Intex Aqua 4G Launches in India for Rs 9,499

Intex Aqua 4G launches in India for Rs 9,499. Intex introduces its first 4G smartphone dubbed Intex Aqua 4G+ at a price of Rs 9,499 in India. The smartphone is available for purchase starting today from retail stores. It will be available in Black and White color variants.

This dual-sim smartphone sports a 5-inch HD IPS display with a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution. The screen is protected by scratch resistant Dragontrail glass and comes with Slow Motion video support. It is powered by an 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor paired with 2GB RAM. In terms of memory, the smartphone offers 16GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and bears a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front facing camera. Intex has also preloaded support for 21 regional languages in its new device. In term of connectivity, the device includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi with hotspot functionality, GPS, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, and FM radio. It packs in a 2300mAh battery.

Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said, “At Intex, we are happy to now beckon a huge leap in its product portfolio by offering enhanced specifications and features in the newly launched Aqua 4G+ that simply caters to the fast emerging technological necessities in the market at a remarkable price. This innovative product comes across as a package of smart designing, tactical pricing and youthful colors all packaged for our target consumer.”

Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Arrive in India

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge have finally launched in India. The devices are available in three variants – 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. The 32GB Galaxy S6 is priced at Rs 49,900, 64GB at Rs 55,900 and 128GB at Rs 61,900. The 32GB, 64GB and 128GB Galaxy S6 Edge have been priced at Rs 58,900, 64,900 and 70,900, respectively.

The smartphones will start shipping in India starting April 10 and is now available for pre-order. Those users who pre-book the Galaxy S6/Galaxy S6 Edge will also get benefits like one-time screen replacement along with payback points in case the company plans a trade-in cashback scheme in the future.

With the new models, Samsung has taken a quantum leap in design (Galaxy S6 Edge) and also given the phones some spruced up user experience. The devices aren’t just plastic now and boast of metal and glass.

Apart from the refreshing dual edge display design, both Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge sport a similar display size, camera and most other features are also exactly the same. However, the S6 Edge puts the edges to good use with features like the edge lights up each time someone calls, allowing you to assign specific colour for various callers. The notifications and other shortcuts have been accommodated on the sides. The UI is more customized and it also get a bigger battery, obviously you will also be paying slighter higher.

Here’s a quick look at what you need to know about the new Samsung flagship models.

Design – A premium-looking device is finally here

For years, everyone has been complaining about how Samsung’s premium S series is built with cheap materials. But falling sales have forced Samsung to give user feedback some serious thought. Finally, the not-so-plush looking leather back is replaced with glass and the sides are built using metal, just like the Note 4. It now looks premium and more durable. With dual edge, the Galaxy S6 Edge has a great design, which is bot refreshing and different.

Display – Gets a thumbs up, again

Samsung gets it right with the display again. The new Galaxy S6 models feature a 5.1-inch 2K display, which means a whopping 2560 x 1440 pixels. The pixel density goes up to 572ppi, which is way higher than the 326ppi seen in the iPhone 6. Needless to say, its an AMOLED display.

Camera – Bump up in performance

Though Samsung has maintained the same 16MP sensor seen in the Galaxy Note 4, it does get a useful update. Samsung now employs faster lens that has never been seen in the previous models. The Galaxy S6 comes with an f/1.9 lens. This would mean a bigger aperture. The device is now capable of capturing more light, and eventually one will get better photos. This also means good low light photography. In fact, Samsung employs the same f/1.9 lens for the 5MP front-facing camera too.

Processor – Goes ahead with Exynos

This time around, Samsung has decided to go ahead with its own Exynos chip (Though, India always got the Exynos variant). The new Exynos comes with the much-talked about 14 nanometre (nm) architecture for efficient performance. however, it also plans some Qualcomm Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S6. For now, expect Samsung’s Exynos 7 Octa-core processor which contain two quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz and 1.5GHz respectively, coupled with 3GB RAM.

RAM

The new Galaxy S6 has employed the super-fast LPDDR4 RAM. The large 3GB of the could help the device run without too many lags. Along with the new Exynos chip, it could also help deal better with the TouchWiz.

TouchWiz

Yes, Samsung’s Galaxy S6 models will retain the TouchWiz UI. However, it is believed to be less cluttered. based on Android 5.0 Lollipop, it is now streamlined for quick and better usage. The company hasn’t bid goodbye to S Voice or S Finder, but you will find the rumoured new entrants like Microsoft’s OneDrive and OneNote. The S6 Edge gets further customization options.

Wireless charging

The Galaxy S6 has ditched the replaceable battery found in the Galaxy S5, but now allows you to charge the smartphone wirelessly. It supports WPC and PMA wireless charging using Samsung’s own charging pad. On using a traditional microUSB cable, Samsung promises to get 50 percent battery capacity in a half hour. It comes fitted with a 2,550mAh battery.

No swappable battery

With the introduction of improved wireless charging on the Galaxy S6, the company also decided to fit in a non-removable battery. A change that most users may not like.

No Expandable storage

The company’s minimum storage capacity model is upgraded from 16GB to 32GB. In a not-so-consumer-friendly move, Samsung has also pulled out support for microSD card slot. It has been a feature that set Samsung phones apart from the iPhone. We hope Samsung has compensated well for the removal of these features.

Wireless payments

Finally, Samsung also rolled out its own mobile payments to take on Apple Pay. For now its will be launched with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, but it will support others Samsung phones in the future. It will let you use your debit/credit cards and pay for goods using your smartphones. It will use NFC as well as a technology called Magnetic Secure Transmission. So, vendors won’t need to upgrade their existing payment systems to support Samsung Pay. Click here to know more about Samsung’s payment system. Though, we don’t expect the company to launch its payments services anytime soon.
Source: http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/samsung-galaxy-s6-s6-edge-arrive-in-india-heres-what-you-need-to-know-256875.html

Xiaomi Mi 4 Price in India for 16GB, 64GB models

Xiaomi Mi 4 smartphone in India is also getting revised retail tags. And this has been carried out just a few days ahead of the company’s big premier phone launch in the country where a new and cheaper variant of the said handset will be announced.

According to the official Mi India Twitter account, the 16GB Xiaomi Mi 4 smartphone will now sell for Rs 17999, while the 64GB model is up for grabs at Rs 19999. The previous rates were Rs 21999 and Rs 23999, respectively. Not only is the phone cheaper, it’s also more affordable than the OnePlus One which comes in the same memory configurations.

This is certainly a move that will favor Xiaomi, but the other Chinese OEM does have the upper-hand in a few aspects since its device runs on Lollipop based on the highly customizable Cyanogen OS 12 and has a much larger display. The Mi 4, on the other hand, still packs Android KitKat and offers a more compact design.

Here’s a quick recap of the Xiaomi Mi 4’s specs:
– Android 4.4 KitKat (MIUI 6)
– 5-inch 1920 x 1080p FHD touchscreen
– 3GB RAM, 16GB/64GB storage
– 8MP front camera, 13MP rear shooter
– 3080mAh battery
– 2.5GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 SOC
Source: http://www.mobiletor.com/130983/xiaomi-mi-4-gets-a-permanent-price-drop-in-india-of-rs-2000/

Spice Stellar 549 launched in India for Rs 6,699

Spice Mobiles has rolled out its latest Spice Stellar 549, a 5.5-inch smartphone for a price of Rs 6,699.

The dual-SIM phablet device runs the Android 4.4 KitKat OS, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad core processor, has 1GB RAM, and 8GB internal storage which is expandable up to 32 GB with a microSD card.

The Spice Stellar 549 sports an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera. It further offers 2G/3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity.

It is powered by a 2200mAh battery and complementary accessories include two back panels and flip cover in the box.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Available For Rs 28,999

Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available at a price point that is almost closes to Nexus 5 in India. If you're still looking to grab the Galaxy S5 (though there will be a Galaxy S6 coming soon), you can head over to Flipkart and get this smart phone for Rs 28,999, which is much-much lower than its launch price of Rs 51,500.

The price cut makes it more than evident that Samsung wants to retain its previous flagships and keep it relevant for any consumer, who couldn't afford it earlier. Galaxy S5 is their latest S flagship to bear the price treatment. Earlier this month, Galaxy S4 started selling for as low as Rs 17,999 via another online seller, Amazon. As you might recall, Galaxy S5 didn't real catch the eye with its design and for that price, that's suicidal to say the least. Otherwise, you had a decent-powered device which matched up to the best in class.

Network Technology- GSM / HSPA / LTE
Body Dimensions - 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight 145 g (5.11 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type- Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.1 inches (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (~432 ppi pixel density)
Platform OS Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 128 GB
Internal 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
Camera Primary 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, apt-X
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Battery Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 390 h
Talk time Up to 21 h
Music play Up to 67 h
Misc Colors Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
SAR US 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.56 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
Price group [About 420 EUR]
Tests Performance Basemark OS II: 1082 / Basemark OS II 2.0: 1060
Basemark X: 11744
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.549 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -96.3dB / Crosstalk -95.2dB
Battery life Endurance rating 83h

Mahindra XUV500 Xclusive Edition Launched

Mahindra XUV500 launched on 23rd February 2015 with the Xclusive Edition of Mahindra and Mahindra. It is based on the model's top-end variant - the W8, and is priced at Rs. 14.48 Lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Only 700 units of this edition will be prepared, and will sport features like a 6-inch touch screen infotainment system with GPS, DVD, CD, MP3, FM, USB, and iPod connectivity, driver information system, fully automatic temperature control with dual HVAC; projector head-lamps with LED parking lights, voice commands, cruise & audio controls on steering wheel, tyretronics, and reverse parking assist.

Except the above features, an electric sunroof, aluminium pedals, grey alloy wheels, 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat (optional), illuminated scuff plates and anti-pinch driver window. In terms of safety, the XUV500 will come with 6 airbags (front, side and curtain), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Rollover Mitigation, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Hill Hold Control, and Hill Descent Control.

Specifications Summary:
Engines
2179 cc, Diesel, 140 bhp @ 3750 RPM power
Gearboxes
6-speed, Manual, AWD
6-speed, Manual, FWD
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Steering
Power steering

India Vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score: World Cup 2015

Many people from all World are very much excited to watch India vs Pakistan cricket match in World Cup 2015 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide in Australia on 15th Feb 2015. Like every world cup in the past, India will put their efforts to maintain their winning record against Pakistan.

Though both the teams are not at their best at this time, but this match will be enjoyable as final. None of the team will lose this match easily. So be ready to enjoy live updates and live score of this match.

PREDICTIONS (My Prediction):

Pool A:

(Through) England, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand

(Eliminated) Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Scotland

Pool B:

(Through to QF): South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies

(Eliminated)Zimbabwe, Ireland, United Arab Emirates

Brief Scores of all previous Matches between India vs Pakistan in Cricket World Cup

1992 World Cup: March 4, Sydney Cricket Ground (League match)

India 216/7 in 49 overs (Ajay Jadeja 46, Mohammad Azharuddin 32, Sachin Tendulkar 54 n.o., Kapil Dev 35; Aaqib Javed 2-28, Mushtaq Ahmed 3-59) beat Pakistan 173 in 48.1 overs (Aamir Sohail 62, Javed Miandad 40; Kapil Dev 2-30, Manoj Prabhakar 2-22, Javagal Srinath 2-37) by 43 runs. MoM: Sachin Tendulkar.

1996 World Cup: March 9, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore (Quarterfinal)

India 287/8 in 50 overs (Navjot Singh Sidhu 93, Sachin Tendulkar 31, Mohammad Azharuddin 27, Ajay Jadeja 45; Waqar Younis 2-67, Mushtaq Ahmed 2-56) beat Pakistan 248/9 in 49 overs (Aamir Sohail 55, Saeed Anwar 48; Saleem Malik 38, Javed Miandad 38, Rashid Latif 26; Venkatesh Prasad 3-45, Anil Kumble 3-48) by 39 runs. MoM: Navjot Singh Sidhu.

1999 World Cup: June 8, Old Trafford, Manchester (Super Six)

India 227/6 in 50 overs (Sachin Tendulkar 45, Rahul Dravid 61, Mohammad Azharuddin 59; Wasim Akram 2-27, Azhar Mahmood 2-35) beat Pakistan 180 in 45.3 overs (Saeed Anwar 36, Inzamam-ul-Haq 41, Moin Khan 34; Javagal Srinath 3-37, Venkatesh Prasad 5-27, Anil Kumble 2-43) by 47 runs. MoM: Venkatesh Prasad.

2003 World Cup: March 1, SuperSport Park, Centurion (League match)

Pakistan 273/7 in 50 overs (Saeed Anwar 101, Yousuf Youhana* 25, Younis Khan 32, Rashid Latif 29 n.o.; Zaheer Khan 2-46, Ashish Nehra 2-74) lost to India 276/4 in 45.4 overs (Sachin Tendulkar 98, Mohammad Kaif 35, Rahul Dravid 44 n.o., Yuvraj Singh 50 n.o.; Waqar Younis 2-71) by six wickets. MoM: Sachin Tendulkar. * Youhana later changed his religion and became Mohammad Yousuf

2011 World Cup: March 30, PCA Stadium, Mohali (Semifinal)


India 260/9 in 50 overs (Virender Sehwag 38, Sachin Tendulkar 85, Gautam Gambhir 27, MS Dhoni 25, Suresh Raina 36 n.o.; Wahab Riaz 5-46, Saeed Ajmal 2-44) beat Pakistan 231 in 49.5 overs (Mohammad Hafeez 43, Asad Shafiq 30, Misbah-ul-Haq 56, Umar Akmal 29; Zaheer Khan 2-58, Ashish Nehra 2-33, Munaf Patel 2-40, Harbhajan Singh 2-43, Yuvraj Singh 2-57) by 29 runs. MoM: Sachin Tendulkar.

Head to Head: India 5 Pakistan 0

Xiaomi Mi 4 Launched in India at Rs 19,999

Xiaomi launched its much awaited Mi 4 smartphone in India today. While the device was launched in China in the middle of 2014, it has come to India only now. The Mi4 will be available on Flipkart at a price of Rs.19,999.

Just like other Xiaomi devices, it will be sold using flash sale model. This means consumers will have to register for it ahead of the sale.

Mi 4 will be on sale on February 10, and pre-registrations for the device will start at 6pm on January 28 through its e-commerce partner, Flipkart.

Just like other Xiaomi phones, the Mi 4 is also priced very aggressively, especially for the hardware it packs in.

The Mi 4 has a 5-inch screen with FullHD resolution. It uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor running at 2.5GHz and 3GB RAM. It has 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera. The internal storage is 16GB. Unlike some other Xiaomi phones like the RedMi 1S and Note 4G, the Mi 4 lacks a microSD card slot.

However, the defining feature of the Mi is its design. While it seems a lot similar to the design of the iPhone 5S, complete with chamfered edges, there are differences. The Mi 4 uses a glass back cover instead of metal.

The Mi 4 comes with the new version of MiUI. It is MiUI version 6 and has a design that is flatter and more slick compared to the current version of MiUI.

Xiaomi said that with the launch of the Mi 4, it is also shifting gears in how it does business in India. "We have sold over 1 million phones in India in the last five months but we want to do more. This year we are going to renew our focus on customer care. Currently we have five exclusive customer care centres. We want to increase this number to 100 this year," said Manu Jain, who heads Xiaomi's India operations.

Commenting on the Mi 4 launch, Hugo Barra, vice president, Xiaomi Global, said: "I am truly excited to be bringing the Mi 4 to India, after listening to the feedback of so many fans. The Xiaomi team has put a lot of effort into designing a gorgeous device packed with powerful specs, and I trust that Mi 4 will be warmly welcomed by all our Indian fans. I believe India Mi fans will love MIUI 6, the most exciting update to our software platform to date."

Added Jain "The Mi 4 re-affirms our commitment to bring more Mi products to India. We will continue to work on offering our Mi fans incredible value as we introduce even more great devices in the coming year, and the best user experience ever."