Xolo Q1010i smartphone launched for Rs 13499

Xolo Q1010i

Xolo has launched Q1010i smartphone under its popular Q series for Rs. 13,499. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale later this month. It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and is upgradable to Android 4.4 KitKat OS. The device is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MTK 6582 processor with 1 GB RAM.

Xolo Q1010i has a 5 inch IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. It has an 8 megapixels rear camera with Exmor R sensor and a 2megapixels front camera. Camera features include Scene detection & tuning, High Dynamic Range, Low Light enhancement, Face recognition, Vertical & Horizontal Panorama capture, Geo tagging, Flash Support, Auto Focus and 1080 pixels FHD recording rear.

It comes with 8 GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 32 GB using microSD card. For connectivity it supports: 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and USB. It has 2250 mAh battery capacity, which delivers 9.7 hours of talk time on 3G.

Samsung Galaxy F:Smartphone Leaks Out

         

Samsung has been long rumored to release the Galaxy F- a premium handset crafted out of metal.

Samsung Galaxy F, is expected to be completely different from the existing S and Note series.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has been out now and the rumors have started entering the webosphere speculating the specs and features of the so-called ‘Galaxy F'.

Although Samsung has denied the existence of a premium series in the making, a new phone which could be the long rumored Galaxy F has emerged out of the wild.

Going by the leaked image, the purported phone is enclosed in this angular test mule chassis. Some believe that this very phone could be an early prototype of the Note 4, rather than the Galaxy F. The early prototype handset could feature a 5.2-inch QHD display (2560 x 1440), a quad-core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 805) clocked at 2.5GHz, 3GB RAM and a 16-megapixel camera with OIS feature.

Not much is known about the Galaxy F device when it comes to exact specifications. However, let's not forget that a similar phone was spotted a few times in various bechmarking databases.

Earlier last week, a handset carrying model number SM-G900 leaked in Benchmark results. According to results found on GFXBench, the ‘Galaxy S5 Prime' features a 5.2-inch display with QHD resolution (2,560×1,440 pixels)-making it a slight larger than the standard Galaxy S5.

BlackBerry Z3 Launched Soon

BlackBerry Z3

BlackBerry has been making up to the headlines quite often these days and because of the company's instant messaging app BBM, the Canadian smartphone maker is being talked about in the market in a loud tone.


However this time around, the company's upcoming BlackBerry Z3 smartphone is reportedly said to be launched soon in Indonesia. According to an interview with BlackBerry CEO John Chen that was published over the weekend, Chen is flying to Indonesia next week for the launch of the Z3.


To refresh on the device, it is designed by contract manufacturer Foxconn. Not only that but the BlackBerry Z3 is also warehoused by the company. On the other hand, if you wonder what BlackBerry is doing, it is only going to provide software and do the marketing campaign for the handset.

In terms of the specs of the device, the entry level BlackBerry handset will feature a 5 inch screen like the BlackBerry Z30, but with a lower resolution screen of 540 x 960. The device is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of native storage. The smartphobne is priced at under $200 (approx. Rs. 12,015). But in this range there are already anumber of device available in the market.

And since Nokia has also entered into the Android market now, it will be a tough time for BlackBerry to reach the expected position with the particular handset.

Nokia Releases Update For Asha range of Smartphones: New Features

Finnish giant Nokia pushes out software update for the Asha 500, Asha 501, Asha 502, Asha 230 and the dual-SIM variants.

Dubbed as the software platform 1.4, the update pushed to owners contains many new features, including the MixRadio service, enhanced camera features, improved Fastlane and support for Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage facility.

Via the update, those of you who are lucky enough to get the Asha range will now be able to stream millions of songs for free using Nokia MixRadio. For the reminder, the MixRadio is not available on the Nokia Asha 230.

Among the new features, the software update also introduces nifty camera features, making the overall experience phenomenal. Now proud Nokia Asha users can take Panorama shots. Further, they will also get access to the voice-guided self-portrait feature for clicking great selfies.

iBall Slide 3G 7271-HD70 Tablet With Dual SIM Support Launched At Rs 8,290

iBall Slide 3G 7271-HD70

Tablet market in India is phenomenal in a lot of levels, if one observes closely. What can be seen is that customers have the option of buying a tablet from a large range, which are available across all possible price range. However, the India-based tablet vendors are more efficient in making affordable tablets in the domestic market. While the midrange is now captured by Samsung and Google. The high-end is still manipulated by Samsung and Apple.


Now one more affordable slate in the 7-inch tablet category, iBall has launched Slide 3G 7271-HD70 at the price of Rs. 8,299. The device can be called as the successor of the company's previously launched Slide 3G 7271 HD7.

In terms of specs, the newly launched Slide 3G 7271-HD70 comes with a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display.

It is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor coupled with 1GB RAM and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS.

Imaging is pretty decent with the inclusion of 2MP rear camera with flash and a 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing snapper.

Connectivity options include 3G (via SIM card slots), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS. Additionally you will also get a Dual SIM with dual standby support in the device.

There is a native storage capacity of 8GB in the device and it is expandable via microSD card. The device is powered by a 3000 mAh battery.

Looking at the specs of the device, it is pretty much a good deal at the given price point. Moreover, if you are looking out for a budget tablet, this tablet might definitely become worth your attention.

Samsung's Galaxy S5 antitheft features

Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung include free anti-theft features on its Galaxy S5 smartphones sold by Verizon Wireless and US Cellular won praise on Friday by two US members of an international coalition aimed at combating robberies involving smartphones.

The new features allow Galaxy S5 users to track devices and require the owner's account information to reset the phone.

The features, Find My Mobile, and Reactivation Lock, will come installed in the phones but must be activated by users.

"The decision... to provide Samsung's Find My Mobile and Reactivation Lock features on Galaxy S5 smartphones and to allow those features to be activated for free is a step forward in our effort to ensure the industry makes effective theft deterrents available on every smartphone sold in America," New York's attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, and San Francisco's district attorney,said George Gascon.

Apparently, as of now, there will be features built into the phone that will lock the phone if there's an unauthorized attempt to reset it. However, although the features will be on models sold by wireless carriers Verizon and U.S. Cellular, there's no telling if the same features will arrive for users in India later. The phones will go on sale next week.

Windows XP ends on 8th April

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP on Tuesday 8 April, leaving anyone still running the 13-year-old operating system without potentially critical security updates.

Windows XP was released in 2001 and, soon after that, Microsoft announced it would support all its products for at least 10 years from the release date. However, in 2007, the company decided to extend support for XP to 8 April 2014, because it was still so widely used.

With only a day to go until support ends, estimates suggest that almost 1 in 5 personal computers still run XP. While consumers are entitled to carry on using XP for as long as they like – the software will not stop working – those who choose to do so will be much more vulnerable to cyber attacks.

This is because, every month, Microsoft has released a set of security patches to address any new vulnerabilities that may have been discovered.

The company was unwilling to reveal how many updates for Windows XP it currently issues each month but said that, between July 2012 and July 2013, Windows XP was an "affected product" in 45 Microsoft security bulletins.

The final "Patch Tuesday" for Windows XP will bring four bulletins, including a critical fix for a zero-day Microsoft Word vulnerability uncovered last week.

Lava Iris Pro 20 smartphone is launched for Rs. 13999

Lava Iris Pro 20

Lava Iris Pro 20 smartphone is launched under its Iris Pro series for Rs. 13999. It is a dual-SIM smartphone. It has 4.7 inch IPS display with 540 x 960 pixels screen resolution.

 

"With the tremendous response that we received after the launch of Iris Pro 30, we are now launching another product in this series to address similar needs at a different price point. The premiumness of Iris Pro 20 extends itself beautifully from Iris Pro 30 and we believe that the product will deliver an unmatched experience to consumers who want a combination of exquisite beauty and unmatched functionality", said Hari Om Rai, Chairman and Managing Director, Lava International Ltd. 

Lava Iris Pro 30 specifications

• 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based OGS technology, Gorilla glass protection
• 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with PowerVR SGX 544 GPU
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Dual SIM (normal + micro)
• 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash, Blue glass filter
• 3MP front-facing camera
• Noise cancellation with dual microphones
• Dimensions: 138×66.7×7.5mm; Weight: 114 grams
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory (2.43GB user memory), expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
• 2000 mAh battery

The Lava Iris Pro 30 comes in Black color with silver metal bezel and is priced at Rs. 15,999. It would be available in the third week of January. Lave plans to launch new phones in the Iris Pro series, the Lava Iris Pro 25 and the Iris Pro 40 in coming months. The Iris Pro 40 might have a full HD screen, which is expected in about three to four months.

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra

The Xperia T2 Ultra is an XL size screen in their smartphones. But unlike the Z Ultra, T2 is not a flagship product. It is priced more modestly and packs in hardware that won't make you go wow. The goal is to sell a device that is value for money and not the one that is fastest, best looking and priciest. Well, in our opinion that is not a bad goal at all.

After using the device for over a week, we think Sony largely succeeds. Xperia T2 Ultra is a good product. But on the pricing, Sony again misses a beat. However, before we talk about the price and value of T2 Ultra, let's take a look at the device.

T2 Ultra has a 6-inch TFT screen. The resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels though around 80 pixels at the bottom of the screen are taken by virtual buttons - Home, Multitasking, Back.

The is screen but not exceptional. The screen with its 720P resolution is not as sharp as 1080P screens that have become common on phones that cost around Rs 25,000. While mostly it is something that you will rarely notice, but if you are reading an ebook or a PDF file you will see not-so-sharp text.The touch response of the screen is fantastic.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4;specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Galaxy S5 hasn't even hit retail stores yet, but rumours about Galaxy Note 4 have already started swirling online. Japanese website CMNO.com has released a list of features that will reportedly make their way to the Galaxy Note 4.

As per the report, Samsung will not use the fingerprint scanner in Galaxy Note 4. Instead users will be able to unlock their phones by simply writing on their screens. It remains unclear whether the manufacturer will retain the heart rate monitor that it introduced with Galaxy S5.

While its screen size remains unknown, Galaxy Note 4 is likely to have higher a higher resolution display. The report claims that the next-generation phablet will have 2K resolution (2560x1440p), instead of Full HD (1920x1080p). Samsung is also rumoured to be working on a Galaxy S5 variant with 2K screen resolution.

iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 smartphone for Rs. 11,999

iBall Andi5T Cobalt2

iBall has launched the Andi5T Cobalt2 smartphone for Rs. 11,999. The company has not yet revealed the availability date of the device. However, the smartphone is listed on the company's official site.

The iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. It comes with a 5 inch 720 x 1280 pixels HD IPS display and boasts of OGS one glass solution. The Andi5T Cobalt2 is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor with 1GB  RAM.

It has 4 GB of inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage up to 32GB via microSD card. The iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 sports a 12 megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash, and also there is a 2 megapixel front-facing camera.

For connectivity the device includes 3G, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, EDGE/GPRS and Bluetooth. It packs a 1750 mAh battery and the smartphone is available with replaceable back covers in Blue, Coffee, Red and White colours.

Features:


Display: 5 inch (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution
Camera: 12 MP Main, 2MP Front
Operating System: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 4GB inbuilt, expandable up to 32GB
Battery: 1750 mAh
Connectivity: 3G, WiFi, Micro USB, EDGE/GPRS, Bluetooth

APPLE iPhone 6

IPhone 6

Apple will begin mass producing displays as early as May for the next iPhone, expected to be launched this autumn, with a 4.7-inch screen likely to be produced first while a 5.5-inch version could be delayed. 

Japan Display, Sharp and South Korea's LG Display have all been tapped to make the screens, said the sources, who asked not to be identified. 

Representatives for the three suppliers and for Apple declined to comment. 

Both iPhone 6 screens will be larger than the 4.0-inch panels on Apple's existing iPhone 5S and 5C models. 

Larger iPhones, the subject of months of speculation, would mark yet another incremental tweak to the popular smartphone line and an attempt to catch up to rivals like Samsung Electronics. 

The company that helped to define American technology innovation is under increasing pressure to once again revolutionize the gadget industry, but CEO Tim Cook, while promising only "new product categories" for 2014, has played his cards close to his chest. 

Apple's shares have languished below $600 since November 2012, in part because of worries about smartphone market saturation and its ability to stay at the forefront of tech innovation. 

Both iPhone 6 screens are expected to use in-cell touch panel technology - built into the screen and allowing for thinner construction than with standard touch panel films - that was introduced with the iPhone 5, the sources said. 

But due to difficulties with in-cell production technology for the larger 5.5-inch size, one of the sources said, a decision was made to begin mass production with the 4.7-inch version alone. 

Production of 5.5-inch screens is expected to start several months later, with the possibility of a shift to a film sensor instead of in-cell technology for that size, the source said. 

Japan Display will be the first supplier to start production, at its flagship plant at Mobara, east of Tokyo, as early as May, the sources said. The others are due to begin output around June.

Gionee launches ELIFE S5.5

Gionee unveiled its flagship offering in style category ELIFE S5.5 in India, targeting the youth as well as the professionals segment.

The firm had first shown the handset, which Gionee claims to be the world’s slimmest smartphone, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Spain) last month.

Priced at Rs.22,999, it will be available in the domestic market from April 27.

“We are launching this smartphone in 40 markets across the globe, and India is the second market after China, which itself speaks about the importance of this country for us,” Gionee President William Lu said here.

ELIFE S5.5 is crafted with a distinct metallic frame and Corning Gorillas Glass Uni-Body, he added.

“The device uses the world’s thinnest AMOLED screen, thinnest PCB board with a 0.6 mm and 0.4mm glass rear cover.

We are proud to bring in this unique innovation first time in the world, and it will be our constant endeavour to continue bringing in the best always,” Mr. Lu said. Gionee India Head Arvind Vohra said the firm had seen a rise in popularity within a year of operations in India, and had experienced an unprecedented success with ELIFE series.

Equipped with a 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED plus screen, ELIFE S5.5 sports a Octa-core 1.7GHz processor, 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera.

The Android 4.2 powered-phone has a 2300 mAH battery, which, the company said, will reach up to 2450 mAH with the next upgrade.

The phone supports HSPA+42 Mbps with up to 6 different band sets, which allows it to function in most 3G WCDMA coverage areas.

It has launched 14 devices in the country, of which 11 are smartphones.

“We will increase the service centres to 750 (from 400 now) by 2015 fiscal end, and have earmarked Rs.150-crore budget for brand building and marketing for the year,” Mr. Vohra said.

The company considers Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Punjab as its leading markets and now plans to strengthen its position in the metros.

This year, the company planned to sell 35 million handsets worldwide, and 6 million in India, Mr. Lu said.

Gionee is ranked number 10 in the world in the smartphone market share, and aims to break into the top 5 within five years.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Note 3 Neo in India at the Samsung Forum 2014 in Bali. It went official at the end of last month and packs a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core or a Hexa-Core processor (1.7 GHz Dual Core Cortex A15+ 1.3 GHz Quad Core Cortex A7) and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It looks exactly like the Galaxy Note 3 with S Pen Stylus and a faux leather back cover.

It has all the S Pen features under Air Command: Action Memo, Scrapbook, Write Screen, Finder, Pen Window and a range of Samsung-specific software features such as Easy Clip, Multi Window, S Note, My Magazine, S Voice, S Health, Group Play, Smart Scroll, Smart Pause and more. It has Club Samsung Store for Music, Movies, Mobile TV & Gigs, that also offers content in Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo specifications

• 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display
• 1.7 GHz Dual Core + 1.3 GHz Quad Core Exynos processor
• Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
• 8MP camera with BSI sensor, LED flash, 1080p video recording
• 2MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
• Dimensions: 148.4 x 77.4 x 8.6 mm; Weight: 162.5 grams
• 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory (11 GB user memory), Upto 64GB expandable memory via microSD card
• 3G HSPA+, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac (HT80), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ GLONASS, NFC
• 3100 mAh Battery
• PRICE: Rs 38,990 

Nokia Lumia 630

The Lumia 630 has surfaced online just days ahead of the Nokia's press event in the upcoming Microsoft Build 2014, a developers' conference, scheduled for 2-4 April.

French technology website, NWE (NoWhereElse) has got hold of the live images of the yet-to-be-released Lumia 630, apparently confirming the device will have dual-SIM slots, the first Windows Phone OS powered device to boast of this feature.

The upcoming Lumia 630 is said to sport a 4.5-inch WVGA (480x800p) display, a Snapdragon series 400 quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt storage and a 5.0-megapixel camera (no LED flash support) on the rear-side, and by the looking at the leaked snapshots, phone does not feature a front camera. Other key features like battery capacity, CPU speed is yet to ascertained. 

Besides Lumia 630, Nokia is also said to unveil a new top-end model Lumia 930, touted to be the international variant of the feature-rich Lumia Icon (currently, this Nokia phone is exclusively available in USA via Verizon only). The device boasts metallic chassis on the edge, supported by hard polycarbonate back cover. It flaunts a 5.0-inch full HD (1920x1080p) OLED display having a pixel density of 441 ppi (pixels per inch).