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  • Asus Zenfone 2 Series Set to Receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow Updates

    Asus Zenfone 2 Series Set to Receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow Updates

    There is some good news for Asus owners out there. The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is going to make its way to the Zenfone 2 series. Google, Samsung, HTC, Motorola, OnePlus and few other companies have already made announcements about Marshmallow updates and today, Asus made an announcement as well.

    Asus’ Zenfone 2 series will get the updates in the coming months, but the actual dates have not yet been revealed. The first device on the list will be the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML / ZE551ML), followed by Zenfone 2 Deluxe / Special Edition (ZE551ML).

    The Zenfone 2 Laser  (ZE550KG / ZE500KL / ZE550KL / ZE600KL / ZE601KL) and Zenfone Selfie (ZE551KL) will be next in line.

    asus laser 2

    The list is still pretty small and many devices like the Padrone S and Zenfone 5 models have not been mentioned. Furthermore, if you happen to own a version of the Asus Zenfone 2 that hasn’t been included in the list above then you will just have to wait for Asus to make another announcement.

  • Asus Launches the Photo-Centric Zenfone 2 Laser

    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.

  • ASUS to Launch Three New Zen Phones Next Week

    ASUS to Launch Three New Zen Phones Next Week

    While it may not be as high profile as OnePlus or Motorola, Asus will launch three new phones next week at the ZenFestival, an event hosted by the company on August 6. The phones, named ZenFone 2 Deluxe, ZenFone Selfie, and the ZenFone 2 Laser are aimed to take on current hotshots in India – the likes of Xiaomi and Motorola.

    The Asus ZenFone2 Deluxe features a 5.5-inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone is powered by an Intel Z3580 quad-core 64-bit processor with 4GB of RAM. The storage capacity provided by phone is 64GB, which can be expanded via microSD card. The phone uses a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI.

    The Asus ZenFone Selfie is aimed at selfie lovers, and has a 13MP rear camera dual-LED flash, as well as a 13MP front camera with a similar dual-LED flash. The ZenFone Selfie features a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU. It also features 16GB internal storage with 2GB of RAM, and 32GB with 3GB of RAM. Like ZenFone2, the dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI.

    The ZenFone 2 Laser is aimed at photography enthusiasts, with a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus and a 5MP front camera. The device has a 5-inch display with a 720p resolution and is powered by a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The device is available in an 8GB/16GB variant and runs on 2,070mAh battery. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI.

  • Spec Battle: Yu Yureka Plus VS Lenovo K3 Note VS Xiaomi Mi 41 VS ASUS Zenfone 2

    Spec Battle: Yu Yureka Plus VS Lenovo K3 Note VS Xiaomi Mi 41 VS ASUS Zenfone 2

    Yu Televentures, yesterday, had unveiled the Yu Yureka Plus. The device, is priced at Rs 9,999, and while the device is not larger than the original Yu Yureka or have bumped up specs, it does include small and significant changes. For instance, the Plus model comes with a 1920x1080px display, as compared to the 720px on the original Yureka. The Plus also gets the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection layer added to the top of the display. Some other improvements include a new camera sensor, made by Sony, and the new white colour finish back panel option, which gives the device a premium look.

    With a whole lot of information about the specs, let us see whether the Yu Yureka lived up to its legacy against its contenders in the same budget category:

    Hardware Specs

    Yu Yureka Plus

    Lenovo K3 Note

    Xiaomi Mi 4i

    ASUS Zenfone 2
    Display 5.5-inch FHD Gorilla Glass 3 5.5 inch IPS capacitive 5-inches IPS LCD capacitive with Gorilla Glass 3 5.5-inch IPS capacitive Gorilla Glass 3
    Resolution 1920 x 1080px 400ppi 1080 x 1920px 401 ppi 1080 x 1920px 441ppi 720 x 1280px 267ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MediaTek MT6752 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Intel Atom Z3560
    Processor 1.5GHz Octacore | 64 Bit 1.7GHz Octa-core | 64 Bit 1.7 GHz Octa-core | 64 Bit 1.8 GHz Quad-core | 64 Bit
    GPU Adreno 405 Mali-T760MP2 Adreno 405 PowerVR G6430
    RAM 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB
    Primary Camera 13MP  Sony Sensor 13MP 13MP 16MP
    Front Camera 5MP 5MP 5MP 13MP
    Video Recoding 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD
    Storage 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB
    Expandable Up to 32 GB 32GB N/A 64GB
    Battery 2,500 mAh 3,000 mAh 3,120mAh 3,000 mAh
    Operating System Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cyanogen 12  Android Lollipop 5.0 with Lenovo Vibe 2.5 UI Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6  Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom ZenUI
    Bluetooth 4.0  4.1 4.1 4
    Price Rs. 9,999 Rs.9,999 Rs. 12,999 Rs 12,000

    As we can see in the specs sheet above, the Yu Yureka Plus holds most of the same specs as the Xiaomi Mi 4i and the ASUS Zenfone 2, but only much cheaper. Except in terms of battery, of course. While the Xiaomi and the ASUS handsets rock it out with their 3,000mAh and above battery meter, the Yu Yureka Plus lags behind with only 2,500mAh of battery life. But, you can’t have everything in one package, right?

    The phone will go on sale on the 24th of July at 12:00 Noon, at Amazon.in. The Yu Yureka Plus comes in two colour options, the Moondust Grey and the Alabaster White.

  • Asus Hints ZenFone 3 Will Come Equipped with a Qualcomm Chipset

    Asus Hints ZenFone 3 Will Come Equipped with a Qualcomm Chipset

    ASUS has long been using Intel chipsets on its smartphones. It has a tie-up with the software firm that makes available latest chips for personal computers, as well as handsets. The Taiwanese equipment manufacturer is reportedly in talks with Qualcomm to embed its chips in future Asus phones.

    The CEO of Asus, Jerry Shen shared some information with online tech portal Yugatech about the company’s partnership with Qualcomm and hinted that it could use Snapdragon 615 for future handsets. He also disclosed that they will discontinue using confusing naming convention opted for the recent releases, and go Apple’s simplistic way. Users might see a new nomenclature for the forthcoming ZenFone 3.

    Shen mentioned that the company will release a major product every year and will roll up incremental upgrades every six months. With this he confirmed we can expect the successor of the ZenFone 2 in 2016.

  • Spec Battle : ASUS ZenFone 2 Vs OnePlus One

    Spec Battle : ASUS ZenFone 2 Vs OnePlus One

    The ASUS Zenfone series is a highly appreciated lineup in the Indian smartphone market. The Taiwanese electronics maker already has Zenfone 4, 5 and 6 in its India handset portfolio and today, it expanded its ZenFone range in the country with the launch of ZenFone 2. The latest iteration is a mid-range smartphone and known to boast the powerful 4GB of RAM.

    Priced at Rs. 22,999, ZenFone 2 holds quite a good spec sheet. It has an edge over many the high-end smartphones and competes with devices like Huawei Honor 6 Plus, iPhone 5c, and LG G3. We have pitted it against the flagship killer of 2014 i.e. OnePlus One and here are the differences between the two.

    Specs

    OnePlus One

    ASUS ZenFone 2
    Display 5.5-inch Full-HD, 1080×1920 pixels 5.5-inch Full-HD, 1080×1920 pixels
    Processor 2.5GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580
    RAM 3GB 4GB
    Storage 64GB, non-expandable 64GB, expandable up to 64GB
    Camera 13MP Rear and 5MP Front 13MP Rear and 5MP Front
    Battery 3100mAh 3000mAh
    Operating System CyanogenMod 12 Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Price Rs. 21,999 Rs. 22,999

    As you can see in the table above, both OnePlus One and ASUS ZenFone 2 bear nearly the same specifications. Both the devices have a 5.5-inch Full-HD display, 64GB onboard memory, 13MP primary shooter, and 5MP selfie camera. The One has a slightly bigger battery and stuffs a Snapdragon processor, while the new ZenFone houses an Intel chipset. The ZenFone is priced Rs. 1,000 higher than the OnePlus One.

    OnePlus has an edge over the ZenFone as it give a variation to the users by offering CyanogenMod which can now be upgraded to CyanogenMod 12 or Oxygen OS now. The ZenFone 2, on the other hand, comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop. We won’t be able to give a final verdict till we’ve reviewed Asus’ new flagship. Stay tuned, more coming up on iGyaan.

  • ASUS Outs 4 Variants of ZenFone 2 in India; Pricing Revealed

    ASUS Outs 4 Variants of ZenFone 2 in India; Pricing Revealed

    The much-awaited flagship by Taiwanese consumer electronics firm has finally arrived in India. Today, ASUS introduced the latest ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM in the Indian market. The smartphone was first showcased at CES this year. The ZenFone 2 enfolds some top-notch specifications that give it an edge over other smartphones in the budget segment. The device will be available in India exclusively on Flipkart.

    ASUS has launched the ZenFone 2 in four variants – ZE551ML (4GB RAM) with 64GB and 32GB inbuilt storage, ZE551ML (2GB RAM), and ZE550ML. The former one is a top-tier device, while the other three have comparatively lower specifications. The ZE551ML with 4GB RAM comes in two storage versions. The one with 64GB storage space will cost customers Rs. 22,999, while the 32GB model will cost Rs. 19,999. The ZE551ML (2GB RAM) variant is launched at Rs. 14,999 and the ZE550ML will be available for Rs. 12,999.

    ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML (both 4GB and 2GB of RAM) sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1920x1080p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. On the other hand, ZenFone 2 ZE550ML features a 5.5-inch HD screen. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 is equipped to the ZE550ML with 4GB RAM. It’s 2GB RAM version, along with ZE550ML has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560. All the handsets run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom ZenUI on top. All the variants can expand up to 64GB via MicroSD card.

    The ZenFone 2 packs a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with dual-LED Flash along with a 5MP selfie snapper. The rear shooter also offers 52MP Super Resolution mode. A 3000mAh non-removable battery is fitted with all the ZenFone 2 models. The handsets are dual-SIM and offer dual active support. The devices have ZenMotion touch and gesture control support features common in them.

    Here’s the specs sheet of the four handsets:

    Specs

    ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)

    ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)

    ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB RAM)

    ZenFone 2 ZE550ML
    Display 5.5-inch full-HD 1080p 5.5-inch full-HD 1080p 5.5-inch full-HD 1080p 5.5-inch HD 720p
    Processor 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Z3560 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Z3560
    RAM 4GB 4GB 2GB 2GB
    Storage 64GB (Expandable up to 64GB) 32GB (Expandable up to 64GB) 32GB (Expandable up to 64GB) 16GB (Expandable up to 64GB)
    Rear Camer 13MP with dual-LED Flash 13MP with dual-LED Flash 13MP with dual-LED Flash 13MP with dual-LED Flash
    Front Camera 5MP 5MP 5MP 5MP
    Battery 3000mAh 3000mAh 3000mAh 3000mAh
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI
    Price Rs. 22,999 Rs. 19,999 Rs. 14,999 Rs. 12,999

    In case you missed our review of ASUS ZenFone 2, watch the video below:

  • 4 Important Announcements to Look Forward to This Week

    4 Important Announcements to Look Forward to This Week

    In the coming days, India will be enticed with the arrival of many new products by popular companies; namely, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Asus and Micromax. Some of the companies have attempted to keep things mysterious, but we’re fairly certain we’ll be seeing some heavy-hitting devices unveiled.

    Here’s everything you should expect to see this week:

    Xiaomi

    Last week Xiaomi announced a ‘Global Mi Phone Premiere’ which will take place in New Delhi on 23rd of April. The company had tweeted about the same and the image read as ‘I Is Coming’. It may well be possible that a new handset, likely the Mi5 or the Mi 4i, may be unveiled. But, we cannot be too sure of that. The conference will be addressed by Lei Jung, CEO and Co-Founder, Bin Lin, President and Co-Founder and Hugo Barra, Vice President of Xiaomi Global.

    OnePlus

    OnePlus teased a new product that will be unveiled on 20th of April. The poster reads ‘You’re Invited’ along with a tagline ‘From here on out, anything could happen.’ The new product is highly anticipated to be the OnePlus Two since last year, around the same time, OnePlus launched their flagship phone, the OnePlus One. Although, there is a catch. At the MWC 2015, OnePlus had teased a gaming console. Gaming device or the next flagship? We will find out soon enough.

    ASUS

    Asus first showcased the Zenfone 2 at the Consumers Electronic Show last year in Las Vegas. India will be receiving three variants of the handset. Powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and running on a 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 with PowerVR G6430 GPU, the Zenfone is packed for power and performance. More details of the device will be unraveled at the launch event that will take place on 23rd April.

    To know more about its specs and features here.

    Micromax

    In a series of tweets, Micromax disclosed that it is all set to release its newest affordable smartphone, the Canvas Spark. The device is said to have a 4.4-inch display and is expected to be priced at Rs. 6,000. Also, the presence Snapdeal logo confirms an exclusive partnership between the two companies for online sales. The event will take place on 21st April.

  • Asus ZenFone 2 | Exclusive Unboxing and Hands On

    Asus ZenFone 2 | Exclusive Unboxing and Hands On

    Recently Asus introduced the successor to its affordable Zenfone series, the Zenfone 2. The company also announced that there are three variants of the device that would share the Zenfone 2 name. Chinese tech giants, Xiaomi and OnePlus, who have successfully created a niche in the Indian market, may find themselves facing severe rivalry in the mid-range category.

    Asus Zenfone 2 7

    The Asus ZenFone 2 box consists of:

    • An Asus ZenFone 2 Handset.
    • Documentation including Warranty card and User Guide.
    • Earphones (Although, our box did not)
    • Standard Asus Charger
    • USB Cable

    Asus Zenfone 2 0

    The phone is expected to launch on 23rd April, exclusively on Flipkart with an expected price tag of Rs. 19,000. The device comes with a 5.5-inch 1920x1080p IPS Display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by an Intel Atom 23580 Quadcore processor with 2.3 GHz CPU. One of its notable features is that the phone comes with two variants of RAM; 2GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The one we unboxed came with 4GB RAM. The juice is supplied by an adequate 3000mAh non-removable battery and the smartphone comes pre-loaded with Android 5.0 Lollipop.

    The device is well-built and similar to the LG G3, and HTC One M8 in terms of its colour finish. Its User Interface was clean, fast and responsive. In our initial impressions, we did not experience any lag.

    Asus Zenfone 2 has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera. The dual LED flash paired with the rear camera, comes in two colours, to help you get the right white balance. Both the microphones consist of the noise cancellation feature, thus enabling you to talk with least hassle.

    To get a clearer idea of the specs, you can check out the table below:

    SPECIFICATION ASUS Zenfone 2
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Screen Size 5.5-inch 1920x1080p IPS Display
    RAM 4GB
    Battery 3000mAh Lithium Poly-ion Non-Removable
    Processor Intel Atom 23580 Quadcore processor
    CPU 2.3 GHz
    Front camera  5MP
    Rear Camera 13MP
    Price Rs 19,000 (Tentative)

    Check out the in-depth video below

  • ASUS ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM to Arrive in India on 23rd April

    ASUS ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM to Arrive in India on 23rd April

    Finally, ASUS has put an end to all the speculations about the release of its next flagship in India. The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has sent out media invites for the launch of ZenFone 2, that will take place on April 23 in New Delhi. The smartphone was first showcased at the extravagant Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year.

    As notified before, the device will launch in three variants in India. The dual-SIM handset stuffs 4G RAM, and unlike other handsets, ZenFone 2 offers an additional memory card support in spite of coming in three storage variants, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB.

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    The device flaunts an original ergonomic design and features a 5.5-inch Full HD (1280x1920p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 coating. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 with PowerVR G6430 GPU is fitted to the device to give it a faster processing speed. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI on top. The smartphone features a 13MP “Pixelmaster” rear camera along with a 5MP selfie snapper.

    On the connectivity side, ZenFone 2 comes with 4G/LTE support that offers faster data speed, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The device comes with Dual Active mode that allows users to have two active phone lines at the same time.

    ZenFone 2 equips a powerful battery of 3000mAh and comes in five different colour options: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red and Ceramic White. Meanwhile, there is no information about its pricing. More details will be unveiled at the launch event itself. And as always, we’ll be bringing you the latest updates.

  • ASUS Confirms Three Different Zenfone 2 Variants Will Arrive in India

    ASUS Confirms Three Different Zenfone 2 Variants Will Arrive in India

    Since the launch of Zenfone 2 at CES 2015, folks have been eagerly waiting for the device to launch in the Indian sub-continent.  Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has confirmed that the device will arrive in three variants in India. The firm hasn’t spoken about which models will be releasing, but the speculations are that these variants could possibly be the ZE551ML, ZE550ML, and ZE500CL.

    Though, the company is yet to disclose a launch date of the handset.

    Till date, ASUS has three five variants of the Zenfone 2. The ZE551ML is the top-tier device with 4GB and 2GB RAM options with 32GB and 16GB storage capacities respectively. The other two devices, as we said can be ZE550ML and ZE500CL, fit well in the Indian market’s high-specs low price approach.

    Talking about what all can be expected from the upcoming ASUS handsets, then Zenfone 2 ZE551ML boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI on top. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 with PowerVR G6430 GPU is equipped to the device bundled with 4GB RAM. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML packs 13MP “Pixelmaster” rear camera along with a 5MP selfie snapper. The device might arrive at a price of Rs. 18,000.

    Asus Zenfone 2 9

    The Zenfone 2 ZE550ML also sports a 5.5-inch screen but has an HD IPS (1280x720p) display. It stuffs a 1.8GHz Intel Atom quad-core Z3560 with PowerVR G6430 GPU with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The model also runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI. With 13MP rear and 5MP front camera, the ZE550ML variant is expected to be priced at around Rs. 11,900.

    The ZE500CL is a cheaper sibling of all and is anticipated to cost only Rs. 9,500. It features 5.0-inch HD (1280x720p) IPS screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560, 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable memory space. The handset runs on the latest Android Lollipop, and flaunts 8MP rear and 2MP front shooter.

    Precise details about the models and their pricing will unfold with the official launch.

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