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.

Phicomm launches Energy 2 E670 Smartphone

The Chinese smartphone maker Phicomm has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Energy 2 E670.

The handset is said to be the successor of the last year introduced Energy 653 and is priced at Rs 5,499. The device will be exclusively available on Snapdeal in Black color option.

Phicomm Energy 2 E670 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution. Powering the handset is a 1.1GHz quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the handset accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

Lenovo laptops Yoga Tab Pro 3 And Yoga 900 Ultrabook Laptops

Chinese manufacturer Lenovo has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Yoga Tab Pro 3 priced at Rs 39,500 and Yoga 900 Ultrabook priced at Rs 1,22,090.

The Yoga Tab Pro 3 tablet comes with an in-build projector placed on a rotatable hinge.

It features a QHD display and runs on Android OS 5.1 Lollipop. It is powered by 2.24GHz quad-core Intel Atom x 5-Z8500 processor coupled with 2GB RAM and offers microSD card SIM support. It packs a 10,200mAh battery that lasts 18 hours on a single charge and delivers up to 49 days of standby time, according to the company.

Weighing 666gm, the tablet sports a 13MP auto-focus rear camera and 5MP fixed focus front camera. In terms of connectivity, the tablet supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0.

HTC launches Desire 626 Dual SIM Smartphone

HTC has launched yet another budget Smartphone to its Desire series with the launch of Desire 626 dual sim. The handset will be available in Blue Lagoon and White Brich color variants and is priced at Rs 14,990. The company has revealed that the Smartphone will be available at all the leading retail stores in the country.

The HTC Desire 626 Dual SIM flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Sense UI of the company. The Dual SIM device is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6752 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. Its inbuilt storage stands at 16GB, which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

The Smartphone sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera for selfies. Like the other HTC Desire Smartphones, this one also comes with dual front speakers for a better audio experience. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,000 mAh battery.

Lava launches X3 Smartphone

The Indian Smartphone maker Lava has added yet another budget device to its product portfolio with the launch of Lava X3. The company has priced the handset at Rs 6,499 and it will be available via Flipkat and Amazon. The device is availablein Silver, White and Gold color options.

The Lava X3 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. The Smartphone comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. The device offers 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded further using a microSD card.

The Lava X3 comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing snapper for clicking selfies. Its connectivity options include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,500 mAh battery.

Only last month, Lava launched its flagship Smartphone called Lava V5 at a price of Rs 11,499. The Lava V5 4G features a 5.5-inch HD display protected with a coating of Corning Gorillas Glass 3 on top. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage of the handset accounts to 16GB with a microSD card support up to 32GB.

Infocus launches Bingo 21 Smartphone

The US-based Smartphone maker Infocus has announced the launch of its new series of Smartphones called Bingo. Along with this, the company has also launched a new selfie Smartphone under the same series called Bingo 21.

The company has priced the handset at Rs 5,499 and it will be exclusively available via Snapdeal in White, Blue and Orange color options starting from 11th February.

The Infocus Bingo 21 flaunts a 4.5-inch FWVGA display with 854x480 pixels resolution. Powering the Smartphone is a 1.5GHz quad-core Spreadtrum processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The on-board storage of the device stands at 8GB, which can be expanded further up to 64GB using a microSD card.

The device comes with Dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Inlife UI of the company. It sports an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera accompanied with LED flash on both the sides. The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it bears a 2,300 mAH battery.