Play Games in EA Access Free for a Week

Play Games in EA Access Free for a Week

Electronic Arts is handing out a week's worth of free EA Access experience to Xbox Live Gold members starting Tuesday, the company announced Thursday.

The EA Access subscription-based gaming service costs Rs. 315 per month or Rs. 1,990 for the year usually, but EA will allow Xbox One owners with a Gold membership to play the games in the Access Vault for no charge from January 19 to 24.

The 14 games available during the period include Battlefield Hardline, Battlefield 4, EA Sports UFC, FIFA 15, NHL 15, Madden NFL 25, Dragon Age: Inquisition (not available in India), and Need for Speed Rivals among others.

And if you like what you see, you can subscribe to the service after the free week and pick up right where you left off on your progress in the game.

In addition, to free access to some of the big older titles, EA Access also provides subscribers with early access - five days before release date - to upcoming games. For example, you can play games such as Unravel and Plants and Zombies Garden Warfare 2 for 10 hours in February before launch. And should you choose to buy them at a later date, you will receive a 10 percent discount and your saved progress.

EA brought a similar version of the service to Windows PCs in the form of Origin Access on January 12. It's currently only available in USA, Canada, the UK and Germany but should make its way to India soon.

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Microsoft Office 2016 Officially Launched

Microsoft Office 2016 Officially Launched

Microsoft said Office 2016 brings new versions of desktop apps for Windows including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access and allows people to collaborate and work together.

"These latest innovations take another big step forward in transforming Office from a familiar set of individual productivity apps to a connected set of apps and services designed for modern working, collaboration and teamwork," Chief Executive Satya Nadella said in a statement.

Microsoft launched its much-awaited Windows 10 operating system in July, designed to work across laptops, desktop and smartphones, as part of Nadella's push towards winning back lost ground in the tablets and mobile arena.

The new Office 2016 apps are available in 40 languages and require Windows 7 or later versions. Starting Tuesday, Office 365 subscribers can choose to download the new Office 2016 apps as part of their subscription, Microsoft said.

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Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL

Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL

Microsoft's rumoured premium #Lumia handsets, the Lumia 950 (codenamed Talkman) and Lumia 950 XL (codenamed Cityman), have been leaked in press renders.

The leaked press render also shows the Lumia 950 XL smartphone's Blue colour model. The handset is seen featuring a Windows logo on the rear panel alongside the primary camera and dual-LED flash. The right side of the handset is seen featuring physical buttons for power, volume rocker, and camera. The front panel holds the display and the Microsoft logo branding above the screen.

The #Microsoft Lumia 950 (codenamed Talkman), on the other hand, was spotted in a Black colour variant. Much like the Cityman, the Talkman smartphone features the Windows logo at the rear and Microsoft Logo branding above the display. The side panel holds the power, volume, and camera button. The rear camera on the Lumia 950 looks to be surrounded by a chrome ring with the dual LED flash. Both the Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones can be spotted with onscreen home, back, and search buttons.

Some of the purported specifications of the Microsoft Lumia 950 (see below) tipped include a 5.2-inch QHD Oled display; a 64-bit hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC; 3GB RAM, a 20-megapixel PureView rear camera; a 5-megapixel wide-angle front-facing camera; 32GB of inbuilt storage expandable via microSD card; USB Type-C; Qi wireless charging support, and a 3000mAh removable battery.

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How to Download Windows 10 for Free

How to Download Windows 10 for Free

Downloading Windows 10 ISO
The surest way to get Windows 10 right away is to head over to Microsoft's website and download the Windows 10 ISO file. Considering the size of the download, you will need a fast Internet connection to download this file, as well as a blank USB or DVD drive to burn the ISO file so you can run setup on your machine. Visit the Microsoft website for further instructions and license requirements.

You are upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8.x
As mentioned earlier, Windows 10 is a free upgrade if you are running Windows 7 or Windows 8.x. Here's how you can upgrade:

1. Open Windows Update (search for Windows Update in Start Menu or Start Screen).
2. If your computer is eligible, you'll see the option to upgrade to Windows 10.

In some cases, like in Windows 7, you may need to first download the SP1 update, before going to Windows 10. Do note that this could take a while.

In case you don't see any update, you will need to manually reserve a copy of Windows 10. You can do so by following these simple steps. If you can't wait for the upgrade to show up and don't mind making some effort, download the Windows 10 ISO as mentioned above and follow those steps to get Windows 10 right away.

Alternatively, there's another way to force download the Windows 10 on your existing Windows 7 or Windows 8.x install - simply follow these steps.

If the Windows 10 update does show, your computer will automatically begin to download the new updates and get you to the new operating system. Agree to all Microsoft's terms in the following prompts.

You purchase Windows 10 from a retail store (preferred option for Windows XP users)
1. Plug-in the Windows 10 USB drive to your computer or Insert Windows 10 disc to the DVD drive.
2. Reboot your computer.
3. Alter the standard boot preference to boot from your USB or DVD drive. You can do so by pressing the Esc key or F1 key before the booting process begins. It could vary depending on your motherboard manufacturer. 
4. Press any key to continue, and select Next on the following screen.
5. Click Install.
6. Select the first option if you prefer to keep your existing operating system and files. Select Custom if you want to replace your system's existing operating system with Windows 10.

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Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi nano Router Launched

Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi nano Router Launched

Xiaomi on Thursday at its China event launched the new Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime smartphones alongside showcasing the new MIUI 7 custom ROM. The company at the same event also launched the Mi Wi-Fi nano wireless router, priced at CNY 79 (approximately Rs. 800). The new Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi nano router will be available to buy in China starting Sunday.

The new router from the company joins the Mi Wi-Fi mini router, priced at CNY 129 (approximately Rs. 1,300), and Mi Wi-Fi router, priced at CNY 699 (approximately Rs. 7,000), already in Xiaomi's stable of networking devices.

The highlight of the Mi Wi-Fi nano router is it can be plugged into a 10000mAh Mi Power Bank and offer up to 30 hours of usage.

It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g /n Wi-Fi standards at 2.4GHz and comes with external PCB antenna (2x2) offering a maximum of up to 300Mbps speeds. It includes Blue, Red, and Yellow LED indicators and can be controlled via a Smart Mi smartphone app for managing router settings. It comes with 64MB DDR2 RAM and packs 16GB of storage. Based on a MediaTek (MT7628N) chipset, the router also offers a Micro-USB port. Xiaomi touts that the new Mi Wi-Fi nano routers with its external PCB antenna offer increased signal strength and can offer up to 150 square metre coverage. The Mi Wi-Fi nano router will be available in several colour options including Mint Green, Yellow, Sky Blue, White, Black, and Pink.

The company has priced the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 at CNY 899 (approximately Rs. 9,000), while theXiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime will come at CNY 999 (approximately Rs. 10,000). The Redmi Note 2 will be also available in a 3G-only variant which will be available at CNY 799 (approximately Rs. 8,000). 

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How to Make a Bootable USB Disk for Windows 10

How to Make a Bootable USB Disk for Windows 10

Now that Windows 10 is available for download, many of you might be planning to install Microsoft's new desktop operating system on your computer.

Make sure that the USB or DVD (if rewritable) you pick to be your Windows 10 bootable media has no important data on it, because this process will format the drive, which means you will lose everything on it. Also make sure that the drive is of minimum 4GB capacity, as the process requires 3GB of space. With that in mind, here's is the list of steps you need to follow to make a bootable Windows 10 drive:

1) Download Windows 10 media creation tool. Here are links to download the Windows 10 media creation tool for 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit(x64) Windows respectively. To find out which type of Windows you are running, go to Start, type Control panel, selectSystem and security, and then, under System, look at the value for System type, or check this step by step guide by Microsoft.

(Also see: How can I tell if my computer is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows?)

2) Once Media creation tool is installed, launch the application. When asked What do you want to do? select Create installation media for another PC, and click Next.

3) On the next screen, select your preferred Language and Architecture as determined in Step 1. Also choose Edition as explained below and click Next.

If you are currently running Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 with Bing, or Windows 10 Home, choose Windows 10 Home as Edition.

If you are currently running Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8 Professional, Windows 8.1 Professional with Media Centre, or Windows 10 Pro, choose Windows 10 Pro as Edition.

If you are currently running Windows 8 Single Language, Windows 8.1 Single Language, or Windows 8 Single Language with Bing, choose Windows 10 Home Single Language as Edition.

If you are currently running Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition, Windows 8.1 Chinese Language Edition, or Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing, chooseWindows 10 Home China as Edition.

4) If you are creating a bootable Windows 10 USB disk, select USB flash drive and clickNext to follow the rest of the steps. A reminder once again you will lose whatever data is there in the drive you select.

If you want to create a bootable Windows 10 USB DVD, select ISO file. Make sure you have ISO file of the Windows 10 version you selected in step 3 handy. ISO files are basically images of the setup files, and the Windows 10 ISO files are available from Microsoft

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Lumia Phones Will Receive Windows 10 Mobile

Lumia Phones Will Receive Windows 10 Mobile

It has only been a couple of days since the Windows 10  launch for desktops, laptops and tablets and Microsoft since then has been under constant spotlight. It on Wednesday also announced that over 14 million people had installed the new operating system, and had launched the new Office Mobile Apps for Windows 10 tablets as well.

If you own a Microsoft Lumia 430, Lumia 435, Lumia 532, Lumia 535, Lumia 540,Lumia 640, Lumia 640 XL, Lumia 735, Lumia 830, or Lumia 930, you will be the first among others to experience the new Windows 10 Mobile. Microsoft reiterated all Lumia handsets running Windows Phone 8.1 with Denim update will get upgrade at later stages. The firm points users to how to ensure their phone is updated to Lumia Denim.

Windows 10 Mobile brings an improved Action Centre, new Microsoft Edge browser, and universal apps like Maps, Calendar, and Photos, among others. Cortana would also be featured in the OS, now with cross-platform and cross-device integration stretching to Android and iOS, apart from desktops. Also new, are features like one-handed mode. Notably, Microsoft is still iterating preview builds to Windows 10 Mobile Insiders, and more changes are expected ahead of launch. Previous devices compatible with preview builds include the Lumia 640, Lumia 640XL, Lumia 930,Lumia Icon, and Lumia 1520.

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Windows 10 Officially Launched

Windows 10 Officially Launched

Microsoft on Wednesday announced Windows 10 is officially available in 190 countries as a free upgrade for Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1 users and new PC and tablet users. Microsoft is clearing trying to bring the best features from both Windows 7 and Windows 8 to its latest offering, and does provide some tempting features for an upgrade. However, Windows 10 alsoclearly appears to be a work in progress, with several bugs and issues remaining. Users upgrading from Windows 7 and Windows 8 will also lose some features.

Windows 10 will also become available to buy for new users gradually, both online and via retail stores. No India pricing details are available yet, but in terms of US pricing, Windows 10 Home will be available at $119 (Rs. 7,500 approximately) and Windows 10 Pro will be priced at $199 (Rs. 12,600 approximately).

Microsoft is also offering a $99 (Rs. 6,300 approximately) Windows 10 Pro Pack, that will enable Windows 10 Home users to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. So, you can upgrade from Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Home for free, then if you feel the need for 'Pro' features, you can shell out the $99 to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. 

Or, if you are assembling a new PC, you can start off by buying Windows 10 Home, and if you change your mind later, you can go Pro by paying $99, though you end up paying $19 more if you go this route, when compared to a straight Windows 10 Pro purchase.

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How to Download and Install Windows 10

How to Download and Install Windows 10

Windows 10 is a free upgrade for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 users, but those running older versions may have to buy a copy. Depending on the operating system your computer is currently on, the process to obtain and install Windows 10 could differ a little. If you are unsure about it, here's a guide to help you out. 

You are upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8.x
As mentioned earlier, Windows 10 is a free upgrade if you are running Windows 7 or Windows 8.x. Here's how you can upgrade: 
1. Open Windows Update (search for Windows Update in Start Menu or Start Screen). 
2. If your computer is eligible, you'll see the option to upgrade to Windows 10. 
In some cases, like in Windows 7, you may need to first download the SP1 update, before going to Windows 10. Do note that this could take a while.

In case you don't see any update, you will need to manually reserve a copyof Windows 10. You can do so by following these simple steps.

Once done, your computer will automatically begin to download the new updates and get you to the new operating system. Agree to all Microsoft's terms in the following prompts. 

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Cortana Coming to India

Cortana Coming to India

A full-fledged version of Cortana is coming to India. Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to bring the digital voice assistant to India, as well as Japan, Canada, and Australia in the coming months. As part of the expansion, Cortana will also become available in Brazil and Mexico later this year. 

Despite being initially launched only in the US and UK, India has always been one of Cortana's largest consumer base. Last year, plenty of users enabled Cortana in the country via a workaround. Overwhelmed by the requests and attention, the company launched an alpha version of Cortana in India last year. The version; however, didn't come equipped with all the feature.

Announced as a flagship feature of Windows Phone 8.1 last year, Cortana is Microsoft's take on Apple's Siri, and Google's Google Now assistants. The voice assistant has been lauded with praises from users and critics alike; however, its limited availability has kept users in queue for long. 

Microsoft says it is taking its time to get the local dialects, idioms and speech patterns right before making it available in different regions. "In each market, we focus in on certain key attributes that help us find the right voice talent for Cortana,"says Marcus Ash, head of Cortana team at Microsoft. 

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Windows 10 Will Be Made Available on USB Flash Drives

Windows 10 Will Be Made Available on USB Flash Drives

Microsoft on Thursday confirmed that its upcoming Windows 10 operating system will be available on USB drives soon after a couple of Amazon listings claiming to sell Windows 10 versions on USB drives were spotted.

Amazon.com started taking pre-orders for Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro on USB flash drives at $119.99 (approximately Rs. 7,600) and $199.99 (approximately Rs. 12,700). Notably, the retailer listed Microsoft as the seller of the USB flash drives with Windows 10.

A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the plans to sell Windows 10 on USB sticks, not requiring users to utilise a DVD drive or create bootable flash drives themselves. In a statement to VentureBeat, a Microsoft spokesperson said, "Windows 10 will be available on USB drives for purchase in retail channels shortly after launch. The suggested retail prices for Windows 10 in the US are the same as Windows 8.1."

The company also confirmed that Windows 10 on USB drives will be available via other retailer stores including Microsoft Store.

Microsoft's confirmation of Windows 10 sold in USB Flash Drives follows a report from last month that claimed the company was planning to sell its Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro SKUs in retail stores via USB flash drives.

Earlier this week, Microsoft started rolling out Windows 10 Build 10240, which was said to be the RTM (release to manufacturing) build, to Windows 10 Insiders. It was said that the Build 10240 was the final RTM copy, which would be available to OEM partners to preload their new machines.

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Windows 10 'Final' Build 10240 Now Available

Windows 10 'Final' Build 10240 Now Available

Microsoft, as expected, has started rolling out Windows 10 Build 10240, which is said to be the RTM (release to manufacturing) build, to Windows 10 Insiders.

The company was expected to finalise the Windows 10 build, bringing it to the RTM stage last week ahead of its official July 29 release. Now, The Verge citing people familiar with Microsoft's plan reports that the Build 10240 is the final RTM copy, which will be available to OEM partners to preload their new machines.

The report adds that Microsoft on Wednesday was internally signing off the build and might announce the RTM build by the end of this week. However, it also speculates that the company may "choose to ignore the milestone and focus on the launch."

Microsoft has already clarified that Windows 10 operating system would be hitting the market on July 29; though everyone won't be able download the new OS on that date. This will also mean that new machines with Windows 10 will be available to buy only after a few weeks from the July 29 release date.

Tom Warren from The Verge also points out that Microsoft has smartly gone with the final Build 10240 name, as the number signifies Windows 10 operating system. Considering that 1024 kilobytes make 1 megabyte, Build 10240 refers to 10, with 10240 kilobytes signifying 10 megabytes.

In separate news, Microsoft's Gabriel Aul confirmed that Surface RT tablets along with other devices running Windows RT will get an update in September. He said in a tweet, "Windows 8.1 RT Update 3 will be available in September."

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Premium Lumia Smartphones With Windows 10 

Microsoft, after announcing restructuring plans for the phone business, has now confirmed that the company will announce "premium Lumias designed for Windows 10" soon. Additionally, the Redmond giant has confirmed that it will be announcing several devices at this year's IFA.

Microsoft's Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, while speaking at the company's Worldwide Partner Conference on Monday said, "Last week we announced a focusing on our Lumia lineup, but let me be clear: soon you will see premium new Lumias designed for Windows 10." Myerson however did not mention any possibility of Windows 10 powered smartphones launching at the IFA.

In a separate announcement, Microsoft revealed  that Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President, OEM Division, Microsoft, will deliver a keynote on September 4 at IFA 2015. The keynote titled "Windows 10 Lights up New Devices," will see launch of new Windows 10 devices including tablets, 2-in-1s, premium notebooks, gaming devices and all-in-ones.

Talking about Microsoft's keynote, Jens Heithecker, IFA Executive Director said, "It's about the software and the experiences it enables on devices! Windows 10 is coming - with new capabilities and experiences for consumers and businesses. We are excited to see Microsoft take the keynote stage at IFA to give us a glimpse at how its partners plan to incorporate that future into the devices we rely on for work, home and play."

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WhatsApp Web Now Allows Users to Manage Chats, Profile Photo

WhatsApp Web Now Allows Users to Manage Chats, Profile Photo

WhatsApp launched its popular messaging service on desktops with WhatsApp Web in January. The service since has received minor tweaks and has maintained the Web UI looks familiar to the old WhatsApp mobile app UI.

Now, the company has finally added some much needed features from the mobile app to its Web interface. The new additions will now allow users on WhatsApp Web to manage conversations from the desktop itself. Users can notice options to archive or delete conversation option on the desktop app. Apart from the archive and delete options, users can also use mute feature in groups alongside managing conversation in a group chat. Additionally, users can now change or edit WhatsApp status or change the image.

WhatsApp Web's contact and group panes have also received small tweaks as there are new big red buttons to delete chats and exit groups. Unfortunately, there is no word whether the feature is being rolled out gradually or is still under test phase.

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Google Launches Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast

Google Launches Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast

Google's dongle-shaped Chromecast was launched back in 2013 and has been one of the popular choices for streaming Google Cast apps and Internet video services like Netflix, YouTube and other content through the HDMI port of TV sets, apart from mirroring certain Android devices. The device however had its limitations as it supported 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n bands instead of 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11ac bands, and a refreshed model has been long expected for increased bandwidth.

Lenovo in May launched its own version of a media streaming device named Lenovo Cast, which could also mirror content from mobile devices to TV screens. The palm-sized hockey puck-shaped device was priced at $49 and would be available worldwide starting August. The Lenovo Cast supports dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi network bands (but not 802.11ac), which gives a range of roughly 20 metres and mirrors content from mobile devices to TV screens in 1080p resolution. The device features a single Micro-USB port, a Micro-HDMI port, and HDCP 2.0. It also supports HDMI 1.3. It has a diameter of 70mm, a height of 15mm, and weighs 50 grams. Apart from being able to stream media, the device also lets users easily mirror their smartphone's display on the connected television.

With 5GHz Wi-Fi, the Lenovo Cast had some features over and above Google's Chromecast dongle already in the market. However, Google is expected to launch the next-generation Chromecast or Chromecast 2 this year

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To Celebrate Its 20th Birthday, Amazon to Offer

To Celebrate Its 20th Birthday, Amazon to Offer 

Amazon has announced Prime Day, a day of deals like Black Friday and Cyber Mondaybut exclusively meant for its Prime subscribers. Prime Day will kick off on midnight July 15, on the eve of the online retail giant's 20th birthday next week.

The company is making headlines with Prime Day by saying it will have more deals than Black Friday. Amazon Prime Day is meant for Prime subscribers in the US, UK, Spain, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, Austria. The company in a statement adds that both new and existing Prime subscribers can avail offers on Prime Day, and even points new users to the 30-day free trial of Prime.

On Prime Day, Amazon says new deals will be unveiled as often as every ten minutes. Users can also expect 'thousands of Lightning Deals' apart from 'seven popular Deals of the Day'. Amazon also specifies that subscribers will be able to shop and access Prime Day deals on any device.

Greg Greeley, Vice President Amazon Prime, commented on the announcement in a statement, "Prime Day is a one-day only event filled with more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members around the globe. Members tell us every day how much they love Prime and we will keep making it better. If you're not already a Prime member, you'll want to join so you don't miss out on one of the biggest deals extravaganzas in the world."

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Microsoft Lumia 940 XL Specifications Tipped

Microsoft Lumia 940 XL Specifications Tipped

Amidst recent revelations about Windows 10 for Mobiles Preview and Cortana reaching Android, a new Microsoft Lumia handset has been spotted on a benchmark site alongside specifications. Bearing model name RM-1100, the smartphone is being speculated to be the Lumia 940 XL flagship Windows 10 device that was previously rumoured to launch later this year.

The unannounced Microsoft Lumia 940 XL is seen to sport some pretty top-end specifications on the GFXBench benchmark site, first spotted by German website Winfuture. The specifications include a 5.7-inch QHD (1440x2550 pixels) resolution display with a calculated pixel density of 515ppi.

The screen size is in line with the 'Cityman' smartphone that was tipped back in May, alongside the 'Talkman' with a 5.2-inch QHD display. The smaller smartphone is expected to be launched as the Lumia 940.

Other specifications of the Microsoft Lumia 940 XL tipped by the GFXBench listing include an octa-core Snapdragon processor, which is expected to be the Snapdragon 810 due to the presence of the Adreno 430 on the list, which is only present on the flagship SoC for now. Also shown is 2GB of RAM (1.5GB usable) and 16GB of inbuilt storage (14GB usable).

The Microsoft Lumia 940 XL is also seen to include a 17-megapixel rear camera, which can also record 4K resolution videos, and a 4.8-megapixel front-facing camera which can record full-HD resolution videos. Sensors including accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, light, and proximity are also listed, apart from NFC connectivity.

More recent reports indicate that the Lumia 940 XL will come with an iris scanner, while the Lumia 940 will come with a fingerprint sensor. Both were said to sport USB Type-C connectivity, a 20-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

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PC-on-a-Stick With Windows 8.1 Launched

PC-on-a-Stick With Windows 8.1 Launched

iBall in partnership with Microsoft India has launched its first PC-on-a-stick device, dubbed Splendo. The Windows-based mini computer, which is meant to turn a TV into a PC or Smart TV, has been priced at Rs. 8,999.

The iBall Splendo will go on sale in early July across the country and will also be available via online and TV retail channels.

Much like other PC-on-a-stick devices, the iBall Splendo can also fit in a pocket. It is powered by an Intel Atom quad-core processor and runs Windows 8.1. It comes with 2GB of RAM while packing 32GB of inbuilt storage.

The device is just required to be plugged into the HDMI input of the TV for a complete Windows PC experience. Some of the features offered by the Splendo include HD graphics, multi-channel digital audio, a microSD card slot, regular USB port, Micro-USB port, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The device has a fan-less design and comes with a one-year warranty from the company.

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Tech Deals

Tech Deals

This week we have big discounts on LG Nexus 5, the latest MacBook Pro 13-inch, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge, and a whole lot more.

1. LG Nexus 5

Google did not announce a fresh Nexus device at I/O this year, and the Nexus 5 is already a hot-favourite amongst Android consumers. The LG Nexus 5 is now available at a low price of Rs. 19,537 (effective after cashback) at Paytm. Use the coupon codeGET15 to get a 15% cashback in your Paytm Wallet. The Nexus 5 features a 4.9-inch full HD display, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC. It comes with an 8MP primary camera and a front-facing camera for video calls. It runs Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and you will be able to upgrade it to Android M when it releases later this year. At its current price, the Nexus 5 is a great choice if you're a fan of the pure Android experience in terms of user interface and consistent over-the-air upgrades.

Price: Rs. 19,537 (MRP Rs. 29,990)

Link: Paytm

2. Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2015 variant)

Amazon has added fresh stock of the latest MacBook Pro 13-inch with higher specifications. This variant comes with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, and is available at a discounted price of Rs. 89,345 (MRP Rs. 109,900). The stocks will be limited at this price, so don't waste a lot of time thinking if you're looking to buy one. The 2015 MacBook Pro 13-inch is powered by Intel Core i5 processor, and the graphics are run by an Intel Iris Graphics 6100. It runs OS X Yosemite out of the box which can be upgraded to OS X El Capitan later this year. The MacBook Pro offers a battery backup of around 10 hours, which varies depending on your usage. It includes the new Force Touch trackpad which offers multiple gestures that help you save time. Amazon sells genuine Apple India units that come with complete 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Price: Rs. 89,345(MRP Rs. 109,900)

Link: Amazon

3. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E431

If you're in the market for a powerful laptop that can play a few games, the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E431 is available on Paytm at a sweet price tag of Rs. 57,000 (effective) this week. Use the code LAP7000 to get a cashback of Rs. 7000 (on the base price of Rs. 64000) in your Paytm Wallet. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge is powered by the Intel Core i7 (third generation) processor, supported by 8GB of RAM. It comes with a 1TB hard disk drive, and runs Windows 8 out of the box. There's a dedicated graphics card with 2GB of RAM to handle heavy graphics load. The laptop comes with full 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Price: Rs. 57,000 (MRP Rs. 69,990)

Link: Paytm

4. Nokia Lumia 1320

A power seller on eBay India is getting rid of his Lumia 1320 stock, and is offering the lowest price ever. He's selling the Lumia 1320 at Rs. 10,747 this week, promising a full 1-year manufacturer warranty. Going by the ratings you can be rest assured this seller is not joking around. The Lumia 1320 normally retails online at the Rs. 13,400 price point. Lumia 1320 features a 6-inch display, running a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The display is coated with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to ensure it can survive day to day usage. The smartphone runs Windows Phone 8 which can be upgraded to Windows Phone 8.1. The Lumia 1320 is powered by the dual-core 1.7GHz Krait 300 based processors, and the Adreno 305 GPU. The smartphone comes with a 5MP primary camera, and a small front-facing camera for video calls. At its current price, the Lumia 1320 is a decent big-screen phone you can gift your parents who would appreciate a simple device that just works, and don't care much about having a lot of apps.

Price: Rs. 10,747 (regular Rs. 13,400)

Link: eBay

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Microsoft Launches 'Portable Dual Charger' Power Banks 

Microsoft on Wednesday launched a set of three power banks with 5200mAh, 9000mAh, and 12000mAh battery capacities in the accessory market. The Microsoft Portable Dual Chargers will arrive in select regions in the "next few weeks" with an estimated retail price of $35 (roughly Rs. 2,200), $45 (roughly Rs. 2,900) and $55 (roughly Rs. 3,500) respectively.

The Microsoft Portable Dual Chargers sport the same "pocketable" shape like Xiaomi Mi Power Banks but are available in Black colour variant only. While the three portable chargers measure the same 100mm and 25mm in width and thickness respectively, they differ in length and weight based on different battery capacity versions. While the 5200mAh variant weighs 141 grams and is 50mm long, the 9000mAh and 12000mAh versions weigh 215 grams and 275 grams and are 68.5mm and 87mm long, respectively.

Microsoft claims the power banks can also charge the smartphones and tablets as quickly as the company's AC-60 wall charger accessory. Like most of the other power banks in the market, the Microsoft Portable Dual Chargers feature four LED lights for indicating the power left in the device.The company has also announced a competition to win the power bank, for which more details are available on the blog post.

As the name suggests, the power banks house two USB ports, letting users charge two devices at a time and are said to hold their charge for months at a time.The Microsoft Portable Dual Chargers have 5V - 1.5A input and offer 5V - 2.1A output. Furthermore, in case users need to charge both the handset and the portable charger simultaneously, they can make use of the 'daisy-chain' feature, in which they would need to plugin the power bank to a source and then the handset with the power bank.

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