HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play : Specifications, Features and Price

Recently HTC launched its Flagship smartphones HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play. The HTC U series is named as such as it is focused on U (you), i.e. the consumers. The U series smartphones comes with advance Artificial Intelligence which is named as HTC Sense Companion. The HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play smartphones comes with beautiful 3D contoured, liquid surface , adaptive HTC U sonic technology for personalized hearing and a unique combination of MegaPixel and UltraPixel Camera technology in front camera to provide vivid light, details and color.

Mr. Faisal Siddiqui launching HTC U Play (Left) and HTC U Ultra (right) in India

The HTC U Ultra is priced at Rs 59,990/- where as the HTC U Play is priced at Rs 39,990. The HTC U Ultra sports a dual display similar to that on LG V20. The Dual display is supposed to give you all top information you need from your phone right on the top. The secondary display gives you access to the things you use most such as favorite contact, app, reminder, event notification and much more. Apart from this the HTC U Ultra comes with HTC Sense Companion, U Sonic and Voice recognition features. The smartphone comes with a 16 MP UltraPixel in the front and 12 MP UltraPixel main camera unit which is claimed to deliver less blur, fast focus and better photos at night. HTC U Ultra also comes with  BoomSound Hi-Fi edition speakers. HTC U Ultra and U Play comes in with a 64GB memory variant. The HTC U Ultra is available in three colors, which include Brilliant Black; Cosmetic Pink and Sapphire Blue. The HTC U Play with a 5.2” perfectly symmetric thin design takes brilliant selfies with 16MP rear and UltraPixel front camera. The HTC U Play is available in Iceberg White; Indigo Blue; Black Oil and Cosmic Pink Gold colors in the India market.

HTC is betting big on its AI aka HTC Sense Companion aims to become your personal companion in all sense, it is always learning from you and give suggestions based on Machine Learning Algorithms implemented in the software. It learns it all from you like suggesting you to wear warm clothes on a snowy day or to remind you to charge the phone if it determines you will need more juice until you reach home. Similarly the device also responds to your voice even when its asleep. It recognized your voice and respond to navigation, take or reject calls, snooze or dismiss alarms etc.

The HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play come with a one-year insurance that covers liquid damage and any physical damage to the phones. The customers also have an option to avail 7.5% cash back on the MOP value of both the phones using Standard Chartered Debit or credit card. This offer is valid from 6^th March ’17 - 31^st May ’17. HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play will be available in Indian market from 6th March ‘17 and mid-March ’17 respectively

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Gurugram becomes second city after Hyderabad where Swiggy will make deliveries post mid-night

Swiggy, one of the most popular food delivery services in India announced extending its services in Delhi-NCR. Swiggy will start operations in Faridabad, Noida Expressway and Greater Noida. However, Gurugram where Swiggy is already operational since 2015 will be the second city in India after Hyderabad where Swiggy will start post mid-night deliveries up to 2 AM as opposed to 11 PM operational end time as of now.

Swiggy Food Delivery App

Srivats TS, Vice President, Marketing at Swiggy said, “Customers from NCR who travel to Delhi have experienced the customer-friendly benefits of Swiggy, like choicest restaurant options, lightning fast delivery, no minimum order among others. As we introduce Swiggy in Faridabad, Greater Noida and Noida Expressway, these customers can now enjoy the benefits of Swiggy delivery in their areas as well. At the same time, restaurant partners in these locations will benefit from Swiggy’s growing customer base and increased order volume.”

Swiggy deliveries are fast, hassle-free and reliable. The new service allows Swiggy to deliver from some of NCR’s favourite restaurants across various price points. “Greater Noida and Faridabad have a lot of good restaurants. Customers love the food variety here. But both were constrained by quick and reliable delivery limitations. We have seen our Delhi and Gurugram restaurants expand their reach with Swiggy. Now, we also get the Swiggy advantage to connect with our patrons in Faridabad,” said Kabir Advani, MD of Berco’s, known for its delectable Chinese and Thai cuisine restaurants across NCR.

This is part of Swiggy's ongoing plan to expand service area and extend service timings in the National Capital Region. Hundreds of restaurants from Noida, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Noida Expressway and Gurugram have come on board to reach customers, who have come to prefer Swiggy for its reliability and experience. 

In Gurugram, where Swiggy has been available since 2015 and connects food lovers to over 800 restaurants, there has been a growing demand from customers to extend delivery timings. In response to their love and appreciation for Swiggy, the company has extended its operating hours from 11 pm to 2 am. Many restaurants, that deliver orders post mid-night, have joined hands with Swiggy to leverage the assurance and experience Swiggy delivers to customers. This is the second location, after Hyderabad, where Swiggy will make deliveries past mid-night.

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Decoding OPPO's upcoming Breakthrough smartphone photography technology '5X'

OPPO Mobiles is now one of the leading handset maker company in China as well as India, its world's 4th largest selling brand. OPPO has established itself as a global player and its innovations have surely grabbed the attention of users and critics alike. 

True to its campaign 'OPPO Camera Phones' spirit, OPPO is set to unveil its next breakthrough in smartphone photography code named project '5X'. 

Speaking about the technology, Mr. Sky Li, VP, OPPO, MD of International Mobile Business & President of OPPO India, said, “OPPO’s relentless pursuit of perfection without compromise has given birth to a remarkable technological breakthrough that will change how the world perceives smartphone photography.”

Sky added, “This remarkable achievement is the result of an extensive, year-long R&D process, combined with OPPO’s unparalleled expertise in smartphone imaging technology. We chose MWC to unveil the ‘5x’ technology with the belief that we can inspire the industry to aim higher, and continue to create pioneering products that give amazing experiences to consumers.”  

OPPO is well known for its premium build smartphones with a strong emphasis on Camera of the phone, the name '5X' suggests that it can be related to the optical zoom capability of a phone. We have seen ASUS Zenfone Zoom with '3X' optical zoom. Extending that to '5X' will be interesting to see. Our speculations seems to be in right direction as the image for the event which is part of the official press release states 'So close you can feel it'. This further confirms that OPPO's next breakthrough project has something to do with the zoom capability of the smartphone.

Going by example ASUS Zenfone Zoom we now know that its pretty difficult to fit a complex lens mechanism in smartphones of today's era. On the other hand OPPO is well known for its well built slim profile smartphones. Now Is OPPO working on a better zoom enabled smartphone? May be that's what we can infer from whatever information we have as of now, but it would be interesting to see if they compromise on the form factor of the phone to that and if yes upto what extent. So if you are nearby you can experience it first hand on Feb 27, 2017 in OPPO’s booth at MWC is D31 in Hall 3, if not than don't be disappointed we are here to bring all the news to you just keep watching this space. 

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[GiveAway]: Participate to Win Fitbit Flex 2 Wireless Activity Tracker and Sleep Wristband

We are happy to announce that we are hosting our first ever giveaway on Tech Siddhi. We have just completed 4 years in journey and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your support. To mark a wonderful start for the 5th year in progress we are hosting a giveaway of Fitbit Flex 2 Wireless Activity and Sleep wristband.

If you are a fitness enthusiast you must be aware of Fitbit as a brand, even if you are not currently into fitness routine Fitbit Devices have proved to be great motivator with their intuitive app and dashboards. The Fitbit Flex 2 is a wonderful Tracking device that monitors it all for you while you do the hardwork or even when you fall asleep. The automatic tracker doesn't need much attention of yours while you work or sleep it just calculates everything you need silently.

Fitbit Flex 2 Features

Specifications of Fitbit Flex 2:

• Track steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes

• Ultra-thin, removable tracker hides in bands, pendants and bangles

• Swim-proof for tracking swimming, life-proof for wear in the ocean, shower, pool and beyond

• Smart track automatically recognizes select workouts and records them to your Fitbit app

• Automatically track how long and how well you sleep and set a silent alarm to wake with a small vibration

• Get call and text notifications on your wrist with unique vibration patterns and color-coded LED lights

• LED display lights up to show progress toward your daily goal

So convinced you want it? Then what's the wait for, head right towards the giveaway widget at the end of the post to participate and leave the rest on us. 

1. The contest starts on 21st Feb, 2017 and  closes on May 21st, 2017.
2. The contest is managed by Rafflecopter, and the winner would be picked randomly by the same. The result provided by Rafflecopter would be final and binding.
3. Each entry of the winner would be checked manually, to confirm if he has completed the steps correctly. In the case of any irregularity with the entry, another winner would be picked up. No gaming the system, no cheating! We’ll be monitoring the entries.
4. The winner would be notified by eMail.
5. The contest is open to all geographic locations , we will do the shipping anywhere in India however shipping outside India has to be born by the winner.
6. You can complete few entries daily to earn more points, keep a check on them.
7. The contest can be closed in between in case we don't get enough response by the end of first Month.
8. Each point you earn will be counted as a unique entry, the more points you earn, the better your chances are to win. In short, try to complete as many steps as you can in the widget below; but it is not necessary to complete all steps.

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Samsung launches World’s first Solar-powered Refrigerators with Digital inverter & World’s first 8-Pole Digital Inverter AC

Samsung India has recently introduced smart convertible frost-free and direct cool refrigerators which run on solar power, and a new range of air conditioners with digital inverter technology that cools 43% faster.

The new refrigerator and air conditioner range with advanced technologies enables faster cooling, power conservation, durability and great design. They combine innovation with advanced technology to deliver optimal performance. A key feature in the new line of refrigerators is solar power compatibility, which will go a long way in energy conservation in line with the Indian government’s efforts to promote solar power.

New S-Inverter Air Conditioner

Based on India specific customer insights, a new S Inverter air conditioner range is introduced in the affordable luxury segment with new technology, durability and design.

The new Samsung S-Inverter Air Conditioner series is engineered to consume less power and produce exceptional cooling comfort. Equipped with advanced and world’s first new 8-pole motor in its Digital Inverter range, they ensure faster cooling performance of up to 43% and consume much lesser energy as compared to conventional air conditioners. The entire New S-Inverter range will come with BEE ISEER rating.

For increased durability, it comes with DuraFin™ condenser which is corrosion resistant as compared to conventional condensers. DuraFin™ components are made of materials that are more resistant to corrosion with 34% more thickness. Its larger condenser and optimized refrigerant flow enables to endure extremely hot outdoor temperatures of up to 52°C.

Samsung air conditioner range comes with a new Voltage Protector feature which enables consumers to enjoy cool fresh air without having to worry about product damage due to power fluctuations. Best suited for India, these air conditioners with Voltage Protector can handle voltage fluctuations from 146V to 290V ensuring worry-free operation. In addition, they also improve the look of homes as there is no need to install an external stabilizer for managing voltage fluctuations.

All 1.5T and onwards Samsung air conditioners models comes with highly efficient twin BLDC (Brushless DC electric motor). Twin BLDC compressor optimises and enhances cooling by 40% when compared to the conventional compressor. Not only that, Twin BLDC compressor increased reliability, reduced noise and hence provided longer product life.

Samsung AC range comes with the trend-setting new Magnolia floral pattern following Samsung’s tradition of introducing new floral patterns as per Indian taste.

Smart Convertible Refrigerators

Taking further the benefits of digital inverter technology, Samsung smart convertible refrigerator is the first of its kind in frost-free category, which runs on solar power as well as on home inverter, giving convenience of cooling and freshness to the consumer during power cuts.

The smart convertible range also comes with features like Power Cooling Mode and Power Freeze Mode that help reach the target temperature in 31% shorter time. Maintaining health and hygiene has been a key feature of smart convertible refrigerator. Its twin cooling system avoids mixing of odours inside the compartment. Vegetables and fruits are stored at optimal humidity level by releasing moisture cyclically.

The digital inverter compressor optimizes usage by minimal wear-and-tear and extends the life of a refrigerator by over ten years. With low noise level, the smart direct cool refrigerator can withstand voltage fluctuations ranging from 100 volts to 300 volts. The new range of refrigerators comes with two new floral patterns: Rose Mallow and Magnolia. Star Flower and Tender Lily are the other shades available in the market.

Direct Cool Refrigerators

Samsung smart refrigerator has advanced compressor of digital inverter technology which can run on solar panel and home inverter to provide uninterrupted cooling. It can also operate on home inverters to provide uninterrupted service during power cuts with a cooling retention of nine hours.

The fridge automatically adjusts its speed in response to cooling demand and is equipped with up to 7 compressor RPM that makes precise adjustments to cooling performance and maximises freshness of food.

The digital inverter compressor optimizes usage by minimal wear-and-tear and extends the life of a refrigerator by over 10 years. With low noise level, the smart direct cool refrigerator can withstand voltage fluctuations ranging from 100 to 300 volts.

The premium range of direct cool refrigerators come with clutter-breaking designs of door and handle. The three handle designs are Island, Bar and Bar Chrome. For the door, Elegant Crown and Grande enhance the aesthetics.

Price and Availability

Smart Convertible Refrigerator: Priced at INR 27,250/-, the mid-segment range begins from 253L and has multiple sizes up to 670L.

Smart Digital Inverter Direct Cool Refrigerator: Starting at INR 14,900, the products range from 192L to 230L and will be available across key markets.

S-Inverter, Digital Inverter Technology Based Air Conditioners: INR 35,900 to INR 66,600

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