Micromax Canvas Pep Launched at Rs. 5,999

Micromax Canvas Pep Launched at Rs. 5,999

Micromax on Wednesday launched its new Canvas-branded smartphone, the Canvas Pep, at Rs. 5,999. The smartphone is available to buy via both online and offline stores, according to the company. The handset is yet to be listed on the company website.

The dual-SIM #Micromax Canvas Pep runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box with no word on an Android 5.0 Lollipop OS update. It comes with a 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA display, and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core (unspecified) processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.

The amount of inbuilt storage on the Canvas Pep has not been disclosed, but we've contacted the company and will update the article once they respond. The smartphone features storage expandability via microSD card up to 32GB. It sports a 5-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera with LED flash, while there is a front-facing digital (1.3-megapixel) camera also on board.

On the connectivity front, the Micromax Canvas Pep offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The smartphone packs a 1700mAh battery, which is rated to deliver up to 210 hours of standby time. It will be available in Pristine White and Mystic Blue colour variants.

The Micromax Canvas Pep specifications match with those of Bolt A82, which was launched this week. The handset however bears 512MB of RAM and an 1800mAh battery.

Micromax on Tuesday also announced the Android 5.0 Lollipop update rollout for its recently launched Canvas Xpress smartphone, which shipped with Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box.

Motorola Moto Maxx Launch in India

Motorola Moto Maxx  Launch in India

#Motorola India seems to be gearing up to launch its high-end #Moto Maxx in India via its exclusive online retail partner, Flipkart.

The online retailer on Thursday teased the launch of the Motorola Moto Maxx in India via a tweet that read, "There's a Moto beast coming your way... exclusively on #Flipkart. Stay tuned for more details. #MotoOnFlipkart."

Motorola launched the Moto Maxx smartphone in November as the global variant of the Droid Turbo that is exclusive to US mobile carrier Verizon. It was priced at BRL 2,199 (approximately Rs. 48,000) for the 64GB model.

The Moto Maxx also features a layer of DuPont Kevlar fibre, and is claimed to be protected inside and out with water-repellent nano-coating. It packs a massive 3900mAh battery, the biggest amongst some of the high-end phones. The Moto Maxx also supports Motorola's Turbo Charger, a new accessory from the company stables that is said to provide 8 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.

Other specifications of the Moto Maxx include a 5.2-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) display offering a pixel density of 565ppi; a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective layer; a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor clocked at 2.7GHz coupled with an Adreno 420 GPU and 3GB of RAM; a 21-megapixel rear autofocus camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash, and a 2-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options on the Moto Maxx include 4G LTE with LTE Cat 4, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, and GSM/ EDGE/ HSPA+. As mentioned above, the smartphone comes only in one storage variant - 64GB.

Asus Fonepad 7  With 4G Support, Android 5.0 Lollipop Launched

 

The Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CL), listed on company's official website, will reportedly be released in Taiwan first, for prices starting at around $250 (approximately Rs. 15,500). Global pricing and availability dates have not yet been disclosed.
According to the company listing, the single-SIM (Micro-SIM) Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CL) features a 7-inch WXGA (1280x800 pixels) IPS LED-backlit display with up to 10-point multi-touch support.

It is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 processor clocked at 1.3GHz alongside 2GB of RAM. There are 8GB or 16GB of inbuilt storage variants of the Asus Fonepad 7 (FE375CL), which also includes expandable storage via microSD card (up to 64GB).
The Fonepad 7 (FE375CL) tablet sports a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

Connectivity options of the tablet include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and Micro-USB. The Fonepad 7 (FE375CL) packs a 15Whr battery that is rated to deliver up to 12 hours of battery life - Asus claims to have measured this by looping an HD video with display brightness at 100nits, while keeping the external microphone, Wi-Fi and 3G turned on, and Gmail logged in for email and updates. The tablet has dimensions of 108.9x194.3x9.8mm and weighs 299 grams.

 

Lenovo Miix 3 Windows 8.1 Tablet

 

Lenovo has launched the Miix 3 tablet running Windows 8.1 in India, priced at Rs. 21,999.

The new tablet from Lenovo is now available to buy from the company's official The Do Store and comes bundled with a detachable keyboard. The Lenovo Miix 3 tablet also comes with one-year subscription to Office 365.

The Miix 3 tablet features a 10.1-inch IPS touchscreen offering a screen resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. It is powered by an Intel Atom Processor Z3735F (unspecified clock speed - reference base clock 1.33GHz, burst frequency up to 1.83GHz, 4 cores, 4 threads), which Lenovo touts has been used for the first time in its tablet lineup.

The tablet comes with 2GB of RAM and includes 32GB (eMMC) of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 64GB). Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Mini HDMI, and Micro-USB. The company has not revealed the battery capacity on the Miix 3 tablet; though mentions a battery life of up to 7 hours. The Lenovo Miix 3 tablet sports a 2-megapixel front camera.

 

Google Nexus 9 32GB LTE Online at Rs. 43,073

The 32GB LTE variant is available to buy at Rs. 43,073 in Indigo Black colour variant from Amazon India. It is still listed as 'Coming Soon' on #Google Play Store India.

To recall, the #HTC made Nexus 9 tablet's 16GB Wi-Fi-only variant went on sale in India at Rs. 28,900 in December last year. There is still no word on price or availability of the tablet's 32GB Wi-Fi-only variant.

#Google Nexus 9 features an 8.9-inch IPS LCD display with QXGA (2048x1536 pixels) resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a 64-bit Nvidia Tegra K1 processor coupled with Kepler GPU and 2GB of RAM. Google Nexus 9 sports an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera with f/2.4 aperture and LED flash. There is a 1.6-megapixel front camera as well. Backing the device is a 6700mAh battery rated to deliver up to 9.5 hours of browsing time; video playback time of up to 9.5 hours, and a standby time of 30 days for the Wi-Fi model. Connectivity options include 3.5mm audio jack, Micro-USB, GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth.

Watch 2015 Cricket World Cup Live on Your PC, Smartphone, or Tablet

Starsports.com

The official website of #Star Sports lets you watch ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 matches live online - for a small subscription. Follow these steps to start watching.

1. Go to the Star Sports subscription webpage.

You will see details of the subscription. You can watch 53 ODIs live online for Rs. 120. This is valid only on starsports.com and not on any of its apps. You can watch games through a Web browser on any device.

2. Click Buy Now to register and pay.

3. Once you've done that, you can watch games live by going to the Star Sports website and clicking Login on the top-right.

This subscription is valid in India only, though the website offers different packages in other selected regions.

Watch 2015 Cricket World Cup matches for free

Download the Star Sports app for Android or iOS. The app is offering free video stream of the World Cup 2015 matches that's delayed by a few minutes - a small tradeoff for something that's high quality, legal, and free.

Tata Sky Everywhere TV

If you are a Tata Sky subscriber, you can use its iOS and Android apps to watch Star Sports on your phone. You need to pay Rs. 60 per month to be able to watch all channels you've subscribed to online, and there's no extra charge for Star's channels.

Outside India

UK
Sky Sports is the official Cricket World Cup 2015 broadcaster in the UK. If you are a Sky subscriber, you can watch TV online via Sky Go. If you don't have a Sky subscription, you will have to buy a Now TV pass to watch the Cricket World Cup 2015 live. A day pass (valid for 24 hours) costs £6.99 and a week pass costs £10.99.

Australia
Fox Sports network has the broadcast rights for live coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in India. To watch it live online you need a Foxtel Play subscription; more details available on the Fox website.

Pakistan
PTV Sports offers live streaming free online (for Pakistan residents only). You can watch all matches here.

South Africa
SuperSport will live stream all Cricket World Cup 2015 matches online, but you need to be an existing TV subscriber to be able to watch these games. Live stream availablehere.

New Zealand
Sky Sport 3 is going to be broadcasting all the Cricket World Cup 2015 matches. You can watch it live online here. You need a Sky Go subscription for this, which you can purchase here.

Canada
Sportsnet is the official broadcaster in Canada for the Cricket World Cup 2015. It has a Cricket World Cup 2015 package that costs $179.99 to watch all matches live online. You can subscribe here. This page won't open if you are trying to access it from outside Canada.

Windows Phone 8.1 Devices to Get Lumia Denim Update This Month

The #Microsoft India on Monday confirmed that all #Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1 will get Lumia Denim update by the end of this month.

Replying to users on Twitter, the company noted that Lumia Denim update for Lumia 520 is already available in India, "and will roll out to all Lumia smartphones runningWindows Phone 8.1 by the end of this month."

The #Lumia #Denim update includes the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, which brings features such as Cortana, Live folders, Apps Corner, SMS merge and forwarding, Snooze Times, Consumer VPN, and Internet Explorer improvements. The update also adds certain exclusive features to Lumia devices, such as bringing the Lumia Camera app to select devices (Lumia 930, Lumia Icon, Lumia 1520, Lumia 830), and other camera improvements, apart from the Glance screen.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Price Cut in India at Rs. 17,999

Samsung Galaxy S4 Price Cut in India at Rs. 17,999

The #Samsung Galaxy S4 will be officially available via dealers at Rs. 17,999, compared to the previous price tag of Rs. 21,900 - a price cut of Rs. 3,900.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S4 in 2013 at a premium price of Rs. 41,500. The handset started receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop update earlier this month. The Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for the Exynos-based GT-I9500 variant rolled out over-the-air (OTA) and was about 990MB in size. The update, apart from bringing the Material Design UI of Lollipop, featured Samsung's own TouchWiz interface skinned on top, and brings changes to the notification panel, includes Guest mode, and adds Android Smart Lock, apart from improving overall performance, security and battery life.

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Dell Venue 7

Look and feel

This is a pretty slick-looking tablet. Its black plastic and rubber finish is definitely less premium than that of #Apple's iPad mini lineup, but at least you don't require a protective case. The first thing you'll notice is the bold concentric circle pattern on the back. It looks good and helps you grip the body even when using it with one hand - the only minor drawback is that particles of dust and lint tend to get trapped in the grooves.

#Android navigation buttons are all on-screen. The power button and headset socket are on top, with the Micro-USB port and volume buttons on the upper left. A fairly prominent speaker grille is on the bottom. The Micro-SIM and microSD card slots are hidden under a neat rubber flap on the right edge.

Specifications and software

#Dell has continued using Intel's Atom CPUs in its tablets, and the new Venue 7 is powered by an Atom Z3460, which is a dual-core, 64-bit processor running at speeds between 1.06GHz and 1.60GHz.

The screen still has a resolution of 800x1280, though part of it will almost always be occupied by a band for the soft navigation buttons. This isn't the sharpest screen around, but it's good enough for reading books, surfing the Web, playing games and watching videos on. The primary camera has a 5-megapixel sensor and no flash, while the one in front only has a 1-megapixel sensor.

There's 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage space. MicroSD cards of up to 64GB are supported. The Dell Venue 7 (2014) comes with Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0. 4G LTE is not supported on the bands used in India, so you're limited to 3G speeds. The battery is rated at 4,550mAh.

Performance

The Dell Venue 7 (2014) performed quite well in all our benchmarks and we noticed a massive leap in performance between last year's model and this one. The Quadrant score jumped from 7,698 to 10,338 and the AnTuTu score from 19,094 to 30,429 (though these scores aren't entirely comparable as AnTuTu has been updated since then). The frame rate in GFXBench improved from 13fps to a very solid 32fps, and 3DMark's Ice Storm Extreme rose from 3,643 to 8,935. SunSpider's score improved slightly from 986ms to 958.1ms. It seems that Intel's latest generation of Atom processors shows much greater improvement in the graphics subsystem than the CPU.

Amazon Appstore Offering Paid Android Apps 

Amazon Appstore for #Android to be able to download and install the apps on their Android device. You can follow the instructionshere to install #Amazon Appstore on your Android device. 

Here is a complete list of the paid apps that are available for free with this bundle.

1. 80 Days
2. A Scientific and Financial RPN Calculator
3. Back to Bed
4. Bag It! (Ad-Free)
5. Battery HD Pro
6. Buy Me a Pie! Grocery List Pro
7. Caveman Feast
8. Cut the Rope: Experiments
9. Delicious - Emily's True Love
10. DoggCatcher Podcast Player
11. Doodle Jump
12. Food Substitutes
13. Glow Hockey 2 Pro
14. Guitar Pro
15. Hidden Object - Be My Valentine
16. Listure
17. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5 - Audio Edition
18. MeteoEarth
19. Monsters Ate My Condo
20. mSecure
21. OfficeSuite Professional 8
22. Pocket Yoga
23. Relax Melodies Premium
24. Runtastic PRO
25. Shazam Encore
26. Simple Camera
27. Ski Safari: Adventure Time
28. Sleep as Android
29. Smart RAM Booster Pro
30. SmoothSync for Cloud Calendar

Real Cricket 14 Studio update World Cup 2015

Real Cricket 14 Studio update World Cup 2015

Real Cricket 14 (Android | iOS) is one of the best cricket games on any platform, which is pretty impressive considering that developer Nautilus Mobile has been in business for barely two years.The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is starting on Saturday, and Nautilus is releasing a World Cup update to the game. We spoke to Anuj Mankar, CEO and Creative Director of Nautilus Mobile on what to expect next from the studio. 

Small studio superpower

With a team of just 10, Mankar's entire workforce is a fraction of the size of development teams in most bigger studios. But Nautilus has bested the efforts of bigger firms in terms of production values and overall polish, even as it works on a new game and supports an existing title at the same time. Mankar attributes this success to the greater mobility afforded by being a small team relative to the competition.

"Being a small fish in a great ocean, we know that the only way to keep going is to be fast and nimble," says Mankar. "The bigger studios are quite process oriented and, on the other hand, smaller studios like us are passion oriented. Budgets can get you resources and marketing/ advertising power; however they cannot necessarily always get a group of passionate individuals together who are willing to trust a vision and run by it."

How to Download and Install Windows 10

Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones is now available to download. This is a pre-release version of Microsoft's upcoming mobile operating system. You should only download this if you want to try a new operating system on your Windows Phone device. Since this is beta software, many of your favourite apps may not work on it and upgrading to it right now is not recommended on your primary phone as the preview is still very much a work in progress.

Supported devices

Microsoft says only six Lumia phones can download and install Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones. These are:

• Lumia 630
• Lumia 635
• Lumia 636
• Lumia 638
• Lumia 730
• Lumia 830

Backing up your data

This is beta software and hence can be very buggy. That's why we recommend that you make a complete backup of your Windows Phone first. We have written a detailed guide on how to backup and delete all data on your Windows Phone device and you must go follow all the steps listed there before proceeding.

1. Head to the Windows Insider page.
2. Click Get Started to sign up for the programme.
3. Enter your Outlook.com email address and password.
4. Click Sign in.
5. Read the terms of service, scroll down and check I accept the terms of this agreement (required).
6. Click Submit.
7. Scroll down and click Phone.
8. Scroll down and click Get the preview.
9. Download the Windows Insider app on your Windows Phone device.
10. Open the app and sign in using your Microsoft account.
11. Tap Get preview builds.
12. Here you'll have to choose between receiving OS updates as they're released or after some bugs have been fixed. Tap Insider Fast to stay on the bleeding edge or pick Insider Slow if you'd like a slightly more reliable build.
13. Take a look at all the warnings and then tap Accept.
14. Tap the Windows button on your phone.
15. Go to Settings > Phone Update.
16. Tap Check for updates.

Windows 10 on Your Phone

 

Windows 10 on smartphones, desktops, and everything in between will pivot users into treating Windows as just another Web service, with frequent updates and subscription-based payments.Here are the most important things to know about Microsoft's announcements relating to Windows 10 on smartphones, and what we have to look forward to over the next year or so.

Interface elements will be consistent between device classes, such as the Action Centre which will work the same way and will have synced notifications. The desktop even inherits quick settings toggles, to keep things familiar.

There will be lots of new apps, including Microsoft Office

Microsoft also talked about other apps, including a new Photos app that will keep photos synced across devices and automatically make corrections such as red-eye reduction. The built-in Maps, People, Messaging, Music and Videos apps will also get cloud-centric overhauls, so for example, people who store all their music in the cloud will be able to create and sync playlists across devices.

There will be new hardware
 It was highly unlikely that Microsoft would let several months pass without new hardware introductions, but just to be clear, there will be at least one new flagship-level smartphone at the time of the formal Windows 10 launch. Staffers used an ageing Nokia Lumia 1520 on stage, so the experiences Microsoft would most like to show off are probably best suited for bigger phone screens. Expect a class-leading new phablet towards the end of this year.

Cortana gains new powers

Microsoft's answer to Siri will have an expanded role across smartphones and desktops. In Microsoft's demonstrations, Cortana appeared to have a more developed sense of humour and a personality. More interestingly, Cortana will learn about a user's personal preferences and schedules, so it can save you time when checking flight details, restaurant menus, and more.

Skype and OneDrive will be everywhere

Microsoft will be using its in-house Skype and OneDrive properties to power a lot of the Windows 10 ecosystem. Messaging will be tied in to Skype on the desktop and on mobile, and Windows 10 will automatically try to route SMS and other messages through its own network.

 

SwiftKey for iOS

 

SwiftKey has finally introduced emoji prediction for iOS devices in its latest update, apart from other features. Now iPad and iPhone users, just like Android users, can simply type phrases to see emoji suggestions and use it while chatting. Swype in the meanwhile updated its app with much needed features for Android users.

As a part of the update, SwiftKey for iOS besides bringing emoji prediction, introduces key-click sounds, which users can activate by going in the keyboards settings of the device. Support for 11 additional languages namely Bulgarian, Croatian, Greek, Hinglish, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, and Turkish is also included in version 1.2 of the app.

For iPad users, the SwiftKey app's latest update brings the SwiftKey Flow feature, using which users can type words by dragging their fingers on the keyboard.

Swype, on the other hand, has been updated to version 1.8 for Android users with new features like Android 5.0 Lollipop-based themes (Light, Dark and Bumble Bee), detachable keyboard for Android tablet users, new languages and more. New languages that will now be supported by the updated Swype keyboard are German, Italian, Burmese Zawgyi, Sinhala, and Vietnamese Telex.

 

Disney India Announces ICC Pro Cricket 2015 Game for iOS, Android, PC, DTH

 

The ICC Cricket World Cup is a mere seven days away and we fully expect mobile, PC, and even consoles to see their fair share of cricket games over the next few days. While Australian studio Big Ant's Don Bradman Cricket is scheduled to launch next week, a day before the World Cup kicks off, Disney India announced ICC Pro Cricket 2015 on Friday for iOS, Android, Mobile, DTH, and PC.

The game is developed by Indiagames, a company that Disney acquired in 2013, and one that has a track record of successful cricket games in the past, such as Cricket Fever Challenge, World Cup Cricket Fever, and Cricket T20 Fever.

Though Disney have claimed that ICC Pro Cricket 2015 is available on PCs and mobile phones (on iOS and Android) across India, Australia and other select international markets and on the DTH platforms, we could not find the game on any platforms at the time of filing this report. When it is available, however, PC users can download the game for a flat cost of $9.99 (around Rs. 619), while DTH players can access this game via Dish TV and Airtel. For smartphones, Disney has opted for the freemium model for the iOS and Android versions of the app.

 

Canon Launches PowerShot SX410 IS

 

Canon launch of two more cameras - #PowerShot SX410 IS and PowerShot ELPH 350 HS. Additionally, the Japanese camera giant also teased the existence of the PowerShot G3 X, a premium point-and-shoot with a 1-inch sensor.

The $280 PowerShot SX410 IS is expected to hit the markets in March. This super-zoom bridge camera is a direct upgrade to the PowerShot SX400 and boasts of a 40x optical zoom lens. It has a 20.2-megapixel CCD sensor. Unlike the PowerShot cameras revealed at CES 2015 in January, the PowerShot SX410 IS doesn't have Wi-Fi or NFC pairing mode. Also, the video recording resolution tops off at 720p, which is surprisingly low.

 

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, MacBook Air, LG G3 : Tech Deals

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, MacBook Air, LG G3 : Tech Deals

1. Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB

Paytm is running a cashback promotion on smartphones this week. You can get up to Rs. 6,000 cashback in your Paytm wallet on select smartphones. The best deal from their selection is the one on Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB. You can grab a brand new iPhone 6 Plus 16GB for as low as Rs. 54,475 (effective after cashback). That's almost as low as the price for a new iPhone 6 16GB. To make sure you get the lowest price, select the seller offering the iPhone 6 Plus 16GB for Rs. 60,475 on Paytm, and then apply the coupon code A64. The deal is on a limited stock, so don't waste a lot of time thinking. The cashback works pretty well as it can take care of your phone bills or recharges for the next few months at least.

Price: Rs. 54,475 (MRP Rs. 62,500)
Link: Paytm

2. Apple iPhone 6 16GB



Amazon is selling the gold variant of the iPhone 6 16GB for as low as Rs. 48,499. If you want  to convert your transaction into an EMI, Amazon will also help pay up the interest charged to your credit card in the form of Amazon gift cards. You can get up to Rs. 6,300 back in the form of gift cards, based on the EMI options you pick. That makes it a great deal if you were already willing to pick the EMI route for your iPhone 6 purchase. The iPhone 6 16GB features a 4.7-inch display and is powered by Apple's new A8 processor, supported by the M8 motion coprocessor. There's an 8MP primary camera, and a FaceTime HD camera in the front. The iPhone 6 also includes support for LTE and the newer 802.11ac WiFi standard.

Price: Rs. 48,499 (MRP Rs. 53,500)
Link: Amazon

3. LG G3 32GB



Amazon is selling the LG G3 32GB for around Rs. 33,999 this week (earlier Rs. 36,000). The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch display running at a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. The smartphone runs Android 4.4.2 out of the box, and is powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm quad-core processor, supported by 2GB of RAM. The LG G3 includes a 13MP primary camera with dual flash support, and a 2.1MP front-facing camera for video calls. The smartphone includes a powerful 3,000mAH battery which should be able to last for a full day on normal usage.

Price: Rs. 33,999 (MRP Rs. 36,000)
Link: Amazon

4. Apple MacBook Air 11-inch

 

Amazon is selling the MacBook Air 11-inch (2014 model) for Rs. 55,438 (regular Rs. 60,000) this week. The MacBook Air 11-inch is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.4GHZ, supported by 4GB of RAM. There's a 128GB SSD that ships with the device, and you may add extra storage using a high capacity SD card, or an external hard drive. 

Price: Rs. 55,438 (MRP Rs. 60,000)
Link: Amazon

Micromax's Yu Yureka Sale

 

The company also confirmed that the registrations for the next sale of the Yureka smartphone will begin on Thursday at 5pm IST via Amazon India. Notably, this was the second flash sale that saw 15,000 units of the Yureka smartphone going up for sale.

The third flash sale of Micromax's Yu Yureka  last week saw 10,000 smartphones going out of stock in 3 seconds, while the second flash sale saw 15,000 units being grabbed in just 4 seconds. The first flash sale that had seen 10,000 units go out of stock in 3 seconds also saw a lot of controversy with site glitches including incorrect price listings and allegations the company actually made only 3,000 units available for sale.

On Wednesday, Micromax's Yu Yureka started receiving its first OTA (over-the-air) update that brought incremental bug fixes. Notably, the update was an incremental update and added security fixes, improvements for proximity sensor and dual-SIM functionality. 

 

Samsung NX500 28-Megapixel Mirrorless Camera

 

 Samsung on Thursday pulled the wraps off its latest mirrorless camera in the NX range - the NX500. This camera, an upgrade to the Samsung NX300, has a 28-megapixel APS-C-size BSI-CMOS sensor with 4K video recording capability. Samsung states that the NX500 will be available for $799.99 from March 2015 and come bundled with 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens.

The 3-inch Super-AMOLED touchscreen can flip 180-degrees hence enabling users to take selfies at a whopping 28-megapixel resolution. Samsung adds the new DRIMeV imaging processor inside the NX500 and claims that it is much faster than the predecessor. It can shoot UHD (4096x2160 pixels) video and the captured video is compressed in H.265 format. The NX500 can also shoot images in RAW format.

With respect to the connectivity features, the NX500 packs Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC for sharing photos directly with connected smartphones/tablets/computers. Samsung offers HDMI and USB ports for displaying and sharing photos using cables. The NX500 will be offered in three colours - white, black and brown.
The NX500 has dimensions of 120x64x43mm and weighs 370g. Samsung claims that the battery inside the camera can last 370 shots on single charge.