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Vodafone’s 4G Finally Gets Launched in the Country

Vodafone is finally giving out an upgrade to 4G connection for its customers, along with a ‘Superfast 4G SIM’. They have also introduced a trial pack of 120MB for Rs.29 along with a 100% extra data for all 4G RED customers for 3 months. Vodafone’s 4G is claiming to support connectivity of WiFi for up to 10 devices and also promises to simplify the customer’s experience with a ‘same day doorstep’ post-paid delivery system and instant activation for those who want to change their SIM.

For a more detailed understanding of what the Vodafone 4G platform entails, we can tell you that the 4G LTE network runs on an 1800Mhz speed and can be accessed via any 4G enabled handsets available across the country. It will be launched in Kochi on the 14th of December 2015, making it the first telecom operator in Kerala to offer 2G/3G/4G services on its own convergent radio technology.

“Vodafone’s global expertise and experience of launching 4G across 19 countries gives us a better understanding of this technology and the needs of the 4G customer.” – says Sunil Sood MD & CEO of Vodafone, India.

Vodafone will initially roll out its 4G services in the metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangaluru and Kolkata. We all know that Vodafone is slightly late in the 4G scene, with Airtel currently in the lead. But, all the hype surrounding its delay and it finally seeing the light of day should be able to get the amount of traffic it is looking for. Let us hope that Vodafone is able to resolve all its issues ranging from call-drops to the late entry of 4G soon.

December 8, 2015
Apple iPhone 7c Might See a September Launch

Post the launch of the iPhone 5c, more popularly referred to as the ‘cheaper’ iPhone, most people wanted to see another upgraded ‘c’ version of the iPhone. We waited for an iPhone 6c which didn’t happen, and now rumours have resurfaced about an iPhone 7c.

The information suggests that the iPhone 7c will have a 4 inch display and can be expected to be unveiled in September 2016. Further reports also suggest the price of this device; it will be tagged at around $400-$500.

These rumours are all well placed as we await the arrival of the iPhone 7. Needless to say, Apple hasn’t confirmed any of the above rumours.

December 7, 2015
Top 5 Best Looking Phones of 2015

Technology never ceases to surprise us and 2015 just proved this right. The year saw some brilliant smartphones being introduced to the market. Devices with high end specs, snazzy designs and all kinds of technological breakthroughs previously unencountered entered the tech circuit. Some handsets, however, were prettier than others, and we cannot help but talk about them in this top 5 of the most stylish smartphones this year.

1. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and S6 Edge+

 

 

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is the company’s first big S series phone, as an add-on to the Galaxy S line of devices. The Galaxy S6 edge+ was designed to one up the iPhone 6 Plus in terms of specifications and hardware. But it did not simply stop there -the device is not only high on specs but the Galaxy S6 Edge and Edge+ with their curved screen and glass back are both a beauty to behold.

2. iPhone 6s and 6s Plus (Rose Gold Variant):

 

 

With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Apple did not make major design changes. In fact the only design change was that the new iPhones were heavier and thicker than their predecessors. Looks like the entire Bendgate-controversy did make Apple sit up and listen. The one design change that Apple did introduce, however, was a new colour variant -the rose gold.

Though the Apple device is not the only device to offer a rose gold variant, another example being that of Huawei’s Mate S, it’s definitely one of the most popular. Before the Apple haters get started -it is not us but the market which affirms this -the rose gold variant was the most pre-ordered version of the new iPhones.

3. Moto X Style and Moto X Pure:

The versions of these two smartphones that launched in India did not fare too well on the looks front. But the Moto Maker available outside India allows you to customise you device in great detail. From the back to the front, to the colour and texture and feel -pretty much all of it can be altered and modified depending on the taste of the user. Moto Maker has not arrived in India yet, but if sources are to be believed, it should be here soon. Looks like the day when you get to lay your hands on a customised Moto X Pure or Style in India is not far.

4. OnePlus X

 

OnePlus X was the company’s second device launched this year, closely preceded by OnePlus 2. OnePlus X was a bit of a downer in terms of performance and user interface, but that did not keep it from becoming one of the best phones in the price bracket. It’s also a very pretty looking phone with its slim and light body, very reminiscent of iPhone 4s. Despite its glitches with SD card and camera software, OnePlus X manages to do well solely based on looks.

5. HTC One A9

This device received a lot of hate and became a topic of great discussion owing to its iPhone-‘inspired’ design. Having said that, One A9 is indeed a very impressive looking smartphone for the metal unibody frame is a winner no matter which brand sports it. The curved edges and glass screen gives the device a premium look. The team behind the design of the One A9 have stated that great amount of time and attention has gone into its design, which does feel true.

December 4, 2015
YU Yutopia Launch Pushed Back to December 17

Those eagerly awaiting the new YU Yutopia launch will have to wait a little more. Micromax’s YU Televentures was originally planning to launch the phone on December 7, but has now pushed the date back. YU Televentures’ Rahul Sharma tweeted that the ‘most powerful phone’ will now launch on December 17.

.@YUplaygod Hold your excitement, as we plan to announce something special with YUTOPIA. The most powerful phone now launches on 17th Dec

— Rahul Sharma (@rahulsharma) December 2, 2015

The company has been teasing the device’s capabilities on social media for a while now, posting images taken by Yutopia’s camera. The reason behind the delay, according to the company’s spokesperson, is that they have two smartphones lined up for release and decided to hold a single event for it. No word yet on what the mysterious second device will be.

Follow this space for more on the upcoming launch event.

December 3, 2015
Moto 360 Gen 2 Launches in India Today

Launched earlier this year at IFA Berlin ’15, the Moto 360 Gen 2 has arrived in India today. Find our unboxing video here:

The Moto 360 comes in two different sizes – a 42 mm male and female version, and a male-only 46 mm model. The difference between the male and female version is that the latter attaches itself to a thinner 16 mm strap while the former is compatible with a 20 mm strap only. The 46 mm variant is compatible with a strap that measures up to 22 mm. While the size of the straps differ, all models have a thickness of 11.4 mm.

The bands of the watch can be chosen from metal and leather. Though there is also a silicon option available for the band, it won’t be arriving in India any time soon. This year, Motorola has clearly been very influenced by the fashion world and all the latest trends within the design industry.

Thus it’s come up with two models, two sizes and up to 300 different ways to customize your Moto 360. However there will be only 5 of these variants that will be made available in India and they are: 42 mm with black leather, 42 mm with cognac leather, 42 mm blush rose gold, 42 mm silver metal, 46 mm black metal. Other than the size and range, there have been very subtle changes to the new design from the previous Moto 360, such as – a re-positioning of the button to the 2 o’clock position and one can even customize the finish of the small bezel that surrounds the display. With respect to the processor, Motorola has upgraded its device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor.

They have also further improved the battery life and say that the 46 mm watch will last up to two days between charges, while the 42 mm watch will be able to last about a day and a half.

The watch is compatible with iOS 8.2 and above and therefore can be coupled with Apple devices. Other important features of the Moto 360 Gen 2 includes customize-able watch ‘faces’. Other than a bunch of options provided by Motorola, users can also use their own pictures as the watch-face.

The Live Dials of Moto 360 Gen 2 give access to summarised information in one glance. Depending on what matters to the user most, the watch will give weather updates from among footsteps count, rate of heart activity and calorie count etc. The Moto Body is a feature that will keep an account of not just footsteps and heart rate, but also sleep patterns and nutrition of the user.

Additionally, the watch is rated at IP67 which means it can be soaked in 1 m (3.3 ft) of water for half an hour. The watch further boasts of voice controls.

With a starting price of Rs. 19,999 ,this device goes on sale at 7:30 PM today on Myntra and Flipkart. To find more details about the Moto 360 Gen 2, click here.

December 1, 2015

Microsoft Lumia 950 Launched in India

Microsoft launches its Windows powered Lumia 950 in India -a phone which is being touted as the phone that works just like your PC and runs on Windows 10. It features a 5.2 inch Quad HD display and measures 8.25 mm in thickness.

Lumia 950 comes equipped with Cortana, Microsoft Office and the Windows Store, and can be connected to a bigger screen, keyboard and mouse using an additional accessory called Microsoft Display Dock. The Displa Dock also charges your phone simultaneously. While the apps run on the big screen, the user can still continue to make calls and receive messages on the phone at the same time.

The handset further boasts of a 20 MP main PureView camera, capable of 4K video capture; the front camera is marked at 5 MP. Nokia 950 has 32 GB of internal storage, expandable up to a 200 GB using a microSD card. The battery of the phone is of 3000 mAh. The phone is available in two colour variants -black and white, and is priced at Rs. 43, 699.

Find other specs of Nokia 950 below:

Specification	Lumia 950
Display	5.2-inch Quad HD AMOLED
Resolution	2560×1440 (564 ppi)
Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 processor, Hexa-core CPUs and 64-bit support
GPU	Adreno 418
RAM	3 GB
Storage	32 GB
Rear Camera	PureView camera with 20MP sensor, Zeiss optics, OIS,triple LED natural flash, and4K video recording
Front Camera	5MP wide-angle 1080p front-facing camera
Expandability	200 GB
Battery	Removable 3000mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: MIMO, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.1
OS	Windows 10
Price	Rs. 43,699

November 30, 2015

HTC DESIRE 828 Launches In India But Without Marshmallow

Along with the stylish HTC One A9, the company has also launched another smartphone called the Desire 828. This model comes with a 5.5 inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and is powered by the Mediatek MT6753. It is run on the Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) and has a dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) connectivity.

It comes with a storage of 16GB that is expandable up to 2 TB along with a 2GB RAM. On the camera front it comes with a 13 MP rear camera and a 4 UltraPixel front camera. It is packed with a Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery and supports a micro USB v2.0.

Here is the spec table:

Specifications	Desire 828
Display	5.5 inches
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels
Chipset	Mediatek MT6753
CPU	Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Mali-T720MP3
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB expandable up to 200GB
Rear Camera	13 MP
Front Camera	4 UltraPixel
Battery	Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Operating System	Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
USB	microUSB v2.0
Price	not announced yet

November 25, 2015

HTC Launches the One A9 With Android Marshmallow 6.0

HTC has revealed two smartphones at their launch event in Delhi – the HTC One A9 and the Desire 828. The HTC One A9 will run on the Android Marshmallow 6.0 and is expected to be priced around Rs.26,499. The specific India price of these phones has not been announced, and neither has the availability date. However, we do know that it will come in three colour variants – Opal Silver, Acid Gold, Deep Garnett

The HTC One A9 is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 and is run on the Android Marshmallow. It comes with a 5 inch screen display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. It has two storage variants – 16GB internal storage with 2GB of RAM space and 32GB of internal storage with 3GB of RAM space, both of which are expandable up to 200GB via a microSD card. On the camera front it comes with a 13MP primary camera and a 4MP front camera; and also comes packed with a non-removable Li-Ion 2,150 mAh battery.

Here are the specs for the HTC One A9 :

Specifications	HTC One A9
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617
CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	2GB/3GB
Storage	16GB/32GB expandable up to 200 GB
Rear Camera	13MP
Front Camera	4MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2,150 mAh battery
Operating System	Android Marshmallow
Connectivity	4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, Bluetooth v 4.1, GPS, NFC
SIM	Nano-SIM
USB	microUSB v2.0
Price	Expected to be around Rs. 26,499

November 25, 2015

Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 2 Launched and It Runs Windows 10

Xiaomi has announced the Mi Pad 2 at its product event along with the Redmi Note 3. The special factor of the Mi Pad 2, is the fact that it comes with a Windows 10 OS variant. Apart from that the device is powered by a 14nm Intel Atom X5-Z8500 64-bit processor, which is compatible with the Windows OS.

The Mi Pad 2 has an aluminum body that is 6.95mm in dimension and weighs 322g. The device also comes with 2GB RAM and supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac and the USB Type-C connector. It has a 7.9 inch display with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution. On the camera front it comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The tablet is packed with a 6,190mAh battery. Here are the specs :

Specifications	Mi Pad 2
Display	7.9 inches
Resolution	2048×1536
Chipset	14nm Intel Atom X5-Z8500
CPU	Quad-core 2.24 GHz
GPU	intel HD Graphics
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB/64GB expandable up to 128GB
Rear Camera	8MP
Front Camera	5MP
Battery	6,190mAh battery
Operating System	MIUI 7 OS/ Optional Windows 10 (64 GB model)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v.4.
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Price	Rs. 10,346/ Rs, 13,463

The Windows 10 OS variant will cost the same as the regular device, however it will only be available for the 64GB version. The Mi Pad 2 will come in two colour variants – dark gray and champagne gold. There are also two storage variants – 16GB priced at $156 which is approximately Rs. 10,346 and 64GB priced at $203 which is approximately Rs, 13,463.

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November 25, 2015

This $89 Phone Comes With 3GB RAM and AMOLED Display

UMi is a Japanese smartphone making company, who is also trying to make mid-range devices with high-end specs. Previously, it had launched the world’s first ever three security features camera; and now it has released the world’s first ever 3GB RAM handset that will be priced at less than $100 (Rs.6,640)

This new phone s called the UMi Rome and comes in two colours – champagne gold and shine black. It comes with a 5.5 inch AMOLED display, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, and has a 3GB of RAM space with 16GB internal memory which is expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card slot.

The phone is powered by MediaTek MT6753, which has an octa-core Cortex-A53 running at 1.3GHz and is run on the Android Lollipop 5.1. It also fits in a 2,500mAh battery with dual SIM connectivity. On the camera front it has a Sony IMX179 13MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera. Finally, the phone’s connectivity options include an LTE modem, a dual-band Wi-Fi chip, and a Bluetooth 4.1 chip. Here are its specs:

Specifications	UMi Rome
Display	5.5 inch AMOLED
Resolution	1280 x 720 pixel
Chipset	MediaTek MT6753
Processor	1.3GHz
GPU	–
RAM	3GB
Storage	16GB expandable up to 128GB
Rear Camera	13MP
Front Camera	2MP
Video	–
Battery	2,500mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	LTE modem, a dual-band Wi-Fi chip, and a Bluetooth 4.1 chip
Price	Rs.5,909

From an AMOLED display to the LTE modem connectivity, this phone is offering everything at $89 which is approximately Rs.5,909. With Chinese and Indian brands banking on the main foundation of incurring profit by creating and providing high-end specs on mid-range phones; Umi seems to have gone a step futher by providing high-end specs to low-range phone. Do you think UMi could also create a niche within the already competitive smartphone market?

November 24, 2015

Google To Launch Play Store In China Next Year

Google wants to launch a special version of its Play Store in China next year. Reports suggest that the company wants to launch a stand-alone version for the country in order to comply with their government’s censorship requirements.

Google has had a short and somewhat tumultuous relationship with the country. It left China in 2010 as a reaction to the Chinese hacking attacks and the government’s censorship requirements. However, with the new turn of events, it seems like the company is agreeing to comply with content censorship request, but will keep the Chinese version of the Play Store separate from the existing app store. This will be done so that the rest of the users located outside the country won’t have to comply with those specific censorship guidelines.

Even with Android being the most used operating system in China, many users do not have Google apps on their phone because of the above mentioned reasons. They currently use web browsers like Tencent and Baidu in order to access app stores from mobile phones. Therefore, hopefully with the introduction of the Google Play Store, things might change for the ‘techizens’ of China, and will inversely even help Google expand towards more areas of influence.

This app store can be expected to launch during the first half of 2016, sometime after the Chinese New Year in February.

November 21, 2015
Samsung Galaxy J3 Launched with 5-inch Display and a Quad-Core CPU

After receiving TENAA and 3C certifications this month, Samsung’s new smartphone Galaxy J3 has now been listed on the company’s China website. However, the name of the device has been slightly altered, it’s called Galaxy J3? now.

In terms of the specs, the phone packs a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU, along with 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display. It further has a 1.5 GB RAM and 8 GB of expandable internal memory. The battery is marked at a 2600 mAh. The main and the front cameras are marked at 8 MP and 5 MP respectively. With a measurement of 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm, the device weighs a 138 g.

Though the TENAA certified model was running on Android 5.1.1, the official listing doesn’t mention the operating system of the phone. Milk Music app and a Smart Manager tool are some of its other highlights on the software front. The official listing also doesn’t mention the price and the availability of the phone in other markets. Watch this space for more updates.

November 21, 2015
Vodafone 4G LTE Launch All Set For December in Five Circles

4G LTE is finally rolling out full swing in the country, after Airtel and Reliance Jio, Vodafone is finally aiming to launch 4G connections in December. As of now, it seems to be focusing on IT strong circles such as Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka, Kerala and Kolkata. These are the places that they have identified as being most adaptable to a SIM change from 3G to 4G. As far as the question about equipment comes in; they will be using Ericsson and Swedish made Nokia equipment to launch the 4G SIMs.

Vodafone acquired the spectrum for these circles in January of 2015, and the delay has been due to implementation of equipment due to strong laws in the above said circles.

However, Airtel already has coverage in 330 towns and Reliance Jio aiming to be the market leader for 4G in India; it is to be seen as to how Vodafone will capture the market.

Reliance is aiming for low price 4G data implementation early 2016 aiming to charge subscribers of Jio as low as Rs 50-100 for 1 GB of data vs the current price of approximately Rs. 250 for 1 GB of 4G data.

November 21, 2015
Moto X Force With its Crack-Proof Screen is All Set to Hit the Indian Markets

Last month we had reported about Moto X Force arriving in India in November. And now, Motorola has announced an imminent release of the Moto X Force in the country. The phone, famous because of its ‘crack-proof’ screen, will soon hit the Indian markets.

The country head for Motorola India, Amit Boni said in an official statement that the smartphone will soon arrive in India. This news follows a global press release where Motorola had mentioned that the Moto X Force, launched as Droid Turbo 2 in the US last month, would come to India in November. The smartphone is expected to hit the market with its current price tag of $624 (Rs. 40,000 approximately) and $720 (Rs. 47,000 approximately) for the 32GB and 64GB variants respectively.

On the specs front, Moto X Force packs a 5.4 inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The two internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB are expandable up to 2 TB with the help of a microSD card.

The highlight of the device is its super-hardy screen. Motorola claims to have integrated a ‘Moto Shattershield’ technology in the display of Moto Force which, it says, is the first shatterproof screen in a phone ever. The company feels confident enough to affirm the screen would stay intact for up to four years, owing to the multiple layers of different materials used in making it capable of absorbing shock and providing protection against cracking. The phone also boasts of two touchscreen layers, which make sure that the smartphone can be used even if one of the layers is cracked.

Needless to say, Motorola cannot stop talking about its first ever shatter-proof phone in the world. Let’s see if Moto X Force manages to live up to all the expectations. Watch this space for all the updates

November 20, 2015
HTC May Launch the M9s On the 25th Of November

The HTC M9s was launched successfully in Taiwan yesterday. Today we bring you some good news, because HTC might launch the M9s in India on the 25th of November 2015.

The One M9 sports a 5-inch FullHD LCD display, 2840 mAh battery; a MediTek Helio X10 chipset under the hood, 13MP front camera with OIS and a UltraPixel front camera. You’ll find 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 2TB.

For more information click here.

November 19, 2015