Asus Zenfone V launched in US

Taiwanese Smartphone maker Asus has launched its latest Smartphone Zenfone V in US. The Smartphone is available in Sapphire Black color option with a price tag of $384.

The Asus Zenfone V features a 5.2-inch full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The display is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.

There's also an 8MP front shooter with f/2.0 aperture and wide-angle lens for selfies.

Measuring 146.5 x 72.644 x 7.62mm, the Smartphone comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor placed on the front panel. 

The Smartphone is backed by a 3000mAh battery with fast charging support. The company claims that the phone can charge up to 60% in 37 minutes. In terms of connectivity it offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C.

Asus Vivobook S15 and ZenBook UX430 in India

Taiwanese tech giant Asus has expanded its laptop lineup in India with the launch of two new laptops. The company has launched Vivobook S15 and ZenBook UX430 at Rs 59,990 and Rs 74,990 respectively. While the former will be available starting first eek of Octobe, the latter is already available. Both these laptops will be selling across all online and offline retailers and partners.

The Asus VivoBook S15 features a 15.6-inch a full HD (1920 x 1280) resolution with 178° wide-view technology and NanoEdge display and giving it an 80% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by an 8th Generation quad-core Intel Core i7-8550U and i5-8250U processor with up to 16GB DDR4 2133Hz memory, the laptop has dual storage drives, with a 1TB hard disk drive (HDD) and a 128GB solid-state drive (SSD). It also houses NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card.

For the purpose of connectivity, it offers a reversible one USB Type-C port, one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. The laptop boasts of a "SuperBattery" technology that is claimed to give it three times the battery lifespan of conventional laptop batteries. The Asus VivoBook S15 measures 361 x 243.5 x 17.9mm and weighs 1.7 kg and has 7.8mm thin bezels.

The ZenBook UX430 is the company's thinnest ever ZenBook with a discrete graphics card. This laptop sports a 14-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) also with NanoEdge display. The company says that the canvas is 13-inch but the display it includes is of 14-inches. ZenBook UX430 is powered by Intel 8th Generation Core i7 processor with the main memory of 16GB DDR4 (2133MHz) and up to 512 GB storage. The laptop includes a Type-C USB 3.1 Gen.1 port, Type-A USB 3.1 port, USB 2.0 port, Micro HDMI and a SD card reader.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 Gets a Price Cut

Taiwanese Smartphone manufacturer Asus has announced a price cut for its Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 Smartphone. The Smartphone was launched at Rs 14,999 in December 2016. Post a price cut of Rs 2,000, Asus Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 is now available at Rs 12,999.

The Smartphone will be available at its new price across online websites, which includes Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal. The Smartphone can also be bought at its new price from offline retail stores including the company's official stores across India.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max comes in two variants -- based on screen size, resolution, processor, RAM and camera.

The Smartphone's variant with the model number ZC553KL is more powerful among the two. It features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display with an inbuilt Bluelight filter. The Smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505. On the storage front, apart from sporting an inbuilt memory capacity of 32GB, the memory can be enhanced up to 128GB with the help of a micro-SD card.

It also includes a 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-LED flash, PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), Laser Autofocus, and Electronic Image Stabilization. On the 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.

The device is backed by a 4,100mAh battery that is rated to deliver about 30 days of standby time and up to 20 hours of talk time on 3G as per the company. The handset also acts as a power bank, and comes with a USB OTG cable to enable users to connect and charge other devices.

The Asus Zenfone Max 3 5.5 runs on Zen UI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Apart from supporting 4G LTE, 3G RAM, and a fingerprint sensor, the handset also has 32GB inbuilt storage capacity.

Asus launces Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (ZB500KL) Smartphone

Asus has launched its Zenfone Go 5.0 (ZC500TG) Budget Smartphone in India last year. Now, the Taiwanese company has expanded its 'Go' line-up with the launch of Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (ZB500KL) in the country.

Priced at Rs 8,999, the Smartphone comes in Black, Red, Gold, Silver and Blue color options. It's available on Amazon as well as offline retail stores in the country.

The Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (ZB500KL) features a 5-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution. Powering the device is a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. There's 16GB of internal storage, with support for microSD cards.

Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system out-of-the-box, the handset sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera for selfies. Backed by a 2,600mAh battery, it offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as major connectivity options.

Asus Zenfone 3S Max with 5000mAh Battery

Asus has announced the availability of the upgraded version of Zenfone 3 Max Smartphone in India. Dubbed Zenfone 3S Max, the Smartphone is priced at Rs 14,999. Zenfone 3 Max was launched in November 2016.

While most of the specifications of the Asus Zenfone 3S Max are similar to that of the Zenfone 3 Max, one big difference is in battery capacity. The battery-focused smartphone comes with 5000mAh battery as compared to the Zenfone 3 Max's 4100mAh battery.

The handset also acts as a power bank to connect and charge other devices. It supports reverse charging technology and comes with a Super Saving mode that can enhance the backup even more. The Zenfone 3S Max comes in just one variant with 5.2-inch display.

Asus Zenfone 3S Max sports 'Premium-crafted' metallic body along with 2.5D glass coating. It is claimed to have a 75% screen-to-body ratio. There's a physical 'Home button' in the front with an integrated fingerprint sensor. This is in addition to on-screen navigation buttons.

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.

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.

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.

Asus Zenfone Deluxe Special Edition

The Taiwanese Smartphone maker Asus has introduced a 'Special Edition' of its Zenfone 2 Deluxe Smartphone. The special edition of the handset offers 128GB of internal storage and an upgraded Intel Atom Z3590 processor. However, the manufacturer has not divulged the pricing and availability details of the device.

Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition also comes with swappable back covers in Drift Silver and Carbon Night color options. The Smartphone sports a 5.5-inch Full HD and a (1080x1920p) IPS display with a wide 178-degree viewing angle. The display has a narrow 3.3mm bezel, giving the phone a 72% screen-to-body ratio, and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe is powered by a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor Z3590 and has 4GB RAM.

The Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe sports a 13MP PixelMaster camera with a f/2.0 wide-aperture lens, and a 'real tone' flash for warm skin tones and accurate color, as per the company's claims. It is also equipped with a 5MP front-facing camera with a wide, 85-degree field of view for taking selfies.

The phone runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with a new version of Asus ZenUI - which has a fully-customizable interface and packs a 3,000 mAh battery. It has built-in 4G/LTE connectivity for faster data speeds of up to 150Mbit/s in addition to 802.11ac Wi-Fi high-speed Wi-Fi.

Asus launches Zenfone Max

Earlier this month Asus launched its Smartphone Zenfone Max with 5,000 MAh battery in India priced at Rs 9,999. The company has now revealed that the handset is now available for purchase on all the leading online and retail stores across the country.

The Asus Zenfone Max packs 5,000mAh battery and 5.5-inch HD screen with Gorilla Glass 4. The smartphone has a 1.2GHz quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB RAM and will come with 16GB internal storage option; it will support microSD cards of up to 64GB capacity.

On the back of Zenfone Max is a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus and dual-tone, dual-LED flash, whereas the front camera has 5MP resolution. This 4G Smartphone comes with Asus's ZenUI software, based on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), out of the box.

Asus launches upgraded variant of Zenfone 2

Asus has launched a new variant of its Zenfone 2 Laser camera-focused Smartphone featuring a 6-inch display and Snapdragon 616 processor.

The new Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL model is priced at Rs 17,999 and will be available offline as well as on Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon.

The latest Asus model has Full HD resolution, 3GB of RAM and 32GB on-board memory and microSD card support up to 128GB. Like the original model, it sports a 13 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front-facing camera.

The Smartphone, housing a 3,000mAh removable battery, comes in three colors - red, silver and gold.

Asus launches ZenFone 2 Deluxe (256GB)

Asus has introduced a new Smartphone, ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition. 

The device contains a 256GB of internal storage and a polygonal pattern on its back plate. The other specifications seem identical to the 64GB and 128GB internal storage variants. 

The Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe features 5.5-inch full-HD display and is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. It also comes with a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera and it is dual-SIM. It has a 3,000mAh battery and the 4G/ LTE Smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. 

The special edition of the ZenFone 2 was introduced in Brazil.

Asus announces ZenWatch 2 Smartwatch

Asus has announced a new version of its Smartwatch, the ZenWatch 2. Unlike the old version it comes in two sizes, like Apple Watch, and features a digital crown rather like Apple Watch.

The new watch comes in a larger 49 mm size, which pairs with 22 mm straps, and a smaller 45 mm version, which uses an 18 mm strap. The larger of the two apparently can lend its charge to your phone in the case of low power emergencies, though Asus hasn't yet revealed how (presumably it involves a USB cable of some sort).

Asus has also announced that the watch will feature a digital crown to help navigate Android Wear. The details of exactly how that will work remain under wraps, though presumably it will allow you to scroll through content. There's also a new magnetic charger cable, which replaces the plastic cable of old. Elsewhere, some features remain the same: there's a an Amoled screen covered with a piece of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 and a Qualcomm processor.

The new watch is available in cases with a silver, gunmetal or rose-gold finish, and a choice of rubber, soft leather or metal straps. Or a leather one dotted with Swarovski crystals, if you feel so inclined. All in, the tweaks seem to bring the watch in-line with many of Apple's design cues. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced.

Asus launches fifth variant of Zenfone 2

Asus has launched it’s just another variant of Zenfone 2 n the Indian market.

The Taiwanese manufacturer has listed the 128GB model of Zenfone 2 on Flipkart. The model has been priced at Rs 29,999.

Apart from the 128GB of internal storage, the latest Asus Smartphone is the same as the 32GB and 64GB variants. It sports a new ergonomic design, a 5.5-inch Full HD and a (1280x1920p) IPS display with a wide 178-degree viewing angle. The display has a narrow 3.3mm bezel, giving ZenFone 2 a 72% screen-to-body ratio, and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Asus ZenFone 2 is powered by a up to 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor Z3580 and has 4GB RAM to deliver up to seven times faster gaming performance than its predecessor. According to the company, the phone's 60ms touch response time ensures lag-free input, and OpenGL 3.0 provides enhanced gaming performance.

Asus ZenFone 2 sports a 13MP PixelMaster camera with an f/2.0 wide-aperture lens, and a 'real tone' flash for warm skin tones and accurate colour. ZenFone 2 has built-in 4G/LTE connectivity for faster data speeds of up to 150Mbit/s in addition to 802.11ac Wi-Fi high-speed Wi-Fi.

Google to launch ‘Computer on a Stick'

Google and Taiwan's Asus are launching a "computer on a stick" which can plugged into a display to turn it into a PC. Google said that the Asus Chromebit would be arriving mid-year with a low price tag. 

"Smaller than a candy bar, the Chromebit is a full computer that will be available for less than $100," Google said. 

"By simply plugging this device into any display, you can turn it into a computer. It's the perfect upgrade for an existing desktop and will be really useful for schools and businesses." 

Google has produced Chrome devices with other manufacturers including Acer, Lenovo, Dell and LG. 

Asus to launch Zenfone 2 in India

Asus has announced to launch its new flagship phone, Zenfone 2, by the end of April in India.

The phone comes with a new ergonomic design, a 5.5-inch Full HD and a (1280x1920p) IPS display with a wide 178-degree viewing angle. Asus claims its TruVivid technology enhances display performance more with brighter colors. The display has a narrow 3.3mm bezel, giving ZenFone 2 a 72% screen-to-body ratio, and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The ZenFone 2 is powered by an up to 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom quad-core processor Z3580 and has 4GB RAM to deliver up to seven times faster gaming performance than its predecessor. 

According to the company, the phone's 60ms touch response time ensures lag-free input, and OpenGL 3.0 provides enhanced gaming performance. The ZenFone 2 has built-in 4G/LTE connectivity for faster data speeds of up to 150Mbit/s in addition to 802.11ac Wi-Fi high-speed Wi-Fi. The phone supports Dual-SIM with Dual Active mode, allowing users to have two active phone lines on their device. It will come in 16,32 and 64GB storage variants.

ASUS ZenFone 2 sports a 13MP PixelMaster camera with an f/2.0 wide-aperture lens, and a 'real tone' flash for warm skin tones and accurate colour.

ZenFone 2 is also equipped with a 5MP front-facing camera with a wide, 85-degree field of view for taking selfies.

The phone runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with a new version of Asus ZenUI - which has a fully-customizable interface - and Trend Micro security software.

ZenFone 2 comes with a high-capacity, 3000mAh battery that provides more than a full day of use on a single charge as per the company. The phone's fast-charge technology enables recharges to 60% battery level in 39 minutes.

Asus ZenFone 2 has an all-new design with a brushed-metal finish and concentric-circle detailing. It introduces a curved case that tapers to 3.9mm at the edges. It also has a rear-mounted volume control key – ideally positioned for the user's index finger as per the company.

The ZenFone 2 comes in Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red and Ceramic White colours.

Asus Fonepad 8 launched at Rs 13,999

Taiwanese electronic device maker Asus has launched Fonepad 8, an 8-inch Android tablet in India at Rs 13,999. It will be available at Asus exclusive stores and Flipkart.

The tablet will be available in Black and Gold colour variants and comes with support for voice calling.

Fonepad 8 sports an 8-inch WXGA (1280x800p) IPS display. Powered by a 1.33GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 processor and 2GB RAM, the tablet comes with 16GB internal storage expandable via microSD card (up to 64GB).

Asus Fonepad 8 runs Android 4.4 with Asus Zen UI running on top.

It sports a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera, and comes with a 4,000mAh battery.

In terms of connectivity options, the dual-sim tablet supports Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 and voice calling.

The tablet has a 72.2% screen-to-body ratio and comes with dual front speakers tuned with MaxxAudio technology.