Author: Preetish Gumber

Lenovo Showcased its New Range of Gaming PC’s

Lenovo today launched its new range of gaming PCs that includes the IdeaCentre Horizon 27, IdeaPad Y510p and the IdeaPad Z510 for the Indian market. All these devices are equipped with high performance graphics and audio, all of these devices comes along with windows 8.

Shailendra Katyal, Director- Consumer Business, Lenovo India said, “We are happy to enter the gaming sphere with a complete portfolio of gaming machines that cater to both individuals and families. Lenovo is fostering its growth in the PC+ era through these multi-media devices that will add a new dimension to our existing portfolio of Consumer products and redefine the concept of gaming in India.”

The Lenovo IdeaPad Z510 runs 4th generation of Intel Core i7 processor. It features a 15.6 inch display and comes with up to 16 GB DDR3L RAM. The device also includes Intel Wireless Display Technology that allows to stream content to any other device with a bigger display. The IdeaPad Z510 comes with stereo speakers with Dolby Theatre certification for audio enhancement. The device is priced at Rs. 50,990, and will be available from October.

However, the second product was the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 which is an all-in-one PC that supports multi-touch and doubles up as a table PC. It features a 27 inch display and runs on 4th generation of Intel Core i7. The device is powered by Nvidia GeForce GT 620M 1GB/2GB graphics with DirectX 11 and sports stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater V4. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 will be available in India from next week, at a price of Rs. 1,36,500.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p features a 15.6 inch full HD LED Glare display. It runs 4th generation of Intel Core i7 processor and is powered by dual NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 2GB dual graphics with use of Ultrabay technology. The device comes with a 8 GB of RAM and includes a 1 TB of Hard disk.

Some other features of this device are backlight enabled accutype keyboard with touchpad, USB 3.0 Port, HDMI output, 720p HD Webcam and Dual Digital Array Microphones. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p will be available in India from next week in Black colour, at a price of Rs. 69,990.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]Lenovo debuts a range of multimedia gaming PCs

Delhi, September 20, 2013: Lenovo, one of India’s leading PC players, today announced the launch of a new range of feature-rich gaming PCs, powered by Windows 8 and the Intel® Core™ i7 processor. This move signifies Lenovo’s entry into the high potential Gaming space that caters to the Next Gen PC user with products that offer robust performance.

The new range includes the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p which boosts multimedia gaming with stylish looks along with easy options to add more storage or graphics. Equipped with high-performance graphics and premium audio that makes it a true multimedia powerhouse, the Y510p is a perfect option for the serious gamers.

Also part of the new portfolio, the much-awaited, CES award winner, Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 is the world’s first multi-user, multi-touch, multi-mode table PC with hundreds of pre-loaded games that can be played anywhere at home. This interpersonal device brings families together for a shared computing experience over the solitary computing nature of most other devices. Its USP includes a supersized screen, dynamic graphics and touch screen and it also doubles as a user’s high performance, all-in-one 27-inch desktop. Horizon brings a new perspective to computing – one that makes the experience shared, collaborative and personal.

Shailendra Katyal, Director- Consumer Business, Lenovo India said, “We are happy to enter the gaming sphere with a complete portfolio of gaming machines that cater to both individuals and families. Lenovo is fostering its growth in the PC+ era through these multi-media devices that will add a new dimension to our existing portfolio of Consumer products and redefine the concept of gaming in India.”

Lenovo IdeaPad Z510, a multi-media notebook with a good balance of features and performance is the third member of the gaming family. The laptop is equipped with a powerful processor, graphics performance along with an integrated DVD drive and superior audio quality.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p – Key features:
Boosts a unique Ultrabay feature which enables instant swapping for dual capability and increase in storage space
Runs on 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7- processor and operates on Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro
Enabled with speakers supporting Dolby Home Theatre designed by JBL for immersive sound
Integrated Dual graphics support; NVIDIA SLI – up to NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 2GB dual graphics
Backlit Accutype keyboard with individual rounded keys, offering easy typing even in the dark

Price: Rs. 69,990/- (taxes included) – The product is also available on thedostore.com

Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 – Key features:
Winner of 14 + awards at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2013
With integrated Aura interface activated, it enables two or more people to access content, videos, pictures and play games
Comes with unique Table PC accessories such as Joystick, Striker and E-dice, in addition to preloaded games, wireless mouse and keyboard.
Supported by NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M 1GB/2GB graphics with DirectX® 11
Operates on 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7- processor for smooth multi-tasking
Features stereo speakers with Dolby® Home Theatre® V4

Price: Rs. 1, 36,500 /- (taxes included)

Lenovo IdeaPad Z510 – Key features:
The 15.6” laptop runs on 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7- processor
Up to 16GB DDR3L memory
Enables users to stream the content wirelessly to a big screen with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology
OneKey® Recovery makes data backup and recovery simple
Offers stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater certification for immersive sound

Price: Rs. 50, 990/- (taxes included)
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September 20, 2013
Nikon Launches 1 AW1 a Mirrorless Waterproof Camera

Nikon has launched something new to the waterproof camera market, the Nikon 1 AW1 is a mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera, besides being waterproof this camera is shockproof and freeze-proof as-well.

Design of this new product seems identical to the Nikon J1, which came into the market in 2011. The AW1 is rated waterproof till 49 feet, shockproof up to 6.6 feet, and freeze-proof. When shooting underwater, the device has a custom white balance setting to get perfect clicks in the unusual conditions underwater.

The 1 AW1 features an ISO range of 100 – 6,400, the camera can capture still images at 15 fps which can go upto 60 fps when the autofocus is locked. The device shoots video in 1080p and includes a slow-motion mode that captures footage between 400 FPS or 1,200 FPS.

The device includes build-in GPS for automatic geotagging of photos, videos and also has Wi-Fi, all these features are rarely seen in any interchangeable lens camera. The AW1 has a 14.1 megapixels sensor, it has the same CX-format sensor identical to the J1, which means its significantly smaller than the sensors available in other mirrorless cameras.

With the 1 AW1, Nikon is releasing two new lenses that are also shockproof, and waterproof. There is a 11-27.5 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens and a wide-angle 10 mm f/2.8 lens. The Nikon AW1 with 11-27.5 mm lens will be available in October for $799.95, the second bundle with the 10 mm lens is for $999.95. The device comes in black, white, and silver models.

September 20, 2013
Opera Partners With 7 Mobile Makers in India

Opera announced that the company is focusing on further expanding its India business to drive growth in the South Asian region and has partnered with seven new handset makers, including Micromax, Spice and Wynncom as part of these efforts.

The companies include Micromax, Videocon, Spice, MoMagic Technologies, Wynncom, Lemon Mobiles and iBall, the original equipment manufacturer will preinstall Opera Mini browser as an exclusive, third-party mobile browser across their upcoming Android devices, the company said in a statement. Opera has also signed two similar OEM partnerships with Symphony Mobile in Bangladesh and Colors Mobile in Nepal.

India is home to the largest number of Opera Mini users in the world. Partnering with local OEMs in India and neighboring countries is part of our growth strategy to take Opera Mini’s user numbers in the region from strength to strength,” Sunil Kamath, Vice President – South Asia, Opera Software said.

He further said, since the beginning of this year, more than 100 Android devices with the browser preinstalled on them have been launched in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

September 20, 2013
Panasonic T11 and P11 Android Smartphones Now Available

Panasonic has unveiled two new smartphones, the P11 and T11, these devices are available on online websites. The Panasonic T11 is priced at Rs. 9,520 and the Panasonic P11 is priced at Rs. 16,364.

The Panasonic T11 features a 4 inch display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor along with a 1 GB of RAM. The device has a 4 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 32 GB via micro SD card. Panasonic T11 has a 5 MP rear camera and a VGA front facing camera. This device runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and sports a 1,500 mAh battery.

Whereas, the Panasonic P11 comes with a 5 inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor along with a 1 GB of RAM. This device sports a 8 MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash, the device also have a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. Panasonic P11 has an inbuilt storage of 4 GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB via micro SD card. This device also runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and sports a bigger 2,000 mAh battery, P11 also comes up with Dual SIM support along with 3G.

September 20, 2013
Apple’s iCloud now Lets Windows users Sync Bookmarks With Chrome and Firefox

Apple’s iCloud previosuly allowed Windows users to sync mobile Safari bookmarks with Internet Explorer, but now Apple is opening this functionality up to more web browsers

The additional functionality comes by an update to Apple’s iCloud Control Panel for Windows, a small app designed to keep contacts, calendars and bookmarks up-to-date between iOS devices, Mac and PC.

As reported by Apple Insider, the extra options mean the majority of Windows users will be able to take their bookmarks with them without resorting to using a third-party browser like Chrome for iOS. It also means that PC users can enjoy far greater freedom of browsers than those with Macs can.

Apple notes that the appropriate iCloud Bookmarks extensions for Chrome and Firefox must be installed for the system to work. Apple has yet to add iCloud bookmark syncing support for the Mac versions of Chrome and Firefox.

iCloud Control Panel 3.0 for Windows can be downloaded for free from Apple’s Support Downloads webpage.

September 19, 2013
Google Announces Calico, a New Company Focused on Health and Well-being

Google today announced Calico, a new company that will focus on health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases. Arthur D. Levinson, Chairman and former CEO of Genentech and Chairman of Apple, will be Chief Executive Officer and a founding investor.

Announcing this new investment, Larry Page, Google CEO said:

Illness and aging affect all our families. With some longer term, moonshot thinking around healthcare and biotechnology, I believe we can improve millions of lives. It’s impossible to imagine anyone better than Art—one of the leading scientists, entrepreneurs and CEOs of our generation—to take this new venture forward.”

Arthur Levinson will remain Chairman of Genentech and a director of Hoffmann-La Roche, as well as Chairman of Apple. “ I’ve devoted much of my life to science and technology, with the goal of improving human health. Larry’s focus on outsized improvements has inspired me, and I’m tremendously excited about what’s next.”

Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple, said:

For too many of our friends and family, life has been cut short or the quality of their life is too often lacking. Art(Arthur) is one of the crazy ones who thinks it doesn’t have to be this way. There is no one better suited to lead this mission and I am excited to see the results.”

Larry Page further mentioned on his Google+ post, This is a lot different from what Google does today. But as we explained in our first letter to shareholders, there’s tremendous potential for technology more generally to improve people’s lives. So don’t be surprised if we invest in projects that seem strange or speculative compared with our existing Internet businesses. And please remember that new investments like this are very small by comparison to our core business.

Calcio is California Life Company!

September 19, 2013
Dead Trigger 2 Coming up in October, with Enhanced Graphic Effects

Dead Trigger was launched last year and now Madfinger Games is all set to launch there latest game, the Dead Trigger 2. The game will be available starting 23rd of October 2013.

Dead Trigger 2 is based on an unreal world of Zombies, there will be lots of zombie shooting, but Dead Trigger 2 will be taking place in an expansive multiplayer world that develops in real time.

This real time and never-ending story will be affected by the behavior of every single player” said s Marek Rabas, CEO at Madfinger Games

Dead Trigger 2 will be released in Free-to-play format for both iOS and Android devices, as well as on Steam, Mac and Facebook. This game might not be the best available game, but you cannot complain for anything that comes for free. You can view some gameplay snapshots below:

Watch the teaser video here.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]Tokyo, Japan – September 18, 2013 – Madfinger Games, creators of the blockbuster mobile games, Shadowgun and Dead Trigger, have revealed today that their anxiously awaited game, Dead Trigger 2 will be released on the 23rd of October 2013.
On the eve of Tokyo Game Show 2013, together with the announcement of the official October 23rd release date for Dead Trigger 2, Madfinger Games has unleashed the very first intro video of the game.
Dead Trigger 2 is a first person zombie shooter arcade game that delivers players to a parallel world, where humanity is engaged in a battle against zombies for control of the Earth. The reality of this worldwide apocalyptic conflict is underlined by the fact that the game is played out in real time. “This real time and never-ending story will be affected by the behavior of every single player,” explains Marek Rabas, CEO at Madfinger Games. With each following update, the action will shift to varying locations and continents with the concrete development influenced directly by the participation of players. The action will be global, players will fight against local zombies in Shanghai, London or in the middle of the desert far away in Africa.
Dead Trigger 2 will be released in Free-to-play format for both iOS and Android devices, as well as on Steam, Mac and Facebook.
Players can once again expect above-standard graphics, which remain as a given at Madfinger Games. The developers of Dead Trigger 2 have introduced enhanced graphic effects which will again push forward the boundaries of graphics on mobile devices. “You’ll be amazed at the Realistic Water Reflections, Dynamic Shadows, Dynamic Light Projectors and Dynamic Grass,“ promises Pavel Cizek, Project Leader and Graphic Artist at Madfinger Games. Dead Trigger 2 graphics also include Per-pixel Lighting and Advanced Ragdoll Physics.
The first game in the Dead Trigger series was released in summer 2012. It has since become a massive favorite within the gaming community, with more than 22M downloads on both App Store and Google Play. It has been met with significant acclaim, among other awards, it was selected for inclusion in the App Store Best of 2012, featured in the Apple “Hall Of Fame“ and won Best Technical Achievement and Community Choice at the Unite 2012: Unity Awards.[/toggle]

September 19, 2013
Micromax Press Release Confirms BBM for Android

Micromax today confirmed availability of BBM for Android on its Canvas range of smartphones. The Blackberry Messenger service application is said to come pre-loaded on new Micromax smartphones from the first week of October.

Existing Canvas users will also be able to download the BBM app from the Play Store. Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax said:

We have built a strong mobile ecosystem for our users, which not only drives them to buy our products, but also builds a connection with the brand by massifying and democratizing technology in India. Bringing one of the most popular mobile messaging services with BBM on our smartphones is yet another effort to expand our bouquet of messaging services for our consumers to connect and communicate seamlessly with their loved ones.”

With the arrival of BBM on android, users will now have access to the BBM mobile social network around the world, including features like BBM chats and multi-person chats with BBM Groups, the press release also mentioned that the customers can connect with up to 30 BBM contacts at a time, along with the ability to share voice notes and photographs.

Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director for India at BlackBerry said:

BBM offers customers a highly engaging mobile messaging experience, with the assurance that your message has been delivered and read, and privacy controls that let you easily connect with people without forcing you to give out your phone number or email address. We are delighted to work with Micromax to bring BBM to their customers directly on Canvas smartphones across India”

As per the press release, BBM for Android will be available for download from the Google Play Store, free of cost.

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New Delhi, September 19, 2013 – Micromax, India’s leading handset manufacturer, today announced availability of the popular BBM™ application on its Canvas range of smartphones. The popular mobile messaging service application will come pre-loaded on new Micromax smartphones from the first week of October. Existing Canvas users CAN download the BBM for Android™ app from the Google Play Store, adding to the current slew of third party messaging services available on the Micromax smartphones.

Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax said, “We have built a strong mobile ecosystem for our users, which not only drives them to buy our products, but also builds a connection with the brand by massifying and democratizing technology in India. Bringing one of the most popular mobile messaging services with BBM on our smartphones is yet another effort to expand our bouquet of messaging services for our consumers to connect and communicate seamlessly with their loved ones.”

“We will continue to drive innovation ensuring that our customers have preferential access to the latest and most exciting applications such as the BBM in the future as well,” concluded Mehrotra.
With the arrival of BBM on the Canvas smartphones, Micromax customers will now have access to the BBM mobile social network around the world, including features such as BBM chats and multi-person chats with BBM Groups, which allow customers to connect with up to 30 BBM contacts at a time, as well as the ability to share voice notes and photographs.

“BBM offers customers a highly engaging mobile messaging experience, with the assurance that your message has been delivered and read, and privacy controls that let you easily connect with people without forcing you to give out your phone number or email address. We are delighted to work with Micromax to bring BBM to their customers directly on Canvas smartphones across India,” said Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director for India at BlackBerry.
BBM for Android will be available for download from the Google Play Store, free of cost.

For more information, please visit www.micromaxinfo.com or www.bbm.com
You can also connect with us at – f – Micromax or @Micromax_Mobile

About Micromax:
Micromax started as an IT software company in the year 2000 working on embedded platforms. In 2008, it entered mobile handset business and by 2010 it became one of the largest Indian domestic mobile handsets company by offering unique affordable innovations. Micromax currently holds 22 percent market share in the Indian smartphone market according to IDC Q2 report. The brand’s product portfolio embraces more than 60 models today, ranging from feature rich, dual – SIM phones, 3G Android smartphones, tablets, LED televisions and data cards. The company has many firsts to its credit when it comes to the mobile handset market including the 30-day battery backup, dual SIM phones, QWERTY keypads, universal remote control mobile phones etc. Micromax has presence in more than 560 districts through 125,000 retail outlets in India. The company has sales presence spread across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.
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September 19, 2013
Gestures, Voice Controls and HDMI Capture of Games Confirmed by Sony for the PlayStation 4

Sony on August 20 at Gamescom revealed the launch dates for the PlayStation 4, which will launch in North America on November 15 and in European regions on November 29.

The Sony’s Keynote at the Tokyo Game Show cleared some of the question related to the the PlayStation 4, to start with, the PS4 Camera will support voice and gesture controls with its dual cameras and built in four mics. The PlayStation 4 will allow unencrypted HDMI output for games which can be used to record your games and will be great for recording game-plays in iGyaan style for you guys to watch.

I think we just announced that we’re going to allow video capture of games over HDMI! “Details will follow soon.” said Sony’s representative Brad Douglas.

September 19, 2013
Lava L661 a Budget CDMA Feature Phone Launched for 1199 INR

MTS (telecom operator) has launched a new feature phone in association with Lava, the Lava L661. The device comes bundled with MTS unlimited talk plans, the company has not detailed the talk plans for the handset. Lava L661 has been priced at Rs. 1,199.

The device has a 1.8-inch TFT screen, a micro SD card slot with expandable memory of upto 4 GB. The device supports speaker phone and has some utility features like Alarm, Calculator, Calendar, Predictive text T9, Vcard, Group SMS, Scheduler and can also be used for call conferencing. The device is powered by a 1000 mAh battery.

The company claims that the Lava L661 CDMA phone is one of the most affordable phones in the Indian market. It will be available in three colors Black, Blue and White.

September 19, 2013
Micromax Launched ‘Canvas Tab’ a 8 inch Tablet priced at 16,500 INR

Micromax has unveiled its first tablet in the Canvas series, the Canvas Tab P650. The new Canvas Tab is priced at Rs. 16,500.

The Micromax Canvas Tab P650 has a 8 inch IPS display and sports 1 GB of RAM. The device comes with 16 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 32 GB via micro SD card. The Canvas Tab is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad core processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. The tablet is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front facing camera. The device includes a 4800 mAh battery.

Commenting on the launch, Rahul Sharma, Micromax Co-Founder said

With Canvas Tab, we are offering Indian consumers a unique combination of superior technology complemented with unmatched style. It reinforces our commitment to massify and democratize technology by empowering the consumers with the best and most unique innovations that offer great value for them.” He further added, “With today’s launch, we aim to extend the Canvas experience to our users on the tablet PC’s, supported by an entire eco-system of applications. The Canvas Tab promises a seamless experience to the consumers. The Canvas Tab will strengthen our leadership in the tablet PC market complemented with a 360 degree go to market strategy to reach out to the consumers.”

The Canvas Tab P650 also supports voice calling, its not clear if the device supports dual SIM or not but as per the Micromax tradition this device might have Dual SIM support. The Canvas Tab comes with features like Look away to pause video, Video Pinning, Pop-up Browser and comes preloaded with Opera, Spuul, Kingsoft Office, M!Live, M!Security. Canvas Tab is available in two colors White and Blue and is available in the stores now, the device includes a free flip case in the box.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]New Delhi, September 18th, 2013: Micromax, India’s leading handset manufacturer, today announced the launch of its first flagship tablet in the Canvas series with The Canvas Tab P650. Exemplifying great style combined with superior technology, the device aims to be the perfect companion for people who want to stay connected on the move. The Canvas Tab comes with a slew of latest software and hardware features that offer seamless and enhanced user experience. After pioneering the edutainment category in the tablet market and truly democratizing the Indian smartphone eco-system with the Canvas series of smartphones, the company now promises to extend the Canvas experience to the tablet PC category.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rahul Sharma, Micromax Co- Founder said, “With Canvas Tab, we are offering Indian consumers a unique combination of superior technology complemented with unmatched style. It reinforces our commitment to massify and democratize technology by empowering the consumers with the best and most unique innovations that offer great value for them.”

He further added, “With today’s launch, we aim to extend the Canvas experience to our users on the tablet PC’s, supported by an entire eco-system of applications. The Canvas Tab promises a seamless experience to the consumers. The Canvas Tab will strengthen our leadership in the tablet PC market complemented with a 360 degree go to market strategy to reach out to the consumers.”

Adding oomph and style quotient, the Canvas Tab shows off a light and sleek design with full aluminum body. Sporting an 8” IPS full touch display, this new device promises excellent graphic quality its user.

Designed for work and fun on the go, the Canvas Tab is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad core processor and packed with a 4800 mAh battery promising users a seamless experience. With access to a huge number of apps which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, this is the first tab in the Canvas series runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) upgradable via FOTA.

After the unprecedented success of Canvas 4, Micromax has taken key insights from consumer feedback and integrated some of its most popular applications and smart features on Canvas Tab like the video player where one can watch a video and at the same time preview another video with ease (multiple video view), pause the video when you are not looking at the screen (look away pause), or use the option of video pinning to continue surfing on the tab while the video continues to run, the tablet promises superior application performance. Promising a browsing time of up to 5 hours, this 3G tablet is the ideal gadget for the young generation who is always on the lookout for better, faster and savvier gadgets on the go!

The tab comes equipped with a lot of fun features and apps for the users like, Spuul to watch free movies online, Music Hub to get access to songs online, Opera Mini for superior browsing experience and M! Live, to allow users to download HD/premium games. For the security of Canvas Tab buyers, Micromax will also offer a unique M! Security feature that offer security solutions including Back-Up, Anti-Theft Tracker, Anti-Virus. The users can store their favorite pictures, audios and videos in the tab’s 16GB internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB.

Priced at Rs. 16,500/-, Canvas Tab will be available in 2 colors White & Blue and would be available across all leading retail outlets in India from 18th September, 2013.

For more information, please visit www.micromaxinfo.com
You can also connect with us at – f – Micromax or @Micromax_Mobile

About Micromax:
Micromax started as an IT software company in the year 2000 working on embedded platforms. In 2008, it entered mobile handset business and by 2010 it became one of the largest Indian domestic mobile handsets company by offering unique affordable innovations. Micromax currently holds 22 percent market share in the Indian smartphone market according to IDC Q2 report. The brand’s product portfolio embraces more than 60 models today, ranging from feature rich, dual – SIM phones, 3G Android smartphones, tablets, LED televisions and data cards. The company has many firsts to its credit when it comes to the mobile handset market including the 30-day battery backup, dual SIM phones, QWERTY keypads, universal remote control mobile phones etc. Micromax has presence in more than 560 districts through 125,000 retail outlets in India. The company has sales presence spread across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.[/toggle]

September 19, 2013
Now Indian Doctor Uses Google Glass in Surgery

Not very long ago, Doctors used Google Glass for a surgery at Ohio State University, which helped medical students to see from the Doctors prospective. Now, in India a surgeon operated upon two persons wearing Google glass, allowing people across the globe to see the procedure live.

Chennai based Dr JS Rajkumar, laparoscopy surgeon and chairman of Lifeline Hospital, became the second surgeon in the world to operate using the Glass on Tuesday.

Dr JS Rajkumar

“We at Lifeline have always been ahead technologically and this was just another such attempt,” said Dr Rajkumar.

“As a surgeon I could access whatever information was available on the surgery right inside the operation theater, and it is also a boon for medical students who can watch the surgery live on their computer screens anywhere in the world. Expert surgeons can guide surgeons during difficult surgeries from any part of the world,” he said.

Dr Rajkumar admitted to being a bit nervous at the start of the surgery.

I was a wee bit nervous initially, which was obvious, considering I was aware the whole world was watching. But it was a trial run and there will be more surgeries happening in the coming weeks, this is going to be a game changer as it will give you tremendous transparency, and I am proud to be the first person to introduce it in India,” said Dr Rajkumar.

September 18, 2013
Sony Launches Cyber-Shot DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 Lens Cameras in India

Sony today launched the all new lens cameras, DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 adding up to its Cyber-shot range. These cameras can easily clip on the smartphone and can be connected via NFC.

Both the lens cameras fits in all the popular smartphones, as said by the company and the connection to the phone is made via NFC and the latest version of Sony’s PlayMemories mobile app. The lens cameras do not have to be necessarily attached to the phone all the time as they can be placed anywhere the users want it to be and the shutter can still be controlled from the mobile.

DSC-QX10

The DSC-QX10 weighs 105 grams with the battery, the device has a 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with the Sony G lens. The device has a 10x optical zoom range, along with a SteadyShot, which the company claims will combat with the camera shake, give steady and blur free videos.

DCS-QX100

On the other hand, the DCS-QX100 has a 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor with 20.2 MP, this device has dedicated keys to control the zoom and shutter release on the camera body. This device is teamed with a wide aperture Carl-Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x optical zoom that also include a Optical SteadyShot.

Both these devices have BIONZ processors which the company claims will give natural, detailed packed stills and HD videos along with superior audio. The DSC-QX100 has a dedicated control ring for adjustment if manual focus and zoom.

Both of these devices are available throughout India starting today, the DSC-QX100 is priced at 24,990 INR and the DSC-Qx10 is priced at 12,990 INR. Our hands on video is on its way, Stay tuned!

September 18, 2013

Sony GTK-N1BT a 100W speaker with NFC Launched in India

Sony has launched the GTK-N1BT, the company’s new portable speaker in India. It has 100W output with NFC and Bluetooth connectivity options for smart devices to stream music without cables.

You can connect a USB stick to the USB port to stream the music in, the device also has FM Radio, Audio In and has Multi-colour LED patterns.

The detailed specs and features are listed in the table below:

Genral Features:
Power Requirement	AC220V-240V, 50/60Hz

Audio Power Output:
Front (RMS)	20W + 20W
Subwoofer (RMS)	60W

Function:
USB	Yes
FM	Yes
Audio In	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes

Sound Features:
Equalizer	R&B, ROCK, POP, HIP HOP, FLAT
Sound Enhancement	DSEE

Lightning Effect:
Power Illuminator (color)	Yes(Red)
LED Effect	LED SPEAKER(Multi-color)
Illuminated keys	Yes(Blue)

Convenience Features:
Demo Mode	Yes
Timer Play	FM, USB
Timer Sleep	FM, USB, AUDIO IN, BLUETOOTH
Clock Display	24 hours

Power:
Auto Standby Mode	Yes
Power Consumption	38W

Display:
Display Type (Main display)	1 Line LCD
Color	Black and White

Connectivity:
NFC	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Formats For Sound Playback	WAV, MP3, WMA and AAC

Front Speakers:
System	1 Way
Detachable Grille	No
Audio/Video Shield	No
Sub-woofer Unit Size	160 mm
Full Range Unit Size	65 mm x 2

Other Information:
Matrix Layout System	Yes
LED Speaker	Multi-color(10 pattern)
Carrying Handle	Yes

Weight and Measurements:
Dimensions (cms)	554 x 213 x 280
Weight (kg)	8.75

The device is launched in India for 16,990 INR.

September 18, 2013

Sony Launches Xperia Z1 in India for Rs. 44990

Sony has launched the its Xperia Z1 smartphone today in India, for a price of Rs 44990. The new Sony Xperia Z1 has a IP58 certification making it seriously dust and water resistant.

The Sony Xperia Z1 is the latest flagship smartphone for the company, it includes a 5-inch full HD 1080p display (441ppi) sporting Sony’s TRILUMINOS screen tech and X-Reality for mobile. The device is powered by a 2.2 Ghz Snapdragon 800 chipset, along with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage (expandable via Micro SD).

The device sports a 20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with a size of 1/2.3?, along with a G Lens from its higher-end cameras. Its F2.0 aperture and 27 mm wide-angle lens can be the biggest competitor for the Nokia’s flagship device Lumia 1020.

The camera on Xperia Z1 will include set of Xperia Camera Applications like Social Live, Info-Eye, Time Shift Burst and Ar Effect. You can expect are hands on this device really soon.

Sony has launched the phone with an 8GB data bundle for 3 months with Vodafone. Sony has also launched the Smarrt Watch 2 for a price of Rs 14990 .

[toggle title=”Press Release”]Sony introduces Xperia™ Z1 – a stunning waterproof smartphone

with a groundbreaking camera experience

• Combines the very best of Sony’s technology in a slim, waterproof and

beautifully designed Android smartphone

• True compact camera performance through combination of Sony’s awardwinning “G Lens”, large 1/2.3-type 20.7MP “Exmor RS for mobile” CMOS image

sensor and “BIONZ for mobile” image processing engine

• Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver unique experiences

including live social broadcasting

• Immersive viewing experience via Sony’s TRILUMINOS® Display for mobile and

X-Reality™ for mobile

• Unrivalled ecosystem of applications, accessories and companion products

Sony India today introduced Xperia Z1, a premium waterproof smartphone that combines the

very best of Sony’s technology, entertainment and wide range of companion products with a

unique and groundbreaking camera experience.

The world’s leading camera in a smartphone

The elegant, 5” Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony’s premium Z series of products and

brings Sony’s proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before – including

the very best of Sony’s camera expertise. Xperia Z1 features Sony’s award-winning “G Lens”

with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image

sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine.

The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as

a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent

testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading

smartphones

in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from

being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications

Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an

innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at

launch include:

• Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get

your friends’ comments right on your screen.

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• Info-eye™: Innovative visual search function that provides related information on

landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the

camera.

• Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time – Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in

2 seconds – a second before and after pressing the shutter – so you can scroll back and

forth to find the perfect image.

• AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using

Sony’s SmartAR™ augmented reality technology.

This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming

developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more

apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.

Beautiful design with high power and performance

Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony

smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony’s acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium

materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55

& IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures

beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz

quad-core CPU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual

ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh

battery for a high battery performance. Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off

functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.

Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony’s media applications

and technologies

• Sony Music: Sony is all set to give its consumers an unparalleled & faster entertainment

experience by offering 6 months free Unlimited streaming & music download of over 15 lakh

songs such as International, Bollywood & Regional songs from Sony Music library

• Sony LIV: Sony will also have a unique video streaming app called Sony Liv. With this

app, consumers can enjoy catch-up TV of SAB, Sony Entertainment and Max. Not only this,

Xperia users will have exclusive access to special moments of KBC & Indian Idol. They can

even watch over 77 programs and over 4500 hours of videos of their favorite programs.

Majestic display

Thanks to the inclusion of Sony’s BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony’s unique

TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an

immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile – Sony’s intelligent super

resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super

sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony’s audio expertise to play with Sony’s ClearAudio+

which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual

settings.

Unrivalled ecosystem of companion products and smart accessories

Xperia Z1 is supported by an ecosystem of innovative companion products and accessories.

All are underpinned by Sony’s one-touch functions with NFC technology which will number

approximately 100 compatible products by the end of the year including TVs, headphones,

audio speakers, tablets, and more. Key products include:

Companion products to enhance the camera experience

• QX10/QX100: High-performance ‘lens-style’ cameras designed for mounting on

smartphones and operated through the smartphone screen – a perfect partner for the

Z1.

A host of other companion products and smart accessories that enrich your

smartphone experience.

• SmartWatch 2 – Use as a second screen for Xperia Z1. Read messages, handle calls,

easily access notifications – all from your wrist. Trigger the Xperia Z1 camera shutter.

Download other camera apps to enhance the Xperia Z1 experience. Sony is working

closely with developers for even more optimised apps

• SBH52 Smart Bluetooth Handset – Splash proof wireless audio accessory that enables

you to listen and talk without taking out your smartphone.

• MDR-10BT NFC headphones and SRS-BTS50 wireless speaker – New, high quality

NFC enabled headphones and wireless speaker.

Xperia Z1 key specifications

• Sony’s “G Lens”: A lens with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image

zoom.

• BIONZ for mobile: Image processing engine with the algorithm from Sony’s leading

digital compact cameras. It ensures pictures have less noise, fast auto-focus as well as

high stable images for video shooting, preventing shots from being blurred.

• 1/2.3-type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor with 20.7MP: high sensitivity

sensor capturing huge amounts of detail for sharp, crisp images, even in low-light

conditions.

• Dust resistant and waterproof (IP55 & IP58), with acclaimed OmniBalance design

featuring durable tempered glass and solid one-piece aluminium frame

• Qualcomm Snapdragon™800 quad-core 2.2 Ghz processor, 3000 mAh battery

• Xperia Camera Applications such as Social live which broadcast to Facebook. More

applications will be available to download from Sony Select.

• Memory: RAM 2 GB, Flash memory up to 16 GB, Expansion slot microSD™ card, up to

64 GB.

The newly launched Xperia Z1 will be available across all Sony Center and major electronic

stores across India.[/toggle]

September 18, 2013