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WhatsApp via desktop

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We can call it a good day for the WhatsApp addicts! You can now WhatsApp message your family and friends via your desktop.

Whatsapp introduces a desktop app available for Windows 8+ and Mac OS 10.9+ This app mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile phone. Since the app runs on your desktop, you’ll now have better keyboard shortcuts, native desktop notifications, and more.

You can download the app with the help of your desktop browser. Just visit the link https://www.whatsapp.com/download, open the app and scan the QR code using the WhatsApp from your phone.

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Phicomm launches budget 4G smartphone, Clue 630

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Chinese smartphone maker Phicomm has launched the Clue 630, a dual-SIM 4G-enabled smartphone, taking aim squarely at the budget segment. It offers up to seven hours of talktime and up to 250 hours of standby time.

Priced at Rs 3,999 , the phone is sold exclusively via Snapdeal in India.

Display: 5-inch IPS 2.5D curved HD, 480x854p
CPU: 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor
Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
GPU: Adreno 304
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 8GB (expandable up to 64GB via microSD)
Connectivity: 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, Bluetooth
Colour: Black, White
Size: 144x72x9.5mm
Weight: 158 g
Camera: 5MP rear with LED Flash, 2MP front
Battery: 2,300mAh

Panasonic launches Eluga Arc smartphone

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Panasonic has announced the Eluga Arc, the latest smartphone in the Eluga series from the company. The Hybrid Dual-SIM has a 2.5D curved display with a 71.5 per centscreen-to-body ratio.

The 4G-LTE Eluga Arc is priced at Rs 12,490 and is available through various retailers across the country.

Display: 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS 2.5D curved glass display
CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Operating System: Android v5.1 (Lollipop)
GPU: Adreno 305 GPU
Memory: 2GB RAM
Storage: 16GB internal memory (expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD)
Connectivity: 4G LTE with voLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
Colour: Gold
Size: 139x67x8.1mm
Weight: 130g
Camera: 8MP rear with LED Flash, 5MP front
Battery: 1,800 mAh

Huawei P9, P9 Plus smartphones announced with dual-lens camera

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Huawei officially unveiled the P9 series at an event in London. Huawei P9 Plus is similar to the P9, with the difference of a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen available only with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The phone is powered by a slightly larger 3,400mAh battery.

That’s not all though. We haven’t yet got to the most amazing feature of these phones! The highlight of this series is the dual lenses on the rear, which have been co-engineered with lens specialist, Leica. Featuring one RGB and one monochrome lens, the camera allows for shots to be captured in a large variety of versatile conditions.

Display: 5.2-inch LCD panel 1080x1920p
CPU: Kirin 955 octa-core processor
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, with EMUI 4.1 custom UI
GPU: Mali-T880
Memory: 3GB RAM/4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB/64GB (expandable via microSD)
Connectivity:
Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Colour: Ceramic White, Haze Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium Grey, Mystic Silver, Prestige Gold
Size: 145×70.9x7mm
Weight: 144g
Camera: Dual 12MP camera with Leica SUMMARIT lenses, 8MP front camera
Speaker: Stereo
Ports: USB-C port, infrared
Battery: 3,000 mAh

The smartphones will be available from 16 April in a global launch across 29 countries. The Indian pricing has yet to be revealed.

Vivo reveals V3 and V3 Max smartphones

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Chinese smartphone maker Vivo unveiled two new smartphones in its ‘V’ series – the V3 and the V3 Max. Both phones have a metallic body and run on Vivo’s Funtouch OS 2.5 based on Android 5.1.

The V3 is priced at Rs 17,980 and the V3 Max at Rs 23,980. A release date has yet to be announced.

V3 Max
Display: 5.5-inch FHD, 1080x1920p with 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass
CPU: Quallcomm Snapdragon 652
Operating System: 
GPU:
Memory: 4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB (expandable upto 128GB via microSD)
Camera: 13MP Rear, 8MP Front
Battery: 3,000mAh

V3
Display: 5-inch FHD, 1080x1920p with 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass
CPU: Quallcomm Snapdragon 616
Operating System:
GPU:
Memory: 3GB RAM
Storage: 32GB (expandable upto 128GB via microSD)
Camera: 13MP Rear, 8MP Front
Battery: 2,550mAh