the Nexus 5

The Google Nexus 5 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, and as of yesterday, it’s not only been announced, but also on sale. Beating Apple at its own game, Google had the Nexus 5 ready to buy within moments of its announcement., which was made in a blog post rather than at a flashy press event. As with previous Nexus devices, demand was high, and stocks soon ran short.
Whether you’ve got your order in already or not, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about the latest Google super phone, which of course, also runs the brand new Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.

How does it look?

Well, it looks exactly the same as the phone which has been leaked for what seems like forever. There’s nothing particularly unusual about the phone, which measures 137 x 69 x 8.5mm, making it almost identical to the Samsung Galaxy S4 (although it’s 0.6mm thicker) and a tiny bit smaller than the Sony Xperia Z.
It weighs in at 130 grams, which is the same as the S4, and some 10 grams or so lighter than the Xperia Z and the HTC One. Despite the increased size and spec, it weighs less than the Nexus 4. The Nexus 5 comes in either black or white, and the soft-touch rear panel has both a distinctive camera lens surround, and less-than subtle Nexus branding. The power and volume buttons are ceramic rather than plastic, which should lend the Nexus 5 a premium feel.

Big screen, big power

You may already be familiar with the Nexus 5’s specification, thanks to the never-ending leaks prior to its official announcement. But if not, then here’s what you need to know. The phone, which has been built by LG just like the Nexus 4, has a 4.95-inch IPS touchscreen and a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. This gives it a pixel density of 445ppi, a touch over competing 5-inch smartphones like the Galaxy S4.
The Nexus 5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor inside, running at 2.3GHz, and 2GB of RAM. This sees it match many of the top-end Android smartphones on sale, and best several of the devices from earlier this year, such as the HTC One, which use the Snapdragon 600 chip.

How about the camera?

There were fears the camera would be the least interesting part of the Nexus 5, and although the 8-megapixel count remains the same as the Nexus 4, it does have a few surprises. The first is optical image stabilization, a standard feature on most high-end Nokia Windows Phone devices, but lacking in several big-name Android smartphones such as the Galaxy S4.
Second is HDR+, where a burst mode takes a succession of images, and then stitches two together to form the best possible image. Google’s AutoAwesome tool has also been added, where a .GIF-like image is created from an action sequence, along with PhotoSphere for 360-degree shots of your surroundings. Finally, an LED flash sits below the camera for improved low-light pictures.
Whether all this translates into better performance will only become known once we start snapping away, but on paper it looks positive. Besides the primary 8-megapixel camera, there is a 1.3-megapixel video call lens above the screen.

Yes, it has 4G LTE, and “OK Google” voice control

So, that’s the processor and camera covered, but what about the rest of the tech specs? It’s all good news. LG has added 4G LTE connectivity to the Nexus 5, which was sorely lacking from the Nexus 4, and it covers just as many LTE bands as Apple’s iPhone 5S. There will also be a GSM and CDMA version produced so it should be able to work on all four major carriers in the US and most places abroad.
Google experimented with voice control on the Motorola Moto X, and it obviously play a large part in Google Glass, so it’s no surprise to see them added to the Nexus 5, too. Called Voice Actions, a command of “OK Google” will allow you to open a Google search, send a text message, get directions, or control the music player. It’s not clear whether one of the Nexus 5’s dual microphone setup is always listening, or if a button press is needed to wake the voice command system.
The Nexus 5 is also equipped with NFC, GPS, a headphone port, a Micro USB port, Bluetooth 4.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi. A variety of sensors are also fitted, including a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a compass, and a pressure sensor. A choice of either 16GB or 32GB internal storage memory is provided, but there’s no MicroSD card slot.
Despite rumors of a larger battery being fitted to the 32GB model, both have a 2300mAh cell, which by Google’s estimation will provide 17 hours talktime and 300 hours standby.

Is Android 4.4 Installed?

Yes, as is traditional, the Nexus 5 comes with a new version of Android installed. This time it’s Android 4.4 KitKat, and it’s a subtle upgrade to Android Jelly Bean. Google says it’s, “more engaging” than previous editions, thanks to it obscuring background information when you’re reading, playing, or watching media. It also has a new dialer application with a comprehensive search feature, plus SMS messages have been moved into the Hangouts app.

Are any accessories coming?

Google has announced a decent range of accessories to accompany the Nexus 5. The first takes advantage of the phone’s wireless charging feature. The wireless charging pad is compatible with the Nexus 5 and the 2013 Nexus 7, and has a set of magnets inside to help stick the hardware to the surface. It’a all set to be sold through Google Play, but at the time of writing it’s not available. The Nexus 5 uses the popular Qi wireless charging standard, so it should be compatible with other types of pad, including those made for Nokia Lumia phones.
The charging pad is joined by two different types of cases, the Bumper and the QuickCover. The Bumper is a hard shell case with a soft lining, weighs 19 grams, and is compatible with wireless charging. It comes in black, grey, red, or yellow and is listed as coming soon on Google Play. It’s priced at $35.
The QuickCover is much like Samsung’s Flip Cover for the Galaxy S4, and you can bypass the lock screen simply by opening the cover. It’s in either black or white, won’t interfere with wireless charging, and costs $50.

How much does the Nexus 5 cost through Google Play?

The 16GB Nexus 5 is $350, while the 32GB version will cost you $400, and there is the choice of either black or white body colors. If you want to find one in a different store, Best Buy and RadioShack are confirmed as sellers, as is Amazon. However, pricing is a mystery.

 

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Nokia Lumia 625 || Big B

Nokia recently launched the Lumia 625 in India, bringing its biggest smartphone to the country. This handset also holds a lot of sentimental value, as it is the last smartphone launched by the Finnish manufacturer before its sale to Microsoft.
The phone matches the specs of key rivals in this segment and does not seem to fall short in most departments, at least on paper, and comes with a host of freebies. Let's see if the sub-Rs 20,000 segment has found a new king, or the Lumia 625 can at best achieve a moderate success in the market. Here's our review to check out the strengths and weaknesses of Lumia 625 and if the phone is worth buying...
Design and hardware: Design-wise, the Lumia 625 is quite similar to Lumia 620, though a little bigger and thinner. You get the same curved edges and removable shells that you got with the Lumia 620, but the thinner design adds to the overall appeal. At 4.7-inch, the screen of Lumia 625 is obviously bigger, the largest for any Nokia smartphone in fact. The design is easy on the eyes and the build quality seems solid. However, it is a tad heavy at 159gram.
The screen of Lumia 625 dominates the front panel and happens to be the chief selling point of the device. In fact, Nokia at the India launch event emphasized how this handset is meant for those who love to watch movies and videos on the big-screen phones. Much to Nokia's disappointment, there are already several phones with bigger screens and same resolution in the Indian market (Canvas 4 and Galaxy Grand for instance).
While the display is supposed to be the key feature of the Lumia 625, we were not exactly impressed by it. With 800x480p resolution and IPS panel, it is not any different from the crop of Android smartphones we have in the market today. Nokia has even left out its ClearBlack display technology from the Lumia 625, which would otherwise have rendered it with the advantage of deeper blacks. The contrast levels are low due to the absence of this display technology, but this is a sacrifice that the manufacturer probably had to make in order to keep manufacturing costs to a minimum.
Incidentally, Lumia 7

20, priced lower than this handset, has this technology and boasts of one of the best screens we have tried out in this price range.
Other display aspects like viewing angles and sunlight legibility are decent, giving us no problems during daily usage. The screen comes with the super sensitive touch technology that allows users to access the display even while they are wearing gloves; this feature is available even in the low-priced Lumia 520 smartphone.

Cameras have always been central to Nokia's smartphone experience. However, the company has left us disappointed with the imaging capabilities of the Lumia 625. This phone has a 5MP camera with LED flash on the back. The photos taken by the smartphone are quite noisy and colours are not exactly vibrant, though they are largely accurate. Some photos show a little softness at the edges and do not capture enough detail.
We have seen better cameras in phones priced under Rs 20,000 and the Lumia 625 leaves us feel a little lacking in this department at least.



Under the hood, Nokia Lumia 625 packs a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 512MB RAM. The phone delivers an average score of around 9000 in the Antutu benchmark test, which is not really impressive but shows that the phone can deliver workable performance. While many potential buyers may cry themselves hoarse that 512MB RAM is much too less, especially compared to the 1GB RAM that most Android phones in this segment offer, it must be remembered that Windows Phone platform is better than Android in resource management and very few WP8 apps at present demand 1GB RAM for smooth functioning.
The 2,000mAh battery of the Lumia 625 is okay, giving us approximately 14 hours of life during daily usage. This includes 4-5 hours of music playback, an hour of video playback and web browsing each and around half an hour of gaming. 2G mobile data was turned on for at least eight hours each day. While this seems good, moderate usage should be able to give over a day of battery life.
For connectivity, Lumia 625 has features like 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0. GPS lock was fast and

the Nokia Here maps suite is present, though it does not have as much local information as Google Maps. Lumia 625 loses out on NFC, likely a means of keeping costs down. This feature, though not very widely used as far as we have heard, is present in lower-priced Lumia 720 and Lumia 620.

Verdict:

Lumia 625 is not an exceptional device by any measure (Lumia 720 certainly has an edge in most departments), even though it is not lacking in any department. However, Lumia 625's list of freebies makes it a smarter choice if you want a good smartphone experience without spending over Rs 20,000. The phone has a lot of things going for it, and is expected to improve on its shortcomings with future updates. Though camera performance is less than stellar, it is still worth buying considering that you get everything, namely hardware, software and the experience, besides freebies.

What we like:
Build quality
Freebies
Battery
What we don't like:
Unremarkable display
Average camera performance

Nokia Lumia 1520 Bandit

The Nokia Lumia 1520, Nokia’s (or should we now say Microsoft’s?) first phablet is expected to get official soon, but the first screenshot allegedly coming from the device earlier referred to as the Nokia Bandit has leaked out. And wow there is a ton of Live Tiles there!

The Lumia 1520 will support six small live tiles in a row, up from four in Windows Phone devices so far. This is a 50% increase in the maximum number of apps you can fit on its display.

Question remains whether we can really trust that this screenshot is coming from the Nokia Lumia 1520. It’s hard to say, but given the good track record of @evleaks who obtained the image and its realistic looks, we’re inclined to think it’s true. The image also agrees with a previous leak allegedly showing Nokia’s phablet.

The Lumia 1520 is expected to sport a 6-inch 1080p display. Nokia is expected to unveil the device at a huge event in New York at the end of September.

There's been plenty of talk about a Nokia Windows Phone phablet in recent months, but things just got a little more serious thanks to some reportedly leaked specs that surfaced on Monday.
According to The Verge, the Finnish manufacturer plans to launch the 6-inch handset, currently codenamed 'Bandit' later this year, in an already release-heavy 2013 for the company.
The report claimed the device will have a Full HD 1080p display, which will enable an extra column of Windows Phone live tiles on the home screen.
On top of that, Nokia may look to include a 20-megapixel camera (which a Lumia 925-like 'hump' on the rear) and a Qualcomm quad-core processor.

1080p wave

According to the report, it'll be the first of a wave of 1080p Windows Phone devices, with Microsoft currently making adjustments to the OS to facilitate the changing of the guard.
The Verge claimed the 'Bandit' will feature a polycarbonate body and will retain a thin and light build.
Earlier, Nokia seemed to confirm a phablet is indeed on the way when Chris Weber, Nokia's executive VP of sales and marketing, took a thinly veiled dig at Samsung on Twitter.
He wrote: "Samsung take note, next generation Lumia coming soon," he tweeted. Not so cryptic.


compared to lumia 1020

Micromax Canvas A113

Micromax Canvas Ego A113 with Android Jelly Bean and 4.7-inch display available on preorder for Rs 12,999

 Micromax’s new Android handset, the Canvas Ego A113, has been spotted selling on preorders at an online store for Rs 12,999. Though Micromax has not yet officially launched the Canvas Ego A113, the company has lately preferred to launch smartphones on e-commerce portals. Recently the company had unveiled the Canvas Fun A74 and Canvas Doodle 2 in a similar way.

 

 Features-wise, the Micromax Canvas Ego A113 is a dual-SIM compatible smartphone, which comes with a 4.7-inch display. The phone comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, packs in a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB using microSD card and has an 8-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and an LED flash, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Other features include connectivity options Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, A-GPS and 3G support, sensors like gravity, proximity sensor, and a 2,000mAh battery with up to 5 hours of talk time.

 

At this price point, the phone will be facing tough competition from options like Xolo Play T1000 which packs in Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a 4.7-inch 720p display and is now available for approximately Rs 13,500.

We haven't had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we've assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it.
The budget-friendly HTC Desire 300 is powered by a dual-core processor at 1 GHz and runs Android 4.2. With a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 resolution screen, the Desire 300 offers 512 MB RAM, 4 GB storage, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.0.




 
 

Important Features

• Android 4.2
• 4.3-inch screen
• 800 x 480 display resolution
• Dual-core processor @ 1 GHz
• 5 megapixel rear camera
• 4 GB storage
• 512 MB RAM
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Wi-Fi
• GPS
• 1650 mAh battery capacity

Sony Xperia Z1

For

• Great screen technology
• Powerful camera

Against

• Hefty chassis

The Sony Xperia Z1 is yet another step in the comeback of a failing brand. While the headline spec may be the 20.7MP G Lens camera sensor, this is a phone packed to the rafters with cutting-edge tech.
It's hard to express the joy of comparing the Z1 to a previous Sony flagship cameraphone: the Satio from four years ago. Okay, that was a time when things were decidedly more Ericsson, but the difference between these two phones is vast.
That's not because the Z1 is an amazing phone (it might be, but it's hard to tell with only an hour's time playing with it) but just how bad the Sony Ericsson Satio was. It may have had a 12MP camera, but it was running Symbian, packed a resistive touchscreen and was generally one of the worst phones we've played with.

Thankfully Sony recognised its tailspin and is now producing phones like the Z1 - the follow-up to the Sony Xperia Z that launched earlier this year, and the design principles back that up.

Design

However, while this is also a water resistant and dust-proof phone (IP55 and IP58 rated), the chassis has a lot more metal packed in, with aluminium replacing the glass in many places throughout the Z1.
In doing so it's acquired some heft, with the depth of the phone noticeably greater in the hand. That's to accommodate the new camera sensor while maintaining the flat exterior, but it does make a huge difference when you pick up the phone for the first time.











Compared to the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One it's not that different, but with the added weight combined with the heavier innards and angular design, the Z1 feels like a much more substantial beast, which may put some people off.
There's a lot that's reminiscent of the Xperia Z Ultra here; not only because of the amount of technology that's been nabbed from the big Sony factory, but also because some of the clever design tweaks have made their way over to the new device too.

Screen

With the Xperia Z1, Sony has opened the door to the TV factory, selected its favourite model and then crammed it into a 5-inch screen, meaning you've got all manner of technology on offer.

Triluminous Display tech brings a really crisp and clear picture, and combined with X Reality on video playback serves to bring a phone that knows what its doing when it comes to a 1080p screen.
The display is definitely a step forward from the washed out nature of the Xperia Z, although the viewing angles are still not as impressive as seen on other phones.
The LG G2 is still the poster boy for phone displays, but the Z1 isn't that far behind, especially when its video processing kicks in.
The clarity and refresh rate are certainly impressive, but it still doesn't pack the wow factor seen from a number of other smartphones.
That's not to say it's not really good, it just still falls slightly short when compared to the clarity of the G2 or the colour reproduction of the HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4 (provided you like higher colour saturation, that is).

CPU

Like its Xperia Ultra brother, the Sony Xperia Z1 comes with a 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, meaning whizzy fast speeds in a quad-core package.
This is the highest level of CPU on offer at the moment, and promises better battery management as well as an improved ability to connect to 4G networks, allowing the double speed connection that has been rolled out in a number of countries.
Combined with 2GB of RAM, there's very little you'll want when it comes to speed from the Sony Xperia Z1, thanks to a well-integrated chipset that's really more than enough for most users.
There will be 16GB of internal storage on offer as well as the microSD card slot, which means that even if you want to pack in a session of video editing on your phone you'll be able to do so easily with the required grunt on board.
We've yet to test the capabilities of the 3000mAh battery in the Z1 as yet, although we didn't notice a massive drop in the power pack during our testing, and this included a large amount of picture taking.
In our tests with other Snapdragon 800 devices we've seen some excellent battery life on offer, so we've got high hopes the trick will be repeated on the Xperia Z1.

Camera

Here's where things get really interesting: the Sony Xperia Z1 camera is where the Japanese firm has really pushed the boat out.
With a 20.7MP sensor, strong low light ability and wide range of options to improve the quality of your photos, the camera on the Z1 takes mobile photography to another level.

When compared with the likes of the Nokia Lumia 1020, with its 41MP sensor, and the HTC One, with its 4MP Ultrapixel option, there's a feeling that the Z1 fits in between the two.
However, this is more of a camera in the traditional sense, taking really crisp and clear photos with little interpolation of multiple shots (as we've seen on the Nokia range). The result is a photo that just looks good, especially if you're firing the Superior auto mode which makes it almost impossible to take a bad shot

Early verdict

The Sony Xperia Z1 is definitely another step forward from the brand that's going from strength to strength in the smartphone market.
It's an impressive phone that packs so much technology inside you can't help but enjoy all the treats on offer - and it's well packaged in a way that makes us love to try all the different features.
It's a chunky beast, which may put some people off, but the metallic chassis is one we really like and pushes the premium message even further, and the addition of a microSD card slot is one we always love to see.
Given it's not likely to command the mega cost of the Lumia 1020, the Z1 is a decent phone that will rival the Galaxy S4 on the shop shelves - so if you can get over the bulk, it's one of the most exciting smartphones to check out this year.

HTC Desire 601

For

• Great HTC features
• Low price 4G

Against

• Not a lot different to One Mini
• Could be hard on battery

The HTC Desire 601 is another phone to confuse consumers who recognise the once-great name in a phone – but does it have hidden treasures below the numerical moniker?
The phone is one of those that fits into an invisible gap in the market: with the HTC One Mini and the Desire 500 already filling (or set to fill) the shelves of your local phone emporium, it's hard to see the appeal of the 601.
The design is, at least, fairly pleasant, with the rubberised polycarbonate shell surrounding the 4.5-inch qHD screen in a way that means it sits nicely in the hand. It feels comfortably mid-range; by that we mean the materials don't feel premium but it has a good balance to it so it doesn't give the sensation of a shoddy build.

 

 

The raised volume keys are a nice addition too, making it much easier to raise the and lower the noise coming out of your device compared to the One. HTC's flagship phone might have been great-looking, but the flush volume rocker rankled some users thanks to it being hard to find without looking.
The Desire 601 option might be plastic, but at least the keys are discrete and much easier to locate with your eye-less digits.

Beats Audio is also on board, and while this is more of a software addition (we couldn't find any trace of an amplifier specifically for the headphones to help with the sound flowing to your ears, although there is one in there 'to help with BoomSound') at the lower end of the market it's going to be a good option to help sell the device to the younger demographic that this phone is aimed at.

In terms of using popular elements of the HTC One, we're glad to see BlinkFeed on offer as well for a range of news and social media feeds – if it weren't for the vastly different make up of the chassis, you wouldn't be able to tell the Desire 601 from the One, such is the similarity of the Sense 5.0 overlay.
However, it's interesting to note that despite coming with the HTC Image chip and being able to capture Zoes (and thus create video highlights using the 3.6-second clips captured in place of photos) there's no UltraPixel sensor on offer here.

However, with a 5MP camera with an f2.0 aperture, the pictures shouldn't end up atrocious, and in our tests we found that the shutter speed was more than acceptable.
In terms of overall speed, the metrics here are two-fold: HTC is extolling the fact the Desire 601 is an affordable device that features a 4G chip inside, and while we couldn't test the next-generation speeds, it's good to see that the connectivity is permeating down to the lower end of the smartphone market.
However, in order to achieve that cost level, HTC has dropped the speed of the processor to a dual-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm 400 chip, combined with 1GB of RAM, which isn't as high-powered as the quad-core option found in the Desire 500.

However, there doesn't seem to be an issue with speed when using the Desire 601, with every app we tested opening and closing quickly. There was a definite lack of snap compared to the larger One with regards to screen response, but we can understand the downgrade in search of a lower price point.
HTC refused to give an idea of how much we can expect the Desire 601 to retail for, neither on contract or in SIM free variants, but it should sit a tier or two below the HTC One Mini and thus be available at the more favourable end of the mid-range, with PAYG options likely to be palatable.

Early verdict

HTC is an odd company, in that it excels in making phones that can so easily sink below the radar of many consumers.
For a company that's pledged to make fewer phones, it's come out with a large amount this year thanks to the One, One Mini, Desire 500, Desire 601 and Desire 300 – plus the HTC One Max on its way too in all likelihood.
It's hard to see which consumers will plump for the Desire 601 unless it gets a huge marketing boost – there's still not enough appetite for 4G speeds on a mobile to make it the reason to buy a phone and that seems to be HTC's ploy.
It's certainly one that resonates with networks, and may serve to bring enough carrier spending to push the 601, but with so many similar phones on the market this could be a tough sell.
That said, with elements like a microSD card slot to back up the 8GB of onboard storage and nearly all the HTC goodies bar the Ultrapixel sensor on offer, the Desire 601 isn't a phone shorn of quality


 

Android 4.4 KitKat Announced

On the heels of Apple’s iPhone 5S launch date invites comes a big tease from Google who has showed off a giant new Android Kit Kat statue in front its headquarters, something that coincided with its Android 4.4 Kit Kat announcement.
Android’s Sundar Pichai took to Twitter today to show off a new chocolate covered Android statue that has the words “Kit Kat” plastered on the front. The Android head says that the company now has over one billion Android activations and that “hope this guy in front of the building keeps that momentum going.”

Google quickly announced the arrival of Android 4.4 Kit Kat, its next major Android release, which now puts rumors of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie to rest. The company did not reveal any of the Android 4.4 features instead saying that it’s “our goal with Android KitKat to make an amazing Android experience available for everybody.”
This falls in line with rumors that suggested that the next version of Android would see its requirements lowered so that it could become available for a host of devices including wearable technology and gaming consoles. It likely will emerge for lower-end phones as well.

Google also announced a contest in which it will be partnering with Kit Kat to offer users a brand new Nexus 7 tablet or a Google Play Store credit. Users only have to look on specially marked Kit Kat bars to find out if they won.

The company offers Android users a way to sign up for information about the Android 4.4 release date which is unknown. Rumors suggest that a new Nexus smartphone could be touching down in October so it’s possible that Android 4.4 Kit Kat will arrive next month.
Google’s announcement comes just a few short minutes after Apple announced its iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iOS 7 launch date which is set for September 10th.

Intex Aqua i7

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A great device to have, when you look at the hardware.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display
Form Factor	Bar
Screen Type	IPS - FHD Capacitive TouchScreen
Screen Size	5.0 inches
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080
Number of Colours	16M
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
Processor
Processor	Quad Core
Speed	1.5 GHz
Memory
Internal Memory	32GB, 2GB RAM
Camera Features
Sensor Resolution	13MP
Features	Auto Focus, Flash
Front facing camera	5MP
General Features
OS	Android
Version	4.2 (Jelly Bean)
FM Radio	Yes
WAP Enabled	Yes
Bluetooth Features	Yes
Dual Sim Support	Yes
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-Mail
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS Support
USB Connector	Yes
Available Colours	Black / White
Carrier Networks
2G	GSM 900/1800 MHz
3G	WCDMA 2100 MHz
Data
GPRS	Yes
EGPRS or EDGE	EDGE
WiFi	Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Hotspot
Body
Dimensions	71.9 x 7.8 x 142.7 mm
Weight(grams)	143
Sound
Media Player	Music formats: MP3, MIDI, WAV, AMR, AAC - Video formats: AVI, MP4, 3GP, RMVB
Speakerphone	Yes
Audio connector	3.5mm
Battery
Type	Li-Ion
Capacity(mAh)	2000
Talk Time with Standard Battery (Minutes)	6-8 Hrs
Standby Time with Standard Battery (Hours)	220 Hrs
Miscellaneous Features
Built in Applications	NQ Mobile Security - Adobe Reader - Facebook - Headlines Today - Important Day - Intex Cloud - Intex Zone - Local - Locate - Maps - Messenger - Myscreen - Navigation - News & Weather - Opera Mini - Quikr - Skype - GTalk - Google Play Store - Racing Moto - Carrom 3D
After Sales Service
Warranty Period	1 Year

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Specifications

Intex launches 5-inch Aqua i7 for Rs 21,900

Intex has unveiled its latest smartphone flagship offering to the market, the Intex Aqua i7, for Rs 21,900. The dual-SIM smartphone comes with a form thickness of 7.88mm and packs a 5-inch full HD display with a pixel resolution of 1280x1080. The company has supplemented the display with One Glass Solution (OGS) as well as Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. 

Internally, the Aqua i7 will come with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor as well as 2GB of RAM. Keeping up with most of the competition, the Aqua i7 will come with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean running the show. Additionally, the smartphone will support 32GB of internal memory. There is no mention of expandable memory, though. In terms of photography, the smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel primary camera as well as a 5-megapixel front shooter. 

The company has also announced that the phone will come pre-loaded with security features like NQ vault and NQ security to safeguard against virus threats. Also pre-loaded are a host of applications and features like Look away, wireless display, Intex cloud, Intex OTA, locate, Intex Play and Intex Zone. The company has also worked in support for over-the-air (OTA) updates. 

Intex has launched its latest flagship offering, the Aqua i7

Connectivity-wise, the smartphone comes with support for 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GSM+WCDMA and HSPA+. Rounding up the offering is a 2000mAh battery, which the company claims will give a talk-time of 7 hours and a standby time of 220 hours. 

Keeping in mind the diverse population that smartphone manufacturers have to cater to, Intex has packed a multi-lingual application called “Matrabhasha”. The application allows the user to operate the phone in the language of their choice with support for up to 22 regional languages like Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and Bengali being included. The smartphone will be available in two basic solid colours, black and white, and will be rolled out across the country from September 9.  

Here’s a quick look at the specifications that the Intex Aqua i7 comes with:

• 5-inch full HD display with 1280x1080 resolution
• 3G, Edge, WAP, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, HSPA+
• Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
• 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera
• 32GB internal memory

4.7-inch Micromax Canvas Ego A113 up for pre-order at Rs 12,999

Indian smartphone maker Micromax has now added a new mid-range smartphone to its existing line-up, titled the Canvas Ego A113. The new smartphone is now up for pre-order on Snapdealfor Rs 12,999.

From the specifications seen, the smartphone sports a 4.7-inch display. The Ego A113 comes with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor under the hood along with 1GB of RAM. Additionally, there is 4GB of internal memory, expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card. In terms of photography, the A113 comes with an 8-megapixel primary camera with an LED flash strapped on. There is no official word on whether the smartphone will come with a front-facing shooter yet.

The A113 will come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and a 2000mAh battery packed in to run the show. Rounding up the package is a dual-SIM feature with support for GSM+GSM. It should be noted, though, that the company has not yet officially announced the smartphone yet.

Micromax Canvas Ego A113 is now up for pre-order (Image credit:androidOS)

The company recently rolled out another smartphone, the Canvas Fun A74, which went up for pre-order for Rs 7,749. Specs-wise, the Fun A74 comes to the market with a 4.5-inch FWVGA display sporting a pixel resolution of 720 x 1280. Internally, the smartphone comes with a 1.3GHz dual-core SoC and 512MB of RAM. Other features include a 5-megapixel primary camera with flash and a 0.3-megapixel front shooter. The A74 also comes with dual-SIM support and 1.25GB of internal memory, expandable up to 32GB. Rounding up the offering is Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and a 1500mAh battery.

Micromax has been going from strength to strength in the Indian market for the last few months, and has now become the second largest smartphone manufacturer in India; close on the heels of global giant Samsung. With its slew of recent launches, it definitely looks like Micromax is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its success in the Indian market.

Here’s a quick look at the specifications of the Micromax Canvas Ego A113:

• 4.7-inch
• 1GB of RAM
• 4GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB
• 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
• 2000 mAh battery

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PRICE IN INDIA

13,990

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SPECIFICATIONS

Display
Form Factor	Bar
Screen Type	TFT Capacitive Ttouchscreen
Screen Size	4.0 inches
Screen Resolution	480 x 854
Number of Colours	16M
Processor
Processor	Dual-Core
Speed	1 GHz
Memory
Internal Memory	4GB, 1GB RAM
Camera Features
Sensor Resolution	5MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels
Features	Face detection, Front-facing camera for video calls, Geotagging
Digital Zoom	4x
Video resolution / frame rate	720p/30fps
General Features
OS	Android
Version	4.1 (Jelly Bean)
FM Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth Features	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, ANT+
Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
USB Connector	Yes
NFC	Yes
Available Colours	Black, White, Purple, Yellow
Carrier Networks
2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G	HSDPA 900 / 2100
Data
GPRS	Yes
EGPRS or EDGE	EDGE
WiFi	Yes
Body
Dimensions	124 x 62 x 9.3 mm
Weight(grams)	115
Sound
Media Player	Music formats: MP3, eAAC+, WAV - Video formats: MP4, H.263, H.264
Alert Tone	Vibration; MP3
Speakerphone	Yes
Audio connector	3.5 mm
Battery
Type	Li-Ion
Capacity(mAh)	1750
Talk Time with Standard Battery (Minutes)	Up to 10.16 hrs
Standby Time with Standard Battery (Hours)	Up to 498 hrs
Miscellaneous Features
Built in Applications	Google Chrome - Google Play - Google search - Google Voice Search - Google Maps for Mobile with Street view and Latitude - NeoReader - Barcode Scanner
Other Features	Airplane mode, Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Contacts, Document readers, eCompass, Notes, Setup guide, Stopwatch, Timer, World clock

Nokia 515 : Aluminium Treat

Nokia has finally realized the importance of a well-spread portfolio and the company has announced Nokia 515, a classy budget feature phone. Nokia 515 is a feature phone that can provide a tough challenge to many high-end smartphones when it comes to design and looks. The shift from traditional plastic backs to an all aluminium feature phone is definitely impressive.

Talking about the phone, Peter Griffith, Head of Mobile Phones Industrial Design at Nokia said, "When designing the Nokia 515 we set out to create a beautifully designed phone that people will be proud to own. We believe we've achieved that - the Nokia 515 is designed for people who prefer classic design, crafted to perfection and with the functionality they need for everyday use. We have created something that performs stunningly, without compromise." According to Nokia, ‘The Nokia 515 reflects Nokia's approach to design, focused on simplicity, purity and craft.’

That all sure does sound impressive but it is not exactly looks that sell a phone. Does Nokia 515 support the features to make it an overall “beautiful” device? If specifications are to be believed, it sure does! Nokia 515 is not a phone that focuses just on the design but Nokia has ensures some high-end specifications too accompany the gorgeous looks. The phone is perhaps the first Nokia feature phone to feature a Gorilla Glass display.

Nokia 515 comes with a 2.4" QVGA display. The screen is made out of Gorilla Glass 2 for improved durability. Nokia 515 comes with a regular alpha-numeric keyboard. The keypad is made of resin and blended in with the device

The best part about Nokia 515 is the camera. While most feature phones sport a camera these days, Nokia 515 has added an improved snapper to this sleek beauty. Nokia 515 comes with a 5 MP camera and LED flash. The camera is not another basic cam but supports various modes like panorama, sequential shot and self portrait for selfie lovers. There’s no front cam but the rear end snapper comes with voice-support which assists in getting that perfect self-shot!

Nokia has also included a new widget called ‘Slam’ which let’s users share media files and images to another Bluetooth enabled phone in the vicinity without needing to actually pair the phones.

Nokia 515 comes with HD voice quality and supports 3.5G. Nokia has also made transferring contacts easier with their Transfer app which syncs contacts with any device, irrespective of the OS. Nokia 515 comes with 1200 mAh battery. The feature phone comes in two variants, single SIM and dual-SIM though we are pretty confident that it will be the dual-SIM variant that will come to India.

Priced at 149 USD, the phone is a budget feature-phone and is expected to launch in September. The phone is beautiful inside out and we definitely love the sleek looks!