Mobiistar C1 Lite, C1, C2, E1 Selfie and X1 Dual launched in India for offline market starting at Rs. 4340

Vietnam-based Mobiistar forayed into the Indian market with the XQ Dual and CQ selfie smartphones back in May. Today it has launched five new selfie smartphones - C1 Lite, C1, C2, E1 Selfie and X1 Dual in the country for the offline market. The company did not share the SoC details and Android version for most of the smartphones, we will update the article when we get them. Mobiistar C1 Lite specifications  5.34-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 2.75D curved glass display 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Dual SIM (nano+nano + microSD) 5MP rear camera with LED flash 5MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS 2700mAh battery Mobiistar C1 specifications  5.34-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 2.75D curved glass display 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano+nano/microSD) 5MP rear camera with LED flash 8MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS 3000mAh battery Mobiistar C2 specifications  5.34-inch (480 x 960 pixels) FWVGA+ 18:9 2.75D curved glass display 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) Hybrid Dual ...

Google Clock app now lets you set music on Spotify as default alarm sounds

Google today is rolling out a new update to the Google Clock app where you can set your favorite music on Spotify as alarm sounds. You can now swap classic alarm tones with any song of your choice.    You need to have the latest version of Spotify that is connected to the device and Clock app for this to work. This feature works for both Free and Premium Spotify users. Then choose your perfect wake up music. You can browse recently played music, choose from Spotify’s curated morning playlists, or search for a specific soundtrack. When the alarm goes off, you’ll have the option to continue listening to Spotify throughout your day. This feature will be rolling out globally this week on the Play Store and will be available on all devices running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and above. Source

TRAI releases 4G and 5G spectrum recommendations, price for next auction

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) just released recommendations on Auction of Spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, including 5G spectrum - 3300-3400 MHz and 3400-3600 MHz bands after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)   requested TRAI to provide applicable reserve price, quantum of spectrum to be auctioned and associated conditions for auction of spectrum. This includes 3300-4200MHz bands, which  likely to emerge as primary band for early 5G introduction. In the last spectrum auction, held in October 2016, entire 770 MHz in 700 MHz band, 58.75 MHz in 800 MHz band, 9.4 MHz in 900 MHz 3 band, 46.8 MHz in 1800 MHz band, 275 MHz in 2100 MHz band, 230 MHz (unpaired) in 2500 MHz band remained unsold, and the Government got bids worth Rs. 65,789 crore, less than their target. As the result, the entire spectrum in 770 MHz band, 58.75 MHz spectrum in 19 circles, entire spectrum in 900 MHz  band will be available in forthcoming auction. BSNL has closed its CDMA services in 6 circles - Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, HP, UP (W) and Kolkata. In all these circles BSNL is holding 1.25 MHz administrative assigned spectrum in 800 MHz band, which was assigned ...

Samsung Galaxy On8 (2018) with 6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display, dual rear cameras launched for Rs. 16990

After the launch of Galaxy J8 smartphones in the ‘J Series’ in India recently, Samsung has launched its online-only version, the Galaxy On8 (2018) in the country. It has similar specifications, including a 6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED 18.5: 9 Infinity 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by Snapdragon 450 with 4GB of RAM and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Samsung’s own UI on top. It has dual rear cameras (16MP with f/1.7 aperture and 5MP with f/1.9 aperture) with Background Blur Shape, Portrait Dolly, and Portrait Backdrop. There is a 16-megapixel camera on the front with f/1.9 aperture, LED flash and face unlock. It comes pre-loaded with Samsung Mall that uses Artificial Intelligence to let users shop by clicking a picture of the desired product and automatically getting results for the item across popular e-commerce platforms. Samsung Galaxy On8 specifications 6-inch (1480 x 720 pixels) HD+ Super AMOLED 18.5: 9 Infinity 2.5D curved glass display 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, secondary 5MP camera with f/1.9 aperture 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm ...

Airtel launches Bandwidth on Demand Self-Service Platform for Businesses globally

Airtel has launched Bandwidth on Demand platform for its customers across the globe, enabling them to efficiently manage bandwidth requirements real-time. The company said that the platform is a step towards providing flexible and efficient network solutions for its  customers giving them the control they need for building businesses of today. Quick activation to access, configure and monitor bandwidth requirements and give give full control to the users to provision bandwidth whenever and wherever they need it. Customers will have the flexibility to opt for bandwidth on an hourly, daily or monthly basis their unique business needs providing greater operational efficiency and tighter control network costs. Available at 19 locations including Los Angeles, New York, London, Marseilles, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore globally and Airtel’s Data Centres and Landing Stations in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai in India. Built on Airtel’s robust global network spanning 250,000 route kilometres across 50 countries and 5 continents, carrying 10 terabits/s international bandwidth lit capacity. It recently acquired India leg of GBI’s India–Middle East–Europe submarine cable which will complement Airtel’s existing global cable network viz. IMEWE, EIG, SMW4 and MENA and add significant long term bandwidth capacity, enabling it to serve the booming data demand across emerging ...

SoundBot SportsBot SS302 4-in-1 gaming combo launched for Rs. 3990

SoundBot, California-based audio, Bluetooth, and Gaming Accessories brand today has launched a 4-in-1 gaming combo 'SportsBot SS 302'. This combo comes with 3-LED Keyboard, high-quality headset with a Bass Booster switch, 5+1 Mouse with 4-LED and a high-quality gaming mousepad. The SportsBot Keyboard features 3 LED backlights in 3 options; Blue, Red, and Purple. It comes with26 anti-ghosting keys, perfect for a gamer and has 3 brightness settings improving the gamer’s visibility in all conditions. It comes with a Windows lock key that locks Windows key function during gaming. As for the headphones, it packs leather earpads, 40mm driver, rich bass, in line volume controller, and a microphone. The mouse packs 4 LED backlighting option. The SoundBot SportsBot SS 302 is available at Rs 3990. Rajesh Bansal, Director, SoundBot said: We aim to give gamers an enhanced experience with the ease of the use of multi combo set Keyboard, mouse and headset, that is ideal. With its backlight features, it works perfect in dimly lit areas and even in places that lit up. The combo set comes with a wide mousepad and comfortable leather cushions on the headsets. The pricing is 3990/- affordable and gives the user a quality gadget.

Microsoft launches password-less Web Authentication for Edge browser

Microsoft today has introduced support for the Web Authentication specification in Microsoft Edge, enabling more secure user experiences and a password-less experience on the web. This lets users sign in with their face, fingerprint, PIN, or portable FIDO2 devices, leveraging strong public-key credentials instead of passwords. Microsoft says that password-based protection isn't enough to protect the data we store on websites as they are vulnerable to phishing and cracking. With the same goal, the company has been working on technologies like Windows Hello biometrics and pioneering work with the FIDO Alliance to create an open standard for passwordless authentication – Web Authentication. Beginning with build 17723, Microsoft Edge supports the CR version of Web Authentication. This implementation provides the most complete support for Web Authentication, with support for a wider variety of authenticators than other browsers. Windows Hello allows users to authenticate without a password on any Windows 10 device, using biometrics like face, fingerprint recognition or a PIN number to sign in to websites. Thanks to the Web Authentication, users can use the Windows Hello to log in to websites in seconds, with just a glance. Users can also use external FIDO2 security keys to authenticate with a removable device and your biometrics or PIN. Source

1More Triple Driver over-the-ear studio Headphones launched in India for Rs. 19,999

1MORE today has launched the Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphones in India. The company has collaborated with internationally acclaimed Grammy Award Winning producer, mixer, and sound engineer Luca Bignardi to perfect the final tuning. The company says that 1MORE Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphone are specially designed and engineered for the Audio enthusiasts, with a highly efficient ceramic tweeter capable of faster response time for exquisite detail and shimmer, a bass reflector used in boutique speakers for extended bass and depth and an audiophile-grade graphene driver to deliver full range definition. The over-the-ear phones inner headband uses intelligent grooves to alleviate pressure, while the leather cushioned ear cups rotate 45 degrees to conform to your head and ears. It weighs 293g and 1.35m in length. It has a speaker Impedance of 32 Ω and a sensitivity of 104 dB with a frequency range of 20-40,000 Hz. The 1More Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphone is priced at Rs. 19,999 and comes with a 1-year warranty and is available at India.1more.com and many leading stores across India. Those who pre-order can get a flat 25% discount by using the code: 1MORE25.

Sony HT-S500RF and HT-S700RF 5.1-Channel Home Cinema Soundbars with Bluetooth launched in India

Sony today launched new HT-S500RF and HT-S700RF Home Cinema Soundbar Systems with Bluetooth in India. Sony said that these come with exclusive India sound setting offering powerful bass sound with clear vocal sound. These offer 1000W output with high volume boxes using tweeters and rhombus-shaped high aperture ratio grill. Special tweets in these model reproduce high frequency sounds offering the perfect audio experience. The HT-S700RF has two front and two rear tweeters, whereas the HT-S500RF comes with two front tweeters. These tweeters also help in improving overall sound staging of the system, so that you can appreciate single sound in the audio. Thanks to the big size of subwoofers (18cm in HT-S500RF and 20 cm in HT-S700RF), you get a powerful and clear bass sound. The Bar Style Home Theater systems complement the look of today's thin and flat screens, while projecting a deep rich, enveloping sound. The thin frame blends in seamlessly with the rest of you Home Cinema setup. The slim design of the system will not obscure the view, and one can always see the full picture without disruption. These have Bluetooth support and also offers USB playback. You can browse music from faraway place easily through the Music Center App without ...

Logitech acquires Blue Microphones for $117 million

Logitech today has announced that it is acquiring Blue Microphones, a leader in studio-quality microphones. Since Logitech products are used on various occasions like video calling, G Webcams to stream and more, audio quality also plays a big role.  On the other hand, Blue Microphones says that its mission is to help our users find and amplify their voice by making the coolest microphones. Since both, the companies have a lot in common, the acquisition makes a complete a sense.  Blue will continue working on its products but will use Logitech's assistance in doing so. The new extended Logi family also includes Ultimate Ears, Jaybird, Logitech G and Astro Gaming. Nice. Logitech has acquired Blue Microphones for $117 Million in cash. Bracken Darrell, Logitech CEO said: Logitech’s acquisition of Blue Microphones will accelerate our entry into a growing market and offers another way for us to help bring people’s passions (from music to blogging) to life. Joining with Blue is an adjacent opportunity for us – a new way to grow – with additional synergies related to our existing gaming, PC webcam and audio categories.  It’s exciting. John Maier, Blue Microphones CEO: Blue and Logitech have a lot in common. Both companies work at being small, fast and hungry, ...