Lava Iris Fuel F2 with 3000mAh battery available online for Rs. 4,444

Lava has added a new member to its Fuel line up, with the launch of Iris Fuel F2. Just like the other Fuel series smartphone, the Iris Fuel F2 also packs a bigger battery, with 3000mAh capacity.

The Lava Iris Fuel F2 sports a 5-inch FWVGA (480 x 854) IPS display and is equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 512MB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card up to 32GB. For imaging, there is 5-megapixel rear camera and 0.3-megapixel VGA front camera. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 3G, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi and GPS connectivity.

The Lava Iris Fuel F2 is priced at Rs. 4,444 and can be purchased from ebay.in. It comes in Black and White colors.

The Lava Iris Fuel F2 is the successor to the Iris Fuel F1. The Iris Fuel F1 came with a bigger 4000mAh battery, 2GB RAM, 8MP rear and 2MP front camera, rest of the specs being similar to the Iris Fuel F2. It was priced at Rs. 8,700.

WhatsApp for Android, iOS gets support for sharing documents

Popular messaging service WhatsApp has updated its app for Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile. While Android and iOS gets new features, Windows Phone gets minor UI tweaks.

WhatsApp for Android finally gets the option to share document. Currently you'll be able to share PDF documents, and it is not known when Word documents and other formats will be available. The document sharing option appears in the sharing menu alongside other options. The update bumps the WhatsApp version to 2.12.454 and is being rolled out in phases, so it will take a while to reach you're device.

The new version of WhatsApp for iOS also get document sharing feature (PDF supported), and allows users to share images, videos and documents from third-party apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive. 

The update also brings improved design for browsing photos and videos, gives you the option to add solid colors to chat background, and let's you zoom in on videos while they're playing. Another key feature is that you'll now see 'Blue Ticks' (indicating that the message has been read by the other party) directly from the main WhatsApp chat list. The update bumps the WhatsApp version for iOS to 2.12.14.

WhatsApp update for Windows Phone bring changes to the UI, minor tweaks to message spacing, improved notifications and change to a user's profile page, with the status now highlighted at the bottom of the page. Unfortunately the Windows Phone version doesn't get the document sharing feature.

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vivo Xplay5 with Snapdragon 820 SoC, 6GB RAM is official

vivo has officially announced the Xplay5, the Chinese smartphone makers latest flagship, at an event in Beijing, China. It packs 6GB RAM, making it the world's first smartphone to come with that much amount of memory. The Xplay5 also has dual curved edges on either side of the display just like the Galaxy S7 edge.The handset is encased in a body that is made out of metal.

The vivo Xplay5 sports a 5.43-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) Super AMOLED dual curved edge display with Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the displays against scratches.. It is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 820 64-bit processor, coupled with Adreno 530 GPU and 6GB RAM. On-board storage is 128GB. For photography, the Xplay5 is equipped with 16-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX298 sensor Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) for focus speed of just 0.1 seconds. Selfie lovers will get an 8-megapixel front camera to snap selfies.

The dual-SIM phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS connectivity. It is backed by 3600mAh battery that supports fast charging technology. It has a fingerprint sensor, that is placed on the back, that can unlock the phone in just 0.4 seconds. It also includes Hi-Fi 3.0 including 2 x ES9028 and 3 x OPA1612 chips that offers better audio experience.

There is also a cheaper version of Xplay5 that comes with Snapdragon 652 octa-core SoC w/ Adreno 510 GPU and 3GB RAM.

The vivo Xplay5 Elite (Snapdragon 820 SoC, 6GB RAM) is priced at CNY 4288, while the Standard Edition (Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4GB RAM) costs CNY 3699. They come in Champagne Gold and Rose Gold colors, and will be available for order starting March 8. Shipping begins March 16 in China. It is not known whether the Xplay5 will be made available globally

Gmail for Inbox app gets updated snooze features

Gmail for Inbox app last year got custom snooze time option so that you can set up custom times for morning, afternoon and evening snooze. Now Google has added two new features to Gmail for Inbox - 'Later this week' and 'This weekend'. 

Google says that these snooze options have been added based on user feedback's and the new features aims to "save you some time, and decrease the need to use custom snooze,".

Now you'll be able to customize your weekend day(s) (Saturday-Sunday, Friday-Saturday, Thursday-Friday, Friday Only, Saturday only, and Sunday only) in Snooze settings, just like you set your preferred morning time days to receive emails.

This features is useful for people living in places where weekend spans different days of the week.

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Micromax Canvas Tab P702 tablet with 4G LTE, voice calling capabilities launched for Rs. 7,999

Micromax has launched a new 4G LTE enabled tablet in India, the Canvas Tab P702. The tablet comes with Dual SIM slots, 4G LTE support, voice calling capabilities and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Micromax Canvas Tab P702 sports a 7-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB in-built expandable storage (up to 32GB), 5MP rear camera (w/ LED flash) and 2-megapixel front facing camera. There is also support for WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity. It is backed by 3000mAh battery that promises 50 hours of standby time and up to 3 hours of playtime. Also on-board are dual speakers powered by DTS audio tech.

The Micromax Canvas Tab P702 is priced at Rs. 7,999 and is exclusively available for purchase from Snapdeal. It comes bundled with OTG cable, earphone and 7 kindle eBooks worth Rs. 1,500 for free.

Celkon Diamond 4G Tab 7, 4G Tab 8 Android tablets listed on company website

Celkon has listed two new budget 4G enabled tablet on its website, the Diamond 4G Tab 7 and 4G Tab 8. They come with dual-SIM slot, 4G LTE support, voice calling capabilities and run Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The Celkon Diamond 4G Tab 7 sports a 7-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Cortex A53 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt expandable storage (up to 32GB). There is a 3.2MP rear camera with LED flash and 1.3MP front facing camera. For connectivity there is WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and 3G HSPA+ 4G LTE support. The tablet is fueled by 3000mAh battery.

The Celkon 4G Tab 8 comes with a 8-inch WXGA (800 x 1200 pixels) IPS display and is fueled by 4000mAh battery. Rest of the specs are same as Diamond 4G Tab 7.

The pricing and availability details are not known yet, however as per reports, the Diamond 4G Tab 7 is priced at Rs. 5,990.

BLU Life Mark with 13MP rear camera, fingerprint scanner launched in India for Rs. 8,999

U.S based BLU has launched a new budget 4G-enabled smartphone in India, the Life Mark. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, supports 4G LTE and comes with a fingerprint scanner at the back.

The BLU Life Mark comes with 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor coupled with Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 64GB.

For imaging its sports 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It is backed by 2300mAh battery.

The BLU Life Mark is priced at Rs. 8,999 and will be exclusively available from Amazon India. At this price point, the Blu Life Mark will be competing against the likes of Honor Holly 2 Plus (Rs. 8,499), and the Coolpad Note 3 Lite (Rs. 6,999).

Micromax Canvas 4G Amaze listed on company website

Micromax has listed a new Canvas series smartphone on its website, the Canvas Amaze 4G. As the name suggests the phone comes with 4G LTE connectivity that supports Cat. 4, that offers download speed of up to 150Mbps and upload speed of up to 50Mbps.

As for the specs, the Micromax Canvas Amaze 4G comes with 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display with corning Gorilla Glass protection and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor, paired with 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 8GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 32GB.

For photography, there is8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing snapper. Apart from 4G LTE, there is support for dual SIM, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS/A-GPS connectivity. It is backed by 2230mAh battery that is rated to deliver up to 160 hours of standby time and up to 7 hours of talk-time.

The pricing and availability details are not known yet.

Xolo Era X with 5-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM launched at Rs.5,777

Following the launch of Era 4G, Xolo has launched a slightly upgraded variant of the phone, the Era X. The Era X comes with dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE support, and front facing LED flash, for snapping quality selfies under low light conditions. There is also a in-built K-class amplifier and box speakers for loud and clear audio experience.

The Xolo Era X sports a 5-inch 720p IPS display with Gorilla Glass protection and is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9830A processor with Mali 400 GPU, 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, further expandable via microSD card.

Camera-wise the Era X is equipped with 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front facing camera. Both front and rear camera are accompanied by LED flash. For connectivity, there is support for 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity. It is fueled by 2500mAh battery, that offers talk time of up to 16 hours 43 minutes on 2G, and up to 10 hours 35 minutes on 3G.

The Xolo Era X (Black) is priced at Rs. 5,777 and is exclsuively available from Amazon India.

ZOPO unveils Speed 7C with swappable wooden back covers

ZOPO, at MWC 2016, Barcelona, in addition to announcing the world's first smartphone with MediaTek's  Helio X20 Deca-core chipset, the Speed 8 also announced a new budget smartphone, the Speed 7C. The main highlight of the Speed 7C is its swapable back covers that comes in wooden finishes.

The ZOPO Speed 7C comes with a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor w/ Mali T720 GPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt expandable storage, 13.2MP rear camera (w/ LED flash, 1080p video recording) and 5MP front snapper. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG and GPS. It is backed by a 2500mAh battery.

The ZOPO Speed 7C comes in Bamboo, Ebony, Black Apricot and Phoenix Feather back cover options. ZOPO did not reveal the pricing or availability details.

Guide How to use the Sony QX10 with Android and iOS

The Sony Cyber ??-shot QX10 as an additional lens for smart phones . In fact this is a real camera because it includes a 10X zoom lens system , 18MP image sensor Exmor R and BIONZ processor . Do turn off the monitor and control system should smartphone will act as a viewfinder , and the user will manipulate directly on it . QX10 using Wi -Fi connectivity directly between devices , NFC will also help to simplify the connection more . Tests showed the connection speed between the QX10 and stable smartphone , in a variety of environments with Wi- Fi , you will feel a little interface will have latency from 0.5 to 2 seconds .

QX10 's interface is simple fact such a compact camera . You can select the shooting mode or shooting . In shooting mode , there are 3 options include iAuto , iAuto + , and Programs ( P ) . With iAuto + , the machine will automatically recognize the scene accordingly to capture the image in its fullness , including optimizing images backlit ( take 2 tiles left ) or exposed night portable ( handheld twilight - shooting 6 plates composite ) . This feature is most Cyber- shot cameras are , but the Xperia is not integrated .

With the P mode , the QX10 we can only adjust the EV exposure and white balance . Some utilities , such as tuning timer capture , playback when shooting ... mode but no successive panels . Unfortunately, the other parameters can not be interference . The QX100 , I think you will be able to adjust more than one , including aperture , speed , ISO , metering ...

The smartphone is connected to the NFC is pretty simple , you just need to install PlayMemories Mobile application from Google Play , then open the camera , open NFC on the phone , touching the two devices to wait a few seconds and is ready for use .

With the machine as there is no NFC Android or iOS , Sony provides a password to access Wi- Fi on the QX10 . When it QX10 act as a Wi - Fi hotspot , your phone and access to the Wi - Fi connection . Then use PlayMemories Mobile software .

Tests showed that even the relatively configure phones like Xperia E  LG Optimus L1 II still works well with the Cyber ??-shot QX10 . To save memory , you can choose to save the image mode 2 MP ( 1920 x 1080 pixels with 16:9 aspect ratio ) to transfer images to your phone. Original photo 18 MP microSD/M2 stored on the memory card . At this point , the photograph will be faster , because the pictures have a resolution of 18 MP usually takes between 2-4 seconds to transfer the phone QX1 .

Thus, the QX10 has a compact design (though hardly jeans pocket ) , turn off screen , suitable as a lens to expand high-quality phones . You can take pictures and even posted on the internet without much thought . Higher resolution images will be stored in the memory card is still valid for printing high-quality images ( 300 dpi ) . Price clamping device in accordance with the computer screen from 2.8 " ( 5.5 cm - LG Optimus L1 II ) to 5.5 " ( Galaxy Note 2 ) .

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BLU Studio 5.5 Android Smartphone screen 5.5 "quad-core chip price 179 USD

BLU , an electronics company based in the U.S. , recently launched Studio 5.5 , a smartphone with 5.5 inch screen resolution of 854 x 480 with price of just $ 179 . Smartphone uses four of MediaTek chip , 1GB RAM , 4GB of internal memory with microSD card support , 5- megapixel main camera , secondary VGA camera , with all the common wireless connections such as Wi - Fi standard n , GPS , Bluetooth . Machine integrated 2250mAh batteries and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean . BLU Studio 5.5 has now been sold in the U.S. with 5 different colors : gray , blue , green , red and white .

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Android 4.4 KitKat running on the Google Nexus new, code named "Hammerhead"

Page Gadget Helpline has recently posted some pictures of the supposedly run Android 4.4 KitKat on the new Nexus device codenamed " Hammerhead " . The build is packed on 28/8 and still called Key Lime Pie KitKat , not to change what Google had disclosed. Speaking of new things , the installation of the system now comes with the option " Payment " to configure the payment via smartphone . We can also see the option to " Printing " , which comes under the Print button in some applications , suggest that Google will integrate a model in which documents directly from Android devices . In addition to the transfer of information to the printer ( also can be printed out online service Google Cloud Print ) , we can also save files as PDF .

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Dell officially launched tablet Venue 7 and Venue 8 Android running, price $ 149

Dell recently launched two tablet running Android with latest screen size 7 inch and 8 inch titled Venue7 and Venue 8 . With a suggested price of 149 USD , it 's clear Dell products segment orientation in common with the target in direct competition with rivals such as Google Nexus 7 . Venue 7 with screen 7 " in the Venue 8 owner screen 8 inch a bit louder , both used by Intel processor and start selling offers from 18/10 here .

Dell officially launched tablet Venue 7 and Venue 8

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Introducing new Vertu Constellation runs Android, more than 6000 USD price

After the first Ti to run Android launched earlier this year , continues Vertu recently launched a luxury phone with the Android operating system in the Constellation line . New phones running Android because it will be completely different design than the Vertu that yousee with many buttons , decorated with more expensive , the front of the machine is a sapphire glass display cover 4 " 3 HD with Vertu logo , buttons and a basic skin covered . Meanwhile at the back , leather camera clusters are dominated with silver highlights and luxury .

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ASUS Officially Introducing Memo Pad Smart

It has been previously reported that ASUS also going to launch Memo Pad 10 inches, titled Memo Pad Smart ME301T. In the event Thailand MobileExpo, the Taiwanese manufacturer was officially introduced Memo Pad Smart.

ASUS Memo Pad Smart comes with 10.1-inch WXGA screen, quad-core processor Nvidia Tegra 3 speed of 1.2 GHz. Also, supported by 1GB of RAM memory, internal memory for data storage and a 16GB microSD slot.

Memo Pad Smart tablet will perform well with a 5 MP camera (rear) and 1.2 MP (front), and runs Android OS 4.1 Jelly Bean.

This sleek tablet with thickness 9mm, priced around USD 360. With choices of color in white, blue and pink.

Will Dell Wyse Ophelia Project Could Transform TV into a Computer

Quoted from ubergizmo.com, device slightly larger than a USB flash allows users to change the TV or monitor into interactive personal display. Dell technology being developed is able to access file photo, music or video from a personal cloud or other paid services without a PC, smartphone or tablet.

The technology is part of Dell Wyse Cloud is designed to securely access or share using a variety of applications for the job, the presentation or content. Built using Google's Android OS 4 that supports web browsing, social networking, media playback and Android apps as well as the possibility of other services. This device can also be connected to the Windows computer and the applications that use back-end systems all infrastructures including Citrix, Microsoft and VMware.

Here it is, Specification of Huawei Ascend with 3000mAh Battery

After release the Ascend P1 last year, seems bring a bad results for the company which is based in China. This year, Huawei is in the rumor it was working on a new smartphone as a successor of the Ascend P1 which is named Ascend P2.

Based on a leak that we quote via PhoneArena, the handset will come out with a processor K3V2 Hisilicon, the capacity is almost equal to the quad-core processor and is also equipped with HD panel on the 5 inches screen.

As for the other specs, Ascend P2 is also rumored to have been wrapped with 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of internal memory plus a microSD slot, and 13 MP rear camera. For convenience of use, Huawei has also refine a powerful 3000mAh battery to cover all uses of the features that have been brought.

For the price, many are predicting that the price Huawei has given for the handset around USD 279.99. FYI, this device is still unknown whether Huawei will sell globally or only locally in China.

Android Jelly Bean Users Keep Growing While Gingerbread Tend To Descending

Android 4.1 and 4.2 are now running about 10 percent of Android devices, mean while Gingerbread gradually reduce the number of its users. According to recent figures from Google, the latest version of Android is now sitting at about 10 percent of all Android devices, while Gingerbread drops below 50 percent.

Android 4.1 and 4.2 or so-called Jelly Bean, after the last two weeks on January 3, 2012, Android 1.4 users began to climb (see the graph below). These surges occur from the first two weeks of December when Jelly Bean, released in July 2012 while still in 6.7 percent of all active devices. In such devices like the Samsung Galaxy S3, The X HTC, and Google Nexus Tablet Nexus 7 and 10.

Gingerbread, which was released in 2010, probably not going to disappear any time soon, though. The number of users finally dipped below 50 percent to 47.6 percent. However, this operating system will probably continue to be used for a cheaper smartphones.

ZTE Nubia Z5 Officially Launched

After the emergence of photos and rumors about the ZTE Nubia some time ago. Now the latest ZTE with 5-inch screen and a resolution of 1080p is officially launched. Currently, ZTE Nubia became one of Android smartphone devices with the support of the specifications and features that are present in China's mobile market.

ZTE Nubia Z5 equipped with chipset Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz and 2GB RAM. Screen ZTE Nubia Z5 is 5 inches 1080p special made by Sharp with a density of 443ppi. Not only that, ZTE Nubia also adopted an extra slim body is 7.6 mm with a unibody design and a dual speaker.

Another feature that is also present 13MP camera, 32GB internal memory, Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and the support of a battery-powered 2300 mAh.

ZTE will come with a price tag of USD555 in the China market. But there is no information whether this device will be available in the international mobile market. However, ZTE is rumored to be bringing Nubia Z5 at CES 2012 event.