iBerry launches Auxus Beast

iBerry has launched a new mid-range Smartphone - Auxus Beast - priced at Rs 13,990. The Smartphone will compete against the likes of Moto G (second gen), Gionee Elife S5.1, Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, and Micromax Canvas Selfie.

The dual-SIM Smartphone runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and features a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280p) IPS display. Powered by 1.7GHz 64-bit Octacore processor, the phone comes with 3GB RAM, and also offers 16GB of internal storage. Users who want more storage space can install micro-SD cards of up to 128GB.

iBerry Auxus Beast sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and an 8MP secondary camera and packs a 3050mAh battery. For connectivity, the Smartphone offers 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a micro-USB slot.

Auxus Beast is available only in black colour but users have more choice as swappable back panels for the phone are available in red, blue, and white.

The Smartphone will be available exclusively on Snapdeal from April 20.

HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM Smartphone Unveiled

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has launched yet-another entry-level Smartphone, named Desire 326G Dual SIM, in the Indian market, along with HTC One E9+ and HTC One M9+.

The company has not revealed the price of the Smartphone; however, it revealed that the Smartphone will be available with all major retailers from the second half of May.

HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with HTC Sense UI on top.

The rear camera of Desire 326G Dual SIM has an 8MP resolution, while the front camera takes Selfies at 2MP. The HTC Smartphone has connectivity options like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro-USB 2.0.

The Smartphone has 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB via a Micro-SD card. It comes in White Birch and Black Onyx colours, and has a 2,000mAh battery.

The Desire 326G Dual SIM has been given a classy and stylishly design with great features. HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM is made of strong polycarbonate material.

iBall launches Andi 5M Xotic

iBall has launched another budget Smartphone, Andi 5M Xotic. The new Smartphone is priced at Rs 8,199.

The dual-SIM Smartphone runs on Android Kitkat 4.4 and is expected to be upgraded to Android Lollipop 5.0 soon.

Andi 5M Xotic features a 5-inch qHD (540x960p) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 quad-core processor and 2GB RAM.

The Smartphone offers 16GB of internal storage and users who want more storage space can install micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.

The phone features an 8MP primary camera with LED flash and a 3.2MP secondary camera and packs a 2000mAh battery.

For connectivity, the Smartphone offers 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a micro-USB slot.

Lava launches Icon Smartphone

Lava has expanded its Smartphone portfolio with the addition of Icon. The Smartphone is priced at Rs 11,990 and will compete against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, Lenovo A7000, Moto G (second generation), Microsoft Lumia 640 and Micromax Yu Yureka.

Lava Icon runs on Lava's Star OS based on Android Kitkat 4.4 and features a 5-inch HD (720x1280p) IPS display with Asahi Dragon-trail glass. Powered by 1.3 GHz Quad Core ARM Mali 400 MP2 processor and 2GB RAM, the Smartphone offers 16GB of internal storage. Users who want more storage can install micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.

Lava Icon sports a 13MP primary camera with dual-LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera and packs a 2500mAh battery. For connectivity, the Smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, micro-USB, and Bluetooth.

HTC Desire 826 launched in India

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has launched its Desire 826 mid-range phablet in the Indian market at Rs 25,990. At this price, it will be pitted against handsets like the 64GB OnePlus One and Xiaomi Mi 4, along with the newly-unveiled Gionee Elife S7.

The all-new Desire 826 has a 5.5-inch Full HD Super LCD3 screen and runs on the Android 5.0-based Sense UI. It is powered by the 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 2GB RAM and comes with 16GB built-in storage with micro-SD card support up to 128GB.

The latest HTC model sports a 13MP camera with LED flash on the back and a 4MP selfie shooter in front. Powered by a 2,600mAh battery, this handset has connectivity features like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and micro-USB 2.0.

The front-facing BoomSound speakers of HTC Desire 826 come with Dolby Audio technology. The manufacturer also plans to release its Dot View covers for this phablet.

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.