Intex Aqua Ace With 4G Support, 3GB RAM Launched at Rs. 12,999...

 

Intex has launched its new Aqua Ace smartphone at Rs. 12,999. The domestic manufacturer is also offering bundled a 1-year screen breakage warranty alongside a complementary bag pack and a sensor-based flip cover free with the smartphone.
The Intex Aqua Ace will be available in Black and White colours. The 4G-enabled Aqua Ace features a 5-inch Super Amoled display with an HD screen resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The company touts that the handset sports Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on both front and back panels. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box and will be powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM.

Diesel Price Hiked by 50 Paise Per Litre...

 

New Delhi: Diesel price was on Wednesday hiked by 50 paise per litre but there will be no change in petrol rates.

Diesel will cost Rs 44.95 per litre with effect from midnight tonight as against Rs 44.45 currently, Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, said.

"The current level of international prices and INR-USD exchange rate warrant a price increase, which is being passed on to consumers with this price revision," IOC said.

At the last revision on September 1, petrol price was cut by Rs 2 per litre and diesel by 50 paise. A litre of petrol in Delhi currently costs Rs 61.20.

Oil companies had at the last scheduled review on September 16 put off a 98 paise per litre hike in petrol and Rs 2.28 a litre increase in diesel rates necessitated due to firming global oil rates apparently because of assembly elections in Bihar.

Bihar goes to poll from October 12 and is being considered a major test of popularity for the ruling BJP.

This is the first increase in diesel price in four months. Diesel price was hiked by Rs 2.71 per litre on May 16. Rates have on consecutive fortnights declined.

Priyanka Chopra is Not Yukta Mookhey, ABC. Network Says Sorry For Error.......

Yukta Mookhey was Miss World in 1999 and crowned Priyanka the next year

Nightline, ABC's late night news bulletin, used footage of Yukta Mookhey being crowned Miss World and was later forced to correct itself. Wrong Miss World, ABC! Do they look alike? ABC, which really ought to know better given that Priyanka's face is splashed across billboards everywhere, appears to think so

That was embarrassing. ABC Network was left red-faced after it used pictures of model-actress Yukta Mookhey in a promo of Priyanka Chopra, who just made her American TV debut on Quantico. The network Quantico airs on? ABC. Oops? (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra's Quantico: How the West Was Won. Olivia Pope Tweeted)

INS Kochi, India's Deadliest Warship, Joins Fleet

 

Mumbai:  INS Kochi, a state-of-the-art Indian Navy destroyer, was commissioned today by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

"The finish of the INS Kochi is good as any foreign ship," Mr Parrikar told reporters after the ceremony.

"The navy has chalked out an indigination plan for the next 15 years. There is renewed enthusiasm in the defence production units, PSUs and private sector," he told reporters on board the warship at Naval Dockyard here.

"We will develop a real blue-water navy which will dominate the Indian Ocean region," Parrikar said, adding, "We still lack in fire power."

The minister also spoke of a 'mixed success' on the missile system technology front. "In the next 5 years there will be indiginisation to a large extent in missile technology," he said.
The finish of the INS Kochi is as "good as any foreign (naval) ship", he said, lauding those who built it.

Russia Begins Airstrikes in Syria; U.S. Warns of New Concerns in Conflict

MOSCOW:  Russian warplanes began airstrikes in Syria on Wednesday, adding an unpredictable new element to a multi-layered war that has already drawn in the United States and allies, created millions of refugees and opened room for gains by the Islamic State.

Washington quickly criticized the airstrikes - warning it brings added risks to Syria - but said Moscow's moves would not change the U.S.-led air campaign targeting the Islamic State strongholds in Syria.

Qualcomm Announces to Invest $150 Million for Indian Start-Ups

 

San Jose: In an effort to push Digital India initiative, Silicon Valley-based tech giant Qualcomm today said it will invest $150 million for Indian start-ups.

Indian Billionaire Behind UK Shareholder Rebellion: Report

 

London: A Dubai-based Indian billionaire is reportedly behind a shareholder rebellion at one of Britain's major fashion retailers, a media report said on Sunday.

Mukesh "Micky" Jagtiani, an Indian-born former London taxi driver who now runs a sprawling retail empire from the Middle East, and two other investors are pushing for a board shake-up at UK-based Debenhams, 'The Sunday Times' reported.

OnePlus Mini Specifications Tipped in AnTuTu Benchmarks

 

The next OnePlus smartphone, which is expected to be unveiled before the end of the year, now has its specifications all but confirmed thanks to leaked benchmark test results. A handset with model number OnePlus A2301, thought to be the OnePlus Mini, has been spotted on AnTuTu benchmarks.

Vivo Y27L With 4.7-Inch Display, 4G Support Now Available at Rs. 12,980

 

 

 

Vivo on Monday officially launched its Vivo Y27L smartphone for the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 12,980, the smartphone is already available via online and offline retailers. The company has also announced its Y31 smartphone, set to launch next week, without pricing and specifications.
The dual-SIM dual standby supporting Vivo Y27L runs its native FunTouch OS 2.0 UI based on Android 4.4 KitKat and features a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution IPS display. It is powered by a 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB of RAM. There is 16GB of built-in storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 128GB). The Vivo Y27L also sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, apart from a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset additionally features Night, Panorama, Bokeh and Face Beauty modes.
Vivo Y27L supports Indian 4G LTE bands (2300MHz and 1800MHz) along with GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB connectivity. Measuring 136.9x68.1x6.99mm, the smartphone weighs 137 grams and is backed by a 2260mAh Li-Po battery. Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gravity sensor, and E-compass are also included.
The smartphone with magnesium alloy metal back cover features a Hi-Fi chip AK4375 for better sound experience. Vivo Y27L also brings Long Screenshot feature in which users can scroll and take screenshots of as many pages they want and share it as a single image, something Samsung showcased in its recently launched Galaxy models. Screen recording and smart wake are also housed inside the smartphone. Smart wake lets users access different applications directly from the lock screen with a simple finger swipe.
"We are pleased to announce the launch of Y27L and Y31 models in the affordable price segment for Indian audience. We endeavour to bring happiness for our smartphone lovers who are looking for unbeatable proposition, dynamic features and stylish design at an invincible price range, in the festive season. Along with the next generation handsets, comes our commitment towards precision and quality for all our products across India," said Alex Feng, CEO of Vivo Smart Phone India.

 

iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus Opening Weekend Sales at Record 13 Million; India Launch Date Announced

 

Apple on Monday announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units just three days after the new iPhone models went on sale last Friday in select countries. The company has also announced the dates iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in several other countries, including an October 16 launch for India.

Apple on Monday announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units just three days after the new iPhone models went on sale last Friday in select countries. The company has also announced the dates iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in several other countries, including an October 16 launch for India.
Last year, Apple had announced it sold over 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units during the opening weekend - a record at the time - and Monday's announcement tops that number. Announced earlier this month, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus come in four colours: Silver, Gold, Space Grey, and a new Rose Gold Aluminium finish. On Friday, the new iPhone models became available to customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
"Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple's history," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "Customers' feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can't wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.

 

iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus Opening Weekend Sales at Record 13 Million; India Launch Date Announced

Apple on Monday announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units just three days after the new iPhone models went on sale last Friday in select countries. The company has also announced the dates iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in several other countries, including an October 16 launch for India.

Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, Lumia 550 Images and Specifications Leak

 

 

Microsoft earlier this month was rumoured to launch its Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL in October. However, the company might now also be launching a third smartphone - Lumia 550 - alongside with the duo. The three handsets' specifications were recently revealed in leaked slide images. Also, rendered CAD images of both Lumia 950 (seen above) and Lumia 950 XL popped up online, giving us an in-depth idea on their hardware design.
The details of three smartphones were leaked last week on Facebook (via GSMArena) in images purported to be internal company presentation slides. As per the leak, the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL would feature a 5.7-inch QHD display; a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC; 32GB of inbuilt storage, which can be further expanded via a microSD card; a 20-megapixel PureView rear camera with triple LED flash; a 5-megapixel front-facing camera; a USB Type-C port; an Iris Scanner, and a 3300mAh battery with support for Qualcomm's Quickcharge tech and Qi Wireless charging.
The smaller Lumia 950 would be sporting a 5.2-inch QHD display, hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC; and a 3000mAh battery. The rest of the specifications of the handset matches with that of Lumia 950 XL.

 

The unannounced Lumia 550, as per the leaked slides, would feature 5-inch HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating; a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC clocked at 1GHz; 1GB RAM; and 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can further expand via a microSD card (up to 128GB); a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash; a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 1905mAh battery.