Facebook Launches Voice Calling In Messenger App

by Deepali Sharma • April 28, 2015

In a bid to take on Skype and Hangout apps, Facebook has announced the launch of voice calling in messenger app. Facebook’s new voice calling feature will allow the users to make free video calls and have face to face conversations with the one’s in their friend list. Android and iOS users with Facebook messenger app on their mobile phone can make video calls using this feature.

To initiate a video call, the user will just have to tap on the video icon located at the top right corner of the screen during a messenger conversation or chat. Users can swap the camera as well (front and rear) according to their convenience while the feature will work even the network connectivity is not the best. Read on to find detailed information on Facebook voice-calling feature.

Micromax Canvas Play Listed Online At Rs. 7,490: Specs & Features

by Deepali Sharma • April 28, 2015

Micromax has added a new handset to its Canvas series, the Micromax Canvas Play smartphone. The Canvas Play is now listed on company’s official website as well as an online portal eBay India. Under the hood, this dual-SIM smartphone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor paired with 1 GB of RAM. Running Android 5.0 Lollipop, it features a 5.5 inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 854×480 pixels.

The Canvas Play sports a 5 mega pixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3 mega pixel front facing camera. On storage front, it houses 8 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.

Intex Aqua Power+ With 4000 mAh Battery Launched At Rs. 8,999: Specs & Features

by Deepali Sharma • April 27, 2015

Intex has expanded its Aqua series with the launch of Intex Aqua Power+ smartphone. This handset is essentially the refreshed variant of Intex Aqua Power.

The striking feature of the Aqua Power+ is its 4000 mAh battery which is claimed to deliver up to 20 hours of talk time and up to 500 hours of standby time. As for specifications, the Power+ is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor paired with 2 GB of RAM. It features a 5 inch HD display with 1280×720 pixel resolution and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. It sports a 13 mega pixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 mega pixel front facing camera. There is 16 GB of inbuilt storage onboard which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.

Spice Stellar 519 4G Launched At Rs. 8,499: Details & Hands On Review

by Deepali Sharma • April 27, 2015

Spice mobiles has launched its first 4G LTE enabled smartphone dubbed the Spice Stellar 519 in the Indian market. As for specifications, the dual-SIM Stellar 519 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor paired with 1 GB of RAM. Running Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system, it features a 5 inch FWVGA display with 854×480 pixel resolution.

It sports an 8 mega pixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 3.2 mega pixel fixed focus front facing camera. Camera features on the handset include HDR, continuous shots and Face detection. The handset comes with 8 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.

Lenovo A5000 With 4000 mAh Battery Launched In India At Rs. 9,999: Specs & Details

by Deepali Sharma • April 27, 2015

Updated on 27th April 2015

The Lenovo A5000 smartphone which was spotted listed on company’s Russia and UAE website, has now arrived in India. Priced at Rs.9,999, the handset is now up for pre-order on Lenovo’s TheDoStore in India in Black and White color options while shipping will begin starting April 30.

Highlight of this device is its 4000 mAh battery which according to the official listings, is rated to deliver up to 17 hours of talk time and 33.5 days of standby time on 3G networks. The handset also boasts of its splash-proof nano coating for protection against rain and water splashes. Read on to find detailed information on specifications and features.

Micromax Canvas Tab P480 Launched At Rs. 6,999: Specs & Features

by Deepali Sharma • April 27, 2015

Micromax has expanded its tablet portfolio with the launch its new tablet dubbed the Micromax Canvas Tab P480. Canvas P480 succeeds the Canvas Tab P470 which was launched in December 2014.

As for specifications, the Canvas P480 is powered by quad-core MT8382W/M processor clocked at 1.3 GHz alongside 1 GB of RAM. The tablet currently runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat with a promised upgrade to Android 5.0 Lollipop update through FOTA in near future. It features a 7 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

Philips E310 & E160 Feature Phones Launched In India: Price, Specs & Details

by Deepali Sharma • April 27, 2015

Philips has launched two new features phones dubbed Philips E310 & E160 in the Indian market. The former essentially succeeds the Philips X2566 phone. The Philips E310 targets the senior citizens in the country. Specifications of the handset include 0.3 mega pixel camera, 1630 mAh battery which is rated to deliver up to 25 hours of talk time and up to 50 days of standby time. The handset also comes equipped with FM Radio, Magnifier, Flashlight and SOS function.

The Philips E160 on the other hand features dual-SIM support. Other specifications of the handset include 0.3 mega pixel digital camera, 8 MB of inbuilt memory which is expandable up to 16 GB via microSD card, FM Radio, MP3 Player, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It is further backed up a powerful battery which is claimed to deliver up to 8 hours of talk time and up to 35 days of standby time.