THE NEW iBall Andi 5M Xotic With 2GB of RAM Available Online at Rs. 8,950

iBall's yet-to-be-launched Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphone dubbed the iBall Andi 5M Xotic is now available via an online retailer at Rs. 8,950. The smartphone was first teased by the company earlier this month, and has still to be officially launched with pricing and availability details.
On Monday, Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom had also tipped the launch of the iBall Andi 5M Xotic at Rs. 7,999.

The iBall Andi 5M Xotic, according to the listing, is a dual-SIM smartphone and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat which is upgradeable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. It features a 5-inch qHD (540x960 pixels) IPS display that offers a pixel density of 220ppi.

The smartphone packs a quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. Besides an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with BSI sensor and LED flash, the iBall Andi 5M Xotic also includes a 3.2-megapixel front-facing camera. The 16GB of inbuilt storage is expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB).

Connectivity options on the iBall Andi 5M Xotic include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, GPS/ A-GPS, and FM radio with recording. The handset is backed by a 2000mAh battery. It is available on eBay.

Along with the reported launch of the Andi 5M Xotic, Mahesh Telecom had tipped another smartphone from iBall had made a debut - the iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D. As for the iBall Cobalt Oomph 4.7D, the handset's design appears to be copied from the iPhone 6, as seen in the image. The dual-SIM dual-standby smartphone features a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) resolution IPS display with a pixel density of 312ppi. Like the iBall Xotic, the Cobalt Oomph 4.7D also runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and is upgradeable to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Powered by a Cortex-A7 based quad-core 1.3GHz processor, the smartphone houses 1GB of RAM.

Micromax Joy X1800, Joy X1850 Feature Phones Launched With Pouch Packaging

☺Micromax on Friday launched a new line of feature phones - Joy - alongside a new packaging style that using pouches instead of boxes, ostensibly to reduce cost and maintain value for money. The Joy series has been launched with two new handsets, the X1800 and X1850, priced at Rs. 699 and Rs. 799 respectively. While the Joy X1800 already hit the shelves starting Thursday, the Joy X1850 will reach the market "in a week's time."

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, MacBook Air, headphones, and More in Deals of the Week

1. Apple MacBook Air 11-inch

☺If you've been wishing to switch over to a Mac, now is the time. Amazon is selling the MacBook Air 11-inch (2014 model) for Rs. 55,438 (regular Rs. 60,000) this week. The MacBook Air 11-inch is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.4GHZ, supported by 4GB of RAM. There's a 128GB SSD that ships with the device, and you may add extra storage using a high capacity SD card, or an external hard drive. The 11-inch MacBook Air makes a great laptop if you want one that's ultra portable, and still has enough power to run your tasks. It also makes a great first Mac for anyone wishing to switch over from Windows, given the sweet price tag, and the user experience it promises.

Price: Rs. 55,438 (regular Rs. 60,000)

2. Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB:

♦Paytm is running a cashback promotion on smartphones this week. You can get up to Rs. 6,000 cashback in your Paytm wallet on select smartphones. The best deal from their selection is the one on Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB. You can grab a brand new iPhone 6 Plus 16GB for as low as Rs. 54,475 (effective after cashback). That's almost as low as the price for a new iPhone 6 16GB. To make sure you get the lowest price, select the seller offering the iPhone 6 Plus 16GB for Rs. 60,475 on Paytm, and then apply the coupon code A64. The deal is on a limited stock, so don't waste a lot of time thinking. The cashback works pretty well as it can take care of your phone bills or recharges for the next few months at least. The cashback is credited within 24 hours of placing a prepaid order, and within 24 hours of receiving a cash-on-delivery order.

Price: Rs. 54,475 (regular Rs. 62,500)

3. Budget headphones under Rs. 1,000:

•Expensive headphones sound better, but you're heartbroken if you lose them or end up breaking them. It always makes sense to keep a pocket-friendly pair of headphones in your travel bag, and if you think anything below a price tag of Rs. 1,000 will sound terrible, think again. Two decent headphones you can grab below Rs. 1,000 this week, and will also sound decent include the Sony MDR-ZX-100A and the Philips CitiScape headphones. The former is now selling for Rs. 604 on Amazon, while the latter are available for Rs. 854 on Croma Retail. Both these headphones look good, sound decent, and can make a decent travel companion. The Sony MDR-ZX-100A comes with a 40mm driver, while the Philips CitiScape come with a 40mm driver. Both the headphones feature an over-the-head form factor.

Price: Sony MDR-ZX-100A Rs. 604 (regular Rs. 1490), Philips CitiScape Rs. 854 (regular Rs. 2,499)