After almost 2 months of fierce competition, UC Miss Cricket Contest, an exciting campaign from UC Browser, has come to an end, with the winner Nishi Singh featuring on a billboard at New York Times Square. The 21-year old new rising star has also received cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while the first runner-up Pari Sharma and second runner-up Aishwarya Singh have won Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh respectively. The 3 winners have also made an appearance on the Indian edition of Vogue magazine.
UC Miss Cricket is India’s first online beauty contest driven only by users vote, without intervention from judges. Winner Nishi Singh, TV beauty from Mumbai, got the maximum “likes” on UC Browser for her warm and friendly personality.
On winning the UC Miss Cricket contest, Nishi Singh said: “Not just winning the competition, it has been a great journey altogether during the entire campaign of UC Miss Cricket 2018. I would like to thank UC Browser from the bottom of my heart for giving me this platform and helping me reach so many people. I have been able to connect with all my new-found fans over multiple social media platforms and I would also like to thank them for their votes and support. Winning the First Prize has been a dream come true, and getting my face on NY Times Square has been an icing on the cake.”
UC Miss Cricket Campaign is driving increased Content Consumption and Engagement on UC Browser by Young Users
UC Browser witnessed a jump of 50% unique visitors during the recently concluded IPL 2018. Having transformed itself into a leading content distribution platform, UC Browser provided cricket fans with over 2.5 lakh articles, to meet the increased demand for specialized content from users. The total page views saw a jump of 24% this cricket season and the users spent 10% more time catching up on cricket news versus last year. With more interesting voting and engagement brought by the first edition of UC Miss Cricket Contest this year, the campaign contributed towards the highest single day page views of 220 million for the IPL Cricket related content and total engagement of 45 million on UC Browser.
“In line with our ‘faster speed, richer content’ strategy, we want to add more interactive content by introducing contests such as UC Miss Cricket. We hope to continue with this contest every year. India’s millennials love to express their voice by participating in online activities. With high content consumption and engagement, UC Miss Cricket is not only a platform for young girls but also for young mobile users to express what they like. We believe more and more advertisers will see the great value and potential on such a platform that reaches millions of young audiences across India. ” said Damon Xi, General Manager - India & Indonesia, UCWeb, Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group.
The success of the first UC Miss Cricket Contest also created buzz on social media platforms. YouTubers Lalit Shokeen, Round2Hell and Madras Central added to the craze with their videos, generating combined views of a whopping 7.8 million. Hashtags #MissCricket and #KeepScoring were also trending on Twitter while the video from Lalit Shokeen trended No. 1 on YouTube and Round2Hell’s video trended at No. 2.
Your favorite YouTuber looks better in widescreen, your phone is a fashion statement, and your photos have to look amazing for Instagram. The digital generation expects a lot from a smartphone, and today HTC unveiled two new phones that deliver the goods: the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+.
The HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ will be available in Cool Black and Warm Silver color variant. Pre-order of HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ starts on 7th June 2018 at a price of INR 15800/- and INR 19790/- respectively. Pre-order will be done exclusively on HTC India E-Store. Both the products will be available in retail from June 11, 2018 onwards.
For more information, please see the following pages or visit http://www.htc.com/in/
* Dual cameras available on HTC Desire 12+ only.
Offering similar experiences in two different packages, the 5.5” HTC Desire 12 and 6” HTC Desire 12+ are both surprisingly slim and comfortable to hold despite their big, 18:9 edge-to-edge screens. Features of both phones include:
• Big screen that’s easy to handle. More YouTube, richer gaming experiences, more immersive movies. A bigger and better viewing experience lets you enjoy the things you love while the swipe anywhere feature keeps everything you need just a thumb tap away.
• Hold on to special moments. Capture vivid photos, day or night, with the 13MP main camera, including Phase Detection Autofocus for extra clarity on the go. The HTC Desire 12+ even offers dual cameras, letting you refocus photos after the shot to add a gorgeous, artistic bokeh effect.
• Always looking out for you. HTC Sense Companion helps make life easier with Smart Alarms that intelligently respond to your calendar, Battery Saver to remind you to power up before you leave your home, and performance enhancements to clear junk files and free up valuable space.
• Inherent beauty with premium style. Paying tribute to the U11 series’ exquisite Liquid Surface, the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ incorporate a durable acrylic glass back surface with a new, streamlined look that will catch everyone’s eyes. The seamless frame and beautifully curved edges have a luxurious feel, and the dynamic colors add to your own unique style.
HTC Desire 12+ boasts our biggest 6” display in the Desire series, and along with a 5.5” display on HTC Desire 12, you will be surprised how elegantly they both fit in your hand. The modern and sleek design exhibits the beauty of the U series with the iconic liquid surface wrapped around the most compact and lightweight 18:9 phones we’ve ever made.
With stunning 18:9 and 2.5D glass screens, the HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ gives you a bigger and better viewing experience to enjoy the things you love. The slender frame along with the swipe anywhere feature offers a comfortable single-handed experience that is easier to use.
Capture beautiful and vivid photographs, day or night, with the 13MP main camera on the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+. And the Phase Detection Autofocus will ensure you get clear details even if your subject is on the move
Dual cameras on HTC Desire 12+ capture multiple focal points simultaneously letting you refocus photographs after they are taken or add a bokeh effect. Bokeh mode gives you sharp foregrounds and naturally blurred backgrounds for more artistic photography.
Kingston Digital has announced the launch of its UV500 family line of SSD products. Available in multiple form factors, UV500 will be Kingston’s first 3D NAND-enabled SSD featuring full-disk encryption. UV500 is powered by the Marvell 88SS1074 controller, and combined with 3D NAND Flash, delivers incredible read/write speeds of up to 520MB/s and 500MB/s, making it 10x faster than a 7200RPM hard drive. All form factors of the UV500 SSD family are available in retail and e-tail stores with MRPs of INR 5,850/-, INR 10,250/- and INR 19,450/- for 120GB, 240GB and 480GB variants respectively. The complete family of SSDs is backed by a limited five-year warranty and legendary Kingston support.
UV500 dramatically improves a system’s overall responsiveness with incredible boot, loading and transfer times; and, with no moving parts is far less likely to fail compared to mechanical hard drives. UV500 protects sensitive data with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and supports TCG Opal 2.0. It is available in three different form factors (2.5″, M.2 2280 & mSATA) to accommodate any client system. UV500 is perfect as a boot drive or for primary storage as it is available in 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB and 1920GB* capacities.
“We are proud to bring the UV500 family of SSDs featuring self-encryption to market,” said Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, Kingston Technology India. “The combination of a powerful controller, 3D NAND and data encryption in multiple form factors makes UV500 perfect for both consumers and enterprise users looking for a performance boost on existing systems.”
UV500 Features and Specifications:
• Form factor: 2.5″/M.2 2280/mSATA
• Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s)
• Capacities2:
• 2.5″: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB, 1920GB*
• M.2 2280: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB*
• mSATA: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB
• Controller: Marvell 88SS1074
• NAND: 3D TLC
• Baseline Performance1: Data Transfer (ATTO)
120GB — up to 520/320MB/s
240GB — up to 520/500MB/s
480GB — up to 520/500MB/s
960GB — up to 520/500MB/s
Maximum Random 4k Read/Write (IOMETER)
120GB — up to 79,000/18,000 IOPS
240GB — up to 79,000/25,000 IOPS
480GB — up to 79,000/35,000 IOPS
960GB — up to 79,000/45,000 IOPS
• Power Consumption:
0.195W Idle / 0.5W Avg / 1.17W (MAX) Read / 2.32 W (MAX) Write
• Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C
• Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Dimensions:
100.1mm x 69.85mm x 7mm (2.5″)
80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm (M.2)
50.8mm x 29.85mm x 4.85mm (mSATA)
• Weight:
120GB – 480GB — 41g (2.5″)
960GB — 57g (2.5″)
120GB — 6.6g (M.2)
240GB — 6.7g (M.2)
480GB — 7.7g (M.2)
120GB — 6.2g (mSATA)
240GB – 480GB — 6.7g (mSATA)
• Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz)
• Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)
• Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
• Warranty/support3: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
• Total Bytes Written (TBW)3:
120GB — 60TB
240GB — 100TB
480GB — 200TB
960GB — 480TB
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.
