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Tuesday 30 June 2015

F&D Launches 2.1 Multimedia speakers A150X At Rs 3990

Fenda Audio India Pvt. Ltd announced the launch of A150X blue-tooth 2.1 multimedia speaker for Rs 3990. The A150X features a pair of satellite speakers and a subwoofer and is crafted to fit easily into any home or workspace. 




The sub-woofer comes with 4 inch bass driver and the satellite speakers are powered by 3 inch full range drivers for high performance output. A150X is also packed with features such as Bluetooth 4.0 version and supporting NFC function, Product qualified by SIG certification, Bluetooth operation range up to 15 meters, USB reader supporting MP3/WMA dual formats decoding, Uninterrupted digital FM working on PLL technology, FM storage up to 60 stations, Full clear sound with powerful bass, Fluorescence full function remote control, Play your desired song & FM station directly by numeric keys through remote.

Commenting on the launch of the A 150X, Mr. Rajesh Bansal, Director, Fenda Audio says, "This product is closely aligned with our vision of providing customers with quality products at affordable prices. And devices that can play everything on anything, the speakers come with all the latest technologies like NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Aux, Plays USB/SD cards, FM, and can play any format."

The Speakers are available at all leading retail stores and e-commerce portals.

F&D A150X specs:

  • 42 W Output Power
  • 3" full range driver for satellites & 4" bass driver for subwoofer
  • Bluetooth 4.0 version and supporting NFC function
  • Bluetooth operation range up to 15 meters
  • Plug & play USB/SD card reader
  • USB reader supporting MP3/WMA dual formats decoding
  • Uninterrupted digital FM working on PLL technology
  • FM storage up to 60 stations
  • Fluorescence full function remote control
  • Play your desired song & FM station directly by numeric keys through remote


Mi India Slashes Price Of Redmi Note 4G, now available for Rs 7,999

Mi has received price-cut on Redmi Note 4G and is available Rs 2,000 less than its original price for Rs 7,999. Redmi Note 4G first went on sale in India in December 2014. 




It was Xiaomi’s very first 4G device to be introduced in India, with support for both 4G bands: FDD-LTE (Band 3 - 1800 MHz) and TDD-LTE (Band 40 - 2300 MHz). It was the 1st dual-band 4G device to be launched under Rs. 10,000 in India.

Starting today, Redmi Note 4G will be available for Rs. 7,999 on Mi.com and across Mi India partners including Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, The Mobile Stores and Airtel stores.

Key specifications of Redmi Note 4G:

·Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928, Quad-core 1.6GHz processor
·2GB RAM + 8GB Flash
·microSD card slot (supports up to 64GB)
·5.5" HD IPS display
·13MP rear camera / 5MP front camera
·3100mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery

Friday 26 June 2015

Spice Mobiles Introduces New 'X Life' Series Of Smartphones

Spice Mobiles has launched four smartphones in the new X Life series, XLife404, XLife431q, XLife 431qLite and XLife 512. This new series will have a wide range of design and technology offerings, tailor-made for specific needs of first time smartphone users combined with a sleek and stylish design and available for less than Rs 5000.

X Life404
 

Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Amandeep Singh, CEO, Spice Mobiles said, "After extensive market research, we observed a product gap and significant market opportunity in the sub Rs 5,000 segment of smartphones offering both technology and design. A large number of Indian consumers still use feature phones, hence there is huge upgrade potential towards smartphones and we are targeting first time users in Tier II and III cities.We are delighted to launch our new X Life series of smartphones in Rajasthan, which is one of the largest feature phone markets in India."

X Life 431qLite
All the four smartphones boast of easy to use interfaces and superior built quality. The XLife431q supports ultrafast processing speeds and enables smooth multitasking. The handset is equipped with 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor and a powerful 1750 mAh battery, 5.0 MP Front camera with Dual LED Flash and 1.3 MP Rear camera, equipped in a vibrant colorful case, bundled with 2 additional rear covers and a flip cover lending a premium finish to the product. 


X Life 431q


The XLife 431q Lite is also powered by a 1.2 GHz QuadCore processor and comes equipped with a powerful 1750 mAh battery, 512 MB RAM and 4GB ROM and 3.2 MP rear camera with 1.3 MP front camera. The XLife 404 is a dual SIM, 3G enabled smartphone equipped with a 1450 mAh battery encased in a sleek brushed metallic finish design available in three colours–Wine red, Champagne Gold and Ivory white. 


X Life512


The XLife 512 is powered by 1GHz Dual Core processor, coupled with a 8MP Rear Camera with Dual LED flash and 2 MP front camera encased in an Sandstone finish Back Cover with metal trim and 2000 mAh battery. 

Cost of the X Life Series smartphone:


XLife431q is available at Rs. 3,999/-
XLife431q Liteis available at Rs. 3,850/-
XLife512 is available at Rs. 4,499/-
XLife404 is available at Rs. 3,190/-

Intex Unveils 13 MegaPixel Aqua Xtreme II Smartphone For Rs 9590

Intex Technologies today unveiled the feature loaded Aqua Xtreme II for Rs 9590. This device is a successor to Aqua Xtreme, which was launched last year. 




The Aqua Extreme II has a 5-inch IPS HD display and is sleek at 7.9mm ID thinness. The dual sim handset is powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor and 2GB RAM with a Mediatek Chipset. It runs on a 2000mAh battery, and weighs 132gms. The handset sports a 13 MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. 




Aqua Xtreme II provides 8 hours of talk time along with a standby time of 300 hours. This device supports 3G and runs Android 4.2.2. OS Kitkat out of the box. Another feature 'Start Launcher' allows one to access one's favorite icon directly from lock screen, without unlocking the phone.

Aqua Xtreme II has a bunch of pre-loaded apps to cater to frequent needs of consumers like - ASK ME, Quikr, Newshunt, Clean Master, Myntra, Start, Dr. Safety, Teen Patti, Truecaller, Lets Buy Intex, Intex Zone. Aqua Extreme II also has an inbuilt Service App for after sales support. There are four Color options available- white, black, champagne and silver.

Key features of Aqua Xtreme II:
• Android OS 4.4.2 Kitkat
• Display size –  5 inches IPS HD Display
• 1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor
• Dimensions : 140*71.9mm*7.9mm
• Weight – 132 gm
• Gravity sensor
• LED indicator
• Start Launcher
• 3G network
• 13 MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front camera
• ROM-  16 GB (expandable up to 32GB)
• RAM- 2 GB
• MT 6592M CHIPSET
• Dual SIM
• 2000 mAh Lion Battery
• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Hotspot
• Preloaded games & apps


Thursday 25 June 2015

HTC Desire 826 Dual Sim Launched For Rs 26,900

HTC today announced the HTC Desire 826 Dual SIM at Rs 26,900. HTC revolutionized mobile audio with the first dual front-facing stereo speakers and Boom Sound with Dolby Audio 1 surround sound which is first of its kind in the smartphone category. 


It offers a 13.97 cm (5.5-inch) Full HD 1080p display. It sports a 13 megapixel rear camera and 4 Ultrapixel front facing camera. The HTC Desire 826 dual sim’s dual-tone color and dual finish gives colors options, White Birch and Blue Lagoon, Purple Fire.


The HTC Dot View case is also available for the HTC Desire 826 Dual SIM. The HTC Desire 826 Dual SIM features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core 1.7GHz 64-bit processor and 2GB RAM for multitasking, gaming, and 4G LTE streaming. 

It comes with the latest Android Lollipop software with HTC Sense out of the box and packs in a 2,600mAh battery. The HTC Desire 826 Dual SIM will be available at an MOP of 26,900 with mobile operators and major retailers in India by end of June 2015. A range of accessories including the HTC Dot View case will also be available for the HTC Desire 826 Dual SIM.

HTC Launches The One ME Dual Sim For Rs 40,500

HTC today unveiled the new HTC One ME Dual Sim for Rs 40,500. The HTC One ME Dual SIM has polycarbonate body with metallic effects on the front and mirror-polished sides with the silky, matte back panel. It has a 5.2-inch display with 2K resolution. HTC Boom Sound with Dolby Audio 1 delivers a premium audio experience, recreating the Dolby 5.1 surround sound effect. 


The HTC One ME Dual SIM includes HTC Connect, allowing you to switch seamlessly from enjoying your favorite music and movies on the phone to your home system as soon as you walk through the door. HTC Connect also lets you wirelessly stream content on your phone to your compatible TV or stereo with a simple three finger swipe2. 


It sports a 20 megapixel rear camera with powerful LED flash and a 4 megapixel front facing camera for selfies. The device is coupled with 64-bit MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795T chipset with 2.2GHz octa-core processor and 3GB RAM. The handset has 4G LTE network band. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and GPS.


"Known for its expertise in design , as well as for offering the best in class features customized as per their consumers lifestyle, HTC doesn’t disappoint, offering brilliant performance in a stunning device which reinterprets the HTC way that people can relate to."said Faisal Siddiqui, President,South Asia, HTC. "The HTC One ME Dual SIM is an outstanding device to perfectly suit your style in its own unique way."
 
The HTC One ME Dual SIM will be available in Classic Rose Gold and Meteor Grey colors from the end of June 2015 at Rs 40,500.

Samsung Launches Two Mid-Segment Galaxy Tablets

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today announced the launch of two stylish mid-segment tablets-Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E in India. Galaxy Tab A ensures viewing experience with its 4:3 aspect ratio and adaptive display. Galaxy Tab A is 4G-LTE enabled and supports multiple frequency bands for both FDD and TDD modes. The Galaxy Tab E is a sleek android tablet with 9.6-inch screen size. Both the tablets support voice-calling capability. At 7.5mm, the Tab A is thin and weighs only 320 grams while the Galaxy Tab E is 8.5mm slim and weighs 495 grams.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, IT & Mobile at Samsung India, said, "With consumers embracing new 4G technologies and innovative products, we foresee incredible opportunities in this segment. Samsung is a leader in the Tablet category in India and we are focused on expanding our content, services packages and on increasing our retail coverage."

Samsung Galaxy Tab B

The Galaxy Tab E with a 9.6 inch screen and 16:10 ratio is made for consumption of multimedia content. Galaxy Tab E features ‘Kids Mode’, which offers content that motivates children to use the tablet to explore, create and have fun. The kids-friendly GUI ensures apps are simplified and intuitive for the child. Both tablets incorporate expandable memory up to 128GB, which allows users for backup and sharing. The new UX in both Tab A and Tab E has been upgraded for better usability.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A is priced at Rs 20,500.Galaxy gifts worth INR 30,000 are offered across genres such as Entertainment, eBooks, Lifestyle, Utility Apps with Galaxy Tab A in India. Airtel will also be offering 2GB data free for 2 months on its 4G network to Tab A consumers. Galaxy Tab E is priced at Rs 16,900 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Vodafone will be offering free 2GB of 3G data per month for 2 months for post-paid consumers and 1GB of 3G data free on purchase of 1GB by a prepaid consumer for 2 months. Galaxy Tab Awill be available in Smoky Titanium and White colors and Galaxy Tab E will be available in Metallic Black and Pearl White colors across India.


Samsung Tab A Product Specifications:

Display    8.0” XGA TFT (1024 X 768)
AP    Quad-Core 1.2GHz, 64 Bit
OS    Android Lollipop
Camera    5MP (front) AF + 2.0MP
Video    - Recording: 720p @ 30fps
Camera Features    Continuous Shot, One Shot Mode
Connectivity    WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, BT 4.1, USB2.0
Memory    2GB(RAM) + 16GB
microSD up to 128GB
Dimension    137.9 x 208.4 x 7.5mm, 320g
Battery    4,200mAh
3G : HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100
2G : EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900

Samsung Tab E Product Specifications:


Display    9.6” WXGA TFT (1280 x 800)
AP    Quad-core 1.3 GHz
OS    Android 4.4
Camera    5.0MP AF + 2.0MP
Video    Recording: 720p @ 30fps
Connectivity    WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0, USB 2.0
Sensor    Accelerometer
Memory    1.5GB (RAM) + 8GB (microSD up to 128 GB)
Dimension    149.5 x 241.9 x 8.5 mm, 495g
Battery    5000 mAh
Network    3G : HSPA+ 900/2100
2G : EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900


Lenovo launches the K3 Note Smartphone

Lenovo today launched the K3 Note budget smartphone in India at Rs 9999. The device has a 13.97 cms (5.5") full HD display (1920 x 1080). The K3 Note sports 13 MegaPixel auto-focus rear camera with Dual LED flash and a 5MP front camera for selfies. 

It is coupled with a 64 bit Octa-Core CPU clocked at 1.7 GHz, backed by a 16coreARM MALI-T760 GPU and 2 GB DDR3 RAM. The dual sim smartphone has 16 GB internal storage and a microSD card slot which is expandable up to 32 GB. The device features Android 5.0 Lollipop and offers Lenovo’s Vibe UI on top and multi-tasking capabilities. 





Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sudhin Mathur – Director, smartphones, Lenovo India said "We are truly overwhelmed with the positive response from consumers for our 4G portfolio. To further enhance our consumer’s experience we are launching a device withgreat multitasking capabilities and unrivalled features at an affordable price. The K3 Note is certainly a disruptive offeringwith its future-proof features, superior multi-media experienceand extraordinary performance." 




Amitesh Jha, VP- Flipkart, said, "We are thrilled to announce the exclusive launch of one of the most awaited smartphones from Lenovo - K3 Note. We are confident that this is going to be one of the bestselling phones in the country."



The handset comes packed with a replaceable 3000 mAh (typical)/2900mAh (min) battery. The device supports both LTE bands in India FDD 1800MHz (Band 3) & TDD 2300MHz (Band 40). The Lenovo K3 Note comes with a price tag of Rs. 9999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Registrations for the K3 Note will open today at 2:00 P.M. and it goes on sale on 8th July, 2015 AT 2:00 P.M.



Friday 19 June 2015

LG Launches 5.5" QHD Display G4 Smartphone for Rs 51,000

The heavy rains had brought Mumbai to a stand still but this did not halt LG in launching its feature-packed Smartphone, the LG G4. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan did the honors of unveiling the LG G4. 



The dual-sim G4 is a successor to the LG G3 smartphone. The LG G4 sports a 16MP camera with F1.8 aperture lens which allows 80 percent more light to hit the image sensor than in the LG G3. The camera module is paired with the new IPS Quantum Display which is better than the Quad HD display. The advanced camera in the LG G4 is complemented by Color Spectrum Sensor(CSS), the first feature of its kind in a smartphone. CSS improves color accuracy by reading the RGB values of the ambient light in a scene, as well as the infrared light reflected from objects. It has a 8MP front facing camera for selfies.



The LG G4 has a 5.5-inch IPS Quantum Display has an advanced In-Cell Touch (AIT) technology, which combines the LCD and touch sensor into a single layer. The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather  and available in three color options, brown, black and red. Other material options for the G4 rear cover include pure Ceramic White with 3D pat-terns, artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well lustrous, Shiny Gold. 



The Smart Notice widget automatically changes its background and text color based on the home screen image selected by the user. The LG G4 is equipped with a high-capacity 3,000mAh removable battery and combined with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor with X10 LTE. LG also claims that the LG G4 is estimated to last 20 percent longer than the G3. And just as we had guessed earlier, LG G4 will be launched with 4G LTE at a price of Rs 51000.

Key Specifications:

•Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)
•Memory: 32GB eMMC ROM, 3GB LPDDR3 RAM / microSD slot 
•Camera: Rear 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0 / Front 8MP with F2.0 Aperture
•Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
•Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Processor with X10 LTE
•Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop 
•Size: 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm
•Weight: 155g
•Network: 4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G)
•Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1LE / NFC / USB 2.0
•Colors: [Ceramic] Metallic Gray / Ceramic White / Shiny Gold / [Genuine Leather] Black / Brown / Red / Sky Blue / Beige / Yellow

Monday 15 June 2015

Samsung Launches Galaxy S6 Edge In Emerald Green Colour

Samsung has announced the commercial launch of a new Emerald Green colour variant for the Galaxy S6 Edge. In addition to the existing colour options, including White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum, the Emerald Green is now available at leading Samsung retail outlets across the country. The Galaxy S6 Edge sports a 5.1 inch AMOLED display screen (2560×1440 resolution), octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM.
 
"Galaxy S6 Edge Emerald Green provides a simply stunning colour choice that meets the needs of those who want a sophisticated, yet brilliantly designed mobile device," said Mr. AsimWarsi, Vice President, Marketing, Mobile &IT, Samsung India Electronics. "We aim to bring a truly one-of-a-kind Smartphone to consumers and provide them with a seamless combination of dynamic beauty and meaningful purpose, complementing every part of their mobile lives", he added.



The device offers next level fast launching camera (0.7 seconds) and features including fingerprint scanner and data protection through an upgraded Samsung KNOX security system.



The Samsung Galaxy Edge S6 edge was launched in Mobile World Congress earlier this year and in India on 23rd March. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Emerald Green is available in 32 GB variant.


Samsung GALAXY S6 Edge Specifications:

  • ·        Display :5.1-inch Quad HD, Super AMOLED
  • ·        AP       :Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5Ghz
  • ·        OS       :Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • ·        Camera :16MP OIS(rear), 5MP (front)
  • ·        Memory: 3GB RAM
  • ·        Internal Memory: 32 GB
  • ·        Dimension:142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0mm, 132g
  • ·        Battery  :2,600mAh


Wickedleak Unveils Wammy Note 4 With 3GB RAM At Rs.14,990

Wickedleak has unveiled the Wammy Note 4 Smartphone in the Indian market at Rs 14,990. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT6752 64 bit Octacore Processor coupled with Mali T760 GPU. The phone is equipped with Mali T760 GPU which can handle all the high end games users want to play. Wammy Note 4 comes with Dual SIM with 4G Support. 


The Wammy Note 4 smartphone packs a 3250 mAh Li-Polymer battery. Its boasts of a 5.5 inch Full HD OGS Display with MiraVision. It features a 13 MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS Sensor (IMX214), 5 MP Front 84 degree Wide Angle Camera and 16 GB of internal memory which can be expanded upto 64GB via external microSD card. 


The screen is protected with Gorilla Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance which is 3 times stronger than Gorilla Glass 2. Priced at Rs 14,990 only, Wammy Note 4 will be available for pre-booking from June 15th.


Specifications of Wammy Note 4:
  • Dimensions:152mm x 75.5mm x 8.7mm
  • 177grams
  • MT6752 64 Bit 1.7GHz Octacore processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB in-Built (Expandable to 64 GB via Micro SD Card)
  • Display 5.5" , 1920x1080 pixels (Powered by MiraVision)
  • 3250 mAh Battery
  • Android OS, 4.4.2 (Upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop)
  • Camera: Rear-13MP (Sony Exmor RS IMX 214), Front-5.0MP
  • Dual SIM (2G/3G/4G LTE TD-LTE/FDD-LTE)
  • Micro 5pin USB
  • Bluetooth/NFC
  • Wifi frequency:802.11b/g/n wireless



OPPO India Launches Budget Smartphone Neo 5 For Rs 9,990

OPPO announced the launch of its budget phone, Neo 5 in the Indian market for Rs 9,990. The dual-sim Neo 5 sports 4.5inch IPS display with 480X854 pixels. The front screen is scratch-resistant Dragon trail glass and the rear cover is applied with special laminating, and the material used is the glass fiber which is military using class. 


It offers a 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor with 1 GB RAM. The company claims the phone has a standby time of 180 hours. This Smartphone runs on Color OS 2.0.1i based on Android 4.4 powered by MediaTek MT6582. The Smartphone weighs 135gm and has 219 PPI. It has 8GB ROM which is expandable upto 32GB. 


Commenting on the new launch, Mr. Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobiles India said, "Apart from urban India, OPPO is focusing on rural markets as well as Indian market’s major population lies in rural areas which are a huge market in itself. OPPO Neo 5 will target consumers who expect superior specifications at decent pricing. Out target is to reach out and cater to each segment in the market. We are excited to introduce Neo 5 for our young and energetic customers, a Smartphone series which has generated great response in the past."


The OPPO Neo 5 features an 8 megapixel rear with SonyIMX179 Backside Illuminated (BSI) sensor, with a sensor size of 1/3.2 inches and a pixel size of 1.4µm, F/2.2 large aperture, 5P lens while the front camera has 2 megapixel. OPPO Neo 5 is powered by ColorOS 2.0.1 based on Android 4.4 and packs in a non-removable 2000mAh battery.

Specifications of Neo 5:

  • 4.5" IPS display with 480X854 pixels (scratch-resistant Dragon trail glass)
  • Dual Sim
  • 8MP rear camera
  • 2MP front camera
  • 2000 mAh Non-removable battery
  • MediaTek MT6582 Processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB In-Built memory (expandable up tp 32GB)
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat OS



Saturday 13 June 2015

World's Slimmest Tablet 'Dell Venue 8 7000' Launched For Rs 34,999

Dell has launched the "World's Thinnest Tablet" Venue 8 7000 tablet for Rs 34,999 in India. The 6.1mm tablet has an 8.4" OLED infinity edge-to-edge display (2560x1600). It is powered by 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3500 processor coupled with 2GB RAM. 

The Venue 8 7000 has 16GB of in-built memory (expandable up to 512GB via micro-sd card) and runs on Android Kitkat 4.4 OS out of the box. It has a Intel RealSense Snapshot Depth Camera, which captures a depth map for every picture taken. In terms of connectivity, it has wi-fi, bluetooth, Microusb 2.0.


Mr. P. Krishnakumar, Vice President, Consumer & Small Business, Dell India and Ray Wah, Vice President, Consumer Product Marketing, Dell Inc. unveiling Dell's new Consumer product portfolio

Mr. P. Krishnakumar, Vice President, Consumer & Small Business, Dell India said, "We believe that the future of the PC is strong and lies with the youth and their cognizance that technology is the key to the advancement of their ambitions. As India moves towards a much awaited digital transformation, our focus rests on driving awareness and access to technology which we believe is imperative to building a ‘Skill India’. Technology is the key to empowering our youth with skill sets and advanced learning that bridges geographic and demographic divides. We intend to make Dell the preferred choice for every household." 

In addition to the tablet, Dell also launched the XPS 13, Alienware 15/17 and Dell Inspiron 5000 notebooks. The Inspiron 5000 Series (Inspiron 15) will be available at a starting price of Rs 39,990, inclusive of 2 year at home (on-site) warranty. The Alienware 15 and 17 will be available for Rs 1,25,990 and Rs 1,45,990 respectively. The XPS 13 will be available at a starting price of Rs 70,990. 



OnePlus Announces 3 Months Extended Warranty On Smartphones In India

All service issues pending for more than 15 days to get a complimentary 3 months extended warranty

OnePlus has announced an 'extended warranty' service for its smartphone users in India. All service related issues till date and henceforth pending for more than 15 working days at service centres will automatically get a 3 months extended warranty. This service will be applicable on the OnePlus One and all future smartphones. 



Vikas Agarwal, OnePlus General Manager India, said: "OnePlus is committed to long term growth in India and are investing significant resources in revamping our service offerings. While it is our constant endeavor to close most of our customer service requests within 3 days, this complimentary extended warranty will compensate users in case of any unexpected delays. Our goal is to continue to gather feedback from our users and strive to provide the best service and support than any consumer brand in the country", he added.

All Indian users who purchased the One from oneplus.net prior to the India launch will  also be eligible for this service. Currently, the OnePlus One smartphone is available in 16GB and 64GB variants for Rs 18,998 and Rs 21,998 respectively on Amazon India. According to reports, OnePlus 2 is likely to be launched by th end of this month. 

Friday 12 June 2015

Sony Xperia C4 'Selfie Smartphone' Launched For Rs 29,490

Sony India has launched its PROselfie smartphone, Xperia C4 for Rs 29,490. The phone sports a 5MP front facing camera with a Full HD display, 25mm wide angle lens and Sony’s Exmor RTM for mobile sensor while the rear camera is 13MP autofocus. It has a 5.5 inch Full HD display with IPS technology and scratch-resistant screen. Xperia C4 is compatible with Sony NFC-enabled devices including SmartBandTalk (SWR30).
  

The Xperia C4 is powered by 1.7 GHz MediaTek MTK6752 processor, 2GB of ram and is backed by 2,600mAh battery. Its in-built storage is 16GB which is expandable up to 128GB via micro-sd card. Xperia C4 weighs 147 grams and runs Android Lollipop out of the box. Connectivity features include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi with hotspot, 3G, 4G LTE, Micro-USB and NFC.

Xperia C4 will be available in all Sony Center, Xperia stores and major electronic stores across India for Rs 29,490. Xperia C4 comes in a choice of white, black and a vibrant mint.

64GB Xiaomi Mi4 Smartphone Price Slashed, Available On Flipkart For Rs 19,999

Xiaomi India has slashed the price of its 64GB Mi4 effective today on Flipkart. It is now available Rs 4,000 less than the actual price for Rs 19,999 only. 


Mi4 had cut down its pricing in April and was available for Rs 17,999 (16GB model) and Rs 21,999 (64GB model) with both sporting Sony's stacked CMOS sensors. Flipkart is also offering the phone for as low as Rs 14,999 under exchange scheme.

The Xiaomi Mi4 has a 5-inch full-HD display (1080x1920 pixels) and runs on Android KitKat 4.4 with the company's MIUI 6 skin on top. It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera (both with f/1.8 aperture). The Mi4 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz coupled with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone comes packed with a 3080mAh Li-ion battery.

Gionee Unveils Elife E8 And Marathon M5 Smartphones At Beijing

Chinese company Gionee unveiled two smartphones at Beijing including its flagship model Elife E8 for 3999 RMB (Rs 41,300). The other model being Marathon M5 smartphone for 2299 RMB (Rs 23,700). The Gionee smartphones are well know in terms of camera features.



The Gionee E8 has a mammoth 6-inch Super Amoled screen (2560 x 1440 pixels) and sports 24 Megapixel rear camera which allows lossless Zoom up to 3X. The secondary camera is an 8 Megapixel camera. It is powered by 2GHz Mediatek MT6785 octa-core processor and comes with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 64GB in-built memory which can be extended via micro-sd slot. The dual-sim phone packs in a powerful 3520mAh battery. Fingerprint scanner and Dual speakers adds to its features. It runs Android Lollipop 5.1 out of the box with company’s Amigo 3.1 software.

The second smartphone M5 sports a 5.5" HD Amoled display and 6020mAh battery. The smartphone actually has a pair of batteries, each 3,010mAh. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of in-built memory. It has a 13 MP camera on the back and 5 MP in the front. The company claims the batteries will last up to 4 days and boost standby time  to 62 hours with 5 percent battery life.

Both the smartphones have currently been announced for China only. The Marathon M5 will be available from June 25 and the Elife E8 will be available from July 15 onwards.

Canon Launches World’s Highest Resolution DSLR cameras In India: EOS 5DS and EOS 5DSR

Canon has launched world's highest resolution DSLR cameras in India, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DSR. The company also introduced the XC10 4K professional compact Video Camera for 4K/Full HD video shooting and 12 Megapixel digital still photography.



The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DSR are equipped with a 50.6-megapixel 35mm, full-frame CMOS sensor processors which makes them the highest resolution DSLR cameras in Canon’s range. The EOS 5DS R features cancellation of its Optical Low Pass Filter (LPF) effect. 

EOS 5DS

The EOS 5DS features a functional LPF, just like other DSLR cameras in the Canon lineup. The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R feature a new "Fine Detail" Picture Mode that allows configuring the sharpness level, thereby allowing for even more fine detail capture. To handle the ultrahigh pixel count, Canon has introduced a new cam-motor driven mirror mechanism to minimize mirror vibrations. 
EOS 5DSR
The EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R also feature a new 150,000-dot RGB+IR Metering and automatic exposure system. Both EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R feature the latest dual DIGIC 6 image processors, allowing for a maximum continuous shooting speed of 5.0fps, at a full resolution of 50.6 megapixels.

XC10

The Canon XC10 4K Professional compact video camera features 4K video shooting and 12 Megapixel digital for still photography. Another feature about this product is its ability to extract 8 megapixel still images in-camera from recorded 4K footage. It includes a Genuine Canon 10x Wide-Angle Zoom Lens with 2x Digital Tele-converter and Optical Image Stabilization. The lens offers a zoom ratio of 27.3-273mm for movies and 24.1-241mm for photos. 

Cost of the Canon cameras:

EOS 5DS - Rs 2,52,995
EOS 5DSR – Rs 2,65,995
XC10 - Rs 1,70,000

Thursday 11 June 2015

Xiaomi Mi3 Flash Sale On Greendust For Rs 10,999

GreenDust has a flash sale of Xiaomi Mi3 for an unbelievable price at Rs 10,999 on its site. The cost is three thousand lesser than the MRP and comes with six months Mi warranty. The open-boxed or unboxed phone is also available at an additional discount of Rs. 150 on ordering through GreenDust’s mobile app and has limited stock. GreenDust’s reverse logistics engine is used by most manufacturers and e-commerce companies in India today. The models that will be sold will either be seal-opened but unused, or have some software issues which are fixed by GreenDust, hence would be refurbished.


Hitendra Chaturvedi, Founder & CEO, GreenDust, commented, "We have observed a huge transformation in customer behavior in terms of refurbished products. We have been able to earn their trust because of which the 'Flash sale in mobile' has done tremendously well. Motivated by the positive response, we plan to continue with the expansion of the flash sale model to encompass more brands and categories."

Xiaomi Mi3 features Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8274AB 2.3GHz processor, Adreno 330 450MHz GPU, 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, and eMMC 4.5 flash memory along with 5-inch IPS display enhanced with Full HD at 16:9. It is backed up with 3050mAh battery which gives 500 hours of standby time, 25 hours of 3G internet uses and much more. 


Xiaomi Mi3 specifications:

  • Screen: 5-inch,Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Rear Camera:13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash
  • Front camera:2 MP, 1080p@30fps
  • Internal memory:16GB (expandable to 64GB)
  • Weight:145 g
  • Chipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
  • CPU:Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
  • GPU:Adreno 330
  • OS:Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
  • Battery:Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery