Intex launched FitRist smartband exclusively on Snapdeal at Rs 999

Intex has launched FitRist smartband at Rs 999. It is the first smartband from Intex and it will be available exclusively on the e-commerce website Snapdeal.

The Intex FitRist smartband features a 0.86-inch curved OLED display with 96x32 pixels resolution. It supports smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher and iPhones running iOS 7 or later.

The FitRist comes with fitness features such as step monitoring, distance measurement, calorie counter and sleep quality monitor. The device is bluetooth-enabled and it can display smartphone notifications. It also comes with 3-axis accelerometer.

The Intex FitRist smartband is water-resistant and splash proof. The smartband uses bluetooth 4.0 low-energy technology and has a battery life of up to 12 days.

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Fiio X7 Android-Based High-Resolution Audio Player Launched at Rs 42,299

Fiio has launched its latest high-resolution audio player, Fiio X7, in India at Rs 42,299. The android based audio player runs Android KitKat and it is the improved version of the previous flagship Fiio X5.

The device features a quad-core Rockchip RK3188 SoC for audio processing, and the ESS ES9018S digital-analogue converter, which is capable of working with 32-bit/384kHz audio files.

It comes with a 4-inch 480x800 capacitive touch screen. It also comes with 1GB RAM, and 32GB internal memory. The expandable storage slot supports up to 128GB microSD cards, allowing for over 150GB of total storage space for your music. The Fiio X7 supports all popular audio formats, including FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, OGG and more. It also supports new formats such as DSD, DXD, and PCM.

The device is compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options. The Android Kitkat operating system can be used either in typical Android mode, or in Pure Music mode. With the Pure Music mode switch one can run the X7 as a music player alone, by locking off any multi-tasking or apps that may be running parallel to the playback. The X7 packs a 3500mAh Li-polymer battery which allows for a phenomenal 9 hours of play time.

The device is built with aluminium alloy for the casing, for improved durability. The X7's edges are beveled with a mirror finish on both the front and back, with the back further comprising a stepped shape for best hand-hold ability. The FiiO X7 is a well sized and shaped product both in terms of width and depth.

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Asus ZenWatch 2 with Android Wear Launched starting at Rs 11,999

Asus has launched its latest smartwatch ZenWatch 2 in India. The ZenWatch 2 comes in two sizes, 1.45-inch (WI502Q) and 1.63-inch (WI501Q). The 1.45-inch version is priced at Rs 11,999 while the 1.63-inch variant is priced at Rs 14,999. Both the smartwatches are available to purchase via Flipkart.com.

The Asus ZenWatch 2 runs Android Wear and offers Asus ZenUI integration with a range of software features. You can control several phone settings such as Wi-Fi among others right from your smartwatch.

The Asus ZenWatch 2 WI502Q which is available in silver colour option, features a 1.45-inch Amoled display with a screen resolution of 280x280 pixels and a pixel density of 273 ppi. It is available in silver colour option. The Asus ZenWatch 2 WI501Q features a 1.63-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 320x320 pixels and a pixel density of 278 ppi. It is available in silver and gunmetal colour options. Both the variants offer 2-finger touch support.

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Apple Launched Smart Battery Case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S

Apple on Tuesday launched the Smart Battery Case for its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s models which comes with an integrated battery pack. Apple claims the smart battery case extends the battery life of an iPhone by up to 25 hours.

The case is available in two colours, charcoal and white, and is made of soft touch silicone and microfiber material. The soft microfiber lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone, while the soft elastomer hinge design makes it easy to put the case on and take it off again. With the Smart Battery Case on, the intelligent battery status is displayed on the iPhone Lock screen and in Notification Center, so you know exactly how much charge you have left.

The battery case supports Lightning accessories, such as the Lightning to USB Cable and works with the iPhone Lightning Dock. The case charges via Apple's standard Lightning cable. The company claims that the Smart Case would increase the battery life up to 25 hours on talk time and 18 hours on browsing over LTE.

The Smart Battery Case is engineered specifically for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 models. It is priced at $99 (approximately Rs 6,600) and is available for purchase starting Tuesday in the United States and the United Kingdom. However, the company announced no word on its Indian availability. Also, there is no word on whether the company plans to release the Smart Battery Case for other iPhone models.

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OnePlus Icons Earphones available in India at Rs 2,999

OnePlus has launched OnePlus Icons earphones in India. Indian consumers are now available to buy the earphones at a price of Rs 2,999. The earphones are now available to buy from the e-commerce website Amazon India.

The company says that the OnePlus Icons earphones design takes cues from the organ piano, and they are made of aluminium. The in-ear earphones come with multiple sizes of silicone ear tips. As compared to most of the other earphones in the market that feature 9mm drivers, the Icons earphones include 11mm drivers for better bass and treble performance.

While most earbuds take on a conventional dual-chamber design, the OnePlus Icons utilize three distinct chambers to change the intensity of low-frequency sound. The distinctive OnePlus Icons design, most notably the two hollow columns, is inspired by the blueprint of an organ piano. It allows you to experience a rich resonance of bass, ensuring clarity without distortion. The organ sound chamber structure expands the earphones’ treble and bass scope, resulting in a deeper and full-bodied sound.

The earphones also include a three-button in-line remote control, which enables users to play or pause their music, increase or decrease audio volume, and answer incoming phone calls. It is compatible with all OnePlus handsets and almost every Android phones.

The earphones have a cable length of 1.25 metres and a sound pressure of 110dB. The OnePlus Icons are available in only the Graphite colour in India, though a Gold variant was also announced.

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Samsung Gear VR, powered by Facebook’s Oculus, gone on sale in US

Samsung Gear VR headsets, powered by Facebook-owned virtual reality developer Oculus Rift, have gone on sale in the United States. Priced at $99 Samsung’s Gear VR is the first consumer-ready virtual reality product to hit the stores.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted on his facebook wall, “After years of development, we’re shipping the first consumer virtual reality product — Samsung Gear VR, a mobile VR headset powered by Oculus. Our mission with Oculus is empower you to experience anything, anywhere with anyone. Now, you can begin to step into a world with thousands of immersive videos, movies and games with Samsung Galaxy S6 and Note 5 phones.”

He also wrote, “I believe VR is the next big computing platform — and a lot of people will experience it for the first time on mobile.” He also mentioned that for Virtual Reality, this was a historic day.

Zuckerberg also shared a photo of him playing CCP's Gunjack on Gear VR with Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe. He shared his experience with Gear VR as, “It's hard to explain how fun and immersive the experience feels of instantly being in another place -- in space, under water, on a mountain, anywhere. I look forward to many more people having this experience in the years to come.”

Samsung’s Gear VR headset powered by Facebook's Oculus is now available for $99 on Amazon.com, Samsung.com and BestBuy.com. The Gear VR weighs just 310 grams which is 19 percent lighter than the Innovator Edition launched earlier. The Samsung's Gear VR is compatible with high-end Samsung smartphones such as Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, and S6 edge+.

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Huawei's Quick-Charge Batteries can charge 50 percent in a Few Minutes

The Chinese company, Huawei has unveiled its new quick-charging batteries which can charge 10 times faster than conventional batteries. The company claims that the new batteries can be charged to about 50 percent capacity in a few minutes.

The company claimed that the quick charging batteries underwent many rounds of testing. They have also shared two videos showing two types of quick-charging lithium-ion batteries. The videos show that a 600mAh battery can be charged to 68 percent capacity in two minutes and a 3000mAh battery with an energy density above 620 Wh/L can be charged to 48 percent capacity in five minutes.

Huawei detailed that it bonded hetero-atoms to the molecule of graphite in anode, which could be a catalyst for the capture and transmission of lithium through carbon bonds. These hetero-atoms increase the charging speed of batteries without decreasing energy density or battery life.

The Chinese company expects that its new quick charging battery will offer great backups in electronic devices including smartphones, electric-powered vehicles, wearable devices, and mobile power supplies.

Huawei has not revealed when they will be launching its handsets with the new quick-charging batteries.

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