Xolo BLACK with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Launched in India for Rs.12,999

Xolo has just announced the Black smartphone under its own sub-brand called BLACK. The device comes with quite a few interesting specifications like the Dual Rear Camera setup and OS interface. The smartphone sports 5.5-inches FHD display with 1980*1080p display resolution and also has Corning Gorilla Glass three protection on top to protect the display from sudden drops and scratches. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 2nd gen Soc with Adreno 405 GPU coupled with 2GB of Ram and 16GB internal storage with an SD card slot. The device runs on Android 5.0 lollipop with Hive 1.5 U.I on top of it.  There is a 13-megapixel and a 2-megapixel dual cameras with LED flash and the camera lets you capture the image first and later allows you to focus the object. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel fixed focus selfie shooter. A 3,200mAh battery powers the device. The oleophobic coating keeps the device away smudge and stains. The smartphone is priced at Rs.12,999 and will be a Flipkart exclusive which will be available from 13th July. 100 Vodafone stores across India will have the device for hands-on experience.

Xolo BLACK specifications

• 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display 
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core
• 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, SD card slot(32GB)
• Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with HIVE UI 1.5
• 13MP rear camera with LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash
• 3200mAh battery
• 4G LTE/ 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS

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Mysterious Xiaomi Device Shows up on GeekBench

A mysterious Xiaomi's smartphone shows up on Geek bench application that is code-named as Libra. Going the specifications the device is supposed to be a high midrange smartphone that features a Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 Soc coupled with 2GB of Ram. Geekbench normally tests the internal of the device so we are not able to post the display size and camera sensors. Xiaomi is readying a bunch of smartphones that may be launched later this year also the company has come up with many game-changing smartphones this year like the Mi Note and Mi Note pro, redmi 2 and an Indian specific Mi4i.

During last week, we came across a smartphone that featured a Dual Rear Camera setup and a metal build, many were under impression that it was the actual Mi5 but with today's leak it might actually be the Libra smartphone. Looks like Xiaomi is really ambitious to expand its mobile division with a bunch of option for the users under different price segments. So what do you think about the smartphone and what it might be?.

source: Geekbench via Android Headlines

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Satya Nadella: Microsoft to Launch Only Six Lumia Smartphones a Year

Microsoft recently gave away pink slips to around 7,800 employees who were working under Microsoft mobile division. Also the companies CEO Satya Nadella mentioned that the Microsoft mobile portfolio will be streamlined into three categories. Business categories, Value phones, Flagships. Each category will a single/two launches a year making it total of six smartphones per year. Microsoft has already launched a bunch of smartphones this year those include Lumia 430, Lumia 640 and 640XL, Lumia 532 however, this does not mean we won't see any new launches as the new announcement will take its action from now on under the new roadmap.

Microsoft must seriously consider launching strong flagship smartphone (rumored: Lumia 940) along with Windows 10 which is due for global release later this year. This immediate move might be an advantage for Microsoft to reduce the production cost and improve the profits.  Here's a bonus tip, Rumored Lumia 940 flagship specifications, features a 5.2-inch 1080p display and a 25 MP PureView rear camera. The Lumia 940XL sports a 5.7-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display. These smartphones are expected to launch later this year.

Nadella in his mail: Today, we announced a fundamental restructuring of our phone business. As a result, the company will take an impairment charge of approximately $7.6 billion related to assets associated with the acquisition of the Nokia Devices and Services business in addition to a restructuring charge of approximately $750 million to $850 million.

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Xiaomi Mi5 Plus Visits TEENA; Confirmed Specs and Picture are Here

Xiaomi has faced lot of heat in the form of leaks since the company has started Mi5/Plus production just the other day there has been massive leak revealing most of the specification but so far we haven't seen any picture or design of the smartphone now that the smartphone has visited TEENA, a Chinese mobile certification organization we have legit image of the smartphone. The Chinese phablet does sport 5.7-inches 1440p display with corning gorilla glass 4 protection and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 64bit processor clocked in at 2GHz  with 4GB of Ram and 64GB internal storage.

Must Read:---> Xiaomi Mi5 Launch Details

Runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and has a massive 3,500mAh battery under the hood. Design wise the smartphone do resemble the Mi Note and Note pro that are currently available in Chinese markets. On the camera side, there is 13MP autofocus primary camera with Dual Tone LED flash and a 4MP selfie shooter. Wifi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE Dual SIM are obviously built in. Though there is no news regarding the original Mi5 at TEENA we expect the details except for the rumoured specifications which are, The device sports 5.3-inches 2K display (1440 x 2560 pixels) with Corning Gorilla glass four protection. Powered by yet to released Qualcomm Snapdragon 820Soc coupled with 4GB of Ram which is obvious and 16/32GB internal storage and the SD card slot depends on the design of the smartphone. On the camera side, side there is 16-megapixel autofocus primary camera with LED flash and a 6-megapixel selfie shooter. 3,030mAh battery powers the device. Since the smartphone has visited TEENA company might be gearing up for the Launch pretty much soon. Stay Tuned. 

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Lenovo K3 Note White Color Variant To Be Available For The Next Flash Sale (15th July)

Just-in: Lenovo India has officially gave the us the information regarding the K3 Note white variant. The K3 note smartphone that went on for first flash sale today has gone out of stock in just 5.2 seconds and around 47,440 units were available during the sale where the number of registrations was 5,014,07. For the second sale, i.e., on 15th July white variant of the K3 note will be available. Thought the timing for both these variants differ as the black version will be up for sale on 15th at 12 PM in the noon while the white version will be up grabs at 3 PM. 

To Remind you, The Lenovo K3 note smartphone sports 5.5-inches FHD display (1980*1080p resolution) and is powered by MediaTek Octa-Core processor with 2GB of Ram and has 16GB of internal storage that can be further expanded up to 32GB. There is 13MP primary camera and 5MP front camera. if you are looking to get one for yourself, head over to Flipkart and register for the next flash sale. 

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Micromax Bolt S301 Affordable Android Smartphone Introduced in India for Rs.2,899

Micromax has launched the S301 smartphone which is the most affordable android device by the company. The device sports 3.5-inches FWVGA display and is powered by MediaTek Soc clocked at 1GHz single core processor with 512MB of Ram and 4GB internal storage with SD card slot that can hold up to 16GB. The smartphone runs on android 4.4.4KitKat and the company says it can be upgraded to Android 5.0 making the first low-cost device to run lollipop. There is 1.3MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera. 3G HSPA+,WiFi 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth 2.1, aGPS are built-in. 

The company say that S-series smartphones are intended to first-time smartphone users to move away from feature phones. The company is currently selling close to 1.5 million 3G smartphones every month and has a share of 25% in the 3G category in India. Priced at 2,899 the device will come in black and white colors.

Micromax Bolt S301 specifications

• 3.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) display
• 1GHz single-core processor
• 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, SD card slot
• Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) OS
• 1.3MP rear camera
• 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 1200mAh battery
• 3G HSPA+,WiFi 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth 2.1, aGPS

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LG G4 Stylus with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Launched in India For Rs.24,999

Just as expected LG has launched the G4 Stylus smartphone here in India today. The smartphone was tipped last week by Mahesh telecom Mumbai. The smartphone is now being officially listed on Companies main website for Rs.24,999 and as for the availability the company hasn't enclosed any of the detail so far but might make it available pretty soon. 

The smartphone was initially launched internationally in May(read here) and features the same design language of this year's flagship G4. The device sports 5.7-inches HD (1280*720p resolution) display offering a pixel density of 285PPI which isn't the best and the sharpest we have seen. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400Soc clocked in at 1.2Ghz Quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of Ram and 8GB internal storage that can further expanded. There is another 3G only variant that is powered by 1.4GHz Octa-Core processor but for Indian markets 4G only version will be available. The device runs on Android 5.0 based on U.X 4.0(as seen on G4). There is a 3,000mAh removable battery. 

On the camera side, There is 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel fixed focus selfie shooter. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC; A-GPS; Glonass; Micro-USB are obviously built-in.  Just like the tip which surfaced last week the smartphone comes with offers like Hungama app downloads free for first 45 days and Rockstand mobile app with free downloading worth Rs. 2,000.

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Samsung SM-G9198 Smartphone Certified by TEENA; Snapdragon 808Soc Powered

Samsung is working on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 powered smartphone as the rumors mill pointed sometime back in May. Today the smartphone has visited China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center aka TEENA indicating that the company is gearing up to launch the smartphone in the near future. Coming to the specifications that are being listed by TEENA, the device sports two 3.91-inches HD(1280*768 resolution) AMOLED display that might a Corning Gorilla Glass three protection. The all-new Flip phone from Samsung is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (a chipset that we have seen on LG G4) clocked at 1.8GHz six-core processor with 2GB of Ram and 16GB internal storage and an SD card slot that can hold up to 128GB. 

On the camera side, there is a 16-megapixel autofocus primary camera with LED flash while the front houses a 5-megapixel fixed focus selfie shooter. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. The dimensions of the smartphone are it weighs 191 grams, and measures 119.7 x 66.6 x 16.7 mm (when closed).  The SM-G198 is the successor of the last year's  Samsung SM-G9098 (which is also a flip phone). May the device will be a China exclusive as the Flip phones trend is nowhere seen these days. 

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Huawei Y336, Y541, Y625 and G620S Smartphones Launched in India; Starting From Rs. 5499

Huawei has launched  Four new affordable smartphones in Y series (Y336, Y541, Y625) and G620S in G series smartphones here in India. The smartphones will be available via offline stores in the initial stages. The Y336 smartphone sports 4.0-inches FWVGA display and is powered by 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor with 512MB Ram and 4GB internal storage with an SD card slots.  There is a 5MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS come built-in. There is 1700mAh battery on board.  Do check out the specs of the rest of the smartphone below. 

Commenting on the launch:

“After the global success in the first half of 2015 with our smartphones sales crossing 50 million units, making us global number 3, we are excited to launch our “Huawei Brand” series in India. The good news is that the new series will be available through the retail route where our customers can experience the products first hand. Keeping in mind the value proposition and commitment we offer to our consumers, Huawei is rapidly strengthening its after sales network to serve them better”, said Mr. Allen Wang, President of Consumer Business Group, Huawei Telecommunications India.

“To reach out to our consumers in key markets, Huawei range would be available through a strong distribution network in offline retail beginning with a 1000 stores roll out in the next 4-8 weeks. For the brand new series, we will be strengthening our presence with traditional multi-brand retailers and by partnering with top modern trade players such as Croma, Reliance Digital, Sangeetha Retail and The Mobile Store in key cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai amongst others.” said Mr. P Sanjeev, Director Sales (Devices Business), Huawei Telecommunications India.

Huawei Y541 specifications

• 4.5-inch (800 x 480 pixels) display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum 7731 processor
• 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, SD card slot
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Emotion UI 3.0 Lite
• 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 1730mAh  battery
• 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Dual SIM
• Priced at Rs. 6,499

Huawei Y625 specifications

• 5-inch (800 x 480 pixels) IPS display
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 1.2 GHz quad-core  processor
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, SD card slot.
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Emotion UI 2.3 Lite
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 2000mAh  battery
• 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• Priced at Rs.8,499

Huawei G620S specifications

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
• Snapdragon 410 1.2 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit  processor
• 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, SD card slot
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Emotion UI 2.3
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 2000mAh battery
• 4G LTE/3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• Priced at Rs.9,499

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Huawei Ascend Mate 8 Shows Up; Might Be Powered by Kirin 950 processor

Huawei Ascend 8 smartphone render leaks online; the device is powered by the companies own Kirin 950 chipset. Ascend 8 is the first smartphone to be powered by Kirin 950 processor. Design wise the device looks similar to Ascend 7, but there are minute body construction changes here and there. The Dual Tone LED flash is being re-located under the primary camera module accompanied by Huawei branding logo that used to be on the front. On the front, the sensors are also being adjusted and what might look like a flash is indeed a sensor. 

The device sports 6-inches 2K display with 1440p resolution and a 32GB internal storage variant to feature 3GB of Ram while the 64GB one will feature a 4GB Ram. The Kirin 950 chipset is expected be a powerhouse and has the capability to compete with Qualcomm's latest upcoming Snapdragon 820 Soc and will be the first device to feature LTE CAT 10 and a lot cooler than compared to Snapdragon chipsets while providing the same clock speed. For now this is all we have stay tuned for more.

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 Now Available For 5,999; Rs.1000 Slashed as Expected

Xiaomi has slashed the price of Redmi 2 in India. The device was initially launched for Rs.6,999 but, now the device is available to buy at just 5,999. The company is actively slashing the prices of Mi device in India starting off with the Mi4 which got massive Rs.5000 price cut followed by Redmi 4G that got 2,000 price cut. Now that redmi 2 price has been slashed by 1,000 it is even sweeter to buy the device now. 

To remind you, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 410Soc clocked at 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor coupled with 1GB of Ram and 8GB of internal storage with an SD card slot. Runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with MIUI 6, There is an 8-megapixel autofocus primary camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.  4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth are built in and a 2200mAh battery powers the device. The device is available to buy via various online and offline shopping sites. 

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Asus ZenPower PowerBank Review: A Bit Pricey But Efficient

Asus has launched the ZenPower Powerbank sometime in May and is exclusively available via Indian E-Commerce website Flipkart. The portable power bank from Asus comes in  Silver, Gold, Pink, Blue and Black, now the While the Gold, Silver, Pink and Blue variants are priced at Rs.1499, the Black variant costs additional Rs.100 and is priced at Rs.1599. The logic behind pricing them according to the color is unknown. The Asus powerbank competed with big names like Xiaomi and OnePlus now when the competition is brisk the performance of the device must impress the audience for the company to sustain. How well the powerbank performs? let's find out in our review.

Build & Design: The build quality is decent and just like any other powerbank, The glossy, metallic surface feels premium and looks good, but the problem is it feels a bit heavy weighing nearly 215 grams. The design looks inspired from Xiaomi's Mi Powerbanks. Though we are not complaining about it but it's something you should know, and it might disappoint some of you out there as the company failed to provide a unique look. 

On Top, there is power on/off button that is accompanied by LED notification lights to indicate the amount of juice left. A USB port and a microUSB port to charge the smartphones and the powerbank. While the bottom has nothing  but the powerbank capacity written in bold letter and Asus branding logo.

Technical Specifications: The powerbank provides up to 2.4A output and 2A input. There are total four LED notification lights representing each portion of the whole capacity. 

• 1 LED notification Light: 0-25%
• 2 LED notification lights: 25-50%
• 3 LED notification lights: 50-75%
• 4 LED notification lights: 75-100%

Must Read:--------> Asus Zenfone 2 4GB Ram Review

Performance: The powerbank will take around 6-7 hours to charge completely as the company claims it has fast charging capabilities. I tested out the powerbank by charging Yu yuphoria from 3% to 100% it took around 1 hour 40 minutes or so, but then again yu yuphoria supports fast charging 1.0. Then again i tested it out with the smartphone that doesn't support fast charging, i.e., A7000 it took around 3 hours 10 minutes to charge it completely. There is a complaint on A7000 as the device takes more time to charge completely (more on that in A7000 updated review soon). This time i took Huawei Honor 4C which am currently reviewing and it took 2 hours 35 minutes to charge from 2% to 100%. On the whole, the power bank works fine and has nothing to complain. 

The charging capacity of the powerbank depends on the smartphone's battery capacity, as said above we tested the powerbank with various smartphones that pack different battery capacities.  Asus claims that Zenpower can charge the Zenfone 5 up to 3 times in a single cycle and Zenfone 2 times sadly we do not any Asus smartphone to test and support the statement. But never the less the Power bank has charged the Yu Yuphoria around 2 and half times so by far its near to what the company says. 

Features: The power bank comes with a sensor that automates the process of switching on and off the charging. Meaning, the power bank automatically turns off once the smartphone has finished charging. The Zenpower come with short circuit protection and over voltage output protection adding extra safety to the powerbank as well as the smartphone. The best part is the powerbank will adjust the voltage according to the smartphone that is connected. 

Verdict: The 10,050mAh Zenpower is available exclusively via Flipkart for Rs. 1,499 on the other hand Xiaomi has launched the 16,000mAh power bank for 1,399. Asus must have thought twice before pricing the powerbank on the costlier side. 

Pro's

• Features
• Build Quality
• Safety Measures

Con's:

• Over Priced
• takes more time to charge completely

Our Rating: 8.0

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Asus Pegasus 2 Plus X550 with Snapdragon 615Soc Unveiled in China

Remember Pegasus Series smartphone that were launched by Asus last year. The first device under Pegasus series was X002 that is priced CYN 799 which is approximately Rs.8000. The company has silently unveiled the successor of X002 smartphone which is called Pegasus 2 smartphone (X550) in China today. The device sports 5.5-inches FHD display (1980*1080 resolution) that might have Corning Gorilla Glass three protection.                                

Unlike the last years Xoo2 that is powered by MediaTek Soc, the Pegasus 2 smartphone is Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615Soc coupled with 3GB of Ram.  There is 13-megapixel autofocus primary camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The device runs on Android 5.1.1 lollipop with new refreshed Zen U.I on top. Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth are inbuilt by default. Asus Pegasus 2 Plus comes in two colours Rose Gold and White, while the price and availability are yet to be confirmed. 

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Sony Might Launch Xperia Z5 in September; Powered by Snapdragon 820

Since the Z3+ is a minor upgrade from last year's Z3, Sony might be working on next flagship smartphone aka Xperia Z5. According the new sources, the device is said to be launched in September with many major improvements. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Soc with an Octa-Core processor and 4GB Ram. Camera module might feature a 21MP Sony Exmor RS IMX230 CMOS sensor, with 4K video recording support. The device is said to pack a massive 4,500mAh battery, but we are not sure whether Sony might include a huge battery as the company has been slashing the battery capacity since Z2 that has 3,200mAh, Z3 has 3,100mAh and finally a 2,930mAh. It would be nice if Sony managed to pull off the huge battery thread. The device will feature a fingerprint sensor however the placement of the sensor is yet to be known.

Alongside with Z5, the company is also aiming to launch Z5 compact and Z5 ultra. The main difference between these three models is the display size and resolution. The Z5 compact is said to have a 1080p screen while the Z5 will sport a 2K display. IFA show takes place every year during September, however, Z5 will not be launched during the IFA Event in berlin but will be launched in Japan similar to Z3+ and Z4. unlike Z4 which is meant for Japan markets Z5 will be International.  This is all we have at the moment but the rumors still start flowing as we get close to launch. Stay tuned. 

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