Google Nexus 6 smartphone made by Motorola was officially launched in India last week, priced at Rs. 43,999 for the 32GB variant and the 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 48,999. We brought you the unboxing and the photo gallery recently, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. It is powered by an Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) 28nm HPm Krait 450 CPU clocked at 2.65 GHz with Adreno 450 GPU clocked at 600 MHz. It has 3GB RAM, a 5.96-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) Quad HD display and runs on Android 5.0. We did not add Quadrant and Linpack benchmarks since the scores were very low compared to other Snapdragon 805-powered devices. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below.
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AnTuTu Benchmark 5
It scored 47342 points in the AnTuTu 5 benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scored 2398 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It scored 1337 points in Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Geekbench 3 Single-Core
In the Geekbench 3 Single-Core benchmark, it managed to score 1084 points and lies behind the Note 4.
Geekbench 3 Multi-Core
It scored 3290 points in Geekbench 3 Multi-Core benchmark.
NenaMark 2
In the NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark, the Nexus 6 clocked 59.6fps.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It clocked 27.9fps in the GFXBench ...
Google Nexus 6 smartphone made by Motorola was officially launched in India last week, priced at Rs. 43,999 for the 32GB variant and the 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 48,999. We brought you the unboxing and the photo gallery recently, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. It is powered by an Quad-Core Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) 28nm HPm Krait 450 CPU clocked at 2.65 GHz with Adreno 450 GPU clocked at 600 MHz. It has 3GB RAM, a 5.96-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) Quad HD display and runs on Android 5.0. We did not add Quadrant and Linpack benchmarks since the scores were very low compared to other Snapdragon 805-powered devices. Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhlZV3h2hfw
AnTuTu Benchmark 5
It scored 47342 points in the AnTuTu 5 benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 HTML5
It scored 2398 points in the Vellamo 2 HTML5 browser benchmark.
Vellamo 2.0 Metal
It scored 1337 points in Vellamo 2 Metal CPU subsystem performance test.
Geekbench 3 Single-Core
In the Geekbench 3 Single-Core benchmark, it managed to score 1084 points and lies behind the Note 4.
Geekbench 3 Multi-Core
It scored 3290 points in Geekbench 3 Multi-Core benchmark.
NenaMark 2
In the NenaMark 2 GPU benchmark, the Nexus 6 clocked 59.6fps.
GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex (On screen)
It clocked 27.9fps in the GFXBench ...
Xolo launched the Omega 5.0, company's latest budget smartphone with HIVE UI earlier this month at Rs. 8,999. It is also one of the few budget smartphone in the price range to be powered by an Octa-Core processor. Is this one of the best budget smartphones in the price range? Let us find out in the complete review.
Unboxing
We unboxed the Omega 5.0 recently, check out the unboxing video below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZE9hB-sgNk
Box Contents
Xolo Omega 5.0 smartphone in Black
In-ear headset
2-pin Charger
User manual
Clear protective case
Display, Hardware and Design
The 5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 294 ppi is bright, offers vibrant color output and decent viewing angles. The sunlight legibility is good, but it is glossy and is prone to fingerprints and attracts dust easily. You can also use the bundled protection cover to protect the screen from fingerprints and scratches. Overall the display is good for the price.
The Omega 5.0 has curved design. It has huge bezels on the sides, above and below the display, so the width of the smartphone is 72mm and the height is 144mm, making it slightly wider and taller than some budget smartphones, including the 2nd gen Moto G and the Huawei Honor Holly ...
BlackBerry is all set to announce the details about the Classic device which has already been revealed partially.While the features and pricing have been revealed already,it would be interesting to see what the company has to announce today.The Classic can be seen as a successor to the BlackBerry Q10 and is priced at $449 and is already up for pre-order.
BlackBerry had launched the Passport earlier this year with some really high end specifications but the keyboard design took a different approach from the traditional BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard. The Classic features a keyboard more familiar to BlackBerry users and found on devices such as the Bold 9900 and Q10. In case you want to catch all the action from launch event in New York you can check it out at the here is the link to the video feed.
BlackBerry just launched the BlackBerry Classic, their latest smartphone with a full QWERTY physical keyboard at an event in New York. It comes with a 3.5-inch (720 x 720 pixels) touch screen display at 294 PPI pixel density. This is the largest ever on a BlackBerry QWERTY smartphone, larger than the BlackBerry Q10 that was launched last year. It has a 35-key QWERTY physical backlit keyboard with wider layout and larger sculpted keys and navigation keys. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, packs a 2GB RAM, 16GB of inbuilt memory and supports microSD cards up to 128GB. The 2515 mAh battery promises of up to 22 hours of mixed battery life.
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It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and 1080p full video recording. There is a 2-megapixel front facing camera with that supports 720p HD recording. It runs on 10.3.1 that adds updated icons and an instant action bar. Apart from the BlackBerry World app store, it comes with Amazon Appstore so that you can add Android apps directly.
BlackBerry Classic specifications
3.5” diagonal (720 x 720 pixels) 294 PPI multi-touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 (MSM 8960) processor with Adreno 225 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to ...
When they announced the ZenWatch back at IFA, Asus claimed it would arrive before Christmas and they've just about kept to their word. The stylish Android Wear watch will land in the UK exclusively at Currys and PC World on December 23rd for the princely sum of £199 (which is somewhat discerning given the $199 launch price in the USA).
Unlike some of its key rivals - mainly the Smartwatch 3, LG G Watch R and Motorola Moto 360 - the Asus ZenWatch combines the best of both worlds and sports a square display with rounded edges. The result is a stylish and unique looking watch that comes equipped with an impressive leather strap and the ability to customise it further using any standard watch strap.
The launch of the Asus ZenWatch in the US was met with a series of price drops and a lack of availability at Best Buy and Asus will be hoping the same doesn't happen in the UK. The watch will land with the Dixons Carphone Group companies two days before Christmas and if you're aiming to buy one as a gift, chances are you'll need to go in-store as it won't launch in time for Christmas ...
iBall has launched Slide 3G Q7218, the company’s latest budget tablet with 3G and voice calling capabilities. It has a 7-inch WVGA screen, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera.
It has dual SIM support, 512MB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot and packs a 2500mAh battery. iBall launched Slide Octa A41, the company's first tablet with a full HD display and Octa-Core processor last week for Rs. 12,999.
Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director, iBall, said:
iBall Slide 3G Q7218 is our proud launch with its key USPs of Powerful Quad core, 3G and massive 8GB ROM at a particular price point, and we are sure it is compelling enough to give the biggie brands a run for their money.
iBall Slide 3G Q7218 specifications
7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive multi-touch display
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
1.3GHz Quad-Core Cortex A7 processor
512MB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Dual SIM with voice calling
2MP rear camera
VGA front-facing camera
3G HSPA+ 21Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
2500mAh battery
TheiBall Slide 3G Q7218 comes in silver color and is priced at Rs.6,499.
Google has updated its Inbox app to version 1.2 that brings several new features, including Reminder suggestions as you type or tap so that you can create Reminders faster. Inbox has Assists,handy pieces of info that helps you with the next step. If a suggestion has an icon next to it, that means you're guaranteed an assist.
Google has posted a blog post about how Assists work by combining information from multiple sources to give you what you need. After the latest update Inbox works with Android Wear so that you can view messages, mark as done and reply directly from your Android Wear Smartwatch. It also improves tablet experience.
Inbox is still in beta stage and is invite-only. In reddit AMA earlier this month, Gmail team that created the Inbox said that it plans to add features such as option to change the notification sound, better snooze, support for adding signatures, option to download all attachments and more over the coming months.
iBall Andi 4L PULSE, the company’s first Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone is now available from retail stores, according to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom. It has a 4-inch WVGA display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and BSI sensor. It is not clear if the smartphone has a front-facing camera since there is no mention of it. It has 3G connectivity and Dual SIM support.
It has 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot and comes with a 1500mAh battery. It directly competes with Lava Iris Win1 that was launched earlier this month. iBall recently launched Slide WQ32 and Slide WQ149 Windows 8.1 tablets.
iBall Andi 4L PULSE specifications
4-inch (800 x 400 pixels) capacitive touch TN screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Dual SIM (2G + 3G)
5MP camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
1500 mAh battery
The iBall Andi 4L PULSE is expected to launch soon for Rs. 4,899.
Micromax's YU just launched YUREKA (AO5510), the company's first YU branded smartphone as expected. It has a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (4x1.5GHz + 4x1.0GHz) processor and runs on CyanogenMod OS 11 based on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with OTA updates every month. It features a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and packs a 2500mAh battery. It has Cat4. LTE support, including support for 4G LTE bands (TDD B40 2300MHz and FDD B3 1800MHz) for India.
YU YUREKA specifications
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection
Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) (ARM Cortex A53 - 4x1.5GHz + 4x1.0GHz) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Dual SIM
CyanogenMod OS 11 based on Android 4.4 (KitKat)
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 5P lenses, Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p at 30fps, 720p slow motion at 60fps
5MP front-facing camera, OmniVision 5648 sensor, 4P lenses, 71-degree wide viewing angle
Dimensions: 154.8x78mm x6-8.8mm
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
2500mAh ...
Samsung SM-J100H, an unknown smartphone has surfaced on official website in the form of user agent profile. This reveals WVGA display and and 1.3GHz ARM Cortex A7 processor, but the GFXBench listing reveals detailed of the smartphone that includes a 4.8-inch WVGA screen, 1.2GHz quad-core Marvell PXA1908 processor with Vivante GC7000UL GPU and Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) OS.
According to the benchmarks, it would come with 728MB or 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and surprisingly a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, which would be interesting if this is true. It is likely to come with microSD expansion slot. It has 3G and usual set of connectivity features and has single SIM support. Samsung usually launches a dual SIM variant too, especially for countries like India. So other variants are expected. No details about the battery capacity.
This new budget smartphone from Samsung is expected to be unveiled in coming months.
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Samsung unveiled the the Galaxy Note Edge smartphone along with the Galaxy Note 4 smartphone at the IFA back in September. It comes with a 5.6-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display that bends on the right side that utilizes 160 pixels. We already brought you the hands-on impressions and photo gallery of the smartphone from the IFA. We managed to get the smartphone from Singapore since it is not available in India yet. Check out the unboxing of the smartphone.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZjRRwpWBog
Box Contents
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge in Charcoal black color
In-ear headset with earbuds
AC charger
Micro USB cable
Accessories for S Pen stylus
3000mAh Battery
Quick Start Guide and other booklets
Extra screen on the right edge gives you access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality even when the cover is closed with the swipe of a thumb. Since there is a screen on the right side, the power button has been moved to the top, which might be hard to reach for single-handed usage. All the other buttons and the slots are similar to the Galaxy Note 4.
Apart from the screen and the battery capacity, it has similar specifications as the Note 4 that includes a 2.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with Adreno ...
Huawei plans to launch new smartphones with 4G LTE support under Rs. 10,000 in the Indian market within the next six months, according to a report from PTI (via TOI). Airtel already offers TDD-LTE services in some cities. Reliance Jio plans to provide LTE by mid-2015 through an integrated ecosystem since it owns both 1800 MHz FDD-LTE and on 2300 MHz TDD-LTE spectrum.
In an interview to PTI, P Sanjeev, Director for devices sales, Huawei, said:
We are largest owner of essential patents for 4G technology. The essential patents are technology required to connect with 4G network. Within 3-6 months, we have plans to launch 4G handsets below Rs 10,000. The combination of our own patents and arrangement with other companies has helped us in making devices in affordable price range. We sell devices which mostly use our patent technologies.
Other LTE spectrum holders include, BSNL, Tikona and Augere. There will be a huge demand for 4G smartphones once all these operators launch 4G services. Even though companies have started launching mid-range smartphones with 4G support in India, budget 4G smartphones have started coming to the Indian market slowly. Earlier this week Microsoft launched the Nokia Lumia 638 smartphone with 4G LTE support for just Rs. 8,299.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 4G in India recently for Rs. ...
Acer launched its Triple SIM Liquid E700 smartphone in India earlier this month priced at Rs. 11,999, exclusively on Snapdeal. It packs solid specifications for the price. We brought you the hands on impressions and the photo gallery of the Acer Liquid E700 from the Computex 2014 earlier this year. Here we have the unboxing of the smartphone.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oDZ_8HEHDw
Box Contents
Acer Liquid E700 smartphone in Black
In-ear earphones with microphone
Micro USB Cable
2-pin Charger
Quick Start guide and other booklets
Here are the specifications of the smartphone
5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) IPS display
1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Triple SIM
8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera with flash
9.9mm thick and weighs 155 grams
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
3500mAh battery
The 5-inch HD display looks good. On the front there is a 2-megapixel camera with aLED flash, making your selfies brighter in low lighting conditions.
Under the back cover there are three micro SIM slots and a micro SD card slot. It has a 3500mAh built-in battery. There is a 8-megapixel rear camera with single LED flash. Below the camera, there is a AcerRAPID key that lets you capture images with a ...
In a rather surprising announcement today, Microsoft have announced that they have sold the popular MixRadio service to LINE, who are more commonly known for their LINE Messenger application on smartphones.
Shortly after Microsoft completed its acquisition of Nokia's services back in April, MixRadio announced they would be operating as a separate company and supporting both iOS and Android - today's announcement means the company will be backed by a fast growing company with pedigree in providing popular services on mobile devices.
Jyrki Rosenberg, Head of MixRadio, said:
"We wanted MixRadio to continue to operate with a commitment to constant innovation and aspiration to deliver the best possible mobile-first experience to listeners. LINE share this vision and our passion for simple, personal and fun user experiences in every way”.
He then goes on to clarify that
"In terms of the MixRadio app and service itself, MixRadio fans can expect the same level of commitment to bring a personalised music experience to Lumia smartphones, thanks to MixRadio’s recently launched recommendation engine."
The team will continue to be based out of Bristol, England and the deal - which should complete in early 2015 - means that we're likely to see MixRadio grow into more markets than just mobile. ...
ZTE has announced Star 2, successor of the Star 1 that was launched in China earlier this year. It has the same 5-inch full HD display and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with MiFavor 3.0 UI. The quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor in the Star 1 is replaced by a Snapdragon 801 processor in the Star 2. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It is just 6.9mm thick, has aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the back and also offers Dolby experience.
The main USP of the smartphone it its system-level voice and speech recognition solution that is functional even when the device is offline when there is no network connection. It has rapid response rate of just 1.2 seconds, with a 90% success rate even in noisy conditions, says the company.
This lets you unlock the device with own unique voice tone, make phone calls, open third-party apps, play music, take photos and much more. Other features include, real-time voice-to-text input and play music using voice commands. ZTE Star 2 is supported by more than 1000 patents, of which 158 are related to voice control, says the company.
ZTE Star 2 specifications
5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD OGS display with Corning Gorilla ...
Obi Mobiles launched the Obi Alligator S454 smartphone in the low-mid range segment few weeks back. Priced at Rs. 6,450 (MOP), the Obi Alligator S454 competes with the likes of Micromax Unite 2, Motorola Moto E and even the Android One devices that lies in similar price range. Check out the unboxing and photo gallery.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY0W7pLhKkA
Box Contents
Obi Alligator S454 smartphone in White
In-ear headset
1600mAh battery
2-pin charger
Micro USB cable
Flip cover
Scratch guard
User manual and warranty information
The 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display looks quite good and is bright. The design of the smartphone is similar to the Obi Hornbill S551 on the front, but sides and back are different. Powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 MP2 GPU with 1GB RAM, the UI is smooth. It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), which is almost stock.
It has a 2MP front-facing camera along with earpiece in the center and the usual set of proximity and the ambient light sensors.
It has the usual set of capacitive touch buttons for menu, home and back, below the display. These are not backlit, but offer haptic feedback when pressed.
There is a power button on the right side, between the front and the back ...
Amazon has introduced Prime Now, the company's new one-hour delivery service for the US so that you can order "tens of thousands" of "daily essentials" such as paper towels, shampoo, books, toys, batteries and more for immediate delivery. Prime Now is currently available in select areas of Manhattan and is available from 6AM to midnight, seven days a week. You can download the iOS or Android app and select the fastest one-hour delivery option for $7.99 per order. Two-hour deliveries are free for Prime members.
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Commenting on the new Prime Now service, Dave Clark, Amazon’s senior vice president of worldwide operations, said:
There are times when you can’t make it to the store and other times when you simply don’t want to go. There are so many reasons to skip the trip and now Prime members in Manhattan can get the items they need delivered in an hour or less. We’ve long felt that Amazon Prime is the best deal in the history of shopping and now it has gotten even better. Prime members in Manhattan are going to love this service and we cannot wait to roll out Prime Now to additional cities in 2015.
Amazon already offers free two-day shipping in several countries and is introduced ...
Lenovo S580, the latest budget smartphone in Lenovo's S-series was launched in India earlier this month exclusively on Snapdeal for Rs. 8,999. Here we have the unboxing of the smartphone.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpO9ch9vAnU
Box Contents
Lenovo S580 smartphone in Black
2-pin Charger
Micro USB cable
Earphones with microphone
Clear protective case with kickstand
2150mAh battery
Scratch guard
Quick Start Guide and Warranty information
Here are the specifications of the smartphone
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM
8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
8.1 mm thick and weighs 129 grams
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2150 mAh battery
It comes pre-installed with Lenovo’s proprietary DOit apps. Even though it runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Lenovo has promised it to upgrade it to Android 4.4 (KitKat) in future. We will be bringing you the benchmarks, photo gallery and more soon.
Srivatsan contributed to this report
