Portronics Announces “Harmonics Klip” – Retractable Bluetooth Earphones

Portronics, a prominent leader in the innovative and portable digital product market, has launched Harmonics Klip, a dual-purpose music and calling enabled retractable Bluetooth earphone with CVC noise cancellation technology to let you enjoy the freedom of Bluetooth with clarity of calls and superior quality music.

For safety reasons, you need to remain aware of the nearby surroundings and not be completely cut-off, like in case when you go on a morning walk or while simply walk on the footpath or while riding a vehicle. In such out-door situations it would be safe to sacrifice stereo music and listen to surrounding sounds while listening to music.

Also, for people who keep two phones, Harmonics Klip can pair with both of them simultaneously, allowing calls from any one. You can also control volume levels quickly and easily on the bluetooth headset without doing it on your phone.

Harmonics Klip comes with Bluetooth V4.1 connectivity and a retractable earbud. It allows you to simply pull out and insert the tethered earbud into your ear when answering a call or listening to music. Once the call is over or you are done with the listening to music, you just have to press a button on the headset to auto retract the earbud. This prevents the ear fatigue and gives you the neat looks with no hanging wires on your clothes.

Harmonics Klip, the Bluetooth wireless earphones come with a voice calling feature for easy dial-out by just pressing the button and speaking the name. Clip the Bluetooth headset to your clothing or wear it around your neck using the included lanyard. This universal Bluetooth headset is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled phones including Android, Smart phones and iPhones. Harmonics Klip has a talk time of 6 hours and music time of 7 hours with 270 hours of standby time. It comes with rechargeable Li-Polymer battery.

The sleek black colored looks of Harmonics Klip gives you the professional touch and contributes to your style quotient. The operating range of the Harmonics Klip is about 10 meters. It is very lightweight with the weight of 30g only.

Harmonics Klip is priced at a very attractive price-point of INR 1999/- and is available both online and offline stores. To know more about availability visit, http://www.portronics.com.

Fitbit Introduces Alta HR, World’s Slimmest Fitness Wristband With Continuous Heart Rate

Fitbit, the leader in the connected health and fitness market has introduced Fitbit Alta HR and new advances in sleep tracking, giving you actionable insights and guidance in the Fitbit app to make more informed decisions about your health and stay motivated to reach your wellness goals in style.

•       Fitbit Alta HR is the world’s slimmest wrist-based, continuous heart rate tracking device combining the benefits of PurePulse® heart rate technology, automatic exercise recognition, sleep tracking, up to seven days battery life and smart notifications in a slim, versatile design that is easily customized to fit your style. Alta HR is available today for presale, with retail availability in April.
•       Sleep Stages utilizes heart rate variability to estimate the amount of time you spend in light, deep and REM sleep, as well as time awake each night to better understand your sleep quality.
•       Sleep Insights uses the whole of your Fitbit data to provide personalized guidance on how to improve your sleep for better overall health.

Heart Rate and Style in a Sleek Design: Fitbit was able to bring PurePulse, the feature requested most by Fitbit Alta users, to Alta HR by developing a one-of-a-kind chip that reduced the size and number of components needed, achieving a 25% slimmer design than Fitbit Charge 2. The result is a stylish device that offers all-day, continuous heart rate tracking, making it easier for you to make more informed decisions about your health:

•       Better measure calorie burn all day, including non-step based exercise like yoga and spinning, to help you stay on track toward your health and weight goals by tracking calories in versus burned.
•       See real-time heart zones on your wrist and exercise summaries in the Fitbit app to work out at the right intensity for your health and fitness goals.
•       View resting heart rate on-device and trends in the Fitbit app, and compare it to your activity to see how consistent exercise can improve your heart health over time.[1] A decrease in resting heart rate is a key indicator of cardiovascular health; changes up or down may indicate illness or other issues.[2]

Fitbit is also introducing two dynamic, new sleep tools – Sleep Stages and Sleep Insights – that provide deeper insight into your sleep quality and guidance on how to improve, building on its popular sleep features that have empowered millions of people to track their sleep since 2012. Along with diet and exercise, sleep is a key factor in overall health, but most people have very little insight into it. Good sleep plays a critical role in your health and overall wellbeing, from protecting against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, to boosting neurocognitive functions, mental health and longevity. [3]

Sleep Stages, powered by PurePulse, uses accelerometer data and heart rate variability (the changes in time between beats), plus Fitbit’s proven algorithms to more accurately estimate how long you spend in light, deep and REM sleep stages, as well as time awake, each night

Everyone’s sleep cycle is different but by better knowing your sleep quality and patterns, and realizing the impact they have on your day, you can make lifestyle changes that can help improve your sleep over time – such as diet, exercise, winding down before bed, and keeping a consistent sleep schedule. For example, if you wake up feeling exhausted each morning, despite seemingly getting enough sleep, you may not be getting sufficient deep sleep.

Tracking sleep patterns could also help identify variations that can be indicative of other issues. For example, it has been shown that irregularities in sleep patterns could be a sign of a sleep condition that should be discussed with a doctor.

Developed with Fitbit’s panel of sleep experts over the last two years, Sleep Stages makes information previously only accessible through a sleep lab accessible to millions of consumers, while Sleep Insights offers personalized guidance to help improve your sleep. The panel brings a wealth of academic expertise across a variety of sleep-related areas, including health, chronic disease and insomnia.

Fitbit conducted rigorous testing of the ability of its devices, including Alta HR, to estimate sleep stages in adults. These results validating Fitbit's new Sleep Stages feature have been accepted for presentation at SLEEP 2017, the leading meeting for sleep scientists and clinicians.

In addition to the advanced health and fitness tracking experience PurePulse brings to Alta HR, popular features and notifications keep you connected and motivated to reach your goals:

•       All day, automatic tracking of your most important stats (heart rate, steps, distance, calorie burn, active minutes) day and night, powered by up to seven days of battery life. [ii]
•       SmartTrack™ automatic exercise tracking records activities like walking, running, cycling, elliptical, sports and aerobic workouts in the Fitbit app, giving you credit toward your weekly exercise goals.
•       Reminders to Move help you stay active throughout the day, and reducing sedentary time can play a significant role in the prevention of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.[9]
•       Call, text and calendar notifications keep you connected so you can focus on your day.[10]
•       Connect with one of the largest social fitness networks in the world through the new Community tab in the Fitbit app to find support and inspiration on your path to better health and fitness.

Pricing & Availability: Alta HR is available for pre-order today on Amazon.in for INR 14,999 from 15 to 31 March 2017. From 01 to 15 April 2017, Alta HR will be available exclusively on Amazon.in and from 16 April 2017 onwards across major India retailers including Reliance Digital, Croma, Helios, Jumbo and Vijay Sales retail stores

LatestOne.com launches PTron HBE8 earphone at just INR 299

LatestOne.com, India’s No.1 Mobile and Tech Accessories e-tailer has announced the launch of PTron HBE8 universal stereo earphone on their website. This is in line with PTron’s strategy of continuously innovating and introducing new products to meet rapidly changing customer needs and demands. HBE8 is a new addition to the company’s HBE series of earphones. As per a report, wired earphones and headphone market size was over USD 10 billion in 2015. The segment is forecast to grow at 4.6% CAGR from 2016 to 2023 globally.

PTron HBE8 is an in-ear earphone with high quality sound. The new and specially designed HBE8 earphone will be exclusively available on LatestOne.com.

PTron HBE8 is available in 2 metallic color variants of gold and silver. To ensure it remains affordable to the customers largely comprising of Gen Z, the product is priced attractively at just INR 299 ! Prior to this, LatestOne.com has launched PTron HBE7 & HBE9 earphones for its consumers.

Ameen Khwaja, Founder and CEO of LatestOne.com said, “LatestOne.com is known for introducing 2-3 new products every month. PTron HBE8 earphone is an affordable earphone for younger generation. We have noticed an increased demand for wired earphones under INR 300 price range. LatestOne.com worked with dedicated and innovative manufacturing companies to provide this high quality earphone at an affordable price bracket to Gen-Z. We will launch variations of these earphones in coming months to meet the growing demand of the consumers.”

Amitabh Bachchan Joins OnePlus as its First ‘OnePlus Star’

OnePlus, a global mobile technology company, today welcomed Amitabh Bachchan into the OnePlus family as the first-ever OnePlus Star, a select group of distinguished OnePlus users. Association with the living legend reiterates the brand philosophy of ‘Never Settle’ and the company’s pursuit of perfection. OnePlus has always strived to deliver nothing but the best to its community and the association with Mr. Bachchan is the natural extension of the brand’s promise. 

Mr. Bachchan resonates well with the brand personality of OnePlus. Mr. Bachchan is not only the finest and the most admired actor but also a person of immense credibility. Likewise, for OnePlus, the latest flagship OnePlus 3T is rated as the best smartphone based on consumer ratings on Amazon India, showcasing the love and trust placed in the brand.

Talking about this association, Pete Lau, CEO and Founder of OnePlus, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as our brand representative in India. As the brand grows to the next level, we aim to continue to bond with our community in a more meaningful and engaging way. Our association with Mr. Bachchan will further strengthen this bond, give our users a greater sense of purpose and help the brand scale to new heights.”

Sharing his thoughts about the association, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be working with the most exciting technology brand in India, OnePlus, a truly disruptive technology company known for its premium quality and craftsmanship. Being a OnePlus user myself, I am thrilled to represent the brand in India and become a part of the passionate community of OnePlus fans to take the brand legacy ahead.”

Logitech Introduces the all new Z337- The First Desktop Speaker

Logitech has announced the launch of Logitech Z337 Bold Sound with Bluetooth, the company’s first speaker for the home that allows you to easily stream audio from any Bluetooth enabled computer, tablet or smartphone, and switch between them effortlessly.

With 80 watts peak power, this speaker system brings all your favourite content to life with clear sound and strong bass. In addition to the wireless connection, the users get to use the conventional ways by connecting  the Logitech Z337 to your content source via either a 3.5mm or RCA input - so it’s easy to hook up to a monitor, a computer or video game console, while still enjoying wireless connectivity with other devices.

The speaker also features a control pod that you can put in a convenient spot for easy access to essential speaker controls, such as power, volume and Bluetooth pairing, along with a headphone jack for those times when you want to listen quietly. A dedicated knob on the back of the subwoofer lets you adjust the bass level.

The Logitech Z337 Bluetooth is available at a suggested retail price of INR 6,995/-.

MuveAcoustics By Zeeva International Launches Drive Earphones At Rs. 1799

Zeeva International introduces MuveAcoustics Drive Earphones, Integrated microphone and playback control for full range of function. The Drive earphones is a minimalistic yet uniquely designed earphones. 

Its features ensure one feels every music note and hear every moment. A built-in microphone, playback and volume control to ensure a full range of function when the Drive earphones are plugged in. The Drive earphones have a flat and lightweight cable design that minimizes tangled wires.

Three different cushion sizes are provided with the earphones to find the ideal fit. These ultra-comfort cushions enable passive noise isolation and the perfect grip. Zeeva International has partnered with Virat Kohli for MuveAcoustics audio segment.

LG launches the ‘Dhaakad Phone’ With Panic Button SOS feature At Rs 13,990

LG Electronics India Limited (LGEIL) announced the launch of its new ‘Dhaakad’ smartphone with safety & design features and a special ‘panic button’ as per the Government of India guidelines.  

LG Electronics is the first company to adhere to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommendation to have a single number ‘112’ for all emergency calls in the mobile phones across the country, which is referred to as the Panic Button implementation.

The launch event graced by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister, Communications and IT, Government of India and Mr Pankaj Mahindroo, Founder and National President, Indian Cellular Association, saw the unveiling of the phone with new features that include a best-in-class 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch Display that delivers a superb viewing experience indoors or out. Its 13MP rear camera& 5MP front camera with 120-degree wide angle selfie lens complements the phone.  Other advanced features include a fingerprint scanner, OTG Support, a metallic U-frame for a sturdy but slim 7.9mm profile with 2.5D Arc Glass design & latest Android OS 7.0 with 4GVoLTE. In accordance with its proposition as the ‘safe and stylish selfie Dhaakadsmartphone,’ the phone features a ‘112 emergency number’ set up in the form of a panic button dedicated to ensure the safety & security of people who are vulnerable targets in crime related incidents or emergency situations.

The new smartphone is the first of its kind and highlights the commitment and responsibility of brand LG to support and strengthen initiatives for women’s safety in India. The phone has a premium look with its curved elemental design, distinct side character line and a curved metallic frame with 2.5 D curved glass. It has an ‘everybody in’ feature with the 120° wide angle selfie camera with a brighter F2.2 lens which catches the full surroundings of the user.

Key Specifications of K-10 (2017)
•    Chipset: 1.5 GHz Octa-Core
•    Display: 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 277ppi)
•    Memory: 2GB LPDDR3 RAM / 16eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
•    Camera: Front 5MP (Wide) / Rear 13MP
•    Battery: 2,800mAh (removable)
•    Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat
•    Size: 148.7 x 75.3 x 7.9mm
•    Weight: 142g
•    Network:  4G LTE / 3G / 2G
•    Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0  / NFC
•    Color: Black / Titan / Gold
•    Other: 112 Panic Button implementation, Fingerprint Scanner , OTG