Author: Deviana

Leaked Invite Shows Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to Launch August 2

According to a leaked invite for the next Samsung Unpacked event in New York, Samsung will launch the next Note phone on August 2 2016. The invite shows a 7 and ties in with previous rumors that the company will this time around call their smartphone the Note 7 to tie in with the Galaxy 7 naming system.

The invite also mentions the fact that “the next edge is around the corner”, which could mean that either the Samsung Note 7 will have an edge, or that the company will launch two variants of the Galaxy Note 7.

Previous leaks mention that the Galaxy Note 7 will have a 5.8-inch QHD curved edge display, a Snapdragon 823 SoC chipset for the US and for global launch an Exynos chipset, an iris scanner, IP68-certified water-resistant body, a USB Type-C port, and a 4,000 mAh battery.

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June 16, 2016
Microsoft Launches Xbox One S

At the E3 Conference, Microsoft has launched new console dubbed the Xbox One S. Available in a new “robot white” color, the Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One.

It also includes a built-in power supply, and now finally can be placed horizontally or vertically with an optional stand.

The new console will have one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster. There is no more a Kinect port, however, Kinect for Xbox One will still be compatible with Xbox One S via the Xbox Kinect Adapter for USB connection.

Xbox One S will be available in select markets starting early August for $399 USD, with the 1TB Xbox One S for $349 USD and the 500GB Xbox One S for $299 USD arriving thereafter. The Xbox One Vertical Stand will also be available for standalone purchase for $19.99 USD.

June 14, 2016
Microsoft Buys LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

Big news for the tech industry, LinkedIn the social network for professionals has been acquired by Microsoft for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at the whopping US $26.2 billion including all of LinkedIn’s current cash holdings.

LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture, and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. The complete takeover will happen by the end of this calendar year.

The LinkedIn team has grown a fantastic business centered on connecting the world’s professionals, Together we can accelerate the growth of LinkedIn, as well as Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics as we seek to empower every person and organization on the planet.- Nadella

We all know what came of the Microsoft-Nokia deal, and hope there is nothing similar on the books here.

Microsoft and LinkedIn will host a joint conference call with investors on June 13, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Pacific Time/11:45 a.m. Eastern Time/9:15 p.m. IST to discuss this transaction. The call will be available via webcast at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor

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June 13, 2016
E3 Trailers : Quake Champions, Prey, Dishonoured 3 and Many More From Bethesda

Bethesda Softworks had an exciting event at E3 2016, the company known for some of the most known games revealed trailers for some really interesting titles at E3 this year.

Full Reveal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_1mzhRQSsM

Quake Champions

The Elder Scrolls : Legends

Fallout 4, Fallout Shelter, Skyrim Special Edition

Prey

Dishonored 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNFtACeifcU

June 13, 2016
Government Blocks Google Street View in India

The Indian Government has halted plans from Google to put Indian cities, tourists spots, hills, and rivers in an application in which one can explore through 360-degree, panoramic and street-level images.

According to the security agencies and home ministry, these pictures can be used for planning of terrorist attacks that might ultimately lead to events like those in 2008 that took place in Mumbai.

Street view, which was earlier just launched as a test in the US is now showcasing 360-degree panoramic views to include locations on all seven continents, covering 65 plus countries and has travelled seven million plus miles.

Google has often run into trouble with their Maps platform, in countries that take privacy, including many in the EU. In Germany, homeowners can log into street view and blur their homes.

Google with the Archaeological Survey of India has already added their street view to the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Varanasi river bank, Nalanda University, Mysore Palace, Thanjavur Temple, Chinnaswamy Stadium besides others in partnership with the Archaeological Society of India.

But now, the Government of India has blocked Google from going ahead with Street View due to fear of potential terrorist attacks. However, if the fear of terrorism holds back progress, then terrorism at a certain level has already been achieved.

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June 10, 2016

LeEco Le Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 5 Comparison Featuring HTC 10

With the launch of LeEco’s new LeMax 2, a lot of people will be shifting their attention to this now new budget flagship handset from the Chinese manufacturer.

It offers up not only a big up on design and build considering an all Aluminum shell but also includes some amazing new features designed to woo the customer.

A QHD display means that the LeMax gets a 5.7 inch 2560 x 1440 pixels display which is a big up from the 5.15 inch 1920 x 1080p screen offered by Xiaomi but also matches the QHD display offered up by HTC.

You also get a big up on the 21 MP camera sensor which does include OIS, however the Mi 5 features 4 axis OIS which means video is mostly wobble free. HTC 10 is the only one offering up OIS on the front and the back. The HTC 10 offers up the best low light performance with f1.8 cameras on front and back.

All three phones are running on the Snapdragon 820 chipset, with the Mi 5 offering up the Lowest 3 GB RAM vs the LeMax 2 and HTC 10 both of which offer 4 GB RAM. Storage is 32 GB for all three devices. All three phones also offer up a USB type C port for quick chage capability and identical 3000 mAh batteries, however, the LeMax 2 gets a 3100 mAh battery.

The LeEco Le Max 2 also is the only the support a CDLA* standard * Continual Digital Lossless Audio via USB type C, however, the HTC 10 does offer up Hi-Res audio with its built in DAC. the Le Max 2 is the only phone which misses out on a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

On paper in pure specs to price ratio the Le Max offers up a whole lot of specifications, for a price that is much lower than expected.

Specs	Mi 5	LeMax 2	HTC 10
Display	5.15 inches Full HD IPS Display	5.7 inch Quad HD 515ppi	5.2-inch, Quad HD, super LCD 5
Resolution	1920 x 1080p	2560 x 1440 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Dimensions	144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm	15.68 × 7.76 × 0.8 cm / 185 g	145.9 x 71.9 x 3.0 – 9.0 mm, 161g
Chip	Snapdragon 820 processor	Snapdragon 820 processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
CPU	2.15 GHz Quad Core	2.15 GHz Quad Core	2.15 GHz Quad Core
GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 530	Adreno 530
RAM	3GB LPDDR4	LPDDR4 4 GB / LPDDR4 6 GB	LPDDR4 4 GB
Storage	32GB flash storage UFS 2.0	32 GB UFS 2.0 / 64 GB UFS 2.0	32 GB UFS 2.0
Rear Camera	16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus 4k Video OIS	21 MP, OIS, 6P Lens, F/2.0 Aperture, PDAF, closed-loop Motor, Quick focus	12MP MP, HTC UltraPixel 2, laser autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), f/1.8
Front Camera	4 MP F/2	8 MP F/2.2 1080p Video	5MP (1.34MICROm pixels), autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), f/1.8
Expandability			2TB via microSD
Battery	Li-Po 3000 mAh Quick Charge	3100 mAh Le SuperCharge	Li-Po 3000 mAh Quick Charge
Connectivity	4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC,	4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC,	4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC,
OS	Android 6 with MIUI 7	Android 6 with EUI 5.6	Android 6.0 with HTC Sense
Misc		Full support of the CDLA* standard * Continual Digital Lossless Audio Type-C port	Fingerprint Sensor, Sensor Hub, HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition, Dolby Audio, Personal Audio Profile, Hi-Res Audio Certified, Hi-Res Audio Earphones,
Price	Rs. 24999	Rs.22999	Rs 52990

June 8, 2016

This is What Samsung’s Next Galaxy Note Looks Like

Renders of the next Galaxy Note phone from Samsung not only come with the details of the design shift but also a name shift. Samsung will reportedly call the next Note device Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to make the Galaxy S and Note series phones align with the nomenclature.

According to leaks from French site Nowhereelse.fr the Galaxy Note 7 will apparently measure 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm and will also be available in an Edge variant which will replace the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus for 2016.

The renders which the site claims are true, show off a USB Type-C port which falls in line with many of the rumors in the past.

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June 8, 2016
This Phone has a Night Vision Camera
While a FLIR camera case has been available in the past for iPhones, the Lumigon T3 is the world’s first phone to have a Night Vision camera inbuilt.

The phone is made from military-grade 316 stainless steel and has Gorilla Glass 4 on the back and front. The front has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display and also has a fingerprint scanner below it. Pricing for the Lumigon T3 starts at $740 and you can purchase it today on the company’s website.

Other features include :
- Android 6.0
- MediaTek Helio X10 2.2 GHz 64-bit octa core CPU
- 3GB of RAM
- 128GB of internal memory
- 13MP rear camera with dual tone flash, PDAF (phase detection autofocus), 5MP front camera
- 4MP night vision camera with dual IR flash
June 7, 2016
LeEco Le 2 to Launch at Rs 11999 May Sell on Amazon

LeEco is set to launch their revision to the Le 1s, the Le 2, on the 8th of June in India. According to rumours the phone will become available immediately, but the company might be thinking of shifting its sale from Flipkart to Amazon to cater to large customer requests.

Sources tell us that the LeEco will launch the Le 2 at a price of Rs. 12999 with first sale of Rs. 11999 to take on competition. Le 2 was launched at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,200); while the Le 2 Pro was launched at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 14,300) for the Helio X20 variant, and CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,300) for the Helio X25 variant. We are not sure if the company will launch all variants in India.

Le 2 has a 5.5-inch HD display, a 2.3GHz deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC and 3GB of RAM.= 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera complete the optics and has 32GB of flash storage. The Le 2 has a 3000mAh battery, and supports LTE connectivity.

The Le 2 Pro has a 21-megapixel rear camera, and comes either with a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC or a deca-core MediaTek Helio X25 processor. 4GB RAM and quick charge differentiate it from the Le 2.

The company might also launch the Le Max 2 in India on 8th June, for a price of Rs 29999.Le Max 2 has a 5.7-inch QHD display, a 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM and Adreno 530 GPU. 21-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel front camera for optics and a 64GB internal storage, 3100mAh battery.

June 3, 2016

LG G5 Up for Sale in India Rs 52990 Free LG Cam Plus

LG has made the LG G5 open for sale in India, and online on shopping website Flipkart.

The phone, which brings long awaited modular functionality, ships with a free LG Cam Plus for a price of Rs. 52990. LG has seen a major downfall in demand of its smartphones, after the Nexus deal with Google ended for the company. The free LG Cam Plus which is bundled adds additional camera capabilities, by adding a grip, finer control and a camera shutter button.

The LG G5 is possibly the most innovative phone this year, marking a new modular trend. The Hi-Fi Plus module, co-developed by LG and Bang & Olufsen, is a portable Hi-Fi DAC which can be used as a standalone portable DAC or with the G5 to enable 32-bit audio playback.

The LG G5 has a 5.3 inch 2560 x 1440 pixel display which also features a new always-on technology which consumes a fraction of a single percent of battery power per hour.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4GB of RAM inside the G5. LG now actually offers two camera module on the back: a regular 16-megapixel image and a 135-degree wide angle 8-megapixel camera. with both offering different features and capability.

Specs	LG G5
Display	5.3-inch screen Quad HD IPS display
Resolution	2560 x 1440 / 554ppi
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor
GPU	Adreno 530
RAM	4GB
Storage	32GB
Rear Camera	Standard 16MP, Wide 135 degrees 8MP
Front Camera	8MP
Expandability	Up to 200GB via MicroSD
Battery	2800mAh battery Quick Charge 3.0
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC,
OS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow with LG custom UI
Price	Rs. 52990.

June 1, 2016

Sony Launches Xperia X and XA in India

Sony has launched the new Xperia X and Xperia XA in India with the Xperia XA Ultra Coming Soon.

The Sony Xperia X is the flagship for 2016 and has been launched for Rs. 48990. The phone will be available on the 7th of June with preorders beginning immediately. Those placing pre-orders will receive a pair of Sony SBH70 Wireless headphones as a freebie.

The Sony Xperia X features a 5-inch display with a 1920 x 1080p resolution along with 64 GB of onboard storage. The handset will also get 3 GB of RAM and expandability via a Hybrid slot, which either takes two sim cards or one sim and one microSD card of up to 200 GB capacity.

The phone is, however, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, which is the same chipset found in low-end handsets like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The CPU setup comprises of Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 along with the Adreno 510 GPU.

The camera is what Sony claims is the highlight of the Xperia X with a 23 MP primary camera featuring a f/2 aperture 24mm lens and predictive focus capabilities. You however only get 1080p video capture while the front camera features a 13 MP sensor with a f/2 aperture. The Xperia X has a 2620 mAh battery

The Xperia XA, on the other hand, costs Rs. 20990 and will go on sale on the 18th of June. The phone features a brilliant edge-less or bezel-less front display which looks great. The Xperia XA has a 5 inch 1280 x 720p display and runs on a 2.0 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 chipset with the Mali-T860MP2 GPU.

16 GB Storage with 2 GB of RAM comes standard on the Xperia XA, and the camera setup consists of a 13 MP primary and an 8MP front camera.

Specs	Sony Xperia X	Sony Xperia XA	Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Display	5 inch Full HD	5 inch HD	6 inch Full HD
Resolution	1920 x 1080p	1280 x 720p	1920 x 1080p
Dimensions	142.7 x 69.4 x 7.9 mm / 153gm	143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm / 137.4gm	164 x 79 x 8.4 mm / 202gm
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650	Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10	Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
CPU	Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 510	Mali-T860MP2	Mali-T860MP2
RAM	3GB	2GB	3GB
Storage	64GB flash storage	16 GB	16GB
Rear Camera	23 MP, f/2.0, Predictive + Phase detection autofocus	13 MP, phase detection autofocus	13 MP, phase detection autofocus
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	8 MP, 1/4″ sensor size	16 MP, 1/2.6″ sensor size, autofocus, OIS
Expandability	microSD, up to 200 GB	microSD, up to 200 GB	microSD, up to 200 GB
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2620 mAh	Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh	Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh
Connectivity	4G Dual SIM	4G Dual SIM	4G Dual SIM
OS	Android 6.0.1	Android 6.0	Android 6.0.1
Price	Rs. 48990	Rs. 20990	TBA

May 30, 2016

Xiaomi Mi Drone launched For RMB 2499

Xiaomi has launched two drones to cater to the young video enthusiast market. Mi Drone comes in two variants, the 4K version retails at RMB 2999, while the 1080P one is priced at RMB 2499. Mi Drone (1080P) will be crowdfunded on the Mi Home app starting 26 May 2016, and Mi Drone (4K) will be available for testing via an open beta programme in late July.

The camera on the drones is mounted on a three-axis gimbal for stability, and the drones feature new technologies like auto pilot, GPS, and Vision positioning. The Mi Drone has a 15.2V battery with a capacity of 5100mAh promising flight times of up to 27 minutes .

Due to the nature of Drone laws in India, the Mi-Drone will not be officially launching in India, and will be difficult to import and buy for this region.

May 26, 2016
Sony E5 Accidentally Posted on Company’s Facebook Page

Sony put up a post about the Xperia E5 on their official facebook page “accidentally” a few days prior to the official launch.

Leaks have previously told us that the E5 aka the Sony F331, will have a 4.6-inch HD display, a MediaTek MT6735 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The company is also expected to include a new 13 MP camera for the main and a 5 MP selfie camera.

The facebook post which has since been taken down said : “Eager, effortless, and easy on the eye – it’s everything a smartphone should be. Say hello to your savvy new sidekick, Xperia E5.”

Although this information goes against the previous news that all Sony phones will now hold the Xperia X branding.

May 25, 2016

HTC 10 Launch on 26th May

HTC has confirmed the launch of their 2016 flagship the HTC 10 in India on the 26th of May. The company is expected to launch two variants of the powerful flagship in India.

The main variant that runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is expected to be priced at Rs. 47000 which will include 32 GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.

HTC is also apparently launching a Snapdragon 652 variant in India priced at around Rs. 35000.

Specs	HTC 10
Display	5.2-inch, Quad HD, super LCD 5
Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels
Dimensions	145.9 x 71.9 x 3.0 – 9.0 mm, 161g
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 / 652
GPU	Adreno 530
RAM	4GB RAM
Storage	32GB/64GB flash storage
Rear Camera	12MP MP, HTC UltraPixel 2, laser autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), f/1.8
Front Camera	5MP (1.34MICROm pixels), autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), f/1.8
Expandability	2TB via microSD
Battery	Li-Po 3000 mAh
Connectivity	USB Type-C
OS	Android 6.0 with HTC Sense
ETC	Fingerprint Sensor, Sensor Hub, HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition, Dolby Audio, Personal Audio Profile, Hi-Res Audio Certified, Hi-Res Audio Earphones,
Price	Rs 47000 Expected for HTC 10 with Snapdragon 820 Rs 34999 Expected for HTC 10 Life with Snapdragon 652

May 24, 2016

More iPhone 7 Pictures Leak Show Better Camera

A lot of rumours have surrounded the upcoming launch of the iPhone 7 in September. However the latest leak seems to point in the absolute right direction. The picture you see below was posted on Weibo along with some components of the iPhone 7 .

The back shown in the picture shows an even larger camera bump. Which points to a drastically improved camera and that too with a wider lens.

There is not a lot of visual difference in terms of design of the iPhone 7 from an iPhone 6/6s (if it is an actual image)

Major upgrades in terms of performance along the lines of CPU / GPU and display are expected in the iPhone 7, while some reports have pointed to the fact that the iPhone 7 may be officially waterproof, thanks to the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The iPhone Pro / iPhone 7 plus is expected to host a dual camera setup the specifics of which are yet to be released.

Apple is also expected to include a big 256 GB storage option for the iPhone 7, keeping the base as 16GB however.

While these leaks get more and more interesting by the day, it seems we need to take them all with a pinch of salt, up until Apple officially launches the iPhone 7 in September.

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May 24, 2016

Author: Deviana

Full Reveal

Quake Champions

The Elder Scrolls : Legends

Fallout 4, Fallout Shelter, Skyrim Special Edition

Prey

Dishonored 2

Specs

Mi 5

LeMax 2

HTC 10

Specs

LG G5

Specs

Sony Xperia X

Sony Xperia XA

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Specs

HTC 10