Super Mario Run coming soon to Android, Pre-registration opens on Google Play

Nintendo's highly-anticipated Super Mario Run mobile game was finally available for download on iOS devices on December 15, while an Android version was promised to be released soon.

Now it appears that Super Mario Run will soon make its way to Android. The game is up for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. This does not mean the game is available for download now, but you'll be notified when it is available for download.

For those unaware, Super Mario Run is an endless runner game that can be played with just one hand to guide Mario through the levels to rescue the princess Peach from Bowser’s clutches. 

It includes three game modes ― World Tour, Toad Rally and Kingdom Builder 一 in which you have to jump over obstacles, avoid enemies, collect coins & toads to unlock items, capture flagpole to complete level, compete against friends, build kingdom and more. The game clocked record 40 million downloads in just four days of its release.

The iOS version of Super Mario Run was free to download, but players had access to only the first three level. To unlock additional levels, they had to make an in-app purchase of $99.99 or Rs. 620. It's likely that the same pricing model will come to Android as well.

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LYF Water 3 with 5.5-inch display, 3000mAh battery, 4G VoLTE launched at Rs. 6,599

Reliance Retail sub-brand LYF recently launched the Wind 7s and F1s smartphone. Now it has added yet another budget smartphone to its portfolio with the launch of LYF Water 3.

The LYF Water 3 features 5.5-inch HD display and is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor backed by Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. Running the now dated Android 5.1 Lollipop, Water 3 houses 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

It has dual-SIM slots and comes with 13MP f/2.0 rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front shooter for selfies. Connectivity duties are handled by 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 3000mAh battery runs the show, which is rated to offer eight hours of continuous HD video playback.

As with every LYF branded smartphones, the Water 3 will also come bundled with Jio SIM, which offers unlimited voice calls and internet browsing (1GB FUP per day) till March 31, 2017.

Priced at Rs. 6,599, the Water 3 is available exclusively from Flipkart in Sliver hue.

Asus ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE with 4G LTE support launched at Rs. 6,999

Asus has expanded its ZenFone line up in India with the launch of ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE.  It is the successor of ZenFone Go which only had 3G support, and arrives with major upgrades including support for 4G LTE and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The Asus ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE sports 854 x 480 pixels 4.5-inch display and is powered by Snapdragon 410 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt storage, with storage expansion support via microSD card.

It rocks 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front facing camera. The dual-SIM phone support 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS for connectivity. A 2070mAh battery gives the device juice to run.

Priced at Rs. 6,999, the ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE will be available from online stores sucg as Amazon India starting today, and in retail stores across the country by end of this month. It comes in Glamour Red matte colour finish, and Silver Blue, Gold, and Silver 'metallic hairline' finish.

ZenFone Go 4.5 LTE will be competing against the likes of Redmi 3S, Moto E3 Power and Moto G4 Play in the sub-Rs. 7,000 market.

Swipe launches most affordable 4G VoLTE enabled Konnect 4G at Rs. 2,799

Swipe is out with a new ultra affordable 4G VoLTE enabled smartphone. Dubbed Konnect 4G it is the most affordable 4G VoLTE handset available in the Indian market priced at Rs. 2,799.

The Swipe Konnect 4G features 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) display and is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 512MB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has dual-SIM slots.

For photography, it gets 5MP camera on the back with dual-LED flash and 1.3MP front facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS for connectivity. A 2000mAh battery runs the show, which is rated to deliver up to seven hours of talk time and up to 150 hours of standby time.

Most of the specs of Konnect 4G are similar to the recently launched Elite Star priced at Rs. 3,333, except for the RAM. The Elite Star had 1GB RAM.

The Swipe Konnect 4G comes in Black color and is available for purchase exclusively via ShopClues.

Gionee M2017 with 6GB RAM, 7000mAh battery announced

Gionee has officially unveiled the M2017 in its home market of China boasting many highlighting features and a higher price tag. 

One of them is its beefy battery capacity of 7000mAh which promises up to 25 hours of continuous video playback and up to 38 days of standby time thanks to the intelligent power management system and low power consumption display. It also supports 24W Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 and has dual fast charging chip.

Another highlighting feature of M2017 is its stylish and elegant design, which reminds of Vertu's luxury smartphone. It sports metal frame, leather back and dual curved edges. It also has fingerprint sensor baked into the home button and dual-camera setup. 

Coming to the specs, the M2017 feature 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels AMOLED curved glass display with sapphire glass protection and is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 654 processor backed by Adreno 510 GPU and 6GB RAM. It comes with 128GB and 256GB storage options, and storage expansion is not supported.

The camera department is handled by 12MP + 13MP dual rear cameras with LED flash and 2x optical zoom. On the front there's 8MP shooter for selfies. It runs Amigo OS 3.5 based Android Marshmallow and supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB OTG and USB Type-C connectivity.

The Gionee M2017 is priced at CNY 6999 ($1007 | Rs. 68,240) for the standard version (128GB storage) and comes in Gold and Black colors. There's an premium version (256GB storage) sporting Italian custom alligator leather back carrying a price tag of whopping CNY 16999 ($2446 | Rs. 1,66,000).

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LYF F1s with Snapdragon 652, 4G VoLTE, USB Type-C launched at Rs. 10,099

Soon after launching the Wind 7s for Rs. 5,699, Reliance Retail sub-brand has expanded its F lineup with the launch of F1s. The F1s is a variant of LYF F1 with a smaller screen size, upgraded processor, front facing LED flash and slightly smaller battery capacity. It is also the first phone from LYF brand to come with USB Type-C port.

The LYF F1s features 5.2-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS 2.5D curved glass display with a layer of Corning Concore Glass 3 to protect the screen. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor backed by Adreno 510 GPU and 3GB RAM, and houses 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography, it gets 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and 5MP front camera with LED flash as well offer better selfies in low-light conditions. It supports hybrid dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE support, WiFI 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS and USB Type-C for connectivity.

Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the LYF F1s is fueled by 3000mAh battery, which is rated to deliver up to 11.5 hours of talk time and up to 320 hours of standby time.

The LYF F1s is priced at Rs. 10,099 and will be available online from Ajio website in Gold, Black and White hues. As promotional offer, you can get cash back of Rs. 500 on the purchase of the phone if you make payment through Jio Money.

Karbonn launches four affordable 4G LTE smartphones starting at Rs. 5,090

Karbonn Mobiles has launched four new entry-level 4G LTE  smartphones in India — K9 Smart 4G, K9 Viraat 4G, Titanium Vista 4G and Aura Note 4G — starting at Rs. 5,090.

All these phone run Android Marshmallow and feature 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor, 5MP front camera, LED flash (front and rear camera) dual-SIM slots, microSD card slot for storage expansion and support for 4G LTE.

Karbonn K9 Smart 4G (L), K9 Viraat 4G (R)

Individually the K9 Smart 4G features 5-inch FWVGA display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 5MP rear camera and 2300mAh battery. It comes integrated with Indus OS for local language search, text to speech options and free messaging amongst Indus users.

Karbonn K9 Viraat 4G has 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera and 2800mAh battery.

Karbonn Titanium Vista 4G (L), Aura Note 4G (R)

The Karbonn Titanium Vista 4G has 5-inch Full HD display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera and 2300mAh battery.

The Karbonn Aura Note 4G is the most powerful of the lot and comes with 5.5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage 8MP rear camera and 2800mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner at the back, making it the first Karbonn phone to have this feature.

As for the pricing, the Karbonn K9 Smart 4G is priced at Rs. 5,790, the K9 Viraat 4G and Vista 4G are priced Rs. 5,790 each and the Aura Note 4G costs Rs. 6,490. They will be available across channels in the country.

LYF Wind 7s with 5-inch display, 2GB RAM, 4G VoLTE launched at Rs. 5,699

After launching the Wind 7i, a variant of Wind 7, Reliance Digital sub-brand is not out with another variant dubbed Wind 7s. 

While the Wind 7i was toned down version with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, the Wind 7s ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow instead of Android 5.1 Lollipop running on Wind 7. The specs are similar to Wind 7, but gets a lower price tag.

The LYF Wind 7s is priced at Rs. 5,699 (vs. Rs. 6,999 Wind 7) and is available through Reliance Digital stores across the country in Black, White and Blue colors.

Coming to the specs, the LYF Wind 7s features 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 210 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. There's 8MP camera on the back accompanied by an LED flash and 5MP front shooter. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM slots, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. It is backed by 2250mAh battery, which is rated to deliver upto nine hours of 4G talk time and upto 180 hours on standby time.

Since LYF branded smartphone come with Jio SIM, buyers will get complimentary Jio Happy New Year Offer, which gives unlimted voice calling, video calling and Internent browsing (FUP of 1GB) till March 2017.

LG intros K3, K4, K8, K10 and stylus toting Stylus 3 smartphones

Ahead of CES 2017, LG is refreshing it K series smartphones with new models ― K3, K4, K8 and K10. Additionally the company has also announced the stylus-toting Stylus 3.

One of the main highlight of these phones is that they run Android's latest flavor, Nougat (except K3 and K4 ships with Marshmallow). Moreover, all these phone support 4G LTE, while the K4, K8, K10 and Stylus 3 boasts rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

LG K3, K4, K8 and K10
The LG K3 and K4 are entry-level offerings with 4.5-inch and 5-inch display respectively bearing 854 x 480 pixels resolution. They come with Snapdragon 210 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB expandable storage and 5MP rear camera. The K3 has 2MP front camera and 2100mAh battery, while the K4 has 5MP front camera and 2500mAh battery.

The LG K8 features 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 425 processor, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. It gets 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera, and support for NFC. A 2500mAh battery runs the show.

The K10 is the top end offering of the K-series lot with 5.3-inch HD display, octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage options, 13MP/5MP camera, NFC and fingerprint scanner. It sports a metallic U-frame for a sturdy build and a slim waistline of 7.9mm. The phone is fueled by 2800mAh battery.

LG K3 specifications
Display: 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
Processor: 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 CPU w/ Adreno 304 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 8GB internal storage + microSD card slot for storage expansion
OS: Android Marshmallow
Camera: 5MP rear camera with LED flash | 2MP front camera
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
Battery: 2100mAh

LG K4 specifications
Display: 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
Processor: 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 CPU w/ Adreno 304 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 8GB internal storage + microSD card slot for storage expansion
OS: Android Marshmallow
Camera: 5MP rear camera with LED flash | 5MP front camera
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
Battery: 2500mAh
Others: Fingerprint scanner

LG K8 specifications
Display: 5-inch HD IPS display
Processor: 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 CPU w/ Adreno 308 GPU
RAM: 1.5GB
Storage: 16GB internal storage + microSD card slot for storage expansion
OS: Android Nougat
Camera: 13MP rear camera with LED flash | 5MP front camera
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
Battery: 2500mAh
Others: Fingerprint scanner

LG K10 specifications
Display: 5.3-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display
Processor: 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 CPU w/ Mali T860 GPU
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB/32GB internal storage + microSD card slot for storage expansion
OS: Android Nougat
Camera: 13MP rear camera with LED flash | 5MP front camera
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC
Battery: 2800mAh
Others: Fingerprint scanner

LG Stylus 3
The LG Stylus 3 will release as Stylo in the U.S and as the name suggest it comes with 1.8mm diameter fiber-tip stylus that promises feel and feedback of an actual pen when writing, drawing or scribbling on the screen. The phone has an enhanced UX with features like Pen Pop 2.0, Pen Keeper and Screen-Off Memo.

LG Stylus 3 specifications
Display: 5.7-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display
Processor: 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 CPU w/ Mali T860 GPU
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 16GB internal storage + microSD card slot for storage expansion
OS: Android Nougat
Camera: 13MP rear camera with LED flash | 8MP front camera
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC
Battery: 3200mAh
Others: Stylus Pen, Fingerprint scanner

Pricing and availability details were not mentioned, however, LG says these information will be revealed in the weeks to come.

Blu Life Max with 3300mAh battery launches in the U.S for $119

U.S based smartphone maker Blu has launched a battery-centric budget smartphone in its home market. Dubbed Blu Life Max, it packs a beefy 3700mAh battery that is rated to deliver up to three days of battery life with standard usage and 30 days of standby time. It also has a fingerprint scanner at the back.

Running Android Marshmallow, the Blu Life Max features 5.5-inch HD IPS display, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 w/ Mali T720 GPU, 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography, it gets 8MP rear camera with 1080p video recording capability and 5MP front camera for selfies and video calling, and both the cameras come with flash modules. Connectivity options include dual-SIM slots 4G LTE, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS.

The Blu Life Max is priced at $118.87 (Rs. 8,000) and will be available in the U.S via Blu's official retail partner and online on Amazon. The phone comes bundled with screen protector and case.

Zen Cinemax Click with 5.5-inch display, 4G VoLTE support launched at Rs. 6,199

After launching the sub-Rs. 5000 Admire Dragon and Admire Thrill smartphone, ZenMobiles is out with a new entry-level smartphone dubbed Cinemax Click.

The phone runs Android Marshmallow and comew with 4G VoLTE support and built-in Swalekh keyboard, which supports 20 different Indian languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujrati, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and more.

The Zen Cinemax Click features 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. There's 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera, both accompanied by an LED flash. Connectivity options include dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It is fueled by 2700mAh battery.

Priced at Rs. 6,190, the Zen Cinemax Click will be available via online and offline stores in a single Golden hue.

ZUK Edge with Snapdragon 821, 6GB RAM goes official

Lenovo's sub-brand ZUK has officially unveiled the ZUK Edge smartphone in China. The phone sports narrow bezels on the sides, top, and bottom for bezel-less display having a screen-to-body ratio of 86.4 percent and 1.63mm narrow frame. It's not as much as the Xiaomi Mi MIX (91.3 percent) but still, very close.

Coming to the specs, the ZUK Edge sports a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display and is powered by Snapdragon 821 processor paired with Adreno 530 GPU. It comes with either 4GB or 6GB RAM options and houses 64GB internal storage.

For photography, it gets 13MP Samsung ISOCELL rear camera with LED flash, PDAF + CAF dual-focus and f/2.2 aperture. On the front there's 8MP camera for selfies and video calling.

In terms of connectivity ZUK Edge offers support for dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFI 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS and USB 3.1 Type-C. It runs Android 7.0 Nougat based ZUI 2.5 and is fulled by 3100mAh battery. Other features include fingerprint scanner (baked into the U-Touch home button), heart rate sensor, Dirac HD Sound for Hi-Fi audio and Quick Charge 3.0.

The ZUK Edge 4GB RAM variant is priced at CNY 2299 ($330 | Rs. 22,500), while the 6GB RAM variant costs CNY 2499 ($360 | Rs. 24,500). The phone comes in Ceramic White and Titanium Black hues and will go on sale in China starting January 1.

LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE with built-in kickstand announced

LG launched the 8-inch LG G Pad III 8.0 tablet back in June this year. Now the company has launched a bigger model of the tablet called G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE in home market of South Korea. As the name suggests the tablet comes with 10.1-inch display bearing a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and supports 4G LTE.

It comes with a built-in kickstand, which allows it be adjusted up to 70-degress in four different modes, and runs Time Square UX, which allows the tablet to function as desk clock, tabletop calendar or digital frame.

The LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE  is equipped with 1.5GHz octa-core processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage, which can be further increased via microSD card. It also includes 5MP camera at front and back, WiFI 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and USB Type-C. 

The tablet runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and comes with Microsoft for Android pre-installed. A beefy 6000mAh battery runs the show.

The LG G Pad III 10.1 FHD LTE has been priced at 429,000 South Korean Won ( $360 | Rs. 24,500) and will be available in South Korea starting today. LG also said that it will expand the G Pad III lineup in other market early next year starting with the release of G Pad III 10.1 with a stylus pen. 

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Videocon launches Ultra30 with 4G VoLTE, 4000mAh battery at Rs. 8,590

Videocon has launched a new 4G VoLTE enabled smartphone called Ultra30. The phone is almost similar to the Ultra50, which was launched back in October with two differences. 

The Ultra50 packed 3000mAh battery, but the Ultra30 gets a beefier 4000mAh battery. Moreover the fingerprint scanner is missing on Ultra30, which was present on Ultra50. Apart from these changes rest of the specs are same.

The Videocon Ultra30 comes with 5-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display with Dragontrail glass on top, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 13MP PDAF rear camera and 5MP front facing camera. Both rear and front facing cameras are backed by an LED flash. Connectivity duties are handled by dual-SIM slots, microSD card slot 4G VoLTE, Miravision, Cast Screen, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS.

For software, it runs Android Marshmallow and boasts features like support for two WhatsApp accounts, gesture controls and comes pre-installed with SOS – Be Safe emergency response application. It also comes bundled with 12 month premium access to over 3,000 movies and music video on ErosNow app and free games on Gameloft app.

The Videocon Ultra30 is priced Rs. 400 lesser than Ultra50 at Rs. 8,590. It will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.

Cool Changer S1 with Snapdragon 821, 6GB RAM gets official

Coolpad in partnership with LeEco has launched a new high-end flagship smartphone called Cool Changer S1 in China. The phone's body has been constructed entirely out of metal using an injection moulding process giving it a sleek body.

The Cool Changer S1 features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display and is powered by Snapdragon 821 processor further aided by Adreno 530 GPU. It comes in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants with 64GB and 128GB storage options.

For photography, there's 16MP Sony IMX298 rear camera with LED flash, and is capable of recording 4K video at 30fps. The rear camera also boasts phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). There's also a fingerprint scanner on the back. On the front it has 8MP camera for selfies and video calling.

Running Android Marshmallow based eUI 5.8, the Cool Changer S1 packs 4070mAh battery and supports 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C (with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging) for connectivity. It also has two front firing speakers from premium audio maker Harman Kardon.

The Cool Changer S1 is priced at CNY 2499 ($359 | Rs. 24,000) for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced CNY 2699 ($388 | Rs. 26,500), while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant will cost CNY 3199 ($460 | Rs. 31,000). The phone also comes bundled with a premium pair of headphones from AKG worth CNY 999 ($143 | Rs. 10,000). 

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Honor Magic with curved display and AI features goes official

 

Following the footsteps of Xiaomi, Huawei sub-brand Honor has unveiled its futuristic looking smartphone called Honor Magic at an event in China. But instead of having a border-less screen found on Mix MIX, the Honor Magic has eight-sided curved design and features four-edged 3D glass at both front and back. It also comes with a bunch of AI features as well.

Honor Magic has intelligent sensors for eye tracking feature called WiseScreen Sensor Magic to light up the screen automatically when you look at it, and turn off when you put it away. There's a face recognition feature called FaceCode Intelligent Recognition which reveals message notifications to pre-registered faces. There's also a home button on the front which has fingerprint sensor baked into it.

Coming to the specs, the Honor Magic features 5.09-inch QHD AMOLED display and is powered by 2.3GHz octa-core Kirin 950 processor backed by Mali T880-MP4 GPU and 4GB RAM. On-board storage is 64GB. It runs Android Marshmallow based Honor Magic Live OS. It gets dual 12MP rear cameras color and monochrome with f/2.2 aperture and dual-tone LED flash. The selfie shooter is an 8MP unit with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type-C. A 2900mAh battery runs the show supported by  Huawei Magic Power fast charging technology, which allows the phone's battery to recharge up to 40 percent with just 10 minutes of charging.

The Honor Magic is priced at CNY 3699 ($532 | Rs. 36,000) and will be available in China starting December 16 in Golden Black and Porcelain White colors.

Swipe Elite Max with 4GB RAM launched for Rs. 10,999

Soon after launching the 4G VoLTE enabled Rs. 3,333 Elite Star smartphone, Swipe Technologies is out with a new big-screened stylish phablet dubbed Elite Max.

The main highlight of the Elite Max is that it offers 4GB of RAM at an affordable price joining Coolpad Note 5 and Micromax Canvas 6 Pro, which also features 4GB RAM priced at Rs. 10,999 and Rs. 9999 respectively.

The Swipe Elite Max sports zinc-aluminum alloy bezel and Onyx Black glass body. It features 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display and is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 430 processor. On-board storage is 32GB, which can be expanded via microSD card.

The camera department includes 13MP PDAF rear camera with LED flash and 8MP front camera The Elite Max runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and USB OTG for connectivity. A 3000mAh battery gives the Elite Max fuel to keep the lights on. A rear-mounted fingerprint scanner rounds up the specs sheet.

The Swipe Elite Max is priced at Rs. 10,999 and will be available exclusively from Flipkart from December 16. Interestingly Coolpad Note 5 also offers almost same specs at the same price but comes with Snapdragon 617 processor and a bigger 4100mAh battery.

However, it is good to see that Indian smartphone makers are trying to compete with China branded smartphones in terms of specs and price, and Elite Max has just done that.

Panasonic P88 with 4G VoLTE, front flash launched at Rs. 9,299

Soon after launching Eluga Prim for Rs. 10,290, Panasonic has expanded its 'P' series smartphone with the launch of the budget P88 in India. The phone runs Android Marshmallow and comes with Android for Work security feature. It also supports VoLTE.

The Panasonic P88 features 5.3-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass on top, 1.25GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

It gets 13MP rear camera with triple LED flash and 5MP camera on the front with LED flash for quality selfies in low-light conditions. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. A 2600mAh battery keeps the lights on.

The Panasonic P88 is priced at Rs. 9,299 and is available through retail stores across the country. It comes in Gold and Charcoal Grey colors.

Gboard comes to Android and replaces Google's Keyboard

Back in May, Google released Gboard keyboard app with integrated Google search and built-in GIFs and emoji search. The app was available only for iOS devices and not on Android.

Now, six months later Google is bringing the Gboard app to Android. But instead of releasing it as a standalone app, the search giant has updated Google Keyboard as Gboard in the version 6.0. Google has not officially announced the app, or listed it on the Play Store, but the APK file is out on third party site APK Mirror.

The main highlight of the Gboard is that, it is integrated with Google Search which makes it easier to search and send information, GIFs, emojis and more without leaving the conversation. 

It has Google's search icon "G" on the top left of the keyboard, when tapped, you'll be able to search nearby stores, restaurants, videos, images, weather forecasts, new and more. Also, there is a dedicated number row, support for to three active languages. Additionally you'll also be able to search GIFs and Emojis as well.It also comes with Glide Typing feature which lets you type faster simply by sliding your finger over the letters.

Gboard should make its way to the Play store soon.

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Zen Admire Dragon, Admire Thrill with 4G VoLTE launched

Zen Mobiles has launched two new 4G VoLTE enabled smartphone dubbed Admire Thrill and Admire Dragon. Both are entry-level sub Rs. 5,000 range smartphones with VoLTE support, Android Marshmallow and dual-SIM slots.

The Zen Admire Thrill has 4.5-inch FWVGA display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It includes 5MP rear camera supported by LED flash and 2MP front camera, and backed by 1750mAh battery.

Zen Admire Thrill

The Admire Dragon on the other hand sports a bigger 5-inch IPS 2.5D curved glass display, 5MP camera on front and back and 2500mAh battery. The rest of the specs are similar to Admire Thrill. In addition it comes with support for 20 different Indian languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi, and Urdu to name a few.

The Zen Admire Thrill and Admire Dragon are priced at Rs. 4,690 and Rs. 5,290 respectively and is available via offline and online stores.