Panasonic Launches 4K Camcorders

Panasonic has launched two 4K Ultra HD camcorders - HC-WX970 and HC-VX870 at Rs 84,990 and Rs 74,990, respectively.

Both the new camcorder variants feature advanced Twin Camera functions. The Twin camera and wireless Twin camera offer picture-in-picture twin camera recording. 

Facilitating multiple shots at one time, the models include a rotatable sub camera that lets users take shots two different angles at once.

The camcorders feature a 4K photo mode which, as per the company, is designed to capture 4K or high speed HD images. The mode lets users choose a single frame while shooting video.

Both the models support AVCHD and other high-bit-rate recording modes. The models also incorporate a MOS image sensor with more pixels for high-definition images and high-speed readout for reduced Rolling Shutter distortion as per Panasonic. The BSI sensor provides enhanced shots in dim locations and new NR enables to capture clear, high-contrast images.

HC-WX970 and HC-VX870 camcorders offer other features like night mode, wind shield zoom microphone, Wi-Fi function with NFC, and narration mode.

ZTE launches Nubia Z9 Mini

Chinese device maker ZTE has introduced its Nubia brand of smartphones in India with the launch of the Nubia Z9 Mini at Rs 16,999.

The Nubia Z9 Mini is the compact version of the Z9, the bezel-free smartphone which the company announced recently in China.

It sports a 5-inch full-HD (1920x1280p) IPS display. The ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini is well endowed and comes with a 64-bit 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor, Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has 16GB internal storage and a microSD card slot that supports cards of up to 128GB.

The Nubia Z9 Mini runs a highly customized version of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The company calls the software skin Nubia UI and adds custom apps, app icons, menus and transition effects.

The phone features a 16MP primary camera with ISO, time-lapse photography and an 8MP front facing camera. It comes with a 3000mAH lithium-ion battery with a claimed talk-time of 30 hours and standby time of 600 hours.

The dual-SIM (nano) Smartphone supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, 4G LTE and GPS connectivity options.

The Nubia Z9 Mini comes with a variety of rear skin shell options, case options and earphones.

Lenovo launches S60 Smartphone

Lenovo has expanded its Smartphone portfolio with the launch of the S60 Smartphone at Rs 12,999. The phone is now available online on the company's official web store (The Do Store) and Amazon India.

Lenovo S60 sports a 5-inch 720p IPS display. Available in graphite color, it is 7.7mm thick and weighs 125grams.

Lenovo S60 is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit quad-core processor and 2GB RAM. The phone has a 13MP autofocus camera at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera.

The Smartphone comes with 8GB internal storage. There's support for dual-SIM and a micro SD card slot that supports up to 32GB. S60 runs Android 4.4 KitKat with Lenovo's Vibe UI skin.

Connectivity options in the dual-SIM phone include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 3G and GPS. The phone comes with a 2150Ah battery.

In February, Lenovo had started selling the S90 or Sisley, the iPhone 6 clone it had launched in China, in November 2014. The phone sports a 5-inch HD (720x1280p) Super AMOLED display.

Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and 2GB RAM, the Sisley S90 comes with 32GB internal storage. It doesn't come with a microSD card slot.

Spice launches Fire One Mi-FX2

Spice has launched another Firefox OS-based Smartphone Fire One Mi-FX2. Priced at Rs 2,799, the dual SIM Smartphone has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480p) HVGA display.

Powered by 1GHz processor and 256MB RAM, the Smartphone offers 512MB of internal storage and can support microSD cards.

Fire One Mi-FX2 packs a 1,100mAh battery. On connectivity front, it offers support for 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS.

The phone sports a 2MP primary camera along with a 1.3MP secondary camera.

One Mi-FX2 is available in three colours: Midnight Black, Tangy Orange, and Ash Silver.

LG launches Windows Phone Lancet

LG has launched its first Windows Phone 8.1-based Smartphone - LG Lancet. The phone is exclusively available on Verizon Wireless in US and has been listed on the carrier's website at $120.

Measuring 129.8 x 64.8 x 10.7mm and weighing 143grams, the Smartphone features a 4.5-inch (480x854p) LCD display.

Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor the phone comes with 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

The single-SIM phone sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3MP front camera and packs a 2,100mAh battery that delivers up to 420 hours of standby and 18.5 hours of usage time. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, CDMA LTE (Verizon), GPS, and Micro-USB.

The phone comes pre-loaded with apps such as KnockOn (wake and sleep the display with two taps), QuickMemo (Take a quick screen capture or jot down notes while on a phone call).

Micromax YU launches Yuphoria

Micromax's sub-brand YU has launched its second Cyanogen OS-powered Smartphone, Yuphoria at Rs 6,999. Featuring a metal frame, the phone will be available in buffed steel and champagne gold colors with pre-bookings on Amazon.in.

The phone measures 154.8x78x8.8 mm and features a 5-inch HD (720x1280p) fully-laminated IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Powered by a 64 bit 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core chip, Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM, the phone has 16GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

It runs Cyanogen OS 12, a custom aftermarket version of Android 5.0 Lollipop developed by Cyanogen. Cyanogen is known for its customisability, enhanced performance and additional features. The look and feel is very close to stock Android barring a few UI elements, although customization is possible via themes.

YU Yuphoria features a 8MP rear camera (f2.2 aperture, capable of 1080p video capture) with LED flash and a 5MP front camera (f2.0) with 86 degree wide angle lens.

In terms of connectivity, the dual-SIM Smartphone supports 3G, 4G (CAT 4, including TDD-LTE, Indian 4G bands), Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It comes with a 2230mAh high-density quick charge battery which the company claims delivers 160 hours of standby time.

The phone comes with a Cirrus Logic Wolfson Stereo DCA audio chip for enhanced sound.