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Xolo Cube 5.0 2GB RAM variant launched for Rs. 8888

Xolo Cube

Xolo launched the Cube 5.0 earlier this month. Now the company has launched a variant of the smartphone with 2GB RAM, instead of 1GB RAM and a 5MP front-facing camera, instead of 2MP camera. Other specifications are the same, including a 5-inch HD OGS display with 85% NTSC color gamut that promises ultra-high color contrasts and vivid colors, Dragontrail Glass protection,1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Continue reading “Xolo Cube 5.0 2GB RAM variant launched for Rs. 8888”

Google Maps expands real time traffic feature to 12 new Indian cities

Google Maps has added 12 new Indian cities which will give traffic information to drivers and commuters. Kolkata, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, Ludhiana, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Kochi, Madurai, Bhopal are the new cities that are live on Google Maps.

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HTC renews partnership NorthEast United FC, signs John Abraham as brand evangelist

HTC NorthEast United FC John Abraham

HTC has announced that it will renew its lead sponsor partnership with NorthEast United FC for season-2 of ISL (Indian Soccer League) at an event in Taipei, Taiwan. It has also signed John Abraham as its brand evangelist for India. HTC became lead sponsor for North East United FC (NEUFC) for last season of Hero ISL back in October last year. Continue reading “HTC renews partnership NorthEast United FC, signs John Abraham as brand evangelist”

TP-LINK TL-WR720N 802.11n Wireless router launched for Rs. 735

TP-LINK TL-WR720N V2

TP-LINK has launched TL-WR720N, the company’s latest 802.11n wireless router that provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. It supports up to 4 SSIDs so that users can set up additional wireless networks with additional SSIDs and Passwords for guests or friends. This ensures users are safe and there are no performance conflicts with different networks, says the company. The latest version of TL-WR720N router has a external fixed antenna, while the older version of the router has a internal antenna. Continue reading “TP-LINK TL-WR720N 802.11n Wireless router launched for Rs. 735”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G gets a price cut in India, now available for Rs. 7999

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Xiaomi has reduced the price of Redmi Note 4G in India. It was launched in India back in December for Rs. 9,999 and went on sale at the end of December. Today the company has announced Rs. 2000 price cut for the smartphone, which is now available for Rs. 7,999. 16GB and 64GB variants of the Xiaomi Mi 4 received a second price cut recently and are available for Rs. Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 19,999, respectively. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G gets a price cut in India, now available for Rs. 7999”

HTC all set to manufacture smartphones in India from Q3, 2015

HTC has become the latest entrant in ‘Make in India’ initiative. The Taiwanese smartphone maker is all geared up to start manufacturing mobile handsets in India.

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Xiaomi launches Global Beta version of its Mi Store App in India

Up until now, for users in India, the only official portal from Xiaomi to buy products in India was through their Indian website. Now, users will be delighted to hear that Xiaomi have released a Global Beta version of their Mi Store app for Indian customers.

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Lenovo appoints Rahul Agarwal as Managing Director, India

Lenovo has appointed Rahul Agarwal as the Managing Director for Lenovo India. Rahul takes over from Amar Babu, who will now take on a regional mandate as COO, Lenovo, Asia Pacific and Chairman, Lenovo India.

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Asus X555 notebooks launched in India starting at Rs. 28999

Asus X555

ASUS has launched two new X555 series of notebooks running Windows 8.1 in India. These are powered by Intel Core processors, have ASUS SonicMaster and AudioWizard technologies for an immersive and crystal audio experience. The Splendid technology has four optimized modes such as Normal mode for daily work, Theater mode for the ultimate movie experience, Vivid mode for photographs and Intense image viewing, and Manual mode for the ultimate user experience. The IceCool technology would prevent heat build-up and Smart Gesture technology offers quick navigation. Continue reading “Asus X555 notebooks launched in India starting at Rs. 28999”

India’s app usage soar 131% YoY: Flurry Report

A latest report from Flurry has offered insights about apps, emerging growth categories and device adoption trends in India. The report also offers some information about mobile shopping trends and increased use of phablets in the country.

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Xolo BLACK with dual rear cameras teased in official video, coming to Flipkart soon

Xolo Black Teaser

Xolo announced its online-only sub-brand Black last month. It also said that the first smartphone smartphone under Black will launch in June. Now the company has released a teaser video of the smartphone and also says Experience the design that is stain free and smudge free. The teaser shows the smartphone’s glass back, dual rear cameras and a brushed metal frame.

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Now Sony planning to manufacture smartphones in India

Now Sony is looking forward to follow the latest ‘Make in India’ trend that is being adopted by most of the smartphone makers. The Japanese electronic major is “seriously” considering to set up a manufacturing plant in the country, as per a PTI report.

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iBall Andi Avonte 5 Android smartphone with 8MP rotating camera launched for Rs. 5999

iBall Andi Avonte 5

iBall has launched Avonte 5, the company’s first smartphone with a 180-degree rotatable 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash for capturing better selfies. It has a 5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) FWVGA PS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat). It has chambered stereo speakers. Continue reading “iBall Andi Avonte 5 Android smartphone with 8MP rotating camera launched for Rs. 5999”

Micromax Unite 3 Review

Micromax launched the Unite 3 Q372 recently, as the successor of last year’s Unite 2 A106. The Unite 2 had Indic keyboard with text input in 20 Indian languages, the new Unite 3 smartphone has Firstouch keyboard that lets users translate and transliterate in 10 regional languages. Micromax has also upgraded the camera in the new Unite smartphone. Is the smartphone worth the price? Let us find out in the review.

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Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more

This week, Sony finally launched its 2015 flagship Xperia device dubbed Xperia Z3+ in India. Lenovo got its budget phablet K3 Note, and Fitbit officially made its debut in the country. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more”