Samsung Galaxy Core Is Up For Pre-Orders At 15,350

The much awaited budget Smartphone by Samsung, Galaxy Core, is up for pre-orders at 15,350 on company’s India website and it is to start shipping from July 1, reports NDTV Gadget.

Announced in May, the Galaxy Core found a spot on company’s website last week without price tag or shipping date, but now it’s all revealed.

The white body Galaxy Core has been listed online already, and the blue color device is listed as forthcoming. The third-party websites like Infibeam and Flipkart has listed the device for  15,199 and  15,200.

Galaxy Core sports a 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors at 480x800 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS and has Samsung's TouchWiz.

It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera, with auto-focus feature and led flash, and has a VGA front facing camera. The device comes with 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through a microSD card to up to 64 GB. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS. The phone comes with an 1800mAh battery that offers 9 hours of 3G talk time.

Core supports dual SIMs simultaneously, i,e. you can get a call or message on first SIM when you are talking on second. And like Samsung’s flagship S4, the device comes with Radio functionality.

Core also sports some smart functions like it can track if the user is looking at the phone or not and accordance to it the screen gets bright or dim to save the battery. It also comes with advanced facial recognition, Smart Alert that alerts the user to missed calls and messages when the device is picked up, Motion UI that activates common functions such as refresh or mute with simple motion commands and S Voice, Samsung's own voice assistant. 

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Samsung Unveils F8000 Smart TV

Samsung launched its F8000 Smart TV which incorporates a minimalist-yet-futuristic design, in a trim bezel width of 0.2 inches with a crescent-shaped "Arc Stand" that is completely unique. The Arc stand curves around the back of the screen, with only two little "feet" showing in the front which makes it appear to float. The F8000 is also among Samsung’s first line of Smart TVs equipped with Intelligent Viewing and a quad-core processor making it even easier and faster for consumers to toggle between apps, online services and on-air TV without compromising on picture quality. Samsung’s proprietary Micro Dimming Ultimate technology delivers greater contrast, deeper black levels and maximum brightness of 3D image.

Also, the F8000 makes it easier for you to navigate and control your TV through advanced Smart Interaction that responds to your gesture and voice in a more intuitive way. Users can now rotate images, or simply zoom in and out with two hands. And through enhanced Voice control capabilities, the Samsung Smart TV is now able to understand more than 300 commands with much better language recognition rates. In addition, a new Smart Touch Control has all its number keys replaced by a touch pad, on which users can simply write the channel number they want or flip and scroll the screen.

The F8000 provides consumers with a simpler way to embrace the discovery of new content and experiences with a completely redesigned Smart Hub. The Smart Hub makes it easy to organize and navigate personalized content through the three newly designed panels - Apps; Photos, Videos & Music; and Social. Combined with Samsung’s enhanced Motion Control, users can swipe, pinch to zoom, or use a flip motion to easily move between Smart Hub panels. Consumers can also use their smartphones and tablets as a remote control or a second screen. With the phone and the F8000 connected to the same Wireless access point, users could mirror content from their Smart TV on to a smartphone or a tablet and view the same channel on either screens or watch two different programs using the twin tuners. Ideal if you want to watch the cricket, while others enjoy a drama.

With the F8000, consumer can also get an additional advantage of keeping the Smart TV up-to-date, without buying a new television. The F8000 is equipped with a slot for the Evolution Kit chipset that upgrades the key software components of the TV to make sure you can experience the most cutting-edge entertainment experience year-on-year. The F8000 has all the connections you’d want, including four HDMI inputs, component and composite video via adaptors, twin satellite and Freeview HD inputs, digital optical and 3.5mm audio outputs, three USB ports, an Ethernet port, integrated Wi-Fi and a Common Interface slot. There’s also an IR blaster output. Available in 46”, 55” and 65” class screen sizes, the F8000 is priced between 37,900/- to 367,500/-.

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Intex Launches Aqua I-5 With Quad-Core Processor

Intex Technologies has introduced its premium Smartphone in Aqua series, Aqua I-5 which gives the consumers a complete bouquet of options to choose from.

The phone sports a 12MP Rear Auto focus with Flash light and 2.0 MP front camera for anyone looking at capturing high quality pictures and videos. The camera has 5 layer lenses and BSI Sensor which makes it an absolute delight.  Other notable features of the phone include 3G video calling, smart screen capture, Wi-fi, GPS, Flip-mute, pattern lock security, face screen unlock, Voice screen unlock and FM radio.

Boasting of dual-sim capabilities, the phone supports Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi, ensuring full time connectivity for the social media buffs. The phone has dedicated 1 GM RAM & 4GB of inbuilt memory that is expandable upto 32GB and is equipped with four sensors -Environment Light Sensor, Motion Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G sensor.

The exquisitely designed Aqua with curvaceous sides and sturdy phone quality boasts a Quadcore cortex A7 processor with “power saving features” that reduces power consumption by nearly 30 percent. It is loaded with SGX 5T GPU for an extraordinary graphic experience with a large 5 inch QHD IPS LCD display screen.

Available in two premium colors - White & Black and also with a free flap cover at 11690, the phone can be purchased from distributers and leading e-commerce portals across the country.

Last month, Intex sold 7 lakh handsets out of which, Aqua range of Smartphones contributed over 1 Lakh.  Intex has already launched 12 mid-segment Smartphones under its Aqua range and has plans to launch 20 more during the next quarter.

Intex Technologies recently tied-up with ace-director, actor- Farhan Akhtar as the brand ambassador for its mobility division. As part of the tie-up, he will be featured in an exciting TVC and will promote the launch of the phone through various channels.

Expressing his excitement on the launch, Farhan Akhtar said, “I am a tech enthusiast and have an inexplicable love for gadgets that make my life easier and exciting. My phone is an extension of who I am and thus need to have features that would simplify my life. Intex Aqua  gives me the option to read on the go, shop online, play games, capture moments and stay connected with my family at all times. I would recommend this handset to anyone who is looking for a super responsive, feature rich and good looking phone”.

Commenting on the company's progress with the launch of Aqua , Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, GM-Mobility Division, Intex Technologies said; “The Smartphone penetration is witnessing an upward swing in India and is encouraging for handset companies such as Intex to innovate and put forth offerings that combine the latest technologies and features at an affordable price. The Intex Aqua series has done phenomenally well and we are pleased to introduce the flagship model the series called Aqua I-5. Feature rich, technologically advanced, this phone will make an ideal companion to the young generation who is always on the lookout for better, faster and savvier Smartphones on the go that are value for money”

Commenting on the marketing plans of the company, Keshav Bansal, Director- Marketing (Mobile), Intex Technologies said; “The mobility division is one of our key revenue drivers and contribute significantly to the overall revenue streams of the company.  We have very aggressive marketing plans which includes 360 degree promotion via TV & Print Campaign with Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar.  We are also betting big on digital & Online.  Going forward, we would be planning a lot of fun yet strategic campaigns with him.”

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