In what may be called a revolution in the consumption of digital content, ZEEL has come up with ZEE5, a one stop destination for the consumption of entertainment on digital platforms. The app is now available for download for Android and iOS users. Additionally, ZEE5 will also be available across Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast and on www.zee5.com. The new OTT platform is currently available in India and will roll out in global markets over the next three months.
With the medium of consumption changing rapidly from Television to mobile screens, ZEE 5 has some important features which makes it the next-big-thing in consumption of digital entertainment.
The launch event took place on Wednesday at 5 pm in Mumbai in the presence of Amit Goenka, Zee International and Z5 Global and Punit Goenka, MD and CEO ZEEL. ZEE5 launch began with a bang with a band of ladies singing songs in 12 different languages, truly reflecting the most significant feature of ZEE5.
This was followed by Amit Goenka, CEO ZEE International and Z5 Global taking us through the journey of evolution of Zee which has completed 25 years of creating content for a pan-India audience. He also introduced ZEE5, the latest OTT platform, targeted at catering to the demands of the current generation which is becoming increasingly tech savvy and more and more aware of what's happening across the globe.
The brand logo and brand anthem too was launched after Punit Goenka, MD and CEO ZEEL, joined Amit Goenka on stage. The brand anthem too highlights the fact that when you watch content in your own language, the feel is different.
Composed by Amit Trivedi and directed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari, the brand anthem Apni Bhasha Mein Feel Hai also has a rap by Badshah. Two versions of the same have been created, one catering to the North region and the second one catering to the South region. The lyrics have been penned by noted lyricist Amitabh Bahattacharya.
Punit Goenka took the audience through a journey of the content created by Zee through its various platforms in the past 25 years. He said, "We aim to be the destination for Entertainment in all over India and across the world. We believe that there's huge opportunity to create digital content not only in English or Hindi, but other Indian languages.
This was followed by Amit Goenka showing the audience the key features of ZEE5 live.
Here are some of them:
* In addition to Android and IOS users, ZEE5 will be available across Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast and also on www.zee5.com
* ZEE5 will present a huge lineup of originals, Indian and International TV shows and movies, LIVE TV and content on Health and Lifestyle
* Viewers can watch content in 12 languages. They can choose from English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Oriya and Punjabi
Viewers can also select the display language from 11 options to a language of their choice. The display language can be selected from English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri and Punjabi
There's also a voice search option using which the viewers can search and find the movies, shows etc of their choice easily.
Users will also get the option to save the content on their phones in their external memory card. This can be done over wifi, to save consumption of mobile data.
The launch event was graced by Bollywood celebs like Swara Bhasker, Badshah, Naveen Kasturia and others who're a part of the ZEE5 originals.
Source: DNA
Infinix Mobile has shared that their latest selfie centric offering, HOT S3 stands sold out in the first 2 minutes of its first sale at Flipkart. Following the successful launch of Infinix in India in August 2017 through an online-only model with Note 4 and Hot Pro 4 & later the launch of its flagship Zero5 in November, Infinix portfolio in India continues to be well received by the consumers and the response has been great in terms of feedback making it the highest rated Smartphone brand on Flipkart in India with an average rating of 4 or above.
Announced through an ‘India first’ launch on 6th February in Mumbai, the power-packed Hot S3 was made available through an exclusive sale on Flipkart today at 12:00 noon and within 2 minutes, it sold out. While this will make a lot of Infinix fans wait a little longer to get their hands on HOT S3, they should not fret as the next sale is scheduled for February 19th, 12:00 noon at Flipkart
Mr. Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India said, “We are deeply delighted with the overwhelming response to the first sale of Infinix Hot S3. Stock out in under 2 minutes proves that Infinix is here to change the game. I am thankful to the Indian consumers for lapping up the amazingly loaded Infinix HOT S3 with phenomenal selfie camera capabilities and specifications that have set the benchmark for the 10K segment. The incredible response only strengthens our commitment and vision to become a preferred choice for young online consumers by designing products that complement their lifestyle and make technology innovation within reach. We are kicked to have started 2018 on this high note and are pumped to sustain the momentum with many more game changing offerings this year.”
Commenting on the sale, Ayyappan Rajagopal, Head of Smartphones at Flipkart said, “Infinix Hot S3, a Flipkart exclusive, was sold out within 120 seconds of the sale opening! With this sale Infinix has set a new milestone and is one of the best selling brands on Flipkart. We hope to continue this momentum in all future sales of Infinix phones”
With Hot S3, Infinix introduced its fourth global product series ‘HOT S’ in India. The massive demand of Hot S3 can be attributed to its standout features which include 20MP Selfie camera with Full View display, latest Android Oreo Operating System out of box, 4000mAh battery & a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core processor.
HOT S3 is available in 2 variants, 3GB+32GB is priced at Rs 8,999 and 4GB+64GB storage, priced at Rs 10,999. Both variants are available in two attractive colours of Sandstone black & Brush Gold. The product is a perfect amalgamation of functionality and aesthetics, owing to its simple and sleek design that perfectly fits in the palms of a user, making the HOT S3 experience absolutely comfortable.
Featuring a 5.65inch HD+ full view display, the front part has 2.5D curved edges and a fingerprint scanner at the rear. Infinix Hot S3 has massive 4000mAh battery that provides great battery life for 2 days on normal usage. Armed with 3GB RAM and a 32 GB ROM it is a dual SIM smartphone with dedicated microSD card slot, which can support up to 128GB memory card.
On the camera optics, the HOT S3 ships with a 20-megapixel front camera with 4-in-1 low light selfie camera mode, dual soft LED flash, which helps in capturing the perfect selfies even in the low light condition. The HOT S3 comes with a unique feature called Full View selfie mode, which lets you capture selfies on full view screen. Whereas the 13-megapixel rear camera supports PDAF and F2.0 aperture with features like touch focus, HDR, panorama and professional camera setting for enhancing the overall photography experience.
COMIO India, an emerging smartphone brand focusing on the Indian youth market, has launched two new feature-loaded models today, namely- COMIO S1 Lite and C2 Lite. Designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, these smartphones are aptly priced at Rs. 7499 for S1 lite and Rs. 5999 for C2 lite.
Following in the footsteps of the successful launch of the previous models, the all new COMIO S1 Lite and C2 Lite inherit the sophisticated design language of COMIO S1 and C2- COMIO's most popular smartphones and will be available at all the leading retail stores of North & West markets immediately. At the same time, the Lite range offers highly sought features such as an elegant design, COMIO UI based on stock android OS, powerful battery backup, OTG and a host of security features among others. All this indicates the new COMIO Lite range is not to be taken lightly.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, CEO & Director, COMIO Smartphones further adds, “India is a growing market with huge potential and infinite possibilities. We are thrilled to bring to our customers our latest offerings - COMIO S1 Lite & C2 Lite. They boast not only of an elegant design and camera but also superior battery life. The Lite series will prove to be an all-rounder. COMIO believes in delivering unrivaled products with unbeatable value to all consumers”.
Shine Some More with the Splendid Design and Display of S1 Lite that comes equipped with a 13 MP rear and an 8 MP front camera and numerous features such as Beauty, Bokeh, Panorama, Watermark, HDR, Filter and Smile Capture effects.
The COMIO S1 Lite sports a unibody design with curved edges and is available in three color variants namely Ocean Blue, Royal Black and Sunrise Gold. The USP of the handset lies in its slim design and metallic finish which makes the phone easy to carry and visually appealing in equal measures. One may unleash one’s inner photographer with a 13-megapixel auto focus with flash rear camera and 8-megapixel selfie camera with flash that accentuates every intricate detail. The back of the COMIO S1 Lite showcases an exquisite back cover finish that reflects light stylishly. With a slick streamlined body that holds a 5.0-inch HD IPS display, the device features 2 + 32 GB RAM and a 3050mAh battery that makes COMIO S1 Lite a device worth buying.
Capture Your Uniqueness with the Fully Loaded C2 Lite that comes equipped with a powerful Li Polymer and 3900 mAh battery. The COMIO C2 Lite combines an array of superior features, including a powerful battery, amazing security features, 8 MP auto-focus rear camera with flash, 5 MP selfie-camera with flash, expandable 128GB memory and exceptional music quality. Special focus has been laid on design. The C2 lite comes in a 5-inch HD IPS Display and is available in Sunrise Gold, Royal Black and Metallic Grey. The camera’s beauty function is another highlight. It features COMIO UI based on Stock Android 7.0 Nougat. COMIO C2 Lite packs a 3,900mAh battery that stays charged for upto 2 days with upto 27 hours talk time and an impressive standby time of 270 hrs.
COMIO keeps the youth at the center of its brand ethos. Each of its phones is designed for the youth and by the youth. With them as the brand ambassadors, the brand continues to pay attention to what the young have to say about its products. In fact, the S1 Lite and C2 lite have been designed according to the Indian youth’s feedback.
Mr. Sumit Sehgal, Chief Marketing Officer, COMIO Smartphones quotes, “Our new models are inspired by the Indian Republic which is ‘For the People, Of the People and By the People.’ We understand the youth of India and believe that they have the power and might to guide consumer preferences. COMIO has conducted research and designed its new products taking their needs into account. S1 Lite and C2 Lite are dedicated to India’s Youth.” Designed to deliver, COMIO smartphones are a perfect balance of powerful performance, fast connectivity and better battery life.
The devices are also embedded with the Freezer Application. The Freezer app allows you to use as many applications as you wish without worrying about RAM constraints.
An interesting feature that these phones offer is the Venus Browser. This offers a light weight web platform for smartphone users with advanced functionalities like browsing, app store and services. Users can do many things with this app like shopping, playing games, browsing, listening to music and watching movies etc. Venus is first Indian browser solution providing hyper-regional content covering major Indian states. The browser also supports 22 regional Indian languages.
COMIO smartphones come with the valuable anti-theft feature preloaded in all handsets. In case of any suspicious activity, SIM based alerts are shared with the registered mobile number. One of the interesting feature of anti-theft is the ‘intruder selfie’. In other words, when someone tries to unlock the device by trying to break the pattern or PIN, the device will automatically capture the image of the unauthorized person. Other options include the lock and unlock feature, shutdown blocker, data back up and SIM related functions.
COMIO Smartphones has partnered with Reliance Jio to provide unbeatable packages and cashback offers for the youth. Within a reduced-price bracket, customers can now enjoy unlimited data and talk time offers using a COMIO smartphone. Cashback vouchers will be credited to the customer account and will be visible under “My Vouchers” in MyJio app which can be redeemed, one at a time, against recharges of Rs. 198/299 plans, via MyJio app. Customer to get Rs. 2200 cashback (Rs.44*50 vouchers) at the time of 1th successful recharge of Rs. 198/299 monthly plans, which can be redeemed from 2nd recharge onwards. Rs.50 each will be credited in MyJio app which can be redeemed, one at a time per recharge, against subsequent recharges of Jio plan of Rs.198/299.
Panasonic India today moved a step further in the video recording space with the introduction of its LUMIX GH5S - the world’s first high precision cinema 4K recording camera designed specifically for low light scenarios.
As a camera that excels in low-light shooting, the LUMIX GH5S features 5EV luminance detection performance with Low Light AF that aids in higher sensitivity and optimized tuning of the sensor. It is further powered with a LiveView Boost feature that makes it possible to check the composition even in total darkness by boosting the sensitivity just for Live view. The camera has been designed specifically for professional filmmakers such as cinematographers, documentary makers, wedding users and YouTubers.
Packed with astounding features to satisfy the evolving needs of videographers, the newly developed 10.2-megapixel Digital MOS Sensor with Dual Native ISO Technology and Venus Engine 10 faithfully reproduces even dark parts of the image, allowing ISO 51200 high sensitivity recording when the use of supplemental lighting may not be possible as well as an extended ISO of up to 204,800.
To further elevate the video expression, GH5S also comes with a Variable Frame Rate Effect (VFR) which allows users to record slow motions and time lapse videos seamlessly in 60 FPS and 240 FPS format, alike. The camera also comes pre-installed with a V logL feature, so users don’t have to purchase a software upgrade key separately.
Keeping in mind the outdoor needs of our consumers, the GH5S has been composed of a magnesium alloy full die-cast front, rear and top frame that is not only splash-proof and dust-proof but also freeze-proof down to -10 degrees Celsius which is tough enough to withstand heavy field use.
With these immense capabilities complimented by a sturdy body, the GH5S is an extremely imperative tool for videography professionals who demand high end low light video quality. The camera will be available at all Panasonic stores across the country at a price of INR 184,990/-.
In its endeavour to cater to selfie lovers, Sony India has launched its premium smartphone, the Xperia L2. A brand new addition to Xperia family, the Xperia L2 packs a 13.9 cm (5.5) Wide Screen HD Display along with 2 powerful cameras; an 8MP 120-degree Super-Wide Angle Selfie Camera and 13MP f2.0 Main Camera. Featuring a stylish sleek design, this smartphone promises a full day performance with 3300 mAh Battery and enhanced camera function that lets you capture memorable moments with ease. The Rear Integrated Fingerprint Sensor recognises you intuitively; thereby giving you a personalized security option.
Front camera is at the heart of the selfie world and the 120° super wide-angle 8MP front camera on Xperia L2 allows you to capture all the action even in a group selfie without missing anyone out. Xperia L2 lets you to toggle between Portrait Selfie mode and Group Selfie mode, Portrait mode for great results of personal selfies and Group selfie mode to fit in all your friends in a single click. Built to impeccably capture the prized moments, the new Xperia L2 features a 13MP F2.0 rear camera that ensures clear and crisp mobile photography even on most spontaneous moments. This superior camera combination on Xperia L2 gives users access to a powerful blend of superior low light quality imaging and accurate focusing speed therefore resulting in better and brighter pictures.
The Xperia L2 is crafted with a sleek design that has been further refreshed to create the illusion of a seamlessly never-ending surface whose curvature aids the perfect fit in your hand. The expansive 13.9 cm (5.5) HD screen on Xperia L2 delivers vivid colour output and detailed images to deliver crisp and sharp viewing experience which is ideal for enjoying videos, browsing content and enjoying social networks on the go. Sony craftsmanship is clear to see astonishing brightness, colour, clarity and contrast that are realised to create levels of realism you almost feel part of the scene that you watch.
The 3,300 mAh battery means you can do more of what you love for longer and intuitive Xperia smart charging technologies ensure the battery stays healthy during its lifespan. With 3,300 mAh battery, one can watch more movies and videos without worrying about battery, from a single charge, leaving you to maximise your use with ease. Additionally, the Stamina Mode extends the battery lifetime just when you really need it, whilst Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology and Battery Care work together to maintain the long-term health of the battery by monitoring its health and adjusting the charging current accordingly to avoid damage and maximise its lifespan
Knowing who you are by just holding the phone, the Rear Fingerprint Sensor power button on Xperia L2 is intuitively placed on the phone so you are able to pick up and securely unlock in a single movement. The soft, rounded form with a “loop surface” design makes it comfortable to hold, while the Black and Gold stunning colours available are designed to suit your style.
The Xperia L2 is available at Rs 19,990/- with color options, Black and Gold
IBetting big on the booming India smartphone market, Infinix Mobile, the online smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings, launches yet another forward-looking and contemporary product HOT S3. With this launch, Infinix brings in its fourth global product series ‘HOT S’ to India. It is designed in 2 variants viz. 3GB+32GB, which is priced at Rs 8,999 and 4GB+64GB storage, priced at Rs 10,999.
Underpinning its USP, the HOT S3 is the first smartphone that sports the Full View display with 20 MP Selfie camera with a capability to take great selfies even in low light. Adding a unique flavor to the launch event, INFINIX invited some of the Key players of Mumbai City Football Club to co-celebrate the launch. INFINIX is the Official Smartphone partner of Mumbai City FC in the current season of the Hero Indian Super league, which is a key part of Infinix’s vision to connect stronger with its young fans in India.
Infinix entered India in August 2017 with Note 4 and Hot Pro 4 & later launched its flagship Zero5, to strengthen its premium portfolio. All the products have been very well received by the consumers and response has been great in terms of feedback.
Featuring a 5.65inch HD+ full view display, the front part has 2.5D curved edges and a fingerprint scanner at the rear.
On the camera optics, the HOT S3 ships with a 20-megapixel front camera with 4-in-1 low light selfie camera mode, dual soft LED flash, which helps in capturing the perfect selfies even in the low light condition.
The HOT S3 comes with a unique feature called Full View selfie mode, which lets you capture the selfies on full view screen. The Smartphones lets you take Bokeh shots, where you can blur the background and make the subject standout.
Whereas the 13-megapixel rear camera supports PDAF and F2.0 aperture with features like touch focus, HDR, panorama and professional camera setting for enhancing the overall photography experience.
It is powered by an Octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with latest Android Oreo operating system and customized XOS 3.0 user interface. Infinix Hot S3 has massive 4000mAh battery that provides great battery life for 2 days on normal usage.
HOT S3 will be available in two memory variants, 3GB+32GB & 4GB+64GB. It is a dual SIM smartphone with dedicated microSD card slot, which can support upto 128GB memory card. HOT S3 will be available in two colors of Sandstone black & Brush Gold.
Dell has launched the smallest 13-inch laptop in the world, the latest XPS 13 (9370). Seeing technology as an expression of style for users and a desire from fashion forward customers to blend technology into their lifestyle, the new XPS 13 is a perfect fit to the growing portfolio. With a robust configuration, unrivaled cinematic experience and eye-pleasing aesthetics, the XPS 13 addresses the need for stylish and powerful machines that deliver quality content on the go.
Dell identifies an opportunity for thinner, lighter and more powerful mobile devices that both enthusiasts and professionals demand. Thriving on the philosophy of design-centric premium PCs, Dell’ complete thin and light portfolio is the consequence of leveraging this insight; and the XPS 13 will create a market opportunity appealing to the tech savvy, style conscious consumers, who do not want to compromise on performance.
The XPS portfolio of products have been repeat winners as is this latest XPS 13 that has been named CES 2018 Innovation Award Honouree. Commenting on the launch in India, Ray Wah, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer and Small Business Product Group, Dell said, “The XPS brand is legendary; it leads our ultrabook portfolio. From innovations in design philosophy using smarter materials to performance-driven sleek design construction, the new XPS 13 is an absolute delight! This machine is tailored for savouring an ultimate entertainment experience.”
“A Digital India and a growing community of digitized Indians, presents an attractive market opportunity for us as a global PC company. We have a clear vision to introduce a PC for every user. With the discerning demographic of entrepreneurs, CXO’s, mobile workforce and next-generation Indians, we see an exponential growth opportunity for our premium, thin & light portfolio. Our new range will redefine personal computing and give people experiences they want – and some they’ve never dreamt possible”, said Mr. P. Krishnakumar, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer & Small Business, Dell India.
Further, to the complete availability of Dell’s thin and light series, with the introduction of Dell Cinema, now more than ever, people can watch video content on their PCs with the expectation of a full cinematic experience, including studio sound and visual quality. Through Dell Cinema, an immersive three-pronged multi-sensory cinematic experience that’s unforgettably real with rich colors, uninterrupted streaming and exceptional audio.
• CinemaColor: powered by Windows HD Color, decodes and displays high dynamic range (HDR) streamed content with enhanced detail, more vivid hues, sharper brightness and a wider colour gamut; Netflix in HDR also is supported on Dell Cinema PCs
• CinemaSound: a Dell exclusive audio innovation powered by Waves MaxxAudio Pro that delivers clearer highs, enhanced bass and higher volume for a true cinematic audio experience
• CinemaStream: powered by Killer and SmartByte, a software-based solution co-developed by Dell and Rivet Networks that optimizes online streaming and interactive video resulting in less buffering, more bandwidth and better resolution
Key features of XPS 13 (9370)
• A 13.3” laptop featuring Ultra Sharp 4K Ultra HD infinity edge touch display with HDR, encased in brushed aluminum
• The XPS 13 delivers more performance with Dell Power Manager. The user-selectable modes provided by Dell Power Manager allow you to customize the power of the system. This solution, engineered by Dell, dynamically delivers the maximum amount of power from your processor, while intelligently monitoring and managing system temperatures. It only delivers the extra power when applications need it, conserving battery life.
• It’s also the first laptop built with GORE Thermal Insulation, which provides thermal conductivity levels lower than air in a thin, flexible format, keeping your laptop cool while it works hard. This insulation directs heat out of the device, lowering the temperature and enabling greater performance.
• Equipped with the latest Intel 8th Generation Quad Core™ CPUs and supports 16GB LPDDR3 RAM and 512 GB PCIe SSD
• Intel Ultra HD Graphic card 620
• Equipped with latest technology like USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen 1) with power delivery & display port support, password-free log-in with Windows Hello & IR camera
• Offers up to ~ 19 hrs, 46 minutes with FHD of battery life with a built-in of 52 Whr battery
• Available in rose gold and alpine white woven glass fiber palm rest to add a dash of vibrancy to your everyday work
• Also, available in platinum silver with black carbon fiber palm rest
Pricing:
• INR 94790 for Core i5 processor with Full HD display
• INR 141490 for Core i7 processor with Full HD display
• INR 159790 Core i7 processor with Ultra HD display
Availability:
• The XPS 13 will be available for purchase starting February 6, 2018 on www.dell.co.in/newxps13
• It will be available in in retail at Dell exclusive stores, Croma and Reliance Digital outlets from February 20, 2018
With Valentine’s Day round the corner, OnePlus, a global technology company, today announced the availability of its hugely popular OnePlus 5T Lava Red. Giving more reasons for users to celebrate, the company has announced exciting offers valid from February 7th to 11th where customers can avail instant discounts and no cost EMI on all variant of the OnePlus 5T, including the Lava Red variant.
Customers purchasing OnePlus devices on Amazon.in can avail up to INR 1,500 instant discount by using an SBI Credit Card. They are also eligible for 3-months no cost EMI during the offer period. Those purchasing from the official e-store- oneplusstore.in or the OnePlus Experience Store in Bangalore can also avail Rs.1500 cash back offer as well as get the assured best value on exchange of their old smartphone on all OnePlus 5T variants.
Commenting on the announcement, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager at OnePlus India said, “We are grateful to OnePlus community for making OnePlus 5T the highest rated smartphone on Amazon.in and the best-selling premium smartphone in India. To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, we are glad to bring back the special edition of the hugely popular Lava Red variant along with some exciting offers including a special referral program on Amazon.in to further reward the loyal OnePlus community.”
OnePlus also announced a new referral program and extended warranty exclusively for OnePlus 5 and 5T customers through Amazon.in. All customers who have purchased the OnePlus 5 and 5T before January 30th, 2018, will receive two unique referral codes via email. Any purchases of the OnePlus 5T made between 7th-21st February 2018 using any of these referral codes, makes both the referrer as well as the referee eligible for a complimentary 3-month brand warranty extension. The referrer can avail up to 6 months warranty extension if his referral codes are used twice or more times. Also, the first 500 successful referrers and referees will be eligible for free Bullet V2 earphone on Amazon.in.
