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Here’s a List of Handy Android Codes That Show You Hidden Information

Our Android devices have a lot of information stored within itself which we need to access frequently. Knowing some shortcodes would definitely save your time,and also give you secret information like hidden camera details. You can even factory reset your device and backup all your data with one-click.

The below given codes can be accessed through your dial pad very easily. While most of the codes would work on all Android devices, some of the codes are carrier-specific. So, it is not sure which one would work on your device, although most of them should.

Check out the list below:

Codes	Function
*#06#	IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number – essential in case your device is stolen, and you want to block the thief from accessing your network
##7594##	Make Power button turn off your device without displaying menu
##4636##	Display information about phone, battery, usage and WiFi
##7780##	Factory reset (deletes app data and apps, not firmware)
27673855#	Complete phone wipe, including firmware
##273283255663282##*	Back up all your photos and videos
##1472365##	Test your GPS
##1234##	Display phone firmware and PDA info
##232338##	Show WiFi Mac address
##8255##	Access GTalk Service Monitor
##36245##	Access Email debug info Email
##225##	Events Calendar
##426##	Debug info for Google Play Service
##759##	Access Google Partner Setup

Android code — By typing *#0228#, you can access the battery status of your Android device.

While most of the codes are universal, some codes are very specific. You can check out codes for Samsung or HTC devices below:

Samsung

Codes	Function
##34971539##	Show all camera information
##197328640##	Enable test mode for services
##232339##	Wireless LAN test
##1575##	Test your GPS (alternative to generic Android GPS test)
##0##*	Test your LCD
##49862650468##*	Display crucial phone information (PDA, Hardware, firmware, etc.)

HTC

Codes	Function
##3424##	HTC function test Program
##	HTC Info menu
##8255##	Launch GTalk Service Monitor
##3424#	Diagnostic mode
##3282#	EPST menu
##8626337#	VOCODER
##33284#	Field trial menu
##786#	Reverse Logistics Support
##7738#	Protocol Revision

August 8, 2015

The Best Smartphone Deals For This Independence Day Season
With Independence Day around the corner, we have companies all over the country putting up their products for massive sales and competing with each other to keep their numbers intact. Today, we give you a list of top 5 smartphone deals you can benefit from, this season:

1. The LG G4:
- SIM : Dual SIM (Micro)
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Processor with X10 LTE
- Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)
- Memory: 32GB eMMC ROM, 3GB LPDDR3 RAM / microSD slot up to 2TB
- Camera: Rear 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0 / Front 8MP with F2.0 Aperture
- Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Size: 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 – 9.8 mm
- Weight: 155g
- Network: 4G-LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G) / 2G
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1LE / NFC / USB 2.0
- Colors: Ceramic White / Shiny Gold / [Genuine Leather] Black / Brown / Red / Sky Blue / Beige / Yellow
- Other: Manual Mode / Gesture Interval Shot / Quick Shot
Originally priced at Rs. 51,000, it is now available at Rs 45,000 for the Leather back variant and Rs 40,000 for the Ceramic white variant (Available at Amazon for Rs. 38,990).

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2. LG G4 Stylus:
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 1.2GHz Quad-Core (LTE)
- Display: 5.7-inch HD IPS (258ppi)
- Memory: 1GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD up to 64GB
- Camera: Rear 13MP with Laser Auto Focus / Front 5MP
- Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Size: 154.3 x 79.2 x 9.6mm
- Weight: 163g
- Network: LTE / 3G /2G
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.0 / NFC / A-GPS / USB 2.0
- Colors: Metallic Silver / Floral White
- Other: Stylus Pen / Laser Auto Focus / Gesture Shot / Glance View / Knock Code
Originally priced at Rs.24,990 it is now available at Rs.21,000

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3. Honor 6 (Black 16GB):
- 5 inch FHD 1080P 445 PPI
- 13 MP Primary Camera
- 3 GB RAM
- 1.7 GHz Octacore Processor
- Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Originally priced at Rs. 16,999, now available on Flipkart at Rs.14,999.

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4. OnePlus One: With an exchange of up to Rs.11,998, you can get a OnePlus One worth Rs.21,998 on Flipkart.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Processor with 2.5 GHz Quad-core Chipset
- 3 GB DDR3 RAM and 64 GB Flash Memory
- Long Lasting 3100 mAh Li-Po Battery and Best-in-class Camera (13 MP Sony IMX214 Rear with Dual LED Flash and 5 MP Front with 1080p@30fps)
- Future Ready Connectivity: 4G LTE, Bluetooth v4.1, GPRS, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Miracast
- Multi-touch IPS 5.5 inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels @ 401 PPI) Touch-screen by JDI with LTPS Technology
- Android Lollipop with Cyanogen OS 12 and Oxygen OS
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5. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (Silver, With 2 GB RAM,With Full HD Display, With 16 GB): With an exchange rate from Rs.8,999, one can get an Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML which is originally priced at Rs.14,999 on Flipkart.
Android v5 (Lollipop) OS

13 MP Primary Camera

5 MP Secondary Camera

Dual Sim (GSM + LTE)

5.5 in Full HD, IPS Display with Gorilla Glass 3

1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560 Quad Core Processor, 16GB ROM

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Keep checking this space for more updates on the latest smartphone deals.
August 8, 2015
Time to Check Your Email! OnePlus Sends Out First Wave of OnePlus 2 Invites

We’ve told you how to get your OnePlus 2 invites, we’ve told you about how the company will be giving away their invites and we’ve seen you flock the page with queries and requests asking us to give you invites. While we can’t deliver the last bit, yet, we bring you good news anyway.

Shortly after the OnePlus 2 was launched, 2 million OnePlus fans made reservations for the much awaited phone. Well, the good news is that the company has sent out its first wave of invites!

That’s right. While the company hasn’t mentioned exactly how many invites they’ve dished out, you can now check your mail to see if you’re one of the lucky ones to be acquiring the OnePlus 2, with an invite from the company itself. So, we do wish you all the luck.

If you haven’t received the OnePlus 2 invite yet, watch our hands-on and unboxing video to sense what the OnePlus 2 will look and feel like:

August 8, 2015
New Reports Suggest Apple iPhone 6s Will Launch As Early As 9th September

Earlier, it was reported by MobileNews that the Apple iPhone 6S would be releasing on 25^th September this year. Although Apple had not confirmed anything about the dates, pre-orders were about to start from 18th September, and would have gone live physically on 25th September.

But, latest reports from John Paczkowski of Buzzfeed suggest that the new iPhone will be released as early as 9^th September. John Paczkowski is known to be quite accurate when it comes to the release dates of Apple products, and he has said the event will happen in the week of 7^th September. In addition to the next iPhone, it is also possible that the event may witness the launch of the iPad Pro and the new Apple TV hardware.

September is the month that Apple released its last three flagships in their respective years. So, we are optimistic to see an Apple event next month.

It is highly unlikely that Apple will go for a significant design change for the upcoming iPhone since it went through a major makeover in its last release. Some of the changes that the ‘iPhone 6s’ is said to include is a new design using an improved casing material and a newly resurrected inner design. One more microphone is said to be added near the new handset’s speakers in an attempt to improve the sound quality. Kuo also said the device will come with 2 GB RAM and a 12MP camera. Kuo also reveals that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6s models will be powered by a next-gen A9 processor. Another highlight of the new iPhone would be the inclusion of Force Touch, a feature that we’ve recently seen on the Apple Watch and MacBook.

The company has assigned the task of assembling 85- 90 million handsets to its manufacturing partners and may release a larger ‘Plus’ version too.

Click here to read more about the iPhone 6s.

August 8, 2015
World’s Smallest Washing Machine is Big Enough to Fit in Your Pocket

Haier Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics has launched the world’s smallest pocket washing machine – the Haier CODO in India. This machine weighs 200 gms, allowing users to carry it on the go. It is said to be equivalent to the size of an electric shaver or a deodorant bottle.

“The launch of Haier CODO in India is a testament of our commitment to our Indian customers and bring forth the latest product innovations that complement their evolving lifestyles. As life gets faster with more people on-the-go, it becomes imperative to have solutions which come in handy and makes their lives easier.” said Mr. Eric Braganza, President Haier India.

The washing machine is built with what is being called the ‘squeeze-wash’ technology, and can remove stains in about 30 to 120 seconds at 700 beats per minute. The CODO uses any liquid detergent, 10 ml of water, to whisk the stained area and clean it.

This machine can be useful in circumstances where one doesn’t need to wash the entire garment for one small wine stain at a party or a splash of mud water on the way to work. It operates on three AAA batteries and can support up to 50 washes, depending on the charge of the battery and is said to come with a warranty of 6 months.

CODO was launched online on the 26th of July 2015 and is available on Snapdeal at Rs.3,990

August 7, 2015
Top 5 Ongoing Tech Deals You Should Check Out

Most of us are aware of Flipkart’s The Freedom Day and eBay’s Aazadi Rocks special Independence Day sales. We are going to help you gauge which products you should buy, the five best deals and how to go about it.

Firstly, the Flipkart sale is limited exclusively on mobile apps. Secondly, it is advisable to compare prices at eBay before buying a smartphone or TV, since eBay’s sellers are closely matching prices with Flipkart. Thirdly, you can get an additional 10% discount if you use an SBI card to complete your transactions on the Flipkart app, with the minimum transaction being worth Rs.7,500 and the maximum discount on it being Rs.2,000 per card.

Now for the best deals:

1. The Nexus 6 (32GB)

The Nexus 6 is a large device, sporting a mammoth 5.96 inch super AMOLED display with a massive 2560 x 1440 px resolution. The sides of the Nexus 6, unlike its predecessors, is all metal and rounded-off. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 with a 3GB RAM, a 13MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera with a 3220 mAh battery. Originally priced at Rs. 44,000 for the 32 GB it will now be available at Rs. 29,999 on Flipkart on exchange offers.

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2. HTC One M9+ 32GB

Gorgeous 2K Display

The HTC One M9+ comes with a 5.2 inch display with 1440 X 2560 pixels resolution, it is powered by a MediaTek MT6795T chipset with 3 GB RAM space. It also has a 20MP + 2MP Duo primary camera and a 4MP HTC UltraPixel front camera with a 2840mAh. Run by the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7, the 32GB variant was priced at Rs.49,500 and is now available for Rs. 35,611 on eBay.

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3. OnePlus One 16GB and 64GB

The OnePlus One is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPUs and an Adreno 330, 578MHz GPU with a 3 GB LP-DDR3 RAM. This device has a 5.5 inch diplay with a 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. For more information click here. This device was originally priced at Rs.21,998 for the 64GB variant and Rs.18,998 for the 16GB variant will now be available on Amazon at Rs.17,998 respectively.

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4. Micromax 42-inch 4K LED TV

This smart TV comes with an Ultra HD (4K), 3840 x 2160 display, a 3 x HDMI, 3 x USB and a built in Wi-Fi. The original launch price was Rs.69,990 and is now available on Flipkart at Rs. 35,990.

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5. Moto G (3rd Gen):

The device boasts of a 5-inch 720p display with 1280×720-pixel resolution and 294ppi. It is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad core CPU and with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, along with an Adreno306 GPU and is powered by a 2,470 mAh battery. The handset is available in two variants- 8GB storage with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage with 2GB RAM. The launch price of this device was Rs.12,999 and is now available at Rs.11,999 on Flipkart.

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August 7, 2015
New Leak Reveals Dual-SIM Samsung Note 5 Will Include a microSD Option

Recently, we received the unwelcoming news that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will not be including any expandability options and will not have a microSD slot for expanding the memory. But, there still might be a chance that the device might feature the useful option.

According to a latest report, the device will be a supporting microSD card option. The report says the memory card slot will share the same slot as the second SIM slot. For double SIM users, this might present itself as a problem. Basically, one of the Micro-SIM card slots doubles as the MicroSD card extension slot. So, you can either use the expandability option, or you can use two SIM cards at the same time.

So, for single SIM users, storage might not pose much of a problem.

As far as we know about the device, the Galaxy Note 5 will have a curved back and is likely to feature a 5.4-inch or 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with curves on both the edges. The display is likely also to feature a 4K resolution. According to reports, the phone may also feature a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP secondary shooter.

The Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge + are officially scheduled to launch on the 13th of August.

August 7, 2015
Amazon Accidentally Leaks Full Details of the Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, is known for purposely dropping hints before releasing their smartphones. This time is no different. We know that Xiaomi is holding an event in Beijing on 13^th August, and many had been speculating that it could be the Mi 5. But, today, Amazon dropped in a hint, accidently or intentionally, about a new handset named the Redmi 2 Prime. So now, we know that Xiaomi may release, either both or one of the devices, during the event.

When Xiaomi released the Redmi 2 earlier this year at a launch event, the company also said that it would be soon launching a limited edition with better specs. According to the listing, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime has a 4.7-inch display with high definition resolution and Asahi Dragontrail glass. The handset measures 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm and weighs 133 grams with a 2,200 mAh Li-Po battery that claims to offer 14 hours of talk time.

It is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system. It is powered by 2 GB RAM and a 1.2 Ghz quad core processor (Snapdragon 410). Besides, the Redmi 2 Prime has an 8MP rear camera that comes along with an LED flashlight and a 2MP front camera.

The Redmi 2 Prime is said to come with 16 GB of internal memory and a 32 GB microSD card slot. Other than tha,t the phone has dual SIM (micro), 4G/3G connectivity, WiFi, micro USB port, Bluetooth and GPS.

Amazon removed the listing immediately, not before a screenshot was secured. There was no mention of the price or the availability of the device. Guess we will have to wait for an official announcement by Xiaomi.

What do you think the price range would the device fall in?

August 7, 2015
HTC to Discontinue Several Phone Models in Order to Keep Up Numbers

HTC Corp. has come under a lot of slack, for the past couple of years for being “confused, unoriginal and uncompetitive”. With their shares having fallen by 51 percent so far, the Taiwanese smartphone makers have reportedly announced, that they would be cutting jobs and discontinuing models so that they can focus on high-end devices, which they hope will enable them to compete with Apple Inc. and Samsung.

“The cuts will be across the board,” said Chief Financial Officer Chialin Chang, “they will be significant.”

He also mentioned that the cost reductions would extend up to the first quarter of the following year, but no further information has been reported.

The company seems to have been losing its market share both in the high-end as well as the low ranged sectors, with Apple and Samsung electronics in the former and Chinese rivals at the latter range, taking over rapidly.

Reports suggest that Chang also mentioned HTC’s strategy for the coming quarter would be – to bank on selling high-end smartphones in India where the company is said to have 20 percent market share of phone priced between approximately Rs.15,946 and Rs.25,514.

However, while most analysts are still skeptical of HTC’s stable continuance, it is to be seen whether this strategy will work for them or not.

August 7, 2015
Research : Almost All Fingerprint Sensors on Android Mobiles Can Be Hacked

New reports suggest that our fingerprints are not as unique and safe for security, as we might have otherwise believed. This makes almost all Android smartphones in the future susceptible to getting hacked. Studies by FireEye researchers Tao Wei and Yulong Zhang have outlined new ways to attack an Android device to extract the user’s fingerprint.

As of now, this threat is said to be confined to Android devices like Samsung, Huawei and HTC devices. The research shows four outlines for these hacks, and one them called the “fingerprint sensor spying attack”, is said to be able to “remotely harvest fingerprints on a large scale,” says Zhang.

Reports suggest that the two devices that have been hacked are – the HTC One Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S5. This happens because the device doesn’t fully lock down the sensor, allowing the hacker to acquire a fingerprint image.

“In this attack, victims’ fingerprint data directly fall into attacker’s hand. For the rest of the victim’s life, the attacker can keep using the fingerprint data to do other malicious things,” Zhang said.

As we know before fingerprint technology was used for mobile payments and unlocking devices, it had been previously used for identity, immigration, and for criminal records. However, researchers have not mentioned which device is more secure than the other, although they have mentioned that the iPhone is “quite secure” as it is encrypted by a fingerprint data from the scanner. So, “even if the attacker can directly read the sensor, without obtaining the crypto key, [the attacker] still cannot get the fingerprint image,” he said.

Research also says that this hack is susceptible to high-end laptop users with fingerprint sensors and advice users to use devices that are regularly updated and install apps only from reliable sources.

Source:[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.zdnet.com/article/hackers-can-remotely-steal-fingerprints-from-android-phones/”] Zdnet[/tw-button]

August 7, 2015
Two Million People Have Already Reserved the OnePlus 2

Regardless of how the smartphone sales for other companies are doing, OnePlus has skyrocketed to making up to 2 million reservations for its new device OnePlus 2, as of Thursday. This number has established the company’s place in the industry for the foreseeable future.

“Over 2 MILLION reservations for the OnePlus 2. Thank you for your overwhelming support!” reads OnePlus’ Twitter account.

The company is said to have had 1 million reservations within hours of the unveiling of OnePlus 2 and took only a week for reservations to hit the 2 million mark. This number is special for the OnePlus company since its benchmark to date has been 1.5 million units for the OnePlus One and this also means that more people are looking to buy new devices from this company.

Reports suggest, that OnePlus will be sending out invites to customers in USA, India and Europe on the 11th of August 2015.

Watch our hands on with the device here:

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”https://twitter.com/oneplus”]Twitter.com/oneplus[/tw-button]

August 7, 2015
New Feature on iOS 9 Automatically Switches to Cellular Data When Wifi is Poor

The new iOS 9 beta showed us two new interesting features – firstly it allows your phone connectivity to switch to your data connection, when the Wi-Fi signal is low and secondly, it allows Wi-Fi calling for AT&T subscribers.

As of now, the iPhone can connect, or attempt to connect to a known Wi-Fi hotspot that is within range, even if the connection is too weak to transmit data. So, the solution to this problem has been to disable the iPhone’s Wi-Fi radio. However, with the the “Wi-Fi Assist” option in the iOS 9 beta, one can go to the “Cellular” menu in the Settings app, and enable the feature, it will then force your device to switch to a 3G or 4G connection when the Wi-Fi signal drops. The feature also notifies you by making the icon turn grey, indicating that the Wi-Fi is being switched off.

Reports also suggest that the iOS 9 beta enables Wi-Fi calling for AT&T subscribers, providing them with incoming and outgoing calls to a local wireless network, and thereby offering a more reliable connection, enhanced audio quality and better battery performance.

However, the iOS 9 beta is exclusive to only developers, for now. Reports suggest that this has been done in order to “avoid causing too much aggravation with bugs or poor performance.” Therefore, one might have to wait for a few more days/weeks until the iOS 9 becomes public.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/06/everything-new-in-ios-9-beta-5/”]9to5mac[/tw-button]

August 7, 2015
WhatsApp’s Latest iOS Update Allows You to Mute Individual Chats

Whatsapp has been rolling out quite a few updates only for Android devices, leaving iOS users with absolutely no new features that the Android user enjoys. Today, it looks like Whatsapp for iOS has bought in some noteworthy and useful features, while some of these are not available for Android.

The new update brought in features like backing up video chats, improved VoiceOver support and sharing location directly on Whatsapp, which will show a large map thumbnail for improved reading. If that is not good enough, Apple Maps can also be shared to Whatsapp directly.

Messages can now be marked as Read/Unread. A feature already present in Whatsapp for Android, this allows users to mark messages as unread. For iOS devices, a swipe to the right marks the message as read or unread which earlier gave the option to delete a conversation.

One of the most exciting new features is the Mute Individual Chat. This feature is for now, absent in Android and as the name suggests, allows you to mute individual contacts. Earlier, you could mute only group chats. You can also customize chat notifications, setting up specific message tones for different people now.

Whatsapp has also disabled the ‘Show Preview’ in the iOS update to provide better security and privacy and gives the option of lowering data usage on Whatsapp calls.

You can download the new update for iOS here.

August 6, 2015

Asus Launches Zenpad 7 And 8 at Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999 Respectively

Asus has also launched the Zenpad 7 at Rs. 11,999 and the Zenpad 8 at Rs. 14,999. Both are said to come with an audio back cover at an additional price of Rs. 3,000 and also have a swappable back cover. Asus has added six speakers to the back of the tabs to give a DTS-HD 5.1 Surround Sound experience.

The Zenpad 7 has a 7 inch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution, an Intel Atom x3-C3200 powered processor with 1GB RAM, an internal storage of 32GB that is expandable via a microSD card up to 128GB, a camera of 2-megapixe,l sensors on the back and a VGA up front. It tuns on the Android 5.0 Lollipop with a battery life of up to 9 hours.

Here are the specs:

Features	Zenpad 7
Display	7 inch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution
Processor	Intel Atom x3-C3200
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Storage	32GB, expandable via microSD card up to 128GB
Camera	2-megapixel sensor (rear), VGA (front)
RAM	1GB
Battery	up to 9 hrs
Price	Rs. 11,999

Moving on to the Zenpad 8, it comes with an 8-inch QXGA screen with 2048×1536 pixel resolution, powered by an Intel Atom Z3530 processor with 2GB RAM, it has a storage of 32GB expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card, a rear camera that comes with a 5-megapixel view and a 2-megapixel front camera. It runs on the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and also comes with a 9 hour long battery life.

Here are the specs:

Features	Zenpad 8
Display	8-inch QXGA screen with 2048×1536 pixel resolution
Processor	Intel Atom Z3530
RAM	2GB
OS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Storage	32GB expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
Camera	5MP (rear), 2MP (front)
Battery	up to 9 hours
Price	Rs. 14,999

August 6, 2015

Asus Launches the Photo-Centric Zenfone 2 Laser

Asus Zen Festival 2015 has begun in New Delhi today. On this occasion, the Taiwanese handset maker has launched four new devices: ZenFone 2 Deluxe, ZenFone Selfie, ZenFone Max and the ZenFone Laser.

We are serious about the Indian market which is growing tougher day by day and that is why we want to do something different. We will showcase more products and share their prices at the Zen Festival

Asus managing director, Peter Chang.

The Zenfone 2 Laser has three variants. The first variant, Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5, has a 5.5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit processor paired with 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. It gets its juice from a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop wrapped under ZenUI.

The second variant has almost the same specs as the first, except that it comes in a 3GB RAM variant with Snapdragon 615 SoC. The third variant (ZE601KL) has a 6-inch screen with a 1080p display. This particular variant also supports dual SIM and 4G LTE connectivity.

But, this is not the highlight of the device. This phone is made especially for budding photographers. It sports a 13MP primary camera along with a 5MP front snapper. The camera includes laser autofocus that will be able to focus on a subject in less than a second, as claimed by Asus.

The Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 (ZE550KL) with 2GB of RAM is priced at Rs. 9,999, the 3GB RAM variant with Snapdragon 615 SoC is priced at Rs. 13,999 and the Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 6 (ZE601KL) is priced at Rs. 17,999.

Meanwhile, at the ongoing festival, Asus also showed several tweaks and improvements to the Zen user interface. You can read more about the ZenFone 2 Deluxe and the ZenFone Selfie by clicking on the respective links.

More products will be showcased at the event. Keep checking iGyaan for the latest updates.

August 6, 2015

Category: Tech

1. The Nexus 6 (32GB)

2. HTC One M9+ 32GB

3. OnePlus One 16GB and 64GB

4. Micromax 42-inch 4K LED TV

5. Moto G (3rd Gen):