Entry-level LG Optimus L1 II goes official with 3-inch display

By Vijay @ 06;25pm

LG has extended its collection of entry level smartphones with a new addition to its L-series called Optimus L1 II. The Android smartphone is targeted at budget-conscious users and developing markets like India

The LG Optimus L1 II sports a 3-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM. There’s a 2 megapixel fixed focus rear camera and 4 GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.

 

The connectivity options of Optimus L1 II include Bluetooth 3.0, GPS support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps. The newest entry level smartphone from LG runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and the juice for the device is provided by a 1,540mAh battery.

Apart from the hardware specifications, the smartphone comes with a few software goodies from the LG Optimus L3 II, the most notable inclusions bing the QuickMemo app and the Cheese Shutter, which enables you to capture images with voice commands.

LG Optimus L1 II might price around Rs. 5736/- and get available in Black and White color options. The smartphone will go on sale in the coming days.

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Nokia starts buyback offer on Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 in INDIA

By Vijay @ 05:31pm

In our previous article I mentioned buyback offer by Sony, now Nokia has launched a buyback scheme on two of its most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphones – the Lumia 520 and the Lumia 620 in India. The Finnish company is offering great discount deals on both the phones under this new exchange offer.

Those interested in buying these handsets can avail a minimum discount of Rs 4,000 on a brand new Lumia 520 which is currently priced for Rs 11,200 and a minimum Rs 6,000 off on the purchase of a new Lumia 620 handset which costs Rs 16,000 under the offer. This is a good strategy from Nokia as its most affordable Windows Phone smartphones will now be available for Rs 8,200 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

Prior to this, brands like Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry had also launched similar offers on their handsets, and received a great response for the same.

 

Sony launches buyback offers for Xperia Z and ZL

By Vijay @ 03:00pm

After Apple, Samsung, and BlackBerry, now Sony that has launched a buyback scheme for its Xperia Z and Xperia ZL smartphones. The brand and products might be new, but the scheme remains the usual – exchange your old smartphone for a rebate on a brand new Xperia Z or ZL phone. Sony is offering a minimum discount of Rs 5,000 along with a 12 month EMI-based payment mode on both the phones. The discount will be applicable on the current market price for the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, which cost Rs 33,790 and Rs 30,690 respectively.

Additionally, Sony is also giving away a case, which it claims is worth Rs 1,990 with the Xperia Z and a snap-on cover claimed to be worth Rs 1,490 with the Xperia ZL for free.

Besides this, the company is also offering 6/12 month EMI scheme on various Xperia series smartphones, which include the recently launched Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z tablet as well. Other phones in the scheme include the Xperia L, Xperia J, Xperia U, Xperia E, Xperia ZR, and Xperia SP.

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Celkon launched A63 Campus in India for Rs 4,499/-

By Vijay @ 11:22pm

Celkon Mobile has been in the limelight recently. You might have observe it has been all over the television with its ads appearing in the India, Sri-lanka and West Indies tri-series and the India’s tour of Zimbabwe. Now, the company has launched the A63 Campus in India which just costs Rs 4,499/-.

The phone has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels and runs on a dual-core CPU clocked at 1.2GHz. It has 256MB of RAM and 512 MB of ROM and has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a front facing camera to boot.The device also runs fresh version of Android Jelly Bean, which is 4.2. It also comes with a standard suite of sensors, a 1,500 mAh battery and has a microSD card slot that supports 32GB of memory.

Apple to extend charger takeback program in India in exchange with fake/third party chargers..

By Vijay @ 01:09pm

After a recent incidents with Apple users were electrocuted and some even died because fake or third party chargers, Apple announced it will start a charging power adapter takeback program where users can walk into Apple stores and authorized retail partners to give their third-party adapters and in return buy an original Apple adapter at 50 percent discount. Apple is looking at extending this program globally and will introduce it in India too sometime in mid-August. Without naming the countries where it will be rolled out, the official Apple statement mentions that the program will start from August 16 and will be in place till October 18.

This is a brilliant strategy from Apple as it will raise the important issue of using fake or poor quality chargers and adapters. Even though the incidents might have involved fake chargers, Apple could have been implicated for encouraging users to go for non-Apple chargers and adapters by pricing its accessories too high. The USB adapter for the iPhone 5, for instance, costs Rs 1,460/- in India. If Apple follows its 50 percent off scheme in India as well, users should be able to exchange any third-party adapter with an original Apple one for under Rs 800/-.

I feel atleast some people should utilize this offer, to avoid cheap & fake third party chargers, but at same time, apple also should reduce their prices, which are very premium & encouraging users to go for third party chargers, which are available at lesser than 50% of original chargers.

 

LG Optimus L7 II P713 now available in India for Rs. 13,789/-

By Vijay @ 12:31pmLG released Optimus L7 II single SIM version in the country. The smartphone is now available at electronic retailer Infibeam for INR 13,789.

Featuring the same specifications as the dual-SIM version, LG Optimus L7 II P713 comes with 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1.2, and 4.3-inch WVGA True IPS display. The phone also comes with 8MP rear camera, 768MB RAM and 2460 mAh battery.

In terms of the software customisations, LG Optimus L7 II packs QuickMemo, Safety Care, QuickTranslator, QSlide and Live LG Mobile TV applications.

To remind you, the dual-SIM variant of the phone already retails for around INR 14,249 in the country.

LG Optimus L7 II P713 key features

• 4.3-inch 800x480p True IPS display
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• Android 4.1.2
• 8MP rear camera with LED flash, VGA front camera
• 2460 mAh battery
• 768MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, microSD card slot
• DLNA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio

Xolo A500S launched with Android Jelly Bean(4.2) & dual-core processor for Rs 6,999/- in INDIA

By Vijay @ 01:28pm

Xolo today launched the A500S, a rather affordable smartphone offering which is priced for Rs 6,999/-. This is a dual-SIM phone which is available in black, blue, red and white colors.

Xolo A500S phone comes with a 4-inch TFT display with a pixel density of 233ppi and with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, with a Mali-400 MP GPU, accompanied by 512MB of RAM with 4GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB using a micoSD.

This phone has 5-megapixel camera at the rear, and VGA camera in the front,  which can also be used for video calls. It houses a 1,400mAh battery, which as per company’s claims, offers up to 10 hours of talk time on 2G and up to 8 hours on 3G. Other features in the phone include Xolo Secure app, which is Xolo’s anti-theft solution to protect the phone from data loss or thefts, to take back up of call, SMS and also track the phone’s location remotely recently Google introduce its own phone tracker app for Android.

In this range, the Xolo A500S will compete against the Spice Smart Flo Pace 2, the Micromax A89, and the Videocon A51, but will have an advantage over others in terms of the Android version and processor. It will also have a stiff competition from the likes of the LG Optimus L3 Dual which offers a smaller screen but runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is available for Rs 6,599.

Office 365 University is available for students at just Rs. 4,199/-

By Vijay @ 08:31am

Microsoft had introduced Office 365 University pack (which contains all office applications) for Students in India at a very economical price of Rs. 4,199/- which is valid upto 4 years.

This pack can be installed on two PC’s or Macs. It consists of Office on demand & 20GB premium Sky drive storage. Students studying in reputed universities & colleges can only avail this offer. This offer is available for Colleges, Professors & Lecturers also.

You can click on the below link to reach microsoft website to avail this offer.

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3 New Lava IRIS smartphones now available in India through online retailers

By Vijay @ 11:06pm

Lava has started selling three new smartphones in the country recently. These smartphones are IRIS 356, 402, and 349+, which are part of IRIS Series.  All three smartphones are now available at online retailer Flipkart.

Talking about the specific smartphones, Lava IRIS 356 features 3.5-inch HVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.2 and dual-SIM support. Other specifications of the phone include 1.3MP rear camera, 256MB RAM and 512MB of internal storage. IRIS 356 has been priced at Rs. 4,199/-.

Lava IRIS 402 comes with 4-inch WVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.2 and 3MP rear camera. The phone also features 256MB RAM, 512MB of internal storage, and 1500 mAh battery. IRIS 402 is being sold at Rs. 5,199/-

And Lava IRIS 349+ sports a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 1GHz processor, 256MB of RAM and Android 2.3. The phone also comes with 1,400 mAh battery, dual-SIM support and 256MB of RAM and 2MP rear camera. IRIS 349+ has got a price-tag of INR 3,499.

Lava seems to be banking a lot of the budget smartphone segment, especially on the first time smartphone buyers. While, the specifications of the new smartphones seem fine on paper, just 256MB of RAM looks worrisome and is likely to create performance issues.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, Galaxy Core and Galaxy S Duos get a major price cut in India(updated)

By Vijay @ 03:32pm

Samsung has cut the price of the Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy Mega 5.8, Galaxy Core and Galaxy S Duos in India, on occassion of  Friendship Day. Samsung is calling it “Samsung Galaxy Own Now” offer. 

Samsung Galaxy S4’s price reduced to Rs. 34,500/- from Rs. 41,500/- and it is now available with zero percent EMI for 12 months (Rs. 2,875/- per month), but this offer is only applicable with exchange of your old smartphone only..

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 that launched in India for Rs. 25100 is now available Rs. 23,400 from the eStore, whereas the price of  Samsung Galaxy Core has dropped to Rs. 13,200 from its launch price Rs. 15,690.

The Samsung Galaxy S Duos that was launched in India for Rs. 17,900/- got a price cut to Rs. 14,900/- back in December. Later it dropped to Rs. 12,190. Now it is available from the eStore for just  Rs. 9,990/-. You can also buy these smartphones from other online retailers and select Samsung Smartphone Cafes at discounted rates. Samsung has also introduced EMI offers for these phones that lets you pay the amount in 6 EMIs with 0% interest on select credit cards.

Samsung introduced the Smart upgrade offer previously for the Galaxy S4 that offered Rs. 5000 discount on S4 in exchange for old smartphones. But now the company increased the discount amount to Rs. 7000 recently. The Smart upgrade offer for the Galaxy Note 2 is now valid till August 15th that offers Rs. 10,000 discount on select smartphones exchange.