Saturday, October 11, 2014

ET Recommendations: Gadget, game and app

Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones Get it for: Rs 21,038

Bose has launched a new Bluetooth headphone in its Soundlink range of devices. The headphone comes with a built-in mic for voice calls and has voice prompts for connectivity and notifications. Build quality is fantastic as expected - the soft ear cushions and padded headband let you use the headphone comfortably even for long hours. There is a volume, play and power button present on the right cup for ease of usage. One issue we had was that the white-colour headband on our review unit quickly became dirty. When not in use, you can fold the headphone and carry it in the included carrybag. For those who complained that Bose headphones were too bass driven, the SoundLink On-Ear is the answer. The headphone offers a well-balanced sound with just adequate bass and astounding clarity. Listening to music, watching videos and even voice calls on the headphone are a joy. Battery life is what shocked us (pleasantly) the most - on full charge, the SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth headphone delivered more than 16 hours of battery life and that too when used at maximum volume. As usual, for a Bose product, the price is on the higher side. If you are a Bose fan and plan to get a wireless headphone, the Soundlink On-Ear is the one.


by Karan Bajaj KittenTaxi Game for iOS and Android Get it For: Free

KittenTaxi is a racing shooter game in reverse. Instead of the car going forward and you getting a view from the rear, the game shows the car coming towards you. While this may sound complicated, the game is simple to play. You only have to control the car to go left or right to avoid obstacles and collection coins/weapons. The storyline is basic - kittens have stolen money from a bank and are on the run in a taxi. Cops give chase and try to stop you (the kittens) by firing on the car. You also have weapons that auto shoot on enemy cars when they are near. Every time you destroy a cop car, you earn points - with points you can purchase additional weapons or upgrade your car. The handdrawn graphics add to the overall fun of the game. If you are looking for an easy-to-play fun game, KittenTaxi is highly recommended.


by Karan Bajaj

Mix by Camera360 App for Android Get it For: Free


Mix is a free photo-editing app with a unique attribute of creating custom filters. You have the option to import a photo from your gallery or click a new one using the in-app camera. The interface then shows a large preview of the photo with a list of preset filters below it. After you select a filter, the app lets you customise the effect of the filter as per choice. You can play around with the sharpness, temperature, level and even change the aperture effect. After this, you can add textures such as lens flares, light leaks and even change the level of individual colours in the photo. Once done, you can choose to save the photo to the gallery or share it on Instagram. An additional option that comes up is 'Save Formula', which is essentially creating a new filter with the tweaks you made. The only thing we felt lacking was the option to share the photo on other social media such as Facebook and Twitter directly.


by Karan Bajaj


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