Panasonic launches P66 Mega with 3200 mAh battery, 21 regional language support for Rs 7,990/-

Panasonic India today announced launch of its localized P66 Mega smartphone which comes with support for 21 regional Indian languages. The phone is priced at INR 7,990 only. P66 Mega comes with 3200 mAh massive battery, 2 GB RAM. 21 language support means that people can not only talk but also type and text in their native language. 

Panasonic P66 Mega

Under the hood, the phone is powered by 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor coupled with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory which can be further expanded upto 32 GB via micro SD card slot. A massive 3200 mAh battery keeps the phone running. For camera the P66 Mega comes with an 8 MP rear shooter accompanied by LED flash while on the front we have 5 MP camera for selfie lovers. The device comes with 5 inch HD IPS display, however there is not information about any protective layer over the display yet. 

Panasonic P66 Mega runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 topped with Panasonic's exclusive ICON interface and 21 regional language support. For connectivity the device supports Bluetooth, Wifi, GPS, Dual Sim, 3G , 2G and Wifi Hotspot options. Available in three irresistible colours – Electric Blue, Rose Gold, and Russet Brown – each device comes with complimentary screen guard and back cover.

The device would have been a great competitor in the segment if it had 4G support and 3 GB of RAM as competitors like Coolpad Note 3 comes with high end specifications and additional value add feature such as Finger print sensors.

Announcing the launch of the device, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said, “Digital India is about all about bridging the digital divide through technology and connecting people to the digital world in their own language.  The growing numbers of mobile internet users in India is proof of the digital aspirations of Indians today. By deploying a multi-language portfolio in our latest device, Panasonic seeks to connect Indians through smartphone technology to the world of opportunities in mobile banking, online shopping, social networking and virtual entertainment.”

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Rendezvous with Mi4: Features, Specification and Review

We know its more than a year since the device under review was launched, but as its said better late than never. I recently got to spend few days with Mi 4 being my primary phone and this post is all about the experience I had with the device during this time.

Xiaomi as you know is largest smartphone vendor in China and lately has shaken the presence of smartphone companies of all sort from Apple to Micromax all players felt the heat and competition got more tough in already saturated Smartphone market when Xiaomi entered Indian Market.

About Mi4:

Mi4 is one of the flagship devices from the company and housed few of most powerful hardware components of the time, to add cherry on the cake the device is priced less than a third of what we would have to pay for a flagship device from Samsung or Apple. Specifications wise the phone houses a powerful quad core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz coupled with a 3 GB RAM which provides a smooth experience in day to day use.

Speaking of camera, Mi 4 comes sports a Sony make 13 MP rear camera accompanied by a LED Flash, on front there is a 8 MP camera. The smartphone comes with a 16 GB internal storage which can't be expanded. Mi 4 can hold only single Micro Sim card. The phone has connectivity options such as WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G, however it lacks 4G and NFC which can be a deal breaker for many.

User Experience:

The phone runs on MIUI 6 which is based on Android 4.4 Kitkat. MIUI seems to be oriented for Chinese markets as even after selecting primary language as English we could still see many applications with Chinese names. As for a regular Android user I felt strange when there was no Google application was pre installed, not even Google Play. After a bit of search it turned out that you need to first install Google installer from Mi App store using which all Google applications can be downloaded and installed. Another thing which I am not used as an Android User from past 5 years on atleast 8 different phones was absence of an app drawer. Well it depends on personal preference but It took a lot of time for me to get used to it. All applications are present on you home screen itself and for someone like me it can be bit difficult to organize applications as we can do in other Android phones. 

The notifications are not the same as we see in other phones, you will not get icons of the applications with notifications on the notification area, instead you have to pull down the drawer to check the notifications. Well this got me missed many notifications. Also, the notifications comes floating on the screen not matter what application you are using.

Using Cardboard was a pleasant experience thanks to Full HD display and a series of sensors which work perfectly on VR cardboard.

The 3080 mAh battery lasts more than a day and is again over whelming knowing a very few Android phones managed to provide satisfactory battery backup to that level.

Camera:

The department I love the most on this device is its Cameras , yes both cameras (rear and front) does their job pretty well and results are brilliant. 

The rear camera captures detailed photographs with very less focus time, low light imaging remains average but when it comes to well lit environment the device is capable of producing some stunning photographs.

Some samples are below.

Conclusion:

Mi 4 is one of the best built Android Smartphones design of which is inspired from Apple's iPhone 5. The smartphone comes with stunning display, very good battery backup, usable camera and efficient hardware which makes it a desirable phone. However, it is only advisable to buy if you can sacrifice 4G support and NFC, well you can also wait for Mi5 which will sport 4G and NFC both but Xiaomi Mi5 Price will be significantly higher. MIUI 6 is efficient but personal preferences should be taken care while short-listing a smartphone. Well 

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YU Yunique Features, specifications and Review

YU Televentures recently launched its 4th device in row the YU Yunique. Yu Yunique is company's effort to bring 4G device at an affordable price. The device is said to be world's most affordable 4G smartphone with HD screen. Other than this the device brings memories of Canvas Spark back to the mind with  its rest of the configuration and price tag of Rs 4999/-. The device runs on a quad core processor however we were expecting an octa core device from YU before launch event as octa core mobile prices are dropping in the market but at this price point it's  fine to be quad core.

  "India is at the tipping point of digital revolution and we expect 4G technology to push internet usage to an unprecedented level." - Rahul Sharma, Founder Yu Televentures

Yu Yunique

Yunique runs on 64 bit Snadpdragon 410 quad core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz with Adreno 306 for graphics, sports 4.7 inch HD IPS  display with a pixel density of 312 ppi which is really impressive at this price point. The smartphone comes with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM which can be further expanded upto 32 GB using micro SD card. Yunique supports dual sim and is powered by 2000 mAh battery to last the day.

On camera side, the device comes with a 8 MP rear auto focus camera and 2 MP camera on front. The device runs on Android 5.1 lollipop unlike its predecessors from YU which comes preloaded with Cyanogen OS. The company is giving option to its users to download and install Cyanogen OS if they want to , which is a welcome move as Cyanogen OS is considered to be a OS designed for geeks and many buyers of Yunique would like to stay with stock Android.

Another trend has been broken this time for YU as Yunique will be available exclusively on Snapdeal, whereas previous phones from the company were exclusive to Amazon India.

Design:

If you are familiar with Yuphoria the device touted as "Miracle in metal" by YU, then you just strip it of the metal and replace it with black plastic and matte finish. The Yunique follows the symmetrical design style of Yuphoria where in the audio jack at top, the earpiece and mic on the front and usb charging slot at the bottom all are in straight line placed at the center of the width. The left is void of any buttons and right side houses volume up, power and volume down buttons in same order as written.

Yunique Side View

Front side is dominated by 4.7 inch HD IPS display, On top there is a ear piece situated at center and just below that you can see the YU branding , left side houses the front 2 MP camera and an array of sensors is placed nearby. On bottom there is no physical or capacitive button and just a microphone at the edge of the front side.

Turning back the device you first thing you will notice is the unique Saturn ring design which houses a camera at the centre and LED flash light fitted on the rings. Moving down further near bottom there is YU branding below which you can see the speaker grill. Removing the plastic cover reveals two SIM card slots, and a micro SD card slot, a 2000 mAh battery. The battery is not removable though.

Performance:

The mobile does well in terms of performance, specially when we look at the price point. Multitasking capabilities of phone are good, we ran Antutu Benchmark test on the phone using v5.7.1 and got an overall score of 19105. The score looks good for average user, the device was able to handle normal usage games but we doubt the same would happen in case of resource extensive games such as Asphault 8.

Battery did lasted around 15 hours with a run of Antutu benchmark, around half an hour of video playback, few shots with camera. The camera of the device is just average and don't expect any great quality images especially in low lights same goes for front camera. One other issue we observed with the unit we got was heating problem, the device is getting heated very quickly while normal usage.

Verdict:

YU Yunique is today, what Micromax Canvas Spark was in market 4 months back. The device packs decent hardware for the price tag of Rs 4,999/- but failed to impress us as Canvas Spark did (blame it to camera and thicker edges). So, if your budget is around 4,999/- and you are sure you want to go for 4G connectivity then you don't have any better option as of now in the market otherwise Canvas Spark is still available online.

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OPPO Mirror 5 with 2 GB RAM, 5 MP front camera and diamond like mirrored surface launched for Rs 15990/-

OPPO India has launched today its mid range device OPPO Mirror 5 in market. The device will be available in market for Rs15990/- from next week onwards.

 Mr. Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobile India said, “OPPO is known globally for meticulous designs and trendsetting flair and our newest offering Mirror 5 is perfect interpretation of our design philosophy which is wisdom and innovation, shining above the ordinary. ”

OPPO Mirror 5

The OPPO Mirror 5 comes with unique diamond like mirrored surface designed with individual cut-glass segments consisting of different reflective properties which is said to be crafted using a sophisticated ultraviolet embossing technique. The unique design will add beauty to the rear cover of the phone which will be available in White and Blue color options across India. 

OPPO Mirror 5

The device runs on OPPO's proprietary Color OS 2.1 based upon Android Lollipop 5.1, the phone is said to support 3G in official press release, however the international version of the phone OPPO Mirror 5s supports 4G and is not clear whether the Indian version supports the same or not. The phone supports dual sim cards and a SD card slot which can take upto 128 GB micro SD card. The device runs on 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad core 64 bit processor coupled with 2 GB or RAM, on storage front device comes with 16 GB inbuilt storage. The device comes with 5 inch IPS display with a resolution of 960*540 pixels and 220 PPI. The phone is said to be weighing around 160 grams with battery.

The Mirror 5 comes with features like shake for auto sorting, quick transfers across pages, and management of icons by batches. The lock screen interactive message notification makes sure that you don't miss any important message and also helps you in removing unwanted promotional messages directly from the lock screen to save your phone with junk messages without even opening the messaging app. To improve battery and RAM usage the phone automatically starts garbage collection sort of functioning which automatically starts clearing process of memory garbage if the screen is idle for 10 minutes or more.

OPPO Mirror 5 comes with Pure Image 2.0+ technology for imaging which makes it one of the best phones available for both who loves to be behind the lens or in the frame. The front camera of 5 MP also comes with Beautify 3.0 which makes it easy to capture beautiful and natural self portraits for selfie lovers.Double Exposure and Time-lapse also serve as creative features from OPPO, with other impressive modes including Super GIF, Panorama, Colorful Night Shot, plus many more

Smart features seem to be a new area where OPPO is investing a great deal of time and effort, with the Mirror 5 being no exception. The Ultra-responsive remote control function of the Mirror 5 empowers users to take control of various household appliances using their phone with stronger and more sensitive signals from lengthy distances; the platform also supports online updates of appliance compatibility to ensure total household control

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5 Reasons why Micromax Canvas Spark made it large for the company

Launched 2.5 months ago, Micromax Canvas Spark has done what was expected by the entry level phone for the company. Micromax has managed to sell over half a million Canvas Spark devices through online sales exclusive on Snapdeal, thus the phone has generated over Rs 2.50 billion revenue for the company despite being priced humbly at just Rs 4999/- . So what are the top 5 factors that contributed to this huge success of the phone as we think, take a look.

5. All what is needed: 

The smartphone does not boast of best specifications available in the market but what it offers is what is needed at the price point or even more. The essentials are kept intact which is normal for mid range phones now a days like dual Sim, qHD display, 8 GB ROM,  1 GB RAM all these when competition often sacrifices one or many of these to achieve the low prices.

Canvas Spark 5

4. Latest Android :

 Micromax launched Canvas Spark running on latest Android 5.0, Micromax is not known for updating its devices with latest Android version. One of the most popular phones of Micromax, the Canvas HD never saw itself running on Android Kitkat. When you are not good at updating frequently but launching the device with the version just launched in market saves you for at least 8-12 months and for the customer you add value which they want. 

Canvas Spark

3. Camera Capabilities: 

Canvas Spark comes with 8 MP AutoFocus Camera with flash at rear and 2 MP front camera , the camera is supported by Largen lens and OV sensor 8858 a combination rarely seen in other budget smartphones. I have a friend who has bought Canvas Spark as his first Android phone (and the first smartphone) he seemed to be very happy with the phone especially the camera part as the cameras do their job nicely and that's exactly what Micromax wanted , target the first time buyers and make them happy.

2. Corning Gorilla Glass 3

This is something special Micromax has done, the deal with Corning has made it possible for them to use the mighty Gorilla Glass 3 which was till now seen only in flagship phones. The Corning Gorilla Glass adds durability and improves scratch resistance. Again a value add which no other company has managed to do so far.

Canvas Spark

1. 3G under 5K

Micromax offered all good specifications in a phone that is capable of 3G connectivity. We were at the launch event of the phone when Micromax CEO Mr Vineet Taneja accidently ran a few slides ahead and we read the price as Rs 6999/- we all thought that the price is revealed before it was intended to and I even tweeted about same, however 2 minutes later a lot of drama happened and the final price for the device was just Rs 4999/- ( I had to eat my words and remove the tweet). The fact that a phone which comes with all mid level specification and gives 3G connectivity for just 4999/- Rs went well with the customers be it first time buyer or someone looking for a phone for his/her parents Canvas Spark stood as the perfect choice for these 2.5 months and is still one of the best phones available for the price.

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OPPO Joy 3 launched in India for Rs7990

Premium smartphone company OPPO from China has launched its budget smartphone Joy 3 in India for Rs 7990. OPPO smartphones are known for their good looks, design and camera capabilities; OPPO Joy 3 is no different claims company despite of it being a budget phone. What device actually has in it to offer let's check out.

OPPO Joy 3

OPPO Joy 3 is dual sim 3G smartphone, which runs on 1.3 GHz Quad core supported by 1 GB RAM, On Memory front device comes with 4 GB ROM which can be further expanded up to 32 GB, Joy 3 comes with 5 MP FF primary camera and 2 MP secondary camera. The smartphone runs on Color OS 2.0.1 based on Android 4.4. Smartphone weighs just 135 gm and will be available in white and grey colour. The phone is fuelled by a 2000 mAh strong battery.

We doubt if Joy 3 will give as rich experience as other smartphones from the company owing to its 5 MP Fixed Focus camera which is way too low as per current norms, however the imaging technology behind the scenes is still same. The camera is powered by OPPO's unique Pure Image 2.0+ core imaging technology with different inbuilt settings using which the users can get more rich photographs.

We have used Color OS for quite a long time and we loved the tweaks made to stock android. The off screen gestures makes it effortless to wake up the device, play or pause music, launch camera or flashlight. The messaging app also gives feature to close or delete or reply to a new message which comes in very handy and helps you keep your inbox clean.

Commenting on the launch of Joy 3 Mr. Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobiles India said “OPPO Joy 3 is a successor of Joy Plus which combines appearance, fine camera quality at an affordable price. The device offers endless possibilities and enjoyment to the consumers both in rural and urban India. Indian market is our top most priority and we want to launch models across categories which combine style, technology and design.”

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Why ASUS Zenfone2 should be in your wishlist for next smartphone

ASUS India launched Zenfone 2 after huge success of Zenfone series phones this year. We have done Asus Zenfone2 review and were amazed what phone has to offer for the price range. Half the year is already passed and Zenfone 2 is among the best phones launched this year so far. So if you are planning to buy a new phone, this phone definitely deserves your attention and we will give you reasons for that.

Massive RAM: First thing first, the phone's USP is its RAM. Zenfone 2 is the first and only (so far) smartphone to have 4 GB RAM. More RAM you have more you can do multitasking with your phone, and expect no lag while playing those heavy games.

Incredible Design: ZenFone 2 is beautifully crafted with ultra thin edges measuring just 3.9mm, the curve design from back makes the phone easy to handle despite of its size. The left and right edges are bare and volume rockers are placed at back of the phone sporting unique ASUS concentric circle design and of course the back cover has metallic finish with thin hair line making the device look more premium and stylish than ever.

Screen to body ratio: ZenFone 2 comes with a 5.5 inch full HD IPS display but due to its thin bezels the device is almost the size of a 5 inch smartphone with 72% screen to body ratio that means no wastage of space.

ASUS ZenFone2

Power packed performance: ASUS Zenfone2 is powered by a 2.3 GHz 64 bit Intel Atom processor, supported by 4 GB dual channel RAM and supports LTE Cat 4+ for download speeds up to 250 Mbps.

Latest Android OS: ZenFone 2 runs on Android Lollipop based Zen UI with multiple user options, the tweaks done by ASUS to the stock OS are really helpful, for instance if you feel its hard to handle the phone with one hand then you can switch to one hand mode and customize the size of display in which you want to work. The software also comes with multiple privacy features to hide your contacts, files,images and other data from all other users.

Camera that you will Love: Zenfone 2 comes with a 13 MP rear shooter supported by dual colour LED flash lights and 5 MP camera at the front. Different inbuilt camera mode will suit most of the real world situation and are optimized with the best settings, however if you are a master of photography than the manual mode gives you all the control and use it as any other professional camera. During our review we have experienced the Pixel Master 2.0 software and hardware combination of Zenfone 2 are one of the best in the industry.

Glove Touch Response: Do you find it difficult removing your gloves every time when you want to use your phone in extreme cold? Then Asus Zenfone2 is a life saver, the glove touch mode makes the screen even more sensitive and can detect touch when your gloves are on.

Fast Charge Technology: The phone is powered by a massive 3000 mAh strong battery to give juice to your device for longer hours. The boost master charging technology makes the battery level charge from 0 to 60% in just 39 minutes. So longer backup less charging time, isn't that cool?

Apart from above mentioned points, you will love the improved Zen UI, security features, personalisation of screens, transition , snap view, kids mode and to make it more fun there are some cool accessories out there in market which includes ZenFlash, LolliFlash, ZenEar and ZenPower

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Another Selfie centric phone for Selfie crazy nation launched by Micromax, Canvas Selfie Lens launched for Rs 8299

Home grown smartphone maker Micromax, which is now the 10th largest global brand is well known for its strategic placement of devices features and price wise in the market keeping in mind the type of customers it will appeal to the most. Continuing the same path Micromax today launched Micromax Canvas Selfie Lens smartphone for the people obsessed with selfies.

Micromax Canvas Selfie Lens

The USP of the phone is that it comes with a clip on 0.4x wide angle lens to enable users to click widest (read wildest) of selfies. User can simply clip on the wide angle lens to front or rear camera and increase the coverage area for selfies, videos and other images. Previous devices with the same motive has done quite well for Micromax for instance Micromax Canvas Selfie the predecessor to the latest launch has performed well in the market and encouraged company to explore on that front.

With the selfie rage going strong, the device also comes with a Face beauty mode in the camera which acts as a magic beauty wand and produces flawless and stunning looking selfies. The phone camera has the compelling inbuilt pre and post settings for easy editing. While the pre-settings allow the user to capture pretty selfies on the aspects of skin smoothening, sharpening and eye enlargement before clicking a selfie, the post-settings help remove under eye bags, blemishes, make skin soft, brighter and eyes bigger, brighter. The strength of the pre-settings can be set at 3 levels or customized as required.

On hardware front, device comes with 5 inch HD IPS display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, On rear we have 8 MP auto focus camera with Largan lens, Sony sensors and LED flash, on front there is a 5 MP camera which also comes with Largan lens and OV sensors to enhance quality of the images taken from front camera. The device relies on 1.3 GHz quad core processor backed by 1 GB DDR3 RAM. The smartphone comes with 8 GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB via micro SD card. Canvas Selfie Lens is fuelled by 2800 mAh strong battery claimed provide 9 hours talktime and 374 hours standby time. On software front device runs on latest Android Lollipop out of the box and offers standard features that comes bundled with the OS.

Available in White + Champagne and Moondust Gray colour, the device is priced for Rs.8299/- and can be purchased through online and offline stores.Vodafone users will get 500MB 3G data free for 2 months.

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World's slimmest (end to end) phone Canvas Sliver 5 launched by Micromax

Today Micromax launched its world's slimmest (end to end) smartphone Canvas Sliver 5 with just 5.1 mm thickness also it happens to be world's lightest smartphone which weighs only 97 grams. Earlier we told you about something big will be launched today and speculated every thing from camera to tablet and even a robot may be we were thinking too much and confused by the teasers. Anyway we witnessed the launch of yet another Canvas Smartphone from Micromax.

Micromas CEO - Vineet Taneja at launch event

Before we go into details there are two things which go side by side in this particular device which were not seen earlier, first the device is stunningly beautiful and justifies its beauty with performance second this device is not for masses i.e. Sliver 5 is priced for Rs 17,999/- unlike other recent launches from Micromax which were known for high end specs and low price. For the price part , answering to a question Mr. Vineet Taneja told that specifications can be easily copied and you will be bound to sell the device at much lower price than intended because of competition with same specifications but that's the user experience, look and feel , design which makes the device a whole package along with specifications. Hence, manufacturing a phone with not only good specifications but the best in all other aspects you  need to invest more money and hard work which can only be paid back when you price the end product smartly.

About the device:

Below is a quick first impressions video

The Sliver 5 is runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor backed by 2 GB DDR3 RAM, the body of the device is fortified with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, on display front device sports 4.8 inch HD Amoled display which combines touch sensitivity and helps the device achieve its low thickness. On camera front we have a 8 MP rear camera with LED flash with SONY IMX219 sensor, 4P Largan Lens and Blue Glass Filter enables users to shoot high quality images while the 5MP FF front camera incorporates intelligent beauty mode for clicking perfect selfies with great ease. Device is powered by 2000 mAh strong battery. On memory front there is 16 GB ROM out of which little more than 11 GB is available for end user and this cannot be extended further. Sliver 5 is a single sim device , SIM slot can be accessed from the side edge to insert nano SIM card. For sensors Sliver 5 comes equipped with Ambient Light, Gravity, Proximity, Magnetic and accelerometer sensor.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Micromax, we have been consistently working on the design language of our devices to align them with the evolving needs of new-age consumers, and addressing them before anyone else in the eco-system. The Canvas Sliver 5 is a testimony to this vision, bringing together the elements of unmatched design, style and performance in one device as a result of diligent efforts of our R&D team to find the perfect balance. Our association with Hugh Jackman for the smartphone truly embodies the aspirational and fearless persona of the brand Micromax.”

 He also added, “We are also strengthening our promise of offering great service to millions of Micromax consumers across the country. With Canvas Sliver 5, we are introducing a new challenge for ourselves to build on our commitment for service excellence by offering a 7 day doorstep service policy.”

The Sliver 5 runs on Android 5.0.2 and there is no customization efforts made from Micromax to alter the stock android experience apart from a few settings and UI tweaks to Camera UI. 

The Slimmest and lightest phone (as of today) is priced for Rs 17,999/- and will be available from end of this month across India online as well as offline.

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ZTE Blade Qlux 4G becomes cheapest 4G smartphone in India, launched for Rs 4,999/-

Just a day before, ZTE posted teasers of its upcoming 4G device in India showcasing right side of the device with statement "A good kind of tornado is coming your way" on one side of the device and "Super fast 4G connectivity with ZTE coming soon" on other side following a bullet appearing to have crossed the device. Today official announcement is made about launch of ZTE Blade Qlux 4G for just Rs 4,999/.

ZTE Blade Qlux 4G teaser

The budget 4G smartphone will be available exclusively on Amazon.in from 16th June, 2015. The Blade Qlux comes with 4.5 inch FWVGA IPS display, device is powered by 1.3 GHz Quad Core Mediatek MT6732M Processor backed by 1 GB RAM, on memory front device comes with 8 GB ROM. Blade Qlux comes with 8 MP Fixed Focus rear camera supported by LED flash , on the front there is a 5 MP camera which is a norm nowadays. 

Device still runs on Android 4.4 KitKat however it is upgradable to Lollipop if user wish to , the smartphone also comes with an interesting and useful feature of customizing menu and back button of their choice that means you no longer have to change , how you navigate while switching device. 

Blade Qlux 4G is fuelled by 2200 mAh battery and claims to give Stand by time of 250 hours and talktime of 12 hours. For connectivity phone supports WiFi, 4G, 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Micro USB, Bluetooth and for sensor usual suspects fitted in device are ambient light sensor, proximity sensors and accelerometer sensor.

At this price point Blade Qlux becomes the most affordable 4G smartphone in India and will directly compete with other 4G smartphones such as Lenovo A7000, Moto E (2nd Gen), Xiaomi Redmi2 and even much successful 3G smartphone from Micromax, Canvas Spark. and Infocus M2. 

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Micromax launches Intel powered affordable 8 inch Tablet P 690 for Rs 8999

Micromax launched Canvas Tab P690 powered by 4th Generation Intel Atom Processor. Canvas Tab P690 further strengthens Micromax Canvas Tab series in Indian market. Canvas Tab P690 sports a sturdy metallic brush finish design and comes with plethora of applications pre-loaded said to be of worth 8999/- Rs, applications includes Hello TV, Saavn, Kindle, and various games.

Device is powered by 1.83 GHz , quad core 4th Gen Intel Atom processor, 1 GB RAM and sports 8 inch IPS display to provide users with a brilliant viewing experience while watching videos or reading digital content over the tablet. On memory front tab comes with only 8 GB internal memory, however it can be expanded up to 32 GB via Micro SD card. Tablet comes with 5 MP Auto Focus camera on rear and 2 MP fixed focus camera at the front.

Micromax Canvas Tab P690

Canvas Tab P690 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and is guaranteed to get Android Lollipop update by the company. Tablet comes with number of features including Quick Look, voice search, Google Search etc. Device is supported by 4000 mAh strong battery and is claimed to offer a backup of more than 180 hours on stand by mode. For connectivity device comes with 3G connectivity, bluetooth, Wifi, USB etc.


Commenting on the launch Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics said “Since January, we’ve been attaining strong growth of 30% month-on-month with our new Canvas Tab portfolio, and believe that we are set for market leadership in the key segment of Rs.6k-Rs.15k that we operate in. Our role as category leaders will be to grow the category itself by bringing in first-time users by demonstrating how tablets can enable a connected, portable and yet more immersive experience to our content-hungry consumers.”

Canvas Tab P690 is priced at Rs 8999/- and will be available from 7th June at all leading retail stores as well as online. In the box buyers will get Accessories such as Screen Guard, OTG Cable, Earphones, Charger and USB cable with the device.

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Micromax launched Unite 3 with patented swipe feature

Micromax launched successor of Unite 2 , the Unite 3 today. Keeping in mind the linguistically diverse market Unite 3 caters well to India , preloaded with 10 regional languages and all new Unite messaging service, which allows users to translate and transliterate in their preferred language with patented swipe feature.

Apart from chatting, typing user can change language of phone menu to one of their preferred language. The unique swipe feature of smartphone is powered by Firstouch which helps the consumer to type faster in their regional language using the patented keyboard with Matra and Word prediction. The app is said to have over 200000 words for each language.

Swipe to Transliterate

Device runs on latest Android Lollipop 5.0 that means the phone will have materialistic design elements, notifications access from lock screen, priority mode , pin app feature etc on the new smartphone.

Under the hood device comes packed with 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor supported by 1 GB of RAM, 4.7 inch WVGA IPS display. On back device sports a 8 MP Auto Focus camera, and 2 MP fixed focus camera for taking selfies.

Unite3 White

For connectivity Unite 3 supports 3G, Wifi, Bluetooth, and USB. For storage you will get 8 GB internal memory , expandable upto 32 GB via micro SD card.

The smartphone comes with a number of smart gestures enhancing the overall productivity.

• Smart Awake: Access your favourite apps faster as you set pre-gestures. 
• First Touch launcher: Click pictures, search your contacts and enjoy your favourite playlist directly from the home screen. 
• HotKnot: Share images, videos, music and browser URLs by tapping the devices screen-to-screen. 
• Talkback: Provides spoken feedback to help low vision users

Unite 3 is priced for INR 6999/- , with special offer for Vodafone subscribers who can enjoy 500 MB of free data per month for 2 months. Unlike most other devices Unite 3 will be available at all leading retail stores across country. The smartphone is available in White and Blue colors.

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Micromax Canvas Spark launched for Rs 4999 - Specifications and first impressions review

Micromax unveiled its much awaited smartphone Canvas Spark today. The phone which created a buzz in social media with a tag line 'Can Fire up your world' as usual to Canvas series smartphones is set to create buzz in smartphone market with its cut throat competitive pricing and decent specifications. We had a chance to get handson on the device at launch event.

Canvas Spark is the latest introduction in Micromax 3G family of smartphones after S300, D320 and Q324. Canvas Spark will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.com at a price of just Rs 4,999/-. Interested users can register on ecomm website starting 12:00 PM on 22 April, 2015 to book the smartphone following now popular online only mode.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Ltd. said, “Around 70mn Indians are upgrading to smartphone annually driven by the need to get connected to mobile internet. If we look at the current scenario, only 2mn smartphones sold monthly are under Rs 5,000/- vs. over 10mn feature phones which presents a huge opportunity to upgrade through a new offering. Today’s launch reaffirms our commitment to make technology accessible for everyone, and introducing more people to the best of the connected world.” He further added, “With a stellar new design, ease of use, faster performance and latest Android software, the Canvas Spark is in line with our strategy of combining the best hardware and software at the most affordable price points without compromising on the consumer needs. We will continue to disrupt the market with similar innovations in the near future to keep raising the benchmark for technological innovations that directly address the ever evolving consumer needs.”

Specifications at a glance:

Canvas Spark comes packed with 1.3 GHz mediatek quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM expandable upto 32 GB via external SD card, 8 MP rear camera with M8 Largan Lens and 2 MP front shutter. On display front Spark comes with 4.7 inch qHD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Canvas spark weighs only 134 gm and it feels so light when held in hands. On software front Canvas Spark comes loaded with latest Android 5.0 lollipop and supports 21 language through Reverie.

Canvas Spark - Specs

This phone has specifications which definitely beats its competitors like Moto E (2nd Gen), Lenovo A6000, Redmi 1 S etc for this price.

Canvas Spark-back1

First Impressions:

Canvas Spark Variants

Micromax Canvas Spark comes in two color variants one is white & gold and second is Black & Grey, On the front side we have 4.7 inch qHD IPS display which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, on top of screen we have the earpiece in the center and front camera & proximity sensor one on each side of ear piece. On bottom we have usual three capacitive buttons viz. multitasking , home and back button from left to right.

Sides of the phone are fitted with metallic rim , left side of phone is left blank while right hand side features power button and volume rockers. On top edge there is a 3.5 mm audio jack and charging slot and mic are placed on bottom edge of the phone. Back side of the phone sports 8 MP rear camera with a led flash light placed just below the camera and below that is placed Micromax logo. Speakers are placed at bottom of the back.

Removing back cover reveals two mini sim slots and a slot for SD card, there is a battery of 2000 mAh but it is not removable.

We found the phone pretty responsive during our usage. Vineet, CEO of Micromax informed us that Micromax has a separate team working on improving camera performance and Canvas Spark just proves that, Images we took from this device were pretty good when compared to other Micromax devices.

Verdict:

For the specifications offered at a price of 4999/- we cant complaint against anything. Canvas Spark is only phone which runs on Android Lollipop, comes with 8 GB ROM and supports 3G in this price range. On performance front phone looks good but more can be said when we spend some more time with review device. If you are a person who wants to get connected to faster internet world with a decent hardware support for apps you are going to run but on tight budget then this is the definite phone for you.

More images of the device are given below, will be back with a detailed review till then stay tuned.

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