Apple iPhone 5C launched could be priced over Rs. 30000

The awaited Apple iPhone 5C has finally been launched. The handset will be available in 5 color variants and unfortunately like other iPhone devices this one too doesn’t fit into the budget category.
The iPhone 5C will cost $99 for the 16GB version and $199 for the 32GB version (with contract) in the US. Without the contract (Unlocked version) the same will be available for approx $549 and $629 this when converted to INR it comes to over Rs. 34,000 and over Rs. 40,000. For now a budget friendly iPhone or a cheaper iPhone is still a distant dream.
The Apple iPhone 5C weighs just 133 grams with an 8.9mm thickness. The screen is 4 inches supporting resolution of 1136×640 pixels with 326ppi and what Apple calls is as the ‘Retina Display’. The handset will be available in Green, Yellow, White, pink and Blue color variants.
iPhone 5C also flaunts a 1.2 megapixel camera on the front and another 8 megapixel camera (iSight) on the rear. It is an auto focus camera with LED flash support. Full HD video recording (with video stabilization) and playback is supported.
5C is powered by an A6 chipset and houses a single Nano SIM. This handset runs on the iOS7 OS. There are proximity, accelerometer, light and gyro sensors. The built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery gives a talk-time of up to 10 hours on 3G networks and up to 10 hours internet usage on a 4G network.

Other features are 4G, 3G, GPS with GLONAS

BlackBerry 9720 QWERTY plus Touchscreen for Rs. 15999

BlackBerry has launched the 9720 model in India for Rs. 15,999. The BlackBerry 9720 runs on the BlackBerry 7 OS (7.1) and is powered by 806 MHz Tavor MG1 processor.
The BlackBerry 9720 weighs 120 grams and is 12mm thick. The touchscreen is 2.8 inches with resolution of 480×360 pixels (HVGA) – Aspect ratio is 4:3. BB 7.1 OS runs the show with 512MB RAM and 512MB storage plus a micro SD card slot with 32GB cards supported.
9720 comes with 5MP camera (rear facing) with flash, auto focus, 4X digital zoom and image stabilization. There is no front camera. For connectivity the handset supports 3G(7.2Mbps), 2G, Wi-Fi (b/g), GPS and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR.
There are light and proximity sensors. With the 1450 mAh (removable battery) that the BB 9720 houses users can expect a talk-time of up to 7 hours and standby time of over 15 days.

The 9720 (available in white and black colors) will be priced at Rs. 15,999 and will hit the store within few days.

Apple iPhone 5S launched with fingerprint identity sensor

Along with the Apple iPhone 5C, Apple Inc also launched the Apple iPhone 5S that comes with a unique feature – a fingerprint identity sensor. The iPhone 5S is priced at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB and $399 for 64GB in the US with contract. Unlocked version will cost more.
The iPhone 5S is powered by A7 chipset (64 bit architecture) with M7 motion coprocessor. The A7 chipset is 2 times faster than its predecessor the A6. M7 coprocessor adds as a sidekick that not only helps reduce power consumption but also takes off some load from the A7 chip. M7 handles the accelerometer, compass and gyro part. M7 can detect when you are running, driving or walking, it also consumes minimal power when in sleep mode.
If you compare the specifications with the Apple iPhone 5 there is not much of a difference. The screen, design and the internal storage space is the same. However Processor is different plus the camera now comes with improved lens and not to forget the fingerprint scanner that doubles as the home button (as well as the scanner).
The finger sensor is no doubt an innovative feature and a better security option. Users can unlock the phone and their fingerprint can also approve purchases made from stores. It does not matter how you hold the phone (portrait / landscape) the fingerprint scanner works anyway.

The Apple iPhone 5S is 7.6mm thick with aluminum housing and weight is about 112 grams. Handset supports 4G, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n) and GPS with A-GPS/GLONASS. The screen is 4 inches with 1136×640 pixels resolution. There is an 8MP rear auto focus camera and front 1.2MP with 720p recording. The rear camera can record in full HD resolution.

iPhone 5S houses accelerometer, gyro, light, proximity and fingerprint identity sensors. The built in Li-ion battery gives a talk-time of up to 10 hours on 3G. Users can use the net continuously for almost 8 hours on 3G, and 10 hours on 4G or Wi-Fi. This handset is available in Gold, Silver and Space gray colors, no word about the Apple iPhone 5S price in India.

Hyundai Launches Grand i10 At Rs 4,29,900

 

 

 

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) Today launched the most awaited Grand i10 at a starting price of Rs 4,29,900.  Hyundai is India’s second largest passenger car manufacturer and this addition to the HMIL family is the fifth hatchback after Eon, Santro, i10 and i20.

The new Grand i10 will be available in two engine options – Petrol and Diesel. Powering the petrol variant is a 1.2 Kappa Dual VTVT Petrol engine produces 83PS at 6,000rpm and 2nd Gen 1.1 U2 CRDi Diesel engine makes 71PS of max power and 159Nm of peak torque.

2nd Gen 1.1 U2 CRDi Diesel engine is new for India but has been on sale internationally for a while now. It uses a variable geometry turbocharger which will be first in class in India and is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The fuel efficiency of the 2nd Gen 1.1 U2 CRDi Diesel is claimed to be 24Kmpl.

The fuel tank capacity on both engine variants of the Grand i10 is 43 litres and the car is available in 8 body colours.

Four variants of the petrol version namely Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta will be offered with 5 speed manual transmission gear box. There is also choice for getting a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine with a four-speed automatic as an option transmission gear box which will be offered with the Sportz trim variant. There will be no automatic version for the diesel-engine Grand i10.

Upfront the hexagonal bonnet grille design, and the contemporary rap-around headlamps looks attractive. Also the more curvy sides, and the unique diamond cut 14-inch alloy wheels gives a overall European flavour to the design.

With a fluidic design language and contemporary style factors, the new Grand i10 measures 3,765mm in length, 1,660mm in width, 1,520mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,425mm.

“It’s a car designed for India. The car has 100mm longer wheelbase to its European model, which gives more legroom inside the car.” said Nalin Kapoor, Sr. General Manager at Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

Inside the car there’s a good list of equipment too. The Grand i10 gets height adjustable driver’s seat, auto electric ORVMs, a stereo with Bluetooth telephony with a 1GB of inbuilt onboard storage, a multifunctional steering wheel, reversing camera with parking sensors, and for the first time in this segment – rear AC vents. Also the safety equipments will involve ABS and airbags.

At the back, hatchdoor is nicely curved and peeled back tail-lamps contributes to a pronounced haunch. A large curved rear glass and a hatchdoor handle with the Hyundai logo, also adds to a premium feel.

8 Body colours

• Phantom Black

• Stardust

• Golden Orange

• Silky Beige

• Sleek Silver

• Twilight Blue

• Pure White

• Wine Red

 

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iPhone 5C Revealed In Entirety By Case Manufacturer

f one needed any more proof of the iPhone 5C existence, here’s some: case manufacturer CaseMate has actual renders of the device adorned with its glitzy cases on its website.

The company cites a sell-before date of September 20th at 8am, likely aligning with the availability of the phone in stores.

The first case, pictured above, shows a foldable flip cover for the iPhone 5c, which reminds us a lot of Apple’s Smart Cover for the iPad.

Another render, seen above, shows the iPhone 5C as it will look inside a couple of different cases: a bumper-style case, and a hardshell case. More intriguingly, the leak specifies a very particular launch window for Case-Mate’s cases: “EST. SHIP DATE 9/20/2013 08:00:00 AM.”

It’s unknown whether CaseMate is using its own renders (likely) or an official one (unlikely) for this mockup, but the delineated plastic volume buttons shown through the small side gap indicate that this is indeed different from the iPhone 5.

Additionally, 9to5Mac has posted photos of promo shots for a number of new Switcheasy cases — new cases from the company’s Numbers, Colors, Nude, and Tones lines. Most of the cases are for the iPhone 5C, but the Odyssey case is notably listed as compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5S, according to the post.

We’ll know more in the coming days — Apple is likely sending its invite for the September 10 event this week — but for now, enjoy the bedazzlement.

Google Android 4.4 a.k.a KitKat – have a break!

Google started its Android journey with version 1.5 and subsequently evolved it, the latest version being the Android 4.1 through 4.3 also called the Jelly bean OS. And now Google will release the Android 4.4 version, pretty soon.
Rumors about the next Android OS were in the news for quite some time, it was also presumed that the 4.4 version would be called the Android Key Lime Pie, but it seems Google has given all the rumors a break and called it, KitKat.
Google has created a page that confirms the next ‘Android KitKat’ version. The page also shows a brief history of all the versions that have been created. If the word KitKat reminds you of the Nestle’s KitKat chocolate bar, well you are right, in fact Google has partnered with Nestle and preferred calling their next released as KitKat.

According to Marc Vanlerberghe (Director Android Marketing), the tasty chocolate has been their favorite ever since the Android was created and they couldn’t imagine a better name. There is no word as to when this android version will be released.  Users will also get an opportunity to take part in a competition and win prizes – 1000 Nexus 7 tablets to be won and 50 million Android robot shaped KitKat bars.

HTC Zara to launch as Desire 601

he rumored smartphone HTC Zara is expected to arrive as the Desire 600 Dual-SIM's successor model - Desire 601.

HTC was reported for working on a smartphone dubbed Zara and also set to bring the Zara Mini. The HTC Zara smartphone is expected to launch sometime later this year. Now EVLeaks shared an update over Twitter that the HTC Zara will be launched as HTC Desire 601 while its mini version would be dubbed as HTC Z3.

HTC already offers the Desire 600 Dual-SIM smartphone with quad-core processor and HTC Sense richness. Soon this smartphone will have a powerful successor device dubbed as HTC Desire 601. This smartphone will pack a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

HTC has used 4.5-inch touchscreen display with 960x540 pixel resolution. It will also feature expandable storage with micro SD card support. At the rear will be an 8 megapixel camera. HTC will run the Sense 5.5 on top of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update and power the smartphone with 2,100 mAh battery.

HTC Desire 601 and Z3 are expected to launch in coming few weeks.

Image credit: evleaks

Tags: HTC, DESIRE 601, SENSE 5.5, ANDROID, JELLY BEAN, QUALCOMM, SNAPDRAGON 400, Z3

BMW 1-series to be launched in India tomorrow

BMW’s Mercedes Benz A- and B-class competitor arrives tomorrow, promises more driving fun.

The BMW 1-series F20 will finally make an entry onto the Indian shores tomorrow. The entry-level hatchback, the plans of which were confirmed earlier this year by BMW India boss Philip Von Sahr, will compete against the likes of the Mercedes Benz A- and B-class and the Volvo V40 Cross Country.

The BMW 1-series is expected to available in two variants – the 116i (petrol) and the 118d (diesel). The petrol 1er uses a 1.6-litre four cylinder engine that puts out 136 PS of power and 220 Nm of torque; while the 1-series diesel uses a 2.0-litre four cylinder engine that produces 143 PS of power and 320 Nm of torque. Both the engines are not only more powerful than their rivals, but they are also mated to a rear-wheel drive system that ensures more driving fun. The BMW 1-series is expected to start under Rs 22 lakh.

Stay tuned as we bring you all the info on the BMW and the live updates from tomorrow’s launch.

More iPhone 5c Images Leak Along With Packaging

More iPhone 5c Images Leak Along With Packaging

Apple is heavily rumoured to launch a couple new smartphones on September 10th – the low-cost plastic iPhone 5C and the new iPhone 5S. Apple has yet to confirm this date or these products, but the leaks have been a plenty.

The newest low-quality pictures to arrive online is from an overseas sites who claim to have snapped retail packaging of the “iPhone 5C” that includes the shipping box, manual and SIM card ejection instructions and tool.

The photos comes from website iApps.im, and it says that the pictures show iPhone 5C units in packaging.

It’s difficult to tell if the pictures are real, but they do seem to lineup with Apple’s past patterns. As with the 2012 iPod nano, the iPhone 5C seems to have a matching cover and wallpaper cover.

Two accompanying images show the rest of the stuff that’s allegedly found inside the iPhone 5C box, including the documentation and a SIM card ejector tool fastened to one of the sheets of paper inside.

These pictures lend more credence to the overall leak, but they’re still not enough to pass it as 100% legit.

Noticeably absent from this leak are the phone’s cable and headphones, along with the charger. However, this is hardly a surprise, since the phones themselves most likely lack their internals (i.e. logic board, battery, etc.).

Lastly, the photos indicate that the iPhone 5C will ship with iOS 7 pre-installed, something that was pretty much a given, since Apple has scheduled the iOS 7 launch for fall 2013.

Report : Samsung's Galaxy Gear Smartwatch To Launch On September 4th

Samsung had admitted that it is working on a smart watch, and we’ve seen evidence that it is going to take on the name Galaxy Gear. Now Bloomberg reports that Samsung’s long-rumored Galaxy Gear smartwatch is a “wristwatch-like smartphone” that will launch on September 4th. The news source specifically points to the Android-powered device being able to “make phone calls, surf the web, and handle emails.” 

Whether the Galaxy Gear will be mainly a companion accessory to Samsung smartphones, or work with all Android devices, remains to be seen, but we’re betting the former. Since Samsung has such a huge lead in the Android market anyway, it wouldn’t do much harm to limit it to the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note family, and the Korean OEM could invoke private APIs for increased functionality.

Earlier this year, Sony debuted its SmartWatch 2, an improved version of the problematic timepiece from a couple of years ago. Though the SmartWatch 2 looks to be a huge improvement over the first generation model, it still tries to fit typical Android functionality onto a small screen. Samsung’s Galaxy Gear needs to make Android invisible in order to be effective, while retaining the information- and customization-dense nature of the operating system. Similarly, Samsung would do well to ensure optimal battery life, either by using a low-power OLED display (perhaps of the flexible variety) or, like Pebble, an e-paper variant.

The device will be unveiled Sept. 4, two days before the IFA consumer electronics show begins in Berlin, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the plans are private.

iBall Slide i9018 dual core tablet with 9 inch screen for Rs. 10000

iBall Slide i9018 is a new 9 inch tablet powered by dual core processor clocked at 1GHz running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS with 1GB RAM. This tablet is priced at Rs. 9,999 and does not come with built in SIM slot. 
The 9 inch capacitive display supports 1024×600 pixels resolution. The dual core is cortex A7 coupled with Mali 400 GPU. Android 4.2 runs on Slide i9018 with 8GB internal storage and 1GB RAM. Micro SD slot supports cards of up to 32GB. External 3G is supported via compatible dongle.
iBall Slide i9018 houses dual cameras, a 2MP fixed focus placed on the rear and a front camera of VGA resolution. For connectivity there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro USB, HDMI port and 3.5mm audio jack.
This tablet comes with G-Sensors and a 5000 mAh li-ion battery. The Slide i9018 comes with a 1 year warranty and will be available in retail and online stores within few days. Also check out iBall Slide 3G 9728  and  Slide 3G 7334i.

iBall Slide i9018 key features and specifications

• 1.0 GHz Dual Core processor with Mali 400 GPU.
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 9 inch capacitive multi touch screen with 1024×600 pixels resolution.
• 1GB RAM (DDR3), 8GB storage and 32GB micro SD card support.
• Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Micro USB, Bluetooth, external 3G support via dongle, HDMI port and 3.5mm audio jack.
• 2MP rear FF camera without flash and front VGA camera for video chat.
• Sensors : G-Sensor.
• 5000 mAh battery (Li-ion).
• Price Rs. 9,999 (listed on iBall website).

iBall Andi 4a Radium with dual core processor for Rs. 6990

iBall Andi 4a Radium shows up on Snapdeal for Rs. 6,990. This handset sports a 4 inch IPS screen and sails on Android 4.1 OS. It is a dual SIM smartphone with 3G support. 
The Andi 4a Radium is powered by cortex A9 dual core processor clocked at 1GHz. The dual SIM is with dual standby mode (GSM+GSM). RAM is a modest 512MB and internal storage is of 2GB capacity. Micro SD card of up to 32GB is supported.
The display screen is 4 inches supporting 854×480 pixels resolution. This smartphone runs on the Jelly Bean 4.1 OS.  The front camera of VGA resolution and supports native video calling plus there is a 8 megapixel rear camera too with LED flash.
For the price of Rs. 6,999 this looks like a good deal, the Andi 4a Radium will compete with Lava Iris 455 and other dual core handsets. The battery is of 1450 mAh capacity.

iBall Andi 4a Radium key features and specifications

• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby mode.
• 1GHz dual core processor (Cortex A9) (probably MediaTek).
• 512MB RAM, 2GB storage and 32GB micro SD card support.
• 4 inch IPS screen with 854×480 pixels resolution with multi touch support.
• 8MP rear camera with LED flash + front VGA camera with 3G video call support.
• 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, micro USB and 3.5mm audio jack.
• Battery: 1450 mAh capacity.
• Price Rs. 6,990 (via Snapdeal).

Sony Xperia M single SIM and dual SIM listed on online stores

The Sony Xperia M with single and dual SIM versions is now listed on several online stores and can be Pre-ordered. The single SIM Xperia M is priced at Rs. 12,990 and the dual SIM version price has not yet been disclosed. 
The Xperia M single SIM can now be pre-ordered and expected delivery date is by 4^th week of august. The Xperia M runs on Jelly Bean 4.1 OS over a 4 inch TFT screen with 854×480 pixels resolution. The screen is scratch resistant and supports 4 point multi touch.
This handset is powered by Dual Core Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1GHz coupled with Adreno 305 GPU. There is primary camera of 5 megapixel resolution (auto focus, 720p recording at 30fps and LED flash support) and a front camera of VGA resolution.
Single SIM Xperia M is 9.3mm thick and light weight at 115 grams. RAM is 1GB and internal storage is 4GB. Other features are 3G (21 Mbps), Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n), micro USB, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack and NFC. Battery is 1750 mAh Li-ion that gives a standby time of over 400 hours and talktime of up to 10 hours.
Sony Xperia M (Single SIM) = Rs. 12,990 via Flipkart colour options (White | Purple | Black | Yellow)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Specs Leak, 5.68-Inch 1080p HD Display

Samsung asked us to ‘note” September 4th on our calendars last week. This is when we can expect them to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 3, a follow-up to the original Galaxy Note and the Note II phablet. A new report from reputable site SamMobile has revealed a bevy of new specs.

Depending on the country release, the Galaxy Note 3 will have a couple model numbers – SM-N900 & SM-N9005 – and sport the following specs: 5.68-inch full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080 resolution, 1.8GHz Octa-core Exynos 5420 processor, 3GB RAM, 13MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), LTE connectivity, 16/32/64GB internal storage (64GB will be rare) plus a microSD slot, 3,200 mAh battery and running Android OS 4.3 Jelly Bean. No insight into any new S-Pen features.

Samsung announced at the end of July it had started mass production of low power, 3GB LPDDR3 RAM for mobile, and devices using it would appear during the second half of 2013.

The latest leak also hints that Samsung will launch more than one variants of its Galaxy Note 3, similar to the international and U.S. editions of the Galaxy S4 from earlier this year. This is consistent with previous rumors. 

There’s no word on the availability, pricing, or colours, but Samsung will show off the Galaxy Note 3 at the upcoming Samsung Mobile Unpacked event during the IFA in Berlin.

 

 

 

BlackBerry 9720 Announced, Runs BlackBerry OS 7.1

 

During the BlackBerry Q1 2014 conference call, BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins let it be known a new BlackBerry 7.1 device would be released soon and after many sneek peeks at it in unofficial capacity, the time has come to make it all official. The BlackBerry 9720 has finally been announced and will be making its way to Asia, EMEA and Latin America in the coming weeks.

As its new BlackBerry 10 operating system struggles to get off the ground, the company is still depending on the old version 7. During its last fiscal quarter BlackBerry shipped 6.8 million smartphones, but only 2.7 million phones running the new OS.

The launch of the BlackBerry 9720, which runs a refreshed version of the BlackBerry 7 OS, may play to the company’s dwindling strength. The smartphone has a re-engineered physical QWERTY keyboard with a dedicated BBM key, a trackpad and a a 2.8-inch touchscreen with 480 x 360 pixel resolution. It has 512MB of RAM.

The BlackBerry 9720 also has a 5-megapixel camera and an FM radio. Connectivity options include HSPA, 802.11n and A-GPS. The phone is packed with a 1450mAH removable battery, which is claimed to offer up to 7 hours of talktime and 18 days of standby time.

On the software side, BlackBerry has focused on social networking features. Users can write a message once and post it simultaneously to their friends on BBM, Twitter and Facebook, for example.

The updated interface also lets users swipe to unlock the phone or access the camera from the lock screen, among other enhancements.

Currently there is no indication of pricing or availability in India, but stay tuned for more information. 

Report : Windows 8.1 Will Launch In October

The latest version of Microsoft Windows, Windows 8.1, will not be available to the public until October, according to reports.

A preview of the first major update to operating system has been available since June, and Microsoft is said to be now testing near-final versions of new OS.

Windows 8.1 includes a number of concessions for desktop users, as well as new features for the modern interface. Users will be able to boot straight to the desktop, disable modern-style “hot corners” and access key desktop functions by right-clicking on the newly-restored Start button. The modern interface includes major improvements to built-in apps, the ability to use three apps side-by-side, overhauled Bing search and more. The net effect is that it’s easier to stay on the desktop if you want, but not unthinkable to switch to the modern UI.

We already know that the upgraded operating system Windows 8.1 will run Internet Explorer 11, the new version of the web browser which Microsoft have claimed is “fast, fluid and perfect for touch,” providing “the best web experience across the full range of Windows devices and screen sizes”.

Windows 8.1 will also allow users to circumvent the ‘Live tile’ interface built for touch screens and go directly to the desktop mode. And there will be direct support for 3D printers – signalling a hope that the new technology will become mainstream in the near future.

A number of tutorials and explanatory menus will be added to the operating system, Microsoft said, to help users adjust to the updates.

Nokia Lumia Update – SMS + Call filter

Nokia has rolled out an update that will add the SMS and Call filter functionality on the Nokia Lumia handsets running on the Windows phone 8 OS.  This feature will allow Lumia users to block unwanted calls and SMS’s. 
The update will be available via windows phone store (extras and info app). Lumia 1020, Lumia 925 and Lumia 625 will initially get the update and followed by the other models running WP8. To block a number all that the user need to do is tap and hold until they get the options. There a block number option, once taped the number will be blocked. Users will no longer get the calls or SMS’s from the blocked numbers.
There is also an option to unblock if need be. So far users were using a third party app for the same and now it comes built in. There is the live tile option too wherein users can view the number that was recently blocked. It is a good option especially for avoiding unwanted calls (marketing / credit cards / Insurance etc).

The update is being rolled out slowly and probably within few days all of the WP8 handsets will get the call + SMS filter update option.

iBall Slide i9018 dual core tablet with 9 inch screen for Rs. 10000

iBall Slide i9018 is a new 9 inch tablet powered by dual core processor clocked at 1GHz running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS with 1GB RAM. This tablet is priced at Rs. 9,999 and does not come with built in SIM slot. 
The 9 inch capacitive display supports 1024×600 pixels resolution. The dual core is cortex A7 coupled with Mali 400 GPU. Android 4.2 sails on Slide i9018 with 8GB internal storage and 1GB RAM. Micro SD slot supports cards of up to 32GB. External 3G is supported via compatible dongle.
iBall Slide i9018 houses dual cameras, a 2MP fixed focus placed on the rear and a front camera of VGA resolution. For connectivity there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro USB, HDMI port and 3.5mm audio jack.
This tablet comes with G-Sensors and a 5000 mAh li-ion battery. The Slide i9018 comes with a 1 year warranty and will be available in retail and online stores within few days. Also check out iBall Slide 3G 9728  and  Slide 3G 7334i.

iBall Slide i9018 key features and specifications

• 1.0 GHz Dual Core processor with Mali 400 GPU.
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 9 inch capacitive multi touch screen with 1024×600 pixels resolution.
• 1GB RAM (DDR3), 8GB storage and 32GB micro SD card support.
• Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Micro USB, Bluetooth, external 3G support via dongle, HDMI port and 3.5mm audio jack.
• 2MP rear FF camera without flash and front VGA camera for video chat.
• Sensors : G-Sensor.
• 5000 mAh battery (Li-ion).
• Price Rs. 9,999 (listed on iBall website)

Intex iBuddy connect II tablet with 3G launched for Rs. 7490

After launching the Intex iBuddy connect 3G tab that is now selling for Rs. 9K, Intex had launched iBuddy connect II with 3G support and with a lower price tag of Rs. 7,490. This is a 7 inch tablet with dual core processor. 
As compared with the iBuddy connect 3G tab that is powered by 1GHz dual core (cortex A9), the iBuddy connect II is powered by 1GHz dual core (cortex A5) chipset. Both these tablets run on the Android 4.0.4 OS (ICS) over a 7 inch screen. However the connect 3G supports 1024×600 pixels resolution the connect II supports a lower resolution of 800×400 pixels.
The connect comes with 1GB RAM, 4GB storage, light, proximity and G-sensors whereas the connect II is loaded with 512MB RAM, 4GB storage and only with G-Sensors. Connect tab is dual SIM tablet with 3G support, Wi-Fi, HDMI port, 3.2MP rear camera / 1.3MP front camera and GPS. The connect II on the other hand is Single SIM with 3G, Wi-Fi, 2MP rear / front VGA camera and GPS.

The old version is with 3500 mAh battery and the Intex iBuddy connect II is with 3000 mAh battery. As for the price the iBuddy connect is for Rs. 9,190 and the iBuddy connect II is for 7,490.

iBall launches Hybrid Dual Pendrive starting from Rs. 599 onwards

You might have seen many pendrives in the market, but here is a new hybrid version from iBall called the iBall Hybrid dual pendrive. This external storage device is priced starting from Rs. 599 onward.
The iBall Hybrid pendrive comes with a USB 2.0 connector it is the standard one that you see on the pendrives, you can connect it to the PC or any other supported devices, and there is another micro USB connector for connecting to micro USB supported devices such as Tablet and Smartphones.
Not all of the smartphones supports OTG and if it does, usually users buy an OTG cable to convert the USB 2.0 to micro USB. Now here is the iBall Hybrid dual Pendrive that can directly connect to the smartphone or tablet without the need of an OTG cable (provided OTG is supported on the handset).

This iBall device is light weight at 10 grams and is priced at Rs. 599 for 8GB and 799 for 16GB version. If you are planning to buy a pendrive and probably might want to use it with micro USB supported devices then this is a good option or you can anyway buy any other pendrive plus an OTG cable (approx Rs. 150 to 200).

Wammy Passion Z+ review – 5 inch FHD with 1.5GHz turbo chipset

Wickedleak Wammy Passion Z+ is upgraded Passion Z with 5 inch screen with FHD resolution, powered by MT6589T processor @ 1.5GHz, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, dual SIM and 2500 mAh battery. The handset is a better option than the Wammy Passion Z.

Buy / Info

Wammy Passion Z+ is an upgraded version of the Passion Z. It is the same handset with exact features, the only difference is the chipset that has been upgraded from 1.2GHz MT6589 to 1.5GHz MT6589T (Turbo). The Z+ is priced at Rs. 15,999 and the older version for Rs. 14,990.
Passion Z+ Box pack
The packing is the same, as mentioned it’s the same Passion Z handset with chipset upgrade. Inside the box there is the handset, screen guard, USB data cable, travel charger and 2500 mAh battery. There is no earphones included.
Wammy passion Z+ review
The handset looks good, premium design and light weight. It is a dual SIM handset and SIM slot 1 is micro SIM. The Z+ weight is 139 grams with battery and thickness is 9.70mm and 11.34 with the lens that is bulging out a bit. Breadth is 69.37mm and Length is 141.13mm. The built quality is good, handset is comfortable and feels really light. However there are small gaps on the rear side where the back cover clips with the handset (check the video review).
The OGS screen is 5 inches with 1920×1080 pixels resolution (440.58 ppi). Screen is scratch resistant to minimal extent, it’s better to use a screen guard for added protection. There is no issue with the touch and viewing angle is really good. There is accelerometer, proximity, light, magnetic and gyro sensors.

OTG is supported; I could connect my pen drive and could browse the content using an OTG cable. 3G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi worked well without issues and I got the GPS lock in less than 20 seconds. Sound is loud and clear. Phone features worked well.

The Wammy Passion Z+ is powered by 1.5GHz MT6589T processor with PowerVR SGX 544 MP. Z+ runs on the Android 4.2.1 OS. The RAM is 1GB and internal storage is 4GB. Of the 4GB storage 1.48GB is assigned for apps (1.35GB free) and 1.27GB as internal storage. Of the 1GB RAM the free RAM is 423MB. You can install apps on external storage.
Benchmark scores comparison between Passion Z / Z+ MT6589 and MT6589T turbo

Benchmark App	Wammy Passion Z (MT6589)	Wammy Passion Z+ (MT6589T)
Quadrant Benchmark	3878	4704
Antutu Benchmark	12008	13919
Vellamo	-	HTML5 (1517), Metal (520)
Nenamark2	28.2 fps	32.9 fps (AVG – 34 fps).
Multi Touch	5 point	5 point.

The camera quality is the same as on the Passion Z. You can check the sample images attached in this article. The camera is auto focus and there is LED flash for low light conditions. Full HD video recording (30fps) and playback is supported.

As far as Gaming is concerned I tried the Dead Trigger game that worked pretty well, you can check the brief game play in the review video. I had shot this video a day before I got the iBerry Nucela N1 for review. I did not not get the chance to download and install the heavy games like Nova 3 and the MC4, but looking at the issues the iBerry N1 (with same MT6589T chipset) had I will get the handset again and try out the same games on the Z+ so stay tuned for the gaming review of passion Z+ coming soon.
The battery of 2500 mAh gives a decent backup time of up to 27 hours with moderate usage. The handset does get warm when playing games or using heavy apps.
Verdict
The Passion Z+ (that is a Ocean X7 re-branded model) is with MT6589T processor which is slightly better than the 1.2GHz MT6589 chipset. The Z+ is available for 15,999 it is Rs. 1000 more than its predecessor and a better option since the price difference is not much.