AirAsia offers: Win OnePlus 2 smartphone and invites

AirAsia, world’s low-cost airline, and OnePlus - a fast growing global technology startup, has jointly announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to enable AirAsia India flyers with a chance to win invites for OnePlus 2. The offer is valid on ticket bookings made between September 30, 2015 and October 09, 2015 on airasia.com, for people planning to travel between October 10, 2015 and October 20, 2015. 

OnePlus will offer up to 1,000 OnePlus 2 invites to lucky AirAsia customers (through a lucky draw) who travel to any of the ten destinations where AirAsia operates. The lucky winners will receive the physical invites while they are seated inside the flight from the AirAsia crew members. OnePlus fans travelling on AirAsia even stand a chance to win OnePlus 2 smartphones on select flights. To learn more about OnePlus 2, visit the link here. 

Mittu Chandilya, AirAsia India CEO & Managing Director said, "Coming together with a brand as popular as OnePlus is very exciting for us at AirAsia. OnePlus has been constantly evolving and has carved a niche for itself in the market within a short span of time. This association is sure to excite our flyers that are always in store for a fresh and fulfilling flying experience. The added anticipation of receiving a OnePlus 2 invite during this travel period is going to make it even more memorable!"

Vikas Agarwal, General Manager - India, OnePlus said, "This is a unique and a first-of-its-kind collaboration between an airline and a smartphone brand. We are excited to be associated with a like-minded brand such as AirAsia and become a trendsetter in the industry. OnePlus never ceases to surprise its fans and this campaign has been designed to do that! This is our way of making their dreams of owning a OnePlus 2 by simply flying AirAsia."

**Because we love and value our beloved readers, here's an exclusive opportunity to win 10 OnePlus 2 invites. To learn more about the contest, click here.

Motorola Moto Turbo Specifications and Picture Gallery

The Motorola Moto Turbo smartphone is a 5.2" screen and features 21MP rear camera. It is powered by 2.7GHz processor coupled with 3GB RAM. The 5.2" device costs Rs. 41,999 in the market. We managed to get a few pictures of the Motorola Moto Turbo handset.

Its specifications:

• Display: 5.20-inch
• Processor: 2.7GHz
• Rear Camera: 21MP
• Front Camera: 2MP
• Processor 2.7GHz  quad-core
• Processor make Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
• Resolution: 1440x2560 pixels
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.0.2
• Storage: 64GB
• Battery capacity: 3900mAh

iPhone 6s and 6s Plus to be available in grey market starting tomorrow

Apple just announced their new set of iphones, the s series of their already popular iPhone. But since the phones won't be launching in India on the 25th of September which is the global launch date, news about their availability in the grey market is already out. 

You can pick one up at grey market vendors in Mumbai's Heera Panna and Crawford markets, Delhi's Gaffar market for prices that go up to 1 lakh.

Stocks most likely to be available by tomorrow evening. The rose gold being the hot favorite and mostly costing 10-15 thousand more. 

The expected pricing of the iPhone 6s:
  
Rs 80,000 for 16GB 
Rs 1,00,000 for 64GB 
Rs 1,20,000 for 128GB 

The iPhone 6s Plus will cost:

Rs 1,00,000 for 16GB 
Rs 1,20,000 for 64GB
Rs 1,40,000 for 128GB

Dealers have started taking booking tokens of Rs. 50,000 already. But this premium price will be for a brief period as the official launch will happen around 25th of October in India

By: Sridhar Iyer

Enter The Contest: 10 OnePlus 2 Invites Up For Grabs

Are you on the lookout for that coveted OnePlus 2 invite? The OnePlus 2 was introduced in the Indian market on 11th August 2015 and is available for purchase only through an invite.

OnePlus has been kind enough to give 10 of them away to some of our lucky readers. To get the invite, just follow these simple steps:

• Follow the OnePlus India Twitter handle
• Follow our Twitter page
• Mail your answer to the following question, along with your name and contact number, to techiegeik@gmail.com

What Chipset does the OnePlus 2 Smartphone use?

The ten winners will receive an invite to purchase the OnePlus 2 and will be responsible for the purchase price of the device.

The contest closes on Sunday, 11th October 2015. Winners will be announced on 12th October and will be intimated by email.

Update: The contest in now closed. Here are the winners list.

Review: Fitbit Charge HR

Fitness bands are a new trend nowadays in the market and joining that race in india is the new range of fitness bands by Fitbit.  The Fitbit Charge HR is a super powered tracker that offers continuous heart rate monitoring for better estimation of your daily activity, workouts and sleep. The overall look of the Charge HR is impressively sleek and it blends in with pretty much any outfit. It's discreet and the textured rubber looks smart and is stylish in its own way.

Testing it for over a week now and the band is impressive in many areas. The clasp is a normal watch affair, with a small buckle that everyone's familiar with, attached to a rubber strap. I did suffer from some irritation issues after using the band for 2 days. But as the company has urge users to take breaks from their band and to keep it clean. Taking breaks did solve the issue for now.

The Charge HR is also very easy to use. You basically just pair it with your iPhone or Android phone, enter some basic data about yourself into the Fitbit app, and then you just wear the thing. It also comes with a wireless USB dongle if you don't have a smartphone and would rather just pair it with your computer.

Fitbit claims the Charge HR will last "up to five days" on a fully charged battery, but I actually found it does last that long. For a small device that's constantly monitoring your pulse, that's really good.

FitBit Features-

Automatic heart rate monitoring: Whether you're working out or resting, this wristband accurately measures your heart rate with LED sensors that detect blood flow in your wrist.

Check your stats, even in low-light conditions: The backlit digital LED display offers a clear view no matter the lighting.

Discover your sleep patterns: Monitor how long and how well you sleep. Wake peacefully without disturbing your partner with the silent, vibrating alarm.

Get call notifications on your wrist: Caller ID displays incoming calls from your phone, keeping you connected on the go. Only phone no text message or email notifications though.

See real-time progress by syncing wirelessly with Smartphones and Computers: Automatically syncs with select devices, saving you the hassle of having to connect cords or manually enter data.

Small size wristband for a comfortable fit: Adjustable circumference gives you just the right fit. Small size wristband for a comfortable fit. Available in different sizes also.

FitBit App:

The Fitbit app runs on iOS, Android and Windows, and you can sync with Windows or Mac, too: an included USB dongle syncs to your computer wirelessly, or you can connect via Bluetooth provided your phone supports Bluetooth 4.0. Connecting the Fitbit app was relatively easy, but getting always-on notifications and syncing to pair took a few attempts.
The app's basic list of steps, calories, distance, and heart rate, and its spin-off charts, doesn't do as good a job of synthesizing all the data into one summary as I would have liked. Similar to the Microsoft Band, the key data points are presented in a list. From there, you can see daily or weekly or monthly progress in any area.

Likes- 

- Simple to set up and use and looks good.
- Very good battery life.
- Suitable for both the average fitness enthusiast and professionals.
- The web-based interface is nice and integrates with other third party apps as well.

Dislikes-

- Has a proprietary charging cable. Have to keep it handy always.
- The clasp on the under side of your wrist can be slightly uncomfortable. Mainly if you                         have lot of hair on your wrist.
- It’s not waterproof. Water resistant yes, but not water proof.

If you want a standalone fitness tracker, this is a really good one and it's well priced (not cheap though) for what it can do. It’s pretty accurate, easy to use and also good looking. You can get it on any e-commerce website for Rs 12990. 

By: Sridhar Iyer

Motorola Offers Choice In Buying Experiences To Customers In India

Consumers will now be able to buy Moto smartphones from a wider range of offline and online retailers through Motorola's distribution partner Brightstar India. 

For the very first time, since the introduction of the Moto E in 2014, consumers who prefer walking into a store to buy their smartphones will be able to pick the Moto E 4G LTE off the shelf at select Airtel stores across the country. 

At the same time, continuing with the focus on our growing community of e-shoppers, Amazon India and Snapdeal will also start offering the Moto E 3G/4G LTE, September 25 onwards.

"Responding to growing demand from our consumers we have made a strategic move of increasing the availability of our portfolio across offline and multiple online shopping platforms. To start off, we will be available at select stores for our consumers to experience and purchase the device. Consumers are at the heart of whatever we do and we will leave no stone unturned to enhance their buying experiences." said Mr. Amit Boni, General Manager, Motorola Mobility India. 

Gionee Pioneer P3S launched in India at Rs 5,999

Chinese company, Gionee has launched a budget smartphone, Pioneer P3S priced at Rs 5,999. 

Announcing the new Pioneer P3S smartphone, Timir Baran Acharyya, GM, Gionee India said, "The latest offering Pioneer P3S is one of its kind device which packs stunning looks with powerful technology and is yet affordable. P3S ensures that consumers don’t have to compromise on quality and features over pricing."

The smartphone has a 4.5 inch display screen with 480 x 854 pixel resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop OS out of the box with the Amigo 3.1 skin on top. 

It has an inbuilt storage of 16GB which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The handset sports a 5MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera. In terms of connectivity, it has Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, GPRS/ EDGE, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB. The smartphone comes backed by a 2000mAh battery. It comes in four color options, white, grey, red, and golden.

Overcart Returns With #OTTSupersale With Great Deals

After the success of #OTTfestiveseasonsale, Overcart.com is back with three day #OTTsupersale with never seen before bargain deals for their customers. It is all set to go live tomorrow. 

The first day of the sale is for budget buyers with smartphones priced under Rs. 5000 with smartphones like Nokia XL, Lenovo Iris 406Q, Lava Flair P1, etc. 

The second day of the sale is for the youth and has smartphones like Lenovo S850, Sony Xperia M, Gionee M2, Lumia 720, etc all under Rs 10,000. 

On the third and final day of the sale, customers can choose across big brands like OnePlus One, Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy E7, etc.

Alexander Souter, Co-founder and MD, Overcart.com says, "We are relaunching the #OTTsupersale this month again, since we received a great response to our previous #OTT.  We will continue to add new products, brands, and categories over the coming weeks to ensure that our customers have a wide collection of unboxed products to choose from."

Cash-back offers and EMI schemes on all the three days. As the devices will be available at such steal deal prices, the quantities across the unboxed and refurbished category will remain limited. One has to signup at at http://www.overcart.com/ott.



         

APUS Announces its Entry into India

APUS Group today announced their plans to foray into India by setting up an operations centre, Global R&D centre and a technical support centre in the country. 

APUS has over 25 million users in India and believes the move will help achieve the target of growing the user base to 80 million in India in the next 12 months. Currently, more than 90% of APUS launcher users are overseas, and the app is available in 25 different languages. The developer is also looking at providing more localized service and experience to Indian users and augment India specific content to appeal the target audience.

Speaking on the India strategy, Mr Li Tao, Founder & CEO APUS Group said, "As an emerging country, India’s market potential is great, adding that smartphone usage increasing rapidly with only 10 percent of Indian population using them. India represents a crucial market for us and we are confident that our initiatives will only strengthen our relationship with the country. We aim to have 80 million APUS users in India by end of 2016. "

ASUS Launches ZenFone Go Smartphone At Rs 7,999

ASUS today launched the 3G enabled ZenFone Go, budget smartphone at Rs 7,999. Starting today, users can purchase the ZenFone Go on Flipkart, ASUS exclusive stores and all leading retail outlets.

It has a 5-inch LCD display with an anti-finger print coating with 1280 x 720 HD IPS display, sporting a pixel density of 294ppi. It will be available in 3 colours - Black, White and Red.  

Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head - South Asia & Country Manager, ASUS India said, "We are excited to announce the availability of ZenFone Go for our Indian users. Being the third largest home to smartphone users, India is a critical market for us and we intend to bring cutting edge products to consumers here, who seek power packed design sensibilities of a high-end smartphone at competitive prices."

The device runs on the latest OS, Android 5.1 Lollipop and is backed by 2070 mAh battery. It sports an 8MP Autofocus rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek (MT6580) processor coupled with 2GB of RAM.

It has an 8GB inbuilt storage and supports MicroSD cards of up to 64 GB. It measures 144.5x71x9.98mm and weighs 135 grams. The Zenfone Go also sports an enhanced ZenUI with new features including ZenMotion, Trend Micro Dr. Safety and ZenUI Instant Updates.

Lenovo Launches VIBE Shot Smartphone, Features 16MP rear camera

Lenovo has launched the VIBE Shot smartphone for Rs. 25,499 in India. The slim smartphone is light-weight, and flaunts an aluminium frame sporting chamfered edges, reinforced by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front and rear covers. 

The smartphone has a designed tricolour flash system that automatically adjusts luminosity based on ambient light conditions. It has a 12.7 cms full HD display with 1920x1080 IPS. It sports a 16MP super awesome (that because I got a chance to check the smartphone a few days back) rear camera with a 6 element lens module. The On-board BSI sensor and optical image stabilization function minimizes motion blur even under low-light conditions. The device also has Infra-red auto-focus which is twice as fast as regular auto focusing system. The VIBE Shot also has an user-friendly Smart and Pro camera mode.

Mr. Sudhin Mathur - Director, Smartphones, Lenovo India said "At Lenovo, our efforts are always in sync with the requirements of the Gen-next.  The exquisite camera features of the VIBE Shot, the suave design of the device, the improved battery life and the premium feel—all at a mid-segment cost is for the end-user who wants the best of everything. With the launch of VIBE Shot, we are also looking at strengthening our offline presence across the country."

The smartphone comes with the latest Lollipop Android OS and 4G connectivity. It is powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.7GHz Octacore processor coupled with 3GB RAM. It has an 32GB inbuilt storage and is expandable up to 128GB via micro-sd card. 

The Lenovo VIBE Shot will be priced at Rs. 25,499 and will be available at www.lenovo.com and across 1,400 Lenovo exclusive stores and leading smartphone retail stores. 

OPPO R Plus camera feature-Video hand-on

OPPO R Plus: Video hand-on camera feature

BLU Launches Windows Based 4G LTE Mobile Phones In India

BLU Products, a US headquartered mobile devices manufacturer has launched windows BLU win series 4G LTE devices in India. These devices will be called Win JR LTE and BLU Win HD LTE.

The BLU Win Series comes loaded with Windows 8.1, and can be upgraded to Windows 10 for free. The dual-sim phones is powered by a 64-Bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor.

Specifications of Win HD LTE and Win JR LTE

The Win JR LTE features a 4.5-inch display and IPS technology, including an upgrade to 1GB RAM for the international variant. Dual camera support with a main 5.0 mega pixel autofocus camera with LED Flash on the rear, as well as a front facing camera. It costs Rs 5,999.

The Win HD LTE features metal finishing, and cross-hatched patterns on the side keys. It also has a thin 2.5mm bezels that accentuate the 5-inch HD display. In the display, you will also find BLU NexLens Technology (OGS + Full Lamination) to make the device thinner. It sports an 8.0 Mega Pixel Camera and costs RS 7,999.

YU Launches JYUICE Powerbanks, Will Be Available On Snapdeal

YU, the new age technology brand has launched the JYUICE power banks, JYUICE 5000 mAh and 10000 mAh. The 5000 mAh and 10000 mAh power banks are priced at Rs 699 and Rs 1099  respectively and will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.  

It flaunts a hand-crafted Aluminum Alloy shell with round edges and a slim 8mm body. The JYUICE power banks comes loaded with Lithium-polymer batteries. The advanced batteries also are more resistant to overcharge, an issue that lot of users face currently.

YU JYUICE is powered with innovative circuit-chip protection ensuring there is no damage done by power surges. It also adjusts the power output according to the device connected to it.

Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup Rocks City’s Gaming Circuit

More than 500 gamers marked the grand finale of the second Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup that took place at Infinity Mall, Malad on September last weekend. The winner team 'Team Neck Break' walked away with a cash prize of Rs 1,70,000, Team Elunes won the second place and took home Rs 90,000, and 'Team Bad Xcuse' claimed the third spot with Rs 40,000 as prize money.

This year, a total of 203 teams registered for the event out of which 64 participated in the elimination rounds held in Mumbai and Delhi each. The number of teams registered was almost double from that of last year with players coming in from Shillong, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bangalore to participate in the contest in Mumbai. While last year the Cup had been held only in Mumbai, this year, Delhi too was added to the venue. 

A total of 8 teams, 4 in Mumbai and 4 in Delhi qualified for the grand finale which saw an impressive display of high-end gaming gear as well as some of the latest lifestyle products from Taiwan Excellence, including sleek tablets, smartphones, gaming technology, leisure-related and travel products. The event was supported by  sponsors including ACER, ADATA, ASUS, BenQ, D-Link, FSP, Gigabyte, GX, MSi, Thermaltake and Transcend.

Speaking of the tournament, Mr. Micheal Lin, Director of the Taipei World Trade Centre Liaison Office in Mumbai, said, "The popularity of the maiden edition of the Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup was so high that this year we scaled up the event to include even Delhi in the venues. The response we received for our second edition too has been massive. We are glad to bring in this championship for passionate gamers because we believe it gives them an opportunity to showcase their skills as well as offer them a chance to win big money."

Lenovo Y700 Gaming Laptop Launched for Rs 1,25,000

Lenovo announced the IdeaPad Y700-17ISK gaming laptop with full HD display at the Lenovo India Gaming Week in Mumbai. The 17-inch gaming laptop is priced at Rs 1.25 lakhs. It will be open for pre-booking on Lenovo's official online store from October 1, 2015.  

Speaking at the launch, Shailendra Katyal, director e-commerce, strategy and analytics said, "The Indian gaming industry is growing exponentially and there is an immense opportunity to cater to the discerning modern gamer who requires a premium PC to play out of the box. Created from ground up to serve this segment, the Y700 offers futuristic design, premium build quality and powerful hardware."

The Lenovo Y700 laptop has a 17.3-inch full HD IPS panel display and is powered by the 6th generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and GTX-960M graphics coupled with 16GB DDR4 RAM. It has a 1 TB hard drive along with a 128GB SSD.

The IdeaPad Y700 weighs 3.5 kg, has a 720p camera and a 4 cell 60WH battery. It will include free accessories such as gaming surround sound headset, gaming precision mouse and gaming mouse mat worth Rs 9,555.

Micromax Xpress 2 Available Via Open Sale On Flipkart

Micromax today announced that the Canvas Xpress 2 will now be available via an open sale on Flipkart. The smartphone was launched in July 2015 has sold over 150,000 units so far during flash sales. Canvas Xpress 2 has a 5-inch HD IPS display, 1.4 GHz Octa Core processor, 13 MP camera, 2 MP front camera, 1GB RAM at a price of Rs 5,999. The 3G smartphone comes packed with a 2500mAh battery.

Features of Micromax Xpress 2:

• 5-inch HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• 1.4GHz octa-core processor
• Mediatek MTK6592M chipset
• 13 MP AF BSI Rear Camera with OV sensor,5P Largan Lens f/2.0 aperture
• 2 MP FF Front Camera with OV sensor and Panoroma mode
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB)
• 2500mAh battery
• Android Kitkat 4.4.2 OS

Swipe Teases 4G Tablet With 2GB RAM In India, Ace Strike Anticipated

Swipe Technologies is set to launch India’s first and most economical 4G tablet. Swipe will soon announce the launch of a tablet that is certain to generate huge interest in the Indian market with pricing point of Rs. 8000 to Rs. 10,000. Swipe has a 10% market share in the company and has a tremendous hold in tier 2 & 3 cities. 

The highlight of Swipe’s new tablet will be its One-Hand Operation. India’s first economical 4G tablet from Swipe will be powered by a powerful a 64-bit 1.3 GHz QuadCore Processor coupled with 2GB RAM. Swipe’s new tablet will come with a 16GB on-board memory, which can be expandable up to 32 GB via micro SD Card. Swipe’s upcoming tablet is going to be the first tablet from India to support all international telecom networks.

The latest innovation tablet from Swipe will sport a 6.98" High Definition IPS Display (1024x600), which comes with the innovative Vi-Di Technology. Swipe’s new tablet has a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front facing camera. It has a powerful 4000mAh battery, which will deliver up to 11 hours of talk time and 500 hours of standby time. 

Swipe’s new tablet will be launched in the last week of September 2015, just in time for the approaching festive season. 

Intex Launches Aqua Power II Smartphone At Rs 6,490

Intex Technologies, the second largest smartphone maker of Indian origin announced the launch of another Aqua Power series, the Aqua Power II. The 5-inch IPS HD phone is packed with a powerful 4000 mAh battery and runs on the latest Android Lollipop 5.1 OS.

The Aqua Power II reproduces 16.7 million colors on display engineered for the user. It is powered with 1.3Ghz, Quad CORE processor coupled with 1GB RAM. It has 8GB internal storage which can be extended upto 32GB via micro-sd card. The smartphone weighs 152gms and has a talk time of upto 15 hours along with a standby time of 500 hours.

The handset sports a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. The camera comes with features like slow motion capture and gesture. Also the new Aqua Power II features Flip to Mute for calls and alarms and along with Interruption Priority.

A unique feature of Aqua Power II is the 'Cast Screen', which mirrors everything on your android device onto the TV screen. Also the Air Shuffle feature allows users to operate the phone with simple hand gestures without even touching the screen.

The smartphone has a bunch of pre-loaded apps like Sashakt, One Drive, ASK ME, Flashlight, Intex Play, Intex zone, OLX, Go to reach service, News hunt, FOTA, Matrabhasa, Native Browser, Clean master, Maxthon browser, Truecaller, Lets Buy Intex. Intex Aqua Power II is available in three premium colors- white, black, champagne. The device comes with one protection cover and screen guard.

Key features - Aqua Power II:

• Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display – 5-Inch HD IPS
• 3G Enabled
• 1.3GHz Quad-Core 
• Resolution – 1280 * 720
• Chipset – SC7731
• Weight – 152.1 gms (with Battery)
• 5 MP Rear Camera and 2 MP Front camera 
• RAM – 1GB
• ROM-  8 GB (expandable to 32GB)
• Battery – 4000mAH Li-  Polymer battery
• Air Shuffle Sensor
• Gravity sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
• Cast Screen
• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Hotspot
• Pre-loaded apps

Amkette Launches 'Pulse' Earphones Designed For Sports Enthusiasts

Amkette Pulse is the latest range of sports earphones under its Trubeats brand. The neon coloured chic styled earphones are available in two variations S6 and S8. The Pulse earphones are sweat and water resistant, making them a perfect partner for running, jogging, and gyming.

Pulse S6: Pulse S6 is light weight and features a Flexi grip design that fits comfortably and stays put for all levels of exercise. The box has 1 set of earphones with 3 different size ear tips and 1 universal adapter. Even if you have a phone that has a non-standard audio jack, these headphones can be made compatible with it for taking calls through the use of the universal adapter. Priced at Rs 695, the Pulse S6 earphones are available in three vibrant colours- Blue, pink and grey.

Pulse S8: Amkette Pulse S8 features a convenient neckband that ensures perfect fit, making it suitable for outdoor activities. The single sided cable ensures hassle-free use for your workout. The Amkette Pulse S8 also comes with three sets of earbuds (S/M/L) to suit the size of your ear hole. Priced at Rs 995, the Pulse S8 earphones are available in three bright colours- Blue, Neon green and black.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Rajiv Bapna, Director, Amkette, said "With the launch of all new Pulse range under our Trubeats brand, we are targeting sports enthusiasts who love to listen to their choice of music but face challenges like dropping off earphones while running and gyming. Pulse S6 and S8 aim to add value to our customers' life by offering beautifully designed earphones with advanced technology, which ensure high level of comfort which Amkette products are known for. The Pulse range is surely going to make workouts more fun and musical."

Both earphones come with a one year repair and replacement warranty. Currently Available on Flipkart exclusively, the pulse range will be retailed at all premium outlets starting today, September 18th.

Pre-order iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus at Grabmore

One of the fastest growing USA and Europe products selling e-commerce portal Grabmore.in recently announced that iPhone 6S & iPhone 6S Plus is now available on the portal for the customers. While iPhone 6S (16GB) is priced Rs. 62,999, iPhone 6S Plus (16GB) is priced at Rs. 71,999. The website also offers free shipping along with 'Grabmore One-year global warranty.' 

Image sourced: Techclones

Cost of iPhone 6S: 

16GB: Rs. 62,999
64GB: Rs. 71,999
128GB: Rs. 80,999

Cost of iPhone 6S Plus:

16GB: Rs. 71,999
64GB: Rs. 80,999
128GB: Rs. 89,999

Above prices mentioned are inclusive of all taxes. Shipping charges free.

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus smartphones. The mobiles come with a 3D Touch display (a new way to interact with the iPhone) and improvements to the rear camera, in addition to several other enhancements, this will attract buyers and boost their confidence.

To grab your latest iPhone, please visit – 
http://www.grabmore.in/categories/Mobile-Phones-and-Accessories/Mobiles/Apple/

Flydubai Selects Mindtree As Strategic Technology Partner

Mindtree, a leading digital transformation and technology services company, has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based flydubai to shape the full digital experience of the connected traveller.

Mindtree will focus on transforming flydubai’s information technology to support passenger sales and service systems, including services such as electronic ticketing and real-time baggage tracking. The agreement will also extend to other strategic business areas such as revenue management, target monitoring, ancillary revenue and operational optimisation.

Flydubai has a fleet of 49 new Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircrafts operating to more than 90 destinations across Africa, Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, the GCC, Middle East and the Subcontinent.  

Commenting on the announcement, Ramesh Venkat, Chief Information Officer of flydubai said "We welcome this agreement with Mindtree who bring their creativity, IT architectural design capabilities and experience of working within the aviation industry. We look forward to working together to further enhance efficiencies for the benefit of our passengers."

Parthasarathy N.S., President and Chief Operating Officer of Mindtree said "We are committed to flydubai’s goal of treating each passenger not just as a routine travellerbut as a customer to be engaged and served across a full range of touch points. Mindtree will work with flydubai to digitise their value chain, hone operations and create remarkable experiences for each traveller before, during and after their journey."

Micromax Launches Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ Smartphones With 4000 mAh battery

Micromax introduced two new smartphones in its Canvas Juice series. The new Canvas Juice 3 and Canvas Juice 3+ comes packed with a powerful 4000 mAh batteries. 

Micromax Canvas Juice 3

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax said, "At Micromax, we have always been committed to address today's smartphone users biggest need of long lasting batteries. With the introduction of two new smartphones in our Canvas Juice series, we aim to create a perfect value proposition enabling our highly mobile consumers to make the most of these heavy duty marathon batteries for work and entertainment requirements."

Micromax Canvas Juice 3+

Both the smartphones are powered by 1.3GHz quad core processor coupled with 2GB DDR3 RAM. Running on Android Lollipop 5.1 and Lollipop 5.0 respectively, the Canvas Juice 3 and Juice 3+ also offers 8GB ROM and 16GB ROM respectively and 4.79GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB via micro sd card.

The Micromax Canvas Juice 3 features a 5-inch HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and offers talk time of 14 hours and standby time of 514 hours. Canvas Juice 3 comes with 96dB speakers with Cirrus logic Wolfson stereo DAC which deliver 3 time louder sound than the Canvas Juice 2 and improved sound quality. 

Using the Micromax Canvas Juice 3+, consumers can enjoy watching videos on its 5.5-inch HD IPS display which is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 shield, scratch resistant  display. The company claims that the Juice 3+ smartphone offers talktime of 12 hours in 2G, 8 hours in 3G and 500 hours standby time.

The Canvas Juice 3 is priced at Rs 8,999 and is available across online and offline stores while the Canvas Juice 3+ will be available by September end. Price will be  announced at the time of release.

Key features of Canvas Juice 3:

- 4000 mAh battery
- 1.3GHz quad core processor
- Android Lollipop 5.1
- 5-inch HD IPS display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
- 8MP AF rear camera; 2MP FF front camera
- 8GB ROM; 4.79GB internal memory 
- Available across online and offline stores at an price of Rs8,999/-

Key features of Canvas Juice 3+:

- 4000 mAh battery
- 1.3GHz quad core processor
- Android Lollipop 5.0
- 5.5-inch HD IPS display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 
- 8MP AF rear camera; 5MP FF front camera
- 16GB ROM; 4.79GB internal memory 
- To be available across online and offline storesby end of September 

DishCo: The One-stop Solution To Your Hunger Problems

DishCo is  a newly developed multi-city dining app that allows you to find, rank and share your favourite dishes personalizing each dining experience in the city. DishCo as an app, can guide you, help you order food, book tables and receive coupons from restaurants of your choice. Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia was present to grace the occasion. 

L-R Fida Shaw, Shaina NC & Dimple Kapadiya

It is a consumer friendly app and works on the principle of, 'Food by the people and for the people.' A restaurant can directly chat with the customer about their experience. The positive part about this feature is that only a consumer can initiate the chat. DishCo would not be asking for review; and any sort of criticism would not be for the public, but only for the restaurant management. 

L- R Jimmy Shaw, Fida Shaw, Dimple Kapadia, Shaina NC 

One of the most unique and responsible feature of this app is DishCo’s campaign to 'Pledge a meal, spread a smile.' This feature helps users provide meals to the under privileged children in the city.

DishCo also features an exclusive category of users – the Food Marshals. A food marshal can be anyone from a celebrity, a chef, a social influencer, to a local student or a housewife. DishCo helps you know the signature dishes of each restaurant on your fingertips. If you believe that a dish is worth being the signature dish, you have all the rights to ‘Start a Petition.’ Once the restaurant has approved this petition, you will have to get a certain number of people to support you, it could be your friends on the app and your followers. 

Playstore Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foodmarshal.dishco&hl=en

CommonFloor Brings Virtual Reality-based Property Listings

Real estate and apartment management portal CommonFloor has launched CommonFloor Retina, an app which can be used to view new real-estate projects in a Panaromic 360-degree virtual reality perspective. The app is now available on Google play store for download.

There are of course other requirements for experiencing the app, a virtual reality headset (cardboard kit) that you need to have or purchase from Flipkart for Rs. 999. Also the app currently works with only particular set of devices, but works best with the Google Nexus 5 smartphone. I tested the app on the Nexus 5 and the cardboard headset provided with it.

Though it sounds tedious, the setting up is pretty straight forward. Once the app is downloaded on your device, you get steps how to use it with the headset as soon as you open the app. Once the app is running, you select the property you want a tour of and place the device in the headset for the virtual tour to start.

The tour is voice assisted and turning your head will help you navigate or get a 360 degree view of the room you are currently in. There is a manual back button on the left side of the headset to go to the previous page. Also there is on screen navigation where a user can go back or next by focusing for 5 seconds on the on screen icons.

How Does It Work?

• Step 1: Visit CommonFloor.com/Retina and fill in your details, requesting for the special headgear.
• Step 2: Down the official Android app for Retina, and wait for the VR headset, which will be shipped to your home.
• Step 3: Once the headset arrives, place your Android phone, open the apps, and start visiting your desired properties in 3D experience.

The overall experience is good, as it is something new but only as a novelty feature. Users wont actually use it to make a Buy/Rent decision based on the app. Also, the level of detail is not that great and users will have a better experience browsing pictures on the website.

The app as a whole is well made and gives users a different perspective to view properties. We hope it develops further and change the way users view and buy property online.

By: Sridhar Iyer

ASUS Zenfone Selfie Available On Flipkart At Rs 17,999

ASUS has confirmed the availability of its latest Zenfone Selfie online on Flipkart, starting today. The Zenfone Selfie was launched at the Zen Festival last month in Delhi. It is available in Pure White, Chic Pink or Aqua Blue colors. 

Zenfone Selfie’s front-facing Pixel Master camera has a huge 13MP resolution and an f/2.2-aperture, 88-degree wide-angle lens. With the Selfie Panorama mode, you’re able to shoot Selfies with an outlook of up to 140 degrees. Zenfone Selfie’s 13MP rear camera has a f/2.0 aperture lens for low-light shots. 

Both cameras are engineered with five-prism Largan lenses and Toshiba sensors, and include dual-LED Real Tone flash technology. Users can enjoy macro photography that works on subjects as close to 6cm, plus laser auto-focusing that’s as quick as 0.2 second. Zenfone Selfie a 5.5-inch smartphone is powered by industry’s first octa-core, 64-bit processor with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 coupled with 3GB RAM. 

Features Of Zenfone Selfie:

• Wi-Fi: Upto 433 Mbps download speed,6X data speed
• Corning Gorilla Glass 4: The protection shield with 85% less chance to break
• 300mAh Battery:  A high voltage and high capacity battery and fine-tuned power consumption improves both the standby time and talking time
• Sonic Master 2.0: Maximum sound experience with enhanced sound bass effect and minimum sound distortion
• Light speed photography: Auto focus technology is 2X faster than traditional contrast focus; 3X faster in short range and 2X faster focus in low light environment
• Beautification mode: Let’s users balance facial features, soften complexions and remove skin blemishes to create flawless photos — and all in real time!

Users can purchase the Zenfone Selfie variant available at Rs. 17,999. ASUS has also confirmed that the Zenfone Selfie variant (at Rs. 15,999) will be available to users starting September 30, 2015.