Thursday 31 December 2015

LG G3 Starts Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update

LG G3
LG G3

LG has started rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for LG G3 smartphone starting from Poland. Currently the update can be installed via the PC Suite app as it is not available over-the-air (OTA). 

LG has also detailed some of the features it added in the latest Android build including battery optimisation; Knock Code settings, which will be updated to offer an improved experience for the latest OS build; Direct Share, which will show users frequently shared combinations of recommended apps and people; Silent Mode sound profile; auto-brightness improved to be brighter when in a bright place and darker in a dark place; memory settings have been added to Settings > General > Memory to be easily accessible; screen for Apps settings has been simplified, and LG Bridge has now been renamed to LG AirDrive.

Lava Ivory M4 Launched with 2GB RAM, 8MP Camera at Rs. 9,299

Lava has launched the Ivory M4 tablet in India. It is available in Silver and Dark Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 9,299. It will be available across all national retail stores, multi-brand outlets and online platform.

Lava Ivory M4 features 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor with Mali-400 MP2 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 3.2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 4000 mAh battery.

Lava Ivory M4
Lava Ivory M4
Key Features :
  • 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display
  • 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor with Mali-400 MP2 GPU
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32 GB
  • 8MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash
  • 3.2MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Single SIM
  • Dual Speakers
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 4000 mAh battery
"We see a tremendous potential in the tablet category and Lava has aggressive plans to expand its portfolio in this space. We will launch multiple devices in the next three months to meet the demand and our latest offering Ivory M4 will redefine the benchmarks in terms of features available in less than 10k price segment, It offers a great design with power packed features to meet all the computing needs of students & young working professionals alike." said Raman Sharma, Lava's Vice President and Business Head - Tablets.

Wednesday 30 December 2015

Xolo 8X-1000i Launched with 2GB RAM at Rs. 6,999

Xolo has launched Xolo 8X-1000i smartphone in India. It is available in Black color and is priced at Rs. 6,999. It is available exclusively through online shopping partner Snapdeal.

Xolo 8X-1000i features a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by 1.4 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592M processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with HIVE UI on top and has 2000 mAh battery.

Xolo 8X-1000i
Xolo 8X-1000i
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 1.4 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592M processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat with HIVE UI on top
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery

Nokia 230 Dual SIM Internet-Enabled Phone Launched at Rs. 3,869

Microsoft has launched Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature phone in India. The smartphone was launched back in November and Microsoft had promised to launch in India a month later. It is available in silver and dark silver colors and is priced at Rs. 3,869.

The smartphone comes with Opera Mini browser, Bing Search, and MSN Weather, FM Radio, Bluetooth 3.0 with Slam sharing feature and a 2-megapixel fixed focus rear camera with LED flash. You can download one free Gameloft game every month for a year, including Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Midnight Pool.

Nokia 230 Dual SIM features 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen. It is expandable via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a  2MP fixed focus rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP fixed focus front camera with LED flash. It runs on Series 30+ OS and has 1200 mAh battery with up to 21h talk time and up to 22 days standby.

Nokia 230 Dual SIM
Nokia 230 Dual SIM
Key Features :
  • 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen
  • Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • Series 30+ OS
  • Dual SIM
  • 2MP fixed focus rear camera with LED flash
  • 2MP fixed focus front camera with LED flash
  • 2G, Bluetooth 3.0 with Slam sharing, Micro USB, FM Radio
  • 1200 mAh battery with up to 21h talk time and up to 22 days standby


Tuesday 29 December 2015

LG Spirit 4G Launched with VoLTE in India at Rs. 11,900

LG had earlier announced its plan of releasing the LG Spirit LTE with VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) and VoWiFi (Voice Over Wi-Fi) support in India in partnership with Reliance Retail. Now LG has launched LG Spirit 4G LTE smartphone in India and the smartphone will be available through 150,000 Reliance Retail outlets across India. It is available in Black and Gold colors and is priced at Rs. 11,900.

It was just a day back Reliance launched Jio 4G in India with VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) and VoWiFi (Voice Over Wi-Fi). The new technology of VoLTE and VoWiFI features will enable faster transmission of data and voice.

LG Spirit 4G features a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 1MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 2100 mAh battery.

LG Spirit 4G
LG Spirit 4G
Key Features :
  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Gorilla Glass 3
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 1MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2100 mAh battery

Monday 28 December 2015

Huawei Honor 7 Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update in India

Lets call this a Christmas and New Year gift for all the Honor 7 users. Huawei is now rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for its Honor 7 smartphone in India. However, Honor 7 users have to register to receive the latest Marshmallow update via over-the-air (OTA). The required details include the IMEI number and previous OS version of the handset. Users can check for version number in Settings > About Phone. The company says that it will verify the information and will start pushing the OTA update for the users after 24 to 48 hours of submission.


Huawei had already promised Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Honor 7 and other smartphones such as Honor 6, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 4X and Honor 4C will roll out from February.

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Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 Launched with 1GB RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop at Rs. 5,299

Asus had launched the Asus ZenFone Go back in September, Now Asus has launched the smaller variant of it dubbed Asus ZenFone Go 4.5 in India. It is available in Black color in India and is priced at Rs. 5,299. It will be exclusively available via online shopping partner Flipkart. It will also be available from ASUS Exclusive Stores and other offline stores from second week of January 2016.

Asus ZenFone Go 4.5 features 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) display powered by 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6580 processor with Mali 400MP2 GPU and 1GB LPDDR3 RAM. it has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 64GB. It sports a 5MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Zen UI 2.0 on top and has 1600 mAh battery.

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5
Asus Zenfone Go 4.5
Key Features :
  • 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) display
  • 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6580 processor with Mali 400MP2 GPU
  • 1GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
  • 5MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Zen UI 2.0 on top
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 1600 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group – ASUS India, said, "ZenFone Go wraps up an extremely successful year for us in India. We are elated to see the response that we received through the year for our ZenFone range of smartphones and are sure that our offering for the budget segment packed with features at an affordable price, will be appreciated by our users as well".

Reliance Jio Launches 4G Service For Employees

It was the birthday of Reliance Industries' founder Dhirubhai Ambani when Reliance launched the much awaited Reliance Jio 4G services at an event held in Navi Mumbai at the Reliance Corporate Park. At the launch Mukesh Ambani said, "I want all of you to take 5 things back: digital life, connected intelligence, Jio life, Jio together and Why Jio? Because life is going digital. Let me now welcome Jio,"


According to a press statement issued by Reliance, employees spread across a 1,072 centres throughout India, and one in Dallas, US, connected to the launch event at Reliance Corporate Park (RCP) in Navi Mumbai on Reliance Jio's own network. Through two-way video conferencing, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman & Managing Director Mukesh Ambani interacted with employees watching the event from distant places. The event was hosted by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and music director A R Rahman.

The company will offer free subscriptions for employees till the commercial roll out takes place, and heavy discounts on handsets, to push demand. Reliance Jio is also planning a 25% discount on company's LYF mobile handsets. Reliance Jio is expected to expand its services by March-April 2016.

Reliance Jio holds the highest amount of liberalised spectrum among telecom operators which can be used for deploying any technology for mobile services. It has a total of 751.1 MHz spectrum across 800MHz, 1800MHz and 2300MHz bands.

Credit Suisse telecom analysts who have tested Jio's 4G network say they have experienced peak download speed of 70 Mbps during trials, and on most occasions in the 15-30 Mbps range (even on the move). In comparison, Airtel 4G gives 10-20 Mbps (often slower than Jio), and 3G network speeds of sub-2 Mbps (peak 7 Mbps).

In a statement Reliance Jio said, "Never before had there been such a mammoth employee launch in the history of Corporate India. By throwing open the Jio services to all its business partners, and its vast number of employees and their families spread all across India, RIL will be making the optimal use of human resources to ensure that the last and the slightest wrinkle would be smoothed out to perfection before Jio launches its all-India commercial services. Nothing is being left to chances. It is a glowing testimony to the company’s commitment to provide consumers with an exhaustively tried and tested, highest quality digital services".

Saturday 26 December 2015

Lenovo K4 Note To Come With Fingerprint Sensor and NFC

Lenovo has confirmed the launch of its upcoming K4 Note smartphone. Lenovo had tweeted , “The K4 Note now has Fingerprint security thnx to you! As a bonus, we threw in an NFC chip as well! #KillerNote2016”, "Data Protection with a Fingerprint Reader and as a bonus, an NFC chip too!".


The smartphone will feature a 3GB RAM. It will also include Dolby Atom. Other specifications are yet to be known. We still have some days left for the launch, hope some more teaser's might come up.

The smartphone is expected to be launched on January 5 - Lenovo has already sent out media invites for the launch event, which is scheduled to be held in India's capital city of New Delhi.

Friday 25 December 2015

Motorola Moto G Gen 3 Starts Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update

Motorola has started rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow for 2015 Moto G Gen 3 smartphone starting from the U.S and Canada. Motorola had previously issued a soak test for the update, and now some users not in the test are reporting seeing Marshmallow roll out.


Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update v24.11.25 for the 2015 Moto G Gen 3 is 460MB in size. Moto G users can check their update by going to Settings > About Phone > System updates.

Thursday 24 December 2015

HTC One X9 Launched with 3GB RAM, 13MP Camera with OIS

HTC has launched the HTC One X9 smartphone in China. It is available in Gunmetal Grey and Silver colors and is priced at 2399 yuan  ( US$ 370 / Rs. 24458 approx.). The smartphone will go on sale in China soon, no word on global roll out yet. 

HTC One X9 features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display powered by 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T) Octa-Core 64-bit processor with PowerVR G6200 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash and a Ultrapixel front facing camera. It runs on Android with HTC Sense UI on top and has 3000 mAh battery.

HTC One X9
HTC One X9
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display
  • 2.2 GHz MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T) Octa-Core 64-bit processor with PowerVR G6200 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash
  • Ultrapixel front facing camera
  • Android with HTC Sense UI on top
  • Dual (nano) SIM
  • Dual BoomSound speakers with Dolby audio
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS + GLONASS
  • 3000 mAh battery

Wednesday 23 December 2015

WhatsApp Getting Video Calling Support Soon?

The most widely used instant messaging service with 900 million monthly active user is ready to feature video calling soon. According to the leaked images, WhatsApp may soon receive video calling support.


Based on the leaked screenshots, the WhatsApp video call interface appears to be similar to the voice call one, with green-dominated tabs. The leaked screenshots show that users will also get the option to mute as well as switch cameras while on video call.

According to the website, WhatsApp for iOS version 2.12.16.2 is being tested internally. So far, there has been no word on video call support officially arriving to WhatsApp but speculation has it the feature may be rolled out early next year.

WhatsApp is also rumoured to be testing a multi-tab UI which will allow users to jump from one conversation to another without going back to the main chat list. Details about multi-tab support on WhatsApp are limited as of now.

Xolo Black 3GB RAM Variant Launched at Rs. 11,999

Xolo has launched the upgraded version of its black smartphone in India. The new Xolo Black comes with 3GB RAM and is priced at Rs. 11,999. It will be exclusively available via Snapdeal. Registration for the device starts today at 8PM and the phone will be available via flash sale on December 29.

Xolo Black features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD OGS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core (ARM Cortex A53 – 4×1.5GHz + 4×1.0GHz) processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 3GB LPDDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP secondary camera for depth sensing and a 5MP front facing camera with LED flash. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with HIVE Atlas UI on top and has 3200 mAh battery.

Xolo Black
Xolo Black
Key Features : 
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD OGS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core (ARM Cortex A53 – 4×1.5GHz + 4×1.0GHz) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 3GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storay, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 2MP secondary camera for depth sensing
  • 5MP front facing camera with LED flash
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop with HIVE Atlas UI on top
  • Hybrid Dual (micro + nano) SIM (second slot can also be used as microSD slot)
  • 4G LTE/ 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB OTG
  • 3200 mAh battery

Lava Iris X8 Review

A domestic manufacturer of mobile phones, Lava International Ltd., has its headquarters located in Noida, Delhi-NCR. Known for bringing high-quality phones for a low price point, Lava has captured 8% of market share in India. Under the proprietary tag Iris, Lava mobiles hasmade a name for itself.

The latest offering from the company is Lava Iris X8 which is aimed at the budget segment. The phone gives a stiff competition to Lenovo A600 Plus (available using snapdeal coupons), Redmi 2 and Honor Holly. Here is the comprehensive review of this smartphone.

Lava Iris X8
Lava Iris X8
Design & Display

The device has the typical design of any Lava Iris phone with a flat body and thin frame of 8.6mm. The phone is a little bit bulky weighing 160 grams. The rear camera is at the upper left corner of the device and there are three capacitive touch keys below the screen in front. The right side has the power key and volume rocker while the top part has the USB port and 3.5mm headphone jack.

The phone has a 5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720p. The pixel density on the screen is 294ppi (pixels per inch). The availability of multi-touch makes using the device a lot easier. Asahi Dragontrail Glass provides protection to the screen from scratches and cracks.

Specifications

The device has an Octa-core 1.4GHz processor with an internal memory capacity of 8GB (1GB RAM) or 16GB (2GB RAM). The internal memory can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. There is an 8MP camera on the back with dual-flash feature for added delight.

The front camera on the phone has a resolution of 3MP and is good for selfie shots and video calling. The 2500mAh battery lasts for one whole day on a single charge.

Performance

The device which runs on Android v.4.4.2 KitKat (upgradable to v.5.1 Lollipop) gives a spectacular performance. The Octa-core processor can take care of a lot of tasks at a single time. The internal capacity can store a lot of data and information.

The 8MP resolution camera at the back can capture clear shots even under low-light conditions. The geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection features make the camera capture even more brilliant. The 5MP front camera is ideal for Skype calling. The battery lasts long and doesn’t need to be charged for long.

Connectivity& Sensors

The various connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, microUSB v2.0, Bluetooth v.4.0 and GPS with A-GPS.

The sensors on the device include proximity sensor for automatically switching off the screen and disabling functionality when the phone is brought near ear during phone calls and Accelerometer for changing the view of the display.

Conclusion

The smartphone which is priced at Rs7,299 can be brought using flipkart offers from CashKaro.com for a discounted rate with additional cashback.The phone is a super-competitive model and competes with the elite models from other manufacturers. You can go for the device for its specifications and performance at a cheap price point.

Tuesday 22 December 2015

LG G Pad II 8.3 LTE Launched With Snapdragon 615, 8MP Camera

LG has launched LG G Pad II 8.3 LTE tablet in Korea. It is available in Brown Gold color and is currently only set to launch in Korea. LG hasn't revealed the retail price of the tablet, nor when it plans to sell the tablet in other regions.

LG G Pad II 8.3 LTE features 8.3-inch full-HD (1920x1200 pixels) IPS display powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 615 octa-core SoC (1.5GHz quad-core coupled with 1GHz quad-core) with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 8MP auto focus rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and has 4800 mAh battery.

LG G Pad II 8.3 LTE
LG G Pad II 8.3 LTE
Key Features :
  • 8.3-inch full-HD (1920x1200 pixels) IPS display
  • Qualcomm's Snapdragon 615 octa-core SoC (1.5GHz quad-core coupled with 1GHz quad-core) with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 8MP auto focus rear camera
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n , Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 4800 mAh battery

Monday 21 December 2015

OxygenOS 2.2.0 Update Rolling For OnePlus 2

OnePlus has rolled out the new OxygenOS 2.2.0 update for OnePlus 2 smartphone. The over the air (OTA) update will be rolled out incrementally for the devices.


Changelog for OxygenOS 2.2.0 :
  • Fixed dual SIM preference selection issues in settings
  • Added NTFS and exFAT support for OTG
  • Fixed Google Camera photo-sphere and panorama bugs
  • Screen temperature can now be adjusted from quick settings
  • Added hide search bar option in launcher settings
  • Security patches
  • Holiday wallpapers
  • General bug fixes and optimizations

Flipkart's Big App Shopping Days Sale Is Here

The Big App Shopping Days sale is back on Flipkart. There are various deals on different categories. It is offering some great deals on smartphones, mobile accessories, tablets and more. All these offers are available only through the Flipkart App.


Best deals on smartphone :
Best deals on Tablets :
In addition to these, Flipkart is offering you extra 10% off (upto Rs. 1750) on transactions of Rs. 4,999 or more for Citibank Credit Card holders and extra 10% off (upto Rs. 2000) on transactions of Rs. 4,999 or more for Standard Chartered Debit and Credit Card holders. This Big App Shopping Days is a limited period offer that lasts till December 23rd or till stocks last.

Saturday 19 December 2015

CBSE Books To Be Made Available Online For Free, Says Smriti Irani

All CBSE books and learning material will be made available online for free as part of the Centre's good governance efforts, HRD Minister Smriti Irani said New Delhi on Saturday.

At a function organised at a Kendriya Vidyalaya in east Delhi, she also said that initiatives would be undertaken to ensure holistic nurturing and improve learning outcomes at these schools.

"We made NCERT books available online for free through e-books and mobile applications a month-and-a-half ago. We are similarly going to make CBSE books available online along with additional learning material and videos as part of our good governance efforts," Irani said at the inauguration of a new building of the school in Khichripur.


Responding to the call by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia at the function that endeavours be made to ensure that children not only excel professionally but also become good human beings, Irani asked her ministry's officials to organise 'Baal Sabha' (Child Conventions).

These conventions will feature interactions between children and professionals from fields including defence to help the former grow into "good human beings".

Irani also reiterated that the Centre will launch 'Shaala Darpan' and 'Saransh' services (for Class I to Class XII students) in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the next academic year.

The 'Shaala Darpan' service is aimed at using SMSes to keep parents informed about their wards' attendance, time table and marks in exams while 'Saransh' will help parents compare the subject-wise learning outcomes of their children, with others at the district, state and national levels.

Earlier, addressing the function, Sisodia stressed on the role of education in the lives of children.

"You need to check whether you are doing better than yesterday. Are we behaving better than yesterday. The focus should be that if a child gets out of educational institutes 20 years later, he/she should pass out as a sensible person," he said.

The AAP leader urged schools to take the responsibility of turning children into good human beings.

"When we read in newspapers about communal violence, rapes somewhere, then we feel we fell short somewhere. Hence, we will have to take responsibility. A person is giving us 20 years of his/her life.

"So, we will have to ensure we impress on him/her that it is equally important to be a good human being as to be a good engineer or other professional," he said.

East Delhi MP Maheish Girri also addressed the event, which was attended by senior HRD officials and local public representatives.

Nexian NV-45 Launched with 4.5-inch display, 1GB RAM at Rs. 3,799

Nexian has launched Nexian NV-45 smartphone in India. It is available in Grey and Black colors and is priced at Rs. 3,799.  It is available exclusively through online shopping partner Flipkart.

Nexian NV-45 features a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) TN display with Dragontrail Glass powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with Mali-400 MP2 GPU and 1GB RAM. it has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 3.2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has 1650 mAh battery.

Nexian NV-45
Nexian NV-45
Key Features :
  • 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) TN display with Dragontrail Glass
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with Mali-400 MP2 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal memory, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 5MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 3.2MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 1650 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Amandeep Singh, CEO, Spice Mobiles said, "India has the world's largest youth population who are forever seeking great technology products at pocket friendly prices. Catering to this need of young consumers, we are pleased to launch the internationally successful smartphone brand Nexian in India, which will be exclusively available online on Flipkart for our young consumers. Nexian combines high utility functions with a great aesthetic finish to deliver a memorable product experience."

Friday 18 December 2015

Intex Aqua Star 4G Launched with iData Saver at Rs. 6,499

Intex launched Aqua Star 4G, the company’s latest 4G smartphone with new iData Saver feature powered by Opera Max. It is available in white, black and grey colors and is priced at Rs. 6,499.

The main highlight of this smartphone is the iData Saver feature will reduce data consumption by up to 50% on images, webpages and streaming, especially with image-heavy audio & video apps, such as Instagram, YouTube, Gaana and Saavn.

Intex Aqua Star 4G features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with MaliT720 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. it runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 2000 mAh battery.

Intex Aqua Star 4G
Intex Aqua Star 4G
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with MaliT720 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said, "With the massive demand and high usage of smartphones, data consumption has become the most critical aspect for the consumer. Considering this changing behaviour, Intex has partnered with Opera Max to give its tech savvy consumers a built-in data-saving feature to control data consumption and get the maximum out of their data plans."

Nitin Bhandari, Senior Vice President for products at Opera, on the announcement said, "We are extremely delighted to partner with Intex and pleased that they chose our Opera Max compression technology to enhance their users' mobile experience."

Microsoft Lumia 550 Launched with Windows 10, 4G LTE in India at Rs. 9,399

Microsoft has launched Lumia 550 smartphone in India. The smartphone was launched back in October. It is available in white and black colors and is priced at Rs. 9,399. It will be available across India starting from 23rd December.

Microsoft Lumia 550 features 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display powered by 1.1 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 200GB. It sports a 5MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Windows 10 and has 2100 mAh battery.

Microsoft Lumia 550
Microsoft Lumia 550
Key Features :
  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
  • 1.1 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 200GB
  • 5MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Windows 10
  • Dual Nano SIM (Only in Lumia 550 Dual SIM)
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS / aGPS
  • 2100 mAh removable battery

Thursday 17 December 2015

Intex Aqua GenX Launched with 4G LTE at Rs. 13,299

Intex has launched Aqua GenX smartphone in India. It is available in  Silver and Champagne colors and is priced at Rs. 13299 and will be sold through offline retailers starting Thursday. The device offers Matrabhasha, a service that enables communication in 21 regional languages including Hindi.

Intex Aqua GenX features a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Asahi Dragon trail Glass powered by 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with 450MHz Mali-T720 MP3 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 2850 mAh battery.

Intex Aqua GenX
Intex Aqua GenX
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Asahi Dragon trail Glass
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with 450MHz Mali-T720 MP3 GPU
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (second slot can also be used as microSD slot)
  • 4G LTE/ 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2850 mAh built-in battery
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies, said, "Intex has always ensured quality products for its consumers and considering the cluttered market of feature rich phone, Aqua GenX is purely pragmatic in nature. With the launch of GenX, we have given the industry and consumers premium experience at a remarkable price for everyone to own it. GenX is a combination of supreme configuration device which users willingly to pay".

YU Yutopia Launched with Snapdragon 810, 4GB RAM at Rs. 24,999

YU has launched Yutopia, the company's new flagship smartphone in India. It is available  in Grey color and is priced at Rs. 24,999. The smartphone is available for order from Amazon.in exclusively starting from today at 2PM and it will be shipped from December 26th.

The other highlight of the handset is the onboard fingerprint sensor, which can also be used to take selfies. The Yu Yutopia comes with Little Bird earphones bundled in the box, made by House of Marley. The company is also touting DTS audio experience, with three microphones enabling active noise cancellation. Yu has also announced an Assured Upgrade Programme, meant to give Yutopia buyers the option of an assured upgrade to Yutopia 2. The company said during an 'upgrade window' around the Yutopia 2's launch, Yutopia owners can avail of a 40 percent cashback when buying the new smartphone and exchanging the old one.

YU Yutopia features 5.2-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) Quad HD OGS display with Corning Concore Glass powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core (4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 1.5GHz) 64-bit  processor with Adreno 430 GPU and 4GB DDR4 RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 21MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 8MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop based Cyanogen OS 12.1 and has 3000 mAh battery.

YU Yutopia
YU Yutopia
Key Features :
  • 5.2-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) Quad HD OGS display with Corning Concore Glass
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core (4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 1.5GHz) 64-bit processor with Adreno 430 GPU
  • 4GB DDR4 RAM
  • 32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD 128GB
  • 21MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
  • 8MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop based Cyanogen OS 12.1
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
  • 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi 802.11ac (Dual Band), Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 3000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0
Commenting on the launch, Sharma said, "We commenced our exciting journey at Yu a year ago with a promise of making technology more simplistic and the smartphones an enabler of our daily tasks. We are extremely euphoric to complete our first year with a bang as today's launch reaffirms our promise of doing everything that's exciting and new. Yutopia is a revolutionary product that is packed with the compelling 'Around Yu' services, making the smartphone literally five years ahead of any other device." 

"Cyanogen is excited to continue our partnership with Yu with the launch of Yutopia," said Kirt McMaster, CEO of Cyanogen. "We built Cyanogen OS to be a better Android, with thousands of enhancements beyond stock Android. We know that consumers will love Yutopia's impressive combination of hardware and Cyanogen OS."

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G Launched with 3GB RAM, 13MP Rear Camera at Rs. 9,999

Micromax has launched a new 4G enabled smartphone, dubbed Canvas Pulse 4G in India. It is available in Black color and is priced at Rs. 9,999. The smartphone will be exclusively available via Flipkart starting Tuesday.

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G features a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1.3 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP auto focus camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera with LED flash. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 2100 mAh battery.

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G
Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.3 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 13MP auto focus camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera with LED flash
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2100 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Ltd said, "Our latest launch, Canvas Pulse 4G is our premium yet powerful product with Flipkart offering 3GB RAM and octa-core at a never before price reiterating our commitment to democratizing technology for the new age digital natives who want to be connected all the time. Our strategic partnership with Flipkart has helped us consolidate our strong foothold in the value for money segment of the online channel and with this launch we are aiming to target the premium segment of our target audience."

Apple iPhone 5s Gets Massive Price Cut in India, Starts at Rs. 21,499

Apple has slashed the price for iPhone 5s in India. The device had received price cut a few months ago, which now selling at a starts price of Rs. 24,999 down from 44,500 in September.

Apple iPhone 5s
Apple iPhone 5s
Last year, during the same time, Apple had lowered the price of the iPhone 5s, just before the iPhone 6 was to be announced. This came as good news to many as the iPhone 5s has been touted to offer better value for Indian buyers compared to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. A time when reports have been flooding the internet about the launch of a new iPhone early next year, looks like Apple has decided to lower the prices for its yet popular iPhone 5s. We can expect price drops for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus too.

The iPhone 5s is available at Rs 24,999 which is a market price and it available at even lower prices on various online portals. The 16GB version of the iPhone5s is available on Flipkart at Rs. 21,937 while Amazon India and Snapdeal are offering it at Rs. 21,499.

Monday 14 December 2015

InFocus M680 Launched with 13MP Front Camera, 4G LTE at Rs. 10,999

InFocus has launched their latest smartphone, the InFocus M680 in India. It is available in Gold and Silver color and is priced at Rs. 10,999. The smartphone will be available exclusively via Snapdeal from 21st December, 2015. First 2000 buyers will get a selfie-stick worth Rs. 1,000 FREE!

InFocus M680 features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display powered by 1.5GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 64GB. It sports a 13MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 13MP auto front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and is upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 2600 mAh battery.

InFocus M680
InFocus M680
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display
  • 1.5GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
  • 13MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash
  • 13MP auto front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop, Upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2600 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch InFocus M680, Sachin Thapar, Country Head, InFocus India, said, "Early this year we debuted in the Indian smartphone market to bring best of the smartphone experience and we have been able to deliver on this promise successfully with Foxconn as our strategic partner. Our long term commitment is further reiterated with our growing network of service centres across 125+ cities in India. With every launch, we aim to exceed consumer expectation with a surprise of delightful experience at an exceptional pricing," 

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime Launched with 4G LTE, 3100mAh Battery at Rs. 8,499

Xiaomi launched Redmi Note Prime smartphone in India. It is available in White color and is priced at Rs. 8,499. The smartphone will be available exclusively via Amazon.in and mi.com starting 10am IST Tuesday.

The Chinese company in a press note confirms that the Redmi Note Prime is the second 'Made in India' smartphone after the Redmi 2 Prime. Redmi Note Prime will be manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Foxconn.

Redmi Note Prime features 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1.2 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16Gb and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat based MIUI 7 and has 3100 mAh battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.2 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
  • 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat based MIUI 7
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS
  • 3100 mAh removable battery
Commenting on the launch, Manu Jain, India Head, Xiaomi said, "With the launch of Redmi Note Prime, we are glad to provide our Mi Fans an opportunity to upgrade to an even more powerful smartphone with an expanded memory and dual-SIM capabilities. The 3100mAh high-capacity battery, coupled with MIUI optimisations, has enabled Redmi Note Prime to achieve the most impressive battery performance yet. Local manufacturing shows Xiaomi's commitment to being a part of fabric of India and we are truly excited to roll out our second 'Made in India' offering for our Mi fans."

Friday 11 December 2015

HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM Launched in India at a Rs. 19,990

HTC has announced the availability of HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM smartphone via Flipkart starting Monday, December 14 (12am) onwards.. It is available in Dark Gray and Pearl White colours and is priced at Rs. 19,990. 

HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM features a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display powered by 1.5 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expandable via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a Ultrapixel front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with HTC Sense UI on top and has 2800 mAh battery.

HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM
HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display
  • 1.5 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • Ultrapixel front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with HTC Sense UI on top
  • Dual nano SIM
  • HTC BoomSound, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers, Dolby Audio
  • 4G LTE Cat.4 / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS / A-GPS + GLONASS
  • 2800 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Faisal Siddiqui, President HTC South Asia, said, "The all new HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM gives you top-tier imaging and advanced features at a price you’ll love. We are proud to unveil the first HTC Desire phone to feature Optical Image Stabilisation in its main camera and HTC UltraSelfie for a remarkable imaging experience and unparalleled selfies. With the HTC Desire 828 Dual SIM, we deliver an exquisite and personalised experience to our customers."

Thursday 10 December 2015

Coolpad to Manufacture 1 Million 'Made in India' Phones in H1 2016, Launches Note 3 Black Edition

Coolpad has launched the black variant of Coolpad Note 3 in India. The Coolpad Note 3 was launched back in October at Rs. 8, 9999 in India. The smartphone is Amazon exclusive and is available at Rs. 8,999. 

Along with this, the company has now confirmed plans to manufacture one million "Made in India" smartphones in the first half of 2016. The smartphones will be manufactured at Videocon's facility situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

Announcing the manufacturing plans, Guo Deying, Chairman and Former CEO of Coolpad Group said, "In October, we announced an investment of over $300 million in Manufacturing, R&D and ID design in India. Keeping up with our commitment of Make in India, we are proud to announce that we will initiate the first phase of our investment by manufacturing one million Coolpad "Made in India" smartphones by the first half of 2016. "

Coolpad Note 3 features a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be exoanded via microSD up to 64GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0 on top and has 3000 mAh battery.


Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0 on top
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3000 mAh battery

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition Launched in India at Rs. 14,499

Motorola as expected has launched the Moto G Turbo Edition in India. The smartphone will go on sale starting Thursday 12pm IST exclusively via Flipkart, just like other Motorola devices. It is available in Black with DeepSea Blue back and White colors and is priced at Rs. 14,499. 

The smartphone comes with some launch offers - 100 lucky consumers can get 100 percent cash back, Exchange your old smartphone for upto INR 6000, Airtel subscribers will get double data offer with Moto G Turbo Edition.

Moto G Turbo Edition features a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and has 2470 mAh battery.

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
  • Dual SIM
  • IP67 rating for water resistance
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2470 mAh battery with Turbo Charging

Wednesday 9 December 2015

OnePlus X to Be Available Without Invites in India on Thursday


Soon after OnePlus 2 going invite free in India, OnePlus has announced the first open sale for the OnePlus X smartphone in India on December 10. The handset will be available for purchase from Amazon India, and sale starts midnight Wednesday.

So, if you are waiting for an invite to buy OnePlus X smartphone, this is the right time to buy one. You can purchase only one unit for an Amazon account, said the company.