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‘Namo’ Anti-virus Software To Protect PCs

NaMo is the name of a free anti-virus software dedicated to Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, which you can download on your PCs right now to ensure that your machines are safe from any security threats.

The Namo anti-virus software comes with featuresincluding real-time detection of infections, custom detection, intelligent scanning, and is light on hard disk according to the company. This anti-virus offers basic protection to PC users currently, but the they are also planning to launch this for Mac. It is also expected to get regular updates. Data recovery services reviews often explain the cause of data loss and computer crashes come from lack of antivirus software.

“India is the third largest country globally in terms of Internet users. However, statistics show that only 13 per cent are using valid license of antivirus software and 30 per cent tend to re-install trial versions of same or other antivirus software,” Innovazion CEO Abhishek Gagneja.

Although features don’t have anything to do with the Modi, nor is it endorsed by him, but still its makers have decided to name it NaMo. May be it will help them in easy marketing of the product.

“By building this software, we wanted to … congratulate the current government. We also want to pass a message to the government that the nation has high expectations from them,” he said.

There is already a NAMO online store for Narendra Modi inspired products. Known as The Namo Store which sells products in three categories Namo Tech, Namo Lekh and Namo Mantra. Plus, there are already Namo-branded smartphones and tablets in market.

Jun 23, 2014
Philips re-enters Indian handset market with three new smartphones
Philips has re-entered the Indian mobile phone market with three Android smartphones and a feature phone aiming to be in top 6 among Indian mobile markets.

Philips launched three Android phones, named Xenium W6610, W3500 and S308 priced at Rs 20,650, Rs 16,195 and Rs 8,290 respecitvely.. All three smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and support dual-sim functionality. Philips also launched a feature phone, the E130, for Rs 1,960.

Sang Fei said, “We are glad to enter the Indian market with the latest models of Philips mobiles that are designed to suit the requirements of Indian consumers. With the launch of Philips mobile in India, we aim to offer best-in-class mobile experience at an affordable price.”

The Xenium W6610 is the topmost handset launched by Philips. It sports a huge 5300mAh battery. Alongwith, a 1.3 Ghz quad core processor, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS, a 5-inch qHD IPS display with a resolution 540×960 pixels, and 1GB RAM.

Xenium W6610 specifications
- 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor
- 5 inch qHD IPS display (540×960 pixals)
- 1 GB RAM
- 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and CMOS sensor
- 2-megapixel front camera
- 4 GB internal storage with expandable size upto 32 GB
- Dual Sim Support
The mid range W3500 also have 5 inch FWVGA touchscren but 480×854 pixels resolution lower than W6610. It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean but has a 1.3 Ghz quad core processor and 1 GB RAM. With a bigger 2200 mAh battery. The Philips W3500 comes with 5–MP rear camera along with a LED flash and 2MP camera in the front , dual SIM support, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Philips S308 is the most affordable among the three smartphones. S308 phone has a 4-inch WVGA display, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory with a microSD card slot. The phone has also equipped with a 5MP camera at the back and 0.3MP camera in the front. It runs on 1GHz dual-core MediaTek 6572M processor and has a 1,400mAh battery.

The feature phone of Philips that is E130, also features dual-SIM support and a digital camera. It supports features like FM radio, MP3 player, and an expandable memory card slot for a micro SD card of up to 32GB. It is priced at Rs 1,960.
May 29, 2014
Micromax MAd A94 will reward you to watch ads

This Micromax MAd A94 is definitely among the many smartphones that the Indian manufacturer Launched this week, yet why is the idea particular will be which it will also help anyone generate some extra bucks simply by watching ads. That’s correct, the company can pay anyone having the product in addition to view advertising on it.

The phone is priced at Rs 8,490.

It will fundamentally always be triggered because of the Micromax MAd application which can be entirely formulated for individuals who like advertising. This app comes pre-installed about the smartphone. Users are required to generate points simply by watching advertising and the points will then always be converted to cash which is to be put into the account in respected prepaid or even postpaid accounts.

The rewards for ads feature is obviously the headline maker and Micromax believes it will give brands an opportunity to stand out.

Rahul Sharma, co-founder of the company believes it will “provide a high engagement communication channel for the brands to break away from the clutter.” He also said in a statement that it will help operators improve per user profitability.

Key specifications of the phone at a glance:

– 4.5-inch IPS touchscreen
– 480 x 854p resolution
– Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 OS
– 1.2GHz quad core BCM23550 processor
– 5MP camera and 5MP webcam
– 1800mAh battery
– Talk time: 5 hours
– Standby time: 150 hours
– 512MB of RAM
– 4GB memory, expandable by up to 32GB
– Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G

The Micromax MAd A94 smartphone available in India through the official eStore and other retail channels for Rs 8,490.

Jan 18, 2014
Intex launches Aqua i4+ with dual-sim at Rs 7,600

Intex has launched its new phablet Aqua i4+ with 8MP camera in India at Rs 7,600.

or those who are interested in this piece of hardware, we have listed its features in detail. The very first thing that is likely to catch your eye as soon as you take a look at the phone is its screen that offers a viewing real estate of 5 inches. The phablet’s display has a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, which isn’t all that bad.

“Intex Aqua i4+ is yet another endeavour from Intex to meet the expectations of today’s consumer in terms of design and performance. With its impressive specifications and features, Aqua i4+ promises to be a smart and powerful smartphone capable of providing smooth user-experience”, said Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head- Mobile, Intex Technologies.

It has 3G, HSPA+, and Bluetooth 4.0 as connectivity options. It comes with a large 2000mAh battery which the company claims can give a talk time of 6 hours and a standby time of 220 hours.The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean phone also has a 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera.

The phone will feature pre-installed instant messaging apps like WeChat and OLX along with 5 GB of free cloud storage through an Intex Cloud app.
Available in Pearl Blue and Pearl White, Aqua i4+ will be available across 40,000 plus retail outlets, Inext Squares (exclusive retail stores), hypermarkets and e-commerce portals.

Key specifications of the phone:

– 5-inch touchscreen
– 8MP camera, 1.3MP webcam
– 1.2GHz dual core processor
– Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 OS
– 512MB of RAM
– 4GB onboard memory, expandable up to 32GB
– 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS
– 2000mAh battery

Dec 29, 2013
Datawind launches ‘PocketSurfer’ phone starting at Rs 3,499

Datawind known for low-cost Aakash tablets has forayed into smartphone market by launching three 5-inch Touchscreen, Dual-SIM smartphones starting at Rs.3, 499.The company is banking on technology it has developed that compresses web pages 30-times to increase the speed at which consumers can view pages on a mobile phone screen.

PocketSurfer3G5 priced at Rs 6,499, PocketSurfer5 at Rs 4,999 and PocketSurfer 5X at Rs.3, 499. The lowest version of PocketSurfer smartphone has Linux operating system which was earlier seen in Motorola phones. The other two phones, PocketSurfer 5 and PocketSurfer 3GS are built on Android 4.0 platform.

Samsung, Micromax and Karbonn hold over 60% of the domestic smartphone market where the five-inch smartphones make up a large chunk of what consumers buy. Datawind is talking to a few service providers to bundle free data with the handsets, Tuli said.

PocketSurfer3G5 priced at Rs 6,499 runs on Android 4.2 and is powered by dual-core 1.2 Ghz. It feature 5-inch TFT capacitive screen. It comes with the battery that offers four hours of talk time, 2 days standby. expandable to 32GB with microSD Card. It has memory of 4GB, expandable to 32GB with microSD Card. it boasts of 5MP camera.
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The dual-SIM PocketSurfer5 features 5” TFT Capacitive dis play and is priced at Rs 4,999. It runs on Android 4.0 and is powered by Cortex A9 – 1 Ghz. The battery offers3 hours of talk time with 2 days standby.

The entry level PocketSurfer 5X is priced at at Rs.3, 499. It runs on Linux os and is powered by Cortex A8 – 1Ghz. It features 5” TFT Touch WQVGA screen and comes with Micro SD & Micro USB port. It has Front VGA camera and battery offers 3 hours of talk time, 1 day standby.
The company has started online booking of phones and will provide cash-on-delivery option to customers.

Dec 16, 2013
HTC launches Desire 500 with android 4.2
HTC has been aggressively launching smartphones all around the globe that include devices under its One and Desire series. Following the strategy, the company has launched Desire 500 in Taiwan. The device is said to be targeted at the younger consumers and is considered a mid-ranged smartphone.

The quad core CPU based Desire 500 is likely to be priced under Rs 25,000 in India.

The HTC Desire 500 is powered by 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon200 quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. It features a 4.3-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels. The phone measures 131.8×66.9×9.9mm and weighs 123g. There is 4GB internal storage that can be further expanded up to 64GB with the help of microSD card. An 8-megapixel rear camera can be found at the back accompanied by an LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front camera. The device can record videos at 720p and also features Beats Audio.

HTC Desire 500 comes with a 1,800mAh battery that the company claims will deliver 17.8 hours of talk time and 401 hours of standby time. The HTC Desire 500 runs on Android 4.2 with Sense 5 on top and other features like BlinkFeed. However, the HTC Desire 500 does not include BoomSound which has been a part of HTC One series and features dual front speakers at the front panel.

HTC Desire 500 is priced at NT$11,900 (approx. Rs. 24,000). There is no word yet about pricing and availability in markets other than Taiwan.

HTC Desire 500 key specifications
- 4.3-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon200 quad-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB by microSD card
- 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
- 1.6-megapixel front facing camera
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5
- 1800mAh battery
Jul 23, 2013
ZTE debuts in India with six new smartphones

Chinese handset giant ZTE on Friday made its debut in Indian handset market in a big way launching six new Android smartphones priced between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 15,000.

ZTE is a Chinese smartphone making company and is the fourth largest handset manufacturer in the world. It’s mid-range and low-range phones could be direct competition to direct players like Micromax, Karbonn, Xolo and others.

They launched six smartphone models and four 3G datacards in the market today.

The smartphones are all priced between Rs5,000 – Rs15,000.

The six smartphones launched are:
1. ZTE Grand X for Rs14,999
2. ZTE Blade G2 for Rs 11,599
3. ZTE Blade C for Rs7,599
4. ZTE Blade L for Rs 12,599
5. ZTE Kis Flex for Rs 5,799
6. ZTE Blade E for Rs11,999

Thr premium phone in the bag is the ZTE Grand X which comes with a 1.2 GHz quad core processor. It has a 1GB RAM and 4GB of internal memory. External memory can be extended upto 32GB.

It is priced at Rs14,999. It will not hit the stores immediately but will be available in the coming days.

ZTE Grand X Quad Lite key specifications
* 5-inch display with a resolution of 540×960 pixels
* 1.2GHz quad-core processor
* 1GB of RAM
* 4GB of internal storage
* 5-megapixel rear camera
* VGA front-facing camera
* 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and wireless charging
* 2500mAh battery
* Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

All the six phones run on Google’s Android operating system.

“In the first year, we will just demonstrate the products and introduce new devices in India. Going ahead, we are sure that we will have a 20-25 per cent share of the smartphone segment in the next 3-4 years, given the quality and features of our products,” ZTE India Vice-President (Handsets) Yuan Kang told PTI.

Speaking on the launch, Xu Dejun, CEO of ZTE India, said, “We offer 214 service centres accross the country to address your greviances. We also have a full fledged Research and Development unit to stay up-to-date with the leading technologies. With in-house manufacturing and RnD, we aim to offer quality products at reasonable prices.”

“By the year end, we aim to have our pan India presence with the smartphones and data cards,” he added.

Jul 20, 2013
Micromax Canvas 4 launched for Rs 17,999

After a massive marketing campaign that included televised ads, Micromax has launched the Canvas 4 price for Rs 17,999. Micromax opened pre-orders for the smartphone on June 28 and in the lead up to the launch it has amassed 11,500 pre-bookings.

The Canvas 4 has a 5-inch HD IPS display and comes in an aluminium casing that also doubles up as an antenna. Micromax says that touchscreen is optimised for use even while wearing gloves.

The phone is powered by a Cortex A7 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and but doesn’t run on the latest version of Android Jelly Bean, but instead comes with its predecessor Android 4.2.1.

The phone has 1GB RAM and an internal storage of 16GB.

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Design wise, it actually seems to be a rebadged version of the BLU Life One and it is actually a step up for Micromax in terms of build quality. It has an aluminium band that wraps around a plastic front and back, and it flaunts iPhone 5 like chamfers.

It has a microSD card slot and has 16GB of user internal memory, of which about 10GB is available to users. Like most Micromax phones it is a dual-SIM smartphone and has a 2,000 mAh battery.

One of the unique features of this phone is Blow to Unlock, wherein you essentially blow a kiss to your phone to unlock it (yes, that’s an actual feature). Other, more sensible features include video pinning to pin videos on the homescreen and look away to pause video, stuff that’s straight out of Samsung’s TouchWiz. You can also turn the phone down during a call and it automatically switches to loudspeaker mode It also comes with a special aluminium cover that’s worth Rs 3,000 which is part of the package.

Jul 8, 2013
LG Optimus G Pro launches at Rs.42,500

LG launched their Galaxy Note II competitor phablet LG Optimus G Pro in India today and the phone definitely packs a punch! LG Optimus G Pro is definitely a premium gadget but comes with specifications to match the price and the hype.

With this launch, the company has entered into the high-end smartphone segment ranging around Rs 40,000, eyeing a slice of the share from competitors like BlackBerry, Samsung, Sony and Apple’s iPhone.

LG Optimus G Pro price in india Rs 42,500

Reports suggest that LG is working on a long term strategy for India. With a solid investment of Rs 80 crore to push its sales in the Indian market, LG’s Optimus Pro G runs on Android Jellybean v4.1.2 operating system and is powered by a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor. The smartphone has a 5.5 inch full HD IPS display, which carries the DNA of LG’s high definition TVs. This model has a pixel density of 400ppi, one of the highest in the market. The device has 2GB RAM and an internal memory of 16 GB. Equipped with 4G LTE, LG Optimus G Pro has the battery capacity with 3,140 mAh with an improved 13 MP rear and 2.1 MP front Full HD camera. The smartphone boasts dual recording that captures video with both the front and rear cameras simultaneously and virtual reality panorama feature allowing 360 degree viewing, from taking pictures of both horizontal and vertical environment. The UX features popular with Optimus G users have been added to the Optimus G pro, such as upgraded Q Slide, Live Zooming and Quick Memo. Other features in the smartphone include Q Remote, Audio Zoom, Video Wiz, Magic Remote Pad.

Soon Kwon, Managing Director, LG India said, “Smartphone market in India is growing rapidly and there is a huge demand for big screen size mobile phones. The market size for 5 inch and above screens is expected to be 1.5 million units by end of 2013. With this launch we are gearing towards our aim of capturing 10% market share of the smartphone category by end of 2014.”

LG Optimus G Pro Specs

– Chipset: 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor
– RAM: 2GB DDR
– Memory: 32GB / microSD (up to 32GB)
– Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels / 400ppi)
– Camera: Rear 13.0MP with LED Flash / Front 2.1MP
– OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
– Battery: 3,140mAh (removable / wireless charging capable)
– Size: 150.2 x 76.1 x 9.4mm

Jul 4, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Grand Review

The Galaxy Grand is Samsung’s attempt to woo those who can’t afford a top-end device like the Galaxy Note II.

The Galaxy Grand is Samsung’s attempt to woo those who can’t afford a top-end device like the Galaxy Note II.

Price approx Rs 21,500

Which is almost twice as expensive as its low-cost rivals, but it’s the most-affordable option if you’re looking for a device from a tier 1 brand. Currently, the Galaxy Grand doesn’t face any competition from other tier 1 brands, but you may want to know how much better it is than the low-cost devices that offer similar specifications. Here’s a breakdown of the specifications to give you an idea how it compares with the closest competition.

A large-screen handset for those who can’t afford the Galaxy Note II

OS – Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Very few current-generation low-cost Android phablets come preloaded with Android Jelly Bean; most of them come with Android ICS—however, you get the OS in the stock form. The Galaxy Grand runs Jelly Bean out of the box and not to mention, it boasts features found in the higher-end Galaxy handsets, such as Smart Stay, Pop up Play and Direct Call.

Cellular network – Dual SIM GSM and 3G

The Galaxy Grand is the first phablet from a tier 1 brand to offer dual-SIM capability in the sub-Rs 20,000 price band. Quad-band 2G is supported by both the SIM card slots, whereas 3G connectivity is supported only in the SIM1 slot.

Display – 5-inch WVGA

An HD display would have made the Galaxy Grand a killer deal, but unfortunately, it sports a 5-inch WVGA display that has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. On the other hand, you have the Micromax Canvas HD with a 720p IPS LCD. The pixel density of Galaxy Grand’s display is 187 ppi as against 294 ppi in the Canvas HD—that’s a difference of a good 107 ppi or 57 percent in density! That doesn’t mean it’s bad; there’s ample real estate for viewing web pages and documents comfortably and videos are enjoyable on the large 5-inch display.

Quite slim at 9.6 mm

Form factor and weight – a tad lighter than the Note II

Weighing in at 162 grams, Galaxy Grand is 20 grams lighter than Note II. It’s also a few millimetres less in height and width, but the Note II is slimmer than the Grand by a fraction of a millimetre.

Wi-Fi – Dual-band, 802.11 ‘n’

Like the Nokia Lumia 620, the Galaxy Grand is one of the few handsets in its segment to feature dual-band Wi-Fi ‘n’. So, if your router supports 5GHz wireless band, you can harness much faster connectivity.

SoC

This is grey area and we shall be able to give a clear picture only when we get our hands on the device. We got in touch with Samsung for exact details of the SoC this device uses, but we didn’t get any answer. For now, we can only say it’s powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. According to one source who captured a glimpse of the Galaxy Grand at the Broadcom booth at the CES 2013, it’s quite evident that it’s powered by the Broadcom BCM28155 SoC. It comprises a pair of ARM Cortex-A9 cores and Broadcom’s own VideoCore-IV graphics engine for 2D and 3D acceleration.

Storage – 8GB with the option to expand by up to 64GB

Here, Galaxy Grand has an upper hand over Micromax Canvas HD. Firstly, Galaxy Grand packs 8GB of built-in storage, which is twice as much as in Canvas HD. And secondly, in contrast to microSD expansion of up to 32GB in Canvas HD, Galaxy Grand can take up to a 64GB microSD card.

8 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash

Primary camera – 8MP with LED flash

The 8MP primary camera featured in the Galaxy Grand has the same resolution as the one featured in Note II. There’s LED flash and digital image stabilisation to help you take clear shots in low light. Videos can be recorded at 1080p at 30fps. The Canvas HD too features an 8MP camera with LED flash, but only our hands-on tests will reveal which of the two takes better photos. Also, the secondary front camera in the Galaxy Grand is a 2MP one as against the VGA camera in the Canvas HD.

Sensors – Gyro, compass and more

The Galaxy Grand comes armed with sensors that will be of most use to the end user—accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. The list excludes barometer, but it’s fair for an entry-level phablet.

Battery – Li-ion 2100mAh

Both, the Galaxy Grand and Canvas HD feature a hefty 2100 Li-ion mAh battery to provide decent amount of talk time in addition to fuelling other tasks such as media playback, web browsing, gaming and so on. The Note II packs a 3100 mAh battery and it lasted for over two days without the need for a charge. Test revealed it played a 720p video in loop for over 12 hours without any hiccup.

The bottom line

Off late, we’ve seen many low-cost Android phablets (such as Micromax Canvas 2 and Lava Iris 501) featuring a dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage and at least a 5 megapixel camera—you can buy one for around Rs 11,000. Cough up another few thousand rupees and you can buy a more feature rich device like the Canvas HD. However, if you’re reluctant to consider a lower-tier brand and don’t want to look beyond top-tier brands, the Galaxy Grand is for you. The specifications look good on paper, and the price point is sweet!

Jan 24, 2013