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Wearables

Microsoft Band 2 With Curved Display Launched: Price & Features

by Deepali Sharma • October 7, 2015

Microsoft has finally launched its next generation fitness tracker called the Microsoft Band 2. The device features a 32mmx12.8mm curved AMOLED screen with 320×128 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It displays texts, emails and calendar alerts right on user’s wrist and comes with 11 sensors.

Besides tracking steps taken, calories burnt and sleep quality, the wearable also comes with continuous heart rate monitor to track heart rate. It also comes with Cortana integration. As for compatibility, it is compatible with Android, iOS and Windows phone devices. The device is good enough to survive up to 48 hours and gets fully charged in 1.5 hours.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Announced: Price, Specifications & Features

by Deepali Sharma • October 7, 2015

Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off its Microsoft Lumia 950 XL smartphone at an event in New York. As for specifications, it is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon Qualcomm 810 processor paired with Adreno 430 GPU and 3GB of RAM. The device features a 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display with resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, pixel density of 518ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.

There is 32GB internal memory which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD card. The smartphone sports a 20 mega pixel rear camera with triple LED flash, OIS, 4K video recording and a 5 mega pixel front facing camera. Backed up by a removable 3340mAh battery, it supports fast charging and wireless charging.

Microsoft Launches Nokia 105 Dual SIM Feature Phone In India For Rs. 1,419

by Deepali Sharma • September 8, 2015

Microsoft has launched its latest feature phone, dubbed the Nokia 105 Dual SIM in the Indian market. It is essentially a refreshed variant of the original Nokia 105 which was launched earlier this year in June 2015. Boasting its durable design, the phone is aimed at the first time phone buyers across the country.

The refreshed variant sports a 1.45-inch LCD display with 128×128 pixels resolution. Backed up by an 800mAh battery, it is good enough to deliver talk time of up to 15 hours and standby time of up to 25 days. It features an alphanumeric keyboard for convenient typing. The handset measures 108.5×45.5×14.1mm in dimensions and weighs 69.6 grams.

Nokia 222 And Nokia 222 Dual SIM Feature Phones Announced

by Deepali Sharma • August 25, 2015

Microsoft has announced its two new features phones, dubbed Nokia 222 and Nokia 222 Dual SIM. The handsets succeed Nokia 220 and Nokia 220 Dual SIM feature phones which were launched last year in 2014.

Both Nokia 222 and Nokia 222 Dual SIM feature phones share identical set of specifications except that the latter comes with dual SIM support as opposed to single SIM support of the former. Both handsets sport a 2.4-inch QVGA LCD display with 320×240 pixels resolution and 166ppi pixel density. There is a 2 mega pixel fixed focus camera on the rear. The devices support expandable storage up to 32GB using microSD card. On software front, they run Nokia Series 30+ operating system.

#AchieveMore Giveaway: Win A Lumia 535 [Winner Announced]

by Rohit Khurana • August 24, 2015

We are giving away a Microsoft Lumia 535 to one lucky winner who will be picked on the basis of most correct answers given by him/her. We will be asking one new question everyday for 5 days starting today on this page (please bookmark this and come back everyday for new questions). The giveaway is between 24th August 2015 to 28th August 2015, IST. We will be announcing the winners on Monday, 31st August 2015. Please refer the rules below and find the questions below.

Microsoft Lumia 940, Lumia 940XL Reportedly Launching On October 19

by Deepali Sharma • August 24, 2015

Updated on 24th August 2015

While reports about the launch of Microsoft Lumia 940 and Lumia 940XL have been hinting at October 2015 launch, a new report has revealed that the two high-end smartphones will be announced on October 19 in New York alongside Surface Pro 4 and Band 2.

Though earlier reports were suggesting that these high-end smartphones will be called Lumia 950 and 950XL, the latest reports suggest that they be named as Lumia 940 and 940XL. Read on to find out rumored specifications and features of both devices which have been churning out the rumor mill lately.

Microsoft Announces Lumia 535 Smart BuyBack Offer: Details Inside

by Deepali Sharma • August 18, 2015

Microsoft has announced Lumia 535 Smart BuyBack Offer for its Lumia fans in India. This offer lets you exchange your old phone and buy a new Lumia 535 for Rs. 5,999. The offer is available at all authorized re-sellers of Lumia devices across India and is valid from August 7, 2015 for a limited period till stock lasts.

With the Lumia 535 Smart BuyBack offer, consumers can also get a cashback of up to Rs. 3,600 in their Mobikwik wallet. The devices on which the offer is valid include Lumia 535, 540, 640, 640 XL, 730 and 430. The cashback offer can be redeemed over a period of one year for Rs.300/- per month. Customers can use code <LUMIA300> to avail this offer.