'लॉकी' ने लॉक किये मंत्रालय के 150 कंप्यूटर, फिरौती मिलने के बाद ही खुलता है लॉकी का लॉक!

महाराष्ट्र मंत्रालय के तक़रीबन 150 कंप्यूटर लॉक हो चुके हैं। यानी उन कंप्यूटरों में दर्ज फ़ाइलों को खोला या पढ़ा नहीं जा सकता है। जानकारों की मानें तो ये एक वायरस अटैक है जिसके जरिये कंप्यूटर की फ़ाइल लॉक कर फिरौती वसूली जाती है, इसलिए इसका नाम ही लॉकी रैनसमवेयर है।

लॉकी रैनसमवेयर की वजह से पिछले 10 दिनों से 150 कंप्यूटरों की फाइलें एन्क्रिप्ट हो चुकी हैं। डाटा पढ़ा नहीं जा सक रहा है। हालांकि गृहराज्य मंत्री राम शिंदे का कहना है कि चिंता की कोई बात नहीं। सारे डाटा का बैकअप सुरक्षित है।

साइबर क्राइम की भाषा में इसे लॉकी रैनसमवेयर अटैक कहते हैं। ये एक खतरनाक कंप्यूटर वायरस है जो कंप्यूटर को लॉक कर देता है और यूज़र से उनकी फ़ाइलों की रिकवरी के लिए पैसे की मांग करता है।

सायबर एक्सपर्ट राहुल अयप्पन के अनुसार ज़्यादातर कंप्यूटर वायरसों की तरह रैनसमवेयर भी अक्सर फ़र्ज़ी ईमेल, स्पैम या फ़र्ज़ी सॉफ़्टवेयर अपडेट के रूप में आता है। जिसे यह मिलता है वह इसके लिंक या अटैचमेंट पर क्लिक करता है तो वायरस यूज़र की फ़ाइलों को एनक्रिप्ट करना शुरू कर देता है।

साधारण भाषा में हम इसे फिरौती के लिए किसी को बंधक बनाना कह सकते हैं और जिस तरह फिरौती की रकम देने के बाद भी बंधक के जिन्दा वापस मिलने की कोई गारंटी नहीं होती वैसे ही इसमें भी बिट कॉइन के जरिये पैसे देने के बाद भी फाइलें अनलॉक होने की कोई गारंटी नहीं।

बिट कॉइन यानी कि इंटरनेशनल डिजिटल वॉलेट, जिसके जरिये विश्व में कहीं भी ऑनलाइन व्यवहार किया जा सकता है। मतलब आप कुछ भी खरीद-बेच सकते हैं और बैंकों से भी व्यवहार कर सकते हैं।

भारत में एक बिट कॉइन की कीमत 30 से 32 हजार रुपये है। हैकर या उस तरह के लोग इस तरह के कामों के लिए बिट कॉइन का इस्तेमाल करते हैं ताकि उनकी पहचान छिपी रहे।

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Breaking News: MahendraGuru Windows App is Launched Successfully!

For Download App Click On Below Button:

1. Browse this url on internet explorer of lumia.

2.You will get two options "open" and "save".Just tap on "open".

3.Afterward you will get the Add workplace account prompt.Tap on Add.

4.Once the workplace account get added.Just browse through the test link and install it.

Note

After doing the above process.You just ignore the message "Can't install company app" that you will get.The app will get install on your device.If still the app will not get install then repeat the fourth step again and then check the app listing on lumia (repeat this step 3-4 times).

 

Adding the workplace account is a one time process.Then try to install the app from downloaded XAP until you'll find it on your device's app listing.Please let us know if you will face any further issue regarding the same.

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Samsung Galaxy C5 With 4GB of RAM, 16-Megapixel Camera Launched

• The highlight of the Galaxy C5 is its 16-megapixel camera.
• It sports a hybrid dual-SIM slot, and comes in two storage variants.
• It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core SoC.

 
As expected, Samsung on Thursday launched its first Galaxy C-Series smartphone – the Galaxy C5. The smartphone has been launched in China in 32GB and 64GB variants, priced at CNY 2,199 and CNY 2,399 respectively. The metal-clad smartphone is up for pre-orders in China, and will go on sale in the first week of June.

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based Samsung Galaxy C5 sports a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixel) Super Amoled display, and supports two SIM cards in a hybrid dual-SIM configuration. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 SoC, with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.2GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM.

The new Samsung smartphone bears a 16-megapixel rear autofocus camera with flash module and f/1.9 aperture, apart from a 8-megapixel front facing camera sporting the same aperture. It comes in 32GB and 64GB inbuilt storage options that are expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Galaxy C5 supports 4G LTE networks on only one SIM, and the China variant is also listed to support 4G LTE variants in India.

Other connectivity options on the Galaxy C5 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, and Micro-USB. It is powered by a 2600mAh battery that rated to deliver up to 237 hours of standby time on 4G. It measures 145.9x72x6.7mm, and weighs in at 143 grams.

The Galaxy C5 bears a fingerprint sensor on the home button. Other onboard sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a magnetometer.

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Panasonic Eluga A2 With 3GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 9,490!

• The highlight of the smartphone is its large 4000mAh battery.
• The company is bundling a screenguard along with the phone.
• Eluga A2 bears a 5-inch HD display, and a 1GHz quad-core SoC.

Panasonic India on Thursday launched a new smartphone in India, the Eluga A2, priced at Rs. 9,490. The highlight of the smartphone is its large 4000mAh battery, and voice over LTE (VoLTE) support. It will be available in Gold and Silver colour variants.

The dual-SIM Panasonic Eluga A2 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with the company’s FitHome UI on top, and bears a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixel display). It is powered by a 1GHz quad-core SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Panasonic Eluga A2 bears 16GB of inbuilt storage that’s expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). It features standard connectivity options, including 4G LTE support, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and FM radio. It measures 143.8x72x8.9mm, and weighs 167.5 grams.

“With ELUGA A2, we aim to deliver maximum experience to our customers with a phone packed with features. Our new smartphone is a 4G VoLTE device with 3GB RAM and 4,000 mAh battery, thus, providing a better solution to consumers who want long operational hours on a 4G VoLTE,” Pankaj Rana, business head (mobility division), Panasonic India, said in a statement.

Alongside the smartphone, Panasonic India is also bundling a protective screenguard as a free accessory worth Rs. 399.

The company earlier this month launched new models of the Panasonic Eluga I2 in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants, priced at Rs. 7,990 and Rs. 8,990 respectively

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One of the Top Education App is launched, Download Free!

The Mahendra Education Private Limited (MEPL) has launched its latest mobile application 'MahendraGuru' for providing e-learning material for students and teachers.

The MEPL has launched its latest mobile application 'MAHENDRAGURU' for providing e-learning material for students and teachers. 

The release further added, "This is an endeavour to enrich the student and the teacher communities by providing various learning and teaching resources to supplement and compliment curriculum transactions. This is in addition to the resources available for students provided by IBPS."

MG APP is a part of the ongoing Digital India. Digital India is an initiative by the Government of India to make sure that Government services are made available to citizens, electronically. The initiative commenced on July 1, 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This plan will help in rural areas with high-speed internet networks. It comprises of three main components i.e. the creation of digital infrastructure, delivering services digitally and digital literacy.

The main pillars of MG App are the following:

CONTENT INCLUDED
BANK SPEED TEST
SSC SPEED TEST
MATH QUIZ
REASONING QUIZ
GA QUIZ
GS QUIZ
COMPUTER QUIZ
MG UPDATES
MY M
DOWNLOAD
VACANCY
RESULT
MY POCKET
MG DICTIONARY
DIGI PAGE
DIGI NOTES
SPOTLIGHTS
SBI FEVER
D-BAT
BOOSTER
MG TUBE
VIDEOS
VOCAB
RESULTS
VACANCY
HEADLINES
DOWNLOADS
EXAM PATTERN
CURRENT AFFAIRS
SUBJECT WISE UPDATES
ENGLISH
REASONING
COMPUTERS
GENERAL AWARENESS
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
FACEBOOK

 

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HTC 10, One X9, Desire 628, and Desire 825 Launched in India

• HTC has only provided prices for four smartphones.
• These four smarpthones will become available in June.
• HTC 10 Lifestyle, Desire 630, and Desire 830 don’t have prices.

Taiwanese electronics company HTC on Thursday launched seven new smartphones in India, including its flagship and its variant – the HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle. It also launched the HTC One X9, the Desire 628 Dual SIM, Desire 630, Desire 825, and Desire 830.

The HTC 10 Lifestyle, Desire 630, and Desire 830 prices have not been provided yet, though the Desire 630 is said to have a June 14 availability. As for the others, The HTC 10 (Carbon Grey, Topaz Gold) has been priced at Rs. 52,990, the One X9 (Carbon Grey, Topaz Gold) has been priced at 25,990, the Desire 628 Dual SIM (Cobalt White, Sunset Blue) at Rs. 13,990, and Desire 825 (Golden Graphite, Sparkle White) at Rs. 18,990. All four smartphones with prices also have a June availability.

After much controversy surrounding which variant of its flagship would be brought to India, HTC has decided to bring both smartphones to the country. The HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle share the same specifications for the most part, though the few differences are significant. The HTC 10 is powered by a Snapdragon 820 SoC, while the HTC 10 Lifestyle is powered by a Snapdragon 652 SoC. The HTC 10 has been launched in its 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage variant, while the 4GB of RAM/ 64GB of storage variant has not been brought to India. The HTC 10 Lifestyle only features a 3GB of RAM/ 32GB inbuilt storage variant. The HTC 10 Lifestyle also bears a sapphire lens for the rear camera in addition.

Both smartphones support Nano-SIM cards, run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense UI, and bear BoomSound stereo speakers. Other common specifications of HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle are the 5.2-inch Quad HD (1440×2560 pixels) Super LCD 5 display with a pixel density of 564ppi and curved edge Gorilla Glass; 12-UltraPixel laser autofocus camera with an f/1.8 aperture, dual tone LED flash, BSI sensor and optical image stabilisation (OIS); a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus and optical image stabilisation (OIS); Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, DLNA, GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, and 4G connectivity options, and a 3000mAh battery.

As for the HTC One X9, it was first unveiled in December, features a 5.5-inch full-HD display, alongside a MediaTek Helio X10 SoC, 3GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 3000mAh battery. The HTC Desire 628 Dual SIM on the other hand was launched earlier this month, and features a 5-inch HD display, a 1.3GHz octa-core SoC, 3GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 2200mAh battery.

The HTC Desire 630 was launched at MWC this year, and bears a 5-inch HD display, a Snapdragon 400 SoC, 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 2200mAh battery. The HTC Desire 825 was launched alongside the Desire 630 at MWC 2016, and bears only a few differences – a bigger 5.5-inch HD display, and a 2700mAh battery.

The HTC Desire 830 was launched in Taiwan earlier this month. It features a 5.5-inch full-HD display, a MediaTek Helio X10 SoC, and 3GB of RAM. It bears a 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS, and a 4-UltraPixel front camera. The smartphone is powered by a 2800mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy C5 With 4GB of RAM, 16-Megapixel Camera Launched

• The highlight of the Galaxy C5 is its 16-megapixel camera.
• It sports a hybrid dual-SIM slot, and comes in two storage variants.
• It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core SoC.

As expected, Samsung on Thursday launched its first Galaxy C-Series smartphone – the Galaxy C5. The smartphone has been launched in China in 32GB and 64GB variants, priced at CNY 2,199 and CNY 2,399 respectively. The metal-clad smartphone is up for pre-orders in China, and will go on sale in the first week of June.

The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based Samsung Galaxy C5 sports a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixel) Super Amoled display, and supports two SIM cards in a hybrid dual-SIM configuration. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 SoC, with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.2GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM.
The new Samsung smartphone bears a 16-megapixel rear autofocus camera with flash module and f/1.9 aperture, apart from a 8-megapixel front facing camera sporting the same aperture. It comes in 32GB and 64GB inbuilt storage options that are expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Galaxy C5 supports 4G LTE networks on only one SIM, and the China variant is also listed to support 4G LTE variants in India.

Other connectivity options on the Galaxy C5 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, and Micro-USB. It is powered by a 2600mAh battery that rated to deliver up to 237 hours of standby time on 4G. It measures 145.9x72x6.7mm, and weighs in at 143 grams.

The Galaxy C5 bears a fingerprint sensor on the home button. Other onboard sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a magnetometer.

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Panasonic Eluga A2 With 3GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 9,490

• The highlight of the smartphone is its large 4000mAh battery.
• The company is bundling a screenguard along with the phone.
• Eluga A2 bears a 5-inch HD display, and a 1GHz quad-core SoC.

Panasonic India on Thursday launched a new smartphone in India, the Eluga A2, priced at Rs. 9,490. The highlight of the smartphone is its large 4000mAh battery, and voice over LTE (VoLTE) support. It will be available in Gold and Silver colour variants.

The dual-SIM Panasonic Eluga A2 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with the company’s FitHome UI on top, and bears a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixel display). It is powered by a 1GHz quad-core SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Panasonic Eluga A2 bears 16GB of inbuilt storage that’s expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). It features standard connectivity options, including 4G LTE support, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and FM radio. It measures 143.8x72x8.9mm, and weighs 167.5 grams.

“With ELUGA A2, we aim to deliver maximum experience to our customers with a phone packed with features. Our new smartphone is a 4G VoLTE device with 3GB RAM and 4,000 mAh battery, thus, providing a better solution to consumers who want long operational hours on a 4G VoLTE,” Pankaj Rana, business head (mobility division), Panasonic India, said in a statement.

Alongside the smartphone, Panasonic India is also bundling a protective screenguard as a free accessory worth Rs. 399.

The company earlier this month launched new models of the Panasonic Eluga I2 in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants, priced at Rs. 7,990 and Rs. 8,990 respectively

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दुबई में तैयार हुआ दुनिया का पहला 3D प्रिंटेड ऑफिस!

दुबई में दुनिया का पहला 3D प्रिंटेड ऑफिस तैयार किया गया है। यह सिंगल स्टोरी ऑफिस 2700 स्क्वेयर फुट एरिया में बना है। इसे 20 फुट लंबे 3D प्रिंटर की मदद से 17 दिनों में तैयार किया गया है।

इसे इमारत को बनाने में कंक्रीट, प्लास्टिक फाइबर और ग्लास फाइबर से बना मटीरियल यूज किया गया है। प्रिंटर 120 फुट ऊंचा और 40 फीट चौड़ा था, मगर इसे चलाने में एक ही व्यक्ति की मदद ली गई। बाकी 18 लोगों में इंस्टॉलर, इलेक्ट्रिशन और मकैनिकल इंजिनियर थे।

इस दफ्तर को 3D प्रिंटिंग से बनाने में पारंपरिक तरीकों के मुकाबले आधी लागत आई। यहां दुबई फ्यूचर फाउंडेशन का दफ्तर बनेगा और अगले साल इसे दुबई म्यूजियम ऑफ द फ्यूचर में तब्दील कर दिया जाएगा।

यूएसई के कैबिनेट अफेयर्स मिनिस्टर मोहम्मद अल गेरगवी ने कहा, 'यह दुनिया की पहली 3D प्रिंटेड इमारत है। यह सिर्फ इमारत नहीं, पूरी तरह से काम करने वाला ऑफिस है।' उन्होंने कहा कि दुबई का इरादा 2030 तक 25 फीसदी इमारतों का निर्माण 3D प्रिंटिंग से करने का है।

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ओह माय गॉड! whatsapp ने तोड़े सारे रिकार्ड्स बना दुनिया का नंबर १ एप्प !

वॉट्सऐप दुनिया का सबसे पॉप्युलर मेसेजिंग ऐप बनकर उभरा है। नए रिसर्च के मुताबिक दुनिया के 109 देशों में यह नंबर वन मेसेजिंग ऐप है। इन देशों में भारत भी शामिल है।
डिजिटल मार्केट इंटेलिजेंस कंपनी सिमिलरवेब ने 187 देशों का ऐंड्रॉयड डेटा स्टडी किया। इन सभी देशों में पॉप्युलर मेसेजिंग ऐप्स के इंस्टॉल की पर्सेंटेज और इस्तेमाल करने के वक्त को देखा गया। लगभग हर देश यह देखने को मिला कि सभी ऐप्स की तुलना में मेसेजिंग ऐप सबसे ज्यादा इस्तेमाल किए जा रहे हैं।
187 में से 109 देशों या यूं कहें कि दुनिया के 55.6 फीसदी देशों में वॉट्सऐप को सबसे पॉप्युलर मेसेजिंग ऐप पाया गया। इन देशों में भारत भी शामिल है, जहां पर 94.8 फीसदी ऐंड्रॉयड डिवाइसेज़ पर यह इंस्टॉल है और एक दिन में हर यूजर द्वारा औसतन 37 मिनट, 47 सेकंड्स तक इसे इस्तेमाल किया जाता है। भारत के अलावा ब्राजील, मेक्सिको, यूके, रूस और साउथ अमेरिका, यूरोप, अफ्रीका और एशिया के कई देशों में यह ऐप टॉप पर है।

दूसरे नंबर पर फेसबुक का मेसेंजर ऐप है, जो 49 देशों में टॉप पर है। ऑस्ट्रेलिया, कनाडा और अमेरिका इन देशों में शामिल है। इसके बाद वाइबर ही ऐसा ऐप था, जो 10 या इससे ज्यादा देशों में सबसे पॉप्युलर मेसेजिंग ऐप है। यह पूर्वी यूरोप में ज्यादा पॉप्युलर है। बेलारूस, मोलदोवा, यूक्रेन जैसे देशों में यह सबसे ज्यादा इस्तेमाल होता है। अप्रैल 2016 में यूक्रेन के लगभग 65 फीसदी ऐंड्रॉयड स्मार्टफोन्स पर यह इंस्टॉल्ड था और हर दिन 16 मिनट तक यूज किया जाता था। यह इराक, लीबिया और श्रीलंका में भी खासा पॉप्युलर है ।

लाइन, वीचैट और टेलिग्राम जैसे ऐप चीन, इरान और जापान समेत कई देशों मे पॉप्युलर हैं। जापान में लाइन जमकर इस्तेमाल होता है और लोग यहां हर रोज औसतन 40 मिनट इसपर बिताते हैं
जो ऐप्स सिर्फ एक ही देश में टॉप पर हैं, वे इस तरह से हैं- साउथ कोरिया में काकाओ टॉक (KakaoTalk), क्यूबा में इमो (imo), वियतनाम में जालो (Zalo), एरट्रिया में चैटऑन और इंडोनेशिया में BBM सबसे ज्यादा इस्तेमाल होने वाला ऐप है। 

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Asus ZenFone Max With Snapdragon 615 SoC Launched, Starts Rs. 9,999

• The new ZenFone Max variant packs an octa-core SoC.
• The company has also bumped the inbuilt storage to 32GB.
• The smartphone runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Asus India, as expected, on Monday unveiled new variant of the ZenFone Max smartphone in India. The all-new ZenFone Max (2016) now comes in two memory options, increased inbuilt storage, as well as an octa-core processor.

The new Asus ZenFone Max (2016) will come in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants priced at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 12,999. The new variants will come with an all-new octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 clocked at 1.5GHz and will now pack 32GB of inbuilt storage. The new ZenFone Max variants run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, another improvement from the earlier Android 5.0 Lollipop running on the original ZenFone Max. The Taiwanese company has also announced two new colours for the ZenFone Max (2016) – Blue and Orange. The 2GB RAM variant is now available to buy via Flipart, while the 3GB RAM variant is listed as coming soon.

To recall, the original ZenFone Max launched in January featured a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC and came with 16GB of storage. The company has not stopped the sale of the original ZenFone Max which is still available online at a reduced price of Rs. 8,999.

Rest of the specifications of the ZenFone Max are same as the original model. The biggest highlight of the ZenFone Max (2016) is its 5000mAh battery which the company says can work as a power bank for other devices. Notably, the battery on the handset is non-removable. The company claims that the ZenFone Max can deliver up to 914 hours of standby time and up to 38 hours of talk time.

Other specifications include a 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS TFT display; supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 64GB).

The handset, similar to original ZenFone Max smartphone in India, supports Indian LTE bands. It packs accelerometer, compass, proximity, and ambient light sensors. The dual-SIM device sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and Laser Auto-Focus feature. It also comes with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Other connectivity options include 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

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Alcatel Pop Star With 5-Inch Display, 4G Support Launched at Rs. 6,999

• The Alcatel Pop Star comes with 4G connectivity.
• The dual-SIM Pop Star runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.
• The smartphone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera.

 

TCL Communication-owned brand Alcatel on Monday launched the Pop Star smartphone in India. Priced at Rs. 6,999, the all-new Alcatel Pop Star is exclusively available via Gadgets 360, in Metal Gold and Metal Silver colours. The smartphone is a variant of the Alcatel OneTouch Pop Star smartphonelaunched at IFA 2015 last year, and is only available in a 4G variant.

The smartphone supports dual-SIM and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. It features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display with 160-degree wide viewing angle. Under-the-hood it packs a quad-core processor clocked at 1GHz, clubbed with 1GB of RAM. The Pop Star smartphone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash alongside a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Also housed is an 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 32GB).

On the connectivity front, the Pop Star features 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, and Micro-USB 2.0 connectivity. Measuring 142.5×71.5×8.6mm, the smartphone weighs 145 grams. Also included are accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The Alcatel Pop Star is backed by a 2000mAh removable battery. It is currently available to buy.

Commenting on the launch, Praveen Valecha, Regional Director, Alcatel, APAC BU India, said, “Pop Star is our fashionable yet affordable range of smartphones. We are very excited to launch this phone in partnership with Gadgets 360 and this is another step towards our recent e-commerce initiative to bring technological advanced and stylish phones at affordable pricing.”

Krishan Kalra, E-commerce Head Alcatel, India said, “Alcatel Pop Star smartphones launch in the Indian market is a step towards reaching out to a larger consumer base. We are expanding our smartphone range in the market and Pop Star is targeted at those consumers who prefer an all-features smartphone within a budget.”

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Android Instant Apps: Everything You Need to Know

• The Instant Apps is compatible with Android Jelly Bean and later.
• With Instant Apps, only the required app modules are downloaded.
• Some of Google partners include BuzzFeed, Zumper, and Disney.                                 

Google at I/O 2016 keynote made some major announcements and one of them was about the Android Instant Apps. The feature will allow users to open any app by just tapping on a link even if the app isn’t installed.It’s an expansion of the app streaming feature the company’s been working on.

During the keynote, Google stressed that it wanted to make possible for people to access a wider range of apps, seamlessly. “Today [Wednesday] we’re sharing a preview of a new project that we think will change how people experience Android apps. We call it Android Instant Apps, and it evolves Android apps to be able to run instantly, without requiring installation,” said Suresh Ganapathy, Product Manager.

The new feature basically lets users access apps from search, social media, messaging, and other deep links without the need to stop and first install the app. The company explained that the feature requires partner apps to be built with modules which will mean that user will access only the necessary modules when tapped on an app feature without downloading the entire app.

Google to make sure majority of Android users get access to the Instant Apps feature has made it compatible with Android Jelly Bean OS and later versions. Ganapathy claims this way the Android Instant Apps will reach over a billion users.

In a blog post, Ganapathy explains that developers will not be required to build a new and separate app for Google’s Instant Apps feature. “It’s the same Android APIs, the same project, the same source code. You’ll simply update your existing Android app to take advantage of Instant Apps functionality,” he adds.

The company confirmed that they are working with a small set of developers for the Instant Apps, and they will gradually expand the access soon.

As of now, Google worked with partners developers like BuzzFeed, B&H Photo, Medium, Hotel Tonight, Zumper and Disney. The Android Instant Apps will be available to users later this year.

Google has of course been working on app streaming features for a while now, and in November last year let users stream apps from search results.

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Intex Cloud String HD With VoLTE Support Launched at Rs. 5,599!

• Intex’s new Cloud String HD is available to buy via Flipkart.
• It features a 5-inch HD display with a pixel density of 294ppi.
• The Clould String HD runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box.

Intex has launched its new Cloud String HD smartphone in India. The smartphone is now available exclusively via Flipkart at Rs. 5,599 in Black and White colours.

The Intex Cloud String HD, much like the recently unveiled Aqua Secure, supports 4G LTE bands in India – FDD-LTE Band 3 (1800MHz), Band 5, and TDD-LTE Band 40 (2300MHz). The smartphone also supports VoLTE (voice over LTE) with HD voice call compatibility. Another notable feature of the Cloud String HD is its fingerprint sensor which sports a mirror-glass finish.

The dual-SIM (4G+4G) supporting Intex Cloud String HD smartphone features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display with a pixel density of 294ppi and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. The handset is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum (SC9832A) SoC clubbed with 1GB of RAM. It packs 8GB of inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB).

The Cloud String HD smartphone sports an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Some of the camera features on the Cloud String HD include face detection, and smile detection modes. Connectivity options include GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Micro-USB. Measuring 144.5×72.5×8.7mm, the Cloud String HD smartphone weighs 150 grams. According to online retailer’s listing, the 2200mAh battery is rated to deliver up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 190 hours of standby time on 2G network.

Last week, Intex launched its 4G-enabled Aqua Secure smartphone in India. Priced at Rs. 6,499, the company said the Aqua Secure was the first smartphone in the its lineup to sport a fingerprint scanner.

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LeEco Le 2, Le 2 Pro, Le Max 2 India Launch Expected at June 8 Event

• LeEco has started sending out media invites for a June 8 event.
• Le 2, Le 2 Pro, and Le Max 2 smartphones are expected to launch.
• The three are claimed as the first to forgo the 3.5mm audio jack.

LeEco has started sending out media invites for a June 8 event, where it is expected to launch the recently unveiled Le 2, Le 2 Pro, and Le Max 2 smartphones in India.

In April, LeEco launched the three smartphones in China, and is expected to soon make them available in the Indian market. The company touts the smartphones to be the first in the world to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack, in favour of a USB Type-C port.

The Le 2, Le 2 Pro and, Le Max 2 run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box with Emotion UI 5.6.01 skin on top. As for the price, the Indian availability and price will be known at the event. In China, the Le 2 was launched at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,200); while the Le 2 Pro was launched at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,300) for the Helio X20 variant, and CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,300) for the Helio X25 variant.

The Le Max 2 comes in three memory and storage variants – 4GB RAM/ 32GB storage, 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage options. It is respectively priced at CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 21,500), CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 23,500), and CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 25,600).

Beginning with the Le 2, the smartphone houses a 5.5-inch bezel-less HD display, a 2.3GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and Mali GPU. It sports 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front camera, and 32GB of internal storage. It packs a 3000mAh battery, and supports LTE connectivity.

The Le 2 Pro bears visible bezel, a 21-megapixel rear camera, and offers options of a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC or a deca-core MediaTek Helio X25 processor. It also comes with 4GB RAM, and is integrated with the fast charging feature. All the other specifications are identical to the Le 2.

Lastly, the Le Max 2 offers a 5.7-inch QHD bezel-less display, 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, paired with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM and Adreno 530 GPU. It comes with a 21-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front camera, 64GB internal storage, 3100mAh battery and supports LTE connectivity.

LeEco entered India in January with the launch of Le 1s and Le Max smartphones. In May, the companylaunched the Le 1s Eco for Rs. 10,899, and is now set to launch more smartphones in the already congested Indian market.

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HTC 10 India Launch Expected at Thursday Event!

• HTC has sent out invites for an India launch event on Thursday.
• HTC 10, or the HTC 10 Lifestyle, are widely expected to launch.
• The Taiwanese company may launch other smartphones as well.

HTC has sent out media invites for an event in Delhi on Thursday, and it is widely expected that the company will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the HTC 10, in India.

The HTC 10 smartphone was announced globally in April and was powered by the Snapdragon 820 variant. However, the company listed another smartphone called HTC 10 Lifestyle in India, which came with a Snapdragon 652 SoC. This created quite some noise, however, the company later attempted to clarify that the ‘global variant’ will be headed to India – but it is still unclear what that means. It is no known whether HTC will be looking to launch the HTC 10 or HTC 10 Lifestyle variant in India, or both.

The HTC 10 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box, alongside 4GB of RAM (3GB on the HTC 10 Lifestyle). The smartphone features a 5.2-inch Quad HD (1440×2560 pixels) Super LCD 5 display with a pixel density of 564ppi. It is powered by a Snapdragon 820 SoC (Snapdragon 652 on the HTC 10 Lifestyle)
The smartphone sports a 12-UltraPixel laser autofocus camera with dual tone LED flash, BSI sensor, and optical image stabilisation (OIS).

 The HTC 10 Lifestyle bears a sapphire lens for the rear camera in addition. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera as well featuring autofocus, BSI sensor, ptical image stabilisation (OIS), and auto selfie.

The HTC 10 comes in 32GB and 64GB (only 32GB available on HTC 10 Lifestyle) inbuilt storage options, expandable via microSD card (up to 2TB). It packs a 3000mAh battery, and includes Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, DLNA, 4G connectivity options. The HTC 10 comes in Glacier Silver, and Carbon Grey colour variants.

The Taiwanese manufacturer has launched several phones in the past few months that have not made their way to India, and it is possible the company may bring those in as well. The much awaited HTC Vive VR headset may once again be showcased.

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Breaking News-One of the Best Education App is Launched!

CONTENT INCLUDED
BANK SPEED TEST
SSC SPEED TEST
MATH QUIZ
REASONING QUIZ
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GS QUIZ
COMPUTER QUIZ
MG UPDATES
MY M
DOWNLOAD
VACANCY
RESULT
MY POCKET
MG DICTIONARY
DIGI PAGE
DIGI NOTES
SPOTLIGHTS
SBI FEVER
D-BAT
BOOSTER
MG TUBE
VIDEOS
VOCAB
RESULTS
VACANCY
HEADLINES
DOWNLOADS
EXAM PATTERN
CURRENT AFFAIRS
SUBJECT WISE UPDATES
ENGLISH
REASONING
COMPUTERS
GENERAL AWARENESS
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
FACEBOOK

Download Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.app902521796315

 

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Iphone Vs Android: 15 Facts that blow your Mind!

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माइक्रोमैक्स लाया 3000 से भी कम कीमत वाले दो स्मार्टफोन!

भारतीय स्मार्टफोन निर्माता कंपनी माइक्रोमैक्स ने दो बेहद सस्ते स्मार्टफोन लॉन्च किए हैं। माइक्रोमैक्स बोल्ट सुप्रीम और बोल्ट सुप्रीम 2 नाम से लॉन्च किए गए ये दोनों ही स्मार्टफोन क्वॉड कोर चिपसेट और 3जी कनेक्टिविटी से लैस हैं तथा ये ऐंड्रॉयड लॉलीपॉप ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम पर रन करेंगे। कंपनी को उम्मीद है कि कम कीमत और बेहतरीन फीचर्स होने के कारण वर्तमान में फीचर फोन यूज करने वाले 7 करोड़ यूजर्स को ये स्मार्टफोन काफी पसंद आएंगे।

माइक्रोमैक्स बोल्ट सुप्रीम में 3.5 इंच का डिस्प्ले और 1.2 गीगाहर्ट्ज़ क्वॉड कोर प्रोसेसर के साथ 512 एमबी रैम दी गई है। इस स्मार्टफोन का इंटरनल स्टॉरेज 4 जीबी है, जिसे माइक्रोएसडी कार्ड की मदद से 32 जीबी तक बढ़ाया जा सकेगा। 1200 एमएएच की बैटरी वाले बोल्ट सुप्रीम में 2 मेगापिक्सल का प्राइमरी कैमरा और फ्रंट पैनल पर वीजीए कैमरा दिया गया है। यह हैंडसेट शैंपेन-वॉइट और ग्रे-ब्लैक कलर वेरियंट में उपलब्ध होगा।

माइक्रोमैक्स के दूसरे स्मार्टफोन बोल्ट सुप्रीम 2 में 3.9 इंच का डिस्प्ले और 1.2 गीगाहर्ट्ज़ क्वॉड कोर प्रोसेसर के साथ 512 एमबी रैम दी गई है। इस स्मार्टफोन का इंटरनल स्टॉरेज 4 जीबी है, जिसे माइक्रोएसडी कार्ड की मदद से 32 जीबी तक बढ़ाया जा सकेगा। 1400 एमएएच की बैटरी वाले बोल्ट सुप्रीम 2 में 2 मेगापिक्सल का ऑटोफोकस रियर कैमरा और फ्रंट पैनल पर वीजीए कैमरा दिया गया है। यह हैंडसेट ग्रे कलर वेरियंट में उपलब्ध होगा। कंपनी ने बोल्ट सुप्रीम की कीमत 2,749 और बोल्ट सुप्रीम 2 की कीमत 2,999 रुपए तय की है।

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रिलायंस जियो ने लॉन्च किया LYF विंड 4 स्मार्टफोन!

 रिलायंस जियो ने अपना सस्ता 4जी स्मार्टफोन एलवाईएफ विंड 4 स्मार्टफोन लॉन्च किया है। बेहतरीन बैटरी वाले इस स्मार्टफोन के फीचर्स:

 डिस्प्ले
इस स्मार्टफोन में 5 इंच का 1280x720 पिक्सल वाला एचडी डिस्प्ले दिया गया है। यह डिस्प्ले 5 पॉइंट मल्टी टच भी सपॉर्ट करता है।

 प्रोसेसर
एलवाईएफ विंड 4 स्मार्टफोन में ऐंड्रॉयड 5.1.1 लॉलीपाप ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम एवं 1.1 GHz का क्वॉड कोर क्वॉलकॉम स्नैपड्रैगन 210 एमएसएम 8909 प्रोसेसर दिया गया है।

 स्टॉरेज
स्टॉरेज की बात करें तो कंपनी ने इस स्मार्टफोन में 1जीबी रैम और 8 जीबी का इंटरनल स्टॉरेज दिया है। जिसे माइक्रो एसडी कार्ड की मदद से 128 जीबी तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है।

 कैमरा
कैमरे की बात करें तो एलवाईएफ विंड 4 स्मार्टफोन में एलईडी फ्लैश के साथ 8 मेगापिक्सल का ऑटो फोकस कैमरा और 2 मेगापिक्सल का फ्रंट कैमरा दिया गया है।

 कीमत
इस 4 जी स्मार्टफोन में 4000 mAh की बैटरी के साथ वाई फाई, जीपीएस और ब्लूटुथ जैसे फीचर्स भी दिए गए हैं। कंपनी ने इस स्मार्टफोन की कीमत 6,799 रुपए तय की गई है।

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खर्च ज्यादा किया तो रिस्टबैंड से लगेगा करंट!

ब्रिटिश सॉफ्टवेयर कंपनी ने एक ऐसा रिस्टबैंड बनाया है जिससे आपकी ज्यादा खर्च करने की आदत पर लगाम लग सकता है। अगर आप बहुत खर्चीले हैं और आपका खर्च हर बार आपके बजट से बाहर चला जाता है तो आपके लिए यह रिस्टबैंड बहुत मददगार साबित होने वाला है।

पैवलोक की यह रिस्टबैंड यूजर्स की आदतों पर निगरानी रखेगा और जब यूजर्स अपने ही बनाए नियमों को तोड़ने की कोशिश करेंगे तो यह इलेक्ट्रिकल शॉक देगा। इसके लिए यूजर्स को बैंक अकाउंट को रिस्टबैंड से लिंक करवाना होगा।

इंटेलिजेंट इन्वाइरनमेंट्स जो HSBC और बैंक ऑफ आयरलैंड जैसी बैंकिंग संस्थाओं को सॉफ्टवेयर बेचती है, ने रिस्टबैंड को बैंक अकाउंट्स से कनेक्ट करने का आइडिया दिया है।

यूजर्स को अपने बैंक अकाउंट या क्रेडिट कार्ड को किसी इंटरनेट डिवाइस जैसे रिस्टबैंड से जोड़ना होगा। इसके बाद यूजर्स खर्च की एक सीमा तय कर देंगे। जब वह अपनी खर्च की सीमा को पार करने करने के नजदीक पहुंच जाएंगे तो उन्हें मेसेज अलर्ट या हल्का इलेक्ट्रिकल शॉक दिया जाएगा। यही नहीं अगर खर्च की तय सीमा को आप पार कर गए तो आपको 340 वोल्ट्स का इलेक्ट्रिकल शॉक भी मिल सकता है। हालांकि इसकी सेंटिग्स आपको ही करनी है।

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वॉट्सऐप को टक्कर देगा गूगल का 'ऐलो' ऐप!

वॉट्सऐप और हाइक जैसे इंस्टेंट मेसेजिंग ऐप को टक्कर देने के लिए गूगल ने कमर कस ली है। अपने ऐलो नामक नए ऐप में गूगल ने कई शानदार फीचर्स दिए हैं। हालांकि यह ऐप फिलहाल प्ले स्टोर पर डाउनलोडिंग के लिए उपलब्ध नहीं है लेकिन इसके लिए आप रजिस्टर कर सकते हैं। ऐसा करने पर आपको लॉन्चिंग के बाद डाउनलोडिंग का लिंक ईमेल के माध्यम से मिल जाएगा।

गूगल ने इस ऐप पर जबरदस्त मेहनत की है और वॉट्सऐप से एक कदम आगे निकलते हुए गूगल ने इस ऐप में आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलीजेंस का बेहतरीन उपयोग किया है। गूगल की ब्लॉग पोस्ट में बताया गया है कि ऐलो मेसेजिंग ऐप से एक-दूसरे को स्मार्ट रिप्लाई भेजे जा सकते हैं। यानी इस ऐप में किसी मेसेज का जवाब देते समय टेक्स्ट का सुझाव दिया जाएगा। यह सुझाव बिल्कुल उसी तरह होगा जैसा शॉर्ट ईमेल लिखते समय 'इनबॉक्स' ऐप में होता है। उदाहरण के लिए, अगर किसी मैसेज में लिखा है, 'क्या हम कल मूवी देखने चल सकते हैं?' तो ऐलो 'श्योर', 'सॉरी' या 'आई कैन नॉट' जैसे सुझाव देगा। जिससे यूजर अपने मैसेज के जवाब जल्द दे सकेंगे।

गूगल ने इस ऐप में इमेज रेकग्नाइज़ सॉफ्टवेयर का जबरदस्त इस्तेमाल किया है। इसके तहत अगर आप कोई इमेज भेजते हैं तो गूगल आपको इस इमेज के हिसाब से ही सुझाव भेजता है जिससे आप आसानी से बिना टाइप किए ही रिप्लाई कर सकते हैं। इसके अलावा गूगल असिस्टेंट, ऐलो ऐप के साथ तालमेल बिठाते हुए आपको बेहतरीन विडियोज और गेम्स डाउनलोड की सलाह भी देता है।

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Asus ZenFone 3 Series Design, Features Touted Ahead of May 30 Launch

• Asus at its May 30 launch event will reveal three new devices.
• ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Max are expected to launch.
• All three are expected to sport fingerprint scanner at the rear.

Asus had confirmed its ‘Zenvolution’ press event at the sidelines of Computex 2016 on May 31 where the company is expected to launch the new ZenFone 3 series of smartphones. Ahead of the official unveiling, Asus has teased the upcoming ZenFone 3 series in a teaser video confirming three handsets will launch including the Asus ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Max.
The 34-seconds YoutUbe video shared by Asus shows three handsets – first with ‘Clarity’ tagline, second with ‘Desire’ tagline, and the third with ‘Unlimited.’ The official video tips some of the features of the upcoming ZenFone 3 series including a fingerprint scanner at the back, metal frames, and large screen size.
The YouTube video titled ‘Zenvolution is coming’ has a tagline says, “Get ready to redefine clarity, desirable detail, and unlimited viewing area.”
An earlier report citing Asus CEO Jerry Shen suggested that the upcoming ZenFone 3 smartphone series will launch in June and target the mid-range segment. Shen had added that 90 percent of the ZenFone 3 smartphones will have Qualcomm SoCs while 10 percent devices will pack MediaTek SoCs. He further claimed that the ZenFone 3 devices will be available in six countries in August.
Talking possibly about the Max variant of the ZenFone 3, Shen had revealed plans for a Max model under the ZenFone 3 range and added that the ZenFone 3 Max will account for nearly two-thirds of total ZenFone 3 shipments. Some of the other ZenFone 3 variants teased by Shen include the ZenFone 3 Deluxe and ZenFone 3. Talking about competition, Shen had claimed that Asus will compete with Huawei and Oppo in the Chinese market.

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Acer Liquid X2 review

Liquid X2, Acer called it, when it clearly should have been the Acer Liquid X3. Now, we understand how the smartphone comes to replace the X1, but how did they miss out on a chance to name a triple-SIM device the X3, even if it skips a digit? Yes, the Acer Liquid X2 has multiple SIM slots, three of them.

Okay, to be fair, Acer already had one triple-SIM offering – the Liquid E700 – and it had the Trio moniker slapped to its name in some markets. Apparently, the company is no stranger to creative naming, it just chose to keep it simple for the Liquid X2.

Anyway, the number of SIM slots quickly reveals the price-conscious nature of the smartphone. Even if you had any doubts about it, the 720p resolution of the 5.5-inch display does well to squash them.

That said, the budget constraints have luckily not affected most of the other areas. The Mediatek MT6753 chipset is a reasonably powerful performer, there is a respectable 32GB of storage on board, and RAM is at a far-from-entry-level 3GB. There are also a couple of 13MP cams, one on the back, and one for selfies, and each gets an LED flash – not what you’d call skimping.

Powering the smartphone is a generous 4,020mAh battery (removable too), because what good are all these radios if they drill through your power pack in half a day of standby. A nicely balanced overall package, then.

Acer Liquid X2 key features

• 5.5″ 720p IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 267ppi
• Triple-SIM card support
• All-plastic build, removable rear cover
• Mediatek MT6753 chipset; octa-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, Mali-T720MP4 GPU, 3GB of RAM
• 13MP autofocus rear camera, f/1.8 lens, single-LED flash; 1080p@30fps video recording
• 13MP autofocus front camera, f/1.8 lens, single-LED flash; 1080p@30fps video recording
• 32GB built-in storage, dedicated microSD slot
• Android Lollipop 5.1
• Cat. 4 LTE (150/50Mbps); Wi-Fi b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0; GPS; microUSB, FM radio
• 4,020mAh battery
• Standard 3.5mm headphone jack, 24-bit/192kHz DAC, Dolby DTS HD certification

Main disadvantages

• Not quite enough resolution for the screen real estate
• Bulky for the screen size
• Android 5.1 is somewhat dated

Looking at the above lists, users of multiple carriers or multiple numbers with the same carrier will find plenty to like about the Acer Liquid X2. Perhaps its biggest shortcoming is the low pixel density, but that’s understandable, it just needed to fit it into the budget. And just because we have twice the ppi in some flagships, doesn’t make the X2’s 267ppi all that terrible.

Of course, the above is based solely on the spec sheet, before we’ve even opened the box. That’s exactly what we’re going to do on the next page, where our usual routine begins.

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Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2 With 4K Video Support Launched

• The new Yi Action Camera 2 has been priced at roughly Rs. 12,000.
• It will be competing against the GoPro Hero 4.
• The new action camera from Xiaomi is available only in China.

Xiaomi initially tried its hands at action cameras, a market traditionally dominated by GoPro, last year with the launch of Yi Action Camera priced at dirt cheap CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 3,900). The Chinese company has now upgraded its action camera range with the Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2 model pricedat CNY 1,199 (approximately Rs. 12,000). It is also available to pre-order via a third-party online retailer.

The new Yi Action Camera 2 is also being referred to as Yi 4K action camera by the company, considering the device sports 4K video recording capabilities at 30fps. It can also record full-HD videos at 120fps as well as HD videos at 240fps.

The Yi Action Camera 2 sports a 12-megapixel Sony IMX377 sensor which comes with f/2.8 aperture and 155-degree wide viewing angle. The device features a 2.19-inch display and also sports Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. The company says that the display on Yi Action Camera 2 comes with 160-degree wide viewing angles.

One of the highlights of the new Yi Action Camera 2 packs 1400mAh battery which is claimed to offer more battery life than GoPro Hero 4. The company touted that the new Yi Action Camera can record for up to 2 hours of continuous video recording. It comes with microSD card slot and supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.

Another notable feature of the new action camera from Yi is it packs EIS (electronic image stabilisation) which is a feature the company touts misses out on the GoPro Hero 4.

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Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2 With 4K Video Support Launched

HIGHLIGHTS

• The new Yi Action Camera 2 has been priced at roughly Rs. 12,000.
• It will be competing against the GoPro Hero 4.
• The new action camera from Xiaomi is available only in China.

Xiaomi initially tried its hands at action cameras, a market traditionally dominated by GoPro, last year with the launch of Yi Action Camera priced at dirt cheap CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 3,900). The Chinese company has now upgraded its action camera range with the Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2 model pricedat CNY 1,199 (approximately Rs. 12,000). It is also available to pre-order via a third-party online retailer.

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OnePlus 3 Images Leak; Show Design Changes and USB Type-C Port

HIGHLIGHTS

• OnePlus 3’s front and bottom images have been leaked online.
• The smartphone sports several design changes.
• OnePlus is due to launch the smartphone in the second quarter.

Rumours surrounding the upcoming flagship OnePlus 3 have been doing the rounds for quite some time. And now, a new leak has surfaced giving us a better idea about how the new smartphone will look.

Twitter user The Malignant leaked two images of the OnePlus 3 showing us the front and bottom panels of the smartphone, revealing some a few design changes from the OnePlus 2. The front looks similar to the OnePlus 2, with no visible change. The OnePlus 2 home button stays, where the fingerprint scanner will most likely be embedded.

The rear portion of the device sports the speaker vents, the 3.5mm audio jack, and the USB Type-C port. The speaker holes are now exclusive only to the left side, unlike the OnePlus 2, which housed them on both sides of the USB Type-C port at the bottom. The headphone jack has also been shifted to the bottom of the device.

Though the tipster did warn the rear panel of the phone seen in the leaked photos does not feature a ‘retail shape’, and thus did not share the photo, we noticed is from the bottom panel that the rear of the OnePlus 3 sees a less pronounced curve as compared to its predecessor. While the OnePlus 2’s rear panel tapered towards its edges, these leaked shots indicate that the next smartphone may ditch this design. OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei had earlier suggested the One Plus 3 will come with a completely “new design”.

Earlier leaks point at two storage variants 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB storage variant will come with 4GB of RAM and will be priced at $308, while the 64GB variant will come with a 6GB RAM and will be priced at $385. There is also word of a 128GB model, but no information on the price tag of that variant has been revealed. The OnePlus 3 is expected to sport a 5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) display and be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.

The smartphone should run OxygenOS based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and previous leaks tip it should come with a 16-megapixel rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, sport 32GB of inbuilt storage. The battery is pegged to be 3500mAh with the new “Dash Charge” feature, which is basically OnePlus’ name for fast charging technology. Pei has also announced that the OnePlus 3 will launchsometime in the second quarter of this year with a “better buying process”.

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Meizu m3 note First Impressions

• The new Meizu m3 note includes an all-metal body.
• The m3 note has been priced at Rs. 9,999 in India.
• One of the biggest highlights of m3 note is it supports multi-window.

Chinese handset maker Meizu on Wednesday unveiled its new m3 note smartphone in India. At an event in New Delhi, Meizu showcased the new m-series smartphone which brings a host of improvements over its predecessor, the Meizu m2 note. Some of the improvements in the new Meizu m3 note include an all-metal body, a new fingerprint scanner, multi-window support, and a larger battery.

Leon Zhang, Marketing Head, Meizu India, also talked about how the brand has grown in India since its debut. The company claimed it now has over 100 service centres and also introduced a new WhatsApp service for Meizu users. At the event, we spent some time with the Meizu m3 note and here are our first impressions.

To start off, the Meizu m3 note doesn’t really look anything the company has launched before. Zhang noted that the m3 note was the first all-metal m-series smartphone. The device sports a unibody design and is made of 6000 series aluminium alloy. The front is dominated by the screen which sports 2.5D curved glass. There is a physical home button as well, with an embedded fingerprint scanner. You’ll also see a camera, earpiece, and sensors above the display.

The rear has antenna bands running along the top and bottom. The primary camera is placed in the centre and is accompanied by a dual-LED flash. The Meizu logo is embossed lower down. The power and volume buttons are on the right, while the left has the SIM card and microSD card slot. The 3.5mm audio jack is on top, while charging port and speakers are on the bottom.

Overall, the m3 note looks like a solid device and fits well in hand. The device definitely feels sturdier than the m2 note which was all plastic. Despite featuring a 5.5-inch screen, the m3 note was easy to use with just one hand. The physical home button was easy reachable with our thumb.

The m3 note features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) LTPS screen with a pixel density of 403ppi. Zhang added that the screen has a high contrast ratio of 1000:1 and is bright at 450 nits.The handset is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC (four 1.8GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1GHz Cortex-A53 cores, plus Mali-T860 graphics) which the company claimed offers 125 percent better graphics performance compared to the m2 note. The 4100mAh battery is one of the highlights of this device.

Meizu had launched two variants of the m3 note in China, one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, and the other with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. The company has brought only the latter variant to India.

During our limited time with the handset, the Meizu m3 note handled multitasking and app switching pretty easily without any lag. For connectivity, the smartphone supports 4G on both SIMs. The company claims that the m3 note supports 6 modes and 18 frequency bands, including Indian LTE bands.

The physical home button on the m3 note smartphone also works as a back button, just like the one on the Meizu m2 note. The Marketing Head of Meizu India explained during his keynote that users have to tap the home button to go back, while pressing it will take them to the homescreen. Unfortunately, we couldn’t test the fingerprint sensor on the phone at the launch.

The Meizu m3 note runs Flyme 5 OS based on Android 5.1 Lollipop and the company touted that it brings several improvements over Flyme 4.5. Meizu said that power consumption has decreased by up to 32 percent on m3 note running Flyme 5 compared to the m2 note.

One of the biggest highlights of the Flyme 5 is multi-window support, which splits the screen in two halves and allows users to perform two functions simultaneously. On the m3 note, users will have to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access their recently opened apps, and the multi-window option appears on one of the app cards. The first half of the screen shows the app which was in use while the second half can be used for another app.

Some of the other enhancements that Flyme 5 brings are a revamped Gallery app which can now sort photos based on time or place; a new Wi-Fi doctor feature that can attempt to fix problems with connections, and new Quick Share feature that allows data to be transferred at 17Mbps through Wi-Fi. Some other features of Flyme 5 are an inbuilt storage cleaner, a RAM optimiser, and an anti-virus tool.

The company at the event also announced that the Flyme 5 will be rolling out to all Meizu smartphones launched in India this year.

The smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and phase-detection auto focus. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for lens protection. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture as well. The images we took in artificial indoor lighting seemed vibrant with good color reproduction. Low light shots taken with the m3 note seemed above average. The front 5-megapixel camera also produced decent-looking samples. We will however reserve our verdict on the phone’s overall performance and camera quality till we get the chance to put it through our detailed review process.

Final Thoughts

 At Rs. 9,999, the Meizu m3 note definitely looks like a great package and will give tough competition to other competitors in the price segment including the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (2GB RAM model), LeEco Le 1s Eco, and the Coolpad Note 3 Plus.

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