Intex launches Aqua Ace

Intex has launched a new Android 5.1 Lollipop-based budget Smartphone - Aqua Ace. The device has been priced at Rs 12,999.

The Smartphone, available in black and white colours, features a 5-inch HD (720x1280p) Super AMOLED display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor and 3GB RAM.

Intex Aqua Ace has 16GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB. It measures 145x71.5x6.7mm and weighs 121 grams.

Aqua Ace packs a 2300mAh battery and sports an 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera.

Google unveils Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

For the first time since their launch in 2010, Google has unveiled two Nexus Smartphones at the same time, one featuring a 5.2-inch display and the other sporting a 5.7-inch screen.
 

At an event in San Francisco, Google announced that it has partnered with Huawei and LG to make the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Smartphones, respectively. The former will cost $379, whereas the latter will be available for $499; both will be up for pre-order starting next today in the US and next week in other markets. There was no word on the India launch of the two Smartphones.

The all-new Nexus 6P has a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with QHD (1440x2560p) resolution and comes with the integrated Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensor on the back. The Smartphone is reportedly powered by Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB RAM and comes in three storage variants: 32, 64 and 128GB; there is no support for storage expansion.
 

The Smartphone has a 12.3MP rear camera (1.55micron sensor which captures more light, thus delivering better lowlight photos) that supports 4K recording and can capture videos at 240 frames per second; it is backed by a dual-LED flash. On the front is an 8MP camera, the highest resolution for selfie camera for a Nexus Smartphone yet. The Smartphone features an all-metal, 7.33mm thick body in white, grey and aluminium finishes, packs a 3,450mAh battery, and comes with front-facing stereo speakers.
 

Nexus 5X has a 5.2-inch screen with relatively lower Full HD (1080x1920p) resolution and runs on the 64-bit Snapdragon 808 processor with 2GB RAM. The storage capacities of the Smartphone are 16GB and 32GB, with no microSD card support.

The 12.3MP camera of Nexus 5X also has a 1.55micron sensor and is backed by a laser autofocus for faster capturing; it can shoot videos in high-resolution 4K videos as well 120fps videos. Google said the Smartphone will come with a Smart Burst feature that captures shots at 30fps, and can be used to create GIF images. Available in black, white and blue colours, the Smartphone has a 2,700mAh battery.
 

Both Smartphones sport the reversible Type C USB and supports fast-charging; the Nexus 6P charges twice as fast as iPhone 6S Plus, Google said. Android Marshmallow will be preloaded on both Nexus models.
 

Talking about the fingerprint sensor, Google says it will be built right into Android; named Nexus Imprint, it can recognize fingerprints in less than 600 milliseconds. This means that it can not only unlock the handset, but also works with other apps; it also authenticates app downloads in Play Store and payments in Android Pay.
 

The new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Smartphones will have an integrated Android Sensor Hub that Google said will track "sensor fusion, activity recognition, gesture recognition, movements and low power times." A use-case Google spoke was that Android Sensor Hub will track when you pick up the handset and turn on the ambient display automatically.
 

On the software side, Google said it has reduced the number of pre-loaded apps, and has made uninstalling apps easier as well.

Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are the first Smartphones to get Android's new Google Now on Tap feature, which delivers information to users based on what they are using on screen.

About Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Google said it will support voice interactions even when the screen is turned off and improves the battery life. On Nexus 5 and Nexus 6, the battery life increases by as much as 30% with Android Marshmallow.

Google said it will release the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) over-the-air update for older Smartphones like Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 next week. Other manufacturers will announce their plans for Marshmallow update separately.

iBall launches Cobalt Solus 4G

Domestic handset brand iBall has launched a new Smartphone - iBall Cobalt Solus 4G - in the market. The device has been priced at Rs 11,999. It is the first 4G-enabled Smartphone by the company.

At this price, it competes with the likes of Xiaomi Mi 4i and Motorola Moto G (Third-Gen) 8GB.

The Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and has a 5.0-inch HD IPS display.

Powered by 1GHz quad-core 64 bit processor and Mali graphic core coupled with 2GB RAM, the Smartphone has 16GB internal storage.

iBall Cobalt Solus 4G packs a 2,000mAh battery and comes with 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and 8MP front camera.

For the purpose of connectivity, the phone supports 3G, 4G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0 and GPS.

Vertu launches Signature Touch

Luxury phone maker Vertu has launched the latest iteration of its Signature Touch Smartphone. It will be available in stores globally starting 16th October 2015. Pre-sales will be available exclusively at Harrods in the UK, and at selected boutiques globally, between 25 September and 8 October. It will be priced between 6,500 pounds and 13,700 pounds depending on the materials.

The phone is encased in handcrafted, fine leather and grade 5 Titanium and features a cleaner, crisper look, with very little interference with its geometric design, as per the company. It will be available in a range of four colours, across eight product executions - Jet Calf, Garnet Calf, Grape Lizard, Pure Jet Lizard, Jet Alligator, Pure Navy Alligator, Clous de Paris Alligator and Pure Jet Red Gold.

Vertu Signature Touch sports a 5.2-inch Full-HD (1920x1080p) LCD display protected by a 5th Generation sapphire crystal screen.

It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core Processor with 4GB RAM and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. It has 64GB of internal storage and comes with a 64GB microSD card though the slot supports cards up to 2TB. The phone has high-fidelity 13mmx18mm loudspeakers with Dolby Digital Plus technology and a 3160mAh battery.

Vertu Signature Touch sports a 21MP rear camera with PDAF and dual tone LED flash and support for 4K video recording, and a 2.1MP front-facing camera.

In terms of connectivity, the phone supports 3G, 4G LTE (only Band 3 support in India), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and GPS.

Vivo launches Y27L

Chinese Smartphone maker Vivo has expanded its Y series Smartphones by launching Y27L Smartphone in India. While the official listing doesn't mention the price, a Mumbai based source claims the price to be Rs 12,990. 

Vivo Y27L sports a 4.7-inch HD IPS screen with 1280x720p resolution. 

The dual-SIM Smartphone sports a 8MP primary camera along with an 5MP secondary camera. 

Powered by a 64-bit quad core Snapdragon 410 processor and 1GB RAM, the Smartphone offers 16GB of internal storage and can support microSD cards of up to 128GB. 

Vivo Y27L runs Android KitKat 4.4-based Funtouch OS 2.0 and packs a 2,260mAh battery. On the connectivity front, the phone offers support for 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. 

With 136.9x68.1x6.99mm dimensions and 137g weight, the device comes with smart gesture controls, Hi-Fi audio control feature and super-screen shot feature - to capture multiple screenshots that can be saved as one extended picture.

Swipe to launch 4G tablet Ace Strike

Domestic tablet and Smartphone-maker, Pune-based,  Swipe Technologies will be launching a new affordable 4G tablet. The device has been named Ace Strike, with 2GB RAM. It has been at priced at the range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000.

According to Swipe, it is going to offer the new device at a more aggressive price point in contrast with rivals who are offering increasingly sophisticated devices at continually higher price points.

The company said the highlight of the new tablet will be its 'one-hand operation' mode and it will be powered by a 64-bit 1.3 GHz quad-core processor along with a 2GB RAM unit.

It will come with a 16GB on-board memory, which will be expandable up to 32GB.

The new tablet will have a 6.98-inch HD display, a 5MP rear camera unit and a 2MP front camera.

The new device will draw power from a 4,000mAh battery.

Micromax launches Bolt Q338

Micromax has launched a new Smartphone - Bolt Q338. Although the device has been listed on the company website there is no information about the availability or pricing. 

The dual-SIM Smartphone, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and has a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display. 

Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek (MT6580) processor and 1GB RAM, the smartphone comes with 8GB internal storage. Users can slip in microSD cards of up to 32GB capacity for additional storage. 

Bolt Q338 packs a 2,000mAh battery and comes with 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. 

The phone supports 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and GPS connectivity options. 

The Smartphone comes pre-loaded with the First Touch launcher and apps such as Amazon Kindle, Amazon Shopping, App Center, Chaatz, Clean Master and Newshunt.

Samsung launches Galaxy Core Prime VE

Samsung has launched a new variant of Galaxy Core Prime smartphone, Galaxy Core Prime VE. The device is priced at Rs 8,600. The smartphone is listed on Samsung India e-store.

Similar to Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, the new Smartphone by Samsung also runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 4.5-inch WVGA (480x800p) PLS TFT display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. The Galaxy Core Prime VE measures 130.8x67.9x8.8mm. It comes with 8GB internal storage and can support microSD cards of up to 128GB.

Motorola launches Moto X Play

Motorola has launched its new mid-range Smartphone, Moto X Play, in India. The device is priced at Rs 18,499 for the base 16GB variant. The Smartphone will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

The 32GB variant is priced at Rs 19,999. The latest Motorola Smartphone also supports microSD cards of up to 128GB capacities for additional storage.

Moto X Play, which was showcased alongside the more-powerful Moto X Style in July, has a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD resolution. The key highlights of the Smartphone are its 3,630mAh battery and 21MP camera, which Motorola says is among the fastest in the industry.

The Moto X Play Smartphone has nano-coating to protect it from water damage, runs on stock Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop). It is powered by the 1.7GHz octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor with 2GB RAM. The Smartphone offers dual-SIM support, 5MP front camera, 32GB built-in storage and has a hybrid microSD with extra sim slot.

Lenovo launches A7000 Plus

Lenovo has launched a new Smartphone A7000 Plus. This device is successor to the A7000. The Smartphone is set to go on sale in Philippines via a local e-commerce website. However, the company has not as yet announced if and when it will be available in other markets.

In Philippines, Lenovo A7000 Plus is priced at PHP 7,999.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) display and is powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek (MT6752) SoC and 2GB RAM. Lenovo A7000 Plus comes with 16GB internal storage and can support microSD cards.

The phone packs a 3,000mAh battery and sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera.

For connectivity, the device supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and microUSB. The successor of Lenovo A7000 runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Apple Watch coming to India

The Apple Watch will make its India debut next week. It cites four senior trade officials as source to inform that in a closed-door meeting with its key trade partners, Apple indicated its intention to advance the launch of Apple Watch and triple sales of the new iPhones during the crucial October-December period. It's expected that the watch will be priced in the Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 bracket. 

Apple Watch originally went on sale in April in nine select markets with prices starting at $349 (Rs 23,000 approximately) and going above a whopping $17,000 for the gold model. Apple has been introducing the watch in new markets in a phased manner. 

The Apple Watch is available in two sizes (38 and 42 mm) and three variants: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Sport. The first two come with sapphire crystal to protect the screen from cracking, whereas the sports version has a strengthened Ion-X glass on the display. 

Apple CEO Tim Cook had said that the new options would be available in all 24 markets where the Apple Watch is sold. 

Apple Watch will compete with Motorola's Moto 360 second-generation and Samsung's new Gear S2 watches which are expected to debut in India shortly.

Samsung Launches Galaxy J2

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy series of Smartphones by launching a new 4G-enabled Smartphone, Galaxy J2. The device is priced at Rs 8,490. The phone will be available via all retail channels. 

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 4.7-inch qHD (540x960p) Super AMOLED display and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop skinned with TouchWiz UI. It measures 136.5x69x8.4mm. 

Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Exynos 3475 processor and 1GB RAM, the phone has 8GB internal storage and can support microSD cards of up to 128GB. 

Samsung Galaxy J2 packs a 2000mAh battery and sports a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP secondary camera. 

For connectivity, the Smartphone supports 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and micro-USB. For faster 4G speeds, the Galaxy J2 also features Download Booster that combines 4G speeds with Wi-Fi speeds to deliver faster than 4G downloads.

The phone also features an Ultra Data Saving feature powered by Opera Max that lets users to allow and block individual apps from using mobile data and save data by enabling data optimization. Users will also get an overview so they can track how much mobile data is consumed and saved. 

The Smartphone will be available in Black, White, and Gold colours. The phone has been made in India.

Alcatel OneTouch Watch with Android Wear

Alcatel has launched its Smartwatch range in India starting with the OneTouch Watch. The Android Wear-powered watch is available in India through Flipkart at Rs 7,999. 

The OneTouch Watch is available in two styles - Sporty dark red/volcano black and White. It features a 1.22-inch round display, with a resolution of 240x240pixel and TFT 262k colour display with oleophobic coating. 

It connects to Android and iOS Smartphones via Bluetooth.The Smartwatch can be synced with Android Smartphones (Android 4.3 and above) or iPhones (4S and above). 

The watch features a heart-rate monitor, an accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter and e-compass. It also allows users to track their sleep cycle, distance covered, steps taken and calories burned. 

When connected to a Smartphone, the Alcatel OneTouch Watch displays call notifications, social media updates and vibrates if users stray too far from their phones. It also offers a "raise to see" feature turning on the display when the wrist is lifted. Touching the watch's screen activates a multimedia remote control. Users can control music, take pictures from their phone from a distance or make their phone ring in order to locate it. 

It is dust and water-resistant (up to 1meter), and Alcatel claims it has a long battery life with its 210mAh battery. 

The watch has a USB charger integrated into its band.

Misfit launches Wearable Devices in India

Misfit, maker of wearable and smart home devices has launched its devices in India. 

Three Misfit wearable products are now available for purchase exclusively via Snapdeal - Misfit Shine, Misfit Flash, and Misfit Link. 

The Shine, Flash, and Link devices don't require charging, are water resistant, and are compatible with free companion apps on iOS and Android. 

Misfit Shine is an all-metal activity and sleep tracker that is wearable anywhere and automatically measures steps, calories, distance, and light and deep sleep. Misfit Shine lets users track walking, running, cycling, football, swimming, dance, and more. Users can double tap the face of Shine's metal body to see progress toward their daily activity goal, and sync with the Misfit app to see more data and connect with friends. Available at Rs 5499, Shine is compatible with a variety of accessories including a leather band and a polished necklace, Bloom. 

Misfit Flash tracks the same activity and sleep metrics as Shine but is made from a special soft-touch plastic and comes in a variety of color options. Users can press on Flash's face to view progress or to enable one of Flash's smart button features, like messaging friends or starting a playlist. Flash is wearable anywhere with a sport band or clasp and is available at Rs 2499. 

Misfit Link is a multi-purpose smart button. It can be used to take a selfie with the phone camera app, control music, or advance slides in a presentation, among other functions. It is priced at Rs 1999.

Micromax Launches Canvas Juice 3

Micromax has expanded its Canvas series of Smartphones by launching a new Android smartphone, Canvas Juice 3. The device is priced at Rs 8,769. The phone has gone on sale online.

The dual-SIM Smartphone features a 5-inch (720x1280p) HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek (6580) processor and 2GB RAM, the phone has 8GB internal storage and can support microSD cards of up to 32GB.

Micromax Canvas Juice 3 packs a 4,000mAh battery and sports an 8MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP secondary camera.

Micromax YU Launches Yunique 4G Smartphone

Micromax's sub-brand YU has launched Yunique, a new 4G-enabled budget Smartphone. The device is priced at Rs 4,999. The phone will be exclusively available on Snapdeal via flash sale starting September 15.

The YU Yunique sports a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280p) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection to guard against minor scratches.

Powered by a 1.2GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor and 1GB RAM, the phone has 8GB internal storage upgradable up to 32GB via microSD cards.

Unlike other YU phones, Yunique doesn't run Cyanogen OS but features a build of Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The phone sports an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera. It's backed by a 2000mAh battery.

For connectivity, the dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. YU Yunique is one of the cheapest 4G-enabled phones available in the market competing with the likes of Lenovo A2010, ZTE Blade Qlux 4G and Phicomm Energy 653.

Sony launches Xperia M5 Dual

Sony has unveiled a new Android Smartphone, Xperia M5 Dual. This device is priced at Rs 37,990. The Smartphone is waterproof and dustproof and comes with a capless USB port. 

The specifications of the dual SIM Smartphone are identical to that of its single SIM variant, Xperia M5. 

It features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) display and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop. Powered by a 2GHz 64-bit octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) processor and 3GB RAM, the phone has 16GB of internal memory and can support microSD cards of up to 200GB. 

The Smartphone packs 2600mAh battery and sports a 21.5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 13MP secondary camera. 

The phone supports 4G LTE, 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and GPS connectivity options. 

Sony Xperia M5 Dual will be available in black and gold colours.