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Alcatel A7 phone review: The easy-on-the-pocket premium handset

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Priced at Rs 13,999, its power pack of features include a rear fingerprint sensor, gesture recognition and camera features such as the Panorama (PANO) mode LATEST NEWS  :  TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited, the maker of Alcatel phones , launched two phones last week- A5 LED and A7. Priced at Rs 13,999, the Alcatel A7 smartphone is aimed at providing premium features at an affordable price. “The A7 smartphone is the epitome of Alcatel’s brand philosophy in India. With the most modern exquisite features, A7 has all the features a customer looks forward to for a premium experience, however, at a price that is easy on the pocket,” said Praveen Valecha, Regional Director, TCL Communications Technology Holding Limited. The black-bodied phone has a spin-effect textured cover and there are golden touches running along the rims of the camera and the fingerprint sensor on the rear end of the phone. The brand’s name is also inscribed in gold on the removable...

Honor launches Holly 4 Plus for Rs 13,999

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It has a 2.5D glass HD quality display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-Core 64bit processor running on the Android 7.0 LATEST NEWS : Chinese tech giant Huawei's sub-brand Honor on Thursday launched the Holly 4 Plus smartphone with a 4000mAh battery and 8MP front camera for Rs 13,999, in India. The device available in grey, gold and silver colours, will be available November 3, across all Honor partner stores. "Holly 4 Plus has been curated to meet the preferences of our consumers better. "The device is another offering with an aim to cater to the diverse Indian market and serve it in the best way possible," said P. Sanjeev, Vice President - Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group India, in a statement. Holly 4 Plus comes with a sleek 8.2mm thin body with a metal finish and a rear fingerprint scanner. It has a 2.5D glass HD quality display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-Core 64bit processor running on...

Jio effect: Airtel partners with Celkon, offers 4G smartphone at Rs 1349

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The 'Celkon Smart 4G' comes with a four inch touch screen, dual SIM slots and access to all popular apps like YouTube, WhatsApp and Facebook LATEST NEWS  : India’s leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel on October 30 in partnership with Celkon launched a 4G Android smartphone for Rs 1,349. The phone comes bundled with Airtel's Rs 169 offer plan, which provides unlimited calls, and 500 MB data per day for 28 days. The partnership is part of Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative, under which Airtel plans to collaborate with device manufacturers to launch smartphones at the price of a feature phone. In terms of specifications, the Celkon Smart 4G smartphone sports a 4-inch screen, dual-SIM slots and FM radio. The Android powered 4G smartphone offers access to several apps on Google Play Store, including YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp. The device will also come preloaded with apps from Airtel -- MyAirtel app, Wynk music and Airtel TV. The phone comes ...

Airtel takes on JioPhone with Rs 1,399 4G smartphone: All you need to know

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The partnership between Airtel and Karbonn is part of Airtel's 'Mera Pehla 4G Smartphone' initiative LATEST NEWS :             Bharti Airtel has collaborated with home-grown Karbonn Mobiles to provide a 4G smartphone at an effective charge of Rs 1,399. Dubbed ‘Mera Pehla 4G smartphone’ by using the telecom principal, the initiative is aimed at imparting cheap 4G phone to humans seeking to transport from characteristic phones to smartphones and enjoy high-speed internet at the cross. Under the partnership, the Karbonn A40 Indian telephone, which has a retail fee of Rs three,499, will be offered at an powerful price of Rs 1,399. The smartphone comes bundled with a monthly percent of Rs 169 from Airtel, which gives generous data and calling advantages. Karbon A40 India cellphone and Reliance JioPhone Karbon A40 India smartphone and Reliance JioPhone To avail of the cellphone bundled with Airtel advantages, the cons...

Airtel takes on Jio, plans rollout of Rs 2,500 4G phone by Diwali

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Recently, Jio announced a 4G-enabled feature phone with smartphone like capabilities LATEST NEWS  :  India’s leading telecom major Bharti Airtel is reportedly all set to take on Reliance Jio with its own 4G-enabled Rs 2,500 smartphone. According to a report in Economic Times, Bharti in talks with mobile phone makers to launch the 4G-enabled smartphone bundled with voice and data services by Diwali. The report the phone will come with a bigger display, battery and camera than seen in other feature phones, and Bharti is in talks with brands like Lava and Karbonn to manufacture the device. The 4G-enabled smartphone is touted to run Google Android operating system and will allow users to download apps available on Google Play Store. The smartphone will be co-promoted by Airtel but will not receive any subsidy from the telecom major. Instead, Airtel will bundle data and voice benefits to bring down the price of the smartphone. ALSO READ THIS : SC verdict on triple...

Redington moves beyond iPhones: Non-Apple smartphone segment grows 39%

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Promoter Harrow Investment Holding Ltd exited the company by selling its shares on July 5 and July 6 LATEST NEWS : Redington (India), a supply chain solutions provider for information technology (IT) and non-IT products and a major distributor of Apple products in the country, has said that growth in the non- Apple smartphone distribution business has started contributing to its mobility business significantly. Harrow Investment Holding Ltd, the promoter of the company, has exited from the company by selling its shares on July 5 and 6 through the open market. The company is also in the process of diversifying into new businesses such as solar energy and health & medical equipment. The non-IT products business, which includes the mobility services, has seen a considerable pickup in the share of its business in the past. Close to 30 per cent of the company's revenue, which was at Rs 15,480 crore on a standalone basis in 2016-17, has been from the mobility and s...

OnePlus 5 open sale starts: Get the 'flagship killer' starting at Rs 32,999

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Device hits a sweet spot between pricing and hardware; version with higher specs for Rs 37,999 Latest news :  After the early access sale last week, the OnePlus 5 is now available for open sale. The sale started at 12 am IST on Tuesday. The device can be purchased on both Amazon India and the online OnePlus Store. The device will also be available in OnePlus Experience Stores for offline purchase.   Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has launched its flagship OnePlus 5 in India at Rs 32,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, and at Rs 37,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The smartphone was first made available in the country exclusively through e-commerce site Amazon starting 4:30 pm on June 22. The flagship smartphone has been one of the most anticipated devices of the year so far. The OnePlus 5, coming with better camera, technical specifications and operating system than predecessor OnePlus 3T, but is it all enough to make it ...

OnePlus 5 India launch at 2 pm today; know if it is really worth your money

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The smartphone's camera, technical specs, OS are superior to its predecessor, the OnePlus 3T Latest news : Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is launching its flagship OnePlus 5 in India at 2 pm today. To be made available in the country exclusively through e-commerce site Amazon starting 4:30 pm, this smartphone has been one of the most anticipated devices of the year so far. So, not only is there is a lot of excitement around the phone's India launch, but also a very pertiment question in the minds of users: Should they upgrade to the OnePlus 5? At the smartphone's global launch two days earlier, the company revealed the important features, specifications and price of the OnePlus 5. Going by the price of OnePlus 5 in the US and Europe, it is expected to cost between Rs 31,000 and Rs 34,000. Also read this : Is it worth upgrading to OnePlus 5? Check out features that stand out The OnePlus 5 comes with a better camera, and technical specifications and ...

Gionee A1 with Virat Kohli signature for Rs 19,999: Here's how to get it

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Limited-edition Amazon-exclusive smartphone goes on sale on June 27, you get freebies on pre-booking LATEST NEWS : China-based smartphone manufacturer Gionee has launched the limited-edition Gionee A1, with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s signature inscribed on the back, at Rs 19,999. These smartphones will be available from 12 noon on June 27 exclusively on Amazon. On pre-ordering the Gionee A1 limited-edition smartphone, which started on June 20, you get complementary Sennheiser headphones. The selfie-centric Gionee A1 smartphone is equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera for clearer and more beautiful selfies and allows you to capture brighter pictures. The smartphone is powered by a 4010 mAh battery that supports ultrafast charging. The device runs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat, with Gionee’s custom Amigo 4.0 skin on top. READ THIS : Most of Apple employees 'leaking' secrets about upcoming devices: Report “We have always been committed to reach...

SuperNight pack: Vodafone counters Jio with unlimited internet at Rs 6/hour

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SuperNight packs will enable users to download unlimited data for five hours at a fixed price Latest news :  Vodafone India on Monday announced a new product -- Vodafone SuperNight -- with immediate effect for prepaid customers. According to the company, the new product at Rs 29 will enable unlimited 3G/4G data usage and download for five hours. "The pack can be activated any time of the day but will be applicable only during the subsequent five hours between 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.," it said in a statement. Vodafone is offering Internet access between 1am and 6am at Rs 29 a day. This comes out to less than Rs. 6 per hour.In contrast, Reliance Jio’s services cost about Rs. 10 per day for 1GB of 4G data. Read this : Now, you can use your Hike messenger to make mobile transactions The recharge pack can be purchased anytime during the day, but will kick in at 1 am only. The new SuperNight pack is available to purchase from digital channels, offline outlet...

OnePlus 5 unveiling at 9:30 PM today: It could be 2017's leading flagship

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Device to be unveiled in the US today at 9:30 PM IST; OnePlus 5 will be open to all buyers Latest news : The rumours and speculations over the much-awaited flagship smartphone OnePlus 5 are expected to be put to rest today. Pete Lau, co-founder and chief executive officer of OnePlus, is expected to answer all questions related to the flagship device tonight at 9:30 PM IST through a recorded webcast from the United States. While the official India launch is still two days away, tonight’s event is expected to satiate thousands of prospective buyers and smartphone geeks across the world who have been waiting to put their hands on the latest device from OnePlus’ stable. Read this : Reliance Jio is still a second option for 82% telecom users OnePlus, which started its journey only three and a half years ago in December 2013, gained popularity in India with its very first device, the OnePlus One launched in mid-2014. The following models – One Plus 2 (released in August 2015...

Asus Zenfone smartphone with live streaming feature to launch today

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The real-time enhancement will allow users to create glamorous live-streams ASUS  ZENFONE -Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer Asus is set to launch a new smartphone in its Zenfone series on May 24. The smartphone is expected to sport real-time enhancements for both video and audio for live streaming and selfie videos. "The real-time enhancement will allow users to create and share more glamorous and audible live-streams on their favourite social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram from anywhere at anytime," told the industry sources. Earlier this month, the company launched Zenfone Go 5.5, another addition to its Go series, at Rs 8,499. The arc-designed device features 5.5-inch HD display, 13MP rear and 5MP front cameras with dual-LED real-tone flash at the back. Read this: Wannacry attack: Responsible bitcoin regulation is the need of the hour Zenfone Go 5.5 is powered by Qualcomm 8916 Quad-core processor, Adreno 306 GPU and has 2GB...

Xiaomi Redmi 4 takeaways: A fine balance of software, hardware and design

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With an efficient 4,100 mAh battery, Redmi 4 will be available from May 23 noon on Mi.com, Amazon.in China-based smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Tuesday updated its entry-level Redmi series with the launch of the Redmi 4 smartphone in India. Successor to the already famous Redmi 3S, the latest smartphone carries the legacy forward by offering a very efficient 4100mAh battery in a compact design form. The smartphone, priced at Rs 6,999, will be available from  noon on May 23 on Amazon India, Mi.com and Mi home. Coming to the specifications, the dual-SIM smartphone features a 5-inch HD screen enclosed in a metal body. The screen is covered with a 2.5D curved glass that adds to the overall design language of the smartphone. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, which is an octa-core SoC, coupled with an Adreno 505 GPU. The Redmi 4 supports 4G LTE and VoLTE out of the box, covering all-India LTE bands. Key features: IBM says sacking report factu...

Xiaomi launches VoLTE-ready Rs 6,999 Redmi 4 smartphone: Things to know

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With an efficient 4,100 mAh battery, Redmi 4 will be available from May 23 noon on Mi.com, Amazon.in China-based smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Tuesday updated its entry-level Redmi series with the launch of the Redmi 4 smartphone in India. Successor to the already famous Redmi 3S, the latest smartphone carries the legacy forward by offering a very efficient 4100mAh battery in a compact design form. The smartphone, priced at Rs 6,999, will be available from 12 noon on May 23 on Amazon India, Mi.com and Mi home. Read this: Ransomware attack: Indian-origin Google researcher hints North Korea link Coming to the specifications, the dual-SIM smartphone features a 5-inch HD screen enclosed in a metal body. The screen is covered with a 2.5D curved glass that adds to the overall design language of the smartphone. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, which is an octa-core SoC, coupled with an Adreno 505 GPU. The Redmi 4 supports 4G LTE and VoLTE out ...

Oppo launches front dual camera selfie-centric F3 smartphone for Rs 19,999

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India is one of the world's largest and among the fastest growing smartphone markets Oppo , a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, launched selfie-centric F3 smartphone at Rs 19,999 in India. The Oppo F3 is a trimmed down version of Oppo F3 Plus, which was launch in March with a staggering price tag of Rs 30,990. The selfie-centric smartphone features dual-camera at the front and that is the major selling point of the device. The dual-camera set up at the front sports one 16-megapixel (MP), 1.3-inch sensor, f/2.0 aperture camera and wide-angle 8 MP camera. On the rear, the Oppo F3 Plus sports a 13-megapixel 1.3-inch sensor with phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and LED flash Read this: Infographic: Samsung leads India's smartphone market, followed by Xiaomi On the front, the 16 MP camera allows 76.4-degree scene capturing, which is ideal for normal selfies. However, to capture group selfies and to bring more objects in the frame, the 8 MP shooter at the front spor...

Sachin Tendulkar branded smartphones are launching today

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The srt.phone will become the first-ever signature smartphone endorsed by Sachin Tendulkar Smartron , an Indian information technology company, is set to launch Sachin Tendulkar-branded smartphone in India today. The information related to hardware and software of the upcoming smartphone is scarce and the company has kept the lid tight on such information until the official launch, which is just a few hours away now. Read this: Here's all you need to know about Smartron's Sachin-branded srt.phone The srt.phone will become the first-ever signature smartphone endorsed by Sachin Tendulkar and there are chances that we may see more in the series in future as well. Last year, Smartron received an undisclosed amount of funding from cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is also a brand ambassador of the company. (read more)