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Xiaomi plans to unveil the Mi 4c on September 22

2015-09-17T12:51:00.004+05:30

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The highly anticipated Mi 4c is set to be unveiled by Xiaomi on September 22. The company released the above teaser promotional image on Google+, confirming the both date and the handset. Unfortunately, all information surrounding the unannounced smartphone is nothing but a rumor.

According to the Xiaomi CEO Lin Bin, the Mi 4c will be released in two versions, one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, and a more powerful variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Pricing is expected to commence at $235 USD. It's believed Type-C USB will also make an appearance. The report also states that the smartphone will pack a 3,080mAh battery.

Previous leaks suggest that the Mi 4c will flaunt a 5-inch 1080p display, 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. On the software front, it runs on the latest MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop.

So stay tuned for more updates and leaks about Xiaomi's upcoming beast and other smartphones.

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New Galaxy S6/S6 edge update brings more Microsoft apps

2015-09-17T12:40:00.000+05:30

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge smartphones are receiving a new update that installs more Microsoft apps including Office, Word, and PowerPoint on the devices. The handsets already come with pre-installed Microsoft OneDrive and OneNote apps.

Sized at around 220MB, the update carries a build number of LMY47X.G925FXXU2COH2, and reportedly installs the aforementioned apps without the user's consent - you'll find them installed after you're done updating your device.

Whether or not you'll get the update depends on your region and carrier - currently there's not much information available on it.

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Leaked photos of BlackBerry Venice

2015-09-17T12:34:00.001+05:30

Another set of live photos showcasing the unannounced BlackBerry Venice made the rounds online. The high-end Android smartphone is expected to launch at some point in November on all major carriers in the United States.

It confirms that BlackBerry Venice features slide-out QWERTY keyboard, slightly curved display, and main camera with dual-LED flash.
Here is the set of old leaked images.

On the software side, the device appears to mostly have a stock version of Android. According to the reports, BlackBerry has added a number of productivity-centric goodies, including hardware keyboard shortcuts, as well as easy access to composing emails and messages.

Hardware-wise, the BlackBerry Venice is once again rumored to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The device’s camera is expected to be an 18MP unit with dual-LED flash.

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Asus ZenFone 2 Price in India Confirmed

2015-04-23T22:19:00.000+05:30

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Asus as expected on Thursday launched three variants of its ZenFone 2 smartphone in India. The Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB of RAM, 64GB storage) has been priced at Rs. 22,999, the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB of RAM, 32GB storage) at Rs. 19,999, the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB of RAM, 16GB storage) at Rs. 14,999, and the ZenFone 2 ZE550ML at Rs. 12,999.

The company will not be launching the Asus ZenFone 2 ZE500CL, which features a 5-inch HD display, in India. The ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB of RAM, 32GB storage) will also not be launched in India. Pre-orders for the launched models has been started from today exclusively via Flipkart.

All variants of the Asus ZenFone 2 run on the company's new ZenUI based on Google's Android 5.0 Lollipop, and feature Intel Atom SoCs. The Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB) features a 64-bit 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor, while the 2GB of RAM model features a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560. The ZenFone 2 ZE550ML is also powered by the same Intel Atom Z3560 chipset. All the versions support expandable storage via microSD card (up to 64GB).

The Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML features a 5.5-inch full-HD display in both the 2GB and 4GB RAM variants, while the Asus ZenFone 2 ZE550ML features a 5.5-inch HD display. All three variants are dual-SIM (Micro-SIM cards) smartphones with dual active support, feature Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and come with GloveTouch support.

The Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB and 2GB of RAM) and ZenFone 2 ZE550ML both sport a 13-megapixel rear PixelMaster autofocus camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 5-element lens. The rear camera also offers a 52-megapixel Super Resolution mode. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing fixed-focus camera with an f/2.0 aperture and 85-degree wide-angle lens on board as well. All three ZenFone 2 models feature dual-tone flash.

Finally, both the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML models and the ZenFone 2 ZE550ML are backed by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. All three models also feature ZenMotion touch and gesture control support, which includes features as double tap to wake. Notably, all three models support 4G LTE bands in India - FDD-LTE Band 3 and TDD-LTE Band 40.

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Google Launches Its Own Wireless Service, Project Fi

2015-04-23T00:27:00.000+05:30

As rumored for months, Google has just announced plans to offer its own wireless cellular service.

Here’s what we know so far:

It’s called “Project Fi”
It’s for Nexus 6 owners only, at first.
It’s invite only right now. You can sign up for an invite here.
It’s built on top of Sprint and T-Mobile’s networks
Subscribers pay $20 for unlimited talk/text, and then pay $10 per gig of data. So a 3GB plan would be $30 on top of that $20, coming out to a total of $50.
You only pay for what you use, but in sort of a strange way: if you pay for 3GB of data per month ($30) but only use 1.5GB, you’ll get $15 back at the end of the month.
It’s all tied into Google Hangouts, which will allow you to place calls from your number on any Hangouts-enabled tablet or laptop in addition to your phone.
WiFi Tethering is included.
This is what their US Coverage map currently looks like (Montana gets basically no love):

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Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) With Android 5.0 Lollipop Launched at Rs. 6,999 In India

2015-03-10T18:44:00.000+05:30

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Lenovo-owned firm Motorola has launched its latest budget smartphone in India, the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2), priced at Rs. 6,999. The smartphone will be available available from midnight Wednesday via Flipkart - the firm's exclusive online retail partner.

Unfortunately, the company will not be launching the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) LTE in India alongside the 3G-only variant, and said it will be made available 'soon' but did not specify a time-frame.

Unveiled at the end of February, the handsets offer several improvements over their predecessor the Motorola Moto E, including a larger display, battery, and twice the built-in storage. The first-generation smartphone will not be discontinued, and will continue to be sold at Rs. 5,999.

Both the Moto E (Gen 2) and Moto E (Gen 2) LTE run Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. The single-SIM handsets are identical in terms of specifications, except that the 3G variant Moto E (Gen 2) packs a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 SoC (with Adreno 302) whereas the Moto E (Gen 2) LTE features a 64-bit quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC (with Adreno 306). Both feature 1GB of RAM.

The Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) and its LTE variant feature a 4.5-inch qHD (540x960 pixel) display with a pixel density of 245ppi, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection along with anti-smudge coating. Both variants pack a 5-megapixel rear camera, and this time Motorola has included the much-lamented front camera onboard, in the form of a VGA (0.3-megapixel) sensor. The 8GB of built-in storage on both Moto E (Gen 2) handsets can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB).

Connectivity options on the Moto E (Gen 2) include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0LE, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, FM radio, and Micro-USB. The handset measures 129.9x66.8x12.3mm, and weighs 145 grams. It is backed by a 2390mAh battery. Users can choose from a Black or White base colour, with a choice of interchangeable Motorola Bands (Golden Yellow, Turquoise, Blue, Raspberry, Purple, Red) and Grip Shells (Golden Yellow, Charcoal, Turquoise, Blue, Raspberry). The bands come in packs of three colours priced at Rs. 999, while Grip Shells will cost Rs. 999 each.

Motorola Moto E (Gen 2)

KEY SPECS

Display

4.50-inch

Processor

1.2GHz

Front Camera

0.3-megapixel

Resolution

540x960 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Android 5.0

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

5-megapixel

Battery capacity

2390mAh

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Motorola Moto Turbo With 5.2-Inch QHD Display Launched at Rs. 41,999

2015-03-09T18:36:00.000+05:30

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Motorola India over the weekend teased the launch of the Motorola Moto Turbo in the country, and now, Flipkart on Monday has started taking pre-orders for the smartphone, which is priced at Rs. 41,999. The Flipkart page notes that the smartphone will be released in the third week of March.
The online retailer is also giving away launch day offers such as 100 percent cashback for 25 consumers and extra 10 percent off on the handset if purchased with American Express Cards. Notably, both the offers are only valid for Monday.

The Motorola Moto Turbo is a new variant of the Motorola Moto Maxx, which is the global variant of the Motorola Droid Turbo that is exclusive to US mobile carrier Verizon. Back in February, Flipkart teased the launch of the high-end Moto Turbo on Flipkart without revealing more details about the handset.
Going by Flipkart's listing of the Moto Turbo, the handset comes with identical specifications as the Moto Maxx. It also sports two material builds - Ballistic Nylon and Kevlar Fibre on the rear.

he new Motorola Moto Turbo comes with some top-notch specifications, such as a QHD display - which has been seen on smartphones such as LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and is perhaps the highlight of the device. It features a 5.2-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) AMOLED display offering a pixel density of 565ppi, much higher than the 5.5-inch LG G3 at 534ppi and 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 4 at 515ppi. The screen also includes a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective layer.

It features a massive 3900mAh battery, the biggest amongst most high-end phones such as Sony Xperia Z3, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and even Moto X (Gen 2). The company notes that the smartphone can deliver up to 48 hours of mixed usage. The Moto Turbo also supports Motorola's Turbo Charger, a new accessory from the company stables that is said to provide 7 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.

The smartphone is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor clocked at 2.7GHz coupled with an Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB of RAM.

The Motorola Moto Turbo sports a 21-megapixel rear autofocus camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash. The rear camera comes with features such as slow motion video; burst mode; auto HDR; Panorama, and tap to focus. Meanwhile, it can also record 4K videos at 24fps. It includes a 2-megapixel front camera. The Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Moto Turbo features water-repellent nano-coating. It measures 143.5x73.3x8.3mm and weighs 166 grams.

Connectivity options on the Moto Turbo include 4G LTE with LTE Cat. 4, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, and GSM/ EDGE/ HSPA+. The smartphone comes only in one storage variant - 64GB.

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KEY SPECS

Display

5.20-inch

Processor

2.7GHz

Front Camera

2-megapixel

Resolution

1440x2560 pixels

RAM

3GB

OS

Android 5.0

Storage

64GB

Rear Camera

21-megapixel

Battery capacity

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Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) With Android 5.0 Lollipop and LTE Variant Launched

2015-02-26T11:10:00.003+05:30

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Finally The Motorola's 25th Big announcement is here. No one had never expected that this company can amaze us in this way. As everybody were expecting the Moto's new beast "MOTO MAXX" but again the company announced its another beast.

Motorola's publicised "exciting announcement" has been made. The company on Wednesday launched the next generation of its popular budget Moto E smartphone in two variants, the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) and the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) LTE. The unlocked 3G model is priced at $119.99 (approximately Rs. 7,400) and the LTE model at $149.99 (approximately Rs. 9,200).
Starting Wednesday, the new Moto E (Gen 2) and Moto E (Gen 2) LTE will begin rolling out in more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, announced Motorola in a blog post.
"We're introducing the next generation, packed with more features and functionality to give people around the world even greater access to life's possibilities - without a hefty price tag," claims the company. The company says it is also bringing some software features from its Moto X flagship, and includes Moto Display and Moto Migrate.
The new Moto E (Gen 2) and Moto E (Gen 2) LTE run Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. Both the variants support single-SIM and are identical in terms of specifications, except that the 3G variant Moto E (Gen 2) packs a quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 SoC (with Adreno 302) whereas the Moto E (Gen 2) LTE features a 64-bit quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC (with Adreno 306). Both feature 1GB of RAM.

Upfront, the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) and its LTE variant feature a 4.5-inch qHD (540x960 pixel) display with a pixel density of 245ppi, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection along with anti-smudge coating. The previous generation Moto E bore a 4.3-inch qHD display with a pixel density of 256ppi.

Both Moto E (Gen 2) variants pack a 5-megapixel rear camera, and this time Motorola has included an LED flash, apart bringing the much-lamented front camera onboard, in the form of a VGA (0.3-megapixel) sensor. The 8GB of built-in storage (twice that of the original Moto E) on both Moto E (Gen 2) handsets can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB).
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Connectivity options on the Moto E (Gen 2) include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0LE, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, FM radio, and Micro-USB. The handset measures 129.9x66.8x12.3mm, and weighs 145 grams. It is backed by a 2390mAh battery, significantly larger than the previous generation.
Users can choose from a Black or White base colour, with the choice interchangeable Motorola Bands (Golden Yellow, Turquoise, Blue, Raspberry, Purple, Red) and Grip Shells (Golden Yellow, Charcoal, Turquoise, Blue, Raspberry).

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Motorola Moto Maxx India Launch Teased by Flipkart

2015-02-23T06:00:00.000+05:30

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Motorola India seems to be gearing up to launch its high-end Moto Maxx in India via its exclusive online retail partner, Flipkart.
The online retailer on Thursday teased the launch of the Motorola Moto Maxx in India via a tweet that read, "There's a Moto beast coming your way... exclusively on Flipkart. Stay tuned for more details. #MotoOnFlipkart."
The tweet was accompanied by an image that included taglines such as "Get your life turbocharged" and "accelerated performance, Ballistic Nylon fairing, revving in soon." The tweet is clearly referring to the Ballistic Nylon build of the Moto Maxx.
Unfortunately, there was no mention of any launch date from the online retailer; though we can expect more details to surface as the India launch closes in.
To recall, Motorola launched the Moto Maxx smartphone in November as the global variant of the Droid Turbo that is exclusive to US mobile carrier Verizon. It was priced at BRL 2,199 (approximately Rs. 48,000) for the 64GB model.
The Moto Maxx also features a layer of DuPont Kevlar fibre, and is claimed to be protected inside and out with water-repellent nano-coating. It packs a massive 3900mAh battery, the biggest amongst some of the high-end phones. The Moto Maxx also supports Motorola's Turbo Charger, a new accessory from the company stables that is said to provide 8 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.

Other specifications of the Moto Maxx include a 5.2-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) display offering a pixel density of 565ppi; a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective layer; a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor clocked at 2.7GHz coupled with an Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB of RAM; a 21-megapixel rear autofocus camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash, and a 2-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options on the Moto Maxx include 4G LTE with LTE Cat 4, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, and GSM/ EDGE/ HSPA+. As mentioned above, the smartphone comes only in one storage variant - 64GB.
The smartphone ran Android 4.4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box; though Motorola earlier this month started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the high-end Moto Maxx smartphone.

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Motorola to make a ‘mysterious’ device announcement on 25 February

2015-02-22T13:26:00.000+05:30

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Motorola has reportedly sent out a mail to the press teasing an “exciting announcement” which will take place on 25th February. A box will be hand-delivered to members of the press. The Verge stated that there was no indication as to what could be in the box. They say that this could be the first major product from the company after Lenovo had acquired it back in October.

Motorla hasn’t been in the news much for the upcoming MWC event either. The mysterious announcement could either be an updated Moto 360 or any other smartphone from the company. It might be too soon to see another Moto X as of now. Motorola could possibly reveal something new altogether in the department for virtual reality.

But as yet, there is no conformation, nor any rumour whatsoever of what the device could be. The report added that the only indication Motorola has given so far is “everything you need fits inside one box.” We will only know what the company will unveil on Wednesday.

Earlier, e-commerce giant Flipkart hinted that Motorola could possibly launch the Moto Maxx in India. Flipkart had tweeted out saying, “There’s a Moto beast coming your way… exclusively on Flipkart. Stay tuned for more details.”

Its international pricing comes to roughly Rs 49,000, so this will be the most expensive Motorola phone that will sell in India.

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The Best Free Browsers for Android

2015-02-16T09:06:00.002+05:30

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Ask people what makes a phone "smart" and you'll usually hear about apps - but for most of us, the app we use the most is still the browser. Both Google and Apple know this, and that is why both their default browsers are pretty good. Safari still rules the roost on iOS, and Google Chrome is great on Android.

Third-party alternatives are better at a few things do, such as addons, which makes them worth checking out. One shoe doesn't fit all and Android has enough alternatives available for anyone to find the browser they might need. Here are our top picks.

Google Chrome

The default browser on Android is a good enough choice for the most part. Chrome's minimalist design is appealing, and you can sync all browser data across devices and platforms - all your bookmarks and passwords are saved across devices so you don't have to set it up from scratch. The browser also features voice search and a cool data compression feature. Customisation options are a little limited, but aside from this small drawback, Chrome delivers on all counts.

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Firefox

Mozilla Firefox for Android offers a polished and smooth browsing experience and it has a vast library of addons that will please power users. These addons add a lot of flexibility to the browser, allowing you to block ads, manage your passwords, or create custom gestures for common actions such as opening new tabs. Firefox also lets you save articles for offline reading and features a wide range of customisation options.

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Hover Browser

Hover Browser has one truly unique feature - it is a floating app. This means that it "hovers" over other apps, so you can use browse the Web while doing something else such as watching a movie or sending emails. The app did not run on an LG G3, but did work on other devices, but luckily, the G3 has a similar browser pre-installed. This is useful if you want to keep an eye on a webpage while using other apps. For example, you could work on document, while keeping cricket scores open in a corner.

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Opera Mini

Opera Mini's interface has begun to look dated but that doesn't stop us from recommending it for those with low-end phones. The app takes up less than 4MB space after installation. It offers a data compression feature and lets you reduce quality of images on websites. This will help those facing Internet connectivity issues. The full Opera browser also has these features, and a much better interface, but it takes up more resources as well.

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CM Browser

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If you're using a phone that doesn't have too much storage, then CM Browser from Cheetah Mobile - the makers of Android antivirus app CM Security - is a good, lean choice. CM Browser offers a smooth browsing experience with a clean interface, and the app is just a 1.92MB download that takes around 5MB after installation. The interface is nicer compared to Opera Mini, making it a decent alternative.

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UC Browser

UC Browser is one of the most popular Android browsers. It has some cool features that improve the browsing experience; for instance, it preloads webpages so they load quickly. It also tries to manage downloads and automatically resumes them if there is an Internet connection drop. UC Browser also integrates with Facebook to show you notifications, and has a host of in-app content like cricket scores.

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These are the best browsers on Android, but there is one more that you might want to check out. Dolphin doesn't have a particular essential feature that makes it stand out, but it is a well-designed browser with some nice addons. For example, it lets you convert any webpage to PDF and even has Dropbox addon. Unlike Firefox, Dolphin's addons are on Google Play, so you'll have to install them like you install apps.

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Facebook's Internet.org Comes to India: Everything You Need to Know

2015-02-13T20:03:00.000+05:30

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Reliance Communications and Facebook announced on Tuesday that the two are bringing free access to several websites for Reliance's mobile users via Internet.org. During the event, Gurdeep Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Business, Reliance Communications said the goal is to deliver "zero bandwidth content" and the speeds are dependent on the user's phone as well as the kind of connection they have (2G or 3G). From Reliance's end, networks in the launch circles have been strengthened and Internet.org ensures that the destination site is as light on bandwidth as possible.

At the event marking its announcement we got to check out how the service works and it left as feeling there's a lot to be desired. Here's everything you need to know about Internet.org in India.

Who is this for?

To use Internet.org you have to have to be a Reliance Communications customer in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Chennai, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, or Kerala. While all Reliance customers in these circles can use it, the target audience is people without data plans - over 70 percent of mobile phone users in India, according to Singh. The idea is that this population can either not afford Internet access or don't realise what Internet can do for them, and hence don't have a data connection. Internet.org can address both these concerns.

The company plans to roll out Internet.org to Reliance Communications users across the country in the next 90 days.

"It acts as a great lever at the point of sale, it is far more consumer friendly, network friendly, and it's a win-win for all," Singh said. Our time using Internet.org wasn't very consumer friendly, but the free access should still bring a lot of people on-board - to at least try out the Internet for the first time.

How does it work?

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Internet.org gives Reliance Communications customers free access to 40 sites, which includes Wikipedia and WikiHow, various news sites, some e-commerce sites, and of course, Facebook and Facebook Messenger. To access these sites for free, Reliance users need to log onto Internet.org from their phones using either Opera Mini or UC Browser for Internet.org. While these browsers come preloaded on many low-end smartphones, the kind Facebook and Reliance are targeting with Internet.org, you have to wonder how those with the stock Android browser are supposed to use the service. Reliance users can also call 1800-300-25353 (toll-free) and be greeted by a voice menu that will send the URL of the service they wish to use to their phone via SMS.

If you're on an Android device, you can also access the 'whitelisted' sites via the Internet.org app - there's no app for iOS or Windows Phone yet. If you try to access a site that isn't a partner with Internet.org, you're charged for the data used. So, for example, a Bing search can be used to look up information, but opening one of the search results will cost you money. You are given a warning before leaving free access.

If you are not a Reliance Communications customer in the above-mentioned circles, visiting Internet.org just gives you an error message, and a nudge to buy a SIM from Reliance.

Leaving free access

You are taken to a page that explicitly asks you if you want to continue browsing, warning you that you will incur charges on the data plan the phone is under currently. And if it is not on a data plan, you can purchases several packs listed on the page itself. Interestingly, while Twitter is not a partner with Internet.org, we saw a 15 day Facebook pack for Rs. 15, and a 1 day data pack for Rs. 9 which included 1GB of 2G data, and unlimited access to Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

A mixed bag of sites

As for the sites that promise free data usage, news, health and social welfare made up the biggest categories, so your need for news and malaria prevention are taken care of. Most of the categories available make a lot of sense, be it search (via Bing) or Sports (ESPN Cricinfo). What's interesting though are the choices of some of the sites themselves. For instance, there's no presence of e-commerce sites, barring Olx and Cleartrip. There is no Flipkart, Amazon, or MakeMyTrip. These may not be sites visited by the intended audience but how many people using Internet.org will buy air tickets from Cleartrip?

Internet.org has also apparently deemed that the next billion accessing the Web don't need email, and can use Facebook Messenger instead. While Facebook claims to be all for net neutrality, it's the selection of services on display that make its claims questionable.

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"I think that the principles of net neutrality are around pro-access. And the principles of Internet.org are pro-access as well," says Chris Daniels, Vice-President of Internet.org at Facebook. "The thing that we're trying to do is bring access to many more people through Internet.org. So I see that the philosophies of this and net neutrality are entirely aligned." Daniels does not agree when we say that there is a conflict here, as Facebook is essentially restricting access by offering only specific services for free.

"I don't see the conflict there actually, the net neutrality discussion today really focusses on the people who are already online," Daniels says. "And what it needs is to also do is be inclusive of the people who are not online. So bringing more people online we view as pro-access, right in line with the principles of net neutrality as well."

With Internet.org rolling out today in seven circles, and both Reliance and Facebook also keeping mum on key issues such as which parties are paying for the bandwidth.

The privilege of power brokers

In the past, Facebook has tied up with other operators such as Airtel to bring Facebook for free via 0.facebook.com. Facebook has also tied up with Airtel in regions of Africa, but for India, the company's placed its bet on Reliance.

"When Mark [Zuckerberg] was here in October we met with the team at Reliance," says Daniels, "and we found that we shared the same vision, we shared the same passion, not about just bringing people connectivity, but more importantly bringing the benefits in people's lives that connectivity can deliver."

This move puts Reliance in a very enviable position of a powerbroker for a host of Internet-driven businesses and violates net neutrality and "pro-access" that Facebook apparently believes in. Given that the people usually gravitate towards anything free - even at expense of user experience and functionality in most cases such as this - we doubt that many would complain.

For Internet.org to truly become as transformative as Facebook claims or wants, it needs to include a much wider selection of sites, and include access to its competitors. For now, its goals are not clear - for example, we asked Daniels what happens after a number of people are on-board. Is the goal to transform them into paying Internet users who access the open Web? He however stresses that the goal right now is simply to bring people access to useful content, and that these questions will be answered over time.

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Swatch's Android-Compatible Smartwatch Won't Require Charging: CEO

2015-02-07T13:26:00.000+05:30

Swatch, one of the world's biggest watchmakers, is planning to take on the upcoming Apple Watch launching its own smartwatch in roughly the same time-frame - within the next 90 days. The Apple Watch will begin shipping in April.

Speaking with Bloomberg, Swatch CEO Nick Hayek said the smartwatch would rely on NFC to connect with smartphones, and that it would be compatible with Android and Windows software. For now, there is no indication of whether the smartwatch would be compatible with iPhones.

While the specifications of the Swatch's smartwatch are still a mystery, its Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek stated that the Internet-connected wearable would not have to be charged. This might be a huge plus point for the company, as all smartwatches from major manufacturers till date, including the upcoming Apple Watch, need to be charged separately. Some, like the Apple Watch, need to be charged daily.

Bloomberg says Swatch has much experience with smartwatch-related technology, which includes long-lasting batteries. Swatch's sub-brand Tissot has been making touchscreen watches since 1999.

Swatch is also said to be competing with Apple on the grounds of mobile payment system, Apple Pay. As per the report, Swatch is in talks with Switzerland's two largest retailers, named Migros and Coop, for its mobile payment system. However, the Cupertino firm seems to be strides ahead of its Swiss competitor, with Apple Pay having seen much adoption across retailers and banks already since its launch in September.

Rest assured, with both the tech giant and a major watchmaker releasing their smartwatches, the months of April and May will definitely be the most important months this year in the wearable-tech industry.

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Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) Leaked in Images; Expected to Launch at MWC

2015-01-30T18:28:00.001+05:30

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Motorola last year launched the successors to the Moto G and Moto X smartphones, but left the immensely popular Moto E waiting for an upgrade. Of course, rumours for a while have been pointing towards Motorola working on the successor to the Moto E, expected to be called the Moto E (Gen 2).
Now, Android Police has posted a couple of press images of the alleged Moto E (Gen 2), showing the front and rear panels of the device with the display turned on. The leaked front panel purportedly shows the Moto E's successor might pack a larger screen than its predecessor; though seems will not match to the 5-inch display on the second-generation Moto G.

Another notable feature given out by the leaked image is that the Moto E will run Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. Further, the front leaked image purportedly shows the handset running single SIM tipping that the handset might come in two variants - single SIM and dual-SIM - unlike the first generation which was only available in a dual-SIM model. The dual-front speaker grille design first seen on the Moto E last year seems to have been changed on the Moto E (Gen 2) as it is seen sporting a single speaker grille above the display.

Android Police points out few more additions expected in the second-generation Moto E, "It does look like the Moto E has picked up a secondary noise-cancelling microphone on the rear cover. It's also gaining, it would seem, a front-facing camera."

The publication also speculates that the Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) might be announced at the sidelines of MWC in Barcelona in March. So far, there has been no announcement from the company.

Some of the preliminary specifications of the Moto E (Gen 2) tipped by previous reports include a 4.5-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) display; a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and LTE connectivity. Earlier reports have also tipped the new Moto E might carry a "very low price".

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Lenovo A6000's First Sale Sees 10,000 Units Go Out of Stock in 2 Seconds

2015-01-28T20:58:00.003+05:30

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Lenovo's A6000 4G-enabled smartphone went up on its first sale on Wednesday via Flipkart and the company announced it took just two seconds for the smartphone to be listed as 'out of stock'.
The company announced that 10,000 Lenovo A6000 phones were up for sale. Notably, Lenovo earlier had not revealed the total number of units going on sale on Wednesday via Flipkart. The company announced the news via its official Lenovo India Twitter account.

Lenovo also confirmed that the registrations for the second sale of the Lenovo A6000 will begin on Wednesday at 6pm IST.

With just 10,000 units up for grabs, the Lenovo A6000 was clearly in heavy demand and saw some steep reactions from consumers on social platforms. Lenovo after its sale faced mixed reactions on Twitter. One of the users even compared the Lenovo's sales model to Xiaomi.

To refresh, Lenovo's pricing for the Lenovo A6000 significantly undercuts the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G - which sells at Rs. 9,999 - and Micromax's Yu Yureka - which is priced at Rs. 8,999. The smartphone arguably however, is not as well-endowed as its rivals' counterparts, and may just be positioned to take on Xiaomi's recently unveiled Redmi 2 smartphone.

The Lenovo A6000 is compatible with the Band 3 and Band 40 (TDD-LTE) 4G networks used in India. It features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display, which is smaller than the 5.5-inch display on both Micromax's Yu Yureka and Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4G. The dual-SIM smartphone supports Micro-SIM cards.

The A6000 is powered by a 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) SoC clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with 1GB of RAM. The Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphone runs Lenovo's Vibe UI 2.0 skin on top, and bears 8GB of built-in storage with no word on expandability. An Android 5.0 Lollipop update has been promised, but no time-frame announced.

Other specifications include an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash; a 2-megapixel front camera; apart from a 2300mAh battery rated to deliver up to 13 hours of talk time and up to 264 hours of standby time on 3G networks. The Lenovo A6000 measures 141x70x8.2mm and weighs 128 grams.

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WhatSim Lets You Use WhatsApp for Free While Roaming Worldwide

2015-01-26T06:00:00.000+05:30

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WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging services worldwide, with the company recently announcing 700 million monthly active users. Now, in an attempt to woo the large WhatsApp user base, an Italian company has launched WhatSim, a WhatsApp-only SIM that comes with a plan that will let you use the popular messaging app for free while travelling across about 150 countries.

Manuel Zanella Rngineer, Founder and CEO of Zeromobile, the company behind WhatSim, says, "WhatsApp is the future of mobile communications. Its only "limit" is the data connection especially when you are traveling because the roaming charges are expensive and you can't always find Wi-Fi everywhere and it is not always free. As someone who appreciates and uses WhatsApp, I tried to figure out how to get around this problem. That's why WhatSim is an extraordinary opportunity for WhatsApp."

For EUR 10 (approximately Rs. 714), users will get a SIM card (standard worldwide shipping is EUR 5 - Rs. 350 approximately) unlimited text messaging for a year. While sending and receiving text messages, location updates, and contacts via WhatsApp is free, users will have to buy credits for sharing multimedia messages such as photos, videos, and voice messages. How much you get for your credits depends on where you are travelling.

Zanella further explains, "The solution we have developed is simple and intuitive. With €5 you get 1000 credits that you can use, for instance, to exchange 50 photos or 10 videos in many countries around the world. There are no limits to sharing your position and contacts. This way we guarantee the utmost transparency. Buying a recharge is quick and easy: just go to our website even from your smartphone and soon even from a dedicated app."

WhatSim is available to buy via the WhatSim website, with the company also planning to make it available via "network of local distributors in over 100 countries."

Of course this is not the first time someone's offering a SIM with unlimited WhatsApp usage, though earlier attempts have been limited to a specific country. Last year, WhatsApp, in partnership with E-Plus, a mobile telecommunications operator in Germany, started selling prepaid SIMs that offered unlimited WhatsApp usage.

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iBall Andi 4L Pulse With Windows Phone 8.1 Launched at Rs. 4,999

2015-01-24T19:25:00.002+05:30

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iBall on Thursday launched the Windows Phone 8.1-powered Andi 4L Pulse smartphone in India at Rs. 4,999. The phone had been listed on the company site last month, and reportedly went on sale then as well, according to an established retailer.
The iBall Andi 4L Pulse is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) smartphone that runs Windows Phone 8.1 OS out-of-the-box. It features a 4-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels) TFT display.

The Andi 4L Pulse is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 SoC coupled with 512MB of RAM. The smartphone sports a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash along with a front-facing camera (unknown pixels). The internal storage on the handset is 4GB, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB).

On the connectivity front, the Andi 4L Pulse includes 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, and Micro-USB. The iBall Andi 4L Pulse packs a 1500mAh battery. It measures 113.61x61.00x11.23mm and weighs 96 grams.

The company says that the Andi 4L Pulse also comes with Microsoft's productivity suite of apps like Office, OneDrive, Xbox, Bing search and more, pre-installed.

The iBall Andi 4L Pulse at Rs. 4,899 is arguably the cheapest Windows Phone handset in India, following the launch of the Celkon Win 400 for Rs. 4,979 and the Lava Iris Win1 at Rs. 4,999.

Last month, the company had launched its first octa-core tablet, the iBall Slide Octa A41 at Rs. 14,999. The iBall Slide Octa A41 runs Android 4.4 KitKat and features a 7-inch IPS full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) display with a 323ppi pixel density. It is powered by an unspecified 1.7GHz octa-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor alongside 2GB of RAM. Other specifications of the tablet include an autofocus 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash; a 5-megapixel front-facing camera; 16GB of inbuilt storage that is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB), and a 3500mAh battery.

iBall Andi4L Pulse

KEY SPECS

Display

4.00-inch

Processor

1.2GHz

Front Camera

Yes

Resolution

480x800 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Windows Phone 8.1

Storage

4GB

Rear Camera

5-megapixel

Battery capacity

1500mAh

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YotaPhone Dual-Screen Smartphone Price Slashed to Rs. 12,999

2015-01-23T18:36:00.001+05:30

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The first-generation YotaPhone has received yet another price cut in India, making Rs. 10,500 cheaper than its launch price. Exclusively available at Flipkart, the smartphone is now priced at Rs. 12,999.
The dual-display YotaPhone (first-generation) was launched in October last year at Rs. 23,499. As soon as November, the company had slashed the price of YotaPhone to Rs. 17,999.

Yota Devices has launched two smartphones thus far. The first generation YotaPhone was unveiled at CES 2013 though it started shipping only by December 2013. The company upgraded its original dual-screen smartphone at MWC 2014 with the next-generation YotaPhone.

The first-generation YotaPhone features a 4.3-inch HD display; a 4.3-inch E-Ink display with 360x640 pixels resolution; a 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, and is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Other specifications include 2GB of RAM; 32GB inbuilt storage; a 13-megapixel rear camera; a 1-megapixel front camera, and a 1800mAh battery.

Last month, Yota Devices announced the availability details of YotaPhone 2 for the European market. The company revealed that the YotaPhone 2 will go on sale in Russia at RUB 33,000 (approximately Rs. 37,500).

The company further added that the YotaPhone successor will be available in 20 European markets by the end of 2014, and will head to China and rest of Asia Pacific in early 2015.

The YotaPhone 2 features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) AMOLED display offering a pixel density of 442ppi. It sports a 4.7-inch e-paper display with qHD (540x960 pixels) resolution. Notably, the smartphone boasts of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on both the dual-screens.

Other specifications of the YotaPhone 2 include a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2GHz; 2GB of RAM; 32GB of in-built storage (non-expandable); an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera with LED flash; a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera; a 2500mAh battery, and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Yota Devices YotaPhone

KEY SPECS

Display

4.30-inch

Processor

1.7GHz

Front Camera

1-megapixel

Resolution

720x1280 pixels

RAM

2GB

OS

Android 4.2

Storage

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

1800mAh

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How to Switch Off and Turn On iPhone, iPad With a Damaged Power Button

2015-01-22T06:00:00.000+05:30

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If you're an iPhone or iPad user, then you might not realise just how much you end up using the power on your phone. The home button is essential to navigate through your device, and the use of the volume buttons and the mute switch on the side is pretty obvious too, but if your power button stops working, you can't turn your phone off - or back on again for that matter.

It's also pretty easy to damage, with external factors such as excess humidity or dust that can make it stop working. You can get by without switching off the iOS device, but it is always good to be able to turn the phone off if needed. These simple steps to switch off the device without touching the power button could come in really handy.

Open Settings.
Go to General > Accessibility.
Scroll down to the section labelled INTERACTION and tap on AssistiveTouch.
On the next screen, toggle AssistiveTouch to the green On position.
A white circle with a grey box will appear on screen. Tap this circle to expand it to a big box on screen.
Tap Device.
Tap and hold Lock Screen until the red-and-white power icon appears on screen with the text slide to power off next to it.
Slide the power icon to the right to switch off the iPhone or iPad.

That takes care of switching the device off, but what do you do if you want to turn it back on? If the power button is damaged, how else can you switch on an iOS device? The answer is - charge the device. Yes, just connect it to a power socket or to a USB port on any computer. The device will turn back on in a few seconds. As soon as the white screen with the Apple logo appears, you can disconnect the charger or USB cable.

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WhatsApp Bans whatsapp plus Users for Using Third-Party App

2015-01-21T16:18:00.000+05:30

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Some users are reporting WhatsApp banned them for 24 hours because they violated the app's 'terms of service' by using a third-party client.
Users are reporting about the ban via different social networks (Facebook, Google+ and Twitter) revealing that the ban is only for those Android users who are using the popular third-party client WhatsApp+ or WhatsApp Plus.

WhatsApp has also pointed out the same reason in their FAQ section, stating, "WhatsApp Plus is an application that was not developed by WhatsApp, nor is it authorised by WhatsApp. The developers of WhatsApp Plus have no relationship to WhatsApp, and we do not support WhatsApp Plus. Please be aware that WhatsApp Plus contains source code which WhatsApp cannot guarantee as safe and that your private information is potentially being passed to 3rd parties without your knowledge or authorization."

The company is now asking users to uninstall WhatsApp+ and install an authorised version of WhatsApp from official website or Google Play to reuse the service, although the 24-hour ban period will reportedly remain in effect for the full duration despite replacing or uninstalling the app.

Meanwhile, some purported screenshots of WhatsApp's anticipated official Web client have surfaced online. According to GSMArena, the screenshot images were shared by a Google+ user and were shortly removed.

Though the images don't show a Web client, it is seen that WhatsApp for Android in its settings screen is prompting users to pair the device with a Web browser and a trusted computer for a secure connection.

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Moto G Titan and Moto E Styx With Android 5.0 Lollipop Briefly Listed

2015-01-20T20:30:00.002+05:30

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Two alleged Motorola handsets, the Moto G Titan and Moto E Styx, have popped on the Internet, thanks to an online retailer's listings.
Briefly listed on UK retailer Argos website (spotted by GSMArena), the unannounced Moto G Titan and Moto E Styx were listed along with prices. According to the listings, the Moto G Titan is priced at GBP 159.95 (Rs. 15,000 approximately) for the SIM-free version while the Moto E Styx at GBP 109.95 (Rs. 10,300 approximately). Notably, both the smartphones run Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The Moto G Titan was listed with a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display; powered by a quad-core processor; 8GB of built-in storage; expandable storage support; 8-megapixel rear camera; 4G LTE support, and 155 grams, as per GSMArena.

Last month, a 4G model of the Moto G (Gen 2) was listed ahead of any official announcement by the company. The recently-leaked LTE (Band 7) supporting variant of the Motorola Moto G (Gen 2) came with similar innards as the Moto G Titan, which tips that Titan might be the codename of the 4G LTE model of the second-generation Moto G.

The Moto E Styx, on the hand, was also listed to support 4G LTE and came with an upgraded quad-core processor, which replaces the dual-core SoC seen on the Moto E. Other innards of the Moto E Styx were similar as the original budget handset, as per GSMArena, indicating that the listed Moto handset might be a 4G LTE variant of the Moto E.

Unfortunately, the listings of the Moto G Titan and Moto E Styx were pulled down, so far there has been no word on launch of the Moto G Titan and Moto E Styx by Motorola.

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‘Critical Security Updates’ cancelled for 939 million Android users

2015-01-17T14:10:00.001+05:30

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Google has revealed that Android smartphones and tablets running versions of the software released before 4.3 (Jellybean) will no longer be given official updates to an important part of the software, leaving 939 million devices unsecured, according to IT Pro.

The part of the Android software affected is WebView, which allows apps to display web pages without having to open other applications. Forbes describes the component as “the favored vector for attack for nearly any remote code execution vulnerability in the mobile OS.”

Security researchers discovered that Google was ending support for WebView on earlier versions of Android when attempting to report a bug in the AOSP browser. According to ZDNet, a member of Android’s security team responded by saying: “If the affected version [of WebView] is before 4.4, we generally do not develop the patches ourselves, but welcome patches with the report for consideration. Other than notifying OEMs, we will not be able to take action on any report that is affecting versions before 4.4 that are not accompanied with a patch.”

This means that any bugs found affecting earlier versions of the operating system – which covers around 939 million handsets – will not be fixed by Google. If anyone patches the bugs, Google will incorporate the fixes into the Android Open Source Project code, which is distributed to handset makers, but “that’s where its responsibility stops,” states ZDNet.

The 939 million figure comes from Google’s own numbers on Android version popularity. There is a total of 1.5624 billion Android phones in use, an Google states that 60.1 percent do not run from version 4.4 (KitKat) or later. The latest version of the OS, Lollipop, has so far only been taken up by 0.1 percent of users, but that’s likely to be because most manufacturers and carriers are yet to roll out updates for their handsets and networks.

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Micromax's Yu Yureka Courts Controversy Over Number of Units Sold in First Flash Sale

2015-01-14T22:23:00.000+05:30

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On Tuesday, Micromax's Yu Yureka smartphone went on sale for the first time and Yu Televentures, a subsidiary of Micromax says it offered 10,000 units for sale via Amazon India. However, it is now being alleged that only 3,000 units were even available, and even fewer were actually sold.

The Yu Yureka is based on the Cyanogen OS, and went on sale exclusively on Amazon India. The company announced early closure of registrations dues to "overwhelming response", claiming over 3 lakh registrations for the flash sale.

After the sale yesterday, it was announced that 10,000 units went out of stock in 3 seconds. The quick close of the sale also generated plenty of negative sentiment online with many prospective buyers turning to Twitter to vent after failing to get their hands on a unit.

One consumer claims to have noticed something which, if true, would mean Yu has misled people.

Blogger Abhay Rana posts that only 3,000 units were available for sale, and that only 2,657 were actually sold. On his blog, Rana shared details about the lightning deal which are available if you invoke Amazon's API, showing that only 3,000 units were available, and only 88 percent were claimed.

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The Witcher 3 system requirements announced

2015-01-13T06:00:00.000+05:30

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It's the question every PC gamer has been dreading: can our rigs handle what is likely the year's most anticipated RPG? The answer to that question is now here. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's system requirements have been released.

Here's what you'll need:

Minimum System Requirements

Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz
AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
RAM 6GB
OS 64-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1)
DirectX 11
HDD Space 40 GB

Recommended System Requirements

Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3,4 GHz
AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 770
AMD GPU Radeon R9 290
RAM 8GB
OS 64-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1)
DirectX 11
HDD Space 40 GB

This is largely what we're coming to expect from new, modern AAA releases. A 64-bit OS is increasingly becoming a mandatory requirement, and GTX 660s are being repositioned as the minimum spec for the most graphically ambitious games.

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Lenovo A6000 With 4G LTE Set to Launch at Below Rs. 10,000 on Friday

2015-01-11T15:59:00.000+05:30

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Lenovo's answer to the Xiaomi invasion, the A6000 smartphone unveiled at CES 2015, will be launched on Friday, January 16. The company has sent out invites for an event in New Delhi, with an image clearly pointing to the smartphone's 4G LTE capabilities.
The Lenovo A6000 is being targeted to take on 4G LTE offerings in the sub-Rs. 10,000 space, most specifically the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G (now also available via Airtel), and Micromax's Yu Yureka that's due to become available to purchase on January 13. There's no doubt Lenovo's timing is intentional, stealing some steam from the launch of Xiaomi's 'new flagship' unveiling on January 15 - though that is expected to be of the new Mi 5 flagship.

The Chinese consumer electronics giant will like Xiaomi and Micromax also be offering the Lenovo A6000 only for online sales - exclusively via Flipkart, which is also home to the Redmi family. The smartphone announced at CES was given a price tag of $169 (roughly Rs. 10,500), but Flipkart has confirmed the phone will be priced "below Rs. 10,000 in India."

With Lenovo looking to compete with recent launches like Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G and Micromax's Yu Yureka, the phone could be priced as low as Rs. 8,999. A Lenovo spokesperson said the A6000 variant showcased at CES 2015 is not compatible with the 2300MHz Band 40 (TDD-LTE) used by India's 4G networks. However, given the company's intention to compete with aforementioned phones, it's likely that the variant launched in India will come with this feature.

The Lenovo A6000 features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display, which is smaller than 5.5-inch the display on both Micromax's Yu Yureka and Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4G. The dual-SIM smartphone supports Micro-SIM cards.

The A6000 is powered by a 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) SoC clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with 1GB of RAM. The Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphone runs Lenovo's Vibe UI 2.0 skin on top, and bears 8GB of built-in storage with no word on expandability.

Other specifications include an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash; a 2-megapixel front camera; apart from a 2300mAh battery rated to deliver up to 13 hours of talk time and up to 264 hours of standby time on 3G network. The Lenovo A6000 measures 141x70x8.2mm and weighs 128 grams.

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