Ricoh India Launches Ricoh Theta SC At Rs 25,995

Ricoh India Ltd., a leader in the field of Imaging Solutions & IT Services has unveiled Ricoh Theta SC. It is a spherical camera that captures the space around with just one touch. This 360-degree camera provides outstanding usability even for first-time 360-degree camera users and a full range of basic features and solid specifications. The Ricoh Theta SC measures a convenient 45.2mm (W) x 130.6mm (H) x 22.9mm (17.9 mm *6) and weighs approximately 102gms.

The new RICOH THETA SC allows users to easily transfer capture 360-degree images to smartphones and tablet computers. In addition, it also allows users to upload their images to the theta360.com dedicated website and then share them on social networks, or upload 360-degree videos directly to Facebook and YouTube. The RICOH THETA SC captures high-resolution, fully spherical videos at Full HD quality (1920x 1080 recorded pixels, 30 frames per second) for a maximum duration of five minutes (after a synthesizing process). The images can be taken in just 1.5 seconds after the power is turned on, making it a high performance camera.

RICOH THETA SC is also compatible with the new Google Street View app. The app allows to capture and publish photo spheres instantly to Google Maps for people all over the world to explore. The camera is available in blue, beige, pink and white making it even more fun and attractive device to carry around every day. The RICOH THETA SC is on sale at a base price of Rs.25995/ and is available from 16th November.

Picture Gallery: Google Pixel XL Smartphone

Google Pixel XL is the first-ever phone made by Google. On the design front, the surfaces have been sculpted and edges rounded to make it easy to grip. Google has used 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the front display and back glass to accent the aerospace grade aluminum body. The glass on the back features Pixel Imprint, the fingerprint sensor, which is placed on the back of the phone where your finger expects it. It even allows you to swipe it to access your notifications. 

The Pixel is powered by a battery that can charge up your phone for up to seven hours in just 15 minutes. Pixel ships with the newest Android operating system, Android 7.1 Nougat. The software update process too has been made easier. When a new update is available, it can download and install in the background, so users no longer have to wait for the  phone to update.

The Pixel also comes with Google Duo and Allo pre-installed so you can video call and text with all your friends, whether they’re on Android or iOS. The 32gb Pixel XL costs Rs 67,000. Sharing a few pictures of the Pixel XL. 

Smartron brings “Jio Welcome Offer” on the t-phone

Smartron, India’s first global IoT brand announced its association with Reliance Jio. With this association, Smartron tphone users can now avail the Jio welcome offer. This will allow the users to get access to unlimited HD voice, video calling, unlimited SMS, unlimited high speed data services and an access to Jio apps. Smartron tphone users will be able to use these services till 31st Dec 2016 for free.

The stylish ultra-thin dual sim tphone comes with an incredible bold dual tone scheme and is the lightest phone in its category. It has 64 GB inbuilt memory with an expandable SD card slot and all Smartron users gets the exclusive privilege of unlimited cloud storage on tcloud. The superior noise cancellation technology backed by inbuilt 4 mic array on tphone ensures your voice conversation is loud and clear at all times.

The 5.5 inch tphone also comes with a Gorillas Glass 3 with Apical Assertive Display technology for exceptional outdoor visibility. Additionally, the Quick Charge 2.0 ensures the phone charges in no time. Hence, enabling users to download and stream unlimited number of movies, TV shows and songs across multiple languages using the Jio sim.

Smartron tphone users will also get access to Jio applications such as; MyJio, JioCinema, JioMusic, JioTV, JioCloud, and JioMags.

With digital revolution at its peak, the Jio welcome offer will allow tphone users to experience unprecedented 4G VoLTE connection.

InFocus Launches 10 core Processor Smartphone - EPIC 1 At Rs 12,999

InFocus, the U.S-based tech giant today announced the launch of InFocus EPIC 1, the first from the EPIC line of smartphones, designed for people who want an extraordinary smartphone experience. Powered by a potent processor, an industry-leading camera module, and a great display, EPIC 1 takes your expectations a notch higher. InFocus EPIC 1 is available exclusively on Amazon.in at Rs. 12,999.

Talking about the launch, Sachin Thapar, Country Head, InFocus India, said, “InFocus EPIC 1 is the true articulation of our obsession of creating smartphones with industry-leading designs and superior quality. The EPIC line of smartphones from InFocus is designed for people who don’t believe in moderation. EPIC smartphones stand for extraordinary, larger-than-life experiences. The first in the line, InFocus EPIC 1 is powered by the flagship MediaTek Helio X20 10-core processor, while exhibiting design craftsmanship and an impressive combination of a 16 MP primary camera and 8 MP front camera with a f/1.8 aperture for exceptional low-light performance. EPIC 1 is sure to make noise in the big screen segment with a 5.5 inch LTPS FHD display, a fast 4G Cat6 performance, impressive battery power efficiency, and outstanding convenience with its superlative single-touch fingerprint technology.”

The 4G VoLTE supported EPIC 1 comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory which is expandable up to 128 GB. It is equipped with Mali T880 MP4 GPU to meet high-end graphic needs and smooth gaming experiences. Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, EPIC 1 is equipped with a USB type C charger for fast charging. EPIC 1 also comes with a powerful IR Blaster which lets you use the smartphone as a remote control for your TV, set-top box, DVR, DVD player, air conditioner, and other home entertainment devices and appliances.

UCWeb partners with Fox Star Studios and Dharma Productions to promote ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’

UCWeb India, part of Alibaba Mobile Business Group, has charted a new success story through its tie-up with Fox Star Studios, India, Dharma Productions and Sony Music India to promote the highly anticipated Diwali release, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

In a fortnight-long campaign – UCWeb got first rights to ‘The Breakup Song’, and launched special section of unseen and exclusive footage from the movie, video bytes from the stars, movie trivia and special posters as pop up screen and banners on its platform, UC Browser & UC News.

‘The Breakup Song’, hosted and promoted by UCWeb 24 hours ahead of its world-wide launch, reached out to over 6 million viewers via UC Browser. Exclusive film footage, trivia, video bytes of Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma along with film’s posters reached out to over 2 million UC Browser users through a splash screen.

LeEco Brings Boundary-Breaking Ecosystem Model To The U.S

LeEco, global internet and ecosystem conglomerate has officially launched its disruptive ecosystem model in the U.S. Through this LeEco has broken the boundaries between screens to seamlessly deliver content and services on a wide array of connected smart devices – including smartphones, TVs, smart bikes, virtual reality and electric self-driving vehicles. 

Ecophones: The next-generation of smartphones that put content front-and-center to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience.  With eui, the Le and LIVE apps offer a line-up of content including a dynamic preview display, and a 3x3 mosaic of streaming content. With eui, ecophone users can access LeView, a “minus one screen” experience that puts tailored content, customized to your viewing preferences, just one swipe away from the home screen.  With eui, content is always only one click away.  LeEco will launch two ecophones in the U.S. that will begin selling at www.lemall.com on Nov. 2. 

Le Pro3 is LeEco’s flagship ecophone that combines beautiful design, powerful performance and a unique way to consume content.  With a 5.5-inch screen and sleek design, the Le Pro3 features fine, brushed metal backing and a tough Corning Gorilla Glass screen with 2.5D curved edges for a smooth finish. The Le Pro3 sports premium audio features, including dual speakers, surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos and Continual Digital Lossless Audio (CDLA) technology. The Le Pro3 offers incredible, long-lasting performance thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and a category leading 4070mAh battery. The Le Pro3 also features a 16 MP rear-facing camera for vivid photos, panoramas and videos in 4K; and an 8 MP front-facing camera perfect for capturing selfies. The Le Pro3 comes in gold and gray, and will sell for $399. It also includes a 3-month free EcoPass membership.

Le S3 raises the stakes with best-in-category audio, processor, and front and back cameras.  Beautifully designed with an elegant, all-metal unibody and a 5.5-inch screen, the Le S3 doesn’t cut any corners on what matters most.  Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, the Le S3 delivers unrivaled performance for its category.  It also over-delivers on the camera with a 16 MP main and an 8 MP selfie camera, which can be activated with the highly responsive and intelligent fingerprint scanner. The Le S3 combines the power of CDLA and Dolby Atmos with in-box Type-C CDLA earphones for the ultimate audio experience. The Le S3 is available in gold, gray and rose gold for $249, and includes a 3-month EcoPass membership.

EcoTVs: Ranging in screen sizes, LeEco’s TV’s are one of China’s leading smart TV brands, selling more than 7 million units over the past three years.  The ultimate experience in home cinema, the uMax85 boasts a huge 85-inch display housed in a slim industrial design packed with superior technology features including industry-leading Full Array, 448 Active Local Dimming Zones, HDR, Dolby Vision, Fluid Motion 1920 Display Technology and Harmon Kardon® Audio. The uMax85 will be available on Nov. 2 at www.lemall.com for $4,999 and comes with a 12-month free EcoPass membership.

The artfully designed Super4 X Series houses premium technology in an ultra-slim frame built from the finest-grade aluminum alloy materials and features an ultra-narrow bezel. Available in a range of screen sizes including 43, 55 and 65 inches.  These ecotvs feature HDR, Harman Kardon speakers and 3GB RAM and 32GB* of storage. The Super4 X Series ecotvs will be available on Nov. 2 at www.lemall.com
•    43-inch - $649 with 3-month free EcoPass membership
•    55-inch - $899 with 12-month free EcoPass membership
•    65-inch - $1,399 with 12-month free EcoPass membership

The Rs 67,000 Google Pixel XL Costs Rs 19,000 To Make

Believe it or not! The 32GB variant of the 5.5 inch Google Pixel XL smartphone, which was launched in early October at Rs 67,000 in India, costs the technology giant Rs 19,100 per unit to make, according to data by UK analysis firm IHS Market. 

However, this figure doesn't include marketing or R&D costs. The base model of the Google Pixel costs Rs 57,000 in India.

Source: Inshorts

Xiaomi Mi Mix Smartphone Unveiled In China

Nothing says sci-fi like a bezel-less screen, and Xiaomi’s newly announced Mi Mix Android phablet is very sci-fi with its 91.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. This 6.4-inch device has just been announced as a concept phone by the Chinese company, but weirdly enough, it has a price, ¥3,499 ($516), and a release date of November 4th in its home country.

Think of every out-there spec you could cram into a phone and the Xiaomi Mi Mix probably has it. The rear of this handset and its side buttons are both made out of ceramic. The display is curved at the corners — just like that Sharp prototype we recently saw — and all the top-mounted sensors have been removed. The proximity sensor has been replaced by ultrasound, the earpiece has been replaced with a piezoelectric speaker that uses the metal frame to generate sound, and the front-facing camera is relocated to the bottom (though the phone can thankfully be rotated upside down for more flattering selfies).

Inside, the Mi Mix has the latest Snapdragon 821 chip that powers Google’s Pixels, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Looking at the status bar above, the Mi Mix seems to also have support for two SIMs, a popular feature in China, and Xiaomi also notes it has a 192Hz / 24-bit DAC chip for higher-resolution audio. There’ll also be a ¥3,999 ($590) option with 6GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and 18-karat gold accents around the camera and fingerprint sensor on the rear of the Mix. The battery weighs in at a generous 4,400mAh, the rear camera comes in at 16 megapixels with phase-detect autofocus, and yes, the headphone jack is intact .

Source: The Verge

Xiaomi Mi Mix Smartphone Unveiled In China

Nothing says sci-fi like a bezel-less screen, and Xiaomi’s newly announced Mi Mix Android phablet is very sci-fi with its 91.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. This 6.4-inch device has just been announced as a concept phone by the Chinese company, but weirdly enough, it has a price, ¥3,499 ($516), and a release date of November 4th in its home country.

Think of every out-there spec you could cram into a phone and the Xiaomi Mi Mix probably has it. The rear of this handset and its side buttons are both made out of ceramic. The display is curved at the corners — just like that Sharp prototype we recently saw — and all the top-mounted sensors have been removed. The proximity sensor has been replaced by ultrasound, the earpiece has been replaced with a piezoelectric speaker that uses the metal frame to generate sound, and the front-facing camera is relocated to the bottom (though the phone can thankfully be rotated upside down for more flattering selfies).

Inside, the Mi Mix has the latest Snapdragon 821 chip that powers Google’s Pixels, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Looking at the status bar above, the Mi Mix seems to also have support for two SIMs, a popular feature in China, and Xiaomi also notes it has a 192Hz / 24-bit DAC chip for higher-resolution audio. There’ll also be a ¥3,999 ($590) option with 6GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and 18-karat gold accents around the camera and fingerprint sensor on the rear of the Mix. The battery weighs in at a generous 4,400mAh, the rear camera comes in at 16 megapixels with phase-detect autofocus, and yes, the headphone jack is intact .

Source: The Verge

UCWeb Sets New Trend With Audience Engagement Tool We-Media

UCWeb’s We-Media Program has seen immense success since its launch in August 2016 through its partnership with some of the biggest television shows including JhalakDikhhlaJaa & Bigg Boss 10 and bestselling author Chetan Bhagat. 

UC News is a key component of UCWeb Inc, an Alibaba Mobile Business Group Company. The We-Media Program, which aims to provide the users with a mix of both regular and niche content, has seen major success in other countries and aims to bring viewpoints from celebrities, bloggers, key influencers or a common man to a single platform.

UCWeb worked with Chetan Bhagat again for the lunch of his latest Bestseller ‘One Indian Girl’ by hosting special contest for UC Browser users and by writing exclusive blog posts on UC News. Live chat with Chetan Bhagat on UC Browser promoting his new book was a major hit. The event was viewed by over 15 lakh users, and attracted over 1.8 crore users to the campaign page in 3 days alone (Sept 28-30, 2016). The LIVE CHAT session on UC Browser has also emerged as a powerful tool to connect with masses for celebrities and self-publishers.

HTC Unveils Week-long Diwali celebrations

HTC India has unveiled week-long Diwali celebrations –HTC Festive Freestyle: Diwali Clicks on its social media platforms from October 24- October 30 this year. The week long festive bonanza includes a series of contests where participants can share their Diwali celebrations photographs on 3 themes: lights, sweets and Rangoli. The contest is in line with HTC’s innovative Freestyle layout theme available on most of its latest smartphones which enables users to experience unprecedented level of customization.

The most popular 2 images across each category will win HTC’s recently launched HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle smartphone. The Desire 10 Lifestyle brings stunning design and flagship-level features to HTC’s widely praised Desire family of smartphones along with the legendary HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition, made popular on the flagship HTC 10, plus 24-bit Hi-Res audio that delivers powerful, crystal-clear audio performance on both the external speakers and headphones. The HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle is currently available on both Amazon.in and HTC e-store at Rs 15,990.

Interested participants can use the #HTCFestiveFreestyle to post their entries during the week on HTC India Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HTCIndia/. Winners will be announced in the 1st week of November this year.

Norton Boosts Protection With The Launch Of Its New Norton Security Solution

Norton has announced the launch of its new Norton Security software in India, boosting its protection and performance levels for consumers. Norton Security provides customers with our best security protection in one subscription service across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. 

According to Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report, Symantec discovered more than 430 million new unique pieces of malware in 2015, up 36 percent from the year before and in August 2016 alone, there were 45 million new malware variants, the highest level seen since August 2015.

Features of Norton Security include-

Proactive Exploit Prevention: Zero-day vulnerabilities are holes in software applications that are unknown by the software vendor. Norton Security’s Proactive Exploit Prevention technology helps protect the holes in common software applications by recognizing a range of malicious behaviors that are trademarks of zero-day attacks.

Emulation Technology: In their attempts to bypass traditional security software, cybercriminals often hide their malicious code in innocuous-looking files. Norton Security’s newly developed emulation technology hunts down antivirus-evading malware before it can compromise a user’s system. It does this by unpacking and running the suspicious files in a virtual machine for examination before the malware in these files can compromise the user’s machine.

Predictive Machine Learning Engine: Criminals know this, and as a result, develop automated ways to deliver variations of malware designed to evade the signatures. The Predictive Machine Learning Engine anticipates new and evolving malware variants. Using a machine learning algorithm, it develops statistical model that helps accurately detect and blocks both new and unknown malware.

Faster Mac Protection: Mac users will see faster scans and lower overall memory utilization on their devices.

Norton Security is available via in.norton.com and is offered as a flexible service to protect all devices. MSRP for Norton Security starts at Rs.1,399 with periodic special offers.

Whatsapp Starts Rolling Out Video Calling Feature

As expected, Whatsapp messenger has started rolling out video calling feature on its platform. 

Currently available as beta version to Windows-powered smartphones, this feature is soon going to be launched on Android and iOS platforms. Available under the Whatsapp call button, the fetaure allows switching between front and rear cameras.

Source: Inshorts

Video Shows 32 GB iPhone 7 Is 8 times Slower Than 256 GB

A four-minute YouTube video shows a series of speed tests being performed on the 32 GB and 256 GB variants of iPhone 7. 

The 'PerformanceTest Mobile' app showed that the 32 GB iPhone has a storage write speed of 42 MB per second, which is over eight times slower than the 256 GB version's 341 MB per second.

Source: InShorts

FiiO – A1 Review: The Tiniest Portable Budget Amp To Improve Your Music

FiiO is a brand well known for their audio products, everything from really high-end audiophile equipment to all the way down to budget-friendly products. Today we test the FiiO A1 headphone amp that is for the average joe with tight pockets.

Design:
This little amp is really small and really light at only 20g. It is smaller than a cigarette lighter and at least twice the height. You will hardly feel it, in fact, it is easier to forget on the table or at a friend’s place unless of course you use the convenient (included) belt-clip.

This is really tiny

In spite of FiiO keeping the cost down, they have managed to fit this little wonder in a sandblasted aluminium alloyed chassis and not plastic as most companies would have gone with. In no way does it look cheap, feel cheap or behave cheap. It’s got style, oomph and is budget-conscious.

The finish is good for an amp of this price

Surprisingly the FiiO A1 can drive higher-end headphones till 100 ohms comfortably well (see specifications here). If you want 150 to 300 ohms driveability, you need to look for higher-end FiiO products or even the very capable budget friendly FiiO Q1 portable cum desktop amp.

Excellent specs

Performance:
FiiO A1 is a good entry point into better sound from your devices. It does improve the clarity and gives a little better imaging to the sound. We tested with Android Nexus 5 device and Poweramp Music player.

It does a fair job at being neutral while adding a little warmth and smoothness to the sound. What you’ll love is the bass boost feature which adds 3 levels of bass to your liking. I personally was satisfied with Bass level 1 or max 2 in certain tracks, while bass heads might enjoy a further boost to level 3.

You will never complain about the bass with this amp

Varying Mileage:
The performance of A1 will be limited by the earphones or headphones you use. Most people will not have mid to high-end hardware when starting out with a budget amp, but that’s where you will be able to make out the difference. When tested out with Audio Technica M50 I could make out the subtle difference in clarity and sound staging. However, when testing with el-cheapo earphones around Rs.300, the difference wasn’t noticeable at all except for the bass boosts. 

Comes with all cables needed to play music

On the downside, I noticed that there was static when no music was playing. I could distinctively hear funny sounds when sending messages or when receiving a call. Also, do note that the clip isn’t super sturdy, it can come off with rough usage.

Battery:
The tiny tot has a tinny-tiny 160 mAh battery rated at 13 hours, you can expect about 10 hrs from this little wonder.

Verdict:
FiiO A1 does what it says and does it all at an excellent price of Rs. 1,899. This kind of quality sound wise and especially build and functionality are great at this price. However, to really enjoy the subtleties and differences in the sound, you’ll need better cans between your ears, otherwise, you are simply paying for more bass boost and certain cool quotient.

What you’ll Love
- Compact design and good build quality
- Boosts volume and Bass significantly
- Improves clarity and imaging
- Neutral sound
- Long battery life

What you won’t like
- Adds static sounds when sending messages and receiving a call
- The clip can come off with some rough usage

Website:- http://fiio.net/en/products/53
Price - Rs. 1,899


By- Nikhil Rastogi