Author: Deviana

Leica Sofort Wants to Make Instant Photos Popular Again For $299

Leica has launched a new camera called the Leica Sofort, an instant camera that aims to bring back the fun of instant photography.

The concept is pretty similar to the Fujifilm Instax cameras, in fact the Sofort uses Fujifilm’s Instax film to produce prints immediately.

You get a bunch of shooting modes, standard auto, party, people, sport, action, and macro along with multi exposure just like the Instax cameras. The Cameras are available in three colors; White, Orange and Mint Green, and will go on sale later this year for $299 or roughly Rs. 20,000 almost double the price of regular install cameras from Fujifilm.

The equipment will be the cheapest kit Leica will sell presently and if that orange color does invoke the hipster in you. Should Instagram be worried, probably not, but enthusiasts will be excited, as are we.

September 16, 2016
Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Price in India Confirmed, Rs. 60000 To Rs. 92000

The Apple pricing in India has been estranged from the rest of the world. The iPhones usually start at a price more than the rest of the world and end up at a price cheaper than the rest of the world over a period of a few months.

The iPhone 7 prices have been confirmed by Apple India with the iPhone 7 starting at Rs. 60000 for the 32 GB variant and increasing with Rs. 10000 with each size variant. making the most expensive iPhone 7 256 GB for Rs. 80000. The iPhone 7 Plus on the other hand starts at Rs. 72000 and increases with Rs. 10,000 each variant making the iPhone 7 Plus 256 GB variant a whopping Rs. 92000.

It is also said that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus may not be available in the “Jet Black” color, because Apple has said that the phones are “Sold Out” and will not be shipping for months.

September 16, 2016
5 Tips to Prevent Your Phone Battery from Exploding

With recent news of Phone batteries exploding, a lot of people are getting worried whether their phones are safe or not.

Follow these simple five tips as a precaution from overheating and exploding phone batteries.

September 16, 2016
Moto G4 Play Unboxing and Hands On
Lenovo owned Moto has really upped their game this year, launching a lot of handsets already the company has also introduced the Moto G4 Play in the country. The phone which sells for Rs. 8999 is a budget alternative to the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus.

The big differences include a smaller display and a removable battery, the Moto G4 play is also missing the square fingerprint scanner which has now become iconic to the Moto design.

The phone has two micro-SIM card slots and an independent miroSD card slot for the ability to expand the already loaded 16GB of storage. You will also get 2 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset. The removable battery is a unique proposition in this price range, as most brands have moved away from this option to a fixed battery.

[section label=”Unboxing Video” anchor=”Video Unboxing”]

[section label=”Box Contents” anchor=”In the Box”]:
- Moto G4 Play
- 2800 mAh Battery
- Documentation
- Wired Headset
- USB Cable
- USB Wall Charger
The phone runs a vanilla Android 6.0.1 out of the box and is designed to let users game on a budget. The UI and usage of the handset it smooth. The company will push and Android N update later this year to all Moto G4 devices.
September 14, 2016
The New Galaxy A8 Looks like a Larger Galaxy S7

Samsung is revamping the A series for this yearend the A8 is scheduled to be announced in the coming months. @OnLeaks is at it again and has leaked what appear to be design renders of the handset.

According to the post the new A8 will feature a larger size 156.5 x 77.5 x 7.3mm and the look of the phone will be identical to the Galaxy S7.

If we follow last years trend we should see a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. We should also see the same camera configuration along with improved battery life. Exynos chipsets and 2 GB of RAM.

September 12, 2016
Airlines Ban Galaxy Note 7 From Taking Flights

If you still own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, you may be deemed a risk to lives of everyone else on board. Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tiger Airways, among many other have banned the use and carry of Galaxy Note 7 onboard their flights till the phone can be fixed by the South Korean manufacturer, Samsung.

Samsung has already issued a global recall of the handset, however, many hardcore Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users have retained the handset assuming no real threat exists.

Following Samsung’s product recall announcement, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices may not be used or charged on board Virgin Australia flights, Said a Virgin spokesperson.

Samsung PR couldn’t have it any worse after the Note 7 incident. It looks like nothing will look good for Samsung till they can rectify the issue, only if they can do it quickly.

Although it should not be a problem if you are flying in India, it may soon catch on as a trend. You anyway don’t want to be in a sealed tube hundreds of miles in the air, if you phone has been rated explosive.

September 9, 2016

Here is How the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Stack Up Against the Competition

Apple has launched the next generation iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus, with minor improvements up front, the iPhone 7 applies some interesting changes all over the handset.

Overall in the specifications department you will see the iPhones drop to the lowest quadrant, you do get onboard 128 Gb and 256 GB storage capacities, which are an advantage. Pricing remains high and the performance which was already impressive on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus gets a boost with the new chipset designed to provide better performance and battery life efficiency.

Camera wise the iPhone 7 Plus gets the dual lens advantage, however the Samsung Galaxy cameras are already rated very high

See the detailed Spec list below.

	iPhone 7	iPhone 7 Plus	Galaxy S7 Edge	Galaxy Note 7	OnePlus 3	HTC 10
Display	4.7-inch	5.5-inch	5.5-inch	5.7-inch	5.5 inch	5.2-inch Super LCD
Resolution	1334 x 750	1920 x 1080	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	1920 x 1080	2560 x 1440
Processor	A10 Fusion	A10 Fusion	Snapdragon 820 (2.15GHz and 1.6GHz, quad-core)	Snapdragon 820 (2.15GHz and 1.6GHz, quad-core)	Snapdragon 820 ( 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz)	Snapdragon 820 ( 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz)
RAM	Not provided	Not provided	4GB	4GB	6GB	4GB
Storage	32GB, 128GB, 256GB	32GB, 128GB, 256GB	32GB	64GB	64GB	32GB, 64GB
Rear camera	12 megapixel	12 megapixel, 12 megapixel (wide)	12 megapixel	12 megapixel	16 megapixel,	12 MP, f/1.8
Front camera	7 megapixel	7 megapixel	5 megapixel	5 megapixel	8 megapixel	5 MP, f/1.8
Battery	12 hours estimated	13 hours estimated	3,600mAh	3,500mAh	3000mAh	3000 mAh
Weight	138 gm	188 gm	157 gm	169 gm	158 gm	161 gm
Dimensions (in.)	138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm	158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm	150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm	153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm	152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm	145.9 x 71.9 x 9,0 mm
Starting price	$649 Rs. 49,900 (expected)	$769 Rs. 57999 (expected)		Rs. 59900 (Recalled)
Misc.	IP67 water resistance, “Force Touch” home button, no headphone jack	2 camera system, IP67 water resistance, “Force Touch” home button, no headphone jack	Curved display, IP68 water resistance, up to 256GB microSD storage	Curved display, S-Pen, IP68 water resistance, USB-C	USB-C, Dash Charge	Sense UI up to 2 TB microSD storage
OS	iOS 10	iOS 10	Android 6.0.1 Touch Wiz	Android 6.0.1 Touch Wiz	Android 6.0.1 Oxygen OS	Android 6.0.1 HTC Sense

What phone do you think takes the lead, leave your comments below.

September 8, 2016

Apple AirPods Are Wireless EarPods with 5 Hours of Wireless Audio

With the launch of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus,Apple has also launched the new Apple Airpods. A $149 accessory that will allow users to connect to the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus using the new Apple W1 chip (wireless connection chip).

Paring requires you to simply bring the AirPods close to the iPhone and select connect. The AirPods will then be available across all iCloud account devices automatically.

The Airpods offer 5 hours of continuos play and the AirPod case provides acts as an addition 24 Hours of backup battery pack.

The airpots much like the Samsung Gear IconX are truly wireless however have a traditional earphone design, more bluetooth headset like. both sides include a wireless microphone and touch controls.

The Airpods will be available late October for US $ 149 in the US market. Apple will launch the AirPods in India in November for Rs. 13499 .

September 8, 2016
Amazon Puts iPhone 7 Accessories up Before Apple’s Launch

It seems Amazon simply cannot wait for Apple to launch it’s next phone as the company takes lead on launching its new Accessories page for the iPhone 7.

You can find the page here, it clearly shows the new dual camera setup expected in one of the models of the iPhone, namely the iPhone 7+

The cases for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+ also seem to show off new design features. You can hit the page and browse the designs for your viewing pleasure, till Apple announces the iPhone 7 in just a few minutes.

September 7, 2016
Moto G4 Play Launched for Rs. 8999

Lenovo brand Moto has launched the new Moto G4 play in India with a budget price of Rs. 8999. The handset is tied in with a Snapdragon 410 chipset with an Adreno 306 GPU and offers up a removable and changeable battery, something which is not common now days. The Moto G4 play comes after the Moto G4 plus and later Moto G4 were introduced in the market.

Calling it a gaming targeted device the G4 play is targeted at the under Rs. 10k market which seems to be looking for a good budget gaming experience. The Moto G4 play is missing the fingerprint sensor seen on the Moto G4 plus.

Display wise buyers will get a 5-inch 1280×720 px display. The Moto G4 play offers 2GB of RAM, and 16GB onboard storage expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card.

Optics include an 8 MP main camera with f2.2 and a 5 MP front camera which also sports the same f2.2 aperture. The battery is a 2,800 mAh user replaceable unit which can come in handy.

The Moto G4 play supports LTE and VoLTE so if you are JIO user you are covered. The Moto G4 Play will go on sale on Amazon at 10 PM 6th September, which is today with some launch offers that can be found here.

September 6, 2016
Sony Xperia XZ Is A Flagship That Sony Fans Deserve

Sony at IFA in Berlin has launched the Sony Xperia XZ, a flagship phone from the company with a dwindling user base. The Xperia XZ is a successor to the Xperia X and offer a more up to date spec lineup. Even though the Xperia X was deemed a flagship it offered up mediocre specs, for a high price, and was a let down for many Sony fans. The Xperia XZ aims to change that drastically.

The Xperia XZ is made of a trademarked material called ALKALOID, a new form of Aluminium that is rounded, soft to touch and fingerprint and smudge resistant.

The Xperia XZ has a Snapdragon 820 chip with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage with expansion up to 200GB via a microSD card. The main camera is a 23MP camera with f/2.0 lens with a new IMX300 sensor, which features a faster and more effective autofocus system.

The camera will shoot 4k video with a 2x lossless digital zoom, and you also get 5 axis digital stabalization using the inbuilt gyro.

The Xperia XZ is powered by a 2,900 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 3.0. The Xperia XZ will launch in early October in Mineral Black, Forest Blue, and Platinum. Pricing is expected to be in the US $ 800 region or around Rs. 50,000.

September 2, 2016
Apple Sued Over Faulty iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Touchscreens

While the next iPhone is around the bend, Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners have sued Apple in the U.S. over faulty touchscreen controller chips that render the smartphones useless. Dubbed “Touch Disease” it seems to be rampantly affecting iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

The case alleges that Apple is aware of the technical glitch but refuses to fix affected devices. The named plaintiffs in the case Todd Clearly, Jun Bai and Thomas Davidson are reportedly accusing Apple of fraud.

The iPhones are not fit for the purpose of use as smartphones because of the touchscreen defect,”

The plaintiffs linked the problem to Apple’s decision not to use a metal “shield” or “underfill” to protect the relevant parts, as it did on versions of the iPhone 5.

Touch Disease was a tear given to the problem by iFixit who have also made the video below demonstrating the issue. A distinct flickering gray bar the appears at the top of the display near the status bar.

August 30, 2016
Moto G4 Play Launching in India on 6th Of September On Amazon

Motorola has been teasing a new launch smartphone for a while, and it seems that the Moto G4 play will launch much before the Moto E3 Power which was on sale in Hong Kong recently. The Moto G4 Play has a MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 along with a 5 inch 1280 x 720p display.

The G4 play should come in it a more affordable price, and we are expecting it to be around the Rs. 10,000 price bracket or lower. The Moto G4 play is also among the few phones available today that will offer up a removable battery.

Motorola is attempting to increase penetration of the already popular Moto G4 by introducing a more budget friendly, gaming centric handset. Possibly to take on the Samsung Galaxy J lineup.

The Moto G4 Play will be an Amazon.in Exclusive as seen from the tweet below.

Here it is!
Put an end to the #FearOfMissingOut
Now #NeverMissOut on the most affordable Moto G ever! #MotoG4Play pic.twitter.com/W5xSN1HNCo

— Moto India (@Moto_IND) August 29, 2016

August 29, 2016
Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 Has A Curved Screen and Snapdragon 821

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 seems to be the talk of the hour, where recent leaked images point towards a smartphone with a dual curve display, more like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will also supposedly run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset with two display options, a 1080p variant for possibly those on a budget along with a QHD or 2K display for those not willing to mind their pockets.

More leaks for the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 point towards a dual camera setup along with a 6 GB and 128 GB setup offering up with the SD 821 mentioned earlier.

It seems that the Mi Note 2 will be available in a total of 3 variants, with choices between display, storage and cameras. The display will remain OLED type across the options and the RAM will stay 6 GB too.

Mi Note 2 Listing

More info should be available shortly, Mi India has refused to comment on the handset or its availability in India.

August 28, 2016
The 2017 iPhone will not have a Physical Home Button

New reports from WSJ and Bloomberg point to a new redesign of the Home Button on the iPhone’s slated for a 2017 launch. Reports earlier had mentioned an all glass design of the future generation of iPhones, and that will tie in with the removal of the physical home button .

The reports come in tied to the inclusion on FeliCa in Apple iPhones for the Japan Market. FeliCa, is a tap-to-pay standard in Japan that allows users to pay for things like mass-transit rides with their mobile device.

The iPhone 7 which will launch early next month, will however have a new redesigned tactile home button, before Apple removes it completely next year. Apple is also have said to removed the 3.5mm headphone jack and redesigned the cameras and antenna lines for the 2016 iPhone lineup due in September.

We are not sure if removing the home button will go down well with iPhone loyalists, considering the 3.5mm headphone jack removal will already hit music enthusiasts hard.

August 26, 2016