Sunday, 7 September 2014

iBall partners Intel, Microsoft for Rs 16,999 tablet


Electronics major iBall today launched an Intel Atom- processor based Windows tablet, priced at Rs 16,999 as it looks to increase the penetration of affordable business devices in India. With the latest Windows 8.1 operating system, the 8-inch tablet will come packed with free licenses, including Microsoft Office license for one year, 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage and...

Lenovo launches Vibe X2, Vibe Z2 smartphones at IFA 2014


 Adding two new phones to its Vibe line of smartphones, Lenovo launched two new devices - Vibe X2 and Vibe Z2 - at IFA 2014 in Berlin. The Lenovo Vibe X2 comes with a tri-layered design, and is, therefore, claimed to be the world's first layered smartphone. It comes in four colors - white, red, gold, and dark...

Maxx AXD11 GenxDroid7 dual SIM Android phone unveiled in India for Rs 3890


Will someone please tell Maxx Mobile that Maxx AXD11 GenxDroid7 is a name consumers would forget in a blinking even if the phone is priced at just Rs 3890 and they really want to buy it? The company apparently has no one with enough common sense to advise it not to brand handsets with monikers most folks wouldn’t...

Intex Aqua Style Mini limited edition featuring Mary Kom announced


The Intex Aqua Style Mini smartphone has been officially unveiled in India and it is being touted as a limited edition device created to celebrate the upcoming movie, Mary Kom. Now while the phone is an entry-level one retailing for just Rs 4990, it surprisingly comes with an AMOLED display. If you’re not aware, AMOLED panels are normally...

Micromax to launch new Canvas-series flagship on Sept 8


Micromax is all set to launch a new flagship Android smartphone on Monday in the Indian market. The company is holding a press event in New Delhi, where it will be unveiling this Canvas-series smartphone. Not many details are available at this point but thanks to Snapdeal teasers, we do know the phone will be exclusively released on...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Motorola's new Moto G, Asus ZenWatch the biggest launches this week


It was one of the most exciting weeks in technology this year and here are the key highlights. 1. Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Edge, Gear VR, Gear S: Samsung, at the consumer electronics fair IFA 2014 in Berlin, unveiled four new devices - the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Gear VR, and the Gear S smartwatch. The...

Nokia to bring 4G, 3G mobile phones to India at lower prices


Nokia has indicated to lower prices of 4G and 3G mobile phones in India to leverage operators' plans to launch high speed 4G services and boost its market share in the country. "We want to continue to push point lower and lower than anything we have today. That's the statement for both 3G and LTE (4G) because that...

Thursday, 4 September 2014

Seven years later, ASUS attempts to launch a $199 laptop again


Almost seven years ago, ASUS tried to launch the $199 Eee PC Linux laptop that ended up costing above $300, and since then the Eee brand shifted its focus to the more premium market before quietly fading away. That's why we're slightly surprised to see ASUS launching the EeeBook X205 -- not to be confused with ASUS' dual-screen...

Microsoft Launches The Nokia Lumia 830, Dual-Sim 730 And 4G 735


Microsoft MSFT +0.14% has today launched the Nokia Lumia 830, its new flagship affordable phone to battle with the latest from Samsung and Apple AAPL +0.59%. Microsoft staked its claim in the flasghsip market with its new Lumia 830, which will retail at 330 euros. In comparison the Samsung Galaxy S5 sells for 440 euros and the iPhone...

15000 Intex Cloud FX Firefox OS phones get sold in 3 days


The Intex Cloud FX sells at a dirt cheap price of Rs 1999, something which has obviously worked in its favor seeing as 15000 units of the phone were sold by Snapdeal within the first three days of its launch in India. This is undeniably a good thing if you’re Mozilla and want to spread the word about...