Smartphones to consider under Rs 10,000

Smartphone under Rs 10,000                                                                                                                

                                    

In the past couple of months, the budget Indian smartphone market has become really interesting, especially the sub-Rs 10,000 category. Breaking the usual stereotypes of low spec and bad build quality, the sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone market now has much more to offer, owing to the likes of Moto clan and new Chinese entrants like Xiaomi. With the Indian festive season just a week away, if you are looking to own or gift a sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone, then here are the top 5 smartphones you should look forward to. 
Moto E – Rs 6,999

 

The best pick under Rs 10,000

Motorola took the sub 10k market in India by storm by launching the Moto E at a crazy price of under Rs 7,000. Apart from being a handset from a reputed OEM, with extensive after sales support, you don’t feel short-changed when it comes to the features and performance. If you’re going to diss the Moto E because of its sub-par camera and the fact that it doesn’t have a front-facing one, then you’re missing the point.
We’ve had great fun reviewing the Moto E, which is saying a lot considering it’s a no-frills smartphone. If we have to nit-pick, then we would say that the buttons couldn’t have used slightly better tactile feedback and perhaps a 3MP auto-focus camera would have been better than the 5MP fixed-focus. If you are a first time smartphone user or wish to introduce someone to the world of Android, then the Moto E makes a great choice under Rs 10,000.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s – Rs 5,999

High-end specs at an economical price tag

The Redmi 1S is Xiaomi’s second blockbuster smartphone, following the higher-end Mi 3. Just like the Mi 3, it comes with high-end specs at an economical price tag of Rs 5,999. The Redmi 1S sports a 4.7-inch 720p IPS display. It comes with 16GB of onboard storage and a microSD card slot that further expands it up to 64GB. It is fuelled by a 2000mAh battery and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with Xiaomi’s MIUI layer on top. There’s an 8MP rear shooter and a 1.6MP front camera.
There’s little doubt that Xiaomi has another winner on its hands, but it needs some polishing on the performance, may be some fixes for the Indian firmware. Sluggish UI is not the best way to make an entry into the market, and the phone has enough firepower to actually utilise it better. In fact, with a dual-core processor the Moto E feels sprightlier. That’s the only hiccup in our minds in the smartphone to beat in the entry-level segment. Once again, Xiaomi has managed to make much of the competition irrelevant with its cunning pricing strategy. Read our complete Xiaomi Redmi 1s review to know more.
 
Micromax Android One  – Rs 6,499

The best from Micromax, so far

We think the Micromax Canvas A1 is the best smartphone made by the company. It is dwarfed by the specs of the Canvas Knight or the Canvas Nitro, but is actually a way better overall experience in terms of usability, stability, and longevity. In fact, it looks way more expensive and sophisticated than its price suggests. It’s also great value thanks to the price, while the promised updates from Google are the cherry on top. The only drawbacks are the camera, which is not terrible, but could be better. It comes with stock Android and also promises the upcoming and latest Android L update. If you are looking at the budget category then the Canvas A1 is worth a look before taking the plunge. Read our Canvas A1 review, to know more. 

Lava Iris X1 – Rs 7,999

Sturdy construction and good looks are only some of the pros of the X1

If you want a well built and good looking phone with better features than the Moto E, then the X1 is good option. For a thousand bucks more, the Lava Iris X1 does offer a lot more features to warrant this bump in price. It has a bigger display, a front facing camera and a much better rear camera with dual LED flash. In terms of hardware, the X1 and the Moto E are more or less on par, despite the latter only having a dual-core CPU. However, in terms of user experience, the X1 is still no match for the Moto E. Even though both phones run stock Android KitKat with 1GB RAM, the X1 lags quite a bit in day to day operations. Read our Lava Iris x1 review.

Asus Zenfone 4- Rs 6,999

The youngest in the Asus Zenfone clan

Lastly, we’ve picked the youngest in the Zenfone family – the 4-inch Zenfone 4. We are still in the process of reviewing the device, but so far, it seems a good deal under Rs 10,000. The smartphone sports a good design and user interface. It is pretty smooth for basic phone usage and could also take on a few heavy games. Staying true to standard budget-smartphone specifications, the 4-inch model features a 5MP average camera, but the front-camera is not a good fit for selfies. Watch the space for our complete review of the Zenfone 4.

Besides, Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Redmi Note soon, a 5.5-inch 720p phablet, for just under Rs 10,000. Some of its other features include  1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor, 1.7GB of RAM, 8GB onboard storage, microSD card slot up to 32GB, 3MP rear camera, 5MP front shooter for selfies and 3100mAh battery.

LG launches L Bello Android smartphone Rs 18500



 

LG on Tuesday launched the L Bello mid-tier smartphone that offers a premium design and smart user experience to mass consumers in India for Rs. 18,500.

“The new L Bello smartphone of the L-Series family offers users uncompromising performance that is combined with the device’s premium design. The L Bello is the perfect choice for budget-conscious young people who are active users of social media. The L Bello presents the most practical and convenient user experience in the mid-tier smartphone market. We hope to see this powerful and affordable device lead growth in the Indian mass consumer market with an exceptional margin”, said Amit Gujral, Marketing Head, LG Mobiles, India.

Inheriting LG’s signature Rear Key design, L Bello is intuitive and has a sleek, compact look with a floating arc curved back and gradually tapered edges, for an optimal one-handed grip. It has a 5 inch True IPS Display that offers edge-to-edge screen ratio at 74.1%. It is powered with 2540 mAh Battery. It is powered with a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM that allows the L Bello to deliver a responsive and fluid performance and a seamless multi-tasking experience. It runs the latest Android KitKat OS.

L Bello comes with the an 8 megapixels camera with powerful features, that include Touch & Shoot whereby one can simply touch anywhere on the screen, focus and get instant shots, the Gesture Shot that enables users to take selfies with a mere hand gesture, an open hand to activate a three second countdown and a fist to take a shot, and the Front Camera Light that captures perfect selfies in low lit settings through the use of bright flesh-tone illumination framed around the subject.

It also presents premium UX features such as Knock Code, Smart Keyboard, Guest Mode, Capture Plus, Easy Home, QSlide and QuickMemo+. L Bello comes in various color options and accessories to meet diversified consumer preferences. The different color variations, namely, white, titan black and gold, reflect the individualistic styles of users.

Key Specifications:
· CPU: 1.3 GHz Quad
· Display: 5 inch IPS (196PPI)
· RAM: 1 GB
· ROM: 8 GB
· Camera: 8 MP AF/ 1 MP
· Battery: 2,540 mAh
· OS: KitKat
· Size: 138.15x70.6x10.7



 

Google Nexus 6 aka Nexus X smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet launched 15/10/2014

If the chatter online is to be believed then Google will be launching its new Nexus 6 aka Nexus X smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet today. This piece of news doesn’t come as a surprise as it is line with previous reports about mid-October launch. Now, Google has confirmed to Forbes that both

Nexus devices will be announced via a blogpost, and made available over the coming weeks. The report further suggests that the Nexus 9 will be the first device to run Android L.
The tablet codenamed Volantis will be available for pre-order starting October 17  and will begin shipping on November 3. However, there is no word on when Android L will be rolled out for other devices. It will be available in 16GB and 32GB LTE version (with expandable memory slots) priced at $399 and $499, respectively.

In the past couple of months, there have been consistent rumours about Google planning to ‘quietly’ launch the Motorola-built Nexus X aka Nexus 6 in mid-October. The search giant is also believed to launch Android L on November 1. Moreover, the Nexus 6 is likely to be named Nexus X due to some copyright issues. In terms of specs, one can expect a massive 5.92 inch display with a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. This comes out to be 498 ppi, which is quite impressive for a smartphone.

There’s also going to be a 13MP camera, which will be able to capture 4K UHD video. For video calls and self-shots, Motorola will pack a 2MP camera on the front. The surprises don’t end there. On the internals, the device could have a Snapdragon 805 processor and may pack 3GB of RAM. You can also expect the device to be available in 32GB, in addition to other storage versions. All this will be powered by a 3,200 mAh battery.

Rumours about the HTC-built Nexus 9 have also been taking rounds for months now. The Nexus 9 is almost confirmed to feature a Nvidia Tegra K1 processor that comes with 64-bit support. And with Android L running the show, it will be able to make full use of the architecture. Some of the leaked reports claim that the Nexus 9 could sport an 8.9-inch display with a resolution of 2048 x 1440 pixels. It’s also expected to come with 2GB RAM, 16 and 32GB storage options, an 8MP OIS main camera and a souped-up 3MP front facing camera.

Xiaomi Redmi Note Rs.15,290

Key Features

• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• 5.5 Inch, 720x1280 px display, IPS LCD
• Octa core 1700 MHz processor
• 13 MP Primary Camera, 5 MP Secondary
• 3G, WiFi
• 8 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 32 GB
• 2 GB RAM
• 3100 mAh, Li-Polymer battery

For

• Octa-core processor
• Superb camera
• Sleek profile
• HD display

Against

• No LTE
• Android Jelly Bean

Powerful yet humble

The Xiaomi Redmi Note features a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with 267ppi pixel density. It arrives in attractive colors like blue, pink, green, white and black. Under the hood is a powerful octa-core processor with a clock speed of 1.4GHz, coupled with 1GB of RAM.

The Redmi Note is packed with 8GB of inbuilt storage and via the microSD card slot, the phone can hold up to 32GB of external data. Front camera is 5MP while the rear camera is 13MP with features like auto-focus and LED flash options. The cameras feature face detection, geo tagging, HDR, smile detection, touch to focus and can record HD videos.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note comes with Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS onboard. It is provided with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, USB port, 3G etc for connection and networking.  The battery is 3,200mAh Li-ion type and offers decent phone usage in 2G and 3G carriers. 

 

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Note makes is one of the rare devices launched with a true octa-core processor. Packing an enormous power under the hood, the Redmi Note doesn't disappoint on other fronts as well. A pair of great cameras, sleek design and HD display make the device an efficient contender.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Rs. 60000/-

Key Features

• Android v4.4.4 (KitKat)
• 5.7 Inch, 1440x2560 px display, Quad HD Super AMOLED
• Quad core 2700 MHz processor
• 16 MP Primary Camera, 3.7 MP Secondary
• 3G, WiFi, DLNA, NFC
• 32 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 64 GB
• 3 GB RAM
• 3220 mAh, Li-Ion battery

For

• High quality display
• Robust configuration
• Superb cameras
• Ample connectivity options

Against

• Expensive

Extortionate but worth every cent

Display and design

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 amuses with a 5.7-inch multi-touch AMOLED display which flaunts a QHD or 2K (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) resolution. The handset has been encased in a metallic body and bears a thickness of 8.5mm. Like its predecessor, the phablet also carries a heart rate monitor.

 

Platform and processor

The Galaxy Note 4 runs the latest Android v4.4 KitKat OS. The processor under the hood is a powerful 2.7GHz quad-core or 1.9GHz quad-core Exynos processor (market-dependent), accompanied by an equally powerful 3GB RAM.

Memory and camera

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has two internal storage variants - 32GB and 64GB, both equipped with a microSD card slot for expansion up to 64GB. It comes with a 16-megapixel autofocus camera loaded with a range of software features including HDR, Dual Camera, Selective Focus, Shot etc. For selfie lovers, it is equipped with 3.7-megapixel front shooter with f1.9 aperture. The front camera can click better group selfies with an ultra-wide angle of 90 degrees.

Battery and connectivity

The Galaxy Note 4 is fuelled by 3,220mAh li-ion battery with a fast-charging technology that can charge it to 50 percent within 30 minutes. The handset also features an Ultra Power Saving Mode to extend the battery life. In terms of connectivity, it has 4G LTE, NFC and IR Blaster in addition to the regular connectivity options. The device comes with a digital S pen to facilitate efficient use of the phablet while preparing official presentations and documents.

 

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is an impressive phablet packed with power, smart advancements and a ton of goodies. Samsung raises the bar with every flagship and the Galaxy Note 4 is no exception. Although it costs big bucks, but justifies every penny.

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua Rs. 21000/- available from 13-10-14

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua

 

Key Features

• Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
• 4.8 Inch, 540x960 px display, IPS LCD
• Quad core 1200 MHz processor
• 8 MP Primary Camera, 1.1 MP Secondary
• 3G, WiFi, DLNA, NFC
• 8 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 32 GB
• 1 GB RAM
• 2330 mAh, Li-Ion battery

 

 

For

• Water and dust resistant outfit
• IPS scratch resistant display
• Powerful configuration
• Superior cameras

The waterproof smartphone for everyone

Display and Water resistant Design

 

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua flaunts a beautiful IPS display which exhibits a qHD resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and has a pixel density of 230 ppi. It poses multi touch display with support for up to four fingers and is protected by scratch resistant tempered glass.

 

Being IP68/IP65 certified, this smartphone resists dust and continues to work normally even in 1m deep water for around 30 minutes. It has a thickness of just 8.6mm which means you will never feel like putting it down. It has a wonderfully crafted ceramic matte finish for the rear panel and a metallic frame which oozes excellence.

 

Processor and OS

 

At the heart of the device, there is a mighty 1.2GHz Cortex A7 quad-core processor sitting on Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 chipset working in combination with 1GB RAM. A brilliant Snapdragon processor means you have the luxury to enjoy seamless multi tasking. The graphics is managed brilliantly by the Adreno 305 GPU. It runs on the latest Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS.

 

Camera

 

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua shows off a superior 8MP autofocus rear camera with a resolution of 3,264 x 2,448 pixels and supporting features like 4X digital zoom, panorama, HDR, pulsed LED flash, geo-tagging, object tracking, touch focus, face and smile detection. It can even shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. The front face has a 1.1MP snapper which shoots 480p videos. You can easily jump into water and capture razor sharp photos and videos even in poor light.

 

Storage, Battery and Connectivity

 

For storage purposes, the smartphone houses 8GB internal memory upgradeable up to 32GB. The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is furnished with a 2,330mAh Li-ion battery which promises more than 11 hours of talktime, up to 640 hours of standby life, more than 8 hours of video playback time.

 

Its dual SIM slots support both LTE and 3G networks. Other connectivity options include DLNA, NFC, Wi-Fi Miracast, USB OTG, USB port, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP and LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual band and GPS/AGPS.

 

Verdict

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua clearly shows the fact that Sony is trying to extend some of its signature features to mid range smartphones. As the name suggests, it is capable of resisting water and dust easily letting you carry out tasks, make calls or play games even in the sun or rain.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro smartphone at Rs 32,999

Lenovo has introduced its VIBE Z2 Pro smartphone in India at a price of Rs. 32,999.
The VIBE Z2 Pro sports a 6-inch screen offering quad-HD display at 2560 x 1440 pixels, 490 ppi screen density and a 16 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization that can shoot 4K videos. The Lenovo VIBE Z2 Pro will be available exclusively on Flipkart from October 6 onwards.

Running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC 2.5 GHz quad-core processor with Adreno 330 GPU and 3 GB RAM, the device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS and offers 32 GB of internal storage. The 16MP rear camera uses a 16:9 BSI sensor supports video recording at 4K resolution at 120 fps and also mounts a 5 MP fixed focus front camera.

The dual microSIM device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery.             

Specs: 6-inch quad-HD display Android 4.4 KitKat OS 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC processor 3 GB RAM 16 GB rear camera, 5 MP front camera 4000 mAh battery

 

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact




Also known as Sony D5803, D5833

General	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D5803
		HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - D5833
	4G Network	LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 - D5803
		LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - D5833
		LTE 2300 TD-LTE - D5833
	SIM	Nano-SIM
	Announced	2014, September
	Status	Available. Released 2014, September

Body	Dimensions	127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
	Weight	129 g (4.55 oz)
		- IP68 certified - dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes

Display	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	720 x 1280 pixels, 4.6 inches (~319 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes, up to 10 fingers
	Protection	Shatter proof glass
		- Triluminos display - X-Reality Engine

Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3 ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 128 GB
	Internal	16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Data	GPRS	Up to 107 kbps
	EDGE	Up to 296 kbps
	Speed	HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP, LE, apt-X
	NFC	Yes
	USB	microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go, USB Host

Camera	Primary	20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
	Features	1/2.3'' sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	2160p@30fps,1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, check quality
	Secondary	2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps

Features	OS	Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
	CPU	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
	GPU	Adreno 330
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Black, White, Green, Orange
		- ANT+ support - SNS integration - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Xvid/MP4/H.263/H.264 player - MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input

Battery		Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
	Stand-by	Up to 880 h (2G) / Up to 920 h (3G)
	Talk time	Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
	Music play	Up to 110 h

Tests	Performance	Basemark OS II: 1167 / Basemark X: 12080
	Display	Contrast ratio: 942:1 (nominal), 2.616 (sunlight)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	Voice 65dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 73dB
	Audio quality	Noise -85.2dB / Crosstalk -85.3dB
	Battery life	Endurance rating 101h

Samsung Galaxy Core II

Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM SM-G355H
Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM

General	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G Network	HSDPA 900 / 2100
	SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
	Announced	2014, June
	Status	Available. Released 2014, July

Body	Dimensions	130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
	Weight	138 g (4.87 oz)

Display	Type	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
	Size	480 x 800 pixels, 4.5 inches (~207 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes

Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 64 GB
	Internal	4 GB, 768 MB RAM

Data	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
	Speed	HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP
	USB	microUSB v2.0

Camera	Primary	5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection
	Video	480p@30fps
	Secondary	VGA

Features	OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
	CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz
	Sensors	Accelerometer
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML
	Radio	FM radio
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	White, Black
		- SNS integration - MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player - Organizer - Photo/video editor - Document viewer - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input

Battery		Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery

HTC Desire 816G Dual SIM and the much-talked about Desire 820.

At an event held in Delhi, HTC has launched new smartpones – Desire 816G Dual  SIM and the much-talked about Desire 820. The Desire 820 will be available in two variants and both will ship during the Indian festive season, around November. The 816G Dual SIM priced at Rs 18,990 is expected to ship in October. There is no word on the pricing for the Desire 820 or 820q.

The Desire 816G dual SIM is said to be a cheaper version of the Desire 816 and comes with the same 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels of resolution. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM.

Desire 816G Dual SIM – The cheaper variant of Desire 816

 

Some of other features include Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense 6.0, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, BoomSound speakers, 8GB onboard storage, micro SD card and dual SIM support. The slew of connectivity options includes Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS with A-GPS. A 2,600 mAh battery completes the package.
The next in line is the highly anticipated Desire 820,  successor to the company’s Desire 816. The company has launched two variants of this device.  The Desire 820 is powered by Qualcomm’s 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor and the Desire 820q comes fuelled by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor. The Desire 820 features 2GB RAM while the 820q gets 1GB RAM.

Besides, other specs of both devices remain same. It weighs 155 grams and measures 15.77 x 7.87 x 0.77 cm.  Sporting a  5.5-inch display with 1280×720 pixel of resolution, the Desire 820 models feature a 13-megapixel rear camera, 8 megapixel front camera, and BoomSound speakers. Both devices also support LTE connectivity. The list of specs also includes dual-SIM support, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and Android 4.4 KitKat.

How to Root an Android Device?

How to root Android devices? There are many methods available to root different mobile phones and tablets but in this topic, I'm going to list 4 easiest, fastest and 1-click methods to root almost all Android devices and Android OS versions.

METHOD 1: Root Using Kingo Root Program

Its a free and easy to use program to root any Android device. I have tried it to root Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 mobile phones and it worked without any problem.
1. First of all download the software using following link:
Download Kingo Android Root
2. After installing the program, launch it and connect your Android device to your PC.
3. If required, enable "USB debugging" option using Developer Options in your Android device. If you can't see Developer Options in your Android device, you'll need to enable it as mentioned here.
4. Once the program detects your Android device, click on "ROOT" button and it'll start rooting your Android device.

It'll take a few minutes and your device will be rooted without any problem.

METHOD 2: Root Using Mobogenie Program

Mobogenie is an all-in-one Android device management utility which allows you to install apps in one-click, backup your phone data, download ringtones, wallpapers and games to your device, etc.
There is another cool feature present in this software which is 1-click rooting of Android devices. Mobogenie allows users to root their Android mobile phones easily and quickly.
You can root your Android device using Mobogenie with the help of following steps:
1. First download and install Mobogenie using following link:
Download Mobogenie
2. Launch the program and connect your Android device to your PC.
3. Again if required, enable "USB debugging" option present in Developer Options in your Android device. If you can't find Developer Options, you can enable it as mentioned here.
4. Now click on "Toolkit" option present in the left-sidebar of the program and then click on 1-Click Root option and it'll start rooting the device.

It'll take a few minutes and your device will be rooted without any problem.

METHOD 3: Root Using Framaroot Application

Framaroot is a mobile application which also allows many Android devices rooting. To use this app just follow these simple steps:
1. First download the app using following link:
Download Framaroot App
2. Now copy the app's APK file to your device and install the app in your Android mobile phone. Check out following tutorial to learn more:
[Tip] Install Apps Offline in Google Android Devices
3. Launch the app in your mobile phone and select "Install SuperSU" option.

It'll root your Android device and restart the device to take effect.

METHOD 4: Root Using Towelroot Application

Towelroot is another mobile application to root Android mobile phones. Just follow these simple steps to root your Android device using Towelroot:
1. First of all download the app using following link:
Download Towelroot App
PS: Right-click on the "λ" sign present in the middle of the download page and select "Save link as" or similar option to download the APK file on your PC.
2. Now copy the APK file to your Android device and install the app in your mobile phone.
3. Launch the app in your mobile phone and click on "make it rain" button.

It'll take a few moments in rooting your Android device.

[TIP] Checking Root Status of Your Android Device

After rooting your Android device, you can check whether the device was successfully rooted or not using following steps:
1. Download and install Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
2. Run the app and there you can check the root status.

NOTE: It might be possible that some rooting software or apps are not compatible with your Android mobile phone or tablet. In such cases, you should try the next available method to root your Android device.

Google Nexus 360 wearable smartphone

“The Google Nexus 360 may look straight out of a sci-fi movie, but is possible with the tech available today, and just needs a manufacturer willing to take the plunge”

Although many might think that concept phones are just creative visualisations that are made to wow audiences, they still define a path to the future, no matter how difficult or impractical it may be. Not all concept phone ideas are achievable, and most of them stray away from reality significantly. After coming up with several popular concept smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S5, Nexus 6, and the Apple iPhone 6 at 91mobiles, we've always striven to offer a concept which is a reflection of what can really be expected in the time to come, and not just some far-fetched futuristic idea that might or might not become a reality ever. Keeping this is mind, we present to you the Nexus 360 concept, a smartphone that aims at offering functionality above all, while keeping its feet planted firmly in reality by being viable using components and materials already available.

Smartphones are omnipresent, and there is a growing demand for wearable accessories such as smartwatches. Combining the two entirely different devices and form factors into one is what the Nexus 360 all about. The device offers the functionality of a full-fledged smartphone while being capable of transforming into a wearable – something that can be easily worn on the wrist much like a smartwatch.

 

With the flood of mobile computing devices, more and more users prefer carrying a single device that can take on multiple roles and adapt as per needs. The popularity of phablets is a good example. Yet another usability issue is that shooting impromptu and share-worthy images using their smartphones is still a hassle for many. It’s said that the best camera is the one with you, but one on your wrist could be even better. Next, wearable technology is evolving rapidly, but compelling devices that appeal to the masses are few and far between. Health monitoring is a key aspect of wearables but the approach is still very fragmented since it requires the use of accessories that can’t be used standalone. Their use is dependent upon paired smartphones and companion apps for setting up, capturing data and analysing it. The same issues plague smartwatches too. The idea then, is to come up with a single device that can tackle all these issues in one shot.

With the Google Nexus 360, 91mobiles is attempting to combine a full-fledged smartphone that transforms into a feature-rich smartwatch, without compromising on any aspect when it comes to usage. For this purpose, the 91mobiles team factored in user suggestions, and studied various prototypes and innovative technologies that are already in existence, so that an actual end-user product can be made available in the near future.
We chose the Google brand for this concept since the search titan has always been at the forefront of innovation, and isn't tied to a specific hardware manufacturer. The Nexus brand is related to the purest Android experience, and the Nexus 360 concept utilises the same platform. Google is most likely to push technological advances, and make its platform and search services ubiquitous.

The Nexus 360 concept is based on a design that allows the device to be bent like a wristband on demand, but that does not take away any of the functionality. To achieve this, the device has been imagined to be manufactured with materials that are both bendable as well as resilient to scratches. Additionally, using polymers has its own advantage and allows the device to be made lightweight and at the same time, imparts water- and dust-proof qualities as well.
Similar material has been developed by Dai-Nippon Printing, which can be used even today for the construction of bendable device much like the LG G Flex, only more flexible. Taking this a step further, the Nexus 360 can be bent completely to fit the user’s wrist. At the back of the device, there are retractable straps that emerge when it is flexed for the watch mode. The flexible straps tighten based on wrist size, allowing the device to be worn by anyone and everyone comfortably.

Combining the benefits of a smartwatch and a fitness tracker in one, the Nexus 360 features an integrated heart rate monitor at the back. Users can monitor their health on the fly, and since the smartphone itself is on their wrists, they no longer need to carry additional devices.

The display on the Nexus 360 is a 5-inch Polymer OLED-based unit featuring full HD resolution. Polymer OLED displays are manufactured without the use of glass, and that allows them to be bent, giving them the flexibility required. The Nexus 360 also features a secondary OLED display on the right, offering ready access to notifications and alerts, eliminating the need to power up the main display and therefore enhancing battery life.

On the other side, there is a detachable Bluetooth headset that can be used for communications while the device is in watch mode. The Bluetooth headset also utilises a flexible design, and has a bendable ear hook which allows it to be worn more comfortably by the user. When not in use, it can be straightened out and docked inside the cavity, both for storage as well as for recharging.
As for the innards, the Nexus 360 runs on a quad-core processor clocked at 2.5GHz for smooth performance. Along with it, there is a healthy 3GB of RAM for multitasking and the device comes in different storage variants – 32GB, 64GB and 128GB. Unfortunately, the visualised design doesn't allow for a microSD card slot.

In terms of connectivity, Nexus 360 features single-SIM GSM connectivity with support for 4G/LTE networks. For wireless connectivity, there is Bluetooth 4.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi along with NFC for easy and seamless connectivity with compatible accessories and devices. In addition to this, the home button also doubles up as a biometric fingerprint scanner and allows the users to gain access to the device with just a single swipe of their thumbs. Users can also carry out financial transactions on compatible online stores.

The 16-megapixel camera on the device comes in the form of a rotating tube encasing all the components like the camera module, flash and the autofocus assist light as well. The tube design allows the camera to be rotated to face the front, both for video calling and for capturing high-definition selfies . Additionally, the rotating camera also allows the angles to be adjusted according to the user’s convenience when the device is being used in the wristband mode. There's support for 4K video recording as well.
This design is an amalgamation of several successful smartphones and technologies that prevail today and takes their use to the next level. The Google Nexus 360 concept device holds relevance to smartphone users, enthusiasts, device designers, device makers, and design Institutions as well as global smartphone brands. We'd like to reiterate that the device is just a creative visualisation, and has been designed to define a way ahead for designers and manufacturers who can draw inspiration from it to offer something that's truly path-breaking, yet highly usable.

BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9983 luxury smartphone

“The Porsche Design P’9983 from BlackBerry is crafted from premium materials and runs BlackBerry 10.3”

BlackBerry and Porsche, which have a history of working together on special edition devices, have collaborated to launch a new smartphone running BlackBerry 10.3. In true luxury smartphone tradition, the device gets a rather long (but posh) moniker – the Porsche Design P’9983 from BlackBerry.

As expected, the phone is crafted from premium materials, including a sapphire glass camera lens, a forged stainless steel chassis and floating Porche Design logo, and a glass weave material for the back panel.

Sporting the classic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard, the P’9983 gets “glass-like” keys with silver font characters. BlackBerry says the keyboard is made of a durable synthetic material, designed to withstand wear and tear.

Coming to the core specs, the P’9983 features a 3.1-inch square touchscreen display, with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels. It’s powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8960 processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot for expansion up to 128GB, USB 2.0 for charging and data transfers, and micro-HDMI for hooking up your smartphone to projector or an external screen such as a television or monitor. Handling the photography is an 8-megapixel primary camera with flash, and a 2MP front camera. There’s a 2,100mAh battery to fuel the phone, which reportedly offers 14 hours of talktime on 3G, and up to 8.1 hours of video playback. Connectivity options include LTE/3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS and NFC.

Coming to the software, the smartphone comes loaded with the usual BlackBerry 10 features, including word prediction and auto-correction for the keyboard, encrypted BBM instant messaging, and the BlackBerry Priority Hub to display important messages and notifications. For those of you who like to make a statement, you might be pleased to know that the regular BlackBerry pin has been replaced by an exclusive Porsche Design PIN range – 2AAXXXXX. For apps and games, you’ll have access to BlackBerry World, as well as a large selection of Android apps, thanks to BlackBerry's partnership with the Amazon Appstore.

In the retail box, BlackBerry is including a premium stereo headset, an international charging kit, a polishing cloth to keep your phone nice and shiny, and a USB cable. You can also customise your device with a range of handcrafted Italian leather back covers in colours like Yellow, Blue Green, Dark Brown, Pomegranate, Paloma Grey, Salsa, Blue and Orange.

The P’9983 will be available from Porsche Design stores and select retailers around the world by the beginning of October. The price hasn't been announced yet, but don’t expect to pay anything less than a bomb. 

Sailfish OS-powered Jolla phone coming to India on September 23rd

“The Sailfish OS marks a stark difference from current mobile platforms like Android and iOS”

Jolla – a Finland-based company was supposed to enter the Indian market in the month of August with its smartphone offering. However, that never happened. But as they say, better late than never. The brand has just announced that it will be launching its Jolla phone exclusively via Snapdeal on September 23rd.

In terms of the hardware, the device offers mid-range specs with a 4.5-inch display as its centerpiece. The display bears a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels (~245ppi), and protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 2. Inside lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chip with four cores running at 1.4GHz. Mated with a gigabyte of RAM, the smartphone should offer smooth performance. Storage-wise, the phone offers 16GB in-built memory, that can be further extended via a microSD card of up to 64GB capacity.

Though the handset is sold in black, you can buy various rear panels available in other shades like red and yellow. For photography, the device sports an 8-megapixel camera at the back which is supplemented by an LED flash, and a 2MP front-facing snapper. The Jolla phone draws power from a 2,100mAh Li-ion battery. For connectivity, the device offers the usual options like 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

 

While the hardware of the phone may not be mind-blowing, its software layer is quite interesting as it marks a stark difference from current mobile operating systems like Android and iOS. The Sailfish OS is based on Linux and relies heavily on gestures... so much so that the device is devoid of any kind of navigation buttons.

Sadly, one thing which isn’t known yet is the pricing. That’ll decide whether Jolla’s offering can stand out in the competitive market or not. We’ll get to know about its price tag soon, so stay tuned to our blog.

LG G3 Beat comes to India for Rs 25,000

The LG G3 Beat comes with the same ‘floating arc metallic’ design like the G3 flagship”

The Korean tech giant LG has officially launched the G3 Beat smartphone in India for Rs 25,000.

The phone was already available to pre-order on Infibeam since last week. It was originally announced in July this year as a stripped-down variant of the LG G3 (review) flagship, which was launched in India for a starting price of Rs 47,990. The LG G3 Beat comes with the same “floating arc metallic” design like its flagship sibling.

For a recap on the specs, the LG G3 Beat flaunts a 5-inch HD IPS display with a pixel density of 294ppi. The processor ticking under the hood is a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, further supported by 1GB of RAM and a 2,540mAh battery. It offers 8GB of internal memory with a microSD card slot to add more. For shooting shenanigans, the device packs an 8MP primary camera with laser autofocus on the back and a 1.3MP front shooter. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, USB 2.0 and A-GPS. It is offered in metallic black, silk white and shine gold hues.

The G3 Beat runs Android 4.4 KitKat and comes with a handful of software tweaks like Touch & Shoot, Smart Keyboard, Quick Memo+, Gesture Shot and Knock Code.

LG is also expected to launch the G3 Stylus in the Indian market very soon. It's a mid-range 5.5-inch phablet with a Rubberdium stylus, targeted at consumers in emerging markets.

Asus Zenfone 5 Rs. 10000

Key Features

 

• Android v4.3 (KitKat)
• 5.0 Inch, 720x1280 px display, IPS LCD
• Dual core 1600 MHz processor
• 8 MP Primary Camera, 2 MP Secondary
• Dual SIM, 3G, WiFi
• 8 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 64 GB
• 2 GB RAM
• 2110 mAh, Li-Polymer battery

Gorgeous and affordable

The Asus Zenfone 5, as suggested by the name, has a 5-inch, IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen of 16M colors and 720 x 1,280 pixels resolution. It functions on the Android v4.3 OS (Jelly Bean) and has a 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 dual-core processor with Quad Thread Hyper Threading technology. A 1GB RAM combined with a PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU helps the processor.

The 8MP rear auto focus snapper sports features like digital image stabilization, BSI, digital zoom, geo-tagging and LED flash, and is complemented by a 2MP front facing camera. The phone supports a 64GB microSD card to boost the 4GB internal memory. Connectivity options include GPRS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, EDGE, USB port and GPS/AGPS. The 2,050 mAh Li-ion battery provides an uninterrupted service.

 

Verdict

Apart from the rich display and smart configuration, the Asus Zenfone 5 supports a voluminous external storage. The inbuilt storage could have been better though. A pair of great cameras adds icing on the cake. Overall, the ASUS Zenfone 5 is a great option as an affordable Android phablet.

OnePlus One - Never Settle Rs. 37000

Key Features

 

• Android v4.4 (KitKat)
• 5.5 Inch, 1080x1920 px display, LCD
• Quad core 2500 MHz processor
• 13 MP Primary Camera, 5 MP Secondary
• 3G, WiFi, NFC
• 16 GB Internal Memory
• 3 GB RAM
• 3100 mAh, Li-Polymer battery

Display and configuration

The OnePlus One comes with a large 5.5-inch display with a full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and 178 degree viewing angles. Under the hood, ticks the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset with a clock speed of 2.5GHz. Accompanying the processor is an equally powerful 3GB RAM.

 

Design and UI

 

The OnePlus One is a sleek device at 8.9mm thickness. Moreover, it comes with StyleSwap covers to give you an option to chose from a range of rear covers including wood and denim. The device runs the CyanogenMod 11S, a modified version of Android 4.4 with a host of preloaded apps and tweaks, including wake up the device on voice command, gesture controls etc.

 

Camera and storage

 

For shutterbugs, it packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture from Sony, further equipped with dual LED flash. The 5MP front camera comes with an extra-wide angle of 80 degrees for clicking selfies or Skyping. The phone comes in two memory variants of 16GB and 64GB. An expansion slot has not been provided.

 

Connectivity and battery

 

Connectivity options in the OnePlus One include 3G, Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi and GPS. The device is fuelled by a 3,100mAh non-removable battery.

 

Verdict

The OnePlus One is a fully loaded device which packs an impressive spec-sheet at an affordable price. Go for it if you can trust a new brand for your next smartphone.

Upcoming Mobiles In India

Upcoming Mobiles In India

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  Apple iPhone 6                         
  Rs.49,999
   
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  Xiaomi Mi4
  

                    
  
  
  Rs.19,000
• 3
  

  Samsung Galaxy Note 4    
  
  
  Rs.48,790
   
• 4
  

  Nokia Lumia 930                            
  
  
  Rs.34,990
• 5
  

  Huawei Ascend P7
  
  
  Rs.37,499
        
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  HTC Desire 610
  Rs.29,990
        
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  Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)                 
       
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  Blackberry Passport
   
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  Samsung Galaxy Alpha                           
   
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  Motorola New Moto X (2nd Gen)                       
  Rs.29,990