Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 India Launch Soon: Specifications & Features
14 Jan
Xiaomi has today, announced its plans to launch the Redmi Note 3 smartphone in India. While the company has not announced the exact launch date for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 India launch, it is looking for 100 explorers or Mi fans who will get to experience the Redmi Note 3 first-hand. These explorers will get to take part in 100 missions and will stand a chance to win a Mi Bans for every approved mission. Xiaomi has also asked its fans to design missions related to Redmi Note 3. Explorers and designers can apply for the same by January 31, 2016.
To recall, the Redmi Note 3 was launched in China in November 2015. It comes with stunning all-metal body design and is the first smartphone from company to feature a fingerprint sensor for additional security. Besides fingerprint scanner, the phone also offers a 5.5-inch full HD display, decent camera combination and massive battery.
Surprisingly, Xiaomi has today launched another variant of the Redmi Note 3 in China today, with two notable changes. The new variant comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 SoC and 16 mega pixel rear camera instead of MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) chipset and 13 mega pixel primary camera of the previous variant.
On its official Twitter handle, Xiaomi India has tweeted- “RT the AWESOME news that a new #RedmiNote3 is coming,” hinting it could be the latest variant with Snapdragon SoC which the company is bringing to India.
Specifications & Features Of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 India
•Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
•GPU: PowerVR G6200
•Operating System: Android Lollipop with MIUI 7
•Display: 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels resolution, 403ppi pixel density)
•RAM: 2GB/3GB
•ROM: 16GB/32GB
•Rear Camera: 13 mega pixel / 16 mega pixel with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture
•Front Camera: 5 mega pixel
•Battery: 4000mAh
•Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
•Dimensions: 150x76x8.65 mm
•Weight: 164 grams
•Color Options: Silver, Dark Grey and Champagne Gold
•Dual SIM
•Fingerprint Scanner
Price & Availability
In China, MediaTek SoC powered the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is priced at CNY 899 (approximately Rs. 9,300) for 16GB variant and CNY 1099 (approximately Rs. 11,400) for 32GB variant. The Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650 SoC and 16GB internal memory is priced at CNY 999 (approximately 10,200) in China. There is no word on Indian pricing and availability details of the phone. It is however, expected to launch in India in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned with us for more developments on this story!
Micromax Canvas Fantabulet With 6.98-inch Display Launched At Rs. 7,499: Specifications & Features
14 Jan
Micromax has launched its latest phablet- Micromax Canvas Fantabulet in the Indian market. Highlight of this device is its large 6.98-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution.
Under the hood, it is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8382W/M processor paired with 1GB of RAM. It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and houses 8GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. On camera front, it sports an 8 mega pixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 2 mega pixel front facing camera.
The dual SIM phablet is backed up by a 3000mAh battery and supports voice calling. Connectivity options which the phablet offers, include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. The device comes pre-loaded with Kindle, Eros Now, Saavn, Gaana and more apps.
Specifications & Features Of Micromax Canvas Fantabulet
•Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8382W/M
•Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
•Display: 6.98-inch HD TFT (1280×720 pixels resolution)
•RAM: 1GB
•Storage: 8GB (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card)
•Rear Camera: 8 mega pixel auto focus with LED flash
•Front Camera: 2 mega pixel
•Battery: 3000mAh
•Connectivity: 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
•Dimensions: 190×99.8×9.7mm
•Weight: 265 grams
•Dual SIM
•Voice calling support
Price & Availability
The Micromax Canvas Fantabulet is priced at Rs. 7,499 and is available to buy exclusively from online retailer Flipkart.
It is indeed a feature packed budget phablet with large display, decent configuration, good camera combination and large battery.
“We ignited the phablet category with the launch of Canvas range of devices which proved to be extremely popular among the consumers. With the launch of Canvas Fantabulet we are yet again pioneering a new category that will change the way people use smartphones making it their first choice for consumption and productivity needs. The launch comes at the most appropriate time when mobile internet is on the rise and there has been persistent increase in demand for larger screens and video consumption,” said Vikas Jain, Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics.
A smart suitcase that follows you around like a puppy
14 Jan
A suitcase that follows its owner around like a puppy could be hitting the market after an Israeli robotics company created a prototype aimed at making luggage hands-free.
Controlled via a smartphone app, a camera sensor and Bluetooth technology work in tandem to locate the owner and trail by their side.
The suitcase works on flat surfaces and could come in handy in environments such as an airport or hotel lobby.
Though in the early testing phases, NUA Robotics says it hopes to bring its smart suitcase to the market in about a year, reports Mashable.
Proximity detection is meant to help the suitcase avoid obstacles, while USB ports can power portable devices like smartphones and tablets.
Other features include an anti-theft alarm, location tracking, and built-in scale that can tell users if they’ve packed over the weight limit.
Data is sent in real-time to smartphones.
The concept of a hands-free suitcase is the latest expansion on luggage tracking technology, which has seen the popularity of devices like the Trakdot, a small device placed inside the checked baggage which sends owners SMS messages or email alerts on its whereabouts when the plane touches down.
The Bluesmart is also designed as a smart carry-on suitcase with built-in GPS location tracking, scale, automatic digital lock and distance alerts if forgetful owners end up leaving them behind.
Samsung to manufacture Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 mobile chips
14 Jan
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Thursday it will mass produce Qualcomm Inc's new Snapdragon 820 mobile processors, in a major boost for the South Korean tech giant's contract manufacturing business.
Samsung said the chips used its 14-nanometre manufacturing process which it also used to make its own Exynos processors. They would be in products in the first half of the year, Samsung added in a statement, without revealing the value of the contract.
The world's top maker of memory chips has been trying to grow its processor business to diversify its revenue stream. It is growing more reliant on components as rivals such as Apple Inc and Huawei Technologies Co Ltd eat into its share of the smartphone market and pressure margins.
Samsung said the 14-nanometre technology cut power consumption by 15 per cent and increased processing speed by up to 15 per cent.
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The firm added Nvidia Corp as a foundry client last year, while South Korea's Electronic Times has reported that Samsung would start making chips for Advanced Micro Devices Inc this year as well.
The Electronic Times also reported last year that Samsung would use the Snapdragon 820 chips for some of its new flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones that will launch this year.
Motorola slashes Moto G (3rd gen) prices; now available at Rs 9,999 onwards
14 Jan
Motorola has slashed the prices of its Moto G (3rd gen) and Moto G Turbo smartphones by Rs 2,000.
The 8 GB variant with 1 GB RAM of the third-gen Moto G now costs Rs 9,999 while the 2 GB RAM variant with 16 GB storage is available at Rs 10,999. The Moto G Turbo smartphone, on the other hand, is now available at Rs 12,499.
The Moto G (3rd gen)features a 5-inch HD scratch-resistant display with 294ppi that spans edge to edge. Under its hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with 1.4 GHz quad-core GPU. It is 4G LTE compatible and powered by Android Lollipop 5.1. The further includes 13 megapixel rear camera coupled with a 5 megapixel front snapper that offers 72-degree field of view.
The Moto G Turbo smartphone includes a TurboPower charger, which gives users up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging. Under its hood is a a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core processor with 2 GB of RAM. There's IP67 rated protection to keep your phone safe from water and dust.
Motorola is further offering discounts of up to Rs 4,000 on Moto G (3rd Gen) and upto Rs 5,000 on Moto G Turbo Edition.
Other specifications include 5-inch 720p display, Android Lollipop 5.1.1, microSD card support of up to 32 GB, dual micro-SIM, 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera.
Google to award $100,000 to qualifying startups for its Launchpad Program
14 Jan
Google will award cloud credit worth $1 lakh to the start-up that will qualify for its Launchpad Program.
"We are delighted to carry forward the vision and align with 'Start Up India Stand Up India' efforts, with a special session focusing on early stage start-ups by providing them a platform to present their ideas to the world under our Launchpad Program," Google South East Asia & India VP and MD Rajan Anandan said in a statement.
The company has short-listed five start-up firms Reap Benefit, Cardiac Design Labs, Guru-G, SlamdunQ and Sbalabs.
Google to award $100,000 to qualifying startups for its Launchpad Program
In the next two days, Google has opened up a public voting for selection of their favourite start-ups. Top three start-ups from these votes will receive an invite to join the next Google Launchpad Week and the final winner will be selected by an eminent panel of judges.
The winner will get $1,00,000 worth Cloud Credit, which means that the firm can use software, storage or any other facility available on cloud.