The Best Small Size Bluetooth Speakers, Carry them Anywhere with Ease

Music is the best companion of all times and what could be great than carrying that ideal Bluetooth speaker on the go. Today, the market is flooded with various types of Bluetooth Speakers with the options from large sturdy ones to small compact portable ones. With so much competition in this segment, their quality is constantly going up and prices are coming down. These wireless best small size Bluetooth speakers help you carry your music in a compact size with you no matter wherever you go. If you are travelling, then these lightweight, compact and small size Bluetooth speakers can prove to be the best companions on the go.  Just carry your music to the another room or to the park or on a ride to another place or on a holiday, the best small size Bluetooth speakers lets you enjoy the music anywhere and every where. 

There are amazing options to choose from and small size Bluetooth speakers come with outstanding audio performance, the convenience of portability and cut over the edge designs. With their stellar sound quality, they surely will outbreak any systems you have today. They all come with superb features like Sound control buttons, Waterproof, Bluetooth connectivity, Multiple device compatibilities, whole day long-lasting batteries, luxurious looks and eye catchy vibrant colour options. You could even convert some of these into your home automation systems controlling your home lights, heaters and other connected devices.

It is said that small is little, but the revolution in the technology of compact speakers have changed the trends now small is smart!! Earlier it was said that if you go for a compact speaker you would have to compromise on sound quality, but things have changed drastically. Now if you wish to carry your music wherever you go, these compact speakers will help you without compromising on the sound quality. But yes, you need to opt wisely.

•    If you have planned to get a compact and portable mini speaker for yourself the most important thing you need to consider would be the design and size of the speaker. If you don’t want to part away with your music then the ultra portable speakers would be the best pick for you. These aren’t exactly of pocket size but can easily fit into any bag and require very little space.
•    Look out for speakers that come along with a carrying case or holder so that it might be safe and convenient for you to carry along with you.
•    Compact speakers generally have internal rechargeable batteries, however there are some speakers that use, AA or AAA batteries which tend to die very soon. Thus the speakers with internal rechargeable batteries are the best ones.
•    There are certain speakers that come with USB ports that allow the internal battery of the speaker to work as external battery backup for your smartphones.  
•    Consider the battery backup of the speakers, generally speakers with high battery backup come in high range, but still look out for portable speakers that can sustain the battery for 8 hours or more.

We have reviewed the available versions and bring the best small size Bluetooth speakers with discounts and deals for you here. So, check tout the best deals before you miss them out. Our experts have reviewed and selected the top best compact Bluetooth speakers for you with the deals which surely will fit most. It's high time you own one of these and get your hands on smooth, flawless uninterrupted music anytime

iPhone SE Available on Paytm Mall for as Low as Rs. 19,990 With Cashback Offer

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• iPhone SE is usually priced on the platform at Rs. 27,200
• Users need to enter the promo code before proceeding to pay
• Cashback offers available on a range of iPhone models on the platform

iPhone SE is one of the most affordable Apple smartphones that can be purchased in India right now, and the 32GB model can now be purchased for Rs. 22,990 from Paytm's online retail store. Additionally, Paytm is also offering a Rs. 3,000 cashback on the purchase that would effectively bring down the price of the iPhone SE to Rs. 19,990.

While the iPhone SE is usually priced on the Paytm Mall at Rs. 27,200, the company is offering a flat 15 percent discount and offering a Rs. 3,000 cashback, which can be availed by using promo code'PhoneSE' after adding the product to the cart. Notably, Cash on Delivery option will not be available for those users who will be using this promo code and availing the cashback offer.

To recall, iPhone SE comes with a 4-inch Retina display (640x1136 pixels) and packs Apple's A9 SoC. It comes with a 12-megapixel rear camera and a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button as well. Interestingly, Paytm Mall is also offering Buyback Guarantee of Rs. 9,000 on the handset.

Apart from iPhone SE, Paytm Mall is also offering cashback and flash offers on various other iPhone models ranging from iPhone 5s to iPhone 7 Plus.

Let us know in the comments down below if you will consider switching to an iPhone at this price or would prefer for the price to come down further before you make a switch. Those users who prefer Android can also share their views in the comments down below.

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• KEY SPECS
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Display

4.00-inch

Front Camera

1.2-megapixel

Resolution

640x1136 pixels

RAM

2GB

OS

iOS 9.3

Storage

16GB

Rear Camera

12-megapixel

Nokia 3310 (2017) 3G Variant Spotted on Certification Site

Nokia 3310 (2017) 3G Variant Spotted on Certification Site

Disney Research Makes Augmented Reality a Group Experience

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Disney's Magic Bench brings augmented and mixed realities together
• Magic Bench shows people their mirrored images on a large screen
• It allows people to interact with one another in a group collecetively

Have you ever wanted to sit and drift through a magical world with your friends? Disney Research has developed a 'Magic Bench' platform that actualises this dream by combining augmented (AR) and mixed reality experience.

In this platform, wearing a head-mounted display or using a handheld device is not required. Instead, the surroundings are instrumented rather than the individual, allowing people to share the magical experience as a group.

"This platform creates a multi-sensory immersive experience in which a group can interact directly with an animated character. Our mantra for this project was: Hear a character coming, see them enter the space, and feel them sit next to you," said Moshe Mahler, Principal Digital Artist at Disney Research.

The Magic Bench shows people their mirrored images on a large screen in front of them, creating a third person point of view."The scene is reconstructed using a depth sensor, allowing the participants to actually occupy the same 3D space as a computer-generated character or object, rather than superimposing one video feed onto another," the researchers said in a paper that will be presented at 'SIGGRAPH 2017' event in Los Angeles on July 30.

According to the researchers, a colour camera and depth sensor were used to create a real-time, HD-video-textured 3D reconstruction of the bench, surroundings and participants.

"The bench itself plays a critical role. Not only does it contain haptic actuators, but it constrains several issues for us in an elegant way. We know the location and the number of participants, and can infer their gaze. It creates a stage with a foreground and a background, with the seated participants in the middle ground," Mahler explained.

"It even serves as a controller; the mixed reality experience doesn't begin until someone sits down and different formations of people seated create different types of experiences," he added.

AMD Announces India Prices and Availability of Low-Cost Ryzen 3 CPUs

AMD Announces India Prices and Availability of Low-Cost Ryzen 3 CPUs

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ryzen 3 1300X, Ryzen 3 1200 both cost under Rs. 10,000 excluding GST
• AMD is offering more cores than Intel, but without integrated graphics
• Both CPUs will go on sale around the world today

AMD has launched its low-cost Ryzen 3 CPU series, rounding out the mainstream desktop Ryzen lineup for 2017. There are two models, the Ryzen 3 1300X and the Ryzen 3 1200, both of which will be available around the world starting from today. The Ryzen 3 1300X is priced at Rs. 8,899 in India while the Ryzen 3 1200 will cost Rs. 7,599. GST of 18 percent is applicable, which pushes these figures up to roughly Rs. 10,500 and Rs. 8,966 respectively, though street prices can still vary. 

The company hopes to use low prices to challenge Intel's Core i3 series, which dominates the budget PC space. Both Ryzen 3 models have four physical CPU cores whereas Core i3 CPUs have two cores plus HyperThreading to simulate two more. The formula of more cores at lower prices has worked well for AMD at the high end and mid-range with its Ryzen 7 (Review) and Ryzen 5 (Review) lines respectively, where performance differences can be significant. AMD has called this an intentional disruption of the cores-per-dollar equation. However, Ryzen CPUs lack integrated graphics which could still leave the balance in Intel's favour when total system cost is calculated for budget desktops. 

Consistent with the company's initial Ryzen 3 announcement, the Ryzen 3 1300X has a base speed of 3.5GHz and a boost speed of 3.7GHz, but can use AMD's XFR technology to go all the way up to 3.9GHz if the thermal envelope allows it. The Ryzen 3 1200X runs at 3.1GHz but can boost itself up to 3.4GHz on demand. The new CPUs are based on the same Zen architecture as their more expensive siblings and use the same basic design, with two cores enabled per core complex and all the same features. Both have 64W TDPs and ship with AMD's compact Wraith Stealth cooler. Both are also multiplier unlocked and overclockable. Ryzen 3 CPUs will work with the same AM4 platform motherboards as the rest of the mainstream Ryzen lineup. 

AMD will also sell eight new A-series and three new Athlon CPUs based on the Bristol Ridge architecture, targeting extremely low-cost PCs. Some of these have already been seen in OEM systems and select markets such as China. Finally, the company announced retail availability of its popular Wraith Max cooler for high-end CPUs, which has so far only been shipped to OEM partners and used for demonstrations. The Wraith Max has an RGB LED ring around its fan, which will work with lighting control systems from all major hardware manufacturers including Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Biostar and ASRock. The maximum retail price for the Wraith Max in India is Rs. 3,799 plus 18 percent GST (effectively Rs. 4,483).

Later this year, AMD will ship its high-end enthusiast-class 12-core and 16-core Ryzen ThreadripperCPUs and Vega graphics architecture. Mobile Ryzen CPUs with integrated graphics aimed at laptops and ultraportable devices are also expected to be announced shortly.

Paytm Sets Up Mobile Gaming Company with Alibaba-Owned AGTech Media

Paytm Sets Up Mobile Gaming Company with Alibaba-Owned AGTech Media

HIGHLIGHTS

• AGTech and Paytm will invest around 103 crores in the new venture
• This isn't Paytm's first attempt at gaming
• Paytm will own 55 percent of the new company

Payments company Paytm has entered into a joint venture with Alibaba Group-owned AGTech Media to set up a gaming company in India. As per AGTech’s regulatory filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange, Paytm will have a 55 percent stake in the company with AGTech owning the remaining 45 percent.

Together AGTech and Paytm will invest $16 million (around Rs. 103 crores) in the venture. This new company will offer mobile games to Indian consumers with AGTech creating content and Paytm providing distribution. User engagement activities are also part of the feature offering.

“This will help Paytm drive deeper consumer engagement as customers can now earn exclusive rewards and discounts on the platform,” AGTech said in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday. This venture is AGTech’s first significant strategic international expansion.

“The Group believes that international markets represent an untapped and enormous opportunity, and this joint venture is a significant breakthrough which lays the foundation for further international expansion in the future. As the leading mobile payment platform in India, Paytm is the ideal local partner for this key collaboration,” the filing said.

This isn’t Paytm’s first stab at gaming in India. In the past it has tried its hand at publishing smartphone games but India developers weren’t impressed with the revenue split offered at the time and it did not take off as planned. Furthermore, AGTech’s specialty appears to be in gambling and lottery games rather than well, actual video games. By the company’s own admission, it only has all of only two proper games available on Alibaba’s own Taobao platform.

Nonetheless, with investment in gaming in India drying up and consumer monetisation via app stores not meeting projections, forcing some to consider e-sports as a revenue stream, it will be interesting to see how this pans out.

Truecaller for iPhone Update Brings Google Duo Integration

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Google Duo integration with Trucaller now available for the iPhone
• Users will have to download Google Duo separately as well
• The feature is yet to make it to Android

Truecaller on Wednesday released an update for iOS that introduces Google Duo video calling from within the app, a feature the caller ID service had announced back in Marchfollowing its tie-up with Google. With the latest update (v7.70), users will now be able to make video calls to contacts from within the Truecaller app.

On updating the Truecaller app for iPhone to the latest version, users will now notice the Google Duo video call option in the Contacts section under a selected contact. You already have the option to type messages and make voice calls, but with the new video calling feature, Truecaller hopes to create a service that's more than just a caller ID app, and more along the lines of WhatsApp.

There are a few things to note here. The Google Duo service inside Truecaller will only work after separately downloading the Google Duo app, which seems a bit convoluted, but is perhaps Google's way of adding more numbers to its video calling app. Secondly, the feature is yet to make it to Android, which means iOS users can only use the Duo feature in Truecaller with other Truecaller iOS users on the latest update.

As we mentioned, Google Duo's integration with Truecaller requires users to download the Duo app separately. On trying to make a Duo call within Truecaller, the user is redirected to the standalone Duo app, and one wonders whether users are willing to go through the long process via Truecaller rather than simply doing so via the Duo app. The partnership allows Google to expand the reach of its Duo video calling app to a 250 million strong Truecaller user base, which is perhaps the biggest takeaway for the tech giant here. One will have to wait and see how well the Duo integration works once the feature rolls out to Android as well.

Truecaller earlier this month also rolled out flash messaging for the iPhone that lets users send and receive flash updates that include emojis, clickable links and phone numbers. The feature was first launched with Truecaller 8 for Android in late-March. Notably, earlier this month, Google Duo was integrated with the Android call log.

Jio Phone Shakes Up Cheap-End of India's Billion Strong Market

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• JioPhone will shake up the low-cost feature phone market in India
• Presently players like Micromax, Karbonn offer cheap mobile phones
• Industry analysts predict JioPhone will create a new segment for mobiles

At first glance, Indian telecom upstart Jio's bet on 'free' Internet-enabled phones to win over poorer customers is a near-fatal blow for low-end handset makers, most already struggling with paper-thin margins on some of the world's cheapest devices.

But industry executives and analysts say Jio's crossover feature phone - not quite a smartphone, not quite a no-frills handset - could, in fact, be a boon to the lower end of the market and suppliers that feed it, creating a new in-between category and getting more people online for the first time.

The JioPhone, they say, creates a new phone segment aimed at millions of low-paid Indians, currently caught between basic, calls-and-text devices and fancier smartphones.

Reliance Industries, led by India's wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani, waded into India's cut-throat telecoms industry last year with its $30 billion (roughly Rs. 1,92,404 crores) bet on Jio, upending the sector with its cheap smartphones and data plans.Last week, it announced a new phone, which allows digital payments and will come effectively free. Buyers can get a device for a refundable fee of Rs. 1,500.

Currently over 60 percent of India's roughly 750 million mobile users use phones that allow only calls and basic texts, making so-called feature phones the country's single largest segment. But many will soon move up the chain.

"The concept of 4G feature phones is not new, and most Indian firms have already done their R&D," said Jaipal Singh, analyst with tech research firm IDC. "Brands such as Micromax, Lava, Intex and Karbonn will launch similar devices to either compete or partner with Jio."

Micromax, one of India's largest brands, said it was working on a 4G feature phone that would rival Jio's compromise offering. Lava, which launched India's first low-cost, 4G-enabled phone this year - selling for about $50 - said it could launch more if there was demand.

Samsung Electronics, the largest player in India thanks to its range of offerings, from high-end smartphones to basic $15 (roughly Rs. 1,000) handsets, expects the new offerings to expand the whole market and "boost Samsung's mobile phone sales in future".

But the industry will still face tough times for now, as Jio's deep pockets still squeeze rivals - and its suppliers.

"The low-cost JioPhone will place pressure on Indian feature phone leaders such as Samsung, Intex and Lava, and make life harder for ambitious new entrants like HMD," said Neil Mawston, an executive director at tech research firm Strategy Analytics.

HMD Global, a Finnish company that owns the rights to the Nokia phone brand, this year launched a revamped version of the Nokia 3310, which retails in India for about $50 (exactly Rs. 3,310).

A senior Reliance executive said the company plans to have 5 million phones available each week, but is concerned its supply chain may not be able to keep up with demand.

Ambani's bet is not just business. The deal is also a boost for two of Prime Minister Narendra Modi'skey campaigns: "Digital India", which aims to get more Indians online, and "Make in India", to encourage local manufacturing.

The Reliance executive said it aims to have all the assembly of its JioPhone devices done in India by the year-end, by the likes of Foxconn Technology Co and Flextronics Corp.

Smartphones remain popular in India's cities, but the JioPhone will allow Jio to connect millions of new clients in smaller towns and the countryside, who prefer a simpler user interface, local language scripts and chunkier batteries, said Tarun Pathak of Counterpoint Research.

The JioPhone will give them a first taste of high-speed web browsing and is likely to gradually boost online shopping in the world's fastest-growing internet services market, analysts said.

Reliance plans to weave NFC (near field communication) - a wireless technology that allows two devices to connect - in the JioPhone later this year, a move likely to accelerate the adoption of digital payments.

Jio has acquired more than 125 million customers since its launch last year, primarily by offering free voice and unlimited data plans, but a further expansion of its customer base hinges largely on the availability of entry-level 4G-enabled devices.

Meizu Pro 7, Meizu Pro 7 Plus With Rear Display, Dual Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Both the smartphones have a unique secondary display at the back
• The second display lets you see selfies while shooting from the rear came
• Meizu Pro 7, Pro 7 Plus sport dual camera setup at the back as well
• Chinese manufacturer Meizu has expanded its portfolio and launched two new smartphones in China. The Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus smartphones are priced starting at CNY 2,880 (roughly Rs. 27,400) and CNY 3,580 (roughly Rs. 34,100) respectively. Before delving into the specifications and availability, let us take a moment to talk about the smartphones' biggest highlight - a unique second AMOLED display at the back.

  Meizu Pro 7, Pro 7 Plus design

  Meizu hasn't taken the LG approach and put a second screen on top of the display, just like the LG V20. Instead, it made a second screen at the back of the smartphone, for well, various purposes that Meizu thinks are essential. The second screen shows the time, notifications, weather, and also serves as a selfie screen for taking portraits from the rear camera. The small screen takes up the top left space at the back, with the dual cameras sitting on the top edge. This is quite a unique feature, not seen on any commercial smartphone launched so far, however just how it will impact the overall durability and actual user-friendliness remains to be seen.
  Design wise, both the Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus smartphones sport a slim metallic body with dual camera sensors and the second screen at the back situated on the left edge. The Home Button is in the front with a fingerprint scanner underneath, and the USB Type-C port and speaker grille are on the bottom edge of the smartphones. The power and volume keys are on the right edge, and the smartphones come with a 3.5mm audio jack as well.

  Meizu Pro 7, Pro 7 Plus price and availability

  Both the Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus will be available in China for now from August 5. The Meizu Po 7 comes in two variants - Helio P25 SoC with 64GB storage at CNY 2,880 (roughly Rs. 27,400) and another powered by the Heio X30 SoC with 128GB storage priced at CNY 3,380 (roughly Rs. 32,200). The Meizu Pro 7 Plus also has two variants - 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage costs CNY 3,580 (roughly Rs. 34,100) and the 128GB version is priced at CNY 4,080 (roughly Rs. 38,800). The Meizu Pro 7 will be available in Black, Gold and Red, while the Meizu Pro 7 Plus 64GB variant will be available in Matte Black, Space Black, Amber Gold and Crystal Silver. The 128GB variant will be available only in Matte Black or Space Black.

  Meizu Pro 7 specifications

  The Meizu Pro 7 runs on Flyme OS 6 based on Android 7.0 Nougat and supports dual-SIM cards. There's a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) Super AMOLED display in the front and a 1.9-inch (240×536 pixels) Super AMOLED secondary display with 307ppi pixel density at the back as well. The smartphone is powered by a 2.5GHz MediaTek Helio P25 octa-core processor with Mali-T880 GPU with 64GB of internal storage offering, and has another variant that is powered by the 2.6GHz MediaTek Helio X30 deca-core 10nm processor with PowerVR 7XTP-MP4 GPU and 128GB internal storage. Both the variants pack 4GB of RAM.
  As for optics, the Meizu Pro 7 sports 12-megapixel dual cameras at the rear (monochrome + RGB) with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, and LED flash support. At the front, there is a 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture. It packs a 3000mAh battery with support for mCharge fast charging, and connectivity options include 4G VoLTE , WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. The Meizu Pro 7 weighs 164 grams and the dimensions measure at 147.62x70.72x7.3mm.

  Meizu Pro 7 Plus specifications

  The Meizu Pro 7 Plus sports a 5.7-inch Quad HD (1440x2560 pixels) Super AMOLED display, and a similar secondary display at the back like the Pro 7. The larger variant is powered by the 2.6GHz MediaTek Helio X30 10nm deca-core processor with PowerVR 7XTP-MP4 GPU and 6GB RAM. It offers 64GB and 128GB internal storage options. The battery capacity goes up to 3500mAh with support for mCharge 4.0 fast charging. The Meizu Pro 7 Plus weighs 170 grams and measures 157.34x77.24x7.3mm.
  
  

  Meizu Pro 7 Plus

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  Display

  5.70-inch

  Processor

  2.6GHz

  Front Camera

  16-megapixel

  Resolution

  1440x2560 pixels

  RAM

  6GB

  OS

  Android 7.0

  Storage

  64GB

  Rear Camera

  12-megapixel

  Battery Capacity

  3500mAh

  Meizu Pro 7

  • KEY SPECS
  • NEWS

  Display

  5.20-inch

  Processor

  2.5GHz octa-core

  Front Camera

  16-megapixel

  Resolution

  1080x1920 pixels

  RAM

  4GB

  OS

  Android 7.0

  Storage

  64GB
  

  Rear Camera

  12-megapixel

  Battery Capacity

  3000mAh
  
  
  
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