Sunday 30 October 2016

Tips to Save Time in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a full-featured tool for workbooks and spreadsheets. Whether you use it at work or at home, using features that save you time means that you can move onto your next chore faster.

1. Time-Saving Templates.

One of the best time-savers for most any task is the use of a template. In Excel, templates are very useful. For project timelines, calendars, invoices, budgets, and more, taking advantage of these convenient pre-formatted tools can definitely save you time.

Obtaining templates that you need is just as easy as using them. The Microsoft website offers a variety of Excel templates for calendars, planners, expense trackers, and time sheets. Vertex42 has a nice selection for schedules, budgets, to-do lists, and balance sheets. Another great resource is Spreadsheet 123 for invoices, inventory, sign-in sheets, and attendance forms.

2. Freezing Rows and Columns

If you have a lengthy spreadsheet containing tons of data, you may have to scroll too far down or even across to view it all. This means you will lose sight of your headings and find yourself constantly scrolling back to see them. However, if you freeze the rows and columns, then those headers will remain as you move through your spreadsheet.


  1. Navigate to the View tab and select Freeze Panes on the ribbon.
  2. In the Freeze Panes drop-down, select Freeze Top Row, Freeze First Column, or choose both if needed.


Now when you scroll up, down, right, or left, you will notice your headers will remain visible. To unfreeze those rows and columns, just select Freeze Panes command again and click Unfreeze Panes. Note that in older versions of Excel, the process is a bit different. Select the cell that is common to both the row and column you want to freeze and then click Freeze Panes.

3. Operating the Fill Handle

The fill handle in Excel can be a huge time-saver when you need to populate multiple cells and there are a few different ways this feature can be used. First, you can quickly create a list of numbers that count up by entering 1 into the first cell and 2 in the cell below it. Then, select both cells and when the fill handle appears, just drag to populate the cells as needed.

When using the feature for dates, you can easily fill a column or row in increments of one day. For instance, you can enter 25/10/2016 into the cell, select that cell, and when the fill handle appears just drag to add subsequent dates. This maneuver also works with days of the week and months of the year as well as downward through a column and across through a row.

Another handy use for the fill handle is if you need to populate an entire column with the same value for your spreadsheet. If you enter a word or letter, for example, select the cell and double-click the fill handle. This will enter that value into the remaining cells of the column as far down as your spreadsheet has data.

4. Transposing Columns and Rows

If you have a spreadsheet using headings in columns or rows (or both) and decide they would work better the opposite way, there is an easy process to make the change. This saves you from having to retype those headings. Here are the steps to move cells from row headings to column headings.


  1. Select the cells in the column that contain the headings.
  2. Either right-click and select Copy or click the Copy button on the Home tab of the ribbon.
  3. Select the cell in the row and column where you want the headings to start
  4. Either right-click and select Paste Special or click Paste and then Paste Special on the Home tab of the ribbon.
  5. Select the checkbox near the bottom right that says Transpose.
  6. Click Ok.


5. Linking to Tabs or Cells

If your workbook contains several spreadsheets with data being cross-referenced between them, creating a direct link provides speedy access. This is especially helpful if you are sharing a workbook so that others can jump to that data quickly. Follow these simple steps to create the link:


  1. Select the cell containing the data that you want to link.
  2. Either right-click and select Hyperlink or go to the Insert tab and click Hyperlink in the ribbon.
  3. In the pop-up window, select Place in this Document.
  4. Then enter the text to display in that cell, a specific cell reference if desired, and the spreadsheet in the workbook with the data you are linking to.
  5. Click OK.


6. Using Keyboard Shortcuts

If you are an avid Excel user, then keyboard shortcuts can certainly save you time. While there are almost too many keyboard shortcuts to list, here are several that can speed up your tasks.


  1. F4 (or Fn + F4) to repeat the last command, including formatting changes such as color or font.
  2. Alt + H, E, A to erase the contents, formatting, and other data attached to the selected cells.
  3. Ctrl + W to close a spreadsheet and Ctrl + O to open one.
  4. Ctrl + Shift + Colon to enter the current time and Ctrl + Shift + Semicolon for the current date.
  5. Shift + F9 to calculate the active worksheet.
  6. Shift + Tab to move to the previous cell or option.
  7. Ctrl + Home to move to the beginning of the spreadsheet.
  8. Ctrl + Page Down to move to the next spreadsheet in a workbook and Ctrl + Page Up to move to the previous one.




Tuesday 25 October 2016

Xiaomi unveils Mi Note 2: Specifications, Pricing, Availability.


Mi Note 2 is finally made official in China at Xiaomi’s ‘Curved to Impress’ event. It is Xiaomi’s latest flagship in its Note lineup. The device comes with a 5.7-inch 1080p dual curved OLED screen, which resembles Samsung’s edge display but on both the sides. As suggested earlier, the Mi Note 2 indeed comes powered by a 64-bit 2.35GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 Performance Edition chipset.

For pricing, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is priced at 2799 Yuan (Rs. 27610 approx.) for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant; 3299 Yuan (Rs. 32550 approx.) for 6GB RAM/128GB storage version. The global variant of the Mi Note 2 is priced at 3499 Yuan (Rs. 34,525 approx.) featuring 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage, and support for most of the LTE bands. Xiaomi touts 3x carrier aggregation with LTE speeds up to 6000Mbps on the downlink. For enhanced audio quality, the Mi Note 2 comes integrated with Aqstic audio processor, which provides 192kHz/24-bit Hi-Fi sound quality.

Regarding other specifications, the dual-SIM Mi Note 2 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top. It sports a 22.56MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Sony IMX318 sensor, 6-element lens, f/2.0 aperture, 4K video recording along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony IMX258 sensor. For connectivity, it supports Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C, and NFC. A 4070mAh battery backs the device. The phone measures 156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm and weighs 166 grams.

Xiaomi has not yet revealed a set timeline for the global launch of the Mi Note 2. Stay tuned with us for more information.

Meizu m3s with fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE goes official in India, starting at Rs. 7,999

Meizu has finally launched the Meizu m3s in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 7,999 for 2GB RAM/16GB storage variant and Rs. 9,299 for 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant. It will be up for sale exclusively on Snapdeal in Gold, Silver, Grey and Pink color options.

Coming on to other specifications, the Meizu m3s smartphone sports a 5-inch display with 1280×720 pixels resolution with 2.5D curved glass protection. It is powered by a (four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1GHz A53) MediaTek octa-core processor with Mali T860 GPU on top. The Meizu m3s smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Flyme OS 5.1 on top and supports a Hybrid dual-SIM card slot. The inbuilt storage is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

Regarding the camera, Meizu m3s smartphone comes with a 13MP at the rear with dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture. In front, a 5MP camera with f/2.0 aperture adorns the device. On the connectivity front, the Meizu m3s supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS / GLONASS. There is a fingerprint scanner as well. A 3020mAh battery completes the package.

Friday 21 October 2016

Debit Card Data compromised of Many Banks: How to Change SBI, ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank, Yes Bank Debit Card PIN Online

A security breach has put 3.2 million debit cards in India at risk due to malware in Bank Servers, with major banks like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Yes Bank being the worst hit.

Considering the scale of this new breach, it is advisable to change your debit card PIN at the earliest, and you don’t even have to go to the ATM or the bank branch to change it. All the above mentioned banks, except SBI, allow netbanking users to change their debit card PIN online.Please follow below mentioned procedure to change your HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank, and Axis Bank debit card PIN online.


How to change Axis Bank debit card PIN online:

  • Log into your Axis Bank netbanking account
  • Scroll to the hamburger button on the top left (the button with the three horizontal bars).
  • Now Scroll to the option My Debit Cards
  • Click that option and select your active debit card.
  • In the bar below marked More Services, select the Set Debit Card Pin option and press Go.
  • Here, you will be able to change the PIN by entering the new PIN code, expiry date of the card, and submitting the NETSecure code that you received on the phone by SMS.



How to change HDFC Bank debit card PIN online

  • Open your netbanking account and click on the Cards tab.
  • On the left side, in Debit Cards, scroll down and click the ‘Request’ button.
  • the new options listed under Request select Instant PIN Generation.
  • To change your HDFC Bank debit card PIN, simply provide the requisite details on this page, i.e. the new PIN number and the OTP you received on the phone.


How to change ICICI Bank debit card PIN online:

  • Log into your ICICI Bank netbanking account
  • Select the My Card Pin option that is located on the left.
  • Here, you will have the option to change the debit card PIN
  • Do that by selecting the active debit card and providing the CVV number.
  • You will have to verify the OTP you received, and submit the corresponding letters on the back of your debit card.
  • On the next page, just choose the new PIN code for your ICICI debit card and hit submit.


How to change Yes Bank debit card PIN:

  • When you enter your Yes Bank account, browse to the mySPACE tab on the top.
  • Click on the fourth tab on the top right of the mySPACE widget screen.
  • Choose the third option i.e. Debit Card PIN Re-generation/ Change.
  • After clicking it, you will be prompted to choose your preferred debit card from the drop-down menu.
  • Enter you card's validity, followed by the new PIN.
  • You'll need to re-enter the new PIN and proceed further.
  • A confirmation screen will appear; clicking Confirm on it will take you to the OTP page.
  • Input the code that you received in the OTP on your phone.


How to change SBI debit card PIN online:

As per the latest infromation, There is no way to chang the PIN for a State Bank of India debit card online. Only you can do is, You have to visit any of State bank ATM to change ATM PIN.

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Tuesday 27 September 2016

Samsung Galaxy On8 with 5.5-inch HD AMOLED screen, 4G VoLTE, 13MP camera goes official at Rs. 15,900


Samsung has unveiled a new smartphone in India – Galaxy On8. The smartphone is a 5.5-inch variant unit wrapped in a metal body. Its display comes in full-HD resolution and is AMOLED. Under the hood of Galaxy On8 is a 1.6GHz octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM. There is an internal storage of 16GB that can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

Located at the rear of Samsung Galaxy On8 is a 13MP snapper with autofocus and LED flash. There is also a 5MP at the front with LED flash. The smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. This dual-SIM smartphone supports 4G VoLTE and is backed by a 3300mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy On8 comes with a price tag of Rs. 15,900. It will be available in three color variants — Gold, Black, and White. It will go on sale on October 2 on Flipkart as a part of its Big Billion Days sale.

Thursday 22 September 2016

Lenovo Z2 Plus launched in India with Snapdragon 820 chipset, starting at Rs. 17,999

Lenovo has finally launched its Z2 Plus smartphone in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 17,999 for 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant and Rs. 19,999 for 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant. The device will be up for sale exclusively via Amazon.in, starting from September 25, midnight. Lenovo is also going to sell Chrono and Stealth Cases alongside the Z2 Plus smartphone, priced at Rs. 1299 and Rs. 699, respectively.

Regarding specifications, the Zuk Z2 Plus features a 5-inch Full HD LTPS 2.5D curved glass display. It is powered by a 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU, 32GB/64GB of internal storage and 3GB/4GB of RAM. There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with dual-tone LED flash on board with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) along with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Zuk’s in-house ZUI 2.0 skin on top.

Moreover, the Z2 Plus also features a U-Touch 2.0 fingerprint sensor, which is embedded into the home button and can unlock the device in merely 0.1 seconds. The device sports ten smart sensors that also includes a UV sensor for sun exposure and heart rate sensor. A 3500mAh battery backs the device with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 that can charge the phone up to 80% in an hour.

Lenovo Z2 Plus Specifications:

  • 5-inch Full HD LTPS 2.5D curved glass display
  • 2.15GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU
  • Variants: 3GB/4GB of RAM; 32GB/64GB internal storage
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and 8MP front-facing camera
  • 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB 2.0 Type-C, Fingerprint scanner
  • Measures 141.65×68.88×8.45 mm; Weighs 149 grams
  • 3500mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with 0.4-inch OLED display, heart rate sensor launched in India at Rs. 1,999

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Band 2 in India. It is company’s latest fitness and sleep tracker, which was first unveiled in June. At an event held in New Delhi, Xiaomi has made the Mi Band 2 official in India alongside the Mi Air Purifier 2. The Mi Band 2 has been priced at Rs. 1,999 and will be up for sale on Mi.com (starting from September 27 at 12 PM) Amazon.in. ( starting from September 30, midnight).

The Mi Band 2 features a 0.42-inch OLED screen, which shows steps taken, time, and heart rate whenever the user taps on the button below the display. Users can also customize it to show time and steps whenever the hand lifts. With the Mi Band 2, Xiaomi claims that it has enhanced pedometer algorithm for accurate heart rate tracking and collection of fitness and sleep data.

It is also integrated with IP67 ratings for water resistance, just like the previous Mi Bands. This time around, the Mi Band features a new wristband design that is made up of skin-friendly material and does not slip easily. The wearable will be up for sale in various colour options for wristbands such as Black, Blue, Green, Orange, and much more.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Specifications:

  • 0.42-inch OLED display equipped with scratch-resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating
  • Shows time, steps taken, and heart rate
  • Integrated with Photoplethysmography (PPG) / Heart rate sensor
  • Monitors fitness and tracks sleep; Weighs 7 grams
  • Water resistance (IP67 ratings)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 LE and
  • 70mAh of Li-Po battery offering up to 20 days of standby

Microsoft launches Nokia 216 feature phone with menial specs, priced at Rs. 2,495

Just before putting Nokia in a cold corner, Microsoft has launched a new feature phone with its brand name, dubbed as the Nokia 216. The device is also available in a dual-SIM variant. It is a basic phone with menial features for non-techy users.

The Nokia 216 has been priced at Rs. 2,495, and it will be available in Black, White, and Mint colour options. For now, the device will be up for sale in India from October 24; Microsoft has not yet revealed any info about its global rollout.

The Nokia 216 comes with a 2.4-inch color LCD at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. It also sports VGA front and rear cameras that can capture videos at 15fps. Both the cameras are integrated with LED flash. The phone also features 16MB of RAM, which is suitable enough to run Opera Mini Browser and plenty of apps from the Opera Mobile Store. There is only external storage on the device, which can be up to 32GB via microSD card. The internal storage is just to save up to 2000 contacts. The device runs Series 30 software.

Regarding connectivity, the Nokia 216 offers you 2G GSM in the 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrums, and Bluetooth 3.0. There is no support Wi-Fi. However, you do get a micro-USB 1.1 port, stereo FM radio receiver, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It measures 118 x 50.2 x 13.5mm and weighs 82.6 grams. A 1,020mAh battery backs the device.

Google Pixel, Pixel XL arriving on October 4

Google’s renamed flagship smartphones – Pixel and Pixel XL – is expected to be launched on October 4th. The company has sent the launch invites for the day, which is to be held in San Fransisco. A website — madeby.google.com – shows October 5 as the launch date for India.

The rumors about their specifications already surfaced online. Accordingly, Google Pixel is a 5-inch smartphone that is powered by a Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 / 821 processor with Adreno 530 GPU. The phone sports a 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. In terms of camera, Pixel will have a 12MP in the rear and an 8MP in the front. For connectivity, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C are rumored. The phone will also feature speakers at the bottom, headphone jack on top and a fingerprint sensor. A 2770mAh battery charges the device.

Google Pixel XL is a beefed-up version of Pixel. It comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and is powered by a Quad-Core Snapdragon 820 / 821 processor with Adreno 530 GPU. Two variants 32GB or 128GB are expected for the internal memory. The RAM would be 4GB. A 3450mAh battery would charge the device.

Other features remain the same as the base version. Both Google phones are expected to come with Android 7.1 (Nougat) OS out-of-the-box.

Tuesday 6 September 2016

Moto G4 Play goes official in India with 2GB RAM and 4G VoLTE, priced at Rs. 8,999

After teasing it for some time, Lenovo-owned Motorola has finally launched the Moto G4 Play in India. The device will be up for sale in Black and White colors for Rs. 8,999 exclusively on Amazon. The first sale will kick off at 10 PM, tonight.

As far as its specifications are concerned, Moto G4 Play comes with a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display with a pixel density of 294ppi. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC clocked at 1.2GHz paired with 2GB of RAM and the Adreno 306 GPU. The internal storage is 16GB, which can be further expanded via a microSD card to up to 128GB.

Moto G4 Play runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. This single micro-SIM smartphone also spots an 8MP camera at the rear with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. In the front, a 5MP snapper decorates the device. There are several images enhancing features housed in the device, including burst mode, auto HDR, panorama, drag to focus, exposure, etc. The users can also tap anywhere on the display to capture the picture. Moto G4 Play can record full-HD videos at 30 fps.

Regarding connectivity, the Moto G4 Play supports GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, A-GPS, and Micro-USB connectivity options. It also packs an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. A 2800mAh battery completes the package with a 10W rapid charger.

Moto G4 Play Specifications

5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset with Adreno 306 GPU, 2GB RAM
16GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
8MP primary camera with LED flash, 5MP front-facing camera
Measures 144.4x72x8.95-9.9 mm; Weighs 137 grams
dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
2800mAh battery with Quick Charge

Intex Aqua S7 launched with 4G VoLTE and 3GB of RAM at Rs. 9,499

Intex has come up with yet another smartphone in its Aqua series, dubbed as Aqua S7. The device comes with fingerprint sensor and 4G connectivity with VoLTE support. It has been priced at Rs. 9,499, but the company has not detailed the availability channels.

The device features a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display, and is powered by a 64-bit 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 chipset clubbed with Mali-T720 GPU and 3GB of RAM. The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packs in 16GB internal storage (expandable up to 64GB via microSD card). There is a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash onboard, along with a 5-megapixel front snapper.

Intex Aqua S7 will be available in Rose Gold, Dark Blue, and Champagne color options. A 3200mAh battery backs it. Also, the smartphone comes integrated with a fingerprint scanner, placed on the rear panel.

Intex Aqua S7 Specifications:

  • 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
  • 64-bit 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 chipset clubbed with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 3GB of RAM; 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP selfie camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS
  • Measures 142.5×72.5×8.7 mm; Weighs 150 grams
  • 3200mAh battery

Wednesday 17 August 2016

Huawei P9 goes official in India with Leica’s Dual Camera setup and Kirin 955 chipset at Rs. 39,999

After launching its P9 smartphone in China, Huawei has now launched it in India. The device will be available in Ceramic White, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey, Haze Gold, Prestige Gold and Rose Gold colour options, priced at Rs. 39,999. The company also showcased the Huawei Watch in Stainless Steel at the event, which will retail at Rs. 29,999.

The Huawei P9 features a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display. Regarding connectivity, it comes supports Hybrid dual-SIM, which means that the second slot can either be used for SIM or microSD card. It boasts a full metal body with chamfered edges. The thickness of P9 stands at 6.95mm. The device sports 12-megapixel dual rear cameras with Leica SUMMARIT lenses, dual-tone LED flash, along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It features a 3D fingerprint scanner on the back.

For online buyers, the P9 will be exclusively up for sale via Flipkart while offline buyers can get it from Poorvika and Croma stores. Its first online sale will start from 3PM today. Also, under its VIP service Huawei is offering 2 years warranty with pick up and drop service and 3 months replacement / display damage for all the P9 buyers.

In India, the P9 will be rivalling Samsung Galaxy S7, Xiaomi Mi 5, LG G5, and many more flagships.

Huawei P9 specifications:

  • 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display
  • Octa-Core Kirin 955 chipset with Mali T880-MP4 GPU and 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1
  • 12MP dual rear cameras with Leica SUMMARIT lenses, dual-tone LED flash and 8MP front-facing camera
  • Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, Fingerprint sensor, and Infrared sensor
  • 3,000mAh battery with fast charging

Wednesday 10 August 2016

Asus ZenFone Go debuts with Snapdragon 410 and Marshmallow-based ZenUI 2.0

Asus has come up with another variant of the ZenFone Go (ZB450KL). The new variant has been unveiled in Russia for RUB 7990 (approx. Rs. 8,250). Asus has not yet revealed the availability of the device in regions outside Russia. To recap, Asus launched the old variant – ZenFone Go (ZB452KG) in India at Rs. 5,299, in April.

The Asus ZenFone Go (ZB450KL) is a successor to the ZenFone Go (ZB452KG). As always, Asus has launched a variant with the same name but different model number. The new ZenFone Go comes with better hardware. It features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 480×854 pixels and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset paired with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

Regarding connectivity, the new ZenFone Go supports 4G LTE with Cat. 4 download speeds. It boasts an 8-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and f/2.0 aperture along with a 2-megapixel selfie camera. A 2070mAh battery backs it. The smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based ZenUI 2.0. It measures 136.5×66.7×11.2mm and weighs 135 grammes.

Asus ZenFone Go (ZB450KL) Specifications:

  • 4.5-inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 480×854 pixels
  • 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset paired with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB of RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based ZenUI 2.0
  • 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP selfie camera
  • Measures 136.5×66.7×11.2mm and weighs 135 grammes
  • 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS
  • 2070mAh battery

Coolpad Mega 2.5D goes official with 8MP front camera, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE at Rs. 6,999

Coolpad just unveiled its new smartphone for India, dubbed as the Mega 2.5D. The device will be up for sale exclusively via Amazon for Rs. 6,999. It will go on its first flash sale on August 24. The Mega 2.5D will be available in Gold, Silver, and Champagne colour options.

The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display and is powered by a 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P chipset. It has 3GB of RAM and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based CoolUI 8.0. The Mega 2.5D also supports dual-SIM, 4G LTE, and VoLTE connectivity options. It sports an 8-megapixel rear and front cameras.

Coolpad Mega 2.5D Specifications:

  • 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P chipset with Mali-T720 GPU and 3GB of RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based CoolUI 8.0
  • 8MP primary camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, SONY sensor
  • 8MP selfie camera with f/2.2 Aperture and 83.6-degrees wide-angle lens
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • Measures 153×76.8×7.85mm and Weighs 143 grammes
  • 2500mAh battery

Wednesday 3 August 2016

Xiaomi launches Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime in India, starting at Rs. 6,999


Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 3S in India. The company also has introduced a “Prime” variant of the device alongside. The Redmi 3S Prime is just like the Redmi 3S, but it has a fingerprint scanner and 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage. Basically, the Redmi 3S Prime is an upgraded variant of the 3S.

The Redmi 3S is priced at Rs. 6,999 for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage while the 3GB RAM/32GB storage Prime variant is priced at Rs. 8,999. Both the devices will be available in Dark Grey, Silver, and Gold colour options. Both the smartphones will be exclusively up for an open sale on Mi.com and Flipkart. The Redmi 3S Prime will go on sale from August 9 at 12 PM onwards, and the Redmi 3S will be available from August 16.

The Xiaomi Redmi 3S comes in magnesium alloy unibody metallic design and is backed by a 4,100mAh battery. It features a 5-inch HD IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution and is powered by a 64-bit Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with Adreno 505 GPU. The phone runs Android 5.0 Lollipop-based MIUI 7.

In the imaging department, the Redmi 3S sports a 13-megapixel primary camera with PDAF, LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording clubbed with a 5-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording. Regarding connectivity, the device supports Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS + GLONASS.

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Specifications

5-inch HD IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
64-bit Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with Adreno 505 GPU
2GB RAM/16GB storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card)
MIUI 7 based on Android 5.0 Lollipop
13MP primary camera with PDAF, LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP selfie camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
Measures 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5mm; Weighs 144 grams
Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
4100mAh battery

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime Specifications:

  • 5-inch HD IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
  • 64-bit Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with Adreno 505 GPU
  • 3GB RAM/32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card)
  • MIUI 7 based on Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 13MP primary camera with PDAF, LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording
  • 5MP selfie camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
  • Measures 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5mm; Weighs 144 grams
  • Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS, Fingerprint Scanner
  • 4100mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 unveiled: Iris Scanner, Dual Pixel Rear Camera, and more

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy Note7 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event in New York. The smartphone is a successor to the Note5 and comes with an array of new features. It will be available from August 19 in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx color options. Many reports are hinting that Samsung might launch the device in India on August 11 at an event in New Delhi.

The Galaxy Note7 features a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED curved edge screen (2560×1440 pixels) with an always-on display technology and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by an Exynos 8 Octa 8890 or Snapdragon 820 processor (depending on the region).

The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and sports a 12-megapixel Dual pixel rear camera with LED Flash, dual-pixel PDAF, Smart OIS, f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The Dual Pixel rear camera is touted to capture brighter and sharper pictures in low-light. It boasts 4GB of RAM and 64GB (UFS 2.0) internal storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The device supports LTE and is in tune with Cat.12, LTE Cat.10, and LTE Cat.9 bands, it may differ by regions and network operators.

It is a metal-clad smartphone clubbed with a 3D glass design and IP68 ratings for water and dust resistance (just like the Galaxy S7 lineup). It comes with hybrid dual-SIM, a fingerprint scanner, and an Iris scanner that allows users to unlock the device using eye recognition. The improved Galaxy Note7 S Pen has a shorter 0.7mm tip with enhanced pressure recognition.

The Screen off memo allows users to attach a memo to the Always On Display, and it also lets users take a memo as soon as they remove the S Pen from its slot. The Smart Select enables users to create and share GIF animations, while the Air Command functions let users zoom in or translate a text just by hovering the S Pen over it. A 3500mAh battery backs the Galaxy Note 7 with Quick Charge 3.0 along with wired and wireless support.

Samsung Galaxy Note7 specifications:

  • 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED curved edge screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
  • Octa-Core Exynos 8890/ Snapdragon 820 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM
  • 64GB (UFS 2.0) internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera with LED Flash, dual-pixel PDAF, Smart OIS, f/1.7 aperture and 5MP front-facing camera
  • IP68 rating water and dust resistance and S Pen stylus
  • 4G LTE Cat.12, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC, USB Type-C, Heart rate sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Iris scanner, Barometer
  • Measures 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm; Weighs 169 grams
  • 3500mAh battery

Tuesday 26 July 2016

Gionee launches M6 and M6 Plus smartphones with massive batteries

Gionee has unveiled its M6 and M6 Plus smartphones in China. The Chinese variant of both the devices is integrated with encrypted chips to offer ten layers of protection for personal data. The Chinese and the global version, both are equipped with a fingerprint sensor, placed on the front.

The M6 will be up for sale in 64GB and 128GB storage variants for 2699 yuan (approx. Rs. 27,220/US$ 404) and 2899 yuan (approx. Rs. 29225/US$ 434). Similarly, the M6 Plus will also retail in 64GB and 128GB storage models, priced at 2999 yuan (approx. Rs. 30,230/US$ 449) and 3199 yuan (approx. Rs. 32,249/US$ 479) Gionee has not revealed the timeline for the global launch of these devices, yet. The M6 will be available in Champagne Gold and Latte Gold color options while the M6 Plus will be up for sale in just Champagne Gold color.

Regarding specifications, the Gionee M6 features a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p AMOLED screen while the M6 Plus comes with a 6-inch full HD 1080p AMOLED screen. Both the smartphones come powered by a 1.8GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) chipset and run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo OS 3.2 skin on top. The Gionee M6 sports a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, and Phase-Detection Autofocus (PDAF), f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX258 sensor, 5P lens, and 1.12um pixel size. On the other hand, the M6 Plus bears a 16-megapixel primary snapper with dual-tone LED flash and PDAF. Both the device boast an 8-megapixel of front snapper. Interestingly, the M6 Plus lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Both the devices promise extended battery output, thanks to the massive battery capacity. The M6 is backed by a 5000mAh battery while the M6 Plus features a 6020mAh of battery. There is USB Type-C charging for both the devices.

Gionee M6 Specifications:

  • 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) AMOLED screen, 100 percent NTSC gamut, and 2.5D curved glass protection
  • 1.8GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) chipset with Mali T860MP2 GPU and 4GB of RAM
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo OS 3.2 skin on top
  • 64GB /128GB Internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 8MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
  • Measures 152.3x 75.3x 8.2mm; Weighs 180 grams
  • 5000mAh battery with fast charging

Gionee M6 Plus Specifications:

  • 6-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) AMOLED screen, 100 percent NTSC gamut, and 2.5D curved glass protection
  • 1.8GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M) chipset with Mali T860MP2 GPU and 4GB of RAM
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo OS 3.2 skin on top
  • 64GB /128GB Internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • 16MP rear camera and 8MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
  • Measures 160.5 x 80.6 x 8.2mm; Weighs 215 grams
  • 6020mAh battery with fast charging

Premium delivery service Amazon Prime launched in India


Amazon India has launched its prime subscription service in India. Amazon Prime will offer “unlimited one-day and two-day delivery” services, and “discounted same-day, morning and scheduled deliveries”, in selected cities. There will be with no minimum order size.

Prime Video, which will include Amazon original TV series and movies besides other Indian and global content, is expected to be launched as a part of this service later. To try Amazon Prime service, the users can avail its free trial service for 60 days. After the trial period, annual subscription will be available at a special introductory price of Rs. 499. The listing pricing of Prime membership is expected at Rs. 999.

Currently, Amazon Prime will be available to customers in 100 cities. The registered Amazon members from 20 cities can also choose same-day, morning or scheduled delivery at a discounted fee of Rs. 50 per order.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra with 16MP front snapper goes official in India for Rs. 29,990


Sony has finally unveiled its Xperia XA Ultra smartphone in India, today. The device will be up for sale in White, Graphite Black, and Lime Gold color options for Rs. 29,990. It will be available via Sony Center and other electronic stores all around India.

As a part of its inaugural offer, it is bundled free content offers worth Rs. 2,000 on apps such as Sony LIV (Free 3 months subscription worth Rs. 299); Hungama Play (Free 3 months subscription worth Rs. 750); and Kindle (Free e-book worth Rs. 1,000).

Sony announced the Xperia XA Ultra smartphone in May, this year. It teased the launch of the device in India on Twitter, last week. Regarding specifications, the smartphone comes with a 6-inch display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 featuring a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) octa-core chipset clubbed with 700MHz Mali T860MP2 GPU and 3GB of RAM. There is a 21.5-megapixel primary camera with Hybrid Auto-Focus, Exmos RS sensor, and LED flash. The front-facing camera is of 16-megapixel, and is paired with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), Sony Exmor R sensor, and LED flash. Sony touts longer battery life on the device with Quick Charge technology, the company promises up to 2 days of battery output on single charge.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra specifications:

  • 6-inch display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 featuring a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels
  • MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) octa-core chipset clubbed with 700MHz Mali T860MP2 GPU and 3GB of RAM
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 200GB via microSD card
  • 21.5MP Primary Camera with LED flash and 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash
  • dual-SIM (depending on the variant), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
  • Measures 164.2 x 79.4 x 8.4mm; Weighs 190 grams
  • 2700 mAh battery

InFocus M535+ launched with 3GB RAM, 13MP front camera for Rs. 11,999

InFocus has come with yet another smartphone in its M series, named as the InFocus M535+. The device will be up for sale in Gold and Silver color options, priced at Rs. 11,999. As an inaugural offer, it will come bundled with a free Selfie Stick worth Rs. 1,000. It will be available via leading retail stores all over India.

The InFocus M535+ features a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display. It is powered by a 1.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with InLife UI skin on top. There is a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera onboard along with a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. It is a metal-clad smartphone with connectivity support for 4G LTE and VoLTE.

Infocus M535+ specifications:

  • 5.5-inch full HD IPS 1080p display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with InLife UI skin on top
  • 13MP auto focus rear and front cameras
  • Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • Measures 156 x 67.8 x 7.25 mm; Weighs 158 grams
  • 2600mAh battery

Thursday 21 July 2016

Zopo Speed 8 with MediaTek deca-core processor, 21MP camera launched in India

The Chinese smartphone maker Zopo, which debuted in the Indian smartphone market with Speed 7, last year. The company has launched another smartphone in the country, dubbed as the Speed 8. The device is claimed to be India’s first smartphone with MediaTek deca-core Helio X20 MT6797 SoC. The processor is paired with a 4GB RAM.

Zopo Speed 8 was first launched in MWC 2016 in Barcelona, Spain along with another device Speed 7C. Speed 8 seems to be an option for those who look for high specifications at an affordable price. On the imaging front, Zopo Speed 8 features a 21MP rear camera powered by a Sony IMX230 sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a dual-LED flash. There is also an 8MP camera in the front with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, and an OV8856 sensor.

Zopo Speed 8 is a dual-SIM smartphone. It sports a 5.5-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920p and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. There is a 32GB internal storage, which is non-expandable. In terms of connectivity, Zopo Speed 8 supports 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro-USB, and FM radio. A 3600mAh battery completes the package.

Zopo Speed 8 is available in two color variants, namely black and white. It is priced at Rs. 29,999 and will be sold via both online and offline platforms. After launching Zopo Speed 7 in August last year, the company also launched two other smartphones — the Zopo Speed 7 Plus and the Zopo Hero 1.

Wednesday 13 July 2016

Gionee launches F103 Pro with 3GB of RAM, 4G VoLTE for Rs. 11,999

Gionee has come up with another variant of its last year’s F103, dubbed as the F103 Pro. The ‘F’ stands for Fashion. The smartphone will be up for sale in Gold, White, and Gray color options for a price of Rs. 11,999 via physical retail stores and Gionee’s official online store.

Coming on to the specs, the 8.5 mm slim device features a 5-inch HD (1280 × 720 pixels) 2.5D curved glass screen with Asahi Dragon trail Glass protection. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core chipset clubbed with 3GB of RAM. The F103 Pro runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo UI 3.2 skin on top. It sports a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.

On the connectivity front, the device supports dual-SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE. The company touts that the device supports 800 MHz CDMA band. Other connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. The Gionee F103 Pro is backed by a 2400mAh battery.

Gionee F103 Pro specifications:

  • 5-inch HD (1280 × 720 pixels) 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 1.3GHz quad-core chipset clubbed with 3GB of RAM
  • 16GB Internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo UI 3.2 skin on top
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2400mAh battery

Friday 1 July 2016

Vivo X7 and X7 Plus: 4GB RAM, 16MP front snapper

After teasing it for quite some time, Vivo finally took wraps off its X7 and X7 Plus smartphones in China. The Vivo X7 will retail at 2498 yuan ( approx. Rs. 25,380) and will go on sale in China starting from July 7. On the other hand, the Vivo X7 Plus’s pricing will be revealed on July 15.

The Vivo X7 features a 5.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED narrow bezels display while the X7 Plus boasts a 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED ultra-narrow display. Both the devices have a metal unibody design, a 16-megapixel selfie snapper with soft LED flash and f/2.0 aperture. Both the smartphones bear 4GB of RAM and a fingerprint scanner, which is embedded into the home button with an unlocking speed of just 0.2
seconds. The X7 and X7 Plus are powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 652 chipset paired with Adreno 510 GPU.

Vivo X7 specifications:

  • 5.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED narrow bezels display
  • 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 652 chipset with Adreno 510 GPU
  • 4GB of RAM clubbed with 64GB internal storage
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop-based FunTouch OS 2.5.1
  • 13MP primary camera with LED Flash, PDAF, and 16MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Fingerprint Sensor, AK4376 audio chip
  • Measures 147.3× 71.85 × 7.24mm; Weighs 151 grams
  • 3000mAh battery with fast charging


Vivo X7 Plus specifications:

  • 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED ultra-narrow display
  • 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 652 chipset with Adreno 510 GPU
  • 4GB of RAM clubbed with 64GB/128GB internal storage
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop-based FunTouch OS 2.5.1
  • 16MP primary camera with LED Flash, PDAF, and 16MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Fingerprint Sensor, AK4376 audio chip
  • Measures 158.86 × 77.94 × 7.49mm; Weighs 183.5 grams
  • 4000mAh battery with fast charging

Lenovo Vibe K5 to go on open sale from July 4

Lenovo has announced that its latest Vibe K5 smartphone will be sold without registration in India (open sale) on Amazon India from July 4. Since mid-June, Lenovo Vibe K5 was sold via the flash sale. The company conducted two flash sales for the smartphone till date and is said to have made an impressive sale of 100,000 units, with 48,500 units sold in the sale held last week. In the announcement, the company has said that it has ramped up its production to meet the surge in consumer demand.

To recall the specifications of Lenovo Vibe K5, this dual micro SIM smartphone sports a 5-inch HD display of 720 x 1280p. It is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Octa-core 1.4GHz processor and Adreno 405 (up to 550MHz 3D graphics accelerator or up to 465MHz) GPU, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with a 16GB eMCP storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. The phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box.

In terms of camera, Lenovo Vibe K5 boasts of a 13MP autofocus camera with LED flash in the rear and a 5MP fixed-focus camera in the front. There are various connectivity options incorporated in the smartphone, including Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, FM, 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 3G (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), and 4G (LTE TDD Band 38/40/41(1MHz bandwidth)FDD Band 1/3/5/7/8/20). Sensors on the phone include gravitation, proximity, light, E-Compass, and gyro. A 2750mAh battery completes the package.

Xiaomi Mi Max: Launch price, specs, features, release date, MIUI 8, and more

Xiaomi Mi Max has finally gone official in India. The event was held at New Delhi, today. The smartphone comes with a massive 1080p display of 6.44-inch. Similar to China, the device will be up for sale in two variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage/Snapdragon 650 hexa-core SoC (priced at Rs. 14,999) and 4GB RAM/128GB storage/Snapdragon 652 octa-core SoC (priced at Rs. 19,999). The metal-clad smartphone will be available in Dark Grey, Gold, and Silver color options.

Regarding other specifications, Xiaomi Mi Max smartphone features a 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and LED flash. It also has a 5MP front-camera with 85-degree wide-angle view, and a f/2.0 aperture. Concerning connectivity, the dual-SIM handset supports 4G with VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS with Glonass, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac with Mimo. There is an infrared emitter that will act as a universal remote control, besides an ambient light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and proximity sensor. It runs Android Marshmallow-based MIUI 7, upgradable to MIUI 8. The device also features a fingerprint scanner and is backed by a massive 4850mAh battery.

The Xiaomi Mi Max will be up for sale via Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Tata CLiQ, and PayTM, starting from July 13. On Mi.com, the device will go on sale from July 6 and registrations for the sale will begin today. As an inaugural offer, the company has announced 3 months movies and 1 year of unlimited music on Hungama Play for the first 1 million Mi Max, Mi 5, and Redmi Note 3 users. There will be a free Batman vs. Superman movie streaming for the first 10,000 Mi Max users.

Regarding MIUI 8, the public beta will be first public OTA update will roll out from July 11. To know about installing the new update, users can read instructions on the new Indian Mi Community and MIUI Forum. The global and stable version of the MIUI 8 is most likely to roll out on August 16.

Xiaomi Mi Max specifications:

  • 6.44-inch Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display (1920 x 1080 pixels) and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Two variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage/Snapdragon 650 hexa-core SoC and 4GB RAM/128GB storage/Snapdragon 652 octa-core SoC
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based MIUI 7 upgradable to MIUI 8
  • 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash and 5MP front-facing camera
  • 4G LTE with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
  • Measures 173.1×88.3×7.5mm; Weighs 203 grams
  • 4850mAh battery

Wednesday 22 June 2016

Moto G4 finally goes on sale in India at Rs. 12,499 exclusively via Amazon

Moto G4 has finally gone up for sale in India for Rs. 12,499. The sale of the device will begin on Amazon at midnight, tonight.

The Moto G4 will be up for sale in Black and White colors, just like the Moto G4 Plus. It will be exclusively available via Amazon, starting from tonight. The Moto G4 features a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, much better than its predecessors Moto G3 and G2. Same goes for the processing power, which is now powered by a higher-end Snapdragon chipset.

Moto G4 specifications:

  • 5.5-inch Full HD display (1920 x 1080 pixels) with Corning Gorilla glass 3
  • 1.5GHz octa-core Snapdragon 617 chipset with Adreno 405 GPU, 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • 13MP primary camera with dual-tone LED flash, 1080p video recording, f/2.2 aperture
  • 5MP selfie camera with OmniVision OV5693 sensor and 84-degree wide-angle lens
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE (Band 1, 3, 5, 8, 40) with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS
  • 3000mAh battery with Turbo Charging

Huawei unveils metal-clad Honor 5C with Kirin 650 chipset in India for Rs. 10,999

As expected, Huawei has finally announced the Honor 5C smartphone in India. The device is a successor to the Honor 4C, which was launched in 2015. It will be up for sale in Grey, Silver and Gold color options at Rs. 10,999, exclusively on Honor store and Flipkart through flash sale starting on June 30. The registrations for the first sale will begin from today. In addition, the Honor 5C comes with free screen replacement for one month and 15 months of warranty.

Coming on to the specs, the device features a 5.2-inch full HD IPS display, and is powered by an Octa-Core Kirin 650 16nm chipset. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1 skin on top. It sports a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens, along with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. In addition, it also features a fingerprint sensor on the rear, which is touted by the company to unlock the device in 0.5 seconds. It offers multi-band 2G/3G connectivity (standard variant) along with Cat.6 LTE (4G version only) for speeds up to 300Mbps (maximum) and 50Mbps (minimum).

Huawei Honor 5C specification:

  • 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Octa-Core Kirin 650 16nm processor with Mali T830 GPU
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1 skin on top
  • 13MP primary camera with LED Flash and 8MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE (for 4G variant only), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS, Fingerprint sensor
  • Measures 147.1×73.8×8.3mm; Weighs 156 grams
  • 3000mAh Battery

Micromax launches Canvas Fire 5 with Android 6.0 Marshmallow at Rs. 6,199

Micromax has come up with yet another affordable smartphone in its Canvas Fire series, dubbed as Canvas Fire 5. The device is targeted at music lovers and features such as front firing speakers and Auro 3D sound. It has been priced at Rs. 6,199 and comes with a 6month free access to premium Gaana+ services offering unlimited song downloads. In terms of availability, the device will be up for sale in Champagne, Grey, and Silver color options through Micromax’s offline channels.

Coming on to the specifications, the Canvas Fire 5 comes with a 5.5-inch HD IPS display and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek chipset paired with 1GB of RAM. It bears 16GB of internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and sports an 8-megapixel of a rear camera along with a 5-megapixel of front snapper. The connectivity options include dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. It would have been better if Micromax the device was equipped with 4G LTE connectivity.

Micromax Canvas Fire 5 specifications:

  • 5.5-inch HD IPS display with 720×1280 pixels resolution
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 8MP primary camera with LED Flash and 5MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS
  • 2500 mAh battery

Tuesday 21 June 2016

HTC Desire 630 with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and 4G LTE launched in India

At the MWC 2016, HTC unveiled many devices including the Desire 630. Today, the device has been made official in India. The Desire 630 is up for sale via retail stores and official HTC India eStore in Graphite Grey Remix and Stratus White Remix colors, for a price of Rs. 14,990.

HTC Desire 630 is a slightly smaller phone than Desire 825 and features a 5-inch display of 720p. Its exterior would be similar to that of HTC Desire 825 and comes with Hi-Res audio set-up. The process would be S400 chipset (2GB RAM, 16GB storage) and single-band Wi-Fi (b/g/n). The HTC Desire 630 will be dual-SIM only. The battery is also slightly smaller, 2,200mAh battery.

HTC Desire 630 specifications:

  • 5-inch HD Super LCD (1280 x 720 pixels) display
  • 1.6GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with Adreno 305 GPU and 2GB of RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense 7 UI on top
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, and 5MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Boomsound, Dolby audio
  • Measures 146.9×70.9×8.3mm; Weighs 140 grams
  • 2200mAh battery

Oppo A37 with 7.6mm slim body and 4G LTE announced for global markets

After a series of teasers, the Oppo A37 had finally been made official worldwide. The smartphone was first introduced in China, in April. The device will be available in Gold, Rose Gold, and Grey color options, for a price of $199 (Rs. 13400 approx.), which will distinguish market-wise. We expect the device to go on sale in India soon.

The Oppo A37 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Oppo’s in-house ColorOS 3.0 on top. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch BSI sensor,1080p video recording, along with a 5-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture,1/4-inch sensor, and OmniBSI+. Unlike the one launched in China, the global variant comes powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset in lieu of MediaTek’s octa-core MT6750 chipset. The device support dual-SIM connectivity (nano), which is yet again different from its Chinese variant that comes with Hybrid dual-SIM support. The main highlight in terms of design is its 7.6mm slim body.

Oppo A37 specifications:

  • 5-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 64-bit 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) chipset with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB of RAM
  • 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with ColorOS 3.0 on top
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, and 5MP front camera
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS
  • Measures 143.1×71×7.68mm; Weighs 136 grams
  • 2630mAh built-in battery

Friday 17 June 2016

Asus ZenPad Z8 with Snapdragon 650 and 4G LTE goes official

Asus has come up with yet another ZenPad, dubbed as the ZenPad Z8 (ZT581KL). The tablet features a 7.9-inch QXGA display with a resolution of (2048×1536 pixels) and is powered a 64-bit hexacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset (4x 1.4GHz ARM A53 + 2 x 1.8 GHz ARM A72). The tablet also features Dual front-facing stereo speakers.

On the software front, the ZenPad 8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI skin on top. It sports an 8-megapixel of a primary camera along with a 2-megapixel front snapper. The tablet has been priced at $249.99 (approx. Rs. 16,825) and will be available in Black color variant.

Asus ZenPad Z8 specifications:

  • 7.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of (2048×1536 pixels)
  • 64-bit Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 SoC with Adreno 510 GPU and 2GB of RAM
  • 16GB storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI skin on top
  • 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
  • 4680 mAh battery

Panasonic P75 announced with massive 5000mAh battery for Rs. 5,990

Panasonic has come up with yet another affordable offering in its P series of smartphones, dubbed as the Panasonic P75. The device comes with a 5000mAh of massive battery and 5-inch HD screen. The smartphone will be available in Champagne Gold and Sand Black color options for Rs. 5,990 along with a free screen protector worth Rs. 399.

The Panasonic P75 is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core chipset clubbed with 1GB of RAM. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Sail UI on top, and sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash along with a 5-megapixel selfie snapper.

Panasonic P75 specifications:

  • 5-inch HD screen (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 chipset clubbed with Mali 400 MP2 GPU and 1GB of RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Sail UI on top
  • 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and 5MP front-facing camera
  • dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • Measures 144.9 x 71 x 8.95 mm; Weighs 157 grams
  • 5000mAh battery


Huawei Honor 5C most likely to launch on June 22 in India


Huawei Honor India has started sending out the media invites for an event slated for June 22. We expect it to be the launch of the Honor 5C, which is a successor to the last year’s Honor 4C.

The device has already been launched in China and is available in 3G and 4G variants. In China, the device is retailing at CNY 899 (approx. Rs.9,200) for the 3G variant while the 4G LTE variant is priced at CNY 999 (approx. Rs.10,200).

Coming on to the specifications, the Honor 5C comes with a 5.2-inch Full-HD IPS LCD display and is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 650 octa-core processor paired with Mali T830 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow based Emoticon UI 4.1 and bears 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card). It sports a 13-megapixel primary camera with a f/2.0 aperture and LED flash along with an 8-megapixel front camera.

The device is 8.3mm thick and weighs 156 grams. In terms of connectivity, it supports dual-SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS, and Bluetooth 4.1. Backing the Honor 5C is a 3,000mAh of battery.

Moto Z and Moto Mods to debut in India by October, confirms Lenovo

Lenovo has finally revealed the availability of its recently launched Moto Z smartphone in India. The device is most likely to be up for sale sometime in September-October this year. Of course, the Moto Mods accessories will always be up for purchase along with the Moto Z. The announcement Moto Z’s India availability was made by Aymar de Lencquesaing, Senior Vice President and Chairman for Motorola and Lenovo.

Interestingly, Lenovo also has plans to venture into offline sales. Until now, the company was selling its smartphones through online-only model in India.

To recap, the Moto Z features a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display and a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button. The device is embodied in metal and is surprisingly thin at 5.2mm. It is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It bears 32GB/64GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD card. Interestingly, the device is made up of “aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel”.

Moto Mods is the major highlight for these smartphones. These are the snap-on modular accessories, which stick to the back panel of the device with the help of 12 “magical pins” on the rear of these devices. Moto Mods include SoundBoost Mod, PowerPack Mod, and Insta-Share Mod. Most interesting Mod is the Insta-Share Mod, which is a mini projector that can turn the Moto Z smartphone into a 70-inch projector with a 90-degree projection angle. The SoundBoost Mod is made in partnership with JBL, it adds speakers to the rear of the device and also provides added battery backup of 1000mAh. Lastly, the PowerPack Mod is for extended 2200mAh of battery backup for the device. These Mods are most likely retail anywhere between USD 50 to USD 100 (approximately between Rs. 3,400 to Rs. 6,700).

Xiaomi Mi Max with massive 6.44-inch display, 4G VoLTE launching in India on June 30

It has been a while since we heard from Xiaomi in Indian market. Meanwhile, its competitors like LeEco and OnePlus have been making new launches. Now, the manufacturer has decided to break its silence with the launch of Xiaomi Mi Max.

Xiaomi Mi Max will launch in India on 30 June, announced Xiaomi Global Vice President Hugo Barra on Twitter. Launched in China in May, Xiaomi Mi Max comes with a massive display of 6.44-inch. It is full-HD display offering a resolution of 1080x1920p. In China, the device was launched in three variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage, 3GB RAM/64GB storage, and 4GB RAM/128GB storage.

The 3GB with 32GB storage model is powered a 1.8GHz hexa-core Snapdragon 650 processor and comes with a price of CNY 1,499 (approx. Rs. 15,000). The 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage variant, powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor costs CNY 1,699 (approx. Rs. 17,000), and 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage costs CNY 1,999 (approx. Rs. 20,500). It is powered by Snapdragon 652 processor.

In terms of other specifications, Xiaomi Mi Max smartphone features a 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and LED flash. It also has a 5MP front-camera with 85-degree wide-angle view, and a f/2.0 aperture. In terms of connectivity, dual-SIM handset supports 4G LTE with VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS with Glonass, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac with Mimo. There is an infrared emitter that will act as a universal remote control, besides an ambient light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and proximity sensor. It runs Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box.

Though large in size, Xiaomi Mi Max is slim and sleek. Added, it comes wrapped in a metal body and has a finger print scanner. A 4850mAh battery completes the package.

Thursday 16 June 2016

OnePlus 3 launched with Snapdragon 820 and 6GB RAM for Rs. 27,999, expected to rival Xiaomi Mi 5


It is finally here! We were waiting about the OnePlus 3 since a few months and the device has finally got launched today. the device is priced at Rs. 27,999 in India and will be up for sale via Amazon India. OnePlus scrapped the ‘invite-only’ system.

In terms of specs and features. The OnePlus 3 comes in metal unibody, which is made using ‘space-grade aluminum alloy’. One of the major highlights of the device is the 6GB of RAM clubbed with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset (two cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and two cores clocked at 1.6GHz) and Adreno 530 GPU. The device features a 5.5-inch display 1080p display with Optic AMOLED paired with Gorilla Glass 4 protection. It also has a USB 2.0 Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The fingerprint scanner on the device is embedded under the Home button. The lower front panel also bears capacitive hardware keys.

On the software front, the device runs OxygenOS based on Android 6.0. Marshmallow. In the imaging department, the device sports a 16-megapixel primary camera with OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, RAW image support, 4K video recording, Smile Capture mode, Sony IMX298 sensor with a f/2.0 aperture. There is an 8-megapixel of selfie snapper with Sony IMX179 sensor, a f/2.0 aperture, and 1080p video recording capabilities. The OnePlus 3 comes with 64GB of non-expandable internal storage. The connectivity features include 4G LTE with support for VoLTE and Cat. 6, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and GPS/ A-GPS. The device measures 152.7×74.7×7.35mm and weighs in at 158 grams. It is backed by a 3000mAh battery, which is touted by OnePlus to deliver 60 percent in 30 minutes through Dash charge.

As an inaugural offer, the buyers in India will get a free 12-month subscription to Saavn Pro along with ‘double data’ offer from Idea Cellular for 12 months. Also, users can take advantage of the 12 months of accidental damage coverage via ‘OnePlus Care app’ powered by Servify.

OnePlus 3 specifications:

  • 5.5-inch display 1080p display with Optic AMOLED paired with Gorilla Glass 4 protection
  • 6GB of RAM clubbed with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset (two cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and two cores clocked at 1.6GHz) and Adreno 530 GPU
  • 64GB (UFS 2.0) non-expandable internal storage
  • OxygenOS based on Android 6.0. Marshmallow
  • 16MP rear camera with LED flash and 8MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX179 sensor
  • Measures 152.7×74.7×7.35mm; Weighs 158 grams
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE with VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (MIMO), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C, Fingerprint sensor
  • 3000mAh battery

Wednesday 8 June 2016

How to Bold, Italicize, and Strikethrough Text in WhatsApp

WhatsApp has tons of awesome features, and it’s always adding more. The world’s most popular messaging app has tons of users and is now completely free, and with apps for every major platform, everyone can take advantage of the powerful service.

The messenger just got a little bit better with new text formatting options. While nothing groundbreaking in the world of text, they do let you express yourself more clearly when messaging friends. The new formatting options are:

Put ~tildes~ around text to strike through it.

Put *asterisks* around text to make it bold.

Put _underscores_ around text and it will be in italics. Now when you refer to Inception, or other movies/books, you can put them in italics and be proper.

Make sure you update your copy of WhatsApp to the latest version before trying this, or these won’t work. Be the first to use these new tricks and your friends will marvel at your amazing text abilities!

Wednesday 1 June 2016

LG launches Stylus 2 Plus smartphone with 4G LTE and 3000mAh battery

LG’s Stylus 2 Plus smartphone, which was spotted in a TENAA listing last month, has gone official today. The smartphone comes with a 5.7-inch full HD display and is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor.

The device is available in 2GB RAM/16GB storage 3GB RAM/32GB storage options. The are also two different camera configurations – 13MP rear/5MP front camera and 16MP rear/8MP front camera. These configurations would vary according to the region. The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box and is backed by a 3,000mAh removable battery. It measures 155 x 79.6 x 7.4mm and weighs 145 grams. Also, the device sports a fingerprint sensor and is available in Titan, Gold, and Brown color options.

LG Stylus 2 Plus specifications:

  • 5.7-inch Full HD IPS Quantum display (1920 × 1080 pixels resolution)
  • 1.4 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset with Adreno 505 GPU
  • Variants: 2GB RAM/16GB storage; 3GB RAM/32GB storage
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Variants: 13MP rear/5MP front camera and 16MP rear/8MP front camera
  • 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Fingerprint sensor
  • Measures 155 x 79.6 x 7.4mm; Weighs 146 grams
  • 3000mAh battery (removable)

LG G5 modular smartphone launched in India at Rs. 52,999 along with free battery module.


LG finally made its G5 modular smartphone official in India, at Rs. 52,990. It will go on pre-ordering exclusively via Flipkart. LG has also launched additional (LG Friends) attachments – LG 360 CAM, 360 VR, and LG CAM Plus.

The device will be up for sale in Silver, Titan and Gold color options. It will also purchasable through retail stores. As a limited period inaugural offer, the LG G5 comes with a Battery and Charging Cradle worth Rs. 3499. The LG 360 CAM is priced at Rs. 21,490, while the LG 360 VR will retail at Rs. 21,990.

The LG G5 comes packed in a fluid metal body and a 5.3-inch QHD Quantum “always on” display, which offers a pixel density of 554 ppl that in-turn makes it a bit smaller than the G4’s 5.5-inch display panel. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset with 64-bit Kryo cores paired with 4GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD card. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports connectivity options such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Fingerprint sensor, and USB Type-C connector. The device measures 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7~8.6mm; and weighs 159 grams. The “removable” battery that backs the device is of 2800mAh in capacity. Thankfully, the battery is supported by Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

The LG 360 VR is a VR goggle that can be connected with the G5 via a dedicated cable and works exclusively with the G5 to simulate a 130-inch TV viewed from two meters away. It has a stylish design that is foldable so that users can easily carry and watch VR content anytime, anywhere.

YU Yunicorn goes official with MediaTek Helio P10 chipset and 4GB RAM at Rs. 12,999.


Micromax’s YU Televentures finally launched its much-awaited smartphone, the YU Yunicorn in New Delhi, today. The device has been aggressively priced at Rs. 12,999. However, this is just an introductory pricing that will be valid for one month, after that the device will be up for purchase at Rs. 14,999.

The Yu Yunicorn runs near-stock Android 5.1 Lollipop, which is being marketed by the company as “Android on Steroids” YU has also promised a substantial update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow soon. On an upper side, the device comes pre-loaded with apps such as Ola, Uber, Ixigo, and Lybrate (doctor on call), along with Scandid (shopping comparison portal). In one of its kind venture, the YU Yunicorn will also come equipped with “YUWallet” pretty much like PayTM online wallet. As an introductory offer, YU will credit Rs. 400 to your YU wallet on the purchase of the device.

Coming to the specifications, the YU Yunicorn comes a 5.5-inch full-HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 (1080×1920 pixel). It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek’s latest Helio P10 (4 cores at 1.8GHz, and 4 cores at 1.4GHz) chipset, which is supported by carrier aggregation. The smartphone features 4GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card). The device also comes integrated with “Social Cloud” for cloud backup of photos and other media on YU’s ecosystem. Like most of the recently launched smartphones, the YU Yunicorn also features a fingerprint scanner (embedded under the Home button), which unlocks the device in just 0.2 seconds.

Backing the YU Yunicorn is a 4,000mAh of a battery with fast charging, which is touted by the company to deliver up to 20 hours of talk time, and 500 hours of standby time. In the connectivity department, the device supports 4G LTE (LTE-FDD – B3 / B5, LTE-TDD – B40), 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS.