Friday 4 April 2014

Samsung Gear Fit launched in India for Rs. 15900


Samsung Gear Fit-8 Samsung has launched the Gear Fit in India along with the Galaxy S5, Gear and Gear Neo. Samsung introduced the Gear Fit, the company’s first wearable fitness band at the MWC 2014 last month. The Gear fit has a wide 1.84-inch (432 x 128 pixels) Curved Super AMOLED display. It also has Pedometer, Heart Rate sensor, Accelerometer and Gyro sensors. You can remove the Gear Fit unit easily to change the strap. It has IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance and uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE to pair with your Samsung Smartphone. It also has companion Gear Fit Manager app to manage apps and monitor your fitness data and also control your media on the phone, from the Gear Fit. It has Heart Rate sensor to monitor your heart rate easily and offers offers Notifications for calls, SMS, E-Mails and more, when paired with Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It has a 210mAh battery that promises about 3 to 4 days of battery with average use. The Gear Fit has changeable straps in Black, Orange and Mocha Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 15900 in India. It would go on sale from April 11th.

HTC Desire 310 Dual SIM smartphone officially launched in India for Rs. 11700


HTC Desire 310 Earlier today we reported that HTC Desire 310 dual sim is on sale in India online. The company has officially launched the smartphone in India. It was announced earlier this month and packs a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. HTC Desire 310 It has HTC BlinkFeed, and HTC Video Highlights, similar to other latest HTC Desire smartphones. BlinkFeed recently got offline Reading mode to access articles later when you are offline once you save them. It also has Dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Commenting on the new launch, Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India, said, Everybody today wants a smartphone that can keep up with them, regardless of whether it is a flagship or entry-level model” says “The latest addition to our renowned Desire range combines super-fast processing and premium features at a lower price, offering users the best possible experience in this category. HTC Desire 310 dual sim Specifications 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen IPS display 1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 5MP rear camera with 1080p Full HD video recording 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera 11.25 mm thick and weighs 140 grams 3.5mm audio jack 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD 3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS, MHL 2000 mAh battery The HTC Desire 310 dual sim comes in Blue, White and Red colors. It would be available across India at a MOP (Best Buy) of Rs 11,700.

Samsung Galaxy S5 pre-booking starts in India


Samsung-Galaxy-S5-photos-19 Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 in India earlier this week. The flagship smartphone is now available for pre-order in India on the official Samsung eStore. The pre-order price is Rs. 1500. Samsung also offers 15% cash back to Citbank credit card customers when they pay the remaining amount. The Galaxy S5 has the 5.1-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It is powered by a Octa-Core Exynos 5422 (A15 1.9 GHz + A7 1.3 GHz) processor with Heterogeneous Multi-Processing and has 3G HSPA+ support, unlike the LTE variant that is powered by a Snapdragon 801 processor. Samsung-Galaxy-S5-photos-11 It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, Ultra HD video recording at 30fps, and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It has IP67 ratings for Dust and water Resistance, feature a Finger Scanner built-in heart rate monitor and packs 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with expansion slot and a 2800 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S5 comes in Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold colors and would be priced between Rs. 51,000 and Rs. 53,000. Final pricing would be unveiled when it goes on sale on April 11th. Other Gear devices, Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit that were launched along with the Galaxy S5 are not available for pre-order yet.

iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 with 5-inch HD display, 12MP camera launched for Rs. 11999


iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 iBall has launched Andi5T Cobalt2, successor of the first Cobalt iBall Andi 4.7G Cobalt that was launched last year. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on one glass solution (OGS) technology, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) (Upgradeable to KitKat). It has a 12-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. iBall Andi 5T Cobalt 2 It has flip to mute, auto call recording, smart answer, dial from SMS directly, dial from contact directly, shake to answer, voice control for phone, camera and alarms and more new features. Compared to first Cobalt, the display and the processor has been improved, but the memory has been reduced to 4GB compared to 16GB on the Cobalt and the battery capacity has reduced from 2200 mAh to 1750 mAh. Commenting on the launch Director iBall, Mr. Sandeep Parasrampuria said, Cobalt 2 is package of powerful technology with extremely appealing design and features that every user will cherish and feel happy about. We are sure Cobalt2 will be as much liked as our first Cobalt. It also comes bundled with 4 beautiful interchangeable covers with different colors with stunning rose gold tinted rim. To summarize Cobalt 2 is a terrific performer! iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD OGS display 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Upgradeable to Android 4.4 KitKat Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 12MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash 2MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 146×73.5×8.9 mm; Weight 144 grams 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Full HD 1080p video playback 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD 3G (HSDPA: 42 Mbps, HSUPA: 11 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 1750 mAh battery iBall Andi5T Cobalt2 comes with three replaceable covers in red, blue and white in addition to the original coffee colored cover. It is priced at MOP or best buy price of Rs. 11999 and the MRP is Rs. 12,499.

Samsung launches Buy Back and EMI offers for its Galaxy Tab 3 range


Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 range exchange and EMI offers Samsung has launched new buy back and EMI plans for their Galaxy Tab 3 series, including their latest Galaxy Tab 3 Neo tablet. Back in December Samsung launched Stay New ownership plan for its flagship Galaxy devices that lets users buy flagship Galaxy devices at low EMIs and Easy Buyback offers. The new EMI offer lets users pay just Rs. 725 per month for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Neo and also offers up to Rs. 2,500 discount in exchange for old smartphones and tablets. It also offers up to Rs. 3000 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch and 8-inch tablets. Check out the details about the offer. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 plans Customers can buy these tablets through participating banks’ (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Citibank, SBI, Axis Bank, Kotak and Standard Chartered) credit cards and avail the Samsung’s easy 18- month EMI scheme, at applicable interest rates. This is a limited period offer that would be available till stocks last. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 series got confirmed last month and is expected to be unveiled later this month. Looks like Samsung is planning to push out all the stock of the Galaxy Tab 3 series before the Galaxy Tab 4 range arrives.

Lava Iris 550Q with 5.5-inch HD display launched for Rs. 13000


Lava Iris 550Q Lava has launched the Iris 550Q the company’s latest smartphone in the Iris series. It has a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on OGS technology, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. It has narrow 3mm bezel that makes the body smaller. It packs a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, BSI sensor and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Lava launched Iris Pro 30 with a 4.7-inch HD display earlier this year. Lava Iris 550Q Lava Iris 550Q specifications 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based OGS technology 1.2 GHz quad-core processor Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording, BSI sensor 2MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 2600 mAh battery with up to 10 hours of talk time on 2G The Lava Iris 550Q comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 13000. It also comes with a free flip cover. It would go on sale through national retail chain stores, multi-brand outlets across India and online stores in April.

Lenovo A526 with 4.5-inch display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 9499


Lenovo A526 Lenovo has launched the Lenovo A526, the company’s latest smartphone in the A-series. It has a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touchscreen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It comes pre-installed Lenovo DOit apps for seamless data sharing, security and syncing. It has dual SIM support with dual standby. Commenting on the launch, Sudhin Mathur, Director-Smartphones, Lenovo India, said Out of the 876 million mobile phone users in India, about 10% of the users own a smartphone. However, today there is an influx of devices specifically targeted at this untapped segment in fast-growing markets like India. With the Lenovo A series range, we are looking at revolutionizing the concept of budget phones in India by offering consumers a superior smartphone experience at an affordable price point. Lenovo A526 Lenovo A526 Specifications 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen display 1.3 GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6582M processor Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 5MP rear camera 0.3MP front-facing camera 11.1 mm thick and weight 145 grams 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD 3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 2000 mAh battery The Lenovo A526 comes in Blue color and is priced at Rs. 9,499. It would be available from the official thedostore.com and across 1,400 Lenovo exclusive stores in India from April 5.

Xolo Q2500 PocketPad with 6-inch HD display launched for Rs. 14999


Xolo Q2500 Xolo has officially launched the Xolo Q2500 PocketPad, the company’s latest phablet with a 6-inch HD display in the Q CORE series. It was announced last week and packs a 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p full HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, 1GB RAM and packs a 3000 mAh battery. Xolo Q2500 Xolo Q2500 PocketPad Specifications 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen IPS display 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 500 MHz Mali 400MP2 GPU Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat) Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 8 MP rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p video recording 2MP front-facing camera 8.5mm thick 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG 3000 mAh battery The Xolo Q2500 PocketPad is priced at Rs. 14,999. It also comes with a free flip cover that doubles up as a stand.