Motorola announced the opening of its retail stores “Moto Hub” at the Great India Place Mall, Noida today. Six MotoHub stores were established across the country – 3 in Delhi and 3 in Mumbai. The offline stores are expected to strengthen Motorola’s offline presence in India and enhance the customer base.
The MotoHub retail stores will house the entire range of Motorola smartphones ranging from the exclusively available online devices to the ones meant only for offline retail like the Moto E, Moto C, etc. Along with the smartphones, the company will also stock accessories like Moto MODs, on-ear and in-ear headphones, Moto shells, covers etc. The stores aim to offer a hands-on experience of all devices. Motorola plans to open 50 Moto Hubs across the metropolitan cities in India, within the next two years.
When Motorola’s resurgence began in 2013 with the Moto G and Moto X, they stuck to following an online only sales model in India to cut costs. Now, as ownership has shifted from Google to Lenovo, the company has once again started venturing into the offline retail channel. Here’s a list of first six Moto Hub stores :
Stores In Delhi
Stores In Mumbai
Great India Place, NOIDA
Xperia Mall, Dombivali
Logix Mall, NOIDA
Korum Mall, Thane
Shipra Mall, Indirapuram
Viviana Mall, Thane
With the recent launch of Motorola smartphones, establishing of the Moto Hub stores can be an important step towards building a strong on-ground presence for the brand. Few of the USPs of the Moto Hub stores will be –
Offline Availability Of The Exclusively Available Online Smartphones
Xiaomi Inc. has fast become a brand that has more than just smartphones in its arsenal. With a host of home products and accessories available in India, it has built up quite a fanbase here in India. But as with a lot of Xiaomi smartphones, there is a host of other Xiaomi products that aren’t available outside the Chinese market. so, let’s take a look at Top10 Xiaomi products that are only available in China.
1. Xiaomi Smart Air Quality Monitor PM2.5 Detector
The rise and rise of pollution in this world has left us all huffing and puffing for fresh air. The Smart Air Quality Monitor is your reality check at every step, telling you the quality of the air you’re breathing at that very moment. It links up with the Xiaomi Air Purifier, and with its small form-factor, it’s a must-have Xiaomi product especially if you live in a metropolitan city with tons of cars emitting harmful toxins right in your face!
2. Xiaomi Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Music Sport Earbuds
In an era of wireless earbuds, the Xiaomi Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Music Sport Earbuds is exactly what you need. They’re portable, comfortable and have an IPX4 rating, which means that you can sweat it out in the gym while listening to your favourite jam and not worry about ruining these earbuds!
Let’s admit it, we all buy the fancy phones nowadays in pursuit of that perfect club selfie with your friends. The pleasure of getting that group selfie with all your friends in it just makes the day a little better, doesn’t it? The Xiaomi Selfie Stick is the perfect companion when it comes to taking those tedious group selfies ensuring all your friends are in the frame!
This is a power strip you would need at your home. It’s the new-age power strip that does more than just charging your appliances. It connects to an app which enables you to timely switch it off to avoid over-charging and electricity consumption. It also lets you measure the electricity it has consumed. Genius, isn’t it?
The strain caused to your eyes while working in a setting where the lighting is either too bright or too dim is something we’ve all experienced. In this era of smart lighting, Xiaomi has come up with a smart lamp in collaboration with Philips and it’s an instant winner. Take good care of your eyes and don’t let this lamp go out of stock!
A modern-day smartphone needs to be VR compatible to gain any kind of traction, such is the sudden emergence of Virtual Reality in our lives. The Xiaomi VR headset is a budget offering which has a full set of functionalities and it won’t disappoint!
This smart wireless camera will help you get some much deserved sound sleep. Install this surveillance camera and get night-vision footage of up to 9 meters away. The rotatable design of the IP camera makes it capable of monitoring wider range in the horizontal and vertical direction.
This can be a potential gift during parties because it looks cool and the function is even better! It wakes you up to soothing music and even helps you sleep at night! The smart alarm clock speaker has a simple one-key use so it is super simple to use!
This little mouse is your perfect travel companion. If you hate using your laptop’s trackpad and carrying a chunky wired mouse is even more annoying, then Xiaomi Portable Mouse is tailor-made for you. It requires 2 AAA batteries to run and compatibility won’t be an issue.
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee in the morning? The next offering by Xiaomi is for all you coffee lovers out there. Brew your favourite cup of coffee right at home with this easy-to-use espresso coffee machine and you’ll never have to stand in those annoying lines at coffee shops!
Flipkart is hosting some awesome deals on smartphones. Let’s take a look at some of the deals we feel you can’t miss out on.
1. Lenovo Vibe K5 Note (4 GB RAM, 32 GB)
The Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is a snappy, bang-for-the-buck offering by Lenovo and is right now available at INR 10,499 after a flat INR 2,000 discount. Hurry up and pick up Vibe K5 Note for yourself before the deal run out.
Vivo V5 Plus
The dual-lens selfie camera phone is selfie lover’s dream come true. The phone has a brushed metal design and a sturdy build. It is available on Flipkart right now for INR 22,990 after a flat INR 3,000 off. Grab it right now and get clicking!
Moto M
Motorola is known to produce some quality devices at a budget-friendly price bracket and the Moto M is another offering that has a premium built and a familiar design. The user experience provided by Moto M is stock Android with a few tweaks here and there. Moto M is available at a great price starting from INR 13,999 after a flat INR 2,000, so go and make it your next smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy On8
Samsung’s budget-friendly offering, the On8 is powered by the Exynos 7580 processor and houses a 3,300 mAh battery. With a 5.5-inch 1080p display along with an option of expanding storage up to 128 GB makes it a strong contender in the sub-15k category. Grab it now on a sweet deal for INR 12,090 only on Flipkart!
Moto G5 Plus
If camera quality is your utmost priority, then look no further than the Moto G5 Plus. Right now, Moto G5 Plus is available for INR 15,999 after a flat discount of INR 1,000. It comes with an outstanding 12-megapixel rear shooter which takes great low-light images considering its price point. With Motorola’s stock Android user experience paired with decent specs, this one is for the long haul and will definitely satisfy the ‘photography buff’ in you!
Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 64: Flat Rs.3000 Off | Now at Rs.14900
Another budget-friendly offering from Samsung, this one is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 64 comes with a beautiful 5.5-inch 1080p display and a 3,300 mAh to give you a day’s battery life with ease. Grab it on Flipkart at a flat INR 3000 discount for INR 14,900!
Some of the fondest memories of a comic book reader are peeling off the plastic wrap off of the comic book and turning the cover page. That sound of fresh paper rattling still makes us a little giddy inside. As much as we hate to admit, digital books are the present and the future. The purists still believe that nothing’s better than the feeling of a physical book in the hand and the sound of the rattling pages is unparalleled. But, the success of Kindle and reading apps tell us a different story. The handiness of a small gadget essentially carrying your whole library is too good a deal for avid readers to not look into. The comic book readers have long been waiting for a solid platform to satiate their digital comic book cravings.
We went on a spree to find you the perfect app for comic books and boy do we have a good one! Comics by ComiXology is all you’ll ever need and it is great. With a collection of over 75,000 graphic novels, comics and manga this is your one true flight-mate.The collection is mostly paid but there are a few free comic books to get you started.
As is with every app, to access the full library you need to buy the books and read them offline while you are on a flight or a place where you can’t access the internet. From Archies to DC and Marvel to Appleseed, the collection is huge and it’ll take you the long time to even try and finish reading the whole library. Another important box that this app checks out is the UI. An easy-to-use app with proper refined categories and an easy payment method makes using the app an absolute walk in the park. It has all the necessary tabs to help you find the comic book you’re looking for. The text is crisp and the images are sharp to keep you immersed in whatever you’re reading.
Available for free, this app is a must-have for all you comic book/graphic novel enthusiasts who travel a lot and can’t afford to give up the precious space in your hand-baggage. This handy little app will soon become your go-to saviour from the perpetual boredom. Check out the app below and tell us what you feel about it!
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The latest in our top 10 tech segment are tech accessories under INR 1000. We scoured the web for best accessories to buy when them rainy days strike and for those who are looking for a perfect gift to give to your geeky friend, this is the place to be.
1. Clip-On Lens Kit
It’s time to get up close and personal with photography. The clip on lens kit consists of 3 in 1 detachable lenses for your smartphone. Available in three variants, fish-eye, macro and wide angle, this lens kit will add an extra element to your basic smartphone pictures. The fisheye lens offers a wide hemispherical image whereas the macro lens is used for clicking extreme close-up pictures of a far away object. The wide-angle lens projects a substantially larger image circle than would be typical for a standard design lens of the same focal length. Put those photography lessons to use and mount these lenses to any smartphone’s existing camera lens at just INR 899.00
2. Gaming Mouse Pad
We know how the mouse pad is never long enough to accommodate your mouse, keyboard and gaming gadgets. This gaming accessory is a perfect fit for all your gaming needs and is priced at INR 890. The HAVIT HV-MP830 Professional Gaming mouse pad is long enough to comfortably place all your stuff and its anti-skid base keeps it from sliding off the table. Made from high-quality fine mesh cloth, the gaming mouse pad is durable and ensures smooth working of the mouse.
3. Five-in-One Car Charger
This car accessory is one of a kind. Owing to its unique design, this Tantra 5 USB port smart car chargers capable of charging 5 devices at once. The charger consists two parts, one with 2 ports (4.8A) for the front seaters and the other 3 ports (6A) for the people in back. It also features rapid charging with intelligent recognition IC which detects your device’s current charge requirement to deliver fastest possible charging speed upto 2.4A per port.
4. Self Stirring Mug
Today I don’t feel like doing anything…
This self stirring mug is self explanatory and perfect for those lazy days. This battery powered mug has a dedicated button for stirring at the bottom, a double 304 stainless steel design along with a top storage unit for cookies, biscuits, crackers and even protein powder for those fitness junkies. At a price of INR 850, keep them frothy cappuccinos coming.
5. Programmable Timer Switch
The Walnut Innovations Programmable Timer switch is an energy-saving electronic timer with a load capacity of 1000 WATTS. Priced at INR 773, this smart timer can also serve as a security device by programming to turn on the house lights at a specific time in case you plan a trip and don’t want your house to appear vacant. This timer can also be used to charge your phone and save it from over charging the device.
6. AmazonBasics Nano BT Speaker
Perfect for the bathroom singers, this portable nano speaker is water resistant and available in different colours. For the price of INR 999, this bluetooth speaker can last upto 6 hours on a single charge and takes upto 2 hours to get fully charged. The speaker also has a built-in mic for making phone calls and power and volume-control buttons.
7. Mini Foldable Handy Tripod
This mini tripod can hold a camera of approximately 3kgs and is foldable, light weight and sturdy. It also doubles up as a camera stabiliser and opens up to height of approx 12-13 cm. This mini table top tripod can mount DSLR, digital camera and smartphones and is priced at INR 599.
8. Dragon War Gaming Mouse
This customizable gaming mouse from Aries is available in two colors – red and white. You can change the DPI from 800 to 3200. With six control buttons and eight programmable keys, the INR 990 gaming mouse can be programed with the included software. It also offers a braided cable and gold plated USB connector.
9. Sensy Smart Remote
Though this smart remote is originally priced at INR 1199, but for the first time, we have managed to bring the price down to under INR 1000. All you have to do is use Coupon Code: ZMBDHRMM on Amazon. The Sensy Smart Remote allows you to control your set-top box and TV from your smartphone using voice commands. You can also search and discover information regarding TV shows, switch between channels, set reminders and is compatible with Android & iOS.
10. Gel Wrist Rest
The name says it all. This gaming accessory is a must for every gamer. Simply keep the wrist rest under your wrist while typing or gaming for extra comfort. Filled with gel the wrist rest conforms to the shape of you wrist and provide proper cushioning. The Belkin -Wave gel filled wrist rest is available at INR 963.
It’s raining deals on Amazon and it’s not to late to score yours. Here is a list of handpicked laptops deals available at Amazon Prime Day.
Apple MacBook Air
Super classy, super fast and super light.
Installed with Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM, Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air offers excellent battery life, fast storage and amazing design. Weighing 1.4 kg, this ultraportable is perfect for stepping in the Apple Ecosystem.
Screen Size
13.3 Inches
Maximum Display Resolution
1440×900
Product Dimensions
22.7 x 32.5 x 1.7 cm
Processor Type
Core i5
Processor Speed
1.6 GHz
Processor Count
2
RAM Size
8 GB
Hard Drive Size
128 GB
Graphics Co-processor
Intel HD 6000
Operating System
Mac OS X
Average Battery Life (in hours)
12 Hours
Lenovo Ideapad 110
Perfect for the first-time buyers.
It’sturdy build, responsive keyboard and 8 GB RAM size makes it a great buy. Another interesting feature is the DOS operating system which allows you to install the OS of your choice.
Screen Size
15.6 Inches
Maximum Display Resolution
1366×768
Product Dimensions
26.4 x 37.7 x 2.3 cm
Processor Type
Core i5 6200U
Processor Speed
2.3 GHz
RAM Size
8 GB
Hard Drive Size
1 TB
Graphics Co-processor
AMD R16M-M1-30
Graphics Card Ram Size
2 MB
Operating System
DOS
Average Battery Life (in hours)
4 Hours
Lenovo G50-80
An affordable pick with a solid build.
Featuring 15.6 HD display, 8GB RAM and Core i5 processor, Lenovo G50-80 is designed to handle all your day to day requirements.
Screen Size
15.6 Inches
Maximum Display Resolution
1366×768
Product Dimensions
38.4 x 26.5 x 2.5 cm
Processor Type
Core i3-5005U
Processor Speed
2 GHz
RAM Size
8 GB
Hard Drive Size
1 TB
Graphics Co-processor
AMD Radeon R5 M330
Graphics Card Ram Size
2000 MB
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Average Battery Life (in hours)
4 Hours
Dell Vostro 3468
Powerful, functional and ideal for professionals.
Powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core i3 processor clocked at a speed of up to 2.4 GHz,Dell Vostro 3468 is also a great starter pro laptop.
Screen Size
14-inch screen
Maximum Display Resolution
1366×768
Product Dimensions
9.56 x 13.58 x 0.91 cm
Processor Type
Core i3 – 7100U
Processor Speed
2.4 GHz
RAM Size
4 GB
Hard Drive Size
1 TB
Graphics Co-processor
Intel HD Graphics
Operating System
Windows 10
Average Battery Life (in hours)
4 Hours
HP Pavilion 11
Compact, lightweight, functional and perfect for work and play.
A compact convertible that doubles as a laptop and a tablet. Some of it’s interesting features include a powerful core m performance, excellent battery life; and great audio. Check it out now.
From Fidget Rollers to VR, here’s a list of top 10 Geek accessories to add to your collection. And before you crib about the price,
Drumrolls please! it’s all under Rs 250!
Domo VR
Designed to hold any smartphone which has up to 6″ LCD screen, Domo VR features adjustable head-strap with tension locks, a magnet input button, a phone aligner, phone holder and phone access slots. After 90% discount, it is priced at INR 199. For a price of INR 199, this VR is a catch.
5 Way Jack Adaptor
This is the accessory we all have been waiting for. The 5 Way Jack Adaptor features 3.5 mm stereo headset hub splitter which connects up to five headphones in one go. Can’t stop, won’t stop grooving as this 5 way splitter costs just INR 229.
Car Visor Organizer
Ladies, here’s an accessory for you to shop for. From your smartphones to your lipsticks, this car visor can hold almost anything. crafted from a rubberized woven elastic, it makes for a perfect gadget or makeup organizer.
Hand Pressing FlashLight
The darkest hour is here or maybe not! This hand pressing flashlight is compact, cool and doubles up as a grip strengthening accessory. This portable flashlight is devoid of any battery which makes for environmental friendly pick.
8 In 1 Multi Screwdriver
The 8 in 1 Multi Screwdriver Tool is installed with two precision screwdrivers along with a built in flashlight. This ultimate accessory is available for INR 201.
Fidget Roller with LED
Check out the all new Fidget Roller which is a lot more fun and interactive. Available with and without LED, the fidget roller is available at INR 200.
SIM Card Adapter Kit
This Sim Card Kit offers an ideal solution for storing and protecting your sim cards and memory cards. It’s compact and lightweight design allows it to fit in your wallet. It also comes with multiple adapters for all SIM sizes.
LED Mug
The mug that’s lit! This LED mug is installed with LED lights at the base of the mug. The LEDs glow when liquid hits the bottom. Set it glowing with a drink for the price of INR 249.
Wall Charger Stand
Hang in there! The Wall Charger Stand allows you to place your phone while it charges instead of letting it hang. This easy and efficient product tops our list of most needed accessory.
Cable Protectors
Can’t have enough of them! Cable protectors prevent the cable from bending at its weakest point and reduces the risk of fraying and breaking. Get a two pairs at INR 249.
Motorola Canada has tweeted that the company will be launching their next “bold phone” on the 1st of June. While it isn’t clear whether the phone will be launched in just Canada or other parts of the world, the tweet shows a colorful GIF.
What phone exactly will launch is unclear, as rumors for the next generation of both Moto Z and Moto X phones have been lingering. We also saw leaked images of the Box of the Moto Z2 Play recently.
Motorola seems to be on point when it comes to refreshing their device lineups, and now with both the Moto Z phones and Moto X phones due for update it could be either or both in this cycle.
One of the best phones of 2016 and still a great deal at Rs. 11,499.
16 MP primary camera with laser focus, 5 MP front camera
5.5-inch full HD display, 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Android v6.0.1 Marshmallow OS
1.5 GHz MSM8952 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core
550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB
3000 mAh battery
3. Redmi 4A
This phone which is typically only available in flash sales is available throughout the Amazon Great India Sale but only for Prime Members. Our Review Marked it as a best buy in the price bracket.
13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 720 px display
Android v6.0.1 Marshmallow Miui 8
1.4GHz Cortex A53 64-bit Qualcomm snapdragon 425
2GB RAM, 16GB internal expandable up to 128GB a
3120mAH lithium-ion battery
4. Coolpad Note 5
The 32 GB variant of the Coolpad Note 5 is available for a cool Rs. 2000 discount making the Price only Rs. 9999
This ultra portable and fast hard drive is a steal at Rs. 4099 is available in a brushed Aluminium finish in several colours to match with your existing gear.
8. Amazon Fire Stick
Not only do you get to stream video and make your old TV a Smart TV, Amazon is giving Rs. 499 as cash back during the sale.
9. Sandisk MicroSD 16 GB
Looking for one of the best MicroSD cards for your smartphone storage needs. Rs. 419 is all you need to spend during the sale. One of the best MicroSD cards on the market.
In a long conversation with Micromax CEO Rahul Sharma, we found out a lot about why the company went silent for a long time. A conversation that was long overdue and why the company needed to rework their backend to comeback to the market.
Micromax still is one of the largest smartphone vendors in the country, while their premium and flagships did not do so well in 2016, the company sold a large number of entry level smartphones and feature phones. However, once a big advertising giant, Micromax seems to be losing pace to Chinese competition like Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo who target the market by bombarding it with budget phones.
Rahul Sharma, was keen to let us know a few thing about the phone. The fact that the Dual 5 is a Dual camera phone, and with the pictures he showed off from his recent skiing trip the camera setup seems impressive. He also spoke about a new button that sits on the left side of the phone which serves a purpose he said which he will reveal at launch. For Micromax the Dual 5 will be first of a series of “Dual” phones, possibly all with dual cameras.
The Dual 5 is made out of metal and has a 5.5 inch form factor and a design which is quite identical to the HTC 10 in look and feel. Rahul also mentioned that the phone is “the most secure phone in India” which are bold claims, considering that the market is struggling with whether or not to use phone banking and store vital information on their phones.
The new Xiaomi Mi In Ear Headphones Pro HD, add a premium yet affordable option to the already good lineup of budget headphones from the Chinese Manufacturer. The problem is that you will have a hard time getting your hands on one.
A lot of people are eagerly waiting for the launch of the Moto G5 Plus in India. Flipkart and Moto both, have been teasing the launch of the phone over their social media platforms, and now have officially announced that the phone will be a Flipkart exclusive. The Moto G5 Plus was announced at MWC 2017 and comes with a complete redesign of the G Series. An all metal body along with some serious upgrades on the inside the phone will start selling 15th March onwards and shipping soon after.
While no details of pricing are available, the Moto G5 plus is expected to launch around the Rs. 15000 price bracket, much like last year’s Moto G4 Plus. Also much like last years launch, the company will only sell the Moto G5 Plus initially and later launch the Moto G5, and possibly a “Play” variant down the line.
The Moto G5 has a 5-inch LCD display, while the G5 Plus has a bigger 5.2-inch screen, both of which have a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The optics on the Moto G5 consist of a 13-megapixel Sensor along with an Aperture of f/2.0 with phase detect autofocus with a 5 Mp front camera, the G5 Plus, however, gets a 12-megapixel f/1.7 camera with dual-focus pixels and can record 4K video, while the G5 is limited to 1080 p Full HD. The Moto G5 Plus too has a 5 MP front camera.
The Moto G5 Plus gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU. Stay tuned for more updates.
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 4 in India on the 19th of January. This launch will help Xiaomi replace the dated Redmi Note 3 with a new and more current Redmi Note 4. The Redmi Note 4 was launched in China in September
The Redmi Note 4 has a 5.5 inch LCD display which has good visibility indoor and outdoor, along with wide viewing angles. The front houses a 5 MP camera, and the rear a 13 MP shooter with decent colour optimisations. The Redmi Note 4 will come with MiUi 7 However gets a quick update to MiUi 8 once you boot the handset.
If you cannot wait for the phone to be launched in India, and want to avoid flash sales you can buy the phone here : http://igy.me/2jBBIyD The phones bought from China will support CDMA, but, when Xiaomi launches in India, the phones will be restricted to GSM, 3G and 4G LTE. The phone runs on a Deca Core Mediatek Helio X20 Chipset and has a whopping 4100 mAh battery. India might get a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset based phone, like previous launches.
The Moto M has gone on sale in India on online shopping website Flipkart. The Moto M comes in two variants one features a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage the second shows up with 4GB RAM along with 64GB storage, priced at Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 17,999 respectively.
The Moto M is the first phone from Moto featuring an all metal body along with a rear placed fingerprint sensor.The Moto M is available with an exchange offer of up to Rs. 15000, dependant on your phone and will also give an additional discount of Rs. 2000 over and above the exchange price. There are also bank offers for specific banks and credit cards, which you can check by Clicking Here.
The Moto M has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 2.5D curved glass and a 1920x 1080p Full HD resolution. It runs the MediaTek Helio P15 processor with a 2.2GHz quad-core CPU and a Mali T860 MP2 GPU.
The Moto M supports Dual-SIM Cards, and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The SIM tray is a hybrid tray which will accept a microSD of upto 128 GB in the second SIM Slot.
The optics on the Moto M include a 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and an 8-megapixel front camera The Moto M does support VoLTE and has a 3050 mAh battery with Fast Charge support and the phone comes with a 10W rapid charger in the box.
