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Intex Aqua i6 with 5-inch display, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor launched for Rs. 8990

Intex Aqua i6

Intex has launched the Aqua i6, the company’s latest smartphone in the Aqua series. It had already launched the Aqua i4 back in September, this one has a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) display similar to the i4, but this is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. Intex had already partnered with MediaTek for the launch of the Cloud X3 with a dual-core MediaTek MT6572 chip, this one has a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 MP2 GPU from. It runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), packs a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua i6 with 5-inch display, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor launched for Rs. 8990”

Sony CP-V3 portable USB charger launched in India for Rs. 1590

Sony CP-V3 Portable Charger

Sony has launched CP-V3, the company’s new portable USB charger in India. It has a capacity of 2,800 mAh and high output of 1.5A that ensures for a fast recharge of smartphones on-the-go. The charger comes in 5 vibrant colors and weighs just 84 grams. It is small, compact and easy-to-carry. It is based on Sony’s Lithium-ion polymer technology that lets the charger retain more than 90 per cent of its capacity at 1,000 charges. The CP-V3 USB Portable Charger can be charged via USB port on PC or using an AC adapter. Continue reading “Sony CP-V3 portable USB charger launched in India for Rs. 1590”

Google Nexus 5 Unboxing

It’s been exactly 6 days since the Google Nexus 5 officially launched, but it had leaked out in full glory earlier, with complete details of specifications and even the information about its build quality. So, we surely knew what to expect when the Nexus 5 landed in our labs today. The latest “Pure Google” experience phone has launched with absolutely tons of retail stock this time, so acquiring it was certainly an easier job than it was with the Nexus 4 last year. Costing roughly around 29K for the 16 GB unit from the UK, the Nexus 5 is ready for the FoneArena treatment, so, lets start with the unboxing. We have shot a video of the retail package contents, a quick rundown of specifications and the hardware overview of the White Nexus 5, watch it below.

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Did you check out our Google Nexus 5 Photo Gallery?

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Cygnett launches new iPhone 5S and 5C cases in India starting from Rs. 1099

Cygnett WorkMate Utility Case for the iPhone 5 and the 5S

Cygnett, popular international digital accessories brand has launched Alternate, WorkMate Utility Case for the iPhone 5 and the 5S and the Form Hard Plastic case for the iPhone 5C in India. The company launched the Two-tone case for iPhone 5 and 5S in India back in September. The Cygnett WorkMate Utility Case offers complete protection for the iPhone. It has Vibration absorbing soft TPU that wraps around a tough PC shell, with an inner chassis of high-density TPU and integrated PET screen guard. The Form Hard Plastic case from the Form series has gloss finish and a hard PC shell with inner motif inlay. it features an aluminium badge accent and offers generous access to all functions including an anti-flashback camera cut out and lay on the table design. Continue reading “Cygnett launches new iPhone 5S and 5C cases in India starting from Rs. 1099”

Xolo Q800 X-Edition with 4.5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor now available for Rs. 11999

Xolo Q800 X-Edition

Xolo launched the Q800 as the company’s first quad-core smartphone back in March, now the Xolo Q800 X-Edition is available from online retailer Flipkart. It has similar specifications as the Q800 including a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display. This one is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, unlike the Q800 that was powered by a MediaTek MT6589M chip. Xolo had be launching phones different variant of the same models in the recent period including the Q700i, A500L and A500S IPS.
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Intex Aqua i7 Camera Samples

The Aqua i7 is Intex’s latest flagship phone and it packs as many features as you’d demand from a packed-to-the-brim mid range phone. The specs race in the Indian market is well known, and for about two years, countless manufacturers have released MediaTek based phones to compete in the lucrative and affordable mid range segment. The recent breed of phones now sport a quad core processor with a full HD screen and a 13 megapixel camera. The presence of a 13 megapixel camera in the mid range was unknown until this year, when virtually every Indian manufacturer’s flagship phones has it, and the Intex Aqua i7 is no exception. It has a 13 megapixel camera and a single LED flash, hoping to let you take some decent photos with this phone. Well, does it? Lets find out from the camera samples below.

Check out our unboxing and photo gallery of the Aqua i7.

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Puma launches range of Over-Ear and In-Ear headphones in India starting from Rs. 1599

Puma Vortice and Pro Performance Sport

Puma has launched range of headphones including the Vortice Over-Ear headphones and range of In-ear headphones including the Pro Performance Sport, El Diego, Bulldog, Aero and Bread-N-Butter. All these headphones come with a built-in microphone for hands-free conversations. These also come in range of vibrant colors. Continue reading “Puma launches range of Over-Ear and In-Ear headphones in India starting from Rs. 1599”

Micromax Canvas Turbo Benchmarks

Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 Benchmarks

Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo A250, the company’s first smartphone with a 5-inch 1080p display last month. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have the benchmarks of it. The phone has a 5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) CGS (Continuous Grain Silicon) IPS display, powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589T processor with PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). Let’s find out how this compete with other devices in range of synthetic benchmark tests when compared to other smartphones with a full HD display and a similar MT6589 T including the Spice Pinnacle FHD Mi-525, Gionee Elife E6 and the Intex Aqua i7.

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Lenovo P780 Unboxing

Lenovo P780 Unboxing-12

Lenovo launched the P780, successor of the P770 back in June. We got the device with a 4000 mAh battery for unboxing. The phone has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) capactive touch screen IPS display and has a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor, better than its predecessor. It runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) with Lenovo’s custom UI on top. Check out the unboxing below.

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Micromax Canvas Turbo Unboxing

Today, we bring you the unboxing of Micromax Canvas Turbo, the latest and greatest from Micromax in the highly popular canvas series of devices. Hugh Jackman was a huge score for the company as it plans to push its limits beyond the Indian borders. Announced in October for a price of Rs. 19,990, the phones marquee features are its full HD display, its quad core 1.5 GHz MediaTek MTK6589T processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM. With quick successions to the flagship range, how does the Canvas Turbo differ from the Canvas 4 and the Canvas HD? Ideally, we will be able to talk about it in our review, but here’s a quick unboxing video for a quick overview of the box contents and the device itself –

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iBall Andi 4Di+ with 4-inch display, Android 4.2 gets priced at Rs. 6399

iBall Andi 4Di Plus

iBall Andi 4Di+, successor of the Andri 4Di that was launched back in July has surfaced on the official website. It has a 4-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other iBall Andi smartphones and packs a 1700 mAh battery. It has Flip to Mute and Auto Call Recording features.

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Lava Iris 503 and Iris 352e with Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 8990 and Rs. 4290

Lava Iris 503

Lava Iris 503 and Iris 352e, two new Android smartphones in the Iris series are available from online retailer Flipkart. The Iris 503 is the successor of the Iris 502 that went on sale earlier this year. It packs a 5.0-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, while the entry-level 2G smartphone, Iris 352e comes with a 3.5 inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor. Both these phones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and comes with dual SIM support with dual standby. Continue reading “Lava Iris 503 and Iris 352e with Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 8990 and Rs. 4290”

Airtel iPhone 5S Plans

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The Apple iPhone 5S and the 5C launched in India on Friday, November 1st, even Airtel launched these devices as the company promised. It also revealed plans with free local minutes, local and national SMS and 3G data. These plans start at Rs. 300, which might vary based on the circle. The Apple iPhone 5S costs Rs.. 53,500, Rs. 62,500 and Rs. 71,500 for the 16, 32 and 64GB variants. These plans are almost similar to last year’s iPhone 5 plans.

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Xolo A600 with 4.5-inch qHD display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 8199

Xolo A600

Xolo has launched A600, a mid-range phone in the A Series. It appeared on the official website earlier this week along with the Q900 and packs a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572W processor with Mali 400MP GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to other A Series phones from Xolo. Continue reading “Xolo A600 with 4.5-inch qHD display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 8199”

Intex Aqua i7 Unboxing

The Intex Aqua i7 is here and we are unboxing it for you. Launched way back in September, with a price tag of Rs. 21,900, the phone has been prominently featured in a lot of advertisements. The device had not hit the retail market at that time but the company has finally caught up and released it, and yes, we have received our unit too. The unit sits inside quite a large retail box, which we were astonished to find it to be bigger than a standard smartphone retail box of even big phablet devices. How big? You’ll have to watch this unboxing video to find out –

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