Category: Technology

Mi Band HRX Edition: Review

Saturday, October 28th, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Xiaomi (Mi) had launched the Mi Band HRX Edition in India last month in collaboration with Hrithik Roshan. The Band is similar to the Mi Band 2 launched last year, however, the Heart rate sensor is absent in the latest edition. The fitness band is available online for just Rs 1,299/- on Mi India, Flipkart, Myntra and Amazon portal. The device is also available offline through Mi Home stores. The device has been priced pretty competitively in my opinion. https://youtu.be/m8yp63-Ttks This review is being published after using the Band for almost three weeks. HRX Band The Band has similar specs to that of Mi Band 2. The Battery, Dimension and Looks being identical, the only notable difference is the absence…

Budget Bluetooth Speaker: Mi Bluetooth Mini Review

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Xiaomi (Mi) apart from Smartphones, also brings in some of the accessories and Digital products into the Indian market. Recently, I had the opportunity of try out one such product. I got the Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini while I was looking for a compact wireless speaker to be paired with my laptop and smartphone. Please do check out the Unboxing and Performance Test video on my Youtube Channel. The link is provided below. https://youtu.be/XDRNzMwadNU About the Device Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini is priced at Rs 1,299/- but one may get it for less during the Sale season. The product is available on the Mi India portal and Mi has really improved the logistic support as I received the product in…

Xiaomi Mi A1: Dual Camera Android One Device

Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Xiaomi has announced their latest phone in India, the Mi A1 which is an Android One device built in collaboration with Google. The USP of the phone is the rear Dual Camera setup which being projected as the flagship Android One dual camera phone. The phone will sold exclusively on Flipkart and MI India portal from 12th September,’17. The phone has been priced at Rs 14,999/- which is pretty reasonable considering the specs offered by Mi A1. The phone will also be available offline through Mi Home Stores and Mi Partner stores. The phone resembles similar specs as to the one observed on Mi 5X which was recently launched in China. Software Mi A1 being an Android One device will…

Digital Banking: The Technology Driven Revolution

Thursday, July 6th, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Payment Banks have gained prominence of late, the regulatory body Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is encouraging such type of banks which facilitate digital transaction and simplify the process of opening savings bank account for individual transaction. It is also aimed at driving the society to cashless economy by promoting digital transaction over cash based transaction. These banks are set to revolutionize the retail banking experience. Payment Banks facilitate smoother and hassle free platform for carrying out transaction. Similar to Payment Banks are the Digital Banks which offer similar features to the end customers. It is very easy for the Individuals to open the account using their mobile phone and within short span of time your account is ready for…

InFocus Turbo 5: Killer Budget end Smartphone?

Saturday, July 1st, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Budget end smartphone is currently the most happening segment in the smartphone industry in India with all the major manufacturers trying to grab share in the market. The smartphone market in India is growing very rapidly and the majority of the users prefer the budget end devices for use. Recently, A new player has entered the Indian smartphone market and is expected to intensify the rivalry in the Industry. InFocus, a US-based company has launched their Budget end smartphone Turbo 5 in India. The phone is being manufactured by Foxconn which is world’s largest electronics contract manufacturing company. Turbo 5 looks to be a very promising handset in the budget segment which is expected to give a tough competition to…

One Plus 5: Flagship Launched In India

Saturday, June 24th, 2017 Amritesh one response

One Plus has finally announced the launch of their latest flagship in India, the One Plus 5. One Plus has been sending out teasers to create a hype around the launch for quite some time now. Finally, the OP5 is available for sale exclusively on the Amazon portal. The device comes with the latest hardware specification onboard along with major improvements in the camera department claimed by the One Plus Team. OP5 comes in two variant, Base variant is priced at Rs 32,999/- which has 64GB storage and 6 GB of Ram, while the premium variant which provides 128GB storage and 8 GB of Ram is priced at Rs 37,999/-. The phone is available in two color variants, the base…

Nokia Series Smartphones Launched In India: All You Need To Know

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 Amritesh no responses

HMD Global has finally announced the launch of Nokia Series phones in India. The Nokia 3, 5 and 6 will be “Made in India” smartphones by the Finnish startup firm, which has the exclusive right to use the “Nokia” brand. The phones are being rolled out in phases, initially the Nokia 3 will released in the offline market followed by the Nokia 5 while Nokia 6 (premium variant) will be available exclusively online on the Amazon portal. Nokia 3 is the budget end variant priced at Rs 9,499/- which is available in offline store from 16th June,’17 while Nokia 5 will be available for pre bookings from 7th July,’17 sporting a price tag of Rs 12,899/-. Note that both these…

REDMI 4: Budget Smartphone from Xiaomi (Mi)

Monday, May 29th, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Xiaomi recently launched their latest Budget Smartphone, Redmi 4 in India. The handset is exclusively sold through Amazon and Mi Portal. Xiaomi has been ruling the budget and midrange segment for quite some time now. The Redmi 4A or the Redmi 3S/Prime were total value for money devices. No other smartphone manufacturer has been able to match the competitive edge enjoyed by Xiaomi in the lower end segment. The devices come with decent specs and build quality despite being priced pretty reasonably. Xiaomi has claimed to have sold 2,50,000 units within 8 minutes at the first flashsale. The device comes with minor improvement over the Redmi 4A, but additional features such as the finger print scanner along with metal body…

Redmi 4A: Budget Smartphone

Monday, March 27th, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Xiaomi recently launched their Budget end smartphone in India, the Redmi 4A. The phone has been priced at Rs 5,999/- and is available exclusively on Amazon and Mi India portal. Xiaomi had launched their their budget end Redmi 3S last year and it did exceedingly well. The new Redmi 4A is cheaper than the Redmi 3S with some changes to the hardware specifications. Redmi 4A as of now is available through flashsale held weekly on the Amazon and Mi Portal. Please refer to the respective portal for more details. Lets take a close look at the device: Build and Display: Redmi 4A is a very light device weighing just 132 gms, the build feels compact and comfortable to hold. It uses…

Moto G5 Plus: All You Need To Know

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 Amritesh no responses

Lenovo owned Motorola recently launched the successor to their G Series smartphones, the Moto G5 Plus. The phone is exclusively available on Flipkart and has been priced very competitively at Rs 14,999/- for the base variant and Rs 16,999/- for the premium variant.  Motorola did not do quite well with their Moto M launched few months back but with Moto G5 Plus they are aiming to capture the midrange segment. Within few days of its launch Moto G5 Plus has grabbed a lot of attention and market share as well. Like its predecessor the Moto G5 Plus is also being hyped for having the best rear camera in the midrange segment. However, it is not only the Camera which is…