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Samsung Gear VR First Look

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Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Gear VR at the IFA 2014, in Berlin yesterday. The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is designed to work specifically with the Note 4 to give the users a virtual reality experience on their mobile. Samsung partnered Oculus Rift to create the virtual reality headset. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG7SaPO8scU The translucent plastic shell on the Gear VR encompasses the lenses and a slot to carry the Note 4. The headset needs to be strapped to the head with a Velcro belt. It has buttons for volume and back, as well as touch pads on either side for navigation and control. There are also integrated sensors, like an accelerometer, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor that tracks whether or not you're wearing it. The device offers users with a real experience on games, movies, and 360-degree videos, all with 3D graphics. It already consists of a 16GB microSD card with inbuilt 360-degree videos and 3D movie trailers pre-installed. The Gear VR can work wirelessly and features high frame rate preview of up to 60fps. It will be available in Frost White through the Samsung online channel and selectively by carriers this year. Samsung did not reveal the pricing of this device as yet.

Microsoft rolls out Lumia HD 10 Screen Sharing accessory

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Microsoft announced Lumia 730, 735 and 830 at IFA 2014. The company also announced a couple of accessories for Lumia phones. The first one is a Wireless Charging Plate DT-903 while the other one is a Lumia HD-10. It allows users to tap their phone on it and share their screen to other device. The Lumia HD 10 supports full HD (1080p) streaming via the wireless display adapter. The device can be connected to a large screen television via the HDMI cable and is powered by a Micro-USB. In  addition there is a removable NFC disc that can identify your phone to the HD-10 and mirrors the content on the phone’s screen via Miracast technology. It is 80 mm in diameter, 21 mm in thickness and weighs 115 g. Users can watch movies, play Xbox games, browse photos, listen to music or sharing PowerPoint presentations using the  Lumia HD 10. It must be noted that the screen sharing device is only compatible with Lumia Phones. The HD-10 is priced at $79/€79 and is available in white or black starting later this month.

Moto X+1 and new Moto G surfaces on German retailer site ahead of launch

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Motorola's next iterations of smartphones have leaked on a German retailer site ahead of its launch today. Specifications of the Moto X+1 and Moto G have been mentioned on the site. The site is referring the Moto X+1 as "Moto X" 2nd generation and it will sport a 5.2 inch screen with AMOLED display at 1080p. It will be powered by Snapdragon 801 CPU clocked at 2.5 GHz and Adreno 330 CPU, backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The new Moto X will have 13MP rear camera with flash and 2MP front facing camera.Furthermore, the phone will have camera functions like 4x Digital Zoom, slow motion video, continuous shooting, auto HDR, panorama, tap to focus. It will support Bluetooth 4.0 and LTE and a 2300mAh battery . The listing further states that its dimensions will be 72.4 x 140.8 x 3.8-9.9 mm and it will run on Android KitKat 4.4. Moving on, the website also mentioned specifications of the next Moto G which it is touting as "Moto G" 2nd generation. As per the listing, the phone will sport 5 inch HD 720 p display screen. It will be powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with Adreno 305 450 MHz, 1GB of ...

HP unveils two new colorful Chromebooks, one is powered by Tegra K1

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HP has introduced two new Chromebooks in 11 inch and 14 inch model. The Chromebook 11 updates the existing HP Chromebook 11 longer battery life and a colorful new look. It has a 11.6 inch HD display and is powered by an Intel Celeron N2830 with either 2 or 4GB RAM. Other specs include 16GB storage, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, HDMI out, a 36 Whr battery, Wifi 802.11ac or 802.11n, Bluetooth and optional LTE/HSPA connectivity. Priced at $279.99, the 11 inch Chromebook  is expected to be available in the United States on Oct. 5. It will be available in Ocean Turquoise, Snow White or Twinkle Black. HP also announced 14 inch Chromebook that is powered by Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, which promises better graphics performance. It has a 14 inch HD Full display while other specs include 2 or 4GB RAM, 16GB storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, optional LTE/HSPA, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and HDMI out. The HP Chromebook 14 available in Smoke Silver, Sorbet Orange, Ocean Turquoise or Neon Green later that month for $299.99. Yesterday, Toshiba announced 13.3 inch Chromebook 2 that starts $299 while Acer launched Chromebook 13 last month that costs $279.

Motorola unveils the new Moto G with 5-inch HD display for $179.99

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Motorola Mobility has announced the new Moto G, successor of last year's Moto G. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and run on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual front-facing speakers. It has a water resistant coating both on outside and inside for complete protection, similar to the first Moto G. It also comes with removable back covers and Flip covers sold separately. It comes in 8GB single SIM variant, 8 and 16GB variants for dual SIM variant httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D--bEp8i_tc Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.) specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB / 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD Dual SIM (Optional) Android 4.4 (KitKat) 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 720p HD video recording at 30fps 2MP front-facing camera Dual front-facing speakers 10.9 thick and weighs 149 grams 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G, WiFi 80211.ac, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS 2070 mAh battery The new Moto G is priced at $179 for the 8GB version. It would launch in India in dual SIM variant later today.

Motorola unveils the new Moto X with 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 SoC

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Motorola Mobility has announced the new Moto X, the successor of last year's Moto X. It has a 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.2.5 lens, dual LED flashes with a circular ring around it and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 2300 mAh battery. It uses a single nano SIM and has 25 back finishes including leather and wood as rumored earlier. It has Moto Display, which is the same Active display, Enhanced voice control and more. It has four microphones for noise cancellation and infrared sensors on the front for hands-free commands. It has a metal frame for a premium feel. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSAs0-ur6sc Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) specifications 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AC) processor with Adreno 330 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB (motomaker) internal memory Android 4.4 (KitKat) Front-facing speaker 13MP rear camera with dual LED Ring flash, f/2.25 aperture, 4K video recording 2MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video 9.97 mm thick and weighs 144 grams 3G, WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n/ac ...

New Moto G Dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 12999

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Motorola has launched the new Moto G Dual SIM in India. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and run on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual front-facing speakers. It has Dual SIM support, comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot. It comes with removable back covers and Flip covers in different covers sold separately. Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (2nd Gen.) specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD Dual SIM Android 4.4 (KitKat) 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 720p HD video recording at 30fps 2MP front-facing camera Dual front-facing speakers 10.9 thick and weighs 149 grams 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS 2070 mAh battery The new Moto G Dual comes in black and white colors and is priced at Rs. 12999 for the 16GB version. It will go on sale on Flipkart today midnight. The Moto X and Moto 360 will be available for purchase on Flipkart later this ...

Moto Hint Bluetooth Earbud announced for $149.99

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Motorola has announced a bunch of cool accessories along with its next iteration of smartphones. The company has launched a Bluetooth headset in a form of a earbud that allows users to access all the important content by simple voice commands. Priced at $149.99, the wireless earbud gives users a complete control of their phones thereby enabling them to make and receive calls, dictate and send messages, send voice commands to your smartphone and get notifications when you need them. It can even provides turn-by-turn navigation directions all without touching or looking at your phone. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLEF-Rq39D4 The Moto Hint can be used with any smartphone but it is specifically designed to go along with the new Moto X thanks to its ability to recognize the new Moto Voice. Hands free calling is also possible with the Moto Hint up to 50 feet of roam range. It is a lightweight ear piece that fits comfortably in your ear and will be available later this fall in six different colors and patterns like white, metallic silver and black along with fabric, leather and wood.

Motorola finally unleashes the Moto 360 for $249.99, coming to India this month

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Motorola has finally launched the Moto 360 after an array of teasers videos and leaks. The much anticipated smartwatch by the company is here with a slim and circular display. The Moto 360 is 46 mm in diameter by 11mm deep and weighs 49g. Priced at $249.99 for the leather belt model, the Moto 360 sports a 1.5-inches screen with a 320 x 290 native resolution with a round dial that maximizes display area and is protected by Gorilla Glass screen case. Unlike other Android Wear smartwatches which run on Snapdragon 400, the Moto 360 is powered by TI OMAP 3, 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. It runs on Google's Android Wear and is compatible with any Android phone or tablet running Android 4.3 or higher. It boasts of pedometer and optical hear rate monitor and has IP67 dust and water resistance. Similar to other Android Wear devices, the Moto 360 offers wake-on-wrist-flick, automatic voice response via the “Ok Google” trigger, and activity tracking. It has a 320mAh battery that can last for a day however, like rumored earlier, Motorola also announced the wireless charging dock with the Moto 360. The Moto 360 also comes in two stainless steel band options, steel grey and silver and will be available ...

40,000 Redmi 1S units to go on sale in India on September 9

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Xiaomi has announced that 40,000 Redmi 1S units will be available for sale in India on Flipkart on September 9th. Over 2 lakh people have already registered for the sale. In September 2nd sale, less than 40,000 units of Remi 1s units have been sold on Flipkart in just 4.2 seconds, however these are expected to ship only on September 16th. So smartphones ordered in next week's sale are likely to ship later this month. The company recently announced that it has halted the sales of Mi 3 temporarily in India to concentrate on Redmi 1S. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S packs a 4.7-inch HD IPS display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor with Adreno 305 GPU and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) based MIUI ROM. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card up to 64GB and a 2000 mAh battery. We unboxed the Redmi 1s recently, check out the unboxing below. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUztm1MMHGI

Apple iWatch to come in 2015 with two sizes, 8GB storage, 512MB RAM and more: Report

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New iWatch reports are making their way with mere days left for the iPhone 6 launch on September 9. A report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is stating that the iWatch will boast of 8 GB storage and 512MB RAM. It further goes on saying that Apple will debut the iWatch in two sizes sporting a 1.3 inch and a 1.5 inch screen and come in aluminium built. Also, it is likely that Apple might use gold for casing the iWatch to target premium customers.  The screen size builds on the earlier rumor about Apple offering both men's and women's variants, athough it is unclear whether if that is how the company will project the watches. The report also said that there will be a number of “holes” on the back of the device to make use of Apple’s HealthKit. Previous rumors had suggested that the iWatch will have  a water-resistant touch-screen, along with various sensors to track information like blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, barometric pressure, blood oxygen level and so on. In July there were reports claiming that mass production of Apple iWatch will start in November. However, Kuo stated in the report that Apple will not ship the iWatch until 2015 although it ...

Intex Aqua Style Mini with 4-inch AMOLED display launched for Rs. 4990

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Intex has launched the Aqua Style Mini after launching its Aqua Style and Aqua Style Pro smartphones. It has a 4-inch WVGA AMOLED  display, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Intex has been signed as an exclusive mobile brand partner of the upcoming biopic movie based on Mary Kom, starring Priyanka Chopra.  With the partnership with Viacom18, Intex branding will be prominently featured in the film. The company would also launch 5000 limited edition smart phones with Olympic bronze medalist Mary Kom's icon embossed at the back of its phones. Commenting on the partnership, Keshav Bansal, Director Marketing, Intex Technologies said, This movie sends a strong message of true character, grit, inspiration and determination by showcasing how hard work never fails. It is the promotion of these ideals that made us associate with a power packed film such as Mary Kom, as it immensely resonated with our brand ethos and strengthens the brand’s image. Thus, to further support this message, we at Intex are launching the special edition Aqua Style Mini to commemorate Indian sporting legends. Intex Aqua Style Mini specifications 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) AMOLED display 1 GHz dual-core processor Android 4.4 (KitKat) ...

Motorola announces Power Pack Micro portable battery for $39.99

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Motorola announced another mobile accessory along with Moto Hint today. The company has launched portable battery for Motorola smartphones but is compatible with all Android smartphones. Dubbed as Power Pack Micro, it has a portable battery capacity of 1500mAh charge and provides instant access to back-up power when you need it. It measures 41mm x 17mm x 60mm and has a microUSB port that pops in the front. Priced at $39.99, the Power Pack Micro also features fast charging thanks to 1-amp output. The portable battery charger is suitable for emergencies, long day or short trip. In addition, keys can be attached the device using the keyring as the Power Pack Micro includes Motorola Keylink, a phone and key finder which helps locate your phone or keys when they are misplaced. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4A0Or0-7no Power Pack Micro uses the Motorola Connect app to send a notification to your smartphone when its power is running low. The device is available in white or charcoal canvases or six additional colors in bright colors like red, blue, neon green, purple and so on. Power Pack Micro is available for sale in the US and Motorola website.

Alcatel One Touch Hero 2 with 6-inch 1080p display and stylus announced

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Alcatel One Touch by TCL Communication has introduced Hero 2, successor of the first Hero smartphone at the IFA 2014. It has a 6-inch 1080p display, powered by a 2 GHz Octa-Core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It comes with an integrated stylus pen that lets you create memos, professional sketches and more. It has optimized handwriting recognition so that you can take notes easily and also edit office documents on the go. It has a companion flip covers such as MagicFlip DJ, a mini DJ mix panel which allows you to mix your own tracks on the go and MagicFlip LED that lights up with information about missed calls, alerts or the time. It has a stylish aluminium body for a premium experience. Alcatel One Touch Hero 2 specifications 6-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS OGS edge-to-edge display, Dragontrail glass protection 2GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core processor with Mali 450 GPU 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD Android 4.4 (Kitkat) 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS, 1080p Full HD video recording 5MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions – 160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9mm; Weight: 175g 4G LTE Cat.4 / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi direct Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 3100mAh battery The Alcatel One Touch Hero 2 ...

Nvidia files patent lawsuit against Samsung and Qualcomm for patent infringement

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Nvidia has sued Samsung and Qualcomm for infringing 7 of its patents.  The maker of graphics chips and processors  is asking the International Trade Commission (ITC) and in the U.S. District Court in Delaware to confirm that, ban devices, and award them damages. Nvidia is seeking to block imports of the latest Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets that use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon  GPU units or Samsung’s Exynos processors. The company is asking the ITC to ban devices that are involved in the patent infringement which includes recently launched Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Note 4 smartphones,  as well as the company's flagship Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4 phones. The Note 3 was also mentioned, as were several Samsung tablet computers, including the Galaxy Tab S, Tab 2 and Note Pro. "We made no progress. Samsung repeatedly said that this was mostly their suppliers’ problem. Without licensing NVIDIA’s patented GPU technology, Samsung and Qualcomm have chosen to deploy our IP without proper compensation to us. This is inconsistent with our strategy to earn an appropriate return on our investment." said David Shannon, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and secretary at Nvidia. This is the first time the Nvidia is initiating a patent lawsuit in its 21 years of history.  The dispute focuses on technology that renders images in videogames and many other ...

New Moto X Hands On

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There was a time when Motorola phones had the smartest hardware with their sharp metallic hues and super slim flip styles (remember RAZR series). We forgot all about them after Moto moved out of India. The new Moto X brings back that stylish aura of its predecessors. It has a slim curved design that will set it apart from all other android devices, in its category. The new Moto X is slim and is perfectly curved for the palm and pocket. Here's a first hands on feel of the device. The new Moto X has a 5.2” AMOLED, 1080p Full HD, 423 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Front camera can take up to 2MP pictures and is also capable of 1080p HD video recording. Speakers are placed at bottom of touch screen. Matte finish back, sports a 13MP camera with dual LED circular flash. The second generation Moto X weighs a mere 144 gms with a 2300mAh battery. It's width, height and curve measure, 72.4mm, 140.8mm, 3.8-9.9mm, respectively. Buttons are placed on one side spine. Power and volume controller are on same side. Top side has nano SIM tray and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Bottom side has the micro USB charging slot. Metal ribbon frame surrounds the thin ...

Evernote for Android updated with new note, revamped UI and more

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Evernote has received an update for its Android app with a bunch of features and user interface revamp. The version 6 of the Evernote App now gets a fresh UI for note creation, editing, viewing, and search. The most notable addition is a "New Note" button that floats in the bottom right hand corner and provides access to all the things. Tapping on the floating new button will bring out options like create a text, photo, audio, or handwriting clip and so on. Evernote has adopted the recently announced Material Design elements in its latest update.  If you are an Evernote Business user, you will be able to switch between business and personal notebooks. You can also tap on the stripes near the elephant to open the drawer. Now Android users can save web clips on Evernote by simply tapping the share button on link of the webpage. Other updates include  new tutorial to help users better understand Evernote functions, layout improvements and enhanced handwriting. When users swipe their finger from the left, a navigation drawer slides in with access to their notebooks, tags, and shortcuts. Also, the app now gets redesigned tablet experience, new camera makes switching between modes a snap and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrQ87l3AwL8 You can download the Evernote app ...

Nokia X2 Dual SIM Android smartphone launched in India for Rs. 8699

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Microsoft has launched the Nokia X2 Dual SIM, the second generation X series smartphone in India. It was announced back in  June and packs a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1.2 dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Nokia X software platform based on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It recently got updated to Nokia X software platform 2.1 that brought several new features, including support for Google series. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 720p HD video recording and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has Dual SIM support with dual standby similar to Nokia X. It comes pre-loaded with HERE Maps and MixRadio. Nokia X2 Dual SIM specifications 4.3-inch (800 x 480 pixels) ClearBlack LCD display with Scratch resistant glass 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with Adreno 302 GPU Nokia X software platform 2.0 based on AOSP Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM 5MP rear camera with LED flash, HD video recording. 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM, 4GB of Internal storage, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth, GPS 1800 mAh battery The Nokia X2 Dual SIM comes in glossy green, orange and black colors and is priced at Rs. 8699 in India.

Alcatel One Touch Hero 8 tablet with full HD display, Octa-Core SoC announced

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Alcatel One Touch by TCL Communication has introduced Hero 8, the company's latest tablet at the IFA 2014. It has a 8-inch full HD screen, powered by a MediaTek MT8392 Octa-Core processor, which is a new chip and it is has LTE support powered by MT6290 LTE modem. It runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat), has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has SIM card slot with 4G support and also supports voice calling via headset. It also supports MagicFlip LED and Sidekick 2 companion device, similar to the One Touch Hero 2 phablet. Alcatel One Touch Hero 8 specifications 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) Full HD display Octa-Core MediaTek MT8392 processor 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB / 64GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD Android 4.4 (Kitkat) 5MP rear camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera Dimensions – 209 x 122 x 7.3mm; Weight: 310g 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC (Optional) 4060mAh battery The Alcatel One Touch Hero 8 would go on sale this September 2014 in select markets. Alcatel One Touch has not announced the pricing yet.

Here’s what happened at FoneArena powered OnePlus Fan meet up in Bangalore

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FoneArena and OnePlus teamed up to do something, which fans love the most – a meetup! The fun event was scheduled on September 4 in Bangalore and more than 30 OnePlus and FoneArena enthusiasts turned up even though it was a weekday. We had Carl Pei, Ruston McLean and Andy Zhang from the OnePlus Global team along with FoneArena crew. The fan meet up got rolling at 5PM with Varun Krishnan and Carl Pei’s introductory note. Ruston, who leads the business development at OnePlus also thanked all the fans for taking some time out on a busy weekday. As promised, the OnePlus and the FoneArena team were ready with some goodies to giveaway. There was two OnePlus One units up for grab as well and the team decided to run a raffle to pick the lucky fans. There was a lot of buzz with lot of tech talk and the environment was electrifying. All the fans had a chance to interact with the OnePlus and the FoneArena team. Taking selfies with Carl and Varun Krishnan was a common sight. We had some delicious food on offer as well. After a lot of interaction and fun activities, the moment of luck ...
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