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Nexus 4 launches in India @ Rs 25,999

by vinayak mathur

LG and Google announced that Nexus 4, the official Android phone, would be available in India in the coming days at an MRP of Rs 25,999. Yesterday, the device became available for pre-order on Flipkart, an e-commerce site, starting at a price of Rs 25,990.

Sources said that the pre-order was part of an exclusive deal that Flipkart had struck with LG.

“LG Electronics is pleased to partner Google on the release of the Nexus 4 in India,” shared Soon Kwon, managing director, LG Electronics India. “We added the best of our talent to our strength, and the result is a feature-packed smartphone that packs superb hardware under a slim hood.”

For now, LG had announced details about only the model with 16GB internal storage and not about the 8GB one, which could be cheaper by at least a few thousands rupees.

Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch screen with 720P resolution. The phone is powered by a quad-core processor and has 2GB RAM. It has a 8MP primary camera and a 1.3MP front camera. The phone doesn’t support microSD card and has a battery that cannot be replaced by users.

The real appeal of the Nexus 4 lies in the software it runs. Like all Nexus devices, it is powered by an unmodified version of Android and is guaranteed to get quick updates whenever Google comes out with the new version of the OS.

This is in stark contrast to other devices that get updates several months after Google had introduced the new version of Android. In an interview to Wired, Sundar Pichai, Android division head at Google, acknowledged that the company was working to fix the update process.

Google usually sells Nexus devices online through its Play Store. But sources said that Nexus 4 would be sold only by LG and its retail partners.

The phone was launched in the global markets last year. At that time an LG executive claimed that it would be available in India in October. But the plans to launch it didn’t materialize.

So far Google has made six Nexus phones and tablets. Nexus 4 is the third from the series to hit India. The other two are Nexus S and Nexus 7.

Category : Android, Mobile Phones

Tags : 25999, 4, india, launches, nexus, rs

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Google testing Google Shopping in India

by vinayak mathur

Google has started displaying shopping results with search listings in India for select users.

What this essentially means is that when you search for a product, Google displays product listings from online retailers on the right side of the results page complete with product images, pricing and direct links under “Shop for ‘Product name’ on Google.”

When we entered the search term ‘Samsung Galaxy S4′, Google displayed shopping listings from Flipkart, HomeShop18 and Yebhi. It’s not just limited to mobile phones and tablets and we got shopping results for a wide range of products including apparel, LED TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, among others. Online apparel store, Myntra is another partner as we also spotted results from the site.

On clicking the information icon accompanying the listing Google elaborates the reason why it displayed these products as: “Based on your search query, we think you are trying to find a product. Clicking in this box will show you results from providers who can fulfill your request. Google may be compensated by some of these providers.”

It’s worth pointing out that we got the Shopping listings results when we used Google search in Safari on a Mac, while we did not get them while using another browser.

At the time of writing this post, Google offers Google Shopping in United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, and Czech Republic. Perhaps Google is testing the feature with random users and would make an official announcement in the coming days.

In June 2012, Google announced that it would rename its Product Search feature for users in the US to Google Shopping. It also said that it was changing the way these search results worked.

The transition to the new model was completed in October.

Search results are now influenced by how much retailers and advertisers paid to Google under its Google Shopping program. In the past, product search results were based mainly on relevance and the program was free. Google offers an API to participating companies through which they can manage listings.

Category : Tech News

Tags : google, india, shopping, testing

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Croma set to launch 3G tablets in India

by vinayak mathur

Tata group firm Infiniti Retail, which runs Croma chain of consumer electronics and durables stores, is planning to expand its range of private label items by introducing 3G-enabled tablet within next two weeks and high-end refrigerators by Diwali this year.

The company has already started offering affordable range of Croma-branded smartphones, which are sourced from China.

“We are going to expand our offering in the private label segment by rolling out more products in coming days. We will introduce 3G tablet in the next 1-2 weeks,” Infiniti Retail managing director and CEO Ajit Joshi told PTI.

The company will source the tablets from China and Taiwan and they will be priced at Rs 9,990, he added.

Infiniti Retail at present sells Croma-branded 2G tablets, priced at Rs 6,990.

“We will also introduce high-end refrigerators under our private label. These will hit the market around Diwali,” Joshi said without sharing the possible price of the product.

Talking about its smartphones, Joshi said: “We started with a consignment of 1,000 phones and we are getting very good response. Now we have placed orders for two more consignments from China.”

The company is selling the Croma smartphones priced between Rs 8,990 and Rs 10,990.

“Our idea is to add more smartphone models, which will be loaded with various features. The smartphones of the renowned brands are targetted at the upper segment of the society. However, the rest of people also have similar aspirations for good product and we will try to address that,” he said.

The company has also launched various types of washing machines under the Croma brand, he added.

When asked how much revenue the company is looking at during this fiscal from its private labels, Joshi said: “We are targetting to achieve Rs 200 crore in 2013-14.”

The private labels business clocked a sales turnover of Rs 130 crore in last fiscal against a target of Rs 180 crore, he added.

Commenting on the sourcing for private labels, he said: “At present, 60% are from India.”

Category : Android, Tablets

Tags : 3g, croma, india, launch, set, Tablets

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Lenovo K900 launching in India May 10 carrying a sub-Rs. 25,000 price tag

by vinayak mathur

Lenovo K900, the 5.5-inch phablet with Intel’s dual-core Clover Trail+ processor inside, is set to launch in India on May 10 at a “very aggressive price”

The India launch will be accompanied by a huge marketing push by the company, likely a TV campaign for the K900 corresponding with the final stages of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). While the exact launch price isn’t known yet, our sources have revealed that K900 is likely to be priced in the sub-Rs. 25,000 (~$460) category, making it an excellent value for money proposition given the power it packs under the hood.

Lenovo K900 was first showcased at CES earlier this year. The K900 packs in Intel’s dual-core Clover Trail+ platform, specifically the Intel Atom Z2580 dual-core processor clocking in at 2GHz. The device features a full-HD display, 2GB RAM and is expected to come with 16GB of internal storage.

The phablet comes with 13-megapixel rear camera with a new Sony Exmor BSI sensor and a 2-megapixel front camera. It is expected to ship with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

Earlier this month, benchmarks featuring the device surfaced online, which showed the Lenovo K900 rubbing shoulders with the Samsung Galaxy S4 as far as pure benchmarks are concerned.

Having this much power at 50-60% of the cost of the Samsung Galaxy S4 will surely excite prospective customers, though Lenovo will have to address issues like brand image and dealer network, for the device to gain traction in the India market.

Lenovo K900 key specifications

5.5-inch 1080p IPS capacitive touch display
Intel Atom Z2580 2GHz dual-core processor (Clover Trail+)
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
13-megapixel camera with Sony’s Exmor BSI sensor
2-megapixel front camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Category : Mobile Phones

Tags : 10, 25000, carrying, india, k900, launching, Lenovo, price, subrs, tag

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Galaxy Note 510 up for pre-orders on Samsung’s India website for Rs. 30,900

by vinayak mathur

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 – or Galaxy Note 8.0 as it is known in international markets – is now up for pre-orders for company’s online store.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was originally unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February andannounced for the Indian market as Galaxy Note 510 a week later. It comes with an 8-inch WXGA (1280×800 pixels) TFT display with a 189ppi pixel density. Running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the tablet has a 5-megapixel rear and a 1.3-megapixel front camera.

Measuring 210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm and weighing 338 grams, the Galaxy Note 510 is powered by a 1.6 GHz A9 quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM. It features feature 16/ 32GB internal storage options with additional expansion support up to 64GB via microSD, though only the 16GB White colour variant is available for pre-orders for Rs. 30,990. Samsung is bundling a book-style cover worth Rs. 2,699 with every pre-booking.

Connectivity wise, the tablet boasts Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi direct, AllShareCast, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0. The 3G variant of the tablet (not on pre-orders yet) also includes A-GPS and GLONASS.

The tablet comes with a host of pre-installed applications such as the proprietary Chat-On 2.0 messenger, Awesome Note and more. Like other devices of the Note series, the Galaxy Note 510 comes with the famed S Pen and includes Air View, S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration, amongst other features.

There’s no word from Samsun when the tablet will start shipping.

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 technical specifications

8-inch WXGA (1280×800) display, 189 ppi
1.6GHz A9 quad-core processor
2GB RAM
16/32GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB (microSD card)
5-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi direct, AllShareCast, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0
A-GPS + GLONASS (3G version only)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
4,600mAh battery

Category : Android, Tablets

Tags : 30900, 510, Galaxy, india, note, preorders, rs, samsungs, website

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Samsung Galaxy S4 launched in India for Rs. 41,500

by vinayak mathur

Samsung has launched its much-anticipated smartphone Galaxy S4 in India priced at Rs. 41,500 for the 16GB variant.

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy S4 smartphone on 14 March. The phone sports a 5-inch full-HD screen with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels, and pixel density of 441ppi. It is powered by 1.6GHz Exynos octa-core processor and comes with 2GB of RAM.

The smartphone will come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants but will also feature a microSD card slot for expanding the storage. The Galaxy S4 sports a 13-megapixels rear shooter and a 2-megapixel one on the front. The Galaxy S4 also offers more camera features including dual-shot, employing the use of both front and back camera, an eraser shot mode to remove people from photos, and a Cinemagram like feature called Cinema Photo, among several other tricks.

However, the phone has a noticeable omission in the form of missing FM radio.

Worldwide demand for the phone is strong and the phone is expected to be in short supply initially.

“Due to overwhelming global demand of Galaxy S4, the initial supply may be limited. We expect to fulfill inventory to meet demands in the coming weeks,” the company said in a statement.

“Demand is far stronger than we had expected and as a result we are having difficulties in fully meeting initial supply requests,” Lee Don-joo, head of sales and marketing at Samsung’s mobile business, told reporters in Seoul.

Samsung on Friday reported its sixth straight quarter of profit growth ahead of Galaxy S4′s debut, the South Korean giant’s biggest assault on rival Apple yet. Samsung Galaxy S4 is expected to be available on 327 mobile carriers across 155 countries.

Samsung Galaxy S4 key specifications

5-inch full-HD (1080×1920) Super AMOLED display (441 ppi)
1.6GHz octa-core processor
2GB RAM
16/32/64 GB Storage (expandable by 64GB via microSD slot)
13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS/ GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, IR LED, MHL 2.0
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
2,600 mAh battery
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm
130 grams

Category : Android, Mobile Phones

Tags : 41500, Galaxy, india, launched, rs, s4, Samsung

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Fujifilm India launches FinePix SL1000 camera with 50x optical zoom

by vinayak mathur

Fujilfilm FinePix SL1000 comes with a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with an ISO range 100-12800. The camera comes with autofocus speed of 0.2 seconds and a continuous shooting mode that lets you click 10 frames per second at full resolution.

The 50x zoom lens on the SL1000 offers a shooting range of 1cm super macro to a 1200mm extreme telephoto and an aperture of f/2.9 to f/6.5. The camera offers an ‘Intelligent Digital Zoom’ that doubles the focal length to 2400mm, or 100x zoom.

Fujilfilm FinePix SL1000 is capable of recording full-HD video at 60fps and stereo sound. The camera is capable taking MPO compliant 3D still images. It comes with a 3.0-inch 180 degrees tilting LCD monitor and a rechargeable Li-ion battery NP-85 and battery charger BC-85A. Image filters such as Pop Color, Toy Camera, Miniature 5, Partial Color, High Key, Cross Screen and Soft focus are thrown-in alongside raw shooting mode as well as a motion panorama mode.

“We are extremely proud to bring the best of the long zoom camera segment- SL1000 which is enriched with versatile functionalities and will be desired by those photographers who do not want the lens-changing capability of a DSLR, but are still keen on having total control over their images. It’s powerful zooming capacity is certain to attract people with an eye for detail,” said Mr. Rohit Pandit, EVP – Sales & Marketing, FUJIFILM India.

Fujilfilm FinePix SL1000 comes with a warranty of two years and is now available at all leading retail stores across India for Rs. 29,999.

Category : Cameras

Tags : 50x, Camera, FinePix, Fujifilm, india, launches, optical, sl1000, Zoom

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HTC One officially launched in India for Rs. 42,900, shipping end of April

by vinayak mathur

HTC has launched its flagship smartphone, HTC One, in the Indian market at a MOP/ Best Buy price of Rs. 42,900. The phone will be available from end of April.

HTC One features a 4.7-inch screen with 1080p display. It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor along with 2GB of RAM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared and Micro-USB. The smartphone runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) along with a brand new Sense UI.

HTC One comes with 32GB of non-expandable storage, though a 64GB variant is available in other markets. No word from HTC when, and indeed if, the 64GB variant will hit Indian shores.

There has been a lot of buzz around the HTC One camera, as the company has ditched the conventional megapixel in favour of something that the company dubs as the UltraPixel camera. There is a 2.1-megapixel front camera and a 2,300mAh battery. Stay tuned for a full review of the HTC One.

“People today immerse themselves in a constant stream of updates, news and information. Although smartphones are one of the main ways we stay in touch with the people and information we care about, conventional designs have failed to keep pace with how people are actually using them,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India.

“A new, exciting approach to the smartphone is needed and with the new HTC One, we have re-imagined the mobile experience from the ground up to reflect this new reality,” he added.

The company has also bundled a data and content pack from Reliance Communications with the phone. Every Reliance GSM subscriber would be able to avail 1GB of 3G data free for 3 months along with free sharing of unlimited text, music, pictures and videos through WhatsApp and Facebook for 3 months. Users will also get free BigFlix subscription for 3 months that will enable Reliance 3G users to watch movies on the go without incurring any additional data charges.

HTC One technical specifications

4.7-inch full-HD display
1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
UltraPixel camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared, Micro-USB
2,300mAh battery
Android 4.1
137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm
143g

Category : Android, Mobile Phones

Tags : 42900, April, HTC, india, launched, officially, rs, shipping

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Google Nexus 7 with 3G launched in India

by vinayak mathur

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has launched the 32GB variant of Google Nexus 7 tablet in India just a week after the search giant rolled out the 16GB iteration of the device in the country. This new version of the tablet comes in Wi-Fi as well as Wi-Fi+3G variants, whereas the model being sold via Google Play Store does not support mobile data.

Asus has priced the Wi-Fi-only variant of Nexus 7 at Rs 18,999, while the Wi-Fi+3G model costs Rs 21,999.

Manufactured by Asus, Google Nexus 7 features a 7-inch IPS screen. This tablet is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and runs on Android 4.1, upgradable to Android 4.2. When it comes to connectivity, this tablet can access the internet only via Wi-Fi as well as cellular data (optional), while other data transfer options include Bluetooth, NFC and microUSB. Google Nexus 7 has no rear camera, while a 1.2MP camera is placed in the front.

Apple iPad mini with 16GB storage capacity and no 3G data compatibility costs Rs 21,990 in India. The 32GB iPad mini with Wi-Fi as well as mobile data is priced at Rs 35,900 in the country. Another Nexus 7 rival is Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, which has been unveiled in the country but is yet to hit the shelves. Its price is not known as of now.

Category : Android, Tablets

Tags : 3g, 7, google, india, launched, nexus

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Samsung Galaxy S II Plus goes on sale in India

by vinayak mathur

Samsung Galaxy S II Plus, the follow-up to the popular Galaxy S II smartphone, is now available for sale in India. Online retailer Infibeam is selling the device, which was announced in January 2013, at Rs 22,990. Though, the device so far is not listed on Samsung India’s official website, Infibeam’s listing shows the actual price as Rs 23,999.

The all-new Samsung Galaxy S II Plus features only a few incremental upgrades over Samsung Galaxy S II. Samsung galaxy S II Plus shares most of the hardware specifications with the original model, such as 4.3-inch SuperAMOLED screen with WVGA resolution, dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 8MP camera. The phone has same 1,650mAh battery as that of Galaxy S II. Both the devices also have NFC support.

The main change is that the new smartphone comes with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) straight out of the box, layered with TouchWiz Nature user interface. This device has 8GB of onboard memory vis-a-vis Galaxy S II’s 16GB; and microSD card support of up to 64GB in comparison to S II’s 32GB.

Additions include Smart Stay, Direct Call, Smart Alert, Popup Video, S Voice, Voice Unlock, Buddy Photo Share, AllShare Play and Samsung Hubs.

Going by the features and specifications, Galaxy S II Plus differs from its older sibling mainly on the software side. However, here too the manufacturer has already begun rolling out the Android 4.1 update for Galaxy S II in various countries, though it has not hit India yet.

Samsung Galaxy S II is currently available at Rs 25,900.

Category : Android, Mobile Phones

Tags : Galaxy, ii, india, sale, Samsung

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