Western Digital introduces redesigned My Passport Ultra Drives in India
Western Digital (WD), which is famous for creating astonishing storage solutions, has recently launched the new, redesigned My Passport Ultra portable hard drives in India. The My Passport Ultra portable hard drives are available in four colours: Classic Black, Brilliant White, Wild Berry and Noble Blue.
Khalid Wani, Director, Content Solutions Business for WD in India, Middle East, and Africa, said, “With more data being stored than ever before, it’s critical to have a reliable external storage solution that you can carry everywhere.” He also said, “The latest generation My Passport Ultra drives deliver an easier automatic back-up experience and hardware-based encryption for security.”
My Passport Ultra portable drives have 2 TB and 1 TB storage capacities. It features a 256-bit AES hardware encryption that helps in delivering a high level of security with no impact to write-speed or CPU activity. If the portable hard drive falls into the wrong hands, the 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects them. With this feature the files, folders, photos, videos and music are password protected and can be opened only with the password set by the owner of the drive.
This device has a compatible USB 3.0, which provides fast data transfer rates of up to 5 gigabits per second, while being backwardly compatible with USB 2.0. My Passport Ultra drives have and in built WD Backup software, which is a simple application that helps in setting up a backup plan to preserve data.
My Passport Ultra drives are priced at Rs 4,750 for 1TB and Rs 7,550 for 2TB. It also offers a 3-year limited regional warranty.
Panasonic brings the smart P55 Novo to India for Rs 9,290
Panasonic is trying to bring great mobile phones at affordable prices in India. The Japanese mobile manufacturer has recently launched the new P55 Novo, which has decent features. It is available in three colours, which consists of gold, grey and blue. This mobile phone comes integrated with Peel Smart Remote app that turns the smartphone into a universal remote control. With this app one can also set reminders on TV, discover shows and control most home electronics.
The Panasonic P55 Novo is 8.15mm thick and it is powered by a true octa-core 1.4GHz processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB that can be further expanded by up to 32GB using a microSD card. This device runs on Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat and comes with dual-SIM support. Panasonic P55 Novo has a 5.3-inch HD IPS display.
On the camera front, the Panasonic P55 Novo flaunts a 13-megapixel rear camera with triple LED flash. The smartphone also has a 5-megapixel front camera, which is equipped with LED flash. This device houses a 2,500 mAh battery.
Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said “With consumer priorities changing radically, we believe in enhancing customer experience by providing them with smart technology on the go. With the new smartphone, we are here to offer a new dimension wherein the model has been specially designed to provide easy accessibility to consumers looking for a single app to control all home devices.
The company has priced the Panasonic P55 Novo at Rs 9,290.
Tech Specs of Panasonic P55 Novo
- Display: 5.3-inch
- Size: 8.15mm thick
- Processor: Octa-core 1.4GHz
- RAM: 1GB
- OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- Storage: 8GB
- Rear Camera: 13-megapixel
- Front Camera: 5-megapixel
- Battery capacity: 2500mAh
- Price: 9,290
Uber is now available in 7 new Indian cities
Uber is a premium taxi service provided to travellers. The Uber app helps to connect the commuter with a cab driver in minutes. As soon as a person books a taxi from Uber, one will have to pay online after booking it. Uber in India has expanded its reach in the Indian market with the immediate launch in seven new cities. The cities include Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysore, Nagpur, Surat and Visakhapatnam. With this launch Uber is now available in 18 cities in the sub-continent, making India the largest geographic market outside the US.
Neeraj Singhal, Head of Expansion for India & the Subcontinent, Uber said, “We’re thrilled to launch Uber in these 7 new cities (Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysore, Nagpur, Surat and Visakhapatnam); marking the start of the next chapter in our journey in India. The rapid 40% MoM growth we continue to see in India is unprecedented and it is not surprising that some of the fastest growing cities in the world are also here. Our data already shows that residents and visitors in each of these new cities have been eagerly waiting for Uber for some time now and we expect to see a similar response here. Our focus on continuously leading the way on safety and creating thousands of new entrepreneurs will drive our growth ahead!”
A special offer for new riders is ongoing with Uber. After downloading the app the users can sign up using the promo code “INDIA18” and they will get free rides worth Rs 200 each but this free riding scheme is only valid up till 15 July, 2015. The Uber app is available on Android or iOS operating system.
Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471: A beautiful smartphone with Dual SIM 4G LTE (Review)
Micromax is trying to bring great mobile phones at affordable prices in India. The most recent smartphone from their house is the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471, which is a fabulous smartphone to work with.
Design
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 is available in black, white and champagne colours. And we received the same for the review. The smartphone’s body is supported by a U-shaped frame. This frame curves gently at the four corners. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over it and the phone also sports the same glass over the back panel as well. The mobile phone is extremely sleek, it is just 6.3mm thick and has 145g weight. The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 has a 5-inch HD AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, which comes with 16M colours and is very comfortable to use, even with just one hand.
The battery is non removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. This mobile phone has two Micro SIM card slots, which supports 4G connectivity. The SIM slot is on the right side and the power button is located on the left side of the phone along with the volume key. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone and a 3.5mm headset jack is located at the top of the mobile phone. The primary camera is on the top left (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the autofocus and dual LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also come in the box for music lovers so that people can listen to the music without any problem.
Performance
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 has the 1.5GHz 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 and the users can extend this memory with the microSD card up to 32GB but for this, one have to place the memory card in the SIM 2 slot as the mobile phone does not have a separate memory card slot for this function. All this runs on the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset. For graphics an Adreno 405 is also available.
The primary camera of the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 can capture 13-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. The mobile phone has accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor and it also features HTML5 for browsing.
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 app has a lot of good features, which comes with autofocus and dual LED flash. Other camera features include geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection.
Music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. 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 warm while playing. We faced no problems when it came to the audio and call quality on the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471. 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 Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,260 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 21 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We were hoping that the battery would last for more than 24 hours. We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 19,941 points, which is a pretty good score for this mobile phone.
Verdict
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 has good voice quality and also has some great features in it. It has the Android Lollipop 5.0 too. It comes preloaded with CleanMaster, Apps Center, Snapdeal, SwiftKey, Chaatz, Newshunt, Quikr, and Hotstar apps. The experience was quite smooth throughout. The company has priced the Micromax canvas knight 2 E471 for Rs 16,499. People can get the mobile phone for Rs 14,553 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Beautiful Design
- Decent Performance
- 2GB of RAM
Cons
- Average camera performance
- Average battery life
- Phone heats up pretty fast while playing games
- Battery not removable
Tech Specs of Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471
- Network supported: 3G and 4G LTE
- Operating System: Android Lollipop OS 5.0
- Display size: 5-inch HD AMOLED screen
- CPU: 1.5GHz octa-core processor
- GPU: ADRENO 405
- RAM: 2GB DDR3
- Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
- Camera: 13-megapixel rear camera, 1080p videos and 5-megapixel secondary camera.
- Weight: 145g
- Battery: 2,260 mAh
- Price: Rs 16,499 (MRP) and Rs 14,553 (MOP)
Acer has launched new exciting notebooks: Aspire E5 Series, Aspire V Nitro-Black Edition and Aspire V3
Acer has just made its product lineup stronger with the launch of new notebooks in the Indian market. They have brought out a new suite of laptops, which includes Aspire E5 Series, Aspire V Nitro-Black Edition and Aspire V3. These devices have various exciting features. All of the new notebooks come with Windows 8.1 and are supported by Acer for the free upgrade to Windows 10.
Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, said, “Acer has been unswerving with its promise of introducing fresh technology and breaking barriers between people and technology. We have always lived up to our promise of introducing fresh technology that would allow consumers to explore newer features and innovations. The advanced ergonomic design and elegant looks deliver every need at an exceptional value. We are empowering our consumers to easily create and share content and connect with the people who matter to them the most.” He also said, “The new notebook series come with all the right features in a compact and stylish design that aims at smart consumers who enjoy their work without compromising on its quality.”
Aspire E5 Series
The Acer Aspire E5 Series notebook is available in three colours: White, Red and Charcoal. This device has 14-inch and 15.6-inch of displays. The notebook features a textile-pattern on the cover and underside, which has been manufactured through NIL (Nano Imprint Lithography) Technology. Acer Aspire E5 also uses some incredible technologies like LumiFlex, BluelightShield, Acer TrueHarmony, WiFi 802.11ac and MU-MIMO to give the customers an unparalleled premium experience.
Acer has given Aspire E5 Series 1TB hard drive for storage. Aspire E5 Series has fifth generation Intel Core processor that comes along with 16GB RAM. This notebook has NVIDIA GeForce 920M graphic card dedicated with DDR3 VRAM that provides solid performance for everyday use. The new Acer Aspire E5 Series is available with a price starting at Rs 26,499.
Tech Specs of Aspire E5 Series
- Available in three colours: White, red and charcoal
- Available with Windows 8.1
- 14-inch and 15.6-inch displays
- Fifth generation Intel Core processor
- NVIDIA GeForce 920M graphics
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB hard drive
- Available with Windows 8.1
- 15-inch, 4K UHD display with IPS technology
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics
- Intel Core i7 processor
- Available with Windows 8.1
- Available in two colours: White and sliver
- Fifth generation Intel Core processor
- NVIDIA GeForce 840M graphics
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB, hard drive
Denon Envaya Mini Bluetooth Speaker (Video Review)
We got our hands on the Denon Envaya Mini Blutooth speaker and we quite liked it. Here is our review of this nifty little device, which retails for Rs 11,500 in the Indian market. The Sound quality of the device is quite loud and we enjoyed every bit of it. The battery life is a bit of an issue as the company claims it to give 10 hours, but we got only 7 hours on a single charge.
Check out the video (above) for our review of the Denon Envaya Mini Bluetooth speaker.
Google Maps makes traffic information available for all national highways and expressways in 12 Indian cities
Google has made it possible for the travellers to easily gain traffic information in twelve new cities and all national highways. This is Google’s latest effort in series of initiatives to make Google Maps more useful to mobile Internet users in India.
On Google Maps, drivers and commuters in India can see traffic information for twelve new cities, which include Kolkata, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, Ludhiana, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Kochi, Madurai and Bhopal. This traffic feature is available on both mobile and desktop versions of Google Maps that gives travellers a way to see real time traffic conditions.
As soon as the traffic layer is turned on in Google Maps, travellers can see routes mapped out in different colors, which indicates the different speed of traffic on those roads. The green colour means that there are no traffic delays on the road, orange indicates a medium amount of traffic and red means heavy traffic congestion.
On the Google Maps, travellers can see the local traffic at any given day and time that will help them in making plans for future travel. While in navigation mode, Google Maps will also use real time traffic information to more accurately estimate the traveller’s time of arrival and will provide the traveller with options for alternate routes if there are faster options available.
Suren Ruhela, Director, Program Management, Google said, “We’re constantly working on making Google Maps a more comprehensive, daily tool for Indians, and we hope that this new real-time traffic information for 12 cities and all national highways will help drivers across the country find the best routes to their destinations with the fewest delays.”
Google is really helping people all over the world in some way or the other and adding more useful information to Google Maps is surely going to help the people in these Indian Cities.
Genius brings new wireless keyboards and mice to India in the form of Micro Traveler 9000R and the Slimstar 8000ME
Genius has captured a decent market size in India when it comes to computer accessories. They have recently launched the new range of wireless products (keyboard and mice), which include the Micro Traveler 9000R and the Slimstar 8000ME.
Mr Gaurav Mathur, Country Head (India), Genius, said, “We are one of the leading players in the keyboard and mouse segment in India. With the launch of the Micro Traveler 9000R and Slimstar 8000ME, we have demonstrated our commitment to be among the top 3 players soon. Sleek and user friendly design, superior performance and an affordable price point, make Genius products an irresistible combination. We are positive that our customers and channel partners would love our new offering.”
Genius Micro Traveler 9000R Mouse
The Micro Traveler 9000R is a funky looking, super mini mouse and the company claims it to be the world’s smallest rechargeable infrared mouse. It measures 68mm in size and is quite portable. The mouse supports 1,200dpi and is powered by a 240 mAh lithium polymer battery, which lasts up to four weeks per charge. The Micro Traveler 9000R can be easily attached to a notebook with easily with the supplied wireless USB dongle. The Micro Traveler 9000R is available in three colors: Pink, Black and White and is priced at Rs 1,350.
Genius Slimstar 8000ME Keyboard and Mouse
Slimstar 8000ME is a newly designed wireless keyboard and mouse combo. It has an ultra slim keyboard design, with innovative keycaps for great tactile feedback. The spill resistant design protects the keyboard from accidental liquid spills. The device runs on 2.4 GHz spectrum, which ensures anti-interference and greater operational distance. The wireless mouse supports 1,000 dpi optical tracking technology, so a user can navigate web pages or documents effortlessly. The mouse also has an ergonomic design, which provides great working efficiency and performance. The Slimstar 8000 ME combo is priced at Rs 1,100.
iBall launches Avonte 5 with rotatable 8MP camera for Rs 5,999
The domestic smartphone manufacturer iBall has launched the company’s first smartphone with a 180-degree rotatable 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash dubbed as Avonte 5. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 5,999.
Speaking about the device, Sandeep Parasrampuria – Director at iBall said, “iBall Avonte5 with its 180 degree rotating camera, rich looks and superb features will surely be the best smart phone under Rs 6000 in the Indian market.”
The iBall Avonte 5features a 5-inch display with 480×854 pixels resolution. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device stands at 8GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card. The iBall Avonte 5 comes equipped with a 180-degree rotatable 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash for capturing perfect selfies.
The device has chambered stero speakers and support 21 regional languages including 180-degree rotatable 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash for capturing better selfies and has 21 regional languages support for Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu).
Along with this, the smartphone has read and write support and 9 Regional system languages which provides all menus and system information in these languages that includes, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bangla, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Intex Cloud N IPS smartphone with 8MP camera available online for Rs 4,350
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Cloud N IPS smartphone for Rs 4,350. The company has not yet officially unveiled the device but it is available online for purchase.
The Intex Cloud N IPS smartphone features a 4-inch display with 480×800 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Andeoid 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum (SC7731) processor paired with 512MB of RAM.
On the storage front the smartphone offers 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card. The device comes equipped with an 8.0-mgepaixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera. The Intex Cloud N IPS packs in a 1,400 mAh battery and include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Asus ET2040 AIO: A basic all in one for your home needs (Review)
Investing in an all in one PC makes good sense because not only it saves you a lot of desk and under the desk space, but also uses less power to operate. Asus has been in the AIO arena since long now and they sent us the ET2040 AIO to get evaluated and here is what we could make of it.
Design
We have seen some good and some really good designs from Asus. Sadly this one falls in the average design category. The ET2040 is aimed at budget buyers. Hence you do not get over the top design features. All you get is a plain black exterior, which houses a brilliant 19.5-inch display. On the top of the panel you get a webcam, with the speakers hidden at the back.
The rear kick stand is sturdy and gives the user a good viewing angle. There are 3 USB 3.0 ports located on the left side and 2 USB 2.0 ports on the right side. The volume key, LAN port, card reader and HDMI port are also located on the left side of the panel. In the age of wireless keyboards and mice, Asus is giving a wired keyboard and mouse. Not that these two wired devices don’t work well, but for today’s home use wireless devices have the edge.
The keyboard is fairly large with decent sized keys. We didn’t face any issue while typing with it. The mouse on the other hand could be an issue for people with large hands. It is made well, but not for all palm types.
Performance
The Asus ET2040 has decent machinery on the inside. They have tried to give as much as possible to the customer in the budget section, but certain things fail to excite. To start with the ET2040 AIO has an Intel Pentium dual-core processor with 2.4 GHz speed, 4 GB RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce 820M graphics unit. This is coupled with 500 GB hard drive.
If you look at the specs on paper, they seem very good, however when we used it for a while we found the performance to be mediocre, mainly because of the under powered CPU. The system is able to run games like DOTA 2 and CS: GO at mid-level graphics settings, if you go full steam then the frames per second drop considerably.
On to the display pleasure, the Asus ET2040 AIO has a fabulous screen. Although it does not support full HD resolution, the blacks and colours vividness is quite nice at 1,366 x 768 pixels resolution. We enjoyed every bit of the movie and YouTube experience on the Asus ET2040 AIO. The sound is also fine for an AIO. A tad bit more bass and it would have been perfect. The power supply is pretty small and neatly packaged and does not consume a lot of power.
Verdict
At a price of Rs 24,999 the ASUS ET2040 AIO is not a bad device for daily home use. 500 GB hard drive is good to store almost everything. Screen is bright and nice too. Keyboard is good to work with and you get good machinery under the hood. If only it had a better CPU (maybe an iCore) and a wireless mouse, it would have been a super buy.
Pros
Good screen
Good price
Large hard drive
Cons
CPU not great
Wired mouse
Audio could have been better
- Operating System Windows 8.1
- Display 5″(49.5cm), Wide Screen, LED-backlight
- Touch Screen Non-touch
- Processor Intel® Pentium® J2900 Processor
- Graphic NVIDIA® GeForce 820M 1GB
- Memory 4 GB
- Storage 5″ 500GB Hard Drive
- Wireless Data Network 11 b/g/n
- LAN 10/100/1000/Gigabits Mbps
- Camera 1 M
- Speaker 2 x 2 W
- Built-in Mic Yes
- Side I/O Ports
- Card Reader 3-in-1: SD/SDHC/MMC
- Power Supply 65 W Power adaptor
- Accessories
Sony brings the stylish XPERIA Z3+ to India for Rs 55,990
Sony is doing wonders in the world of smartphones and another wonder recently produced by them is the sleek XPERIA Z3+. The Japanese mobile phone producer has added another member to its Xperia series with the launch of XPERIA Z3+ smartphone. This unique device is the premium edition of the XPERIA Z3 series. It is available in four colours, which consists of white, black, copper and aqua green.
The XPERIA Z3+ is 6.9mm slim and has 144g weight. This smartphone is dust proof and water resistant. On the specification front, the Xperia Z3+ smartphone features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, which comes with 16 million colours display. This device runs on Android OS version 5.0 Lollipop operating system and has a Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 chipset. The smartphone is powered by a Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 32GB that can be further expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This device comes with Adreno 430 GPU as well.
On the camera front, the XPERIA Z3+ flaunts a 20.7-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and autofocus. The smartphone also has a 5.1-megapixel HDR front facing camera for clicking selfies and HD videos. The connectivity options of device include 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFS and houses a 2,930 mAh battery.
The company has priced the Sony Xperia Z3+ at Rs 55,990. This is definitely on the higher side of things. Should you buy it or not? We will let you know in the upcoming review. So stay tuned. Till then check out the first look of the XPERIA Z3+.
Key Features of Sony Xperia Z3+
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
- 5.2in Triluminos Display
- 2.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 CPU
- Adreno 430 GPU
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage
- microSD slot (up to 128GB)
- 20.7Mp rear camera with LED Flash
- 5Mp front camera
- Video recording at up to 2160p
- Wi-Fi up to 11.ac
- Bluetooth
- NFC
- 4G LTE Cat 6
- Nano-SIM
- 2900mAh battery
- Dust and waterproof
- Dimensions: 72x146x6.9mm
- 144g weight
Sony XPERIA Z3+ First Look and Hands On (Video)
Sony has brought its flagship mobile phone called XPERIA Z3+ to India with a hefty price tag of Rs 55,990. The phone has some good features including a 20.7 MP camera and 3GB RAM. The XPERIA Z3+ is also water and dust proof. Check out the first look video of the phone and do subscribe to our channel to know the latest latest developments from the tech world.
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