Fitbit’s globally successful ChargeHR Heart Rate + Activity Wristband is now available in India.

The Fitbit ChargeHR blends state of the art technology with excellent design to deliver a very impressive, high performance, useful and value-for-money product.

The ChargeHR tracks steps, distance, floors climbed, calories burnt, sleep quality and much more. The ChargeHR lets you stay connected with caller ID, time and date on its OLED display. The ChargeHR wirelessly syncs with your smartphone and computer and lets you monitor your fitness trends and provides you the motivation to reach your fitness goals everyday.

Fitbit ChargeHR is widely acclaimed as the World’s Best Overall Fitness and Heart Rate Tracker.

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Samsung has constantly connected with the Indian youth, by releasing its next-gen products in India soon after their global launches. Its industry-leading Gear portfolio of five devices viz. Gear S, Galaxy Gear Fit, Galaxy Gear 2, Galaxy Gear 2 Neo and Gear Circle shall now be available in India.

The Samsung Wearable Collection is stylish and well designed. With a right fusion of fashion with technology, the Samsung Wearable Collection is expected to be a must-have fashion accessory in the nearest future.

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Smart Phone Buyers will be delighted to know that MOTO G, the hugely successful Smartphone from Motorola has received a price drop of Rs. 2,000/- today.

Flipkart announced the priced drop on MOTO G on its website today. The price drop is on both the variants of MOTO G.

MOTO G has been a runaway success for Motorola and has delivered great value and performance to its users.

For those who are not familiar with MOTO G and its pricing, the MOTO G Smartphone comes in Two Variants viz. with 8 GB Internal Memory and with 16 GB Internal Memory.

MOTO G with 16 GB Internal Memory was priced at Rs. 13,999/-. It is now available for Rs. 11,999/-.

MOTO G with 8 GB Internal Memory was priced at Rs. 12,499/-. It is now available for Rs. 10,499/-.

With a price drop of Rs. 2,000/-, MOTO G has retained its Top Spot for the Best Value and Best Performance Mid-range Smartphone.

If you are looking for a highly dependable, elegant, ergonomic, feature rich, high performance Smartphone with good after sales service at a reasonable price, your search ends at Moto G. Between the two variants, I recommend the MOTO G with 16 GB Internal Memory.

The Features and Specifications of the MOTO G Smartphone are as under:

General

• Brand:  Motorola
• Model Name:  Moto G
• Model ID:  XT1033
• Form:  Bar
• SIM Size:  Micro SIM
• SIM Type:  Dual SIM, GSM + GSM, (Dual Standby)
• Touch Screen:  Yes, Capacitive
• Call Features:  Loudspeaker
• Handset Color:  Black

Platform

• Operating Frequency:  GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100
• OS:  Android v4.4 (KitKat)
• Processor:  1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, Quad Core
• Graphics:  Adreno 305, 450 MHz Single Core

Display

• Type:  IPS LCD
• Display Size:  4.5 Inches
• Resolution:  HD, 1280 x 720 Pixels
• Colors:  16 MILLION
• Other Features:  Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera

• Primary Camera:  5 Megapixel
• Secondary:  1.3 Megapixel
• Flash:  LED Flash
• Video Recording:  Records Video at 720 x 1280, 30 fps
• HD Recording:  Yes
• Zoom:  Digital Zoom – Upto 4x
• Other Camera Features:  Auto Focus, Slow Motion Video, Burst Mode, Auto HDR, Panorama, Tap to Focus

Memory and Storage

• Internal Memory:  16 GB / 8 GB (Depending on the Variant)
• RAM:  1 GB RAM

Battery

• Type:  2070 mAh

Dimensions

• Size:  65.9×129.9×11.6 mm
• Weight:  140 g

Internet and Connectivity

• Internet Features:  Email
• Preinstalled Browser:  Android
• GPRS:  Yes
• EDGE:  Yes
• 3G:  Yes, 21.1 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
• Wi-Fi:  Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• USB Connectivity:  Yes, micro USB, v2
• Tethering:  Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Navigation Technology:  GPS, GLONASS, with Google Maps
• Bluetooth:  Version 4
• Audio Jack:  3.5 mm

Multimedia

• Music Player:  Yes, Supports MP3
• Video Player:  Yes, Supports MP4, VC1, H.264, WMV9, DivX, HD
• FM:  Yes

Other Features

• SAR Value:  At the Head – 1.35 W/Kg, At the Body – 1.06 W/Kg
• Call Memory:  Yes
• SMS Memory:  Yes
• Phone Book Memory:  Yes

Sensors

• Magnetometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Hall Effect Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• Accelerometer

Additional Features

• Wi-Fi Direct
• Mobile Hotspot
• Embedded Battery Type
• Notification LED

In the Box

• Handset with Inbuilt Battery, Charger, Battery Door (Back Cover), Headset and User Manual

Warranty

• 1 year Manufacturer Warranty for Phone and 6 months Warranty for in the Box Accessories.

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LG has launched Chromebase, an innovative new All-in-One Desktop PC (Model 22CV241) powered by the Google Chrome OS in India today.

The LG Chromebase is well designed, powerful and comes in a space saving package. It is affordable with an MRP of Rs. 32,000/-.

With excellent hardware in a minimalistic package,the LG Chromebase reflects the power and simplicity of the Chrome OS. Ideal for both personal and business use, this versatile Computer features a 21.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display that delivers accurate color reproduction, stunning contrast and an impressive 178-degree viewing angle. The processing power of its Fourth-Generation Intel Processor enables the LG Chromebase to handle web apps, games and graphics with ease. This versatile computer also incorporates a 1.3 Megapixel Webcam and a Microphone for easy Video Calling. It delivers clear sound and music through a pair of built-in 5W Speakers.

The LG Chromebase uses the highly efficient Google Chrome Operating System Software for a fast, simple, secure and enjoying computing experience and comes with several outstanding Google Applications. It also serves as a gateway to tens of thousands of Web Apps in the Chrome Web Store, many of which work just as well offline as they do online. The LG Chromebase allows you to write Emails and Documents, read the latest News and eBooks, edit Videos and Photos and play entertaining Games. Its streamlined platform makes almost any task effortless, and the LG Chromebase is the perfect Device for taking advantage of Google products such as Gmail, Drive, Search, Maps, YouTube, Play or Google+ Hangouts. The LG Chromebase also offers robust built-in Security, employing multiple layers of protection to keep users’ information safe. Moreover, with Automatic Updates, its Chrome OS reduces the manual maintenance hassles.

“We are pleased to launch the LG Chromebase computer here in India. The specialty of this computer is that it represents a successful combination of simplicity, power and great design, and all types of users can operate it very easily.  LG Chromebase is the wave of the future for desktops and we are expecting its wide adoption not only at home, but especially in schools, hotels, call centers other business settings.”said Mr. Soon Kwon, MD, LG Electronics India.

The Key Features and Specifications of the LG Chromebase All-in-One PC are:

• 4th Generation Intel Processor
• 21.5 Inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS Display
• 2 GB RAM
• 16GB iSSD Storage
• 1.3 MP 720 HD Webcam
• Ports: HDMI-in, USB 2.0 x 3, USB 3.0 x 1, LAN
• Accessories: Keyboard, Mouse and Cable Organizer
• Pre-installed Operating System Software: Google Chrome

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In the weeks leading up to the Indian Independence Day on August 15, Motorola India has launched #Motography, a four week long innovative photography contest on Twitter. In this contest, Motorola handset users can share their love for India with the rest of the world by clicking pictures with their Motorola handsets.

Motography nurtures curiosity about India and challenges Moto Smartphone users to discover India on their own terms. In a world where high-definition and pixels scream out at consumers, Motography is a concept which instead propagates the meaning in photographs that we take.

The Twitter handle of Motorola India @Motorolaindia exhibits emerging and amateur Motographers and presents their work based on meaningful photography on themes that are loved by Indians.

The Themes of the #Motography Contest are #FoodOfIndia, #BeautyOfIndia, #CultureOfIndia and #IndianTricolor.

The Contest started last week with the theme #foodofindia. The current week’s theme is #BeautyOfIndia which will be followed by #CultureOfIndia and finally the #IndianTricolor.

The #Motography Contest rules are simple, viz.

1. Follow the @MotorolaIndia handle on Twitter
2. Post a picture using @MotorolaIndia #Motography and the theme hashtag;
3. Each week, two winners will receive a Moto E handset and a mention on Motorola India’s official Twitter page.

So go ahead, explore, motograph with your Moto and win.

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Today, Panasonic  launched its ELUGA U Smartphone in India.

ELUGA U is Panasonic’s first Smartphone in the Eluga series, to be launched in India.

The ELUGA U Smartphone sports a 5 inch IPS HD (720×1280) Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 integrated as an On-Glass solution. The “ELUGA U” has a slim 7.95mm Unibody, unique Textured Glass Design and its Back Cover has a Premium Mirror Printed Texture on an Anti-shatter Crystal Glass for classy looks and durability. The ELUGA U is priced at Rs. 18,990/- and is available in textured Black and White Colors.

The ELUGA U is a Dual SIM Smartphone. It runs on the Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS. The “ELUGA U” is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor (SoC). Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor features a Quad-Core CPU, Adreno GPU and a Low Power Display Engine which produces Beautiful Visuals. The “ELUGA U” has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB in-built Storage which is expandable using an external SD Card. The phone is equipped with a 2500 mAh Battery. It is equipped with the following Sensors :

• 3 Axis Gyro-Sensor,
• Light Sensor,
• Proximity Sensor,
• e-Compass and an
• Accelerometer.

The ELUGA U is equipped with a 13 MP Full HD capable Auto focus Camera on its rear and a 2 MP Camera on its front. Its Rear camera can record Full HD Videos at 30 frames/ second. The phone can also playback Full HD Videos. The ELUGA U supports HD Audio Playback and comes with an FM Tuner with RDS.

The “ELUGA U” has a single hand operative “Fit Home” User Interface that has been specifically redesigned for the ELUGA series Smartphones using the Kitkat OS. Fit Home is known for its unique single hand operative features such as “Kwik Lock”, where the user can Double Tap the home screen to lock.

With a rich feature list and a reasonable price, the ELUGA U is expected to add to the success of Panasonic Smartphones in India.

We shall be posting our First Impressions and a Detailed Review of the ELUGA U soon. Do check these out before buying another Smartphone.

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Gionee Smartphones, a leading global designer and manufacturer of mobile devices has announced the Android KitKat 4.4.2 Update for its Gionee ELife E7 Mini Smartphone.

The Update needs to be updated manually via flash tools and also will be available free-of-cost at Gionee Service centers.

The new Android KitKat Update will offer simpler, faster and more spontaneous ways to use the E7 Mini with a host of new features for seamless user facilities.

After the KitKat Update, the ELife E7 Mini will get revamped in terms of its User Interface, Applications and Layout. With the new user interface design there will be enhanced features like an updated Amigo Paper and Game Zone, Wallpapers Application, improved Security and more. A few of the features are listed below:

• All new Layout
• Updated Amigo Paper with a brand new user interface
• Removed the World Cricket Champion game, Texas Poker, Green Farmer and Wonder Zoo
• Added Du Speed Booster for faster operations
• Gaming – The Game zone is updated with a new user interface design which will allow better control of the gaming apps
• Updated GioneeXender for optimized performance which will allow high speed transfer of files. This will improve the linking success rate
• Updated UC browser will make the device more responsive and will improve the page loading effects
• Added Touch Pal Input and Camcard
• Updated NQ Mobile Security for better protection of the phone
• Updated Kingsoft WPS will be a great support for office productivity
• Updated Map with only one entrance into the main menu

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Most of us are already aware that in a short span of just 5 months, Motorola has tasted success by selling 1 Million Moto phones in India.

I had used the Moto G, seen the Moto E but was curious about the Moto X. I was curious to know more about the Moto X due to the fact that with its mid-range specifications it is expensive; although phones from Sony, Samsung and HTC with higher end specifications are available at a price almost at par with the Moto X. So I decided to check out a Moto X. Here’s what I discovered…

For the first time, as I held a Moto X in my hand it gave me an impression of excellent design, ergonomics and build quality. The size of the Moto X is neither small nor big, neither too thick nor too thin. It has just the right size and is conveniently usable by anyone with a single hand. Moto X offers an excellent grip with its rounded corners, tapered and rubberized anti-slip back cover. The feel, comfort and grip of the Moto X would appeal to anyone who would hold it, be it an iPhone, Sony, Samsung or HTC user. The design of the phone makes its suitable for male as well as female users.

The Power Switch, Volume +/- Switches of the Moto X are located on the right side of the phone. Its Hands-free Socket is on the Top Center and the Micro USB Charging Socket is on the bottom of the phone. The Moto X is a Single SIM Phone with a Nano SIM Slot. The Back Cover of the Moto X and its Battery are not removable. The Phone comes with 2 GB RAM, which is great. Its Total Internal Memory is 16 GB. Approx. 12 GB Memory is available for Applications and User Data. The Internal Memory on the Moto X cannot be expanded with an external SD Card. There is No TV Out Socket. However, the Phone offers Wireless Display facility using Miracast certified Wireless Display Adapters and with Miracast certified TVs.

The Moto X is built using the Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System which includes an optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC with:

• a 1.7 GHz Dual-Core Krait CPU,
• a Quad-Core Adreno 320 GPU,
• a Natural Language Processor and
• a Contextual Computing Processor.

With 6 processors under its hood, I expected the Moto X to perform well. I was not let down in most areas of my testing.

The Moto X uses Android KitKat version 4.4.2 and is due to receive an Update to KitKat version 4.4.3 anytime. Android KitKat gives Moto X users a clean and bloatware-free Android experience, which needless to say is pleasant, faster and more responsive than its Jelly Bean OS based competitors. KitKat 4.4.3 for Moto X offers new features, such as pausing video recordings, improved camera image quality, better consistency of exposure, more realistic flash coloring, and improved photos in low light conditions using the front camera.

The Moto X has a 4.7” AMOLED 720p HD Display which offers stunning and vivid graphics powered by its Quad-Core Adreno 320 GPU. The Graphics and Display of other phones such as the Samsung Note, N7000 appears dull in comparison with the Moto X. I tested the Display Quality and the GPU Performance of the Moto X by playing back Full HD Videos with Hardware Acceleration ‘On’. Full HD Video playback on the Moto X was absolutely brilliant. Processor and Graphics intensive Games like Real Racing played smoothly, without any lag and with enjoyable graphics.

The Touchscreen of the phone is excellent. For Gamers and Users who need multiple sensors in Apps, the Moto X is equipped with perhaps the maximum number of sensors I have ever come across on any phone. The Benchmark Scores of the Moto X are as under:

• Antutu: 23510
• Vellamo: Multi-Core: 1265, Metal: 938, Chrome Browser: 2351 and 2163.

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The Sound Quality as well as the Volume of the Moto X are very good. The Sound Effects are customizable for use with Wired Stereo Speakers/ Hands-free Kits as well as its inbuilt Speaker.

The Moto X has a very useful feature viz. ‘Active Display’. To check mails, messages, missed calls, time, etc. a smartphone user has to take the phone out of his pocket, unlock the phone, go to notifications/ the desired application and check the mails/ message/ missed calls, etc. With Active Display, the moment the Moto X is taken out of the pocket, it notifies the user of his mails, messages, missed calls, time, etc. without having to go through the tasks of unlocking the phone and going through all the notifications. I found this feature to be very useful for users who get frequent notifications.

For ambient noise cancellation and voice recognition in noisy environments such as Railway Stations, Factories and Outdoors, the Moto X has 3 Microphones on its Front, Top and Back. Thanks to its 3 microphones and ambient noise cancellation, the Voice Quality during Calls made with the Moto X is absolutely clear at the receiving end.

One of the key features of the Moto X is ‘Touchless Control’. Touchless Control lets you control your phone by speaking commands. Touchless Control is an application different from Google Voice Search but it works with Google Voice Search. The User has to train the phone to recognize his voice. Once the user’s voice is trained the phone will execute the spoken command. Voice Commands on the Moto X can be used for:

• making a phone call,
• getting directions,
• sending text messages,
• asking questions regarding weather, etc.
• setting alarms,
• playing back movies and music,
• scheduling meetings, etc.

Unfortunately, I could not train the Moto X to recognize my voice in a room which had negligible noise. I was disappointed. Touchless Control is one of the key features of the Moto X as such I believe there could have been an issue with the review unit received by me.

One of the complaints of most smartphone users today is that of Battery Life. The Moto X leads here. It comes with a long lasting 2200 mAh Battery. During Mixed Standby Use, the Moto X Battery lasted for over 2 days 22 hours with 10% remaining (see Picture below). However, the Moto X feels warm in the hand within 10-15 minutes of use. Its Battery Charger also heats up considerably during battery charging. Both these issues need to be addressed by Motorola.

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The Moto X also offers NFC capabilities and supports Motorola Skip and third party NFC Tags with the NXP chipset. I did not test the NFC capabilities of the phone.

The Front Camera on the Moto X is a 2MP Camera with 1080p HD video capabilities. It is a good camera for making Video Calls and taking Selfies.

The Rear Camera on the Moto X is a 10MP CLEAR PIXEL (RGBC) Camera with an LED Flash. It supports Quick Capture, recording 1080p HD video @30 fps, 4X Digital Zoom, Slow Motion Video, Burst mode, Auto HDR, Panorama Mode and Focus/Exposure Control. The Camera is very easy to set up and use. Keeping in view its Specifications and Features, I expected the Rear Camera of the Moto X to be very good. However, the Rear Camera on the Moto X is its biggest disappointment. The Pictures shot with the Moto X appear soft and as if a Plastic Film has been placed over the Camera Lens. I checked its Lens a few times, but there was no film on the Lens. Pictures taken Indoors with the Rear Camera using Fluorescent Lighting are Dull. The biggest disappointment on the Moto X is the poor performance of its Rear Camera. Motorola must upgrade the Camera Software on the Moto X to improve its camera performance to whatever extent possible.

Other than the poor performance of the Rear Camera on the Moto X, I did not find any major shortcoming in the Moto X. Rear Camera performance is one area which Motorola must address to whatever extent possible. After these discoveries, I conclude that the Moto X is not a Phone for Geeks looking for higher end specifications but for day-to-day Consumers who want an easy-to-setup and easy-to-use Smartphone built with features for their convenience and with them in mind. I also conclude that to make Moto X a runaway success like the Moto G, Motorola should reduce the price of Moto X from Rs. 24,000/- to around Rs. 15,000/-.

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Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update shall be available on Motorola Moto E, Moto G and Moto X Mobile Phones from this week in India.

With the KitKat Update, Motorola Customers will be able to enjoy a pure, bloat ware-free and seamless Android experience with the new features that KitKat 4.4.4 brings with it. The KitKat Update also offers an extra layer of security for browsing web content on a Motorola E/G/X phone.

The phased-rollout will see users receive notifications to update their OS. The update can also be accessed through the Settings Menu on the Motorola phone as under:

1. Select the Settings icon in the Apps Menu.
2. Select “About Phone”
3. Select “System Updates”
4. Select “Download”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install”
5. After the software is installed, your phone will restart automatically

There is no charge for this Update other than the normal Data Charges. If you have trouble upgrading your handset, please visit :

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/general-registration-en-in.

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There are those who do and those who do more with super speed.

When you want to do more at super speed.. get the Panasonic P81 Smartphone with an Octa Core Processor.

The Panasonic P81 Smartphone offers:

• super fast processing with an Octa Core Processor
• multi-window smart app switching
• a rich browsing experience
• simplified calling
• simplified organizing
• and much more.

The Panasonic P81 is coming soon at a store near you. Watch out for a detailed review in May 2014.

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