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iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick Launched at Rs. 8,999

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PC-on-a-stick device is the latest technology that can turn your TV into a PC. iBall in partnership with Microsoft India has launched its first PC-on-a-stick device, dubbed Splendo. iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick comes with Windows 8.1 operating system.

iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick is the best choice for those who couldn’t take the CPU along with them. In other words, we can simply say that iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick is a Windows based Mini Computer. The iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick price in india is Rs.8999. Here we are giving the iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick specifications.

iBall Splendo PC-on-a-Stick With Windows 8.1

Much like other PC-on-a-stick devices, the iBall Splendo is a compact device that can fit neatly into pockets. It is powered by the Intel Atom quad-core processor, runs Windows 8.1 and has a 2 GB RAM with 32GB in-built memory. When connected to a TV, through its HDMI male plug, the device can turn the TV into a PC – complete with features including HD graphics, multi-channel digital audio, a micro SDXC slot, Normal USB port, Micro USB port, Wi-Fi and in-built Bluetooth 4.0. The device has a fanless design and comes with a one-year warranty.

Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director, iBall said, “iBall Splendo PC-On-Stick is one such device which will be useful for every home and office conference room providing different dimensions to use the PC as well as get great multimedia and internet experience by attaching it to the TV. A true convergence of technology for every age group and for every need.”

Vineet Durani, Director Windows Business Group, Microsoft India said, “The iBall Splendo is for people who love devices and want to be connected all the time using multiple form factors. These users are tech enthusiasts who love gadgets, have access to multiple TVs at home, love the Smart TV experience and use Windows for browsing, social networking and multimedia consumption.”

The fully functional PC set-up can be used for work, such as checking emails and document editing. It can be carried along while traveling on work as a replacement for the laptop. It can also be used for entertainment purposes, surfing through YouTube/videos, browsing photos and play games on TV.

The iBall Splendo will go on sale in early July across the country and will also be available via online and TV retail channels.

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Motorola Launches Moto 360 Smartwatch in India

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Motorola has announced a price cut on its Moto 360 smartwatch. The Moto 360 across variants will be available for Rs 5,000 less than the original price on Flipkart till stocks last.

The leather variants, which were originally priced for Rs 17,999, will be available for Rs 12,999 and the metal variants, which launched last week at Rs 19,999, will now be available at Rs 14,999.

Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch

Specifications:

The Moto 360 is an Android Wear based smartwatch
It has a circular OLED touchscreen
The smartwatch is powered with 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
The device comes with 512 MB RAM & 4 GB internal storage

It connects to Android devices through Bluetooth v4.0 LE
The Moto 360 features a 400 mAh battery
The device is dust proof and water resistant

Display and Design

The Moto 360 is a smartwatch that’s not just an effective companion to your smartphone, but is also an accessory that adds a style quotient to your personality. It comes with a 1.56-inch LCD backlit touch enabled circular shaped display which offers a resolution of 290 x 320 pixels, and is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The watch looks extremely posh with a trendy steel casing along with a leather wristband that can be altered with a metallic one. It carries more thickness than the already existing Android watches and will be capable of resisting water. A sensor for monitoring the heart rate, a pedometer and an ambient light sensor will be present in the smartwatch.

Processor, RAM, OS and Storage

Under the hood, it has a Texas Instruments CPU backed by 512MB RAM. The Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch is powered by Android Wear which is Google’s platform for wearables. Thus, you can easily pair this watch to any smartphone running on Android v4.3 Jelly Bean OS or higher platforms like Android KitKat or Android L. It will be integrated with Google Now and you can use your voice to execute tasks.

Connectivity and Battery

For staying connected and accessing the phonebook contacts, apps, messages or any notifications on your smartphone, you will have to use the Bluetooth v4.0 feature. The Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch carries a 320mAh Li-ion battery which supports Qi charging that recharges the battery through magnetic induction and means you can do away with wires. The wireless charging dock is available without any additional cost. It is also reported to provide a battery life which is more than twice of that offered by existing Android smartwatches.

Verdict

The Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch arrives with a circular design, which is undoubtedly the first of its kind. You have seen many computerized rectangular shaped smart watches from Samsung, Apple and LG, but if you are a lover of traditional watches, it’s time to say hi to the Motorola Moto 360.

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One Sim, 9 Numbers ? BlackBerry Plans to Launch Virtual Sim in India

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BlackBerry, which has been busy restructuring itself as an enterprise and security company, is all set to bring Virtual SIM Provisioning (VSP) to India. VSP basically is a virtual identity solution for mobile operators, that allows multiple numbers to be active on a single device or SIM card.

BlackBerry is looking to get this technology into India by the virtue of its acquisition of London based virtual identity solutions player, Movirtu. The acquisition happened in September 2014, and BlackBerry is already rolling out similar solutions in Africa, Sunil Lalvani, Managing Director, BlackBerry India told us.

BlackBerry Plans to Roll Out Virtual SIM in India by Year End :

Handset maker BlackBerry on Thursday said it is in discussions with regulatory authorities and telecom operators in India to launch its virtual SIM solution by year-end.

Using the solution, consumers will be able to use as many as nine mobile numbers through a single SIM card.

“We are seeking clearance from regulatory authorities. We are also conducting pilots for the solution with operators here. We hope to launch the virtual SIM solution by end of the year,” BlackBerry India Managing Director Sunil Lalvani told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday.

Last year, the Canadian firm had acquired virtual identity solutions provider, Movirtu, to beef up its offerings for enterprise customers.

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“The technology allows an individual to have both, a personal and business number on a single mobile device, with separate billing for voice, data and messaging usage on each number. People can switch between business and personal profiles easily without carrying multiple devices or SIM cards,” he said.

Lalvani, however, declined to comment on the names of the partners.

He added that the solution has been deployed in certain parts of Africa and the company is in discussions for roll-outs in Europe and other Asia Pacific countries as well.

BlackBerry has been aggressively looking at expanding its software and services offering to the enterprise users as it loses ground in the hardware space amid stiff competition from the likes of Apple and Samsung.

According to research firm IDC, BlackBerry’s market share has declined from 8.1 percent in October-December 2011 to 0.4 percent in the last quarter of 2014.

The company, however, remains bullish on its handset business. It has announced the launch of BlackBerry Leap, which will be available in India from June. The price of the device in India will be announced closer to the launch.

Is Windows 10 Will Be the Last Version of the OS ?

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Microsoft Explains Why Windows 10 Will Be the Last Version of the OS

Microsoft Windows 10, which will be launched for PCs this summer, will be the Redmond-based tech firm’s last Windows OS version, said Jerry Nixon, a Microsoftemployee and developer evangelist, at the company’s ongoing Ignite conference in Chicago.

Reiterating the company’s “Windows as a service” philosophy, Nixon said the firm is planning no new OS version launches in the future. “Right now we’re releasing Windows 10, and because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, we’re all still working on Windows 10,” he added.

Nixon said Microsoft secretly made its base for Windows 10 when it launched Windows 8.1 last year, and that with Windows 10 it will be pushing out regular updates to the OS instead of introducing new versions.

Explaining how it would work, Nixon gave the example of how OS components, such as the Start Menu and the built-in apps, will be bifurcated and updated independently. Alongside, Microsoft revealed that Patch Tuesdays will be abolished, and the update cycle will be moved to a 24×7 one. Users could either opt-in for slow rollout, meaning receiving updates in bundles, or a fast rollout, where they would receive updates as soon as they are released.

“Recent comments at Ignite about Windows 10 are reflective of the way Windows will be delivered as a service bringing new innovations and updates in an ongoing manner, with continuous value for our consumer and business customers,”confirmed a Microsoft spokesperson when approached by The Verge for confirming Nixon’s comments. “We aren’t speaking to future branding at this time, but customers can be confident Windows 10 will remain up-to-date and power a variety of devices from PCs to phones to Surface Hub to HoloLens and Xbox. We look forward to a long future of Windows innovations.”

Microsoft is already said to have engineered apps like Xbox, Mail and even Office for regular monthly updates in Windows 10. The results will however will be reflected after a few months. The firm has also been testing the OS with Windows Insider participants in the form of different OS version builds both for PC/laptops and mobile devices.

It is worth mentioning that while Windows 10 is due to arrive for PCs by this summer, the OS will be released for mobiles, tablets, HoloLens, and the Xbox One at some point later this year.

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Sony Xperia C4 Dual With Octa-Core SoC Launched

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Sony has finally made its selfie focused Sony Xperia C4 Dual smartphone official. The handset is essentially the successor of Xperia C3 which was launched in August last year.The handset is almost identical to its predecessor in terms of design. While Sony did not reveal the price of the Sony Xperia C4 Dual, it mentioned a June launch date this year.

Sony Xperia C4 Dual

Design & Display

Sony Xperia C4 and Sony Xperia C4 Dual feature the same specifications except that the latter includes the support for an extra SIM card. Sony Xperia C4 Dual features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) IPS display, which is backed by the firm’s Bravia Engine 2 and sports a Super Vivid mode. The smartphone will be available in White, Black, and Green. It measures 150.3×77.4×7.9mm and weighs 147 grams.

Configuration & OS

Sony Xperia C4 Dual is powered by a 64-bit 1.7GHz octa-core (Cortex-A53) MediaTek MT6752 processor coupled with Mali-T760 GPU and 2GB of RAM.

The Xperia C4 Dual runs on latest Android v5.0 (Lollipop) operating system.

Camera & Storage

Just like its predecessor the Sony Xperia C4 Dual too is focused on the selfie loving crowd. It features a 5-megapixel snapper upfront with Exmor R image sensor and LED flash. At the back, there is a 13-megapixel autofocus camera with image stabilizer, HDR, 4x digital zoom, and 1080p video recording capabilities.

On the storage front, there is 16GB internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

Battery & Connectivity

The smartphone is backed by a 2600mAh battery, which is rated to deliver up to 12 hours 47 minutes of talk time and up to 682 hours of standby time.

Connectivity features on the sony Xperia C4 include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi with hotspot, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, Micro-USB, DLNA, and NFC.

“Following the success of Xperia C3, we are proud to introduce Sony’s evolved PROselfie smartphone,” said Tony McNulty, Vice-President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications during the launch. “Xperia C4 Dual caters to consumers that want a smartphone that not only takes great photos, but also packs a punch. Benefiting from Sony’s camera expertise, the 5MP front-facing camera with wide-angle lens lets you capture perfect selfies, while its quality display and performance features provide an all-round advanced smartphone experience.”

PRICE	Not yet revealed
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Dual SIM(Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal: 16 GB, microSD, up to 128 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
OTHERS	2G,3G,4G,NFC,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1

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Sony Xperia C4 Announced: Specs, News & Details

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Sony has finally made its selfie focused Sony Xperia C4 smartphone official. The handset is essentially the successor of Xperia C3 which was launched in August last year.The handset is almost identical to its predecessor in terms of design. While Sony did not reveal the price of the Sony Xperia C4, it mentioned a June launch date this year.

Sony Xperia C4

Design & Display

Sony Xperia C4 features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) IPS display, which is backed by the firm’s Bravia Engine 2 and sports a Super Vivid mode. The smartphone will be available in White, Black, and Green. It measures 150.3×77.4×7.9mm and weighs 147 grams.

Configuration & OS

Sony Xperia C4 is powered by a 64-bit 1.7GHz octa-core (Cortex-A53) MediaTek MT6752 processor coupled with Mali-T760 GPU and 2GB of RAM.

The Smartphone runs on latest Android v5.0 (Lollipop) operating system.

Camera & Storage

Just like its predecessor the Sony Xperia C4 too is focused on the selfie loving crowd. It features a 5-megapixel snapper upfront with Exmor R image sensor and LED flash. At the back, there is a 13-megapixel autofocus camera with image stabilizer, HDR, 4x digital zoom, and 1080p video recording capabilities.

On the storage front, there is 16GB internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

Battery & Connectivity

The smartphone is backed by a 2600mAh battery, which is rated to deliver up to 12 hours 47 minutes of talk time and up to 682 hours of standby time.

Connectivity features on the sony Xperia C4 include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi with hotspot, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, Micro-USB, DLNA, and NFC.

“Following the success of Xperia C3, we are proud to introduce Sony’s evolved PROselfie smartphone,” said Tony McNulty, Vice-President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications during the launch. “Xperia C4 caters to consumers that want a smartphone that not only takes great photos, but also packs a punch. Benefiting from Sony’s camera expertise, the 5MP front-facing camera with wide-angle lens lets you capture perfect selfies, while its quality display and performance features provide an all-round advanced smartphone experience.”

PRICE	Not yet revealed
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Single SIM(Nano-SIM)
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal: 16 GB, microSD, up to 128 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
OTHERS	2G,3G,4G,NFC,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1

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Apple Watch to Launch in India by June 2015

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Apple is planning to launch the apple watch in india by June 2015. Apple CEO Tim Cook during the company’s quarterly earnings call on Monday announced the Apple Watch will arrive in additional countries in late-June. Cook however did not mention the second wave countries the smartwatch will be launched in.

“We were able to deliver Apple Watch to more customers over the weekend than we initially expected. I’m generally happy with how we’re moving with the ramp. With any new product, you end up taking more time to ramp. By sometime in late June we currently anticipate being in a position that we could begin to sell the Apple Watch in additional countries,”

Apple Watch Coming to India in June

Specifications:

The Apple Watch features a Retina touchscreen display with sapphire glass
The watch comes in 38mm and 42mm sizes and features a Digital Crown home button
It is powered by a custom Apple S1 SiP chip
It includes an accelerometer and built-in heart rate sensor
The Apple Watch sports a microphone and speaker for audio and phone calls
It supports MagSafe wireless charging, Apple Pay, and Siri
The watch is compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Brand	Apple
Model	Watch
Operating System	Watch OS
Dimensions	38 x 32.4 x 12.6 mm
Clock Face	Digital
Physical Display Size	1.5 inches
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Compatible OS	iOS
Compatible Devices	Apple iPhone 6, Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Apple iPhone 5S, Apple iPhone 5C, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 5
Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
USB Connectivity	No
NFC	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Gyro	Yes
Text Message	Yes
Incoming Call	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Weather	Yes
Make call	Yes
Receive call	Yes
Steps	Yes
Heart Rate	Yes

Display and Design

The Apple Watch or the so called iWatch comes with a brilliant adaptable retina display covered by a powerful crystal made of sapphire to protect it against rough bruises. It is an exceptional innovation in terms of design. It is laden with a digital crown that serves as the main home button and enables you to operate the watch while having a complete look at the display.

The watch is being offered in two different sizes with heights of 38mm and 42mm. So if you have a thick wrist, at least you have an option to choose from. You can even make different gestures such as press or tap on the small screen thanks to the Force Touch technology which refers to tiny electrodes surrounding the display. The watch even houses a waterproof speaker and a heart rate sensor so that you can keep a track of daily activities.

One of the major highlights of this watch is that you will have a lot of ways to change the watch face every day. You can choose from different faces like Mickey Mouse, Modular, Motion, Solar, Astronomy, Utility, TimeLapse and others. Thus, show off a new watch every day.

The watch will come with up to 6 interchangeable straps to suit your lifestyle. These include Leather Loop, Modern Buckle, tough and durable Sport Band, Milanese Loop, Link bracelet and Classic Buckle.

Processor, Battery and Compatibility

The Apple Watch is powered by a S1 chip which accounts for all kinds of computing tasks. It is coated in resin to protect it from wear and tear. The watch can be charged via inductive charging and MagSafe unit which means you simply need to keep the rear end close to the charging port and the magnets attract it to place it in the correct position. As with other smart watches, it can be connected to the recently launched iPhone 6 and the already existing iPhone 5 models. You can definitely check out the latest notifications or texts appearing in your smartphone and retrieve the contact list. Additionally, you can adjust the volume of music running in the phone.

Expected Price: RS.30,000

Other notable features

You can also activate the SIRI program by pushing the Crown and communicate with the watch to know the time, gather information regarding the weather or find anything you are looking for. In case you want to use it for finding any route, the Morse Code feature in the Maps app comes in handy. It doesnÂt ask you to stare at the screen or listen to commands; instead it guides your hand by giving appropriate sensations on your wrist.

Verdict

The Apple Watch is truly an innovation and is not just any other ordinary smart watch enabling you to keep a track of activities on your smartphone. In addition to the standard tasks, it also acts as your fitness guide and allows you to flaunt a new watch face every day. It comes in three completely different collections such as the AppleWatch Edition, AppleWatch Sport collection and AppleWatch collection.