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These Ultra Cheap Feature Phones Are Still Worth Every Penny
With all the news of smartphones getting bigger, costlier, and more tech-savy, we tend to forget about the good old feature phones that remind us of a simpler time. Though companies like Samsung are working on the next flagship smartphones, they still make time out to focus on ultra low budget phones so that everyone’s happy.

Here’s a list of some popular feature phones under Rs. 4000 for those in the market looking for something cheap and good. We’ve steered clear of Chinese companies offering substandard products and brought you a list of the best:

Nokia 105

We start the list with a brand we know and (used) to love before it went extinct. The Microsoft-owned Nokia 105 was launched in 2013 and got an upgrade in 2015, with a little more internal storage, a rounder shape, and better audio. You also get 15 hours of talk-time, which is an improvement over its 2013 model that gave 12.5 hours. The phone is priced at Rs. 1495 on Snapdeal and Rs. 1249 on Amazon. It is available in Red and Cyan colours. The Nokia 105 is one of the best feature phones in this range and is a favorite amongst many.

Specs
- 1.45-inch LCD screen, 16-bit, 64k colors
- Dimensions: 108.5 x 45.5 x 14.1mm
- 800mAh removable battery
- Micro-USB charger
- Dual SIM card
Karbonn K22 Plus

When it comes to low budget phones, both feature and smartphones, Karbonn leads the pack. The Karbonn K22 Plus is an ultra low budget feature phone that looks sleek and stylish, and packs in a lot for less. It comes with FM Radio, USB connectivity and up to 8 GB expandable memory slot. It features a 1.3-megapixel camera. With a 1050mAh lithium-ion battery, the phone provides only 5 hours of talk time on a full charge.

With a 2.4-inch scree, the phone provides great colours and and a clean display. It is available in Black, Grey and White and you can find it on Amazon (Rs. 1290), Snapdeal (Rs. 1099) and Flipkart (Rs. 1190).

Specs
- 2.4-inch TFT display
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm
- 1050mAh lithium-ion battery
- 1.3 MP Camera
- 8GB Expandable Memory
Samsung Guru Music 2

The Samsung Guru Music 2 emphases music for a reason. The phone gives a loud and clear sound quality and comes with an FM and MP3 player. Other features also include dual-sim, 800mAh lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 11 hours, and an expandable memory up to 16 GB. Go for this if you want a phone that can store all your favorite music and still gives you enough space for everything else.

The Samsung Music 2 is available in Amazon and Flipkart for Rs. 1698 and Rs. 1599, respectively.

Specs
- 2 inch TFT Display
- FM radio
- 800mAH lithium-ion battery
- Up to 16 GB expandability
Samsung Metro Duos 360

This phone falls in the 3k range and with that you get some neat features that include a 2.4-inch screen with 3.1-megapixel camera. The 312 MHz Single Core processor lets your phone run smoothly without lags. and a 1000mAH lithium-ion battery providing a talk-time of about 12 hours.

The handset is available in Amazon and Snapdeal.

Specs
- 3.1MP primary camera
- 2.4-inch (6.12 centimeters) TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels resolution
- 1000 mAh battery
- 312 MHz Single Core processor
- USB version 2.0 and Bluetooth version 3.0
Panasonic GD22

The Panasonic GD22 falls just below the 2k mark and perhaps the best feature about this phone is a 1800mAh lithium-ion battery that gives a talk-time of 15 hour. Other features are standard for a phone in this range. The 2.4-inch TFT display offers a comfortable viewing with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 167 ppi,

The phone is available in Amazon and Snapdeal and is offered in Black, Grey, Red and White.

Specs
- 1.3MP primary camera
- 2.4-inch (6.0 centimeters) QVGA TFT display
- Memory expandable up to 16GB
- 1800mAh lithium-ion battery
Nokia 225

Another great Nokia device under the 4k range is the Nokia 225. The handset boasts of great features that make it worth buying if you have a budget between Rs. 3000 – Rs. 4000. The phone’s main attraction is its sharp 2.8-inch LCD display that brightens everything up. It also comes with a powerful 1200 mAh battery that will give you a whopping 21 hours of talk-time which is the highest in this list.

Nokia 225 can be found on Amazon and Snapdeal for Rs. 3055 and is available in Black, White, Yellow, and Red.

Specs
- 2MP primary camera
- 2.8-inch QVGA LCD display with 320 x 240 pixels resolution
- 1200mAh battery
- 32 GB Expandable Memory
- Dual SIM
 
September 26, 2015
Top 5 HD Games That Will Push Your Flagship to its Limit

Gaming nerds with powerful smartphones need a good game or two that fully showcases what their phones are capable of. The games we’re talking about are the console-like high-definition games that are heavy, processor-consuming, and feature kickass visuals.

Give your Pac-Man 256 and Crossy Road a break and let your smartphone shift into overdrive with these high-definition games.

Walking Dead: The Game

Are you a fan of The Walking Dead TV show or the comics? Well, you don’t have to be to enjoy this 5 episode zombie apocalyptic game. Yes, the game is set in the same fictional world as the comics, but the characters are mostly new. There’s plenty of zombie killing and gore if you’re thirsty for blood. The story keeps you hooked and the game hinges on the choices that you make. The graphics are pretty great and the zombies are clear enough to put some genuine fear in your movements.

The 1st Season is free but you’ll have to pay via in-app purchase for season 2-5. Download it here for Android and here for iOS.

Implosion – Never Lose Hope

Implosion is an all out hack-and-slash action game developed by Rayark Games. The game has impressive graphics and control systems and works well within the limitations of the hardware to give you something exciting.

In the game, you wear a mech-suit with a number of weapons at your disposal, travelling through a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The game is simple enough: slash and dash your way through mutant armies and monsters. Honestly, do you need anything more? The game is free for Android users, but iOS users will have to shell out Rs. 620 for it.

Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War

This is Call of Duty for your mobile. Brothers in Arms is your traditional war game with loads of gun fight. Released in December 2014, The 3rd game in the series is set during World War II that sees you shooting, stabbing, and blasting your way through the Nazis. The levels are small and just right for those who want to be able to stop and get back to work.

If you’re in for a simple, shoot and kill video game that boasts of a pretty neat sound design then you should definitely download Brothers in Arms 3. Click here for Android users and here for iOS.

Gangster Vegas

Now this is the Grand Theft Auto for the mobile. Gangster Vegas released in 2013 and is still among the top downloaded games today. The game is set in Las Vegas and the story is set around Jason Maloe, a mixed martial arts fighter. The game employs many of the elements from popular driving games, third-person shooters and features a GTA-like “open world” gameplay.

Let it be known that Grand Theft Auto is also available for the mobile for Rs. 300. So, if you want a free solution to your ‘gangsta’ needs, you can download Gangster Vegas here for Android and here for iOS.

Leo’s Fortune

Okay, we’ve saved the best for the last. Leo’s Fortune is a super fun ride and beautifully crafted for your smartphone. This highly rated Swedish game features a mustachioed “fluff ball” and his goal is to recover stolen treasure in the form of gold coins. The player guides Leopold and slides him through various platform levels. The game is not free and costs around Rs. 300 but this one is guaranteed to deliver on the ultimate fun quotient.

We’d recommend you to go for Leo’s Fortune just to be able to slide Leo left and right, which is really fun and the game’s graphics is one of its highlights. If you’re still a little skeptical about this game, you can read the reviews on the App Store and Google Play and decide whether its worth your money.

Have more games you think, will blow your mind? Let us know in the comments below.

September 18, 2015
List of the Best Budget Phones Under Rs.10,000

Planning to buy a cheap, affordable phone right now but don’t know where to start looking? We’ve made a list of 5 phones under Rs. 10,000 that you can look up.

Xiomi Redmi 2 Prime

The Redmi 2 Prime is a simple, elegant looking phone that packs a lot at at a very low cost. The phone is powered by a 64-bit Cortex-A53 processor and 2 GB RAM with 1.2GHz MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, Adreno 306 GPU, with 16GB internal memory that is expandable to 32GB.

It has a 4.7 inch HD IPS Display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution and 312 ppi pixel density and an 8-megapixel primary camera and 2-megapixel front. The takeaway of this phone is its 2200mAh lithium-polymer battery that will provide you with enough for your daily needs. It also comes with the latest Quick Charge technology that will speed up your charge by 30%. If these are the features you’re looking for, you can purchase it from Flipkart, Amazon, and Snapdeal for Rs. 6999.

Lenovo A6000 Plus

The Lenovo A6000 Plus is a loud phone that comes with twin Dolby-Digit Plus speakers and boasts of crisp, clear sounds. So if you’re looking for a phone that provides the best clarity for music, videos, and games, then this is the phone for you.

The A6000 Plus is powered by a 64-bit quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, Adreno 306 GPU and has a 2300mAh battery that should last about 13 hours on 3G. It has a 5-inch, IPS capacitive touchscreen display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.

The phone runs on Android v4.4.4 KitKat, with 2GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB. The Lenovo A6000 Plus is available on Flipkart for Rs. 7499

Moto G 2nd Gen

This is one of the most popular low budget phones currently out there. The 2nd gen Moto G has a large 5-inch screen and has a great build that is comfortable to hold with dual speakers on the front that provide great sound quality.

The 8-megapixel camera in the Moto G 2nd gen is an improvement over its predecessor. It features a Quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and runs on Android v4.4.4 KitKat that can be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The phone’s 2070mAh battery will last you a whole day on medium screen brightness. The Moto G 2nd Gen is available on Flipkart for Rs. 9999.

Karbonn Titanium Mach five

At Rs. 5999, the Karbonn Titanium Machfive offers an impressive 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The phone has a 5-inch HD capacitive touchscreen display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, an 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front with LED flash.

The Machfive is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek processor with Mali 400 GPU. The phone has an impressive 2200mAH lithium-ion battery. Perhaps the best feature of the phone is the front camera with LED that is a sure winner for selfie lovers. You can find the phone here.

Yu Yureka Plus

Yureka Plus is the third smartphone in the Yu series after Yureka and Yuphoria. The Yureka Plus comes with a Full HD display and is powered by a 64-bit Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, which means the phone can handle its games quite well, though, issues of heating may arise like it did with the Yureka and may dran considerable amount of battery life.

Other features include a 13-megapixel primary camera and 5-megapixel front, 2500mAH lithium-ion battery, and is available in Moonstone Grey and Alabaster White. The phone runs on Android v5.0 Lollipop and is available on Amazon for Rs. 8999.

Remember that there are a lot more smartphones out there that are available under Rs. 10,000. This list is just to get you started. Once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, you can explore away. If you have any more suggestions for phones under Rs.10,000, leave them in the comments below.

September 17, 2015
Deals of the Week : Smartphone Discounts You Should Check Out

It’s always showering discounts online. Despite the festive drought during summer, the e-commerce platforms have managed to draw customers to its portal through irresistible deals on smartphones. They’re currently throwing inviting offers with a major price drop, together with optional exchange deal and additional benefits.

Here are some of the deals that you can grab right now:

Nexus 6

Coming at a launch price of Rs. 43,999, Flipkart is selling the phone at a cost of Rs. 36,999, a substantial markdown of Rs. 7,000. The price cut is on both the versions – 32GB and 64GB. The 64GB variant is available at Rs. 41,999, down from Rs. 48,999. Nexus 6 can cost you Rs. 36,999 on exchange, an additional Rs. 5,000 off.

Featuring a display of 5.96 inches, the Nexus 6 packs 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 with Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB RAM. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to v5.1 (Lollipop).

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Moto X (2^nd Gen)

Another good pick is Motorola’s premium range smartphone – Moto X (2^nd Gen). Flipkart is giving a 26% concession on the handset, offering it for Rs. 21,999, instead of Rs. 29,999. The Rs. 8,000 price difference is significant, and with exchange from your present smartphone, it will cost even lower. If you are going for an exchange offer, the Rs. 29,999 device can be around 50% cheaper at Rs. 16,999.

The phone holds a 5.2 inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage.

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Micromax Canvas Nitro A311

With our rating of 7.9 out of 10, Micromax Canvas Nitro is one of the best performance-oriented phones in the budget category. Buy the phone at Rs. 1,000 less, i.e. Rs. 8,999. Sporting a vivid 5-inch LCD display with 5MP camera on top, the Canvas Nitro features a Mediatek Mt6592 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.7GHz. It holds 2GB RAM, 16 GB in-built storage and 13MP primary shooter.

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Moto E (2^nd gen) 4G

There is no heavy discount on this Motorola model if are not willing to barter your old phone. The LTE version of Moto E (Gen 2) is being offered at Rs. 500 less, but on exchange, you can get it on Rs. 2,000 off, i.e. Rs. 5,999. Other gifts comprise of free Airtel 4G SIM, Double data absolutely free with Airtel and a few more.

The device touts a bigger 4.5-inch qHD (540×960p) screen, a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage capacity, expandable up to 32GB. A rear camera of 5MP is fitted onto Moto E (Gen 2) LTE, while the front has a 0.3MP shooter. Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the device comes with a 2390mAh battery.

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Honor 4X

The excellent all-round multimedia device has gotten more affordable. Honor 4X is now under sub-Rs. 10,000 category (although temporarily), costing Rs. 9,999 at the ongoing Flipkart sale. Besides the phones, customers will get other offers, such as Rs. 3000 off on Yatra wallet, offers worth Rs. 3,000 on Freecharge, 1-3 months of free streaming and downloads from Hungama and much more.

In terms of specifications, Honor 4x sports a 5.5 inch HD (720×1280) display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB in-built storage, expandable up to 32GB. The handset features a 13 MP camera on the back and a 5MP front snapper. The whole system is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

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June 15, 2015
Top 9 Apps to Download if You’re Travelling Abroad This Summer

If you’re one of the lucky few who get to escape the country’s blistering summer, we’ve got some handy tips for you. We’re here to tell you how to utilise what technology has to offer to ensure you have a safe, fun, and stress-free vacation.

First things first, figure out the best way to get an affordable data connection on your phone, in the countries you’re visiting. There are several companies (Lyca, Matrix) that provide you with international calling cards, even before you leave the country.

So, let’s get started.

Pack Up!

The excitement of the journey begins when you start deciding the stuff you’re going to be carrying with you. If you’re willing to spend a minimal amount on an app, we’d recommend Packing Pro (iOS). Just like its name suggests, it helps you pack like a pro. You can make customised to-do lists, but the best part about this app would be the ‘Expert List’ assistant. This has already got packing lists ready depending on if you’re a male/female, if you’re going camping or if you’re stepping out for a short business trip. The app is intuitive and customisable, and in our opinion, worth every rupee spent.

How to Fill the Language Gap

A recent update to the Google Translate app, integrated a World Lens tool. Word Lens uses the smartphone’s camera to scan scenes, identify writing and then display it as if it were written in English. You can hover your device in front of menus, road signs, and more, and see the translated text overlaid on the screen immediately without any internet connection. Pretty neat, right? A super useful feature when you’re jet-setting across the world and trying to make your way through foreign cities, where English isn’t the first or second language.

TripLingo, on the other hand, gives you some of the commonly used phrases in a particular language. Believe us when we say this, you’d want to memorise how to say “Where is the Bathroom?” in Mandarin, before you land in China. This app also gives you a crash course in local customs and etiquette.

Both Google Translate and TripLingo, are available for free on the Play Store.

Make Some Lists

To prepare for a trip abroad, the first thing any travel magazine will recommend is that you make a list. A list of things to pack, a list of places you’d want to visit and even a list of things you want to buy. If you’re flying solo, the Notes app provided on your smartphone would suffice. However, in case you’re travelling in a group, ask everyone to download a single note-taking app. Go for Slack or Evernote. You can make a checklist and multiple people can contribute and edit the list while on the go. While these apps may be designed for businesses, they serve the purpose just as well.

Both Slack and Evernote are available for free on the Google Play Store.

How to Make Sure You Never Get Lost

Other than Google Maps, there are a slew of apps available to help you navigate your way through an unknown city. From the bunch, we would recommend City Mapper and Moovit. The two help you make your way around a city’s public transport system. Just add your destination and it will tell you how to get there. Other than route-navigation, it gives you step-by-step instructions which include local modes of travel (ferry timings, cycle pick-up, etc.) The highlight about the apps is the fact that they provide real-time updates. For example, if the bus you’re waiting for is held up in traffic, it will tell you exactly how much longer you would have to wait for.

Google Maps, City Mapper and Moovit, are available for free on the Play Store.

So, What do Locals Do Around Here?

The traditional way to find out the hidden gems of a city, would be to try and strike a conversation with a local resident of the town you’re visiting. We now have an app which will help you with this, and much more. Available in more than 40 cities worldwide, Like a Local gives you genuine reviews about the local restaurants and markets to check out. The app promises that their recommendations have been curated solely by local editors. If you hate being a tourist in a foreign city, this one’s for you.

Like a Local Offline CityGuide is available for free on the Google Play Store. If you’re still contemplating where to head to this summer, you can click here for inspiration.

June 2, 2015
Top LTE-Capable Budget Smartphones Under 10K

4G LTE is deemed to be roughly 10-20 times faster than 3G standards. With the popular carriers embracing 4G LTE and offering attractive tariff plans, smartphone makers have come out with a handful of budget devices with LTE support.

Want a future-proof smartphone but don’t have the budget to shell out money for a high-end device? We are listing the top 4 LTE capable Smartphones under 10K:

Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G

Priced at Rs 7,999, the Motorola Moto E is one of the highly recommended phones available in the market within Rs 10,000. This handset sports a 4.5-inch qHD display with 960×540-pixel resolution. It is powered by a 1.2GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM. It can store 8GB of data internally and can be expanded via microSD up to GB. Other than this, the handset also features a 5-megapixel primary camera, VGA secondary camera, 2,390mAh battery, and connectivity options like dual-SIM card slots, LTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It runs on Android Lollipop.

OPPO Joy Plus

OPPO launched the Joy smartphone back in April 2014. After almost a year after, OPPO launched its successor, the OPPO Joy Plus. The dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat united with the company’s ColorOS 2.0 UI. Display features include a 4-inch WVGA IPS screen with 480x800p resolution and 234ppi pixel density. It equips a 1.3GHz dual-core MediaTek (MT6572) coupled along with a 1GB RAM. The memory capacity of the device comprises of 4GB of internal memory, which can be extended up to 32GB via microSD card. It has a 3MP primary camera with LED flash and a 0.3MP front shooter and picks up power from a 1,700mAh removable Li-ion battery. On the connectivity front, the Joy Plus offers 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB and Bluetooth options and is priced at Rs 6,990.

Lenovo A7000

According to a source cited by Times of India, the Lenovo A7000 will cost users somewhere around Rs. 8,999 to Rs. 9,999. Talking about the specifications, the Lenovo A7000 sports a 5.5 inch HD display. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz MediaTek True8Core processor with 4G LTE. It boasts 2 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage which is expandable through MicroSD. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. While looking at the camera, this device offers an 8 MP shooter on the back and a 5 MP front camera on the front. It gets its juice from a 2,900 mAh battery.

Yu Yuphoria

Not long after Micromax set up a new company by the name YU Televentures and launched a new device called the YU Yureka, the company launched the new YU Yuphoria. The device is the first to be designed by YU and is Made in India. It has been launched at a price of Rs. 6,999. It runs on a Qualcomm 410 64bit Chipset, with a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core CPU and Adreno A306 GPU, with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage and 64 GB expandability option. It has an 8MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera. The battery is kept at 2230 mAh and is priced at Rs. 6,999

Click here to register for Yuphoria.

May 18, 2015
While We Wait for OnePlus’ Powerbank, Here Are 5 Available for Purchase Today

Smartphones have become our primary source to instantly connect to the world around. To walk with the pace of the world, smartphones need to keep working; here’s where the dependant power banks come into the picture.

There are many power banks in the market that promise to charge the devices instantly while on the go. The top amongst them is Xiaomi’s 10,400mAh Mi power bank, which is the most powerful of all and is affordably priced. Unfortunately the Mi power has not been available for a while now. In a recent event, top officials of the company commented that it may take a while for the device to be back in stock. OnePlus is also geared to launch its power bank with 10,000mAh capacity, but the company is not releasing the same in India anytime soon.

So meanwhile, we decided to compile a list of powerful power banks that are worth your money. One can choose any from the below-provided list:

Sony PB574SJG

The power bank from Sony comes in elegant gold colour option. It has a battery capacity of 10,000mAh and can restock a regular battery of 2500mAh four times on a single charge. Every unit of Sony PB574SJG power bank has two ports: Micro-B USB, Mini USB. The device is priced at Rs. 1,449.

Samsung 9,000mAh

The battery support by Samsung is little less than others in the list at 9,000mAh, but can power the device more than twice once the source is fully charged. The Li-Ion Battery comes in black colour and houses one USB port. The power backup is priced at Rs. 1,000.

Lenovo 10,400mAh

The Lenovo’s external battery support is mammoth at 10,400mAh. Weighing at a mere 340 g, the battery is efficient in power conservation and features electricity-saving function. The portable machine has an LED power indicator, along with dual USB output. Every unit of Lenovo GXV0F78691 costs Rs 1,777.

 

Intex 10000 mAh

Intex’s power bank is another robust gadget designed to charge not only mobiles, but also Sony Cyber-shot cameras. The Li-Ion Battery comprises of two ports, Micro-B USB and Mini USB. The battery support is small and fits in hand perfectly. The ultra-portable gadget slip into the pocket and is extremely light. It comes in two colours, white and blue, and costs Rs. 1,199.

PNY 10400mAH Power Bank

One of the top contenders in power bank arena presently is PNY. The device has a potential of storing 10,400mAh and it can be grabbed at just Rs. 999. The device has 4-lights of LED power indicator, which displays the battery level status. However it only allows a single USB, so two devices cannot be simultaneously charged.

 

March 17, 2015
Women’s Day Special : 5 Interesting Gadgets to Gift Your High-Tech Mom

It’s the day to shower the women in your life with love. However, it is always a task to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Don’t worry, iGyaan is here. We’ve already covered brothers and sisters, now we are listing 5 gadgets to gift your mom to make her feel special.

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5. Dropcam Pro

Over the years, having acquired a ton of valuable belongings, we’re sure she doesn’t want people messing with her prized possessions. That is where Dropcam Pro comes into focus. This Wi-Fi video monitoring camera doesn’t need to be attached to a PC, it streams its high-quality security footage through your home router.

 

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4. Gunnar Computer glasses

These computer glasses are designed for those looking for more coverage in a bold classic look. It featuring adjustable nose pads and spring hinges, and can fit most head shapes comfortably. Available in amber and crystalline lenses, as well as a wide range of prescriptions, they will be the perfect gift for your mom, saving her eyes from that extra stress given by digital screens.

 

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3. Snugg MacBook leather Cover

This one would make for a handy gift. The chic MacBook leather cover comes with high quality soft Nubuck interior with Magnetic flap to secure her Macbook. It also includes card slot to store Business cards, Bank cards, USB sticks and huge pockets for charging cables and a smartphone.

 

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2. Withing WS-50 Smartbody analyser

One of the best ways to help your mother stick to a diet is by setting up the Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer in the livingroom. This WiFi scale replaces that old rusty junk sitting on your bathroom floor with a clean, polished and most importantly, ultra-precise weight and body fat measurer. The health-focused Withings has an iOS and Android app to go along with its updated scale, and it picks up your heart rate and keeps tabs on indoor air quality.

 

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1. Apple iPhone 6

If you’ve got the money to spend, what better than the new iPhone 6? Apple’s new flagship comes with a treated Aluminum chaise. It’s bigger and thinner than the earlier version. Currently several major e-commerce sites in India have slashed the price down of the smartphone considerably; the timing couldn’t be better.

 

March 7, 2015
Top 5 ‘Lite’ Apps You Should Download to Save Battery and Storage

Apps help us stay connected, book movie tickets, message our loved ones and improve our overall daily efficiency. But it’s not all pretty; they also tend to suck up our phone’s battery life. As apps improve and become more sophisticated, they tend to drain more battery from your smartphones. Well, there’s an easy way out to this problem, there are plenty of free ‘lite’ versions you can use as alternatives.

We are listing top 5 Lite-versions of your favorite apps that will help save your smartphone’s battery life.

1. Lite WebApp for Facebook

As much as we appreciate Facebook’s strategy to continuously keep updating their app with new features, we have to admit that the official Facebook app slows down and exhausts our smartphones. Lite WebApp is a Facebook look-alike app designed for phones with low memory and can save some of your battery. The best part that you’re sure to appreciate, it still syncs your Facebook inbox, which Facebook recently dropped in the favour of their standalone Messenger App. Since we still don’t have access to the newly launched Facebook Lite, we’ll have to make do with this one.

2. Tweedle for Twitter

The worst part about the official app for Twitter is that it constantly refreshes the feed. This is the reason it consumes a ton of battery life. Tweedle, an alternative to Twitter, runs smoothly, consumes less battery and has a clean interface. The app saves battery as the user needs to manually refresh the feed to use it.

3. YTMovies (Lite) for YouTube

YT Movies lets you watch YouTube clips and send them to your smart TV and other media players. YTMovies(Lite) is ad-supported with limited options, and is only available for Android devices. It also offers a pro version called Pro YT Movies, which however, is not free.

4. CloudMagic for E-mails

Mail apps can destroy your battery life as they are constantly synced to the e-mail websites to refresh the feeds. A great alternative to your e-mail apps is CloudMagic, which simply merges all of your email accounts into one app. You can find emails quickly and, most importantly, it’s easy on battery life.

5. PicShop Lite for photo editing

Smartphones come handy when you need to edit photo directly from the phone gallery. There are loads of photo-editing apps available in the app store such as Hipstamatic, Snapseed, Pixlr-o-matic and many more. But on-the-go photo editing apps eat up your phone’s memory and suck battery really fast. PicShop Lite app massively reduces memory usage and allows you to edit, add filters and frames, and share your photos.

January 27, 2015
List of the Best Republic Day Tech Deals on Amazon
Festive season offers are a great time to make purchases. Amazon has organised a special clearance parade on the occasion of Republic day where you will get electronic devices at discounted rates. You can get from memory carda to phones to tablets and lots more.

Here’s a collection of top 5 deals you can go for this Republic day:

1. Nokia Lumia 625 (White)
- 4.7-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor, 512MB RAM
- Windows 8 (Windows 8.1)
- 8 GB internal memory, 64 GB expandable
- 2000mAH battery (23 hours talk-time on 2G)
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for the device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories
- 5 MP primary camera with LED flash, full HD video recording and 0.3 MP front facing camera
 

2. Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablet
- 8-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen
- 1.2GHz Mediatek 8389 quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 6000mAH battery
- 16 GB internal memory, 64 GB expandable
- 5MP primary camera with auto focus and 1.6MP front facing camera
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for the device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories
 

3. iPhone 5c (White, 8 GB)
- 4-inch multi-touch Retina display
- iOS 7 OS with 8 GB internal memory
- 8 MP primary camera with LED flash, auto focus, 1.2 MP front-facing camera for HD video recording
- Rechargeable battery with 10 hours of talk time on 3G network
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for the device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories
 

4. Nikon Coolpix L830
- 3.0-inch and 921,000 dot TILT LCD display
- Comes with 16.0 MP CMOS sensor
- Comes with f/3 – f/5.9 aperture
- 34x zoom-NIKKOR glass ED lens and 1080p full HD video with stereo sound
- 4 GB memory card and camera case
- 2 years Nikon India warranty
 

5. Sony MDR XB-450 Extra Bass Foldable Headphones
- 30 mm driver unit for powerful sound
- Portable with folding design
- Pressure-relieving ear pads for extensive comfort
- Tangle-free flat cord
 
January 25, 2015
iGyaan Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year when all stores are stocked, everyone is shopping for their loved ones and cribbing about long queues. The stores can be a bit chaotic, but you can easily skip the headache of visiting them by checking out some of these great deals and ordering online. However, it can be hard to go through all the websites and blogs to find the perfect gift.

Well, don’t worry, we’ve put together a handful of great gifts for any ‘techie’ in your life:

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10. Chromecast

Streaming media around your home isn’t a new idea, but the rise of internet-based on-demand services have made it popular. Chromecast is an inexpensive media streaming adapter that turns any HDMI-equipped television into an app-driven smart TV when paired with a phone, tablet or computer. This is a must-have for people who have their media content saved on different devices.

 

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9. Brunton Power Knife

A tangle of cords. A broken cable. A missing adapter. Does this sound like your friend’s problem? If yes, then Brunton power knife is the perfect gift for him/her. This knife is just as important as a pocket knife. It is a gadget that combines adapter ends from some of the most widely used outdoor gadgets into a form factor any adventurer can recognise. Order on here.

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8. DUBS Earplugs

Well, this one is our favourite. The DUBS are advanced tech earplugs that reduce volume without sacrificing the clarity of sound. Whether you’re on a noisy road, at a concert, on a plane or playing a game, the DUBS earplugs go louder, longer. Order yourself a pair here.

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7. Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth car kit

For drivers who just want to add Bluetooth without major modifications to their car, this tiny dongle by Kinivo is the best gift. It sends hands-free call audio and wirelessly streamed stereo music through a car’s speakers via the auxiliary input present on most modern cars’ stereos. Simple controls let you accept incoming calls and skip tracks.

 

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6. Lego AT-AT

If someone tells you LEGOs are for kids, hit the person squarely in the kneecap. Then get back to building your AT-AT, the 1137-piece vehicle that puts to shame all the Star Wars’ figures you tried to build when you were a kid.

 

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5. Lumu

For advanced photographers, a light metre is always an important purchase. What if your friend is an iPhone photographer? Well, Lumu is a perfect gift for such friends as it integrates light metre with the iPhone and requires no power to operate. For more details, click here.

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4. Moto 360

Let’s just say whoever you are going to gift Moto 360, will never be able to match it with any other gifts. The beautiful, interactive, round watchface brings all the wonders of the internet to your wrist. With no news regarding the release of the Apple Watch, we recommend the Moto 360.

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3. Skullcandy Knockout

Skullcandy has this amazing headset range called Knockout specifically designed for women. They come in an amazingly beautiful floral designs and a leather finish. It will be your loved one’s favourite accessory apart from her expensive jewellery.

 

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2. Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer

While working out, it is always encouraging to see your hard work paying off on the scale. The Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer measures weight, body fat percentage, BMI and heart rate. It can also keep a track of up to seven other users. It even monitors indoor air quality.

 

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1. Logitech UE Boom

The UE Boom is a compact, durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays super loud sound for its size and is water and stain resistant. It offers up to 15 hours of battery life, has speaker phone capabilities and is well-suited for outdoor use. Also, if you buy a second speaker, you can create a completely wireless pair of true stereo speakers using the UE Boom mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

 

December 19, 2014
#GOSF2014 : The Best Tablet Deals in One Place
The Great Online Shopping Festival started today! The season for mega sales is always the best time to invest in new gadgets. With over 400 participating brands, we help you scour through the deals and highlight the top ones.

Lenovo A7-50 Tablet

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- 5MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera
- 7-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution
- Android v4.2 Jelly Bean operating system with MTK 8382 Quad core processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM and 16GB internal memory
- 3450mAh battery providing standby time of two weeks and usage time of 8 hours
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

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- 3MP primary camera with 720 x 1280 HD video recording, auto focus, geo-tagging and 1.3MP front facing camera
- 7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution and 16M color support
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system with 1.2GHz dual core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 64GB
- Weighs 304gm with only 9.9mm thick, 4000mAH battery with upto 20 hours of talk time
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablet

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- 5MP primary camera with HD video recording and 2MP front facing camera
- 7-inch IPS LCD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen 1280 x 800 pixels resolution
- Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system with 1.2GHz quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM (GSM+HSPA+)
- 4100mAh battery providing talk-time of 14 hours and video playback time of 8 hours
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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Lenovo S5000 Tablet

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- 5MP primary camera with auto focus rear camera and 1.6MP HD front facing camera
- 7-inch HD capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution
- Android v4.2 operating system upgradable to Android v4.4 with 1.2GHz MediaTek 8389 quad core processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM and 16GB internal memory
- 3450 mAh Li-Ion Polymer with upto 8+ hours of non-stop WiFi web browsing and upto 6+ hours of HD video
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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December 11, 2014
#GOSF2014 : The Best Smartphone Deals in One Place
The Great Online Shopping Festival started today! The season for mega sales is always the best time to invest in new gadgets. This particular festival lacks good offers on smartphones, however we rounded up a few that you should definitely have a look at:

Apple iPhone 5c

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- 8MP primary camera with LED flash, auto focus, geo tagging, face detection, 1.2MP front facing camera with HD video recording and backside illumination sensor
- 4-inch multi-touch retina display with 1136 x 640 pixels resolution
- iOS 7 operating system with 8GB internal memory
- Rechargable battery providing talk-time up to 10 hours on 3G network and standby time up to 250 hours
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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Micromax Canvas Knight A350 (Black-Gold)

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- 16MP primary camera with full HD video recording, flash, auto focus and 8MP front facing camera
- 5-inch IPS Capacitive Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 16.7M color support
- Android v4.4.2 KitKat operating system with 1.7GHz octa core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory and dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
- 2350mAH battery providing talk-time of 7 hours and standby time of 175 hours on 2G networks
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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Nokia Lumia 625

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- 5MP primary camera with LED flash, full HD video recording, 4x digital zoom and 0.3MP front facing camera
- 4.7-inch WVGA Capacitive touchscreen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 16M color support
- Windows 8 (Windows 8.1) with 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core processor, 512MB RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 64GB
- 2000mAH battery providing talk-time of 23 hours on 2G and 15 hours on 3G networks and standby time of 552 hours on 2G network
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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Lenovo A526

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- 5MP primary camera with fixed focus and 0.3MP front facing camera
- 4.5-inch FWVGA multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 854 x 480 pixels resolution
- Android v4.2 Jelly Bean operating system with 1.3GHz quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM (3G+3G) (GSM+GSM)
- 2000mAH battery providing talk-time of 5 hours on 2G, 3 hours on 3G networks, standby time of 396 hours on 2G and 300 hours on 3G networks
- 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
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December 10, 2014
#GOSF2014 : The Best Laptop Deals in One Place
The Great Online Shopping Festival started today! The season for mega sales is always the best time to invest in new gadgets. With over 400 participating brands, we help you scour through the deals and highlight the top ones.

Dell Inspiron 3541

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- AMD E1-6010 APU with Radeon(TM) R2 Graphics
- 4GB RAM DDR3L 1600MHz
- 500GB 5400 rpm SATA Hard Drive
- AMD Integrated Graphics
- 15.6 inch LED Backlit Display
- Truelife and HD resolution (1366 x 768)
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

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- Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
- RAM: 4GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- HDD: 128GB PCIe-based Solid State Flash Storage
- Display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1440×900 native resolution) with Intel HD Graphics 5000
- Operating System: Mac OS x Mavericks
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Asus X550CA-XX545D 15.6-inch Laptop

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- 1.8-GHz Intel Core_i3_3217U Processor
- 2GB DDR3 RAM
- 500GB Hard Disk Size
- 15.6-inch Screen, Intel HD 4000
- DOS operating system
- HD Camera
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Dell Vostro 3546 Laptop with Laptop Bag

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- 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3-4005U 4th Gen Processor
- 4GB RAM
- 500GB Hard Disk
- 15.6 inch Screen
- Linux, Ubuntu Operating System
- Intel HD Graphics 4400
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Dell Inspiron 3542 Laptop (Silver)

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- 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3-4005U 4th Gen Processor
- 4GB RAM
- 500 GB Hard Drive
- 15.6 inch Screen
- Windows 8 Operating System
- Integrated Graphics
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December 10, 2014

How to Pick the Best Flagship Smartphone of 2014

This year, every major smartphone company managed to raise the stake by bringing out stunning devices. Watch iGyaan’s take on which device is worth your money:

SPECS	SAMSUNG NOTE 4	Google Nexus 6	IPHONE 6 PLUS	LG G3	OnePlus One	HTC ONE M8
Display	5.7 inch QHD	5.96 inch QHD	5.5 inch Full HD	5.5 inch QHD	5.5 inch HD	5.0 inch HD
Processor	2.7GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 805	Quad-core 2.7 GHz Snapdragon 805	1.4 GHz Dual-core A8 chipset	2.26 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801	2.5 Quad-core Snapdragon 801	2.3 GHz Quad-core
RAM	3 GB	3 GB RAM	1 GB	3 GB	3 GB	2 GB
Storage	32 GB	32/64 GB	16/64/128 GB	16/32GB	16/64 GB	16/32 GB
Expandable Upto	64 GB	–	–	128 GB	–	128 GB
Main Camera	16 MP	13 MP	8 MP	13 MP sensor	13 MP	Dual 4 MP
Front Camera	3.7 MP	2 MP	1.2 MP	2.2MP sensor	2 MP	5 MP
Battery	Removable 3220 mAh	Non-removable 3220 mAh	Non-removable 2600mAh	3,000mAh	Non-removable 3050 mAh	Non-removable 2600mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4.4	Android 5.0 Lollipop	iOS 8	Android 4.4.2	Android 4.3 upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android 4.4.2
Price	Rs.61,500	Rs. 43,999 for 32 GB	Rs. 62,500 for 16 GB variant	Rs.44,100	Expected Rs. 25,000 for 64 GB Variant	Rs. 38,000

December 8, 2014

Category: Recommendations

Nokia 105

Karbonn K22 Plus

Walking Dead: The Game

Implosion – Never Lose Hope

Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War

Gangster Vegas

Leo’s Fortune

Xiomi Redmi 2 Prime

Lenovo A6000 Plus

Moto G 2nd Gen

Karbonn Titanium Mach five

Yu Yureka Plus

Nexus 6

Moto X (2nd Gen)

Micromax Canvas Nitro A311

Moto E (2nd gen) 4G

Honor 4X

Pack Up!

How to Fill the Language Gap

Make Some Lists

How to Make Sure You Never Get Lost

So, What do Locals Do Around Here?

Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) 4G

OPPO Joy Plus

Lenovo A7000

Yu Yuphoria

Sony PB574SJG

Samsung 9,000mAh

Lenovo 10,400mAh

Intex 10000 mAh

PNY 10400mAH Power Bank

5. Dropcam Pro

4. Gunnar Computer glasses

3. Snugg MacBook leather Cover

2. Withing WS-50 Smartbody analyser

1. Apple iPhone 6

1. Lite WebApp for Facebook

2. Tweedle for Twitter

3. YTMovies (Lite) for YouTube

4. CloudMagic for E-mails

5. PicShop Lite for photo editing

1. Nokia Lumia 625 (White)

2. Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablet

3. iPhone 5c (White, 8 GB)

4. Nikon Coolpix L830

5. Sony MDR XB-450 Extra Bass Foldable Headphones

10. Chromecast

9. Brunton Power Knife

8. DUBS Earplugs

7. Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth car kit

6. Lego AT-AT

5. Lumu

4. Moto 360

3. Skullcandy Knockout

2. Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer

1. Logitech UE Boom

Lenovo A7-50 Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Lenovo Yoga 8 Tablet

Lenovo S5000 Tablet

Apple iPhone 5c

Micromax Canvas Knight A350 (Black-Gold)

Nokia Lumia 625

Lenovo A526

Dell Inspiron 3541

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

Asus X550CA-XX545D 15.6-inch Laptop

Dell Vostro 3546 Laptop with Laptop Bag

Dell Inspiron 3542 Laptop (Silver)

SPECS

SAMSUNG NOTE 4

Google Nexus 6

IPHONE 6 PLUS

LG G3

OnePlus One

HTC ONE M8

Moto X (2^nd Gen)

Moto E (2^nd gen) 4G