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examples of pre-immersive era, where a user gets sentimentally into the tech platform, but would
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not get from experiential perspective. Fantasy Sports and the Gaming Industry is already worth Rs 43.8 billion and is said to reach Rs 118.8 billion by FY23 with a growth rate of CAGR 22.1 per cent. From
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Head of Browsers, said, “With this major upgrade, we are taking the first step into Web 3, the new Web, where users are in control. We believe every browser in 2019 should be Web 3-ready.” WhatsApp working on feature to deny private chat screenshots few quick steps. The evaluation of the smartphone will be based on three key parameters- physical condition, hardware quality and current market value of the device. To leverage this program via the MIUI security app, users need to initiate the hardware test on the device, select their city and follow the instructions for further tests. Once the process is completed, the exchange price will be estimated and quote will be generated, followed by payment initiation. Users can choose to accept the payment in any of the modes, viz. bank transfer, Paytm cash, or vouchers. Cashify will initiate the pickup process after the amount is credited to the customer. Opera launches Reborn 3 with Crypto Wallet, Web 3 explorer and a free VPN
keypads, smart camera, mp3-mp4 music player, 3.5 mm audio jack, auto call recording, dual sim (G+G), wireless FM, and torch etc. Priced at Rs 1,699, the mobile phone comes in three vibrant colours- Black, White and Blue. Harsh Vardhan, Marketing Head, Jivi Mobiles, said, “Jivi is bringing back the iconic designs of feature phones in a modern way which are stylish and trendy, colourful, handy, easy to use and most importantly, the phone that charge your another phone. This phone will also work as a power bank.” Xiaomi partners Cashify for ‘Mi recycle’ program Chinese handset major Xiaomi, in partnership with Cashify, has launched the ‘Mi recycle’ feature in their MIUI security app, to let Mi fans check the health of their smartphone and get its best resale value instantly. The Mi recycle feature is powered by Cashify and helps Xiaomi smartphone users to sell their existing devices within a
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Opera has launched the Opera 60 (codenamed Reborn 3), in its endeavour to improve the quality of people’s digital lives through increased privacy and security features, as well as a new design of the browser’s interface. With this, Opera becomes the first major computer browser to include a native Crypto Wallet and Web 3 explorer. The new feature lets people make transactions and interact with the blockchain-based Internet of the future, also known as Web 3. By also providing a free browser VPN, Opera wants to make sure users stay safe and in control of their browsing. Krystian Kolondra, EVP at Opera,
Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is testing an ‘Authentication’ feature which would bar users from taking screenshots of their private conversations. The new feature comes as part of a plethora of security changes that the app has been working on and introducing, keeping in line with the app’s commitment to user-privacy, web portal Independent reported recently. The screenshot-blocking feature would be made available to users whenever WhatsApp plans to release the ‘Authentication’ feature, which is currently under development. Before accessing into the app, the ‘Authentication’ feature would ask users to confirm their identities via their fingerprints, WABetaInfo reported. On enabling the feature, even after confirming their identities, users would not be able to take a screenshot of their chats. Snapchat introduces four Indian languages
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Truecaller has entered into a strategic partnership with the world’s largest online bus ticket booking platform, redBus, to enable simple, safe and fast bus ticket booking service within the Truecaller app. This partnership is aimed at facilitating a seamless ticketing experience for more than 100 million daily active users of Truecaller in India. As part of the integration, redBus will now be available as a mini app under the Payments section on the Truecaller app. This collaboration will allow consumers to carry out end-toend booking transactions from login to search, compare and checkout with Truecaller login credentials. Further to make the ticketing experience more immersive, Truecaller has also integrated its robust UPI platform enabling users to carry out payment transactions directly using Truecaller Pay during checkout.
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Hubhopper, Samsung join forces to transform audio content consumption patterns
Aiming to introduce its diverse segment of audio content to a vast number of Indian audiences, Hubhopper, an AI-enabled content aggregator and India’s largest podcasting and audio-on-demand platform, has teamed up with global technology giant Samsung. The association aims to deliver a new listening experience for consumers. Through the partnership, Hubhopper app will be incorporated across millions of Samsung Galaxy smartphones in the country. Gautam Raj Anand, Founder and CEO, Hubhopper, said, “Hubhopper aims to organize audio content in the country and through this collaboration with Samsung, we are set to reach every category of people across India to promote podcasts and audio as a hassle-free medium of consuming content while also encouraging and giving a platform to creators across various categories, regions and linguistics to flourish.” WittyFeed launches CatchUp, a social infotainment platform
New age media platform WittyFeed has launched ‘CatchUp’, a social infotainment startup that will give users the opportunity to stay on top of trends online via an audiovisual format. An essential offering of CatchUp is that the media-rich content is served to the user in nuggets of (3 sec - 3 mins), making the platform first-of-its-kind in India. In the midst of changing algorithms of social media platforms affecting the future of digital publishing
every day, the company believes that new platforms will emerge by innovating on format and monetization methods for publishers. Following the same reason, WittyFeed also decided to consolidate its India business in the new platform, it said. The content on CatchUp is curated from various publishers in different categories such as Bollywood, Politics, Sports, Lifestyle, Health & Fitness and Social Media etc. CatchUp delivers a unique personalized experience for users to kill FOMO and keep up with the latest and happening things on the internet in the form of updates throughout the day.
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Cashify to invest Rs 20 cr to expand offline kiosk model to 20 cities
Re-commerce startup Cashify is planning to invest Rs 20 crore in India to expand its business across 20 cities in India by the end of 2019. Major cost will go in establishing kiosks and hiring manpower to service people to sell their old smartphones on the spot and get instant money. Cashify is leading the re-commerce space as one of the most prominent brands, offering doorstep services to sell old smartphones. The brand has encashed 20 lakh gadgets till now, disbursed Rs 900 crore in cash to sellers and has served more than 15 lakh happy customers. Being the first brand in re-commerce ecosystem in India to start offline kiosk model, Cashify is now looking to expand its offline presence aggressively across different geographies. The brand has announced that it has consolidated plans to reach out to a total number of 20 cities with 75 kiosks by the end of 2019. Haptik enters strategic partnership with Reliance Jio Chatbot maker Haptik has entered a strategic partnership with Reliance
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newsbits Industries, through its subsidiary Reliance Jio Digital Services. The total transaction size, including primary capital investment is about 700 crore (~100 million USD), with 230 crore as the consideration for the initial business transfer from Haptik to Jio.
The Haptik team will continue to drive the growth of the business, including the enterprise platform as well as digital consumer assistants. On a fully diluted basis, RIL will hold about 87% stake in the company, with the rest with Haptik’s founders and employees. In 2013, Haptik was born out of a belief that conversational UI is the most native experience for the 21st century smartphone user, and that it can be leveraged for more than just personal communication. For over half a decade, Haptik has been at the forefront of the Conversational AI revolution in India – first as a mobile virtual assistant app, and then as a solutions provider for large enterprises. JetSynthesys forays into casual gaming segment Digital entertainment and gaming company JetSynthesys has launched an all-new game ‘Ludo Live: World Tour’, marking its entry into the casual gaming market. The classic game comes alive in a whole new avatar with unique elements to give gamers a fastpaced and interactive experience. The specially designed game is now live on the iOS platform. Ludo Live: World Tour will provide its gamers a globe-trotting experience where players travel virtually to exotic locations around the world while competing with opponents from other countries. The game provides players with varied customized options, including a 48 or a 72-square board, exciting dice graphics with their favourite superhero or cartoon character as well as fun features where players can double roll the dice, reset the
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tile, teleport the peg, land on a safe zone and even undo their actions. Uber expands footprint to 40th city in India On-demand ride-sharing platform Uber announced its operations in Vijayawada and Ranchi recently, enabling consumers in these cities to book rides on UberGo by simply downloading the Uber app. With this launch, Uber has expanded its footprint to 40 cities across India. Uber’s recent launches in Patna, Agra, Kanpur, Amritsar, Varanasi and Prayagraj have enabled them to reach this milestone in the first half of
2019. The launch is in line with Uber’s vision to offer affordable and reliable transportation to millions of riders, and livelihood opportunities for hundreds of thousands of driver partners across the region. UberGo will offer riders in Vijayawada and Ranchi an affordable and reliable solution to get around the city quickly and will help deliver a stress-free alternative for daily commuters, it said. CoSoSys introduces Device Control software to protect sensitive data CoSoSys, a leading developer of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and security software, has introduced Device Control, an important module of endpoint protector.
This solution can be used in organizations of all sizes from various industries, and is available as hardware and virtual appliance or cloud infrastructure. Device Control locks down, monitors and manages removable devices, such as USB storage devices, printers, and ports like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to stop data theft and data loss.
The solution is precise and extremely granular allowing the possibility to define rights per user or computer, group and more. “Device Control is a fundamental module of our DLP solution and protects sensitive data against accidental or intentional data loss. The solution is crossplatform and works great on Windows, mac OS and Linux from a simple web-based interface, making it a great choice for businesses with a mixed environment,” mentioned Filip Cotfas – Channel Manager at CoSoSys. Flock launches Email, Calendar for businesses Team messaging platform Flock has come up with the Email and Calendar for businesses. The launch of Flock’s new suite comes at a time when the Flock team messenger is seeing tremendous growth and adoption globally. Flock Business Email is a transformational tool from the Flock stable that will change the way organisations communicate with each other. With features such as a highly engaging UX, conversation threads, native
desktop app, antivirus and integrated video conferencing, Flock is ensuring seamless communication across teams. Video conferencing which is a key feature of business email is a powerful tool through which teams can connect with over 50 participants in any part of the world. Flock Calendar is another must-have tool that makes remote working easier. Through seamless integration with business email, Flock Calendar is packed with features such as meeting reminders, shared calendars, multiple calendar support, and meeting scheduler. JioSaavn’s programmatic audio inventory debuts on Google’s DV360 in India Music streaming platform JioSaavn’s programmatic audio inventory is now available on Google’s Demand Side Platform (DSP) - Display & Video 360 (formerly known as DoubleClick Bid Manager), adding all-new dynamics to the
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digital advertising gameplay in India. India registered about 150 million music streaming users at the end of 2018, paving the way for programmatic audio (af1) in the country. The product integration will lead to a new wave that pushes the evolving audio advertising to the frontlines for many brands and marketers. Display & Video 360 is one of the most popular marketing platforms in India. With investments in audio ads by marketers on the rise, and the
current association with Google, the audio space will see a boom in the months to come; from increased product exposure as well as better economics of ad production and diffusion. Linksys expands Velop Mesh WiFi system in India Linksys, a home router pioneer that claims to have sold 100 million routers globally, has introduced Velop, its premier wholehome WiFi product in India. Velop is a triband modular WiFi system that can be installed in various mesh configurations providing fast and reliable WiFi to the edge of a home network. Velop is small enough to be placed anywhere with a clean and attractive look that appeals to everyone. Each Velop “node” is a powerful tri-band AC2200 device that serves as router, range extender, access point, and bridge which provides users the future proof technology they need, as they bring new and more devices into the home. Each node is configured during setup by the accompanying Linksys app (available for iOS and Android), which provides the industry’s simplest and most intuitive setup leveraging Bluetooth to securely communicate between the mobile device and each node. Shopmatic offers e-commerce platform for SMEs, aspiring entrepreneurs In a move aimed at transforming the e-commerce landscape in India, e-commerce enabler Shopmatic is making its platform available for SMEs and aspiring
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entrepreneurs at the cost of Rs 50 for one year. Customers can unlock the powerpacked features of the Shopmatic platform to set up and manage their online store and only pay 3% when they make a successful sale. Shopmatic recognises that to leverage the opportunities from e-commerce, the SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs should have the freedom to make use of a comprehensive platform without the burden of an upfront investment or committed fees, and has launched this disruptive offering. Despite e-commerce being the sunrise sector in India, not all SMBs, hobbyists, craftspersons, artisans and businesses have embraced the e-commerce route because of the upfront investment required and the perception that setting up an ecommerce business is difficult. Moreover, businesses are unsure if they would even be successful, after paying significant fees to website developers or e-commerce platform providers. Warranty Bazaar executes over 50K warranty services in refurbished market
WarrantyBazaar.com, an integrated platform to provide extended warranty services on various consumer electronic products, has achieved the milestone of executing over 50,000 warranty services in two months for pre-owned smartphones and laptops. The astounding number highlights the company’s ambition to strengthen the ecosystem with a seamless process by ensuring robust quality check process and warranty services, it said in a statement. Driven by various factors like better customer experience and rising cost of repairs, etc., the warranty market is set to see rapid growth in coming years. Not just customers, but sellers and e-commerce companies dealing in the refurbished segment have realized the role of Extended Warranty in order to create a huge value proposition by giving confidence to the customer for buying a refurbished product. Elara Technologies acquires FastFox.com Singapore-based Elara Technologies,
owner of Housing.com, PropTiger.com and Makaan.com, has acquired Gurugambased tech-enabled rental brokerage platform FastFox.com. FastFox was valued at just under Rs 100 crores at the time of this transaction. With this acquisition, Elara has entered the online-to-offline home rentals space, which has a market opportunity of over Rs 20,000 crores. The addition of FastFox.com to its portfolio allows Elara to offer a comprehensive endto-end service to landlords and tenants, thereby ensuring a significant improvement in consumer experience. Currently, Elara is growing at a market leading rate of more than 60% y-o-y and the new acquisition will further help the company to become the clear market leader in digital real estate in the country. FastFox.com is an online-tooffline (O2O) brokerage firm that works in partnership with other brokers and landlords to list residential properties online for rental purposes. It allows home seekers to check pictures and access indepth information about available properties.
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Absolutdata launches NAVIK TradeAI solution Absolutdata, a leader in delivering scalable business impact through AIpowered solutions, advanced analytics and data science services, recently launched NAVIK TradeAI, the world’s first Trade Promotion Intelligence (TPI) solution. The latest addition to Absolutdata’s popular NAVIK AI platform, NAVIK TradeAI empowers CPG trade promotion teams to radically improve planning and revenue performance with the power of AI and machine learning in an easy-to-use TPI solution that delivers better results more quickly. Now available to Absolutdata customers, NAVIK TradeAI has allowed trade promotion teams using the solution to drive 4-7 per cent increases in incremental sales. Prior to the launch of NAVIK TradeAI, trade promotion teams had to rely on Trade Promotion Management (TPM) software. n team@mymobile.co.in
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– Lyric Jain, Founder and CEO, Logically
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mid concerns of fake news, UK-based tech startup Logically has come up with an intuitive, human-centric platform to empower citizens to combat fake news and misinformation on any topic. Powered by Extended Intelligence (EI), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and human oversight, it is available on Android and the web. Conceived by 22-year-old Cambridge and MIT graduate Lyric Jain, Logically has been developed by a diverse team of data scientists, coders, designers and journalists. The Logically platform acts as a real-time, user-friendly filter ensuring users can quickly consume information that is fair, authentic, credible and trusted (FACT). According to a recent report, while a majority of the population does not blindly trust opinionated propaganda or social platforms, over 4 in 10 Indians haven’t heard of fact-checking as a solution to ascertain facts. Logically believes that media and technology firms should do more to combat the issue, especially when many people are cautious about government interventions. Logically uses complex algorithms designed to identify the accuracy and credibility of any piece of content. It uses text analytics, metadata and editorial insights to determine the quality, reputation and authority of the source while monitoring network behaviour and the proliferation of content to discover suspicious patterns. Lyric Jain, Founder and CEO, Logically, said, “With the
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proliferation of smartphones, internet penetration and all-pervasive media, the world is battling a trust deficit driven by false news spread both accidentally and by unscrupulous agents. Lack of clear guidelines for curbing fake news and lack of accountability, liability and responsibility, puts the onus on citizens to filter fact from fiction. We are delighted to launch the Logically platform that will democratize Artificial Intelligence, and guide people away from echo chambers and filter bubbles - empowering everyone to access authenticated news with balanced perspectives, nurturing news-literacy, stimulating civil discourse, critical thinking and a harmonious community atmosphere to improve lives.” “The launch is a reflection of the brilliant team we have and the support we’ve had both from MIT and Cambridge universities. We’re looking forward to expanding our teams both in India and the UK over the next 12 months,” Jain added Stimulating informed social conversation, this platform empowers citizens to fact-check the accuracy of any article they come across - ensuring that they only share trusted news with their network. With notifications and updates on favourite stories, topics and entities, users are in control of the news, of the stories they want, as and when they happen as a single, simple, streamlined Newsfeed. Logically is scouting for partnerships with publishers, fact checkers and platforms to monitor and provide analysis around fake news and content likely to incite violence. n
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bignews Xiaomi eyes 50% sales from offline in 2019
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hina’s Xiaomi is reportedly making a huge investment towards expanding its offline presence in India and is expecting offline retail to generate half of its handset sales in India by the end of 2019, helping it stave off a stiff challenge from South Korea’s Samsung and retain its leadership position in the highly competitive market. Manu Kumar Jain, MD, Xiaomi India, said that India is the largest market outside China and is currently the fastest growing market among all sizeable countries. “We are hoping to continue to be number 1 in India… we want to grow our offline share this year...we have 50% online market share, and holding it is a tough task, thereby offline expansion is a focus area for Xiaomi this year.” Xiaomi is targeting 50% of handset sales to come from the offline channel this year against 40% currently. Jain claimed that the company has 50% share in the online channel. Xiaomi led India’s smartphone market with 28% market share for the calendar year 2018, having recorded highest ever shipments in the country, as per Counterpoint Research. It plans to take the overall retail shop count to over 10,000 by the end of this year from around 6,000 now. It is now piloting a new retail format -- Mi Studio -- to penetrate tier 2 and tier 3 markets. Jain said that the cost of doing business in the offline space is higher since it required physical infrastructure, manpower, and branding.
The company has now opened 1,000 Mi Store - small-format stores for the rural market -- across 300 cities and 19 states and is aiming to take the count to 5,000 by the end of this year. Xiaomi will also open 25 Mi Home exclusive stores this year, taking the total count to 100. n
Oppo plans to take the pop-up design to new heights
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he latest patent from Oppo seems to have combined two of them -- pop-up selfie camera and a dual display smartphone. As per a report by LetsGoDigital, Oppo is working on a smartphone that will have a second screen which will pop-out -- just like how the selfie camera pops out. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) had revealed a patent from Oppo for an “Electronic device with display panel” showing handsets with dual displays -- not in a flexible setup but in a sliding form factor.
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The first design shows a slightly narrower and shorter display that is attached at the top of the main screen of the smartphone. Using the “telescopic mechanism” this secondary screen will house the front camera and receiver, eliminating any possible notches. The other design shows that the secondary screen of the handset will slide from the left side of the smartphone, for which Oppo will use a “guide rail mechanism”. In this design, Oppo will place the selfie camera and receiver in the top bezel of this model. The latest leak from Oppo comes just after the company stated in an internal memo that it will fine people RMB 500,000 (or around Rs 51 lakh) if anyone is caught leaking information about its Reno smartphone. The company could also take action against mobile phone dealers if they leak information about the Oppo Reno ahead of its launch. The Oppo Reno smartphone has been making a buzz recently. It is rumoured to come with a pop-up camera that wedges out from one side. This wedge-shaped camera houses the selfie camera along with an LED flash. This new set of information comes from the case images shared by SlashLeaks. n
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bignews iPhone X to be Made-in-India from July
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aiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn will reportedly begin from July the commercial production of iPhone X range of smartphones for Apple from its 160-acre factory off Chennai. According to people aware of the development, the plans are to step up production capacity and diversify to even higher models going forward. Sustained increase in manufacturing will depend on, among other factors, the continuation of a favourable incentive regime into the next government, an official said. The company began its India manufacturing journey through another Taiwanese company Wistron, which had started with the iPhone SE from its factory near
Bengaluru two years ago and later advanced to iPhone 6S model. Wistron now makes iPhone 7, a sign analyst foresee as a bump-up in local manufacturing of multinational technology companies keen on the Indian market. Around 290 million smartphones were assembled in India in 2018 up from 58 million in 2014, according to data from the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association. In the short-term, the Differential Duty and the Phased Manufacturing Programme worked as far as import substitution is concerned. Now the challenge is to move from 290 million to 500 million phones and then to one billion by 2025,” Pankaj Mohindroo, National President, ICEA, said. “The National Policy on Electronics, 2019, gives a broad framework, but we will have to put a robust action plan behind it, which will enable exports.” Analysts anticipate a price cut in certain iPhone models as Apple ramps up local manufacturing in India. n
Honor targets top spot in Indian smartphone market
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uawei’s sub-brand Honor is eyeing the top spot in India’s highly competitive smartphone market and has devised a new strategy supported by new branding. It is now planning to make fresh investments to bolster its manufacturing to export from India and set up a deep offline retail presence. George Zhao, Global President, Honor, recently said, “We will have dedicated products for India with localised features as part of the strategy… India will now have
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full support from our global team for retail expansion, manufacturing and product portfolio.” The new strategy and branding, announced in China last year, is being implemented in India this year. Honor became China’s number one online brand in 2018, pipping Xiaomi, and now plans to replicate the success in India. Huawei (along with Honor) was the third largest brand globally, with 16.1% share in the fourth quarter of 2018, against Xiaomi’s 7.6% share, according to IDC. In India, Honor was the second fastest growing brand with 183% growth in 2018, and was ranked No. 8 with 3.2 % share, as per Counterpoint Research. Honor plans to be a full range player, with devices priced in Rs 7,000-40,999 range under the new strategy. Huawei as a brand is now focusing on ultra-premium handset category of Rs 60,000 and above to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung. Zhao said that Honor’s management is now mulling over starting exports from India to other markets, having recently expanded the manufacturing capabilities with Taiwan’s Foxconn. It has been making products through contract manufacturer Flex since 2016 in India. The Chinese handset maker has also started discussions with its component suppliers for local sourcing to deepen its manufacturing capabilities and to support future exports from the country.n
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Intel exits 5G smartphone modem business
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S electronics major Intel recently said it was withdrawing from the 5G smartphone modem business, just after Apple and American microchip manufacturer Qualcomm announced they had clinched an agreement to end a battle over royalty payments. The modems that connect smartphones to telecommunications networks were at the heart of the battle between Apple and Qualcomm. Intel said it will “complete an assessment of the opportunities for 4G and 5G modems in PCs, internet of things devices and other data-centric devices,” while pursuing investment opportunities in its 5G network infrastructure business. “5G continues to be a strategic priority across Intel, and our team has developed a valuable portfolio of wireless products and intellectual property,” CEO Bob Swan said. “We are assessing our options to realize the value we have created, including the opportunities in a wide variety of datacentric platforms and devices in a 5G world,” he added. The company said it would meet commitments to customers for its existing 4G smartphone modem product line, though it has no plans to launch 5G smartphone modem products, including
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those previously set to premiere in 2020. Currently under deployment, ultra-fast 5G wireless networks require terminals equipped with 5G models and specific network infrastructure. Apple, which had fought a multi-front brawl with Qualcomm for two years, had turned to Intel before reaching the agreement with Qualcomm. n
Indians spend 10 hours on devices daily
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s smartphones become the gateway to engaging customer experiences, Indians are spending over 10 hours on their devices daily, representing the changing content consumption habits, a new study by Adobe revealed recently. As part of its “2019 Brand Content Survey”, the software major found that two-third of those surveyed were using two devices at the same time constantly or frequently. Over 400 million millennials in India choose trustworthy brands that respect their privacy primarily, the findings showed. Sunder Madakshira, Head,
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Marketing, Adobe India, said, “Brands that can strike the right level of personalisation will forge stronger connections with their customers, resulting in brand loyalty and growth.” As per the survey, two-thirds of India’s digital users, especially between the 23-49 age group, are comfortable making unplanned purchases from a brand. Nearly 69 per cent shoppers in the country prefer online marketplaces for purchasing products. The study noted that while 49 per cent people visit a brand’s website to buy products, 31 per cent people still make purchases via physical stores and 28 per cent Indians use smart speakers and voice assistants to make purchases. “It is not surprising that online review sites, social media networking sites and video channels were voted as critical cogs of pre and post purchase interactions, especially in the younger age groups,” added Madakshira. Nearly 95 per cent of the people between the 18-34 age group trust Google-owned YouTube the most, while middle-aged and elderly people rely more on Facebook. India has nearly 300 million Facebook users and over 265 million YouTube users. Online news sources emerged as the second-best method to source and share information for the mobile-friendly Indians, it said.n
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bignews Amazon, Google end impasse with streaming agreement
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ech majors Amazon and Google have agreed to allow each other’s streaming media applications to work on their platforms, ending a fight over video between them. The companies said in a statement that the official YouTube apps will be available on Amazon’s Fire TV in the coming months, allowing users of the Amazon platform to access the music videos, movies, shows and other content from the Google-owned service. The agreement also enables Amazon Prime members streaming to Chromecast or using Android TV devices to access Amazon’s video content. The deal appears to end a spat between the two tech giants that made it difficult or impossible for users of one of the video services to use the platform to access the other’s. “We are excited to work with Amazon to launch the official YouTube apps on Fire TV devices worldwide,” said Heather Rivera, head of product partnerships at YouTube. “Bringing our flagship YouTube experience to Amazon Fire TV gives our users even more ways to watch the videos and creators they love.” Andrew Bennett, head of business development for Prime Video, said the agreement would “give our customers
convenient access to the shows and movies they love... customers will have even more ways to stream what they want, whenever they want, no matter where they are.” Amazon and Google are in fierce competition over streaming, but their spat had sparked concerns of anti-competitive conduct by locking out an important rival. The joint statement said Fire TV users will be able to sign in to their existing YouTube account and access their full library of content. Chromecast users will meanwhile have similar access to the Prime Video catalog.n
App Annie introduces Mobile Web
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obile data and analytics platform App Annie has come up with its Mobile Web product. With this, App Annie is the first to deliver market intelligence for both mobile app and web performance. The company also has crossed the $100 million Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) milestone, it said. Mobile Web Intelligence provides a unique view into the customer journey. The unification of mobile web and app metrics offer comprehensive insights to enable mobile transformation and deliver winning experiences. Key benefits of Mobile Web Intelligence include 360 degree insights of mobile web and app usage; benchmark performance of time spent, sessions and traffic (referral, outbound, and browser); international coverage spanning Asia, North America
and Europe; and a unified platform simplifies data analysis. “We are excited to offer the first and most comprehensive mobile data offering to the market,” said Aaron Mahimainathan, chief product officer, App Annie. “Companies need a holistic view of mobile engagement across web and apps to optimize a winning consumer experience.” This year, consumers are projected to spend $120 billion globally on mobile apps. As mobile has become the primary channel to acquire and engage consumers, demand for App Annie data and analytics has propelled the company’s ARR past $100 million, it mentioned. “As the mobile performance standard, we are in a unique position to lead companies through mobile transformation,” said Ted Krantz, CEO, App Annie. “We are proud of this $100M ARR achievement. We will continue to lead the industry with the highest quality data, delivering predictive and prescriptive insights and partnering with our customers in a mobilefirst world.” App Annie’s business is driven by global demand for mobile data and analytics with 40 per cent of ARR coming from the Americas, 40 per cent from Asia and 20 per cent from Europe. n team@mymobile.co.in
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Samsung Galaxy A70
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xpanding its ever-growing Galaxy A-series, Samsung recently
handset also supports optical in-display fingerprint sensor and
launched the Galaxy A70 smartphone in India. The mid-
face unlock.
range smartphone, which happens to be one of the biggest
The Galaxy A70 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675
Galaxy A phones launched till date with a large 6.7-inch display,
chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage,
has been official for a few weeks and was recently announced at
which is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. The
Samsung’s “A Galaxy Event” in Bangkok.
handset ships with One UI based on Android Pie.
The South Korean handset maker has so far launched the
In terms of optics, the fifth Galaxy A device in India houses
Galaxy A50, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A10 in India
a triple camera setup which includes a 32MP primary camera
that are priced between Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000. With the Galaxy
with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera and a 5MP
A70, Samsung has launched its first sub-Rs 30,000 phone
depth camera. The camera also supports super slo-mo video
which costs Rs 28,990 in India.
recording and Scene Optimiser. Up front, the Galaxy A70 sports
Talking about technical specs, the Galaxy A70 sports a large
a 32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
6.7-inch display. Samsung is using an Infinity-U Super AMOLED
The Galaxy A70 houses a large 4,500mAh battery and it is
display with a FHD+ (2400x1080) resolution. It supports
the first Samsung phone in India to support 25W fast charging
Widevine L1 certification and the phone is also equipped with
over USB Type-C. It also comes with Samsung Pay secured by
Dolby Atmos surround sound support for headphones. The
Knox.
Galaxy A70 features a 3D glasstic design on the back that will
The smartphone is available across retail stores, Samsung
come in three colours - White, Blue and Black. The colours offer
e-Shop and Samsung Opera House. It is also available online via
a prism effect as well, which is similar to the Galaxy A50. The
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Voto V9
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hinese handset maker Voto has launched a new smartphone called the V9 in India. The Voto V9 is focused towards Indian youth in tier
2 and tier 3 cities and it has an affordable price tag. In terms of specs, the Voto V9 boasts a 5.85-inch IPS 2.5 curve HD display and it runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The Voto V9 packs a 3,000mAh battery and offers a fingerprint scanner and Face ID unlock for authentication and security. The Voto V9 is a Google-certified device which makes its software less buggy and more stable. The Voto V9 comes with a non-slip design and a curvy back. There is also Grippe texture finish on the device which makes it easy to hold and less likely to slip and break. The V9 also comes with 22 regional languages support. Other features include dual 4G VoLTE+VoLTE and a 2.5D curved glass design. According to the company, the device is capable of multitasking and offers an improved web and application performance. In the optics department, the Voto V9 comes with a dual-rear camera setup which comprises a 13MP camera paired with a 2MP camera.
While on the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with Panorama View Mode. The Voto V9 comes with a price tag of Rs 6,999 and it can be purchased from retail stores all over the country. n
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Realme 3 Pro and Realme C2
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ealme recently launched two new smartphones, Realme
different price segments. In less than one year we have
3 Pro and Realme C2, starting at a price of Rs 5,999
launched 8 products across 4 product series, and achieved
and goes up to Rs 16,999, available via Flipkart and Realme
6.5 million fans across the country. This has been possible
portal.
only with support and love of our fans. In the coming year,
Realme 3 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 710 processor and comes with a 4,045mAh battery with a VOOC 3.0 flash charge. Realme 3 Pro also supports Sony IMX 519 16MP + 5MP rear cameras, and a 25MP selfie camera. It comes in two variants; 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM at Rs 13,999 and
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6GB RAM +128GB ROM at Rs 16,999 in three coloursCarbon Grey, Nitro Blue and Lightning Purple. Realme also announced another addition to its entrylevel series, Realme C2. It comes with a 6.1 inch HD + Dewdrop Full screen supported by a 4,000mAh battery, 13MP + 2MP AI Dual Camera as well as octa-core 12nm Helio P22. Realme C2 2GB RAM + 16 GB ROM is priced at Rs 5,999 and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM at Rs 7,999 in two colours- Diamond Black and Diamond Blue. The phone goes on sale on May 15. Madhav Sheth, Chief Executive Officer, Realme India, said, “With the launch of Realme 3 Pro and Realme C2, customers can enjoy the benefits of Power and Style in
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ong Kong-based Transsion Holdings’ sub-brand Infinix has
selfies. The camera features various modes like AI portrait, AI
come up with a new device in India called the Smart 3 Plus,
HDR, AI bokeh, night, sports etc. The device offers face unlock
which is the successor to last year’s Infinix Smart 2. The Infinix Smart 3 Plus is said to be the most affordable smartphone with triple rear cameras at the moment. Coming to specs, the Infinix Smart 3 Plus boasts of a large
through the front camera for additional security purposes. The Infinix Smart 3 Plus comes with a price tag of Rs 6,999 and is available via Flipkart. It comes in two colour variantsMidnight Black and Sapphire Cyan. n
6.21-inch display bearing HD+ resolution. It features a dewdrop notch on the top, and offers an 88 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The 2.5D glass layered on the top enhances the user experience. The smartphone flaunts a glass-finish rear shell. The back panel features a vertical triple camera setup located on the top left corner and a fingerprint sensor in the centre. The all-new Infinix device is powered by a Helio A22 quadcore processor ticking at 2GHz. The chipset is paired with 2GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal memory. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. It runs the latest Android 9 Pie OS with the custom XOS 5.0 skinned on the top. The Smart 3 Plus is powered by a 3,500mAh battery. It offers all the basic connectivity options. In the camera department, the Infinix Smart 3 Plus is equipped with a triple rear camera setup backed by PDAF and AI abilities. The module comprises a 13MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP secondary sensor and a third low light sensor. It is accompanied by a dual LED flash. Upfront, the smartphone is fitted with an 8MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture for
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Honor 8A Pro
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uawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched a new smartphone,
measures 156.28x73.5x8mm and weighs 150 grams.
known as the Honor 8A Pro in Russia. The device, which
Talking about optics, the smartphone sports a 13-megapixel
is said to be a rebranded version of the Honor Play 8A that was
primary camera with an LED flash and f/1.8 aperture. There is
launched in January this year, comes with 6.09-inch screen.
an 8-megapixel selfie shooter on the Honor 8A Pro as well. In
In terms of specs, the Honor 8A Pro runs on Android 9 Pie
terms of the connectivity options, you will get 4G LTE support,
with EMUI 9.0. This dual-SIM (Nano) smartphone sports a
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a Micro-USB 2.0 port.
6.09-inch IPS HD+ (720x1560 pixels) with 19.5:9 aspect
Additionally, the phone packs support for GPS and Glonass as
ratio and 283 PPI. It is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio
well as a rear fingerprint sensor. The Honor 8A Pro is powered
P35 SoC with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.3GHz and
a 3,020mAh battery.
four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, which is joined by
The smartphone is priced at RUB 13,990 (roughly Rs
PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 3GB of RAM. There is 64GB of
14,700) and is being exclusively sold via Tmall in the country.
onboard storage, which can be further expanded using a
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dedicated microSD card slot (up to 512GB). The phone
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Lenovo K6 Enjoy
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enovo recently launched the K6 Enjoy smartphone in China. The Lenovo K6 Enjoy flaunts a gradient design and
On the imaging front, the Lenovo K6 Enjoy sports a triple
has a waterdrop notch up that sits above a 6.22-inch
camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary
display.
sensor paired with a 5MP depth sensor and an 8MP telephoto
Talking about technical specs, the Lenovo K6 Enjoy features a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS display with an aspect ratio
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for 10W fast charging.
sensor. On the front, it sports an 8MP sensor for taking selfies with AI scene detection and portrait shot features.
of 19:9. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio A22
In terms of connectivity options, the smartphone comes
processor paired with a PowerVR GE6320 GPU. It comes
with 4G, VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, USB
with 4GB of RAM along with 64GB/128GB internal
Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
storage expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.
The Lenovo K6 Enjoy is priced at Yuan 1,398 (approximately
It features a 3D composite gradient texture on the back.
Rs 14,000) for the 64GB internal storage version and the
The device runs Google’s Android 9.0 Pie operating
company hasn’t revealed the price for the 128GB storage
system with the company’s own skin on top. All of this is
variant as of now. The device is currently available in two colour
backed by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery with support
options – Black and Mirage Blue. n
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Asus Zenfone Live L2
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aiwanese tech major Asus has come up with a new
ROM. They can be further increased up to 1TB by adding a
addition to its Live series of smartphones, known as the
microSD card on a dedicated slot.
Asus Zenfone Live L2, which is the successor to the Live L1
On the camera front, the Zenfone Live L2 sports a 13-
model announced globally last year. The new Asus Zenfone
megapixel sensor at the back with LED flash and an f/2.0
Live L2 brings a new design and is a big departure from the
aperture 5p lens. The front camera, on the other hand, gets
matte plastic finish that the old handset featured.
an 8-megapixel shooter with a wide f/2.4 aperture lens and
Speaking of technical specifications, the Asus Zenfone
soft light LED flash. The cameras also include features such
Live L2 boasts of a 5.5-inch display with an18:9 aspect
as Auto mode with Night HDR and portrait, Beauty, time-
ratio and HD+ (720 x 1440p) resolution. The phone is
lapse, and panorama.
driven by either Snapdragon 425 SoC or Snapdragon 430
The smartphone comes running Android 8.1 Oreo-based
SoC, mated with 2GB of RAM. On the storage front, the
on ZenUI 5 to take care of the software side of things. A
Snapdragon 425-powered model rocks 32GB ROM.
3,000mAh battery fuels the Zenfone Live L2.
Similarly, the Snapdragon 430-powered option gets 32GB
Connectivity options on the board include dual SIMs, WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB, and 3.5mm
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headphone jack. There’s no fingerprint sensor on the device. Interestingly, there is no word over Zenfone Live L2 price and availability yet, but the Asus website says the handset will be available in the US and Canada soon. n team@mymobile.co.in
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Fantasy Gaming
The Game Has Just Begun Fantasy Gaming may sound interesting to you as an ardent user of smartphone and a hardcore fan of sporting events such as Cricket or Football but, its ill-effects are also being discussed as the game progresses. The lawmakers, civil society, parents and other stake holders are having a tough task ahead as how to make it more useful for the generation to come without curtailing the essence of it. By Haider Ali Khan
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lead story
F
antasy Gaming is the next big
era, where a user gets sentimentally into
digital infrastructure and emergence of
thing after PUBG Mobile that
the tech platform, but would not get from
new sports leagues, the Indian online
is going to bring new changes
experiential perspective.
sports gaming industry is witnessing a
as how the aspirational youths
boom which shows no sign of slowing
may engage with a game. Gone are the
Evolution
days when people spent hours on a Sunday
The concept of Fantasy Gaming might
with easy access to a vast variety of sports
morning playing cricket or any other sport
be new to India but, if we track down,
gaming apps, formats and genres. This
of their interest, having long hours of
it goes back to the era of World War II
could lead to potential confusion and
conversation with friends and family. The
when the idea of Fantasy Gaming was first
misjudgment among players in choosing
way we used to queue up at a stadium for
introduced in United States, and now in
the right platform to engage with their
a glance of our favorite player. Now, we
India the Fantasy Sports and the Gaming
favorite sport.
can spend hours of Sunday or any other
Industry is already worth Rs 43.8 billion
holiday submerged into our smartphones.
and is said to reach Rs 118.8 billion by
IPL and Fantasy Gaming
That’s how our lives have transformed.
FY23 with a growth rate of CAGR 22.1%,
The rise of Fantasy Gaming in India
The majority of our lives now just plays
says a study done by KPMG India and
can be directly credited to the rise of
around a smartphone on which we talk,
Indian Federation of Sports Gaming
IPL. The kind of sponsorship IPL has of
chat, interact, and transact, etc., without
(IFSG).
smartphone players makes it a win-win
down. Exponential growth provides users
being physically present everywhere.
“Online gaming in India is seeing
situation for everyone. Every brand wants
Taking a cue of it, the new virtual sporting
increased traction due to the growth of
to get associated with IPL and probably
platforms have emerged which we call as
digital infrastructure, with fantasy sports
it’s the biggest promoting platform
Fantasy Gaming platforms where users
emerging as an important segment in
available today in India. IPL has given
can select their own set of players before
this space. With the number of fantasy
much to country’s cricket, advertiser and
the start of the actual game and based
sports operators growing rapidly and
developers of Fantasy Gaming who did
on the accuracy they are being rewarded
the number of users on fantasy sports
not have many takers two years ago. But,
with points and even cash if the selected
platforms expected to cross 100 million
boy oh boy! What a journey it has been!
team plays and win. Fantasy Gaming
by 2020, this segment has the potential
From just mere 2 million fanbase in 2016
have provided users with a new platform
to spawn a whole ecosystem around it,
to 20 million in 2017 which rose to 50
to stay involve, interact and win, virtually.
and could help deepen user engagement
million in 2018 and is expected to cross
Even if they are into their offices or
with their favourite sports,” said
100 million by 2020. The emergences of
travelling they can stay hooked via their
GirishMenon, Partner and Head – Media
sporting leagues such as IPL, Kabbaddi
smartphones and can be a part of the
and Entertainment, KPMG in India.
League, Football League and Badminton
game, virtually. Platforms like Fantasy
Similarly, John Loffhagen, President of
League have contributed heavily into the
Gaming are examples of pre-immersive
IFSG has said, “With the rapidly growing
growth trajectory of Fantasy Gaming in
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lead story India. In terms of potential, as users move
Partner, and Bagmisikha Puhan, Senior
virtual gaming space. This was tested in the
Associate at TMT Law Practice.
from offline to online to real-time gaming,
They went on to explain the word skill
fantasy gaming is only going to see
as mentioned above, “The dichotomy
further growth. Devices are already there
of ‘skill’/ ‘chance’ continues to be the
do support and enable its growth. The
deciding factor in determining the legality
popularity of other sporting events like
of a particular gaming business / platform.
Kabbaddi Premier League can also prove
The country has two central legislations
vital for Fantasy Gaming in India.
concerning gaming, namely, the Public Gambling Act, 1867, and, the Prize
Law
Competitions Act, 1955. These are in
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has
addition to the several legislations enacted
termed the concept of Fantasy Gaming as
by states (“gambling” and “betting”
“skill”, opening new opportunities to new
are state subjects, Schedule VII, List II,
entrants as well as developers. Despite
Entries 34 and 62). It must be noted that
the ruling of the Hon. High Court the
a majority of these laws are only limited to
discussion is still on whether the concept
the realm of the physical act of gambling
of Fantasy Gaming overlaps the boundary
and betting, and do not always consider
of online betting or not.
the virtual realm.”
“The online gaming space in the
The Supreme Court in the case of Dr.
country has gone beyond just being of
KR Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu
recreational value; people can now derive
and Anr. , in 1996 interpreted the words
year of 2017, where the Dream 11 fantasy league was acknowledged as a game of skill and judgment, for the same tested the user’s capability of appreciating and implementing the statistical performance of the players and the weather conditions pertaining to the sport. It is pertinent to note that gambling and betting continue to be state subjects; consequently, the decision of the court in the Dream 11 matter (before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana) does not lend blanket legality to fantasy gaming. The extant laws including but not limited to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2010, the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines)
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monetary benefits of the same. Ubiquity
“mere skill” to include games which
of internet and accessibility to platforms
are preponderantly of skill and do not
across the globe have allowed the users to
merely qualify as an act of chance or what
permeate through the spectrum of gaming
we would commonly perceive as luck.
apps and services offered by several
Increasingly, online gaming especially
domestic and foreign service providers,”
fantasy sport games have stirred the legal
said Abhishek Malhotra, Managing
debates of critical issues prevalent in the
Rules, 2011, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, continue to impose liabilities on online gambling businesses. It would not be correct to assume that fantasy leagues would per se qualify to be promoters of online betting, for they
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Fantasy Gaming should also be credited to the growth in smartphone usage and the advancements in telecom industry such as 4G and LTE and affordable data packs. The future remains bright too with the kind of technology coming in like 5G and the readily available use of Artificial Intelligence. With more and more people coming on to smartphones the user base would definitely increase but holding
Limelight
lead story
them will be the key because majority of deal with the skill and judgment of the
have a strong monitoring mechanism
user to a great extent. Further, in light
as nobody would be aware of how the
of several court precedents and the
algorithms work and how the performance
existence of online gambling laws in the
is actually gauged. With that dark spot
states of Nagaland and Sikkim, a lot of
in, it could be easily exploited and users
traction is witnessed in the sector. As is
would lose lots of money. As an example,
the case with technology-impaired laws in
how would anybody know that if the last
the country, we will have to play the dice
displayed betting price is correct or being
in determining the legality of operations
manipulated so that, effectively nobody
with respect to distinct instances, added
wins. At least in physical forms, you can
Abhishek and Bagmisikha.
see and hear the people making the bet.
“As India’s only self- regulated industry
What stops a platform to have bot users
body for Sports Gaming, we are dedicated
who would always put a fresh bet to deprive
to creating awareness about fantasy
a genuine player of a possible win.
sports, encouraging operators to adopt
Faisal further added, “I think such areas
ethical and best business practices and
need not to be just completely ignored
allowing sports fans to enjoy their favourite
till they became monstrous, difficult to
sports in a fun, exciting and safe manner,”
handle and so many people lose money.
said John Loffhagenof Gaming Federation
In such services, there should be some
on regulation part of it.
regulatory mechanism put in place which
Similarly, Faisal Kawoosa, Founder and Chief Analyst, techARC said, “To certain extent this is gamification of gambling
certifies the technical aspects so that the potential users are not put to risk.”
and creating new forms of gambling and
Future
betting, which traditionally was attached
The future of the Fantasy Gaming is more
to few games.”
or less on the lines of PUBG in India.
He explains that, there is a need to
Today it’s selling like a hot cake but who knows about tomorrow. The growth of
Fantasy Gamers stick to Cricket only and drops down heavily when it comes to other sporting events. Apart from this, the numbers of game developers have also increased due to the acceptability and success of Fantasy Gaming in India. To an estimate there are over 250 companies involved directly or indirectly into this industry. There are professionals who get paid depending upon their skills.The KPMG study did find out that over 30 per cent of the users see it as a chance to win money. There’s also a set of respondents who said that the Fantasy Gaming helps them understand the game better, improve their skills and knowledge about the game and last, for fun and entertainment. One major aspect is that this industry has given a face to itself in the form of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former Indian Cricket Team Captain and probably the most successful and reliable one, to gain the confidence of users that helped it earn a loyal user base. This new concept of virtual gaming has given us a new unicorn like Dream 11 and many more in the pipeline following the same concept. The Fantasy Gaming has many takers in India if it sticks to the basics of the game without overlapping into betting and can serve the purpose of entertainment, fun and skill enhancements. With more population joining the smartphone race, the future of Fantasy Gaming is as bright as our dreams.n haider@mymobile.co.in
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Nostalgia
Memories are precious to everyone and to us as well. That’s why we have decided to bring it to you from the past, to re-live and rejoice what we did a decade ago when the technology was evolving. The first in the series is League of Telecom Powered Cricketers.
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I
ndian Premier League or IPL, as we know, it is nothing less than a global cricketing blockbuster for Indian cricket lovers. 44 days, eight teams, 59 matches. This year too, IPL promises
unprecedented entertainment with the most loved game of the country. The eight teams that are competing for the coveted title come from different parts of the country. But what is common between Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)? Each has a telecom company’s name attached to it. While Aircel is the sponsor for Chennai Super Kings, Idea Cellular is the founding partner for Mumbai Indians. On the other hand Nokia has furthered its relationship with Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan by sponsoring his KKR team. This is just the tip of the iceberg and it would be right to say that everyone from the Indian telecom industry is associated with the second season of IPL in one way or another. And as the cricket fever rises, the telecom players are playing a game of their own… one which they will win for sure.
CASHING IN ON CRICKET Cricket is a religion in India and the fan frenzy associated with it is such that anything and everything related to the sport sells. In the telecom segment also cricket is among the highest revenue generating value added service (VAS). Be it score updates, cricket alerts or cricket related SMS contests, every promotion related to cricket is a runaway success. Ok, so cricket has been a money-spinner for ages now, but what makes IPL so special? “In an
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international tournament cricket enthusiasts root for India and a match between any other two countries seldom raises interest,” says Gaurav Sharma, a lawyer and a cricket buff. He says “On the other hand, all IPL teams are from India, each of us root for our favourite team, which makes it even more fun to watch.” The fact that almost every viewer has an emotional attachment to one team or another makes it an even more valuable proposition for telcos. Pradeep Shrivastava, chief marketing officer, Idea Cellular, says, “Any activity that results in concentrated viewership is a beneficial platform for grabbing public attention for any brand. It’s the first time that we are making a serious entry into the cricket genre and we couldn’t have asked for a better platform than Indian Premier League.” Yes, catching the consumers’ eye is the most important aspect of such heavy involvement of telecom players in IPL in particular and cricket in general. Be it an operator or a handset manufacturer or even a VAS provider, everybody is devising ways to be associated with IPL this year. Aircel, a GSM mobile service provider, which has been aggressively expanding its reach across the country, is the official sponsor of the M.S. Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. The brand’s logo is displayed on the team’s jersey, giving it unlimited visibility. Apart from the sponsorship, Aircel has planned a number of interactive activities revolving around IPL to woo customers. Gurdeep Singh, chief operating officer, Aircel, explains, “Our association with Chennai Super Kings has been extremely beneficial for us. In the first year
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Nostalgia
only we knew that we would continue in the second
releasing ad campaigns for our new products. Thus,
year. IPL has given us a national platform and high
we are using the IPL as a significant media platform
recall value.”
to reach out to a wide customer base for our new
Similarly, Idea Cellular, another pan-India mobile
launches this summer.”
operator is the founding partner of the Mumbai Indians
Yes, the telecom industry sees the ongoing IPL
team. Although, theirs is a completely non-financial
as a perfect opportunity to catch the attention of
deal, the company gets to display the Idea brand on
prospective as well as existing customers. With cut-
players’ t-shirts.
throat competition in the telecom segment, companies
Nokia has been associated with the Shahrukh Khan-
are leaving no stone unturned to woo the masses. This
owned KKR for two years in a row and has benefited
is further proven by the fact that on the first day of the
immensely. Says Viral Oza, head, activation, media
IPL, the top three brands that advertised the most
and online marketing, Nokia India, “Our association
belonged to the telecom sector.
with KKR in the first year was immensely beneficial
Accordng to TAM AdEx data, Vodafone topped the
to both KKR and Nokia. In fact, according to a third
charts as the most advertised brand on the first day of
party survey, Nokia had the highest recall among all
IPL followed by Airtel Cellular and Airtel Broadband.
the sponsor brands after DLF.”
On the second day too Vodafone was at the top followed
Those brands, which are not directly associated with teams, have devised other ways to get their share
by Airtel Broadband while Airtel Cellular stood at the fourth position.
of the IPL pie. Vodafone, for instance, has tied up with
The activity is not less on the mobile phones
Sony Entertainment Television to be the presenting
too. According to ActiveMedia Technology, a mobile
sponsor for IPL.
marketing and technology company that has partnered
Harit Nagpal, director (Marketing and new
with Zenga Entertainment -- owners of global IPL
business) Vodafone explains, “IPL essentially today
mobile rights -- in the first 10 days the IPL 2 WAP
is one media vehicle which is delivering almost three
site and Java mobile scorecard got an overwhelming
times the reach per day as compared to the highest
response. In the first 10 days there were on an average
rated show on TV. As an advertiser we find it extremely
90,000 daily sessions on the Java mobile scoreboard
relevant for reaching out to our subscribers and the
and 80,000 daily visitors on the IPL 2 WAP site.
potential customers.” Samsung, another known name in the mobile
FOREIGN FACTOR
handset segment, will launch an ad campaign for
The fact that IPL was shifted from India to South
its new products, including the Ultratouch handset,
Africa came as a huge letdown for the Indian
during IPL. Sunil Dutt, country head, Samsung Mobile
audience. However, sources say that from the
Division, says, “As the associate media sponsors on
branding perspective it was a beneficial move since
Sony Max, we are leveraging the IPL tournament by
companies will do promotional activities like taking
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Memories
Nostalgia limited audiences to South Africa. These
owners is Shilpa Shetty who has a stake in
These included the cricket development
would be high value promotions and will have
Rajasthan Royals.
programme for identifying local talent across
a better impact.
Says Anil Arora, business group marketing
the country and developing current talent.
Shrivastava, says, “As partners we have
head, mobile communication, LG India,
Nokia also carried out the Nokia-Sprite Para
a set quota of tickets that we can use for
“Adding to the passion of the sport is
Cricket League in Kolkata and invited the
consumer and trade relations. Unlike last year
the striking glamour quotient due to the
entire city to cheer for their local talent.
when tickets to the matches were given out in
involvement of the most popular Bollywood
Nokia launched the ‘Sabki Jeet Pakki’
thousands, the South Africa tickets are being
stars and corporate honchos. Thus, the sport
campaign. Through this scheme consumers
given out in a limited manner.” Moreover,
witnesses a cosmic viewership with spectators
receive gifts through a scratch card on the
these campaigns and contests enable cricket
from all across the globe.”
purchase of new Nokia handsets from a list
lovers to get more involved in the game than merely watching it on TV.
WIN-WIN FOR ALL
of select devices. Nokia has also introduced exclusive games and applications that allow
Yes, telecom players benefit a lot from their
Nokia users to stay connected with the
cricket associations. Mainly because, there
progress of KKR in South Africa. Users can
Another important aspect that makes IPL
is no other activity that a majority of Indians
also enjoy the excitement of a T20 match with
popular is the glitz and glamour associated
do together -- cutting across regions, classes,
the Nokia KKR T20 mobile game.
with it. While Shahrukh Khan owns KKR,
religions and beliefs. But it’s not only brands,
Aircel is also doing everything to ensure
Preity Zinta is flying high with Kings XI Punjab.
which have been reaping the fruits of the IPL
maximum visibility for the brand. The operator
The latest addition to this list of celebrity
mania. Consumers have also got a good deal.
is gifting a music CD of M.S. Dhoni’s favourite
With so many contests, schemes and loads of
love songs with every new connection. It also
prizes to be won during the matches it almost
has the extremely popular ‘Kaun Dega Man of
feels like Diwali!
the Match’ contest where an Aircel subscriber
BOLLYWOOD BLING
Idea Cellular, a GSM operator, has started
will get a chance to give away the man of the
a campaign through which Mumbai Indians
match award in any of the Chennai Super King
fans who subscribe to Idea can speak to or
matches. To enter the lucky draw, all one has
send messages to Mumbai Indians players
to do is guess Dhoni’s favourite love song and
like Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and
complete a slogan for Dhoni and Aircel. This
Zaheer Khan, etc.
offer is available for pre-paid and post-paid
Other offers include the ‘Mumbai Indians
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subscribers.
& You’ contest is an SMS-based quiz in which
Vodafone has already created waves with
winners get a chance to watch Mumbai Indian
the ZooZoos campaign especially created
matches in South Africa and win prizes too.
for the IPL ad breaks. Apart from this the
Similarly, ‘Meet & Greet with Mumbai
operator has the ‘Star of the match’ contest
Indians’ is a cricket quiz through the phone.
that will let one lucky winner watch an IPL
The prize? Well, the winner gets a chance to
match and get an autographed ball from the
meet the Mumbai Indians team. However, this
captain of the winning team. This contest
contest was valid only till May 15, 2009.
is valid till May 20, 2009. 20 winners have
On the other hand, Nokia had organised a
already been flown to South Africa, while 39
number of pre and post IPL events with KKR.
will follow soon. Vodafone has also reduced
international roaming rates in South Africa for its
Chargers. MIG33 will help the teams connect with
post-paid consumers.
their huge fan base in India and around the world
Vodafone customers gone to watch matches in South Africa can make local and international
through mobile phones.
calls at Rs 12.6/minute and Rs 34.8/minute
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respectively. All local incoming calls are charged
Cricket -- not just IPL -- is such a craze in India
at Rs 12.5/minute while each SMS costs Rs
that it will always be a beneficial proposition for
5. These are special discounted rates for the
all companies (telecom or otherwise). After the
tournament. Special benefits are being given to
IPL it’s the ICC World Twenty20 in England this
GPRS users who get 85 per cent discount on data
June that is set to generate more excitement.
usage with a minimal charge of 90 paise per 10
Expectedly, telecom companies are already
kb of data usage.
gearing up for this event.
Virgin Mobile, a CDMA service provider that
The first among these is LG with its Lead XI
is known for being hatke, has found its own
campaign wherein it is searching for 15 talented
innovative way to get associated with the IPL. They
children who will lead the Indian cricket members
have launched their own ‘Indian Hatke League’
to the ground and be present for the national
that is an online game with eight teams. Players
anthem during the tournament.
can join any of these teams and play in the league
Says Anil Arora from LG, “Cricket is the most
of their own! What is interestin is that there is no
ardent sport activity in the country. The T20 World
business model associated with the game and the
Cup has become very popular with the Indian
league has been developed for purely promotional
audience because of the high spirit of the players
activities.
and secondly because of the crisp and fast format
Loop Mobile, earlier known as BPL Telecom
of the game.” “With such a wide viewership we
has also launched a host of services during IPL to
foresee this as a platform to promote and highlight
woo potential subscribers.
our brand imagery.” he adds.
Other VAS players are not behind. For instance,
Well, this is just the beginning and with the
there are tonnes of IPL related caller tunes, ring
long cricketing season ahead, there will be ample
back tones, games and wallpapers that can be
opportunities for telecom bigwigs to cash in on
easily downloaded. MIG33, the largest global
the popularity. On the other hand, consumers will
mobile community, has tied up with five IPL teams
benefit even more with great cricket and amazing
to establish mobile fan clubs for each of them. The
prizes and gifts to be won. Now that’s called a
teams include Kings XI Punjab, Chennai Super,
complete experience. Howzzat! n
Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers and Deccan
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Trendz
Market insight
4G Device Shipments See an Upward Growth More than 200 million devices were sold in India in CY2018, says a CMR report
T
he 4G LTE device shipments
their social and economic challenges and
in India grew at 50% in
connect with new possibilities. The 4G
2018 YoY with shipments
device penetration in India continues to
surpassing 200 million
gain traction, with 4G mobile phone and
units, according to CMR’s Annual 4G LTE
4G tablet shipments on the rise. Reliance
Devices India Market Review Report 2018
Jio Infocomm has been the X-factor.”
released recently. 4G devices include
In CY2018, LYF led in the 4G LTE
mobile phones, tablets and data cards.
mobile handsets with 33% market share,
In 2018, 4G devices had a 64% market
while Lenovo dominated the 4G LTE tablet
share.
market with 40% market share. LYF is
While 4G LTE enabled mobile device shipments crossed 60%, the 4G LTE tablets accounted for 44% of the total
the only Indian brand in the leaderboard shipping 4G LTE mobile handsets. According to Narinder Kumar, Lead
“CY2019 will continue to see 4G adoption in India increase, through 4G feature phones, and bundled offerings at the entry level contributing to growth in 4G device shipments. Contributing to 4G growth in consumer sphere would be the spurt in video and music streaming. Over the long run, we anticipate 4G to play a major role in smart cities, and especially smart homes” – Narinder Kumar, Lead Analyst-IIG, CMR
tablet shipments. On the other hand, 4G
Analyst-IIG, CMR, “CY2019 will continue
estimates point to 4G technology adoption
LTE contributed for 100% of the data
to see 4G adoption in India increase,
potentially surpassing 80% by 2024.
cards shipped in CY2018.
through 4G feature phones, and bundled
CMR anticipates a modest spike for
Prabhu Ram, Head – Industry
offerings at the entry level contributing
5G by 2023, with CMR internal estimates
Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR, said, “4G is
to growth in 4G device shipments.
pointing to 5G smartphone shipments in
enabling Indians everywhere to raise above
Contributing to 4G growth in consumer
India to top 140M by 2025.
sphere would be the spurt in video and
“At CMR, our internal research
music streaming. Over the long run, we
estimates point to the 5G enabled devices
anticipate 4G to play a major role in smart
contributing to 3% of the total smartphone
cities, and especially smart homes.”
shipments by 2021, and potentially
Future Outlook Over the next couple of years, 4G will continue to dominate India. CMR
reaching 16% by 2025. The course of 5G in India will be driven by how Jio plays its cards,” added Prabhu. n team@mymobile.co.in
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industry insight
Trendz
Three in Four Phones to Have AI Chips by 2022 Dedicated processors will dramatically expand the use of AI in smartphones with voice assistants being one of the first beneficiaries of ‘on-device’ AI processing, says a study
S
martphones have been leveraging
respectively) launched in their flagship
the capabilities of artificial
handsets in September 2017. Two years
intelligence (AI) for some time.
on, virtually all other SoC vendors are
However, till now the processing
following suit. For example, Qualcomm
has been done either in the cloud or
is offering an AI Tensor Accelerator in the
distributed across the various computer
Snapdragon 855’s Hexagon DSP for the
chips in the device such as CPUs, GPUs and DSPs. As AI becomes part of the mobile experience, smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) vendors are racing to improve the machine learning capabilities of their chips by integrating dedicated AI processing cores into their designs. The key benefits of this are higher AI processing performance and lower power consumption. However, this must be balanced against the actual need for AI processing, which until recently has been limited. At present, AI is being used mostly for camera-related applications (facial recognition, image enhancement, and more). However, Counterpoint Research
expects to see AI being used extensively for a raft of other applications over the next two years. “We see voice assistants as one of the first applications to benefit from device-based processing,” said Gareth Owen, Associate Research Director at Counterpoint Research. “Today, most voice processing in smartphones is cloud-based. However, voice assistants will be able to process commands quicker and respond faster with on-device processing. It also resolves privacy concerns,” he added. Apple and Huawei were the first OEMs to include dedicated AI processors in their SoCs (A11 and Kirin 970 chips
“With Qualcomm joining the fray and incorporating hardware-based AI acceleration in its latest Snapdragon SoC for the first time, industry-wide adoption of AI silicon in smartphones is inevitable… And with Qualcomm keen to extend machine learning capabilities into its lower cost chips, plus the availability of AI SoCs for mid-range phones from other vendors, this trend will quickly extend to mid-range and even low-range smartphones” – Peter Richardson, Research Director, Counterpoint Research www.mymobileindia.com
first time. Counterpoint Research forecasts sales of AI smartphones will increase to 1,250 million units in 2022 from 190 million in 2018, representing more than threequarters of all smartphones shipping in that year. A key driver behind this forecast is the expected launch of several Android smartphone models using Qualcomm’s 855 SoC in 2019 and beyond. Counterpoint expects that dedicated AI cores will also be included in some mid-range smartphones during 2019 using Taiwanese vendor MediaTek’s new P90 SoC. Although AI may not be immediately visible to smartphone users today, as the machine learning market evolves and more applications appear, smartphones with dedicated AI hardware will clearly be at an advantage. “With Qualcomm joining the fray and incorporating hardware-based AI acceleration in its latest Snapdragon SoC for the first time, industry-wide adoption of AI silicon in smartphones is inevitable,” said Peter Richardson, Research Director at Counterpoint Research. “And with Qualcomm keen to extend machine learning capabilities into its lower cost chips, plus the availability of AI SoCs for mid-range phones from other vendors, this trend will quickly extend to mid-range and even lowrange smartphones,” he added. n team@mymobile.co.in
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In Conversation
face to face
“Jio’s remarkable reach is driving its rivals to improve” 4G Availability in India just keeps rising while the race for speeds is more heated than ever. Opensignal, a mobile analytics firm, tracked this and other trends in its most recent Mobile Network Experience report in the country. To discuss more about the report and the growth stories in the India’s telecom sector, Ramesh Kumar Raja had a chat with Peter Boyland, a Senior Analyst at Opensignal. Boyland is responsible for writing country level and global analyses on 3G and 4G network consumer experience, with a focus on India and Europe. Excerpts: How do you look at 4G network in India?
to 4G services 95% of the time. This
10 percentage points in only six months
One of our key measurements in India
important distinction is often missed
to reach an impressive 85.6%.
is 4G Availability. Opensignal’s 4G
by traditional coverage metrics. 4G
To put this in context, Jio’s winning
Availability metric is not a measure of
Availability represents when users have
4G Availability score of 97.5% is the
coverage or the geographic extent of a
an LTE connection, rather than where,
highest we have ever recorded at country
network. It measures what proportion
providing a far more accurate reflection
level in any of our reports. In the U.S.,
of time our users with a 4G device and
of the true mobile user experience.
two operators have scored over 90%,
subscription can get a network connection,
We also measure Download and
while in Taiwan four are over this mark —
in the places they most commonly visit.
Upload Speed Experience, which
but none in either market have yet passed
So when we say an operator has a 4G
both factor in 3G and 4G speeds along
95%. Even in the Netherlands, arguably
Availability score of 95%, that means our
with the availability of each technology,
Europe’s most advanced mobile market,
LTE users on that network were connected
as well as Latency Experience which
all the operators have 4G Availability
is calculated as an average of the individual
scores over 90%, but only one has
3G and 4G latency measurements based
passed 95%. In a country with the sheer
on the proportion of time Opensignal
geographical size and population base of
users spend connected to each network
India, where the landscape ranges from
type.
huge cities to high mountains and vast agricultural plains, Jio’s achievement of
Do you think 4G availability is up to the mark,
reaching 97.5% 4G Availability in such a
especially post consolidation in the Indian
short time is truly astonishing.
telecom sector? One Indian operator has already stunned the world with the
What’s your opinion about Reliance Jio’s
extent of its LTE reach. And Jio continues
market disruption followed by Vodafone-Idea
to amaze us, increasing its already
merger and Airtel falling in line after years
outstanding 4G Availability score. The
of dominance? The story of Jio’s network
operator’s score has grown by close to one
expansion is remarkable. Jio has been a
percentage point, to reach a remarkable
fully-fledged 4G operator for less than
97.5%, up from 96.7% six months ago.
three years, but has completely disrupted
But one of its rivals is working very hard
the market with its rapid network rollout
to close the gap on the leader. Airtel’s 4G
and unlimited data plans. In our first
Availability score has jumped by well over
look at the India market two years ago,
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Jio scored an outstanding 91.5% 4G
allow them more time to upgrade existing
several years before the majority of Indians
Availability. Six months later the operator
networks to 4G and raise cash, while
feel the benefits of the next generation of
had passed the 95% mark, and its score
Vodafone is objecting to plans for an
mobile technology.
has been steadily growing ever since.
operator spectrum cap.
But just how realistic is 5G in India
Jio’s remarkable reach is undoubtedly
India’s operators are now seeking
in 2020? A recent report from Deloitte
driving its rivals to improve. The jump in
other ways to differentiate their services
has estimated that the total investment
Airtel’s 4G Availability score is testament
rather than continually undercutting each
required to cover India with 5G would
to this, and all four of India’s operators
other. The focus is already shifting further
be a staggering $70 billion — partly
continue to grow their LTE networks
towards service quality, with both Airtel
because the country lacks widespread
at an impressive pace. At this rate, we
and Vodafone Idea talking up their 4G
fibre backhaul infrastructure necessary
would expect all four of the country’s
network improvement plans, while Jio has
for high-capacity networks. It’s possible
main LTE operators to have passed 80%
that India will see consumer 5G next
4G Availability in six month’s time — a
year. But initial launches are likely to be
limited to key urban areas, while the high “India’s regulator cost of 5G devices is likely to make them is planning to auction 5G markets. prohibitive for the majority of Indians. spectrum this year, and many There is no doubt that 5G is coming How do you conclude Opensignal’s — however, the average consumer operators are planning commercial latest report? The rise of Jio on the subcontinent is unlikely launches in 2020. But the huge investhas been a standout story to feel the widespread benefits ment needed to achieve a nationwide in India’s mobile market in of the new technology for some recent years. But there are years yet. rollout and the high cost of 5G devices now signs in Opensignal’s mean it will be several years before the Will data and WiFi determine the metrics that its competitors majority of Indians feel the benefits are making waves of their new telecom revolution? India is own. Jio continues to increase becoming increasingly digital as more of the next generation of its 4G Availability, with the highest and more people come online. But we mobile technology” national score we have ever recorded expect operators are likely to grow their milestone we would typically only expect to see in much more developed
— an astounding achievement when you
smartphone user base and drive higher
consider the challenges India’s operators
data usage faster than they will be able
face and the speed at which the market
gone one step further with a pledge to bring
to improve their network capacity — and
is maturing. But Jio’s rivals haven’t been
5G to India before its rivals. And as mobile
this will continue to impact the user
complacent. We’ve seen some impressive
Video Experience gradually improves,
experience, especially at busy times. But
growth across all of our metrics, with
many operators are now forging content
in the long run, India’s operators will use
Airtel’s download speed increases worthy
deals to attract subscribers and drive data
their greater scale, following several years
of particular mention. And we expect to
use. High levels of competition have put a
of consolidation, to tackle the growing
see this growth continue as the Indian
lot of price pressure on India’s operators.
pains from the rapid transition to a digital
mobile market matures.
But this should now abate — and relatively
nation.
low levels of smartphone penetration and
Wifi is capable of providing a backup
There is a lot of buzz around the upcoming
a vast customer base mean there is still a
in India’s homes and workplaces, but
5G network in India. Is it going to be another
fair bit of room for organic growth.
the relatively underdeveloped nature of
disruptor in the telecom space? Is India
the fixed broadband sector means it is
ready to take on the initial challenges of
What sort of changes we are going to see with
never likely to be able to replace cellular
5G implementation? India’s regulator is
5G network? India’s regulator is planning
connectivity. But as India’s thirst for
planning to auction airwaves for 5G use
to auction 5G spectrum this year, and
data continues to grow unabated, the
this year, while the country is set to get its
many operators are planning commercial
country’s operators must continue to
first 5G-enabled phone before the end of
launches in 2020. But the huge investment
invest in network upgrades to meet this
2019. But both Airtel and Vodafone Idea
needed to achieve a nationwide rollout and
demand. n
are lobbying for a delay in the auction to
the high cost of 5G devices mean it will be
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Future of App Development is Multiexperience As immersive devices such as smartwatches, smartphones and voice-driven devices permeate the industry, the modes of interaction expand across the digital user journey, says a study
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increase in frequency, change
Most Common Enterprise Applications
in modalities and expand in
Despite the web browser continuing to
and mobile back-end services (45 per
device type, the future of app
serve as the most popular application
cent). “This is consistent with the rise of
development is multiexperience, according
touchpoint, mobile apps are on the rise. As
conversational user interfaces, image and
to a recent survey by Gartner, a leading
immersive devices such as smartwatches,
voice recognition and other AI services that
research and advisory firm.
s user application touchpoints
of respondents), followed by native iOS and Android development (48 per cent)
smartphones and voice-driven devices
are becoming commonplace within apps,”
“Development platform vendors are
permeate the industry, the modes of
said Wong.
expanding their value proposition beyond
interaction (type, touch, gestures, natural
mobile apps and web development to
language) expand across the digital user
meet user and industry demands,” said
journey.
Business Impact Behind Multiexperience Development
Jason Wong, research vice president at
Among enterprises that have developed
Gartner. “The result is the emergence of
and deployed at least three different types
Contrary to the perception that mobile
multiexperience development platforms,
of applications (other than web apps), the
apps are in decline, they are in the lead
which are used in developing chat, voice,
most common are mobile apps (91 per
for applications projected to have the most
augmented reality (AR) and wearable
cent). “These figures are higher than any
impact on business success by 2020,
experiences in support of the digital
other application types we asked about,
according to respondents. Following mobile
business.”
and suggest that the maturity of mobile app
apps are virtual reality (VR) applications and
development is necessary for expansion
AR applications. “Although respondents
into other interaction modalities,”
indicated a high level of development
said Wong.
activity for chatbots and voice apps, very
Conversational applications are the second-most widely developed type of application type at 73 per cent for voice apps and 60 per cent for chatbots, according to the survey. “This
impact by 2020,” said Wong.
Barriers in Developing Multiexperience Development
reflects the natural evolution
The top barrier to building compelling
of application functions to
multiexperience applications is the need
support the digital user journey
for business and IT alignment, according
across natural language-driven
to nearly 40 per cent of survey respondents.
modes and devices,” said Wong.
More than one-quarter of the respondents
Technology Behind Multiexperience Development
identified shortcomings in developer skills and user experience expertise as a barrier. “Skills gap in relation to emerging technologies cannot be overstated when discussing inhibitors
Cloud-hosted artificial intelligence
to scaling digital initiatives, including
(AI) services are the most widely used
multiexperience development strategy,”
technology to support multiexperience
said Wong. n
application development (61 per cent
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The India Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances Exhibition (CEI) 2019 Bringing Global Electronics Trends to India The Indian electronics market is the 5th largest growing in the world
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The market in India is growing at 15% year-onyear
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The Indian appliance and consumer electronics (ACE) market reached US$ 31.48 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow 9% CAGR to reach US$ 48.37 billion in 2022
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EI 2019 looks to bring quality international manufacturers with contemporary and trendy consumer electronics & appliances to the Indian market. CEI will take place from 14-16 November, 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India. The fair brings together various sectors of the appliance and consumer electronics industry to deliver business success under one roof by creating huge opportunities in manufacturing and trading opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs. CEI looks to bridge the demand-supply gap by boosting manufacturing and trading opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs. It is the perfect platform to explore long-term business associations in the form of tie-ups, joint ventures, collaborations and import-export trading relations. A truly international platform, CEI is positioned as a strategic converging event for exhibitors from all over the world who would like to showcase their products to the top distributors, chain stores, hyper markets, trading houses, e-retailers and agents to be an integral part of the growing consumer boom in India. CEI comes in at a time when India’s dynamic consumer electronics and appliances market is booming. Strong consumption trends are being fuelled by increased affordability of products due to aggressive price points, all
year long discounts – at both retail shops and e-commerce sites – and the increasing disposable income of the youngest working population in the world. The exhibition is organized by SingEx Exhibitions Pte Ltd (Singapore), Worldex-Singex Exhibition (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd and Worldex India Exhibition and Promotion Pvt. Ltd. CEI invites you to visit international country pavilions, view the latest products and innovations being launched in India and experience branded offerings from across the globe. Exhibition Title: The India Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances Exhibition (CEI) Date: 14-15-16 November 2019 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India Exhibit Categories: Home Entertainment, Telecommunications, In Vehicle Electronics, Digital Imaging Equipment, Healthcare Electronics, Wearables, Computers and Peripherals, Office Automation & Equipment, Large Appliances, Kitchen Appliances, Home Appliances, Personal Care Appliances. Website: www.ceifair.com n
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“MediaTek is committed to make high speed connectivity accessible as we help connect the next billion people and devices” MediaTek is on cloud nine with the success of Helio P70 and the acceptability of brand among various OEMs such as Oppo, Vivo and Realme and buyers too. Anuj Sidharth, Deputy Director, Marketing and Communication, MediaTek India had a word with My Mobile on company’s success and roadmap for days to come. After Helio P60, Helio P70 proves to
performance of our MediaTek Helio P60.
be a flag bearer for MediaTek in
As for success of the Helio P70, first and
the SoC sector. So what is the
foremost it’s about the performance and
success formula behind it? Is it
other features. We know device makers look
performance or pricing? Right
at the consumer demands. And consumers
now we can say MediaTek
want performance and quality experiences
Helio P70 is one of the most
like AI features, powerful processing and
sought after chipset in its
imaging advancements and more and they
segment and has proven to
want it at mass market price points. Helio
be a flag bearer for MediaTek.
P70 is part of what MediaTek calls the
While Helio P70 gets a lot of
New Premium – taking high end features
credit for being a workhorse
and bringing them to mid-market devices
around AI, and performance and
that are more affordable to the mass
in a lot of recent device launches in
market. In today’s competitive market,
India, the foundational success for
when OEM’s and the end users have so
Helio P70 was laid by the tremendous
many options available, you can’t rely on a single value proposition and Helio P70 delivers on multiple levels to help OEM’s put innovative and attractive devices into the market. Within a short span of time 3 leading brands like Oppo, Vivo and Realme have launched 5 products on MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. All of them target youth, so can we say Helio P70 is the choice of youth? As you pointed out, if you look at devices powered by the Helio P70, you can say it’s the choice of millennials. Plus if you look at today’s youth market, they are often more interested in experiences so we deliver chips that allow OEM’s to hone in on those experiences
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a device can deliver – like AI enhanced
on the e-commerce portals helps reach
engine that works seamlessly across the
imaging for selfies, night picture taking
maximum amount of customers and
CPU and GPU, Helio P70 delivers much
and more. MediaTek also works to
show them the product diversification
faster performance for AI applications
make sure our technology reaches the
that MediaTek offers which is not
and is still highly power efficient
maximum people. Great technology that
possible when a person visits a store for
is available and affordable, irrespective of
buying a phone. Flipkart and Amazon are
Is it true that the upcoming chipset
the age group. Helio P70 definitely meets
leading e-commerce portals and when
MediaTek Helio P90 is also being known
requirements of customers from different
MediaTek has an exclusive store on both
as AI powerhouse? What are its USP, if
age groups. The maximum population and
the sites that means we are connecting
you can share? The MediaTek Helio P90
target markets in India the youth markets,
to more than 70% population of India
incorporates most powerful AI features
and when it comes to technology, meeting
to give them the opportunity to have the
available in a smartphone today. The APU
their demands can be a challenging task.
latest technology in their hands to enrich
2.0 can generate an incredible 1165
Helio P70 addresses a lot of those youth
life – whether that’s using a phone for
GMACs. A few features that make Helio
demands including solving device issues
work or play or the many combinations
P90 an outstanding performer are 3D
such as phone hanging or overheating,
in between.
movement and pose tracking, Real-time
and reducing latency or jitter while
beautification, Fastest facial detection,
playing high graphic games. Besides
Is it right to say that MediaTek Helio P70
Real-time multi object identification, AI
the youth, Helio P70 is also a preferred
started the trend of pop-up camera? Vivo
Noise Reduction in low-light conditions,
choice of customers who are in their late
introduced pop-up camera in V15, what else
Fast photo capture using AI Noise
50’s and wants great battery life along
one can do with the Helio P70? MediaTek
Reduction, Real-time AI avatar that
with high performance. So it is not wrong
always works hand in hand with customers
tracks all body and facial movement,
to say that Helio P70 is the choice for the
i.e., OEMs and tries to set a bench-mark
Real-time color-correction using
youth market but it can also stretch across
with each chipset which we launch in the
scene sensing, and AI enhanced video
age groups deliver flagship features,
market. MediaTek Helio P70 is the kind of
encoder are just glimpses of what this AI
power, performance and affordability in
SoC which gives OEMs immense options
powerhouse offers.
smartphones.
to introduce innovative features in their products. Vivo V15 and recently launched
How does marketing works in a chipset
MediaTek is quite innovative in marketing
Oppo F11 Pro is the best example of it.
company? Can you throw some light on it
but what was the objective behind coming
The best part of Helio P70 is that it took
as chipset companies always remain behind
out with exclusive stores on Flipkart and
Artificial Intelligence to the next level and
the scene? Marketing has evolved just like
Amazon? MediaTek has always believed
beyond what one could have imagined in
the tech industry so it seems more of a
in providing great technology that is
a smartphone. Helio P70 has enabled
fluid endeavor especially as a chipset
accessible to every-one, what we call
mobile phones to support more complex
company. We are an ingredient that
democratizing technology. To help
AI applications like real time human pose
makes up an end-product which is why
promote and live up to that idea, we
recognition and AI based video encoding,
we talk about a combination of features
use the latest marketing tools and
which enhances video call quality even
based on the target markets and the
ideas. The MediaTek exclusive store
in low signal areas. With an enhanced AI
devices that are powered by MediaTek.
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face to face On the smartphone side, we stay in-
powering their phone or any other device.
product examples include Amazon echo
sync with OEM’s marketing strategy. For
So it makes sense more now than ever to
products (VAD) where we hold the majority
example with Realme launches aimed at
have a great collaboration with our OEMs
market share and Amazon Fire Stick is
the youth market, we highlight the key
so that we are all successful together.
also a market leader in its segment. While
features they are selling and also focus
smartphones get a lot of attention, we
on how the chipset makes those features
What trend do you see in the Indian mobile
have a strong cross platform business
and experiences possible. If you have
sector? The Indian mobile sector is still
based around mobile, home and auto.
noticed,the MediaTek brand also has
growing and going strong. India is a very
some power behind it as well as a global
competitive market and what we see is that
There’s also huge potential lying at smart
company that powers devices of some of
companies are coming up with products
feature phone too. Do you have an eye for
the world’s most popular brands, including
which are fully loaded with features at an
that as well? We have done a collaboration
outside of smartphones. So when products
affordable price. AI is also now a must
with KaiOS and with this partnership,
launch powered by MediaTek we use
have in mid-segment something MediaTek
the KaiOS mobile operating system will
MediaTek channels to promote those and
focused heavily on last year. With mobiles
now run on the 3G MT6572 platform
in many cases drive viewers directly to
as the main way in India for people to
and the newly announced MT6731
a place to purchase that device,like the
connect for business, entertainment,
platform. While the former only supports
Flipkart or Amazon store. When we can
social life or whatever the need may be,
3G networks, the latter comes with
help our customers sell more products
we believe there will be strong ongoing
support for dual-4G SIM cards. The first
that elevate us beyond just a chip supplier
innovation on the mobile device side and
KaiOS-powered smart feature phones are
and more of a marketing partner. Also
into intelligent home devices. 5G is still
expected to be launched in Q2 2019.
today’s consumers, especially in India are
a little ways off from being fully rolled
highly tech savvy and want to know what is
out and accessible, but again, once it’s
What are MediaTek’s plans for 5G? When
available to the masses you will see new
can we expect MediaTek’s M70 going live
industries and markets build up around
in smartphones having 5G capabilities? We
it that we have not yet even imagined.
have already launched our Helio M70 5G
There is another technology revolution
modem, which was last year (2018). We
coming that could be on a
plan to launch our 5G chipset (SoC) by
scale likened to when the
the end of 2019. MediaTek is bringing
automobile was introduced.
5G connectivity to consumers faster by targeting the sub6GHz frequency
Apart from smartphones,
band, ideal for urban environments
MediaTek is also present in
and rural areas, along with developing
other verticals as well can you
new cellular technologies for future
brief us about it? Our global
connectivity standards like- mmWave
smartphone business is
beamforming. MediaTek works with
around 35% to 40% of our
leading cellular operators, equipment
portfolio and we have a very
makers and suppliers to verify the market
vibrant platform outside of
readiness of its 5G technologies and
smartphones including the
make it accessible to everyone across
intelligent home business
mobile, home and auto. 5G will open
that includes products
up entirely new platforms of innovation
powered by MediaTek like
and create a historic opportunity to make
TV’s, voice assistant devices,
the connected world smarter, safer and
smart speakers, connectivity
more equitable. MediaTek is committed
solutions like Wi-Fi, routers
to making high speed connectivity truly
and set top boxes. Globally
accessible as we help connect the next
we are the number one chip
billions of people and devices, continuing
supplier in the smart speaker
on our New Premium promise. n team@mymobile.co.in
and TV markets. Some
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“Scanta sees the use case of AR in communication” Augmented reality-based startup Scanta harnesses the power to disrupt the way people live, learn and communicate by joining AR with machine learning technology to create immersive experiences. Chaitanya Hiremath, the Founder of Scanta shares more about this platform and its offerings, in a conversation with Ramesh Kumar Raja. Excerpts: Augmented reality has become a sort of
response/downloads at Google Play and App
platforms. We will have validated largest
revolution in today’s era of smartphones.
Store? Our subscribers in India are of the
AR avatar ecosystem making intelligent
How is Scanta leveraging this trend and what
younger generation who are also involved
3D animations a new way for brands to
makes it unique? The use of augmented
in other social platforms. Our responses
reach their customers. We will create a
reality has been validated as one of
have been great and we have a combined
tool allowing users to create their own 3D
today’s smartphone revolutions. Scanta
assets.
is leveraging this trend by involving augmented reality in entertainment. We
How do you distinguish the Indian market
see the use case of augmented reality in
with the international ones with regard to the
communication and to take it to the next
AR technology? Internet use is essential for
level, Scanta has incorporated machine
augmented reality and India, having one of
learning technology to create ‘intelligent’
the largest populations in the world, also
AR avatars through voice command. How is Scanta gaining traction in the market? We have an app called Pikamoji which has a library of over a hundred unique avatars. This app has about 10,000 daily active users and has a 10% week-on-week
Google Play and App Store downloads of about 50,000. What is your go-to-market strategy in India? Voice-based communication is becoming more and more popular, especially in Asia. To cater to this upcoming market, we have
growth.
created ‘intelligent’ 3D animations as the
What are the current trends of AR in India
to penetrate the market and are excited to
and how they are going to be in the coming times with the advancement of technologies? There is an upcoming trend of AR use in B2B case models. We are seeing AR being used in industries such as education and manufacturing. Educators are taking advantage of AR to make education much more immersive and entertaining to students. Manufacturers are also using AR as a tool to assist users to complete task in
next wave of communication. We are yet introduce the world to the most modern and efficient form of communication. Scanta is in discussion with mobile manufacturers as well as different social and communication platforms to directly integrate its intellectual property into their platforms to give users access to our 3D animations. Can you please tell us about the future plans and roadmap of Scanta? Our ‘intelligent’ AR
the most efficient way.
avatars will one day be the gold standard
Who are your subscribers in India as well
collaborate with top internet companies to
as abroad and how have been Scanta’s
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for AR communication. We will also look to integrate our animations directly into their
has a population with the highest internet consumption rate. The large number of users of mobile devices is what makes India one of the greatest markets for us to target. With the huge amount of time people use mobile phones in India, it would be easy for our ‘intelligent’ AR avatars to flourish. n ramesh@mymobile.co.in
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Global True Wireless Hearables Market Hit 12.5 mn Units in Q4 2018 Apple was the market leader with its AirPods as premium models continued to dominate the market. However, mid-tier brands started to gain market share, says Counterpoint
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he size of the global market
JLab JBuds Air True Wireless and QCY T1
for true wireless hearables
gained considerable market shares. As
stood 12.5 million units
more companies enter the market and roll
in Q4 2018, according to
out new devices equipped with advanced
the findings of Counterpoint Research’s
features at a reasonable price, consumers
Hearables Market Tracker. North America
will get a wider choice in the future. We
was the largest market, accounting for
expect the competition to intensify going
24% of the volumes, followed closely by
ahead.”
the Asia Pacific region excluding China and Europe. In terms of brands, Apple was the clear leader with a 60% market share. However,
Summary of major regions for Q4 2018: North America – Apple remained
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its share was dented as customers waited
strong in its home market. However,
for the new generation of AirPods,
global brands like Samsung and
scheduled for launch in Q1 2019. The
Jabra, and interestingly JLab and iQ
strong performance of second-tier brands,
Podz, also performed well in the US and Canada.
such as JLab and QCY, also had a negative impact on Apple’s market share.
Europe – Apple underperformed with
n
Apart from Apple’s AirPods, the best
a bit lower market share as compared
sellers list featured premium models
to other regions. Other premium
priced around US$150-200. Jabra Elite
brands, such as Jabra, outperformed.
Active 65t, Samsung Gear IconX, and
Jabra, in particular, had a market
Bose SoundSport Free featured were
share of 14%. Performance of new
some of the premium models in the top
brands such as Arbily, HolyHigh, and
10 best-selling list. However, several low
Vigoshop across Western Europe was
to mid-tier models priced under US$100
also noteworthy.
also made their mark.
“In Q4 2018, costeffective models such as JLab JBuds Air True Wireless and QCY T1 gained considerable market shares. As more companies enter the market and roll out new devices equipped with advanced features at a reasonable price, consumers will get a wider choice in the future. We expect the competition to intensify going ahead” – Liz Lee, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research
Asia Pacific (ex. China) – Apple’s
n
Speaking about the competitive
performance seemed healthy but the
landscape, Liz Lee, Senior Analyst at
eye-catching performance was from
Counterpoint Research, said, “In Q4
the new Asian brands like Britz and
2018, cost-effective models such as
GLIDiC. Growth in the Asia Pacific
market is expected to be strong driven by developing countries. China – Apple’s market share was
n
relatively lower as compared to other regions. QCY’s presence is growing with its budget devices T1 and T1S. Other Chinese local brands including Honor, Edifier and ENKOR also had a strong performance in China. n team@mymobile.co.in
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Call it A New World of Shopping! 100 million consumers will shop in AR online and in-store by 2020, says Gartner
A
ugmented reality (AR) and
With VR’s immersive interfaces,
promote its outdoor clothing collection,
virtual reality (VR) have
retailers can create task efficiencies or
and eBay Australia’s partnerships with
the potential to shake up
reduce the costs associated with designing
Myer to create personalized stores.
the customer experience
new products. They
by individualizing retailers’ offers and
can also enhance
enabling customers to visualize products
the understanding of
in different settings. By 2020, 100
information through
million consumers will shop in AR online
advanced graphical
and in-store, says Gartner, a research and
visualization
advisory company.
and simulation
“Retailers are under increasing
technologies. Pilots
pressure to explain the purpose of physical
and implementation
stores, and take control of the fulfillment
examples include
and return process for cross-channel
A l i b a b a ’s
execution,” said Hanna Karki, principal
VR
research analyst at Gartner. “At the same
experience, virtual
time, consumers are progressively defining
reality tours by Tesco, Adidas’ VR video to
full
shopping
the value provided by the experiences they receive from retailers. As a result of these pressures, retailers are turning to AR and VR to offer customers a unified retail experience inside and outside retail stores.” A 2018 Gartner survey indicated that, by 2020, 46 per cent of retailers planned to deploy either AR or VR solutions to meet customer service experience requirements. Additionally, the technologies behind these solutions have moved 15 to 30 per cent further along the Gartner Hype Cycle over the past 12 months. “The impact of AR or VR in retail can be transformative,” said Karki. “Retailers can use AR as an extension of the brand experience to engage customers in immersive environments and drive revenue. For example, IKEA’s Place app enables customers to virtually ‘place’ IKEA products in their space. Additionally, AR can be used outside the store after a sale to increase customer satisfaction and improve loyalty.”
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“The impact of AR or VR in retail can be transformative. Retailers can use AR as an extension of the brand experience to engage customers in immersive environments and drive revenue. Additionally, AR can be used outside the store after a sale to increase customer satisfaction and improve loyalty” – Hanna Karki, Principal Research Analyst, Gartner
Unlock AR and VR’s Full Potential with 5G 5G mobile network technology represents an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of AR and VR in stores. Gartner’s recent 5G enterprise survey indicated that AR/VR applications of 5G attract the highest expectations for becoming drivers of new revenue, across all use cases and respondents. 5G capabilities can support multiple uses cases, such as real-time rendering for immersive video, shorter download and set-up times, and extension of brands and shopping experiences beyond stores. “Gartner expects that the implementation of 5G and AR/VR in stores will transform not only customer engagement but also the entire product management cycle of brands,” said Sylvain Fabre, senior research director at Gartner. “5G can optimize warehouse resources, enhance store traffic analytics and enable beacons that communicate with shoppers’ smartphones.” n team@mymobile.co.in
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Google Pixel and OnePlus Giving Stiff Competition to Samsung Most of the previous Samsung owners migrated to Google Pixel 3 and OnePlus 6T in Q4 2018. However, both the devices have failed to swing iOS users over to Android, says Counterpoint Research
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ver one-third of consumers
in terms of disrupting the premium
who bought the Google Pixel
market space at Verizon. Google invested
3 and the OnePlus 6T during
a lot of marketing money during Q4 2018
Q4 2018 were previous
resulting in strong sales of the Google
Samsung owners, according to Counterpoint
Pixel 3 lineup. Over half of all new Pixel
Research’s US Smartphone Churn Tracker. Less than one in five people who bought either device were a previous Apple user. In Q4 2018, Google Pixel accounted for 7.3% of Verizon’s total sales while the OnePlus 6T made up 2.4% of T-Mobile’s total sales. Each device signaled an appetite for more diversity in premium device product lineups from consumers. Despite the initial sales success, the Pixel 3 series has been ineffective in converting a larger share of iPhone users to Android. Conversely, 6T sales have been down Q1 2019 in spite of the strong Q4 2018 start. Speaking about the Pixel smartphones, Jeff Fieldhack, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, said, “The newest Google Pixel lineup was certainly successful
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Elaborating on the OnePlus 6T, Maurice Klaehne, Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research, added, “The OnePlus brand
enthusiasts. Starting with the OnePlus
has been a great disrupter in the industry
One, the brand has promised consumers
and is a well-known brand for many tech
solid performance for a lower price than the
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available Samsung and Apple flagships. When the 6T was announced for T-Mobile,
“Google invested a lot of marketing money during Q4 2018 resulting in strong sales of the Google Pixel 3 lineup. Over half of all new Pixel 3 owners came from Samsung. A total of 31% of Pixel 3 sales came from previous Samsung Galaxy S7 owners. The Pixel was built to lead Android innovation and be a device to sway the iOS base over to Android” – Jeff Fieldhack, Research Director, Counterpoint Research 3 owners came from Samsung. A total of 31% of Pixel 3 sales came from previous Samsung Galaxy S7 owners. The Pixel was built to lead Android innovation and be a device to sway the iOS base over to Android. Over 80% of volumes are coming from its Android partners. This is probably seen as a disappointment.”
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at a sub-US$600 price point, consumers flocked to the device. Many users upgraded their older Samsung J2 Prime and Galaxy S7 phones. In addition, over 70% of previous Apple users had an iPhone 7, iPhone 6, or older. Consumers who have older devices are looking for alternatives to
“The OnePlus brand has been a great disrupter in the industry and is a well-known brand for many tech enthusiasts. Starting with the OnePlus One, the brand has promised consumers solid performance for a lower price than the available Samsung and Apple flagships. When the 6T was announced for T-Mobile, at a subUS$600 price point, consumers flocked to the device” – Maurice Klaehne, Research Analyst, Counterpoint Research
the flagships that cost more than US$800 currently offered.” Klaehne continued, “However, in Q1 2019 we are seeing sales weaken for the device. What made the initial launch of the 6T so successful was the OnePlus brand image. It appealed to tech enthusiasts and a wider general market of consumers who read reviews for the best performance to price comparison. We do not believe the OnePlus 6T will continue to grow in market share in the current sales mix. There is little marketing money spent by the OEM and older Apple and Samsung flagships have been discounted to make a similar value offer which most consumers will gravitate towards.” Lastly, Fieldhack added, “Both the Pixel and 6T devices show that there is room to innovate in the market. While Samsung and Apple are dwarfing others in size, marketing spends, and consumer perception, there are pockets of users that are still interested in alternatives. OEMs looking to disrupt carrier channels can learn from the successes and failures of these two examples. With 5G at our doorstep, there are additional opportunities to stand out in the market and make a compelling value offering for consumers.” n team@mymobile.co.in
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Huawei P30 Pro
A Super-Camera Smartphone with Super Zoom
T
he heat waves
admitting that Huawei P30
have just begun
Pro is the best smartphone
in North India
camera available today in
which will surely
Indian smartphone market,
take the entire region in its
far better than Samsung
grip in days to come and
Galaxy S10+, Apple XS Max
make people sweat. The
and Google Pixel 3 XL, having
same implies for premium
scored 112 on DxOMark. I do
smartphone segment
admit that I am a huge fan
as well with the Huawei
of Google Pixel but, this new
launching P30 Pro making its
smartphone from the stable
immediate competitors like
of Huawei has changed my
Apple, Google and Samsung
perception about camera
sweat and run out of breath.
photography and the dynamic
I do not have any regret in
range it has. A smartphone that is more attractive and mesmerizing at the back than the screen, to make you flaunt wherever you go, catches the attention of the onlookers with just a glance of it. Huawei P30 Pro is one such smartphone that you would love to own. So, before making any decision it is advisable for you to read this review and explore more about this masterpiece.
verdict Looks
10 /10
Cameras
10 /10
Performance
09 /10
Battery
10 /10
Value For Money
10 /10
Breathing Life Super, Astounding Fluidic
Goes a Mile Absolute Worth
OVERALL
PROS Cameras, Design
98%
Cons No 3.5mm Jack
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Design Huawei has always been focused on design aspects of its recently launched smartphone be it Mate 20 Pro or the newly launched P30 Pro. Like any other flagship premium smartphone, Huawei P30 Pro features 3D glass design engulfed in a metal frame to make it feel solid. With the kind of shimmer it has at the back you could mistook it as a slippery one but, it’s not! The P30 Pro feels much secure in hands in this kind of heat it does not shows any sign of slipperiness.The P30 given to us is known as Breathing Crystal that derives its name from the crystals and corals with hues of white and blue making it one of the best looking smartphones available till now in India. One out of two passengers sitting next to me in Delhi Metro asked me about it just by looking at back of it.The curved corners have well carved out giving it an infinite look. Despite having such a huge size it easily fits into the palm.The front of Huawei P30 Pro has
a 6.47
Leica and Huawei as
inches
well.It does support
FHD display having Dewdrop
Wireless Charging too. Overall, the design makes
colours with wide colour gamut of DCI-P3.The rounded corners and edges make it look infinite while the content
notch with no ear piece this
it stand out among the crowd
is on.The smartphone offers
time. It has been replaced by
and certainly makes you a
19:5:9 aspect ratio, too
Acoustic Display Technology
crowd-puller with its charm.
good for the video content
from which the sound emits
A smartphone which you
to be enjoyed. The screen
like what we saw in Vivo NEX.
would love to flaunt and
resolution is perfect for
The Huawei P30 Pro comes
stare more often at the back
watching videos at 1080p
with in-display fingerprint
than the screen is Huawei
and intensive games too
sensor which is blazing fast
P30 Pro.
and accurate with very less failure rate.The earpiece is
Display
being replaced by the Selfie
The Huawei P30 Pro
lens of 32MP resolution.
holds a 6.47 inches
There’s nothing on the left
FHD OLED display
of the chassis while the right
with Dewdrop notch
holds the volume keys and
having resolution
power button. The bottom
of 2340x1080
of the smartphone holds the
pixels per inch.
SIM tray, speaker grille and
The screen
the Type-C port. The 3.5mm
produces
jack is missing. There are four
16.7
antenna lines on the frame
million
too. The most appealing part of Huawei P30 Pro is its back. With Breathing Crystal colour, it sports the tri-camera set up that bulges out of the body making it uneven to place on a flat surface. Accompanied by LED flash, it has Timeof-Flight (TOF) camera. The back also has branding of
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Platform The P30 Pro uses Kirin 980 octa-core processor, Dual NPUs(Neural-network Processing Unit), the two core clocked at 2.6GHz along with two cores at 1.92GHz. Apart from this, the other four cores are running at 1.8GHz. To simplify, the Huawei P30 Pro has the firepower to shine among the latest QS of town. Depending upon the need, the 7nm processor directs the cores to run and achieve the targets. The Huawei P30 Pro runs of Android 9.0 based on EMUI 9.1. The extra layer of skin adds
to further customization of
competitors present out here.
the device making it more
The smartphone is great for
user-friendly. Tough I am not
multi-tasking and can be a
a fan of adding another layer
treat for gaming enthusiasts
of OS but, till now P30 Pro
as the world has taken over by
does not exhibit any kind of
PUBG.P30 Pro is smooth in
lag or non-responsiveness
operation overall but, the skin
tasks. The computing is as
needs bit of more research to
smooth as we can expect
make it even more effective
from a flagship premium
and efficient.
smartphone. The smartphone comes in two RAM and three
Cameras
ROM versions, 6GB/8GB
The sole purpose of Huawei
AND 128GB/256GB/512GB.
P30 Pro rests on its cameras
We’ve got the 8GB variant
and those who have used or
of review along with 256GB
reviewed it can understand.
of ROM. The processing
To begin with, I haven’t
and computing powers of
seen such camera prowess
the P30 Pro matches the
and capabilities in any smartphone till date as I am witnessing with Huawei P30 Pro. Have you ever used a telescope? I am damn sure most of the readers out there have not. P30 Pro could be easily called the smartphone with telescope or a telescope which is also a smartphone.The Huawei P30 Pro uses 3 camera set up from the best makers of optics in this world, Leica. It sports a 40MPSuperSensing Camera, a 20MP Ultra Wide angle camera and an 8MP Telephoto camera at the back.These three cameras merge together to give out such details that you’ve never seen before. I guaranty you; this is the best camera smartphone you will get till now.The P30 Pro can start from 5X and goes upto 50X zoom. The super zoom powers can bring the craters of the moon directly on to your smartphone screen.
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enhancing the viewing and watching experiences. The 10X zoom
50X zoom
Initially, even I did not believe
P30 Pro uses a single selfie
Huawei P30 Prodoes it. The
this, saying this could be the
lens of 32MP with f/2.0. The
smartphone is powered by
company’s marketing gimmick
selfie camera too possesses
a 4,200mAh battery which
but, right from the day when
brilliant capabilities to enjoy.
drains less. It can let you play
I started using P30 Pro it left
Both the daylight and night
PUBG; enjoy video, stream
me awestruck and speechless.
photography can be pleasure
internet, etc. without any
I did click the Full Moon and
on P30 Pro. The Portrait mode
thought of getting drained.
to my amazement, I was able
works well but not as great
The battery lasts a day with
to identify the craters in the
as was the case with Pixel 3.
ease of intensive usage and
moon. The only problem you
Overall, the Huawei P30 Pro
that’s not all, it comes with a
might face is the stabilization
can make you click wonders.
40W SuperCharge technology
if you’re hand holding the
Have you ever seen a camera
that lets it charge completely
device. There’s OIS too which
with 50X zoom and equally
in just 35-40 minutes. The
comes handy while zooming
good on other fronts such as
P30 Pro comes with Wireless
in the distant objects. The
low light photography, that can
Charging as well having Quick
low light photography is an
bring Moon on to
Charge of 15W. A smartphone
absolute pleasure too. The
your table
P30 Pro comes with Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor. The Bluetooth is 5.0.
Conclusion The Huawei P30 Pro is a super-camera smartphone
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with super-attractive gradient design and a super-battery to support it in its causes. If you have any plans to buy a DSLR then you can consider buying Huawei P30 Pro that not only lets you click super pictures but, also lets you make calls, do social networking and
clarity and detailing of the images are too good to enjoy and share it once. The P30 Pro has AI functions too which helps in quickly adapt according to scenes and suggestions. The macro mode available helps in getting some great close-up shots. There are various other features too such as Monochrome,
then Huawei P30
Slow-motion, HDR, Portrait,
Pro is one such smartphone.
etc. The wide lens makes you
There are a lot more which you
capture some large gatherings
can do with this smartphone
with super features has a
and fits all in just one frame.
camera. Literally speaking,
super battery too.
It can record videos at 1080p
Huawei P30 Pro has some
and can easily go upto 4K
insane features and power to
Features
video recording. You won’t
showcase and will surely make
Apart from all these top notch
see the craters of the moon?
observe any flicker either
you go crazy with its shooting
features, the Huawei P30
Buy a P30 Pro. Do you want
while shooting due to EIS
powers. I was left completely
Pro has IP68 certification as
to zoom in 50 times into an
and OIS.There are a lot more
left awestruck with P30
well so that it can remain safe
object? Get a P30 Pro. All you
to talk about the camera
Pro with its mind boggling
from dust, splash and even
need is Rs 71,990 to own
capabilities of P30 Pro but,
photography.
under the water. You can take
this camera beast which can
it wherever you want it to be;
undoubtedly compete with
in a pool, out in camp, etc.
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less is more. I can assure you that you won’t find any
Battery
better smartphone camera
Being a beast needs a huge
it does support Dolby Atmos
till date.Similarly, the Huawei
firepower to sustain and
features as well that helps in
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Motorola One Neat and Efficient Smartphone
O
ne such
them looks very similar to each
very stylish with the Motorola
touchscreen. The screen space
technology
if size of the phone not to be
logo on the sensor which is
available provides comfortable
company which
taken into account. Motorola
quick in response. At the
experience of viewing any
has witnessed
one is holding a very basic
front lies the 5.9 inch screen
media or viewing documents,
the process of modernization
yet bold looks with unicolor
with a wide notch holding
playing games etc. and this
and technological innovations,
for the body not going by
selfie camera sensor also a
advantage is due to the aspect
adapted to those changes
mixing two colors or sporting
front LED flash. At the top
ratio of the screen which is
and contributed to modern
nano dots for color patters to
of the phone lies a 3.5mm
19:9 Max vision. The colors
form of communication is
appear. The sample which we
headphone jack whereas at the
produced on screen are
Motorola. Motorola has made
got was of color black. The
bottom lies Type-C USB port,
bright, vivid and punchy. The
a long journey and since its
phone is very easy to hold and
a microphone and a speaker.
display has HD+ resolution
entry into smartphone section
operate and it because of the
The left side of the phone is
of 720x1520 pixels and
the company has always kept
compact body size with curvy
holding the SIM tray capable
287ppidensity. The screen
its customers satisfied with
edges and light weight of the
of holding two SIM cards and
protection is trusted with 2.5D
various ranges of smartphones
phone. The material used for
a microSD card at the same
Corning Gorilla Glass.
due to its durability,
composing the body structure
time. At the right side lies the
affordability and various such
is hard plastic. The rear panel
power button and the volume
Platform
reasons. The smartphone
of the phone holds shiny mirror
rockers.
The OS chosen for the new
to be reviewed here in this
look which looks good and
review is the latest launch
prone to smudges. The rear
Display
of the company given the
panel holds less bulgy dual
The new Motorola one has a
OS upgrades.The new
name Motorola One. So let’s
sensors which is a new change
display size of 5.9 inch with
Motorola one has Qualcomm
check out what new the latest
which Motorola has adopted.
the display technology being
Snapdragon 625 SoC
Motorola one has to offer.
The fingerprint sensor looks
of LTPS IPS LCD capacitive
processor with 2.0GHz. The
Design
Motorola one is the Android 9.0 Pie with latest Android
processor is very efficient in handling multitasking which
One should not
we got to see while we tested
confuse Motorola
the processor. The processor
one with Motorola
surely has lots of power to
one Power because both of
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handle any task thrown
which you want to capture
phones of similar range.
to last long and similarly
at it and it has impressive
and the Motorola one also has
The night shots looks kind
the new Motorola One has
capability in handling the
same unique way of involving
of dull because of the color
impressive battery power
games with slight degradation
the camera frame. The new
temperature and there are
which is of 3,000mAh. The
in the graphic quality. The
Motorola one has dual rear
some graining effects which
battery power of the phone
phone do seems to acquire
sensor with the primary
could be noticed in the night
easily takes you throughout
some trace of heat while
sensor being of 13MP with
shots. The selfie camera is of
the day entertaining you to the
playing big games and
an aperture of f/2.0 whereas
8MP with an aperture of f/2.2
fullest. The battery charging
operating big applications.
the secondary sensor is of
and has a bonus point which
speed is also very impressive
But the heating is just for
2MP with an aperture of
is that is being accompanied
and thanks to the type-C port
some seconds which shortly
f/2.4. The daylight shots are
by front LED flash which
which acts as catalysis to
gets normalized when the
very impressive with details
allows to capture selfies easily
boost the charging speed and
processor together with the
tightly intact and at the same
at night. The selfies captured
this boost is provided by 15W
power of RAM comes into
time maintained the perfect
at daytime are very clear and
Turbo Power charger.
action. The RAM size of the
color temperature. The
crisp with high details. The
phone is of 4GB which under
images captured at night were
same issue which we found
Conclusion
its price range is the top
good but not of impressive
in the rear camera is evident
Motorola One could be termed
RAM size which you could
quality which we see in other
in selfie camera as well which
as the predecessor to its
is that the selfies captured at
previous model Motorola One
night without the flash looks
Power. The Motorola One has some fire power to shine
get. The RAM backs every
verdict
process and the device does not seem to take heavy load of
Looks
any application. The internal
Decent
09 /10
dull. There are various modes to choose like portrait mode,
amongst the heavily crowded
storage of the phone is of
Cameras
09 /10
cinemagraphs, panorama etc.
budget segment smartphones
Overall it could be said that
such as near stock Android
the cameras are very average
performance, efficient
of the Motorola one which
Snapdragon processor and
might work as disadvantage.
ample amount of RAM to
64GB which can be expanded with the help of microSD card and the advantage of Motorola one in terms of storage is that it provides different tray to place the SDcard allowing the users to use two SIM cards at
Did Well
Performance In Sync
09 /10
Battery
09 /10
Value For Money
09 /10
Goes a Day Good Buy
OVERALL
90%
the same time.
Cameras The peculiar thing which
PROS
one can easily notice in the
RAM, Processor
cameras of Motorola phones is that they have more near close up of the subject/object
Cons Lacks Resolution
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The sound quality of the
compute the daily needs as
phone is quite good as well
well as the extensive gaming
as the phone has Dolby Audio
too. Surprisingly, the battery
feature and the two grilles
lasted a day of moderate
transmit quite high sound
usage despite being less on
frequency.
paper. The Type-C is an added
Battery
advantage to Motorola One. Cameras did well on most
One very interesting quality of
of the fronts and you will be
Motorola phones is that their
pleased with its outputs. n
battery power and the ability
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TECNO Camon i4
Plenty to Cheer along with Three Rear Cameras under 10K
T
he availability of
recently it has added another
phone is carved out of plastic
camera sensor in one frame
smartphones in
new smartphone in this section
making the phone very light in
and just below the frame lies
one specific range
which goes by the name
weight allowing easy carrying
the dual tone LED flash. The
is quite evident
TECNO Camon i4. In this
around and usage for long
glossy rear panel looks very
in the Indian smartphone
review of ours we will look into
time. The attractive quotient
pretty but it is highly prone to
market when you look into the
details about the specifications
lies at the rear panel where
smudges as it attracts lots of
number of diverse range of
of the new Camon i4 and will
there are micro dots reflecting
smudges. The front fascia of
brands which it carries. Yes, we
see that it possesses the power
the light fallen in VIBGYOR.
the phone is dominated by the
are talking about none other
to take on other smartphones
The fingerprint sensor have
screen and the company has
than the budget range section
in same range or not.
not been given shiny finish
tried to give a full view display
which makes the sensor very
feel by adopting the Waterdrop
which is the highly targeted
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section from all smartphone
Design
fit for the fingers to be placed
notch which holds the selfie
companies. TECNO since its
The new Camon i4 is holding
on and the fingerprint sensor
camera. At the left side of the
arrival majorly concentrated
a bold shiny look which seems
is very quick in response. The
phone lies the SIM tray and
on budget range section and
very classy. The body of the
rear panel also holds triple
attached with the frame there
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is a different slot for microSD
the new Camon i4 managed
internal storage of the phone
card whereas at the right side
to stood up well to every
is of 32GB and can be further
Battery
lies the power button and the
task be it multi-tasking,
expanded with the help of
The new Camon i4 has
volume rockers. The top side
editing images or document
microSD card. Overall the
battery power of 3,500mAh.
of the phone is completely
or switching in between
performance is good moderate
The battery power of the
blank and at the bottom lies
applications. The phone lies
use.
new Camon i4 keeps you
a speaker grille, micro USB
in the budget range section
port and a 3.5mm headphone
of smartphones in the market
Cameras
jack.
and having such a good
The new Camon i4 has
slow when the phone is used
processor is an advantage
something really interesting
moderately and is able to last
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entertained throughout the day. The discharging speed is
point to compete with other
to drive attention of people
one single day with just one
Everybody wants to utilize
smartphones. The variant
which is the cameras present
time charging. The charging
their modern notion of leisure
of Camon i4 which we got
on the phone. The phone
speed of the phone is just
and keeping the modern/
to review has 2GB of RAM.
has tripe rear cameras and
above the normal charging
post-modern idea of leisure
There are other variants s
the presence of the three
speed and it takes some hours
TECNO has implemented
well with different RAM and
cameras on the body of the
to completely charge up the
the idea of watching leisurely
ROM power. The presence
phone gets lot of attention
phone.
and comfortably by adapting
of 2GB of RAM is good for
and while testing it in public
the latest trend of Waterdrop
moderate work as the phone
places it did created curiosity
notch to offer more screen
highlighted that it is difficult
amongst the people. The
space. The screen space of
for it to run big applications
primary sensor is of 13MP, the
the phone is of 6.2 inches
and games of high quality. The
secondary sensor is of 8MP
with an aspect ratio of 19:5:9
RAM supports the processor
whereas the tertiary sensor is
which is giving wide viewing
for moderate works with no
of 2MP. The camera sensor
angles. The display type is IPS
issue but when we tried to
has physical aperture of f/1.8.
LCD capacitive touchscreen
test it limits the phone does
The rear camera sensors
with screen resolution of
showed up some issues like
were very good in capturing
720x1520 pixels and 271 ppi
heating, and taking time to
minute details, colors and
density. The colors are bright
switch in between apps. The
maintaining the right amount
and punchy, and if brightness is adjusted to the full, the screen becomes visible under sunlight.
verdict 09 /10
day time were god and at night
Cameras
09 /10
down a bit as we found some
Performance
09 /10
Attractive Plenty to Enjoy
The new Camon i4 has the
Smooth
9.0(Pie).A budget phone should have a good processor to handle the various tasks
The images captured at the
Looks
Platform latest OS which is Android
of brightness in the pictures.
Battery
08 /10
Value For Money
10 /10
Lasts a Day Worth It
OVERALL
90%
the quality of the images goes graining effect in the images. The selfie camera is of 16MP
Conclusion
with an aperture of f/2.0.
TECNO Camon i4 has a
The selfie camera captures
unique proposition to attract
clear and well detailed selfies
buyers in large numbers, i.e,
but it does not truly stands
it houses 3 cameras at the
out to have the real ability of
back priced strategically at
power of any phone which
16MP. According to me the
Rs 9,599. It comes in three
matters the most to any
selfie camera is of average
RAM/ROM combinations of
customer and Camon i4 has
quality when compared to
2GB, 3GB and 4GB. The
other phones within same
market has a new competition
price range. There are various
in the form of Camon i4 and
shooting modes present like
for the camera-driven buyers,
continuous shooting, HDR
a choice. n
because it is the working
a quite good processor which
PROS
handles the tasks. While
Triple Rear Cameras
testing the MediaTek Helio A22 Quad core processor of 2GHz and Cortex A53 of
Cons Screen Resolution
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Xolo Era 5X
Cameras make it Stand among Competition
I
f a technology which has
of communication to the
and surviving in such tough
on display. The phone has
witnessed rapid change
daily needs of our life and
competition requires the
compact body size which
and growth within the
every smartphone company
intellect to be able to adjust
is comfortable to hold and
last decade is mobile
tries to capture a good space
to the demand of the market.
operate and fits the palm
technology. The smartphones
within smartphone market.
Xolo is one such company
quite comfortably. The body
has evolved from just a means
In Indian smartphone market
which has not been able
composition is of plastic and
there is boom of smartphones
to grab the limelight of the
has reasonable body weight to
market in its past years is all
carry around comfortably. At
prepared to get in the talks
front lies the 5.7 inch display
once again with its recent
and above the display lies
smartphone launches. The
the erapice, selfie camera
company has launched its
and front LED flash. The
previous smartphones under
rear side of the phone has
the series which
is accompanied by LED flash.
it runs
Fingerprint sensor lies at
like Era
the rear side as well quick in
series,
response and in middle of
Black
the rear panel lies the brand
Series,
name. The speakers of the
and Q
phone are also present at
series. The
the rear side. At the top side
company
of the phone lies a 3.5mm
is making
headphone jack whereas at
comeback
the bottom of the phone lies
under the
micro USB port. At the left
budget range
side of the phone lies the SIM
section with the
tray capable of holding two
launch of Xolo
SIM cards and a microSD
Era 5X which
card at the same time. To the
comes under the
right lies the power button
Era series. We will
and the volume rockers. The
be reviewing the
company has chosen very old
new Era 5X and
school look for theXolo Era 5X
will see what all
which does not look appealing
new Xolo has under
when compared to phones of
its bag to gain the
current time.
attention of the users.
Design
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single camera sensor which
Display Xolo Era 5X has a display
The new Xolo Era 5X
size of 5.7 inches IPS LCD
holds very basic looks
Capacitive touch screen
and design not following
with screen resolution of
the latest trend of notch
720x1440 pixels and 282
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ppi pixel density. The phone
some big games with high
phone is of 32GB which you
has standard display size
requirements. The processor
can choose to expand by using
which just not allow spacious
keeps the phone mostly under
microSD card.
screen but also enhances
the check and prevents from
the handling of the phone
overheating but on some
Cameras
because it fits the hand
occasions like using big
Xolo Era 5X has single rear
quite easily minimizing the
applications or playing games
camera sensor which is quite
chance of falling. The colors
continuously leads to heating
surprising to see in the phones
reproduced are vivid and
of the device which could be
of present time when the
punchy. The phone offers
felt quite easily because of
companies are trying to lure
wide viewing angles and this
the plastic body of the phone.
the users with dual, triple
is due to the 18:9 aspect ratio
The work efficiency of the
cameras. The rear sensor
of the phone. The screen is
processor is made possible by
is of 13 MP with AI Photo
protected from damage with
the 3GB RAM of the phone
Studio mode. The rear camera
the help of Corning Gorilla
which under budget range is
has an aperture of f/2.0 and
Glass 3.
quite effective and to have
has HDR mode enabled as
feature to attract the users.
well. The images captured
The internal storage of the
are of average quality not
Platform The new Xolo Era 5X is
verdict
running on the OS version Android 8.1 Oreo.The new Xolo Era 5X is powered by MediaTekHelio A22 quad-core processor with 2GHz, Cortex A53. The processor holds all the requirements to handle multi-tasking, game playing with ease. We tested the processor by running various apps at a same time and using them simultaneously and the
Looks
08 /10
Basic
that much of detailing and crispness. There are traces of some graining effects as well when we tried to
08 /10
increase the resolution also
Performance
08 /10
of control while increasing
Battery
07 /10
Value For Money
07 /10
Cameras
Stand Out Good
For Moderate Usage Can be Considered
OVERALL
the focus seems to go out the resolution. The images captured at night from the rear sensor are very average as well. The selfie camera is of
76%
13MP but the results were not very satisfying as the selfies
phone did not seem to get
captured. The selfies captured
worked up from these tasks.
at daytime are good with some
The device has PowerVR
level of detailing. The front
GE8300 graphics which allows to enjoy games in high definition but the graphics goes down a bit when you play
PROS Cameras
Cons Competition
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LED flash allows to takeselfies clearly at night and the quality is not that much impressive when compared to phones of
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similar price range.
Battery The phone has battery power of 3,000mAh with AI technology making the consumption of the phone very precise in terms of drawing power and not allowing too much consumption of the battery from random apps. The battery lasts throughout the day with normal usage of the phone. The charging speed of the phone is moderate and charges the phone within some hours.
Conclusion The Xolo Era 5Xhas some basic features for day to day tasks with Android 8.0 and moderate battery life. The new smartphone from Xolo focuses mainly on camera with both the lenses having resolution of 13MP giving decent ot good outputs within the price bracket.The MediaTekSoC manages the phone very well. Priced at Rs 7,499, Xolo Era 5X has tough task ahead when compared to Xiaomi for the online buyers but, can prove vital in rural areas via offline. n team@mymobile.co.in
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Jabra Evolve 65t An all-round performer but pricey
D
enmark-based
for business use as they
they can be carried anywhere
charging on the back of each
audio equipment
come with 4-microphone
very easily in a bag. There
earbud. The right earbud can
maker Jabra
professional sound support.
are two extra pairs of Silicon
be used on its own while the
has come up
The four microphones allow
rubber eartips of different
left one cannot. What’s more,
with Evolve 65t true wireless
the earbuds to deliver high call
sizes, a Bluetooth adapter
the Evolve 65t true wireless
earbuds in India. The company
quality with a frequency range
and a charging cable inside
in-ear headphones come with
claims that this is the world’s
of 100Hz to 10kHz. The Jabra
the pack. A separate pocket
an IP55 rating for dust and
first wireless earbud which is
Evolve 65t comes with a price
is there in the zipped pouch
water resistance.
UC (Unified Communications)
tag of Rs 39,440. Here’s a
to keep the dongle safe. The
certified. The UC certification
review of the device that how it
things are minutely designed
Performance
makes the earbuds suitable
performed on key parameters.
in such a way that they can be
To begin using Jabra Evolve
packed very easily inside the
65t, you first need to plug in
pouch.
the earbuds inside the ear
Design
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The earbuds have a
canal. The right position of
If you look at the design
compact and strong built
the earbuds is identified when
part, the Evolve 65t earbuds
and tight design. They
the microphone is pointing
come packed inside a small
come equipped with four
towards the mouth. They
charging case which further
microphones – two on the
do not fall off on tilting or
comes inside a small black-
front sides of each one – with
shaking the head. Once it is
coloured pouch having a
ambient noise-cancellation
done, pair the earbuds and
zip and a hanging loop. The
technology. There is a small
for that just long press the
entire setup of protective case
circular vent for speaker
right earbud button first for a
keeps the earbuds safe and
and two circular points for
few seconds till the blinking
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burntest light changes from green to blue. As soon as it turns to blue, the right earbud will get connected. Repeat the same process for the left one, only that it requires the light to turn green and that too will get connected. Similarly, in order to switch off the earbuds, you have to keep long pressing the earbuds buttons till they blink multiple times in red which usually takes 3-4 seconds. Usually, they turn on automatically as soon as you take out the earbuds from the charging case. One tap on the right earbud while the music is playing pauses the track; another tap begins playing it again. The music automatically gets paused as soon as one headset is out of ear. You can increase or decrease the volume with
enough to be used indoors as well as outdoors.
the help of the two super-
Functionalities
range of the Jabra Evolve
Conclusion
small raised buttons on the
The earbuds come with
65t is about 10 metres and
The Jabra Evolve 65t
left earbud. Separately, you
passive noise cancellation and
beyond that the connectivity
delivered on all the
can use your smartphone
the frequency range of both
starts breaking off. This
parameters that one looks
to increase or decrease the
the earbuds is between 100Hz
is in accordance with the
for in a set of premium
volume and change the tracks.
to 10kHz while the bandwidth
company’s claim. Up to 8
earbuds- all round sound
The left earbud buttons,
range is between 100Hz and
devices can be paired to the
quality, strong Bluetooth
apart from increasing and
8kHz. The earbuds house
true wireless earbuds.
connectivity and fast
decreasing the volume, can
speakers of 6.0 x 5.1 mm
also be used to skip to the
dimensions with a bandwidth
Battery
next track and the previous
range of 20Hz to 20kHz in
As claimed, the Evolve 65t
professional’s handiness of
track when you press and hold
music mode and 100Hz to
gives a battery backup of up
being on the move. However,
them.
10kHz in conference mode.
to 15 hours with the charging
what disappoints one and all is
The Jabra Evolve 65t
case and 5 hours on a single
its hefty price which will make
The sound output and
charging. Thanks to the Jabra 370 dongle, it adds to the
quality of the earbuds is
runs on Bluetooth v5.0
charge. The battery backup of
you think twice and thrice
undoubtedly flawless. There is
and has got voice assistant
the earbuds is about 4 hours
before going for it. Besides,
no distortion at all, even at full
support for Amazon Alexa,
and to charge them, you just
we must recommend you to
volumes. The mids and highs
Siri and Google Assistant.
need to keep them in the case.
use the Jabra Evolve 65t at a
are perfect. Even it’s quite
However, I didn’t delve deep
Within 10 minutes of keeping
safe place rather than walking
good in the bass department,
into the functionalities and
the battery-drained earbuds in
on a crowded street, as it’s
although it’s up to one’s
technicalities of these voice
the case, they were charged to
quite expensive to take such
choice whether s/he likes it or
assistants.
40 per cent during the review,
a risk. n ramesh@mymobile.co.in
not. I found the earbuds loud
The effective Bluetooth
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which is quite impressive.
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Vertical Videos Are Going to be the Next New Thing If the horizontal videos are a stage, vertical videos are spotlight
By Parveen Singhal
G
o 10 years back in time, and
and online attention span has decreased by
And it’d be wrong to say vertical videos are
you’d see people who held
a colossal margin. They do not even have
future when we’re witnessing the rise of
their camera vertically to
time to rotate their phone to consume the
the new vertical platforms every single day.
record the videos were getting
content. The world is shrinking at a great
Vertical videos are not the future, they are
trolled and humiliated. The vertical angle
pace, everyone wants to catch up with
a beautiful present. Even the traditional -
had nothing to offer, so it was a major turn
everything and hence, they want to focus
landscape (horizontal) videos platforms
off for the spectators. But guess what? It
only on the main subject and that’s our
like YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook are also
turns out the thought is changing and people
spotlight.
seeing the surge in more and more vertical
are opening up the horizon of their minds
From detailed and in-depth reporting to
and are growing more acceptive towards the
quick listicles - we’ve now arrived in the era
vertical screen.
of micro-content consumption.
People are getting busier in their lives
It’s the time we accept vertical videos.
video uploads and consumption in their space. The trends still show vertical videos as the ‘new thing’ as far as micro-content
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consumption is concerned. But, the
checked out social media notifications
massive success of Snapchat and IGTV
in horizontal format? No, right. Then
“Vertical videos are the two most recent examples in front are not the future, they are of us that speak otherwise. a beautiful present. Even The world is catching up everything the traditional - landscape on mobile: We cannot deny that smartphones have become an (horizontal) videos platforms like integral part of our lives. Whether YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook are we’re reading the newspaper, also seeing the surge in more listening to the radio, watching television, or commuting to work; and more vertical video uploads we’re always on the phone. We can and consumption in their go a day without brushing our teeth space” but millennial generation can’t stand n
why does watching the vertical videos seem unnatural to you? Maybe it’s because we’re already too late to be introduced to vertical videos. The most recent study shows - 94% user hold their mobile phones vertically when they are consuming content. Vertical is more user-friendly - mainly because the vertical screen focuses on the major subject. Take Instagram stories for an example. • Brands are now telling their stories vertical:
more than a few hours without their world in just one-click.
mobile phones. Thanks to FOMO (fear
Marketers are now spending more of
No skill set required: To create meaningful
their video budgets on vertical content.
Millennials are a generation of the
content using the desktop or laptop,
The reason is simple, the vertical puts
vertical screen. The top sites around
one needs to have a certain skill set -
their products in the center at the same
the world that were driving the majority
but that’s not the case with our mobile
time it highlights what matters the
of their traffic via desktop have evidently
phones. It’d not be surprising at all to
most.
seen the numbers fall. They realize
see the world without laptops in the next
desktop generation is fading away and
decade.
of missing out).
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In this era of the smartphone when our phones are filled with everything vertical,
No crew required: All you need is a
it took us some time to realize videos can
are getting used to doing everything on
camera phone and content idea to shoot
be vertical too. But it’s never too late. We’re
their smartphone itself.
it vertical and share your views with the
humans, we change, we adapt. I (or We)
world. No crew, no camera angles is
believe in 2020, vertical videos would
needed.
be the new horizontal videos and it’d be
interestingly, at the same time, people
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makes the vertical videos more exciting is the mobility of it. At any given time, you
Cost efficient: Vertical videos are cost-
no shocker to see all of the internet video
efficient. One can literally shoot them
platforms evolve into according to the size
at zero budget.
of our screens.n
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can take the mobile out of your pocket and start consuming content anywhere and everywhere. It is fascinating how
Social networks are vertical: Have
n
anyone can also use the same device
you ever surfed the internet on your
to create content and share it with the
smartphone in landscape mode, or ever
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face to face
In Conversation
“Anker aims to bridge the gap between affordability and quality” New-age technology brand Anker Innovations is creating a league of its own with diverse portfolio of products from chargers and Bluetooth speakers to headphones and handset accessories. It is also into offering smart home solutions besides providing smart car experience. The US-based company, which makes products under different subbrands, has some big plans for India market. Ramesh Kumar Raja caught up with Gopal Jeyaraj, Head – India and SAARC, Anker Innovations, to know more about the company, its offerings and strategy to be a dominant player in its segment. Excerpts: How’s the brand Anker positioned itself
accessories along with IoT landscape
in a hyper-competitive market like India
gaining popularity.
which is already dominated by products
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markets, in a very short span of time. How are your products gaining traction in the
from other countries apart from the Indian
Anker offers a wide range of products,
market under different sub-brands? Anker
ones? Being the pioneers of delivering
from Bluetooth speakers and headphones
Innovations is the blanket brand which
power technology, our market presence
to handset accessories and computer
houses its sub-brands of Soundcore,
across the globe is immense and well
peripherals. Which among them is a
Eufy and Nebuala. To aid our consumers
established. With our own developed
dominant vertical for Anker Innovations?
in experiencing the life of comfort and
charging technologies, Anker’s exclusivity
Creating life-changing smart solutions
ease in different ways, Soundcore, Eufy
in the domain is unparalleled and truly
to integrate into the daily routines, we
and Nebula were introduced to meet the
distinct. Continuing to leverage our
are driven to make our consumers’ lives
lifestyle needs of the consumers. Well, the
philosophy in the Indian scenario as well,
as mobile as possible. We have five
placement of these brands in the market as
we aim to deliver a highly dependable and
sub-brands under the umbrella brand
independent brands is gradually grabbing
durable technology experience, retaining
of Anker. Each sub-brand inspires to
eyeballs and we are employing separate
our quality threshold. We just don’t want to
provide a smarter experience for users
channels to build these brands meant
earn profits from our customers; we want
to live seamlessly and effortlessly. We
for specific purposes. Accompanied by
to gain their genuine respect by selling an
cater to provide excellent charging
our innovative technology, we are sure to
experience through our advanced range
(Anker) and smarter audio (Soundcore)
remain ahead of our competitors.
of products offering smarter solutions for
capabilities, impeccable cinematic
you to have an enhanced life experience.
experience (Nebula) along with smarter
Which are the areas from where maximum
India, no doubt, is buzzing with heavy
home appliances (Eufy) and smart car
demand is coming for the Anker products in
traffic on smart technology front, and
experience (Roav).Our dominant verticals
India? India presents itself with massive
we are aware about the boom that has
are Anker and Soundcore, with the well-
technology driven opportunities owing to an
accompanied the surge of smartphone
entrenched goodwill set in the Indian
ever-increasing demand for smartphones
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Having said that, we have a very balanced
to absorb. Our well-established distribution
is pan India with major receptivity being
online/offline model.
channels and support partners too are
experienced from the South and the North
chosen, with careful assessment.
markets. With our cutting-edge innovations
What is your approach to the “after sales
and quality technology, our aim is to bridge
service” which remains an issue for the
Anker is said to be very aggressive for
the gap between affordability and quality,
majority of electronics companies? After sales
Indian market and also plans to open its own
making Anker Innovations as the most
service is as integral as the purchase of the
experience zones. Can you please tell us
preferred brand. Our strategy is to have as
product and we sincerely believe it needs
about your outreach and investment plans for
many retail counters as possible to boost
to be given utmost importance. We believe
India? Anker is all invested in consolidating
its visibility and presence.
in delivering an experience – a holistic
its presence in India. In sync with the
one at that - from designing our products
same, we plan to introduce our experience
Anker has expanded its business to a number
to selling it and subsequently attending
zones by the end of 2019. The experience
of countries. How has been the experience
to all their maintenance requirements.
zones shall be a one stop shop for the brand
so far and what are your expectations from
Anker Innovations, bringing the first-hand
different global markets? Our presence
impressions to all our consumers. This “Our presence discussion is still in a very nascent can be acknowledged in more 70 countries with the US, Middle stage, so it’s difficult to fine tune than 70 countries with the US, Middle East and China being our primary the details further. East and China being our primary regions. We are reckoned as the leading charging innovators in the Please throw some light on R&D regions. We are reckoned as the leading US. With our company moving and innovation at Anker and charging innovators in the US. With our ahead from primary products your association with Amazon company moving ahead from primary such as charging cables and for Alexa-enabled devices? products such as charging cables and power banks and venturing into Anker is R&D driven company, power banks and venturing into audio audio and speaker segment, our we invest heavily in R&D and the product profile is expanding and so result is our quality driven products. and speaker segment, our product is our region profile. Our experience Our association with Amazon is very profile is expanding and so is in the industry has enabled us to strike strong and we have strong product lineups our region profile” can be acknowledged in more than
a receptive chord with our customers,
for Alexa enabled devices. We have already
pulling them toward our distinct brand
launched Eufy Genie Alexa speaker in
value. We know the scope is expansive and
With the scenario changing, now buyers
India through Amazon and we also will
our presence is surely going to penetrate
are conscious of buying a durable product
be launching Alexa-enabled car charger
the global markets with online and offline
rather than a cheaper one and we as a brand
soon.
modules.
are a testimony to their expectations. Fewer after sale experiences are an affirmation
The emergence of IoT has opened a
Online or offline – which platform yields
of our quality driven products put together
new avenue of growth for many tech
maximum revenue for Anker? Both platforms
with utmost technical care and perfection.
companies. Is Anker leveraging this trend?
are designed to boost our visibility and
Our efficient counter replacement warranty
Our sub brand – Eufy, is the manifestation
viability across the market. We support the
sets us truly apart from our competitors
of IoT, known for delivering smarter
benefits accruing from both the platforms
with our global RMA being extremely low.
solutions with the aim to maximize home
and are conscious about the righteousness
comfort. We have certainly leveraged
that needs to be maintained while using
There is a parallel grey market in India thriving
on IoT by building smart home devices
these channels. Our immediate interest is
on counterfeit accessories and devices.
and appliances to empower smarter life
to harness the offline markets by pushing for
How do you deal with them? Presence of
experience. Our robotic vaccum cleaner is
ample retail outlets and stores. Currently,
counterfeit products is an omnipresent
another IoT-based product meant to make
our large brick and mortar retail stores
scenario assailing the market of genuine
your life easier. Undoubtedly, we are much
are already present in the Middle Eastern
products. Getting clawed by duplicity and
ahead of the trend and have many such
markets. Our motivation to actively engage
deception posed by counterfeit goods may
future products in pipeline, which support
in online platforms is not very encouraging
not be an easy task as Anker’s premium
the same. n
due to not so reliable verification issues.
make is next to impossible for counterfeit
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Voice AI Will Change How We Interact with Technology By Vikarm Kumar
I
n merely a few years, the utility of voice-
to nonverbal user directions. Insightful
interfaces. The pathway shaped by current
powered technologies has unfolded
interfaces connect the recent innovations in
impacts in AI-development has given way
from simple voice instructions to a
human-focused design systems with cutting
for unprecedented development in GPS and
whole ecosystem of applications and
edge tech, for example, conversational
mobile tracking industry.
interaction platforms. Today, notably every
voice, auditory analytics, computer vision,
As far as in-vehicle experiences are
individual with a smartphone or laptop is
augmented virtual reality. When operating in
concerned, numerous drivers are already
encountering some kind of relationship with
accord, these capabilities and systems are
accessing GPS, traffic reports, and weather
voice technology and more. Perhaps you
changing the process in which we connect
reports. However, the interest for greater
utilized ‘Ok Google’ to find a way towards
with data, machines, and one another.
connectivity from customers has prompted
a new restaurant or have requested ‘Siri’ to
There is trust that works into this as well,
constant endeavours for development.
alert you about an upcoming appointment
and several organizations are in the pathway
Organizations are now putting resources
with your doctor. Last year Google released
of battling it out to offer smarter gadgets
intensely in creating advanced GPS tracking
another Android application – ‘Voice
one prefers for their personal or commercial
frameworks.
Access’, which assists individuals with
use.Furthermore, as a user, you too need
mobility and motor disabilities to regulate
to believe that the outcome you get from
their devices.
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Precise Tracking
your AI-based gadgets is precise because
Voice AI nowadays can interconnect
Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s
it takes into consideration proficiency as
GPS location functions, enabling the
Cortana, Google’s Assistant - all these are
opposed to causing chaos by providing you
framework to locate users to give timely and
systems by which big brands are putting
with the name of the best hotel two cities
precise tracking administration. On getting
resources into voice AI innovation. From
over if needed.
permission from the caller, the caller’s
the mobile devices to smart homes, there are various utilizations of this tech. AI-based voice technology is gradual;
AI is Evolving GPS and Mobile Tracking System
location details can be received in different ways. Thus, with such AI assistants, you can track your family, friends, and employees
however, definitely transmutes how we
The development of voice AI intensely
due to their real-time tracking capability.
interact with our gadgets, empowering us
impacts the eventual fate of in-vehicle
The devices empower you to keep your loved
to perform distinctive undertakings. Andrew Yan-Tak Ng, a Chinese English computer scientist and entrepreneur, has anticipated that by 2022 voicebased technology industry is proposed to quadruple in revenue.
Voice Assistant Landscape AI-powered voice assistants can respond
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ones and valuables both secure. n
Prevent Fatalities
Voice AI Surgency We’ve just started to contemplate the
to complete tasks. Seeing autonomous vehicles as a reality, with a foreseen quantity of 10
The AI voice assistant can prevent
million road-ready by 2020 - according to
drivers from taking their eyes off the road.
Business Insider, integration of fleet and AI
Several modern vehicles are using
technology is on continuous revolution.
“Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, AI-powered response frameworks. Microsoft’s Cortana, Google’s These technologies control driving Assistant - all these are systems behaviour and distinguish lane deviation and inconsistent vehicle by which big brands are putting movements. resources into voice AI innovation. From the mobile devices to Perform Basic Jobs However, the use case of AI smart homes, there are assistance goes past that. A really various utilizations of consistent and proficient voice AI this tech” can help them in performing these n
Comprehensive integration of IoT nowadays is no doubt enabling drivers, gadgets, automobiles, and assets to work concurrently by cross-sharing significant information. What this implies for drivers is quicker and progressively powerful user-experience with smart assistants. Regardless of whether it is to receive or send data, or oversee fleets, all functionalities of gadgets are improving with AI emergence.
undertakings as well. So to sum up,
forms in which voice AI is going to
Henceforth, AI connectivity determines
whether it is finding an incredible lunch
impact interactions between technology
that voice command incorporation to
spot, tracking the vehicle, looking into
and controlling our vehicles in the years
vehicles is going to be the ratified model
directions, or understanding why the check
to come. Both software and hardware
in years to come. n
engine light turned on, we need innovation
enhancements are quickly improving the
to enable us to perform more while we’re
capacity of gadgets to get on and recognize
busy in driving. For all this to become a
the human language, enabling devices
reality - Voice AI is the principal element
to become precise at foreseeing human
enabling car owners to do all that.
behaviour and adapt in offering methods
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The author is Founder and CEO, Letstrack, a global real time instant messaging and tracking app for smartphones, tracking devices and browsers.
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Stress-buster Apps to Deal with Board Results Exams are over but not the fear of the result or the fear of the consequences of the result. The board exam results still decide the future and life of a student. The months of hard work, the pressure of making crucial decisions for future and most importantly the pressure of living up to the expectations of family and society is what makes one measure the importance of life through their exam results. The number of students dealing with stress and depression is growing day by day. Here are some apps that could help students during this phase:
ePsyClinic
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tudents are under high stress due to result and might feel lonely or in worse case land into depression if the results don’t meet their or
family’s expectations. With private session through chat, call or videos and Whatsapp, ePsyclinic.com- the leading mental healthcare online platform could help students to pass this crucial phase of school life. It has experienced student counsellors and psychologists that are 24x7 available to the individuals in the comfort of their homes or wherever they may be. IWill therapy by ePsyClinic is designed for recovery from mental health issues through 24x7 on-demand therapists from all over India with all regional languages.
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Feature 30 Day Fitness Challenge
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xercise can play an important role in the mental health of a student.
Students have been devoided of physical activity during exams and external pressure of result can affect their health. Exercise release endorphins that trigger a positive feeling in the body. The app has various exercises under 30 Day Fitness Challenge and maintains the chart of a person’s physical health.
MyFitnessPal
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ood is another factor that can help boost the mood. MyFitnessPal app counts calories and informs how one
can get all of the nutrients needed for a complete and balanced diet. Fruit, vegetables and drinking plenty of water can make huge improvements to one’s physical and mental health.
ReachOut Breathe
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henever we feel anxious we feel the terrible, tight sensation in our chest. This sensation is usually
felt by students during exams and results. It is caused by stress that affects breathing and creates exactly the kind of pain that the ReachOut Breathe app is designed to help one with. The app helps one to slow down and maintain breathing along with measuring the heart rate.
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editation helps one to relax the mind. There have been researches that suggest that it can improve the symptoms
of anxiety, depression and insomnia, as well as reduce blood pressure. Headspace, a meditation app, can be helpful for a student for not only exams but throughout the year. The app not only teaches the basics of mediation but offers a tracking page that helps users to track their progress, a buddy system that helps users to motivate their friends, reminders for staying on track, and a wide range of recordings for different moods and lifestyles. team@mymobile.co.in
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Gadgets
Feature
Pocket-friendly Smart Home Products to enhance your Smart Living The concept of smart homes never fails to fascinate. Voice commands such as ‘Hey Alexa’ or ‘Ok Google’ are gradually becoming a part of our everyday lives. Right from being able to switch the lights on or off to changing the light colors based on your mood to converting a normal electronic product to a smart product, everything is now possible. However, consumers generally have a perception that transforming a home into a smart home would be an expensive affair. However, this is far from the reality. With new technology innovations taking place at breakneck speed, smart home technology has now become more accessible and affordable to consumers. You will find a wide range of pocket-friendly gadgets which are Google Home and Alexa-compatible. Here’s a list of smart products which can bring smart functionalities to old gadgets at a fraction of the price you have to pay for new appliances.
Syska Smart Plug with power meter
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ow fascinating it is to convert regular devices into smart devices! This is now made possible with the Syska Mini Smart
Plug. It comes with the promise of making your life comfortable. With just one click through the Syska Smart Home App you can control any connected device using the Syska Smart Plug with Power Meter. The power meter is enabled to monitor voltage consumption of any device ever connected with the Syska Smart Plug. All the data ever collected by the power meter can be accessed via the Syska Smart Home App available at Rs 2,599via Flipkart.
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Maxbell Clever Dog Smart Wi-Fi Doorbell
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omeone at the door? No need to walk all the way out to check who it is. You can now check who it is on your
smartphone. Also, you can speak with that person through the app, from any part of the world. It requires no wiring and is can be setup in just a few minutes. It has a rechargeable Lithium battery that gives the bell almost 4-6 months of stand-by time. Yes, the time has come to replace your ordinary doorbell with the smartest one in town. Buy this new super cool doorbell for Rs 5,999 on Amazon and give your home a smart touch.
AIFA i-Ctrl smart home device
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ontrol all your IR remote devices from anywhere, anytime all around the world using your smartphone. The AIFA i-Ctrl smart home device doesn’t require any wiring or
sensors. You just need to plug it in and conduct a first time setup with your smartphone using Alfa’s official app AIFA i-Ctrl and you are all set. It works like a universal remote which doesn’t require any specialization or technician to get it installed. You can install it yourself easily. It is also Alexa enabled which helps you in voice controlling all your devices. You can buy this product for Rs 3,799.
Goldmedal i-Touch Wi-Fi Switch
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he i-Touch Wi-Fi Switch is the perfect home automation switch from Goldmedal. Once installed, you can control them from anywhere in the
world using Goldmedal’s i-World mobile app. Through them, you can control your lights, fans, drapes, TVs, ACs, and any other electrical device. These switches can also be operated by an RF Remote control or manually using a light touch. The backlit LED panel not only makes it appear stylish and super-luxurious, it is also easier to operate in the dark. A unique feature of Goldmedal’s home automation switches is that you can retrofit them into your existing wiring. It requires no drilling or change of wiring in your home. You can buy it offline at Rs 5,900 onwards.
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Why TikTok Ban Won’t Suffice in India The issue of replaceability of source and substitutability of app will not allow to reap the desired benefits from the ban.
O
n the directions of the
that will restrict the impact of the ban and
number of potential users are already on
Honourable courts, the
subsequent removal of the app from the
the platform.
government, MeitY, had asked
respective market places.
Google and Apple to pull down
the TikTok app from their respective stores.
User Base
This was after increasing unfavourable
TikTok already has millions of users in India.
sentiments across a section of society about
As per techARC estimates, the existing user
the abuse and misuse of such platforms
base should be in the vicinity of 20-22
and its far-reaching impact on the youth
million in India alone of this video immersive
and children.
platform. This is over 5% of the existing
However, there are some markets and
Smartphone users in India, estimated to
technical realities which will not make
be a little over 390 million. Looking at the
the intent effective on the ground and the
appeal and the potential user base of such
possible issues and concerns will continue
an app in India, the net penetration of the
to bother people, especially increasingly
app among its potential users, would be at
worrying parents.
least 10-15%. So already a considerable
Replaceability of Source Any existing user of TikTok, who has the app installed on the Smartphone, can share it
Sharing the techINSIGHT, Faisal Kawoosa, Founder and Chief Analyst, techARC said, “There is a need to have a holistic approach to get rid of such increasing digital menace, which cannot be absolved by technology and/or legal recourse alone.” Below are some of the major concerns
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with any such seeker through apps like ShareIt. One the apk is shared the user can install the app and become a new user. The other source could be the third-party app stores. Doing a simple google search can give access to
replicate the behaviour which has gone to
next digital czars, there is a need to allow it
such stores, wherefrom a user can install
the extent of addiction.
under proper supervision. For instance, by
TikTok app. There would be hundreds of
law, no legal contract can be entered into,
such third party app installation stores
Possible Interventions
wherefrom a potential user can download
Each one in the society has come together
are conveniently allowing their kids who
the app. Among them 15-20 are very
and work towards effectively eradicating
have not even crossed 1st decade of life, to
much popular among the tech circles.
some of the perils of digital platforms, such
Some of such names include,apkpure,
as the one TikTok is possibly resulting in.
androidapkbox, uptodown and apkmirror.
Such challenges have implications across
It will be next to impossible to enforce
the society and need a holistic resolution
any law or order with such fragmented
which can be achieved only by coordinated
markets.
efforts of all stakeholders.
unless the age of 18 is achieved. Parents
Spotlight
in focus
There is a need to increase awareness
Substitutability of TikTok
about the purpose of such apps and
TikTok is not a unique proposition. There
platforms made available digitally. While
are several other alternatives on the app
there is fun and entertainment element
stores like Google Play and Apple App
in such apps, these could also be used to
Store, which users can install and start
unleash talent across the country in the
using them for the same purpose. The
fields of dance, acting, singing, journalism,
impact of TikTok ban is seen on some other
etc. The same platform could be used for
substitutes such as ‘Like’, which is trending
skill development and training if steered
at number 3 on April 16th 2019 in India,
in right way.
as per Appannie. Even if somehow, which
The second intervention could be
is as of yet, technically impossible, TikTok
through adequate parenting. While
use is made impossible in India, users
children should get exposed to technology
will keep on looking for substitutes and
so that they could possibly become the
use mobile connections with data as well as such devices without any supervision. This exposes them to platforms and apps, which they don’t know how to handle. It appears that the issues such as emanating from the use of TikTok can be resolve more through social interventions rather than judicial and executive orders. There is a need to have a digital awareness programme which could be steered by an industry association representing the digital fraternity in the country along with the support of the corporates through their CSR initiatives. This could be multilingual multi-platform awareness and should include extensive awareness camps in schools and colleges. n team@mymobile.co.in
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in focus
MG Hector
The 5G-ready connected car is like a smartphone on wheels
B
ritish automaker MG Motor
loaded with entertainment content.
starting with MG Hector SUV.
showcased never seen before
The MG Hector iSMART Next Gen
“The integration of internet with cars
car technology in India with
comes with an industry first embedded
opens up a gamut of features that can
the launch of the iSMART
M2M sim that ensures that the car
ensure a seamless and updated ownership
Next Gen, developed in partnership with
remains connected. The customized
experience for MG customers in India. With
global technology players. To be available
solution has been developed by Unlimit in
an embedded sim card and OTA, the MG
for sales by June this year, MG Hector with
partnership with Cisco and Airtel who have
Hector promises to do a lot more over time
iSMART Next Gen will be the first internet
collaborated with their Jasper platform and
with constantly-expanding capabilities,
car in India that will redefine connected
telecommunication network respectively.
to create a seamless driving experience,
mobility.
The connected mobility solution on the MG
throughout the life of the car,” said Rajeev
Hector is Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPV6)
Chaba, President and Managing Director,
ready for 5G.
MG Motor India. “Furthermore, with the
Along with its strong consortium of global tech partners that includes Microsoft, Adobe, Unlimit, SAP, Cisco,
This seamless connectivity enables
advent of 5G connectivity in India, MG
Gaana, TomTom and Nuance, the carmaker
the users to receive real-time software,
cars will have the potential to add new,
unveiled several industry-first features of
entertainment content and application
breakthrough features to further enrich the
internet-enabled cars that will be available
updates. Customers will be able to download
car driving experience,” Chaba added.
in the MG Hector.
the software updates immediately or
The brain of the iSMART Next Gen will
schedule them for later, as in smartphones.
be housed in a 10.4-inch head unit. The
This makes MG the first few among the
screen is designed with a vertical interface
global leaders and the first in India to
that allows the driver to control the entire car
bring the revolutionary Over The Air (OTA)
system with just a touch or voice command.
technology to cars. The OTA feature would
The head unit is built to withstand extreme
be standard in all MG cars enabled with
climatic conditions of India. It comes pre-
iSMART Next Gen for connected mobility,
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The most stunning feature of the MG
can locate their cars remotely and geo
Hector is Voice Assist. It is a powerful
fence it, so the car cannot be taken out of a
voice application that works on the cloud
predefined zone, thus enhancing the safety
and head unit. Developed by Nuance for
of the passengers. The app uses driver
MG India, it has been specifically designed
analytics data to help people drive smarter.
for India for Indian accent learning. As
The iSMART is hosted on Microsoft Azure
a result of built-in Artificial Intelligence
Cloud providing impregnable cyber security
(AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
for all data.
algorithms, the system will learn and get
MG has set up a first of its kind
better every day with usage. Activated with
customer management service centre
‘Hello MG’, the voice assist allows over
called the Pulse Hub. This will enable eCall
100 commands, including opening and closing of windows and sunroof, ac control, navigation etc. and works even under poor connectivity. To add to customer experience, the iSMART comes with pre-embedded and very relevant web applications. It will house the world leader TomTom’s realtime navigation application. A leading player in automobile navigation around the world, TomTom has over 600 million vehicles under their platform. This navigation system would regularly update maps, routes and locations through their IQ Maps feature. Pre-loaded Gaana app with Premium Account and Accuweather will further help the customers to access music and weather forecasts. All apps have been specially customized for MG Hector’s large head unit. The iSMART Next Gen is supported by the iSMART mobile app. The MG iSMART app is feature-rich like none other in the Indian market. The car gets scanned each time the app is opened, and information includes location of car, tyre pressure, or if the doors are locked or not. Owner can use the remote app to directly lock or unlock doors, turn on ignition and switch on the air-conditioner. This is very useful in extreme weather conditions of India.
“The integration of internet with cars opens up a gamut of features that can ensure a seamless and updated ownership experience for MG customers in India. With an embedded sim card and OTA, the MG Hector promises to do a lot more over time with constantly-expanding capabilities, to create a seamless driving experience, throughout the life of the car” – Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director, MG Motor India It would also allow owners to schedule a service and keep track of service history. MG with iSMART ensures that its customers remain protected against advanced threats while enjoying the benefits of technology. The MG car owners
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emergency response in all MG cars. If a car’s airbags are deployed under an emergency
Innovation
in focus
condition, automatic messages are sent to the Pulse Hub and the registered phones along with a series of emergency response actions that get activated instantly. The MG Hector also offers an industry first iCall. With just a touch on the screen, driver is connected to Pulse Hub for a host of information services. Adobe and Cognizant have partnered MG
to develop the first ever Adobe Experience Cloud to make the customer journey a delight for MG customers. Likewise, SAP with iTelligence has built one of its kind Dealer Management System - ‘Magnet’, and connected apps. This system would host all information from company, dealers, service centres and customers at one place. This would make sure the customer can seamlessly be recognised and offered services at pre-sales, sales and post sales phases. n team@mymobile.co.in
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Social Media Apps Boosting Voter Participation in General Elections 2019 The 17th Lok Sabha Elections are on and this time social media apps are playing an imperative role in influencing and deciding the poll results. According to media reports, the 2019 General Elections are going to be historic, with over 15 million first-time voters in the 18-19 age group having registered for it. This generation is also the one that relies more on the social media platforms to consume content and news. These social platforms have the power to influence the young and will lead the way in encouraging the user action. So, let’s see how these social media platforms are motivating the millions of Indians who will be voting this year
Hike
H
ike has launched its new sticker avatars ahead of the 2019 General Elections in India. This personalized collection features a range
of stickers that encourage the youth to go out and exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections. Some of the most popular stickers in the pack include ‘Go Vote, Don’t chill’ and ‘The nation wants your vote”. With digital communication playing an important role in this election, these stickers are another great way for users to express themselves.
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Feature Instagram
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nstagram has introduced a set of new stickers by artist Tara Anand, to foster positive
conversations and let users share their excitement on Instagram. Instagram users can find the sticker icon from the sticker tab located in Stories. Also, if the viewer taps on the sticker, you’ll be directed to the National Voters Services Portal which shows the nearest polling stations based on their location.
Snapchat
S
napchat has introduced snaps for each state including information
link to polling location on the Election Commission of India’s website. The platform also rolled out a range of Election Day stickers and lenses to encourage users to share their activity especially for the polls.
I
n order to motivate the voters for this election, Facebook is providing the feature of sponsored
political content, where the advertiser will have to complete the authorization process to get verified. They have also mentioned that any content that does not fulfill Facebook’s quality standards will be stopped from circulating. team@mymobile.co.in
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Apps to Sort Your Holiday Season Travelling is an incredible experience. Whether you are an individual looking forward to spending your next vacation or a traveller waiting to explore new places in search of beauty, culture and heritage, travel planning is highly essential. Nowadays, by using your smartphone smartly, you can easily plan your holiday to an unknown or unvisited place. Travel planning has been further made a lot easier with several available apps. These apps offer interesting inputs and insights in terms of the must-visit places, must-have dishes, and other ‘to-do’ things related to the destination of your choice, without burning a hole in your pocket. Listed below are the apps that will help you better plan your travel and are easily on international destinations available on the App Store and Google Play.
Make My Trip
A
s one of the most popular travel portals, Make My Trip
has its own app as well. Apart from booking flight/bus tickets and finding packages, the app also provides information on several heritage destinations in India, along with photographs. You can also do a search for specific properties and book hotels. With this app, you will never be stuck at any place. Good thing is that you will also get discount if you book a combo of flight and hotels to a destination. You can also find coupons online to get further discounts.
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TripIt
T
ripIt organizes all your travel itineraries and documents so you have everything in one place before you even get
to your destination. Just have your reservations automatically sent to TripIt, which will let you view travel confirmations, flight itineraries, tickets, hotel and Airbnb booking info, rental car reservations, ferry tickets and driving directions in one easy place. The app also makes it simple to share your trip plans with whoever is
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picking you up from the airport or train station, as well as anyone else who may need to coordinate with you or know what your travel plans are.
Guiddoo World
G
uiddoo is a one-stop shop for in-destination experiences.
It offers an array of services like Tours and Activities, Dining, Entertainment and Shopping as add-ons to the Indian Outbound travellers and also curates special packages for them. Guiddoo is making rapid foray into the Indian travel market. It offers travel partners and Indian International travellers curated In-Destination
TripAdvisor
experiences (Tours & Activities, Dining, Shopping, Entertainment)
T
which are ideally suited for the Indian traveller profile that are
ripAdvisor is an app that advises you for your best trip. It lets you search destinations, flights,
hotels, and restaurants. It is popular because it offers
quite different from global products
the best user reviews at once place. You can read
in experience type, culinary habits,
customer reviews to decide the destination, flight,
and prices amongst others.
hotel, and restaurant of your choice.
Cleartrip
O
nce you reach your destination, Cleartrip
guides you in selecting the must-visit places and activities to do there. The ‘Cleatrip Activities’ section updates the travelleron the destination’s cultural and social implications and available sightseeing options. It also helps you to plan your itinerary. This tour planner app also has a section to find weekend getaways and you can refer to the same to plan a trip to the best places around you, every weekend. team@mymobile.co.in
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Apps to File ITR Online With the new financial year having just taken off, it’s that time when we scamper around to file our income tax return. The government has just released new forms as citizens gear up to begin the ITR filing process. However, since every individual is not well-versed with the process of tax-filing and we are in the midst of the digital era, filling in numerous forms can feel like a tedious job. We bring to you some mobile apps that you can use to save your time and file your ITR online hassle-free. ClearTax
T
he ClearTax app asks users basic questions and selects an appropriate form to file the
IT return on the basis of the answers. It allows details from users Form 26AS and Form 16 to be imported to the app which facilitates filing an IT return. This app permits users to enter tax details while being offline. These details are automatically synced with the ClearTax server once the user goes online.
All India ITR
A
ll India ITR, a certified government e-intermediary, offers a 100% paperless process on their Android and iOS app. Users
can simply upload images or PDFs of their Form-16 and other documents, after which the system auto-reads the inputs and the forms are filled automatically making it easy to file your ITR on the go. In case the system is unable to read the document, a tax expert is assigned to the user who will assist him in the entire process through chat, voice and e-mail support. The All India ITR’s app uses bank-grade security with SSL certification and advanced encryption to ensure that your data is safe and offers ITR filing in seven minutes. They offer additional free tools to users such as Income Tax Calculator, HRA Calculator and Rent Receipt Generator.
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Feature H&R Block
T
he H&R Block app secures users
documents using high grade 128 bit SSL bank-grade security and gives users 24/7 yearround access to their documents. Tax experts are assigned after judging the complexity of an IT return. H&R Block offers a secure tax vault, tax savings, a hassle-free filing experience, accuracy and transparency.
Tax Smile
T
he Tax Smile app is designed to provide self-help. It frames intuitive questions that
have been created considering tax law details indepth. Data stored on Tax Smile is inaccessible to third parties as the app uses 128-bit encryption when transmitting data. Tax Smile provides tax knowledge, accuracy, speedy filing, security and post-filing support. The app calculates taxes due for free and charges only when income tax is filed.
TaxSpanner
D
ata on the TaxSpanner app is secured with 256 bit SSL
encryption. The app provides tutorials to users that are unfamiliar with the filing process on how to use the app. It starts the process of filing a return by asking for users email address and Form 16. Users without a Form 16 can also file ITR by using their PAN directly. team@mymobile.co.in
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Yahoo Finance Your daily finance updates on-the-go
Y
ahoo Finance, now part of
and portfolio
Verizon Media, is considered
performance all at
to be the number 1 destination
one stop.
to track the markets and the economy,
Get real-time
globally. Yahoo Finance not just provides
stock quotes and
real-time stock information, but also
personalized news:
gives investment updates to let the
Yahoo Finance
consumers stay on top of the market and
offers the ‘Market
track the performance of their personal
multiple symbols in a chart and can
finance portfolio.
easily select chart settings that suit their
Recently, during the Interim Budget,
needs. They can choose whether to show
the coverage of Yahoo Finance app
price details or extended hours trading.
was the best, the widest, and certainly
Sign in to view and edit your web
the fastest. Apart from real time
portfolio on-the-go: Another extremely
information from BSE and NSE, a bevy
convenient tool of the app is ‘My
of premium financial content providers
Portfolio’ which is used to follow an
such as Financial Express, ANI, IANS,
actual or mock portfolio or securities of
Bloomberg Quint, Business Television India Ltd (BTVi), Reuters and Indian
Data’ option which delivers a list of
Express, among others, also partnered
asset type to select from, including
with Yahoo India Finance.
stocks and calendars. Users can also
Overview
and news updates. The ‘Quote Lookup’
Yahoo Finance app is one of the longest
box directly leads the user to the stock’s
running and most successful platform of
home page where a menu of options
Verizon Media business (earlier Yahoo!)
on the left side can be found and it
and is available on both Google Play as
includes - Quotes, Charts, News & Info,
well as the App Store. It covers every
Company Information, Ownership and
single bit of financial news, data and
Financials.
commentary including stock quotes,
Go beyond stocks: Apart from just
press releases, financial reports, original
offering stocks information, users can
content to some online tools such as
also track world indices using the Yahoo
currency converter, while keeping both
Finance app. They can also use the
Indian and global perspectives. The app
data filters to uncover new investment
is highly rated by the users, with a rating
opportunities by creating their own or
of 4.4 stars on Google Play and 4.6 stars
use premade Yahoo Finance screeners.
on App Store.
Apart from this, they can easily follow
Features Enormous platform: Yahoo Finance has a massive audience base in the
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add stocks to watchlists for easy access
the price of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and more with the extensive cryptocurrency coverage. Compare stocks with interactive full
world of business and financial news
screen charts: Once users find a quote,
properties. Users can easily track
they can graph its performance over
news, performance and get market as
varying time ranges, indicators, and
well as company push notifications
parameters. They can even compare
interest by allowing the user to create and view portfolios as well as sync to certain accounts. When creating a portfolio, almost any data an investor wishes to view can be added to the page, including the number of shares purchased and the purchased price. One can track the performance of their personal portfolio real-time. Stay current on financial news and trends: Users can receive financial news at this one stop and get breaking stories, in-depth analysis, and commentary. With the market event calendar, one can keep up to date on significant financial events, including earnings announcements, IPOs, stock splits, and others. The users can also watch market coverage and analysis, including Market Movers, The Final Round, and other shows from Yahoo Finance. Languages available: With its multilingual feature, the Yahoo Finance app is available for users in eight languages - English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Traditional Chinese. n team@mymobile.co.in
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Trodly Make your tour and activities more exciting
T
rodly is one of the most trusted platforms to book
and sightsee. Trodly is one of the simplest travel
exciting activities, tours and
apps to explore holiday destinations,
experiences that make trips amazing.
offbeat places and exciting things to
From paragliding and a walking
do. It is available on Google Play and
tour to a multi-week long mountain
has been rated 4.3 out of 5 stars.
expedition, Trodly enables people to
With Trodly – Activities and Tours
discover unique travel experiences at
app, one can plan a better trip and
prices that suit them using verified
Key Highlights:
service providers. With a dedicated team that provides the best customer experience, Trodly is the go-to platform for people to discover destinations and businesses. The Trodly app has an array of distinct offerings to make every day fun-filled! Apart from booking hotels, flights, holiday packages and more, now you can also grab exciting deals to book adventure activities (like trekking, biking, camping, river rafting), amusement park tickets, buffets at the best restaurants near you, top-rated spas, and shopping offers nearby! Search for activities, things to do, must see destinations, tourist attractions,
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browse handpicked ideas for activities, experiences, and things to do in your city or holiday destination. Whether you want to explore Bangalore with a local or do water rafting on the Brahmaputra, the Trodly app for India makes helps you do so. Get travel information for 5000-plus places in India and Sri Lanka and plan trips in minutes. For businesses, Trodly is the travel marketplace to list travel experiences to a growing user base and serve people who make online bookings. Nearly one million people have used Trodly to discover and book thousands of activities and travel getaways. n team@mymobile.co.in
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HITECH
BigDaddy V2
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24 Karat
Gama
Pride 350
2.8-inch QVGA
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2.4-inch QVGA
2.4-inch QVGA
2.4-inch QVGA
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127x52x12
125.4x52.5x12.2
125x53.50x14.3
123.7x51.9x12.2
116.5x50.5x15.3
131 x 58 x 10.2
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96
87
117
91
98
82
Model Display (inches/res)
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312MHz
312MHz
312MHz
312MHz
312MHz
312MHz
Spreadtrum 6531DA/NA
Nucleus RTOS
Nucleus RTOS
Nucleus RTOS
Nucleus RTOS
Nucleus RTOS
Nucleus RTOS
Nucleus
32MB/32MB/32GB 32MB/32MB/32GB 32MB/32MB/32GB 32MB/32MB/32GB 32MB/32MB/32GB 32MB/32MB/32GB
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VGA
VGA
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1,800
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1,500
2,500
1,800
2G/3G/4G
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Dual SIM
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Music Player/FM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Launch
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Launched
1,799
1,549
1,299
1,799
1,799
1,299
1,549
Price Rs.
UP TO RS. 2,499
UP TO RS. 2,499
MODELS
UP TO RS. 2,499
I-SMART
PARAMETERS
LEPHONE
Model
103
102 Cute
K15
K10
K1
K5
K11
Display (inches/res)
1.8
1.8
1.8
2.4
1.8
2.4
1.8
Dimension (mm)
112x46.5x13.5
112x46.5x13.5
121x51.5x13.3
123.5x52x15
112x46.5x13.9
112x46.5x13.9
121x51.5x13.3
Weight (grams)
60
60
89
98
64
86
89
Processor/RAM
Speadtrum 6531da
Speadtrum6533
312MHz /32MB
312MHz /32MB
312MHz /32MB
312MHz /32MB
312MHz /32MB
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
32+32MB
32+32MB
32MB / 32GB
32MB / 32GB
32MB / 32GB
32MB / 32GB
32MB / 32GB
0.8/NA
0.8/NA
Digital Camera
Digital Camera
Digital Camera
Digital Camera
Digital Camera
1,000
850
1000
1800
1000
1450
1,850
2G/3G/4G
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Music Player/FM
Yes
Yes
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
650
684
1,099
1,099
1,050
1,099
999
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
86 I MAY 2019
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE UP TO RS. 2,499
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
MODELS
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
LEPHONE
PARAMETERS
HITECH
INTEX
I-SMART
Model
K7
Sleek 9
Amaze S9
Air A8
Aqua Classic 2
is-59
i1-Mini
Display (inches/res)
2.4
2.4
5
5.0/ 540 x 960
5/480/854
5/854x480
4.5/854x480
Dimension (mm)
100 x 42 x 13.4
100 x 42 x 13.4
140 x 66.88 x 9.65
140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8
145.2x72.6x10.9
143.5x73.6x9.5
135.2x66x10.8
Weight (grams)
112
90
150
152
120
109
312MHz /32MB
312MHz /32MB
ST 7731/512MB
ST 7731/1GB
qcta-core/1GB
1.2GHz, quad-core/1GB
1.3Ghz quadcore/512MB
NA
NA
5.1 Lollipop
5.2 Lollipop
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.2
32MB / 32GB
32MB / 32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Digital Camera
Digital Camera
5MP/2MP
8MP/2MP
5MP/2MP
5MP/2MP
5MP/2MP
2,500
800
1,400
2,000
2200
2,200
2,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
YES
YES
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Music Player/FM
YES
YES
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes
Launched
Launched
-
-
Launched
Launched
1,199
1,499
2,999
4,999
2,999
3,199
Processor/RAM Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
MODELS
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
4,600
ITEL
PARAMETERS
Model
MICROMAX
Power Pro it1410 Canvas Juice 3 Q393
M-TECH
Canvas Spark 3
Canvas Bolt Selfie
EROS PLUS
TURBO 4G
TEZ 4G
4/ 800 x 480
5.0/720 x 1280
5.5/720x1280
4.5/854x480
5 FWVGA TN
5 FWVGA TN
5 FWVGA IPS
Dimension (mm)
124x64.7x12.2
NA
-
-
144.9x73.3x9.5
146.6x73.6x11.5
144x72.5x8.8
Weight (grams)
-
NA
-
-
142
142
171
Processor/RAM
Dual core, 1.3 GHz/512MB
MT6580/2GB
quad-core/1GB
MTK6735/1GB
Operating system
Android4.4
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android Nougat
Android Nougat
Android Nougat
Storage/Expandable
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
1GB/8GB/64GB
1GB/8GB/64GB
1GB/8GB/64GB
2.0MP/0.3MP
8MP/2MP
8MP/5MP
5MP/5MP
0.3MP/5MP
0.3MP/5MP
2MP/5MP
2,800
4,000
2,500
1,750
2,000
2,000
2,400
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
May, 2016
NA
March, 2016
May, 2016
November, 2017
August, 2017
August, 2017
3,339
4,171
4,848
4,849
4,299
4,699
4,799
Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core
MAY 2019 I 87
MYGUIDE Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
MODELS
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
M-TECH
VIDEOCON
EROS 4G
Delite11
Astra Metal 4G
Astra Colors 4G
Astra NXT+
Zi-34
Astra Prism
Display (inches/res)
5 FWVGA IPS
5/1280x720
5/480X854
5/720X1280
4 inch
3.5 inch
5 inch
Dimension (mm)
72.4x142.7x9.3
146.66X74.3X10.52
143.8X73.3X10.4
142.9X71.65X11
125.4X64.2X13
116.2X61.4X11.3
134.4X67X10.1
Weight (grams)
136
151
171
182
130
108
119
1.3GHz Quad Core
Quad-core/1GB
1.5Ghz Quadcore ARM
Spreadtrum
Operating system
Android Nougat
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 4.4.2
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
1GB/8GB/64GB
8GB/32GB
1GB/8GB
1GB/8GB
1GB/8GB
256 MB/512 MB
512 MB/4GB
0.3MP/5MP
5MP/2MP
5MP/2MP
5MP/5MP
2MP/0.3MP
0.3MP/ 0.3MP
0.3MP/2MP
2,000
3,000
3,000
4,000
2,000
1,200
1,700
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
October, 2017
NA
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
4,999
5,840
5,553
6,499
3,703
2,993
3,813
PARAMETERS
Model
Processor/RAM
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
ZIOX
512MB+4GB(DDR2) 2xCortex-A7,32bit
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999
1.2 GHz Quadcore
ZIOX
PARAMETERS
ASUS
CELKON
CENTRIC
Zenfone Max
Q550
L3
5.5/720 x 1280
5.5/ 720 x 1280
5.0/720 x 1280
5 HD IPS
135x68x10.2
152.5 x 77.2 x 3.9
156 x 77.5 x 10.55
145.6 x 71.8 x 8
141x70.5x8.6
130
170
202
149
143
QS 410/2GB
QS 615/ 2GB, 3GB
Broadcom/2GB
1.3GHz Quad Core
Astra Zing
Astra NXT Pro
Astra Blaze
4 inch
4 inch
4.5/480x854
Dimension (mm)
124X64X10.1
123.5x64.2x10.5
Weight (grams)
105
111
Processor/RAM
1.2 GHz Quadcore
Model Display (inches/res)
Quad-core A7MP 1.3GHz Quad-Core
Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 7
Android 7
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Android Kitkat 4.4.2
Android Nougat
Storage/Expandable
512MB/4GB
1GB/8GB
1GB/8GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/32GB, 64GB
16GB/32GB
2GB/16GB/256GB
Rear/Front Camera
0.3MP/2MP
2MP/0.3MP
0.3MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
8MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
1,400
1,900
2,000
3,000
5,000
2,500
3,050
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Music Player/FM
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Launched
Launched
Launched
August, 2015
May, 2016
2,014
January, 2018
3,653
3,899
4,499
9,299
9,325/ 12,999
7,499
6,749
Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
88 I MAY 2019
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
COMIO
PARAMETERS
COOLPAD
C1
C2
S1
P1
Note 3
Note 3s
Note 5 Lite
5 HD IPS
5 HD IPS
5.2 HD IPS
5.5 HD IPS
5.5/720 x 1280
5.5/1920x1080
5/1280X970
Dimension (mm)
143.5X71.3X9.35
144X71.6X9.9
149X72.6X7.9
152.85X76.14X9.2
152 x 77 x 9
154.5x77x8.6
145.3X72.3X8.7
Weight (grams)
175
165
159
178
150
167
148
MT6753/3GB
octa-core/3GB
MT6735/3GB
Model Display (inches/res)
Processor/RAM
1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core Android Nougat
Android Nougat
Android Nougat
Android Nougat
Android 5.1
Android6.0
Android6.0
Storage/Expandable
1GB/32GB
2GB/16GB
2GB/32GB
3GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
32GB/32GB
16GB
Rear/Front Camera
8MP/5MP
8MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
2,200
4,000
2,700
5,000
3,000
2,500
2,500
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
August, 2017
September, 2017
August, 2017
August, 2017
October, 2015
November,2016
March, 2017
5,999
7,199
8,999
9,999
8,999
9,999
8,199
Operating system
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
PARAMETERS
DAZEN
HONOR
HITECH
IN-FOCUS
6A
Honor Holly 3
Honor Holly 2 Plus
Air A9
M 350 (16GB)
M680
M810
Display (inches/res)
5.7/1440x720
5.5/1920x1080
4.8/720 x 1280
5.0-inch, 720 x 1280
5.0/720 x 1280
5.5/720x1280
5.5/1080x1920
Dimension (mm)
156.9x72.9x8.2
NA
143.1 x 71.8 x 9.7
140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8
151 x 71.5 x 10.6
156 x 76.8 x 7.25
153.70 x 76.20 x 6.99
Weight (grams)
170
NA
160
152
146
158
155
Processor/RAM
1.3GHz Quad Core
Kirin 620/2GB
MT6735P /2GB
MT 3735M/2GB
MT6732/2GB
MT 6753/2GB
QS 801/ 2GB
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.1
Android 5.1
Android 4.4.2
Android 5.1
Android 5.0
Storage/Expandable
3GB/32GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
Rear/Front Camera
13MP+0.3MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
8MP/8MP
13MP/13MP
13MP/5MP
3,000
3,100
4,000
3,500
2,500
2,600
2,600
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
NA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Music Player/FM
Yes
NA
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Launched
October, 2016
February, 2016
-
June, 2015
December, 2015
July, 2015
7,999
9,999
8,499
6,999
6,999
8,999
9,999
Model
Operating system
Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
MAY 2019 I 89
MYGUIDE RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
INTEX
PARAMETERS
Aqua S7
Model
Aqua Secure
I-SMART Aqua View
IS-57i
IS-56i HD Mercury V6
ITEL Ultra 50
Wish it1512
5/720x1280
4.5/ 480 x 854
5/ 720 x 1280
5/HD IPS, MiraVision, 5.0-inch/480 x 854 5.0-inch/720 x 1280 cast screen
Dimension (mm)
142.5x72.5x8.7
133.5 x 66.5 x 9.4
124 x 64 x 10.3
146.72 x 72.85 x 8.73 143.54 x 71.55 x 8.52 148.24X72.56X11.44
143x72x8.65
Weight (grams)
150
130
146
155
170
186
-
Processor/RAM
Quad core/3GB
MTK6735M/ 1GB
MTK6735P/ 1GB
Quad Core/1 GB
Quad Core/1 GB
1.3GHz Quad Core
Quad core/1GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 4.4.2
Android 4.4.2
Marshmallow 6.0
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
16GB/64GB
8GB/ 32GB
16GB/ 32GB
8GB/64GB
8GB/64GB
3GB/32GB/64GB
8GB/32GB
Rear/Front Camera
13MP/5MP
5MP/ 2MP
8MP/5MP
8.0MP/3.2MP
8.0MP/3.2MP
13MP/5MP
5.0MP/2.0MP
3,200
1,900
2,200
2,100
2,500
3,000
2,500
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/ Yes/ Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Music Player/FM
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
September, 2016
May, 2016
June, 2016
September, 2016
September, 2015
Launched
June, 2016
9,499
6,499
8,999
6,499
6,999
9,990
6,000
Display (inches/res)
Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
5/FWVGA/TN
PARAMETERS
ITEL
KARA
LAVA
Power Pro it1553
Mega 1
Mega 4
Mega 2
X10
Pixel V2
X50+
5.5)
5.5, Full HD
5.0-inch, HD IPS,
5.0-inch, HD IPS,
5.0/ 720 x 1280
5.0/ 720 x 1280
5.5/1280x720
Dimension (mm)
138.5x69.5x9.8
152.4x77.1x9.5
152.4X77.1X9.5
152.4X77.1X9.5
142 x 70.8 x 7.9
141.6 x 70.8 x 7.6
155x71.8x8.85
Weight (grams)
-
184
184
184
133
128
155
Processor/RAM
Quad core/1GB
1.2 GHz,Quad Core
1.3GHz Quad Core(64bit)
1.3GHz Quad Core(64bit)
Quad core /3GB
Quad Core/ 2GB
quad-core/2GB
Operating system
Android 5.1
Marshmallow 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
16GB/32GB
3GB/32GB/64GB
1GB/16GB
2GB/16GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
32GB/32GB
8.0MP/2.0MP
13MP/5MP
8MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
8MP/5MP
5,050
4,000
2,000
3,000
2,900
2,500
2,800
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
152.4X77.1X9.5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
June, 2016
June, 2017
Launched
Launched
November, 2015
September, 2015
7,290
7,950
4,500
6,500
9,999
8,499
Model Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
90 I MAY 2019
9,199
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
LEPHONE
PARAMETERS
P1
W7
Display (inches/res)
5-inch/1280x720
5/854X480
Dimension (mm)
145.5x72.9x10.35
143.6x72.5x10
143.2x69x9.1
Weight (grams)
150
177
136
Model
Processor/RAM
W8
W15
W21
W7R
5/1280X720
5.5/1280X720
5/ FWVGA/854x480
154.9x79.1x9.4
144.2x72x8.8
152.8x76.9x8.6
145x72x9.6
164
142
164
142
W9
4.7 inch/1280x720 5.5 inch/1280x720
1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad Core Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
1GB/8GB/128GB
1GB/8GB/32GB
2GB/16GB/32GB
1GB/8GB/32GB
2GB/16GB/32GB
2GB/16GB/32GB
2GB/16GB/32GB
5MP/2MP
5MP/2MP
8MP/5MP
5MP/2MP
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
5MP/2MP
2,500
2,000
2,000
2,500
2,000
2,500
2,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
"Yes "
"Yes "
"Yes "
Music Player/FM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
Launched
4,599
4,999
5,749
4,999
6,499
6,799
5,499
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
PARAMETERS
LEPHONE
LYF
LG
W10
Wind 5
K7
Canvas Unite 4
Canvas Amaze 2
Canvas XP 4G
Canvas 5
5 inch/854X480
5/ 720 x 1280
5/ 480 x 854
5.0/ 1280 x 720
5/ 720 x 1280
5.0/720 x 1280
5.2/1080 x 1920
NA
NA
NA
NA
Model Display (inches/res) Dimension (mm)
145x72x9.6
Weight (grams)
164
144.6 x 72.8 x 8.45 143.6 x 72.5 x 8.95 137
MICROMAX
NA
NA
NA
NA
MTK 6735P/1GB
QS415/ 2GB
MT6735P/3GB
MT6753/3GB
1.3GHz Quad Core
MT6735P/ 1GB
1.1GHz Quad Core/ 1.5GB
Android 6.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.0.2
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
1GB/8GB/32GB
8GB/ 32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/64GB
8GB/ 32GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
5MP/2MP
8MP/ 5MP
5MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
13MP/ 5MP
8MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
2,000
2,000
2,125
2,500
2,500
2,000
2,900
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/ Yes/ Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/ Yes/ Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Music Player/FM
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Launched
June, 2016
January, 2016
June, 2016
June, 2016
May, 2016
November, 2015
4,499
6,599
8,690
6,999
7,499
7,499
9,999
Processor/RAM Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
MAY 2019 I 91
MYGUIDE RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MICROMAX
PARAMETERS
Model Display (inches/res)
MOTOROLA
NOKIA
NUU
PANASONIC
Canvas Unite 4 Pro
Canvas Sliver 5
Moto G4 Play
Moto E4/Plus
Nokia 3
Q626
P55 Max
5.0/ 1280 x 720
4.8/720 x 1280
5/720x1280
5/5.5/1280x720
5/1280X720
5/1280 x 720
5.5/1280x720
143.4x71.4x8.4
141.2x70.3x7.3
152 x 72.6 x 8.7
Dimension (mm)
NA
5.1mm thick
144.4x72x9.9
144.5x72x9.3/ 155x77.5x9.55
Weight (grams)
NA
97
137
150,/181
NA
148
180
Processor/RAM
Quad core/ 2GB
QS 410 /2GB
QS 410/2GB
MTK6737
MT 6737
1.3GHz Quad Core
MTK6737
Operating system
Android 5.1
Android 5.0.2
Android 6.0
Android 7.1.1
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Storage/Expandable
16GB/32GB
16GB/No
16GB/128GB
2/16/3/32GB
16GB/128GB
2GB/32GB/64GB
3GB/16GB
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP/13MP/5MP
8MP/8MP
8MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
3,900
2,000
2,800
28,00/5,000
2,650
2,000
5,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
June, 2016
2,015
September, 2016
August, 2017
July, 2017
August, 2017
August, 2017
7,499
8,387
8,999
8,450 onwards
8,635
9,625
7,499
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
PARAMETERS
PANASONIC
SAMSUNG
TCL
XIAOMI
TCL 560
TCL 562
Redmi 2 Prime
5/720x1280
5.5/ 1280x720
5.5/1920x1080
4.7/720 x 1280
142.4 x 71.1 x 8.0
142.4x71.1x8
NA
152x77x8
134.00 x 67.20 x 9.4
149
138
138
156
150
133
MT6737/MT6753
Quad core/ 2GB
Quad core/ 1.5GB
Quad core/2GB
QS 210/2GB
MT6755M/3GB
QS 410/2GB
Operating system
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 4.4
Storage/Expandable
3GB/32GB
16GB/128GB
8GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
32GB/64GB
16GB/32GB
Rear/Front Camera
5/13/13/13
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
8MP/2MP
Battery (mAh)
4,000/5,000
2,600
2,600
2,600
2,500
2,960
2,200
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
September, 2017
July, 2016
July, 2016
July,2016
July, 2016
July,2016
August, 2015
8,999/9,999
6,490
6,990
9,090
6,999
9,999
6,999
Eluga Ray 500/700
Galaxy On 5 Pro 5.0/ 1280 x 720
5.0/ 1280 x 720
Dimension (mm)
5/5.5/720 x 1280/ 1080 x 1920 144.3 x 71.3 x 9.2/ 153.8 x 75.4 x 8.9
142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5
Weight (grams)
163/182
Processor/RAM
Model Display (inches/res)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
92 I MAY 2019
Galaxy J2 (2016) Galaxy J2 Pro (2016)
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
XIAOMI
PARAMETERS
Redmi 3S/ 3s Prime Redmi Note Prime
Model
VIDEOCON
Redmi Note 3
Redmi 3s Plus
Redmi Note 4
Redmi Note 5
Graphite1
5/ 1280X720
5.5/720 x 1280
5.5/1080 x 1920
5/1280x720
5.5/1080X1920
5.9/1080x2160
4.5/1280x720
Dimension (mm)
139.4 X 69.7 X 8.5
154 x 78.7 x 9.45
150 x 76 x 8.65
139.3x69.6x8.5
151X76X8.3
158.50x75.45x8.05
136.76X69X10
Weight (grams)
144
185
164
144
165
180
127
Processor/RAM
QS 430/ 2GB, 3GB
QS 410/2GB
QS 650/2GB,3GB
QS 430/2GB
QS625/2GB,3GB,4GB
QS625/3GB/4GB
Quad-core/1GB
Android 6.0
Android 4.4
Android 5.0.2
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
16GB, 32GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
16GB,32GB/32GB
32GB/128GB
32GB/64GB
32GB/64GB
8GB/64GB
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
12MP/5MP
5MP/2MP
4,100
3,100
4,000
4000/4100
4,100
4,000
2,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes (Hybrid)
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yees
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Launch
August, 2016
December, 2015
March, 2016
October,2016
January, 2017
February, 2018
NA
Price Rs.
6,999/ 8,999
7,999
9,999/ 11,999
9,499
9,999
9,999
6,499
Display (inches/res)
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
VIDEOCON
PARAMETERS
YU
ZEN
Delite21
Krypton3
Ultra30
Ultra50
Yunique
Yuphoria
Cinemax 3
5/1280x720
5/1280x720
5/1920X1080
5/1920X1080
4.7/720x1280
5.0/720x1280
5.5/720x1280
Dimension (mm)
146.66X74.3X10.52
144.5X73.14X9.74
144.31X73X10
Weight (grams)
151
153
153
186
128
143
August,2016
Processor/RAM
Quad-core/2GB
Quad-core/2GB
Quad-core/3GB
Quad-core/3GB
QS 410 / 1GB
Quad core / 2GB
Quad core/2GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.
Android 5.1.1
Android 5.1
Storage/Expandable
16GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
32GB/64GB
32GB/64GB
8GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
8MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
8MP/2MP
8MP/5MP
5MP/3.2MP
3,000
3,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
2,230
2,900
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
NA
NA
NA
NA
September, 2015
May, 2015
August, 2016
7,200
7,999
9,990
9,990
6,300
6,499
6,999
Model Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
148.24X72.56X11.44 134.5 x 67.5 x 8.3 142.4 x 73 x 8.2-9.35
MAY 2019 I 93
MYGUIDE RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999
ZIOX
PARAMETERS
ZOPO
ZTE
ASUS
Model
Astra Star
Astra Curve 4G
Duopix F1
ZP331
Blade V6
ZenFone 2 (2GB/4GB)
Display (inches/res)
5/480x854
5/480x854
5/1280x720
4.5/ 854 x 480
5/ 1280 x 720
5.5/ 1080 x 1920
5.5/1080 x 1920
Dimension (mm)
145.6x72.7x10.2
146.5x73.1x10.3
145.2x71.7x9.1
133 x 65.7 x 8.5
142X69.5X6.8
152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9
156.5 x 77.2 x 10.8
Weight (grams)
150
160
148
113
122
170
170
Quad core/1GB
MTK 6735/2GB
IA Z3560 /2GB
QS615 /2GB,3GB
Android 5.0
Android 5.0
Processor/RAM
1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core
Zenfone Selfie
Operating system
Android 7.0
Android 7.0
Android 7.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Storage/Expandable
1GB/16GB
2GB/16GB
2GB/16GB
8 GB/64 GB
16GB/128GB
Rear/Front Camera
5MP/2MP
5MP/2MP
8MP/8MP+2MP
5 MP/2 MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/13MP
2,350
2,200
2,400
1,700
2,500
3,000
3,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/-
Launched
Launched
Launched
-
July, 2016
March, 2015
August, 2015
5,899
7,299
7,499
7,500
9,999
13,999, 18,999
10,999/ 16,999
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
16GB,32GB/128GB 16GB,32GB/128GB
GIONEE
GIGIL
Model
Zenfone 3 lazer
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1
A1
Coolpad Note 5
Cool 1
F 103 Pro
Apex 3
Display (inches/res)
5.5/1920x1080
5.9/1080x2160
5.5/1920x1080
5.5/1920x1080
5.50/1080x1920
5.0/ 1280 x 720
6.18 inch
149x76x7.9
159 x 76 x 8.5
152 x 76 x 7.8
NA
152.00 x 74.80 x 8.20
145.3 x 70.5 x 8.5
76x156x8.2
180
160
NA
173
142
NA
PARAMETERS
Dimension (mm) Weight (grams)
CENTRIC
COOLPAD
Processor/RAM
QS 430.4GB
QS635/3GB
QS 430
QS 617/4GB
1.4GHz octa-core
Quad core/ 3GB
1.5GHz Quad core
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 8.1
Android 7.1.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 9.0
Storage/Expandable
32GB/128GB
32GB/64GB
3GB/32GB/256GB
32GB/64GB
32GB
16GB/128GB
3GB/32GB/128GB
13MP/8MP
13+5MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP+0.3MP
3,000
5,000
3,000
4,010
4,000
2,400
3,500
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Music Player/FM
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Launch
October,2016
May, 2018
November, 2017
October, 2016
January, 2017
July, 2016
March, 2019
18,999
10,999
10,999
10,999
13,999
11,999
14,591
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Price Rs.
94 I MAY 2019
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
HONOR
PARAMETERS
HTC
INFOCUS
LAVA
Honor 5C
Honor 5X
Honor 6X
Desire 630
Epic 1
Snap 4
V5
Display (inches/res)
5.2/ 1920 x 1080
5.5/ 1080 x 1920
5.5/1080X1920
5.0/ 1280 x 720
5.5/1920x1080
5.2/720x1280
5.5/720x1280
Dimension (mm)
147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3
151.3 x 76.3 x 8.15
150.9X76.2X8.2
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3
153x76x8.4
147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3
151.9 x 94.7 x 8.3
Weight (grams)
156
158
162
140
162
153
Processor/RAM
Kirin 650/ 2GB
QS 616 /2GB
Kirin 655
QS 400/2GB
Decca-core/3GB
Octa-core/4GB
Quad core/3GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Android 5.1
Storage/Expandable
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
32GB/64GB
16GB/2TB
32GB/128GB
64GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
12 and 2MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
16MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
3,000
3,000
3,340
2,200
3,000
3,000
3,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/-
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
June, 2016
January, 2016
Jnauray 2017
February, 2016
November,2016
September, 2017
January, 2016
10,999
12,999
11,999
10,890
12,999
11,590
11,299
Model
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
LENOVO
PARAMETERS
Phab 2
Vibe K4 Note
Vibe S1
Phab Plus
Vibe K5 Note
Phab 2 Plus
K8 Note
Display (inches/res)
6.4/1920x1080
5.5/1080x1920
5.0/1080x1920
6.8/1080 x 1920
5.5/1920x1080
6.4/1920x1080
5.5/1080 x 1920
Dimension (mm)
175x89.5x6.89
186.6 x 96.6 x 7.6
152x75.7x8.49
174x88x5.5
154.5 x 75.9 x 8.5
Weight (grams)
225
158
132
229
165
218
180
Processor/RAM
MTK8735/3GB
MT 6753/3GB
MT6752/3GB
QS 615 /2GB
Helio P10/4GB
MT/3GB
MT Decacore/3GB/4GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.
Android 5.0
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.1.1
Storage/Expandable
32GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
32GB/64GB
32GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
32GB/64GB/256GB
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8 MP + 2 MP
13MP/5MP
13MP.8MP
13MP,13MP/8MP
13+5MP/13MP
4,050
3,300
2,420
3,500
3,500
4,050
4,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
December,2016
January, 2016
November, 2015
October, 2015
Jaunuary,2016
November,2016
August, 2017
11,999
11,999
12,999
14,999
13,499
14,999
12,999
Model
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
153.67 X 76.45 X 9.14 143.3 x 70.8 x 7.8
MAY 2019 I 95
MYGUIDE RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
PARAMETERS
LYF
LG
MICROMAX
MOTOROLA
F1
K 10
X Screen
G4 Stylus
Canvas 6
Canvas 6 Pro
Moto G Turbo Edition
Display (inches/res)
5.5/1920x1080
5.3/ 1280 x 720
4.93/ 1280x720
5.7/ 720 x 1280
5.5/1920 x 1080
5.5/1920 x 1080
5.0/720 x 1280
Dimension (mm)
155.5x77.6x7.9
146.6x74.8x8.8
142.6 x 71.8 x 7.1
154.4 x 79.2 x 9.4
-
-
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6
Weight (grams)
153
140
120
163
-
-
155
Processor/RAM
QS 617/3GB
QS 410/2GB
QS 410/2GB
QS 400 /1GB
MT6753/3GB
Helio x10/4GB
QS 615 /2GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 5.1.1
Storage/Expandable
32GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
32GB/128GB
Yes/Yes
16GB/32GB
16MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
3,200
2,300
2,300
3,000
3,000
3,000
2,470
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
October,2016
January, 2016
July, 2016
May, 2015
May, 2016
May, 2016
2,015
13,099
12,999
12,990
13,869
10,999
10,999
10,999
Model
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MOTOROLA
PARAMETERS
NOKIA
NUBIA
Moto G4
Moto G4 Plus
G5 Plus
Nokia 5
Nokia 6
Z11 Mini
N1
5.5/ 1920 x 1080
5.5/ 1920X1080
5.2/1980X1080
5.2/ 720x1280
5.5/1920X1080
5/1920x1080
5.5/1920x1080
Dimension (mm)
153 x 76.6 x 7.9
153X76.6X9.8
153X76X9.6
149.7 x 72.5 x 8.05
154 x 75.8 x 7.85
141.4x70x8
150.9x79x8.9
Weight (grams)
155
155
155
NA
NA
138
190
Processor/RAM
QS 617/2GB
QS 617/2GB,3GB
QS 625 Octa-core
QS 430
QS 430
QS/3GB
MTK P10/3GB
Operating system
Android 6.0.1
Android 6.1
Android 7.0
Android 7.1.1
Android 7.1.1
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
16GB/128GB
16GB, 32GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
2GB/16GB
3BG/32GB
32GB/200GB
32GB/128GB
13MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
12MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
8MP/16MP
16MP/8MP
13MP/13MP
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
2,800
5,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/yes
Yes/Yes/yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
yes
yes
Yes/No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
May, 2016
May,2016
March, 2017
July, 2017
July, 2017
October,2016
December,2016
10,499
13,499/ 14,999
12,999
12,499
14,299
12,999
11,999
Model Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
96 I MAY 2019
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
NUU
PARAMETERS
PANASONIC
SAMSUNG
X5
Eluga Note
Eluga Arc
Eluga Pulse X
Eluga A3/A3 Pro
Galaxy On7
Galaxy J5
5.5/1920 x 1080
5.5/ 1920 x 1080
4.7/720x1280
5.5/1280X720
5.2/720 x 1280
5.5/1280 x 720
5.0/1280 x 720
Dimension (mm)
153x76.5x7.8
146.00x74.50x8.10
139 x 67 x 8.10
139 x 67 x 8.10
148.7 x 72.4 x 9.1
77.5x151.8x8.2
142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9
Weight (grams)
170
142
130
152
161
171
146
Processor/RAM
1.5GHz Octa Core
Octa Core/3GB
QS 410/2GB
Quad-core/3GB
Quad-core/3GB
Quad-core/1.5GB
Quad-core/1.5GB
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
3GB/32GB/128 GB
32GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/32GB/128GB
8GB/128GB
8GB/128GB
13MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
2,950
3,000
1,800
3,000
4,000
3,000
2,600
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
August,2017
July, 2016
April,2016
March, 2017
August, 2017
October, 2015
June, 2015
12,100
10,290
10,190
10,990
11,290/12,790
10,990
10,390
Model Display (inches/res)
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
SAMSUNG
PARAMETERS
XIAOMI
Galaxy J Max
Galaxy J5 (2016)
Galaxy J7
J5 Prime
Galaxy On7 Pro
Mi 4i
Mi Max
7.0/ 1280 x 800
5.2/1280x720
5.5/720 x 1280
5/1080x720
5.5/1280 x 720
5.0/1080 x 1920
6.44/1920x1080
Dimension (mm)
186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7
145.7 x 72.3 x 8.1
152.2 x 78.6 x 7.5
142.8x69.5x8.1
151.8 x 77.5 x 8.2
138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8
173.1x88.3x7.5
Weight (grams)
NA
158
171
143
171
130
203
Processor/RAM
Quad core/1.5GB
QS 410/2GB
Octa Core/1.5GB
Quad-core/2GB
Quad core/ 2GB
QS 615/2GB
QS 650,652/3GB,4GB
Operating system
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
8GB/200GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/256GB
16GB/128GB
16GB,32GB/No
32GB,128GB/128GB
8MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
4,000
3,100
3,000
2,400
3,000
3,120
4,850
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
July, 2016
May, 2016
2,015
September,2016
July, 2016
April, 2015
June,2016
11,400
13,990
11,890
12,990
10,900
11,999/ 14,999
10,999
Model Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
MAY 2019 I 97
MYGUIDE RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
XIAOMI
PARAMETERS
Redmi Note 5 Pro
Model
VIVO
Redmi Note 7 Pro
NEW
YU
Y55L
Y55S
Yureka Plus (YU5510A,YU5510 )
Yunicorn
Yureka Note
Display (inches/res)
5.9/1080x2160
6.3/1080x2340
5.2/1280x720
5.2/1280x720
5.5/1080x1920
5.5/(1080X1920)
6.0/1080 x 1920
Dimension (mm)
158.6x75.4x8.1
159.2x75.2x8.1
147.9x72.9x7.5
147.9x72.9x7.5
155 x 78 x 9
153.3X75.4X8.5
-
Weight (grams)
180
186
142
142
154
172
-
Processor/RAM
QS636/4GB
QS675/6GB
QS 430/2GB
QS 425/3GB
QS 615/2GB
MT Helio P10/4GB
MTK6753T/3GB
Operating system
Android 7.1.2
Android 9.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 4.4.4
Androis 5.1.1
Android 5.1.1
Storage/Expandable
64GB/256GB
64GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/256GB
16GB/32GB
32GB/128GB
16GB/Yes
8MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
Rear/Front Camera
12MP+5MP/20MP 48MP+5MP/13MP 4,000
4,000
2,650
2,730
2,500
4,000
4,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
yes/yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
yes
Yes
Yes/yes
Yes/yes
Yes/yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
yes
Yes/Yes
February, 2018
March, 2019
October,2016
March, 2017
July, 2015
May,2016
April, 2016
13,999
14,999
11,980
12,490
8,999
12,999
13,499
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999
MODELS
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
ZOPO
PARAMETERS
ASUS
CREO
ZP350
ZP370
Hero 1
Z1
Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL
Display (inches/res)
5.0 / 1280 x 720
5.5/ 1280 x 720
5.0/1280 x 720
5.5/1920 x 1080
6.0/ 1080 x 1920
5.5/1920x1080
5.5/ 1440x2560
Dimension (mm)
145.9 x 71.4 x 8.5
153.8 x 77.1 x 9
146.1 x 70.6 x 8.65
155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9
164.6 x 84 x 10.6
151.4x76.24x8.3
155.4 x 76.1 x 8.7
Weight (grams)
137
167
136
175
190
175
190
Processor/RAM
Quad-core/1GB
Ouad-core/1GB
Quad-core/2GB
QS 801/3GB
QS 616/3GB
QS 430/3GB
Helio X10 /3GB
Operating system
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 5.1.1
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.1
Storage/Expandable
8GB/64GB
8GB/64GB
16 GB/64 GB
64GB/No
32GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
32GB/-
8.0MP/2.0MP
8.0MP/2.0MP
13.2 MP/5.0MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
16MP/8MP
21MP/8MP
2,100
3,000
2,500
4,100
3,000
4,100
3,100
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Model
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
98 I MAY 2019
ZENFONE 3 MAX(ZC553KL)
Mark 1
NA
NA
NA
May, 2016
December, 2015
November,2016
April,2016
10,000
11,000
14,500
13,499
16,499
17,999
19,999
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
MODELS
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
GIONEE
PARAMETERS
GIGIL
HTC
HUAWEI
Model
Marathon M5
S11 Lite
K1
S8
Desire 828
Desire 825
P20 Lite
Display (inches/res)
5.5/ 720 x 1280
5.7/720x1440
5.2-inch
5.99-inch
5.5/720 x 1280
5.5/ 1280 x 720
5.8/1080x2280
Dimension (mm)
152 x 76 x 8.6
153.8 x 72.6 x 7.9
74.9x146x9.5
75x158x9.2
157.9 x 77.8 x 7.89
156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4
148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4
Weight (grams)
211
141
NA
NA
148
155
145
Processor/RAM
MT6735/3GB
QS8937/3GB
1.5GHz Octa core
1.5GHz Octa core
MT6753/1.5GB
QS 400/2GB
Kirin 659/4GB
Android 5.1
Android 7.1
Android 9.0
Android 9.0
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 8.0
32GB/128GB
32GB/256GB
4GB/64GB/128GB
4GB/64GB/128GB
16GB/2TB
16GB/2TB
32GB/64GB/128GB
13MP/5MP
13+2MP/16MP
16MP+5MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
16+2MP/24MP
6,020
3,030
4,040
6,000
2,800
2,700
3,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
November,2015
May, 2018
March, 2019
March, 2019
November, 2015
February, 2016
April, 2018
17,500
15,000
17,531
18,412
15,300
15,501
19,999
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
MODELS
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
LENOVO
PARAMETERS
LYF
MOTOROLA
Vibe P1
Vibe Shot
Vibe X3
Z2 Plus
Earth 1
Earth 2
Moto X Play
5.5/1080x1920
5.0/1080 x 1920
5.5/1080x1920
5/1920x1080
5.5/1080x1920
5/1920x1080
5.5/1080 x 1920
Dimension (mm)
152.9 x 75.6 x 9.9
142.7 x 70 x 7.6
154 x 76.5 x 9.3
140.2x60x6.2
154 x 76.6 x 7.25
142x76x7.9
148 x 75 x 10.9
Weight (grams)
187
145
175
150
162.5.
140
169
Processor/RAM
QS615 /2GB
QS 615/3GB
QS 808 /3GB
QS 820/3GB,4GB
QS 615/3GB
QS 615/3GB
QS615 /2GB
Operating system
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.1
Android 5.1
Android 5.1.1
Storage/Expandable
32GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
32GB,64GB/128GB
32GB/32GB
32GB/64GB
16GB,32GB/128GB
13MP/5MP
16MP/8MP
21MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP + 2MP/5MP
13MP/13MP
21MP/5MP
5,000
3,000
3,500
3,500
3,500
2500
3,630
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
October, 2015
June, 2015
December, 2015
September,2016
January, 2016
15,499
18,500
19,999
19,999
19,499
Model Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
Sept, 2015 19,999
15,999
MAY 2019 I 99
MYGUIDE RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
MODELS
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
MOTOROLA
OPPO
One Power
F1 S
Galaxy J7 (2016)
Galaxy On8
On Nxt
J7 Prime
J7 Max
6.2/1080x2246
5.5/1280x720
5.5/1280x720
5.5/1920x1080
5.5/1920x1080
5.5/1920x1080
5.7/1920x1080
Dimension (mm)
156x76x8.4
154 x 76 x 7.38
76 x 151 x 7.8
151.7x76x7.8
151.7x75x8
151.7x75x8
151.7x75x8.1
Weight (grams)
205
160
169
169
167
167
167
PARAMETERS
Model Display (inches/res)
SAMSUNG
Processor/RAM
QS636/3GB
MTK 6750/3GB
Exynos 7870/2GB
Octa-core/3GB
Octa-core/3GB
Octa-core/3GB
OCTA-CORE MEDIATEK
Operating system
Android 8.1
Android 5.1.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Storage/Expandable
32GB/64GB/256GB
32GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
32GB/256GB
16MP/256GB
4GB/32GB
Rear/Front Camera
16MP+5MP/12MP
13MP/16MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/13MP
5,000
3,075
3,300
3,300
3,300
3,300
3,300
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
October, 2018
August, 2016
May, 2016
September,2016
October,2016
September,2016
July, 2017
15,269
15,001
15,780
15,620
15,000
16,900
15,001
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MODELS
RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999
VIVO
PARAMETERS
XIAOMI
ZOPO
APPLE
ASUS
V3
V5
MIMax 2
ZOPO SPEED 7 PLUS
iPhone 5S
Zenfone 3
Zenfone 3 Ultra
5.0/1280×720
5.5/1280x720
6.44/1080 x 1920
5.5/ 1920 x 1080
4.0/640 x 1136
5.2,5.5/(1920x1080)
6.8/(1920x1080)
Dimension (mm)
143.6 x 71 x 7.5
153.8x75.5x7.55
174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6
153.6 x 76.5 x 8.8
Weight (grams)
138
154
211
164
112
144
233
Processor/RAM
QS 616/3GB
octa-core/4GB
QS 625/4GB
Octa-core /3GB
Dual-core/1GB
QS 625/3GB,4GB
QS 652/4GB
Operating system
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 7.1.1
Android 5.1
iOS 9.2.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
32GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
64/128GB
16 GB/64 GB
16GB,32GB,64GB/No
32GB,64GB/2TB
64GB/128GB
13MP/8MP
13MP/20MP
12/5MP
13 MP/5.0MP
8MP/1.2MP
16MP/8MP
23MP/8MP
2,550
3,000
5,300
3,000
1,560
1
4,600
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes
Yes
May, 2016
November,2016
August, 2017
NA
September, 2013
August,2016
August, 2016
15,450
15,990
15,230
15,199
20,280 onwards
21,999/ 27,999
29,999
Model Display (inches/res)
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
100 I MAY 2019
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 146.87 x 73.98 x 7.69 186.4 x 93.9 x 6.8
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MODELS
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
BLACKBERRY
COOLPAD
DTEK 50
Max
M5 Plus
S6 Pro
Honor 8
Honor 7
X9
5.2/1920x1080
5.5/1920x1080
6.0/1920 x 1080
5.5/1920x1080
5.2/1920x1080
5.2/1080 x 1920
5.5/ 1080 x 1920
Dimension (mm)
147x72.5x7.4
152x75.5x7.6
-
153x75.3x7.6
145.5x71x7.45
143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5
153.9 x 75.9 x 7.99
Weight (grams)
135
170
210.8g
170
153
157
170
Processor/RAM
QS 617/3GB
QS 617/4GB
Octa Core/3GB
octa-core/4GB
Kirin 950/4GB
HS Kirin 935/3GB
MT H X10/ 3GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 5.1
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
16GB/2TB
64GB/128GB
64GB/128GB
64GB/256GB
32GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
32GB/2TB
Rear/Front Camera
13MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/8MP
12MP,12MP/8MP
20MP/8MP
13MP/5MP
3000
2,800
5,020
3,130
2,900
3,100
3,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
yes/yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
November,2016
May, 2016
May, 2016
October,2016
October, 2016
July, 2015
May, 2016
21,000
24,999
27,000
21,130
29,000
22,999
25,990
PARAMETERS
Model Display (inches/res)
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
GIONEE
HONOR
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MODELS
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
HTC
HTC
PARAMETERS
LG
MOTOROLA
Model
Desire 10 Pro
Stylus 2
Stylus 2 Plus
Nexus 5X
Moto Z Play
X4
Z 2 Play
Display (inches/res)
5.5/1920x1080
5.7/1280X720
5.7/ 1920 x 1080
5.2/ 1080 x 1920
5.5/1920x1080
5.2/1080x1920
5.5/1920X1080
Dimension (mm)
156.5x76x7.86
155 x 79.6 x 7.4
155 X 79.6 X 7.4
147 x 72.6 x 7.9
156.4x76.4x6.99
148.4x73.4x8
156.2X76.2X5.99
Weight (grams)
165
145
146
136
165
163
145
Processor/RAM
Helio P10/4GB
Quad Core /2GB
Octa Core/3GB
QS 808/2GB
QS 625/3GB
QS630/3GB
QS 626/4GB
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.1
Android 7.1.1
64GB/2TB
16GB/2TB
32GB/2TB
16GB,32GB/No
32GB/2TB
32GB/64GB/256GB
64GB/2TB
20MP/13MP
13MP/8MP
16MP/8MP
12.3MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
12+8MP/16MP
12MP/5MP
3000
3,000
3,000
2,700
3,510
3,000
3,000
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
November,2016
May,2016
July, 2016
October, 2015
October,2016
October, 2017
July, 2017
26,490
20,500
24,000
24,490/30,645
20,490
20,990
24,999
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
www.mymobileindia.com
MAY 2019 I 101
MYGUIDE RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MODELS
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MOTOROLA
NOKIA
Moto X Style
8.1
2
3T
OnePlus 5
5T
6
5.7/ 1440 x 2560
6.18/1080x2280
5.5/1080p
5.5/1920x1080
5.5/1080 x 1920
6.01/1080x2160
6.28/1080x2280
Dimension (mm)
153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06
154.8x75.8x8
151.8x74.9x9.85
152.7x74.5x7.35
154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3
156.1x75x7.3
155.7x75.4x7.8
Weight (grams)
179
180
175
158
153
162
177
Processor/RAM
QS 808/3GB
QS 821/6GB
QS 835/8GB
QS835/6GB
QS845/6GB
Operating system
Android 6.0
Android 9.0
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 7.1.1
Android 7.1.1
Android 8.1
16GB,32GB/128GB
6GB/128GB
64GB
64GB
64GB
64GB/128GB
64GB/128GB/256GB
21MP/5MP
12MP+13MP/20MP
13MP/5MP
16MP/16MP
16MP/16MP
16+20MP/16MP
16+20MP/16MP
3,000
3,500
3,300
3400
3,300
3300
3300
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
September, 2015
December, 2018
July, 2015
December.2016
June, 2017
November, 2017
May, 2018
26,999/ 28,999
26,999
22,999
22,000
32,999
32,999
34,999
PARAMETERS
Model Display (inches/res)
Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
ONEPLUS
Snapdragon 710/4GB QS 810/3GB&4GB
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MODELS
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
PARAMETERS
Model
PANASONIC Eluga X1 Pro
SAMSUNG Galaxy A7 (2016) Galaxy A5/A7 (2017)
SMARTRON
SONY
J7 Pro
t phone
Xperia C4
Xperia XA
6.18/1080x2246
5.5/ 1080 x 1920
5.2/5.5/1080X1920
5.5/1920X1080
5.5/1920x1080
5.5/1080 x 1920
5.0/1280 x 720
Dimension (mm)
155x75.5x7.9
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3
144.8 x 71 x 7.3/ 151.5X74.1X7.3
150.3 x 77.4 x 7.8
158.2x78.2x6.98
150.3 x 77.4 x 7.9
143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9
Weight (grams)
195
169
157/I86
157
149
147
137
QS 810/4GB
MT6752/2GB
MTK H P10/2GB
Display (inches/res)
MT6771/4GB
Octa Core/3GB
Octa Core/2GB/3GB
Octa core Exynos/3GB
Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 5.1.1
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 5.0
Android 6.0
Storage/Expandable
6GB/64GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
32GB/256GB
64GB
64GB/128GB
16GB/200GB
16GB/200GB
Rear/Front Camera
16MP+5MP/16MP
13MP/5MP
16MP/16MP/16MP/ 16MP
13MP/13MP
13MP/4MP
13MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
3,000
3,300
3000/3600
3,600
3,000
2,600
2,300
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/yYes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
October, 2018
December, 2015
March, 2017
July, 2017
July,2016
June, 2015
May, 2016
26,990
25,900
28,990/33,490
20,900
22,999
20,800
20,990
Processor/RAM
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
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MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
MODELS
RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999
SONY
PARAMETERS
XIAOMI
VIVO
Xperia Z3+
Xperia C5 Ultra Dual
Mi 5
X5 Pro
V3 Max
VIVO V5 Plus
V7 Plus
Display (inches/res)
5.2/ 1080 x 1920
6.0/1080 x 1920
5.15/1080 x 1920
5.2/ 1080 x 1920
5.5/1080 x 1920
5.5/1080X1920
5.99/720x1440
Dimension (mm)
146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9
164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2
144.5 x 69.2 x 7.25
147.9 x 73.5 x 6.4
153.9x77.1x7.58
152.6 x 74 x 7.3
155.9x75.8x7.7
Weight (grams)
144
187
129
151
168
159
160
Processor/RAM
QS 810 /3GB
MTK6752/2GB
QS 820/3GB
QS 615/2GB
QS 652/4GB
QS 652/4GB
QS450/4GB
Operating system
Android 5.0
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 5.0
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 7.1.2
Storage/Expandable
32GB/128GB
16GB/200GB
32GB/No
16GB/128GB
32GB/128GB
64GB
64GB/256GB 16MP/24MP
Model
20.7MP/5MP
13MP/13MP
16MP/4MP
13MP/8MP
13MP/8MP
12MP and 8MP/ 16 MP
2,930
2,930
3,000
2,450
3,000
3,160
3,225
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
June, 2015
August, 2015
April, 2016
June, 2015
April, 2016
42,736
September, 2017
26,990
27,799
24,999
21,400
23,980
22,990
21,990
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
MODELS
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
APPLE
PARAMETERS
iPhone 6
iPhone 6Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
Display (inches/res)
4.7/750 x 1334
5.5/1080 x 1920
4.0/640 x 1136
4.7/750 x 1334
5.5/1080 x 1920
4.7/1334x750
5.5/1920x1080
Dimension (mm)
138.1 x 67 x 6.9
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3
138.3x67.1x7.1
158.2x77.9x7.3
Weight (grams)
129
172
113
143
192
138
188
Processor/RAM
A8,M8/1GB
A8,M8/1GB
A9,M9/2GB
A9,M9/2GB
A9,M9/2GB
A10 Fusion, M10/2GB
A10Fusion, M10/3GB
iOS 9
iOS 9
iOS 9.3
iOS 9
iOS 9
iOS 10
iOS 10
16GB,64GB/No
16GB,64GB/No
16GB,64GB/No
8MP/1.2MP
8MP/1.2MP
12MP/1.2MP
12MP/5MP
12MP/5MP
12MP/7MP
12MP,12MP/7MP
1,810
2,915
1,614
1,715
2,750
1,960
2,900
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
September,2014
September,2014
March, 2016
September,2015
September,2015
October,2016
0ctober,2016
23,999
24,999 onwards
24,000 onwards
39,990 onwards
48,998 onwards
45,775 omwards
59,999 onwards
Model
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
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16GB,64GB,128GB/ No 16GB,64GB,128GB/ No 32GB/128GB/256GB 32GB/128GB/256GB
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RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
MODELS
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
APPLE
PARAMETERS
ASUS
BLACKBERRY
8
8 Plus
iPhone XS
Zenfone 3 Deluxe
ZenFone AR
DTEK 60
KEYone
4.7/750 x 1334
5.5/1080x1920
5.8/1125 x 2436
5.7/(1920x1080)
5.7/1440x2560
5.5/2560x1440
4.5/1080 x 1620
Dimension (mm)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5
143.6x70.9x7.7
156.4x74.4x7.5
158.7 x 77.7 x 9
153.9x75.4x7
149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4
Weight (grams)
148
200
177
172
170
165
180
Processor/RAM
A11 Bionic
A11 Bionic
A12 Bionic
QS 820,821/6GB
QS 821/8GB
QS 820/4GB
QS625/3GB/4GB
iOS 11
iOS 11
iOS 12
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.1
256GB/128GB
64/256GB
32GB/2TB
32GB/64GB/256GB
Model Display (inches/res)
Operating system Storage/Expandable
2GB/64GB/256GB
3GB/64GB/256GB 4GB/64GB/256BG/512GB
12MP/7MP
12MP/12MP/7MP
12MP+12MP/7MP
23MP/8MP
23MP/8MP
21MP/8MP
12MP/8MP
1,821
2,691
2,658
3,000
3,300
2,610
3,505
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
September, 2017
September, 2017
September, 2018
September,2016
August, 2017
November,2016
August, 2017
61,990
70,800
99,990
25,999
49,990
29,999
39,990
Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
MODELS
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
PARAMETERS
GIGIL
HUAWEI
Pixel 2
Pixel 2 XL
Pixel 3
Pixel 3 XL
S10
P20 Pro
Mate 20 Pro
5/1920x1080
6/1440X2880
5.5/1080x2160
6.3/1440x2960
6.21-inch
6.1/1080x2240
6.39/1440x3120
Dimension (mm)
145.7x69.7x7.8
157.9x76.7x7.9
145.6x68.2x7.9
158x76.7x7.9
NA
155 x 73.9 x 7.8
157.8x72.3x8.6
Weight (grams)
143
175
148
184
NA
180
189
Processor/RAM
QS835/4GB
QS835/4GB
QS835/4GB
QS835/4GB
Octa core
Kirin 970/6GB
Kirin 980/6GB
Operating system
Android 8.0
Android 8.0
Android 9.0
Android 9.0
Android 9.0
Android 8.1
Android 9.0
Storage/Expandable
64GB/128GB
64GB/128GB
64GB/128GB
64GB/128GB
6GB/128GB/256GB
32GB/128GB
8GB/128GB/256GB
Rear/Front Camera
12.2MP/8MP
12.2MP/8MP
2,700
2,700
2,915
2,915
4,000
4,000
4,200
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
October, 2017
October, 2017
November, 2018
November, 2018
March, 2019
April, 2018
November, 2018
43,880
65,000
68,550
83,000
37,573
64,990
69,999
Model Display (inches/res)
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
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12.2MP/8MP+8MP 12.2MP/8MP+8MP
16MP/2MP
40+20+8MP/24MP 40+20+8MP/24MP
MYMOBILE
MYGUIDE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
MODELS
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
PARAMETERS
HUAWEI
LG
MOTOROLA
OPPO
G4 Dual SIM
G5
V20
Moto X Force
Moto Z
Find X
6.47/1080x2340
5.5/1440 x 2560
5.3/ 2560x1440
5.7/2560x1440
5.4/1440 x 2560
5.5/2560x1440
6.42/1080X2340
Dimension (mm)
158x73.4x8.4
148.9 x 76.1 x 8.9
149.4x73.9x7.3
159.5x77.9x7.6
149.8 x 78 x 9.2
153.3x75.3x5.19
156.7x74.2x 9.4
Weight (grams)
192
155
159
174
169
136
186
Processor/RAM
Kirin 980/8GB
QS 808 /3GB
QS 820/4GB
QS 820/4GB
QS 810 /3GB
QS 820/4GB
QS845/8GB
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Android 5.1.1
Android 6.0
Android 8.1
128GB/256GB/512GB
32GB/2TB
32GB/100GB
64GB/2TB
32GB,64GB/2TB
64GB/2TB
128GB/256GB
40MP+20MP+8MP/ 32MP
16MP/8MP
16MP/8MP
16MP,8MP/5MP
21MP/5MP
13MP/5MP
16MP+20MP/25MP
4,200
3,000
2,800
3,200
3,760
2,600
3,730
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
April, 2019
May, 2015
April,2016
December,2016
November, 2015
October,2016
July, 2017
71,999
34,800
25,999 onwards
54,999
25,990
39,999
59,990
P30 Pro
Model Display (inches/res)
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
NEW
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
MODELS
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
SAMSUNG
PARAMETERS
Galaxy S6
Galaxy S6 Edge
Galaxy A9 Pro
Galaxy Note 5
Display (inches/res)
5.1/ 1440 x 2560
5.1/ 1440 x 2560
6/1920x1080
5.7/1440 x 2560
5.1/2560 X 1440
5.5/2560 X 1440
5.8/6.2/2960X1440
Dimension (mm)
143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8
142.1 x 70.1 x 7
161.7x80.9x7.9
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6
69.6x142.4x7.9
72.6 x 150.9 x 7.7
148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0/159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1
Weight (grams)
138
132
210
171
152
157
155/173
Processor/RAM
Octa core /3GB
Octa core /3GB
octa-core/4GB
Quad core /4GB
Exynos 8890/4GB
Exynos 8890/4GB
Exynos 8896
Android 5.0.2
Android 5.0.2
Android 6.0
Android 5.1.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 7.0
Storage/Expandable
32GB,/No
32GB/No
32GB/256GB
32GB/No
32GB/200GB
32GB/200GB
64/256GB
Rear/Front Camera
16MP/5MP
16MP/5MP
16MP/8MP
16MP/5MP
12MP/5MP
12MP/5MP
12MP/8MP
2,550
2,600
5,000
3,000
3,000
3,600
3000/3500
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/-
Yes/-
Yes
March, 2015
April, 2015
September,2016
August, 2015
March, 2016
March, 2016
April, 2017
26,990
34,900
32,490
40,900/43,900
32,900
38,900
53,00/58,900
Model
Operating system
Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
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Galaxy S7 Edge
Galaxy S8/Plus
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TABLETS
MODELS
RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE
PARAMETERS
SAMSUNG
SONY
VIVO
APPLE
Note 8
Xperia Z5 Dual
Xperia X
Xperia Z5 Premium
NEX
iPad Mini 2
iPad Mini 4
Display (inches/res)
6.3/1440 x 2960
5.2/1080 x 1920
5/1920x1080
5.5/ 2160 x 3840
6.59/1080x2316
7.9/1536 x 2048
7.9/1536 x 2048
Dimension (mm)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6
146 x 72 x 7.3
143 x 69 x 7.7
154.4 x 76 x 7.8
162x77x8
200 x 134.7 x 7.5
203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1
Weight (grams)
195
156.5g
152
181
199
331
298.8/304
Processor/RAM
Exynos 8895/6GB
QS 810/3GB
QS 650/ 3GB
QS 810/3GB
QS845/8GB
A7,M7/1GB
A8,M8/2GB
Android 7.1.1
Android 5.1
Android 6.0
Android 6.0
Android 8.1
iOS 8
iOS 9
64GB/128GB/256GB
32GB/200GB
64GB/ 200GB
32GB/200GB
8GB/128GB/256GB
16,32GB/No
16GB,64GB,128GB/No
12MP/12MP/8MP
23MP/5MP
23MP/13MP
23MP/5MP
12MP+5MP/8MP
5MP/1.2MP
8MP/1.2MP
3,300
2,900
2,620
3,430
4,000
23.8w
19.1W
2G/3G/4G
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes/No
Yes/-
Yes/-
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
September, 2017
November, 2015
July, 2016
November, 2015
July, 2018
November, 2015
Spetember, 2015
67,900
37,000
38,990
47,990
44,990
28,460 onwards
44,500
Model
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
TABLETS
TABLETS
MODELS
TABLETS
APPLE
ASUS
MICROMAX
iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi WiFi/ Wi-Fi + Cellular WiFi/ WiFi + Cellular
ZenPad 8
LapTab
Galaxy Tab S3 9.7
Tab A
PARAMETERS
Model
SAMSUNG
9.7/2048x1536
9.7/1536 x 2048
12.9/2732 x 2048
8.0/1280 x 800
10.1/1280X800
9.7/ 1536 x 2048
8/800 x 1280
Dimension (mm)
240 x 169.5 x 6.1
240 x 169.5 x 6.1
305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9
209 x 123 x 8.5
259.2 x 175.4 x 9.2
237.3 x 169 x 6
212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9
Weight (grams)
437
1
713/ 723
350
1.1kg
429
364
Processor/RAM
A8X,M8/1GB
A9X,M9/2GB
"A9X,M9 /4GB"
QS MSM8929/2GB
Intel 4 Gen/2GB
QS 820/3GB
QS425/2GB
iOS 9
iOS 9.3
iOS 9
Android 5.0
Windows 10
Android 7.0
Android 7.1
16GB, 64GB/No
32GB,128GB,256GB/ No
32GB/No
16GB/-
32GB/64GB
32GB/256GB
16GB/256GB
8MP/1.2MP
12MP/5MP
8MP/1.2MP
8MP/2MP
2MP/2MP
13MP/5MP
8MP/5MP
27.3W
27.9 W
38.5W
4,000
7,700
6,000
5,000
2G/3G/4G
-
Yes/Yes/Yes
-
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Dual SIM
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
October, 2014
March, 2016
November, 2015
July, 2015
2,015
June, 2017
October, 2017
38,000
49,900 Onwards/ 61,900 onwards
65,900 nwards/ 85,900 onwards
12,496
10,999
47,990
17,990
Display (inches/res)
Operating system Storage/Expandable Rear/Front Camera Battery (mAh)
Music Player/FM Launch Price Rs.
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Trendz
consumer insight
Music Streaming On the Rise in India Gaana emerged as the most favoured platform in the Indian music streaming space, says a report
I
ndians love listening to music mostly
“Mobile is the key conduit for listening
free, using music apps, with Gaana
music, with music streaming apps now
emerging as the most favoured on-
being preferred over YouTube. As mobile
demand, music streaming app, says
continues to drive affordability and
a new study by CyberMedia Research. The
accessibility, more number of Indians are
“CMR Music Streaming Apps Survey Report
streaming music. Music app preferences
2019”, a nationwide survey – powered by
in India are dictated by the choice of
its on-demand insights platform, Insights
songs available in music app library,
on the Go – throws insight on changing
with freemium apps dominating paid
customer preferences around music in the
subscriptions,” said Prabhu Ram, Head –
country.
Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR.
According to Thomas George,
An overwhelming majority of those
Country Manager and SVP, CMR, “Music
surveyed indicated ‘free’ music as their key
consumption in India is undergoing a slow
consideration. When it came to choosing
but gradual evolution. In the ‘streaming
music app, some key considerations
era’, the way people listen to music is
include the strength of the songs library
shaping the music industry. Digital music
(51%) and key music app features (9%).
streaming has emerged as a mainstream channel for those on the move.” 55% of those surveyed indicate
Gaana emerged as the most favored app (25%), followed by Apple Music (20%), YouTube (20%) and Wynk (14%).
spending 20-30% of their time listening
When it comes to Spotify, only 50%
to music. Out of those surveyed, an
of those surveyed were aware of it. When
overwhelming 66% listened to music while
probed further, only 40% indicated giving
in-transit. 22% listen to music at home,
Spotify a try.
while 14% take work breaks and listen to music.
“As a new entrant, Spotify would have to look at ‘creative’ strategies to connect with Indians and India. Given the choices available in the market, and with competition from the likes of JioSaavn and Gaana, it would make it more difficult for Spotify to compete. It would be interesting to see how Spotify capitalizes in such a hyper-competitive market,” added Prabhu. Free, or almost free, music is what consumers seek. An overwhelming majority of those surveyed indicated that they would not like to pay for music. The survey covered 2,500 respondents across top eight cities of India, cutting across age groups, demographics and gender. n team@mymobile.co.in
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“Mobile is the key conduit for listening music, with music streaming apps now being preferred over YouTube. As mobile continues to drive affordability and accessibility, more number of Indians are streaming music. Music app preferences in India are dictated by the choice of songs available in music app library, with freemium apps dominating paid subscriptions” – Prabhu Ram, Head – Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR
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add-ons Noble Skiodo SmartLite LED TVs Power-packed with a multitude of features
N
oble Skiodo, in association with Flipkart, has
The SmartLite TVs by
launched India’s first SmartLite LED TVs- NB24YT01
Noble Skiodo are a true
(24-inch) and NB32YT01 (32-inch) which are priced at
shift from the analogue
Rs 6,999 and Rs 8,999 respectively. The prices of these
TVs to smart internet
TVs include customer delivery, door service and GST.
based LED TVs. The
Both NB24YT01 and NB32YT01 SmartLite LED TVs are
Miracast application
power-packed with a multitude of features. The smart TVs
enables the viewer to turn all on the smartphones into
come with a heap of functionalities, easy to use interface
the big screen, while the YouTube app inbuilt allows the
and future slim technology at the most challenging price.
user to access the content of more than 100,000 hours.
They are designed specifically suiting the Indian power
The SmartLite TVs promise superior audio precision with
consumption and brings inbuilt access to the internet
20W inbuilt speakers that create theatrical experience.
using the Wi-Fi support, LAN and several pre-loaded apps
With 16.7 million colours, enhance your viewing and enjoy
such as Twitter, Youtube, Miracast and Browser.
limitless entertainment. Connect your multi-media devices
Both the SmartLite LED TVs come with 720p resolution
on the bigger screen and enjoy crystal-clear audio and
which creates true to life images giving the users
superior video quality. Extending the accessibility of your
spectacular viewing experience. The A+ grade pure prism
entertainment zone, this TV also supports 2 HDMI ports,
panel ensures that the integrity of the picture provides
a USB port, Wi-Fi and LAN. Both the TVs are designed
deep and detailed, perfect and pure every time. The Ultra
with ‘Epoxy PCB’- moisture-free components which make
Luminous Panel with Samsung Screen Cells eliminates any
it resistant to damages which are caused by the humidity
darkened areas on the screen. With ultra-sleek bezel front,
present in the air. The TV also features an eco-friendly
the viewer can enjoy viewing bigger screen which appears
customizable backlight option which ensures low power
to be more life-like without getting the edges cut.
consumption. n
Jabra Move Style Edition Engineered for wireless music on-the-move
D
anish lifestyle audio brand Jabra has launched the
The Move allows users to control calls directly from the
new Jabra Move Style Edition, an upgraded version
headphones. The comfortable and lightweight headband
of the acclaimed on-ear wireless headphones, Jabra Move.
combined with soft on-ear cups is angled for great fit
Engineered for wireless music on-the-move, the Move
and immersive sound. And when you are out of battery or
Style Edition offers an improved battery life of up to 14
can’t connect wirelessly, the optional 3.5 mm cable has
hours, while offering the same sound, comfort and light
you covered. The Jabra Move Style Edition is available at
weight. It comes in three new colours: Titanium Black,
Amazon, Croma and Jabra authorized resellers.n
Gold Beige and Navy.
Price: INR 7 ,299
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add-ons JVC 55-inch Ultra HD Intelligent Smart LED TV Looks like a thing of art
J
VC, a part of Viera Group, has extended its portfolio with 4K Smart TVs, the first being 55-inch Ultra HD
Intelligent Smart LED with Quantum Luminit Technology.
Price : INR 38,999
With 4x resolution of Full HD and 3840 x 2160p resolution, the Ultra HD TV adds depth in every picture. It
The smart TV lets user access 1 million hours of content.
comes packed with the powerful Dolby-certified speakers
The user can also perform all operations of the set-
(25W + 25W). The bezel less body design makes it look
top box using the LED TV remote control. The TV also
like a thing of art. The Quantum LitUltra HD Intelligent
supports E-share app that provides seamless mirroring
Smart LEDTV runs on Amlogic quad-core processor with
of picture directly from your smartphone to the TV. The
2GB of RAM and a storage capacity of 16GB to ensure
UHD Intelligent Smart LED TV comes with dual remotes
seamless performance, with no lags, supported with
- a TV browsing remote and a gaming remote. While the
multiple storage without any hassle. The TV comes pre-
TV browsing remote boasts hotkeys that give you direct
installed with a host of applications, such as Hotstar,
access to ‘JVC app store’, Prime Video, YouTube and other
YouTube, Netflix and many others (upto 500) to ensure
applications, the gaming remote (with QWERTY keypad)
that you’re always entertained.
boasts a motion sensor that makes it more convenient for
Supporting the dual intelligent user interfaces, CUI
you to use the TV.You can browse all multimedia content
and Sensywall, the 55-inch, Quantum LitUltra HD
with 2X USB and 3X HDMI ports that support a range of
Intelligent Smart LED TV provides content based on your
peripheral devices. The product with 1-year of warranty
interest, to make for a user-friendly viewing experience.
is exclusively available with Flipkart. n
Anker Soundcore MotionQ Experience the all-round sound with this speaker
S
oundcore by global tech brand Anker has come
time via neodymium drivers. Soundcore’s Anker heritage
up with its newest ‘Motion Q’ speaker that claims
enables to combine a high-performance Li-ion battery
to bring all-round sound paired with impenetrable
with Anker’s advanced power management system. The
waterproof protection for on-the-go experience. The
pairing is engineered to optimize power consumption,
Soundcore Moton Q comes with an IPX7 waterproof shell
allowing Motion Q to play for longer, up to 10 hours of
that creates an impermeable barrier around the internal
non-stop listening from a single charge. The speaker also
components, sealing them off from destructive liquids
comes with an integrated microphone, so that you can
and potential damage. Not even full submersion stops
switch between music and calls with ease.
Motion Q from sound tracking your life. The waterproof
The Motion Q’s total wireless pairing instantly
barrier can withstand full immersion in up to 1 metre of
connects two Motion Qs together, doubling the size
water for 30 minutes. The Motion Q’s back-to-back
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Price: INR 5,499
of the music or elevating movie experience with huge stereo sound.
full-range drivers and dual passive
With a lightweight build and wrist
radiators deliver music evenly
strap, the Motion Q can be hung,
around the room for stunning
held or hooked on virtually anything,
360-degree sound. To produce
anywhere. The all-new Motion Q
breathtaking depth and clarity, the
speaker comes in four colours-
Motion Q utilizes exclusive BassUp
Black, Blue, Red and Grey. It is
technology that enhances your
available with leading retail and
music’s bass frequencies in real
e-commerce stores.n
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add-ons Iccon P6 and P8 Power Banks Power meets Style
S
tylish mobile accessories maker Iccon has come up with two new power banks- P6 and P8 having the
capacity of 10,000mAh. Both the power banks boast of high density lithium batteries and come with the intelligent power management solution. They also come with powerful and precise IC protection that ensures safety from over-charging, over-discharging and short circuit. While the Iccon P6 has triple USB ports to charge three devices, the P8 has dual USB ports to charge two devices. Both the products come with a warranty of six months. They are available in two colour options- Black and White. n
P6
Specifications:
• Capacity: 10,000mAh/37Wh • Input: DC 5A-2A (MAX) • Output 1/2/3: DC 5V-2A [MAX]
Introductory Offer : INR 899
• Total Output: DC 5V-2A [MAX] • Warranty: 6 months
Price : INR 1,199
P8
Specifications:
• Capacity: 10,000mAh/37Wh • Input: DC 5A-2A (MAX) • Output 1/2: DC 5V-2A [MAX] • Total Output: DC 5V-2A [MAX]
Introductory Offer : INR 899
• Warranty: 6 months
Price : INR 1,499
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add-ons Toreto Bloom Smartwatch Keep a track of your health while creating your own style statement
P
ortable digital product maker Toreto has launched ‘Bloom’ smartwatch, which keeps a track of your
health while letting you create your own style statement. The Bloom not only keeps you updated on your daily physical activities but also helps you monitor various other aspects. The Toreto Bloom is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has an alloyed metallic finish which adds on to your everyday style. The IP68 waterproof feature keeps the watch safe up to 1.5 meters for half
Price : INR 3,499
an hour. Combined with an advanced chipset, the band boasts of lower battery consumption that ensures long
while keeping a count of the steps taken; in order to
term performance. It comes equipped with Bluetooth 4.4.
improve the users’ fitness. This stylish smartwatch works
You can stay connected with the world as you get alerts
well with all the Android, iOS devices and is waterproof
for the messages, calls on your wrist. Simply pair your
as well. The Bloom enables users to follow social media
smartwatch with Wear Health app on your Android and
updates without looking at your phone. Toreto Bloom is
iOS smartphone to access all its features.
available at the leading e-commerce platforms and retail
The Toreto Bloom immaculately measures the number of calories burnt, tests blood pressure, tracks heart rate,
stores across India. This smartwatch comes along with two detachable straps and a 12-month warranty.n
ZAAP Aqua Xtreme Your perfect companion for intensive workouts
L
ifestyle audio equipment maker ZAAP has launched
an inbuilt high-quality microphone for hands-free calling.
its first Bluetooth headphone ‘Aqua Xtreme’ in India.
The stable, ergonomic, behind-the-ear design offers a
The Aqua Xtreme comes with the latest IP-X7 rating and
comfortable fit ensuring they stay in place when you’re
NANO-X coating that provides superior protection over
up, active and running around the track. The Aqua Xtreme
older IP-X4 rated headphones. This makes the headphone
also comes with a scratch-proof special rubber coating.
perfect for intensive workouts and other activities. It also
The true wireless headphone comes with Bluetooth
includes CSR chipset and Apt-X Tech with CVC 6.0 noise
4.1 version and also supports multi-device connectivity.
cancellation technology for unhindered perfect sound
One can connect more than one device to the headphone
delivery.
simultaneously. With its wireless Bluetooth connectivity,
The headphone comes with an inbuilt 90mAh
one can effortlessly pair the device with their smartphone
rechargeable lithium-ion battery which can provide an
without any hassle of tangled wires. The headphone is
impressive 9 hour of playtime and 250 hours of standby
also equipped with one touch Multi-Functional Button
time on a single charge. The headphone also comes with
(MFB) which assists one to execute the device with a single button to switch the power on and off, answering a call, ending a call and rejecting a call, etc. The Aqua Xtreme offers noise cancellation with superior quality and is water resistant and splash proof. It also comes with
Price : INR 2,949
two extra pairs of ear cushion. The ZAAP Aqua Xtreme Bluetooth headphone is available on leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Snapdeal, Zaaptech.com and retail stores.n
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Astrum ST180 Speaker
Make your journey more pleasant with this travel essential
N
ew-age technology brand Astrum has launched an ultra-portable travel essential, the ST180
wireless speaker. Light in weight and compact in size, the ST180 delivers crisp and powerful sound in every direction. It has rectangular compact shape which is
Price : INR 1,299
enough to carry in your bag or flaunt it when around. The speaker plays very loud for its size with its 500mAh battery. It has 6 hours of playback time. The latest in superior sound, the Astrum ST180 offers high-sensitivity and
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dynamic range, with immersive stereo sound experience. The speaker gives you a rich and crystal clear audio output, with 3W RMS to give you a
Bluetooth transmission. With a range of about 10 meters,
distortion-free sound.
the speaker is compatible with microSD card. The product
The portable speaker also has media controls, volume
is available in four colour options- Red, Green, Black and
controls in the front. It comes with hands-free calling
Grey. It is available online with Amazon and also offline
function with a built-in rechargeable battery and wireless
with retail stores.n
360 Smart AI D600 WiFi Camera
Bring intelligent detection and DIY security surveillance to your home
3
60 Smart AI, a leading security brand with IoT
of recording 1280x720 full HD video with wide angle
products and solutions, adds another product to its
110-degree vision, to cover all parts of the home that
security camera portfolio with ‘D600’, having a stylish water drop shape design that brings intelligent detection
effectively reduces blind spots. With advanced AI Motion detection and superior
and DIY security surveillance.
algorithms, the camera gets activated if any movement
The DIY wireless indoor
happens, but effectively filters out false alarms such as
camera can be both table
curtain movements etc. In case of any movement, the
and wall mounted in
camera effectively sends notifications to your mobile
operation. Capturing
phone. With inbuilt microphone and speaker, the
the minutest details,
camera facilitates two-way real time communication,
the D600 is capable
with anti-noise technology. The fluent sound allows
Price : INR 3,999
you to communicate with your family or pet, share live streaming video with your family members and friends to stay connected at all times. With easy and quick installation, supported by WiFi, the 360 Home app allows you to customize your settings according to your preferences. The app is available on Google Play store and iOS. The product is available with Flipkart. n
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add-ons STM Goods ‘Myth Collection’ Give smart and stylish protection to your digital gears
A
ustralia-based digital accessories brand STM Goods has announced the Myth Collection of backpacks,
briefs and sleeves, now available in India. Targeting smart, stylish professionals, the Myth Collection is aimed at reinventing the way luggage for digital gear is looked at. The six-piece assortment offers style as well as functionality, keeping in mind the needs of the modern professional customer. Key features of the Myth Collection include smarter protection, smarter organization, smarter travel and smarter design. Additional construction and design
system that promotes air flow, as it keeps the user cool
highlights of the Myth Collection include: water
and comfortable.
repellent C6DWR coating applied to the fabric; TPU
The Myth Collection from STM Goods is now available
coated webbing handles with rivets to ensure durability;
at select Apple stores and online at Amazon.in. The brand
reverse coil zippers that protect the teeth, while keeping
also plans to soon launch the Must Stash and Dapper
moisture and grunge out; and the air channel back panel
Wrapper accessory storage products in India.n
Ambrane WH-65 Headphones Block out unwanted sound with the noise-cancelling technology
H
omegrown mobile accessories brand Ambrane has
materials, the headphones are designed to provide
launched WH-65 headphones that claim to offer
maximum comfort while maintaining sturdiness. The
a long battery life of up to 6 hours on a single charge.
WH65 comes with noise isolation technology that blocks
The Ambrane WH-65 comes with adjustable ear shells
out unwanted sound.
and comfortable headband. Created from lightweight
With 32 Ω impedance and 40 mm high intensity neodymium sound drivers, the headphone brings balanced bass-treble and vocals. Rooted with the rechargeable battery of Lithium-ion, it also supports smart power saver mode. It is backed by a 200mAh battery. Easy approach buttons make WH-65 a userfriendly device. Skillfully placed on the right cup of the ear; power on/off buttons accompanied by the controls of volume, play/pause, supported by SD card and AUX
Price: INR 1,999
slot, makes its convenient to use. Further, the built in FM radio lets you enjoy music on the go. It comes with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology having a range of up to 10 metres. The Bluetooth 5.0 also allows you to connect with two devices simultaneously provided both the devices must be having the same version. The headphone is available with leading retail and e-commerce stores across India.n
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Rock 250 and Rock 400
Live a tangle-free life with these mini tower speakers by Envent
C
onsumer electronics and audio brand Envent has
Rock 400 has a dedicated slot to insert external mic
come up with two new tower speakers- Rock 250
for giving speech or Karaoke. From music and movies
and Rock 400. These two mini tower speakers will be
to gaming experiences, the speaker compliments every
available across online platforms in India. These new
room and set up.n
Envent products are in sync with the consumers’ changing demands to live a tangle-free life. Envent has launched
Price: INR 3,499 (Rock 250); INR 4,999 (Rock 400)
these innovative products by amalgating the best of both the worlds – the super booming sound of a tower speaker and surround sound feel of a 2.1 speaker. This distinctive design is basically a 2.1 speakers with a woofer and 2 satellites uniquely designed into a single unit, getting rid of all the cables in between. Both the speakers offer almost all the available model
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of connecting to your devices to give you a seamless experience. They have a 3.5mm Aux cable to connect with phone or PC or even with TV. You can also connect all the devices wirelessly via Bluetooth feature. You can also use these speakers as a standalone entertainment unit by playing through FM or by playing through the USB or SD card slot. The speakers deliver premium sound through a set of single low range woofer driver, and dual full range satellite drivers, offering sound without distortion. The
WaveCharge Shared Space Wireless Charging Technology A charging solution working in access economy space
W
aveCharge, a line of indigenously-developed tabletop portable power banks, has come up with charging solution working in
access economy space. The product provides shared charging solutions to the end user through wireless tabletop/portable device. When used in sync with the WaveCharge app, one can use the devices available at public collection points/associated partner brand outlets to wirelessly charge their mobile phones irrespective of the kind of charging portal. In terms of technical specifications, this versatile hardware is specifically tailored to integrate seamlessly with safety and reliability achieving BIS compliance. With its small footprint, the WaveCharge enables users to power up their phones conveniently supporting all charging ports- Micro USB, Type C and Lightning. The hardware incorporates a battery capacity of 15,000mAh with a safe and standard output of 2.1A. The product provides with the continuous charging time of 6 hours and a battery stand-by time of 3-4 months. It renders the users a quick and powerful charge on-the-go. n
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add-ons F&D R3 Speaker A party material
A
udio brand F&D has come up with its newest ‘R3’ portable speaker in India.
The F&D R3 claims to deliver a monstrous sound along with the deep bass, thanks to its two-way passive radiator design. The speaker is capsuled
4,990 Price: INR resulting in remarkable clarity.
in a gripping design with metallic finish, rugged enough
The speaker supports digital FM with advanced PLL
to handle your party. Powered by a 4,500mAh internal
technology that enables you to hear clear FM sound
Li-ion battery, the speaker supports a playback time of
without any distortion. Truly handy with a carbineer, the
up to 5 hours, with the wireless range of up to 10m, to
speaker is easy to carry. With simple operations on the
keep your music wire free.
speaker like; Play/pause, call function and Mode change
The speaker at 12W supports 3-inch full range
buttons, it keeps you in control of your music. With the
neodymium drivers, which produce music with punchy
in-built microphone, you can easily take calls while
mids, housing highs and sonorous lows. Embraced with
connected to the speaker. The F&D R3 also supports
2-way passive radiator design for powerful bass, enjoy
USB, Bluetooth 4.2, TF card and AUX functionality. The
high clarity and powerful sound in all audio ranges.
product is available online with Amazon along several
Even at high volumes, there’s less harmonic distortion
leading retail stores with 12-month warranty.n
Syska Ultrabass HE2000 Earphones Enjoy the hassle-free communication during a call
H
omegrown Syska Accessories has come up with Ultrabass HE2000 earphones in India. The Ultrabass HE2000 comes with a high definition
built-in microphone which enables hassle-free and noise-free communication during a call. The earphones have a multifunctional button which can play, pause, volume control, track speed as well as answer calls. The Syska Ultrabass earphones also come with a 1.2 m anti-winding TPE Flat cable which offers a tangle free experience to users. As the earphones are compatible with all devices, you can plug in these earphones in all types of mobile, laptop, gaming and music devices. The metal earbuds of the Ultrabass earphones are very comfortable and available in all ear sizes and also provide
Price: INR 899
dynamic bass sound for music and captivating noise-free experience during calls. The earphones are pretty economical and available in various colours such as Blue, Black, Green and Yellow at leading e-commerce platforms. As an endeavor to provide top notch quality products, Syska has added one more innovative product to its mobile accessories catalogue. n
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Vu Pixelight, UltraSmart and Premium Android TVs Designed to enrich the experience of video-on-demand content
F
ollowing the soft launch of Premium Android 4K TV
Vu Pixelight TV (Next Generation): This 4K TV comes
lineup more recently, California-based Vu Televisions
equipped with revolutionary technology that delivers
has expanded its range of products in India with three new
upscaled picture and sound quality for streaming Video on
offerings- Vu Pixelight TV (next generation), Vu UltraSmart
Demand (VOD). Vu puts more control in your hands with
TV and Vu Premium Android. They have been designed to
the Pixelight Remote with 4 Hotkeys to instantly access
enrich the experience of video-on-demand content from
built-in Premium Licensed apps like Netflix, Amazon
the likes of Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime and others.
Prime and YouTube, and an apps menu with plenty of
The company has also announced the Vu VOD Upscaler
Indian apps and content too, for example, Eros Now,
technology which will be made available on all TV models
Hungama Play and many more. The Vu Pixelight HDR
releasing this year.
technology delivers vivid and clear visuals which, added
The 32-inch, 40-inch and 49-inch Vu UltraSmart TVs are the most affordable of the three lineups and will cost
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to built-in Dolby Audio and DTS technologies, makes for an immersive entertainment experience.
Rs 14,500, Rs 21,000 and Rs 31,000 respectively. The
Vu Premium Android TV: The new age television is
Vu Pixelight TVs in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch
powered by HDR 10 and Dolby Vision technology, which
configurations will come with price tags of Rs 30,000,
helps upscale details by maximising contrast and colour
Rs 39,000, Rs 42,000 and Rs 66,000 respectively. Vu
accuracy to deliver immersive 4K HDR picture quality
Premium Android TVs, which happen to be the most
without losing details. Combined with built-in high-
expensive of the three series, will be available at Rs
quality Dolby MS12 Audio and and DBx-tv, Vu delivers
35,000, Rs 42,000, Rs 47,000 and Rs 72,000 for the
wider soundstage audio clarity to your content. The Vu
43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch configurations
Premium Android 4K TV runs with Android 8.0 Oreo which
respectively.
enables access to the entire Google ecosystem along
Vu UltraSmart TV: It comes loaded with licensed Netflix,
with certified apps like YouTube, Hotstar etc through
Prime Video and YouTube apps - all immediately accessible
Vu ActiVoice remote which creates a more engaging and
on its 4-Hotkeys remote. With a unique Smart Interface,
effortless opportunity to use videos and apps in the fastest
the Vu Ultrasmart offers an enjoyable and easy way to
way. The Titanium grey material with OD22 slim design
access smart content. The High Bright Panel and built-in
perfectly complements modern living room decor while
Dolby and DBX-TV audio deliver incredible picture and
minimising visual distraction and focusing more action
sound quality, all housed in a sleek piano design body.
on the content. n
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add-ons Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds Setting a new benchmark in wearable sound
T
aking ahead the wireless revolution by setting a new benchmark in audio, German audio giant Sennheiser
recently introduced its premium earbuds – the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless. A new generation of its iconic Momentum family, the new Momentum True Wireless
Price: INR 24,990
brings the uncompromised audio performance and iconic style of the Momentum range to a truly wireless form for the first time. These exquisitely crafted Bluetooth earphones offer
free dedicated app for iOS and Android to ensure a more personalized experience. Alongside the latest Bluetooth technology, AAC codec support as well as Qualcomm aptX and aptX Low Latency compatibility, Momentum True Wireless provides a more intelligent, personalized experience. On the move, the Transparent Hearing feature lets listeners hear ambient sounds for improved situational awareness, or for participating in conversations without removing the ear buds. Meanwhile, Momentum True Wireless offers effortless interaction with the user’s digital ecosystem by enabling direct voice access to smart assistants such as Apple Siri or Google Assistant. Be entertained, communicate, and stay informed - all via a simple tap of the intuitive touch interface and natural voice commands. Momentum True Wireless has a 4-hour battery life that can be recharged via its compact case with integrated power bank for more than 12 hours of all-day enjoyment. Designed for a perfect fit and all-day comfort, the splash- and sweat-resistant earphones have been meticulously crafted to offer a sense of timeless elegance and durability. On
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characteristic style and comfort, while redefining the
opening the fabric-wrapped case, one discovers finely
audio benchmark for true wireless earbuds with superior
sculpted earphones that have been beautifully finished
stereo sound performance ensured by Sennheiser’s
with metallic details on the outer face as well as gold-
audiophile 7mm dynamic drivers. It also comes with a
plated charging pins and magnets. n
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add-ons ScreenForce The tempered glass screen protectors for iPhones from the house of Belkin
U
S-based accessories maker Belkin has come up with
Each protective screen is precision-engineered for
its ScreenForce tempered glass screen protectors
maximum coverage and greater accuracy. The protective
for all iPhones, including the recently launched iPhone
screen is crystal clear, unbelievably smooth and comes
X, iPhone XR, iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.
with the premium feel that comes with Japan Asahi
This screen protection solution ensures that the
Tempered Glass. The new protective layer is also nearly
protective layer is perfectly placed and aligned with
unnoticeable, thanks to the professional application of
the exact dimensions of the iPhone’s screen, leaving
the product. The ScreenForce advanced screen care
no margin for errors. The Belkin’s expert application by
comes with a 2-year warranty.
highly trained, certified screen care specialists ensures
Separating Belkin’s screen protection from the rest
precision, with no misalignment and the final product,
is a combination of a few crucial factors: the use of
free of air bubbles.
only premium quality materials; in-house engineering;
Incorporating a state-of-the-art protective screen through a machine, Belkin’s ScreenForce screen
applications that are original, unique and accurate; and the assurance of best-in-class warranties.
protection application system is a unique, first-of-its-
Smartphone users who wish to get their hands on the
kind system designed to apply Belkin screen protectors
ScreenForce tempered glass screen protection can do
to devices with unparalleled accuracy.
so at Imagine stores in Bangalore and Chennai.
Until now, phone screen protection for the most
The ScreenForce tempered glass screen protection
part has been manually applied, which means that the
for iPhone 8 /7 /6 / 6s / 8 Plus/7 Plus comes at Rs
final result is prone to human error, with a limitation in
2,299, whereas it costs Rs 2,499 for iPhone Xs/X/XR
accuracy of application. Belkin’s ScreenForce protection
and Rs 2,999 for iPhone Xs Max. n
allows application of the screen protector in-store with aid of the machine in just a matter of minutes, resulting in superior precision of application. ScreenForce also happens to be a patented screen protection application system that won a CES Innovation Award and is offered as a complimentary service to all customers purchasing Belkin’s high-performance screen protectors at authorized retailers around the world. Also, the end result of each installation is guaranteed to be bubble and dust free, even at the first attempt.
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Speeding up last mile distribution with Automation Last mile distribution is all about greater efficiency, speed and accuracy, on a phenomenally large scale.
By Kartik Agarwal
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n the last decade, shopping has evolved greatly for consumers
Intelligence (AI). Autonomous vehicles, drones or GPS-monitored
as the online experience has gone through several stages of
robots are being developed for last mile deliveries in the cities.
improvements. Consumers now expect and enjoy options
Prototypes are being tested in many countries to deliver parcels,
like same or next-day delivery. As these become routine,
groceries and food on campus environments. On the other side is
ecommerce players and retailers now face immense pressure to
the ecommerce supply chain which entails procuring the product
send millions of parcels to be picked, packed and shipped to
when it is dispatched and then delivering it to the customer.
thousands of locations. The buck doesn’t stop here, as there is
These next-gen automation solutions are flexible, scalable and
a need to fulfil these orders with greater efficiency, speed and
could be easily integrated into your operations to offer zero-defect
accuracy, and on a phenomenally large scale.
logistics processes and enabling new levels of productivity and
As consumers get more used to and expect same or next-
efficiency. Many modern and progressive supply chains today are
day delivery, few recognize the role of automation and robotics
automated to enable faster shipping operations and thus bottom-
that are revolutionising last mile
line efficiency tremendously. The
delivery. A report by DHL states
classic example for this is Amazon
that the growth of e-commerce and
which has been fuelled by the
online retail is one of the fastest
continual growth of e-commerce
growing sectors across the globe
globally and transformed its
clocking 10% of the total retail
logistics automation. Right from
sales in 2017, and it continues to
the order to its delivery to the end
grow. Further, transportation and
customer, Amazon has invested and
logistics is expected to be a billion-
achieved an unparalleled success
dollar opportunity for ecommerce
in expediency, backed by a smarter
companies as the global shipping
supply chain and automation in
market is now stands at US$2.1
inventory management.
trillion, according to World Bank, Boeing, and Golden Valley Co.
When the world gets smaller and more connected, the differentiation is all about speed as well as the
With the industry operating at
quality of products and services;
such a growth rate and on such a
and this simply translates into
massive scale, online retailers now
building a seamless supply chain.
recognise the huge opportunity that the last mile represents.
An effective last-mile experience is equivalent to customer satisfaction and loyalty, increasing
When we talk about last mile delivery, order fulfilment is one
consumers’ purchase value and frequency, while justifying the
of the most complex and critical aspects of any supply chain
investments in automation to optimize the operations in these
operations. For instance, while loading a truck of packages,
fulfilment locations. The future is now, when businesses need
warehouse staff can use barcode scanning to speed up the
to adapt to this accelerated change that is necessary to maintain
process and warehouse worker loading a truck for delivery can
their lead. We are now at the cusp of an evolution where technology
scan a package barcode. Inventory management and distribution
will overhaul last mile delivery, the impact of which has just begun and we will witness the transformation, here on. n
is now much more complex than before, lacking the efficiency and agility that the logistics industry requires. Many companies now have addressed these challenges by using robotics and Artificial
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The author is the CEO and Founder of Staunch
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