Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) first impression + video: Seems like a good deal

Moto G (3^rd Gen) is available in two options- 16GB internal memory with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with 1GB at Rs 11,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively.

Moto G (2^nd Gen) was no doubt a good buy. To justify the price tag of Rs 12,000 for the new Moto G, Motorola had to push in more hardware to make it stand apart from the crowd. In the third gen, Motorola is offering a better camera, bigger battery, 4G support and has made it water-resistant. While the expectation might have been high from the third gen, Motorola seems to have hit the right spots with the upgraded new Moto G.

Motorola is clearly not interested in participating in the ‘spec sheet vs price’ flash sale contest. Instead, the new Moto G aims to deliver a better overall experience. But does it manage to impress? Here is our first impressions of the 16GB ROM/ 2GB RAM version.

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Moto G (3^rd Gen) is available in two options- 16GB internal memory with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with 1GB at Rs 11,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively.
Moto G (2^nd Gen) was no doubt a good buy. To justify the price tag of Rs 12,000 for the new Moto G, Motorola had to push in more hardware to make it stand apart from the crowd. In the third gen, Motorola is offering a better camera, bigger battery, 4G support and has made it water-resistant. While the expectation might have been high from the third gen, Motorola seems to have hit the right spots with the upgraded new Moto G.
Motorola is clearly not interested in participating in the ‘spec sheet vs price’ flash sale contest. Instead, the new Moto G aims to deliver a better overall experience. But does it manage to impress? Here is our first impressions of the 16GB ROM/ 2GB RAM version.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/motorola-moto-g-3rd-generation-first-impression-seems-like-a-good-deal/#sthash.yBSvrt0G.dpuf

Moto G (3^rd Gen) is available in two options- 16GB internal memory with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal memory with 1GB at Rs 11,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively.
Moto G (2^nd Gen) was no doubt a good buy. To justify the price tag of Rs 12,000 for the new Moto G, Motorola had to push in more hardware to make it stand apart from the crowd. In the third gen, Motorola is offering a better camera, bigger battery, 4G support and has made it water-resistant. While the expectation might have been high from the third gen, Motorola seems to have hit the right spots with the upgraded new Moto G.
Motorola is clearly not interested in participating in the ‘spec sheet vs price’ flash sale contest. Instead, the new Moto G aims to deliver a better overall experience. But does it manage to impress? Here is our first impressions of the 16GB ROM/ 2GB RAM version.
- See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/motorola-moto-g-3rd-generation-first-impression-seems-like-a-good-deal/#sthash.yBSvrt0G.dpuf

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Xperia™ Z Ultra

The first Android smartphone with a 6.4” Full HD Display – and the first one ever to incorporate a TRILUMINOS™ Display with X-Reality for mobile – Xperia Z Ultra is the smartphone that takes you beyond your wildest dreams. The result An on-the-go viewing experience that maximises everything.

Specifications

This is a listing of Xperia Z Ultra‘s main features and functions.

Camera and video

·         8 megapixel camera with auto focus

·         16x digital zoom

·         Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor

·         Continue burst mode

·         HDR for photos & videos

·         Face detection

·         Front-facing camera (2 MP 1080p

·         HD video recording (1080p)

·         Image stabiliser

·         Object tracking

·         Picture Effect

·         Quick Launch

·         Scene recognition

·         Self-timer

·         Send to web

·         Smile shutter

·         Image sensor

·         Superior Auto

·         Sweep Panorama

·         Touch focus

·         Touch capture

·         White balance

Entertainment

·         3D games

·         Motions gaming

·         PlayMemories

·         PlayStation Certified

·         FM Radio with RDS

·         Reader mode

·         SensMe™ slideshow

·         Sony Entertainment Network (selected markets only)

·         TV launcher

·         Video streaming

·         YouTube (selected markets only)

Pre-loaded applications

·         Google Chrome****

·         Google Play****

·         Google search****

·         Google Voice Search****

·         Google Maps for Mobile with Street view and Latitude****

·         NeoReader™ barcode scanner****

Connectivity and communication

·         3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)

·         aGPS

·         ANT+

·         Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

·         DLNA Certified

·         GLONASS****

·         MHL support

·         Media Go

·         Media Transfer Protocol support

·         Micro USB support

·         Native USB tethering

·         NFC

·         PC Companion

·         Screen mirroring

·         Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync, Google Sync and Facebook

·         USB charging

·         USB High speed 2.0 and Micro USB support

·         Xperia Link

·         Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality

Design and display

·         6.44”, 16 million colours, 1920 x 1080 pixels

·         Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass

·         Capacitive touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard

·         Pen input with stylus

·         Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2

·         Senser-on-lens

·         Face Unlock

·         Gesture input

·         STAMINA mode

·         Throw

Memory

·         RAM: 2GB

·         Flash memory: Up to 16 GB

·         Expansion slot: microSD™ card, up to 64 GB (SDXC supported)

Networks

·         UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz****

·         GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz****

·         LTE (Bands I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XX)****

Latest quad-core smartphones for less than Rs 15,000

The competitive smartphone market is getting fierce with multi-cored processors and large 5-inch displays. While not everyone can afford such devices from top of the crop phone makers, some Indian manufacturers have ensured that we enjoy the next-gen quad-core efficiency at an affordable price. Lately, a slew of such handsets have been launched in the Indian mobile space – sporting all the nifty features that one expects in a high-end smartphone. We have jotted down the latest quad-core budget smartphones priced under Rs 15,000.

Xolo Q1000 – Rs 14,999
The quad-core Xolo Q1000 packs in a nifty set of features for Rs 14,999. Following the latest fad of large screen smartphones, the Xolo Q1000 brings the "phablet" experience with its scratch resistant 5-inch display, which won't disappoint you with its HD quality viewing. The smartphone is up for pre-order and online sites are selling it for a lower sum of around Rs 13,999. This new handset appears to be a worthy adversary to the Micromax Canvas HD. Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, the Xolo Q1000 runs on Android v4.2 Jelly Bean.

A nifty package for an affordable price

Take a quick look at the spec sheet of the Xolo Q1000:

• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Micromax Doodle A111 –  Rs 12,999
Continuing its strategy to bring out affordable Samsung competitors, Micromax lately launched the Canvas Doodle A111. Priced at Rs 12,999, the Canvas Doodle is an uber-affordable competitor to the popular Samsung Galaxy Note. Not as sleek and svelte as the S-Pen, but Micromax’s Doodle also comes with a stylish stylus. In terms of processing power, the Doodle shares the Canvas HD’s 1.2GHz quad-core processor, but instead of a MediaTek MT6589 chipset, Micromax has gone with the Qualcomm MSM8225Q processor. The smartphone runs on Android 4.1.2 out of the box, with minor customisations in the notification drawer.

Affordable competitor to the "Galaxy Note"

Here’s a quick look at its spec sheet:

• 5.3-inch capacitive display with 480 x 854 pixels resolution
• 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPA
• Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
• 8MP dual-LED, autofocus rear camera, 2MP front facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB via microSD slot

Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus – Rs 12,100
The next in our list is the quad-core version of Micromax’s uber-popular A110 Canvas 2. The device has more or less similar spec sheet as the A110. It features MediaTek’s MT6589 chipset with each of the four cores clocked at 1.2GHz , along with 1GB RAM. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and it is appreciated that the device runs the updated OS at such a low price point. The improved version is expected to offer a prolonged battery life, owing to its power-efficient chipset and low-res display. While the original A110 is selling around Rs 10,000, the A110Q quad-core version is being sold for Rs 12,100.

Quad-core version of the popular Canvas 2

Take a quick look at its spec sheet:

• 5-inch IPS FWVGA display with 854 x 480 resolution
• 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth v4.0
• 8MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, 2MP front facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB via microSD slot

Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro – Rs 14,990
Last month, Spice unveiled its first quad-core smartphone – Stellar Pinnacle Pro. One of the key highlights of the smartphone is its front-facing 5MP camera with a wide angle view, making it apt for video conferencing. It is powered by a quad-core MT6589 processor clocked at 1.2GHz and 1GB RAM. The Pinnacle Pro also comes equipped with the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Another highlight is the expandable 32GB memory that allows ample space in addition to the 16GB internal storage. The Pinnacle Pro’s battery usage will squeeze through a day owing to its 2550 mAh Li-ion Polymer battery.

Sports a 5MP front-facing camera

Specifications of the Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535 are:

• 5.3-inch IPS display with qHD resolution
• Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi tethering and hotspot
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
• 8MP autofocus rear camera and 5MP wide-angle front camera
• 16GB internal storage with expandable memory up to 32GB

Zen Ultrafone 701HD – Rs 11,999
Zen entered the affordable quad-core smartphone segment with its Ultrafone 701HD. It is an extremely affordable quad-core, large screen combo priced at Rs 11,999. The smartphone rivals Micromax’s A116 Canvas HD, which features a similar set of superior specs such as quad-core processor, 5-inch HD display, 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. However, Zen has lowered the price by around Rs 3,000. On paper, the device looks at par with other potential devices in the same segment

Zen 5-inch HD smartphone

Here’s a quick look at the specs of the Zen:

• 5-inch IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor and 3.2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal memory 32GB expandable memory via microSD card slot

iBall Andi 4.5d Quadro – Rs 14,999
Although slightly old, the quad-core iBall Andi 4.5d Quadro is worth mentioning. Fuelled by a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and 1GB RAM, it runs on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. It packs a massive 12MP camera at an affordable price tag that reads Rs 14,999. The device can accommodate two SIMs (GSM + GSM). Unlike most budget smartphones, the Andi 4.5d Quadro does not follow the “phablet” trend and sports a smaller 4.5-inch IPS display. However, the 960 x 540 resolution ensures better screen quality compared to some 5-inchers we’ve seen.

Budget quad-core running on Android 4.2.1

Key highlights of the Andi 4.5d Quadro spec sheet:

• 4.5-inch capacitive IPS display with 960 x 540 pixel resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 12MP auto-focus, dual LED rear camera and 3MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

 
Besides, the new sleek quad-core Gionee E3 priced at Rs 14,999 appears to be a good option, at least on paper. The device has a promising spec sheet, which includes 4.7-inch IPS HD display, 8MP camera, 16GB internal memory and Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS. Some more options include the Celkon A119Q and the Lava Iris 458q. The A119Q is a quad-core, Android 4.2 version of Zen's previous A119 handset. It is priced at Rs 12,499. The Lava Iris is a sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone with almost all the features that you see in most of the above mentioned smartphones. It is priced at Rs 8,999.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs Sony Xperia Z

Firefox tablet on the cards as Mozilla and Foxconn team up

Mobile A new contender could be about to set the tablet world ablaze. Mozilla and Foxconn are teaming up to produce a new Firefox OS device, rumoured to be a tablet.

The iPad still dominates tablet sales, but Android is fighting back with recent smaller, cheaper slates like the Nexus 7. A Firefox OS tablet would also enter the market at the budget end.

Firefox OS is mobile software developed by Mozilla to be used in budget smart phones, with customisation options allowing manufacturers and phone networks to wrest control of their phones back from Google.

The device is to be built by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, the company that runs the Foxconn factories where many consumer electronic devices -- including Apple products -- are built. Industry experts Focus Taiwan reckon the new device will be a tablet.

The two companies are set to unveil the new Firefox OS device on 3 June, making Hon Hai the 19th company to sign up to the foxy software. Companies such as Alcatel and Huawei have already unveiled Firefox phones, but the first devices -- the Keon and Peak -- are aimed at developers.

If you want to try Firefox OS for yourself, you can install Firefox OS or use the online Firefox OS Simulator.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Mega 5.8 launched in India

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Mega smartphone in India today. One has a 5.8-inch screen and another has a 6.3-inch screen (diagonally). The 5.8-inch screen version costs Rs 25,100, while the 6.3-inch screen version will cost Rs 31,490.

Key technical specifications of the Galaxy Mega 6.3 are as follows: It runs Android 4.2 version of Jelly Bean. The smartphone has an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.9 megapixel front camera. The device supports NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and 3G networks. It has 8GB Internal Memory, with a micro SD slot which has 64GB as maximum limit. Th RAM is 1.5 GB and in terms of processing speed it has a 1.7 Ghz dual-core processor.

The Mega 5.8 has pretty much the same specifications except that it has a 1.4Ghz dual-core processor and yes, a 5.8-inch screen. The 5.8 inch device is a DUAL-SIM smartphone.

The 6.3-inch version smartphone camera comes loaded with features which are similar to the ones in Galaxy S4. These include Sound and Shot, Dual-Photos, Story Album, etc.

Samsung India has also tied up with RCOM and Vodafone. RCOM customers get 2GB of data per month free for a period of 3 months as well as unlimited access to Big flicks, WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook. Vodafone users will get 2GB of data per month free for 2 months.

Other features that the devices have are:

Samsung Galaxy Mega has been launched in India.

• ‘Samsung WatchON’ which converts the smartphone into a television remote control.

• ‘Samsung Link’ which allows users to stream photos, videos, notes, or music to their television, tablet or computer.

• ‘Group Play’ enables ontent sharing for up to 8 devices (Samsung devices that support/have the feature ) on the same Wi-Fi network.

• ‘S Translator’ provides instant translation, using text or voice translation on applications including email.

• The smartphones also support AirView feature which allows users to preview content without actually clicking or touching on the device itself.