Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab A11 in India

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today unveiled the Galaxy Tab A11, a tablet that brings together immersive entertainment, smooth performance and versatility for users across age groups.

Key Features

• 8.7" display with 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and immersive viewing.
• Dolby-engineered dual speakers delivering rich, multidimensional audio.
• Powered by a 6nm-based octa-core processor for fast, power-efficient performance.
• 5100mAh battery supporting long browsing, gaming, and binge-watching sessions.
• 5MP front camera for sharper, clearer video calls.
• Available in classic Gray and Silver.
• Up to 8GB RAM for seamless multitasking.
• 128GB storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD card.

Galaxy Tab A11 comes with an 8.7" display featuring a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering an unparalleled viewing and smooth scrolling experience in any lighting condition—whether you are browsing the web, catching up on social media, or streaming your favourite shows. The Galaxy Tab A11 also features Dolby-engineered dual speakers that deliver rich, multidimensional audio, perfect for movies, music, or video calls.

Powered by a 6nm-based octa-core processor, Galaxy Tab A11 delivers fast and power-efficient performance, ideal for seamless multitasking. It also packs a 5100mAh battery that supports long sessions of browsing, gaming, and binge-watching.

Galaxy Tab A11 comes with a 5MP front camera for sharper, clearer video calls. Whether you are catching up with family or collaborating with your team, the enhanced clarity lets you see every expression in lifelike detail.

Available in classic Gray and Silver, Galaxy Tab A11 offers up to 8GB of memory, enabling fast and seamless multitasking. It also comes with 128GB of storage, providing plenty of space for large files. Additionally, users can expand the storage up to 2 TB with a microSD card.

Price and Availability

Galaxy Tab A11 will be available on Samsung.com, Amazon, Flipkart and select retail stores.

Product	Connectivity	RAM	Storage	Price	Bank Cashback
Galaxy Tab A11	WiFi	4GB	64GB	INR 12,999	INR 1,000
Galaxy Tab A11	LTE	4GB	64GB	INR 15,999	INR 1,000
Galaxy Tab A11	WiFi	8GB	128GB	INR 17,999	INR 1,000
Galaxy Tab A11	LTE	8GB	128GB	INR 20,999	INR 1,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ to Debut in India This Month

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is all set to launch the Galaxy Tab A11+ in India, bringing enhanced performance and key Galaxy AI capabilities to consumers.

The Galaxy Tab A11+ will debut with segment-leading AI features, such as Google Gemini, Circle to Search with Google, and Solve Math on Samsung Notes, enabling smarter learning, improved productivity and easier information access for users.

With Google Gemini, users get real-time visual AI through which they can more naturally engage in conversational interactions that make everyday tasks easier. Circle to Search is a new way to search anything using a simple gesture — without switching apps. The Solve Math feature in Samsung Notes provides quick and accurate solutions to complex math equations.

Powered by the 4nm-based MediaTek MT8775 processor, the Galaxy Tab A11+ is designed to deliver smooth and reliable performance across everyday tasks. It will be available in 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variants, with support for up to 2TB expandable storage to accommodate additional content and learning material. With the launch of the Galaxy Tab A11+, Samsung plans to further consolidate its market leadership in India.

Haryana Becomes The 1st State to Adopt Tablet-based Personalized and Adaptive Learning

The tablets will be rolled out to 5 lakh government school students in grades 10 – 12, backed 2GB free data per day

The program aims to bridge the gap between Government schools and private edtech players or schools, by mitigating the learning losses incurred due to COVID-19 and achieving higher learning level outcomes

The state Government of Haryana has announced the commencement of personalized and adaptive learning (PAL) enabled tablet based learning program to ensure Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL). The program will be rolled out for all 5 lakh government school students in the state, in grades 10 – 12, via a library-based model. With this pioneering initiative, Haryana aims to mitigate the learning losses incurred due to COVID-19 and achieve higher learning level outcomes.

According to an ASER survey conducted last year, nearly half (47%) of the students who did not have access to learning materials cited a lack of gadgets as a reason, while 10% cited a lack of internet. Due to working hours, digital devices owned by parents could not replace school-based learning time. On the back of these data and on ground feedback, offering device access was identified as the core solution to cope with this conundrum. 

The integration of the personalized and adaptive learning (PAL) software will support classroom teaching by enabling an adaptive practice and personalized remedial learning for students. The selection of the edtech partner was comprehensively implemented via evaluation based on IIT Bombay's Tulna framework and a four-week proof of concept and a thorough pilot program in government schools followed by a tender.

Commenting on the initiative, Gaurav Goel, Founder and CEO, Samagra, a mission-driven governance consulting firm said, “This is a pioneering step by the state. The pandemic-led disruption observed over the last two-years, led to a deficit in the in-person teaching model. While the Haryana Government took the lead in deploying technology to sustain the quality of education, this move will go a long way in improving access to devices to facilitate online learning. Based on parameters like device mobility, user interface, tablets were identified as the appropriate device for student learning.” Samsung, Airtel and Jio have partnered with the state for this initiative.

The tablets provided, will be backed by appropriate data connectivity. Students can access the service without having to pay for any additional fees. With this initiative the Haryana Government aims to bridge the gap between Government schools and private ed-tech players or schools. The Government has also enabled a mobile device management solution which ensures appropriate utility and no misuse of the devices.

"Besides device access, the State also recognized that there is a fundamental issue in student learning since all students are at varied learning levels and have different pace of learning. Hence, the State is also investing in the procurement and distribution of personalized and adaptive learning (PAL) enabled tablets. This program is projected to create a significant new-age seamless blend of in-school and at-home learning experience in the AY 2022 – 2023," Gaurav added.

Samagra has been working with the Government of Haryana since 2017 to improve the quality of education in the state’s 14,000+ government schools.

About Gaurav Goel

Gaurav Goel is the Founder & CEO of Samagra. Gaurav holds a dual degree in Computer Science & Engineering from IIT Delhi and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. After graduating from IIM Calcutta, he joined McKinsey & Company as a Management Consultant where he worked across sectors and geographies, solving diverse corporate problem statements. While he was enjoying his stint at McKinsey, he knew that eventually he wanted to use his skills towards improving the lives of citizens by engaging with the governance process. In 2012, he set up Samagra so that he could translate his passion into reality and create impact at scale.

About Samagra

Samagra works with the bureaucratic leadership of states across domains to solve complex governance problems at scale. So far, Samagra has worked with 7 state governments, in addition to the Government of India, on 15+ large scale systemic transformation programs across domains such as education, employment, agriculture, health, public service delivery, and skilling. 

The firm’s programs are long-term systemic transformations, rather than point interventions, and therefore the first wave of a program is typically 2- 3 years long, and increases in duration as the scope increases. Samagra has developed a unique, indigenous consulting approach which combines top-down management consulting for problem structuring with a bottom-up understanding of how governance works on the ground for solution design. It leverages data and technology to enable the implementation of solutions.

5 Tips To Buying The Best eWriter Tablet

Change; one thing that we must constantly accommodate as humans. From writing on stone tablets to writing using pen and paper, here comes the latest transformation to the human generation, the eWriter Tablets. But as writing gets redefined using a stylus pen and a screen display, how can we exactly determine which eWriter Tablet will best serve our needs? Follow through as the paragraphs unfold and stand to discover a penta of tips that will act as the spotlight to purchasing the eWriter Tablet that will best meet your writing needs and those of your loved ones.

• The hardware and software components of the tablet
  You definitely look forward to an eWriter Tablet that will serve you for the longest term possible. The only way of getting the assurance to the durability of your anticipated tablet is through making a thorough scrutiny of its hardware and software components. Just by the look of the outer covers, you can make a guess whether the gadget will withstand shocks in case of accidental falls. And if it involves an online purchase as is mostly the case, consulting the review sections will reveal much of what the hardware entails.Getting to know the devices operating system, the ROM (Read Only Memory) that greatly determines operational speeds, and RAM (Random Access Memory) that caters for internal storages capabilities, are some of the best issues to look into before actualizing your purchase.


• The ease of operating the device
  The most frustrating experiences that you can ever stumble upon as a user is the inability to fully enjoy and utilize your eWriter Tablet. If the tablet is especially going to be used by kids, learning the commands should be more of a 1,2,3 affair. Most eWriters provide a simple to use interface.


• PortabilityA simple look at the best eWriter tablet guide by topprobe.com will hint you that the gadgets exist in different sizes. Depending on whether you will be using the tablet at home or moving around with it, you can determine the best size that will ensure a seamless portability experience. It should neither feel too large to the point of making your uncomfortable or too small to such a magnitude that it can easily slip off your fingers while writing.


• Battery lifeDespite being part of the hardware components to investigate, the battery life is such a noble detail that must be factored into consideration as an isolated case. If you will be using the eWriter tablet for prolonged hours, a large battery capacity will ensure that you have an uninterrupted writing experience as a result of power drain. Medium and small battery capacities, on the other hand, are good for individuals who won’t need to be on the gadgets for long durations.


• Interoperability and interconnectivity with other devicesTransfer and sharing of information between our personal electronic devices and other people’s gadgets has grown into a common practice. And eWriter Tablet detailed with the ability to easily share information is a convenient choice since it will never frustrate your intentions of having your friends access your content or transfer your data to other gadgets.
  
  Finally, a good eWriter gadget should be in a position to accommodate expandable memory devices i.e. the memory cards. This will give you the liberty to store as much information as you can on the device.
  
  With a solid foundation on what makes the best eWriter Tablet, you can now confidently make your observations followed by purchases.

Meet The World’s First Ubuntu Tablet

Isn't the time of multifunctional devices. The customer nowadays wants something more and the plus side is, that the device makers are ready to go all the way and provide the customers with what they want. A perfect example of this trend is Canonical manufactured world's first Ubuntu tablet, the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition.

The 10-inch tablet runs on the same core operating system as the Ubuntu Phone but the user experience dynamically adapts based on input and the screen size being used by the user. This means, the device is able to double up both as a tablet and a full on Ubuntu desktop.



The device's stunning specifications have the capability to bowl any geeky techie's mind over. The device's gorgeous 10.1-inch IPS inch IPS touch display is powered by a full HD 1920×1200 pixel resolution at 240 ppi. Further, its Inside has a 64-bit MediaTek MT8163A 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal memory to make it a desire for ever tech enthusiast. In order to increase the storage expansion to up to 64GB, the device comes with a micro SD memory card.

This is not all, the device also comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, which is capable of recording in full 1080p. Further, it also has a 3-megapixel front facing camera for selfies, video chats and vlogs.

For an astounding sound experience, the device comes with front facing Dolby Atmos speakers. Further, the M10 at 246mm x 171mm x 8.2mm, weighs just 470 grams and is lighter than the Apple iPad Air. Yes, you read it right. In addition to this, its 7280 mAh battery makes sure that people are able to make use of it for 10 hours without any hassle.

The firsts for M10 doesn't just stop with its unique slate form factor. It also has the honour of being the first device to deliver on Canonical’s vision of the future of computing: convergence.

According to Canonical, idea behind convergence is, that one doesn't need to distinct, separate devices, each running their own apps and operating system - as one only need one brain to do various functions, similarly one needs only one OS.

Organisations who want to take a tight control over their own systems and avoid any third party access, Ubuntu is the device they were looking for so long.

The M10 Ubuntu tablet global sale can be expected to begin in March. For people wanting to buying the device, they may have to shell up to €250, which we think for such a device is not that bad a deal.

Meet The World’s First Ubuntu Tablet

Isn't the time of multifunctional devices. The customer nowadays wants something more and the plus side is, that the device makers are ready to go all the way and provide the customers with what they want. A perfect example of this trend is Canonical manufactured world's first Ubuntu tablet, the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition.

The 10-inch tablet runs on the same core operating system as the Ubuntu Phone but the user experience dynamically adapts based on input and the screen size being used by the user. This means, the device is able to double up both as a tablet and a full on Ubuntu desktop.



The device's stunning specifications have the capability to bowl any geeky techie's mind over. The device's gorgeous 10.1-inch IPS inch IPS touch display is powered by a full HD 1920×1200 pixel resolution at 240 ppi. Further, its Inside has a 64-bit MediaTek MT8163A 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal memory to make it a desire for ever tech enthusiast. In order to increase the storage expansion to up to 64GB, the device comes with a micro SD memory card.

This is not all, the device also comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, which is capable of recording in full 1080p. Further, it also has a 3-megapixel front facing camera for selfies, video chats and vlogs.

For an astounding sound experience, the device comes with front facing Dolby Atmos speakers. Further, the M10 at 246mm x 171mm x 8.2mm, weighs just 470 grams and is lighter than the Apple iPad Air. Yes, you read it right. In addition to this, its 7280 mAh battery makes sure that people are able to make use of it for 10 hours without any hassle.

The firsts for M10 doesn't just stop with its unique slate form factor. It also has the honour of being the first device to deliver on Canonical’s vision of the future of computing: convergence.

According to Canonical, idea behind convergence is, that one doesn't need to distinct, separate devices, each running their own apps and operating system - as one only need one brain to do various functions, similarly one needs only one OS.

Organisations who want to take a tight control over their own systems and avoid any third party access, Ubuntu is the device they were looking for so long.

The M10 Ubuntu tablet global sale can be expected to begin in March. For people wanting to buying the device, they may have to shell up to €250, which we think for such a device is not that bad a deal.

Amazon Launches New E-Ink Kindles and a Special Fire tablet For Kids

In order to cash on the holiday season, Amazon on Thursday unveiled six new devices in the market. This includes a new Kindle especially designed for kids. The new Kindle for kids would come with free parental control software and apps and a special $25 case.

The collection also includes an 8.9 inch tablet which features Fire OS 4.0 and is lighter than the iPad Air. The Fire OS 4.0 is an Operating system based on KitKat, which is designed for work, play and reading.  The collection also included a new e-ink tablet called the Voyage.

[caption id="attachment_94790" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The new 6-inch Kindle Fire HD 6, in a range of nice colors – along with the older HD 7[/caption]

The new Kindle Fire HDs have been launched in two configurations, a 6 inch version and a 7 inch version. Both the configurations are thinner and more powerful than the previous versions. They have an angular rear panel and run on a quad core processor. Both the configurations come with a rear and front facing camera and have been launched in interesting colors like yellow, black, red, white and blue. The 6 inch version would cost you $99, while the 7 inch version comes in at $139.

The newly launched HDX model is a stunning performer with 339 ppi pixel density and a 2.5 GHz processor. It is Amazon’s flagship device which would cost you around $379. The device can be used with a $59 wireless keyboard called the Fire Keyboard. The keyboard works by connecting to the Fire and then allows the user to scroll on screen and edit documents.

There’s a new tablet in town for kids called the Fire for kids. This new offering by Amazon comes in with a rubber case and a year -long subscription to FreeTime. It will also come in two configurations, a 6 inch version and a 7 inch version. The 6 inch tablet would cost $149 and the 7 inch model is available for $189. The new Fire for kids comes with a two year warranty.

[caption id="attachment_94789" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet along with colorful Kid-Proof Case [/caption]

The Voyage is a super light and thin e-ink device which has been launched with a price tag of $199. The touchscreen device comes with an improved screen resolution and can last up to six weeks with just one charge. The older Kindle has been also updated by adding touch to them.

All the new devices have an improved integration with Amazon’s recently acquired GoodReads service. The service allows the user to share his/her reading status with their friends.

All the devices are open for pre-ordering but will only be shipped during the holiday season of October.

 

Amazon Launches New E-Ink Kindles and a Special Fire tablet For Kids

In order to cash on the holiday season, Amazon on Thursday unveiled six new devices in the market. This includes a new Kindle especially designed for kids. The new Kindle for kids would come with free parental control software and apps and a special $25 case.

The collection also includes an 8.9 inch tablet which features Fire OS 4.0 and is lighter than the iPad Air. The Fire OS 4.0 is an Operating system based on KitKat, which is designed for work, play and reading.  The collection also included a new e-ink tablet called the Voyage.

[caption id="attachment_94790" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The new 6-inch Kindle Fire HD 6, in a range of nice colors – along with the older HD 7[/caption]

The new Kindle Fire HDs have been launched in two configurations, a 6 inch version and a 7 inch version. Both the configurations are thinner and more powerful than the previous versions. They have an angular rear panel and run on a quad core processor. Both the configurations come with a rear and front facing camera and have been launched in interesting colors like yellow, black, red, white and blue. The 6 inch version would cost you $99, while the 7 inch version comes in at $139.

The newly launched HDX model is a stunning performer with 339 ppi pixel density and a 2.5 GHz processor. It is Amazon’s flagship device which would cost you around $379. The device can be used with a $59 wireless keyboard called the Fire Keyboard. The keyboard works by connecting to the Fire and then allows the user to scroll on screen and edit documents.

There’s a new tablet in town for kids called the Fire for kids. This new offering by Amazon comes in with a rubber case and a year -long subscription to FreeTime. It will also come in two configurations, a 6 inch version and a 7 inch version. The 6 inch tablet would cost $149 and the 7 inch model is available for $189. The new Fire for kids comes with a two year warranty.

[caption id="attachment_94789" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet along with colorful Kid-Proof Case [/caption]

The Voyage is a super light and thin e-ink device which has been launched with a price tag of $199. The touchscreen device comes with an improved screen resolution and can last up to six weeks with just one charge. The older Kindle has been also updated by adding touch to them.

All the new devices have an improved integration with Amazon’s recently acquired GoodReads service. The service allows the user to share his/her reading status with their friends.

All the devices are open for pre-ordering but will only be shipped during the holiday season of October.

 

While you're watching iPhone, Dell launched thinnest tablet in the world

On September 9^th the whole world was hooked up to their television, smartphone and tablet screens to watch the LIVE unveiling of iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch. The craze was such that the whole world almost didn’t care what else was happening in the world of technology and due to that they ended up missing Dell’s latest innovation. Dell on Tuesday introduced a new Android Tablet at Intel 2014 Developers Conference in San Francisco. The device was introduced to the world by Michael Dell himself.

The new Dell Venue 8 7000 Series Android Tablet with Intel® RealSense™ snapshot is the world's thinnest tablet measuring only 6mm in thickness and will be available in time for the holiday season. Intel RealSense snapshot is an enhanced photography solution that creates a high-definition depth map to enable measurement, refocus and selective filters with a touch of a finger. It will introduce new capabilities and new ways of using the tablet, opening up a new creative horizon for developers to come up with apps that change how consumers engage with their photos.

The tablet comes with a very attractive 8.4 inch screen. Its 2560x1600 OLED panel display will take you away to another world altogether. The glass of the tablet stretches beautifully from edge to edge and there’s almost no bezel to block the user's view.  The tablet just has a single grip on the left which has two of the tablet’s four camera and speakers.

Consumer using the tablet can change the focus of a photo to different objects or foregrounds in editing. Objects within the photo can also be measured. The Android-based tablet is powered by the Intel Atom Z3500 processor series.

[caption id="attachment_94564" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Dell Venue 8 7000 Series tablet measure only 6mm in thickness[/caption]

This Dell tablet also has the advantage of being the very first tablet having Intel's RealSense. Intel for long had been meticulously working towards miniaturizing 3D camera. Through this, Intel wants to turn every laptop into a Kinect. The tablet has the RealSense module not facing to the user, in fact it is positioned next to another rear mounted 8 MP camera which is used by the user to click pictures. The extra cameras on the tablet give the user an understating about how far the objects are in their photos and allow them to make the changes accordingly.

[caption id="attachment_94563" align="aligncenter" width="700"] How objects can be measured in Dell Venue 8 7000 serie tablet[/caption]

The software can also be used to find out the distance between two points in a photograph, it does so by using three cameras of the tablet. Intel's CEO jokingly added that from now on there will no longer be any question about how big a fish you caught.

The tablet is called Dell Venue 87840 and has dethroned Xperia Z2 slate for being the thinnest tablet the world has ever witnessed. The tablet is just 6mm thick and its uber cool gunmetal- grey aluminum chassis makes it a deal not to be missed.

The Dell Venue 87840 runs Android 4.4 on a quad core 2.33 GHz Intel Atom Z3580 processor. The tablet has storage of 32 GB and comes with Wi-Fi connectivity. No details were revealed about the tablet’s price and availability.

While you're watching iPhone, Dell launched thinnest tablet in the world

On September 9^th the whole world was hooked up to their television, smartphone and tablet screens to watch the LIVE unveiling of iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch. The craze was such that the whole world almost didn’t care what else was happening in the world of technology and due to that they ended up missing Dell’s latest innovation. Dell on Tuesday introduced a new Android Tablet at Intel 2014 Developers Conference in San Francisco. The device was introduced to the world by Michael Dell himself.

The new Dell Venue 8 7000 Series Android Tablet with Intel® RealSense™ snapshot is the world's thinnest tablet measuring only 6mm in thickness and will be available in time for the holiday season. Intel RealSense snapshot is an enhanced photography solution that creates a high-definition depth map to enable measurement, refocus and selective filters with a touch of a finger. It will introduce new capabilities and new ways of using the tablet, opening up a new creative horizon for developers to come up with apps that change how consumers engage with their photos.

The tablet comes with a very attractive 8.4 inch screen. Its 2560x1600 OLED panel display will take you away to another world altogether. The glass of the tablet stretches beautifully from edge to edge and there’s almost no bezel to block the user's view.  The tablet just has a single grip on the left which has two of the tablet’s four camera and speakers.

Consumer using the tablet can change the focus of a photo to different objects or foregrounds in editing. Objects within the photo can also be measured. The Android-based tablet is powered by the Intel Atom Z3500 processor series.

[caption id="attachment_94564" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Dell Venue 8 7000 Series tablet measure only 6mm in thickness[/caption]

This Dell tablet also has the advantage of being the very first tablet having Intel's RealSense. Intel for long had been meticulously working towards miniaturizing 3D camera. Through this, Intel wants to turn every laptop into a Kinect. The tablet has the RealSense module not facing to the user, in fact it is positioned next to another rear mounted 8 MP camera which is used by the user to click pictures. The extra cameras on the tablet give the user an understating about how far the objects are in their photos and allow them to make the changes accordingly.

[caption id="attachment_94563" align="aligncenter" width="700"] How objects can be measured in Dell Venue 8 7000 serie tablet[/caption]

The software can also be used to find out the distance between two points in a photograph, it does so by using three cameras of the tablet. Intel's CEO jokingly added that from now on there will no longer be any question about how big a fish you caught.

The tablet is called Dell Venue 87840 and has dethroned Xperia Z2 slate for being the thinnest tablet the world has ever witnessed. The tablet is just 6mm thick and its uber cool gunmetal- grey aluminum chassis makes it a deal not to be missed.

The Dell Venue 87840 runs Android 4.4 on a quad core 2.33 GHz Intel Atom Z3580 processor. The tablet has storage of 32 GB and comes with Wi-Fi connectivity. No details were revealed about the tablet’s price and availability.

Digiflip Pro launched as Flipkart's own branded tablet devices

Flipkart, the online retailer unveiled its own brand of tablets called Digiflip Pro on 26^th June. The company through this move has made an impressive entry into the fiercely competitive market of branded electronics in India.

The tablet has been launched under Digiflip, which is the online retailers’ in-house electronics and accessories brand. The Bangalore based company has huge plans of launching many such branded electronics in future. According to the company, Digiflip Pro XT712 is just the start in the fulfillment of these plans.

According to Michael Adnani, vice-president of retail and head of brand alliances at Flipkart, the company has one of the largest-user bases in India, this makes them equipped with unparalleled data that allows them to understand the nerve of the market and figure out what kind of products will be successful.

The Digiflip Pro XT712 has been attractively priced at Rs.9,999 and weighs very light at 285 grams. The seven inch tablet is currently only available in black and white variants. The tablet comes power packed with 1280x800 pixel high-definition resolution with IPS display, dual SIM 3G calling, 1GB DDR3 RAM, and 1.3Ghz Quad Core Cortex A7 processor.



With this kind of price range and brand name, the product can become a hot property in the market. Amazon has previously tasted huge success while trending the same path as Flipkart.  According to the Morgan Stanley Research Report, Amazon has sold Kindle e-readers worth $4.5 billion in 2013.

The report also estimated that the Seattle based e-commerce major will earn around $3.8 billion in digital media revenue in 2013. It also said that the kindle ecosystem will be a major contributor by contributing around 11 percent to Amazon’s total revenue and 23 percent to its operating profit.  The company recently launched its Amazon Fire Phone, which is its first Smartphone in the market. Flipkart is trying to ape Amazon’s path to success.

A good company is the one which provides good after service and it seems Flipkart is working hard to become one. The Bangalore based online retailer recently also announced that the company has a network of over 120 service centres  in over 100 cities to provide after sale services.

Digiflip Pro launched as Flipkart's own branded tablet devices

Flipkart, the online retailer unveiled its own brand of tablets called Digiflip Pro on 26^th June. The company through this move has made an impressive entry into the fiercely competitive market of branded electronics in India.

The tablet has been launched under Digiflip, which is the online retailers’ in-house electronics and accessories brand. The Bangalore based company has huge plans of launching many such branded electronics in future. According to the company, Digiflip Pro XT712 is just the start in the fulfillment of these plans.

According to Michael Adnani, vice-president of retail and head of brand alliances at Flipkart, the company has one of the largest-user bases in India, this makes them equipped with unparalleled data that allows them to understand the nerve of the market and figure out what kind of products will be successful.

The Digiflip Pro XT712 has been attractively priced at Rs.9,999 and weighs very light at 285 grams. The seven inch tablet is currently only available in black and white variants. The tablet comes power packed with 1280x800 pixel high-definition resolution with IPS display, dual SIM 3G calling, 1GB DDR3 RAM, and 1.3Ghz Quad Core Cortex A7 processor.



With this kind of price range and brand name, the product can become a hot property in the market. Amazon has previously tasted huge success while trending the same path as Flipkart.  According to the Morgan Stanley Research Report, Amazon has sold Kindle e-readers worth $4.5 billion in 2013.

The report also estimated that the Seattle based e-commerce major will earn around $3.8 billion in digital media revenue in 2013. It also said that the kindle ecosystem will be a major contributor by contributing around 11 percent to Amazon’s total revenue and 23 percent to its operating profit.  The company recently launched its Amazon Fire Phone, which is its first Smartphone in the market. Flipkart is trying to ape Amazon’s path to success.

A good company is the one which provides good after service and it seems Flipkart is working hard to become one. The Bangalore based online retailer recently also announced that the company has a network of over 120 service centres  in over 100 cities to provide after sale services.

Intel to Launch Rs.10K tablets in India

Intel is all set to launch tablets starting from Rs. 10,000 in India. These tablets will be based on Intel’s chipsets. The US based company is currently working hard with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to bring the products to the Indian market. India is considered as the fastest growing mobile device market in the world.

There is a lot of traction in the 7 to 9 inch screen size and 2-in-1 spaces in India according to the company. Anything which falls under the 7 inches screen space size is clubbed under the Smartphone category.

According to Anand Ramamoorthy, who is the Intel South Asia Director for consumption sales, there are more than 200 million middle-class potential customers for different screen sizes across different price points in India alone.

According to the US chipmaker, India has a tablet demand of about 18 % of the Japan and Asia Pacific demand for 2014. The company forecasted that Australia, Indonesia, India and Japan will together amount to about 59 % of the total demand of tablets in the world. The company also predicted that, the yearly demand of tablets is all set to go up by 32 percent in Japan and Asia Pacific in 2014.

The OEM tie-ups that the company has with Lenovo, Acer, HP, ASUS, ECS and Dell are all geared up to unveil a number of hybrid devices and tablets soon in the market. The company thinks that tablets and hybrid devices will play an important role in its growth in India.

The demand for hybrid devices or 2 in 1s is increasing in India like never before and various OEMs are already on the job of catering to this demand by creating a new range of such devices. They are working hard to give the customers a choice which combines the consumption capability of a tablet and creation capability of a laptop or notebook into one device. Intel is all ready to target the enterprise segment also with its new range of products.

These new devices by Intel made for the Indian market will be based on the company’s Bay Trail quad-core system on chipset. According to Intel, Bay Trail is the most powerful processor available in the market currently for hybrid devices and tablets.

 

 

Intel to Launch Rs.10K tablets in India

Intel is all set to launch tablets starting from Rs. 10,000 in India. These tablets will be based on Intel’s chipsets. The US based company is currently working hard with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to bring the products to the Indian market. India is considered as the fastest growing mobile device market in the world.

There is a lot of traction in the 7 to 9 inch screen size and 2-in-1 spaces in India according to the company. Anything which falls under the 7 inches screen space size is clubbed under the Smartphone category.

According to Anand Ramamoorthy, who is the Intel South Asia Director for consumption sales, there are more than 200 million middle-class potential customers for different screen sizes across different price points in India alone.

According to the US chipmaker, India has a tablet demand of about 18 % of the Japan and Asia Pacific demand for 2014. The company forecasted that Australia, Indonesia, India and Japan will together amount to about 59 % of the total demand of tablets in the world. The company also predicted that, the yearly demand of tablets is all set to go up by 32 percent in Japan and Asia Pacific in 2014.

The OEM tie-ups that the company has with Lenovo, Acer, HP, ASUS, ECS and Dell are all geared up to unveil a number of hybrid devices and tablets soon in the market. The company thinks that tablets and hybrid devices will play an important role in its growth in India.

The demand for hybrid devices or 2 in 1s is increasing in India like never before and various OEMs are already on the job of catering to this demand by creating a new range of such devices. They are working hard to give the customers a choice which combines the consumption capability of a tablet and creation capability of a laptop or notebook into one device. Intel is all ready to target the enterprise segment also with its new range of products.

These new devices by Intel made for the Indian market will be based on the company’s Bay Trail quad-core system on chipset. According to Intel, Bay Trail is the most powerful processor available in the market currently for hybrid devices and tablets.

 

 

Amazon launched new Kindle 8.9" HD Tablets in India

Amazon has launched new tablets in their Kindle series and named them as - Kindle Fire HDX and Kindle Fire HD, according to Amazon comparing to previous Kindle versions the news tablets now has been added with the latest graphics engine, double memory, and tripled the processing power with the most advanced 2.2 GHz quad-core processor.

Amazon's new Kindle Fire versions also come in HDX displays which provide exceptional pixel density (up to 339 ppi), 100% sRGB color accuracy, improved brightness, and dynamic image contrast. With this one also get up to 11 hours of battery life—17 hours when you're reading.

Recently, Amazon has made a price cut in Indian market, with HD 7" version slashing down the price from Rs.15,999 to Rs.11,999.

The new Kindle Fire series is available in two sizes 7 inches and other being 8.9 inches and available in different variants - Kindle Fire HD 7" and Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and in HDX variants - Kindle Fire HDX 7" & Kindle Fire HDX 8.9". In India Kindle as launched only two of its HD variants and not HDX variants. As per specs and features the different Amazon tablets and their specification, feature along with their prices and availability in India are given below.

	Kindle Fire HD	Kindle Fire HDX	Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"	Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
Availability inIndia	YesBuy in India	No	No	YesBuy in India
Price	$139  | Rs.11,999	$229	$379	$269  |  Rs.21,999
Screen Size	7"	7"	8.9"	8.9"
Resolution	1280 x 800 (216 ppi)	1920 x 1200 (323 ppi)	2560 x 1600 (339 ppi)	1920 x 1200 (254 ppi)
Processor	Dual-Core 1.5 GHz	Quad-Core 2.2 GHz	Quad-Core 2.2 GHz	Dual-Core 1.5 GHz
Battery Life	10 hours mixed use	11 hours mixed use 17 hours when reading	12 hours mixed use 18 hours when reading	10 hours mixed use
Audio	Dolby Audio, Dual Stereo Speakers	Dolby Audio, Dual Stereo Speakers	Dolby Audio, Dual Stereo Speakers	Dolby Audio, Dual Stereo Speakers
Wi-Fi	Dual band Wi-Fi	Dual band, dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi	Dual band, dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi	Dual band, dual antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi
4G	None	Optional	Optional	Optional
Camera	None	Front-facing HD camera	Front-facing HD camera + 8 MP rear-facing camera	Front-facing HD camera
Storage	8 or 16GB	16, 32, or 64GB	16, 32, or 64GB	16GB or 32GB on Wi-Fi device 32GB or 64GB on 4G device
Dimensions	7.5" X 5.0" X 0.42" (191 X 128 X 10.6 mm)	7.3" X 5.0" X 0.35" (186 X 128 X 9.0mm)	9.1" X 6.2" X 0.31" (231 X 158 X 7.8mm)	9.4" X 6.4" X 0.35" (240 X 164 X 8.8mm)
Weight	12.2 oz (345 grams)	Wi-Fi—10.7 oz (303 grams) 4G—11.0 oz (311 grams)	Wi-Fi—13.2 oz (374 grams) 4G—13.5 oz (384 grams)	20 oz (567 grams)

The new Kindle Fire HDX tablets also has a new built-in service+feature called as - 'Mayday Button', which instantly brings up a video chat with a tech-support representative who can tell a user how to operate the device or even do it for them remotely.Mayday is available 24x7, 365 days a year, and it's free.

 

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: World’s Slimmest and Largest Full HD Smartphone Launched in India

Sony has announced its 6.4 inches screen smartphone or better say 'Phablet'  - Xperia Z Ultra with world's most advanced Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz considered as world's fastest smartphone processor till date. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with HD voice, that together with Sony´s audio Sony’s ClearAudio+ mode and Xloud loudness enhancement, delivers not just exceptional speed and performance, but also unsurpassed voice and audio quality.

The phablet has 6.4" of Full HD Triluminos display that runs on Android's 4.2 Jelly Bean latest version, 8 megapixel camera with HDR for videos and photos also has Sony's trademarked 'X-Reality' feature for mobile engine for the maximum viewing experience, the smartphone even have waterproof and dust resistant durable design.

Xperia Z Ultra, world's slimmest HD smartphone has ultra-thin 6.5 mm of width and will be available in three colors - black, white, and purple. The gigantic smartphone/Phablet will be sold with bluetooth "mini headset" which notably is a water-resistant as well, the company might want you to use bluetooth because at times it might be uncomfortable for you to use the gigantic phone every time you talk over phone.

Moreover, one of the most interesting feature is you can write and sketch with any normal pencil your kids use and with selected stylus or pen (with conductive tip).

The Price of Sony Xperia Z Ultra in India has not been revealed yet however the speculation is that it will be priced at around - Rs.45,000-50,000.



Technical Specifications -

Xperia Z Ultra specifications
Colours		BlackWhite Purple
Facts	Size	179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm
	Weight	212 grams
	Operating System	Google™ Android™ 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
	Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs
Camera		8 megapixel camera16x digital zoom Auto focus Continue burst mode HDR for both picture/movie Face detection Front-facing camera (2 MP 1080p) Geotagging HD video recording (1080p) Image stabiliser Object tracking Picture Effect Quick Launch Scene recognition Self-timer Send to web Smile shutter™ Sony “Exmor RS for mobile” Image sensor Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Touch capture Touch focus White balance
Music		3D Surround Sound (VPT)Album art Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) ClearAudio+ Clear bass Clear Phase™ Clear stereo Dynamic normalizer Music tones (MP3/AAC) Music Unlimited PlayNow™ service* SensMe™ TrackID™ music recognition* “WALKMAN” application xLoud™ Experience
Internet		BookmarksGoogle Chrome™ Google Play™ Google™ search* Google Voice™ Search* Google Maps™ for Mobile with Street view and Latitude™* NeoReader™ barcode scanner* Pan & zoom
Communication		Call listFacebook™ application* Google Talk™ application* Noise suppression Polyphonic ringtones Speakerphone Twitter™ application*
Messaging		ConversationsEmail Google Mail™* Handwriting recognition Instant messaging Multimedia messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) Voice input
Design		Auto rotationFace Unlock Gesture input IPX5/8 (Water-resistant) & IP5X (Dust-proof) On-screen QWERTY keyboard Input with any pencil and selected stylus or pen (capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1mm) Sensor-on-lens Battery STAMINA Mode Screenshot capturing Throw Sony X-Reality™ for mobile engine Touch screen Wallpaper
Entertainment		3D gamesMedia browser Motion gaming PlayMemories PlayStation® Certification pending Radio (FM radio with RDS) Sony Reader app SensMe™ slideshow Sony Entertainment Network* TV launcher Video streaming Video Unlimited YouTube™*
Organiser		Airplane modeAlarm clock Calculator Calendar Contacts Document readers eCompass™ Notes Setup guide Stopwatch Tasks Timer
Connectivity		3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)aGPS* Bluetooth™ 4.0 wireless technology DLNA Certified® Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support Native USB tethering Media Go™* NFC PC Companion Play Anywhere Screen mirroring Smart Connect Synchronisation via Facebook™ Synchronisation via SyncML™ Synchronisation via Google™ Synchronisation with computer Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® USB High speed 2.0 support USB mass storage Xperia Link™ Wi-Fi® Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
Display		6.44 inches1920x1080 pixels 16,777,216 colour TFT TRILUMINOS™ display for mobile Touch panel cover glass with Super Hard Coat ASF
Memory	Internal phone storage	16 GB (up to 11 GB user-accessible memory)**
	Expansion slot	microSD™ card, up to 64 GB (SDXC supported)
Networks		UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHz, 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 1700 (Band IV)GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Battery life***	Battery (embedded)	3000 mAh
	Talk time GSM	Up to 11 hours
	Standby time GSM	Up to 550 hours
	Talk time UMTS	Up to 14 hours
	Standby time UMTS	Up to 530 hours
	Standby time LTE	Up to 510 hours
	Music listening time	Up to 120 hours (world’s longest audio playback)
	Video playback time	Up to 5.5 hours
In the kit		Xperia™ Z Ultra, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation

Sony has also revealed it next version of Smartwatch - the SmartWatch 2 SW2, that helps you keep track of everything without taking your smartphone out of your pocket or bag. It is world’s first Android enabled SmartWatch with One-touch NFC.



The SmartWatch 2 is a truly multifunctional digital watch and phone remote that lets you receive notifications, control your music, and connect with one-touch NFC to your Bluetooth headset for easy call handling. The water-resistant design makes it more versatile to use than ever and can be personalised with any standard watch strap. Use it as a standalone watch or with your smartphone. There are over 200 apps available for our first generation and with an open API we expect new applications will be developed quickly and easily for SmartWatch 2.

PaperTab - A Flexible Tablet Just like Sheet of Paper

Apple has been beaten up this time with way more futuristic technology developed collaboratively by Intel, Plastic Logic and Human Media Lab (HML) at Queen’s University. It's called PaperTab - a flexible paper tablet computer that looks and feels just like a sheet of paper.

PaperTab is fully interactive with a flexible, high-resolution 10.7" plastic display developed by Plastic Logic, a flexible touchscreen, and powered by the second generation Intel i5 Processor.

PaperTab acts just like paper book but with high-end technology is more than just paper and even more good than a tablet moreover its lightweight, robust and can easily be flipped,tossed around like a book or magazine. By bending one side of the display, users can also navigate through pages like a book or magazine, unlike to today's tablet where one needs to press a button.



PaperTab’s intuitive interface allows a user to send a photo simply by tapping one PaperTab showing a draft email with another one showing the photo. The photo is then automatically attached to the draft email. The email is sent either by placing the PaperTab in an out tray, or by bending the top corner of the display.

PaperTab can file and display thousands of paper documents, replacing the need for a computer monitor and stacks of papers or printouts. Unlike traditional tablets, PaperTabs keep track of their location relative to each other, and the user, providing a seamless experience across all apps, as if they were physical computer windows. For example, when a PaperTab is placed outside of reaching distance it reverts to a thumbnail overview of a document, just like icons on a computer desktop. When picked up or touched a PaperTab switches back to a full screen page view, just like opening a window on a computer.

In this year on January 8 Plastic Logic and the Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab already showcased the PaperTab to the press at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2013), Las Vegas. The cost and launch time is still not revealed.