Altec Lansing launches "Everything Proof" Range of Wireless Speakers

Altec Lansing announced its launch in the Indian audio device segment with "Everything Proof" range of speakers. The new range of 12 speakers includes MINI H2O SPEAKER, MINI LIFEJACKET 2 SPEAKER and LIFEJACKET 2 SPEAKER which is dustproof, sand proof, shockproof, snow proof and waterproof.

Lifejacket

The speakers are compatible with all devices that are bluetooth enabled devices like tablets, laptops, Apple, Android and Blackberry. The range starts between Rs 3,000 to Rs 14,000 and will be available only on flipkart. Subsequently on all leading online portals, Large Format Stores and various Retail outlets.

MINI H2O SPEAKER: It has 33 feet wireless range and aprt from waterproof, sandproof, snowproof, dustproof, shockproof, it also floats. It features voice confirmation, onboard mic for speaker phone capability, aux in, carabineer and up to 6 hours of battery life. 
PRICE: Rs 3,600

MINI LIFEJACKET 2 SPEAKER: With up to 10hrs of battery life and weight of 0.9 pounds Mini Lifejacket 2 is waterproof, sandproof, snowproof, dustproof, shockproof. Even this speaker floats. It additionally offers special features such as voice confirmation, onboard mic for speakerphone capability, aux in. 
PRICE: Rs 8,000 

LIFEJACKET 2 SPEAKER: It has a strong battery back-up up to 16 hours and has 33 feet of wireless range. It is waterproof, sandproof, snowproof, dustproof, shockproof and it floats! Power bank to remotely charge other devices, speakerphone with caller id, voice confirmation, aux in jack, accepts voice commands, NFC compatible.
PRICE: RS 14,000/-

Ringo launches India's cheapest local calling service @ 19 p/min

Ringo, the low-cost calling app has introduced local calling in India. With the app, Ringo users can call any landline or mobile in the country at a flat rate of 19 p/min, without any additional charges like roaming, STD or top-up cards. Unlike other VOIP apps in the market, Ringo uses telephone networks instead of phone data or the Internet for a phone call, and thus offers superior calling experience, without any call drops. 

With Ringo’s standard rate of 19 paise, it is 90% cheaper than most carriers and 25% cheaper than the most popular calling apps that are Internet based. Additionally, the app offers 50 minutes of free talk time to every user who installs the app for the first time, and 50 additional minutes for every friend a user refers to Ringo.

Intending to revolutionize the domestic calling space in the Indian telecom market with this launch, Bhavin Turakhia, CEO and Founder of Ringo, said, "Our vision has been to make calling across the globe simple, seamless and low-cost for the masses. Our local calling service is not only the cheapest in India right now, but it is also free of typical telecom-related hassles such as STD charges and differential pricing. In a country where 3G penetration is not fairly high throughout, we also have a strong edge over Internet telephony apps, as Ringo calls do not use data, and are comparable in price."

Additionally, Ringo also comes with transparent and easy-to-read itemized bills, and makes earning free credits possible by downloading other apps from its Offers section. 

Netgear's Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) launched for Rs 15000

Netgear has introduced the Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) at Rs 15,000 with 2 years warranty. The Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) uses two WiFi bands simultaneously to establish one super-fast wireless connection that is ideal for HD video streaming and gaming. In addition to extend the range of your wireless home network, you can also use the new Extender to create WiFi access points.

A Gigabyte Ethernet port enables to connect wired devices like game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players to your existing WiFi network. Or when the extender is set to Access Point Mode, you can plug in a wired Internet connection into the Gigabit Ethernet port to create a new WiFi access point or hotspot.

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) can be used with the free Netgear WiFi Analytics app for Android tablets and Smartphones. The high powered Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000) delivers 802.11ac performance with up to 1900 Mbps of dual-band WiFi speed. The Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender offers five Gigabit Ethernet ports that act as a WiFi bridge, ideal for connecting up to five devices — game consoles, smart TVs, streaming players, etc. — to the WiFi network, eliminating the need to buy proprietary WiFi adapters. Additionally, you can access and share all your stored media with the USB 3.0 port.

Wickedleak Launches The Alpha Smartwatch at Rs.6,990

Wickedleak announced the launch of the Alpha Smartwatch in the Indian market priced at Rs 6,990 only. It is powered by MediaTek’s MT2502 Processor which is specifically designed for Wearables.

The Smartwatch helps you access notifications from your wrist such as Messages, Calls, Email, Facebook/Twitter/Whatsapp, Calendar, or even use it to play your music. This Wearable is ideal for pairing with large-screen Android and IOS devices.

The Alpha Smartwatch comes with 3D curved Touch Display with scratch resistant properties and is built with CNC Processed Steel. Alpha comes with a 240X240 pixels high resolution display (220ppi density). It comes with a 280 mAh battery which can last upto 2 days.

The Alpha Smartwatch also packs in a useful new way to locate your missing Phone. Simply head to Find My Device app on the Watch and clicking on it makes your handset emit a loud ping, making it much easier for you to find your phone. Alpha is also a health and fitness companion featuring more enhanced multi-sensors. It has built in Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) which can give your live Heart beats. Additional, applications such as Pedometer, Sleep Monitor which helps you to keep track of your health and make changes accordingly.

UC Browser Is World’s No. 2 Mobile Browser, Grabs Market Share of over 17%

UC Browser, the flagship mobile browser of UCWeb, touched a new milestone when it became the world's second most popular mobile browser with 17.42% market share, according to StatCounter.

UC Browser celebrates world's #2 milestone at Times Square, New York.

The recent achievement coincides with the browser's consistent rise in its overseas markets, as it clocked in more than half of mobile browsing market share (54.42%, per StatCounter) in October 2015 in India and attained a share of 49.05% (per StatCounter) in October 2015 in Indonesia, the second and third populous country in Asia. Both India and Indonesia have become the new frontier for mobile Internet, driven mostly by the rapid growth of their connected population. The popularity of UC Browser attributes to its fast speed and easy access to local content and services.

UCWeb has been seeing exciting success in emerging markets, long dominating mobile browser market in China, India and Indonesia, the three most populous emerging markets globally. All these three countries have a total population of 2.8 billion, accounting for over one third of the world’s population. 

UC Browser’s strength is its signature cloud-enabled browsing technology that can compress data by up to 60%, ability to compress page to provide faster page loading & data cost saving along with localized content. Last December, UC Browser surpassed 100 million daily active users (DAUs), propelling it into the elite group of apps that includes Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and so on.

Picture gallery: Viaan Mobile Launch

Viaan Mobiles launched five mobile phones at an event in Mumbai on 25th November. The phones were launched in the presence of celebrity guests, Malaika Arora Khan, Farah Khan, Manish Paul and Jeetendra. The price range of the handsets ranges from Rs 849 to Rs 12999. 

The highlight of the event was the "V-Assist" feature which is exclusively available to Viaan smartphone users for the first time in India. V- Assist is a 24/7 personalized concierge service which will support the users with best deals on products and services. 

Check out the picture gallery of the celebrities at the event.

Picture Gallery: Ricoh Theta S Camera

Ricoh India Ltd. launched the Theta S camera on 20th November in Mumbai for Rs 39,995. It captures 360-degree scenes surrounding the user. It features high resolution, fully spherical photos and videos, a live preview function and is also compatible with social media platforms. The application program interface (API) for Ricoh Theta S is based on Google-supported Open Spherical Camera API for compatibility with Google’s services.

The Ricoh Theta S camera may look small but it packs in a lot of features. Ricoh Theta S can record spherical video in full 1080p HD video at 30fps and a maximum recording time of 25 minutes. It enables to capture high-resolution spherical images of up to 14 megapixels. The device is also capable of streaming live video with its in-built USB or HDMI port and has an 8GB in-built memory. 

The model provides good quality images due to an enlarged image sensor and F2.0 lenses. The spherical images can be uploaded to theta360.com and shared via various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumbler, and posted to Google Maps, Google+ and YouTube 360°Channel.

The Ricoh Theta S camera sports a black rubber coating and handy face-mounted LED mode indicator. The device will be available in the market for Rs 39,995 from December 2015. The Ricoh Theta M15 is available for Rs 29,340, white in color on Amazon.

Do check out the picture gallery which also includes Ricoh Theta M15 (Yellow color). 

Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty launches Viaan Mobiles

Viaan Mobiles owned by Raj Kundra launched one feature phone and 4 smartphones at an event in Mumbai. The phones were launched in the presence of celebrity guests, Malaika Arora Khan, Farah Khan, Manish Paul and Jeetendra. The price range of the handsets ranges from Rs 849 to Rs 12999. 

Selfie moment: Manish Paul, Malaika Arora Khan, Farah Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Jeetendra

The highlight of the event was the "V-Assist" feature which is exclusively available to Viaan smartphone users for the first time in India. V- Assist is a 24/7 personalized concierge service which will support the users with best deals on products and services. Currently, V-Assist offers services in the field of travel, entertainment, shopping, gifting and utilities. The services are currently available through a phone call in two languages, English and Hindi and includes one year free subscription to its customers. This feature could prove as a positive factor and boost the sales for the devices in the market.

Here are the list of five phones:

V-1.8:  A dual- sim feature phone with 1.8" inch screen,  VGA camera, 2 in 1 speakers, Bluetooth, GPRS and FM. It is available in Black & White colors. 

V-Emerge: The entry level android comes with a 4 inch screen along with dual core processor, 512 MB RAM and 4GB storage expandable up to 32 GB. It features a front and rear camera with flash and runs on android 4.4 version. It is available in Black & Grey colors.

V-Empower: The dual sim android phone has a 4.5 inch screen and is powered by a quad core 1.2 GHz processor. The phone is 8 mm in breadth runs on android version 4.4. It comes with 1 GB ram and 8 GB storage expandable up to 32 GB. The phone also has a front and rear camera. It is available in Black & Grey colors.

V-Encore: This android dual sim phone comes with a 5 inch screen and dual camera. Backed by a quad core processor, it runs on android 4.4 and comes with 1 GB ram and 8 GB storage expandable up to 32 GB. 

V-Eternal:  This is a high end model of the lot. The 4G smartphone has a 5.5inch screen, dual sim support with a metallic body. The phone runs on a quad core processor with a 2 GB ram and 16 GB storage expandable upto 32 GB, currently running on android 4.4. The phone comes with 4G LTE connectivity and finger print sensor on the back. The phone is available in Black and Gold colors.

ViewSonic Provides Projector Apps to Create Portable Life

ViewSonic Corp. has released three designed apps for the public to make the use of projectors that much simpler. The apps includes the world's pioneer ProjectorExpert APP which gathers multiple function and diverse information, vRemote remote control APP, and ProjectorDistance APP. 

The Projector Expert App is a pioneer app that collects diverse information and provides multiple functions. The app has menu options for DLP, Features, Projector, ViewSync, Accessories, Successful Story, Distance Calculator, Press Releases, Select A Projector and About. These ten options create a space to review projector related information and acts as a general users perfect assistant tool to carefully know all the details about a projector. 

The vRemote App causes the users smartphone to function as a virtual remote control. In order for it to function the smartphone must be Infrared enabled or users can utilize a USB wireless adapter (PJ-WPD-200) to have their Android or iOS devices wirelessly stream content to a projector. In addition, vRemote can instantly help users automatically correct keystone with a simple snapshot of the projected image. Administrators can also remotely view the projectors’ lamp working hours and adjust keystone. The vRemote app is also capable of turning the projector on and off, changing the aspect ratio and adjusting the color mode, volume and keystone among twelve different options.

The ProjectorDistance App is a useful tool to find out if the user’s projector will fit the available room space. This works whether the area is a small meeting room, medium sized classroom or a large hall. This can be done in two easy steps, simply choose the projector model then measure the throw distance. Options will then display as to the correct screen size and projector placement.

Gionee Marathon M5 launched for Rs 17,999, houses a massive 6020mAh battery

Gionee Smartphones announced the arrival of its latest Marathon series marvel, the Marathon M5. It is powered by 6020 mAh Li- Po battery and the M5 device can standby upto 684 hr and 62 hours talk time. The company also claims that it has a standby time of upto 32 hours even if there is only 5% of power left. Whats more, the M5 is also capable of reverse charging – it can be used as a power bank to charge spare cell phones at the same time. 

The device has an ultra-slim structure of dimensions 8.5mm thick and outer rim of 4.75mm, metallic unibody, narrow bezel. The Gionee Marathon M5 is powered by 1.3GHz Quad Core 64 bit processor coupled with 3GB RAM. It has a 5.5" HD AMOLED display screen. The 4G LTE enabled M5 supports Dual 4G SIMs, CDMA along with USB-OTG connectivity.  

The Marathon M5 runs on the advanced Amigo 3.1, based on Android 5.1 and a specially designed Music Player. The Gionee Marathon M5 has a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and front facing 5MP camera. Gionee Marathon M5 comes in with an in-built 32 GB memory and is expandable upto 128 GB va micro-sd card. 

Arvind.R.Vohra, Country CEO & MD, Gionee India said "After the runaway success with the Marathon Series i.e. M2 capacity Smartphone. We areexcited to partner with India’s largest online shopping website Flipkart.com for the exclusive availability of Marathon M5. We are certain that the Marathon M5 would be well-accepted by the consumers, just like its predecessors." 

The Marathon M5 is Priced at Rs 17,999 and will be available from today at Flipkart. It is available in three premium color options, namely White, Black and Golden.

Key specs of Marathon M5:

● 13.97cm (5.5) HD, AMOLED display
● Dual SIM LTE, CDMA
● MediaTek MT6735 SoC
● 32 GB ROM + 3 GB RAM
● 13.0MP + 5.0MP camera
● Amigo 3.1, based on Android 5.1
● 6020mAh Li- P0 Dual Setup Battery
● White, Black and Golden colors

Buy a OnePlus 2 without an invite, three day open sale starts from 25th November

The "Open Sale" days for the OnePlus 2 is back and it starts midnight 12 AM from November 25 and ends on November 27 at 11:59 PM for a period of three days.  One can buy it from the e-commerce site Amazon. The 64 GB OnePlus 2 is available for Rs 24999. You can check out our review here. 

The OnePlus 2 features a 5.5-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixel) display screen with 1500:1 contrast ratio. It is powered by a 64 bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC processor coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The flagship device has a 64GB in-built memory. It also has a fingerprint sensor which can store up to 5 prints. 

The OnePlus 2 has 4G Nano sim cards, as well as USB Type-C connectivity. The OnePlus 2 sports a 13 Megapixel rear camera with a 1.3 micron sensor, laser autofocus with dual LED flash and a 5 Megapixel front facing camera. It packs in a 3300 mAh battery and weighs 175 grams. The OnePlus 2 features OxygenOS with Android Lollipop. 

Lenovo launches VIBE S1 Smartphone, comes with twin front Cameras

Lenovo today announced the launch of VIBE S1 smartphone. The Lenovo’s VIBE S1 is the World’s first smartphone with two front cameras. It has a premium all metal and glass construction.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sudhin Mathur, Director- Smartphones, Lenovo India said "We are dedicated to innovation by bringing in the latest hardware and software technologies, features and proficiency to the market with every device, based on constant feedback by consumers. The VIBE S1 is in line with Lenovo’s ideals of combining superior aesthetics with innovative technology that gives optimum value to its customers."

The VIBE S1 is the world’s first smartphone with dual selfie cameras – an 8 MP BSI primary front camera and a 2 MP secondary front camera. The front camera has BSI sensor  to improves the clarity and quality of selfies. The VIBE S1’s 13MP rear camera features a phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) camera along with a dual-color flash.
  
The VIBE S1 is powered by a 64-bit Octa-Core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It has a 32GB inbuilt storage and is expandable upto 128GB via MicroSD card. The device comes preloaded with an Android Lollipop operating system out of the box. The device weighs 132g and is 4G LTE network enabled. The VIBE S1 has a 5" Full HD display with front and back Gorilla Glass design.

The Lenovo VIBE S1 will be priced at Rs. 15,999 and will be available exclusively on Amazon. The VIBE S1 smartphone will be available in two colour options–Blue and White. 

Google Maps offline now available in India

Google has made life easier with the launch of new offline functions in Google Maps. You can now download an area of the world to your phone, and the next time you find there’s no connectivity — whether you’re going on a road trip to Goa, or looking up directions to your next destination from an underground parking  — Google Maps will continue to work. Whereas before you could view an area of the map offline, now you can get turn-by-turn driving directions, search for specific destinations, and find useful information about places — like hours of operation, contact information and ratings — all without an internet connection.

You can go to "Offline Areas" in the Google Maps menu and tapping on the "+" button. Once you've downloaded your map, Google Maps will still work when you’re making your way around Delhi, even when you’re somewhere with spotty service or no connectivity at all. When a connection is found, it will switch back online so you can easily access the full version of Maps, including live traffic conditions for your current route. Google Maps will, by default, download areas to your device only when you are on a Wi-Fi connection.

"Having a spotty internet connection shouldn't mean you miss your next turn. With the launch of these new offline features, like turn by turn navigation and the ability to search for places, we hope it will be easier for people in India to find their way using Google maps." explains Suren Ruhela, Director, Google Maps.

Google has rolled out the first set of these improvements with the latest version of Google Maps on Android and very soon will be seen on iOS devices in India. 

LG Electronics Debuts World's Largest OLED Display

LG Electronics, the world’s leading OLED TV manufacturer has unveiled two of the largest OLED displays in the world at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. LG has worked closely with the renowned French design firm Wilmotte & Associés to develop the massive structures walls which adorn the main terminal of the award-winning airport.

Each sign is composed of 140 55-inch curved OLED panels, resulting in displays that stands 13 meters high and 8 meters across. The two curved displays will feature a variety of content such as brilliant fireworks set against a night sky.  

"These OLED displays perfectly complement the advanced technology that our airport has become known for,” said Park Wan-su, president and CEO at Incheon International Airport. “We are always eager to showcase to the millions of travelers every year the cut-ting-edge technology that originates from Korea. OLED is a prime example of that."

"While the world’s largest OLED sign is certainly something to be proud of, we are more excited about the opportunity to introduce travelers from across the world to the magic of OLED," said Ro Se-Yong, senior vice president and head of the business-to-business solutions at LG Electronics. "The benefits of OLED technology can only be viewed; they cannot be described with mere words." 

Micromax launches Canvas Xpress 4G for Rs 6,599, will be available exclusively on Flipkart

Micromax has announced the launch of its latest entrant in the 4G portfolio, Canvas Xpress 4G for Rs 6,599 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. It features a 5-inch HD screen, supported by 2GB DDR3 RAM. It has a 16 GB internal storage (expandable up to 32GB) and comes with Android Lollipop 5.1 OS out of the box. 

It sports a 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. The front camera is HDR and comes with Face Beauty Mode and an HDR Mode. It is powered by 1GHz Quad Core processor and houses a 2,000 mAhbattery. Micromax claims that it has sold over 300k units of Xpress 2 in less than 3 months. 

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics, said, "We at Micromax are committed to lead the 4G revolution by providing new user experiences and latest technologies at the most attractive price to specification ratio.With the launch of the Canvas Xpress 4G, Micromax has ensured that great specifications with LTE capability is available to everybody at a disruptive price thereby spurring the 4G adoption in the country. The launch reinforces our commitment to leapfrog the consumers’ journey from 2G to 4G and break the organic trend of moving from 2G to 3G and then 3G to 4G."

Micromax now has 13 devices which is 4G compatible which includes Canvas Knight 2, Canvas Sliver 5, Canvas Nitro 4G, Canvas Fire 4G, Canvas Blaze 4G, Canvas Mega 4G, Canvas Play 4G and the Canvas Xpress 4G. Micromax has also partnered with Airtel to provide an introductory 4G double data offer for a period of 6 months across its 4G range of smartphones.

Key features of Canvas Xpress 4G:

• 5.0-inch HD IPS Display
• Android Lollipop 5.1 OS
• 8MP AF rear camera; 2MP FF front camera
• 1 GHz Quad-Core Processor MTK6735P
• 2 GB RAM
• 16 GB ROM (expandable upto 32GB)
• 2000 mAh battery
• Price at Rs. 6,599

                           

Mauj Mobile launches GamesBond for Android users

Mauj.com, one of the leading mobile media company in India, has launched GamesBond – a platform for premium gaming content. Gamesbond.com is a mobile gaming store and a gaming community of choice for Indians. Gamesbond.com brings together gaming developers from India and globally on the platform.

With 65% of total mobile users in the country on Android platform, GamesBond aims to target the growing mobile gaming user base by building an effective go-to marketplace by initiatives like, Gaming Fever Friday (GFF). GFF allows gaming enthusiasts to enjoy 1 new premium game every Friday to download and play for free.

Speaking on the launch, Badri Sanjeevi,Co-Founder & CEO, Mauj Mobile said, "We are very proud to announce GamesBond another exciting offering to our gaming portfolio. With a deep understanding of consumer mindsets and their gaming choices, GamesBond aims to provide users with the ultimate gaming experience with a first of its kind range or premium games. We are confident; Gamesbond.com will resonate with gaming enthusiasts."

GamesBond also provides developers an opportunity to monetize games by using carrier billing and other monetisation tools: In- App purchase, subscription and pay to download. Mauj Mobile intends to create an ecosystem that instantly adapts to the internet conditions and builds a hassle free gaming network.

Watch Latest Movies With Google Play Movies On LG Smart TVs

Lg has announced that starting from this month, LG Smart TV owners will be able to enjoy thousands of movies and TV shows through "Google Play Movies & TV" in more than 100 countries. Compatible with LG’s industry-leading web OS Smart TV platform (as well as its earlier NetCast 4.0 and 4.5), Google Play Movies & TV will offer timeless classics, new releases, independent films and cult favourites in both HD and SD formats.

With Google Play Movies & TV, viewers can rent or buy from among thousands of movies or TV shows from major Hollywood studios. And because all the content originates from the cloud, viewers can begin watching on their LG Smart TVs at home and resume watching from where they left off the next day on their smartphone, tablet or PC.

"The smart TV market is growing rapidly and with that comes a tremendous demand for fresher, higher-quality content," said In-kyu Lee, senior vice president and head of the TV and monitor division at the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. "Meeting this demand is LG’s highest priority, matched only by our desire to provide the best possible viewing experience on our TV products with the webOS platform. Our close partnership with Googlewill go a long way toward fulfilling the high expectations of LG Smart TV owners."

Google Play Movies will become available starting this month on LG Smart TVs in 104 countries with the TV service rolling out initially in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. 

Canon launches G5 X and G9 X powershot cameras

Canon has launched two new PowerShot cameras in the G series, the G5 X and G9 X. Both the cameras feature new optimized button layout on the user interface. The touch screen complements the control ring around the lens for easy adjustments to camera settings such as ISO speed, aperture and focus.

Canon G5 X

The PowerShot G5X is equipped with a built-in EVF that has a high resolution of 2.36 million dots. With the EVF, photographers can be confident about the final images taken as the EVF reflects exactly what is seen by the camera sensor and thus reflecting a true image representation of what the photographer sees.

Canon G9 X

The EVF was optimally designed with the eye point of 22 mm to ensure comfort even for bespectacled users. The PowerShot G5 X offers the flexibility of shooting from the vari-angle touchscreen LCD for selfies, creative low or high angle shots. With a compact design and weighing approximately 209 grams, the pocket-sized yet powerful PowerShot G9 X is the lightest and most compact camera in the PowerShot G series range to date.

In both the PowerShot G5X and G9X, the bulb exposure feature provides the user with greater control over shutter timings, which can be highly useful when capturing the light trails of cars, fireworks and night scenes. The new Auto ND Filter ensures that the appropriate brightness is achieved enabling the photographer to focus on capturing the moment in different situations. The PowerShot G5X and G9X are equipped with Wi-Fi and NFC for easy sharing of photos from between compatible cameras, smart devices, Canon Connect Station CS100 and Canon iMAGE GATEWAY (CiG). 

In addition, the Canon Camera Connect app allows users to remotely control camera functions such as zoom, focus, shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and aspect ratio via their smart devices. For the first time in the PowerShot G Series line, alongside charging via the battery charger supplied, the convenience of in-camera USB charging is now also available and thus giving users more options in ensuring their cameras are always powered up.

The PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X are priced at INR 49,995 and at INR 32,995 respectively and available across Canon Image Squares and select dealer outlets.