iBall has launched the successor to the popular Aasaan feature phone for senior citizens, dubbed Aasaan2, at Rs. 2,990.
The iBall Aasaan2 features a keypad with large buttons. It comes with 1.77-inch display and equips an LED torch with dedicated side button. The iBall Aasaan2 is a dual-SIM phone with support for dual standby. The phone comes with wireless FM radio with dedicated side button and a digital camera (unspecified megapixels).
The iBall Aasaan2 can store up to 500 contacts in its phonebook, and up to 100 messages in its inbox. iBall has also included expandable storage to the iBall Aasaan2 - it can store up to 8GB via microSD card. The phone packs a 1000mAh battery. The iBall Aasaan2 comes with dual language support of English and Hindi. It also features a volume rocker.
Notably, the Aasaan2 has been equipped with a 'SOS' button. The special SOS button is at the back of the phone, and according to the company, can be used to automatically connect with an emergency phone number previously selected. In addition, within seven seconds of pressing the 'SOS' button, the iBall Aasaan2 emanates loud sound/siren to work as an panic alert, if something is wrong. It can also send out 'SOS' text messages to five contact numbers, sequentially calling them till a number is answered.
Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director iBall said, "iBall was first to bring a phone specially for our respected senior citizens. It has been very well received and based on various feedbacks, we are happy to present Aasaan2 with newer features of music playback, camera and storage on microSD flash. We are sure these will further be useful to the elderly."
Mozilla on Thursday teamed with global partners in a push for open mobile standards as it ramps up its efforts to develop smartphones challenging Google and Apple operating systems.
The California-based nonprofit foundation joined Deutsche Telekom, Spain's Telefonica, South Korea's LG, US-based Qualcomm, and Chinese manufacturers ZTE and TCL/Alcatel in creating an Open Web Device Compliance Review Board.
The new entity will set technical standards for an open mobile operating system which would be an alternative to the closed systems now used in smartphones based on Apple's iOS or Google's Android.
The first smartphones using the Mozilla were launched earlier this year, made by China's ZTE and the small Spanish-based manufacturer GeeksPhone.
Mozilla, which is known for its open-source Firefox Web browser, is seen as having a tough order challenging the dominance of existing smartphone platforms.
But Mozilla's Andreas Gal said "users want a wide selection of devices and great apps."
Having uniform technical standards, Gal said, would help get new products to the market.
"This is the next step in building the ecosystem and will make it easier for partners to get a wide selection of high-quality solutions into consumers' hands quickly and efficiently," Gal added.
Qualcomm Technologies vice president Jason Bremner, said the technical body "will set a clear path for any organization to commercialize open Web devices."
Sales of the ZTE Firefox phone began this year in the US and Britain. The Mozilla Foundation claims to have at least 17 operators on board and plans to launch phones in Brazil, Hungary, Mexico, Montenegro, Poland and Serbia.
Lenovo has expanded its S range with the introduction of new mid-range smartphones, the Lenovo S650 and Lenovo S930. The Chinese manufacturer announced the new S series smartphones in Russia, and also revealed the prices for the new phones, although it has not detailed the global availability of the Lenovo S650 and Lenovo S930 smartphones.
The Lenovo S650 will be available at 11,990 Russian rubles (Rs. 22,600 approximately), while the Lenovo S930 will be available at 13990 Russian rubles (Rs. 26,500 approximately).
The Lenovo S650 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is a dual-SIM device with support for GSM+GSM. It comes with a 4.7-inch qHD (540x960) display. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with 1GB of RAM. There is 8GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded via microSD, though there is no word on the maximum storage supported. There is 2000mAh battery onboard, and the phone measures 138x69.8x8.7mm, while weighing 126 grams. Unfortunately, there is no word on the main camera and front camera.
The Lenovo S930 on the other hand is an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) phablet and features a 6-inch HD (720x1280) display. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali-400 MP and 1GB of RAM. The Lenovo S930 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and also includes a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. The phablet includes 8GB of inbuilt storage, and support expandable storage (unspecified maximum storage). It packs a 3000mAh battery and weighs 170 grams. It comes with dimensions 170x86x8.65mm.
In November, Lenovo expanded its Vibe smartphone line-up and announced the Vibe Z in China.
The Lenovo Vibe Z is powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, the same processor found on flagship devices such as Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1. The Vibe Z comes with 2GB of RAM, Adreno 330 GPU and runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It features a 5.5-inch full-HD display and is a dual-SIM device. The phablet sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and dual-LED flash. It also includes a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
If a new report is to be believed, Samsung's rumoured Galaxy Note 3 Lite phablet entered mass-production on December 12.
Reports emerging from Korea suggest that Samsung has already started mass-producing the rumoured Galaxy Note 3 Lite and are targeting to reach 500,000 units by January 2014. Further, the report indicates that the South Korean has a target to reach 1,500,000 units of alleged Galaxy Note 3 Lite by February, and is aiming to reach 30 percent of Galaxy Note 3 sales.
Earlier a report had claimed that for the specifications of the rumoured Galaxy Note 3 Lite, the company was testing two different display sizes, 5.5-inch and 5.7-inch, while the screen technology was expected to be changed from Super AMOLED to LCD. However, the new report clears the theory and reveals that Samsung has finalised a 5.68-inch LCD display for the alleged Galaxy Note 3 Lite. As of now, there is no word on other specifications.
If reports are true, then Samsung seems to be planning to cash in the popularity of its premium Galaxy Note 3 by offering a 'Lite' variant. However, it is yet to be seen whether Samsung would release the alleged Galaxy Note 3 in all major markets. Samsung recently announced that the Galaxy Note 3touched the 10 million units shipped mark. According to Samsung, the Galaxy Note 3 took two months to reach this milestone mark, while Samsung Galaxy Note II took four months, and the original Galaxy Note took nine months.
A recent report suggested that Samsung is working on a Galaxy Grand Lite smartphone alongside the Galaxy Note 3 Lite and have been believed release the devices at MWC 2014.
Samsung is also believed to be working on its most affordable Galaxy tablet yet, believed to be called the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, in January next year.
Within weeks of the Android 4.4.1 update rolling out to Nexus 5 smartphones, Google has now started rolling out a new update dubbed Android 4.4.2 for the Nexus devices (Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10). The Android 4.4.2 update comes with build number KOT49H and is supposedly a minor update for the Nexus device range. Notably, the Android 4.4.2 update will be accessible OTA (over-the-air).
One of our readers, Jubin Mathai, claims to have received the Android 4.4.2 update for his Nexus 5 smartphone in India, indicating the update has started rolling out for some Nexus devices (maybe just the Nexus 5) in the country. Mathai wrote on Twitter, "My #Nexus5 got updated today!"
One of our readers, Jubin Mathai, claims to have received the Android 4.4.2 update for his Nexus 5 smartphone in India, indicating the update has started rolling out for some Nexus devices (maybe just the Nexus 5) in the country. Mathai wrote on Twitter, "My #Nexus5 got updated today!"
The size of the Android 4.4.2 update varies: on the Nexus 5, the update is about 54MB, while on the Nexus 7 tablet, the update is about 40MB. The Android 4.4.2 update brings system enhancements for the entire Nexus device range. Specifically, on the Nexus 7, the Android 4.4.2 system update claims to bring performance, stability and bug fixes.
On the other hand, the Nexus 5's Android 4.4.2 update notification surprisingly claims to bring camera improvements (faster shooting, less shutter lag and motion blur, more accurate focusing and exposures, better white balancing for true colours) and performance improvements and bug fixes.
This is surprising, as earlier this month, Google had announced the Android 4.4.1 update for the Nexus 5, which had primarily introduced camera enhancements for the smartphone. The Android 4.4.1 update brought camera improvements like faster focussing, particularly in low light situations; quicker white balancing for truer colours; ability to pinch-zoom the viewfinder in HDR+ mode and less shutter lag.
In November, almost two weeks after the release of the operating system, Google officially rolled out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets.
However, it took some time for the Android 4.4 KitKat update to reach Indian shores as Nexus 4 andNexus 7 users reportedly only received the update in the last week of November.
Xolo latest phablet, the Opus Q1000, is now available in the Indian market. The Xolo Opus Q1000 is up for pre-order at an e-commerce website at Rs. 9,999. The listing clearly suggests an estimate release in third week of December.
The Xolo Opus Q1000 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is a dual-SIM phablet with support for GSM+GSM. It features a 5-inch FWVGA IPS display with 480x854 pixels resolution. The phablet is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM.
It sports a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera accompanied by an LED flash and also includes a VGA front-facing camera. The Xolo Opus Q1000 comes with 4GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB with the help of a microSD card. It packs a 2000mAh battery which, as per the online retailer's listing, can deliver up to 18 hours of talktime and up to 700 hours standby time. Connectivity options on the phablet include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, GPS/ AGPS and 3G. The Xolo Opus Q1000 measures 143.3x72.9x8.95mm. The phablet is also listed at Flipkart.
The new Xolo phablet expands the company's Q smartphone series which already includes phones such as Xolo Q500, Xolo Q600, Xolo Q700, Xolo Q800, Xolo Q900, Xolo Q1000, Xolo Q1000S, andXolo Q2000 all of which are powered by quad-core processors.
In November, Xolo launched another budget Q series smartphone, the Q500, at Rs. 7,999. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and supports dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) functionality. It features a 4-inch WVGA (480x800) display with One Glass Solution (OGS) and boasts a pixel density of 233ppi.
It sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash and also houses a VGA front-facing camera. The Xolo Q500 continues the Q range tradition and equips a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 with Adreno 203 and 1GB of RAM. The Xolo Q500 is the first budget smartphone which is powered by a Snapdragon 200 processor, which has been a chipset of mid-range smartphones like the HTC Desire 500.
Following the lead of Samsung, HTC and Sony, LG could be the next to join the mini-variant segment, with the expected launch of the rumoured new LG G2 mini.
Tech Blog in a report has claimed that LG is working on a mini variant of the 2013 flagship smartphone, the LG G2, believed to be dubbed LG G2 mini. However, the report suggests that the name LG G2 mini is not the official name and could be changed when launched.
On the specifications front, the report claims that the alleged LG G2 mini could bear similarities with its elder sibling in terms of chipset, and RAM.
As per the report, the alleged LG G2 mini would be powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset, the same seen on the LG G2. Other specifications include 2GB of RAM, and a 4.7-inch display, although the report couldn't confirm the resolution of the display.
The report further speculates that LG might launch the alleged LG G2 mini at CES 2014 in January at Las Vegas. Unfortunately, there is no word on the design of the alleged LG G2 mini, whether it would also feature the power buttons and the volume rocker at the back of the phone like the G2.
LG launched the LG G2 globally back in August. The LG G2 features a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display, with a pixel density of 423ppi. It is powered by Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor that's clocked at 2.26GHz. The device comes with 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB and 32GB storage options.
Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy J smartphone, a Galaxy S4 smartphone variant, in Taiwan. The Galaxy J will be available at 21,900 Taiwanese dollars, which roughly translates to Rs. 45,356 without contract. The Samsung Galaxy J will be available in Red and White colours in Taiwan, while the Blue variant will be exclusive to Japan. As per VR Zone China, the Samsung Galaxy J can be expected to be available in Taiwan in mid-December or early January.
Samsung has been rumoured to unveil the Galaxy J in more markets to reach its sales target for this year, as the flagship smartphone, Galaxy S4 sales have reportedly been disappointing. However, there is no official word on the possible availability and release of the Galaxy J in markets outside Japan and now Taiwan.
The Samsung Galaxy J was first announced in October this year under NTT DoCoMo's winter smartphone line-up. The smartphone has been seen as a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone variant for Japan; however the device comes with upgraded specifications and software similar to the Galaxy Note 3 phablet.
The Samsung Galaxy J runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor, much like the Galaxy Note 3 phablet. It features a 5-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display. There is a 13.2-megapixel rear camera with BSI CMOS sensor and LED flash, while it also houses a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera.
The Galaxy J comes with 3GB of RAM and includes 32GB inbuilt storage expandable up to additional 64GB with the help of microSD card. It packs a 2600mAh battery and comes with connectivity options like 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS, and NFC.
Samsung Galaxy J key specifications
- 5-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display
- 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon MSM8974 processor
- 3GB of RAM
- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
- 13.2-megapixel rear camera with BSI CMOS sensor and LED flash
- 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera
- 32GB inbuilt storage, expandable up to 64GB via microSD card
- 2600mAh battery
The iBall Andi smartphone range has been expanded with the introduction of the Andi 5.5N2 Quadro. The new phablet is available at an e-commerce website for Rs. 13,215, and hasn't yet been officially launched or listed by iBall.
The iBall Andi 5.5N2 Quadro runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It is a dual-SIM smartphone with support for GSM+GSM. The Andi 5.5N2 Quadro features a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz processor (unspecified chipset) along with 1GB of RAM. It sports a 12-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash and also houses a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.
There is 4GB of inbuilt storage on the Andi 5.5N2 Quadro, which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The Andi 5.5N2 Quadro comes with a 2500mAh battery. Connectivity options on the phablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, GPS, Micro-USB and 3G. The iBall Andi 5.5N2 Quadro is currently available at Snapdeal.
Earlier, iBall introduced two new affordable smartphones in India, the Andi 5-E7 and Andi 5-M8. Both the iBall Andi 5-E7 and Andi 5-M8 smartphones have been listed at company's site with Rs. 8,199 and Rs. 8,999 pricing respectively.
The iBall Andi 5-E7 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It is a dual-SIM smartphone with support for GSM+GSM. The Andi 5-E7 features a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) display. It is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor (unspecified chipset) along with 512MB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash and also houses a VGA front-facing camera.
On the other hand, the iBall Andi 5-M8 runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device with dual standby support, and unlike the Andi 5-E7, offers 3G connectivity. It also has a larger 8-megapixel rear camera than the Andi 5-E7, with LED flash, apart from its VGA front-facing camera. It features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 480x854 pixels. The smartphone is powered by 1.3GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor (unspecified chipset) alongside 512MB of RAM.
iBall Andi 5.5N2 Quadro key specifications
- 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display
- 1.2 GHz quad-core processor (unspecified chipset)
- 1GB of RAM
- 12-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash
- 2-megapixel front-facing camera
- 4GB of inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
- Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 2500mAh battery
Gionee has expanded its Pioneer smartphone range with the launch of the Pioneer P3 at Rs. 7,499 for the Indian market. The latest Gionee Pioneer P3 is the successor to the Pioneer P2.
The dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) based Gionee Pioneer P3 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It comes with a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The Gionee Pioneer P3 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor (unspecified chipset) alongside 512MB of RAM. The smartphone sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash and also includes a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It includes 4GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE Micro-USB and 3G. It packs a 1700mAh battery.
The Gionee Pioneer P2 was launched in August this year. The Gionee Pioneer P2 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It features a 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core Cortex A7 MediaTek 6572 processor paired with 512MB of RAM and Mali 400 GPU. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera accompanied by an LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera.
In November, Gionee announced the GPad G3 phablet at Rs. 9,999. The Android 4.2.1-based GPad G3 phablet is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) smartphone with dual standby. It features a 5.5-inch display with 480x854 pixels resolution and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor, coupled with PowerVR SGX544 GPU and 512MB of RAM. The GPad G3 sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash and also includes a VGA front-facing camera.
The GPad G3 bears 4GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options on the phablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS and 3G. The Gionee GPad G3 runs on a 2250mAh battery, and measures 157.3x79.3x9.6mm.
Gionee Pioneer P3 key specifications
- 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels
- 1.3GHz quad-core processor
- 512MB of RAM
- 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash
- 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera
- 4GB inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
- 1700mAh battery
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