Thursday 29 September 2016

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle with 3GB RAM, 4G LTE Launched in India at Rs. 15,990

HTC has launched Desire 10 Lifestyle smartphone in India. The smartphone was launched last week alongside Desire 10 Pro. It is available in Stone Black and Polar White colors and is priced at Rs. 15,990. It will be available from Amazon.in and HTC e-store from tomorrow, September 30th.

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle features 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU. It comes in 2 variants - 2GB RAM with 16GB storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB storage which is expandable via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top and has 2700 mAh battery.

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
  • 2GB RAM with 16GB storage
  • 3GB RAM with 32GB storage
  • Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top
  • Dual Nano SIMs
  • HTC BoomSound, 24-bit Hi-Res audio certification, Dolby Audio
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
  • 2700 mAh battery

Sony Xperia XZ with 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 820 Launched in India

Sony has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ in India. It is available in Forest Blue, Mineral Black and Platinum, is priced at Rs. 51,990 (MRP), while the MOP or Best Buy price is Rs. 49,990. Pre-bookings for the Sony Xperia XZ open on October 1 via Amazon.in, and in retail stores across the country.

Sony Xperia XZ features 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 64-bit 14nm processor with Adreno 530 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 64GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 256GB. It sports a 23MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor and a 13MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 2900 mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology.

Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ
Key Features :

  • 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 64-bit 14nm processor with Adreno 530 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 256GB
  • 23MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor
  • 13MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (nano+nano/microSD)
  • Water Resistant (IP65/IP68)
  • DSEE HX, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancelling
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C
  • 2900 mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology

Xiaomi Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus Launched

Xiaomi launched the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus smartphones at an event in Beijing event on Tuesday. It is available in Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, and White colors. The Xiaomi Mi 5s 3GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant is priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 20,000), while the 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant is priced CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 22,900). The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, on the other hand, has been priced at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 22,900), while the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant has been priced at CNY 2,599 (roughly Rs. 26,000). 

Xiaomi 5S features 5.15-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD pressure-sensitive display powered by 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 64-bit processor with Adreno 530 GPU. It comes in two variants - 3GB LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB internal storage and 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 128GB internal storage. It sports a 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 4MP front-facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top and has a 3200mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.


Key Features :
  • 5.15-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD pressure-sensitive display
  • 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 64-bit processor with Adreno 530 GPU
  • 3GB LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB internal storage
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 128GB internal storage
  • 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
  • 4MP front-facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top
  • Dual SIM (nano + nano)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C
  • 3200mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Xiaomi 5S Plus features 5.7-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD display powered by 2.35GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 64-bit processor with Adreno 530 GPU. It comes in two variants - 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB LPDDR4 RAM with 128GB internal storage. It sports a 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 4MP front-facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top and has a 3800mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.



Key Features :
  • 5.7-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD display
  • 2.35GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 64-bit processor with Adreno 530 GPU
  • 4GB LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB internal storage
  • 6GB LPDDR4 RAM with 128GB internal storage
  • 13MP dual rear cameras with dual-tone LED flash
  • 4MP front-facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top
  • Dual SIM (nano + nano)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (MU-MIMO), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C
  • 3800mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Tuesday 27 September 2016

Samsung Galaxy On8 with 3GB RAM, 4G LTE Launched at Rs. 15,900

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy On8 smartphone in India. It is available in Black, Gold and White colors, is priced at Rs. 15,900. The smartphone will be exclusively available via online shopping partner Flipkart starting October 2 midnight as part of Big Billion Days sale.

Samsung Galaxy On8 features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display powered by 1.6GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7580 processor and 3GB 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 with LED flash. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 3300 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy On8
Samsung Galaxy On8
Key Features :

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display
  • 1.6GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7580 processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera with LED flash
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 3300 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India said, "The Galaxy On8 is the perfect smartphone for consumers seeking an optimal mix of style, portability, and powerful performance. The device not only looks stylish but also packs a punch with a superior consumer experience with a powerful processor and vivid display. We are extremely pleased to announce the new Galaxy On8 exclusively on Flipkart's Big Billion Day Sale."

Intex Cloud Q11 with 5MP Front Camera with LED Flash, Android 6.0 Launched at Rs. 4,699

Intex has launched the Cloud Q11 smartphone in India. It is available in Blue and White colors and is priced at Rs. 4699 . The smartphone is exclusively available via online shopping partner Amazon.

Intex Cloud Q11 features 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and has 5MP front facing camera with LED flash. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 2800 mAh battery.

Intex Cloud Q11
Intex Cloud Q11
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera with LED flash
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2800 mAh battery

Saturday 24 September 2016

Micromax Canvas 5 Lite with 2GB RAM, 4G VoLTE Launched at Rs. 6,499

Micromax has launched Canvas 5 Lite smartphone with 4G VoLTE support in India. It is available in Slate Grey and Brown colors, is priced at Rs. 6,499. The smartphone will be exclusively available via online shopping partner Snapdeal.

Micromax Canvas 5 Lite features 5-inch (1280  x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB. It sports an 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 2000 mAh battery.

Micromax Canvas 5 Lite
Micromax Canvas 5 Lite
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280  x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Shubhajit Sen, Chief Marketing Officer, Micromax Informatics said, "Micromax has been relentless in its pursuit of launching Smartphones that combine superior performance with contemporary styling at accessible prices. The launch of the Canvas 5 Lite is the latest milestone in our resolve to offer the best products at competitive price points. The rapid Smartphone category evolution is constantly reshaping the preference of young urban consumers. They now expect top-of-line performance, 4G connectivity along with premium, modern styling in the budget Smartphone segment. We developed Canvas 5 Lite as a no compromise, all-in-one phone - for the festive season."

Thursday 22 September 2016

Lenovo Z2 Plus with Snapdragon 820 SoC launched in India at Rs. 17,999

Lenovo has launched the Z2 Plus smartphone. Earlier, the same phone was launched in China with the name Zuk Z2. It is available in Black and White colors. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 17,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant, and Rs. 19,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant. The smartphone will be exclusively available via Amazon India from Sunday midnight.

Lenovo Z2 Plus features 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD LTPS 2.5D curved glass display powered by 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The smartphone comes in 2 variants - 3GB DDR4 RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 8MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 3500 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Lenovo Z2 Plus
Lenovo Z2 Plus
Key Features :

  • 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD LTPS 2.5D curved glass display
  • 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU
  • 3GB DDR4 RAM with 32GB internal storage
  • 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF, CAF dual-mode focus, EIS
  • 8MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual (nano) SIM
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB 2.0 Type-C
  • 3500 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Panasonic P77 with 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 6,990

Panasonic has launched the Panasonic P77 4G VoLTE smartphone in India. It is available in White and Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 6,990. The smartphone comes with a free protective screen guard and will be available at all Panasonic outlets.

Panasonic P77 features 5-inch (1280  x 720 pixels) HD IPS fully laminated display powered by 1GHz quad-core processor 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.

Panasonic P77
Panasonic P77
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280  x 720 pixels) HD IPS fully laminated display
  • 1GHz quad-core processor
  • 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 VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, Business Head - Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said, "We continue to focus on all the segments of mobile phones with different price points and value proposition. We are pleased to offer the new P77 with 4G VoLTE technology to our Indian customers at an affordable price of Rs. 6990. With this device, we reassure our commitment to offer better design & quality products to our valued customers."

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 With Oled Display, Heart Rate Sensor Launched at Rs. 1,999

Xiaomi has launched its second-generation Mi Band 2 in India. It is available in Rs. 1,999 and will be going on sale via Mi.com from September 27 and will later be available via Amazon India from September 30.

The new Mi Band 2, similar to other existing wearable devices in the market, focuses on user's health by helping them track their fitness and sleeping routine. The new band features Bluetooth wireless connectivity to pair with smartphones. Much like the original Mi Band, the new band vibrates to alert users about incoming calls, alarms, and notifications.

One of the biggest additions to the new Mi Band 2 is the 0.42-inch OLED display which will show time, steps taken, and heart rate count among others. Another notable addition is the PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor as a heart rate monitor. The new Mi Band 2 packs a 70mAh battery which the company claims up to 20 days of standby time. The first generation Mi Band which featured no display had a battery life of up to 30 days.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2
Xiaomi Mi Band 2
Key Features :
  • 0.42-inch OLED display with scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating shows time, step and heart rate
  • Photoplethysmography (PPG) / Heart rate sensor
  • Monitors your fitness and tracks your sleep
  • IP67 ratings for water resistance
  • Bluetooth 4.0 LE
  • 70 mAh Li-po battery with up to 20 days of standby

Tuesday 20 September 2016

WhatsApp Finally Gets Mentions Feature for Group Chats


WhatsApp has finally enabled the mention feature on its Android as well as iPhone app. All you need to do is use "@" sign in a group chat and the app will automatically suggest names of the group members. It works the same ways as in Facebook and Twitter.

Once you select the member and hit send, name of that member will appear in blue text. You can mention multiple people in a single chat. The feature only works in a group chat, and is not applicable for individual chats. This new feature is visible to Android users who are running version 2.16.259

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle, Desire 10 Pro Launched

HTC has launched Desire 10 Lifestyle and Desire 10 Pro smartphones. It is available in Stone Black, Polar White, Royal Blue and Valentine Lux colors. Desire 10 Lifestyle will become available in select markets from September itself, while the Desire 10 Pro will become available in November. No word on the pricing yet.

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle features 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU. It comes in 2 variants - 2GB RAM with 16GB storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB storage which is expandable via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top and has 2700 mAh battery.

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
  • 2GB RAM with 16GB storage
  • 3GB RAM with 32GB storage
  • Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top
  • Dual Nano SIMs
  • HTC BoomSound, 24-bit Hi-Res audio certification, Dolby Audio
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
  • 2700 mAh battery
HTC Desire 10 Pro features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by 1.8 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with up to 550MHz Mali T860 GPU and has 3GB/4GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB/64GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 20MP rear camera with dual LED flash, Laser AF and a 13MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top and has 3000 mAh battery.


HTC Desire 10 Pro
HTC Desire 10 Pro
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1.8 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with up to 550MHz Mali T860 GPU
  • 3GB/4GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 20MP rear camera with dual LED flash, Laser AF
  • 13MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI on top
  • Dual Nano SIMs
  • Fingerprint sensor, HTC BoomSound
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC
  • 3000 mAh battery

Monday 19 September 2016

Moto E3 Power with 4G VoLTE, 3500mAh Battery Launched in India at Rs. 7,999

Lenovo as expected has launched Moto E3 Power smartphone in India. It is available in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 7,999. The smartphone will be exclusively available via online shopping partner Flipkart starting midnight.

The company is also introducing launch offers that are valid till midnight on Tuesday. An exchange offer of up to Rs. 7,000 has been announced, as well as a no cost EMI plan of Rs. 1,334 per month for 8 months. Buyers will get a free 32GB microSD card bundled, and there is a Rs. 800 cashback offer on SBI debit and credit cards. Buyers will also be able to purchase the Moto Pulse headset for a reduced price of Rs. 499 alongside.

Moto E3 Power features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 3500 mAh battery with fast charging.

Moto E3 Power
Moto E3 Power
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3500 mAh battery with fast charging

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Beware of Fake ‘DigiLocker’ Apps on Google Play Store


An year back, the government of India under the Digital India initiative had launched DigiLocker. DigiLocker which is basically an online locker facility, where users can upload and save all their government-issued documents such as PAN card, Aadhar Card, college certificates, property documents and the likes, online. Last week, the government also added the option on the DigiLocker app for users to upload their driving license and vehicle registration papers. The whole idea of the app is to help users avoid carrying their original certificates with them all the time.

However, recently, many fraudulent apps have been spotted on Google Play that pose to be the DigiLocker app issued by the government. In order to make it look authentic for their future victims; the criminals have used not just the Indian Prime Minister's photo but also used India's National Emblem. These fake apps might do anything from stealing your credentials or acting as Adware to even become a harbinger of Ransomware. 

Here is how you spot fake DigiLocker apps

DigiLocker is only available for Android users at the moment, and has been downloaded close to 5 lakh times and the app size is 15MB.. The fake DigiLocker apps have been downloaded between 10,000 and 50,000 times, so a user needs to make sure they are downloading the genuine app. In order to be sure, check the developer name when downloading DigiLocker; the developer in this case is MeITY, Government of India. Any other developer name is basically a fake app.



Download Digilocker for Android.

Moto E3 Power India Launch Set for September 19

Lenovo India has starting sending invites for the launch of Moto E3 Power smartphone in India. The event is scheduled at September 19. As per the tweet the smartphone will be Flipkart exclusive. The smartphone comes in Black and White colors.

Moto E3 Power features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 3500 mAh battery with fast charging.

Moto E3 Power
Moto E3 Power
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3500 mAh battery with fast charging

Monday 12 September 2016

Lenovo A6600, A6600 Plus and A7700 with 4G VoLTE Launched in India

Lenovo has launched A6600, A6600 Plus and A7700 smartphone in India with VoLTE support. It is available in Matte White and Matte Black colors. Lenovo A6600 is priced at Rs. 6999 and A6600 Plus is priced at Rs. 7749. Both the variants will be available at retail stores starting mid-September. Lenovo A7700 is priced at Rs. 8540 and will be available from September-end. All three smartphones will be available with Reliance Jio's Preview Offer with a validity of 90 days, the company added.

Lenovo A6600 features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI on top and has 2300 mAh battery.

Lenovo A6600
Lenovo A6600
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI on top
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2300 mAh battery
Lenovo A6600 Plus features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI on top and has 2300 mAh battery.


Lenovo A6600 Plus
Lenovo A6600 Plus
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI on top
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2300 mAh battery
Lenovo A7700 Plus features 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI on top and has 2900 mAh battery.


Lenovo A7700
Lenovo A7700
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP auto-focus rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Vibe UI on top
  • Dual SIM
  • Dual rear speakers with Waves MaxxAudio
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2900 mAh battery
Announcing the new A-series smartphones, Sudhin Mathur, Executive Director, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo India said, "The Lenovo A series is one of our star performers and last year, we sold a million plus units of A6000, A6000 Plus and A7000. Continuing the legacy, the A6600 and A7700 series offers brilliant performance with unparalleled user experience at a competitive price point."

Thursday 8 September 2016

Apple Watch Series 2 With Water Resistance, GPS Launched


Apple has announced the upgraded version of Apple Watch at its event in San Francisco. Apple Watch Series 2 comes with a brighter display, improved processor and built-in GPS for fitness tracking.

Apple Watch Series 2 comes with new S2 chip with a faster dual-core processor and a new GPU with 2x graphics performance. Apple says this makes the next gen Apple Watch 50 percent faster than its predecessor. The new display is 2x brighter at 1000 nits, brightest for any Apple display.

Apple Watch Series 2 is also “swimproof” which is water resistant up to 50 meters. It comes with watchOS 3 that features improved performance and simpler way to launch favorite apps instantly, either from the watch face or with the new Dock, which displays the latest information already updated in the background.

Apple Watch Series 2 adds a new ceramic variant along with aluminum and stainless steel. It will be available in gold, rose gold, silver or space gray aluminum, or silver or space black stainless steel cases at $369 and the new ceramic Apple Watch Edition starts at $1249 (US). Pre-order starts on September 9th and will be available on September 16th. The watchOS 3 update will go live on September 13th.

Pokémon Go Announced for the Apple Watch - Apple Event


After Nintendo's Super Mario Run, it was Niantic's Pokémon Go for the Apple Watch.

Since Pokemon Go's release, it has clocked in 500 million downloads and trainers have collectively walked 4.6 billion kilometres while playing the game. However it isn't just due to the game's sheer popularity that it's seeing a release on Apple Watch. The idea, according to Niantic is to allow exploration and having fun outside with family and friends without being stuck to your phone.

Apple Watch app will display the nearby Pokémons. The distance needed to walk before an egg hatches is shown on the homescreen and a voice prompt tells you when a Pokemon is near while a vibration tells you when you're approaching a PokeStop, ensuring you never miss one. Swiping lets you collect a Pokemon. Pokemon Go for the Apple Watch will ship before the year is up.

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Nintendo Announces Super Mario Run at Apple Event


Nintendo at the ongoing Apple event in San Francisco brings Super Mario to iOS. Designer Shigeru Miyamoto took to the stage to make the announcement.

Players can runs to the right and tap to jump. Precision timing appears important. Much like prior games you'll be collecting coins and get to the flagpole at the end of each level before time runs out. You can play one handed for the first time, something other smartphone games do as well.

The game is said to be coming soon and will not be a free to play game. In addition to this Super Mario Stickers will be made available with iOS 10 when it launches.

DigiLocker Enables Digital Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration Papers


It was an year back, under the Digital India initiative the government had launched DigiLocker. DigiLocker is a "digital locker" service launched by the Government of India in February 2015 to provide a secure dedicated personal electronic space for storing the documents of resident Indian citizens.

Now, DigiLocker has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to allow you to get a digital driving license and vehicle registration certificate. This was announced by Telecom Minister, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad and was launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport.

Instead of carrying a physical copy of your RC book and driving license, you can easily show the digital copy driving license and vehicle registration documents on their phone. The verification can be done using QR code.

All you need to do is sign up for DigiLocker with mobile number, sync your Aadhaar, upload documents, eSign them and share them.

Download Digilocker for Android.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Price in India, Official Launch Soon

Samsung had launched Galaxy J7 Prime last month in Vietnam. According to Mahesh Telecom, the smartphone is now available in India. It is available in Gold and Black colors. The MRP on the box is listed as Rs. 19,400.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is an upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) which comes with fingerprint sensor on the home button. It also comes with full-HD display instead of an HD display. There is an upgrade on the RAM too, it comes with 3GB RAM instead of 2GB, more inbuilt storage 32GB instead of 16GB and a higher resolution front camera 8MP instead of 5MP.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD TFT display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 powered by 1.6GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7870 processor and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 256GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 8MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 3300 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD TFT display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • 1.6GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7870 processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 256GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 8MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 3300 mAh battery

Tuesday 6 September 2016

Moto G4 Play with 2GB RAM, 4G VoLTE Launched in India at Rs. 8,999

Lenovo India as expected has launched Moto G Play smartphone in India. It is available in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 8,999. The smartphone will be exclusively available via online shopping partner Amazon. The smartphones comes with a 10W rapid charger included in the box - it is claimed to provide 5 hours of battery life with 15 minutes of charging.

Moto G4 Play features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display powered by 1.4 GHz quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up 128GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and has 2800 mAh battery with Quick Charge.

Moto G4 Play
Moto G4 Play
Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
  • .2 GHz quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
  • 2800 mAh battery with Quick Charge

Thursday 1 September 2016

Moto Z Play with 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 625, Moto Mods Support Launched

Lenovo has announced the Moto Z Play smartphone. Back in June, the company had announced Moto Z modular smartphone. It is available in Black,Silver,Black Slate, White, Fine Gold and Sugar White colors and is priced at $499 (approximately Rs. 33,500). The smartphone will be available starting September. Moto Z Play also supports Moto Mods just like other Moto Z devices.

Moto Z Play features 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor with Adreno 506 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB/64GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Laser Autofocus, PDAF and a 5MP front facing camera with LED flash. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and has 3510 mAh battery with Turbo charging.

Moto Z Play
Moto Z Play
Key Features :
  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor with Adreno 506 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Laser Autofocus, PDAF
  • 5MP front facing camera with LED flash
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • Single Nano-SIM / Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Moto Mods connector, Water repellent nano-coating
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, NFC, USB Type-C port
  • 3510 mAh battery with Turbo charging

Sony Xperia X Compact, Xperia XZ Launched at IFA 2016

Sony has announced the Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ, at IFA 2016 in Berlin. Sony Xperia X Compact is available in Mist Blue, Universe Black and White colors. Sony Xperia XZ is available in Forest Blue, Mineral Black and Platinum colors. Both the smartphone will roll out globally from October 2016. No word on the pricing yet.

Sony Xperia X Compact features 4.6-inch (1280  x 720 pixels) HD Triluminos Display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 64-bit processor with Adreno 510 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 256GB. It sports a 23MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 2700 mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology.

Sony Xperia X Compact
Sony Xperia X Compact
Key Features :
  • 4.6-inch (1280  x 720 pixels) HD Triluminos Display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 64-bit processor with Adreno 510 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 256GB
  • 23MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Single nano SIM
  • DSEE HX, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancelling
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C
  • 2700 mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology
Sony Xperia XZ features 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Corning Gorilla Glass powered by Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 64-bit 14nm processor with Adreno 530 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB/64GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 256GB. It sports a 23MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor and a 13MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has 2900 mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology.

Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ
Key Features :
  • 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 64-bit 14nm processor with Adreno 530 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 256GB
  • 23MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor
  • 13MP front facing camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Dual SIM (Optional)
  • Water Resistant (IP65/IP68)
  • DSEE HX, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancelling
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C
  • 2900 mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology
Commenting on the launch, Hideyuki Furumi, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications said, "With Xperia we want to assist you when and where it matters most, making your everyday lives more convenient, more effortless, more spontaneous. With Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact you can capture every moment as you see it, with blur-free images day or night, and with true to life colours thanks to our new triple image sensing technology."

Reliance Jio : Here's All You Need To Know

At Reliance AGM, Mukesh Ambani finally broke the silence on the tariffs for Reliance Jio. The company will not be charging for voice calls at all, and it will charge a tenth of what its competitors are charging for 4G data, Ambani said - it was announced that Jio will charge only 5 paise per MB, or Rs. 50 per GB. What's more, the greater the usage, the lower the cost will be, and the rates could go down to Rs. 25 per GB.

At the AGM, Ambani also announced that Jio services will become available from Monday, September 5, absolutely free for everyone for a month, as part of the 'Jio welcome offer', so everyone can try Jio's services at absolutely no charge.

"Pay for only one service - either voice or data, not both," he said. "World over, operators charge only for data, voice and messaging are essentially free. All voice calls for Jio customers will be absolutely free."


The Jio 4G tariffs start at Rs. 149 for 28 days, for 300MB. For Rs. 499 per month you get a big step up, to 4GB of 4G data, plus unlimited 4G at night, for 28 days. You'll also get 8GB of access from Reliance Jio's upcoming network of Wi-Fi hotspots, further increasing the amount of data you can use. For Rs. 999, that goes up to 10GB of 4G data, and 20GB of Wi-Fi usage, plus unlimited usage at night. Further plans are for Rs. 1,499 for 20GB, Rs. 2,499 for 35GB, and Rs. 3,999 for 60GB of 4G data, and twice as much Wi-Fi usage respectively. The most expensive plan is for Rs. 4,999 for 75GB of 4G usage plus unlimited 4G usage at night, and 150GB of Wi-Fi data.

There will also be no roaming charges, across India, to any network, it was announced. "Put an end to all voice call charges for all voice calls that are domestic," Ambani said. This applies to calls to other networks as well, not just calls within the network.

Ambani said. "Our data plans go even further with an effective rate of 5p/MB or Rs. 50/ GB." Students will get 25 percent extra data on the tariffs, if they show a valid ID when signing up for Jio.

Apart from the data rates, Ambani also announced that the full suite of Jio apps - for streaming movies, music, and live television - will be completely free for all users until December 2017.

Here is how the different tariff looks like :


Jio’s 4G network covers 18,000 cities and towns, and over 2 lakh villages. By March 2017 it will cover 90% of India’s population. It will also remove Blackout Days and offer transparent bills.

Jio sign-up will be made 100% digital using an Aadhaar based eKYC process. This is rolling out starting with Mumbai and Delhi and will be expanded to top 8 cities of India where there is more demand. Over the next 4 to 6 weeks it will expand to all stores across India. This will allow customers carrying an Aadhaar card walk into a Jio store and get a
working connection within 15 minutes.

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