HP Slate7 VoiceTab Calling tablet

The HP Slate7 VoiceTab is now available in India via the company's online store at Rs. 16,990. The HP online store notes that the device will be delivered in seven business days.
The former top PC manufacturer had announced the voice-calling Android tablet, the Slate7 VoiceTab in February for India, alongside its Slate6 VoiceTab phablet. At the time of launch, the company did not reveal any availability details of the Slate7 VoiceTab.

The HP Slate7 VoiceTab tablet runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box and comes with dual-SIM functionality with voice-calling and dual standby support. Notably the tablet, much like the HP Slate6 VoiceTab phablet, supports one normal SIM and one Micro-SIM. The Slate7 VoiceTab features a 7-inch (1280x800 pixels) HD IPS display. The tablet is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Marvell PXA1088 processor alongside 1GB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and also houses a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

The HP Slate7 VoiceTab comes with 16GB inbuilt storage, which is further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options on the tablet include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, Micro-USB, EDGE, GPRS and 3G (via SIM). The tablet packs a 4100mAh battery and weighs 325 grams.

The HP Slate7 VoiceTab tablet comes with 25GB of free cloud storage from Box and also comes preloaded with apps such as HP e-Print, HP Connected Photo, HP File Manager and HP Connected Music (three months of unlimited downloads have been bundled).

In February, HP launched the voice-calling Slate6 VoiceTab for Rs. 22,990. The HP Slate6 VoiceTab phablet comes with a 6-inch IPS LCD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution and is powered by a Marvell PXA1088 SoC with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor alongside 1GB of RAM. The HP Slate6 runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and comes with dimensions of 165x82.6x8.98mm and weighs 160 grams.

HP Slate7 VoiceTab key specifications

• 7-inch (1280x800 pixels) HD IPS display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core Marvell PXA1088 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 16GB inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
• 5-megapixel rear camera
• 2-megapixel front-facing camera
• Android 4.2
• 4100mAh battery
• Dual-SIM

iBall Andi 3.5 Classique Android Smartphone

Along with Micromax, Karbonn, Lava and other manufacturers, iBall is too known for its low-cost Android smartphones. Adding to its legacy, iBall has launched another entry-level smartphone priced at just Rs.3499 in India. The smartphone is named at iBall Andi 3.5 Classique and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. Looking at the price, one can expect all average features in phone. The device would be a “not bad” deal for not-so-tech-savvy users in India.

Just as the name suggest, the latest device features a 3.5 inch full touch screen with HVGA display. It is powered by 1.3GHz processor with 256MB RAM. It packs 2MP rear camera (320 by 480 pixels) with LED flash which would add value to it. There’s also a VGA front facing camera with would definitely make a user happy. It has 512MB internal storage among this storage, 20MB is free for files download and 130MB for third party APK download. There’s also a slot for microSD card for expansion up to 32GB. The smartphone is compatible with b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth for easy file sharing. iBall has provided an average battery of 1200mAh.

The device supports two sim cards (GSM+GSM) with 2G network. Though it lacks 3G connectivity and low quality camera, the processor is good compared to other low-cost smartphones. Also, Andi 3.5 Classique comes with FM and FM recording feature. This would keep user entertained with favorite music on fingertips. Do share your comments below.

Lenovo Vibe Z Smartphone : Review

Laptops, tablets or mobile phones—devices from the $34-billion Chinese IT and communications major Lenovo are widely known for their sturdy build and good performance. I can vouch for these traits from close quarters. I have owned the company’s Y500 laptop, which I purchased almost nine years back; the notebook is definitely heavy like a piece of rock, but is a fantastic mix of hardware and software that offers a good work and entertainment experience. Believe me, the aging laptop still rocks!
You’ll get the power vibe with the Beijing-headquartered company’s Vibe Z phone too. This is the latest addition to the Lenovo Vibe series of smartphones and is an ideal combination of striking looks, good design, captivating performance and latest technology to help you to do more in lesser time. We’ll talk about its performance later, first it is pertinent to throw some light on the broad trends emerging from the country’s mobile landscape.
The overall India phone market stood at close to 257 million units in CY 2013—an 18% increase from 218 million units in CY2012. India was one of the fastest growing countries worldwide in terms of smartphone adoption in 2013. According to IDC, in 2013 the smartphone market surpassed 44 million units shipped, up from 16.2 million in 2012. While this surge has been mainly powered by home grown vendors which have shown a tremendous and consistent growth over the past four quarters of 2013, the established MNC handset makers such as Samsung, Nokia, Lenovo, BlackBerry and LG have understood the importance of creating a diverse portfolio of devices at varied price points. Especially Lenovo, which has secured its leadership in the laptop market and has now set sights on the fast-growing smart devices sector.

Back to the Vibe Z, a 5.5 inch screen phone with full high definition display and a whole lot of interesting features. For instance, it is equipped with high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (the first LTE enabled smartphone from Lenovo

McAfee Antivirus is now free for Android & iOS

McAfee, the Intel-owned IT security company, has announced that its McAfee Antivirus & Security app (known as McAfee Security app on iOS) will be free on Android and iOS platforms.

The McAfee Antivirus & Security app is now available for free on the Google Play store for Android and iTunes App Store for iOS.

The company claims that the move is targeted at making the security of mobiles and tablets powered by Android and iOS an integral part of the consumer experience.

McAfee quoted a recent mobile security trend report claiming that roughly 82 percent of apps track users' personal details, while around 80 percent of apps collected location details.

The McAfee Security app offers privacy features such as multi-user app profiles, app lock, app protection, call blocker and SMS filter.

Some of the anti-theft features offered by the app include CaptureCam, which can quietly click image of the person holding a user's lost device and emails the image to the user along with the device location; S.O.S that automatically saves the last location of the device before it runs out of battery; device lock, which prevents misuse of the device by remotely locking it; remotely wipe data, which cleans the personal data to factory default settings; backup and restore data, which can save contacts and messages on demand, or on a schedule; locate and track can help find a device if it is lost or stolen; uninstall protection, which protects the McAfee Security app from being deleted.

Commenting on the announcement, Jagdish Mahapatra, Managing Director, India and SAARC, McAfee said, "With India placed on the tip of mobile device explosion, there is an overwhelming need of adoption of security and privacy protection in our digital lives. With free access to our award-winning mobile security product, Indian consumers will be empowered to access all the benefits of this connected world and enjoy a safe mobile life."

Devices getting the Android KitKat 4.4 OS update in 2014

One of the biggest question that plays in the minds of Android owners is: "when will I get the KitKat update on my device?". Due to the heavy fragmentation prevailing in the ecosystem, it becomes very difficult to predict which devices will get the Android KitKat update. Here's a small effort to compile the list of devices that will receive the KitKat update in 2014. Check outthe list to figure out if your device is covered.

List of Samsung phones getting Android 4.4 KitKat OS Update

Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
Samsung Galaxy Light
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition

List of Samsung Tablets getting Android 4.4 KitKat OS Update

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 edition

List of Sony phones getting Android 4.4 KitKat OS Update

Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia ZL
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia ZR
Sony Xperia T
Sony Xperia TX
Sony Xperia V
Sony Tablet Z

List of LG phones getting Android 4.4 KitKat OS Update

LG G2
LG G Flex
LG Optimus G Pro
LG Optimus G
LG G Pro Lite
LG Optimus L9 II
LG Optimus Vu II
LG G Pad 8.3

List of HTC phones getting Android 4.4 KitKat OS Update

HTC One Max
HTC One
HTC One Mini
HTC One Google Play Edition
HTC Butterfly

List of ASUS devices getting Android 4.4 KitKat OS Update

ASUS Padfone 2
ASUS Padfone Infinity
ASUS Padfone A80
ASUS Padfone Infinity 2

Gionee Elife S5.5 octa core to be launched in india on 30 march

An invite for the Gionee Elife S5.5 launch event for India on March 30 has winged its way into our inbox. Gionee may be one of the lesser known handset manufacturers, but when it has to talk about the world’s thinnest smartphone which also happens to run on a 1.7GHz octa core processor, we’re mightily interested for sure.
Main features and likely price:
The press event will be happening in Goa on the aforesaid date. No mention of theGionee Elife S5.5′s price has been given. However, considering that its 3G variant costs around $370 on other shores, with the added taxes and what not, you may have to pay up to Rs 25,000 for the device in India.
While the price is just a rough estimate, we do have the specifications courtesy of the smartphone’s official appearances at various places across the globe. This Gionee handset is based on a customized version of Android called Amigo OS. It has an octa core processor of course, and an LTE version is supposed to be in the pipeline.
The front panel is taken up by a 5-inch full HD display and there’s a 5MP camera above it. The main snapper at the back boasts of being a 13MP resolution one. 2GB of RAM and a 2300mAh battery power the gadget. Lastly, it’s famed side profile of 5.5mm lends the 5.5 to the name of the phone.
Gionee Elife S5.5 specs at a glance:

- Android-based Amigo OS
- 2GB of RAM, 16GB ROM
- 5-inch S-AMOLED plus touchscreen
- 1920 x 1080p resolution
- 13MP camera and 5MP webcam
- 1.7GHz octa core processor
- 2300mAh battery

LG G2 4G LTE LAUNCHED IN INDIA

After announcing the 4G LTE variant of the G2 in India a few days back, LG today has launched the phone for Rs 46,000 for 16GB model and Rs 49,000 for 32GB model.
In terms of specifications, the LG G2 4G LTE comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD (1080p) IPS display with 423ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 2. At its heart runs a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology, and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. Other features in the phone include 3,000mAh battery with up to 16.5 hours of talktime.
The LG G2 4G LTE is just another variant of the LG G2, and varies only on the basis of 4G LTE network connectivity.

Spice Flo Poise Mi-451

Indigenous handset maker Spice expanded its budget smartphone portfolio with the launch of its new Android handset ‘Smart Flo Poise Mi 45’.
On specifications front, the device has a 4.5-inch screen, 1.3GHz dual-core processor and is powered by 4.2 android OS.
The handset sports 3.2 MP camera with LED flash on the back and 1.3 MP front camera.
It has also a 1,450mAh battery, Bluetooth and dual-sim functionality. It can access the internet over 2G and Wi-Fi network.
The other hardware specifications of Smart Flo Poise Mi 451 include 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, 32GB microSD support.
Price: 5499 (approx)

IDEA LAUNCHED ULTRA II WITH 3G

India’s third largest private telecom operator Idea launched a 3G-enabled smartphone, ULTRA II with a 5.5-inch screen, at a price of Rs 12,500 focusing on driving data penetration in the country through sale of 3G devices.
Idea also launched an entry level 3G smartphone, Idea !d 1000, aimed at first time smartphone buyers and is priced at Rs 5,400, it said in a release. The handsets will be available in the market from next week.
“Lack of availability of affordable 3G smartphones with high-end features is the deterrent to mobile data growth in India. Idea has tried to bridge this gap by offering the best value for money 3G devices, in addition to our superior 3G products, services, and network coverage,” Idea Cellular CMO Sashi Shankar said.
The firm has witnessed a consistent growth in data uptake in its 3G markets where its branded 3G smartphones have been selling, for the past two years, he added.
“This has encouraged us to further expand our devices portfolio with the launch of our first 5.5-inch screen 3G smartphone, ULTRA II, and the entry-level !d 1000, which will help us target consumers at both ends of the spectrum,” he said.
The 5.5-inch Ultra II runs of Android Jelly Bean 4.2 and is powered by a 1.3 Ghz quad-core processor. The handset sports a 8 megapixel rear camera with HDR and a 2 MP front camera with LED flash, it said in a statement. It comes with 1GB RAM and 4 GB of internal memory (of which 2GB is available for user), and is expandable up to 32 GB via micro SD card.
It has a 2500 mAh powerful battery and comes with an ultimatepower saver mode for 75 percent extra saving on battery time. The ULTRA II is available in white and electric graphite and is priced at Rs 12,500. The phone will be available at Idea’s major 3G markets — Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, MP & Chhattisgarh, Haryana, UP West, and UP East.
Idea !d 1000, which features a 3.5-inch screen, is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor and runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2 OS. This dual-SIM handset also has a built-in social networking app. It carries a 2MP camera and an internal memory of 4GB, expandable to 32 GB. The smartphone will be available across Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra & Goa, MP & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, UP West and UP East.
“With the launch of two new devices, Idea’s portfolio of 3G smartphones has gone to 15 and the company has already sold over 6.5 lakh devices,” Idea said.

Micromax Canvas Knight Reviews

The Knight has a 5-inch, pin-sharp full HD display with great viewing angles and vibrant colours. The glossy rear panel attracts a lot of fingerprints, but a frosted plastic case is included in the box. Overall, we liked the way the phone fits in the hand.
This is the first phone to use Mediatek's 2Ghz true octa core processor (others are 1.7Ghz): with all eight processor cores working simultaneously. Combined with 2GB RAM, the phone delivers fantastic performance and handles everything from hardware intensive games to full HD videos with ease. In AnTuTu Benchmark, the Canvas Knight scored better than the Samsung Galaxy S4 with a score of 30,682.
The only issue was that it starts to heat up after about 20 minutes of gaming. While the phone comes with 32GB storage and supports USB host, a microSD slot would have still been preferred instead of the second SIM card slot.
Another highlight of the Knight is the 16MP camera. While the camera takes great pictures in daylight as well as low light, we noticed that the software automatically softens the image. Hopefully, Micromax will fix it with a software update.
As for the front 8MP wide-angle camera, it took good 'selfies', but the fixed focus felt limiting.
As expected, the battery lasted from morning till night with mixed usage. Overall, the Knight has a stunning unibody design, a gorgeous display, top notch performance and a fantastic camera at a great price. If you want a device with a true octa core processor and larger display in the same price, consider the Intex Aqua Octa.
Specifications: 2Ghz octa core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS, 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera (fixed focus), WiFi, Bluetooth, dual SIM, Android 4.2, 2,350mAh battery

Positives: Gorgeous display, great unibody design, top-notch hardware, 16MP camera takes good photos

Negatives: Camera over-softens images, highly glossy rear panel, no microSD slot for memory expansion

Panasonic Launched P31

Panasonic has launched a mid-range smartphone that hopes to capitalise on a bunch of software features to carve out some success in the Indian market. The Panasonic P31 will be available for a market operating price of for Rs 11,990 from the second week of March.
The company had been heavily teasing the P31 in the run-up to the launch, with each teaser focussing on a particular software feature. Panasonic P31 has a 5-inch display with a disappointing FWVGA resolution (480×854 pixels). We would have hoped for at least a qHD display at this size, but hopefully Panasonic has calibrated the display well enough to eliminate pixilation. The display has an oleophobic coating to prevent oil smudges.
While the phone itself looks rather generic, Panasonic says it has used a Heat-Sink design which lets the phone remain cool even when the CPU is running at full tilt. The glossy white body does not fill us with confidence about how well you can grip it, though; there’s also a ‘Bluish-Black’ model.
There’s a quad-core 1.3GHz processor under the hood, but Panasonic has not mentioned who the chipset maker is. It’s likely to be a MediaTek chipset. Like most low-cost phones released in India these days, the P31 runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, in an age of Android KitKat. There’s an 8MP camera on the back with an LED flash, capable of recording full HD videos, and there’s a VGA camera on the front. The 2000mAh battery should ideally last the whole day considering the low-res display. Rated battery life is 13 hours (2G) and 9 hours (3G) of talk time and a standby time of 650 hours (2G) and 600 hours (3G).
The dual-SIM phone has support for Quad band GSM, HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n for cellular and data connectivity, and also sports Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio with RDS, GPS with A-GPS support.

Panasonic has turned the attention from the hardware to software with the P31. It is the first phone to feature the company’s “Play Life” UI with four core features. With Gesture Play, users can draw to unlock the phone and even get to specific apps by using pre-assigned gestures . Pop-I Player lets you watch a video over any other screen, just like Samsung, LG and Micromax phones. A Music Café app helps in library management and adds additional audio tweaks, while Ultimate Saver helps you manage your battery use and can be tweaked to prolong battery life in emergencies

Nokia Launched X+ , XL With Android

Nokia has launched its first Android smartphone in India. It is available for Rs. 8,599. It may provide tough competition to Micromax and Samsung (entry level Samsung galaxy Y). However, it is not likely to improve Nokia’s image as a low end brand in India.
“India is one of the fastest growing markets for smart phones in the world. With the launch of Nokia X, we are adding more ammunition to our smartphone portfolio,” said P Balaji, managing director, Nokia India. “We believe Nokia X is a unique combination of Nokia quality and experiences, Microsoft services and Android apps. It will resonate with consumers and set a great precedent for the level of quality that can be achieved in the fast-growing, affordable smartphone segment.”
With its 4 inch scratch-proof display and exchangeable back covers in different colours, it is a good looking phone. It runs on the Nokia X Software Platform and is powered by a 1 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor coupled with 512 MB RAM. It has 3 megapixels fixed focus camera but lacks front facing snapper.
It has Fastlane screen that allows one to switch between different apps smoothly. People can access apps from Nokia Store, more than a dozen third-party app stores and by side loading. All devices are also pre-loaded with a variety of very popular third-party apps and games.

Its key specifications are as follows:

• 4 inch capacitive touchscreen
• 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core Processor
• 512MB RAM
• 3 MP camera
• Dual SIM
• Up to 32GB expandable memory
• 1500 mAh battery
• Satellite GPS
• Accelerometer
• Available in Bright Green, Bright Red, Cyan, Yellow, Black and White colours.