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SanDisk Ultra 200GB microSDXC memory card announced

Sandisk Ultra 200GB microSD

SanDisk Corporation just announced 200GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card, Premium Edition, the world’s highest capacity microSD card. It introduced 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card last year. Even though most smartphone manufacturers say that they support expandable storage only up to 128GB, some companies like LG said that their LG G3 smartphone supports up to 2TB, which is the maximum capacity a microSD can offer currently, other high-end smartphone with likely support this 200GB card. Continue reading “SanDisk Ultra 200GB microSDXC memory card announced”

Samsung begins mass production of 128GB UFS 2.0 flash memory for next-gen flagship smartphones

Samsung 128GB UFS 2.0 memory

Samsung today announced that they have started producing world’s first 128GB ultra-fast embedded flash memory based on Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.0 standard for next-generation flagship smartphones. The company already has 128GB eMMC Pro that uses eMMC 4.5 standard, this one uses UFS 2.0 standard, which promises better sequential read and write performance, closer to SSD and 50 percent decrease in energy consumption. Continue reading “Samsung begins mass production of 128GB UFS 2.0 flash memory for next-gen flagship smartphones”

Kingston 64GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 memory card Review

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Kingston introduced its 64GB Class 10 UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) microSD for smartphones and tablets last month. It is not available in India yet, but we manged to get one for review before it launches here. Since it is a UHS-1 U3 (Ultra High-Speed Bus, Speed Class 3) card, it is rated for a minimum 30MB/s read/write speed as recommended by the SD Association, but Kingston promises 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write speed. We reviewed Kingston’s 128GB UHS-1 Class 10 microSD card recently, which offered great speed than we expected, let us find out how the 64GB card performs. Continue reading “Kingston 64GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 memory card Review”

Kingston 128GB microSDXC memory card Review

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Kingston introduced its 128GB Class 10 UHS-I Speed Class 1 (U1) microSD for smartphones and tablets last year. It is not available in India yet, but we manged to get one for review before it launches here. Since this is a class 10 Card, it promises a minimum data transfer rate of 10MB/s. The company doesn’t reveal maximum read and write speed, but we will test out both the read and write speed of the card. How good is the card? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Kingston 128GB microSDXC memory card Review”

Xiaomi to foray into the U.S. market with accessories and not phones

Xiaomi has announced that it is entering the U.S market this year but not with its smartphones. The Chinese smartphone maker will start selling accessories like headphones and fitness bands in the U.S.

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JBL Go portable Bluetooth speaker launched in India for Rs. 1999

JBL Go

Sahil International has launched JBL Go, a new portable wireless speaker with Bluetooth connectivity in India. It was announced at the CES 2015 last month and offers 5 hours of playback time from a single charge with its built-in 600mAh rechargeable battery. It has a built-in microphone so that you can use it as a speaker phone once your phone is connected. Continue reading “JBL Go portable Bluetooth speaker launched in India for Rs. 1999”

ASUS ZenPower 9600mAh power bank announced

ASUS ZenPower

ASUS has introduced ZenPower, the company’s first 9600mAh portable power bank in Taiwan. It was originally introduced at the CES last month only to selected media and competes with Xiaomi’s 10400mAh power bank. It even looks similar to the Xiaomi Mi power bank. It weighs 215 grams and is 18mm thick, slightly lighter and thinner than the Mi 10400mAh power bank that weighs 250g and is 21.6mm thick. Other dimensions are almost similar. Continue reading “ASUS ZenPower 9600mAh power bank announced”

Logitech announces portable video conferencing solution in India

Logitech has announced a new portable video conferencing solution in India. Dubbed as Logitech ConfernceCam Connect, the business tool is targeted at  both enterprises and small-to-medium-sized businesses.

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Google Chromecast now available from Google Play in India for Rs. 2999

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Google launched the Chromecast dongle in India exclusively on Snapdeal for Rs. 2,999 as part of its annual Great Online Shopping Festival. Now the Chromecast is available from Google Play Store. Chromecast has support for Netflix in the US, in India Google has partnered with several companies that includes, Eros Now, Spuul, YuppTV and Rdio so that you can watch movies, movie trailers, stream music and more.  Continue reading “Google Chromecast now available from Google Play in India for Rs. 2999”

Xiaomi introduces Bluetooth gaming controller for $16

Xiaomi Bluetooth Gaming Controller

Xiaomi has introduced a Bluetooth Gaming controller in China. It uses Bluetooth 3.0 from Broadcom to connect to Mi TV, Mi Box, Xiaomi smartphones and Mi Pad and doesn’t require an app or a driver. It has 3-axis gravity sensors made by Bosh and dual vibration motors for vibration feedback. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces Bluetooth gaming controller for $16”

Strontium iDrive 3.0 with lightning connector for iPhone and iPad launched in India

Strontium iDrive 3.0

Strontium Technology has launched Strontium iDrive 3.0, external storage for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that connects through lightning connector. It lets you easily transfer files between iPhone or iPad with PCs or Macs, backup and restore contacts, calendar, videos and pictures. Continue reading “Strontium iDrive 3.0 with lightning connector for iPhone and iPad launched in India”

ADATA UC340 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (16GB to 256GB) launched, starts at Rs. 920

ADATA UC340

ADATA today launched new UC340 USB flash drive in India. It features trim geometric lines, a clean glossy finish and offers USB 3.0 connectivity. It comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities. It has a simple and convenient design. You just need to push to click the colored head to extend the USB connector so that you don’t lose the cap. Continue reading “ADATA UC340 USB 3.0 Flash Drive (16GB to 256GB) launched, starts at Rs. 920”