VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

To meet consumer demand for smarter, feature-rich fitness and activity wearables, MediaTek has powered the newly launched Polar M600 , an Android Wearsports-optimized smartwatch. Equipped with advanced features, including Polar’s optical heart rate technology and integrated GPS, the Polar M600 is powered by MediaTek’s MT2601 system-on-chip (SoC). Developed exclusively for wearables like the Polar M600, the MT2601 delivers a user experience that is fast and smooth. The SoC strikes the optimal balance between speed and power-efficiency and includes multimedia display technology to deliver an enhanced viewing experience on the 1.3” Polar M600 screen. “MediaTek takes pride in designing technology for our customers like Polar to bring innovative products to consumers that can enhance everyday life,” said JC Hsu, corporate vice president and general manager, IoT, MediaTek... Read More

ASUS has launched a newer version of the Zenfone Selfie ZD551KL in India priced at Rs.12,999. The all-new Zenfone Selfie ZD551KL offers a powerful performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor combined with a 3GB RAM and 16GB memory that is expandable up to 128 GB. The Zenfone Selfie also comes with a diamond cut back, beautifully fashioned and is aimed at delivering a luxury and designer experience to the user. For a price of Rs.12,999, the smartphone is available on Amazon now, and will be in retail outlets from September onwards. Zenfone Selfie offers a 13MP front camera with an f/2.2-aperture, wide-angle (88-degree) lens, dual-colour real-tone flash and selfie panorama. It also supports macro photography that allows the users to capture objects over 6 cm. The phone also sports a 13MP rear camera with an f/2.0-aperture, auto-laser focus lens and a dual-colour real-tone flash.... Read More

The uproar leading to the controversial GST (Goods & Services Tax) Bill in the Upper House has finally died down, with the latter being passed amidst support from all the political parties, barring AIADMK during the monsoon session of the Parliament. The Rajya Sabha passed the constitutional amendment by two-thirds majority. The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 was approved with 203 votes in favour and none against, after a seven-hour debate. The major hurdle got cleared after Congress agreed to the passage of the Bill. The Bill will now be returned to the Lok Sabha for its approval. GST & it’s After-Effects –   In a recently published Frequently-asked questions, the Government explains GST as one indirect tax for the whole nation, which will make India one unified common market. GST is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer. The new GST will do away with the double taxation that hithe

OPPO stepped up the selfie revolution by announcing the launch of the upgraded Selfie Expert – OPPO F1s . As an advanced version of the Selfie Expert F1, the F1s is taking selfies a step further with a 16MP front camera, a sophisticated beautification feature and an industry-leading 0.22s fingerprint reader. The F1s also sports a 5.5-inch screen, an octa-core processor, backed with 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and 3,075mAh whole-day use battery, assuring a perfect selfie experience at an amazing price of Rs.17,990. The launch was organized in the presence of Sky Li, OPPO Global Vice-President , MD of International Mobile Business and President of OPPO India, OPPO brand ambassador Sonam Kapoor, and OPPO sports ambassador Yuvraj Singh and renowned photographer Dabboo Ratnani... Read More