Gionee launch of its flagship ELIFE E7 best Camera Android Smartphone in India

Gionee Smartphones, a global leader in mobile manufacturing, design and R&D, today announced the launch of its new flagship Smartphone ELIFE E7 in India. ELIFE E7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and android based operating system AMIGO 2.0. Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Gionee ELIFE E7 is designed specifically to bring the technology of professional digital cameras to smartphones with a best-in-class lens and a breakthrough image sensor.

ELIFE E7 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor featuring a 2.2GHz quad Krait CPU, designed for 3D gaming, faster processing and a professional photo shooting experience. The ELIFE E7 comes in two variants that support 3G and 4G respectively. The ELIFE E7 4G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor featuring a 2.5 GHz quad Krait CPU.

The Gionee ELIFE E7 possesses a 16 MP rear camera and a stunning 8 MP front camera. Beside its powerful sensor and stunning resolution, the ELIFE E7 has been developed and customized with a large lens based on professional Largan M8 lens solution. ELIFE E7 features a 13.9 cm (5.5 Inch) FHD (JDI) Display with 1920 x 1080 and 401 PPI for spectacular viewing quality. ELIFE E7 is equipped with the latest 3rd Generation Gorilla Glass which is 20 times more scratch resistance than regular classes and twice as durable as the second generation of Gorilla Glass. The sensitive ELIFE E7 touch screen is also responsive to gloves, wet hands, and keys to ensure photographers can take pictures in any weather and any situation.

ELIFE E7 comes with built in 12 Levels of Auto Beauty feature to ensure that the user will always look flawless in every picture. An innovative SR Auto – Intelligent Scene Recognition Function also eliminates the hassle of changing the settings every time as it automatically changes the settings to automatic, portrait, Micro, night, night portrait, backlight, backlight portrait. ELIFE E7 has a new way for wakeup screen which can be performed by a simple Double Tap. Another interesting feature is the Black Screen Gesture that simply draws the gestures on the black screen and goes directly into the customized corresponding procedures.

 GOINEE designed ELIFE E7 with the best in class hardware and software that will make it stand out on any parameter. While creating the most powerful camera for ELIFE E7, the idea was to come up with a way to create the perfect combination and balance of image resolution and picture quality. A joint development with OmniVison has enabled the Elife E7 to sport a 16 megapixel sensor with 1.34 μm pixels which enables users with the ability to shoot razor sharp images without compromising the photo’s resolution or image quality  

Additional Features of ELIFE E7

·         NFC – Share your work anywhere

Share photos, MP3, videos, and anything you want in the blink of an eye, users can define different modes.

·         OTG

Interconnection and freedom to share, connecting a usb to smartphone to instantly view or save documents.

·         Sound

ELIFE E7 sports three-mic noise cancellation for reduced noise and clearer conversation in every situation.

The GIONEE ELIFE E7 will be available in black, white, blue, pink, green, yellow and orange colour and will be available in India starting January 2014.

The Price of Elife E7 32 GB and 16 GB is 29,999 and 26,999 respectively.

Google Glass announced its new feature lets wearers snap pictures by winking

Google Glass has updates to the software in its internet-linked eyewear to allow users to snap pictures by winking. Updates included letting owners lock eyewear so it can't be used unless a person knows the right "handshake" of swipes and taps. Google has plans to make Google glass more fashionable with designer frames. In addition, Google has plans to provide prescription lenses as part of the device.

Google Glass is an entirely new kind of wearable mobile device conceived to be a constant companion of sorts which can take care of all your mobile digital needs.

At present it is made available to only a handful of lucky developers who are analysing it. Currently only 2000 Google Glasses are available in the world, which were sold at $1500 on an invitation basis. It is expected to be released for mass market in the beginning of 2014 with reduced price corresponding to the demand. You can Set a Price Alert Above

According to some leaks, this device will come up with OMAP 4430 dual core processor and 1GB RAM.

The Glass can be synchronised with the phone and can carry out all the functions done by your mobile phone. The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher.

In addition it is an entertainment hub with a screen of high resolution display equivalent to a 25 inches high definition screen at a distance of 8 meters.

The Google Glass comes with adjustable notepads and frame to fit all faces, with two extra nose pads. There is possibility that Google will have tie-ups with sunglass manufacturers like RayBan.

The Google Glass also comes with a 5MP camera which can be set to take pictures at constant intervals and transmit it to one’s social network if needed. It also can record videos at 720p

Connectivity options include Wifi - 802.11b/g and Bluetooth. It is also enabled with GPS and SMS capability

Storage: Google Glass has 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage and 16 GB Flash total.

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Nokia launched Asha 502 with 5MP

The Nokia Asha 502 features a 3-inch screen, a 5MP camera with LED flash and Easy Swap Dual-SIM. Share your world with top social apps Line, LinkedIn, WeChat... you’ll find tons of great apps for the Asha 502 Dual SIM, so you’ll stay up to speed. Take and upload photos super-quickly. Just swipe from your lock screen to the camera, and you’re ready to start snapping. Sharing the fun is easy, too – you can upload your pictures to Facebook with just one touch. It comes with with a bold-coloured core encased in a crystal-clear shell, the Asha 502 Dual SIM stands out with its unique design. Fastlane collects all of your recent apps, contacts, Facebook updates, tweets, and what’s next in your calendar onto a single screen. It even shows you the likes and comments on your Facebook photos and posts. Love surfing the web? With the Nokia Xpress Browser, you’ll browse faster while saving on data. And with the Nokia Xpress Now app, you can discover new, trending content from across the internet. One for data, one for texts. Use multiple SIM cards to get the best deal and stay on top of costs. The Asha 502 Dual SIM remembers the settings for up to five SIMs, so swapping is a breeze. It price is Rs. 5799/-
Key Features of Nokia Asha 502 
•    5 MP Primary Camera
•    Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
•    Wi-Fi Enabled
•    3-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
•    FM Radio
•    Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Specifications
•    Dimensions
o    Height: 99.6 mm
o    Width: 59.5 mm
o    Thickness: 11.1 mm
o    Weight: 100 g
•    Display
o    Display size: 7.62 cm
o    Display features: Brightness control, Orientation sensor, Low power mode, Curved display, Screen double tap
•    Photography
o    Main camera sensor: 5 MP
o    Flash type: LED flash
o    Main camera focus type: Fixed focus
•    Power management
o    Maximum standby time with dual SIM: 24 days
o    Maximum talk time (2G): 13.7 h
o    Maximum music playback time: 42.3 h

XOLO Launches World’s Fastest 7-inch Android Tablet - XOLO Play Tegra Note, Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4

XOLO, the premium smart devices brand, today announced the launch of its new powered XOLO Play Tegra Note, the world's fastest 7-inch Android tablet, in India for only INR 17,999.

As the brand's latest offering under its 'Play' range of products, XOLO Play Tegra Note is a high-performance, feature-rich tablet that bears an iconic industrial design and ships with an exceptionally responsive, unique chisel tip stylus featuring NVIDIA DirectStylus technology. Running Android Jelly Bean, the tablet is powered by a Tegra 4 processor with a 72-core GeForce GPU and quad-core CPU with a fifth battery-saver core.

"The launch of XOLO Play Tegra Note reinforces our brand's promise to bring premium smart devices at the leading edge of technology. With the Tegra 4 processor, XOLO achieves another industry first by bringing the fastest 7-inch Android tablet ever for the technically savvy customer. The incredibly responsive and innovative stylus adds that 'plus one' that our customers have come to expect from every XOLO device," said Vishal Sehgal, Co-Founder and Director, LAVA International.

XOLO Play Tegra Note is based on NVIDIA's complete tablet platform, which was revealed earlier this year.

"Packed with features and innovative new technologies like DirectStylus, PureAudio and with rich graphics for great gaming, the XOLO Play Tegra Note delivers to consumers in India a device that offers stellar experience at a competitive price," said Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director at NVIDIA South Asia.

The XOLO Play Tegra Note tablet allows users to:

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• NVIDIA DirectStylus technology that offers an incredibly responsive stylus experience with finer point and broader stroke control.
• Groundbreaking camera, which uses Tegra 4's processing power and NVIDIA Chimera computational photography architecture to deliver stunning new features.

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• NVIDIA PureAudio offers rich, deep audio including the widest frequency range in a tablet through front-facing stereo speakers with a bass-reflex port.

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• NVIDIA TegraZone delivers unmatched gaming with easy access to Tegra-optimized games with enhanced visuals and exclusive features. The tablet also supports a variety of Bluetooth game controllers for console-class gaming.

Availability and Pricing

XOLO Play Tegra Note is now available for purchase across all leading retail outlets, large format retail stores and online at a best-buy street price of INR 17,999.

Key Specifications

• Processor - NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor with quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU and 72-core GeForce GPU
• Display - 7-inch HD IPS LCD display (1280 x 800)
• Camera - Rear 5MP HDR and front VGA webcam
• Storage - 16GB internal storage with microSD expandable up to an additional 32GB
• Audio - Front-facing stereo speakers with a unique bass-reflex port
• Stylus - Chisel and Brush tips for natural writing and broad strokes
• Peripherals - Micro HDMI connector to drive big screen TV videos and gaming
• OS - Android Jelly Bean 4.2 (With 4.3 OTA update coming shortly)
• Software Updates - Over-the-air software updates directly from NVIDIA
• Battery Life - 10 hours HD video playback
• Accessories - Purchased separately: Slide Cover, DirectStylus Pro Pack

DATAWIND Introduces 5” Touchscreen, Dual-SIM smartphones starting at Rs.3, 499

After creating the affordable tablet market in India, DATAWIND today launched its PocketSurfer smartphones at breakthrough pricing, intending to disrupt the mobile phone market. DATAWINDannounced its entry into the smartphone category with the launch of PocketSurfer5, a range of three smartphones that not only deliver great voice quality, but also feature a large 5 inch touchscreen for anytime/anywhere rich internet experience using DATAWIND’s breakthrough web delivery platform.

Fulfilling the aspirations of customers seeking to upgrade themselves to the smartphone ownership category at a lower price point, the PocketSurfer5 range from DATAWIND aims to make it real, by offering them the delight of smartphone ownership with the world’s least expensive 5” screen smartphone starting at just Rs3,499.DATAWIND’s PocketSurfer5 range can be purchased or explored on www.pocketsurfer.com

Speaking on the launch, Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of DATAWIND said: “On the 10th Anniversary of DataWind’sPocketSurfer - the fastest internet device operating through a GSM SIM beating all other internet devises at that time in speed, we’re very excited to introduce these amazing new devices at unbelievably low prices. Intended to again create benchmarks in the smart phone category, DataWind’s new products break the affordability barriers of smartphones and bandwidth constraints of cellular networks to deliver calling facility and internet access to anybody who can afford a simple mobile phone.  Currently simple phones in the market cost as much as the smart phone on offer by DataWind.” “Our primary focus is to bridge the digital divide and deliver an affordable means of accessing the internet.  We want to be form-factor agnostic.  Globally the massive shift from feature phones to smartphones is being driven by the appetite to get on the internet.  We want to be the enabler.”

Incorporating DataWind’s breakthrough web delivery platform, that compresses and accelerates web content by factors of 10x to 30x, the new PocketSurfer devices deliver the fastest and richest mobile web experience, that they originally became famous for.  Even on traditional GPRS/EDGE 2.5G mobile networks, web pages are delivered in 3 to 5 seconds at a fraction of the cost.

The entry-level device is the PocketSurfer 5X at Rs.3, 499 for a dual-SIM smartphone with a 5” touch-screen.   The second in the range is PocketSurfer5 and is priced at Rs 4,999. PocketSurfer5 offers the best of features on an Android Jelly Bean platform offering connectivity to internet through Wi-Fi and EDGE networks. This model also sports a 5 inch capacitive touch screen that gives the user a widescreen entertainment experience as also a large enough screen to attend to office work on the move.

The third and the final model in the range is the PocketSurfer3G5 priced at Rs 6,499. As the name suggests, this is model sports the highest specs within the PocketSurfer5 range offering users the ability to enjoy 3G mobile broadband high speed internet, HD Quality Video and mobile gaming experience.

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Airtel & Manchester United bring the Manchester United Tricks App to India

Good news for all soccer lovers. Leading global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel and Manchester United today jointly announced the launch of an innovative Manchester United Tricks App for soccer fans in India.

Currently available on the iOS platform, Man United Tricks App is an exciting interactive game featuring animations of past & present Manchester United players. Customers can control the animations to perform tricks to earn points & bonuses. As they play, customers can also purchase and unlock new players and virtual items such as club kits and locations. An interactive gaming app, it will also allow customers to engage with their favourite football club. Customers can easily download the app from the Apple App store for just Rs. 55/-.

The launch of the Manchester United Tricks App on Airtel is in continuation of the exclusive partnership between the two companies and follows the successful launch of Manchester United’s Fixtures App in India earlier this month.

LAVA showcases its in-house designed Iris 503 smartphone and entry-level 3G-powered smartphone at the India

LAVA International Limited, a CMAI member, today showcased two of its smartphones- Iris 503, a sub 10k smartphone designed by the in-house R&D team at Lava and 3G 402, an entry level 3G android smartphone at the India Telecom 2013 exhibition ground at Vigyan Bhavan.

India Telecom series of exhibition and conferences is organized by DoT (Department of Telecom, Government of India) and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) in association with industry bodies with the sole objective of promotion and building business linkages between the Indian Telecom Industry and the participating International Telecom fraternity.

Iris 503 is a uniquely designed affordable phablet by Lava’s in house R&D, a capability that differentiates it from the competitors. The smartphone comes with a 5 inch QHD IPS display with resolution of 540x960 pixels. Running on Android Jelly Bean v4.2, it is powered with 1.2 GHz Dual core processor and 512MB of RAM. The smartphone packs a 5 MP auto focus rear camera with BSI sensor and a 1.2 MP front camera to perform video calling over Wi-Fi or 3G. It has 4GB internal storage, which can be expanded further up to 32GB with the help of memory card slot and a 2000 mAH battery which supports long hours of usage.

At the India Telecom 2013, Lava also exhibited its entry level 3G android smartphone 3G 402, a value for money handset designed with a purpose to give the best possible 3G mobile experience at an affordable price to the consumers who like staying connected to social media and the Internet.  Through this feature rich 3G smartphone Lava aims to help the existing 2G users to upgrade to 3G technologies, essentially bring the fastest Internet access to the masses.

Powered by a fast 1.2 Ghz dual core processor and the latest Android Jelly Bean v4.2 operating system with OTA upgrade, the 3G 402 delivers exceptional performance for enhanced multi-tasking and connectivity. Along with a 4-inch capacitive touch screen featuring high-res WVGA Display (480*800) the 3G 402 sports a 3MP rear camera and a VGA front camera. With a powerful 1500mAh battery, the smartphone gives users enough battery hours to browse Internet on 3G, download videos & songs and check emails on the go. The 3G 402 comes with 512 MB ROM + 256 MB RAM, which can be expanded upto 32GB through external memory card.

Mr. Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Managing Director, Lava International Ltd., said, “At Lava, we are committed to constantly strive to innovate and develop great value for our consumers. Today at the India Telecom 2013 we are proud to showcase our latest in-house designed smartphone Iris 503 and the 3G 402, a fully loaded entry level 3G android smartphone. These products will fuel the aspirations of the evolving mobile user in India.”
The Iris 503 is available for sale at an MRP of Rs 9999 across India, while the 3G 402 is priced at an affordable MRP of Rs 5499. Both the handsets are available for sale across all national retail stores, multi-brand outlets across India and leading online stores.

Sunstrike Optima Smart launches OPS 80D Smart Phone

Under its smart, sleek and stylish range Optima Smart, Sunstrike introduces OPS80D an up-to-the-minute smart phone for the Indian consumers

Having captured the imagination of the Indian consumer with its recently launched smart phones, Hong Kong based Sunstrike Telecom has now introduced OPS 80D, a smart phone that add to the phone experience by offering ample screen space to enjoy games and videos, exclusively for the Indian market.

Sunstrike Telecom, which is already ruling the semi urban segment of the Indian market with its super popular Rage mobile series, is now expanding its smart phones’ portfolio in India with the new OPS 80D.

The devices under the Sunstrike Optima Smart series – OPS 80D offer an interesting choice for consumers, who prefer a tablet-like screen size but need a device that can still fit well in their pockets.

Keeping in mind the needs of the customers, the product comes with the best of features, fantastic visual experience and a large screen space. The larger screen allows the users to handle official work easily on the go.

“We live in an environment where technology is fast paced and consumers vouch for the latest in the market. Our innovation-based devices like OPS80D with wide screen and display have wonderful features that can replace the tablet and allow you to multi-task on the go with a lot ease. It is certainly set to please the Indian consumer for its pocket-friendly size,” said Capt. Chanpreet Singh, Managing Director, Sunstrike Telecom Pvt. Ltd.

OptimaSmart’s OPS 80D comes with a screen size 12.7 cm (5.0”) and has a 1.2 Ghz processor, which runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system. It also comes with a 1.2 GHZ Duel Core Processer and a Dual Band/GSM+GSM and its metallic body finish is sure to be an attractive feature.

Packed with features like Wi Fi, Bluetooth, Voice Recorder, GPS, both devices also support the most popular applications of the day including Google Search, GTalk, Skype, GPS,P Sensor,Multi Languages,Preloaded Applications, Email, News & weather, Facebook, Hindi khoj, Times of India, Google chrome, Operamini, ebay, whats app, Gmail, Playstore, Notes apk, G sensor, Black list. With respect to the storage, the 3G equipped device has 4GB internal memory and capability to support up to 32 GB expandable memory.

As, Tablets, Phablets and Smart phones become more and more popular in India, Sunstrike’s OptimaSmart latest offering -OPS 80D is certain to make an impact among the urbane with a world class user-friendly experience.

Celkon Mobiles, today announced the launch of its multi-lingual phone, C76

Celkon Mobiles, one of the leading mobile brands in India, today announced the launch of its multi-lingual phone, C76. This extra ordinary multimedia phone is equipped with 8 regional languages to support lakhs of mobile phone users across the country.
Commenting at the launch, Mr. Y Guru, Chairman and Managing director, Celkon Mobiles said “The launch of C76 is another milestone for the company. We at Celkon have always catered to the increasing needs of mobile phone users. Introducing a multi-lingual phone will reach out to the majority people spread across the regional boundaries. This will enable users to send Text messages in their respective Mother tongue and perform other linguistic activity.”
Celkon is ushering into the next era of feature phones with carefully crafted Multimedia phones to compliment the music loving audience. Always been at the forefront of innovation, Celkon has brought in a novelty factor in this competitive category. The Celkon C76 supports wireless FM and comes with a 7.1cm (2.8 inch) Display with a plethora of features like Dual Sim, 1.3MP Camera, Bluetooth, Audio-Video Player and WAP/GPRS powered with a 1400mAh Battery.
After the launch of C76, Celkon mobiles also plan to launch smartphones with similar regional language support.

 

Key Features
·        In Built 8 Language Support (Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & English)
·        Expandable Memory up to 16GB.
·        C76 is available in two desirable color variants; Chocolate & Silver and Black & silver
·        In-built wireless FM Radio for uninterrupted musical experience

Price and Availability

C76 would be available at 1899/- (approx.) at all leading retail outlets.

VIBER LAUNCHES ‘VIBER OUT’ WORLDWIDE, ALLOWING MORE THAN 200 MILLION USERS TO MAKE LOW-COST CALLS TO ANY PHONE NUMBER

Viber announced today the release of Viber 4.1 for Android and iPhone which includes the full global launch of Viber Out, a new feature that allows users to make low-cost calls to any mobile or landline phone number.

Viber had previously enabled Viber Out for users in the Philipps in the after math of Typhoon Haiyan to help users contact friends and loved ones. To provide free calls from the Philippines for free, Viber partnered with telcos across the world including Telecom Austria, Telecom New Zealand, Hutchison, Bharti Airtel, Telecom Italia, Citic, Netvision Cellcom, Mada Communication and Omantel. Viber also partnered with Globe Telecom to allow users worldwide to call the Philippines for free.

Now with the official worldwide launch, Viber Out enables all Viber users to call anyone worldwide at low rates on Android, iPhone and Desktop, coming to Windows Phone in the future. Purchasing credit for Viber Out can be completed either through a simple in-app purchase via either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store or using a credit card via Viber Desktop. Additionally, Viber Out has a significantly lower price-per-call than other competing services due to lower per minute rates and the omission of connection fees.

“Viber Out gives our millions of users a new way to use Viber and ensures that they can reach any contact at any time,” said Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber. “We will continue to improve Viber Out, keeping our users connected at the most affordable rates possible.”

Unlike competing services, Viber Out displays your real phone number to the recipient so he or she knows who is calling. Further, Viber Out on Desktop has your phone’s address book so you don’t have to remember numbers or dial them manually.

Viber Out joins the Viber Sticker Market as the app’s second paid feature. As part of this release, Viber added new stickers and will continue to add more content. Viber also released a new promotional video highlighting one of its signature characters – Violet.