part. The primary camera is on the top right (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash.
Performance
The InFocus M350 has a 1.5GHz Quad-Core processor that comes with 2GB of RAM. Together they try to make the applications and services run as smoothly as possible. The users also get 16GB of internal memory (12GB available) to store files. And there is also the option to add up to a 64GB microSD card to amass additional documents. All this runs on the MediaTek MT6732 chipset that is 64-bit capable.
For graphics a Mali-T760 MP2 GPU is also on board. There is also HTML5 for browsing. The primary camera of INFocus M350 comes with auto focus function and can capture 8-megapixel still images. For selfies, there is also an 8-megapixel secondary camera. The rear and front camera captures very decent pictures, but it struggles a bit in low light. Macro shots on the other hand were quite good.
The phone did not break a sweat when we played power hungry apps and mid-end games on it. But, when it comes to graphic hungry games the phone lagged a bit. Also, the game loudspeaker volume could have been better. Talking about which, we faced no problems when it came to audio and call quality on the InFocus M350. Screen, image and video quality is also above average and we quite liked what we saw.
Coming to its battery life, the InFocus M350 has 2,500 mAh non-removable battery inside. It worked for 17 hours straight after a full charge (under nominal use). We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 9,872 points, which is a nice score for this mobile phone that falls in the mid-segment of smartphones.
Verdict
The InFocus M350 has some great features in it. This mobile phone has an impressive display and the mobile screen is smudge resistant. It comes preloaded with MeituPic, Dropbox, WPS Office, Facebook apps etc. The experience was quite smooth throughout. Only if instead of the Android 4.4.4 KitKat, the company would have given Android 5 Lollipop, the deal would have been drool-worthy. One can get this smartphone for Rs 7,999 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Quite affordable
- Call quality is pretty clear
- Distinctive design
- Underpowered rear speaker
- Average battery life
- Non-removable battery
- Old OS
- Network supported: 3G and 4G LTE
- Display size: 5-inch HD IPS capacitive display
- Operating system: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6732, 64 bit
- CPU: 1.5 GHz Quad-Core processor
- GPU:Mali-T760 MP2
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory: 16GB internal memory (12GB available) & add up to 64GB via microSD card
- Camera: 8MP rear camera and 8MP secondary camera
- Dimensions: 5×10.6mm
- Weight:146g
- Battery:2,500 mAh (non-removable)
ASUS unveils the latest ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201 and BU401 Ultrabook
Asus is a well known brand in the PC and smartphone circuits. They have just launched the ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook series in India. It has two different models under the category that is ASUSPRO ADVANCED BU201 and BU401 Ultrabook. Both, the Ultrabooks are available in dark grey colour and have spill resistant backlit keyboard, which provides visibility at all times.
Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head, South Asia & Country Manager, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “We are very actively working towards satiating the requirements of every genre of computing which includes gaming, personal and official. Our latest launch of the ASUSPRO ADVANCED Ultrabook range is aimed at aiding modern businesses and their computing requirements. It enables users to work without worries and personifies our promise to inspire and power businesses.”
The ASUSPRO Ultrabook series features the ASUSPRO Business Center. They have a one-stop security and manageability solution, which is specially designed for small businesses. These Ultrbooks also have the Intel vPro processor that offers better control over networked computing assets and fingerprint scanning.
ASUSPRO BU201 Ultrabook
This Ultrabook has a 12.5-inch glare resistant display. This display has a matte screen surface that prevents unwanted reflections and helps reduce eye fatigue. It has only 1.27kg weight. The device 180º hinge opens flat to provide a 360º view to the users. The notebook also offers the SensePoint point stick that simulates the functions of a regular mouse.
The company has priced the ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT006P at Rs 85,999.
Tech Specs of ASUSPRO BU201 Ultrabook
- Colour: Dark Grey
- On board processor: Intel Core i5-4210U Processor, 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 Professional (64bit)
- On board Memory: 4GB
- Storage: SATA 500GB 5400RPM, 2.5-inch Hybrid HDD
- SSD: 8GB
- Display: 5-inch LED Back-lit, Slim 400nits, Full HD display
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400
- Finger Print: Yes
- Wireless: 11bgn + Bluetooth 4.0 (Single band)
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Card Reader: SD, MMC and SDXC
- USB Port: 3x USB 3.0
- Interface: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port (D-Sub) and 1x mini Display Port
- Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone and Sonic Master
- AC Adapter: 65W AC Adapter
- Battery: 32WHrs, 2S1P and 2-cell Li-ion Prismatic Battery Pack
- Weight:27 Kg (with 2 cell battery)
- Colour: Dark Grey
- On board processor: Intel Core i5-4210U Processor, 1.7 GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7 GHz)
- Operating System: Preload Windows 7, 64 bit Professional (upgradable to Windows 8 64bit Professional)
- On board Memory: 4GB
- Storage: SATA 500GB 5400RPM, 2.5-inch HDD
- SSD: 8GB
- Display: 14-inch LED Back-lit, Ultra Slim 250nits, HD display
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400
- Finger Print: Yes
- Wireless: 11bgn + Bluetooth 4.0 (Dual band)-Intel WIDI
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Card Reader: SD, MMC and SDXC
- USB Port: 3x USB 3.0
- Interface: 1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1x VGA Port (D-Sub) and 1x HDMI
- Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in microphone and Sonic Master
- AC Adapter: 65W AC Adapter
- Weight:64 Kg (with 4 cell battery)
ZTE unveils Blade D6 4G enabled smartphone at MWC Shanghai
ZTE has expanded its Blade series of smartphone with the launch of Blade D6 at MWC Shanghai. The ZTE Blade D6 flaunts a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone comes with dual SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with MiFavor UI.
Powering the device is a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card. The Blade D6 comes equipped with 13.0-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel secondary camera for clicking selfies.
On the connectivity front the smartphone offers, 4G, 3G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and packs in a 2,200 mAh battery. The company has divulged any details about the pricing and availability of the device. However, the smartphone will be available in in pink, gold, gray and silver colors and will be first rolled out in Australia, Russia and Japan.
Samsung Galaxy J7 First Look And Hands On (Video)
Here is the first look video of the Samsung Galaxy J7. The phone has a 1.5 GHz octa-core processor combined with 1.5 GB RAM. Built for gaming, Samsung insists that it will provide you with top-notch gaming performance. It will be available with Flipkart in the coming weeks. The price of the Samsung Galaxy J7 is Rs 14,999.
Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5 get launched in India at Rs 14,999 and Rs 11,999
Just when the world is waking up to the news of upcoming flagship devices from the Korean company in the form of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge plus and Galaxy Note 5, Samsung India has gone ahead and launched two new mid segment phones called Samsung Galaxy J7 and J5.
These two options thicken the pot of 4G enabled smartphones that Samsung has to offer to its Indian consumers. Talking about the tech specs, both the smartphones sport a 5 MP front camera with LED flash and 13 MP auto focus rear cameras. The Samsung Galaxy J7 sports a 5.5-inch display, while the Galaxy J5 has a 5-inch one. Ultra power saving mode comes to both the phone to keep them alive for longer when running out of battery.
Samsung insists that these phones are built for the gaming audiences who can play multiplayer games on them with ease, using 4G networks. They have tied up with Gameloft who are giving a credit of Rs 3,200 to the buyers. The users can redeem the money for in-game purchases etc.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 1.5 GHz octa-core CPU. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy J5 has just a 1.2 GHZ quad-core CPU. Both the phones support 1.5 GB RAM. To store files the Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 16 GB on board memory and the Samsung Galaxy J5 has just 8GB. Of course a microSD card slot is available to expand the memory further by as much as 128GB.
The price of the Samsung Galaxy J7 has been kept at Rs 14,999 and the Galaxy J5 can be picked up for Rs 11,999, exclusively on Flipkart. Airtel has also partnered with Samsung for these phones and one can avail Wynk song service free for 6 months. On top of that, 4G double data support is available too at no additional costs. Seems like, Samsung got the price point and add-on stuff right this time.
HTC Desire 820G+ mid-segment Android smartphone launched for Rs 19,900
The Taiwanese of the smartphone maker HTC has launched yet another mid-segment smartphone in its Desire series dubbed as 820G+. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 19,990 and it will be available in Santorini White, Saffron Grey and Milky-way grey colour options.
Talking about HTC Desire 820G+, Faisal Siddiqui, President, South Asia, HTC, said, “As our customers create and consume more rich video content and want greater freedom to personalise their smartphones, they are increasingly looking for bigger and better screens, faster processors, amazing sound, and outstanding battery life. We also know that they want more flexibility that comes with expandable memory. Today I am excited to announce that at only INR 19,990/- the HTC Desire 820G+ dual sim delivers one of the most features found with a smartphone at this price. With an outstanding user experience in a sleek, chic, slim and colourful package.”
The HTC Desire 820+ flaunts a 5.5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The smartphone offers dual nano SIM support and runs on Android with Sense UI on top. Powering the smartphone is a 1.7GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device sports a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera to facliiate video calling.
The smartphone packs in a 2,600 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Apple introduces the new iPod touch with iOS 8 in India
Apple has brought the latest iPod touch in a new line of colours to India. The colour options include space grey, silver, gold, pink and blue. So what’s new on this iPod? Well, to start with this music player features a new 8-megapixel iSight camera that has improvements for FaceTime. Now users can do FaceTime in HD with it. Users can have fun with popular features including slo-mo and burst mode, too. The new iPod Touch also has the Apple-designed A8 chip and the M8 motion coprocessor.
Mr. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of iPhone, iPod and iOS Product Marketing said, “iPod touch gives customers around the world access to Apple Music, the App Store and iOS, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, starting at just INR 18,900. With big advancements like the A8 chip and the 8 megapixel iSight camera, customers can experience next-level gameplay, take even more beautiful photos and enjoy their favourite music, TV shows and movies.”
With the Apple-designed A8 chip, users can play even more immersive games for hours and hours at a strech, all the while with great battery life. iPod touch has 4-inch Retina display. This again is great for gaming and to view videos. The company claims that the iPod touch also has three times faster Wi-Fi.
The app store is available in over 155 countries and will give 1.5 million across 24 countries to its users. Apple is marketing this product as a music player first and then anything else. Apple is giving a 3 month trial of its Music store to new customers after which one would need to shell out Rs 120 per month. A family plan is also available that gives access to this service to up to 6 members in a family for a nominal fee of Rs 190 per month.
The company has priced the new iPod touch at Rs 18,900 for the 16GB model, Rs 22,900 for 32GB and Rs 26,900 for 64GB.
Oppo launches Joy 3 Android smartphone for Rs 7,990 in India
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has expanded its Joy series of smartphone with Joy 3. The company has priced the device for Rs 7,990 and its will be available in classic white and matte grey colour options.
Speaking about the smartphone, Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobiles India said, “OPPO Joy 3 is a successor of Joy Plus which combines appearance, fine camera quality at an affordable price. The device offers endless possibilities and enjoyment to the consumers both in rural and urban India. Indian market is our top most priority and we want to launch models across categories which combine style, technology and design.”
Talking about the specifications, Oppo Joy 3 flaunts a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 845×480 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.
Karbonn launches Titanium MachOne Plus budget Android smartphone for Rs 6,900
The domestic smartphone manufacturer Karbonn has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Titanium MachOne Plus. The company has priced the device for Rs 6,900 and it will be available via all online and offline retail channels in the country.
The Karbonn Titanium MachOne Plus features a 4.7-inch HD IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. The smartphone offers dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The device is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM.
The on board storage of the smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32Gb using a microSD card. The device flaunts an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity attributes of the device include 3G, WiFI, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 1,800 mAh battery.
The Karbonn Titanium MachOne Plus comes pre-loaded with the SwiftKey app which supports 22 Indian languages. The smartphone also consists of Smart Awake which enables the user to access notifications with a locked screen. The smartphone also has a Multi Gesture feature which allows the user to carry out different functions with two finger swipes.
Samsung will launch Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus smartphones in the coming few weeks
Samsung has been launching some great smartphones every now and then. And soon they will be launching their latest flagships in the form of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus around the world and in India.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will feature a 2K or 4K Super AMOLED display. The smartphone will be powered by an Exynos 7422 processor. The Exynos 7422 is expected to be the company’s first ever all-in-one solution (ePoP) as it will combine the CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and modem on a single chip, as some reports stated.
A few more specifications have surfaced, which show that the new device will feature a 5.9-inch display. The news first appeared on a Chinese website stated that the new Galaxy Note 5 will include a UFS 2.0 flash memory. The device will also be equipped with 4,100 mAh battery. The thickness of the smartphone will be around 7.9mm.
Some reports also points out that the device will be a better version of the Galaxy S6 featuring a metal-glass design. The smartphone’s stylus will be colour-coordinated with the device that is expected to be available in silver, gold, black and white variants.
Moving on to the next new device, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will feature a Super AMOLED dual-edge curved display. The screen size would be around 5.5-inches. According to some reports, the smartphone will sport a hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor along with a 32GB internal storage space. The device is said to be equipped with a 16MP rear camera with OIS. To give it company a 5MP front facing camera is also available. It will also feature 4K video recording. Also, the smartphone’s body will most likely be 151 mm tall and around 73 mm wide. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus would house a 3,000 mAh battery.
This is exciting news as Samsung would make the flagship move right before Apple does. Apple is expected to bring a new iPhone in September or October. This move by Samsung will enable them to take an early lead (if their phones are good).
Intex to launch Aqua Fish Smartphone soon and IRIST smartwatch with 3G
Intex has been flooding the Indian market with their inexpensive yet sturdy devices. They are ready to bring another smartphone called Intex Aqua Fish that is powered by the latest Sailfish 2.0 OS. This will be showcased at MWC Shanghai this week in partnership with Jolla. Intex will also be launching its first smartwatch in the form of IRIST that will run the Android OS.
The Aqua Fish smartphone will have a 4.7-inch HD display. This mobile phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1GB RAM. Over that, Intex Aqua Fish will have 8GB internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. This mobile phone will support 4G connectivity. The smartphone would house a 2,300 mAh battery.
Intex Aqua Fish will be available in September in the Indian market. And the price for this one will be approximately Rs 15,000. This would be one of the most expensive launches from the brand till date, as most of its category consists of budget smartphones. The domestic brand will also introduce its new interface called iDmos for smartphones.
Coming to the smartwatch, the Intex IRIST smartwatch will come with built-in 3G SIM support. The Intex IRIST smartwatch will have a 1.6-inch 320 PPI screen and 5-megapixel camera. This smartwatch will also come with 512MB of RAM along with 4GB of internal storage and an expansion slot. To power the device Intex has put in a 600 mAh battery. The company says that it is the first Indian company to launch an Android-based smartwatch. Stay tuned as we bring you more developments from camp Intex.
Breathe easy with this latest Air Pollution Warning app by Blueair
Blueair is one of the leading producers of indoor air purifiers. They have released the Android version of its Air Pollution Warning app in India. This app sends out an early warning signal to Indian Android smartphone users and given them the opportunity to take precautions against heavily polluted air in their area.
So what does the Blueair Air Quality app do?
This app gathers real time info on the air quality levels in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. Using a host of monitoring systems laid down in each of these cities the results are shown on the Android smartphone screen of the user. One can check the air quality in their area and make plans or take precautions accordingly.
Mr. Vijay Kannan, Head of Blueair India said “Noting that 90 per cent of smartphones sold in India are powered by Google’s Android system, the Android App release comes at a time when millions of people are being diagnosed with breathing and skin health issues related to pollution from cars, trucks and buses, industrial production and construction. A major problem has been people’s inability to detect what is in the air they are breathing, but the Blueair air quality Android app helps address that by giving people the chance to finally monitor how serious their air quality is in real time and do something about it to protect their health and well-being.”
The Blueair Air Pollution Warning app monitor provides hourly updates. These updates include street level air pollution in key cities around India to help people protect their health and wellness. The Blueair AQ Monitor empowers ordinary citizens to take pro-active action to avoid airborne contaminants that may endanger their quality of life and long-term health.
The Blueair Air Android App is available for free on Google Play app store. This app is very easy to install and use, the Blueair AQ Monitor rates urban air quality on a scale from zero (good) to 500 (hazardous) and is updated regularly throughout the day.
This Air Pollution Warning app is surely going to help the people in these Indian cities. We hope more Indian cities would be added soon to the list.
iBall Slide Cuddle A4 Android KitKat tablet launched at Rs 9,699
The domestic smartphone manufacturer iBall has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Slide Cuddle A4 tablet. The company has priced the device for Rs 9,699 and it will be available in White and Black colour options.
The tablet features a 6.95-inch display and offers dual SIM functionality. The device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and is powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core processor. The Slide Cuddle A4 comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The tablet comes equipped with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera. The device houses a 2,800 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as connectivity options.
Commenting about the tablet, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director, iBall said, “With growing needs, users are looking for 2GB RAM tablet too apart from smartphones. iBall introduces iBall Slide Cuddle A4 with 2GB RAM + 16GB storage – a tablet with powerful performance and powerful specifications to provide a powerful yet cuddling experience!”
Genius brings the new HS-G500V gaming headset with vibration function at Rs 2,500
Genius has captured a decent market size in India when it comes to gaming accessories. They have launched the new headset HS-G500V with a unique vibration function. The company has built this headset so that gamers can enjoy graphic rich high-end games.
The vibration function of the headset provides a realistic and fun experience with deep bass sound using USB power. The headset has ergonomic design. The company has used leather-like sponge material also known as ‘leatherette’, which ensures long time comfort to users.
The headset’s adjustable headband allows a user to adjust it to the best position during usage. Volume control and MIC mute functions along with vibration strength control keys are placed on the wire of the headphone. Users can easily access them while playing a game.
Talking about Genius HS-G500V, Mr. Gaurav Mathur, Country Head India, Genius, said “At Genius we have a deep understanding of gamer needs having been designing and manufacturing innovative gaming accessories for years. The new Genius HS-G500V is a unique headset which features vibration function that delivers a realistic experience to avid gamers.”
The company has priced the Genius HS-G500V at Rs 2,500.
Techs Specs of Genius HS-G500V gaming headset
- USB powered headset
- Vibration function delivers a fun and realistic gaming experience
- Ergonomic design with leatherette headband gives long time comfortable
- Convenient in-line volume, vibration control and microphone mute function
- Great for video and voice chatting