Launch Pad: Xolo Q2000, Zync Cloud Z401, Lenovo Vibe Z

Xolo Q2000 for Rs 14,199

This dual SIM phablet from Xolo has a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display and runs Android 4.2 OS. Hardware includes a 1.2Ghz quad-core Mediatek processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. Its 13MP rear camera is capable of recording full HD videos and offers various modes including HDR, face recognition and panorama. Other features include 2MP front camera, microSD slot (up to 32GB supported) and USB host. Xolo claims that the 2,600mAh battery will deliver a talk time of up to 17 hours on a full charge.



Zync Cloud Z401 for Rs 4,499

Weighing 114 grams, this new entrylevel Android smartphone from Zync runs Android 2.3 and has a 4-inch capacitive display (800 x 480 pixels). Under the hood is a 1Ghz processor, 256MB RAM, 512MB internal storage (expandable up to 32GB) and a 1,300mAh battery. Other features include dual cameras (2MP rear + VGA front), WiFi, Bluetooth and a G-sensor. Zync also preloads various apps including Skype, Viber, Yahoo messenger, Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter on the device along with a customised user interface.

Global Spotlight

Lenovo Vibe Z



This new phablet from Lenovo is just 7.9mm thick and has a 5.5-inch full HD display. It is powered by a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2GB RAM, Adreno 330 GPU and runs a heavily customised Android user interface. The dual SIM device has a 13MP rear camera with a f1.8 aperture and dual LED flash for improved low light performance. Lenovo claims over 250 hours of standby time on a single charge. Details regarding price and availability have not yet been announced.


App Review

Bill Check for Android and iOS
While many people will regularly check the items on a restaurant bill, not everyone checks the taxes and other surcharges. With this free app, this task becomes easier. The app comes with preset settings for service charge, VAT and service tax that is usually levied in India. Simply enter your bill amount and the app automatically calculates the tax component and displays total amount due. If need be, you can also edit the percentage for each of the tax components. For those who want to understand how tax is calculated, the developers have included info on how these taxes are calculated. Although it is ad supported, we highly recommend it for foodies.