Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ with Infinity Displays Announced

After going through a bunch of rumours, the Samsung Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ in the A series are now official. Both the Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ (much like the Galaxy A8 and A8+) come with the bezel-less Infinity displays as their highlights.The Galaxy A6 sports a 5.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED one while the Galaxy A6+ has a bigger 6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display.

The Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ are powered by octa-core processors clocked at 1.6GHz and 1.8GHz, respectively and come in two RAM/ROM configurations: 3GB RAM/32GB and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, both the options being expandable up to 256GB via a memory card.

In terms of the optics, the Galaxy A6 has a 16-megapixel rear snapper with autofocus and LED flash with another 16-megapixel shooter at the front with LED flash. The elder sibling, on the other hand, as a dual-camera setup at the back (16-megapixel and 5-megapixel) and the front has a 24-megapixel camera with LED flash. The Galaxy A6+ supports Live Focus feature for Bokeh effect.

While the Galaxy A6 is backed by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy A6+ has a bigger 3,500mAh battery, with both the smartphones running Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphones have connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, micro-USB 2.0, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC. Moreover, both the smartphones come with fingerprint sensor, facial recognition, audio system by Dolby Atmos, Samsung Pay and Bixby Vision, Home and Reminder support.

The Samsung Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ come in Black, Gold, Blue and Lavender colour options and will be up for grabs in select European, Asian and Latin American markets, with eventual roll-out in other markets.

OnePlus 6 with 8GB RAM launched in India at Rs 34,999

Following weeks of rumours and image leaks for the OnePlus 6, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has finally launched the flagship device in India. The smartphone starts at Rs 34,999 for the base model which comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the one with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs 39,999.

The company also launched the special Marvel Avengers edition of OnePlus 6 which retails at Rs 44,999. The premium phones are available via Amazon India. Another product launch that took place on the occasion was the OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones priced at Rs 3,499. The wireless headphones come with Google Assistant, Dash Charge support, and are water resistant.

In terms of the technical specifications, the OnePlus 6 features a 6.28-inch full optic display with aspect ratio of 19:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz.

In the camera department, the much-talked-about smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the rear which is a combination of 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 sensors. The dual cameras come with OIS, EIS, and slow motion video recording at 480fps. Up front, it houses a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. OnePlus will soon roll out ‘Portrait Mode’ for the front camera.

On the software front, the OnePlus 6 runs OxygenOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The connectivity options on the board include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The smartphone also comes with ‘Face Unlock’ which the company claims can unlock the device in 0.4 seconds. It also has a rear fingerprint sensor claimed to unlock the smartphone in 0.2 seconds.

Learn More: Review OnePlus 6: Premium Design, Fantastic Speed and Splendid Battery

Huawei announces Honor 7A ,Honor 7C with Face Unlock, 18:9 Display in India

Honor, Huawei’s smartphone e-brand for digital natives, recently launched two new budget phones, the Honor 7A and the Honor 7C, at an event in New Delhi. Packed with a dual-lens rear camera setup, a sleek design, FullView display and face unlock, the new phones from the house of Honor set new benchmarks in every way.

The Honor 7A comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ (1440×720 pixels) IPS LCD display, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. Users can buy the handset with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory.

Honor 7C, on the other hand, sports a 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 display, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC.There are two variants to choose from– 3GB+ 32GB, and 4GB+64GB. The rest of the features include a dual-camera setup (13MP +2MP), 8MP selfie camera with a soft led flash, microSD card slot, 3,000mAh battery, fingerprint sensor, and face unlock feature. On the software front, both the phones run EMUI 8.0 which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo.

Both the smartphones are a part of the company’s new Honor 7 series. Honor 7A is priced at Rs 8,999, while the Honor 7C costs Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM option, while the 4GB RAM variant is available at Rs 11,999.

The Honor 7A is available on Flipkart, whereas the Honor 7C on Amazon India. Both the phones come in Black, Blue and Gold colour options and are bundled with a charger, standard Micro-USB cable in a box. Both the devices are said to be pitted against the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5.

Learn More: Honor 7A Review: Satisfaction under 10K

Karbonn Frames S9 with dual camera launched at Rs 6,790

Karbonn Mobiles recently launched a new smartphone, called the Frames S9. As the name suggests, the Frames S9 is a camera-centric smartphone and comes with a dual camera setup at the front which the company calls as a Twinfie camera. The new smartphone sports a customized user interface.

In terms of the specs sheet, the Karbonn Frames S9 comes with a 5.2-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D full glass. It is powered by a 1.25 GHz quad-core processor and carries a 2GB RAM along with 16GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 64GB.

Connectivity options on the Frames S9 include dual-SIM support, OTG, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio and more.The phone runs a customised OS on top of Android Nougat. It is backed by a 2,900mAh battery.

 As for its optics, the Frames S9 comes with two 8-megapixel dual Twinfie camera lens setup at the front and an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash that also offers options like Bokeh Mode, Soft Twinfie, Watermark,Group Twinfie (120-degree view), Voice capture, Panoramic view and Time-lapse.

The Karbonn’s latest offering is available in the market at a price of Rs 6,790. It comes bundled with a cashback offer of Rs 2,000. To claim the first cashback installment of Rs 500, customers need to make recharges worth Rs 3,500 within the first 18 months. To claim the second cashback instalment of Rs 1,500, customers need to make recharges worth Rs 3500 over the next 18 months.

Airtel has also introduced a special offer of Rs 169 on the smartphone with which customers can avail unlimitedlocal and STD voice calls along with 1GB of 3G/4G data for a period of 28 days. The Frames S9 comes in three colours - Black, Champagne and Grey with a premium metallic finish and is available via Flipkart, Amazon and offline mobile stores.

Ziox Mobiles unveils Astra Curve Pro at Rs 5499

Ziox Mobiles, under the aegis of Sun Airvoice India, recently rolled out a new phone, dubbed the Astra Curve Pro that comes with a stunning all-screen display, fascinatingly curved edges and far-fetched user-interface.

The Astra Curve Pro smartphone features an all-glass and glossy design with a 5.5” HD display and a curved 3D glass.The sleek design and narrow borders reflects the spectacular frequency of style. With a dynamic aspect ratio to deliver immersive viewing experience, the picture quality brings vivid splashing detailed colours. Powered by the Li-ion battery of 2800mAh, one can enjoy the Stamina-mode and power-efficient performance to operate your every command, smoothly and quickly with its quad core processor.

The smartphone guarantees you a super-fast processing; credits to its 1GB RAM which skilfully carries out every command before the blink of an eye. With the seamless appeals, Android’s latest version, 7.0 Nougat and 1.3 GHz processor, the phone is multi-tasking. The latest 4G VoLTE and ViLTE allows you to make calls over the 4G network.

The rear camera comes with optical image stabilization, deeper pixels and an enhanced processor to capture allappreciated pictures and videos. The 5MP rear camera embedded with high-quality lens and AF feature, offers you high-resolution images even in low-light. It also features a front 5MP camera to give you elite quality images even with fast moving objects. Integrated with a wide selfie camera, and the Group selfie Mode, you can even click a group selfie, no matter how big your group is.

Priced at Rs 5,499, the Astra Curve Pro is now available with leading retail stores across India.

Comio launches Comio X1 Note at Rs 9,999

Comio has launched a new smartphone, the Comio X1 Note, in India. The phone boasts of flawless slim ID design with a stylish mirror finish back cover.

In terms of the technical specifications, the Comio X1 Note sports a 6-inch FHD+full view 2.5D curved display and a unibody design. Based on Android Oreo, this 4GVoLTE dual SIM smartphone is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.45GHz, and has a 2,900 mAh battery. It comes with 3GB RAM coupled with 32GB internal storage and expandable memory up to 128GB via microSD support. The phone also comes with Face Unlock, though it also provides a fingerprint scanner at the phone’s back.

In the photography department, the Comio X1 Note features a dual-rear camera configuration, with 13MP + 5MP AF with Flash. In addition, users will also find an 8MP selfie camera. The device offers camera modes such as Portrait, bokeh,panorama, social and night mode. Connectivity options on board include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB support as well as 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors include accelerometer, gyro, ambient light and proximity sensors.

Interestingly, the X1 Note users will be able to pick calls, access files and click pictures with the fingerprint sensor. Comio offers call-based features like Auto Call Recording and Auto Call Back Reminder, as well as Pop-up touch, to help users access apps with fewer taps. While users will be able to access documents through the WPS Office app, they will also be able to get support for 22 languages through the Font Application feature.

Priced at Rs 9,999, the Comio X1 Note will be available pan-India, across online and offline retail options, in two colour variants- Royal Blue and Sunrise Gold.

The company provides one year + 100 days warranty, one-time screen breakage warranty, 30-day replacement, a special buy back and upgrade offer allowing you to upgrade your old smartphone. Reliance Jio is also offering cashback up to Rs 2,200 on the Comio X1 Note. Users will need to recharge for the Rs 198 or Rs 299 monthly plan. From the second recharge under either of the plans, users will receive cashback in 44 vouchers each worth Rs 50.

Learn More: Comio X1 Note Review

Panasonic launches Snapdragon powered budget smartphone P95

processor that ensures super-fast performance and features a sleek design with a 5”HD display, providing a visual experience with exceptional clarity.

The Panasonic P95 bears in 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The phone draws power from a 2,300 mAh battery and runs on the smartest operating system, Android Nougat 7.1.2, which provides access to the Split Screen Feature and Bundled Notification.

On the camera front, the P95 comes with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, and a 5MP front camera. The Zero Shutter Lag feature lets the user capture every moment without a delay, Professional Mode controls exposure and Red eye reduction gives the photos a professional touch.With Auto-Scene Detection mode, the phone camera automatically adjusts to the background conditions and Live filters like Sepia, Mono and Aqua incorporated in the camera let the users capture their everyday mood in different modes.

The P95 is easier to use and more convenient with its Smart lock features: The Trusted Face recognition and The Trusted Voice. These features allow the user to unlock their device with just a simple glance at their phones or by simply speaking into the phone. Smart Lock also adapts to trusted locations like car or home, Bluetooth devices and unlocks the phone for the user. With the On body detection feature, the phone remains unlocked as long as it’s in the user’s hand and locks itself as soon as they put it away.

The smartphone is designed to provide superior audio performance as its high-intensity, loud and clear sound is the result of an enhanced decibel level in the speakers that it provides. Incorporated with Heat Safeguard, the P95 does not heat up even after long periods of extensive use and allows the user to access multiple apps at one time.

Priced at Rs 4,999, the smartphone is available in three colours – Blue, Gold and Dark Grey, via Flipkart.

Coolpad Note 6 with dual front cameras unveiled in India

Coolpad has launched a new budget smartphone in its Note series, dubbed the Coolpad Note 6 in India. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 8,999 and is up for grabs via offline stores across the country. The main highlight of the Coolpad Note 6 is the camera department which houses dual front cameras, rated at 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel with 120-degree wide-angle lens. The rear snapper, on the other hand, stands at 13-megapixel with autofocus and 6p lens.

Speaking of the other specifications, the Coolpad Note 6 sports a 5.5-inch full HD display and is powered by an octacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor  clocked at 1.4GHz with Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone comes equipped with 4GB of RAM and has two internal storage options: 32GB and 64GB with both the options being expandable up to 128GB with the help of a microSD card.

The smartphone gets its fuel from a 4,070mAh battery which is expected to last up to 350 hours of standby time on a single charge and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. The Coolpad Note 6 is home to dual SIM card slots and is topped with connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port.

Furthermore, the Note 6 is accompanied by a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button and comes in Gold and Grey colour options

Review of Kult Impulse affordable 4G Smartphone

Domestic handset maker Kult has launched a new budgetfriendly smartphone, the Kult Impulse. Priced at Rs 8,999, the smartphone comes with an exclusive Reliance JIO offer of Rs 2,200 cash back applicable on select recharge plans for new and existing JIO customers.

Talking about its technical specifications, the smartphone is powered by an MTK 6739, quad-core processor. The phone has 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB through micro SD card support.

 The Kult Impulse runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The smartphone’s 4,000mAh battery claims up to 12 days of standby time on LTE and 60 hours of music playback. On security front, the smartphone sports face ID feature.

 In the photography department, the Kult Impulse sports a 13 MP rear camera with dual LED flash and 13 MP selfie camera with selfie flash. The device comes with a near bezel-less, screen size of 5.99-inch HD+ TruView display.

 The Kult Impulse comes with connectivity options that include micro USB, OTG Support, Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. Sensors available on the device include fingerprint sensor (placed on back panel), accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and gyro sensor.

 Kult has previously launched several smartphones under budget price segment. Kult Beyond, Kult Gladiator and Kult Ambition are amongst them. Kult Ambition was the latest in its sub-price category that was launched in December last year.

OPPO Realme 1 now in new Limited Edition Silver colour at at Rs 10,990

Chinese brand Oppo in partnership with Amazon India has launched its first smartphone under the Realme brand. The Oppo Realme 1 smartphone is aimed at the youth crowd of India. The smartphone comes loaded with AI-focused features for its camera and battery. It is offered in two colour options of Solar Red and Diamond Black.

The budget smartphone is aggressively priced against its rivals like Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5. Oppo Realme 1 starts at Rs 8,990 for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The top model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will retail at Rs 13,990. Another variant of the smartphone with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will be launched this month with a price tag of Rs 10,990.

Talking about the specs sheet, the Oppo Realme 1 features a 6-inch full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P20 AI processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It is fuelled by a 3,410mAh battery with AI battery management. The AI studies the usage pattern and accordingly kills apps running in background to save power.

On the camera front, the Oppo Realme 1 sports a 13- megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The front camera comes with ‘AI Shot’ in vivid bokeh mode for selfies. It also features AR stickers, real-time object recognition and AI beauty. The smartphone features ‘Facial Unlock’ which is claimed to unlock the device in 0.1 seconds.

In the software department, it runs ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. Oppo also has a special Indian theme for the Realme 1 smartphone. The connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. n

Motorola Moto G6 Series and Moto E5 Series With 18:9 Display Announced

Motorola finally launched the much-rumoured Moto G6 and the Moto E5 series at an event in Brazil recently.While the Moto G6, the G6 Plus, the G6 Play, the E5, and the E5 Plus have the Max Vision display with 18:9 aspect ratio as their highlight, the Moto E5 Play comes with the usual 16:9 aspect ratio.

Moto G6 series:

Moto G6: The smartphone comes with a 5.7-inch Full HD Max Vision display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. With 3D glass back, the device comes in two RAM/ROM options: 3GB RAM/32GB ROM and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM. The camera department has dual cameras (rated at 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel) at the back while the front camera stands at 8-megapixel. The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo. Additionally, there is fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button.

Moto G6 Plus: The G6 Plus has a 5.9-inch Full HD display with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of inbuilt storage. The camera department is the same as the Moto G6, along with an increased 3,200mAh battery and Android 8.0 Oreo. The home button in the smartphone too doubles as a fingerprint scanner.

Moto G6 Play: The last member of the G6 series sports a 5.7-inch HD display with the same aspect ratio as the G6 and the G6 Plus and is powered by Snapdragon 427 SoC. There are two RAM/ ROM variants: 2GB RAM/16GB ROM and 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, 13-megapixel primary snapper and a 5-megapixel front camera. The device is backed by a huge 4,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo. Furthermore, there is a front-facing fingerprint scanner.

The Motorola Moto G6, the Moto G6 Plus and the Moto G6 Play start at $249, $299 and $199, respectively. The smartphones are available in Brazil and will eventually reach out to other markets.

Moto E5 series:

Moto E5:The first in the E5 family is the Moto E5 coming with a 5.7-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM, a 4,000mAh battery, 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front shooter, and runs Android 8.0 Oreo.

Moto E5 Plus: The device features a 6-inch HD+ display with the same aspect ratio as the aforementioned devices and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset. It comes with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery and Android 8.0 Oreo. Camera-wise, there is a 12-megapixel rear snapper and an 8-megapixel front shooter.

Moto E5 Play: The low-end smartphone sports a 5.2-inch HD display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM, 8-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front snapper, a 2,800mAh battery, a fingerprint

scanner, and runs Android 8.0 Oreo.

The Motorola Moto E5 and the Moto E5 Plus start at Euros 149 and Euros 169, respectively. However, there is no pricing detail for the Moto E5 Play available. 

Tecno Camon i Sky Review With Pros and Cons

Targeting the millenials, Transsion Holdings-owned offline handset brand Tecno Mobile has come up with its latest Tecno Camon i Sky in India. The main highlight of the smartphone is its Face Unlock sensor.

The dual-SIM Tecno Camon i Sky runs HiOS 3.3.0 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo, and sports a 5.45-inch Full View IPS display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and screen-to-body ratio of 81.3 per cent. It is powered by a 1.28GHz 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MT6739WA SoC, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable via microSD card.

On the camera front, the Tecno Camon i Sky houses a single 13-megapixel rear sensor with features such as PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, and 5P lens. The front camera gets an 8-megapixel sensor with Boosted Dual selfie flash that combines a front-facing LED flash and screen flash to offer enhanced selfies and video calls. It is powered by a 3050mAh battery.

Connectivity options on the board include 4G VoLTE, ViLTE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. Sensors onboard are ambient light sensor, face unlock sensor, fingerprint sensor, gravity sensor, and proximity sensor.

The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 7,499 and is available in Midnight Black and Champagne Gold colour variants across various offline retailers in the country.As part of its 111 policy, Tecno is offering 100 days’ replacement warranty, one-time screen replacement, and one-month extended warranty.

Infocus Vision 3 Pro Review and Full Specifications

US-based handset maker InFocus has come up with a new budget smartphone, called the Vision 3 Pro, in India. Talking about the spec sheet, the InFocus Vision 3 boasts 5.7-inch HD+ IPS wide-angle, ON-CELL High transparent display of 1440x720p resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio.

Powered by an octa-core MTK 6750T MediaTek processor, the smartphone offers 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage with a microSD card support of up to 128GB. It runs on Android Nougat 7.0 out-of-the-box and is backed by a 4,000mAh battery.

In terms of the optics, the InFocus Vision 3 Pro has a dual rear camera setup of 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel secondary camera and comes with features such as a 120-degree wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF and LED flash. On the front, there is a 13-megapixel fixed-focus sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

On the connectivity front, the device offers 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio, and GPS. For security, the smartphone also has a fingerprint sensor and a face unlock functionality as well.

The InFocus Vision 3 Pro is priced at Rs 10,999 and is exclusively available on Amazon India. Amazon is giving an option to buy the Vision 3 Pro on EMIs starting Rs 523 a month and gives an exchange value of up to Rs 9,522.

BRITZO Unveils ‘Make in India’ Phone Brand iVVO, Price Starts At Rs 649

Britzo, a new entrant in the Indian market, recently launched its mobile phone brand iVVO in India which was followed by the rollout of eight of its smart 2G feature phones which are segmented across five product categories; BEATZ, PRIMO, TUFF, SELFEE and VOLT and are part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.

All of the launched products are priced between Rs 649 to Rs 5,999 and come with features like multilingual support of over 22 Indian languages including English, Hindi & Urdu, Wi-Fi tethering, facial recognition, phone-based WhatsApp, and shatterproof smartphone screens which are aimed at the rural population.

The brand has also announced its visually-appealing as well as feature-intensive 4G smartphones namely ‘Storm Lite’ and ‘Storm Pro’. The two smartphones run on the latest Android Oreo (Go edition) and come loaded with features such as ‘Face Unlock’ facial recognition and shatterproof screen. While the ‘Storm Lite’ comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage, ‘Storm Pro’ comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, both expandable up to 128GB.

In the camera department, both Britzo smartphones sport an 8MP front camera with dual selfie flash, along with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and auto-focus. ‘Storm Lite’ and ‘Storm Pro’ are priced at Rs 4,999 and Rs 5,999, respectively.

The company also announced that all iVVO customers can also enjoy a huge repository of songs as well as videos, bundled with the Britzo’s exclusive 201-day replacement warranty and a 12+3 month product warranty. In order to strengthen its roots in India, Britzo has already established a channel of 200 direct as well as indirect partners, 20,000 retailers, and more than 900 service outlets in India.

Panasonic P101 With 'Big View' 18:9 Display Launched in India

Expanding its budget lineup of smartphones, Panasonic has launched a new budget device, dubbed the Panasonic P101 in India.

The main highlight of the smartphone is the 5.45-inch Big View IPS display with 2.5D curved glass and an aspect ratio rated at 18:9, marking the company’s entry into the bezel-less bandwagon. The smartphone is packed with a quad-core MediaTek MT6739WA processor clocked at 1.3GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The device comes equipped with 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB via a memory card.

In terms of the optics, the Panasonic P101 houses an 8-megapixel rear snapper with autofocus and LED flash, with the front-facing camera rated at 5-megapixel, also with LED flash. The smartphone gets its fuel from a 2,500mAh battery and runs Android 7.1 Nougat.

The dual-SIM smartphone comes with various connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, OTG support, and FM radio. In addition, the Panasonic P101 supports Smart Gestures which allots different alphabets to various apps, for easy access by simply scribbling the alphabet on the display, and the Smart Actions for changing the phone mode to mute or snooze, make direct calls and double tap to wake-up screen.

The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 6,999 and is up for grabs exclusively via offline store Sangeetha Mobiles. Interestingly, on the purchase of the smartphone, customers will get an additional 60GB of data for new and existing Idea subscribers and an extra 10GB of data on recharge of Rs 199 plan.

Intex Launches Aqua Lions N1 & Lions T1 Lite with Total by Hike

Intex Technologies recently launched two new 4G-VoLTE smartphones, Aqua Lions N1 and Lions T1 Lite integrated with Total by Hike.

Speaking of technical specs, the 4G VoLTE Aqua Lions N1 comes with a 4-inch display while the Lions T1 Lite has a 5-inch display with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Both smartphone models are powered by a quad-core SoC coupled with a 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is further expandable up to 128GB and 64GB respectively.

The smartphones run on Android 7.0 OS and support 4G dual-SIM connectivity. Aqua Lions N1 is backed by a 1,400mAh Li-ion battery while the Lions T1 Lite is powered by a 2,200mAh Li-ion battery.

Packed with varied features, Aqua Lions N1 and Lions T1 Lite are available at a price of Rs 2,823 and Rs 3,899 respectively. Furthermore, as a part of Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’, Aqua Lions N1 comes with a Rs 1,500 cashback and Lions T1 Lite with Rs 2,000 cashback for consumers to be availed in a 36 months’ period, along with instant benefits up to Rs 200 in value by Hike.

Total, built by Hike, has two key elements to it which are:

• Single Login: A Single Login via the Phone Number for all Total services such as Messaging, News, Horoscope, Recharge, Wallet, Cricket Scores and Rail

information

• Works without Data: All the services built on Total can be accessed even without Data via proprietary technology. Developed in-house, the proprietary

technology, based on the USSD protocol does the encrypting, compressing and transmitting of data.

       Aqua Lions N1 has a 2-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a VGA front camera. Lions T1 Lite has a 5-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 2-egapixel front camera with Flash and features like Beauty mode, Panorama, Burst mode Filters, Audio Picture & GIF. Lions T1 Lite also comprises Value Added Services like DataBack and Prime Video.

Aqua Lions N1 comes in a Black colour with Matte Finish back cover while the Lions T1 Lite is available in three colour variants - Royal Black, Steel Grey and Champagne.

Reach Allure Rise 4G VoLTE Smartphone With 5.5-Inch HD IPS Display

Domestic brand Reach Mobile has launched a new smartphone called Allure Rise, in collaboration with Reliance Jio.

Talking about technical specifications,the Reach Allure Rise comes with a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with the screen resolution of 1280 X 720 pixels. The display is covered with a scratch-proof hard coated surface. Under the hood, the smartphone is driven by a quad-core processor that runs at 1.3GHz. The chipset is teamed up with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable up to 64GB using the microSD card.

In the camera department, the smartphone features an 8MP rear-facing camera that is equipped with an LED flash. Up front, there is a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls.

As for software, the Allure Rise runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. A 2,600mAh Li-ion battery (removable) powers the entire package. The smartphone is VoLTE/ViLTE enabled.Priced at Rs 5,499, the smartphone is available for purchase via Flipkart and ShopClues. Jio subscribers will get a cashback of Rs 2,200 on the purchase of Allure Rise.

In October last year, Reach Mobile had launched a budget smartphone called Allure Secure. Priced at Rs 4,499,it features a 5-inch FWVGA display, quad-core SC9832A processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. The smartphone also comes with an 8MP rear-facing primary camera and an 8MP front camera. The Allure Secure runs on Android Nougat and is powered by a 2,500mAh battery.

Lava Launches Z91 with Face Recognition and Full View HD+ Display

Indigenous company Lava recently announced the expansion of its most successful of smartphones with the launch of Lava Z91.The smartphone comes packed with innovative features, including the face recognition which unlocks the phone by scanning users’ face within 0.7 seconds.

Talking about the spec sheet, the dual-SIM smartphone sports an impressive design with a 5.7 inch HD+ display (18:9) resolution, 2.5D curved design, very sleek body (7.7 mm thick), yet providing convenient one-hand navigation. The Z91’s tough and scratch resistant screen makes it a sturdy and reliable device. It comes with a backup of 3,000mAh battery for usage up to 24 hours, through a single charge.

The device is powered by Mediatek processor (MTK 6739), comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and an expandable memory up to 128 GB. In the camera department, the Lava Z91 is equipped with 13MP rear and 8MP front camera with flash, providing brighter and sharper images.

Further, its Bokeh feature makes the photographs appealing by making the objects stand out from the background.The smartphone is bundled with a very attractive cashback offer of Rs 2,000 from Bharti Airtel.

Additionally, the device comes with a special launch offer of free one-time screen replacement, in case screen breaks within one-year from the date of

purchase. The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,999.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo With Dual Rear Cameras Announced in India

Tech major Samsung was rumoured to launch a new member in its J series, dubbed the Galaxy J7 Duo. Now, after being listed on the official website, the smartphone has gone official in India.

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo has the rear dual-camera setup, rated at 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel as its highlight. The primary shooters support autofocus and LED flash. The one at the front stands at 8-megapixel.

Talking about the technical specifications, the smartphone sports a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. The device has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded up to 256GB with the use of a memory card.

The smartphone supports dual SIM card slots and comes with various connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, GLONASS, micro-USB 2.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Additionally, the smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button, measures 153.5 x 77.2 x 8.2mm, and weighs 174 grams.The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone comes in Black and Gold colour variants, and it is priced at Rs 16,990.

M-tech Eros Smart with fingerprint sensor launched in India

Home-bred company M-tech has launched a new budget smartphone in its Eros series, dubbed the Eros Smart in India. The main highlight of the 4G VolTEenabled smartphone is the incorporation of a fingerprint scanner at the back, with fast unlocking speed and 360- degree rotation capability.

In terms of the technical specifications, the M-tech Eros Smart comes with a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display and is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz.The smartphone is equipped with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB with the help of a memory card.

Talking about the camera department, there is a 5-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front camera. The Eros Smart is backed by a 2,400mAh battery which is expected to provide a talk time of up to 7 hours, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat.

The device houses dual SIM card slots, and is topped with various connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, OTG support, and FM radio.The M-tech Eros Smart is priced at Rs 4,799 and comes in Rose Gold, Gold, Black and Coffee colour variants. The smartphone is available across offline and online stores.

Intex Has Launched Yet Another Budget Smartphone, Intex Uday With 5.2-Inch Display

Domestic handset maker Intex has launched yet another budget smartphone, called the Intex Uday in collaboration with retail chains of Pune – Kensha Mobiles, Mehta Telecom, Manik Mobile Shopee & The Corner Mobile.

Talking about the spec sheet, the Intex Uday comes with a 5.2-inch HD IPS display and is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The smartphone comes equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB via a memory card.

In terms of the optics, the smartphone houses a 13-megapixel rear snapper with autofocus and LED flash, while the front-facing shooter stands at 5-megapixel, also with LED flash.

The 4G VoLTE-enabled smartphone is backed by a 2,800mAh battery which is expected to last up to seven hours of talk time and up to eight of standby time, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Intex Uday comes with several Value-Added Services such as SwiftKey, MiFon Security, Prime Videos and DataBack, and is accompanied by a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Intex Uday comes in Black, Champagne and Blue colour variants. It is priced at Rs 7,999 and is compatible with the Reliance Jio offer for a cashback of Rs 2,200.

Coolpad A1 and Mega 4A Launched in India as Offline Exclusives

Chinese company Coolpad has announced two new budget smartphones, dubbed the Coolpad A1 and Coolpad Mega 4A in India.Starting with the Coolpad A1, the smartphone comes with a 5-inch full HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor. The smartphone comes equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage which comes with the option to expand up to 64GB with the use of a memory card.

In the camera department, there is an 8-megapixel rear camera while the front-facing snapper is rated at 5-megapixel. The Coolpad A1 is backed by a 2,500mAh battery and runs Android 7.1 Nougat.

The Coolpad Mega 4A, on the other hand, features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by quad-core Spreadtrum chipset clocked at 1.3GHz. The smartphone has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card.

On the camera front, the device houses a 5-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel front snapper. The Coolpad Mega 4A gets is power from a 2,000mAh battery and runs Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Coolpad A1 and the Mega 4A come with a price tag of Rs 5,499 and Rs 4,299, respectively and are available in single Gold colour. The smartphones are up for grabs via eight offline stores across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in the country.

Micromax Canvas Infinity Life With 18:9 Ratio Display Spotted on Flipkart

Home-grown company Micromax has silently launched a new member in its Canvas Infinity series, dubbed the Micromax Canvas Infinity Life, as the smartphone has been found listed on the online portal Flipkart.

According to the listing, the main highlight of the Canvas Infinity Life is the aspect ratio rated at 18:9, much like its predecessors- the Canvas Infinity and Canvas Infinity Pro.

The listing suggests that the smartphone comes with a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS display covered with a layer of 2.5D curved glass. The smartphone is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor ticking at 1.3GHz.It comes equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB with the help of a microSD card.

In terms of the optics, the smartphone houses a 13-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX135 Sensor and LED flash, while the front-facing shooter is rated at 8-megapixel featuring soft flash. The Canvas Infinity Life is backed by a 2,500mAh battery expected to deliver a talk time of up to nine hours, and runs Android 7.1 Nougat.

The smartphone has room for dual SIM card slots and is topped with connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. Additionally, the smartphone supports a fingerprint scanner at the back. The Micromax Canvas Infinity Life is priced at Rs 7,490 and comes in a single Black colour.

OPPO A83 Pro With Bezel-Less Display Launched in India

After recently unveiling the budget Oppo A83 in the A series in India, Chinese handset major Oppo has now launched the upgraded version of the smartphone, dubbed the Oppo A83 Pro in the country.

The Oppo A83 Pro shares most of the specifications with the Oppo A83, except for the increased 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (with the ability to be expanded up to 256GB with the use of a microSD card) the former possesses.

If we take a look at the spec sheet, the new Oppo A83 Pro has the 5.7-inch HD+ LCD display with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9 for minimal bezels as its highlight.The camera department is another highlight which comes with a 13-megapixel primary snapper with LED flash, while the one situated at the front is rated at 8-megapixel. The smartphone comes with AI Beauty Recognition technology which enhances the pictures and makes them look real.

The Oppo A83 gets its fuel from a 3,180mAh battery and runs the company’s ColorOS 3.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The smartphone houses dual SIM card slots and is topped with several connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, GLONASS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Most importantly, the Oppo A83 Pro comes with facial recognition feature. It comes in Black and Gold colour variants and is priced at Rs 15,990.

Meizu Pro 7 With Dual Displays And Cameras at Rs 22,999

Unveiled back in 2017, the Meizu Pro 7 has officially been launched in India. The main highlight of the smartphone is the presence of dual displays; the primary Full HD Super AMOLED display rated at 5.2-inch and the secondary Super AMOLED one standing at 1.9-inch.

Another highlight of the Meizu Pro 7 is the camera department which comprises a dual-camera module at the back, rated at 12-megapixel each with Sony IMX386 sensors, PDAF, and dual-tone LED flash. The one at the front is rate at 16-megapixel.The handset is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 processor with Mali-T880 GPU, ticking at 2.5GHz. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. The dual-SIM phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs the company’s Flyme OS 6 based on Android 7.0 Nougat.

The smartphone comes with various connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port. It is accompanied by a

fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button.

The Meizu Pro 7 comes in a single Black colour. Priced at Rs 22,999, the smartphone is up for grabs exclusively via Amazon India.

Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco Unveiled in India

After showcasing them for the first time at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia brand licensee HMD Global has brought the Nokia 6 (2018), the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones to the Indian shores. While the Nokia 8 Sirocco is the most premium offering from HMD Global so far, the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 have been placed at different price points in the mid-range segment.

     

        Most importantly, the Nokia 6 (2018), the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco come with Face Unlock, AI-based stickers and are part of the Android One initiative.

Nokia 6 (2018):

The successor to the Nokia 6 – the Nokia 6 (2018) – comes with several improvements over the predecessor such as the company’s Bothie feature (for the usage of the primary and the secondary cameras simultaneously), an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, and ZEISS lens.

       The Nokia 6 (2018) features a 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a layer of 2.5D curved glass, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. The camera department houses a 16-megapixel rear shooter featuring dualtone LED flash and PDAF, while the front snapper stands at 8-megapixel.

        The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo.Additionally, the smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Nokia

6 (2018) is priced at Rs 16,999.

Nokia 7 Plus:

The Nokia 7 Plus sports a 6-inch full HD+ display with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, the smartphone has 4GB of

RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage.

      On the optics front, the device comprises two rear cameras rated at 12-megapixel and 13-megapixel with dual-tone LED flash, ZEISS lens, and a 16-megapixel

front-facing shooter.

         The Nokia 7 Plus gets its fuel from a 3,800mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Coming with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, the Nokia 7 Plus is priced at Rs 25,999.

Nokia 8 Sirocco:

The star of the show- the Nokia 8 Sirocco has two main highlightsthe 5.5-inch QHD poLED display with minimal bezels and a rear dualcamera module rated at 12-megapixel and 13-megapixel with ZEISS lens and dual-tone LED flash. The one at the front stands at 5-megapixel.

        The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, has 6GB of RAM, 128GB of onboard storage, comes with a 3,260mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and is priced at Rs 49,999.

Vivo Y71 With 18:9 Aspect Ratio and Android 8.1 Launched

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has silently launched a new budget smartphone in its Y series, known as the Vivo Y71 in India.

The USP of the smartphone is the 5.99-inch HD+ display which comes with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9, making way for thin bezels. The Vivo Y71 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone comes equipped with 16GB of internal storage which comes with the option to expand with the help of a memory card.

On the camera front, the smartphone comprises a 13- megapixel primary snapper with LED flash, while the one at the front is rated at 5-megapixel for selfies and video calling. The smartphone gets its power from a 3,360mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

The device has room for dual SIM card slots, and comes with various connectivity options such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.The Vivo Y71 comes with a price tag of Rs 10,990 and will be up for grabs via retail stores in the country.

Airtel Partners Google For Low-Cost Smartphones Powered By Android Go

Telecom services provider Airtel has entered into a partnership with Google to bring low-cost smartphones powered by Android Oreo (Go edition) to the Indian market and enable more Indians to get online. With this, India will become one of the first countries to commercially roll-out smartphones running on Android Oreo (Goedition). Android Oreo (Go edition) is a configuration of the Android operating system specifically optimized for devices with 1GB of RAM or less.

Android Oreo (Go edition) comes with a new range of apps designed to run faster while using less data. Devices running Android Oreo (Go edition) will also come with twice as much storage out of the box. Lava and Micromax, two leading Indian smartphone manufacturers, will introduce the first set of 4G smartphones powered by Android Oreo (Go edition). These smartphones with basic specs will also come pre-loaded with compatible apps,including MyAirtel App, Airtel TV and Wynk Music, to ensure a seamless online/app experience for users.

Vani Venkatesh, Chief Marketing Officer – Bharti Airtel, said, “This partnership is a major milestone for the ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative. Android Go will provide a massive boost to our efforts to bring affordable smartphone options to the market and potentially enable hundreds of millions of feature phone users and unconnected people to get online. We are excited to collaborate with Google and our device partners to work towards this shared vision of bringing smartphones within the reach of more people.”

“Android’s mission has always been to bring the power of computing to everyone. We’re excited to see Airtel take a leading role in that effort through introducing a range of devices powered by Android Oreo (Go edition),” said Jon Gold, Director of Android Partnerships. Click Here for more information and details.

Micromax Invests in ‘inOne’ To Give Its Consumers Access To Smarter Apps

Accelerating its journey towards creating a holistic service ecosystem, Micromax Informatics, world’s 10th largest handset maker today announced its investment in a consumer technology and AI based start-up ‘One Labs’ to bring users closer to smarter user experiences. The move further highlights Micromax’s focus towards providing best in class services to its consumers, by strategically collaborating with top partners to provide customized offerings to its users. In the past, Micromax has partnered with some of the leading technology start-ups like Ixigo, Healthifyme, IndusOS, Gaana.com and others, to develop strategically relevant deployments of software that leverage its consumer footprint.

The flagship product of One Labs, ‘inOne’ (www.inoneapp.in) is a platform to access apps across multiple genres from food, shopping, travel, deals, cabs, news, recharge, games and more from within a single app. In addition, One Labs has created an AI enabled voice/chatbot solution called One Assistant which packages services provided on ‘inOne’ in a virtual assistant format. The company has released a short comparison on how the One Assistant outperforms Siri and Google Assistant in a variety of use cases. ‘inOne’ will be pre-embedded in Micromax devices and will further augment the features available to users on its Around platform.

Vikas Jain, Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics said, “At Micromax our emphasis is to drive innovations through software and services that would add a layer to the device eco-system.” Visit at more information and details.

BlackBerry Ghost With Bezel-Less Display

In what appears to be a bid to gain a strong foothold in the Indian market, TCL-owned BlackBerry is reportedly working on a new smartphone codenamed ‘Ghost’ which is said to be launched in India soon.

 According to popular tipster Evan Blass, the purported smartphone is likely to come with a bezel-less display and will fall under the premium segment. The image shows a sleek handset with a metal frame and curved edges.

There is also a SIM card slot and antenna cutouts present on the side. The image also shows an earpiece and front-facing camera above the display. While not much is known about the BlackBerry Ghost, the smartphone, to be licensed by Optiemus, is likely to sport an aspect ratio rated at 18:9 and is expected to run Android 8.0 Oreo.

Furthermore, it could be an India exclusive and might not get launched in any other market.

Instagram May Soon Have Voice And Video Calling Features

Furthering its feature adding spree, popular photo-sharing app Instagram is now rumoured to become home to a new calling feature. 

According to a new report by TechCrunch, Instagram is likely to include voice and video calling features to its long dossier, asspotted in Instagram’s APK (Android Application Packages) files. The files suggest the presence of audio and video call icons, most likely in the Instagram Direct section. For those who don’t know, the facility of voice and video calling are already available on another photo-sharing app Snapchat.

While there is still no report when the new feature will make its entry on Instagram, the presence of hints on the APK files hints at the feature’s definite arrival soon. To recall, Instagram recently added the privacy settings for the Stories sent via Direct.