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  • BRAVIA XR 4K Mini LED TV with X95L Unveiled in India

    Sony India has once again raised the bar for home entertainment by launching its highly anticipated BRAVIA XR X95L Mini LED TV. With a massive 85-inch display, this state-of-the-art television is powered by the revolutionary Cognitive Processor XR, delivering an immersive experience like never before. From stunning visuals to crystal-clear sound, the X95L is a testament to Sony’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology. Let’s delve into the exciting features of the BRAVIA XR 4K Mini LED TV.

    BRAVIA XR 4K Mini LED TV Key Features

    BRAVIA XR 4K Mini LED TV

    1. Immersive Entertainment with Cognitive Processor XR:

    The heart of the BRAVIA XR X95L lies in its Cognitive Processor XR. This revolutionary processor replicates how the human eye perceives images and how the human ear hears sound, resulting in a lifelike experience. With real-life depth, exceptional contrast, and vivid colours, the X95L will take the viewing experience to new heights. The 4K Mini LED screen, controlled by the XR Backlight Master Drive, enhances the dynamic range, providing intense blacks and dazzling lights, precisely as intended by the content creators.

    2. Intense Contrast and Brightness with XR Mini LED:

    The XR X95L TV features XR Backlight Master Drive technology, which controls thousands of high-density Mini LEDs with precision and independence, offering intense contrast and brightness. The XR Contrast Booster further enhances the brightness for peak glare and deeper blacks in shadow, adding extra depth and detail to scenes.

    3. XR Triluminos Pro:

    Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the XR Triluminos Pro technology in the 85X95L enables access to over a billion colours, delivering accurate and natural shades in every detail, just as seen in the real world.

    4. XR 4K Upscaling and XR Motion Clarity:

    The X95L TV boasts XR 4K upscaling technology that brings content close to 4K quality, regardless of the source. The XR Clear Image minimises noise and blur using zone division and dynamic frame analysis. At the same time, XR Motion Clarity technology creates and inserts extra frames, providing smooth and precise action, even in fast-moving sequences.

    5. X-Anti Reflection and X-Wide Angle Technology:

    The XR Mini LED comes with X-Anti Reflection, reducing glare from ambient light sources and delivering pure blacks and clear pictures without distractions. The X-Wide Angle panel ensures vivid colours from any angle, making TV viewing enjoyable from any spot in the room.

    6. Studio Quality Entertainment with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and IMAX Enhanced:

    Immerse yourself in a cinematic experience at home with Dolby Vision, which enhances HDR content with striking highlights and vibrant colours. Dolby Atmos delivers multidimensional sound, while IMAX Enhanced preserves the filmmaker’s intent. The Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode optimises picture brightness based on room lighting conditions.

    7. Perfect for Gaming with Auto HDR and Game Menu:

    The BRAVIA X95L is the ultimate gaming machine, supporting 4K/120FPS through HDMI 2.1. It automatically recognises the PS5 and switches to Game mode, minimising input lag and optimising HDR settings for responsive gaming. The Game Menu offers quick access to tailor settings according to gaming preferences.

    8. Smart User Experience with Google TV and Hands-Free Voice Search:

    Powered by Google TV, the BRAVIA 85X95L offers access to various entertainment options, including apps, movies, and TV series. The Hands-Free Voice Search feature lets users interact with the TV using Google Assistant, providing a seamless and intuitive user experience.

    9. BRAVIA CORE and BRAVIA CAM:

    The BRAVIA CORE app offers redemption of 10 current releases and classic blockbuster films with unlimited streaming in near 4K Blu-ray quality. The BRAVIA CAM enhances the viewing experience by recognising the viewer’s position and adjusting sound and picture settings accordingly.

    10. Synchronised Sound and Picture Harmony:

    Acoustic Multi-Audio+ with Frame Tweeters ensures immersive sound positioning and clarity. XR Surround offers 3D surround upscaling without additional speakers. Acoustic Centre Sync syncs the BRAVIA and soundbar for a unified audio-visual experience.

    11. Minimalist One Slate Design and XR Protection PRO:

    The sleek one-slate design with minimal bezels focuses on the picture, providing an immersive viewing experience. The X95L is equipped with XR Protection PRO technology, safeguarding it from dust, humidity, lightning strikes, and power surges.

    12. Environmentally Conscious Design:

    Sony’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the X95L TV’s design, which aims to reduce plastic usage and improve energy efficiency throughout the product’s life cycle. The Eco Dashboard allows users to customise energy-saving preferences and settings.

    BRAVIA XR X95L Mini LED TV Price in India

    The MRP of this BRAVIA XR X95L Mini LED TV is 599,990/-

    Conclusion:

    With the BRAVIA XR X95L Mini LED TV, Sony India has again demonstrated its dedication to innovation and excellence. From lifelike visuals powered by the Cognitive Processor XR to immersive sound and a host of gaming features, this television is a testament to the future of home entertainment. Combining cutting-edge technology with sustainability initiatives, the BRAVIA XR X95L is a true game-changer in the world of televisions.

  • Shemaroo Audio Players

    Shemaroo Entertainment launched three new audio player devices. It comes in an impressive design and preloaded contents. The new range of Shemaroo Devices has devotional contents like bhajans, mantras, Amritvani, Chalisas, multi-city azans, Surah & Ayats, etc. These are from artists like Anup Jalota, Suresh Wadkar, Anuradha Paudwal and many more. Currently, three specially curated unique device is available in the market. They are Bhagavad Gita, Bhajan Vaani and Ibaadat Quran Majeed Speakers.

    Shemaroo Audio Players Devices

    Shemaroo Bhakti Bhagavad Gita Speaker

    As name suggests it is designed to replicate the sacred scripture of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. This state-of-the-art audio book is unique in its offering and form factor – a very first in India. Legendary artistes like Suresh Wadkar, Roop Kumar Rathod & Sanj V. have lent their voices behind the content.

    Shemaroo Bhakti Bhagavad Gita Speaker

    Key Features of Shemaroo Bhakti Bhagavad Gita Speaker.

    • Key Life Lessons from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
    • 100 specially curated Krishna Bhajans.
    • Long battery life – upto 10 hours of playback time.
    • Superior sound powered by 6 watts speaker.
    • Aux Out option.
    • Seamless streaming experience via Bluetooth connectivity.
    • Life Lessons on – Love, Happiness, Desire, Stress, Anger, Functional Balance, Learning Attitude,Work Life Balance, Leadership & Faith.

    Bhakti Bhajan Vaani Speaker Audio Device

    This is the second device. It comes in a aesthetically pleasing design. Shemaroo Bhajan Vaani offers a specially curated collection of over 1000 Bhajans, Jaaps, Mantras and many more. Legendary artistes like Anup Jalota, Suresh Wadkar, Anuradha Paudwal and many more have featured in this product.

    Bhakti Bhajan Vaani Speaker Key Features

    • 1000 + Devotional Songs.
    • Specially curated collection of Bhajans, Aartis, Jaaps, Mantras & Stotras of various deities.
    • Bonus section including Amritvani, Chalisa, Namavali & Ashtakam
    • Search & Play option for your favourite tracks.
    • Seamless streaming experience via Bluetooth connectivity
    • Long battery life – upto 8 Hours of playback time.
    • Features artists – Anup Jalota, Suresh Wadkar , Anuradha Paudwal and many more.
    • Deities Featured – Lord Vishnu, Devi Maa, Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ram, lord Krishna, Lord Shani, Sai Baba, Lord Surya.

    Shemaroo Ibaadat Quran Majeed Speaker

    A unique Islamic offering, Ibaadat Quran Majeed speaker brings forth an easy to use devotional product with multiple features. This will attract all members of the family. An essential gifting product which is also high on functionality. The value proposition is that the device is suitable for the entire household with quality content.

    Key Features of Shemaroo Ibaadat Quran Majeed Speaker

    • Quran Sharif translation in 15 languages.
    • Multi city azan time setting with alarm option.
    • Option to select to Surah & Ayat.
    • Record and learn Quran feature.
    • Audio Quran recital.

    Shemaroo Audio Players Devices Price and Availability

    All three devices are available to purchase via Amazon and other e-commerce portals like Flipkart, Tata Cliq & Paytm Mall. Offline, the products will be available across 76 retail outlets of Archies. Shemaroo Bhakti Bhagavad Gita Speaker price in India is ₹4499. Bhakti Bhajan Vaani price in India is ₹3,999. Shemaroo Ibaadat Quran Majeed Speaker price in India is ₹4499.

  • Thomson 40 inch 4K Smart TV at Rs.20,999 Launched in India

    Thomson, once a popular TV brand has launched its latest 40 inch 4K Smart TV in India. It is priced aggressively at Rs.20,999. The sale will commence from 16th March 2019 via flipkart.

    Thomson 40 inch 4K Smart TV

    The new Thomson UD9 series TV has 40 inch screen with 4K(3840×2160 pixels) resolution and 60Hz standard refresh rate. The screen has brightness of 550 nits and offers an active HDR10. The TV has 20W audio output. It has three HDMI ports and two USB ports. For connecting to internet, it has built in WiFi and Ethernet (RJ45) port.  

    This Smart TV comes preloaded with 6 apps which includes Youtube , Netflix and Amazon Prime. Thomson UD9 40 inch 4K TV runs on a custom version of Android 7.1. Videocasting can be done on this TV using the Miracast. It supports 18 plus languages such as Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati and more, as per the company.

    Thomson branded TVs in India are manufactured by Noida-based Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd (SPPL). Company so far launched 3 smart TVs in India under the Thomson UD9 4K smart TV series which includes 43-inch, a 50-inch, a 55-inch. 40 inch is the latest addition. All the variants are available for purchase through Flipkart. The top variant of Thomson UD9 smart TV is priced at Rs.37,999.

  • Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Launched in India

    Samsung India today launched new colour variant of its hugely successful flagship device Galaxy S7 edge. In addition to its existing four colours, the smartphone will now be available in an elegant new Blue Coral colour. The new variants will also come loaded with 15GB free cloud storage.

     Galaxy S7 Edge Blue Coral

    The new editions boast all the flagship features of the Galaxy S7 edge that users love, including the enhanced design, brilliant low light camera, IP68 dust and water resistance, wireless charging, and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of services, products and experiences.

    “The Galaxy S7 edge has witnessed a tremendous response from Indian consumers. The new colour variant is one of the trendiest must-have colours of the year and will compliment personal styles and offers a touch of sophistication. Coupled with a premium design and impeccable functionality, the new variant will surely add to the phenomenal success of the Galaxy S7 edge in India”, said Mr Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India

    New Premium Colour

    Consumers these days are looking for a stylish smartphone which helps them stand out of the crowd. Keeping that in mind the Blue Coral colour will take desirability and allure to the next level.

     Galaxy S7 Edge Blue Coral Back

    The new edition follows this year’s colour trends which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by nature, the colour shimmers as if it is illuminated from the inside of the phone’s glass surface. In particular a contrasting gold tone hue is applied to the phone’s metallic frame. The resulting two-toned combination is at once calming and sophisticated.

    Cloud Storage

    Samsung provides 15GB free Samsung Cloud Storage that helps back up important content including photos, videos, files etc. Data can be smoothly accessed across various devices and can be easily restored while changing devices.

    The Samsung cloud storage feature will also be available for existing Galaxy S7 edge users.

    Galaxy S7 edge Availability
    With the launch of this colour Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in five colours – Blue Coral, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Pink Gold.

    The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral will be available in 32 GB variant from December 15, 2016 at a price of Rs. 50,900. It will be available across Samsung authorized offline and online stores as well as Samsung’s online store – Samsung Shop.

    Source: Samsung India press release.

  • Moto G4 Play FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Lenovo India on Tuesday launched its most affordable 4th Gen Moto G smartphone variant Moto G4 Play in India. The other two variants from this series are Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus.  In this post we will have quick Moto G4 Play FAQ, Tips and Tricks and Cons.

    Moto G4 Play

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    What are the different colour variants of Moto G4 Play available?

    The new Moto G4 will be available in Black and white colours.

    What is the price of Moto G4 Play in India? Where can I buy one?

    It is priced in India at Rs.8,999. It will be available in Amazon.in starting 6th September 10pm onwards.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card support?

    Yes.

    What is the CPU, RAM, GPU and Storage available on this device?

    This device is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. It comes with 16GB of internal storage. In the demo unit, the user available storage was 7.41GB. The retail unit available storage might be slightly different.

    Does it has fingerprint scanner?

    No.

    What is the battery capacity of the device?

    It comes with 2800 mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot on Moto G4 Play?

    Capturing screenshot on Moto G4 Play is identical to  Moto G4 Plus. It works on all the variants of Moto G4. Here is the video guide demonstrating on how to take screenshot on Moto G4 smartphones.

    How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Play?

    To set custom MP3 song as ringtone, you need to paste the ringtone to “Ringtones” folder. You can do this by either connecting it to PC or through the File manager.  Here is the video guide on how to set custom MP3 song as ringtone.

    What are the cons of Moto G4 Play?

    This is a not a review. Based on the first impression, we felt following are the cons of the device. The complete list disadvantages will be posted after the detailed review.

    • Compared to competition, low powered Soc.
    • No compass sensor.
    • No fingerprint scanner.

    Image source: Motorola.