Apple to setup iPhone Manufacturing Unit in Bengaluru

Apple plans to make iPhones for the Indian market in Bengaluru. Wistron, a Taiwanese OEM maker for Apple, is setting up a facility in Peenya, the city's industrial hub, to manufacture the iPhones. The facility will start production from next April.

Foxconn, Apple's largest Taiwan-based OEM, earlier committed to setting up a manufacturing plant in Maharashtra. The assumption was the plant would make only Apple products. But Foxconn has tied up with other players like Xiaomi and OnePlus for local manufacture and not necessarily to only make Apple products there.

This will be Apple's second big announcement for Bengaluru. In May, Apple announced a design and development accelerator in the city to grow the iOS developer community and also to guide Indian developers to leverage Apple's programming language Swift and build apps for Apple TV and Apple The facility will open early next year.

The Bengaluru manufacturing facility underscores India's importance for the Cupertino-based company.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's multi-city India tour earlier this year signaled the growing importance of India powered by the demand for Apple products by a burgeoning middle class.

Nubia Z11 and N1 Available on Amazon

Two new Smartphones from Chinese Smartphone maker Nubia will be available on Amazon. The devices are named Nubia Z11 and another device Nubia N1.

Available at a price of Rs 29,999, Nubia Z11 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 6GB of RAM, has 64GB of internal storage and sports 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with Sony IMX298 sensor.

The second device, Nubia N1, is priced at Rs 11,999 and is equipped with Nubia's NeoPower technology and a massive 5,000mAh battery.

The device sports a 5.5-inch full-HD screen, and features 13MP rear and front camera, runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Nubia 4.0 UI and supports a hybrid dual-SIM slot.

Both the Smartphones will be available starting 12 noon on Amazon from December 26.

Airtel to Acquire Orascom's share in MENA

Bharti Airtel has declared that its subsidiary Network i2i has entered into a definitive agreement with Egyptian firm Orascom to acquire the latter's entire equity stake in Middle East North Africa Submarine Cable Systems for an undisclosed amount.

The agreement has been signed with Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding SAE.

Middle East North Africa Submarine Cable Systems (MENA-SCS) is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Orascom.

It is live and operational, connecting Mumbai - Oman - Saudi Arabia - Egypt and Italy. It further has the branching options to connect to other countries in Europe, Africa and Middle East via branching options to Cyprus, Greece, Djibouti, Yemen, Iran, Lebanon, Libya and Sudan.

MENA-SCS owns and operates a submarine cable network between India and Europe covering Middle East, with options to extend the network to Africa. It is a submarine optic network capable of carrying multi tera bits per second of data speeds.

The proposed acquisition of MENA-SCS is aimed at further strengthening Airtel's global network that currently runs across 225,000 route kilometers, covering 50 countries and 5 continents.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max5.5 ZC553KL goes on Sale

Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 ZC333KL, the big-battery Smartphone from Asus has gone on sale in India. The Smartphone is available at Rs 17,999. The device was launched last month. The Smartphone's 5.2 inch variant (ZC520TL), which too was launched last month along with Zenfone 3 Max 5.5, is already available at Rs 12,999.

Zenfone Max 3 offers massive 4,100mAh battery, which according to the company, offers 30 days of standby time and up to 20 hours of talk time on 3G. The Smartphone can also work as a power bank, and comes with a USB OTG cable to enable users to connect and charge other devices.

The handset boasts of metal uni body design with 'diamond cut' chamfered edges and a 2.5D contoured glass. The device features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display with an inbuilt Bluelight filter. It runs Zen UI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The handset has 3GB RAM and packs 32GB storage capacity, expandable up to 128GB with micro-SD card. The 4G LTE Smartphone comes with fingerprint sensor in the front and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505.

The battery-focused Smartphone includes a 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-LED flash, PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), Laser autofocus and Electronic Image Stabilisation. On front, there is an 8MP camera for selfies and video chats. The camera includes a host of filters and modes to help users tweak images as required.

LG G6 To Be Waterproof

There are rumors about LG’s upcoming flagship Smartphone LG G6. The Smartphone will succeed the company's last year flagship Smartphone LG G5 and launch in February 2017 at the Mobile World Congress (Barcelona).

Latest rumors about the device suggest that it will be waterproof. The waterproofing material is also being said to be added to the USB connector, earphone terminal as well as camera cover glass.

Also unlike G5 Smartphone, LG G6 will not be a modular Smartphone. Many feel that it is not easy replacing so many modules. The modular structure is the key highlight of LG G5.
Earlier this week, LG launched its dual-screen Smartphone V20 in India. Priced at Rs 54,999, the Smartphone is available exclusively on Amazon's India website.

The LG V20 is the first non-Google Smartphone to come with Android Nougat 7.0 out-of-the-box. It's also the first handset to use Google's 'In Apps' feature that lets users find content from built-in apps including contacts, emails, text messages and photos and user-installed apps.

Like the V10, the LG V20 also comes with dual-screen feature. The Smartphone features a 5.7-inch Quad HD display of 1440x2560 pixel resolution and a 2.1-inch secondary display with 160x1040 pixel resolution. As per LG, the second screen offers enhanced visibility with double the brightness and a 50% larger font size as compared to V10. It shows notifications and other piece of information for increased productivity.

The LG V20 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable further up to 2TB via microSD cards.

Boasting of lightweight aluminum body, V20 sports a 16MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, 75-degree lens, f/1.8 aperture and OIS. It has a Hybrid Auto Focus (HAF) integrating three AF mechanisms -- Laser Detection AF, Phase Detection AF (PDAF) and Contrast AF for both videos and photos. 

The dual-camera setup at the back comprises an 8MP module for capturing wide-angle shots. In addition, a 5MP front-facing snapper is included for selfies.

Zen launches Cinemax Force Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone brand Zen has launched another budget Smartphone, Cinemax Force. Priced at Rs 4,390, Zen Cinemax Force features a 5.5-inch display with Dragontail glass. It is powered by 1.3GHz Quad Core processor and 1GB RAM.

Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, the new Zen Smartphone packs 8GB of internal storage and 1GB RAM. The users can also install a microSD card of up to 32GB to expand the storage capacity.

The dual-SIM Smartphone sports a 5MP rear camera and houses a 2MP front camera for selfies. It is backed by a 2900 mAh battery that promises up to 30 hours of non-stop talk time and supports 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS on the connectivity front.

Zen Cinemax Force Smartphone comes pre-loaded with multimedia offerings like games, Saavn, Ultrazone, Cool Gallery and Xender. It also has some gesture controls, like users can make an 'o' to go to Phone Dialer, draw 'c' to open Camera or 'e' to open browser etc.

Xiaomi Launches Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus in China

Xiaomi has finally launched its Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus Smartphones in China. Both the handsets come in two variants based on RAM and inbuilt storage.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s's 3GB RAM + 64GB storage costs CNY 1,999, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage option costs CNY 2,299. The Mi 5s Plus' 4GB RAM + 64GB inbuilt storage version is priced at CNY 2,299, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage variant costs CNY 2,599. 

Both will be available in the country via Mi.com. They come in Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, and White color variants.

The Android-based Xiaomi Mi 5s sports a 5.15-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display. It features 12MP rear camera based on Sony IMX 378 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. A 4MP front-facing camera is also included.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s runs on quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC and has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the home button. As per the company, the sensor won't get damaged as it is placed under a glass and will still be accurate. The smartphone's connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS. 

The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a larger 5.7-inch full-HD resolution display and has a dual rear camera as well. It has a dual 13MP camera sensor, of which one is to capture colours and other for Black and White elements. Rest of the features and the specifications remain the same. 

While the Xiaomi Mi Mi 5s measures 145.6x70.3x8.25mm and is backed by 3200mAh battery, the Mi 5s Plus measures 154.6x77.7x7.95mm and is powered by 3800mAh battery.

Micromax Launches Canvas 5 Lite Q462

Micropmax has expanded its Smartphone lineup with the launch of Canvas 5 Lite Q462. The Smartphone has 4G VoLTE support and is priced at Rs 6,499. With Slate Grey and Brown as colour options, the device is exclusively available on Snapdeal.

The Canvas 5 Lite Q462 has a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. It runs the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and comes with dual-SIM functionality.

The device sports a 1GHz quad-core MediaTekMT6735 64-bit processor paired with a 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage expandable further using a microSD card. It also sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front snapper for selfies.

The device is backed by a 2,000 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS as connectivity options.

Lava launches A56

Domestic Smartphone brand Lava has launched another entry-level Smartphone, A56. The company has priced the device at Rs 4,199 and it will be available with all big retailers across the country.

The dual-SIM Lava A56 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system out-of-the-box. The Smartphone features a 5-inch FWVGA display with 480x854 pixel resolution. 

Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. Lava A56 offers 4GB of internal storage and the users can expand it up to 32GB by installing a microSD card.

The new Lava Smartphone sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and VGA front-facing camera. The device packs 1,850 mAh battery and offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS for connectivity options.

Archos 55 Diamond Selfie Smartphone

Archos has unveiled another selfie-focused Smartphone, Archos 55 Diamond Selfie. The Smartphone launched on the sidelines of IFA 2016, being held in Berlin, sports an 8MP front camera with LED flash and 16MP rear camera.

The Smartphone comes in two variants - one with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage and the other with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

Archos 55 Diamond Selfie has a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and sports a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.

The handset is backed by a 3000mAh battery and supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge technology.

The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The Smartphone will go on sale from next month.

iBerry Auxus 4X Smartphone with 4GB RAM

iBerry has launched its latest smartphone - Auxus 4X, in India. Priced at Rs 15,990, the company claims that the device is 'India's first 4GB RAM unibody, premium Smartphone. The Auxus 4X comes in Black color option and is available exclusively on eBay.

iBerry Auxus 4X features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD cards of up to 128GB in size.

The Auxus 4X flaunts a 13MP rear camera with a dual-LED flash and a 5MP front-facing unit for selfies. It offers 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as major connectivity options.

Earlier this year, iBerry launched its first VR-capable smartphone - Auxus Stunner, in India. The phone carries a price tag of Rs 14,990.

The iBerry Auxus Stunner sports a 5-inch HD display and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the handset is a 64-bit octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. Its in-built storage accounts to 16GB and can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD cards.

Auxus Stunner flaunts an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera for clicking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, with a 3,000mAh battery rounding off the spec-sheet.

The smartphone comes bundled with a VR headset that supports all times of content, such as games and videos. The Virtual Reality experience gives users a 360-degree 3D view of the content.

Intex Launches Cloud Tread 3G Smartphone

Intex has launched another entry-level Smartphone, Cloud Tread. The device is priced at Rs 4,999 and will be exclusively available on Snapdeal starting August 30. The Smartphone comes in Grey and Champagne color options.

The Cloud Tread features a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The scratch resistant display comes with a coating of Dragon Trail Glass protection. The handset is powered by a 1.5 GHz hexa-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB RAM. It offers 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 32GB by using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers Dual-SIM functionality. It sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. The handset is backed by a 2,200mAh battery and offers 3G, Wi-Fi Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Yu Yunique Plus and Yureka S Smartphones

Yu Televentures, the subsidiary brand of Micromax has added two more Smartphones to its line-up. The new devices -Yu Yunique Plus and Yureka S, will be available across all the retail outlets.

Yu Yunique Plus features a 4.7-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution and further secured with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. The Smartphone has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further via microSD cards.

The Yunique Plus boasts an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing snapper for selfies. It is backed by a 2,000mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. As for the price, it's Rs 6,999.

The Yu Yureka S bears a price tag of Rs 12,999 and flaunts a 5.2-inch Full HD display of 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The screen is further protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla 3. The Dual SIM Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

Powering the Yureka S is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.1GHz paired with 3GB of RAM. Internal storage of the Smartphone stands at 16GB and can be expanded via microSD cards.

For the purpose of connectivity, the handset includes 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, with a 3,000mAh battery rounding off the spec sheet.

Gionee launches S6s Smartphone

Gionee has launched its latest selfie-focused Smartaphone S6s in India. Priced at Rs 17,999 the handset will be exclusively available on Amazon. The high point of the Smartphone is its 8MP front camera which promises to offer perfect selfies.

Gionee S6s features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1920x1820 pixel resolution. The Smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is powered by 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek processor.

The handset offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB by installing a microSD card. The S6s sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 8MP front camera with flash. There are various shooting modes and beautification feature for perfect selfies available in the device.

It also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The Smartphone is backed by a 3,150mAh battery.

Huawei launches G9 Plus in China

Huawei has expanded its Smartphone line-up with launch of the G9 Plus in China. The Smartphone is available in Gold, Silver and Rose Gold color options and is already up for sale in China.

Huawei G9 flaunts a metal unibody design and also has a fingerprint sensor.

Huawei G9 Plus features a 5.5-inch Full HD display. It is powered by a 2 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The Dual SIM handset runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system topped with Huawei's Emotion UI.

Internal storage of the G9 Plus is 16GB and can be further expanded by microSD cards of up to 128GB in size. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing snapper for selfies. Powered by a 3,340mAh battery, connectivity options for the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB.

Asus launches Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Asus has launched its Zenfone 3 Smartphone series in India by launching four Smartphone models - Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 Laser and the Zenfone 3.

The Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2-inch), Zenfone 3 Deluxe (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820), Zenfone 3 Ultra and Zenfone 3 Laser are priced at Rs 21,999, Rs 49,999, Rs 49,999, and Rs 18,999. The Zenfone 3 with 5.5-inch display and Zenfone 3 Deluxe with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor are priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 62,999 respectively. This also makes the Zenfone 3 Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor the company's costliest Smartphone in India till date.

Starting with the Asus Zenfone 3, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Smartphone packs a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) display protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor clocked at 2GHz. The device offers 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be further expanded via microSD card.

The dual-SIM supported Smartphone features a 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. A fingerprint sensor along with 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C as connectivity options is also included in the Zenfone 3. It is backed by a 3000mAh battery.

The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra sports a 6.8-inch Full HD display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of ROM. The handset flaunts a 23MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front camera for selfies. Its connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C.

The smartphone is backed by a 4,600mAh battery powered by Qualcomm Quick Charge technology.

The Zenfone 3 Deluxe features a 5.7-inch Full HD display, has 1.3mm ultra narrow bezels and is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM.

The Smartphone offers dual-SIM functionality and sports a 23MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front snapper. It offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C as connectivity options and incorporates a fingerprint sensor as well. It is backed by a 3,000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge support.

Intex launches Aqua Music Smartphone

Intex has launched a music-focused Smartphone, called Aqua Music. The device is priced at Rs 9,317. It sports dual-speakers at the back, one at the top and other at bottom.

The Intex Aqua Music comes with a 5.5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. It offers 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The handset sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies. The Dual SIM Smartphone offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. It is backed by a 3,400 MAh battery which promises to offer 7 hours of talk time and more than 10 days of standby time.

The handset comes with pre-loaded apps such as Matrabhasha (21 Indian languages), Mobikwik, Amazon India, Saavn, Opera Mini, Opera Max, and Clean Master.

Intex launches Aqua Fish, its Sailfish OS Smartphone

Last year at MWC Shanghai, Intex had announced a partnership with Jolla to make its Sailfish OS smartphone dubbed Intex Aqua Fish. This was Jolla's first tie-up with a smartphone vendor in India for its Sailfish platform.

After much delay, the first smartphone running Sailfish 2.0 made by Intex has been quietly launched on eBay India at a price of Rs 5,499.

The device will be available on other ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal going forward.

The device features a 5-inch 720p HD TFT display and runs a 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. There is an 8MP rear camera with LED Flash along with a 2MP selfie camera.

The dual-SIM Smartphone supports 4G LTE and is backed by a 2,500mAh battery. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS among other regular features.

The interface of Sailfish OS is totally different from that of Android. It is heavily dependent on swipes and gestures. The device will be available in Black and Orange color options.

Lenovo to launch K5 Note in India

Lenovo has confirmed that it will be launching its K5 Note Smartphone in India on August 1.

Lenovo K5 Note was launched in China in January at a price of $167, which roughly translates to Rs 11,189.

Available in Golden and Silver color options, Lenovo K5 Note flaunts a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. With the older K4 Note recently having received Android Marshmallow upgrade, Lenovo is expected to offer the update to the upcoming K5 Note soon as well.

The smartphone is powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. On-board storage of the handset stands at 16GB, which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Smartphone also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor and Dolby Atmos for an enhanced user experience. It features a 13MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and an 8MP front snapper for clicking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The dual-sim phone is backed by a 3,500 mAh battery.

It would be interesting to see whether Lenovo bundles the ANT VR headset along with the K5 Note, as it did with the K4 Note. The company recently launched the Wooden Edition of the K4 Note, priced at Rs 11,499.

Lava launches A32 and A68 Smartphones

Lava has launched two Smartphones -- A68 and A32 -- in India. Both the devices are listed on the company's website with pricing details.

Lava A86 has a 4.5-inch WVGA display with 480x800 pixel resolution and it runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Powering the Smartphone is a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, paired with 1GB of RAM.

The phone offers 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD cards. It boasts a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP front shooter. Connectivity options of the handset include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Housing a 1,750mAh battery, the phone is priced at Rs 4,599.

The other device, dual-sim Lava A32 runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It has a 4-inch WVGA display with 480x800 pixel resolution and is powered by a 1GHz processor. The smartphone offers 256MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM. The internal storage can be expanded up to 32GB through microSD cards.

Lava A32 sports a 2MP rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3MP front camera. On the connectivity front, the handset offers 3G,Wi Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is backed by a 1,500mAh battery and bears a price tag of Rs 2,999.

Meizu launches MX6 Smartphone with 4GB RAM

Chinese Smartphone-maker Meizu has announced its latest flagship MX6 in the home country. Meizu MX6 flaunts a full-metal body with magnesium alloy frame and weighs 149gm. The device comes equipped with mTouch 2.1 fingerprint-recognition technology that can unlock the phone in just 0.2 seconds for payments using Alipay and WeChat.

Meizu MX6 has a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution and narrow bezels. The handset runs Android 6.0 Marshamllow operating system topped with Meizu's Flyme UI and is powered by a 2.3GHz GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor. It offers 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

The device features a 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Sony IMX386 sensor and 4K recording; and a 5MP camera on the front.

The connectivity options in Meizu MX6 include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type-C. It houses a 3060 mAh battery with mCharge support which claims to charge the phone up to 65% in 30 minutes and 100% in 75 minutes.

The handset comes in Gray, Silver, Gold and Pink color options and is up for sale in China. However, there is no word about the global availability of the device.

Huawei Maimang 5 launched in China

Huawei has launched its Maimang 5 Smartphone in China, which is said to go on sale globally with 'Huawei G9' moniker. The smartphone is a successor to the company's Maimang 4, which later launched as Huawei G8 globally.

Huawei has already launched its G9 Lite Smartphone in China in May this year.

Based on variations in RAM and inbuilt storage combinations, the dual-SIM Smartphone comes in two variants. The device is available in 3GB RAM + 32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB versions.

The Huawei Maimang 5 features a 5.5-inch full-HD resolution IPS display with 1080x1920 pixels resolution. Inside, the handset boasts of an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and supports microSD card up to 128GB. Maimang 5 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the company's EMUI 4.1 on top.

The Smartphone sports 16MP rear camera along with an 8MP front-facing camera. Backed by a 3340mAh battery, the the new Huawei supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a USB Type-C port.

The 3G RAM version is available in Champagne Gold and Moonlight Silver color variants, while the 4G RAM variant will comes in Champagne Gold and Rose Gold colors.

The former costs CNY 2399, the latter variant is priced at CNY 2599. It is supposed to go on sale starting July 21.

There are speculations that the Chinese telecom major Huawei may launch its flagship P9 smartphone in India this month. The highlight of Huawei P9 smartphone is its two Leica-made 12MP rear cameras.

Gionee launches F103 Pro with 4G VoLTE support

Chinese Smartphone maker Gionee has launched the latest Smartphone in its F (Fashion) series. Dubbed as Gionee F103 Pro, the device comes in Gold, White and Gray color options at a price tag of Rs 11,999. The Smartphone is available through retail stores and official l Gionee online store.

The F103 Pro flaunts a metal frame design and offers VoLTE support. The handset features a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The screen is scratch-resistant with a coating of Dragontrail glass. The dual-sim device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system topped with the Amigo UI of the company.

It packs a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor paired with 3GB RAM. The Samrtphone packs 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. It sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera for selfies. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The smartphone is backed by a 2,400 mAh battery.

HTC working on Android Nougat Nexus Smartphones

HTC is reportedly working on two Nexus Smartphones based on Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Dubbed as 'Marlin' and 'Sailfish,' both Smartphones are expected to be launched by the end of this year.

The 'Marlin' features a 5.5-inch QHD Amoled display whereas the smaller 'Sailfish' boasts a smaller 5-inch Full HD display.

The HTC 'Marlin' will reportedly be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC. Other reports indicate a possibility of the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 821 or 823 (themselves being rumored names) to be chipset of choice. It is also expected to feature a fingerprint scanner and will house a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing snapper. It will be backed by 4GB of RAM and a 3,450mAh battery. Like the flagship HTC 10, the 'Marlin' will also have a USB Type-C port.

The 'Sailfish' handset reportedly will feature similar hardware specifications, as per other online reports. However, the SoC of choice is still unknown.

After Google revealed the name of Android N recently, HTC was the first to announce the list of its Smartphones that will receive the update. The handsets include HTC 10, HTC One A9 and HTC One M9.

Lenovo Vibe K5 to go on Open Sale

Lenovo has announced that its recently-launched Vibe K5 Smartphone will be available without any pre-registrations starting July 4. Lenovo Vibe K5 will be exclusively available on Amazon India website.

The company claims that over 1 lakh units of the Vibe K5 have been sold since its launch on June 22 in two flash sales. The 4G Smartphone is priced at Rs 6,999.

Lenovo introduced Vibe K5 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in February this year. It was unveiled along with the company's Vibe K5 Plus, which was launched in India in March at Rs 8,499.

The Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Vibe K5 features a 5-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. The phone offers dual-SIM functionality as well.

It is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. In-built storage of the Smartphone is 16GB, with the ability to use microSD cards of up to 32GB in size.

The device sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies. On the connectivity front, the Vibe K5 offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, with a 2,750mAh battery rounding off the spec sheet. The only difference between the Lenovo Vibe K5 and the Vibe K5 Plus is that the latter sports a Full HD resolution display and a slightly more powerful processor.

Oppo launches A37 in India

Chinese Smartphone maker Oppo has launched its latest handset in India. Dubbed as Oppo A37 the Smartphone is priced at Rs 11,990 and comes equipped with two-high performance cameras.

The dual-SIM supporting Oppo A37 runs Android Lollipop out-of-the-box with ColorOS 3.0 skin. It features a 5-inch HD IPS display with 720x1280 pixels resolution. Under-the-hood it is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM.

The Smartphone features a 16GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 128GB). On the camera front the Oppo A37 houses an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, along with a 5MP front-facing camera. The camera can also shoot videos in full-HD resolution. Also, the handset's Ultra HD mode lets users even capture 24MP images from the rear camera.

For the purpose of connectivity, the Oppo A37 supports 3G, 4G LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and Micro USB.

Micromax launches Canvas Fire 5 Smartphone

Micromax has launched its Canvas Fire 5 Smartphone. Priced at Rs 6,199, the device will be available in Champagne, Grey and Silver color options. The handset comes equipped with various music-centric features such as front-firing speakers and Auro 3D sound.

Micromax claims that the front-facing speakers and Auro 3D sound technology provide a realistic surround sound experience, enhancing the entertainment experience for consumers.

Micromax Canvas Fire 5 features a 5.5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor.

The Smartphone also offers 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, further expandable up to 64GB using a microSD card. The device sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera for selfies.

Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 2,500mAh battery backs up the hardware package.

Ambrane launches 13,000 mAh Power Bank

Mobile accessories maker Ambrane has launched a 13,000 mAh power bank for Rs 949.

The power bank - P1310, features two USB 2.0 ports, one micro-USB port and gives 5V/2.1A max (Auto switch mobile phone dependent) output. It claims to support up to 3.5 full charges, thanks to its super sized capacity.

According to the company, "This means that if you are using a 2,500 mAh battery Smartphone, you will be able to charge it approximately 4 times with a fully charged power bank," as per the company.

The power bank is claimed to be able to withstand up to 300-500 charge/discharge cycles. Its average charging time is around 12-13 hours.

P1310 uses Samsung's lithium-ion battery and is backed by a RISC microprocessor for faster charging and enhanced battery life. The microprocessor automatically adjusts output power level, based on the connected device. It is compatible with Smartphones and tablets, as well as a variety of digital cameras and handheld gaming devices

The power bank comes with nine-layer circuit protection and optimized charging efficiency, and also has four LED indicators that show remaining battery level. Notably, it also comes with a handy built-in torchlight.

Panasonic Launches P75

Panasonic has launched its latest budget Smartphone P75. The company has priced the handset at Rs 5,900 and it comes in Champagne Gold and Sand Black color options.

The Panasonic P75 has a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. The Smartphone offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP selfie camera.

The handset packs a massive 5,000 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity options. The company is offering a free screen guard worth Rs 300 with the Smartphone.

Intex launches VR capable Aqua View Smartphone

After Lenovo, Samsung, and Karbonn, domestic Smartphone maker Intex has also forayed into the virtual reality arena, with the launch of its Aqua View smartphone.

The company has also launched Intex Eyelet Cardboard, which is the first of its kind to be certified by Google. According to the company, it is the second version of Google Cardboard.

Priced at Rs 8,999, Intex's new Smartphone competes with the likes of Samsung Galaxy J3, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus and Asus Zenfone Max. It will be available at offline retail stores.

Intex Aqua View Smartphone features a 2.5D 5-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. Running Android 5.1 Lollipop, the Smartphone has 2GB of RAM paired with 16GB of in-built storage, and support for microSD cards of up to 32GB in size.

The 4G Aqua View sports an 8MP primary camera and 5MP selfie shooter. Having a 2,200mAh battery, the phone also features a fingerprint sensor.

VR has been creating a lot of buzz off late, with tech giants like Google, Facebook and Microsoft investing huge into the technology.

Oppo launches A59 Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has launched its latest handset A59. Priced at $274, the device will be available for pre-order on the company's official online store starting June 18.

Oppo A59 comes with a metal unibody design having a Zirconium metal finish, and will come in Rose Gold and Gold color options.

For connectivity, the Oppo A59 flaunts a 5.5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. It is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. There's 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded by microSD cards of the same capacity.

Oppo A59 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and houses a 3,075mAh battery. It features a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing shooter. The handset also includes a fingerprint sensor and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB OTG as connectivity options.

Intex Launches Cloud Glory 4G Smartphone

Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Cloud Glory 4G Smartphone. Priced at Rs 3,999, the device will be available in Black and White color options exclusively on Flipkart.

The Intex Cloud Glory 4G features a 4.5-inch IPS display of 854x480 pixel resolution. It is powered by a 1GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. There's 8GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone comes with dual-sim functionality and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. It has a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing shooter. Connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 1,800mAh battery rounds up the spec sheet.

Coolpad Launches Note 3 Lite’s Gold Variant

Coolpad has launched the Gold variant of its Note 3 Lite Smartphone. Priced at Rs 7,499 the Smartphone will be exclusively available on Amazon from June 9. The Chinese manufacturer launched the device to celebrate the milestone of 5 lakh customers.

Coolpad Note 3 Lite was launched in the beginning of this year on January 15, 2016 in champagne white and black variants.

The Coolpad Note 3 Lite features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the Smartphones stands at 16GB, which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

The Coolpad Note 3 Lite runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the native UI of the company and offers dual SIM functionality. The handset comes equipped with a 13.0-megapxiel camera with LED flash at the rear end and a 5.0-megapxiel front facing shooter for clicking selfies.

The Smartphone also incorporates a fingerprint sensor just like the previously launched Coolpad Note 3 which is able to unlock the device very quickly. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,500 mAh battery.

Alcatel X1 Smartphone with Eye-D Unlock System

Alcatel has quietly launched its latest X1 Smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 15,999, the Smartphone is available on ecommerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart.

The Alcatel X1 features Aluminium frame design and has the company's Eye-D unlock system with eye-biometric support.

The device has a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixel resolution protected with a layer of Dragontrail glass. The handset runs on Andorid 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

The Dual-SIM Smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The smartphne promises to offer Hi-Fi audio experience with Cirrus logic and Arkamys support and is backed by a 2,150 mAh battery.

Lava launces A82 Smartphone in India

In India 60% of the total population resides in small towns and villages. This means over 600 million smartphone users are in these places. 

There are plenty of Smartphone makers who are willing to or are already selling Smartphones at attractive prices to the rural customers, with budget offerings. Players like Intex and Micromax are rampant here. Then there are manufacturers like Lava who are also trying to make a mark in these markets with their Smartphone offerings. Their new phone is aimed at urban as well as rural sectors.

Lava has launched A82 budget smartphone at Rs 5,299 and will be exclusively available online on TataCliQ.com, Tata Group's new e-commerce venture, along with retail and multi-brand handset outlets. The Smartphone is available in Blue, White and Gold colors.

Lava A82 features a 5-inch display with TFT FWVGA (480x854 pixels) resolution. Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM, the Smartphone offers 8GB of storage. Users can also install microSD cards of up to 32GB, for more space.

The Lava A82 runs Android Lollipop 5.1 and is powered by a 2,000mAh battery. It sports a 5MP rear and 2MP front camera. The Smartphone also supports 'smart-screen gestures'. The handset comes with 1 year manufacturer warranty along with 6 months warranty for the in-box accessories. These include the battery, headset, screen guard, charger and the USB Cable.

LG launches Stylus Plus 2 Smartphone

LG has launched its Stylus Plus 2 Smartphone in Taiwan. Priced at $334, the Smartphone will be available in Titan, Gold and Brown colour options. The company has also revealed that it will soon begin selling the device in Asia, South America and North America.
 
The LG Stylus Plus 2 sports a 5.7-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 2GB/3GB of RAM. The Smartphone offers 16GB/32GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

LG Stylus Plus 2 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and has a fingerprint sensor as well. The device sports a 16MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front shooter.

For connectivity, the handset includes 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is backed by a 3,000 mAh battery and comes with a Pen Keeper which prevents the included stylus from being misplaced. In addition, the device also show a pop-up message if it is moved without the stylus in place.

Lenovo launches ZUK Z2 Smartphone

Lenovo has launched its latest high-end Smartphone ZUK Z2 in China. The phone is a toned down version of the ZUK Z2 Pro. The Smartphone will go on sale from June 7.

The ZUK Z2 has a 5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The handset runs Android Marshmallow operating system and is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor clocked at 2.15GHz.

ZUK Z2 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It comes with dual nano-SIM support and sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. There's also a fingerprint sensor and a 3,500 mAh battery.

Connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type-C.

Reliance launches Lyf Flame 4 with 8 GB Storage

Reliance Retail has launched another Smartphone under its Lyf series. Called Lyf Flame 4, the Smartphone appears to be the successor to the recently-launched Lyf Flame 3. Lyf Flame 4 is listed on the company's website at a price tag of Rs 3,999. The Lyf Flame 3 also sports the same price tag as Lyf Flame 4.

The dual-SIM supporting Lyf Flame 4 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, features a 4-inch WVGA (480x800 pixel) display with pixel density of 225ppi. The screen is protected by Asahi Dragontrail Glass. Inside, the budget Smartphone packs a quad-core processor with Mali 400 GPU and 512MB RAM.

The Lyf Flame 4 sports a 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front-facing camera. The handset camera can shoot videos in HD resolution at 30 frames per second. Some of the other camera features included are HDR, Panorama, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Burst Mode and more.

The Flame 4 houses 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card up to 32GB. It supports 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, and micro-USB connectivity.

Measuring 122.5x64.4x10.25mm, the Lyf Flame 4 weighs 117 gram and is backed by a 1400mAh battery. The battery is rated to deliver standby time of up to 150 hours and a talk time of up to 4.5 hours. In addition, the Smartphone also gives users the option to choose from 10 local languages.

The Lyf Flame 3 Smartphone, which Reliance Retail launched just about 24 hours ago, features largely similar specifications except for the inbuilt storage capacity, camera and battery. The Lyf Flame 3 houses a better 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera. It is backed by a 1700mAh battery, which is 300mAh more than the Lyf Flame 4 and has an inbuilt storage of 4GB instead of Flame 4's 8GB.

Samsung launches C5 Smartphone

Samsung has launched its Galaxy C5 Smartphone in China. It flaunts a metal unibody design and will be available in gold, silver, pink and gray colored variants.

Samsung Galaxy C5 features a 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The phone is available in two Internal storage options - 32GB and 64GB, with support for microSD cards of up to 128GB in size.

The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and offer Dual-SIM functionality.

The phone boasts a 16MP primary camera with LED flash and an 8MP secondary camera for video calling. Connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. There is a 2,600 mAh battery rounding up the spec sheet.

Intex launches Aqua Shine 4G with VoLTE Support

The Indian Smartphone brand has launched yet another budget device. Dubbed Aqua Shine 4G, the Smartphone is priced at Rs 7,699 and offers VoLTE support.

The Aqua Shine 4G features a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixels resolution. Running on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, the device is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.2GHz. There's 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

The Dual-SIM Smartphone sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing snapper for selfies. It offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options, with a 3,000 mAh battery rounding off the spec sheet.

Intex Aqua Shine 4G comes with some pre-loaded apps including Matrabhasha, Clean Master, the official app of Gujarat Lions, Freecharge, MobiKwik, Saavn and Opera.

Micromax launches Bolt Selfie Q424

Micromax has launched its latest selfie-focused smartphone, dubbed as Bolt Selfie Q424. The device is priced at Rs 4,999, and is available exclusively on Flipkart in champagne and white color options.

The Micromax Bolt Selfie Q424 features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 480x854 pixels resolution. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1GHz. There's 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

The Bolt Selfie Q424 boasts a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera for all the selfie lovers.

For connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. There's also a 1,750 mAh battery thrown into the mix.

ZTE launches Grand X Max 2

ZTE has launched its new Smartphone in the US. Dubbed the Grand X Max 2, the Phablet is up for sale at $200.

The highlight of the Smartphone is its dual-rear camera setup that delivers images with more sharpness and depth. There is also a manual mode that lets users tweak the settings and click images as per their convenience. The handset has 13MP auto-focus and 5 fixed focus rear cameras with LED flash, along with a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chats.

Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the ZTE Grand X Max 2 sports a 6-inch Full HD display of 1,080x1,920 pixels resolution. It packs an octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz and paired with 2GB RAM. It also has 16GB of in-built storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card of up to 64GB in size.

For the connectivity, the Grand X Max 2 supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, GPS and 4G LTE. The phone is backed by a 3400mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 2.0.

The upcoming Smartphone is rumored to feature a 6-inch Full HD display and pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC clubbed with 4GB RAM. It is also expected to come with 64GB of in-built storage, along with a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. A 4,000 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor are also rumored to be included in the spec sheet.

Asus launches Upgraded Zenfone Max

Asus has launched an upgraded version of its Asus Max Smartphone in India. While the design profile stays the same, the Smartphone features new specifications under the hood. It is available in two variants based on 2GB and 3GB RAM capacity, which cost Rs 9,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively.

The upgraded Asus Zenfone Max sports a similar design like its previous version. There are three capacitive buttons below the display, along with power and volume buttons on the right side. At the back, the handset rocks a similar circular camera with LED flash and autofocus sensors on either side. A loudspeaker grille is available at the bottom.

The refurbished Zenfone Max device keeps the non-removable 5,000mAh battery as its key highlight. The Taiwanese tech company adds that the Smartphone can last longer than its earlier version on a single charge and also has the ability to charge other gadgets as well. It is rated to deliver up to 914.4 hours of standby time, up to 37.5 hours of 3G talk time or up to 32.5 hours of Wi-Fi browsing before it runs out of juice.

Running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with the native Asus ZenUI , the upgraded Asus Zenfone Max houses the same 5.5-inch TFT LED display with HD (1280x720 pixels) resolution and Asus TruVivid technology like its previous version. It also has a Bluelight Filter display technology to keep users' eye from stressing too much after prolonged use.

The Smartphone packs a powerful Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, clubbed with 2GB or 3GB RAM and Adreno 405 GPU. The 1st generation Zenfone Max features a Quad-core Snapdragon 410, clubbed with 2GB RAM only.

The inbuilt storage space has also been upgraded from 16GB to 32GB, which can be expanded up to 64GB via a MicroSD card. Skipping over to the camera, the smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front facing camera, just like the last year's model. Some of the rear camera features include a f/2.0 aperture, Laser Autofocus technology, and PixelMaster 2.0 for better image capture and rendering.

The upgraded Zenfone Max supports Micro USB (with OTG), 4G LTE, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Wi-Fi Direct. It measures 156x77.5x10.55mm, weighs 202 grams, and is available in more colors options now - Black, Orange and Blue.

Smartron tphone launched in India

Smartron tphone launched in India

Meizu launches M3 Note Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone maker Meizu has launched M3 Note Smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 9,999, the phone is available in white, silver and gold variants. One of the biggest changes in the M3 Note from its predecessor is that it sports an all metal body.

Meizu M3 Note had earlier been launched in China in two variants - one with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and the other one with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

Meizu’s new Smartphone flaunts a 5.5-inch Full HD 1080P display with 403 pixels per inch. M3 Note runs Android 5.1 Lollipop skinned with the company's own Flyme OS and is powered by a 1.8GHz Helio P10 octa-core processor.

Meizu M3 Note comes with a fingerprint sensor that can be used both for identification and payments. The Smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera with auto-focus technology and the premium dual LED flash, and a 5MP front snapper.

For the purpose of connectivity, the device includes 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. It packs a 4,100 mAh battery.

The Smartphone will go on sale on May 31 via Amazon.com.

HTC launches One M9 Prime Camera Edition Smartphone

Previous year, HTC silently launched its One M9 smartphone in Europe. The Taiwanese manufacturer has again taken the quiet route and launched the One M9 Prime Camera Edition Smartphone in Poland. The handset is available on contract with Poland's carriers.

The Smartphone flaunts an all-metal unibody design and comes in single-tone Gunmetal Grey and Gold color options.

The HTC One M9 Prime Camera Edition features a 5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixels resolution. The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with the Sense 7 UI layer running on top.

Powering the device is a 2.2GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The device has 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card.

Panasonic launches Shinobi Pro LED TVs

Panasonic has launched its 'Shinobi Pro' range of LED TVs starting at a price of Rs 28,900. The company has partnered exclusively with Flipkart to sell five different models in this range online till May 12.

The new TV models feature technologies like IPS Super Bright Panel Plus and Vivid Digital PRO. Available in three screen sizes—32-inch, 43-inch and 49-inch, each model comes with built-in speakers in a silver frame.

Consumers can avail 10% cashback on all prepaid cards and exchange offers on purchase of any TV from the Panasonic Shinobi Pro series.

Panasonic has recently introduced its Eluga I3 Smartphone with 4G VoLTE support at a price of Rs 9,290. The Smartphone supports Indian 4G bands-- 3, 5 and 40 and offers Dual SIM support. However, only the primary slot supports 4G connectivity.

It runs Android Lollipop operating system sugar-coated with its customized FitHome interface. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage with support for up to 32GB microSD cards.

Huawei launches G9 Lite Smartphone

Huawei has just launched its G9 Lite Smartphone in China. The G9 Lite is priced at CNY 1,699 and will go on sale starting May 13.

The Huawei G9 Lite sports a 5.2-inch full HD display with 1920x1080 pixels resolution. Powering the device is a 2GHz Octa-core Kirin 650 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone has 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

Huawei G9 Lite has Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. There's a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing shooter on-board too.

The device includes 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 3,000 mAh battery provides the juice for the whole package.

Huawei G9 Lite has Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. There's a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing shooter on-board too.

Lenovo to launch Zuk Z1 in India

Lenovo is all set to launch its first Smartphone under its online-only brand Zuk in India. The company has sent out media invites for the Zuk Z1 launch but has not informed about the date.

The Zuk Z1 is expected to be competitively priced. It costs RMB 1,799 in China which converts to around Rs 18,200.

The Smartphone offers a 5.5-inch Full HD display and comes in a metal frame. There is a fingerprint scanner integrated with the home button at the front and has a USB Type-C port.

The phone is powered by a 2,5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS and comes with a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and an 8MP front camera. With support for 4G networks, the device is powered by a 4,100 mAh battery.

Lenovo had recently launched its Vibe K5 Plus for Rs 8,499. It comes with a 5-inch Full HD display with 1920x1080 pixels resolution. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The Dual SIM Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.

It comes equipped with a 13MP rear camera, accompanied by LED flash and a 5MP front facing snapper to facilitate video calling. The connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it houses a 2,750mAh battery.

Intex launches Aqua G2 Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone maker Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of another entry-level Smartphone Aqua G2. Priced at Rs 1,990, Intex Aqua G2 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with 240x320p resolution.

The handset comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs onAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Powering the handset is a single-core processor paired with 256MB RAM and 512MB ROM with microSD card support of up to 16GB.

The Smartphone comes with 0.3MP front and rear cameras and packs 1,100 mAh battery that provides approximately 5 hours talktime and a standby time of 5-6 days, according to the company. The Intex Aqua G2 also comes with functions like gesture control, gravity sensor and Emergency Rescue (SOS button).

Yu launches Yureka Note Phablet

Yu Televentures has launched its first Phablet dubbed as Yureka Note. The company has priced the device at Rs 13,499 and will be available on all mobile stores.

The Yureka Note has a 6-inch full HD display with 1920x1280 pixels resolution. The display is protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Powering the device is a 1.5GHz MediaTek processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the Phablet stands at 16GB which can be further expanded using a microSD card.

The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and packs a massive 4,000 mAh battery. The Yu Yureka Note comes equipped with a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing snapper for selfies. The device also incorporates a fingerprint sensor for data security.

Creo launches Mark 1 Smartphone

Bengaluru-based Creo has made its debut in the Indian Smartphone market with Mark 1. Priced at Rs 19,999, the Smartphone will be exclusively available on Flipkart.

The Creo Mark 1 Smartphone runs on company's own Android-based Fuel OS operating system, which offers some unique features - Retriever, Echo and Sense.

The Retriever app works as anti-theft software, as it triggers alerts to your email ID anytime a new SIM is inserted, even after a factory reset. Echo is a voice based answering machine system independent of internet and carriers. The Creo Mark 1 comes with a phone search feature Sense, which basically works like Google Now.

The Mark 1 Smartphone features a metal body and sports a 5.5-inch screen with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and Quad HD display with 1,440x2,56 0p resolution at 534ppi. The Smartphone is powered by a 1.95GHz Octa-core Helio X10 Processor coupled with 3GB RAM. Powered by a 3,100mAh fast-charging battery, the Mark 1 comes with 32GB storage and microSD card support up to 128GB.

The Smartphone features a 21MP Sony IMX 230 Exmor rear camera and 8MP front camera. It includes camera modes such as Live-photo, 3D selfie, Slo-Mo videos and Time Lapse to name a few.

In terms of connectivity, the Smartphone comes with 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac (Dual Band), Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

Intex launches Cloud Jewel Smartphone

Indian Smartphone maker Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Cloud Jewel. The company has priced the device at Rs 5,999 and it is be exclusively available on Snapdeal.

The Intex Cloud Jewel features a 5-inch HD Display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. The handset comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Powering the handset is a quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB via microSD card.

The Smartphone flaunts an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for clicking selfies. On the connectivity front, the handset offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,500 mAh battery.

Apple iPhone SE

Apple launches iPhone SE 

Vivo to launch Y31A Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone maker Vivo has all set to expand its product portfolio with the launch of Y31A Smartphone in China. The handset is listed on the company website and is available to purchase via China Telecom carrier at CNY 999.

The Vivo Y31A features a 4.7-inch qHD display with 540x960 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with the FunTouch OS of the company. The Dual SIM device is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Smartphone accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Smartphone comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,100 mAh battery.

Intex launches Aqua Ace II Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone maker Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of of Aqua Ace II Smartphone. The company has priced the device at Rs 8,999 and it will be available in white and golden colour option on all the leading online and retail stores in the country.

The Intex Aqua Ace II features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the Smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

Intex Aqua Ace II comes with dual sim functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. It comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing snapper for selfies. The handset houses a 3,000 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Michael Kors enters Android Wear Smartwatch Market

American designer Michael Kors has entered the wearable market. The company unveiled two Android Wearable Smartwatches; a gold-plated Smartwatch for women and a sporty black for men.

The starting price for both the Smartwatches is $395.

The Smartwatches run on Google's wearable platform Android Wear which means they can sync with both iPhones and Android phones.

Key features of the watches include display faces, which change with a swipe; interchangeable leather and silicone wristbands; social media updates and text and email alerts; app notifications; built-in fitness tracker and support for Google's voice commands.

Vernee unveils Apollo Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone maker Vernee unveiled its new flagship Smartphone called Apollo in China. The handset will be available in the market from next month in silver color option.

The Vernee Apollo features a 5.5-inch qHD display with 2560x1440 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a deca-core MediaTek X20 processor paired with 6GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 128GB.

The Smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and it also incorporates a fingerprint sensor. The device comes equipped with a 21MP camera at the rear end with dual LED flash and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies. 

The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS.

Lava launches V2s Smartphone

Indian Smartphone maker Lava has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of V2s. The company has priced the device at Rs 7,899 and it will be available in Icy White and Mirror Black color options. The handset is available online on Amazon and indiatimes.com and it can also be purchased from all the leading retail stores in the country.

The Lava V2s flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card. The Smartphone comes with dual sim functionality and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system.

The Smartphone features an 8MP rear camera front facing camera with LED flash. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs a 2,500 mAh battery.

Amosta Solutions launches 7Q31 Tablet

Gurgaon-based Amosta Solutions has expanded its tablet range with the launch of 7Q31. Priced at Rs 5,999, Amosta 7Q31 tablet is a 3G-enabled and sports Dual SIM card slots.

Featuring a 7-inch (1024x600p) IPS touch-screen display, the tablet runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and is powered by 1.2GHZ Quad Core processor and 1GB RAM. The tablet comes with 8GB of internal storage and can support SD cards of up to 64GB.

The tablet sports a 0.2MP selfie camera along with a 2MP primary snapper and houses a 2500mAh battery.

The sale of tablet PCs in India rose marginally in 2015 with 4.4 million devices sold across the country -- registering a growth of 13% over 2014.

LG launches K8 and K5 Android Smartphones

South Korean Smartphone maker LG has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of K8 and K5 Smartphones. The company also said that both the devices will be rolled out in some of the key markets starting this week. The LG K5 will be introduced in Mexico, whereas the LG K8 will be made available in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America.

Talking about the specifications, the LG K8 flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek processor. The Smartphone offers 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The 4G Smartphone features an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera for selfies. The connectivity options of the Smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and packs a 2,045 mAh removable battery.

The LG K5 features a 5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the Smartphone accounts to 8GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and it sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 1,900 mAh battery.

InFocus launches Bingo 50, Cheapest Android Marshmallow Smartphone

US-based InFocus has launched a new budget Smartphone Bingo 50 in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 7,499, the Smartphone runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 topped with company's InLife UI 2.0.

At this price, the InFocus Bingo 50 is the cheapest Smartphone that runs on the latest operating system from Google.

The device will be available exclusively on Snapdeal from March 21 for which the registration starts from March 15. The phone will be available in variants -- Sandstone Gray and Leather Black.

The InFocus Bingo 50 features a 5-inch HD IPS touchscreen display with 1280x720p resolution. Powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, the smartphone comes with 3GB RAM, and also offers 16GB of internal storage. Users who want more storage space can install microSD card of up to 64GB.

InFocus Bingo 50 sports an 8MP primary camera with LED flash and also an 8MP secondary camera and packs a 2,500mAh battery.

Infocus launches Bingo 20 Smartphone

US based Smartphone manufacturer InFocus has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Bingo 20. The handset comes with a price tag of Rs 5,479 and it will be available across all the retail stores in the country in white, blue and orange color options.

The InFocus Bingo 20 features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.5GHz quad-core Spredtrum processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Inlife UI of the company. The device comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity attributes of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs a 2,300 mAh battery.

Panasonic launched T50 Smartphone

Panasonic has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of T50 Smartphone based on the company's exclusive SAIL interface. The handset comes with a price tag of Rs 4,900 and it will be available in Midnight Blue, Rose Gold, Champagne Gold color options.

The Panasonic T50 features a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 480x854 pixels resolution. The handset comes with dual sim functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the SAIL UI of the company.

Powering the device is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The internal storage of the handset stands at 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The handset comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies.

For the connectivity purpose, the handset includes, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 1,600 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy J1 and J1 Mini now official

The latest edition of Samsung budget Smartphones- Galaxy J1 and Galaxy J1 Mini- are now official in Russia and Philippines.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) offers a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED WVGA display with a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front camera. The Smartphone runs a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with support for up to 128GB microSD cards. It is a Dual SIM device with support for 4G. On the connectivity front, it offers Wi-Fi, BLuetooth among other regular connectivity features. It is backed by a 2,050mAh battery.

The smaller Galaxy J1 Mini sports a 4-inch TFT display with 750MB RAM and is backed by a 1,500mAh battery. While other specs are similar, the J1 Mini doesn't include 4G support.

Flipkart gets Rs 450 Crore from HDFC Bank

India's largest online marketplace Flipkart secured a credit line of over Rs 450 Crore from private sector lender HDFC Bank.

The agreement was inked on February 23 through Flipkart India, one of the two key entities that control the e-tailer's Indian operations. Flipkart has provided fixed deposits as security to the bank, the RoC documents show.

The reasons for securing the credit line from HDFC Bank were not specified in the document. According to bankers, small and large companies borrow credit from banks for short-term operational needs, especially when raising fresh capital may take more time.

Keeping the risk in mind in case of a default, banks ask for a security when providing credit. Prior to this, Flipkart India and Flipkart Internet together had pledged assets worth Rs 1,400 crore to two commercial banks - Deutsche Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Flipkart is locked in a fierce three-way battle with global major Amazon's local arm and SoftBank-backed Snapdeal. The eight-year-old e-commerce major is learnt to be on the deal street to scoop up fresh funds to the tune of around $1 billion. While Amazon has been aggressively pushing investments in India with investments of around Rs 6,700 crore so far, Gurgaon-based Snapdeal recently closed a $200-million financing round, majority of which is in the form of a secondary transaction, at a valuation of $6.5 billion.

ZTE launches Blade D2 Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone manufacturer ZTE has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Blade D2 in Vietnam. The company has priced the device at VND 2,690,000 and is only available in Vietnam.

The ZTE Blade D2 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. It offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

ZTE Blade D2 comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, lTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a massive 4,000 mAh battery. The manufacturer also claims that the smartphone can also be used as a battery charger for other devices.

Intex brings Aqua Twist with rotating camera

Domestic Smartphone maker Intex has introduced another budget Smartphone called Aqua Twist. The handset has been priced at Rs 5,199. The Smartphone sports a 5MP rotating camera and can be used to take selfies as well. It is a Dual SIM Smartphone running Android Lollipop.

Featuring a 5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 480x854 pixels, the Aqua Twist Smartphone runs a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage with support for up to 32GB microSD cards.

It is powered by a 2,200mAh battery and offers 3G support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 among other regular connectivity features.

Lava launches Fuel F2 Smartphone

Indian Smartphone manufacturer Lava has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Fuel F2. The company has priced the handset at Rs 4,444 and it will be exclusively available on eBay in black and white colour options.

The Lava Fuel F2 features a 5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor clubbed with 512MB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 8GB which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual sim functionality. It comes equipped with a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 3,000 mAh battery.

Vivo Xplay 5, First 6GB RAM Smartphone

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has launched its flagship device Xplay 5. The company has introduced two variants of the Smartphone, one with 6GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and the other with 4GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor.

The company has priced the Vivo Xplay5 Ultimate Edition with 6GB RAM with Snapdragon 820 SoC is priced at $654, whereas the 4GB RAM with Snapdragon 652 variant costs $564.

The Vivo Xplay 5 features a 5.43-inch QHD display with 2560x1440 pixels resolution protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. The Smartphone offers Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system.

It comes equipped with a 16MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies. The handset also incorporates a fingerprint sensor and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The smartphone packs a 3,600 mAh battery and will be available in Champagne Gold and Rose Gold color options.

Micromax launches Canvas Tab P702

The Indian Smartphone maker Micromax has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Canvas tab P702. The company has priced the device at Rs 7,999 and it comes in bold black and classy white colour options. The tablet is exclusively available on Snapdeal and comes with 7 Kindle eBooks worth Rs 1,500 for free.

The Micromax Canvas Tab P702 features a 7-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The Dual SIM voice calling tablet runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and sports a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 3,000 mAh battery.

Earlier this month, Micromax launched its new smartphone named as Canvas Juice 4G. The smartphone features a 5-inch display with 1280x710 pixels resolution. Powering the device is a 1GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the handset stands at 8GB which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

Reliance announces LYF Wind 6 and Flame 1

Reliance Retail has announced the launch of its entry level 4G Smartphones- LYF Wind 6 and LYF Flame 1. Both the devices support VoLTE and VoWiFi and will be priced under Rs 7000.

The Wind 6 and Flame 1 offer HD-quality voice and video calls along with multi-party voice and video conferencing and Wi-Fi calling. The Smartphones also allow switching of a call from the service provider's network to any available WiFi network.

The LYF Flame 1 offers 4.5-inch display while the Wind 6 comes with a 5-inch screen. The Flame 1 will be available in White, Dark Red and Dark Blue color options. It is powered by a 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with Adreno 304 GPU, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with support for microSD cards of up to 32GB. It is dual SIM smartphone are supports micro SIM cards.

Backed by a 2,000mAh battery, the Flame 1 has a 5MP A/F rear camera with Led Flash and 5MP selfie camera. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.

The Wind 6 features a 5-inch FWVGA IPS display and will be available in Black, White and Gold color options. It is powered by a 2,250mAh battery. Other specs are similar to the smaller Flame 1.

Xiaomi unveils Mi 5 with Snapdragon 820

Xiaomi has unveiled its Mi 5 Smartphone, the company's flagship model for 2016, at its first appearance at Mobile World Congress. Among the key features of the new Smartphone include materials like metal and ceramic, Snapdragon 820 chipset, brighter screen, and better camera.

Like last year's Mi 4 model, the new Xiaomi Mi 5 has a 5.15-inch screen that is 30% brighter. The Smartphone is powered by the Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7 custom software; there was no official word on the Android Marshmallow update for Mi 5 at the event. Xiaomi is using UFS flash memory in the new model, which is 87% faster in read-write operations.

Xiaomi will launch Mi 5 in three variants:

# 1.8GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 32GB storage, 3GB RAM, 3D curved glass body.
# 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 64GB storage, 3GB RAM, 3D curved glass body.
# 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, 3D ceramic body

The three Xiaomi Mi 5 variants are priced at 1,999, 2,299 and 2,699 yuan, respectively. The Smartphone will become available for sale in China starting next week and will head to the Indian market soon, Xiaomi's global vice president Hugo Barra said at the event.

Mi 5's 16MP rear camera has 4-axis optical image stabilization for blur-free photo & videos as well as sapphire glass lens and two-tone, dual-LED flash; it can capture 4K as well as 120fps slo-mo videos. The front camera has 5MP resolution and pixel size of 2 micron.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 supports 4G+ (also called LTE-Advanced) networks for faster downloads (up to Cat12), NFC, and USB Type C. The battery capacity of the smartphone is 3,000mAh and features QuickCharge 3.0 technology that provides 4 hours of battery life on charge of 10 minutes.

On the design side, Xiaomi is offering Mi 5 in two finishes: metal and ceramic. The smartphone is based on the company's '3D' design language, which has been previously seen in the company's Mi Note. Mi 5 is the first smartphone in Xiaomi portfolio having the fingerprint sensor in front.

The entry- and mid-level Xiaomi Mi 5 variants will be available in gold, white and black colours, whereas the top-end ceramic model will be available only in black.

Zopo launches Speed 7 Smartphone

Chinese Smartphone maker Zopo has unveiled its new handset dubbed as 'Speed 7' at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. The device will come in Bamboo, Ebony, Black Apricot and Phoenix Feather back cover options. The company is yet to reveal its pricing and availability details.

The USP of the handset is that it comes with swappable back covers with wooden finish.

Zopo Speed 7 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be further expanded using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual sim functionality. The handset comes equipped with a 13.2MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing snapper for selfies.

The Smartphone offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,500 mAh battery.

Gionee launches S8 with 3D Touch

Chinese Smartphone maker Gionee has unveiled its S8 Smartphone at MWC 2016, Barcelona. The new Gionee S8 Smartphone offers 3D Touch, similar to what Apple uses in its new iPhones.

The device can recognize three types of force for apps - touch to select, tap to preview and hard press to run. Other interesting software features highlighted were dual WhatsApp and dual WeChat. This Dual SIM Smartphone, these features will help users to use two different WhatsApp or WeChat accounts simultaneously.

It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display and runs Android Marshmallow-based Amigo 3.2 UI. It is powered by MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There is a 16MP A/F rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front camera. The S8 is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and supports dual 4G.

There is also fingerprint sensor integrated on the home button.

Gionee S8 costs 449 euros, translating to Rs 34,000 approximately. It will be available by March end and come in Rose Gold, Gold and Silver color options.

HTC announces Desire 825 Smartphone

The Taiwanese Smartphone manufacturer HTC has announced its new handset under the Desire series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. The HTC Desire 825 will come in Stratus White Remix with duo colour micro splash and Graphite Gray Remix with gold micro splash color options.

The HTC Desire 825 flaunts a 5.5-inch HD Super LCD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system topped with Sense UI of the company. The smartphone is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device stands at 16GB which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card.

The HTC Desire 825 sports a 13MP rear camera accompanied with LED flash and a 5MP front facing shooter for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,700 mAh battery.

The Smartphone consists of dual front speakers powered by BoomSound for enhanced audio experience. Moreover, the company will also offer Hi-Res audio headset with the device. The device also offers a Sensor-Hub which will keep a track of all the daily activities, gestures and other fitness related information.

Obi Worldphone announces MV1 Smartphone

Obi Worldphone announced its new mid-segment Smartphone MV1 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. The handset is designed by Ammunition a Francisco-based product studio. The company has priced the device for $139 and it will come in red, white and black color options.

Obi Worldphone MV1 flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Powering the device is a 1.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor paired with 1GB/2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual sim functionality. The device comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP secondary camera for selfies. The handset also comes equipped with DTS Sound and dual microphone for noise cancellation.

Sony Mobile unveils Xperia X Series

At the MWC 2016, Barcelona, Sony Mobile has unveiled three smartphones under its new Xperia X series. The new Xperia Smartphones - X, XA and X Performance - feature a 5-inch display and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The Xperia X smartphone feature a 5-inch Full HD Triluminos display and runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB Rom with support for microSD cards of up to 200GB. With 4G support, it offers a 23MP rear camera with predictive hybrid Auto Focus and pulse LED Flash along with a 13MP front camera. It is powered by a 2,620mAh battery. There is a dual-SIM version of it with 64GB internal memory.

The Xperia X Performance is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 820 processor and 2,700mAh battery. Other specs are similar to the Xperia X.

The Sony Xperia XA sports a 5-inch 720p HD display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6755 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which is expandable up to 200GB. It offers a 13MP rear camera with hybrid Auto Focus and LED Flash along with an 8MP front camera. It is supported by 2,300mAh battery.

Apart from the Xperia X Series Smartphones, Sony also introduced devices like Xperia Ear, Xperia Eye, and Xperia Projector at its MWC event.

Intex launches Cloud Crystal 2.5D Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone manufacturer Intex launched its new 4G handset dubbed as Cloud Crystal 2.5D. The company has priced the device at Rs 6,899 and it will be exclusively available on Amazon in black and white color options.

The Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D consist of a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1GHz quad-core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the device accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The 4G Smartphone offers Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.

The Smartphone flaunts an 8MP snapper at the rear end accompanied with LED flash and a 2MP front facing shooter for clicking selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,200 mAh battery.

Intex launches Aqua Craze Smartphone

The Indian Smartphone manufacturer Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Aqua Craze 4G Smartphone. The company has priced the handset for Rs 6,190 and it will be available in Grey, White and Champagne color options.

The Intex Aqua Craze flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers dual sim functionality. It comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing snapper for selfies. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,500 mAh battery.

The Smartphone also comes pre-loaded with several apps such as with Opera Mini, Clean Master, Newshunt, Myntra, Chaatz.