Japanese electronics major Sony launched its new Xperia smartphones this week - Z5 and Z5 Premium - priced at Rs.52,990 and Rs.62,990.
The phone comes with the same design and look as the Xperia’s Z series. Other than the dedicated camera button for the quick launch camera app, the addition seems to be the fingerprint scanner on the side. What is interesting is the positioning of the scanner: the power button doubles up as the scanner. No other phone has a scanner on the side.
The Z5 is also IP65 and IP68 certified which means it is dust proof and water proof. We held the phone over a stream of running water and it functioned properly even after the cold bath.
The phone’s 5.2-inch screen has a good 427 pixel density and there were no problems with viewing angles. Watching videos and gaming is also a good experience, combined with the with a good sound system.
The Z5’s 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, along with a 3GB RAM unit, can take most of the things thrown at it, including heavy games.
The smartphone’s camera is the best of the features on the phone. The camera, in combination with several modes that are usually seen in all Z series phones, can take wide angle pictures. The rear camera is 23-megapixel camera and the front camera is five-megapixel.
The phone carries 2,930 mAH battery.
In terms of connectivity, the phone supports dual 4G nano-SIM cards and also VolTE, which Reliance’s Jio Infocomm will launch by the year—end. Also, the Z5 comes loaded in terms of storage. It has 32 GB internal memory that can be expanded to 200 GB.
A leading business group has pressed the government to get more action on cybercrime after hackers seized the personal data and bank details of up to 4 million TalkTalk customers.
Constabulary are looking into a ransom demand sent to the telecoms company after its main executive, Dido Harding, said a person claiming to be the hacker had contacted her immediately and demanded money in exchange for the information.
Oliver Parry, the Institute of Directors’ senior corporate governance adviser, told the BBC that police should make cybercrime an urgent priority, but added that societies “are ultimately responsible for protecting their customers’ data”.
There have been doubts around how well TalkTalk secured its customers’ data after Harding admitted she did not know whether details, including names, addresses and bank account numbers were inscribed. It was the company’s third major data breach in the past yr.
Parry said: “The risks need to be reviewed regularly by the panel of directors, who must assure they recognize where the likely threats are coming from and are devised in case the worst comes about.
Professor Mark Skilton, an IT consultant and academic at Warwick Business School, said: “Large-scale data theft is increasingly large business for professional cyber criminals.
“The value of personal identity data records and news report details is increasingly high as it can be used in masquerading identity to commit theft of other data; or grant direct access to personal bank account money and fraudulent transactions.”
Proof of adequate cyber security could be made a term of government contracts, said Hazel Blears, the former MP who has been counterterrorism minister and a member of the parliamentary intelligence and security committee.
“The time is quickly drawing near when we have grown to have a debate in this country about do we expect companies who are taking massive amounts of public data to be able to demonstrate that they are putting in place the necessary security precautions... about whether there needs to be a better regulatory framework,” Blears told BBC Radio 4’s Today program. “We could manage it through a code, we could manage it through government contracting. We have set out our critical national infrastructure to protect – power, water, all of those things that are vital to the nation. We could say to companies: we are not starting to undertake with you unless we are perfectly sure that you have selected the necessary measures.”
Facebook provides marketers a Twitter Moment-like experience with new universal search. Facebook users already had the power to search for updates
posted by their friends, but Zuck and company have now resolved to widen the
search function to make all public offices.
The move will dramatically increase the pool of up-to-the
minute content that users can look for. It may give Facebook the Twitter-like
ability to show users trending discussions and issues that are journalized on
the platform in near real time. Since Facebook posts are personal and often
respond to events or trends, the new search capability could pose a threat to
products like Google Trends.
A lookup of the demon of all social media platforms was once
geared toward searching for people, but it’s shifting toward the real substance
of the mails. Facebook says it now hosts more than 1.5 billion searches per
day, and receives more than 2 trillion posts stored in its hosts. Two trillion
dollars.
Here’s how a Moment-like story can be assembled using
universal search: As Facebook puts it, interesting public conversations are
often attached to a liaison about a certain style or issue. “With one tap, you
can find public posts about a connection, see popular quotes and phrases
mentioned in these billets, and check out an aggregate overview of sentiment,”
Facebook wrote in its blog.
“This feature is a first step — we count onward to people
employing it and giving us feedback so we can get it even better.” That’s an
important message — Facebook intends to keep establishing the feature to gather
more content elements around important links.
Facebook’s universal search may affect digital marketers by
increasing the number of searches Facebook members get along, which could
provide a broader picture of users’ interests and purpose.
Universal search is rolling out to English-speaking audiences
in the U.S. today on iPhone, Android, and background.
Amazon launches new Fire TV, the
company’s 4K UHD-capable follow up to its successful streaming media box, beefs
up specs but cuts a few small niches in the procedure. The Fire TV is a
simple black box with glazed sides, a matt cover and an embossed Amazon logo.
It’s non intrusive, can be obscured behind other devices and doesn’t possess a
rooter, which makes it silent.
Amazon’s New Fire TV Features
1) Setting it up
2) Easy to use
3) App support
4) Streaming video
5) Lowest Price
The remote doesn’t require
line-of-stack to the box and is mere to apply, with play control buttons, a
home button, back button, menu button and a directional pad with a select
button.
The tip of the remote has a mike
button for voice search and a small hole for speaking into. The remote is
mostly solid, but it’s made of a cheaper feeling plastic than the previous
Fire, TV and its directional buttons creak slightly. It simply doesn’t feel
quite as well made as the previous generation.
Along the rear of the device is an
HDMI port for plugging into your TV, a power port for the included power
adaptor – no powering via USB here – an ethernet port, a USB port and a MicroSD
card slot for adding more memory.
Those that don’t deliver a spare ethernet cable for their router can
connect via Wi-Fi by tapping in their password using the outside. If the Fire
TV was purchased straight off from Amazon it will arrive pre-configured with
your Amazon account, which is a decent feeling.
It won’t run without an Amazon account, and I’m not quite sure why you
would purchase it if you were not an Amazon Prime or Amazon Instant video
subscriber.
Apple
prohibited 250 apps that secretly collected user information. The iPhone maker
made the announcement a day after researchers found hundreds of apps using
Chinese advertising software that extracts "personally identifiable user
information."
Apple
confirmed that discovery Monday.
"We've
placed a group of apps that are using a third-party advertising SDK (software
development kit), developed by Youmi, a mobile advertising provider, that...
gather private information, such as user email addresses and device
identifiers, and route data to its company server," the California-based
company said in a statement to AFP.
"This
is a violation of our security and privacy guidelines. The apps using Youmi's
SDK will be removed from the App Store and any new apps submitted to the App
Store using this SDK will be eliminated.
"We
are running closely with developers to aid them get updated versions of their
apps that are safe for customers and in conformity with our guidelines back in
the App Store quickly." Apple
does not permit third-party applications to share data about a user without
obtaining users' permission, and it rejects apps that ask users to share
personal data, such as email addresses or birth dates.
Researchers
at the mobile analytics firm SourceDNA said Sunday they had seen hundreds of
apps that pull up personal information, saying it was "the first time
we've seen iOS apps successfully bypass the app review process."
The
researchers said they found 256 apps with an estimated one million downloads
that accept a version of Youmi that violates user privacy.
"Most
of the developers are located in China," the researchers said in a web log
spot. "We consider the developers of these apps aren't aware of this since
the SDK is delivered in binary form, obfuscated, and user info is uploaded to
Youmi's server."
Huawei announced at GITEX Technology Week that it signed a partnership agreement with Salam Technology, a digital infrastructure systems Integrator and IT solutions provider launched in Qatar. The agreement appoints Salam Technology as a tier 1 Value Added Partner (VAP) with a focus to offer Huawei’s Enterprise product portfolio to its customers and deliver post-sales professional services and support. Salam Technology will provide Huawei’s range of Servers, Storage, Unified Communications solution and data center facilities through its broad network across Qatar. Within its date center solutions, the Value Added Partner will showcase Huawei’s expertise in power, cooling, design and structure of modular containerized data centers.
As a part of the partnership, Salam Technology will render support services in Qatar, on behalf of Huawei, in cooperation with Huawei’s Support and Installation delivery teams. With over 30 years of cumulative experience, Salam Technology specializes in IT, audiovisual, security, office automation and telecommunications. Its expertise ensures it is easily-positioned to provide cutting-edge technology solutions to help enterprises maintain their competitive edge and be more groundbreaking. As a Value Added Partner, Salam Technology will utilize Huawei’s training and development helps to focus on delivering tailored solutions for regional safe city and smart city infrastructure mega projects. The signing also highlighted Huawei’s commitment to its new Value Added Partner with the investment in the development of a large scale Tier 3 data center at Salam Technology’s HQ in Qatar. Mahmoud El Deeb, Managing Director of Salam Technology said: “Salam Technology is pleased to have been chosen as a strategic Value Added Partner for one of the fastest growing ICT giants in the Middle East. We recognize that our customers demand better value and more flexibility of the technology industry and this partnership helps us to work with our customers to provide the best possible tailored solution.
Hany
Hussein, Channel Vice President for Huawei Enterprise Middle East said: “Salam
Technology is a great addition to our strategic Value Added Partner network
because of its stellar reputation as a leading technology systems Integrator in
the Middle East.
Working
together on this new collaboration is mutually beneficial and will enable Salam
Technology to extend Huawei’s Enterprise product portfolio to its customers
across the region. In parliamentary law to help enterprises address the
challenges of a digital economy, we believe that we need to beef up the
financial support network that we reach out to our partner in crimes. We are
dedicated to furnish the proper instruments, preparation and expertise that
will empower them to develop our ICT offering in the region and help make the
enterprise landscape, driving further adoption of innovative emerging
technology.”
WASHINGTON: U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that Google's
massive effort to skim millions of scripts for an online library does not
violate copyright law, rejecting claims from a group of authors that the
project illegally deprives them of tax income.
The
2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York rejected infringement claims from
the Authors Guild and several individual writers, and found that the project
offers a public service without violating intellectual property jurisprudence.
But
Google argued that the attempt would actually boost book sales by making it
easier for lecturers to find work, while acquainting them to books they might
not otherwise have considered.
A
attorney for the generators did not directly respond to a request for comment.
Google
had said it could face billions of dollars in possible damages if the authors
prevailed.
A unanimous three-judge appeals panel stated the case "tests the limits of reasonable use," but found Google's practices were ultimately allowed under the jurisprudence.
"Google’s division of the page into tiny snippets is designed to present the searcher just enough context surrounding the searched term to help her evaluate whether the record falls within the reach of her interest (without letting out so much as to threaten the author’s copyright interests)," Circuit Judge Pierre Leval wrote for the courtyard. "Today’s decision will underline what people who use the service tell us: Google Books gives them a utilitarian and easygoing way to discover books they want to read and buy, while at the same time benefiting copyright holders," he stated.
The private plaintiffs who filed the proposed class action against Google included former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, who composed the acclaimed memoir, "Ball Four."
The 2nd Circuit had previously turned down a similar case from the Authors Guild in June 2014 against a consortium of universities and research libraries that built a searchable online database of millions of scanned works.
Mobile operators may
challenge the guild of the telecom regulator Trai mandating a Re 1 penalty for
a dropped call, stating the bar is a "wrong answer" and neglects to
factor in the difficulties they confront in the rollout of telecom base. Tara
said the penalty, which will be restricted to three calls a day per consumer,
will be imposed from the new year as companies will need time to get to
"suitable provisions" in their organizations.
"Tara
is of the opinion that the mandated regime would offer relief to consumers from
the topic of call drops to some extent and spur the service providers to
improve quality of service," the regulator said on Friday. "Tray will
keep a tight vigil on the implementation of the mandate as well as the measures
being initiated by the service providers to minimize the problem of dropped
calls and may attempt a review after six months, if necessary."
"We
have set up a Bluemix-powered innovation lab to co-create applications with
clients, educate our engineers on the IBM platform to develop applied skills
and embrace the cloud platform to leverage its cognitive computing and
analytics solutions," the IT major said in a statement here.
Staffed
with designers, specialists and industry and technology architects, the science
laboratory is designed to deliver application prototypes.
"Digital
transformation is unleashing the power of smarter processes for our customers. Our
end is to take these innovative technologies to clients' application landscape
in the most rapid and collaborative way possible," said Infosys' head,
Application Development and Maintenance Srikantan Moorthy.
IBM
Cloud general manager Steve Robinson said: "Today, a massive digital
transformation is underway unpinned by the disruptive powers of cognitive
computing, analytics and it's all presented through the swarm. Through Bluemix,
developers can accelerate the dUsage of these next-generation apps that
leverage the most modern advancements in technology."
Mercedes-Benz will always
strain to be the number one luxury automobile brand, said Mr. Roland Folger,
the newly appointed Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. While in
conversation with the crush during the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz GLE in
Chennai today, Mr. Folger emphasized that the three pointed star always aims to
meet the client needs without compromising on the brand values. Mercedes-Benz
is on its way to record its highest sales ever this year with already attUnion
last year’s sales by September 2015.
Speaking around
the new GLE (earlier known as the M-Class), Mr. Folger said that since its
launch in 1997, it has been one of the most successful models for Mercedes-Benz
globally till date, with more than 1.6 million units traded. The M-Class was
launched in India in 2009 and doubled the global success here too with more
than 6000 units sold since. The GLE is the 13th product from Mercedes-Benz
India launched in 2015 with two more tO go before the close of the yr. The
troupe has also opened 13 new outlets this year with two more issues to be put
in this year, which will contain the total network of outlets to over 80
outlets in more than 39 cities.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLE has been established in two variants GLE
250d and GLE 350d, priced at Rs.59.95 lacs Rs. 71.14 lacs respectively. The GLE
250d gets a 2143cc Inline 4-cylinder diesel engine putting out 204 HP and a
torque of 500 NM. Accommodated with a 3.0-liter V6-cylinder engine turbocharged
diesel engine, the GLE 350d produces 258 HP and a maximum torque of 620 NM. The
GLE shifting duties are handled by a 9-speed 9G-TRONIC transmission.
Other features include Dynamic Select with five driving modes,
AIRMATIC suspension, COMAND Online infotainment system and other advance safety
and assistance systems in typical Mercedes-Benz fashion.
Lenovo has launched the Yoga
Tab 3 (8-inch) 4G LTE version at a cost of Rs 16,999 in India. A singular view
of the gizmo is its AnyPen technology, which enables users to use any random
object as a stylus, including matters like a fork or pencil.
According toNDTB Gadgets, the LenovoYoga Tab 3LTE, features an 8-inch HD screen and
a resolution of 1280×800 pixels. The Yoga Tab 3 is constructed with a 1.3 GHz
quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor. This board adds up with front
speaker with Dolby Audio capability. Apart from Wi-Fi, the tablet offers USB
OTG, and Micro-USB connectivity options. It features an internal memory of 16GB
which can be further extended up to 128GB via MicroSD card.
Lenovo has announced yet another stylish budget tablet offering after the
launch of its entry-level Tab 2 A7-20 tablet yesterday.
Other high spots of the Lenovo device include its kickstand, which permit it to
be set in 4 different spots, and its 8MP 180-degree rotating camera with autofocus.
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual is the
third ‘Ultra’ device to have launched in India. Sony brought out the
moniker with the Xperia Z Ultra, which was a flagship-level device in terms of
specifications, but threw a concealment that was almost tabloid-like as far as
the size is concerned. The device got good reviews, though it was maybe a little
ahead of its fourth dimension as far as people’s comfort with huge phones is
concerned, and in the final stage, possibly only a little bit too large for its
own sound.
With the next
member of the series, Sony toned things down a scrap with the launch of the
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual, which had a 6-inch display. Deplorably, the residue of
the specs were watered down as comfortably. The T2 Ultra was a mid-ranger at
best in terms of specs; a correction that diverged a bit too far from the
Xperia Z Ultra.
In that sense,
the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual, which was announced in August this year, seems
to hit the correct balance between size and specs while still existing up to
the ‘Ultra’ moniker. A little over two years later on the Xperia Z Ultra was
launched, how will Sony’s latest attempt performs in the actual Earth? Let's
find out how.
Design and production of display stands
If you are even looking at buying the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual, you hopefully
recognize this very basic fact about the device – it’s a large annoyance. While
Sony has managed to knock off a millimeter of distance and more than 4mm of
width compared to the Xperia T2 Ultra dual, the Xperia C5 Ultra is even big
enough to be noticed wherever you live. The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual is
heavier and somewhat more compact than the T2 Ultra, while also sporting a
marginally smaller battery.
In conditions
of build quality, we have no complaints about the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual. Our
white review unit had a shiny black finish, which is likewise the case with the
other two colors the phone is available in – Black and Soft Mint. The glossy
black means the telephone set is a little prone to smudges, but they aren’t
very noticeable until you count carefully, at least along the white variant. Though
plastic and glass dominate most of the back and forepart, the Sony Xperia C5
Ultra Dual is built round a metal figure, with plastic corners ostensibly to
leave for better antenna performance.
In terms of
the layout of ports, there’s nothing extraordinary here, which is in effect. The
3.5mm audio port sits on the tip of the device, with the Micro-USB port and
microphone making their presence felt at the rear end. The left holds a blanket
that can be torn away to discover the distinct MicroSD and dual Nano-SIM trays.
The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual comes with on-screen Back, Home, and Application
Switcher buttons.
The most
outstanding part of the right is the signature metallic, circular power button
placed slightly above the midway marker. There’s a volume rocker right below
that, followed by the dedicated camera button towards the tail end. There’s a
Sony logo right above the display, with a notification LED to its left, and the
13-megapixel selfie camera and an LED flash to its right. The cover is pretty
harmonious, with six central-aligned elements – the rear camera, LED flash, and
a noise-cancelling microphone followed by three logos.
With Apple pricing the iPhone 6s at a steep Rs 62,000 for
the 16 GB variant in India (even if 16 GB is only not enough today), and
leading up to a jaw-dropping Rs 92,000 for the iPhone 6s Plus 128 GB,
price-conscious Indian customers have a hard choice to get. Answer the new 6s
and 6s Plus justify their price tags or should prospective iPhone customers
wait for prices to come down–which is improbable to occur before long. Or
should they merely work for the year-old iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which come at
significantly more depressed costs? For illustration, the current e-commerce
bonanza in India is seeing the iPhone 6 selling for as low as Rs 24,999 after
discounts and an exchange offer, a massive difference as compared to the Rs
62,000 price tag on the 6s 16 GB.
Grounded on a little under a day of using the new iPhone 6s,
here’s a fast overview of the some of the notable characteristics of the iPhone
6s and 6s Plus and how they stack up against the iPhone 6. Definitely faster than gnome applications
The A9 chip is Apple’s third-Gen chip with 64-bit
architecture and Apple claim CPU performance is up by close to 70 percent
compared to the A8 chip powering the iPhone 6. Graphics performance is
reportedly up 90 percent compared to A8.
And the M9 motion coprocessor integrated into the A9 chip ensures that
Siri is always on. Just say “Hey Siri” for Siri to come alive. But the iPhone 6
is no laggard either on the upper front.
Built tougher
The iPhone 6 faced Bendgate, though true, it wasn’t like
every second phone got turned. Apple found out its lesson though, and the 6s
and 6s Plus use 7000 Series aluminium alloy, which is mixed with Zinc to make
it worse. 7000 Series aluminium is used in the aerospace sector. According to
Unbox Therapy’s literal pressure tests, the iPhone 6S chassis is a great deal
harder than the chassis of the 6–it didn’t set out to bend until exposed to a
pressure of 80 lbs. The 6 chassis started to bow at 30 lbs of pressing. Thus, the
6s are clearly far worse and better built than the 6 and hence it is slightly
more threatening as well.
Hot Photos
Falling somewhere in between a still image and a video, Live
Photos–on by default–is close to the iPhone 6s capturing a photo, but also 1.5
seconds of video before and later on with sound. Clink on a Live Photo and it
comes to life. File size is around twice of a regular photo, but Live Photos is
a superb addition and is possibly a step towards the journey where we may not
have still images shot as a still anymore but always every bit part of a
picture. You can view Live Photos on any iOS device running IOS 9, but to create
one, you need an iPhone 6s. And apps like Facebook may soon enable playback of
Live Photos too increasing its range. Thanks to Apple’s market penetration,
expect Live Photos to become a big trend soon.
Camera
The camera is bumped up from 8 MP on the iPhone 6 to a new
12 MP sensor with new pixel technology on the 6s. Apple claims that its new
image signal processor on the iPhone 6s works with iOS 9 to provide far better films.
Front camera has been broken up to 5MP from 1.2 MP and includes Retina Flash
for better lit selfies—the screen flashes three times smarter than usual,
combined with True Tone technology to account for location color tone and
inflammation. But DxOMark, an industry standard for camera and lens image
quality measurements and ratings, says the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are left
behind by seven Android-smartphone cameras, including the Sony Xperia Z5 and
the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy Note 4. The reviewers are blunt, saying,
“… those looking to upgrade from the iPhone 6 Plus might not find it (the
camera on the 6s and 6s Plus) appreciably compelling.”
What’s neat though is 4K video recording (and with optical
image stabilization on the 6s Plus). And the A9 processor makes for some deft
video editing using iMovie.
Battery Life
While the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus reportedly have slightly
lower capacity batteries as compared to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, battery life
has been reported to be the same by most reviewers and by Apple too, thanks to
software enhancements. And then perhaps nothing to worry about there, though
bigger is always handy when it comes to battery life.
Instantaneous Touch ID
One thing I noticed was nearest instantaneous working of
Touch ID, which incorporates a fingerprint scanner into home button and does
away with the need for punching in a 4-digit password. Apple made security
unobtrusive with TouchID on the iPhone 5s and the 6s takes it one level higher,
and it’s definitely another productivity win for Apple.
Battery Life
While the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus reportedly have slightly
lower capacity batteries as compared to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, battery life
has been reported to be the same by most reviewers and by Apple too, thanks to
software enhancements. So perhaps nothing to worry about there, though bigger
is always handier when it comes to battery life.
Futuristic 3D Touch
3D Touch is perhaps the coolest feature on the iPhone 6s and
6s Plus. The original iPhone borrowed
gestures like pinch and zoom, but now has broken ahead of the pack by
introducing Peek and Pop. The iPhone 6s senses how much pressure is applied to
screen and it responds with subtle feedback. Then not only will you find out
the results of a press on the screen—you will really feel it.
Pressing an icon makes for that image into focus while the
background becomes hazy and you can select the sub-menu from the home screen
itself. For example, by pushing the camera icon, you get options like Take
Selfie, Record Video, Record slo-mo or Take Photo. Conceptually, it’s a bit
like clicking on the right button of a shiner. In a mailbox, it can definitely
improve productivity because a push will get you a peek into an e-mail and
options like Archive or marking it unread, and a further push will really get
you into that email. The Peek part gives you a look and you don’t need to click
back to exit backwards to the letter box, thus eliminating an activity and
improving productivity.
Some app developers like Instagram have already started
leveraging 3D Touch–no more clicking on a photo and clicking back to run
backwards to the previous screen. It works for a noticeable and welcome UI
enhancement in games two and many, many iOS developers will leverage 3D Touch
in the approaching months.
From the position of future iPhones, 3D Touch is a big milestone
along the path to an iPhone without the home button. But that’s maybe a
generation or two out. From the apps perspective 3D Touch will begin getting an
increasing impact, merely for the immediate future if your iPhone doesn’t have
3D Touch you would perhaps just miss the coolest futuristic tech on an iPhone
in the recent past.
In a bid to increase its gross revenue in the festive
season, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced the launch of a novel dual-step
version of the Otis Liva in the nation. While the petrol variant of the new
theoretical account is priced at Rs 5.76 lakh, the diesel version costs Rs 6.79
lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This limited variant is grounded along the regular V
trim of the motorcar, and only 400 units of this vehicle will be sold till
December, 2015.
Also the new double-tone shade,
the new Toyota Etios Liva gets a rear roof spoiler, black grille & wing
mirrors, and 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. The new model also arrives with
enhanced safety with various standard features such as dual front SRS
(Supplemental Restraint System) airbags, pre tensioner and force limiter front
seat belts. The vehicle’s cabin too gets added features like new wood finish,
new double-tone seat fabric and Bluetooth-supported audio system.
Mr. Akitoshi Takemura, Senior
Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, “It is our attempt to
continuously upgrade our offering in line with the changing lifestyle
preferences of our clients and with Etios Series being received “Most Promising
Brand 2015″ by Economic Times and we are confident, the New Liva will further
enjoy our customers this auspicious time of year”.
Since it’s only a limited
edition, the vehicle has no mechanical updates. It proceeds to feature the same
1.2-liter petrol (79bhp, 104Nm) and 1.4-liter diesel (67bhp, 170Nm).
Toyota Liva Facelift Launched In India ! Watch Video
WASHINGTON: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will have a Townhall Question and Answer session at IIT-Delhi later this month to connect with Indians, whom he identified as "one of our most dynamic and engaged communities" on the social media.
"More than 130 million people use Facebook in India. I'm looking frontward to hearing directly from one of our most dynamic and engaged communities," Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook post, wherein he foretold to be hosting his next Townhall Q&A in Delhi on October 28.
"If you have a query, please ask below in the commentaries. To vote for a question, but like it. I'll be answering questions from across Facebook as good as from a live audience at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi," Zuckerberg said. Final month in Palo Alto, Zuckerberg hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a town hall question and answer session.
It's a Baleno Blockbuster that Maruti is by all accounts on the very edge of. Yes I guarantee you that I have thought things through before I say that! Thus at the very start let me say that the announcement has an admonition. Maruti must value the Baleno astutely, as it will perhaps have the one opportunity to hit the nail on the head for Nexa. However, I will clarify that later. In the first place the auto itself.
For those of you who read my first drive impressions with the CVT variation, you would comprehend why this auto is so vital for Maruti Suzuki. For the individuals who didn't, tap the connection toward the begin of this section! The Baleno is being dispatched toward the end of October, and will brandish three drivetrains: 1.2 VVT petrol manual and CVT and 1.3 DDiS diesel manual. I have now determined each of the three autos and will let you know everything to know. The early introduction you get of the Baleno is that this is a sufficient and roomy hatchback. Say farewell to the recollections of Maruti Suzuki compelling the thought that the Swift was the meaning of a premium portal! The Japanese carmaker knew it required substantially more than the Swift to tackle the Hyundai i20 and the Honda Jazz.
The Baleno looks sufficient, yet is neither lovely nor slick. Maruti made a special effort to persuade us generally (finish with video testimonials of European guests to the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show where the auto appeared in September saying its bella!) yet I stay unmoved. The auto looks contemporary yet not adorable, sensible but rather not a la mode, pertinent but rather not beguiling. The higher trim variations improve, as they have a sprinkling of additional chrome, 16" amalgam wheels (lower trims have 15" edges), a vastly improved composed headlamp group and LED daytime running lights.
The headlights on the lower trims truth be told look a ton like the Swift's, while the fancier ones have a chrome component slicing through them, that proceeds to end up the chrome edge of the front grille. The LED mark is likewise a decent touch, and gives the auto a particular personality and Maruti could've profited big time from bringing this through crosswise over variations.
There is a streaming configuration (Suzuki actually calls it its Liquid Flow outline idea) to the auto's sides, with a solid lump going through the waist and flaring out at the back bumper. The back n truth is the auto's most attractive component. It gives the auto a wide position, and has an affirmed chrome component that emphasizes the width. The taillights give the auto some character as well. The back quarter glass sits after the back entryway's closed line, and this upgrades the feeling of space and airiness inside the lodge. That is a savvy and practical configuration highlight in reality.
The lodge is ample - no make that extremely large - and everything goes to a clever format and plan. The i20 and Jazz likewise appear to be open - particularly the recent. Be that as it may, the Baleno figures out how to appear to be liberal. What's more, that is in spite of the way that its wheelbase is the littlest amongst the three at 2520mm. The lodge is additionally completed on the whole dark - an intense move by Maruti.
It's a Baleno Blockbuster that Maruti is by all accounts on the precarious edge of. Yes I guarantee you that I have thought things through before I say that! Thus at the very beginning let me say that the announcement has an admonition. Maruti must value the Baleno intelligently, as it will potentially have the one opportunity to take care of business for Nexa. However, I will clarify that later. To start with the auto itself.
For those of you who read my first drive impressions with the CVT variation, you would comprehend why this auto is so critical for Maruti Suzuki. For the individuals who didn't, tap the connection toward the begin of this section! The Baleno is being propelled toward the end of October, and will wear three drivetrains: 1.2 VVT petrol manual and CVT and 1.3 DDiS diesel manual. I have now determined each of the three autos and will let you know everything to know. The early introduction you get of the Baleno is that this is a sufficient and roomy hatchback. Say farewell to the recollections of Maruti Suzuki constraining the thought that the Swift was the meaning of a premium portal! The Japanese carmaker knew it required a great deal more than the Swift to tackle the Hyundai i20 and the Honda Jazz.
The Baleno looks plentiful, however is neither lovely nor snappy. Maruti made a special effort to persuade us generally (finish with video testimonials of European guests to the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show where the auto appeared in September saying its bella!) yet I stay unmoved. The auto looks contemporary yet not charming, sensible but rather not upscale, applicable but rather not bewitching. The higher trim variations improve, as they have a sprinkling of additional chrome, 16" compound wheels (lower trims have 15" edges), a vastly improved outlined headlamp group and LED daytime running lights.
The headlights on the lower trims indeed look a considerable measure like the Swift's, while the fancier ones have a chrome component slicing through them, that proceeds to end up the chrome edge of the front grille. The LED mark is additionally a decent touch, and gives the auto a particular personality and Maruti could've profited big time from bringing this through crosswise over variations.
There is a streaming configuration (Suzuki actually calls it its Liquid Flow outline idea) to the auto's sides, with a strong lump going through the waist and flaring out at the back bumper. The back n truth is the auto's most attractive component. It gives the auto a wide position, and has a professed chrome component that highlights the width. The taillights give the auto some personality as well. The back quarter glass sits after the back entryway's closed line, and this improves the feeling of space and airiness inside the lodge. That is a shrewd and useful configuration highlight in fact.
The lodge is large - no make that exceptionally open - and everything goes to a canny format and plan. The i20 and Jazz additionally appear to be extensive - particularly the recent. In any case, the Baleno figures out how to seem to be liberal. Also, that is in spite of the way that its wheelbase is the littlest amongst the three at 2520mm. The lodge is additionally completed taking all things together dark - a strong move by Maruti.
The group that chipped away at the Baleno for India says it needed to battle with Suzuki HQ in Hamamatsu to get its way with the dark trim. Tried and true way of thinking did point to beige or a two tone complete, yet Maruti says it needed to commute home the auto's purpose being energetic and dynamic. Keep in mind the first Swift anybody? I beyond any doubt do! So yes it's a well known message without a doubt! The lodge is stacked with treats at the top-end, which I will come to in a bit. In any case, suffice to say that its vaporous, spacious and comfortable as well!
I drove the CVT to begin with, and was quickly struck by two things. The auto appeared to be steady, smooth and extremely all around bundled. You get a decent sense from the auto's manufacture quality - which isn't generally valid for Marutis is it? The drawback was that despite the fact that the CVT was smooth, surpassing or quickening had the motor dependably at most extreme revs. This implied a lot of commotion, and too little punch. The 1.2 petrol however seems to be refined and dexterous. I think the CVT will take some getting used to - like all CVTs do. The appalling thing however? The CVT is just being offered in the Delta trim - which is one up from the base Sigma trim. A considerable measure of purchasers who pick programmed gears nowadays are not just searching for the accommodation of that decision, additionally need to spoil themselves a bit. I absolutely get Maruti needs to offer an appealingly valued CVT, yet ought to consider an Alpha (top trim) or Zeta (second trim) CVT variation too. The CVT was an aid in Jaipur's infuriating road movement, however yes on the expressway is the place is flounders, as it does not have the punch to convey an inside and out energetic bundle. Maruti claim 21.4 kmpl mileage on both the CVT and the manual petrol - which is a pleasant number to toss around.
The manual petrol is to be sure an altogether different auto to the CVT however. Furthermore, actually so for my situation, as the manual I drove was the same shading (Ray Blue), however was the Alpha trim thus extremely very much selected! The VVT motor wakes up, and is mated wonderfully to the 5 speed manual transmission. The natural unit from other Maruti autos feels chipper and extremely smooth. Its run of the mill Suzuki fortress stuff - littler relocation petrols is truly the organization's thing. Furthermore, it appears with the 1.2, which is an enjoyable to drive, and genuinely energetic bundle. The auto speeds about, and stays exceptionally stable, absolutely in control. Both the petrols feel a touch light on their feet however, and do not have the weight of the i20. In any case, contrast with the Jazz and you will discover this auto sportier without a doubt.
Be that as it may, if the petrol was amusing to drive, the diesel is an outright hoot. I was helped to remember what a disclosure the Swift diesel had been the point at which it initially arrived. I will always remember that first drive, and despite the fact that the Baleno isn't exactly as energetic, it draws near. What's more, the amazement component is that this is essentially the same motor as well! Maruti could've decided on the 90 bhp adaptation of the 1.3 motor, however has stayed with the 74 bhp form (perhaps for the higher mileage number - a great 27.39 kmpl!).
Be that as it may, I didn't imagine that was appearing as a major crevice in the technique by any means. The diesel has a somewhat more planted feel, and truly appears to fortify the auto's each pore. The Baleno DDiS is super fun by examination, and does all that you need it to. I must specify that the guiding and suspension have been given a ton of thought, and it shows (valid crosswise over variations). The auto has a developed vibe about it, and ride quality is really great - front and back. The suspension has been tuned for solace, however stays sufficiently tight when you toss the auto around a bit. Taking care of is additionally great, however marginally fatter tires would've felt all the more fulfilling. No doubt I don't need to tell do I - that is another penance at the sacred place of fuel productivity!
On the off chance that I let you know that there was another Android telephone with a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, 2GB of RAM, a 1.7GHz processor, a 3,000 mAh battery, and a 13-megapixel camera, would any of that data turn your head? Perhaps. Be that as it may, imagine a scenario in which it just cost $200, and it was being sold by Pepsi.
Believe it or not, Pepsi is clearly making a telephone (actually no, not that one) called the Pepsi P1. Various Android locales have uncovered a spilled picture of another gadget that is plainly marked with the Pepsi logo, something that was even teased on the organization's Weibo account only a couple of days back. Be that as it may, Pepsi hasn't gone and planned the telephone itself. Rather, it's gotten an obscure telephone maker to carry out the occupation (the gadget has a certain Huawei stylish to it, for what it's worth). The last is a move that we've seen different brands (like Kodak) endeavor before, one that quite often delivers really terrible results.
The draw here is, clearly, the cost. Telephone producers of all shapes and sizes have spent the most recent year or somewhere in the vicinity pushing the limits in the matter of how little they're willing to charge for opened, about premium telephones. In any case, moderate Android telephones are about a dime twelve in China, which is the place the Pepsi Phone will be sold. In the event that and when it goes at a bargain, Pepsi will as far as anyone knows charge only 1,299 yuan — about $205 US, or if nothing else a couple of thousand container tops and UPC marks.
Update October 12th, 2:01PM ET: PepsiCo Inc. has told Reuters that the phone is real, but that the company is just licensing its branding. Another company will manufacture the phone. The article has been updated to reflect this.
OnePlus X Smartphone Launch Today in India. President Peter Lau, why should booked go to today's occasion in Bengaluru, teased the up and coming cell phone on Chinese online networking site Weibo with a picture of a GPS course that resembles the letters in order X; it is supposed that the name of the new handset is OnePlus X.
The Apple Store is prepared to introduction in India with its mark wooden tables and counters. They will be appearing here in association with Tata claimed shopper hardware chain Croma, which will have Apple at six areas as a pilot.
Avijit Mitra, CEO of Infiniti Retail, said, "We are glad to accomplice Apple to dispatch the Apple Store in India and to a great degree bullish about it dispatch."
Apple will be set up at five Croma stores in Mumbai, including Malad, Juhu, Oberoi Mall, Phoenix Mall and Ghatkopar. In Bengaluru, this will be at Croma in Jayanagar. The opening is planned till Diwali one month from now.
The store plan, furniture, installations and lighting will the same as that utilized as a part of Apple stores internationally and the business staff will likewise be prepared by the organization. In India, Apple offers through premium affiliates who run selective brand stores under the establishment model. Gadgets are likewise accessible at multi brand versatile and purchaser hardware retail chains and a percentage of the bigger neighborhood telephone stores.
Apple sold 1.7 million iPhones in India between October 2014 and September 2015, the organization's money related year, contrasted and 1.1 million units prior, as indicated by business sector tracker sources.
Snapdeal is holding an extraordinary 'Gadgets Monday' as a component of its Diwali bargains and there are some good offers in cell phones, tablets, and so forth. We investigate a top's portion offers. Meizu MX5: The Meizu MX5 with its 20 mp camera was propelled only on Snapdeal for Rs 19,999 despite the fact that for reasons unknown in the arrangement Snapdeal is demonstrating the first cost as Rs 21,999.
The cell phone is as of now accessible for Rs 17,999 on the site. Meizu MX5 has a 5.5 inch AMOLED (1080x1920p, - 401 ppi), Octa-center 2.2 GHz Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 processor, 3GB RAM , 16GB stockpiling and a 20.7MP back camera + 5MP front. It has a 3150 mAh battery with quick charging and a unique finger impression sensor and runs the FlyMe UI in light of Android 5. In our survey, we cherished the Meizu MX5's execution and staggering camera on offer.
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Xiaomi Mi 4i : Xiaomi Mi 4i has been one solid entertainer from Xiaomi and the Rs 12,999 cell phone is accessible at Rs 9999 on Snapdeal.
LG Nexus 5 or more Google Chromecast at Rs 17,999 If unadulterated Google Android is the thing that you need, look no more distant than the LG Nexus 5. Snapdeal is putting forth Google Chromecast with this one also and given that this is accessible for Rs 17,999, this is very much a take.
