Apple to launch new iPhones on September 9

Apple Inc has invited journalists to a September 9 event, where it is expected to unveil new iPhone(s) and potentially a new version of its Apple TV set-top box.

The email invitation includes a colorful Apple logo with the sentence "Hey Siri, give us a hint," referring to Apple's popular digital voice assistant.

The company traditionally announces its new iPhones in September.

Apple is widely expected to unveil the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6 Plus S. In general, the company launches upgraded versions to existing phones under the "S" range.

Media reports have indicated that Apple is preparing for the largest initial production run for its next iPhones by the end of the year.

The new iPhones are also said to feature Force Touch technology, which can distinguish between a light tap and deep press.

The event will be held at 10:00 am PT in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, which can hold about 7,000 people.

Acer launches Liquid Jade Z and Liquid Z410

Acer has launched two affordable Smartphones in the US - Liquid Jade Z and Liquid Z410. 

Priced at $229, the Acer Liquid Jade Z features a 5-inch (720x1280p) display and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. 

Powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6732 processor and 1GB RAM, the phone comes with 8GB internal storage. However, there is another version of the phone (priced at $249) with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. 

The Smartphone can also support microSD cards for more storage space. It also sports a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary camera and packs a 2300mAh battery. 

The other Smartphone, Acer Liquid Z410, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6732M processor and 1GB RAM with 8GB of internal memory. Like the Acer Liquid Jade Z, it is also available in another version with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. 

The 1GB RAM version is priced at $129, while the 2GB RAM version is priced at $149. The Smartphone sports 5MP primary camera and 2MP secondary camera and packs a 2000mAh battery. Like Acer Liquid Jade Z, it also runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.

Micromax launches Canvas Nitro 4G

Micromax has launched Canvas Nitro 4G Smartphone at Rs 10,999. The phone will be available at retailers across India. 

The Canvas Nitro 4G sports a 5-inch IPS HD (720x1280p) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. 

The phone is powered by a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Octa Core processor with 2GB RAM and has 16GB internal storage. It's not clear if the phone has an external storage card slot. 

It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop. 

Canvas Nitro 4G sports a 13MP rear camera with ISOCELL sensor and dual-LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It is powered by a 2,500mAh battery. 

For the connectivity, the phone supports 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Bluetooth and GPS. It's not clear if it supports dual-SIM.

Alcatel launches POP 8S 4G Tablet

Alcatel has launched a new Android tablet - POP 8S in India. The tablet is priced at Rs 10,499. The 4G LTE-enabled tablet will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

Alcatel POP 8S sports an 8-inch IPS display with WXGA (800x1280p) resolution. It's 7.9 mm thick and weighs 327 grams.

Powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor and 1GB RAM, the tablet comes with 8GB storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card.  The tablet runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

The Alcatel tablet sports a 5MP rear camera and a 3MP front-facing camera.

For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi, 4G LTE (both Indian bands), 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS in addition to an Infrared blaster. The POP 8S is powered by a 4060mAh battery.

Videocon launches Z55 Dash Smartphone

Videocon Mobile Phones has expanded its budget Smartphone line up with the launch of Z55 Dash. Priced at Rs 6,490, this handset is available exclusively available on e-commerce website Flipkart.

Z55 Dash has a 5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution and Dragontrail X Glass protection and is powered by Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) operating system. The Smartphone packs a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and 1GB RAM under the hood. It comes with 8GB of internal storage as well as microSD card support up to 32GB.

The new Videocon Z55 Dash Smartphone has an 8MP rear camera with Corning Glass and dual anti-reflective coating; the front camera has 5MP resolution.

For connectivity the Smartphone includes 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB; however, it does not support 4G networks, which most Smartphones at this price band are compatible with. The battery capacity of this dual-SIM Smartphone is rated at 2,200mAh.

Intex launches Aqua Turbo 4G

Intex has launched a new budget Smartphone, Aqua Turbo 4G. This phone is priced at Rs 7,444. The Smartphone will be available across all online and brick-and-mortar retail stores.

Intex Aqua Turbo 4G runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and features a 5-inch HD (720x1280p) display. Powered by a 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, the phone comes with 1GB RAM and offers 8GB of internal storage. It also supports microSD cards of up to 32GB.

The Smartphone packs a 3000mAh battery and sports a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2MP secondary camera.

For connectivity, the Smartphone offers 3G, 4G LTE, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a micro-USB slot. It also features HotKnot file transfer technology.

Zopo launches Speed 7, its First Smartphone in India

Chinese handset maker Zopo has launched its first Smartphone, Speed 7, in India. The Smartphone has been priced at Rs 12,999 and will be available on Snapdeal. 

Zopo Speed 7 is a dual-SIM Smartphone that features a 5-inch full HD (1080x1920p) display and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. 

Powered by a 64-bit octa-core MT6753 processor, the Smartphone comes with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Users can install microSD cards of up to 64GB for additional storage. 

The Zopo Speed 7 Smartphone sports a 13.2MP primary camera along with a 5MP front-facing camera. It packs in a 2,500mAh battery that delivers more than 10 hours of talk time, and 120 hours of standby time, according to the website. 

Measuring 146.1x70.6x8.65mm, the phone supports 4G, 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS on connectivity front. 

Sony launches Xperia C5 Ultra

Sony has launched Xperia C5 Ultra, a large screen mid-range phone with a 13MP front camera, in India. The phone is priced at Rs 29,990.

It sports a 6-inch Full HD (1080p) screen with the company's Bravia Engine 2 technology and is powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6752 chipset with 2GB RAM.

The Smartphone comes with 16GB of built-in storage and supports microSD cards of up to 200GB capacity. The Xperia C5 Ultra runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop). 

The phone features 13MP rear and front cameras and both cameras include Sony's Exmor RS sensor, HDR for picture and video, and preset Auto scene recognition mode that analyses and adjusts settings automatically. The phone also features a front-flash for taking selfies in the dark. 

The phone supports connectivity options such as 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, and Sony will sell the dual-sim variant in India. It has a 2,930mAh battery, measures 8.7mm in thickness, weighs 187 grams, and will come in black, white and glossy softmint colours.

Panasonic launches Eluga Switch

Panasonic has launched a mid-range Smartphone - Eluga Switch. The device is priced at Rs 19,990. The Smartphone will be available exclusively on Amazon India.

Panasonic Eluga Switch runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) display. Powered by 1.5GHz octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, the phone comes with 2GB RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage.

Panasonic Eluga Switch sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and an 8MP secondary camera and packs a 2910mAh battery. For connectivity, the Smartphone offers 3G, 4G LTE, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and a micro-USB slot.

The phone is available only in Gun Metal Grey colour.

Intex launches Aqua 3G Neo

Domestic handset maker Intex has expanded its Aqua series Smartphone range with Intex Aqua 3G Neo. The Smartphone has been priced at Rs 3,690.

Intex Aqua 3G Neo is a dual-SIM Smartphone that features a 4-inch (800x480p) WVGA display and runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor and comes with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. Users can install microSD cards of up to 32GB for additional storage.

The Intex Aqua 3G Neo Smartphone sports a 2MP primary camera along with 0.3MP secondary camera. It packs in a 1,500mAh battery that delivers up to 8 hours of talk time, and 180 hours of standby time.

The phone supports 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS on connectivity front.

The Intex Aqua 3G is available in four colours: White, black, champagne and blue.

LG launches World's First 4K OLED TV in India

LG has launched the world's first 4K OLED TVs in India. The 55-inch variant will be available at Rs 3,84,900 while the 65-inch model is priced at Rs 5,79,900 at select LG outlets. 

The curved TVs are based on the company's proprietary WRGB technology that boasts 33 million colour sub-pixels for better colours and contrast ratio and deeper blacks. OLED TVs don't need a separate backlight and the display has a thickness of 5.9mm thickness. 

The TV has a maximum response time of 0.001ms (1000 times more than conventional LCD TVs) for blur free viewing as per the company. 

LG OLED 4K TV features a transparent stand and the back cover is free of fasteners and holes. The TV features 3D and Harmin Kardon sound technology. 3D glasses are bundled with the TV. 

The TV is powered by webOS smart TV platform and LG's magic motion remote that also supports voice recognition. It supports Wi-Fi, Miracast, MHL and Intel WiDi.

LG to unveil G Pad II 10.1

LG Electronics has announced that it will showcase its G Pad II 10.1 tablet at the IFA 2015 tech expo in Berlin. The second-generation LG G Pad tablet competes against the likes of Apple iPad Air 2, Google Nexus 9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. 

The upcoming LG G Pad II 10.1 has a 10.1-inch screen with 1920x1200p resolution and runs on the 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, which also powers the Nexus 5 Smartphone. This tablet sports a slim and sleek design with the slimmest bezel among similar-sized tablets, the company said in a statement. 

LG has pre-installed proprietary software like Reader Mode, Dual Window (which allows users to run two apps simultaneously) and QuickMemo+ on G Pad II 10.1. It also comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Office for Android as well as 100GB of free OneDrive storage for two years. 

The LTE and Wi-Fi versions of LG G Pad II 10.1 will become available in key markets in North America, Europe and Asia after its IFA 2015 unveiling.