Samsung Galaxy S5 with heart-rate monitor launched at MWC 2014

<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAuubI3aU4EWQKUbDVRgEevxEI-b2fEaqrA_MYGJJ_WSY5QFKeu4Gu83lF11W_tYiZPKHb9XuAqlEHr1fuPZ0MUhnnLB4-Cgd_05yruhEUQjQZ2XbwPrqFVmxrSWFvualX0s0-xlD86Q/s1600/unveil_650_022514052242-704770.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAuubI3aU4EWQKUbDVRgEevxEI-b2fEaqrA_MYGJJ_WSY5QFKeu4Gu83lF11W_tYiZPKHb9XuAqlEHr1fuPZ0MUhnnLB4-Cgd_05yruhEUQjQZ2XbwPrqFVmxrSWFvualX0s0-xlD86Q/s320/unveil_650_022514052242-704770.jpg"/></a></p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Qmow7polvIbpzuVSMXRCdvDnF3aSB6Tuajzs7A9Ec11cavRXKwRqRua3_TB9DacZZsqyeb-0BFkWsfAC2yuRjtwwh8JV5_OKbjbLnrZvDLpytzrurN2QYzQm6oDhf5-b2gkKAgSrFd0/s1600/GalaxyS5_500_portrait-798281.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5984146145926944306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Qmow7polvIbpzuVSMXRCdvDnF3aSB6Tuajzs7A9Ec11cavRXKwRqRua3_TB9DacZZsqyeb-0BFkWsfAC2yuRjtwwh8JV5_OKbjbLnrZvDLpytzrurN2QYzQm6oDhf5-b2gkKAgSrFd0/s320/GalaxyS5_500_portrait-798281.jpg" /></a></p> <p>Samsung announced the fifth generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S5, which, the company claims, combines an advanced camera, the fast network connectivity, dedicated fitness tools and device protection features.</p> <p>The Galaxy S5, successor to the Galaxy S4, features a perforated pattern on the back cover. It comes in four colours - charcoal Black, shimmery White, electric Blue and copper Gold.</p> <p>The Galaxy S5 has a 5.1-inch FHD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display. Powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core application processor and Android 4.4.2 KitKat, it comes packed with a 2800mAh battery. It has 2GB of RAM.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B9d0AKLBOOz6zPGDPm9zEQnIym0nMz9OWKD6qqINuJ3kLdSPFgfHvnn6O7nAAenRm1G_-_-PCzB19oaEnRU18xJ1hwAtkKjdN5_LOlPZGUy6wxFlVcESaj_VmnK3HZUqbVTFq68pQDo/s1600/samsung-galaxy-s5_650_022514012555-702758.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5984146162439190594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B9d0AKLBOOz6zPGDPm9zEQnIym0nMz9OWKD6qqINuJ3kLdSPFgfHvnn6O7nAAenRm1G_-_-PCzB19oaEnRU18xJ1hwAtkKjdN5_LOlPZGUy6wxFlVcESaj_VmnK3HZUqbVTFq68pQDo/s320/samsung-galaxy-s5_650_022514012555-702758.jpg" /></a></p> <p>The phone comes in two variants - 16GB and 32GB. Both models allow users to expand memory up to 64GB. The phone weighs 145g.</p> <p>The Galaxy S5 is dust and water resistant. It also offers a Finger Scanner, providing a secure, biometric screen locking feature and a seamless and safe mobile payment experience to consumers.</p> <p>Its Ultra Power Saving Mode turns the display to black and white, and shuts down all unnecessary features to minimise the battery consumption.</p> <p>The Galaxy S5 features a 16 megapixel rear camera. It is claimed to offer the world's fastest autofocus speed - up to 0.3 seconds. Its new Selective Focus feature allows users to focus on a specific area of an object while simultaneously blurring out the background. It has a 2.1 megapixel front camera.</p> <p>The phone comes with the improved S Health 3.0, which, Samsung says, offers more tools to help people stay fit. Galaxy S5 users can further customise their experience with a third party app ecosystem and the ability to pair with next-generation Gear products for real-time fitness coaching.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhayH7QZjK_tLYWiXOswn8ATEpa5N0v9sX-OgJaf5cJYw00lKA1Qtt9EZigOttY68ds_uTJilh91ImW-Aic0-cdno4H4pELFWzYnViBLV7XoEnFbifK-tv_hbNkim28SCtNjovrHyAIsg/s1600/gear-2_650_022514014618-700527.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5984146153918761890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhayH7QZjK_tLYWiXOswn8ATEpa5N0v9sX-OgJaf5cJYw00lKA1Qtt9EZigOttY68ds_uTJilh91ImW-Aic0-cdno4H4pELFWzYnViBLV7XoEnFbifK-tv_hbNkim28SCtNjovrHyAIsg/s320/gear-2_650_022514014618-700527.jpg" /></a></p> <p>The Galaxy S5 supports the fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 2X2 MIMO, said Samsung.</p> <p>Samsung's new Galaxy S5 will be available globally through Samsung's retail channels, e-commerce and carriers from April 11 in over 150 countries.</p>

Samsung Galaxy S5 with heart-rate monitor launched at MWC 2014

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Nokia launches Android-based budget phones

<p>Today Nokia introduces a brand new family of smartphones, the Nokia X family, a range of handsets that combines Nokia design, build quality and services with the ability to run Android apps.</p> <p>The first three phones in the family – the Nokia X, X+and XL– are priced between the existing Asha and Lumia lines, at €89, €99 and €109 respectively, to appeal to new smartphone users looking for popular apps and their first cloud services.</p> <p>The X family boasts Nokia’s exciting, high quality hardware design and a range of bright colours. The brand new, tile-based Home screen offers you a simple, elegant way to manage your apps and phone functions and also reintroduces a redesigned version of the enormously popular Fastlane notifications centre – a second Home screen if you like – from the latest Asha devices.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6sYkO0PKVyOzm0a2J3Vlo817cop508XMmldS1C0cjpkePaHlG3hr4yUIHZYIA2YhIX1ZrYrF_Wu6fnVA5Earc41fgzgNoMiOjAAgqaUEasRgh9cFAXZd__y4Q_szfcjFoBg52iXjCoY/s1600/X-screens-721375.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6sYkO0PKVyOzm0a2J3Vlo817cop508XMmldS1C0cjpkePaHlG3hr4yUIHZYIA2YhIX1ZrYrF_Wu6fnVA5Earc41fgzgNoMiOjAAgqaUEasRgh9cFAXZd__y4Q_szfcjFoBg52iXjCoY/s320/X-screens-721375.jpg" /></a></p> <p>The Nokia X family offers terrific value with acclaimed Nokia and Microsoft services and experiences. HERE Mapswith turn-by-turn navigation and offline maps are included. Nokia MixRadio offers hundreds of free streaming and offline playlists. Free cloud storage from Microsoft OneDrive with 7GB of space for free is included out of the box. There’s also access to Outlook.com as your email service. And there’s Skype with a month’s free calls to international landlines in selected markets.</p> <p>All three of the devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core processor and are Dual SIM. A range of third-party apps comes preinstalled, including BBM, Plants vs. Zombies 2, Viber, Vine and Twitter. As many more as you can fit can be obtained from the Nokia Store, third-party app stores and sideloaded.</p> <p>The table below covers the differences between the devices, but these are the highlights:</p> <p>The Nokia Xis the entry level member of the family, with 4-inch IPS LCD screen, 512MB RAM and a 3-megapixel camera. It will be available in green, black, white, yellow, cyan and red.</p> <p>The Nokia X+offers you a little more, as the name suggests: there’s 768MB RAM and a 4GB MicroSD card is included in the box. It comes in the same colours as the Nokia X.</p> <p>Lastly, the clue is in the name for the Nokia XL, as well, with its 5-inch screen. The Nokia XL also boasts 768MB RAM, the free MicroSD card and it has both a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for Skype calls, as well as a 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and flash. The same colours are available as for the Nokia X and X+, except bright orange replaces the red with this model.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9VKM_ps8e7EggCy2eTZ9VmUGkaSMogB27FgTvmIMsgUmK2AzAIQGQnXb51PccLzfibE5SYwUEpFnKI6gOFxZmeucWGgDVVEJJh7cGpHx6chMyzwh01yeOTbGk0ZGTfl21KBpG7jGJXg/s1600/xl-719302.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9VKM_ps8e7EggCy2eTZ9VmUGkaSMogB27FgTvmIMsgUmK2AzAIQGQnXb51PccLzfibE5SYwUEpFnKI6gOFxZmeucWGgDVVEJJh7cGpHx6chMyzwh01yeOTbGk0ZGTfl21KBpG7jGJXg/s320/xl-719302.jpg" /></a></p> <p>Check the speX</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBUNI6bYwOVd4L0GrsTYjOyyDgFRAX4m-rubo8z2xDznINlG2VqG9_5jhJW_73xo7iYp2yUFsKlMy6YeMjdqrbdjgdM-8iesEN2ZMb5gGMe4p_QyMsdNi1a0dOwgBy7wCQFxZFyiCmOk/s1600/nokia-x-gif-240214-723292.gif"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBUNI6bYwOVd4L0GrsTYjOyyDgFRAX4m-rubo8z2xDznINlG2VqG9_5jhJW_73xo7iYp2yUFsKlMy6YeMjdqrbdjgdM-8iesEN2ZMb5gGMe4p_QyMsdNi1a0dOwgBy7wCQFxZFyiCmOk/s320/nokia-x-gif-240214-723292.gif"/></a></p> <p>The Nokia X will be available to buy immediately in Asia Pacific, Europe, india, Latin America, the Middle-East and Africa. The Nokia X+ and XL are expected to be available from Q2 2014. The prices quoted do not include any local taxes or operator subsidies.</p> <p>Let us know your first impressions below:</p>

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Moto G sold out within an hour on Flipkart

<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZi5N-4iuXD7_G5iIs0g9qkvJRBPx3Jl4PZnAVSmWMD7zo-ZPUXt-5HO4w69DmCu1zjnb_pVUfJcnZcfzRDFiZ085aShXKEaB4TIJl-JXY8EhThsNwi8gcyOv7MJno3v53qTyw9XDhqs/s1600/moto-g-752817.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZi5N-4iuXD7_G5iIs0g9qkvJRBPx3Jl4PZnAVSmWMD7zo-ZPUXt-5HO4w69DmCu1zjnb_pVUfJcnZcfzRDFiZ085aShXKEaB4TIJl-JXY8EhThsNwi8gcyOv7MJno3v53qTyw9XDhqs/s320/moto-g-752817.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Well before the Moto G was officially released in India, it was assumed that the device would be a big hit in the country. Before the official release, the low-cost handset from Motorola was topping the charts through grey market retailers. The Moto G officially went on sale today and it sold out in less than one hour through the official retailer. Motorola opted for an exclusive deal in India, so the Moto G was only offered through Flipkart. The 16GB version of the Moto G was sold for Rs 13,999 (~$224) and the 8GB model was listed at Rs 12,499 (~$199). Both sold out in less than one hour, but it is unclear how many units were made available at launch. In an unofficial sale through Snapdeal yesterday, 1000 Moto G pre-orders were sold out in two hours.</p> <p>The demand is obviously there, but Motorola has explained that it does have a plan for India, and part of that plan is to not flood the market with the Moto G. Instead, Motorola is taking a more cautious route in order to not put too much strain on the company's infrastructure. The Indian public may be hoping for a faster rollout of the device, but it looks like you may have to be patient on this.</p>

Moto G sold out within an hour on Flipkart

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Sony Xperia Z2 specs, image leaked

<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaN3wdPofdJC_S5Py_JEMR6KCErruGe9RqYMDm4XuKeRor_EZXAxT8vUVLl2m-XYs_GHxTP-Ob1PID4JEFT3CFxJ4a8lrI2ZU93Ceq2PtaZl8Vq3mARDoiYftcssaTJex8d_U3jDM8yo/s1600/sony-744493.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaN3wdPofdJC_S5Py_JEMR6KCErruGe9RqYMDm4XuKeRor_EZXAxT8vUVLl2m-XYs_GHxTP-Ob1PID4JEFT3CFxJ4a8lrI2ZU93Ceq2PtaZl8Vq3mARDoiYftcssaTJex8d_U3jDM8yo/s320/sony-744493.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Japanese manufacturer Sonystarted the Consumer Electronics Show this year with an iPhone-sized top-end smartphone, but it seems to have a few more tricks up its sleeves. The first image of its upcoming flagship model - codenamed Sirius - has surfaced on the internet, along with leaked specifications.</p> <p>The leak comes courtesy Chinese website Digi-wo, where a user has posted the image of the back panel of the Xperia Z2 sourced from Sony's R&D department. The image suggests that the manufacturer is doing away with the glass back panel that its top models have sported since early 2013 and will instead use a carbon fibre or metallic body.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1kgG34j3QmU4DrU7MYoj_brwppz4CGVulItDZ1WKypHtGVD_U5pzC7I3B7OUsCPCzyTTFVcfGAJk5lr9kQZl8MZ-fXQ9YnsQ70wrJOamZ8gUdkMqJBjq_aBzKiafBbOi8u6GwqYb0ZY/s1600/28999755-716158.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1kgG34j3QmU4DrU7MYoj_brwppz4CGVulItDZ1WKypHtGVD_U5pzC7I3B7OUsCPCzyTTFVcfGAJk5lr9kQZl8MZ-fXQ9YnsQ70wrJOamZ8gUdkMqJBjq_aBzKiafBbOi8u6GwqYb0ZY/s320/28999755-716158.jpg"/></a></p> <p>In terms of hardware specifications, the Xperia Z2 is said to have a 5.3-inch display and 23MP rear camera. This camera will be an upgrade from the 20.7MP module used in the Xperia Z1 and Z1 Compact, which is already higher than the current industry standard of 13MP.</p> <p>The post also says that the model will be launched in five colours and will be unveiled next month. It is expected that Sony will showcase the Xperia Z2 at the Mobile World Congress expo in Barcelona, scheduled from Feb 24 to Feb 27. However, the launch date of the model is not yet known.</p>

Sony Xperia Z2 specs, image leaked

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iBerry launches Auxus Nuclea N2 smartphone

<p>iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2, which was announced last week, is now up for grabs in India. While the phone is priced at Rs 23,990, it is availablefor Rs 19,990 as part of a limited introductory offer.</p> <p>The introductory offer price is valid for 6 days starting 18th January. Once the limited period offer gets over, the smartphone will be available for Rs 23,990. Pre-booked orders will be dispatched starting from January 31, said the company.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhvRtZrKi8vnSSJxtI6VRdiZxleoHWZKi5cmpDG2eVr4kaTvZy5Yz3ozWK5iu2ik1aDpwKQ-SqvIR2SMYHmsTY-ij-b8KkzhqqRrx5OfCpJ3JGg3asLgjl-rVndu2OhNJaToyOp0WeGs/s1600/iberry-748189.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhvRtZrKi8vnSSJxtI6VRdiZxleoHWZKi5cmpDG2eVr4kaTvZy5Yz3ozWK5iu2ik1aDpwKQ-SqvIR2SMYHmsTY-ij-b8KkzhqqRrx5OfCpJ3JGg3asLgjl-rVndu2OhNJaToyOp0WeGs/s320/iberry-748189.jpg"/></a></p> <p>The phone is powered by an octa-core chipset clocked at 1.7GHz and has 2GB of RAM. The Auxus Nuclea N2 has a 5.7-inch full HD display. The smartphone has an internal memory of 16GB. Its memory is expandable, the phone supports a microSD card of up to 64GB.</p> <p>The phablet has a 13 megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and auto-focus. The phone is packed with a 3500mAh Li-ion battery, and runs Android 4.2.2 OS. The company will roll out Android 4.4 KitKat for the phone by the end of this quarter.</p>

iBerry launches Auxus Nuclea N2 smartphone

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Nvidia Tegra K1 More Powerful Than PS3, 360

<p>NVIDIA is getting ready to launch its first Tegra processor based on the same Kepler architecture as its PC gaming graphics hardware. Up until now we’ve been calling that next-gen chip the Tegra 5, but NVIDIA says it’s such an evolutionary leap from earlier Tegra chips that it deserves as new name.</p> <p>Enter the <a href="http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/Releases/NVIDIA-Unveils-Tegra-K1-a-192-Core-Super-Chip-That-Brings-DNA-of-World-s-Fastest-GPU-to-Mobile-a8a.aspx">NVIDIA Tegra K1</a>, a chip that the company calls a 192 core processor. Although we’re talking about a mix of CPU and GPU cores, that’s still far more processor cores than you’ll find in any other mobile chip.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWWGjU4Dpnc_3tTraGTijbcMbs1hKVysr-QBoS5M01Yb2_coi-IAUVSyf1kMfd9zYqPbxDigAy5Sil0FLEQL7xV5B5mZl9tpUKtFQKwUD2br-xOlP4XghpX0aAA5QPI5UlO4UTK7hZwk/s1600/n-NVIDIA-large-700752.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5965773577539984130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWWGjU4Dpnc_3tTraGTijbcMbs1hKVysr-QBoS5M01Yb2_coi-IAUVSyf1kMfd9zYqPbxDigAy5Sil0FLEQL7xV5B5mZl9tpUKtFQKwUD2br-xOlP4XghpX0aAA5QPI5UlO4UTK7hZwk/s320/n-NVIDIA-large-700752.jpg" /></a></p> <p>Does that matter? It might — NVIDIA says the Tegra K1 brings PC-level graphics to mobile devices, and Epic Games is bringing its Unreal Engine 4 game platform to the Tegra K1 chip.</p> <p>The chip also supports NVIDIA’s CUDA parallel processing technology, which means the GPU cores can be leveraged to perform duties normally handled by a CPU core… assuming app developers write software that uses that capability.</p> <p>NVIDIA says the chip is more powerful than the processors in the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360, and supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.4 capabilities. It also uses just 5W of power, compared with 100W for the chips in those last-gen game consoles.</p> <p>There will be two versions of the Tegra K1 chip. The first will be based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex-A15 CPU, much like the Tegra 4 chips available today. The second is based on next-gen ARMv8 architecture. It’s a dual-core chip based on NVIDIA’s new Denver 64-bit CPU architecture.</p> <p>The 32 bit version runs at up to 2.3 GHz and is based on 3-way superscalar architecture , while the 64-bit model is a 7-way superscalar chip that supports clock speeds up to 2.5 GHz.</p> <p>NVIDIA is also making a play for the in-vehicle computing space, with an automotive version of the K1 chip designed to help with assistive driving systems, doing things like helping to identify obstacles on the road, the distance between your vehicle and the ones ahead of it, and more.</p>

Nvidia Tegra K1 More Powerful Than PS3, 360

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Lenovo Vibe X with 5 inch full HD display and 13 MP camera launched inIndia for Rs. 25999

<p>With the rising competition between high-end smartphones, Lenovo has played its cards with the Lenovo Vibe X, which has been launched in India today and offers high-end specs at a rather competitive pricing.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbnXuYcD7ei5YHaTOVqJIJ8VWQu4eOBODa6NKhSra2XC0ZPWKbR76XZlPIF4s8rhYlXJyXzj4y4UHeBpYeRLvqnfrbzyKVHr2y9FiYAbdBIp9ALFPvaAQfYflLISdnECYmtb0yv7CozU/s1600/Lenovo-vibe-x-771415.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="Lenovo Vibe X" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbnXuYcD7ei5YHaTOVqJIJ8VWQu4eOBODa6NKhSra2XC0ZPWKbR76XZlPIF4s8rhYlXJyXzj4y4UHeBpYeRLvqnfrbzyKVHr2y9FiYAbdBIp9ALFPvaAQfYflLISdnECYmtb0yv7CozU/s320/Lenovo-vibe-x-771415.jpg" /></a></p> <p>The Lenovo Vibe X is made of premium polycarbonate body with a fabric-like surface besides side chrome accents. The device has a 5 inch full HD IPS display protected by the Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad core MediaTek 6589T processor along with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.</p> <p>The Lenovo Vibe X has a 13 MP auto focus camera with a BSI sensor and LED flash. There is also a massive 5 MP front facing wide angle camera which is best suited for video chats. The device runs on the Android Jelly Bean with a 2000 mAh battery. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 25999 and would be available throughout the country by the end of the week.</p> <p>Specs of the Lenovo Vibe X:</p> <ul> <li>5 inch full HD display</li> <li>1920 x 1080 pixels resolution</li> <li>1.5 GHz quad core MediaTek 6589T processor</li> <li>2 GB RAM</li> <li>16 GB internal memory</li> <li>13 MP primary camera</li> <li>5 MP front facing camera</li> <li>Google Android v4.2 Jelly Bean</li> <li>2000 mAh battery</li> </ul>

Lenovo Vibe X with 5 inch full HD display and 13 MP camera launched inIndia for Rs. 25999

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Quad core XOLO Opus Q1000 with 5 inch display available at Rs. 9,999

<table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Caa55n43IgxNFLtERPTZ6hSG4Ma78Eoy0JU3d7ubIa6gGExgNYIVc-Wp16hPebzirn5lviiOssvo5M07DOvdiFzpwVOLm2W9Ab5h0gYuNL8ktZiVWxuxOIQ4x2nKXXLfnpv3QE0FM24/s1600/Xolo-Q1000-Opus1-791050.jpg"/> <br/> Xolo Opus Q1000 launched in India </td> </tr> </table> <p>Xolo Q1000 Opus that went on pre-order in India online recently, is now available from online retailer <a href="http://www.infibeam.com/Mobiles/xolo-q1000-opus/P-mobi-94337690417-cat-z.html">Infibeam</a>. It comes with a 5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom ( BCM23550) processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor, LED flash and 720p HD video recording and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmqb4yY7Ra0U2AnB44AfCt6Hauk9GawN4dkpX9TpYazO4ZQy-7R-1rVYL9wbCRNLSHo-d9v5eRE_P-uW5F4RbkKHGJxfdJ0krZnER5pGQcElfI2zvc2_sNliLgMadvBmchd56AWB5-ws/s1600/xolo-opus-q1000-listed-635-793873.jpg"/> <br/> Xolo Q1000 Opus </td> </tr> </table> <p>The Q1000 Opus was announced last monthwith huge expectations. Xolo first partnered with Intel for their X series phones and used MediaTek chips to power their Q CORE series. This is the first time Xolo is partnering with Broadcom to expand their Q CORE line-up. Since the Broadcom chip supports 720p display and up to 12-megapixel camera, hope we can see a new smartphone from Xolo with these features.</p> <p>Xolo Q1000 Opus specifications</p> <p> <ul> <li>5-inch (854 ×480 pixels) FWVGA capacitive touch screen display at 196 ppi</li> <li>Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby</li> <li>Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS</li> <li>1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with 312 MHz VideoCore IV GPU</li> <li>5MP Auto Focus Camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 720p HD video recording</li> <li>0.3MP front-facing camera</li> <li>Dimensions - 72.9×143.3×8.95 mm</li> <li>3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio</li> <li>3G HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB OTG</li> <li>1GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD</li> <li>2000 mAh battery</li> </ul> </p> <p>The Xolo Q1000 Opus comes in white color and is priced at Rs. 9,999.</p>

Quad core XOLO Opus Q1000 with 5 inch display available at Rs. 9,999

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Nokia Lumia 1520 with 6.0-inch full-HD display launched in India at Rs. 46,999

<table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_ZJP5Fzu5z3A8TXgxdcpADMM-L2aJUfFPJuFa32WL6c5qGsCFs2J0Wqhwi4RgkgHn60uUL1hHGeIjVckrSH71Lt93U9_YiyNmWsjerpn9pkr_ls_ivkJb-yplbNyj6mEE18ySxWIWlU/s1600/Lumia+1520-new-770788.jpg"/> <br/> Nokia Lumia 1520 launched in India </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <p>Nokiahas launched its new flagship smartphone, Lumia 1520 in the Indian smartphone market. The handset is the first Nokia devicewith a 6-inch screen and quad-core processor and was unveiled globally in Abu Dhabiin September. At Rs 46,999, it is among the most expensive Nokia smartphones in the market.</p> <p>Lumia 1520 has a full HD (1080p) display and runs on a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, the most powerful in the world right now. On the back, this handset sports a 20MP PureView camerawith optical image stabilization.</p> <p>The handset also has 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage and supports microSD cards for expandable storage. Powered by a 3,400mAh, Lumia 1520 has connectivity options like 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and NFC.</p> <p>The new Nokia Lumia 1520will compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note3, HTC One Max and Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Nokia has also launched a back cover for the Lumia 1520 at Rs 2,999 at the same event. The Lumia 1520 will be available in Red, Black, Yellow and White from Monday.</p>

Nokia Lumia 1520 with 6.0-inch full-HD display launched in India at Rs. 46,999

Nokia Lumia 1520 launched in India Nokiahas launched its new flagship smartphone, Lumia 1520 in the Indian smartphone market. The ...

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Project Ara, the future of Moto Maker prototype ready

<p>When Motorola announced the Moto Maker tool for Moto X, many wondered if it would be an exclusive arrangement for the phone or whether it will be rolled out for future devices as well. It made sense for Motorola to capitalise on the publicity wave of the customisation aspect of the Moto X.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaG7nQyFiulwXlveULbvEdDi6QBJytgnd69JKAGaTDUhqMWTKIUrg75WzRZzNMUvHXe17pKL5AWR7YoI96EvEzzEQqgb0qPiSXvcHYcMrRfTBBTBGuKgz2GyYkCIjcSfwoerI6pbAo8w/s1600/phonebloks-709513.jpg"/> <br/> Project Ara </td> </tr> </table> <p>Soon after, the company announced Project Ara, an open-source initiative that will potentially allow consumers to build their own smartphone based on a modular platform. It was ambitious to say the least and tugged at a popular sentiment within the smartphone user base: that of bringing a completely customisable phone to the market. While Woodside revealed that a prototype Ara phone is ready, there’s no definite timeline on when a market-ready Ara phone will be unveiled.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNWmbF6aMPv0tnF8vz2KjZSUivmdHzq7C1ZTbZpwPSrCEU0ptcKKk-KSUADu6s_f-7vto2OE57le4S-zh_shfZxjfPUMgRzSeFAslHnKHDSkhbUdoo3M3di34P1RnHbQe2KeadbRtyxfY/s1600/ara-712010.png"/> <br/> How about customisable hardware options? </td> </tr> </table> <p>Motorola believes though that this is about bringing consumers into the fold. CEO Dennis Woodside told YouTube reviewer and personality Marques Brownlee in a Hangout that Moto Maker was just the beginning of a long-term project. "Ara is much further out, but you can see how those two things tie together, and how as we introduce new materials into Moto Maker we're gonna pursue that theme across our product line going forward." Check out the whole interview: While the prospect of a completely customisable smartphone is tantalising, the lack of clear details does not fill us with confidence. The presence of a prototype notwithstanding, Ara is very much in the concept category at the moment.</p>

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Karbonn Titanium X Andriod smartphone unveiled at Rs 18,490

<table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsifMXMpgm_KkKcJo0oD5_U3kvULDTRrAxWL7nMCq9HA1ar2inwU55MAB4vVfgc7eyrx_76zVrctaH4MSzRMbeAj8MeWNp_SZ2R0bm__qMEYowjxcN3m90uLJ4fOXBSN1Qt6Z_8pd2nw/s1600/Karbonn-Titanium-X2-741872.jpg"/> <br/> Karbonn Titanium X </td> </tr> </table> <p>The Karbonn Titanium Xthat briefly showed up on the Karbonn website is priced at Rs. 18,500. The handset does come with full HD screen and the specification are now mentioned on the official website.</p> <p>When the Titanium X was first mentioned there was confusion regarding the screen resolution, now it is confirmed that the 5 inch OGS IPS screen is with 1920x1080p (full HD) resolution. The specifications still does not clearly indicate the chipset or the processor, but the image on the X page does mention a 1.5GHz quad core that points to MediaTek MT6589T chipsetwith SGX 544MP GPU, however if you look at the Karbonn Titanium S7specifications it is the same as X, this could mean that the X may come with some other chipset probably Snapdragon, better wait and watch.</p> <p>The Karbonn Titanium X dual SIM handset is 9.9mm thick and weight is around 143 grams. It sails on android 4.2 with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage, plus 32GB external SD card support. There is 13MP rear auto focus camera with dual LED flash and front camera of 5MP resolution. Full HD video recording / playback is supported.</p> <p>Other features are 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Not sure if the handset supports NFC cause the graphics does show NFC support but the same is not mentioned in the specifications. The removable battery is 2300 mAh capacity with talk-time of up to 6 hours and can be fully charged in about 3 hours.</p>

Karbonn Titanium X Andriod smartphone unveiled at Rs 18,490

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Apple iPad Air to hit stores on December 7, prices start at Rs 35,900

<p>The wait is almost over. Apple's iPad Air will finally be available in India starting December 7, 2013. Their latest tablet will be available for Rs 35,900 for the 16GB Wi-Fi variant in the country. This will be available in silver and space grey variants. Apart from this, the iPad mini with Retina displaywill also be up for sale on the December 7. The 16GB Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini will be priced at Rs 28,900.<p> <p>Ingram Micro, Apple’s authorised distribution platform will be making the new iPad Air Available in the country. The newest iteration of Apple’s tablets packs the new A7 chip, which is the same as the one in the iPhone 5s. It will run iOS 7 out of the box.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEc1IAg8sTBBwz5bfX6SJLjKp12eRP3yxhH1P4IWvKHo3BTYj3jaMwO-cTvbHzdU2NAGtCA_DWKCvNJFFBMqHVBMNw1PoNYw_LBHZ7tCMqD6xzarixVIr7hgq9lLzLNItxAny77SSwPJE/s1600/ipadair-728625.jpeg"/> <br/> Coming this month </td> </tr> </table> <p>The iPad Airfeatures a 9.7-inch Retina display with its thinner design. The iPad Air looks more or less like a bigger version of the iPad mini now, with thick bezels of the older iPad gone now. The new iPad Air is supposed to be 20 percent thinner and 28 percent lighter than the fourth-generation iPad.</p> <p>A 5-megapixel iSight camera fit onto the iPad Air will allow users to record HD videos at 1080p. The front has an HD FaceTime camera with larger pixels and the camera sensors also have an improved backside illumination. There are also dual microphones for sound recording and noise cancellation. Apple says that the iPad Air can give ten hours worth of battery too. The iPad mini with Retina features a 7.9-inch display and a bumped up resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi. It will also house the A7 64-bit desktop-class architecture.</p>

Apple iPad Air to hit stores on December 7, prices start at Rs 35,900

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Micromax launches dual-core Bolt A61 3G smartphone for Rs 4,999

<p>The Bolt A61 was spotted on the Micromax’s official site last weekbut there was no word on the pricing or availability. The company has now officially launched the budget device for Rs 4,999.</p> <p>The Micromax Bolt A61 is a dual-SIM phone (GSM+GSM) with dual standby support. Going by the specs–and price–it is clearly an entry-level device. Sporting a 4-inch display, it is powered by a 1GHz Spreadtrum SC7710 processor coupled with mere 256MB RAM. The Bolt A61 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMk1A9ySPSMkf7mSOvBFHPXSoaRmDWLDQh5RhF6JRpNAMx_mYM3dBSh9yihz8eFtOCQlFrdTUidgWVtIvJq35FxaHM_Z5Uc2yFuCi_RiEMHcqOvKwrX294bddMQIylVSElPVLm9AwqfI8/s1600/micromax_bolt_a61-729910.jpeg"/> <br/> Rs 5,000 phone Micromax Bolt A61 </td> </tr> </table> <p>Take a quick look at the Bolt A61's specifications: <ul> <li>*.4-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels</li> <li>*.3G, Wi-Fi</li> <li>*.Bluetooth</li> <li>*.512MB onboard storage, expandable up to 16GB with microSD card slot</li> <li>*.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, VGA front-facing camera</li></ul></p> <p>Micromax had launched the A77 Canvas Juicepriced at Rs 7,999 last week, and now it brings in yet another budget smartphone dubbed Bolt A61 priced under Rs 5,000. Last week, we’ve seen a various budget handsets from phone makers like iBall, Karbonnand BSNL. Most of these phones were priced under Rs 7,000 and aim to bring Internet access to budget smartphone users. BSNL has even bundled in free minutes and 3G to attract users.</p>

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BlackBerry Q10 price drops to Rs 38,990 for a limited period

<p>BlackBerry has announced a limited period special offer on the Q10. Until January 26, users can buy the BlackBerry Q10 at a discounted price of Rs 38,990. BlackBerry released a statement saying the company is committed towards the Indian market"to reach out to more potential customers and QWERTY keyboard loyalists".</p> <p>The Q10 QWERTY smartphone was launched in India in June for 44, 900, and with the new price cut the company is offering a discount of around. The BlackBerry Q10 sports a 3.1-inch touchscreen display with 720 x 720-pixel resolution, giving it a rather high pixel density of 328ppi. It is powered by a 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470 dual-core processor and has a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. Some other specs include BB10 OS, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB onboard storage, microSD card slot and 2100mAh Li-ion battery.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46uTraxJJ-8jiaIve9Cn-lHGF5_YI9tksctGCAEULSnxXonXYA9am94dLg5v29xfWd6GZH5diQ5YLpm9cr-NjAz0K9OERlYDIIks7guqmJFuRGiWEE2xxrqvHcyx91CCGWsG5Lcp6D3o/s1600/BB_q10-732721.jpeg"/> <br/> BlackBerry Q10 price slashed down </td> </tr> </table> <p>Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director India for BlackBerry said,“There are several customers in India who love the physical QWERTY experience offered by BlackBerry. At this compelling price point, QWERTY loyalists can take advantage of the powerful BlackBerry 10 platform as well as the unique QWERTY experience that the BlackBerry Q10 offers.” In September, BlackBerry had announced a similar price drop for the Z10. The Z10 that was launched at Rs 43,490 was being offered for Rs 29,990 as a limited period festive offer. It features a large 5-inch AMOLED display and runs on BB 10.2 OS. The smartphone is powered by a 1.7GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with Adreno 320.</p>

BlackBerry Q10 price drops to Rs 38,990 for a limited period

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Wearable tech: It’s not a device,it’s a system

<table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img alt="Google" doctor="" glass="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWGVoSkLiF6DXmXgVCIq2-qe6lryF7XrvUnd2xo6lkcv-ADM90owRBpVweGr9NhjAq_c0j12wA277krwzsS6U-NpAzRejeeAcQUf43Jrjh5XOueuSiN_DdHh6NTAziR9S8uwfbc_bkXg/s320/google_glass_doctor-720734.jpeg"/> <br/> </td> </tr> </table> <p>Building hardware for the wearables market is only the first challenge companies need to master. For a truly differentiated experience, they must build out a service.</p> <p>You’d be hard pressed to find a tech company who hasn’t jumped into the wearable tech space. Some make a big splash with game changers like Google Glass, or they come more quietly like Microsoft and Intel. But they are coming – even car manufacturer Nissan introduced a smartwatch. And why shouldn’t they? The potential is huge. ABI Research estimates the global market for wearables in health and fitness alone could reach 170 million devices by 2017.</p> <p>But while the hardware players have been first on the scene, they are struggling. Building stuff at a price point people will buy is thought to be the easy part, and goal accomplished: fitness trackers like the Nike Fuelband and the FitBit (see disclosure) are flying off the shelves. But building stuff that works well has been tough – to note, I’m on my 4th Fuelband (this one, finally, seems to be lasting). And building stuff people will incorporate into their daily lives and use to improve their lives – that’s a whole other story.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img alt="Fuel Band" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUO13MrEct-Vl8WQSUszMPun_OyRufh_arrVqi1lRvxD8XgqnpS_EEuyuZAdMJ9ma2y_qbhG8sXeWfOWsTM-628GSV4uHrTZQmBhNaDiSz_ZMGjHTiY8g6sdnQQxmAW-hVfjn9soiT_1U/s320/Google+Glass+Fuel-722536.gif"/> <br/> </td> </tr> </table> <p><b>Why the disconnect ?</b></p> <p>The majority of products to this point haven’t successfully married the hardware and the software in such a way that there is anything that actually makes life better, easier, smarter for the consumer. We have a lot of products that can add value, but there is a heavy onus on the user to continually plug in, check in, and get the most out of the experience. We’re feeding the big data machine, but we’re not solving any problems. That’s where the opportunity lies.</p> <p>To move from “my thing” to mainstream, wearable tech device manufacturers need to get out of the hardware first mentality. Devices must have a user experience that hardly involves the user. Collected data has to feed a system that yields analysis, rewarding the user with information – dare I say, advice – that means they’ve done more than just counted their steps. The knowledge of the number of steps they’ve taken informs a decision on living an active life.</p> <p><b>How do we get there ?</b></p> <p>Brands need to invest in the digital product just as much as the physical product from day one. Build something people will buy, and people will wear, but even more so something people will continue touse. Incorporating user motivation into the design of the product — which involves a heavy emphasis on the digital experience with smartphones — will create wearable technology that keeps customers coming back. You want to know how to retain and grow your user base? Build for the user. Digital partners and hardware suppliers should be at the table with product developers from day one.</p> <p>There are some companies finding their way. FitBit actually leapt too far too fast when it ditched the user interface on its Flex device. It has since taken into account user feedback and evolved the Flex to include a watch and other visual controls with its newly announced Force– showing we can’t go too far too fast, and we must always take into account what the user wants. FitBit’s evolution of its fitness band showed that people want to interact with their devices right then and there, and not wait to sync.</p> <table width="500" border="1" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="center"> <img alt="Fit Band" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3185MDdqfgUW5JF0X5tUxbRsn-ZwQwyKedFWOeVMQKpMyL5lNumk3MrPYG-JCTFJVq8vqrqHEWrwlfEHqpCRHyzu1axTSbVDh_otTosxmAr4MTg8Ul2auZs2OynqdsJWxzqgZvHUlngs/s320/fitbitflex-724434.jpeg"/> <br/> </td> </tr> </table> <p>Other companies, like MapMyFitness, know their users have multiple devices, and thus multiple data points to collect. So the company wisely opened up its APIs to bring together user data from multiple sources into its app, for the convenience of its user.</p> <p><b>Beware the "mobile"</b></p> <p>Remember how for years mobile meant the cell phone? And now mobile means so much more than that? Yep, same thing here. While the device is important, it’s just a jumping-off point. the form factor is what brings consumers in, but it’s just temporary. In wearables, it’s the knowledge – the ability to change for the better – that will make all the difference and keep users coming back for more.</p> <p>As Stanford professor BJ Fogg believes, technology serves as a major platform for persuasion, but without an innate understanding of how human behavior works – including the motivation necessary for change – and utilizing that understanding in your product, it just won’t happen.</p> <p>Today, we’re essentially wearing fancy pedometers. In the future, we’ll see an aggregation of body data from customized, perhaps even implanted, sensors which gather information much meatier than number of steps taken or calories burned. We’ll see devices, apps and data working together, and across platforms, to create entire systems.</p> <p>We’ll see systems – hardware and software – built for groups, like co-workers, family members, friends, classmates. We might even see systems devised across species – examining questions like do people with dogs live happier lives, and what role does your pet play in your health picture.</p> <p>It’s all coming. But to get there, we must beware of a fixation on the hardware and start ensuring software, and smart design with the user in mind, is at the table from day one.</p>

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