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Lava Iris 504q Launched In India At Rs. 13499– Video Review And Details

by Rohit Khurana • June 15, 2013

Lava International, an India based mobile maker ha launched its flagship phone the Lava Iris 504q in India with a 5 inch HD Display, Quad Core CPU and Gesture control features at a price of Rs. 13499. The USP of this phone is the Gesture Features which is something very interesting. It works in 4 different apps and reacts to your hand gestures when you move your hands in front of the phone. We have seen the similar functionality in the much high end phones like the Samsung Galaxy S4.

You can browse through pictures, click pictures, change tracks etc. using the hand gestures. It is also fairly slim at 8.4 mm thickness and has OTA or over the air software updates. It also has a HD Display with the resolution of 1280×720. It has 1.2 GHz quad core CPU and runs android jelly bean 4.2. Talking of camera, it has an 8 MP camera with BSI sensor for clear pictures. It can shoot and playback Full HD videos at 1080p video resolution.

Sony Xperia ZU Togari Alleged Photo and Specs Surface Online

by Rohit Khurana • June 10, 2013

Last week, Sony was in the tech headlines as the company started sending out invites for a media event scheduled to happen on June 25 in Germany. Soon after that announcement, an alleged photo of the Togari phablet aka Xperia ZU, which is rumord to get launched at the event, surfaced on the web. Also, the full specifications of the device have been revealed online now.

From the gossips that we have been hearing around from the past few months, the device is codenamed as Togari or Xperia ZU. But now the Xperia Blog is claiming that the handset be known as Xperia Z Ultra. Further, the Xperia Z Ultra will mark a change in the display type and we hope it addresses some of the perceived shortcomings of the Xperia Z display, criticized by some for its poor viewing angles and contrast levels.

The features of the handset which are in line with the rumors are a 6.4-inch full HD 1920×1080 pixel Triluminos display with X-Reality for Mobile. The report also claims that Sony has used Neonode’s MultiSensing touch technology in Xperia Z Ultra which supports input to the device via almost any possible thing.

Additionally, the Xperia Z Ultra will sun on a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor which is clocked at an amazing speed of 2.2GHz. It packs Adreno 330 GPU, a decent 8-megapixel rear camera, 2.2-megapixel front shooter and Android 4.2. Also, the device will sport a super slim body with a sleek 6.5mm thickness and the handset weighs 212 grams. Xperia Z Ultra is also pegged to come with water and dust-resistant body case with IP57/IP58 certifications which allows users to take pictures and video under water up to depth of one meter for close to 30 minutes.

Whichever name amongst the Togari or the Xperia ZU or the Xperia L4 does Sony choose for this discreet device, we are expecting the company to unveil it along with the Honami smartphone in its forthcoming event in Germany. Let’s wait and watch what Sony has in store.

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[Winner Announced] Samsung Galaxy S4 Giveaway By Intellect Digest– “Why you deserve the best smartphone?”

by Rohit Khurana • June 7, 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 launched in India in April 2013 is one of the most talked about and phones and has sold over 10 million units in a couple of months from the launch. The S4 offers a lot of features, innovative gesture controls and superb graphics performance packaged in a slim and sleek form factor. You can check out our Samsung Galaxy S4 review and video coverage here. We have tested this phone for some weeks and have been impressed with the features and camera options that we found on this phone.

Today we announce Samsung Galaxy S4 Giveaway giveaway on Intellect Digest. In this giveaway, we will be giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 as a prize to one of the selected winners. You can participate in the giveaway and stand a chance to win a Galaxy S4. Check out the contest rules and terms in the section below.

Intex Cloud Z5: Yet Another Dual SIM Android Phablet Launched Online at Rs 6,899

by Rohit Khurana • June 6, 2013

Intex Cloud Z5, the company’s latest mid-range Android smartphone with a large 5-inch display is now available from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 5-inch 480×800 pixel capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor. Running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Cloud Z5 comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Further, with dual SIM and dual standby support, the phablet is priced at Rs 6,899.

Intex Cloud Z5 specifications

5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800×480 pixels
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
1GHz dual-core processor
5-megapixel with autofocus and LED flash
1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
2G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
512MB RAM, 107MB user memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
2,100 mAh battery

Competition

Priced at Rs 6,899, the Intex Cloud Z5 will definitely be a stiff competitor to the other budget phablets such as Micromax A72 Canvas Viva and the newly launched Karbonn A25 with almost similar features and price point.

Canvas Viva A72 houses a 5 inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, 1GHz single core processor, Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread OS, dual SIM support, 256MB RAM, 110MB internal storage, micro SD card slot supporting up to 32GB additional storage, 3MP rear camera, VGA front camera, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3 and a 2,000 mAh Li-Ion battery offering 280 hours standby and 7 hours talk time.

On the other hand, Karbonn A25 comes with a 5 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, dual SIM support, 5MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, VGA front camera for video calling, 2G, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, micro USB, 512MB RAM, 512MB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with microSD and a 2,000 mAh battery.

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Lenovo Launches K900, A706, A390, P780, S820 and S920 Smartphones in India, Price Starting from Rs 8,689

by Rohit Khurana • June 5, 2013

Lenovo has launched its flagship Android smartphone, the K900 in the Indian market at a price point of Rs. 32,999. Alongside the K900, Lenovo has also launched five other Android smartphones, namely A706, A390, P780, S820 and S920. While the K900 will be made available in July, the other smartphones will be released in the coming weeks.

Talking about specifications, K900 sports 5.5-inch Full HD IPS capacitive touchscreen display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and 1920×1080 pixel resolution. The handset is powered by 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 Clover Trail+ dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt memory, expandable to up to 32GB, 13-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front camera. Also, the K900 comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and 3G and is fueled with a juicy 2,500 mAh battery.

Lenovo S920 features 5.3-inch 720p display, 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, 8MP camera, 1GB RAM, dual-SIM support and Android 4.2. It has been priced at Rs 26,399. And, Lenovo P780 comes with a 5-inch 720p HD display, 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, dual-SIM support, Android 4.2, 8MP camera and a huge 4.000mAh battery. The phone will be available for Rs 22,529.

Coming to Lenovo S820, the phone sports 4.7-inch 720p display and features 1GB RAM, 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, dual-SIM support and Android 4.2. It will be sold for around Rs 19,599. Also, Lenovo A706 comes with 4.5-inch FWVGA display, 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor, 1GB RAM, 2000 mAh battery, dual-SIM support and Android 4.1. According to Lenovo, it has been priced at Rs 15,949.

Lastly, Lenovo A390 is the cheapest of the bunch. It has been priced at just Rs 8,689. It packs 4-inch WVGA display, 1GHz dual-core MediaTek processor, 5MP rear camera, 512MB RAM, 1400 mAh battery and Android 4.0. It also comes with dual-SIM support.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: Rugged Smartphone with 5-Inch 1080p Display and Quad-Core CPU Goes Official

by Rohit Khurana • June 5, 2013

The rumors mills have been abuzz in the last month or so with images and videos leaking of an alleged rugged version of the Galaxy S4, called the Galaxy S4 Active. Today, Samsung has announced a new variant of its Galaxy S4 – Galaxy S4 Active more suited to the great outdoors.

The smartphone has a high degree of dust and water protection (IP67), allowing it to be submerged in water up to a meter deep for up to 30 minutes. Inside, it has the same 1.9GHz quad-core processor and 2,600mAh battery, nestled behind the same 5.0-inch 1080p LCD screen as its less robust cousin.

Speaking of specifications, Galaxy S4 Active flaunts a 5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and 443 ppi pixel density. Also, it features the Samsung’s Glove Touch technology, which allows one to use the display even when wearing gloves.

Galaxy S4 Active is powered by a 1.9GHz quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM and includes features like an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 2-megapixel secondary camera, 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card and a 2,600mAh battery.

Connectivity-wise, the device supports 3G and includes features like Wi-Fi, IrDA, NFC, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth 4.0. On the software front, the smartphone runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean topped with Touch-Wiz Nature UX interface and comes pre-loaded with Samsung unique software seen on the Galaxy S4 like S Travel, S Translator, Group Play, Samsung Smart Pause, Air View and Air Gesture among others.

The USP of Galaxy S4 Active is ruggedness and to help it survive in the wild, the device is water and dust resistant and the camera also has an Aqua mode which helps in clicking enhanced underwater photos.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Specs

5-inch full HD TFT LCD display
1.9GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
8MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
Dust and Water Resistant (IP67)
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory (11.25GB user memory), expandable memory up to 64GB
IR LED, 4G /3G, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n ac, WiFi Direct, GPS, NFC
2,600 mAh battery

The Galaxy S4 Active comes in Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare and would go on sale this summer starting from U.S. and Sweden. It would be showcased at the Samsung Premier 2013 event in London on June 20, 2013 alongside Galaxy S4 mini.

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HTC Desire U, Desire XDS: Dual SIM Android ICS Smartphones Launched at Rs 13,499 and Rs 16,089

by Rohit Khurana • June 5, 2013

HTC seems to be in a rage to gain enough market share in Indian smartphone space as the vendor is coming up with dual SIM entry-level and mid-range smartphones.

In a recent development, HTC Desire U and Desire XDS – dual SIM Android ICS smartphones have been spotted on online retailers. The Desire U, which was launched in Taiwan, has now come to India at Rs 13,499 and later, the Desire XDS, the dual SIM variant of Desire X is available at Rs 16,089.

Both are flavored with Android ICS operating system and come with basic specifications alongside the Beats Audio integration.

HTC Desire U Specifications