CES 2015: Seagate Unveiled 500GB wireless Storage Solution for Mobile Devices

Seagate has unveiled a new wireless storage solution for mobile devices. Dubbed as Seagate Wireless, the new device can store up to 500GB of content and works with Android, iOS and Windows 8 devices.

“Seagate pioneered the product category of wireless storage devices and is pleased at how the category has grown over the years. The latest generation of Seagate Wireless extends that legacy and makes the wireless streaming experience broadly available to far more consumers,” said Patrick Connolly, vice president of Seagate branded innovations.

Seagate Wireless comes with its own Wi-Fi network, which is used to access or stream content on the connected devices. The drive is accessed using the Seagate mobile app, which is available in Google Play (and app stores of other platforms).

“Seagate Wireless can also be used to enjoy video, photos, music and even documents on the big screen via Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast, or an app designed specifically for Samsung and LG Smart TVs and Roku players,” Seagate noted in a press note.

The Seagate Wireless 500GB will be available via Amazon, Best Buy and Seagate.com in the United States beginning early-Feb for $129.99 in  lime green, cool blue, slate grey, fire-engine red and white colour options. There is no word on the pricing and availability for other markets right now.

Other specifics

USB 2.0 port
Around six hours of battery back-up
Stream content on up to three devices simultaneously

Xiaomi Sold 61.12 Million Smartphone in 2014, Revenue up by 135 percent

In an open letter to the company’s employees, Xiaomi’s founder and CEO Lei Jun reflected on last year’s performance. Posted on his personal Weibo account, Jun’s letter revealed that the company had sold over 61 million smartphones in 2014, TechinAsia reports.

Lei Jun said that Xiaomi had sold 61.12 million smartphones in the last year alone, which is a whopping 227 percent increase from the year before. The company posted revenues of RMB 74.3 billion ($12 billion approximately), which too is a whopping 135 percent rise from the year before. Xiaomi recently raised $1.1 billion in funding, which shot the company’s valuation up to $45 billion.

Going forward, Jun aims at selling 100 million smartphones this year. The first smartphone this year is the Redmi 2, which was announced earlier today. He also reiterated that the company’s flagship device will be unveiled later this month on January 15.

In India, Xiaomi has had a stellar year since its debut in the second half of 2014. In five months since its debut in India, Xiaomi managed to sell a million devices. It launched the Mi 3, entry-level Redmi 1S, and two affordable phablets — Redmi Note and Redmi Note 4G. The Mi 3 has been discontinued, while a Delhi High Court order has banned the company from selling any MediaTek powered smartphone — the Redmi Note 3G. The ban was in conjunction with a patent infringement claim by Ericsson. Next week for the first time ever, Xiaomi will have two smartphones on sale on Flipkart including the Redmi 1S and the Redmi Note 4G.

CES 2015 :VeiwSonic V55 Smartphone To Be Launched with Iris Scanner

The past year saw quite a few smartphone companies embrace the fingerprint scanner, and it is only natural they take things a step forward. Leading the line is ViewSonic which is set to unveil a smartphone featuring an iris scanner, GizmoChina reports.  

ViewSonic’s smartphone called the V55 features a scanner on the upper-right corner, which is hidden by a sliding component. Once you have mapped your iris, the scanner can be used to unlock the smartphone, as well as lock files. Just like fingerprints, iris scanners too are foolproof and cannot be cloned.

As for specifications, the V55 flaunts a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display, and is powered by a 64-bit 1.4GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor paired with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Also included are 16GB and 32GB internal storage and LTE capabilities.

On the photography front, the smartphone features a 13-megapixel rear camera sourced from Sony. The camera also has the capability to accept external lenses.

ViewSonic had originally planned on launching the smartphone in 2014, but its plans were delayed. According to the publication, the company is expected to unveil the smartphone at CES next week.
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Aircel Launched Cimbo of Data and Talktime offer in Kolkata Circle At Rs 397 and Rs 497

Aircel recently launched Rs 348 rate cutter which offer both data and voice in Mumbai circle. Aircel has now launched similar rate cutter Rs 397 and Rs 497 in Kolkata circle.

Both rate cutters offer unlimited calling between Aircel to Aircel with 10,000 sec to other networks. On data front Rs 397 pack offer unlimited 2G data with FUP of 2GB and Rs 497 pack offer 3G unlimited with 2GB FUP. Speed will be reduced to 64kbps post reaching FUP.

Also Read :Aircel introduce Rs 348 STV. Offer 2.5GB data

These combo packs provide value for money for subscribers as both data and calling benefit is given in a single recharge. Two packs ensure customer to choose between 2G or 3G data depending on their needs.

BSNL To Launch Mobile Wallet Service

BSNL has been coming up with many innovative features and well bundled Broadband offers. This time around they have come up with an innovative feature called the BSNL prepaid wallet which can be used across the web for online purchases.

BSNL has already signed up an agreement with Andhra Bank and M/s Pyro Networks Pvt.Ltd for the same. Pyro will be rendering technical assistance and the necessary infrastructural support for the services. This product will currently be available only in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions. As per the Tri-Partite agreement BSNL will be a business partner to ANdhra Bank and Pyro is responsible for enabling its telecom network along with its distribution channel for this service.

Customers will always have the advantage of shopping safely without any worries as a prepaid wallet is less likely to get hacked or phished and even if it happens the money in your bank account will remain safe. The prepaid wallet won’t be directly linked to your bank account and it works like a prepaid mobile SIM card wherein you have to recharge the wallet before using it. An innovative feature nevertheless depends on how smoothly its implemented.