ASUS to manufacture recently launched Zenfone 3 Max in India

ASUS re-iterated its commitment towards 'Make In India' as it announced its plans to manufacture its latest launched device Zenfone3 Max in India. The company will manufacture Zenfone 3 Max at the facility in Daman (Union Territory of Daman & Diu). The production of Zenfone 3 Max will start from December 2016.  This will be the third smartphone to be locally manufactured by ASUS after it initiated production of Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Go, last year.

Zenfone 3 Max

Commenting on the announcement, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said, “Besides our headquarters, Taiwan, India is amongst the most important markets for us and we are constantly looking to strengthen our presence and operations in the country. We are excited to announce another smartphone that will be manufactured locally, apart from Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Go. India is on its way to becoming a world leader in mobile phone manufacturing and we are proud to contribute to such a dynamic economy.”

Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is equipped with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 64-bit octa-core processor. Together with an Adreno 505 graphics processor, the smartphone provides a greater responsiveness and ability to run graphically demanding games.

With this powerful 4100mAh battery and power-efficient processor, Zenfone 3 Max allows extended use of the phone with up to 38 days of standby time on 4G, 17 hours of talk time on 3G, 72 hours of music playback, 18 hours of video playback and 19 hours of Wi-Fi Web browsing designed specifically to meet the demands of the mobile user.

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HTC Desire 10 Pro and HTC 10 evo launched : Key Specifications, Features and Price

Taiwanese, handset maker HTC today announced launch of its mid segment device HTC Desire 10 Pro and HTC 10 evo. The launch event was graced by the presence of Force 2 actor John Abraham who flaunted his love for HTC devices on the stage. Both the devices sport all metal unibody design which is water, splash and dust proof. The USP for Desire 10 Pro is its 20 MP rear and 13 MP front camera where as the HTC 10 Evo comes with USB Type-C dual adaptive earphones and HTC BoomSound adaptive audio. 

HTC Desire 10 Pro and HTC 10 EVO launch

The HTC Desire 10 Pro comes with a 5.5 inch full HD display with a protection layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by Helio P10 octa core processor supported by 4 GB of RAM, on storage front the device has got 64 GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded to a whopping 2 TB via micro SD  card. The device is powered by a 3000 mAh battery. The HTC 10 Pro runs on HTC Sense based on Android Marshmallow.

The HTC Desire 10 pro also includes the HTC BoomSound™ audio profile, giving you the intense HTC BoomSound™ listening experience every time you put on your headphones. With thundering bass and thrilling treble, the HTC Desire 10 pro will keep your sound rocking with incredible intensity throughout the day.

The finger print sensor is located on the back of the device which can be used to capture selfies or start video recording. The phone comes with a 20 MP rear camera with Laser AutoFocus, Electronic Image Stabilization and auto HDR. On front there is a 13 MP camera which comes with a 150 degree wide Selfie Panorama mode. The phone also comes with a built in screen flash. The smartphone will be available in stone black and polar white color variants.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, President-South Asia, HTC said, “The Desire 10 pro is inspired by many of the same innovations that have made the flagship HTC 10 so popular making it the most brilliant Desire ever. The HTC 10 evo also showcases the same focus on driving evolution of smartphones especially in terms of audio technology.” 

HTC 10 evo’s full metal unibody is water, splash and dust resistant with an IP57 rating, so you can rest easy that it will withstand dunks or spills. Running the latest Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, the HTC 10 evo offers all the powerful features you would expect from the latest flagship smartphone, including split-screen view, quicker multitasking, new security settings, and much more. 

The HTC 10 evo’s 16MP camera has OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) , ultra-fast autofocus of up to 0.3s with Phase Detection Auto Focus, you’ll be sure to capture the perfect shot every time. The HTC 10 evo also features Pro mode to give you pro-like control over your photography. The phone is powered by 3200 mAh strong battery and the phone features Qualcomm Quick Charge technology, so you can charge your phone fast.

The HTC 10 evo will be available in Gunmetal, and Pearl Gold colours.

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Xander Audios launches its new speaker 'Stealth' for Rs 8,999/-

New Delhi based Xander Audios, today announced launch of its 'Stealth' speakers which the company claims to be 'game changer' in huge clutter of sound solutions in Bluetooth space. The speakers are powered by SMPS solution instead of a standard transformer and is possibly one of the very few models currently in  market. Advantage of this technology is claimed to be that it provides capability to handle a wide range of voltage and its fluctuations which is prevalent in India. It also helps maintaining sound and bass at high volumes over longer period of playback.

Xander Audios Stealth Speaker

Mr. Ajay Mehta, Managing Director at Xander Audios explained the features and use cases of the 'Stealth' to the media. A 6.5” front throw woofer accompanied by a set of mid range and tweeter set, does justice to a full range of frequencies. Tweeters for High Frequencies, Mid Range for vocals, instruments and our favorite, Bass, with the Massive 6.5” woofer. From our favorite Rock classics to the more fine classical, the Stealth will impress the user, claimed Mr. Ajay.

The Stealth comes equipped with seamless connectivity capabilities with all mobile devices via Bluetooth, USB, SD Card and Aux port and FM radio.With the Stealth, Xander Audios has recognized the problem of taste of individual in sound and has given full individual control for both Treble and Bass settings on our full function remote control. This is a new capability for this category and will be a huge attraction for the acute listener.

The Stealth will be available at all leading stores across the country and at xanderaudios.com for an all inclusive price of Rs.8,999.00 This includes shipping and all prevailing taxes at the time of product release. Dimensions - 'W550*H218*D305 MM – Just the right size!

Mr. Ajay Mehta, Managing Director at Xander Audios commented, “Xander Audios, will invest US$5 Million over the next 2 years in establishing the brand in India, including but not limited to opening 50 “Xander Zones”, which would have our full range of products on display. Here, the consumer can actually experience the sound from our equipment. Xander Audios presents a range of quality sound solutions for the discerning users. Consumers don’t need to break their bank to now get either a thumping bass or to hear audio file quality files”

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Panasonic Eluga Mark 2 launched with 3 GB RAM for Rs 10499 exclusively on Flipkart

Panasonic India today announced launched of Eluga Mark 2 which will be exclusively available on Flipkart for a price of Rs 10,499/-. Online retail partner Flipkart will also conduct Panasonic Phone Fest from 23rd to 25th November 2016. During the fest exciting deals on Eluga Note, Eluga Turbo and P66 along with exchange offer and a special 10% discount offer on SBI credit and debit cards will be available.

he new ELUGA Mark 2 comes with full metal body made with aircraft grade aluminum alloy, giving a glittering look to the device coupled with strength, durability and three times higher heat dissipating capacity.Conveying elegance and panache, the ELUGA Mark 2 gives a bigger and better display, it comes with 5.5”HD IPS screen with 2.5D curved Asahi Dragon Trail glass in the front to give tough look and making it scratch resistant topped with On-Cell Touch technology for a fluid touch experience. Mark 2 sports a 13 MP back camera with 5P lens element for ensuring that maximum light is captured giving a clearer image in darker scenes & a 5 MP 88 degrees wide front camera promising brilliant picture quality.

Panasonic ELUGA Mark2

ELUGA Mark 2 comes with Android™ 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Android-For-Work functionality for enhanced security. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz 64 bit Octa core 4G LTE processor delivering smooth functioning of large sized apps and games. It is supported by 3 GB RAM and 32 GB Internal memory, expandable up to 128 GB by using a SD memory card. It comes loaded with 4G VoLTE technology enabled through Dual SIM (4G/3G+2G) slots and a battery capacity of 3000 mAh li-polymer which ensures the phone is safe and gets a long battery life with the fast charging as an added advantage.

 

The stylish ELUGA Mark 2 has a finger print sensor at back for enhanced security & exciting features like clicking selfies by just tapping the sensor. It also has an InfraRed sensor which operates numerous infrared based electronic devices like Television, Air Conditioner etc. With USB On -The Go support it can connect additional memory hardware to the phone giving the user an extra edge. 

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Get ‘Smarter at every step’ at 2016 Aviation ICT Forum India

As the fastest-growing passenger market in the world, India is expected to surge from being the ninth largest civil aviation market sized at US$16 billion today, to become the largest by Airlines, airports and other stakeholders are transforming rapidly, enabled by new technology trends that promise a smarter experience at every step. The aviation industry must focus on those mega-trends and technologies that will deliver better insights into our passengers and operations, improve ‘life on the go’ and enable better passenger relationships and operational efficiency.

In this dynamic scenario, forums such as the Aviation ICT Forum India help to transform intent into a decisive road map. The India Aviation ICT Forum 2016, in its fourth year, will take place on 16-17 December, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt, Goa, where industry delegates will explore how the aviation industry can become Smarter at Every Step of the journey.

With more than 60 years’ experience working collaboratively at the heart of Indian aviation, SITA is transforming Indian aviation through the provision of modern, standardized IT and communication infrastructure across the country.

This leading pan-industry forum provides a unique opportunity for executives and business professionals to identify and understand the latest aviation trends that will shape their business. The agenda will cover the latest aviation industry trends and conversations with prominent industry leaders on the areas of self service, smart passenger systems, baggage management, mobility, business intelligence, Internet of Things, cybersecurity, smart identity, border management, smart aircraft and other innovations that are transforming the industry.

Along with these insightful sessions, SITA will also be launching an 360 degree India IT Trends report catering to the aviation sector focusing on trends around passengers, baggage handling, airports and airlines in India..

The forum will also include an exhibition area which will showcase the latest in aviation technology and live demos where delegates will be able to experience first-hand the most advanced solutions.

Almost all CEO’s from the Indian aviation industry have expressed their keen interest to attend this year’s ICT forum. Some of the early speaker confirmations received (in alphabetical order) are from Air India, Airports Authority of India, Spicejet, Go Air, Hyderabad Airport, Sri Lankan Airlines, Jet Airways, AERA, Chandigarh International Airport, Kunnur International Airport, KPMG, CAPA, SITA and SITA Lab.

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