Vivo launched its much awaited X21 smartphone in India at Rs 35,990. The smartphone will be available via Flipkart and the company’s online store.
Vivo X1 stands out for its in-display fingerprint sensor and the smartphone can be unlocked with just a tap on the screen. Unbelievable but true. Also, this is the second smartphone from Vivo to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Vivo X21 features a great 6.28-Inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Vivo X21 sports a dual-camera setup at the rear with 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. It has a decent 12-megapixel camera for selfies.
Vivo X21 runs on Android 8.1-based on FunTouch OS 4.0. it also comes with support for Android P public beta. The smartphone houses a neat 3,200mAh battery. Vivo X21 has this great feature of facial recognition technology which works in low light conditions as well using an infrared light sensor.
Vivo X21 is available in India at Vivo.com and Flipkart.com for Rs 35,990.
Vivo X21 full specifications:
Display:6.28-Inch FHD+ Super AMOLED with 2280*1080 pixels resolution
OS: Android 8.1
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Camera: 12MP + 5MP on the back, 12MP on the front
Battery: 3200mAh
Source: HT
Display & Design:
Comio C2 Lite smartphone was launched in India in February 2018. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a HD resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Comio C2 Lite price in India starts from Rs 5999. The phone ships in Royal Black, Metallic Gray and Sunrise Gold colors.
Performance, Storage & OS:
The Comio C2 Lite is powered by a MediaTek MTK6737 1.3GHz quad-core processor and it comes with 1.5GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. The phone also support USB OTG (On The Go). You can directly attach an OTG pendrive to the phone and expand your storage even further. COMIO S1 Lite runs the company’s custom UI based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
The phone works well for day to day normal usage but struggles sometimes during gaming. Light gaming works well though.
Camera:
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Comio C2 Lite packs a 8-megapixel primary camera at the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies. While we took this phone out for testing, photos came out decent enough under good light. The camera did struggle a little in low light creating some noise in the pictures. But that's what you get in phones in this budget.
The Company focuses on customer support and hence gives an extra 100 days of warranty which is wonderful.
Connectivity:
The Comio C2 Lite is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.
Battery:
Fueling the smartphone is a 3,050mAh user-removable battery. We are yet to test the battery backup of this device but it should easily go for at least 1 to 1.5 days of normal use with a standby time of 350 hrs.
Verdict: All said and done, this is not a phone that will break any performance records but then no phone in that budget would. It is a simmple phone that takes care of your basic smartphone needs well and you get your money's worth.
By: Vineet Kamath
India is a market ripe for MOBAs. Gaming parlours, all-night gaming sessions at these parlours, and personal PCs are firmly entrenched in the entertainment landscape. Gamers in the subcontinent have taken to MOBAs like fish to water, with genre staples like Dota and League of Legends being fan favorites.
Here are the MOBAs that have Indian gamers hooked.
Dota 2
Dota, short for Defence of the Ancients, has a storied history behind it. It was first conceived and developed as a custom map for the Blizzard title Warcraft III: Frozen Throne by a group of designers. Dota is widely credited with popularising the MOBA genre.
The game received a complete overhaul when, in 2013, it was released as a standalone title by Valve—released as Dota 2. The game still enjoys widespread popularity in India.
Arena of Valor
This game is a fairly recent addition to the Indian MOBA player’s repertoire, having released in the subcontinent in 2018.
With the wide (and steadily growing) adoption of smartphones in the country, the genre is seeing a shift that would have surprised many a mere few years ago—a shift to mobile. The surge in players clearly shows that smartphones can be a feasible and lucrative platform for MOBAs, which are a fair bit more complex to play than most smartphone titles that gamers are used to.
Developed by Timi Studio Group and published by Tencent Games, Arena of Valor has had a massive player base from its original global release in 2015. Now, this gaming phenomenon has arrived in India to a resounding reception.
It’s a breeze to pick up and play even if you’re not a seasoned gamer, and it manages to achieve this without sacrificing the complex gameplay that is a mainstay of the genre.
MOBAs offer a satisfying gaming experience, with emphasis on skill and teamwork. Games like Arena of Valor are immensely enjoyable even if you’re a casual smartphone gamer, and even more so if you have a competitive streak
League of Legends
Popularly known as LoL, this title by Riot Games has held the lion’s share of the global MOBA market since its release in 2009. It offered a streamlined, visually pleasing, and viscerally satisfying experience when Dota was still being played as a Warcraft custom map.
With over 130 champions to choose from, players are spoilt for choice. The game features a much easier learning curve and faster gameplay than other popular MOBAs on the market, which also contributes greatly to its success both in India and globally.
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Fitbit, leading global wearables brand, announced the availability of Fitbit Versa in India across major retailers and online for INR 19,999. Versa is our lightest smartwatch, featuring a modern design, advanced health and fitness features, power packed 4+ day battery life, smart features people want most and cross platform compatibility – all at a competitive price.
Beginning in May, these new Fitbit features will be available:
● Quick replies: Android mobile device users can respond to messages on the go using Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic ™ smartwatches. Create and send up to five custom pre-populated quick replies of 60 characters or less to text messages and messenger apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
● Female health tracking: Available to all adult users who identify as female in the Fitbit® app to track their menstrual cycle and symptoms.i Makes it easier to manage their cycle with a more complete picture of health and fitness data all in one place. Versa and Ionic users will also be able to view female health tracking information on-device.
Powered by Fitbit OS 2.0, Versa makes your daily and weekly health and fitness data even more accessible on the go with a redesigned dashboard, which delivers action-oriented motivational messages, tips and tricks and support to help you stay on track to reach your goals. Advanced health and fitness features include personalized on-device workouts with Fitbit Coach, enhanced 24/7 PurePulse® heart rate tracking, 15+ exercise modes including automatic SmartTrack™swim tracking with water resistance up to 50 meters, and automatic sleep stages tracking.
In addition to new quick replies for Android users, smart features you need include: app, calendar, call and text smartphone notifications; access to Fitbit’s growing App Gallery now with more than 650 popular brand, developer and Fitbit Labs apps , and customizable clock faces; wallet-free payments via Fitbit Pay, supported by more than 60 banks and card issuers in 15 countries and on-device music for more motivation with access to Deezer, and personal music playlists. All of these features come with 4+ days battery life,iii and like all Fitbit devices, Versa is compatible across Android, iOS and Windows devices .
Fitbit Versa will be available in black with a black aluminum case, grey with a silver aluminum case, or peach with a rose gold aluminum case. Fitbit Versa will be available in India from May 13, 2018 across Reliance Digital, Croma, Helios and other major retailers offline and exclusively online on Amazon India for INR 19,999. Fitbit Versa Special Edition will also retail for INR 21,999 and accessories range from INR 2,499 to INR 8,999.
Vivo X1 stands out for its in-display fingerprint sensor and the smartphone can be unlocked with just a tap on the screen. Unbelievable but true. Also, this is the second smartphone from Vivo to feature an under-display fingerprint scanner. 
