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Obi Mobiles has that launched Octopus S520, the company’s first smartphone back in July, today it has launched five new smartphones. These include, Obi S400, S450, Python S452, S500 and Wolverine S501 that are priced between Rs. 4,200 and Rs. 7,850. Expect the Wolverine S501 that runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), other four smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Obi S400 has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz processor, has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot, Dual SIM support, 3G connectivity and a 1500mAh battery. It is priced at Rs. 4200.
The Obi S450 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA OGS screen and packs a 1800 mAh battery. Other specifications are similar to the S400. It is priced at Rs. 4,990.
The Obi Python S452 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA display, 1GB RAM and a 1400mAh battery. Other specifications are similar to the S400 and the S450. It has LG-like rear buttons and a back cover with leather finish. It is priced at Rs. 5,990.
The Obi S500 5-inch FWVGA screen, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Other specifications are similar to the S450. It has dotted back covers like the Galaxy S5. It is priced at Rs. 5,990.
The Obi Wolverine S501 has a 5-inch FWVGA IPS screen, Android 4.4 ...
The OnePlus One is perhaps one among the most wanted devices at the moment, at least among those who know about the phone. However, a major hindrance for those looking to purchase the device is the invite system.
It requires a to-be buyer to get hold of an 'invite' (basically a unique code) that can be obtained (i) either from others who have purchased the OnePlus One or (ii) from OnePlus itself, via the numerous contests it holds. Although OnePlus has ramped up its production capacity in the recent months, the demand for the OnePlus One still outweighs supply.
However, in a recent AMA (ask me anything) session on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that the company was looking to do away with the invite system by October.
"We are working on a pre-orders system, we were initially aiming for September but it’s been slightly delayed, hopefully we’ll be ready to launch it in October."
- OnePlus on Reddit
This could be great news for those who have patiently been waiting to get hold of the device. The company is also starting to show signs of expansion into other markets, the first of which seems to be India.
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Microsoft officially launched Lumia 530 Dual SIM in India for Rs 7,349 earlier this month, while the Lumia 525 was launched in January this year. The Lumia 530 is the cheapest dual SIM Lumia smartphone. Lets take a detailed look at both the devices in several photos.
The Lumia 530 Dual SIM has 4-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) display while the Lumia 525 has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) IPS display.
Both the phones do not boast of a front facing camera and also do not have LED notification light on the front. The Lumia 525 has proximity and ambient light sensors, but these are absent in Lumia 530.
The Lumiia 530 has on-screen virtual buttons instead of the capacitive ones on the Lumia 525.
The Lumia 530 Dual SIM runs on Windows Phone 8.1 while the Lumia 525 was originally shipped with Windows Phone 8. However, Nokia announced Cyan update in July which updated the Lumia 525 with Windows Phone 8.1.
Lumia 530 Dual SIM is smaller in size and has curved bezels while the Lumia 525 is a bit longer in length and has more of flat edges. The former is available in Dark Grey, Orange, White and Green colors while the latter is available ...
We managed to get the HTC One M8 Dual SIM device here at FoneArena and we decided to unbox it for you. Watch the unboxing video below and let us know if you have any questions about the device.
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In terms of the design and specs, The One M8 Dual SIM is exactly the same as the regular single SIM version of the One M8. The main difference of course the ability to have 2 SIM cards on the same awesome hardware without having to compromise to use a cheaper phone as they are the ones which generally offer such functionality.
There is a Dual network manager in the software settings which lets you manage your SIM cards.
For those of you who have the question about the type of SIM cards used on the M8 dual, you can find the answer in the picture below. As you can see, the device uses nano SIM cards for both the slots which is both good and bad. And don't try using your homemade nano SIM on the M8 as the SIM tray might get stuck thereby causing permanent damage to your phone.
This particular version of the One M8 is only available in select markets ...
Lenovo’s upcoming flagship smartphone has been rumoured for quite some time now. Today, the company has sent out press invites for an IFA event, which is scheduled on September 4.
The invite reveals that the company will be introducing the Vibe X2. Apart from inviting the media, Lenovo takes a friendly jab at Apple for their recent invite, which had a tagline reading “wish we could say more.”
Another interesting aspect of the invite is the presence of a lollipop that gives us a hint that their latest device might run on Android L. However, these are just speculations and there’s no official confirmation just yet. So, don’t keep your hopes too high.
Lenovo Vibe X2 has already appeared a couple of times in leaked images. The device is said to come in two different versions, one with an octa-core processor and another with a 2.2GHz dual-core CPU. Both the variants are expected to sport a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, a 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 megapixel front facing shooter.
The IFA 2014 trade show kicks off next and we will be bringing you all the latest updates from the ...
India's Xolo seems to be on an octa-core launch spree. After launching the 8X-1000 and the Play 8X-1200 earlier, the local vendor has now announced the Play 8X-1100.
The handset comes with a 5-inch 1920 x 1080p full HD display, akin to a lot of flagships from 2013. As you might have guessed already, the CPU running under the hood is the octa-core MediaTek MT6592, which is said to be the world's first 'true' octa-core. A healthy 2GB of RAM complements the octa-core processor to add up to a respectable specs set.
Specifications
5-inch 1920 x 1080p display with Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
16GB expandable ROM
Expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
13 mega-pixel rear Sony Exmor RS camera
5 mega-pixel front BSI camera
dual speakers with DTS Surround sound, Dedicated Audio DAC (Wolfson)
2100mAh battery
Dual SIM
Android v4.4 KitKat
The device comes with a price tag of 14,999 INR or roughly $250.
A lot of local makers have been forced to lower prices following the Mi 3 onslaught from Xiaomi, but the good thing here is that the consumer is the only winner here.
Besides launching the octa-core Play 8X-1000, Xolo today also unveiled the Q700s Plus. Unlike the 8X-1000, the Q700s Plus is a bit skewed towards the more budget-centric section of the market.
That is apparent when you look at the specs sheet of the Q700s Plus. It comes with with very popular MT6582M CPU from Taiwan's MediaTek that operates at 1.3GHz through its four Cortex A7 cores. There's also 1GB of RAM that has almost become the standard for entry-level phones in the country.
Specifications
4.5-inch 854 x 480p display
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M CPU
1GB RAM
8GB expandable ROM
8 mega-pixel rear camera
VGA front camera
Dual SIM
1800mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
What is also good to see is that domestic and Chinese makers offering budget phones are finally making the much needed shift to 8GB on-board storage from a paltry 4GB. As smartphones get feature rich each day, large storage capacities come to be a need more than luxury.
Coming back to the Q700s Plus, the device is priced at 8,499 INR or $140.
Sony is planning to debut two wearable devices at the IFA 2014 along with other smartphones and tablets. According to a report from 9to5Google, Sony will launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch3 and SmartBand Talk at an event this week.
SmartWatch 3 which is the successor of SmartWatch and SmartWatch 2, will run Android Wear and sport a 1.68-inch 320 x 320 display. It will be IP58 certified dust and water resistant, says the report. Earlier reports had suggested that Sony's next smartwatch will run on comapny's own SmartWatch OS and not Android Wear. No other details about the watch are known as of yet.
Moving on, the second wearable expected to be announced is the SmartBand Talk which is the successor to the SmartBand SWR10. The health monitoring fitness tracker device will likely feature a curved E Ink display and support Bluetooth connectivity. The report has released photos of the wearables under the label “Renderings of Sony’s new SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk'. However, there is no official word from Sony regarding the same.
Sony is also expected to announce a complete line of Xperia Z3 products including the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact at the event.
via:9to5Google
Samsung's much anticipated Galaxy Note 4 has been spotted on company's mobile website. The smartphone which is just days away from its official launch at IFA 2014 bears a model number SM-910T on the website in the form of UAProf.
The listing confirms that the phone will have the previously rumored 2560×1440 QHD display. Note 4 will also likely sport 5.7 inch screen and a 16MP Sony IMX240 camera sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). Other specs expected are S-Pen and the fingerprint sensor and heart rate monitor. It will be powered by an octa-core Exynos 5433 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage. The phone is reported to have 3-megapixel front-facing camera and a minimum 3,000 mAh battery with faux leather back .
Last week, the Note 4 was spotted in a new video that did not give any details of the phone. In addition, to the UAProf, a poster of the Galaxy Note 4 IFA event was also spotted.
We will know all the exact features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 soon.
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Obi Mobiles has that launched Octopus S520, the company’s first smartphone back in July, today it has launched five new smartphones. These include, Obi S400, S450, Python S452, S500 and Wolverine S501 that are priced between Rs. 4,200 and Rs. 7,850. Expect the Wolverine S501 that runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), other four smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Obi S400 has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz processor, has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot, Dual SIM support, 3G connectivity and a 1500mAh battery. It is priced at Rs. 4200.
The Obi S450 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA OGS screen and packs a 1800 mAh battery. Other specifications are similar to the S400. It is priced at Rs. 4,990.
The Obi Python S452 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA display, 1GB RAM and a 1400mAh battery. Other specifications are similar to the S400 and the S450. It has LG-like rear buttons and a back cover with leather finish. It is priced at Rs. 5,990.
The Obi S500 5-inch FWVGA screen, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Other specifications are similar to the S450. It has dotted back covers like the Galaxy S5. It is priced at Rs. 5,990.
The Obi Wolverine S501 has a 5-inch FWVGA IPS screen, Android 4.4 ...
BlackBerry has joined hands with Idea Cellular to launch a special 1GB data plan for Idea postpaid customers. This BIS plan for BlackBerry OS 7 customers offer 1GB of 2G data at Rs. 83 per month, and Rs. 999 annually (taxes extra). To activate the plan, postpaid Idea users on BB OS 7 can SMS ACT999ARP to 12345. This confirms the company’s commitment to BlackBerry OS 7 customers, even though it has moved to OS 10.
Commenting on the new partnership, Ashish Gupta, Director – Carrier Sales, BlackBerry, India said,
BlackBerry currently has some of the strongest and most robust enterprise services and solutions in the market having transitioned from the ‘push mail’ image. BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), BES Express, BES 10, BlackBerry Balance and Enterprise Instant Messaging are some of our key services/solutions specifically designed for the enterprise segment. This offer is specially designed to deliver these benefits not only to consumer but also enterprise users.
Commenting on the offer, Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular said,
With increasing adoption of smartphones amongst the Idea user base, we are constantly innovating to offer affordable, customised and relevant data plans for our mobile internet users. The new 1GB annual data plan will offer ...
Lava Iris X5, the company's latest selfie-focused smartphone in the X series is now available exclusively from online retailer Amazon.in. It has a 5-inch HD display based on one-glass-solution (OGS), powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual SIM flash similar to the Iris X1, but the main highlight is its 5-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash to capture better selfies.
It has 1GB of RAM and has 8GB of internal storage, similar to the upgraded Iris X1 smartphone that was released recently. The design of the smartphone is slightly similar to the Iris X1. The battery has been upgraded from 1800mAh to 2100mAh.
Lava Iris X5 specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) capacitive touchscreen IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual SIM (Normal SIM + micro SIM) with dual standby
8MP rear camera with OmniVision BSI sensor, 5p lens, f/2.2 aperture and Dual LED Flash
5MP front-facing camera with LED flash, 4 Element Lens, Wide Viewing Angle (84 Degrees)
7.9mm thick and weighs 135 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
2100 mAh battery
The Lava Iris X5 comes in ...
Motorola is expected to launch new smartphones at the September 5th event in India later this week. According to a listing on Zauba, Indian import/export website, the (Moto G2) XT-1068 has been imported from China to Bangalore few days back. It is being imported for Rs. 10,640 per unit for the 16GB variant, so the launch price of the smartphone could be close to it.
According to earlier leaks the Moto G successor is expected to have front-facing speaker similar to the Moto E, larger screen, upgraded cameras and even a micro SD expansion slot.
Motorola Moto G2 rumored specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB / 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
Motorola has scheduled an event in the U.S on September 4th before the September 5th event in India. Since the company has already imported thousands of Moto G2 units, it is likely to go on sale immediately after launch, similar to the Moto G.
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Samsung would launch the Galaxy S Duos 3 (SM-G313HU), successor of the S Duos 2 in India soon, according to the Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom who has the smartphone in stock for Rs. 7,999. It would be priced at an MRP of Rs. 8,590. The Galaxy S Duos 3 is the Dual SIM 3G version of the Galaxy Ace 4 that was unveiled back in June, so it has similar specifications including a 4-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 1 GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung TouchWiz Essence UI, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.
Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Star Advance and Galaxy Ace NXT smartphones in India back in July. As the name suggests, it comes with dual SIM support and has leather-like back cover. Even though RAM and internal storage are not mentioned in the retail box, it is expected to come with 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot, similar to the 3G variant of the Galaxy Ace 4. The Galaxy S Duos 2 had 768MB RAM.
Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 specifications
4-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM
5MP rear camera with ...
Apple finally sent out press invites for an event on September 9th where it is expected to announce the iPhone 6. Now, fresh reports are claiming that the company has signed up with major mobile payments players for an iPhone wallet.
A report from Re/Code is claiming that Apple has signed a deal with American Express while Bloomberg is revealing that the company has partnered with Visa and MasterCard for the mobile wallet. The report suggests that the new iPhone will include a near-field communication (NFC) chip, which has been rumored for a long time. This technology will allow consumers to securely pay for items and services with a swipe of the phone.
Meanwhile, Re/code is stating that customers will simply present their phones at the checkout counters of partner retailers to pay for their purchases. However, it is not clear yet which retailers have reached an agreement with Apple. The report also suggest that Apple will use Touch ID along with the NFC chip to further authenticate the purchases.
Google already has its own mobile payment service Google Wallet. No other details about the iPhone Wallet are known as of yet and it looks like we will have to wait till September 9th when ...
Sony is continuing to create abuzz about its upcoming launches at the IFA 2014 this week. The company in a latest tease is suggesting that its devices will be water resistant.
Sony UK has tweeted "We'll be getting deep at #IFA2014. But how deep..? #SonyIFA", along with an image of a pool with a downward-pointing arrow and “2m?” written below it. This pretty much indicates possible waterproofing of two meters, or greater. This probably means an IP certification of IP 65/68 that we recently saw on the Xperia M2 Aqua.
Today, a leak suggested that Sony will announce the SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk wearable device at the IFA. In addition, last week the company will also debut Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet.
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Oppo launched the N1 Mini, a smaller variant of the Oppo N1 with the same swivel camera, in India last month for Rs. 26,990. We brought you the unboxing, here are the benchmarks. It is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) processor clocked at 1.59 GHz per core and has Adreno 305 GPU. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, 2GB RAM and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with Color OS on top. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNGbZcQMyVU
Quadrant Benchmark
It tops the Quadrant benchmark by score 11391 points.
AnTuTu Benchmark 4
It managed to score 21750 points in the AnTuTu Benchmark 4.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It managed to score 2158 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It scored 713 points in the Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Linpack Single Thread
It managed to clock around 110.7 MFLOPS in the Linpack single thread benchmark.
Linpack Multi-Thread
It clocked around 328.7 MFLOPS and grand the second spot in the Linpack Multi-Thread benchmark.
NenaMark 2
It clocked 58.2 fps in NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It clocked 10.7 fps in GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex OnScreen benchmark.
Basemark X 1.0 HD (Onscreen)
It managed to clock around 6.8 fps in the Basemark S 1.0 HD OnScreen benchmark.
Basemark ...
India's very own Celkon launched the Millennium Glory Q5 yesterday. As you would expect from a local OEM, the device is targeted at the exploding budget market in India.
Carrying a price tag of 7,299 INR, the Millennium Glory Q5 comes with a decent specs sheet that includes the mention of a quad-core CPU. There's also Android v4.4 KitKat on board that adds value to the package.
Specifications
5-inch 960 x 540p display
1.3GHz quad-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB on-board ROM
5 mega-pixel rear camera
1.3 mega-pixel front camera
1800mAh battery
Android v4.4 KitKat
Dual SIM
The quad-core 1.3GHz CPU is a tried and tested performer, and should make the phone very usable. Also, it is good to see manufacturers finally moving to a minimum of 8GB ROM from 4GB.
Aimed specifically at the gaming-heads in the country, the device will come bundled with gaming software from Gameloft. This includes titles like Bubble Bash 3, The Avengers – The Mobile Game, Prince of Persia, and Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour.
At Celkon, our endeavor is to bring out the best each time we launch an offering. This time we are pleased to announce yet another amazing and novel offering in association with Gameloft. Millennium Glory Q5 will prove to be the perfect smartphone for all the ...
The long awaited Android One project by Google (and its local partners) now has a launch date, and it isn't too far!
The Android One project is something that is the outcome of a booming market, that thrives on affordable hardware. That pretty much defines the Indian market, which is exactly where Google is looking to make it big with the Android One. And for that, the Mountain View giant announced the project that will have on offer sub-$100 Android smartphones, with software support directly from Google. All in all, the Android One project will deliver a Nexussy experience, but on a smaller scale.
According to the launch invites that Google has been sending out, the event will be hosted on September 15th, starting 12pm. The company isn't giving away too much as you would expect, but manages to keep us interested with a "more details closer to the date!" line in the end.
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Micromax, Karbonn and Spice have been summoned by Google to take responsibility for the hardware that will make the Android One project. As mentioned before, updates will be direct from Google, to make the project more worthwhile.
With just a couple of weeks to ...
You read it right, Gionee is back and in some style! After launching the now-former thinnest smartphone in the world, the Elife S5.5, the fast rising Chinese OEM has now pulled off something even more exciting - a 5.1mm phone!
Following the same nomenclature, this 5.1mm phone is dubbed 'Elife S5.1'. While the cosmetics on the Elife S5.1 shout high-end, the device is more of a mid-range phone on the inside. Which is understandable, given the restrictions caused by the extremely slender body that Gionee would've had to face.
Specifications
4.8-inch 1280 x 720p AMOLED display
1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 40o (MSM8926) CPU
1GB RAM
16GB non-expandable storage
Dimensions: 139.8x67.4x5.15mm
8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
5-megapixel front camera
4G LTE
2100mAh battery
Amigo 2.0 (based on Android v4.3)
There's no word on pricing as yet, but we know that the device will start selling in China starting this month itself. Gionee has been actively marketing itself in India, where it also launched the Elife S5.5, a device that received rave reviews, for 22,999 INR earlier this year.
While the Elife S5.5 was more of an all-rounder, the Elife S5.1 is completely a looker, but isn't as capable under the hood as the former.
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With Android being more and more prominent with each passing day, manufacturers are leaving nothing to be desired. Motorola, Samsung, LG, et al have all released smartwatches and other wearable hardware to grasp the potential created by the same.
As you'd be aware already, Taiwan's ASUS is looking to jump on the wearable wagon as well. For that, the company will be announcing the ASUS ZenWatch at the upcoming IFA in Berlin. However, many aspects of the smartwatch including the price remained a mystery until today.
According to a report by Focus Taiwan, ASUS has confirmed that the smartwatch will come this October "and will cost less than US$199". That is good news, since most smartwatches, especially those that seem most worthy of a purchase, cost quite a bit more. The report also mentioned that it is October when the ZenWatch will be available for purchase in the US and other selected markets (which are yet to be disclosed).
The device will have a one-size-fits-all model, and will run Google's new Android Wear. With just one day to go before the official unveil, we fortunately don't have a lot to speculate.
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