August 2014 ~ Tech Support

LG G3 Stylus officially announced with mid-range specifications

LG has officially announced a new mid-range phablet dubbed as LG G3 Stylus. LG G3 Stylus is a cut-down version of their flagship Android smartphone, LG G3. Giving the high-end features from LG G3 a miss, G3 Stylus comes with a 5.5-inch qHD IPS LCD display, 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 13MP primary camera. The device comes pre-loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat which runs beneath LG’s new flat UI as promised by LG.

LG G3 Stylus Specifications

5.5-inch IPS LCD display, 960 × 540 pixels, capacitive multitouch, stylus
Android 4.4.2 KitKat, LG Flat UX
1.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM
8GB of internal storage capacity, microSD card slot (up to 32GB)
13MP primary camera, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video recording, 1.3MP secondary camera
3G (HSPA+), Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, GLONASS A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and microUSB v2.0 port
3000mAh battery
Black, White and Gold colour options

It comes with a design philosophy similar to that of LG G3 and gets its software goodies such as Knock Code, Multi Windows, Quick Memo and so on. LG hasn’t announced its pricing yet but it shouldn’t be more than Rs 15,000 when it gets launched in India. With such specifications, the LG G3 Stylus competes withSamsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo, HTC Desire 816 and Nokia Lumia 1320.

By: Unknown On 05:26

Xiaomi Redmi 1S priced at Rs 5,999, registrations open today

After listing the Redmi 1S on Flipkart, Xiaomi has announced its price and availability through their official social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter. The Redmi 1S is priced at Rs 5,999, which is Rs 1,000 lower than what Xiaomi had quoted during its announcement in India. The registration to buy the Xiaomi Redmi 1S will start on August 26th while the sale will start on September 2nd, exclusively through Flipkart.

Asus had recently launched the Zenfone 4 A450CG to compete with the Redmi 1S, though, it isn’t as feature rich as the Redmi 1S. The Redmi 1S has a 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD display, 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, 8MP camera with 1080p video recording and a 2000mAh battery.

By: Unknown On 05:25

Selfie-Focussed Sony Xperia C3 launched in India for Rs 23,990

Sony Xperia C3 which was officially announced in early July, has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 23,990 and it will be available to purchase starting from September 1. The Xperia C3 comes with a 5.5-inch HD IPS LCD screen, 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage space with microSD card slot, 8MP primary camera and a 5MP “PROSelfie cam” on the front with LED flash for better selfies in low-light conditions, a first of its kind.

Sony Xperia C3

The device competes with the likes of HTC Desire 816, Gionee Elife S5.5 and Gionee Elife E7, all of which come with good front-facing cameras. The Elife E7 for that matter, is equipped with an 8MP front-facing camera with autofocus, a first of its kind in the smartphone industry.

Would you like to spend so much on a smartphone with better front-facing ‘selfie’ camera or would you spend on a smartphone with better hardware internals for faster performance? Do let us know in the comments below.

By: Unknown On 05:25

LG L60 X-147 entry-level smartphone goes on sale in India for Rs 7,990

The budget smartphone segment is where the growth is and every company wants a share of that pie. LG’s entry-level Android smartphone, the L60 X-147 has quietly gone on sale in India for Rs 7,990. It comes with enough specifications to take on the Motorola Moto E but not the Asus Zenfone 4.

4.3-inch TFT LCD display, 800 x 400 pixels
Android 4.4 KitKat, LG UX
1.3GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM
4GB internal storage, microSD card slot (up to 32GB)
5MP rear-facing primary camera, autofocus, LED flash, VGA front-facing secondary camera
Dual SIM, 3G HSPA+ (42 Mbps HSDPA), Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS
1700mAh battery
Rs 7,990

The device has 512MB of RAM which seems low by standards these days and 1GB RAM would have helped. It is currently available to purchase from Amazon and is priced at Rs 7,990. The device is also listed on Flipkart but is termed as ‘Coming Soon’ so the official launch shouldn’t be far away.

By: Unknown On 05:23

Intex Cloud FX with Firefox operating system launched for Rs 1,999

Spice had recently launched its first Firefox OS based smartphone and now, launching Firefox OS based smartphones has become some sort of a challenge for home-grown Indian smartphone vendors. Intex has launched the Intex Cloud FX powered by the Firefox operating system at a price of Rs 1,999. It has similar specifications to the Spice Fire One yet undercuts its pricing by Rs 300.

Intex Cloud FX Specifications

3.5-inch TFT display, 480 x 320 pixels
Firefox OS
1GHz single-core processor, 128 MB RAM
46MB internal storage, microSD card slot (support for up to 32GB)
2MP rear-facing primary camera, no front-facing secondary camera
Dual SIM (2G+2G), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity
1,250 mAh battery, Black and White colours
Rs 1,999

The smartphone’s battery might just let it down a bit but overall its a well-rounded device for a price of Rs 1,999. Intex Cloud FX buyers can even get 1GB of data free for up to 3 months after the purchase. The Intex Cloud FX will be exclusively available through Snapdeal.

By: Unknown On 05:23

Spice Fire One running on Firefox OS launched for Rs 2,299

Spice has launched its first Firefox OS running smartphone named the Fire One Mi – FX1 in the country for Rs 2,299. It has been launched keeping the feature phone market in mind which is not able to upgrade to smartphones due to price constraints. It has a really modest set of specifications which are decent enough for a device with this price tag.

Spice Fire One

Fire One Mi – FX1 Specs

3.5 inch display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels
1 GHz single core processor
2MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera
2G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity
Free silicon cover
Dual SIM (2G+2G)

It comes with Adaptive App Search or the Single Window Search which allows users to find all relevant information and apps available on the web together at a single click.

The Marketplace on this phone helps you find an app for almost anything you can think of on Firefox marketplace. This device also supports several Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil and Bangla.

This smartphone also comes preloaded with social networking and instant messaging apps like Facebook, Twitter and Connect A2.

By: Unknown On 05:22

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Wednesday 27 August 2014