However, there is indeed another solution that you’re able to find more useful than just a USB charger and that’s what I’ll be going over in this article.

Power bank

A power bank is one of the most popular charging electronics on the market and the reason for that is because it’s a portable charger that can be taken anywhere. When you have a portable charger you no longer have to have your devices in single place for charging and you’re free to do and go wherever you’d like.




With that said, since power banks have grown so much in the past few years, it’s important to know the two major types of power banks and their capabilities.

Low Power Capacity

Power banks that have low power capacities are ones that are used the most often. The reason for that is because a low power capacity means that they use very few batteries and most of them use a single battery. That results in a power bank being very small and the most useful type of Mini power bank is one that’s Slim. A Slim type is basically the same size as your smartphone and can slide right into your pocket along with your smartphone. These types of portable chargers can literally be taken anywhere.

With all that said, as portable as these ones are, a low power capacity of 5,000mAh or below means that they’re mostly meant for recharging smartphones to full power only once or twice. Not exactly for long-term use but very useful if you’re out and about and your smartphone is in need of some emergency charging.

High Capacity

Then there are power banks that have high power capacities. These types of portable chargers are ones that are a lot more useful, although not because of their portability. Portability is less useful with these power banks because a high power capacity means that they have to use more batteries and that ultimately makes the power bank larger and heavier too. So it’s not exactly going to fit into a pocket and neither are you able to hold it for long periods of time.




For everything else though, a high capacity brings quite a lot of benefits with it. One of the most obvious ones is that a 20,000mAh power capacity and beyond is able to charge smartphones and a bunch of other devices to full power multiple times over. They also use multiple USB charging ports so you can charge many devices at the same time. One of the most important features to look out for is if a power bank uses Quick Charge or USB-C. Since there are more and more smartphones that are becoming common with those charging technologies and it’s vital to use those techs because you’re able to charge your devices very quickly while you’re on-the-go with a power bank.

Solar Chargers

Solar chargers should not be mistaken for Solar power banks because Solar Chargers don’t have a power capacity. Instead, Solar chargers have multiple large Solar panels that are able to take in light and transfer that light into charging power. The great thing about Solar chargers is that you’re not relying on a power capacity for the power you use; you’re relying on the sun and that is why Solar chargers are the most useful charging electronic to use if you’re in the outdoors camping or hiking.

This is because Solar chargers can either be placed down for when you’re taking a break and while you’re on the move they can still be useful. Just by having the Solar charger opened up all the way and using their Lanyard holes to connect to a backpack, you’re able to harness Solar energy as much as possible with the Solar charger at your back. Ultimately, leading you to be able to charge your devices while you’re on the move.

Another reason that Solar chargers are better than Solar power banks is that Solar power banks just use a single Solar panel for recharging and the recharging speed with them is very slow. It’s best to go with the more efficient route.




Surge Protectors with USB Charging Ports

We think of Surge Protectors as Appliances that are used to power various amounts of appliances at the same time. One of the most used types of devices that are used with Surge Protectors is usually a USB wall charger. The problem with that is using a USB wall charger takes up an AC outlet that could have been used for something else. In addition to that, you run a chance of covering up surrounding AC Outlets.

That is why the best type of Surge Protector to get are ones that use built-in USB charging ports and that basically erases the need of using a USB wall charger at all. These charging ports are just as powerful as ones that USB wall chargers use because they have charging speeds of 2.4A and some ports even use Quick Charge to charge compatible devices at max charging speeds. Another great thing about Surge Protectors that use USB ports is that they use many of them and that allows you to charge many devices at once, just as you would with any other USB charger.

Design and Display

Xiaomi Mi Mix is a premium flagship device from Xiaomi. Xiaomi Mi Mix is a big device with a screen size of 6.4 inches. It is made of ceramic which is the most premium material. Everything in the device is made of ceramic – front, rear and buttons as well. The back is glossy and slippery and is prone to fingerprints. But, with a case, this won’t be a problem.  It has the dimensions of 158.8 (H) x 81.9 (W) x 7.9 (T) mm and weighs 209grams, which is quite heavy.




The Xiaomi Mi Mix packs a 6.4-inch edge to edge display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels. The display is spectacular with a pixel density of 361 PPI. It uses IPS LCD display and is protected by screen protection. Though we would suggest, you should use a screen protector.  The screen to body ratio is 84.07% which is amazing. This device has a very good display panel with superb contrast. The only bad thing is the outdoor display is average.

The front of the device is completely different from the rest of the phones. There is nothing above the display. There is no proximity sensor either. It uses sonar technology to detect your face. The LED notification light and the front 5MP camera lie below the display. The volume key and power key, which are made of ceramic, lie on the right side of the device. The left side of the device has the dual nano SIM slot.  There is no SD card slot in this device. The top of the device houses the 3.5mm jack and the bottom has USB type C port at the bottom.

The back cover of the device is non-removable and features a 16MP rear camera with LED flash next to it. The round fingerprint sensor lies below the camera. The back cover is reflective and is prone to fingerprints.




Performance:

Xiaomi Mi Mix fuelled by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset, which gives better power efficiency and high performance. Xiaomi Mi Mix runs on Quad core 2.35 GHz processor and uses 4 GB RAM. For graphics, it uses the latest Adreno 530 GPU.

Software:

Xiaomi Mi Mix runs on Marshmallow (Android 6.0) with its own MIUI on top. It uses the latest MIUI 8. It is a highly customizable operating system and comes with dual space and dual apps, which means you can create two separate instances of the app. There is no app drawer in this phone, and it supports many themes like all Xiaomi phones.

Camera:

For photography, Xiaomi Mi Mix comes with a 16MP rear camera with CMOS image sensor for taking sharp and clear pictures. It also has phase detection auto-focus and dual-colour LED flash. It has an aperture of 2.0 f and the maximum image resolution of 3840 x 2160 Pixels. This device lacks optical image stabilization but has the usual features like Panorama, Burst Shooting, and HDR. This phone records videos at3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 30 fps, 1280×720 @ 120 fps

The front camera is a 5MP selfie camera with CMOS sensor and an aperture of 2.0f. It lacks front flash.

Storage:

Xiaomi Mi Mix comes with a huge internal storage of 128 GB which is not expandable. This won’t be a problem because 128GB means a lot of memory for a normal user.Xiaomi Mi Mix also supports USB OTG.

Battery:

Xiaomi Mi Mix is an amazing device with the powerful battery as well. This device runs on a 4400mAH battery which is necessary for such huge display. The battery is non-removable. Xiaomi Mi Mix supports quick charging version 3.




Connectivity:

Xiaomi Mi Mix is a dual SIM Phone with both the slots supporting 4G. This device is also VOLTE enabled. It uses Bluetooth version 4.2and supports GPS with A-GPS andGlonass.It also supports NFC and uses USB TYPE C port.

Price:

Xiaomi Mi Mix price in India is anticipated at Rs34,990.

The verdict:

Xiaomi Mi Mix is one of the hottest and beautiful phones in the world. Xiaomi Mi Mix is a game changer device with an edge to edge display. It has an excellent build quality but is prone to fingerprints, which is not a big issue, though. The battery life of this device is excellent and dual space is an added bonus. The Snapdragon 821 offers great performance, and it doesn’t overheat. For more info and its availability, visit: 91mobiles.com.

1). Smaller Screens are obsolete why not go for large with Samsung Mobiles

Well, you have opened up your eyes now and get to see the bigger and brighter HD super AMOLED screen, which one can only get with Samsung Mobiles. The Galaxy S4 is known to have five inches screen and one can even supersize the same. The Galaxy Note 3 can be seen with the glorious 5.7 inches.




2). No Problem with Battery

Unlike the other branded phones, the Samsung mobile phones will never leave you stranded without any juice. By simply popping in the spare battery while you need the same and unlike a bunny with the drum one can just keep things going.

3). Internal Storage can be found more restrictive here more than like the pair of disco pants better break free with memory expanding Micro SD Cards

No need to move around the tracks or delete any picture while you get the desperate quest for any free megabytes. All you need to do is to update whenever you want things by either simply with a slot in a memory card or by smugly downloading another Jean Claude Van Damme Box Set in your device.

4). Your phone keeps on movie, don’t worry you can get things settled down in no time

All you need to do is to plug in your PC and then park all your cheesy and shamefully music, the soppy videos and some embarrassing pictures along with the time wasting applications on your brand new Samsung mobile without any delay or hassle. The Smart Switch can help you in finding out how things can be transferred without much of efforts.

5). Don’t Worry, Your Apps are Following You

Ditching your old smart phones doesn’t really mean that you leave behind your favorite applications behind. Well, you can even find the Android version of everything you have used. Samsung returns your happy days back.

6). User-friendly phones

If you worry how to use the Samsung phones, think again, you do not have to worry as these devices are simple to use and quick to work. You would find loads of useful videos and stuff over MyGalaxy app wherein you can handily pre-load over your new Smartphone for helping you to find the Samsung feet.

7). Samsung phone has wonderful widgets

You can own the phone with home screen with loads of customized stuff unlike the widgets that help you breathe including news, emails and keep the latest celebrity tiff over Twitter. You can easily go personal with the shortcuts, folders and apps.

An Indian company has launched what is being billed as the world’s cheapest smartphone.

Ringing Bells earlier said their Freedom 251 phone would be priced under 500 rupees (£5; $7.3), but at the launch on Wednesday, it said it would cost just 251 rupees ($3.67; £2.56).

The phone has 8GB storage and cameras in the front and back.More at https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35595500

India is the world’s second-largest mobile market and has one billion mobile phone subscribers.

Freedom 251 is expected to target a market already dominated by low-cost handsets.

“This is our flagship model and we think it will bring a revolution in the industry,” the AFP news agency quoted a spokeswoman as saying.

There are lot of mobile covers for Freedom 251 and other smartphones.

At present, the firm imports parts from overseas and assembles them in India, but plans to make its phones domestically within a year, she added.

Ringing Bells was set up a few months ago and recently launched one of India’s cheapest 4G smartphones at 2,999 rupees, the Press Trust of India reported.

General Features from https://gadgets.ndtv.com/ringing-bells-freedom-251-3296

• LENOVO THINKPAD T450s
  
  A larger screen, responsive keys and a serious business machine. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s is rugged to survive the changing laptop temperature changes, vibrations and even bear light spills.
  It comes with a carbon filter on the top whereas the bottom cover uses magnesium which makes the laptop durable.
  Lenovo ThinkPad has a great battery system by which one can easily swap out the battery even when the laptop is running. And the new fingerprint reader adds more security to the laptop.
  It is powered by the latest Intel® Core^TM  processor which doubles the whole productivity and uses less power.
  OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit
  Memory: Up to 12GB DDR3L 1600 MHz (1 DIMM)
  Battery: Up to 19 hours (95 Wh)
• APPLE MACBOOK
  
  Apple a name known to all, specially for its smartphones has come up with Apple MacBook. It has a screen of 12 inch with the new keyboard system which uses “butterfly” springs. The keys are very much responsive, thinner and wider. A trackpad sensor which senses if someone is clicking lightly or harder to zoom in. The new real look signature is the new thing, if you sign on your name on the trackpad, the new touch sensitivity will make the signature look real. It is light in weight and comes with a powerful battery which makes the laptop work more faster and better.
  Processor: 2.5GHz dual core, Intel core i5 processor with 3MB L3 cache
  Memory: 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory
  Storage: 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive
• SAMSUNG A TIV BOOK 9
  
  
  
  
  Just 0.46 inch thin and about 12.2 inch screen this becomes the best laptop from Samsung. It has a new outdoor mode, which is available as a function key for a much fast access, and easily works in bright sunlight, and brightens the screen. There is the new unique feature which helps in using the speaker and mic on the laptop for a better clarity when one connect his/her Samsung Galaxy smartphone with the laptop.
  Processor: 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor
  OS: Windows 8 64 bit
  Memory and Storage capacity: 4GB and 128GB
• ASUS ZENBOOK UX305FA

  It is low in cost, comes with a screen size of 13.3 inch which is bright and larger than the old models. It has got the all-aluminium design, with a strong body. Light in weight and the keyboard keys are better than the earlier models, they are more responsive and springy.
  Processor: Intel® Core™ M 5Y10 Processor
  OS: Windows 8.1
  Memory and Storage: LPDDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 8 GB and 256GB SSD SATA3

 




About The Author:- Binu is experienced consumer electronics expert and technical blogger at Zopper, which is first hyper-local mobile marketplace in India that enable users to buy products from local retail stores. She constantly following consumer electronics & home appliances related news from last 3 year.Find her on google+

This feature gives you a comparison between Moto E2 and Moto G2.

The Moto E2 comes with 4G LTE speed, a 4.5” qHD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Motorola is launching Moto E in various countries with both 3G and 4G version costing Rs.7430 and Rs.9288 respectively. Though it’s a buzz that 4G is coming to India very soon, but it is not very clear whether 4G version will come to India or not.

Design and Build




 

Moto G2 comes with bigger screen, quality speakers and dual SIM card slots that is expandable upto 32GB. 4G support has been declined to this device and is limited to 3G. This device is bigger than its predecessor in width and height and is well balanced.

Moto E2 has the same look as Moto E and measures 129.9*66.8*12.3mm.

Display

Moto G2 has a great screen with great viewing angles. It comes with 5” display with 720*1280p with 294ppi.




 

While Moto E2 comes with 4.5” qHD display with 40*960p along with 245ppi IPS with Corning Glass Gorilla 3.

Hardware and Performance

Moto G2 is powered by Snapdragon 400 quad core chip that runs on 1.2GHz and Adreno 305 graphics processor. The device is available in both versions in 8 and 16GB both with dual SIM slots.

It features basic specs like 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. You can work on both dual band routers that supports both processors. It has excellent sound, so you do not need to turn the volume high.




 

While Moto E2 has made improvement in terms of processor as now it features 64 bit Snapdragon 410 quad core coupled with 1.2GHz processor along with 1GB RAM. Connectivity too seems to be a big improvement as it now comes with LTE support.

Camera

Moto G2 comes with an 8MP sensor at rear and 2MP at front and an LED flash at the back. You can get better pictures and videos as it features panorama and HDR modes.

While Moto E2 comes with 5MP snapper and comes with an auto focus with 720p videos. For front, it has a VGA camera, might not satisfy a selfies lover but as we say something is better than nothing.

 




Software

Moto G2 comes with Android KitKat 4.4.4 and is upgradable to Lollipop 5.0. You can enjoy useful apps like Migrate that transforms all data from an old Android device or an iPhone. The best thing about Moto G2 is that it is easy to switch between SIMs along with Intelligent Calling feature that tracks which number from which number you can select the SIM to use.

While Moto E2 runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box.

Battery

Moto G2 comes with 2070 mAh battery that can last for two days in case with light usage in which you can use YouTube, web browsing and checking phone calls and emails.

While E2 comes with 2390 mAh battery that can last for one whole day.

Tech Specs of Moto E2

Operating System

OS: Android

Version: 5.0.x Lollipop

Screen

Type: IPS LCD touchscreen

Size: 4.5”

Density: ~233ppi

Camera

Rear: 5MP

Front:VGA

Video frames: 30fps

Memory and RAM

Internal: 8GB

External: up to 32GB

RAM: 1GB

Tech Specs of Moto G2

Operating System

OS: Android

Version: v4.4.4 KitKat and upgradable to 5.0.x Lollipop

Screen

Type: IPS LCD touchscreen

Size: 5”

Density: ~294ppi

Camera

Rear: 8MP

Front:2MP

Video frames: 30fps

Memory and RAM

Internal: 8GB

External: up to 32GB

RAM: 1GB




About the author:-  Binu is experienced consumer electronics expert and technical blogger at Zopper, which is first hyper-local mobile marketplace in India that enable users to buy products from local retail stores. She constantly following consumer electronics & home appliances related news from last 3 year.Find her on google+

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005 32GB Quad – Introducing the new Samsung GALAXY Note 3 which shares a smarter large screen experience and new S Pen features that help to make everyday tasks easier and faster. Samsung Mobiles in India this phone available with a smaller footprint and lighter chassis that features a textured back cover and delicate stitching delivering a premium look and feel. This is one of the best mobile phones in India.

• Display: The Galaxy Note 3 provides a 5.7 inch (14.47 cm) Full HD AMOLED screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at 386 ppi pixel density and 16M true colors. It’s got a multitouch screen and the corning gorilla glass 3 for unbeatable glass protection.

• Processor and RAM: The Galaxy Note 3 is powered by a Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400

(N9005, N9002)/ Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (N9000). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and about 3 GB of RAM.

• Operating System: Galaxy Note 3 runs supports the Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) and is upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)

• Camera: The Galaxy Note 3 has a 13 MP primary camera with LED flash, autofocus and has about 4128 x 3096 pixels. Some special features include dual shot, simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama and HDR.

• Memory: The Galaxy Note 3 has internal memory options of 8/16/64 GB and supports expandable memory card of up to 64 GB as well.

• Connectivity Features: The connectivity features in Galaxy Note 3 include GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-fi, DLNA, Wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, MicroUSB v2.0, GPS with A-GLONASS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

• Battery: Galaxy Note 3 is available with a Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery with a standby back up of about 420 hours.

• Price: The Samsung galaxy note is priced lowest at Forty three thousand eighty nine rupees (INR 43,089).

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE G900I – Samsung mobile phones in India introduced the Galaxy S5 with a powerful processor, stunning display and faster connectivity for an unmatched user experience. Sleek with perforated back, the white phone will define all new style statement. Working on its big 5.1 inch full HD super AMOLED touchscreen, this mobile phone in India will offer an experience of its kind. It’s also the first ever smart-phone that allows users to monitor the heart rate.

• Display: The Galaxy S5 provides a 6 inch () Full HD screen resolution of 5312 x 2988 pixels and 16M true colors. It’s got a multitouch screen and the gorilla glass screen for protection.

• Processor and RAM: The Galaxy S5 is powered by a Quad-core 2.5 GHz processor. The Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 chipset has been utilised and about 2GB of RAM is available.

• Operating System: Galaxy S5 supports the Android OS, v4.4.2 with the touch wiz user interface.

• Camera: The Galaxy S5 has a 16 megapixel primary camera with LED flash and a front camera of about 2mp. Special features allow users to video shoot at 1080p@30fps and dual video call as well.

• Memory: The Galaxy S5 has internal memory of 16GB and supports expandable memory card of up to 128 GB as well.

• Connectivity Features: The connectivity features in Galaxy Note 3 include GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-fi, DLNA, Wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, MicroUSB v2.0, GPS with A-GLONASS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

• Battery: Galaxy S5 is available with a Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery that is non-removable by the user.

• This phone has got a lot of special sensors such as the compass, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, the gyroscope and the proximity sensor.

• Price: The Samsung Galaxy S5 is priced lowest at Forty thousand three hundred rupees (INR 40,300).

HTC Butterfly 3G – HTC mobile phones in India unveiled the Butterfly with an extremely convenient front and rear cameras that allows you to capture every moment in a flash. The front camera also comes with the widest angle f2.0 lens to capture more action. Its got a unibody design that prevents dust particles offering seamless protection. This mobile phone in India is prominent for its features such as the 5 inch screen display that makes it really easy for the medium sized hands.

• Display: The HTC Butterfly 3G has got a Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors. It supports 1080 x 1920 pixels, a 5.0 inches screen with corning gorilla screen for protection purposes.

• Processor and RAM: The HTC Butterfly 3G is powered by the Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait processor and Adreno 320 GPU. The Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon chipset has been utilised and about 2GB of RAM is available.

• Operating System: The HTC Butterfly 3G supports Android multiple OS versions, v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and has planned to upgrade to v4.4.2 (KitKat).

• Camera: The HTC Butterfly 3G has a 8 megapixel primary camera with LED flash and a front camera of about 2.1mp. Special features allow users simultaneously do HD video and image recording, geo-tagging and also support face/smile detection.

• Memory: The HTC Butterfly 3G has internal memory of 16GB and supports expandable memory card of up to 32GB as well.

• Connectivity Features: The connectivity features in HTC Butterfly 3G include GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-fi, DLNA, Wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, MicroUSB v2.0, GPS with A-GLONASS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

• Battery: HTC Butterfly 3G is available with a Li-Ion 2020 mAh battery that is non-removable by the user.

• This phone has got a lot of special features apart from the cloud storage and the brilliant screen display.

• Price: The HTC Butterfly 3G is priced lowest at Forty two thousand four hundred ninety rupees (INR 42,490).

HTC One M7 – HTC mobile phones in India boasts a high quality metal unibody by the HTC One M7 with a Smart Sensor Hub that anticipates your needs and uses the Motion Launch controls to make everyday tasks easier. This mobile phone in India is available with a new Duo Camera technology that delivers creative, professional-looking photos and amazing effects. The HTC Boom Sound again sets new standards for audio quality on a smartphone.

• Display: The HTC One M7 has got a Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours. It supports 1080 x 1920 pixels, a 4.7 inches screen at 468 ppi with corning gorilla glass 2 for protection purposes.

• Processor and RAM: The HTC One M7 is powered by the Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait processor and Adreno 320 GPU. The Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 chipset has been utilised and about 2GB of RAM is available.

• Operating System: The HTC One M7 supports Android multiple OS versions, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), v4.3 (Jelly Bean) and is also upgradable to v4.4.3 (KitKat).

• Camera: The HTC One M7 as a 4MP camera with 2688 x 1520 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED flash and a front camera of about 2.1mp. Special features allow users to simultaneously record HD video and image recording, geo-tagging and also support face/smile detection. It also has a 1/3” sensor size along with the 2µm pixel size.

• Memory: The HTC One M7 has internal memory of 16GB and supports expandable memory card of up 32/64GB as well.

• Connectivity Features: The connectivity features in HTC One M7 include GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G LTE, WI-fi, DLNA, Wi-fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, MicroUSB v2.0, GPS with A-GLONASS and 3.5 mm audio jack.

• Battery: HTC HTC One M7 is available with a Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery that is non-removable by the user. Allows upto 480 hours of standby battery back up on 3G.

• This phone has got a lot of special features apart from the cloud storage and Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone.

• Price: The HTC One M7 is priced lowest at Thirty eight thousand four hundred ninety nine rupees (INR 38,499).

About Author: Apoorva is a tech lover and smart phone enthusiast working as a marketing analyst at Zopper. He loves to be updated with latest mobile & gadget technologies.

Though Lava is not as popular as other famous brands like Samsung, Sony and Nokia but with these super awesome phones that Lava has delivered lately, it has probably made a big mark in the smartphone industry. Lava has come up with another budget-friendly smartphone, which is the latest addition to the budget segment and is already creating a lot of buzz in the market. As for its tagline which speaks double the music, it is a complete sound system right in your pocket. Lava Iris 360 Music is packed with a lot of other features which will surely amaze you.

Here, we bring you the top 5 reasons to buy this smartphone –

# 1 Affordable Price Tag

The Lava Iris 360 is available at an affordable price of Rs.3, 799 only. At this price tag, the Lava Iris 360 Music is thus the winning horse for this range. The smartphone is packed with lots of features to keep you engaged at any moment. The processor and the RAM will allow you to play your favorite games without any unwanted pauses. Hence, it is a value for money package deal.

# 2 Dual Front Speakers

Most of the features of this smartphone are same as other phones, but what other phones doesn’t have are the dual speakers. The dual front speakers on this smartphone with clear notes provide a thundering audio experience that is enough to get any of your parties started!

# 3 Nice Processor & RAM

The Lava Iris 360 Music is powered by a 1GHz Dual-Core Processor, which is coupled with 512MB of RAM. The users can enjoy many entertaining & addictive Android games on this smartphone. However, if you are a serious gamer, then the Lava Iris 36o is not made for you.

# 4 Decent Display, Camera & Memory

To start with, the Lava Iris 360 Music sports a 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen display, which produces a resolution of 320×480 pixels. It comes with a 3 Megapixels rear camera with an LED flash and 0.3 MP front-facing camera which is pretty good at this price to capture all your photos even in dark.

This smartphone offers 4 GB of internal memory, that is expandable up to 32 GB via MicroSD card. This will help you store all your beautiful memories and important documents in one single place.

# 5 Connectivity Features

Next in the list is the connectivity features. Lava Iris 360 Music has a dual SIM support and can be GSM+GSM. It has got 3.5 mm audio jack which can easily be connected with your computer or Bluetooth speakers. The phone has also got 3G connectivity, GPRS with EDGE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot, GPS with A-GPS and more.

About Author – The Author have great interest in writing article on Technology and Handset reviews, currently he is working with 91mobiles.

The competition will be tough….or will it?

Moto E is cheaper than Moto G that Motorola launched earlier this year. While the later had been priced at £130, the newly launched phone is cheaper at just £89 (in UK). There’s nothing much to talk about the design of the application. It’s simple, yet elegant. However, it is neither extremely thin nor feather light. If you are looking for a phone that is sure to give you a responsive and modern Android user experience within tight budget limitations, Moto E is the phone for you! It seems that Motorola has tapped it right into the insatiable appetite of mobile users for cheaper, feature-loaded smartphones. However, it is sure to face a tough competition by other budget smartphones in the market like Samsung Galaxy Fame, Nokia X, and Galaxy Young. Speaking of competition, the company’s chief software engineer Steve Horowitz said that “Moto E is nothing short of a Game Changer”. It is amazing to find a phone that offers the best Android experience at so little a price!

A glimpse at the amazing features

The build: Moto E has a high resolution 4.3 display. The screen features 256ppi, which is the sharpest in its class. With the new Moto E you can see everything – photos, videos, and web pages in brilliant detail. The phone features Corning Gorilla Glass and water-resistant splash guard to enhance its lasting durability.

Powerful battery: Moto E has 1980 mAh battery that lasts impressively long. Now you can have fun with your smartphone longer without having to worry about charging.

Software: The phone runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, the latest version of Android mobile platform. So, you can expect the real Android experience with Moto E.

Style to die for: The phone comes with colourful interchangeable backs or “Motorola Shells”. With the 20 colored shells you can personalise the look of your phone the way you want.

Other interesting features

• The phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with 1.4GHz dual-core CPU. This ensures a high performance, super graphics, and an exceptional battery life.
• The 5 megapixel rear-facing camera lets you take the best quality photos with just a tap anywhere on the screen.
• The phone allows a microSD slot and has a capacity to expand the storage up to 32GB. It lets you save innumerable photos, videos, and music.
• There is also a built-in FM radio that lets you tune in to your favorite stations on the go! Enjoy endless music with Moto E.

According to Motorola, the new smartphone will be available in more than 40 countries around the world. Over the next few weeks, the phone will be distributed through more than 80 carrier partners worldwide. So, if it’s still not available to you, Moto E is reaching you faster than you think!

Author’s Bio: Roger is a senior software developer with a reputable mobile app development company. He is currently handling a project on the new concept of video dictionary. On his spare time he loves fishing in the backwaters.

We’ve all done it, and dropping your mobile phone into a puddle, sink, pool or toilet is a real nightmare for any gadget lover. But it’s important to remember that dealing with a water damaged or wet phone doesn’t mean making that dreaded call to your insurance company. Check out the following top tips and resuscitate your device from its watery grave every time!

Avoid Hanging About

This may seem a little obvious but the longer your phone is exposed to water, the greater the damage is likely to be. As soon as your phone drops into that puddle or sink full of dishes, act fast and remove the device from the water straight away. Once you have removed the device, avoid pressing the keypad as this may result in the moisture seeping deeper and deeper into the inner workings of your phone and causing irreparable damage.

Don’t Listen to Your Gut

Whilst the first step every mobile phone user will take when attempting to dry out their drenched gadget is to remove the battery, quickly dry it out and then replace the battery to try again, avoid doing this at all costs! Before replacing the battery, you must ensure every component within your mobile phone is completely dry. Pay particular attention to where the battery fits when drying to ensure that the circuit does not short when you try to switch it on once more.

Picking up a hairdryer or letting your phone naturally dry in the sun’s rays is also a natural reaction for those with a recently water damaged phone, however it is important that you avoid exposing your phone and its inner components to excess heat. Towel drying your phone may not seem as thorough, however it is the perfect tool to ensure it is exposed to dry air, not heightened temperatures.

Draw Out Moisture with Uncooked Rice

This is certainly my favourite trick in the book! Whilst towel drying your mobile phone may result in moisture congregating in hard to reach places, a visit to your kitchen could result in the perfect recipe to save your phone. Dry, uncooked rice draws out moisture from every part of your phone, simply place the device into a sealed container with the rice and leave overnight. You may need to repeat this process once or twice more to ensure the phone is fully dry.

Patience is a Virtue

Patience is certainly the key to fixing a wet or water damaged phone as the device may take up to 72 hours to dry out fully from the inside out. We know it’s difficult to live without your favourite gadgets but try to hold on as long as possible before turning the phone on as shorting the circuit too early may cause permanent damage.

Brittany Thorley works for Steatite Batteries developing specialist systems for commercial, industrial, military and individual use. She is also an avid blogger and regularly shares advice about the maintenance of commercial and industrial-grade gadgets.