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Xolo Launches A600 a Smartphone With 4.5 inch qHD Display at a Price of 8199 INR

Not so long ago, Xolo launched Q900 to add up in its Q series the device was priced at 12999 INR. However, Xolo today launched a budget smartphone in the Indian market, the Xolo A600 which is the latest smartphone from the company and the device is available at a price of 8199 INR.

Xolo A600 features a 4.5 inch qHD display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.3 Ghz Dual Core processor and runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. Xolo A600 has a 512 MB RAM which is coupled by 4 GB internal memory which is expandable upto 32 GB. The budget smartphone from Xolo sports a 5 MP auto focus camera along with a VGA front facing camera, the camera is equipped with features like HDR and continuous shot which can take 99 photos in a fraction of a second.

The Xolo A600 supports dual SIM and is packed with a 1900 mAh battery. The device is available in two colors back and white.

November 2, 2013
XOLO Launches Q900 a 4.7 Inch Display At a Price Of 12999 INR
XOLO today launched its new device in the Indian market, the Xolo Q900 sports a 4.7 inch display to which the company claims is a perfectly sized super sharp display and is priced at 12999 INR and will be available in white color.

The XOLO Q900 sports a 4.7 inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, with the company highlighting its 312 ppi. The device is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad core processor MediaTek 6589 chipset and the device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. XOLO Q900 is packed with 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage which is expandable via Micro SD.

Q900 features 8 MP rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor, 2 MP front camera and the camera at the rear is capable of recording videos at 1080p. The device has Dual SIM support and also has a 1800 mAh battery and the company claims it to give 18 hours of music playback time and 5 hours of video playback, having said that Q900 is also capable of playing Full HD videos.

Press Release:

XOLO launches Q900 – Perfect Size with Brilliant Display

Priced at Rs. 12,999

30th October 2013: XOLO, the premium smartphone brand, today expanded its impressive portfolio of Quad-core Smartphones by announcing the launch of XOLO Q900. The newly launched XOLO Q900 is a perfectly sized smartphone with a super sharp 312 ppi display. It comes with an ideal screen size of 4.7 inches which makes this device very comfortable to hold and very easy to reach each corner of its screen effortlessly.

Its high density screen with 312 PPI, delivers crystal clear display that produces sharper, crisper images reflecting true colors. XOLO Q900 smartphone is perfectly suited for endless entertainment. It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is equipped with a 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM for lag-free and smooth performance. It supports full HD video playback for a wholesome multimedia experience.

The 8 MP rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor produces brilliant pictures even in low light. The XOLO Q900 comes with 2 MP front camera for 3G video calling. The camera at the rear is also capable of recording videos at 1080p.

XOLO Q900 has 4 GB internal memory and its external memory can be expanded up to 32 GB to store lots of apps, pictures, videos, music and more.

The 1800 mAh battery on XOLO Q900 will support long hours of non-stop entertainment. It offers 18 hours of Music Playback and 5 hours of Video Playback. The standby time is 384 hours on 2G and 298 hours on 3G, the talk time on 2G is 13 hours and on 3G it is 10 hours.

The XOLO Q900 will be available in white color at Rs. 12,999

Key specifications of XOLO Q900
- 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 4.7 inch HD display with 312 PPI
- 8 MP AF rear Camera with BSI Sensor
- 2 MP front camera
- 4 GB internal Memory
- 32 GB expandable memory
- 1 GB RAM
- 1800 mAh Battery
October 30, 2013
LG Officially Announces G Flex a Curved Smartphone With Self Healing Back Cover

LG Electronics today officially announced the LG G Flex, a smartphone which is curved and is said to to follow the contour of the face, it is the first device to offer such a design in the smartphone market claims LG.

The LG G Flex is the best representation yet of how a smartphone should be curved,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The LG G Flex with its distinctive design, innovative hardware and consumer-centric UX represents the most significant development in the smartphone space since smartphone became part of our regular vocabulary.”

How can the curved display help ? here is what the company says: the vertically curved design of the LG G Flex reduces the distance between one’s mouth to the microphone when the device is held against the ear, as traditional telephone handsets used to. The LG G Flex employs a curvature arc that is optimized for the average face, to deliver improved voice and sound quality.That is not all, the company is offering the same back buttons that we saw it on its latest flagship the LG G2.

The LG G Flex also includes an array of new UX features:

– QTheater gives users quick access to photos, videos and YouTube right from the lock screen. By touching the screen and dragging outward along the curved surface with both fingers, the apps appear with the effect of theater curtains being drawn.

– Dual Window divides the wide 6-inch screen into two separate windows for more effective multitasking.

– Swing Lockscreen alters the image on the lockscreen depending on how the G Flex is held.

– Face Detection Indicator displays the LED on the Rear Key in green to confirm status of face detection and focus.

– Camera Timer flashes the Rear Key LED to indicate that the countdown has begun.

– Urgent Call Alert flashes the LED on the Rear Key in red when several consecutive calls from the same person go unanswered.

Lets talk about the specs now, LG G Flex uses a flexible OLED screen technology is 7.9 to 8.7 mm thick at various points, weighs 177g, and features a 6 inch HD 1280 x 720 display. The device is powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, a 2 GB of RAM coupled with 32 GB inbuilt storage and a 3,500 mAh battery. The device is equipped with a 13 MP primary camera along with a 2.1 MP front camera and the G Flex runs on Android 4.2.2.

Alright, so LG has added a new feature to the G Flex, the phone has a “Self Healing” coating on the back cover which is a elastic coating to which the company claims will help the back to recover from the usage scratches and nicks which will help the device to look new every time. This is something new indeed, but we cannot comment on it without our hands on with the device. The device will be available in Korea in November no word for availability in other countries.

October 28, 2013
Huawei Ascend P6 a 4.7 inch HD display Phone Launched at 29999 INR

Huawei has launched its new smartphone, the Ascend P6 in India and is priced at 29999 INR. This flagship from the company is expected to be available soon in the Indian market and can be seen on few online retailers as well.

The Company claims the device to be the slimmest phone in world, as the device has a width of 6.2 mm and weighs just 120 grams. The Huawei Ascend P6 features a 4.7 inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The dvice is powered by company’s own manufactured chipset which has a quad-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz and the device runs in Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The device has a 2 GB of RAM and a 8 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 32 GB. The Huawei Ascend P6 sports a 8 MP primary camera F2.0 aperture and 4cm macro view with a BSI sensor which can do full HD video, secondary camera on the device is 5 MP.

The device is packed with a 2000 mAh battery and will be available in three color options: Pink, Black and White. The device seems to gave some decent specifications but the price tag seems a bit high.

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October 26, 2013
Sony Launches MDR-10/RNC,MDR-10RBT and NWZ-WH303 Headphones in India

Sony India today launched three new headphones for its consumers, the MDR-10/RNC and the MDR-10 RBT are priced at 14990 INR each. Sony also launched NWZ-WH303 3 in 1 headphones priced at 8990 INR. Whereas, the MDR-10/RNC is available in the market whereas the MDR-10 RBT will be available in the market by the end of November.

MDR-10/RNC:

This new headphone from Sony features Digital Noise Canceling, it has Sony’s own DNC software engine and Dual Sensor Technology, during the launch it was said that most of the noise canceling headphones available in the market sports one sensor but the new one from Sony has a Dual Sensor Technology.

The device has high precision canceling which is generated by the digital signal processing and the microphones which are located on both the inside and outside the housings. The MDR-10/RNC sports Automatic Artificial Intelligence Noise Canceling Function and has Digital Equalizer with a fully digital S-Master amplifier. This headphone from Sony is priced at 14990 INR and is now available in the market.

MDR-10RBT:

This new headphone from the company comes equipped with Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC, the company claims a one touch and easy connection. With these headphones users can enjoy music through a wireless connection. Also, this device sports an built in microphone to allows hands free conversations The MDR-10RBT headphones have 40 mm driver units which provide wideband (5Hz-40 kHz) audio and supports AAC, atpX Codec which the company claims will play music with high quality. The device is priced at 14990 INR and will be available in the market by end of November 2013.

NWZ-WH303:

Besides these two headphones, Sony also launched a 3 in 1 Headphone, NWZ-WH303 is a Music Player, a Speaker and a Headphone as well. The device is priced at 8990 INR and is now available in the market.

This 3 in 1 headphone features a new design with some new features, the device has an built in Music Player Mode which has a 4 GB of memory, it also has a new Speaker mode which allows users to get some music when they cannot put in the headphones around. Users can simply put the headphones around the neck and cherish the music from the built in speakers, this was actually related to an example during the launch: If you are driving its not possible to put the headphone on because its not safe, so the Speaker Mode can be handy at that time and in various other scenarios.

The Speaker Mode on the device has xLOUD which enhances the volume which provides a dynamic sound using the internal speakers. The Virtualphones Technology makes it possible for the device to produce natural sound. Besides the Speaker Mode, as this device is called as a 3 in 1 headphone it can also be used as an regular headphone and is packed with a 103 cm cable which can be plugged into smartphones or laptops.

The device also has an Quick Charge, in which 3 minutes of charge will give 1 hour of music playback, moreover a full charge will allow music playback of nearly 20 hours.

October 25, 2013
BlackBerry Launches New Flagship BlackBerry Z30 in India at a Price of 39990 INR

BlackBerry has launched the Z30 for the Indian market today at a price of 39990 INR. The Blackberry Z30 will be available in the Indian market starting early next week.

The BlackBerry Z30 is the flagship and the biggest smartphone in BlackBerry’s range of phones, it is a phablet like device. The device features a 5 inch Super AMOLED display and is powered with a 1.7 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with Quad Core Adreno 320 GPU. The device is packed with a 2 GB of RAM along with a 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable via micro SD card.

Camera on the BlackBerry Z30 is 8 MP primary camera and a 2 MP secondary camera, the device runs on BlackBerry 10.2 OS which itself has some interesting features and were illustrated well at the launch. To know more about the OS 10.2 you can click here. The Z30 has a 2880 mAh battery for which the company claims can give you 25 hours of mixed usage life. The BlackBerry Z30 features four stereo speakers to provide ‘BlackBerry Natural Sound’ and is also equipped with BlackBerry Paratek Antennae that is claimed to deliver faster data transfers and decrease the always on network issue in our country.

BlackBerry also focused on the BBM for all transition and said it is now officially available for iOS and Android devices and the response is overwhelming.

October 24, 2013
Micromax Canvas Magnus Listed Online For 14999 INR

While watching the teasers and joining of Hugh Jackman with Micromax as an ambassador for the teased Micromax Turbo, everyone believed next launch by the company would be the Canvas Turbo. However, Micromax has secretly been working on another smartphone named Canvas Magnus which is now available online at a price of 14999 INR.

The Micromax Canvas Magnus features a 5 inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly bean and is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor. The Micromax Canvas Magnus besides being pronounced as a rhyme also features a 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage which is expandable via Micro SD. The device features a 12 MP primary camera accompanied with a LED flash, a 2 MP secondary camera. The device is packed with 2000 mAh battery, connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ AGPS, and 3G. The device also support Dual SIM.

No word on availability as the company has not officially revealed the device yet, they might be buzy with the upcoming Canvas Turbo.

October 23, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition launched in India at a Price of 49990 INR

Samsung has launched the latest Galaxy Note tablet in India, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is priced at 49990 INR. The tablet is now available throughout India in all the stores.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition sports a 10.1 inch WQXGA display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 is powered by a 1.9 GHz quad-core and 1.3 Ghz quad-core Exynos 5 Octa processor. The device is packed with a 3GB of RAM which was seen on the Note 3, the tablet has a 32 GB inbuilt storage which is expandable via Micro SD. The Galaxy Note 10.1 features a 8 MP primary camera with BSI sensor and autofocus along with LED flash, the secondary camera on the device is a 2 MP BSI sensor. The device runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and is packed with a giant 8220 mAh battery.

The new GALAXY Note 10.1 delivers the best viewing and multitasking experiences. It is a demonstration of Samsung Mobile’s focus on constant product innovation to stay aligned with shifting consumer interests,” said Mr. Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Mobile & IT, Samsung India. “The GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) unites functionality, usage experience and mobility to make the everyday lives of consumers easier and more enjoyable.”

The device also features S Pen, and delevers features seen on Note 3 like the Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. The newly launched Galaxy Note 10.1 also comes pre-loaded with Samsung KNOX for enhanced security. Connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct and AllShareCast, as well as 3G/ LTE as indicated earlier.

The device is available in two color options jet black and classic white, the company has given the device the same leather look at the back as on the Note 3.

October 23, 2013
LG Launches Fireweb a Firefox OS Smartphone in Brazil

LG is not only limited with Android devices, be it Nexus or any other device as LG has launched a Firefox operating system based smartphone. The Mozilla based smartphone is named Fireweb.

Fireweb sports a 4 inch HVGA display –large screen as said in the video below– with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. The device is powered by a 1 GHz 3G Qualcomm processor and 2 GB of memory, not clear as per the press release. The device is equipped with a 5 MP camera, the camera also features auto-focus and keeps the tittle of being the first Firefox OS phone to have auto-focus and LED flash. Vivo Brazil is selling the Fireweb at a price of 449 BRL ($207 US).

Jay Sullivan, COO of Mozilla, states, “We built Firefox OS as part of Mozilla’s mission to put the power of the Web in people’s hands and offer the best Web experience possible. We’re happy to see Firefox OS gain momentum with partners launching new devices in new markets and developers around the world being inspired to innovate. Our partnership with Telefónica Vivo demonstrates the rich, new experiences offered on Firefox OS by combining the best global and local content with LG’s elegant new device experience.”

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October 23, 2013
Apple Announces New Covers For iPad Mini and iPad Air 2013

With the launch of the amazing new iPads today, Apple has also unveiled new accessories. Apple today announced the two new iPads, the iPad mini with retina display and thr iPad Air with 9.7 inch screen.

Apple is out with cases for each of this new iPads, these include a standard covers, which is priced at $39. Apple has also made the leather version available for $79. Additionally, Apple will be selling a Product Red version, it’s unclear how much that will cost.

October 23, 2013
Apple unveils Haswell-based MacBook Pros with Retina display Starting from 99,000 INR

MacBook Pro just got an update with terms to the processor, the Retina display to get a big processor upgrade. Apple has just refreshed its high-end portable line with Intel’s Haswell chips, delivering Iris graphics and battery life improvements.

The 13-inch model manages nine hours of battery life, while the 15-inch can last for eight hours on a single charge. Both computers use faster PCI Express solid-state drives and 802.11ac WiFi, and the 15-inch variants ships with GeForce GT 750M video. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display features fourth generation dual-core Intel Core i5 processors up to 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz. New integrated Intel Iris graphics deliver up to 90 percent faster performance than the previous generation MacBook Pro with Retina display. The 13-inch model can be configured with faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz.

The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display features fourth generation quad-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.5 GHz. The 15-inch model includes Intel Iris Pro graphics for unprecedented levels of integrated graphics performance, or Iris Pro and GeForce GT 750M discrete graphics with 2GB of video memory for the ultimate in performance. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display can be configured with faster quad-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.8 GHz.

MacBook Pro with Retina display is available today through select Apple Authorised Resellers. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available with a 2.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.9 GHz, 4GB of memory, 128GB of flash storage, and Intel Iris graphics starting at INR 99,900 inc VAT (INR 94,961.98 ex VAT); and with a 2.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.9 GHz, 8GB of memory, 256GB of flash storage, and Intel Iris graphics starting at INR 114,900 inc VAT (INR 109,220.53 ex VAT); and with a 2.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, 8GB of memory, 512GB of flash storage, and Intel Iris graphics starting at INR 134,900 inc VAT (INR 128,231.94 ex VAT). Configure-to-order options include faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz, up to 16GB of memory and flash storage up to 1TB.

October 22, 2013
Nokia Lumia 1520 Officially Launched With 6 inch Full HD Display, 20 MP Camera Priced at 750 USD

Nokia has put all rumors aside with the official launch of the Nokia Lumia 1520. Nokia today unveiled its new phablet device at Nokia World held in Abu Dabi.

This flagship device from Nokia features a 6 inch Full HD 1080p display resolution is a first for Microsoft’s mobile operating system for that matter of fact this might a first windows phone with a Full HD 6 inch display. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor and is powered by GDR3 the lates Windows Phone Build. The phone sports a 20 MP PureView camera with a BSI f/2.4 Zeiss lens and optical image stabilization, along with its new camera app called the Nokia Camera.

The Lumia 1520 has an inbuilt storage of 32 GB which is expandable upto 64 GB. Nokia has included a big 3400 mAh battery, the device is packed with a 2 GB of RAM. The polycarbonate build supports wireless charging.

The Lumia 1520 will be available in white, yellow, black and red, Priced at $750.

October 22, 2013
Canon Launches Powershot S200 in India at a Price of 19995 INR

Canon India has introduced the new PowerShot S200 in India. The latest edition to the S-series is a slim pocked-sized camera body and is priced at 19995 INR.

The camera features a Controller Wheel and Control Ring that suits people who want to shoot not only with Auto, but also photos to their own preferences with manual mode. The camera is equipped with Advanced DIGIC 5 imaging processor. The Advanced DIGIC 5 imaging processor enhances the camera’s HS System by incorporating an advanced algorithm to deliver exceptional image quality and also has built in Wi-Fi. WiFi capabilities on PowerShot S200 allows instant sharing and uploading. The Canon Image Gateway(CIG) allows instant uploading from the cameras. Users with smartphones can also use the CameraWindow app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) to perform the same function.

The camera is equipped with a F2.0 lens, the company claims that its newly engineered specifically for the PowerShot S200, the device features a 24 mm Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom (24mm-120mm) lens with a F Stop of f/2.0–f/5.9.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]New Delhi, 21st October, 2013: Canon India, world leader in Digital Imaging Space has introduced the new PowerShot S200 in India. The latest edition to the S-series inherits supreme power with slim pocked-sized camera body. The camera comes with Controller Wheel and Control Ring that suits people who want to shoot not only with Auto, but also photos to their own preferences with manual mode

Key Features:

· Advanced DIGIC 5 imaging processor

The Advanced DIGIC 5 imaging processor enhances the camera’s HS System by incorporating an advanced algorithm to deliver exceptional image quality
· Wi-Fi for easy sharing

WiFi capabilities on PowerShot S200 allows for instant sharing and easy uploading. The Canon Image Gateway*(CIG) allows for instant uploading from the cameras. Users with smartphones can also use the CameraWindow app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) to perform the same function

· F2.0 lens for dramatic depth-of-field images

Newly engineered specifically for the PowerShot S200, the 24mm Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom (24mm-120mm) lens with a F Stop of f/2.0–f/5.9, giving the user exceptional versatility and allowing them to create captivating portraits with beautiful, soft background blur, even in low light.
· Full range of shooting and recording modes, including Live View Control

Capture the images the way you envision it using the full Manual mode or Live View Control. The PowerShot S200 gives you outstanding flexibility and complete creative control.
The PowerShot S200 is priced at INR 19,995/-[/toggle]

October 21, 2013
Sony Officially Launches Xperia C in India at a Price of 21490 INR

Sony has launched its latest phablet, the Xperia C with Dual SIM, in the Indian market at a price of Rs. 21,490. The device was listed at some online retailers for Rs. 20,490 earlier this month.

The Xperia C features a 5 inch qHD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, the device is packed with a 1 GB of RAM and a 4 GB of internal storage which is expandable to 32 GB. The new Sony Xperia C is powered by a 1.2 Ghz quad-core processor and a MediaTek MTK6589 chipset. The Xperia C is equipped with a 8 MP rear camera with Exmor R sensor. The camera has features like face detection and Sweep Panorama, and is capable of shooting videos in full-HD. The secondry camera however, is a VGA camera. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is a dual-SIM smartphone (GSM+GSM) with dual standby.

The device is packed with a 2330 mAh battery, while the company has informed that the Xperia C comes with accidental damage cover for 6 months from the date of purchase. Further, Sony has tied-up with Airtel to offer 1 GB free data access, for the first two months following the purchase of the smartphone.

Xperia C is now officially available in the market with colors option of White, Black and Purple.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]Introducing Xperia™ C – a Sony smartphone sized for immersive entertainment

· The latest model in Sony’s Xperia range of premium smartphones, Xperia C has powerful 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor
· Showcases Sony’s screen technologies with a beautiful 5” qHD display
· Create stunning self-portraits with the new voice guide and “Beauty Mode”

Sony India introduces Xperia C, a beautiful 5” smartphone for immersive entertainment that features Sony’s digital imaging expertise and enhancement technology.

Xperia C is designed to bring Sony experiences to life through the combination of its high quality, qHD display, a powerful 1.2 GHz Quad-Core processor and a stunning 8 megapixel camera with Sony’s Exmor™ R sensor.

Openness with Android
Xperia C features an 8 megapixel camera with Sony’s Exmor™ R sensor and HDR for photos, a smart voice guide and “Beauty Mode”. To take a self-portrait with the main camera, users simply enable the smart voice guide and the phone will use voice commands to help frame the shot. “Beauty Mode” offers users a way of softening skin tones to ensure that harsh lighting conditions or blemishes never ruin the perfect picture.

Premium, signature Sony design
Xperia C boasts Sony’s now familiar OmniBalance design, first introduced in flagship Xperia Z. The aesthetic language takes the form of a precision-crafted skeleton frame, and gives the phone a premium, symmetrical look with a curved back panel for ergonomic comfort. Designed to complement the minimalist style, Xperia C also features colour-changing illuminations to visually alert users to incoming calls, texts messages and alarms.

Consistent Sony entertainment experiences
As with all Xperia smartphones, Xperia C will allow users access to Sony’s suite of media applications, offering consistent entertainment experiences across mobile, tablet, desktop and console platforms. The “WALKMAN”, Album and Movies apps, provide online and offline content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The “WALKMAN” application provides access to all your downloaded music, with Facebook social integration. The Movies application collates your films and TV series. The Album application enables easy access to Facebook friends’ photos, as well as the ability to organise images both by location and, through the new “Faces” function, by the people that feature in them.

Sony’s entertainment technology turns content into experiences, and with Xperia C users will be able to enjoy these experiences for longer thanks to Battery STAMINA Mode. The latest version of Sony’s battery management technology improves standby time of the smartphone by four times or more[1], by preventing battery-draining apps from sending and receiving data whenever the screen is off, while still allowing you to receive notifications. Simply pressing the power button will wake up your screen and everything starts running again.

Dual-SIM
Xperia C is a dual-SIM smartphone – users are prompted for SIM selection before making a call or sending a message. Each SIM card can also be customised separately – for example, a formal ring for business or another tune for pleasure – perfect when users want to separate work from play, and handle calls more efficiently.

There is accidental damage cover on Xperia C for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Sony has tied-up with Airtel to offer 1 GB free data download for the first two months of product purchase.

The newly launched Xperia C will be available across all Sony Center and major electronic stores across India.[/toggle]

October 17, 2013
Samsung Adds 9 Indian Languages For GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro

Samsung recently launched two new smartphones, the GALAXY Trend (GT-S7392) and the GALAXY Star Pro (GT-S7262) both are Android based smartphones.

Samsung GALAXY Trend features a 4 inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels, the device is powered by a 1 GHz Single Core processor. The device is packed with a 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable to 32 GB. Galaxy Trend spoets a 3 MP rear camera and offers features like WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and Dual SIM support. The device has a 1500 mAh battery and is priced at 8290 INR.

The Samsung GALAXY Star Pro is a Dual SIM handset powered by a 1GHz Single Core processor and has a 512 MB RAM along with 4GB internal storage which can be supplemented with a 32GB microSD card. The device features a 4 inch WVGA touch screen and sports a 2 MP rear camera. The Samsung GALAXY Star Pro supports connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB. The device is packed with a 1500 mAh battery and is priced at 6750 INR.

Both Samsung GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro are equipped with Android’s 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. These devices offer smartphone experience in 9 Indian regional languages which includes Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil. Users will be able to browse the web, send SMS, and use the phone interface in any of the 9 languages and will also be able to use applications in any of these languages. Samsung claims that consumers will get a multi-lingual input option where users can toggle the keyboard with a single swipe, switching easily between multiple languages.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Samsung Mobiles & IT, said,
“At Samsung, we are committed to listening to our consumers and providing innovative, yet affordable technology to them. GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro will provide our consumers an exceptionally rich mobile experience in regional languages with the ability to access an array of apps in their preferred language. We believe these new devices coupled with the innovative language capability will help us address a larger set of consumers.”

[toggle title=”Press Release “]Samsung Launches GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro with Support for 9 Indian Languages

New Delhi, October 17, 2013: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital technologies, recently launched two new smartphones, the GALAXY Trend (GT-S7392) and the GALAXY Star Pro (GT-S7262). Samsung GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro are both Android-based smartphones which bring together innovation, convenience and affordability.
These devices offer the unique smartphone experience in 9 Indian regional languages including Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil. Not only can consumers browse the web, send SMS, and enjoy the phone interface in any of the 9 languages, but also use exciting applications in any of these languages. Popular applications in various categories like business, entertainment, news, astrology, games, etc, can be conveniently downloaded from Samsung Apps. Also widely used applications such as Facebook and ChatON take consumer experience to a new level by utilising the language capability of Galaxy Star Pro & Galaxy Trend. Furthermore, consumers get a multi-lingual input option where users can toggle the keyboard with a single swipe, switching easily between multiple languages.
Speaking about the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, Country Head, Samsung Mobiles & IT, said,
“At Samsung, we are committed to listening to our consumers and providing innovative, yet affordable technology to them. GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro will provide our consumers an exceptionally rich mobile experience in regional languages with the ability to access an array of apps in their preferred language. We believe these new devices coupled with the innovative language capability will help us address a larger set of consumers.”
GALAXY Trend
Samsung GALAXY Trend comes with a 4.0-inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution making it ideal for better productivity, web browsing, gaming, and viewing of videos and photos. Powered by a 1GHz Single Core processor coupled with 512MB RAM, the GALAXY Trend provides exceptional performance, smoother transitions and faster web browsing. It also offers 4GB internal memory that is expandable via microSD card to 32 GB and is equipped with a 3MP rear camera.
On the connectivity front, the GALAXY Trend offers 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS/AGPS in addition to Dual SIM support. It also comes with a 1500mAh battery that delivers 350 hrs of standby time and 8 hours of talktime on 3G. The GALAXY Trend will be available in black, red, and white colours at an attractive price of Rs 8,290/
GALAXY Star Pro
Smooth, smart and stylish – the Samsung GALAXY Star Pro is a Dual SIM handset powered by a 1GHz Single Core processor that makes it easier for multi-tasking. It has 512MB RAM along with 4GB internal storage which can be supplemented with a 32GB microSD card. A 4-inch WVGA touch screen makes typing effortless, as it is facilitated with multi-touch function. For photography enthusiasts, it is easy to capture great pictures on the go with the 2MP rear camera (with video recording capability) fitted in the smartphone.
With Intelligent Motion UI, you can access smart features all instantly for the most responsive, intuitive user experience. For example, just by shaking the phone you can refresh and get updates, mute volumes with a mere flip of the device and more. It also comes with some preloaded apps like Samsung Apps, ChatON, mFluent IM and ActiveSync. The Samsung GALAXY Star Pro supports connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB that helps consumers to share files with other devices.
The powerful 1500mAh Li-ion battery can deliver up to 15 hours of talk time and up to 370 hours of standby time and easily capable of handling the integrated music player and video player of the Samsung GALAXY Star Pro. The power packed Galaxy Star Pro would be available for Rs. 6,750/-.
Both Samsung GALAXY Trend and GALAXY Star Pro are equipped with Android’s 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system to enable faster multitasking, easier applications management and easy wireless access. The enhanced Notification Panel gives a convenient overview without opening applications; while the flexible widget lets you customize your home screen with convenient auto resizing.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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October 17, 2013