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OnePlus CEO Reveals the Pricing of the OnePlus Two

Seems like OnePlus is feeling the heat of the close competition, with Xiaomi, Vivo and debutant Nubia’s presence in the smartphone tussle. The Chinese electronics start-up aims to sustain the reputation garnered from the One, and intends to create a buzz with its upcoming flagship. The company disclosed a significant detail about the innards of the next OnePlus handset on Weibo and announced its price as well.

OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu asked OnePlus fans about the reasonable price of OnePlus Two with Snapdragon 810 on it. It was an open question, and hence comments started flooding on the query. After a while, Liu put an end to the suspense and said 2499 Yuan seems reasonable.

So, we now have the price of OnePlus Two (tentatively titled), which has come from the top official itself. 2499 Yuan translates to Rs. 25,700 approx which is higher than what its present flagship comes at. OnePlus very well knows that to secure a space where many other high-end, yet affordable smartphones, are being appreciated would be not be an easy task. The firm must have decided on quality features and specifications that speak for its price.

From what is known to date, the OnePlus Two will sport a 5.5-inch 2K display. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 810 chipset along with 4G RAM. More details aren’t yet confirmed by the company. It should be noted that the next smartphone will run on its own operating system as Cyanogen and OnePlus have officially broken up. The second OnePlus device is expected to debut in the third quarter of this year.

May 8, 2015
Review: SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive
With every update, Apple makes it simpler to click pictures using an iPhone. With the ability to launch the camera without having to unlock the phone, it is now easier to click a picture than make a call. Inevitably iPhone users use the excellent camera and effortless launcher to click a ton of pictures, which poses a problem on the storage of the phone. Especially for users with 8/16GB smartphones, with no expandable storage options, the available memory vanishes sooner than expected.

SanDisk claims to offer an easy solution to this problem. Meet the iXpand Flash Drive; it’s portable and promises to help you easily shift files between devices, subsequently expanding the storage of your iPhone. The flash drive we checked out, costs Rs. 4,490 and provides 16GB of extra storage. Here we explore if it’s worth the money spent.

Overview

The SanDisk iXpand flash drive is a solid dual flash drive that comes with both, a USB 2.0 jack and a lighting connector. It is available in 16/32/64/128 GB variants, priced at Rs. 4,490/5,990/7,999/11,490 respectively. The drive is recognized easily on iPhones, iPads and desktops. To use the flash drive, you are also required to download a free app on your Apple device.

Design and Build Quality

Most parts of the device are covered in a solid encased brushed aluminium shell, which is complemented by a rubberised centre. The USB side of the flash drive is provided with a plastic cover. As a compact device, it is quite sturdy. You can easily dump it in your bag, without worrying about possible scratches.

While it looks solid, usability-wise, the design fails to work. The lightning port being stuck in the centre makes it an awkward device to use. If you latch your iPhone onto the flash drive and the USB onto your laptop at the same time, your smartphone is going to end up covering most part of your keyboard. Basically, the two devices cannot be accommodated at the same time, they need to be used separately. This also means that you can’t use it to charge your device, which is a shame.

After using the flash drive for a while, we also noticed that the lightning port, which is connected to the rubberised centre, got displaced and started sticking out of the device, making it prone to damage.

Performance

The iXpand App : To manage data, you need to install an app onto your App device. Downloading the App is fairly simple. When you connect the flash drive to your smartphone, it automatically opens up a message asking if you’d wish to download the app. In case the pop-up is missing, simply go to the App Store and download the ‘SanDisk iXpand Sync’. It’s sized 45.9MB, requires iOS 7.1 or later versions. While we have our problems with the design of the flash drive, the design of the iXpand app is quirky, clean and easy-to-use. With the app, you have an option of setting a mode which helps automatically sync the camera’s picture roll onto the SanDisk iXpand.

One of the super helpful features of the app is that with the use of a pie chart, it shows you exactly the amount of free or used space on your iPhone/iPad, as well as on the drive. And using colour codes, it illustrates the different things (Music, Photos, Videos etc.) taking up space on your flash drive.

Syncing pictures: By turning on the Camera Sync option, you can automatically sync files when the iXpand is plugged onto your iPhone. There is another option, which helps you delete photos and videos after sync, you can use it to conveniently free up space on your iPhone. This way you don’t have to go back and manually pick and delete files you’ve synced. In case you’re nervous you might delete the wrong pictures from your iPhone, remember they remain in the “Recently Deleted” album in your photos app for 30 days.

Speed Test: The SanDisk flash drive uses USB 3.0, and one of its major advantages is supposed to be its high transfer speed. It can give upto 640MBps but our speed test only gave us a maximum speed of 15.0 MB/s. We ran the same test on the USB 2.0 and the maximum speed we got was 4.5 MB/s. There is a considerable improvement in the speed, however it doesn’t utilise its true potential.

Watching Movies Using iXpand: Most Apple users have trouble admitting it, but iOS comes with several limitations. One of the major restrictions has been the tedious task to transfer videos/movies onto an ‘iDevice’. While Android users can transfer movies onto their phones with ease and watch them on-the-go, what do iPhone/iPad users need to do? First, Apple products support only certain kinds of formats, such as P4, M4V and MOV files. So videos are required to be converted to those format. Secondly, you need to install iTunes onto your laptop. Sure, there are third-party apps which cut short the procedure, but we need to admit, it is quite a hassle.

With the iXpand Flash Drive, all you need to do is dump the movie onto the drive and insert it into your smartphone and enjoy. Point to note: while you’re watching the movie, the iXpand drive might make the phone slightly uncomfortable to hold, but the drive is extremely sturdy and it really latches onto your phone. In case you’re shifting around, nudging the pen drive will not cause any damage to your movie. The app also has excellent playback speed; as soon as you tap on your video of choice, it plays it almost instantly.

Charging the Flash Drive: The iXpand flash drive requires charging. An LED light on the right side of the device reminds you if the drive needs to be plugged in for charging. This is so it doesn’t take any juice from your iPhone/iPad, when being used and it automatically charges itself when plugged onto a computer.

Conclusion

Overall, the Sandisk iXpand Flash Drive is a convenient device to have around. If you’re looking to free up some space on your iPhone, it might be the simplest solution available. However, instead you could also invest in extra iCloud storage, that way your files remain online, and can be accessed any place and at any time. On the other hand, with the iXpand, you wouldn’t need an internet connection to retrieve your files. We would, without doubt, recommend the device for its ability to play videos/movies on the go.

You can pick up the device here:

 

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GOOD THINGS
- Sturdy build
- Excellent media playback speed
- User-friendly apps
- Supports all video formats
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BAD THINGS
- Awkaward design
- Slow speed
- High price
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May 8, 2015
Nintendo Looks to Release Five Smartphone Games by 2017

Nintendo, as we all know, is the world’s largest video game company that has produced several famous titles. Super Mario World, Pokemon, Legend of Zelda were a part of everyone’s childhood if they were born in the 90s. The good news is that the company is back, and will soon be releasing five smartphone games by March 2017.

On March, Nintendo joined hands with DeNA, a Japanese company that makes free games for mobile phones. The two companies intend to make new gaming applications featuring Nintendo IP, which will be developed specifically for smartphones. Nintendo and DeNA also agreed to develop cross-platform service that will run on smartphones, tablets, PCs and Nintendo’s own devices. Satoru Iwata said that a new line of games would be developed for the smartphones instead of porting existing titles.

[quote text_size=”small” author=”Satoru Iwata” author_title=”CEO of Nintendo Co., Ltd”]

Regarding the number of the titles, you may want to know that we will release approximately five titles by the end of the next fiscal year, which is the end of March 2017. You may think it is a small number, but when we aim to make each title a hit, and because we want to operate every one of them for a significant amount of time after their releases thoroughly, this is not a small number at all and should demonstrate our serious commitment to the smart device business.

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Nintendo will continue to make new games in future, and is working on a new console with codename ‘NX’. Iwata stated that the company is eyeing on smartphone gaming to generate a good amount of revenue. Seems like Nintendo will bring down the rain with these five new releases.

May 8, 2015
BlackBerry’s Virtual SIM Allows Users Operate Multiple Mobile Numbers via Single SIM

Once a reputed brand name, BlackBerry has lost a major chunk of market share to budding and established smartphone makers. The instant messaging pioneer is pushing itself to handset and software domain to reclaim its lost status. Recently, the company launched a software in India that allows customers to use nine different mobile numbers through a single SIM card.

Termed as WorkLife, the software offers customers to differentiate personal, professional data usage and segregates the usage details as per categories. Customers can use one number for personal use, other for foreign travels, third for business contacts and so on. It will be extremely useful for those on roaming or foreign trips as the virtual SIM will get you connected to a local virtual operator. Users can pay for the bills in the local tariff rate rather than paying for international roaming.

The Managing Director of BlackBerry India Sunil Lalvani said about the same –

The software precisely distinguishes between work use and personal use of an iPhone, Android or BlackBerry smartphone by introducing separate lines managed by the company.

The Canadian tech giant has tied-up with Idea Cellular as its first partner and is looking to join hands with more operators in India. The primary goal of the partnership would be to help manage telecom expenses, protect employee privacy and control company assets.

Lalvani further added to its statement that it will allow enterprises to interact with 25 people in one go through video and audio. Certainly, it’s a major move to lure business sector with advanced messenger service. As per Economic Times, the virtual SIM will arrive in India by year end.

BlackBerry’s share has been seen a tremendous decline in the first quarter of 2015. It is planning to establish itself once again in the Indian market and has launched the latest device BlackBerry Leap in India. It will go on sale starting next week.

May 8, 2015
Xiaomi Fans Shouldn’t Expect a SD Card Slot on Future Flagships: Hugo Barra

You must have noticed that high-end smartphones from Xiaomi doesn’t offer MicroSD card support, except the first-gen handset. Many top smartphone brands like HTC, LG, Samsung offer expandability option up to 128GB (which surprisingly Samsung decided to skip this time in the latest Galaxy S6 series), but the China-based electronics firm is against its inclusion on their handsets. Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra remarked that its devotees shouldn’t expect a SD card slot on the future flagships.

Xiaomi’s Vice President of International, Hugo Barra said in a statement –

For high performance devices, we are fundamentally against an SD card slot. It is a trend: SD cards will disappear. You should basically not expect SD card slots in any of our flagships.

He just didn’t make a statement but also backed his verdict on ditching SD card slots. According to Hugo, his team doesn’t want to sacrifice battery capacity and ergonomics for extended content storage. The microSD cards is of no good to the device and adversely affects the functionality of the phone. As per Hugo’s description microSD cards “are incredibly prone to failure and malfunctioning of various different sorts.”

Explaining in fine detail how SD cards ruin the overall functionality of the phone –

You think you’re buying like a Kingston or a SanDisk but you’re actually not, and they’re extremely poor quality, they’re slow, they sometimes just stop working, and it gives people huge number of issues, apps crashing all the time, users losing data, a lot of basically complaints and customer frustration. It’s gonna be a while before you finally accept that maybe the reason why it’s not performing is because you put in an SD card, right? You’re gonna blame the phone, you’re gonna blame the manufacturer, you’re gonna shout and scream and try to get it fixed, so many different ways until you say, ‘Actually, let me just take the SD card out and see what happens.

From this, it can be concluded that the upcoming Xiaomi flagships will not have an option of removable battery too. Since removable back only sorts the purpose when you have to put a second card slot.

The lack of an SD card is not likely to create a stir in Xiaomi-ruled markets. The company releases smartphones with sufficient memory space, but for folks who choose lesser space handsets to add an SD card later will surely be disappointed. For now, Redmi series handsets sport expandability option.

There have been news of Xiaomi’s next flagship coming in two variants – Mi 5 And Mi 5 Plus. The latter one is, no doubt, inspired by Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus.

May 7, 2015
6 Irresistible Tech Deals From Amazon’s Great Indian Summer Sale

With Amazon’s biggest summer festival The Great Indian Summer Sale going on right now, users can choose from thousands of interesting products. There is a heavy discount on each product which tempts you to grab the deal. It’s the second date of the sale and we are continously bringing you fresh and irresistable deals which shouldn’t be missed.

Here is a list of six portable gadgets and accessories which you might need:

1. PNY Selfie Stick

Coming at a price tag of Rs. 1,500, Amazon is offering the stick at 60% discount. Buyers can claim it for just Rs. 599 per piece. It extends from the usual 23.5 cm length to 100.5 cm and holds a handy grip head along with 1/4-inch tripod thread. Battery capacity of the selfie stick is 5000mAh. The attachment is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.

 

2. ADATA 10,000mAh Power Bank

Power banks have now become an essential accessory of any smartphone. Amazon sale is the best time to invest in massive capacity power banks. Today, 10,000mAh ADATA power bank is available for Rs. 999. Buyers will save Rs. 500 as its original price is Rs. 1,500. The device has dual-USB outlets and has 4-stage LED Flashlight. It is compatible with all smartphones.

 

3. Photron Tripod Stedy 400

For photography enthusiasts to take static pictures, tripod is a must. The e-commerce player is offering a deal where worth Rs. 1,500 Photron Tripod Stedy 400 can be picked at Rs. 625. The accessory has a maximum height of 4.5 feet and offers 3-way pan-tilt head. The mount of the tripod flips up automattically with quick release lever and comes with Quick Flip lever leg locks, Bubble Level to adjust horizontal position.

 

4. JBL Flip II Stereo Speaker

As we told you, there’s something for everyone. Music lovers would really appreciate the inclusion of JBL Flip II stereo speakers in the sale. The Rs. 7,990 worth JBL wireles portable speakers is available at Rs. 4,999. The frequency of the gadget ranges from 100 – 20000 Hz. Also it comes with battery support and packs 2000mAh Li-ion battery.

 

5. Seagate 1TB Hard Drive

Extra space of laptop is a never dying need and Amazon has taken care of this. The 1TB hard drive from Seagate is up for sale at a price of Rs. 9,999. However, it’s actual cost is Rs. 16,000. You can store 500 plus films, thousands of songs and photos in 1TB space. It can share data with 3 devices at the same time.

 

6. Lenovo FLEX 2

Lenovo FLEX 2 arrived last year came at a launch price of Rs. 40,590. It is available at Rs. 28,999 for today and tomorrow only. It is equipped with 14-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display with 300 degree rotation support. It has an Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GPU. Along with that, it has 1TB of HDD storage and runs on Windows 8.1.

 

May 7, 2015
Reliance’s New AD Pulls an ‘Airtel Zero’, Promotes Net Neutrality Violation

While the hue and cry over Airtel’s controversial ‘Airtel Zero’ was justified, we need to be reminded that there are several other players in the market working on a similar plan.

Here’s why we had a problem with Airtel Zero – it was a new platform that let companies buy data to offer their apps to consumers for free. It allowed users to access these apps without incurring data charges. This was seen as a direct violation of net neutrality as it gave priority access to some apps over others.

Now let’s have a look at Reliance’s ‘Freenet’ service. Freenet is a service jointly launched by Reliance and Facebook in India, which hosts around 20 popular websites, (including AajTak, Facebook, Wikipedia etc) free of charge for Reliance customers.

Notice a difference between the two services? We couldn’t find one either. Check out the ad here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT3-9odXdUg&feature=youtu.be

May 7, 2015
Nubia Z9 is a Bezel-Less Phone with Controls on its Frame

Post bigger display, the tech manufacturers have shifted their focus to another pivotal design factor, bezel-less display that will give new dimension to the smartphones. Oppo has shown off its near bezel-less phone model the R7 a while back, but Chinese equipment maker Nubia’s latest release is far ahead of Oppo’s offering.

Today ZTE’s premium brand Nubia unveiled a flagship device that sports high-end features with a brand new technology. Dubbed as the Z9, the device packs “Frame interactive Technology” or “FiT” in short, which enables an array of new controls on the aluminium mid-frame. These controls are based on grip and gesture.

Considering some of the uses of FiT, one can unlock the device with the pre-defined grip, without the need of drawing patterns or typing password. However, it is uncertain how useful it is. The FiT technology allows users to switch between apps with a single hand. While usually handling the device, one can flicker the thumb up and down the metallic frame to jump from one application to another. Now toggling the camera is simple with Nubia Z9. Just hold the phone horizontally with the four fingertips and the camera will come alive. The brightness can also be adjusted through single-hand mode. Slide your fingertips along both the sides to increase and decrease screen brightness.

The device boasts 5.2-inch 1080p display made by Sharp. The chipset fitted onto the device is Snapdragon 810 SoC. The phone comes in two storage variants 32GB and 64GB; the 32GB variant comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB with 4GB RAM. The phone with 8.9mm thickness runs on Android L and fits a battery of 2,900mAh capacity. Optics include a 16MP rear shooter with f/2.0 lens and optical stabilization, whereas the front is an 8MP camera with Sony sensor. Connectivity option include Bluetooth 4.1, MHL 3.0 and NFC.

The Classic Edition is available in China for 3,499 yuan or around $560 (Rs. 36,000 approx.) off-contract, while the Elite Edition will cost buyers 3,999 yuan or about $645 (Rs. 41,500 approx.). There is also a Premium Edition with fingerprint reader on the power button. There is no update of its availability in other countries.

May 7, 2015
5 Best Headphone Deals at Amazon’s Great Indian Summer Sale

As most of know The Great Indian Summer Sale by Amazon kicked off yesterday. The three-day event will offer thousands of products such as smartphones, kitchen appliances, apparels and more at unbeatable price. The e-commerce portal is updating the offers every half an hour and we are bringing to you some of the best deals of the day.

Below are some of the best headphones that you cannot afford to miss:

1. JBL J03B Tempo

Coming at a standard price of Rs. 2,499, the headphones can be grabbed in the Amazon fest at a massive discount of 60%. At the expense of just Rs. 1,491, customers can own a pair of high-performance JBL headphones. The foam cushions, silicone sleeves and padded ear cups ensure comfort with high-output sound. At the movement, the deal is 72% claimed. Hurry up to grab one!

 

2. Sennheiser Momentum

Another impressive deal is on Sennheiser Momentum headphones that comes with smart remote. The accessory priced at Rs. 14,990 is available of flat 53% off, i.e. for Rs. 7,991. It is one of the best headphones for those who hunt for luxury audio. It boasts superior built quality and sits comfortably on the ears. It features a metal in-line three button control and microphone supporting Apple devices like iPod, iPad and iPhone.

 

3. Skullcandy RIOT S2IKGY-372

In earphones category, Skullcandy RIOT S2IKGY-372 is one of the best you can pick. It can be grabbed at a cost of Rs. 975, which is 17% lower than the actual price. The Skullcandy RIOT has rubber earbuds that fits absolutely perfect within the ears and then there is a built-in Mic in the earphones, which is a plus. It is one of the best accessory on the go and fits even in the smallest space.

 

4. JBL Yurbuds Venture Talk

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then the Venture Talk from JBL will be apt for you. The Rs. 5,990 product is coming at an offer price of Rs. 2,399 (straight 60% off). The in-ear earphone is water-resistant and tangle-resistant and features a one-button microphone system to seamlessly control track and call functionality.

 

5. Skullcandy 2xl Phase X6FTFZ-821 Headphones

Last in the list is Skullcandy 2xl Phase headphones available for Rs. 999. Buyers will save Rs. 1,500 on the Skullcandy product, whose actual cost is Rs. 2,499. The headphone set and features super comfort on ear design with articulating ear cups, a collapsible design and a dynamic acoustic range. 51% of the deal is claimed; only limited stocks left.

 

May 7, 2015
Xiaomi Collaborates with GadgetWood to Offer One-Day Repair Services in India

Xiaomi fans had been complaining about the poor after-sales services of its products since quite a while. Considering the complaints of its huge followers in India, the Chinese electronics producer has decided to eliminate the flaw. Xiaomi has partnered with a web-based portal, GadgetWood eServices, that provides repair and support services for devices like smartphones and tablets.

The Delhi-based start-up GadgetWood is committed to providing one-day repair services to Xiaomi customers at their doorstep. This includes pick and drop service within one business day of placing the request. The fee finalised for the service is Rs. 99. The Co-founder and CEO of GadgetWood Jayant Jha stated about the tie-up –

The Xiaomi brand has created ripples in the Indian market. With the combined synergies of this globally-reputed brand and GadgetWood, consumers can benefit from a great user experience as well as quick and seamless repair services. The partnership is a testament to the fact that we, at GadgetWood, are committed to solving all technical and usage-related concerns of the Indian consumer through our unmatched services.

Xiaomi India Head Manu Jain commented on this move, “We want to bring door-delivery services to customers, who otherwise have no time to travel and identify outlets to service their gadgets in.”

The press statement from GadgetWood revealed about the pilot project being carried out from the past two and a half months in Delhi and NCR. More than 500 users have already tested the service during this period.

After-sales service is one of the biggest factors that contributes to the establishment of an emerging firm in any nation. Xiaomi enjoys million of fans in India, and this partnership will strengthen its position even more in the country. Besides, it will also lead way to Xiaomi’s ambition of becoming an Indian company.

May 7, 2015
Mophie’s New iPhone Battery Case Adds Waterproofing

Mophie is a name synonymous with battery cases and their latest case brings a first to the table for Mophie. The juice pack H2PRO is equipped with a 2,750mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. The H2PRO is also IP68 rated so it goes up agains the likes of otter box, however adding the additional battery.

The case also keeps bulk on the low, by keeping the total thickness with the case on the device at 6.9mm.

[quote text_size=”small” author=”Daniel Huang” author_title=”CEO and Co-Founder | Mophie”]

Once again we’ve successfully broadened our product line by focusing on mobile users’ everyday power and protection concerns to develop a quality, reliable mophie solution The juice pack H2PRO serves as a protective safety net for those who encounter life’s unexpected mishaps

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The case is unfortunately not on sale at the moment , but, the company has opened up its pre-orders at US $ 130.

There are no details on the iPhone 6 Plus variant as of now. Hit the source link below to check it out.

May 6, 2015
5 Best Smartphone Deals from Amazon’s Great Indian Summer Sale

One of the biggest e-commerce portals has kicked off its sale today. The Amazon Great Indian Summer Sale will hold products from smartphones, accessories to kitchen appliances at maximum discounts. The three-day sale will last till 8th May and shoppers can shop between between 8am and 6pm.

Here are some of the best deals on smartphones:

1. YU Yureka

The most-loved budget smartphone is now on open sale on Amazon’s ‘Great Indian Summer Sale’. No registrations required and one can claim his/her device by clicking the Buy button. The 5.5-inch device with Gorilla Glass 3 protection is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. It has 2GB RAM, 16GB storage space and packs 2500mAh battery. At Rs. 8,999, YU Yureka is one of the best smartphones in the market right now.

 

2. Samsung Galaxy S4

Save big on Galaxy S4 at the Amazon sale. There is a straight 30% discount i.e. Rs. 7,000 off on the 5-inch smartphone. The fourth generation Galaxy handset has octa-core processor and comes pre-installed with Android Jelly Bean. The rear camera is a 13MP, while the front is a 2MP. The amazing deal will cost users Rs. 16,499.

 

3. Apple iPhone 5c

iPhone 5c is the second latest device by the Cupertino giant in the smartphone market. Launched at a price of Rs. 31,500, the phone is being offered by Amazon at as low as Rs. 19,900 (saving of Rs. 11,500 approx.). The device with 4-inch multi-touch retina display is powered by the Apple A6 chipset. An 8MP snapper sits at its back, whereas the front boasts a 1.2MP camera.

Buyers can pick from different colours like yellow, pink, blue, and more.

 

4. Micromax Canvas 2

The second-gen Canvas smartphone has come down to Rs. 7,043 just for three days in Amazon’s Summer sale. It has a 5-inch display with 1.3GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582 processor. With 1GB RAM and 4GB memory (expandable up to 32GB), the device comes with sensors like Accelerometer and proximity. The Canvas 2 features a 2MP rear and a front VGA camera.

 

5. HTC Desire 816G+

Amazon is offering the Desire 816G+ on the best price of Rs. 15, 910. The phone orifinally comes at Rs. 21,990. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch display with 1.7GHz octa core processor. It has 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage space, which can be expanded up to 32GB. It has a good 13MP primary camera with Flash that can do 1080p video recording.

 

May 6, 2015
Top 5 Tech Deals from Amazon’s Great Indian Summer Sale

On the occasion of ‘The Great Indian Summer Sale’, Amazon.in is giving away many products at heart-skipping discounts. The sale commenced from 6^th May and will conclude on 8^th May, between 8am and 6pm. In order to keep the customers informed, Amazon’s app and its website will keep refreshing itself every 30 minutes to keep it updated.

Although on the app, customers may have some advantages like early access to these deals. Also, SBI debit or credit card holders will be getting 15% cash back while the website will be offering 10% cash back deal. You need to shop a value of at least Rs. 5,000 to avail the above deal.

We have compiled a list of products that may interest you. Check it out below:

1. Microsoft Xbox 360 E 4GB Console with Kinect

In 2013, Microsoft introduced the XBox 360 E that contains one of the largest libraries of games and apps like Netflix and HBO Go. You can play blockbuster games like Halo, Forza Motorsport and watch movies, television series or live shows in High Definition quality. You can also access advanced multiplayer, free games and exclusive membership discounts with the one month XBox Live Gold.

 

2. Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

Chromecast is a thumb-sized digital media player through which you can easily stream content from your laptop, Android phone and tablet to your high definition TV. Your smartphone becomes your personalized remote control. You can browse your favourite movies, videos and more and cast it on your TV. You can pause, play, rewind, make playlists. Just plug in, connect and enjoy.

 

3. JBLT250SI On-Ear Headphone (Black)

This pair of headphones has a professional design that screams utmost comfort. The mix of leather and suede, the premium drivers are optimized for delivering the perfect sound. The over-ears is inscribed with the JBL logo. It gives detailed levels of sound, providing good quality lows. Overall, it doesn’t only hold good looks but also delivers balanced sound.

 

4. JBL Go Wireless Portable Speaker (Black)

The JBL Go Wireless Portable Speaker can be carried at any place without any hassle of wires. It works through a Bluetooth device and can go for 5 hours on a single charge. The brand has earned an esteem for itself by delivering superior sound quality.

 

5. Apple MGXC2HN/A 15-inch Laptop

Perhaps, one of the few gaming Macbook available, it comes with a graphic memory of 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics along with 16GB of RAM. The laptop has a 15.4-inch LED-backlit retina display with IPS technology that ensures visual clarity whether you are watching movies, playing games or working on your assignment. The notebook is loaded with Mac OS X Mavericks.

 

May 6, 2015

Sony Brings Out the Xperia C4, a Selfie-Friendly Smartphone

Sony today announced its C3 successor, the Sony Xperia C4. The smartphone has been targeted at selfie lovers and will be released in two variants – the Xperia C4 and the Xperia C4 Dual.

[quote text_size=”small” author=”Tony McNulty” author_title=”Vice-President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications”]

Following the success of Xperia C3, we are proud to introduce Sony’s evolved PROselfie smartphone. Xperia C4 caters to consumers that want a smartphone that not only takes great photos, but also packs a punch. Benefiting from Sony’s camera expertise, The 5MP front-facing camera with wide-angle lens lets you capture perfect selfies while its quality display and performance features provide an all-round advanced smartphone experience.

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According to Sony, the phone will feature a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display and will be powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor. The primary camera features a 13MP camera with image stabilizer, HDR, 4x digital zoom and 1080p video recording capability. The front camera has a 5MP snapper with Exmor R image sensor, 25mm wide-angle lens and LED flash. It has 16GB of internal memory that is expandable up to 128GB via microSD slot. Connectivity options include LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, and a GPS. It has a 2,500mAh battery and runs on Android Lollipop OS.

You can refer to the table below for clearer details:

SPECIFICATIONS	Sony Xperia C4
Display	5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) IPS display
Processor	1.7GHz MediaTek MTK6752 64-bit octa-core processor
RAM	2GB
Memory	16GB internal storage, microSD card slot up to 128GB
Primary Camera	13MP, Autofocus, Image Stabilizer
Front Camera	5MP, Exmor R image sensor and LED flash
Battery	2,600mAH
Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Price	Not Revealed

The device is a minor upgrade above the previous version. Right now, nothing has been revealed about the pricing or availability. We will just have to wait and find it out ourselves.

May 6, 2015

CyberMedia Research Confirms, Samsung Leads the Indian Mobile Smartphone Race

Once again, Samsung has become the top smartphone manufacturer, beating Micromax in its home ground. The Korean electronics firm has retained its position with an increase in market share from the last quarter. This shuffling is due of change in duty structure and restricted supply of mobile devices from Chinese brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus due to Chinese New Year festivities.

According to CyberMedia Research, Samsung’s share increased from 23.7% in fourth-quarter 2014 to 27.9% in Q1 2015 (January to March). The firm also saw a boast in market share in feature phone during this quarter that was lower in the previous one. The major factor to contribute to its growth in India is the availability of various models in different segments. Samsung has variety of smartphones from entry-level to high-range that led to its success this year.

Micromax remained at the second spot with a decline in market share in the smartphone segment. The India-based equipment firm registered a decline in share from 17.8% in the previous quarter to 16.2% in the first quarter of 2015. Microsoft rolled to the third spot with 9.6% share in overall mobile handsets.

Lead Analyst, Telecoms Research at CMR, Faisal Kawoosa commented, “With major announcements of new handsets and entry of some new brands happening in a big way in 4Q CY 2014, there wasn’t really something very exciting in the market for customers that could push up sales in 1Q CY 2015. At the same time, change in duty structure and the consequent impact on the supply chain due to the Chinese New Year festivities contributed to the market contraction.”

This quarter has seen contracted overall shipment from the Q4 2014. The mobile handset sale in the country declined by 15% to 53 million mobile handsets, out of which 37% were smartphones i.e. 19.5 million and 18% were feature phones.

May 6, 2015

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Overview

Design and Build Quality

Performance

Conclusion

1. PNY Selfie Stick

2. ADATA 10,000mAh Power Bank

3. Photron Tripod Stedy 400

4. JBL Flip II Stereo Speaker

5. Seagate 1TB Hard Drive

6. Lenovo FLEX 2

1. JBL J03B Tempo

2. Sennheiser Momentum

3. Skullcandy RIOT S2IKGY-372

4. JBL Yurbuds Venture Talk

5. Skullcandy 2xl Phase X6FTFZ-821 Headphones

1. YU Yureka

2. Samsung Galaxy S4

3. Apple iPhone 5c

4. Micromax Canvas 2

5. HTC Desire 816G+

1. Microsoft Xbox 360 E 4GB Console with Kinect

2. Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

3. JBLT250SI On-Ear Headphone (Black)

4. JBL Go Wireless Portable Speaker (Black)

5. Apple MGXC2HN/A 15-inch Laptop

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Sony Xperia C4