Samsung Vs iPhone

No matter how much we hope and pray, the legal wrangling between Apple and Samsung never seems to end. The latest court battle has Apple seeking up to $2 billion in damages from the Korean manufacturer for infringing on five patents, including tap to search and slide to unlock.

This time around though, Samsung is looking to drag Google engineers into the courtroom to testify about the creation of Android — including, potentially, Andy Rubin. The hope is that their testimony and the evidence they provide would prove once and for all that the mobile operating system was developed independently of iOS and put to bed the back and forth over patent battles.

While Mountain View has successfully stayed above the fray for the most part, it makes sense for Seoul to drag the company into this particular battle. Apple is seeking up to $40 per device sold in royalties — far more than it ever has before.

As part of its counter offensive Samsung is countersuing, claiming that Cupertino stole two of its technologies for use in the iPhone and iPad. Like other cases in the war, this will probably take some time to settle. And jury selection starts this week.

Apple has over 3 million iPhone 5cs collecting dust

Apple’s stockpile of the iPhone 5c has reached over 3 million units, confirming what most already know: it isn’t exactly a hot seller. 2 million units are at Pegatron, the manufacturer of the 5c, with the rest sitting on shelves hoping someone will take them home.

Despite Apple’s record-breaking quarter, the 5c didn’t reach nearly the same amount of numbers that the 5s did. The price of the 5c is most decidedly the deal-breaker, given its high cost for a phone with less than stellar tech specs.

With rumors of Apple increasing the screen size of their next crop of iPhones to 4.5” or 4.7”, and even murmurs of a 5.5” Apple phablet, it doesn’t look good for the future of the iPhone 5c. Expect Apple to liquidate their current stock of 5cs at a reduced price and not bring back the plastic iPhone back.

Curved screens not weird enough for you? Samsung plans a three-sided phone display

Leave it to Samsung to once again make us say “huh?” when it comes to new smartphone screen technology.

The Korean electronics giant is reportedly developing a three-sided smartphone screen — so it will cover the front and two sides of a phone — according to a Bloomberg report.

A source tells the news agency that Samsung is working on adapting its “Youm” technology, which is used in its curved Galaxy Round phone, to display messages on the side displays. So, for example, the phone could display incoming notifications on the sides, or the title of the song it’s playing, without needed to wake up the display.

iPhone 5s fingerprint sensor called Touch ID, recognizes your thumb on the Home button: here’s how it works and what it does

Apple’s brand-new iPhone 5s isn’t dramatically different from last year’s model, but it has at least one major addition: a “Touch ID” sensor. Us human beings are calling it a fingerprint sensor, and it’s built into the phone’s main Home button below the screen. Apple’s Phil Schiller says, “It reads your fingerprint at an entirely new level” — it’s 170 microns in thickness with 500 ppi resolution. According to Cupertino, it “scans sub-epidermal skin layers,” and can read 360 degrees. As expected, the sensor is actually part of the Home button, making it less of a button and more of a…well, sensor. Using Touch ID, users can authorize purchases in iTunes, the App Store, or in iBooks by simply using their thumbprint (starting in iOS 7, of course). Pretty neat / scary!

As rumored, the sensor uses a laser cut sapphire crystal cover; it retains a tactile input for those wary of the sensor wearing down after lengthy use. The sapphire crystal, acting as a lens, takes a highly detailed image of your fingerprint, which Apple says is “never stored on Apple servers or backed up to iCloud.” According to Apple’s official PR on the new phone, Touch ID’s fingerprint info is “encrypted and stored securely in the Secure Enclave inside the A7 chip” (the A7 chip is the new processor at the heart of the 5s). Apple hasn’t made clear whether Touch ID allows for multiple users on a single iPhone or not, nor has the company said whether you could turn off fingerprint authentication (though we have to presume the answer is yes given previous authentication standards on the iPhone).

Apple iPhone 4S now free on-contract in wake of iPhone 5c reveal

Just yesterday, the venerable iPhone 4S sat as Apple’s mid-tier smartphone, but now it’s moving into a new role as the company’s go-to option for budget seekers: an 8GB iPhone 4S is now free on-contract. The news follows this morning’s introduction of the iPhone 5c ($99), which brings a dash of color to Apple’s mid-range and replaces the iPhone 5.

A similar discount is also in effect for the unlocked iPhone 4S, which now sells for $450 outright for the new 8GB model. Alongside the price drop, the continuation of the iPhone 4S brings a reprieve for Apple’s legacy 30-pin dock connector, which is an important consideration for compatibility-minded folks. Naturally, you won’t find all the latest goodies — or even LTE — in this 2-year old smartphone, but living behind the curve sure is easier on the wall.

iPhone 5c and 5s coming to 9 countries, including the US and China on September 20th

pple’s new iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s are now in the wild, and here’s how you’ll be able to grab one. Both will arrive on September 20th in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UK, with iPhone 5c pre-orders starting September 13th. That marks the first time China will get the iPhone at launch, and NTT DoCoMo will get it in Japan for the first time. By December, Apple said the phones will be available in over 100 countries.

Stateside, a basic 16GB iPhone 5s model will run $199 for the 16GB version, $299 for 32GB and $399 for 64GB on a two year contract. The iPhone 5c will cost $99 for the 16GB model and $199 for the 32GB model. You’ll also be able to grab them at those prices from AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, while an unlocked, contract free iPhone 5c will be available through T-Mobile for $549 (16GB) and $649 (32GB). 

Apple iPhone 5c hands-on

Wait, Apple unveiled two completely different iPhones on the same day? In the same year? The answer is a resounding yes, though we have a feeling Tim Cook’s little surprise wasn’t the most well-kept secret in Cupertino. Known as the iPhone 5c, this is the less expensive (yet vibrant) sidekick to the 5s, and we’ve been playing with the device here at Apple HQ.

The device will be available for pre-order starting September 13th, and can be picked up at stores a week later on September 20th. You can get your choice of five colors, and the 16GB version will be offered for $99 on contract, while the 32GB tacks on an extra $100 to the total; if contracts aren’t your thing, the off-contract costs are $549 and $649, respectively. We’ll be bringing you a full helping of pics, vids and our initial impressions as we go along, so keep your eyes peeled here! 

New iPhones means new accessories: see the options right here

Welcome to the drama, the dilemmas, the sheer disbelief involved in picking accessories to go with your new iPhone. (Yes, an official 30-pin to Lightning adapter really costs that much). We can’t promise to make the choices easy, but we can at least give you a glimpse of some of the bumpers and functional extras that Apple has revealed today, and link you up to the relevant pages on Apple’s store (see the Source links below).

Starting with the iPhone 5c, it’s “unapologetically” plastic to start with, of course, but you can give it extra protection with an additional, colorful mesh-style plastic case. This costs $29 and comes in the same five colors as the phone itself, so you can either match the phone or mix it up with a secondary color. There’s also a black option if you want to tone things down a bit. One more thing: the iPhone 5c gets it’s own Lightning dock, which comes in plain white and costs $29. 

iPhone more vulnerable than Android, BB, and WP combined

Security is always a hot topic with mobile platforms, but most of the time the focus is on Android and the malware issues that exist for the platform if you don’t use the Google Play Store. But, a new study shows that maybe we should pay more attention to the iPhone’s security issues, because the study claims that the iPhone has more security vulnerabilities than Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone combined.

The study was conducted by SourceFire, which analyzed vulnerabilities from the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) data and National Vulnerability Database (NVD) over the past 25 years. Yves Younan, senior research engineer at SourceFire’s Vulnerabilities Research Team and author of the report, said that the results were “surprising”, especially since despite Apple constantly releasing security fixes with each update, CVE continue to grow year over year.

Samsung Galaxy S 4 wireless charging pad and S Health scale hands-on

No phone launch is complete without a few accessories added to the mix. Samsung had a whole bunch to announce alongside its Galaxy S 4, but only a few were on hand to check out up close and personal. We did, however, find a nice surprise hiding under those glossy white table covers — a wireless charging pad. Yes, it turns out the the GS 4 does in fact have Qi wireless charging capabilities.

Provided its available in your region and your carrier chooses to support it. The charging pad itself has a glossy plastic base that matches the phone, but there’s a nice rubbery gray top that keeps the handset from sliding around too much while it’s juicing up....................

iPhone 6 With Bigger Screen Size..................

iPhone 6 is Expected in Two Screen Sizes

Apple has announced the global launch of iPhone 6 in September this year. Unlike the previous 4 inch screen sized iPhone, the upcoming gadget will come in two screen sizes, 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch. The bigger sized screens will be equipped with higher resolution liquid crystal display which Apple has already ordered from Sharp (Japan Display) and LG (South Korea Display). As per Taiwan’s Commercial Times, a semiconductor manufacturing company in Taiwan has already begun the manufacturing of chips for iPhone 6.

The Apple iPhone 6 is expected to come with a thinner body, a higher version of processor and an enhanced pixel density screen. The Taiwan Semiconductor Co. along with Samsung is most probably preparing the A-series ‘Apple A8’ chips (2.6GHz) for the US mobile giant.  

Leaked info reveals that the Apple iPhone 6 will be equipped with an Ultra-Retina display and a pixel density of 389ppi. While some are expecting the upcoming gadget to be 0.22 inch thick, some are guessing it to own a bezel-less display, a big 8 megapixel camera with aperture size of f/2.0.  iPhone 6 will run iOS 8 and its exact launch date and price in India is yet to be confirmed. 

22 AWESOME GADGETS AND ACCESSORIES YOU SHOULD OWN

Being a professional and amateur photographer demands that you remain up to date with the latest gadgets and accessories. But sometimes it can be hard to figure out ‘what is worth your time.’ Well, the folks at Resource Magazine have decided to make your lives a little easier: here are 22 awesome gadgets and accessories that we think you should own.

22 Awesome Gadgets And Accessories

1 – Panasonic HX-A500H

The Panasonic HX-A500H has a sleek design that can mount to a user’s ear making it easy for users to operate the camera on the go. Additionally, the camera has built in Wi-Fi, which allows on the spot uploading with a smart phone and it shoots in 4K!!!.  Finally, the waterproof casing makes this camera the biggest adversary to GoPro.

2 – Sony DSC-QX10/W

The Sony DSC-QX10/W lens promises to easily sync to your Android and iOS systems, but it also comes with an accessible design that snaps in and out of place on said phone. And once connected, the lens gives any android or apple phone the ability to turn into a 10x zoom camera. Obviously, the $250 price tag ensures that this product is for the photography lovers, but it is an easy to use item for those who do not want the hassle of lugging around a heavy camera.

3 – iPro Lens System from Schneider Optics

The iPro Lens Kit from Schneider Optics, which is available for the Android, iPhones and iPads, provides a semi-cheaper option than the above Sony brand. While the price tag still crosses the two hundred dollar threshold, the lenses are easier to carry and provide the photographer with more options: there are super wide, wide angle and fisheeye lenses, on top of the normal everyday lens.

4 – The HipJib

HibJib is the revolutionary product that turns any basic tripod into a jibarm; this conversion gives the cameraman the ability to seamlessly produce smooth camera movements, as well as, easily shoot from a top-down perspective. The HibJib itself ways less than a pound and attaches to the waist of the user and for comfort the company recommends that the camera be 6.6 pounds or less. Unfortunately, the HibJib is unavailable in U.S. markets, but it can be purchased overseas with reasonable shipping and handling fees.

5 – Edelkrone‘s SliderPlus

Edelkrone’s biggest selling point for SliderPlus is the fact that the product is so compact and easy to pack. While sliders are usually bulky and torment independent photographers, the biggest version of SliderPlus only weighs 4.1 pounds and is less than two feet wide. On top of this, the product’s unique design “uses the rails twice…[and] its uniquely patented design is the only slider in the world to have this feature.”

6 - Giotto’s Rocket-air

Giotto’s Rocket-air is a simple to use air blower that allows photographers to remove pesky dust and sand with ease. The patented design of this ‘super blower’ allows the rocket-shaped device to stand upright and contains an air valve that prevents it from being contaminated with dust.

7 – ExpoImaging Rogue Universal Flash Gels

The best part about ExpoImaging’s Universal Flash Gels is that the Filter Kit is available for the extremely low price of thirty dollars. On top of this, the filters, which can cover even the largest flash heads, can be easily trimmed or creased for the smaller versions. Furthermore, the company boasts that the unique filter tabs make the product easier to attach to key brands, including: “Canon, Konica, Metz, Minolta, Nikon, Nissin, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Quantum, Sigma, Sony and Vivitar.”

8 – Joby Gorillapods

At this point most photographers, professionals and enthusiasts, know the quality of Joby’s Gorillapods; the sleek design gives the user an adaptable tripod, available in a plethora of sizes these super portable pods are perfect for securing cameras of all sizes to just about anything because the leg joints bend and permit photographers to shape the tripod in countless ways.

9 – Blue Microphones’ Mikey Digital Recording Microphone

While this is not exactly an accessory for photographers, the Mikey Digital Recording Microphone from Blue Microphones is a must have for those pursuing journalism. Its design gives the consumer the power to plug in and use; and though it is solely made for the fourth generation of iPads and iPhones, Blue Microphone has partnered with Apple to sell their four to five adaptor.

10 – MeFOTO’s RoadTrip Tripod

The MeFOTO RoadTrip is a killer tripod we can’t stop loving. The fact that it’s available in 12 different colors gives photographers the ability to add a little flare and a personal touch to their gear but it’s portability is a really big selling point. At only 15.4 inches when folded the RoadTrip weighs less than 4lbs but can support an astonishing 17.6 pounds in camera weight. It also extends to nearly sixty-two inches.  Best of all, the it can be all yours for around $189 in aluminum and $329 in carbon fiber.

11- MeFOTO’s Sidekick 360 Adapter

The Sidekick 360, which comes from the company behind the above Travel Tripod, is a brilliant invention that allows any phone photographer to attach his or her cellular device to any of MeFOTO’s tripods. The great part about the 360 is that its adjustable constraints adapts to almost all smartphones, which makes its fifty dollar price tag worth it.

12 - Photoflex’s Pocket Reflector

Are you tired of lugging around huge bounce boards? Well, Photoflex’s Pocket Reflector is the perfect invention for you. The 12-inch foldable disk contains two sides that both capture ambient lighting differently: for instance, the above picture is a disc that has a soft gold and white side. And best of all, compared to disposable bounce boards, this is only a one time purchase of fourteen dollars.

13 – ExpoImaging FlashBenders

ExpoImaging prides itself on the Flashbender because of its ease of use; any photographer can take it directly out of the packaging and use it within minutes. The Flashbender straps to almost any speedlite, large or small, and is made out of material that is easily molded in to shapes around the flash. Our favorite selling feature is the price! ExpoImaging makes this product extremely affordable coming in at around $40.

14 – OrangeMonkie’s Foldio

This ‘on the go’ studio from OrangeMonkie allows everyday people to take studio quality pictures from anyplace and anytime. Furthermore, when it is folded, the studio is extremely sleek with its 10” by 10” dimensions, making it extremely simple to carry around. On top of this, it comes with an LED light strip, which is powered by a 9-volt battery.

15 – FocusShifter DSLR Follow Focus

The Kickstarter funded FocusShifter DSLR Follow Focus, is an innovative product that allows photographers to easily switch between camera focuses. On top of that, it comes with an attachable dry erase board, which allows for any filmmaker to keep track of shots with multiple focuses. Finally, add a carrying case, dry erase marker, an attachable counter balance for the FocusShifter and you have a wonderfully dense product that costs fifty dollars.

16 – BeastGrip

Another product that was used in the ‘Intelligent Details’ Bentley commercial, which was shot completely on a phone, the Beastgrip is a “universal/adjustable lens adapter and rig system for most camera phones.” Besides being able to mount it on a tripod, the Beastgrip comes with grips that would make any handheld shot simplistic. Unfortunately, due to high demand, this device is only available through pre-orders; but the seventy-five dollar product will likely ship two to four weeks after purchase.

17 – Pixelstick

A device that is easier to show than explain, the Pixelstick is an LED light that can be manipulated to create cool designs within photos. The best part is that these seemingly complicated designs are easily created; and all you need is a pixelstick, a camera with a long exposure mode and your own imagination. Again, like the Beastgrip, the Pixelstick is only available through pre-order, however, if you place your order now, you should receive it by late July 2014.

18 -Fovitec 3000W Triple 5 Socket Softbox Kit Background Support 

The 3000 W Triple 5 Socket Softbox Background Kit is by far one of the best deals we’ve come across for enthusiast and emerging photographers. The kit includes three 7’6” light stands, three 1000W light sockets, fifteen 45W photo fluorescent bulbs, a background support system, and three muslin background options to choose from, black, white and green. One would assume, with all of this gear, you’d be looking at hundreds if not thousands of dollars.  Guess what? It’s all  yours for around $280.

19 – The Kick

The Kick Photo & Video Light from Rift Labs is an easy to use lighting source for iOS and Android phones, as well as, most camera devices. Besides providing normal light to brighten up a photo, the Kick has animated effects, which can spruce up any boring photo or film shoot. Furthermore, this miniature lighting source is easy to carry and could be used with a tripod or by hand.

20 – ALM mCAMLITE Stabilizer Mount

If you are too impatient to wait for the Beastgrip, you can purchase the ALM mCAMLITE Stabilizer Mount. While it has the same features as the previously mentioned Beastgrip—easy to grip handles for handheld shoots, the ability to connect to Tripods and a lens adaptor—it does come with a steeper asking price of $130. However, this product’s draw is its 180-degree external microphone. Unfortunately, ALM only created mounts for specific phones: so an iPhone and android mCAMLITE are sold separately.

21 – Panasonic Toughpad Tablet

For my friends who love to spend cash, this Panasonic Toughpad Tablet with a 20-inch touch screen and a Windows 8.1 processor is the perfect purchase. According to Panasonic, this is the world’s only 4K tablet and its processing power makes it a prime example of a tablet surpassing a personal laptop. Unfortunately, this tablet is worth over five grand; but for those who can afford it, it is an amazing piece of hardware.

22 – Lowepro Hatchback 16L AW

A go-to for the Resource road crew, the sleekly designed Lowepro Hatchback 16L AW is the perfect backpack for any enthusiast or professional photographer on the go. This product contains multiple key features, including: multi-functional compartments, a removable padded camera box, hatchpack openings, a front stash pocket, water bottle side pocket, built-in memory card pocket, built-in All Weather AW Cover and plenty more. And most importantly, this totally compact  backpack is available from Lowepro for around $80!

Sony Adds A New Weapon In Its Xperia Series.......

Sony Xperia C3 and Xperia C3 Dual Selfie-Focused Smartphones Launched 

A day after an official teaser and several leaks, Sony has made a move on the selfie trend by officially announcing its Sony Xperia C3 and Xperia C3 Dual smartphones, which have been designed for selfie shot lovers.

Although the price details have not yet been revealed for the Sony Xperia C3 and Xperia C3 Dual, the Japanese giant says it will launch globally from August 2014, starting with China as the first launch market.

The Sony Xperia C3 and Sony Xperia C3 Dual feature identical specifications, with the latter sporting dual-SIM card slots in addition. Both phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. 

The Xperia C3 features a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixel) Triluminos display supported by Bravia Engine 2 and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor coupled with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM.

The Xperia C3 sports an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera along with LED flash. The smartphone is Sony's first to come with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera along with an LED flash as it focuses more towards the selfie trends. The front-facing camera features a wide- angle view to capture a group selfie without unnecessary squeezing inside the image.

Some of the other features included in both the front and the rear camera are Superior Auto, Portrait Retouch v.2, Timeshift-burst, Picture effects, Movie Creator, Social Live, Sweep Panorama and a special dedicated app for Vine which lets users capture short 6-second videos and share it directly from the smartphone.

While the Portrait Retouch and Picture Effects are post-image editing features, the Superior Auto offers users the option to choose between 36 scenes including HDR mode, backlit mode and more. The Movie Creator is for editing and customizing the video shot, Social Live for broadcasting the images or videos easily to social websites, Timeshift-burst for capturing the best image from the 31 frames taken by Xperia C3 in two seconds, and Sweep Panorama for easy capturing of extra wide shots just by panning the smartphone.

The Sony Xperia C3 supports storage expansion via microSD card (up to 32GB), with 8GB of inbuilt storage. It packs a 2500mAh battery, which is rated for up to 24 hours of talk time (unspecified network) and 1,071 hours of standby time, according to the company.

The various connectivity options on the Xperia C3 include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, and USB charging. The smartphone measures 156x78.5x7.6mm, weighs 150 grams and comes in Black, White and Mint colour variants.

Sony Xperia C3

• KEY SPECS

Display

5.50-inch

Processor

1.2GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

720x1280 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Android 4.4

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

8-megapixel

Battery capacity

2500mAh

Sony Xperia C3 Dual

• KEY SPECS

Display

5.50-inch

Processor

1.2GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

720x1280 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Android 4.4

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

8-megapixel

Battery capacity

2500mAh

Five Android 4.4 KitKat Smartphones You Can Buy Under Rs. 8,000

Android 4.4 KitKat was announced in November last year but until recently, smartphones running the latest version of Android have been few and far between.

The entry level segment might not grab headlines, but for most people it represents the segment to which their first smartphone belongs. We pick five smartphones in the sub-Rs. 8,000 segment running the latest Android version, but before that, let's take a look at the improvements in KitKat itself.

Android 4.4 KitKat: What's New?
Android 4.4 KitKat has a number of changes compared to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean including more immersive graphics, as well as deeper integration with Google's intelligent assistant, Google Now.

Android 4.4 allows users' to just say "OK Google" from the home screen to launch the Google Now assistant and do a voice search, send a text, get directions and even play a song. Google has been enhancing Google Now with new card types that bring information about contextual topics that interest users such as updates from favourite websites.

Android KitKat also comes with visual changes including a translucent menu bar located at the bottom of the screen, and new transition effects when you open the app launcher. You can preview wallpapers in full-screen before applying and also the wallpapers now extends through the notification tray as well.

The Quick Settings notifications in the Android KitKat menu toggles also add a 'location settings' toggle. A new Emoji keyboard for emoticons is now included in the native Google Keyboard.

There is a new Phone (dialer) app, which automatically prioritises the users' contacts based on the people they talk to the most.

Google introduced a new unified messaging app in Android KitKat with Hangouts getting SMS and MMS integration, in addition to offering instant messaging through Google accounts (erstwhile Google Talk), a change that is not entirely desirable.

In addition, Android 4.4 KitKat has brought platform support for two new composite sensors - step detector and step counter. These sensors allows users to track steps when they're walking, running, or climbing stairs, via apps and hardware that support the feature.

Some other additions in the Android KitKat include better support for cloud printing, enhanced connectivity options, and better accessibility.

Google says that Android 4.4 KitKat has been designed to run fast, smooth, and responsively not only on high-end devices but also on entry-level ones that have as low as 512MB of RAM.

We now take a look at these best Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphone options available in the Indian market under Rs. 8,000 - and let you work out which one's best for you.

1. Micromax Canvas Engage (Rs. 6,199)
Micromax Canvas Engage is the cheapest option for people who want Android KitKat, available onlinefor Rs. 6,199. Released earlier this month, it runs Android 4.4.2 out of the box. The phone has a 4-inch screen, running at a 480x800 pixel resolution, powered by a 1.2GHz processor, with 512MB of RAM. There's a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front camera, and the phone comes with 4GB built in storage.

2. Moto E (Rs. 6,999)
Motorola announced its most affordable smartphone in Moto range, the Moto E running Android 4.4 KitKat at Rs. 6,999. The Moto E has created a buzz in the Indian market with its affordable pricing.

Moto E comes with 4.3-inch display with a qHD (540x960 pixel) resolution and 256ppi pixel density. Motorola is also touting the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen of the phone, along with its 'water-nano coating' which provides a measure of water resistance. The Moto E is a dual-SIM phone that supports Micro-SIM cards and an 'intelligent calling feature.'

Moto E is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor along with Adreno 302 GPU alongside 1GB of RAM. Motorola's latest budget offering comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and packs a 1980mAh battery

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3. Micromax Unite 2 (Rs. 6,999)
The newly launched Micromax Unite 2 is pretty similar to the Micromax Canvas Engage, but comes with one very notable feature - it has support for 20 regional languages and English, thanks to something called the Reverie Multilingual Pack.

The phone offers dual-SIM support, and features a 4.7-inch Bright Graph IPS display with a 480x800 pixel resolution. An unspecified quad-core processor powers the device, clocked at 1.3GHz, along with 1GB of RAM. 

The Micromax Unite 2 is the company's first handset to come with support for 21 languages (including English). The 20 regional languages supported by the handset are Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Nepali, Bodo, Dogri, Konkani, Kashmiri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit, Sindhi.

4. Lava Iris X1 (Rs. 7,999)
The Lava Iris X1 was launched in the last week of May, and is available under Rs. 8,000. The Iris X1 is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device and also supports 3G connectivity. The highlight of the smartphone is the latest Android KitKat software onboard.

Other specifications include a 4.5-inch IPS display (480x854 pixels resolution and 217ppi pixel density); 1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with 1GB of RAM; 4GB of built-in storage; expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB); 8-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash; 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and 1800mAh battery. Connectivity options apart from 3G support include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS/ EDGE, A-GPS and Micro-USB.

5. Xolo Q1000 Opus (Rs. 7,790)
The Xolo Q1000 Opus runs Android 4.2 out-of-the-box but received the Android 4.4 KitKat update recently, making it the first sub-Rs. 10,000 handset to run the latest Android version. 

With the rollout of KitKat for the Q1000 Opus, Xolo also became one of the first domestic handset makers which announced Android 4.4 KitKat update for its smartphones. However, we are yet to see updates coming for other Xolo smartphones
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