Smartphone Bazaar Bargain

Lenovo Vibe Shot

Still scouting for a phone that excels in mobile photography? Look no further - and simply grab the Lenovo Vibe Shot for Rs. 17,449 that, too, in red color. We aren’t joking, seriously. The Vibe Shot would have been a success, had it been launched at a slightly less market price. It was launched at Rs. 25,499, unfortunately. But, anyway, the Vibe Shot is a solid camera phone, laced with a 16-megapixel rear shooter with tricolor flash and optical image stabilization (OIS). Moreover, it comes with a dedicated shutter button that raises bar as a camera-centric phone. You also get the Pro mode and some advanced settings, something not many smartphones have. The device is worth investing in, if you actually love photography, and it still looks gorgeous.

BlackBerry Priv

BlackBerry’s first Android smartphone, the Priv, has got a massive price drop in India. The BlackBerry Priv received negative-to-mixed reviews, and didn’t sell as expected as the company initially hoped for, mainly because of a stiff price tag. If you’re looking for a smartphone that not only runs Android but even come with a physical keyboard - we at least think that the BlackBerry Priv is for you. On Amazon.in, the Priv is selling for Rs. 34,000, down from its original price of Rs. 62,999. So basically, you get a discount of Rs. 28,999. The Priv features a 5.4-inch dual-curved display having a resolution of 2560x1440, a Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM and yes, what’s unique about the BlackBerry Priv though is the nostalgic physical keyboard, which slides down from behind the phone. Sweet deal, we say.

WhatsApp video calling feature

When it comes to messaging your friends or family, only one app comes to our mind—WhatsApp. The app has made a special place in our life and has become a primary source of interacting with your near and dear ones. And the application is evolving continuously with the developers rolling out some interesting features through which you can now communicate more effectively than ever. In April, it made chats secure with end-to-end encryption and recently gave you the ability to add fun elements to the photos and videos you share. And now the company has added a feature a lot of users were hankering for—video calling. WhatsApp announced that a new video calling feature would be rolling out to Android, iOS and Windows Phone users.The new feature, which was there for beta testing for a while now, will be available to over 1 billion WhatsApp users around the globe. The latest video calling feature can be considered as one of the biggest updates rolled out of the company as it will allow almost 1 billion WhatsApp users to video call their near and dear ones, which so much of ease. And using the feature is typically easy. But before you get started, you need to update your application to the latest version. WhatsApp said the updates will be rolled out in batches, so if you haven’t got it, yet don’t worry your app will be updated soon. But once your app is updated with the latest version, then all you need to do is following:

• ·         Open WhatsApp and select the contact you want to video call. But mind you, the other person should also have the updated app otherwise the video call will fail.
• ·         When you open the chat, then there will be a phone which is present at the top of the screen. There will be a popup which will show the voice call or video call option. Press on video call and voila, you just made your first WhatsApp call.

Calling from an iOS device is also similar, but you get two icons which further make it easier to call. The user interface of the call is very minimal and simple. At the bottom of the screen you will see end, mute or camera switch button. The beauty of this new feature is that you can minimize the call and use different applications as well. So carry on video calling!

Motorola Moto 360 Sport Smartwatch

When Motorola launched the second-generation Moto 360 at last year’s IFA Berlin trade show, not many were expecting to see a sport version of the smartwatch. And if you are into fitness and running, the Moto 360 Sport should be a perfect fit. The Sport model stands out because it has a built-in GPS, meaning it will work independently on its own when tracking your fitness activities. The Moto 360 Sport also comes with a silicon strap to withstand all the sweat and dirt, like most fitnesscentric watches. The Moto 360 Sport uses a ‘hybrid’ display that promises easy visibility outdoors. The special edition of the Moto 360 (2015) has got a price cut and is now available for Rs. 14,999, down from its original price of Rs. 19,999. A super deal for smartwatch loving fitness geeks, say we!

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM

Microsoft is cutting the price of its Lumia 950 Dual SIM in India. The Redmond company has dropped a whopping Rs. 13,701 off the Lumia 950, making the smartphone available for Rs. 29,998. This is the first official price cut passed by the Redmond giant on its current flagship device. The deal is available at the company’s official website and Flipkart. Whilst the Lumia 950 Dual SIM has not sold as quickly as the company might expected it to be, the device still has good value for users, owing to the fact that the handset could actually act as a desktop PC with a little help from the Microsoft Display dock. If you have been off a purchase of the Lumia 950 Dual SIM, now might be a good time to buy one.

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Will Jio bring a revolution?

Given its track record, the company is expected to shake up the wireless market with its disruptive pricing. It is expected that the company will offer 10 GB of data for around Rs 500, and its 1 GB pack will be priced around Rs 80. Rating agency India Ratings expects, “the launch of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJio) to intensify competition which will squeeze the market share, EBITDA margins and credit metrics of incumbents.” The agency further said the launch of RJio will lead to data revenues remaining stagnant for the existing players. It added that data realisations for a megabyte are likely to correct by 30-40 per cent. Apart from this, the need to keep the network in good shape to compete against RJio will lead to higher investments on spectrum by existing operators.

Gionee F103 Pro Fashionista

Gionee, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has added another member to its F (Fashion) series family. The company has launched the new F103 Pro and has expanded its smartphone portfolio. It is pretty obvious that the F 103 Pro is the improved version of the F103 which was launched last year in September. The phone is priced at Rs. 11,999 and will be available on Gionee’s official India Website and on various retail stores as well. The streak of introducing new phones is continuing as company has recently launched its high-end device S6 pro in China as well. F103 Pro is the company’s first ‘Make in India’ device and comes with a 5 inch HD 2.5 D curved display with a screen resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The display also comes with Dragontrail Glass protection to save the screen from scratches. The device, as it is a part of the ‘F’ series boasts a metal frame design. The device offers VoLTE and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow topped with company’s Amigo 3.2 UI.

Under the hood, the phone comes with 1.3 GHz quad core processor which is integrated with 3 GB RAM. Also on board is 16 GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128 GB by using a MicroSD card. The device accepts dual SIMS and comes with a 13 megapixel primary camera plus a 5 megapixel front camera. The F103 Pro comes with 2300 mAh battery which provides 20 hours of talk time and 470 hours of standby time. On the connectivity front the Gionee F103 Pro supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, GPS, OTG, and microUSB 2.0 port. The device which is available in White, Gold and Grey colour options, weighs 143 grams and measures 145.3×70.5×8.5mm.

5 Pokemon Go must have accessories for all the addicts out there

Pokemon Go is the biggest thing that has hit the smartphone world lately and there is no denying. So, if you are also one of the infected ones and want to shout it out to the world then these five Pokemon Go accessories will get the job done.

Pokeball shaped phone charger:  The mobile charger is aimed at die-hard fans of Pokemon Go and enables them to recharge their phone and top it up two to three times, according to its maker who is selling the gadget on crafty e-store Etsy.

Pokedex Shaped Battery case: The Battery case has been developed NPool which looks like a Pokedex and lights up when attached to your phone. This one is definitely going to differentiate you from the crowd and will crown you as the ultimate Pokemon Go player.

Pokemon go friendly phone cases: These will help you while catching Pokemons without getting worried about the phone slipping off of your hands and also has an amazing name, Ninja Loop which are available easily on Amazon.

Pokebadges: Nothing claims that you are a pokemon go player as the pokemon badges which are easily available at the Pokemon Centre Shop.

Pokeball bottle:  Catching pokemons can be tiring affair so to keep you hydrated, you can buy this cool Pokeball bottle from Beyond Cosmic Shop.