Acer Iconia W4 3G: 8 Inch Windows 8.1 Tablet Goes Official in India at Rs 29,999

With Windows-based tablets, the line between tablets and laptops has been dramatically reduced. But it's hard to find affordable Windows 8.1 tablets in the market. To put it simply, Acer isn't the only name in the Windows 8-based tablet game. Dell, HP, Acer and a handful of other companies have played a strong role in promoting Windows tablets.

Acer's latest Windows 8.1 tablet, the Iconia W4 3G, has been launched in India at Rs. 29,999. Not surprisingly, Acer originally launched the Iconia W4 (Wi-Fi only) in India back in December.
Apparently, the Iconia W4 3G is being launched in India ahead of other countries, following the remarkable response received by its predecessor in the region.

Acer Iconia W4 3G: Highlighted Specifications
The Acer Iconia W4 features an 8-inch 720p HD IPS display, and is powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Bay Trail T processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics coupled with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. The device runs on the latest version of Windows 8.1.
On the imaging front, the tablet has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with Auto Focus and a capability to record videos in Full HD format. Also, add a 2MP front-facing video camera for long video chats.

The makers have added a 4960mAh battery fitted inside that can lasts up to 10 hours (browsing) on a single charge.
Other connectivity options include: 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, micro HDMI, and microUSB.
Additionally, you can also opt for an optional ultra-slim keyboard and cases for extra productivity and protection.
Furthermore, the device comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home and Student edition 2013.
Acer Iconia W4 3G: Pre-booking Now Open
Priced at Rs. 29,999, the Acer Iconia W4 will be available at Croma and Reliance Digital outlets across the country along with other Acer retail outlets, from May 3 onwards, the company informed.
Further, Acer has also introduced a pre-book offer for its Facebook fans where they can pre-book the tablet and avail a special offer worth Rs. 2999. The company is also offering a free crunch cover worth Rs. 2999, for those who pre-order the Acer Iconia W4 3G on their Facebook page within May 2nd.

Alleged Picture of HTC One M8 Mini Pops Up Online: Here Are Top 4 HTC Smartphones coming in 2014

         

With its latest flagship handset, HTC has once again proved that it is doing things differently. The HTC One (M8) is the sequel to the critically-praised HTC One, released around 12 months ago.
Now, barely weeks after the launch of the HTC One (M8), it is being reported that the mini version of the phone will be out soon.
The news of the mini version of the HTC One (M8) had been making rounds even before the HTC One (M8) was officially launched.
However, since there had been no confirmations from HTC, the news had been treated as a rumor nothing much.

HTC One M8 Mini-Alleged Picture leaks out
Looks like the HTC One M8 Mini will be out sooner than expected, if the latest picture leak turns out to be accurate.
What you're looking at a purported image of the HTC One M8 Mini. The device appears very similar to the original HTC One (M8), giving us a clear view of the front and rear-back. In the image the handset appears to have a protective case on.
At the same time, you can see missing duo-camera setup on the phone's back. HTC One (M8) has a 4-megapixel rear-facing camera alongside another camera which acts like a sensor to capture the depth information.

HTC One M8 Mini- What to expect?
The mid-end phone is said to be similar in looks to the recently launched HTC One (M8) but will have a smaller 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 720p. The phone will be powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. Furthermore, the device is expected to run Android 4.4 Kitkat with HTC's native Sense 6.0 UI on top of it.
Since HTC is officially refusing to comment on the smartphone, it is not known if the mid-range handset would be launched next-month. Watch this space for more action!
2014 is shaping up to the blockbuster year for HTC. Besides the HTC One M8  Mini, the company is reportedly coming up with few more devices over the course of the next few weeks and months.
Take a look into sliders below to know more about forthcoming HTC-made smartphones that we think could change the handset market for ever.

LG G Pro 2: 5.9 Inch FHD Smartphone Now Available Online in India at Rs 49,890

South Korean tech giant LG has been trying to find ways to crack the high-end of the smartphone market. But its an area where the company has yet to consistently prove itself.
After a successful 2013, LG is now even more optimistic about its future. LG's latest high-end beast, the G Pro 2, is now available for purchase via online retailer Snapdeal.
Equipped with a massive 5.9-inch FHD display, a Snapdragon 800 processor and a 13MP rear-facing camera, the LG G Pro 2 is indeed one of the outstanding phones out there in the market today. The device has been priced at Rs. 49,890.

Being a high-end phone, the G Pro 2 will compete against the two crazy handsets for 2014- the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One (M8). The LG G Pro 2 is priced on par with other premium handsets available in the country, so there is nothing much to complain about.
The G Pro 2 is a successor to the original Optimus G Pro, which was launched back in 2013. It was a successful handset in comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Now, with the G Pro 2, LG has further tried to revolutionize user experience that ultimately matters to an end user.
LG G Pro 2- Highlighted Specifications
The LG Pro 2 has a 5.9-inch display having a resolution of 1080p. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded via a microSD card slot.
There's a 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS+ feature, and a 2MP front-facing camera. The makers have added a 3,200mAh battery.
The device runs Android 4.4 kitkat with LG's native UI slapped on it. Further, there the Knock Code feature given for waking up and unlocking the phone.
Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

Motorola Moto E: ‘Priced For All’ Smartphone Coming to India on May 13

While the Moto G may be attractive for most first-time buyers, Motorola could be thinking beyond the mid-end of the smartphone market.
Motorola has got the potential to disrupt the smartphone market of budget phones makers like Lava, Karbonn and Micromax, amongst others.
Just a day back, Motorola announced that the company would hold a press conference in London on May 13, and it seems there is a new handset ready to be introduced.
At the same time, Motorola has sent a similar invite for India launch event on the same day itself as the London event.
Details are limited so far, but the invite hints the phone will be "made to last" and "priced for all". The invite further reads," Connect more people to the world's information and each other, and they can do great things. Come experience the next smartphone from Motorola that's making these connections happen."
In nutshell, Motorola could be hinting at a low-end phone that may be rugged in nature.

Motorola Moto E Launch Expected Soon

For the past few months there have been crazy reports suggesting that Motorola is working on a cheaper variant of the original Moto G. Dubbed the Moto E, the device in question is expected to be priced on a lower side but will pack decent screen size and rugged build.
The Moto E is said to sport a 4.3-inch 720p HD display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5MP rear-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and a 1900mAh battery fitted inside.
In any case, the big breaking news is that Motorola Moto E is back in the headlines. Still, some of you might wonder why it took such a long time for Motorola to come up with a low-end phone, and the answer to that is quite simple.
After a smashing success of the Moto G in Indian market, Motorola is expected to maintain appropriate growth in the country. With the Moto E, the company will target low-end of the handset market and compete with budget Android devices from domestic vendors. There is also the chance that competitors will lower prices to match or outdo the Moto E. Rather than offering something at the lowest price.

Android 5.0 Set to Arrive Mid-2014? Top 5 Rumors You Should Know

 

Google's majorly highlighted affair with its mobile-based operating system Android is no secret. And moreover, the affair has been highlighted time and again with regular updates for the same being pushed out by Google, making Android one of most popular mobile platforms on the planet.
The current generation of Android, keeping up with Google's trend of updating its OS, known as KitKat, is also currently one of the most sought after platforms, and can be easily seen running on most of the new age devices such as Moto G and Nexus 5.
Now, with the KitKat also becoming quite popular among Android users, the next biggest thing to look ahead in the Android universe is the new Android 5.0 offering that's set to arrive some time in the later part of this year, probably.
Moreover, while we do know that the next offering's name will start with the letter "L," we are still not sure as to what it will be eventually known as. But hopes are massive that Google will initially reveal something on the new platform at the upcoming Google IO event for the year.

But while the Google IO still has some time left before it finally kicks off, with potentially no information on the platform until then, there are still a number of rumors on the Internet talking about what the new platform will be like, or what it will bring to the table. But which of them are worth talking about?

Oppo R1: 5-Inch Quad-Core Smartphone Launched in India At Rs 26,990

Already having Bollywood hotties like Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor as brand ambassadors, China's major smartphone brand Oppo is eyeing the booming mid-tier smartphone market in emerging countries like India, which is set to grow in double digits.
The company aims at focusing on mid-range smartphones, and the first such handset - the Oppo R1 has been officially launched at Rs. 26,990.
The Oppo R1 is a typical mid-end handset with practical features at a price you've always wanted.

The Android-powered handset features a 5-inch IPS display having a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor powered by a MediaTek MT6582 chipset coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of non-expandable on-board storage.
On the imaging front, the R1 comes with an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front camera, both with f/2.0 wide aperture, which is capable of delivering excellent images in low light conditions.

The device measures 7.1mm in terms of thickness and weighs about 140 grams. The makers have added a 2,410mAh battery fitted inside, and there is no word on removable battery.
Oppo R1- Competition
Well, talking about the competition the Oppo R1 will face rather grilling competition from market leaders in the mid-end market, such as the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, Lenovo Vibe X and the Gionee Elife E7 for that matter.

Oppo N1 Now Available for less
Oppo began selling its first phone, the high-end N1 in India earlier this year at a price point of Rs. 39,990. Now, the company has already reduced the price of N1 to Rs. 37,990.

Videocon A29: Affordable 4 Inch Dual-Core Smartphone Launched at Rs 5,799

While there are a lot of cheap Android phones available out there, most of them have pretty awful hardware.
However, things are generally looking good for Indians who are planning on buying a budget-centric phone under Rs. 7000 price segment.
To make sure that each one us have access to internet via uninterrupted 3G connectivity, Videocon today launched an affordable Android powered smartphone at Rs. 5,799. Dubbed the Videocon A29- the dual- SIM handset is aimed at first time buyers.

Videocon A29- Highlighted Specs and Features

The Videocon 29 may not be the cheapest smartphone available in India but its specs are decent enough for average users, who expect basic amenities such as calling, browsing, music listening and more.
Talking about the internal hardware, the Videocon A29 features 4-inch WVGA touch screen display. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card slot.
On the imaging front, there's a 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a VGA quality front-facing shooter.
Other connectivity options include: 3G connectivity, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Wi-Fi, Dual SIM, FM Radio, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS, and a 1400mAh battery fitted inside.
The handset will be made available in Sinful Black and Pearl White colour casings.
Videocon A29- Competition

In case you are planning to buy the Videocon A29, make sure to check out the Lava Iris 406Q. Lava recently introduced the Iris 406Q into India. It come packs a large 1,700mAh battery life, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4-inch display and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean ( to be upgraded to Android 4.4 Kitkat). The phone is now available via online retailers for Rs. 6999.