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Thursday 17 August 2017

Sony introduces Home entertainment audio systems MHC-V11 and SHAKE-X30D

 Sony India today further transformed its home entertainment audio system line-up, with the launch of MHC-V11 and SHAKE-X30DExclusively designed for music enthusiasts these powerful audio speakers offer clear, dynamic sound, coupled with wireless Bluetooth capabilities enabling users to enjoy music at the touch of a button. The advanced speakers are an extension of the previously introduced MHC-V77D and MHC-V50D. These newly launched home entertainment audio systems stand out for their dynamic audio output, distinctive design and premium technology. 


Product
Availability
MRP
MHC-V11
20th August, 2017
Rs. 19,990
SHAKE-X30D
24th August, 2017
Rs. 50,990








Addressing to the growing demand for entertainment focused products, the new series additions are packed with unique features like karaoke and DJ effects and Sony’s indigenous offering of music center smartphone app. The speakers are embedded with an option for built in USB port, audio input and also comes with a built in FM radio tuner.

Sony Shake X30D
Sony Shake X30D

Karaoke and DJ Effects

MHC-V11 and SHAKE- X30D are enabled with Karaoke and DJ effects and has the ability to enliven any atmosphere. One can just pop in a CD, USB, and sing along to songs from YouTube via Bluetooth. Two mic inputs offers an option to team up with friends for the ultimate sing-off. A built-in vocal fader function even turns down the voice on CDs so one can sing favourite songs.

SHAKE- X30D offers four different effects to set the stage for any party: Flanger creates a deep roaring effect; WAH distorts the audio; Isolator singles out a specific frequency band; and PAN sweeps the sound across speakers. One can use DJ effects with the Fiestable app and gesture control, so getting creative with party playlists has never been easier.

Browse music with Music Center App

Adding to the seamless experience, the Sony Music Center App (previously called SongPal) for smartphone or tablet allows to take control of the music collection. Simply connect over Bluetooth /USB and have access to all favourite tracks. The app can also be used to customise sound settings to ensure great, balanced audio.

NFC and Bluetooth Technology
Ensuring impressively deep lows, MHC-V11 and SHAKE-X30D produce audio output capability that allows one to enjoy the highest quality wireless audio via Bluetooth technology and NFC. Both speakers are enabled with the new audio technology from Sony, LDAC that allows users to enjoy the highest quality wireless audio via Bluetooth technology. With up to 3x the data transmitted, LDAC provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all music needs.

LED Speaker lights
With LED speaker lights, the user can pump the atmosphere with club-like LED speaker illumination. MHC-V11 delivers blue speaker illumination to create the ambience which perfectly attracts party enthusiast.

In SHAKE-X30D, the LED light speakers come with various colour patterns, ranging from pure white to rainbow. One can control the lights on the system, and watch them sync to the beat of the music for a club-style dance floor at home. Synchronising with the rhythm of the beat, the power and speed of the light display matches the musical mood and atmosphere.

Party Chain Effect

The party chain feature lets one expand the speaker system. The speaker can be connected with other Sony one box audio system to add extra power to the sound system. The user can connect multiple systems in a chain to enhance acoustic experience and produce powerful sound.

Portable one-box design: MHC-V11
MHC-V11 is a compact, light weight speaker and comes with a portable design which is convenient to be carried everywhere. This unique feature makes the one-box speaker a perfect addition to any party. An apt combination of style and sound quality, it comprises of inbuilt carry handles which facilitate ease in movement and makes it the perfect addition to any party.

Guitar Input: SHAKE-X30D

The speaker lets one easily organize mini concerts with the available guitar input. Just plug in and press the guitar key to enjoy powerful sound of the instrument. One can also play solo style, or connect a microphone to sing along.

High Power Audio Quality: SHAKE-X30D
The perfect combination of style and sound quality, SHAKE-X30D delivers impressive shaking bass audio quality with the Sound Pressure Horn. An internal folded horn design efficiently increases acoustic pressure by pushing energy through an amplifying duct.

MHC-V11 and SHAKE-X30D will be available in all Sony Center and major electronic stores across India.



Note: This article is auto generated from a Press Release

Online Travel Portal Yatra.com launches 'Smart Watch Wear' app for Android devices

India's one of leading online travel portal, Yatra.com today announced launch of its 'Smart Watch Wear' app, a first for the Indian travel industry. The app will give users access to the booking flow of flights, hotels, trains, buses, homestays, activities and cabs. The on the go app will also let users to browse ongoing offers on Yatra.

Yatra Wear App
Following a few easy steps, users need to create their profiles and the app will let them view their upcoming trips along with flight details, cab bookings and itinerary. The application is said to be extremely user friendly and will allow travellers to do web check in as well as check real time flight status. Adding to the functionality, it will direct travellers to their hotel/accommodation location via maps.

Commenting on the development, Sharat Dhall, COO (B2C), Yatra.com says, “With the ever evolving landscape of technology, the Android smart watch wear app will be an easy to use solution for all travellers. Catering to the needs of the modern day traveller, the app is built to literally help them wear their travel schedule on their sleeves. We believe that this app will help Yatra in reaching out to a wider and more diversified audience, and are confident that it will be well received by all.”
With the goal to be ‘India ka travel planner’, Yatra.com has been providing a ‘best in class’ customer experience. The smart watch wear app has been exclusively designed to make one’s travel experience seamless.
In another allied development, Yatra is also the first OTA in India to have adopted Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to offer an engaging and faster mobile web experience.
The move showcases Yatra's focus on technology and willingness to invest in the future. However, it will be interesting to see how many users does the app find for itself as the platform's own AI , Google Now offers similar features, however its only when you have already made a booking. But when you start planning your vacation and you are using Android wear it will be of much more use.

Wednesday 2 August 2017

With launch of Note 4 and Hot Pro 4, Infinix becomes the youngest brand in Indian smartphone market

How many times you have thought that the smartphone market is saturated now and how many times your belief is shattered with the entry of yet another vendor in market. Today is one such day, when you thought there are plenty of smartphone companies in market and no space left for any new brand, just then Transsion Holdings thinks otherwise and launches its smartphone brand Infinix in fully glory with launch of two budget smartphones.

Infinix Note 4 and Hot Pro 4 Launch
(L-R): Benjamin Jiang, Global Head – Infinix; Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India; Ajay Veer Yadav, VP -  Smartphones, Flipkart and Marco Ma Chief, MD, Transsion India at the launch of Infinix mobiles in India.


Infinix begins its journey in India by introducing Note 4 and Hot 4 Pro from its global range of smartphones priced at INR 8,999/- and INR 7,499/- respectively to be available exclusively on Flipkart, India’s largest online retailer. To boost the consumer confidence Infinix is supported by an extensive service network of over 850 plus touch points across the country. All the launch products come with a free one-time screen replacement within the first 100 days of purchase (T&C apply).
 
“India is an extremely significant market for us” said Benjamin Jiang, Global Head Infinix. “The Indian smartphone industry is ever changing. It is interesting to note how millennials understand technology and become the conduit for driving online adoption. Our vision for Indian market is to become a preferred choice for young consumers by designing products that complement their lifestyle and make technology innovation affordable. We aim to expand our product portfolio by launching “Made for India” products soon” he further added.
 
Mr. Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India while speaking about India plans said, “Being a new player in the Indian competitive online smartphone market, consumer and product is at the centre of our “Go Beyond” philosophy. Our dedicated R&D team has evaluated the digital consumer needs and introduced unique features such as a big battery with Xcharge technology, big screens with stunning display and smartphones beyond ordinary colours that will enhance the young consumer’s smart lifestyle. Our partnership with Flipkart will be instrumental in making Infinix range of smartphones available pan India. We are targeting an online market share of 8-10% by 2018.”
 
To celebrate the launch of Infinix on Flipkart, Mr. Ajay Veer Yadav, VP Smartphones, Flipkart said, "Flipkart has a wide array of budget friendly smartphones that are not only easy on the pocket but are also equipped with best in class technology. A significant chunk of our large and growing customer base opt for affordable smartphones that are characterized by a sleek design, powerful battery life and high performance. Our exclusive association with Infinix checks all these boxes as we look forward to expanding shoppers’ choice of phones in this segment. We are determined to bring customers more innovation, superlative choices and a richer experience to constantly keep them excited and maintain our market leadership in this segment”. 

Flipkart is also providing a host of launch offers on purchase of Note 4 and Hot 4 Pro buyers (T&C apply). Consumers will get a free 2 months’ subscription for Hotstar Premium, up to Rs. 8,500 off on Exchange for Note 4 and Rs. 7,000 off on Hot 4 Pro. There is an extra 15% off on Flipkart Fashion and Lifestyle category on August 5th - 6th only.  In addition, consumer can also avail 84 GB data for 84 days at just Rs.443 from IDEA Cellular with the purchase of Infinix smartphones.
 
Note 4
In terms of specifications, Infinix Note 4 gets a 5.7-inch Full HD IPS Display with 500nits to provide unbelievably clear and colourful screen. The 2.5D curved glass on the front and metal print back body creates a sleek exterior and great style. It comes with latest Android Nougat operating system and further has a customized XOS UI layer for enhanced user experience. It has 32GB of internal storage and is powered by an Octa-Core processor with 3GB RAM for superior performance. It supports a big battery of 4300mAh with a 18W unique Xcharge technology which charges 75% of battery in just 60 minutes. The 13MP Rear camera comes with ‘Pro’ mode that enables users to adjust the manual settings as per their requirement. The 8MP front facing camera with large 1.14 µm pixel size comes with customizable LED flash to deliver optimum light while clicking selfies.
 
Note 4 priced at INR 8,999 will be available in exciting colours of Ice Blue, Champagne Gold and Milan Black.
 
Hot 4 Pro
Hot 4 Pro provides a delightful viewing experience with a vivid 5.5” HD IPS screen. The powerful 4000mAh battery extends beyond two days providing uninterrupted usage and the smartphone is packed with 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Music enthusiast are set to be captivated by dual speakers powered by Dirac Stereo Widening™ technology which produces more immersive, clearer, louder sound with powerful bass. The 80db+ Ultra loud receiver and Noise Reduction Technology in the smartphone allows users to listen conveniently even in the noisiest of surroundings. The 13MP rear camera comes handy to capture quality images while the 5MP front facing camera is supported by a soft light flash to avoid washed out selfies.
 
Hot4 Pro priced at INR 7,499 will be available in exciting colours of Bordeaux Red and Quartz Black, Magic Gold.
 
All Infinix range of smartphone supports 4G LTE bands with VoLTE support for HD calls and faster call connection. It also comes with 2-SIM card slots and one dedicated expandable slot, which can support upto 128GB of memory card. The stylish smartphones have a fast fingerprint sensor for secure phone unlocking and can also can be used for taking pictures, accepting calls and browsing pictures with ease.
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Sunday 30 July 2017

Idea raises concerns on JIO Phone over net neutrality, planning to launch its own cheap feature phone

Its over a week since the telecom giant JIO has announced its ambitious 4G feature phone the 'JIO phone'. The phone looks pretty good for the masses when looked at the bundle of offerings one gets with it. The customers get free voice calls to any network, a TV cable developed in house which will allow users to connect with normal television sets to watch the content on large screen and not to mention preloaded JIO apps to watch content, get news and do more on their affordable feature handset. And no this is not a dream shown by a con company like Ringing Bells

JIO Phone
JIO Phone
One might think what could be wrong with someone being generous to help push the Digital India dream to next set of users which are forgotten even by the government, however competitors pay close attention to your moves in a game play. Its like the government and opposition where both groups work on their own agenda while also playing the role of watchdog to bring wrong doings of each other. In similar circumstances Idea is the first one to find and raise the anomalies behind the scheme.

The issue raised by Idea is very genuine and serious. The JIO phone booking starts from 24th August and offers the customers its own apps and may be some other apps with which company might tie up, but also deprive the users to have basic apps which are prevalent in market and force their own version of apps instead. The story is very similar to that of Facebook's internet.org. Facebook's mission to provide selective internet for free to users which had caused a massive outrage against the company and led TRAI to set out norms for the same.

Idea on other hand is planning on something slightly expensive offering but it will allow users the choice of operator, apps, browser etc. Its not only Idea that has raised the flag over JIO phone , Deutsche Bank and Kotak bank also expressed their concerns saying that the offering might well be breaching net neutrality principles.

Thursday 27 July 2017

Top 10 reasons the ZenFone AR is the next big thing


The ASUS ZenFone AR is built from the ground up for augmented reality. There’s a lot to love about this cutting-edge smartphone, but let’s run down the biggest reasons why you should consider picking one up.

1. Tango Technology - Augmented Reality


Tango AR
Tango is the augmented reality system by Google which marries depth-sensing and motion-tracking camera technology. With the right apps, virtual objects can inhabit the space around you in fun, informative, and creative ways. For example, you could size up furniture for your living room, or chase monsters through your kitchen. It’s a brand new world of possibilities with augmented reality and Tango.


2. Daydream Technology - Virtual Reality

VR with Daydream view support
The ZenFone AR is the first Android phone to include both Tango and Daydream support in the same device. With the Daydream View headset, you can enjoy your own personal cinema filling your whole field of view, or dive into immersive games with the help of the included controller. The growing library of Daydream apps means you’ll always have new experiences right around the corner.

3. Next-generation camera

While the TriCam system combines every technology required for fluid virtual reality and augmented reality, the primary 23 megapixel camera can take some incredible shots. It has a large f/2.0 aperture, perfect for shooting in low-light. It can capture video in razor-sharp 4K, complete with optical and electronic image stabilization.


4.       Lightning-fast autofocus

ASUS has been carefully refining its autofocus system over the course of several generations. TriTech consists of three mechanisms working seamlessly with one another. First, there’s traditional object-tracking focus. Then, there’s laser autofocus, which can detect the distance of subjects out to 1.5 meters, even in low light. Finally, phase detection autofocus is specialized at capturing subjects in motion. All of that comes together for a lock in under 0.03 seconds.

5.       Incredible processing power

Thanks to the custom-tailored Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, the ZenFone AR is able to construct vibrant 3D worlds on the fly. This requires not only an impressive amount of sheer processing power power, but energy efficiency, too. We are working with a smartphone, after all, which needs to be able to carry on with usual functions the rest of the day.

 6.       Mind-blowing sound




The finely tuned SonicMaster 3.0 engine produces premium audio in any circumstance. A new 5-magnet speaker design can churn out music louder than ever without distorting or damaging the hardware. Advanced signal processing by way of the NXP Smart AMP can handle audio at up to four times CD quality. Whether you’re in VR, or just relaxing with some tunes, the ZenFone AR will not disappoint.

7.       A beautiful display

When using the ZenFone AR with the Daydream View headset, the screen will be quite close to your eyes. ASUS has made this display exceptionally sharp to maximize immersion. At 5.7 inches, your full field of view will be taken over. The Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 WQHD screen will produce details at the sharpest definition and with the deepest colors.


8.       Premium construction



The ZenFone AR pushes boundaries, and it feels built for the task. With a burnished leather rear and precision-milled metal frame, you’ll enjoy a true feeling of luxury every time you take the ZenFone AR out of your pocket. During day-to-day use, the Gorilla Glass 4 cover will amply protect the screen. Overall, the fine craftsmanship at play will ensure this phone ages gracefully.

9.       Biggest RAM ever in a smartphone

The ZenFone AR manages to pack in 8 GB of RAM. You can read more about how RAM works and why it’s important here, but the bottom line is that having 8 GB of it in the ZenFone AR ensures it will be able to handle intensive processing tasks of any kind, not just those that have to do with augmented reality and virtual reality.


10.   Cutting edge uses of AR technology

Last but not the least, the augmented reality or AR goes beyond VR in some key respects, enabling users to integrate real and virtual scenes — in effect, allowing you to try on products before you buy. Imagine buying furniture that you often have trouble visualizing in your home. Asian augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) startup iStaging lets you arrange furniture and appliances in your living space. By integrating the product images in your designated space, thus giving you a concrete visualization of potential purchases.
Bridging the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, augmented reality (AR) app enables students and teachers to visualize 3D models in the real environment, in real time, and at scale desired. AR Solar System, inspiring young kids to understanding the enormity and complexity of their universe. Anatomy 4D helps to discover a world of knowledge about your own amazing hardware. Zenfone AR opens up to plethora of opportunities for everyone irrespective of age.
The ZenFone AR is an absolute feat of engineering. Dig into more details on the ZenFone AR product page.