Author: Rachel Issac

The Metallic Variant of the LG G4 is Now Available in India

LG has launched the metallic avatar of its smartphone G4, that came out earlier this year. The phone is said to be made with a hammer-crafted metal body with a Slim Arc design. The G4 comes with what is touted as the world’s best camera and the world’s first Quantum display. The smartphone comes with 4G LTE and a dual SIM variant.

“We have always believed in offering only those products to our consumers that complement their style in making a statement. The G4’s leather back was a step in that direction and we’ve taken it to the next step with this metallic variant of G4.” – Deepak Jasrotia, Business Head, LG Mobiles India

This new design is said to make the G4 “20 percent more resilient than a flat smartphone in face-down drops and gives the smartphone a more comfortable and secure feel in the hand.” Apart from this, the G4’s camera features a F1.8 aperture lens, a manual mode, Color Spectrum Sensor and OIS 2.0 making it perfect for selfies. It also comes with an 8MP front camera with an IPS Quantum Display.

The LG G4 Metallic variant will be available in India at Rs. 40,000.

Here are the specs:

Features	LG G4
Display	5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Processor with X10 LTE
Memory	32GB eMMC ROM with microSD slot
RAM	3GB LPDDR3 RAM
Rear Camera	16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0
Front Camera	8MP with F2.0 Aperture
OS	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Network	4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1LE / NFC / USB 2.0
Colours	(Metallic variant) Titanium Black & Gold
Other	Manual Mode / Gesture Interval Shot / Quick Shot
Battery	3,000mAh (removable)

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August 27, 2015

‘Unhackable’ Turing Phone’s Shipment Timeline Revealed

The Turing phone is an Android phone that is designed around the idea of it being unhackable. It does not come with a USB port or headphone jack or any other extension that could be used to manipulate the software. The Turing Robotic Industries has posted a release and order timeline for the Turing Phone.

The features of this phone include a 5.5-inch 1080p LCD, a Snapdragon 801, 3GB of RAM, a 13MP camera, and 3,000mAh battery. You may not be impressed by these specifications, but the main selling point of this device is the hardened version of Android 5.1 with built-in end-to-end encryption and a fingerprint reader.

Here is a convenient timeline for you:

On the 21st of September 2015, those of you who have reserved the phone during the initial reservation period will receive your first “Circle of Friends” invites.

On the 24th of September 2015 you can start pre-ordering the Dark Wyvern special edition. Along with this all reservations will be informed to pay for the order (full payment required) and an upgrade to Dark Wyvern option will also be available.

The official shipment of the Turing Phones will begin on the 18th of December 2015. The dark Wyvern special edition Turing phone will be available for $999 (approx. Rs.66,023) and the Dark Wyvern “Glaedr” special edition will also be made available for $1299 (approx. Rs. 85,850)

Apart from this if you are going to purchase the “regular” Turing Phones, you will be able to pre-order it at $610 (approx. Rs.40,312) for the 32GB and $740 (approx. Rs.48,858) for the 64GB, starting 24th of September 2015. The special edition 128GB will cost $870 (approx. Rs.57,472).

August 27, 2015
WhatsApp Introduces New Vulcan Salute and Middle Finger Emoji

WhatsApp has introduced a couple of new emojis for its users. The new emoji includes the middle finger and the Vulcan Salute from Star Wars. Both these emoji are available in different skin tones within the app. While the middle-finger emoji seems Android-only for now, the Vulcan emoji is also supported on iOS, though it is not part of the stock emoji keyboard.

WhatsApp has recently upgraded itself and comes with a bunch of new features. Among them, is a new custom notification setting that allows you to set different notifications for the different chats you’re in or mute specific conversations entirely.

You can also mark your chats as read or unread and WhatsApp has even included an “low data” usage feature to make voice calls. This reduces the amount of data that is used during phone calls made through the app.

Apart from all of this WhatsApp has also made sharing contact information easier, by allowing you to save the information or even start a new WhatsApp message from within the app itself.

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August 27, 2015
Facebook Brings Out its Very Own Artificial Intelligence Assistant Named “M”

We all know about Siri, Cortana and Google Now, but yesterday our favourite social media platform, Facebook launched “M”. M is its very own text-based virtual assistant, which is also integrated with Facebook Messenger. What is different about M, is that it relies on both human and artificial intelligence to fulfill requests. This is something that both Siri and Cortana need to catch up on.

Reports suggest that there is a team of M Trainers, who are prepared and trained to fulfill requests that the artificial intelligence component cannot answer. It is also said, that as of now, the artificial intelligence does not have access to all the social data that Facebook collects and therefore has to depend on the information available through earlier conversations and follow-up questions. This however could change “with proper user consent” says Facebook’s VP of messaging products, David Marcus.

What makes M’s activities different from Siri, Cortana or Google Now? Well, an example of what it can do is this – it can allow people to get recommendations for vacations and restaurants for instance, and can also follow through with bookings or purchases.

David Marcus also added that Facebook is planning to hire thousands of M trainers in the future. This artificial intelligence assistant can be good for Facebook’s financial strength, since it can generate money via various partnerships with businesses.

The sad part is, that currently M is only available to residents of California’s Bay Area. This has been reported to be an intentional move, so as to, ensure commonality between M trainers and the people making requests. The product will be launched on Messenger apps all around the world, soon. Watch this space for more updates.

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August 27, 2015

Meizu Releases the MX5 in India Priced at Rs.19,999

Meizu has once again launched a new handset called the Meizu MX5 in India with a price tag of Rs.19,999. This smartphone comes in two variants – 32 and 64GB and will be available for purchase on Snapdeal from today onwards. However, the two different variants will be launched later in India.

The company had a launch event in Delhi, where they reportedly announced that they have opened 40 service centres and have also launched delivery repair services, since they arrived in India.

The MX5 is said to feature a metal body and a new physical home button that also doubles as a fingerprint scanner. It comes with a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) Super Amoled display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 64-bit Helio X10 octa-core processor with 2.2GHz. It comes with 3GB of RAM space and a PowerVR G6200 GPU.

The device is run on the Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Flyme 4.5 OS and comes with a Dual-SIM feature which supports a 4G connection. It also has a 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX220 Exmor RS BSI sensor, laser autofocus, dual-tone LED flash and can reportedly record videos at 4K resolution. The front camera come with a 5MP display with f/2.0 aperture.

Other connectivity options include 4G LTE (with support for 4G bands in India), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, and a Micro-USB. The M5X5 is backed by a 3150mAh battery that also supports quick charging via the company’s mCharge technology.

Here are the specifications:

Features	Meizu MX5
Display	5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels)
Processor	64-bit Helio X10 octa-core
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Flyme 4.5
RAM	3GB
Storage	32 and 64 GB
Rear camera	20MP
Front Camera	5MP
Connectivity	4G LTE (with support for 4G bands in India), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, and a Micro-USB.
Battery	3150mAh
Price	Rs.19,999

August 26, 2015

Sony Brings the Pro-Selfie Xperia C5 Ultra to India

Launched back in April, Sony has now announced the new Xperia C5 Ultra Dual in India, with a price tag of Rs. 29,990. This phone caters to the needs of the avid selfie lover and will be available in markets starting today and in three colours – Black, White, and Glossy Soft Mint.

It has a 13MP camera with LED flash modules for both cameras and is also supported by Sony’s Exmor RS sensor. The camera comes with many tools such as, the Xperia C5 Ultra include video stabiliser, auto scene recognition, 25mm wide-angle lens (rear) with an 80-degree field of view, 4x digital zoom, full-HD video recording, image stabiliser, geo-tagging, red-eye reduction etc.

The Xperia C5 comes with a 6 inch Full HD display with IPS featuring Sony’s TV technology Mobile Bravia Engine. It is is run on the Android 5.0 Lollipop and is powered by a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek (MT6752) processor with 1.7GHz and an ARM Mali760 GPU. It has 2GB of RAM space and 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card.

This phone however, does not have water and dust proof protection with connectivity options that include GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Glonass, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, 3G, and 4G LTE. It comes with a 2,930mAh battery and weighs 187 grams.

Here is the spec sheet:

Features	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
Display	6 inch Full HD
Processor	64-bit octa-core MediaTek (MT6752)
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB expandable up to 200GB via microSD card
Camera	13MP, with LED flash, Exmor RS sensor
Connectivity	GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Glonass, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, 3G, and 4G LTE
Variants	Black, White, and Glossy Soft Mint
Battery	2,930mAh
Price	Rs.29,990

August 26, 2015

Mobile Internet Services Banned in Gujarat Due to Political Disturbance

Gujarat is once again in the news and this time even we have a reason to report why – the state has banned mobile internet services due to civil disturbances. These disturbances began when a certain Hardik Patel began demanding an OBC status for the otherwise economically stable Patel community.

As reported, Gujarat was plunged in arson and stone-pelting by members of the Patel community after the police detained Hardik Patel on Tuesday. A curfew had been imposed on three towns, while Ahmedabad has reportedly been faced with violent incidents, such as city buses and police posts being set on fire. The police resorted to lathicharge to control the situation.

Security has been maximised, due to the tense situation in the state. Schools and colleges remain shut while mobile internet services have temporarily been banned, so as to control or prevent any ‘rumor-mongering’ through social media.

This move is being highly debated and is raising a bundle of political questions about Hardik Patel’s demand. However, what is the difference between China and India if we’re going to now control information being shared on social media? On the other hand Gujarat has also previously seen communal violence escalating to an unprecedented level. What do you think of this ban?

August 26, 2015
Pengate : Read the Manual Says Samsung

Last year, Apple had trouble dealing with Bendgate for the iPhone 6 and now Samsung is dealing with ‘Pengate’ on its new Galaxy Note 5. The recently launched handset comes with a standout 5.7 inch and the ability to write notes on the screen with the S-Pen even when the phone is locked. The Pengate is being called merely a misplaced pen, while reports point out that the main problem with the Note 5 is not the phone in itself but the stylus.

It has been found that the stylus can be inserted back into the slot in one correct way, otherwise it gets stuck. Moreover, after freeing the stylus, apparently the phone’s ability to automatically detect the stylus’s removal is no longer works.

Samsung has put out a statement saying:

“We highly recommend our Galaxy Note 5 users follow the instructions in the user guide to ensure they do not experience such an unexpected scenario caused by reinserting the S pen in the other way around.”

So, basically now if you do not pay heed to the instructions then it’s your fault not theirs. And if you’re in a rush while handling the device and mistakenly insert the stylus backwards, it is your fault not theirs.

This isn’t the first time smartphone users have had a problem with their new device. Previously, the iPhone 4 had come with the ‘antennagate’, and users were asked not to hold the iPhone in a particular way. In short, a smartphone is only as good as it’s user, whether it’s an iPhone or Samsung.

August 26, 2015
New Leaked Video of the Apple iPhone 6s Tells All

This is perhaps the most exciting leak for today – the much anticipated iPhone 6S has now been leaked. There is a video and some images showing us all we need to know, about the upcoming iPhone’s exciting features, such as, the Force Touch and the A9 chipset.

The images are said to reveal an iPhone 6s logic board with components such as the rear shell and battery, both of which enable the device to display a screen showing a gear icon. The video shows us the boot up process, logic board, LTE baseband modem and its radio frequency transceiver chip.

The first feature that we are most excited about, is perhaps the Force Touch, but the device that has been leaked does not prove the existence of the feature yet. However, there are some differences that have been noticed in this device, as compared to the iPhone 6, such as the shielding on the rear of the display being glued in place rather than screwed in.

Secondly, the pictures apparently also suggest that the iPhone 6s logic board will include Qualcomm’s WTR3925 radio frequency transceiver chip, in order to pair with the new modem for better cellular network.

Last but not the least, the pictures received by the source unfortunately do not show the presence of an A9 chip. The logic board seems to be a pre-production product unit and hence is said to be missing the A9 stamp and markings that could have revealed how much RAM is included in the package.

All this information however, has not been confirmed by Apple itself. So we will just have to wait until September 9th to see the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The event is also rumoured to feature announcements including a revamped Apple TV with support for Siri control and third-party apps.

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August 26, 2015
Sony Teases the Camera Capabilities of the Upcoming Xperia Z5

Sony has recently put out up a teaser, of what is being rumoured to be the new Xperia Z5. The teaser mentions a ‘greater focus’ feature, which perhaps suggests a phase detection system.

The company used their official Twitter account to reveal:

https://twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/635851614083878912

It is known that Sony has already implemented this in the Xperia M5, so therefore it seems likely. But there have been no official announcements. Even the idea of a Z-series is speculated, however, there have been many leaked images of an alleged Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact.

All we can do now, is wait for the IFA Berlin event and see what happens. Watch this space for exclusive updates.

August 26, 2015

Panasonic’s New Eluga Switch Comes With a Reversible Full HD Display

Panasonic has launched its Eluga switch today in India. This phone is touted to be the best in “The Japanese industry, technology and user experience to the Indian consumer.”

The Eluga Switch features a 5.5 inch full HD reversible display. This is an exclusive feature of the device which also claims to orient the display to face the user, even when held upside down.

“The Eluga Switch does exactly what it was imagined to do, offer two vertical screen orientations in one handheld device. A user can effortlessly ‘switch’ between an upright and inverted smartphone. The Switch is the epitome of consumer preferences, designed by keeping into consideration extensive customer feedback and expert technology.” – Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head, Mobility Division, Panasonic India

This handset has a 4G/LTE connection and is powered by the Qualcomm 1.5GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 615 Processor, a 13 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front-facing camera with a 84 degree wide viewing angle.

The audio technology in this phone features JBL powered 1.2W dual front speakers with Hi-Fi sound quality. The body is packaged in a 7.5mm super sleek gun metal gray metallic frame, weighing only 141 gm. It has 2GB of RAM space with 32GB of internal memory that is supported by a 2910mAh Li-on battery.

The display of this phone is protected by the Asahi Dragon Trail Glass with Oleophobic Coating while the 3D audio technology ARKAMYS and the DJ Mix music player makes it ‘every audiophile’s dream’.

Here are the specs:

OS	Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) with Reversible UI
Display	13.97cm (5.5) FHD IPS OGS FL Screen
Display Protection	Asahi Dragon Trail Glass with Oleophobic Coating
Processor	1.5GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 615 Processor
Memory	2GB RAM / 32GB Internal memory
Camera	8MP Front / 13MP Rear camera
Audio	JBL Powered 1.2W Dual Front Speakers with Hi-Fi Sound & 3D audio(ARKAMYS)
Battery	2910mAh
Wireless communication technologies	NFC, Android Beam, Wireless Display, Bluetooth™ 4.1, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Global Positioning System (A-GPS), FM with RDS
USB Connectivity	USB 2.0 with OTG support for Pen Drive access
Sensors	Gyroscope, Ambient Light sensor, Accelerometer, e-compass, Proximity sensor
Connectivity technologies	GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100MHz, LTE (Band 1/3/7/8/20)
Special features	Reversible User Interface with single access to apps, Smart Awake – Double Tap to wake-up screen, DJ Mix
Form factor	Unibody Design with Metallic Frame
Item Weight	141 gm
Product Dimensions	152.7×75.14×7.4
Colour	Gun Metal Grey
What’s in the box	Handset (Inclusive of Battery), Indian Standard Charger, Data Cable, JBL Headset, Screen Guard, SIM Insert Pin and Quick Start Guide

August 25, 2015

Origin Games Announce the Release Of Their New Product – Rock Band 4

Origin Games has announced the release on their new title Rock band 4. This set has been published by Harmonix Music Systems with wireless controllers developed by Mad Catz, and have been exclusively made for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Two bundles are expected to release, one called the Rock Band 4 Guitar Bundle at Rs.13,990 and the Rock Band 4 Band-In-A-Box at Rs. 26,990.

The Rock Band 4 Guitar Bundle comes with the full version of the Rock Band 4 Game Software along with a wireless guitar controller. This wireless guitar controller is in the form of the Fender Stratocaster and comes with two sets of fret buttons, a silent strum bar, a whammy bar, and a redesigned tilt sensor for fail-proof Overdrive activation.

Rock Band 4 Band-In-A-Box, however, also comes with a full version of the Rock Band 4 Game Software, a wireless guitar controller, a wireless drum controller and an improved USB microphone. The wireless guitar controller is similar to the one in the Rock Band 4 Guitar Bundle, the wireless drum controller features a metal-plated kick pedal and velocity sensitive drum pads and the USB microphone is being termed as improved because it is completely new and features a 48 kHz quality audio, improved gain staging, and distortion prevention.

If you’re a real rock-star then this game also comes with freestyle guitar solos, a ‘sing for the moment’ feature, improved drum skills and allows you to work with a crowd thereby exhibiting all your entertaining skills right at home.

The official release is going to happen on the 6th of October 2015.

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August 25, 2015
Elephone Creates The Smallest Smartphone Run On Android KitKat

For those of us who are wary and uncomfortable with the new large smartphones, there’s a new small smartphone called, Elephone. This device is 2 inches small and runs on a custom version of Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

This smartphone can be used as an accessory to your larger smartphone, when you don’t feel like taking out your massive smartphone to listen to music etc. The camera however is said to be unsatisfactory because it is slow and displays pictures in a pixelated form.

This phone has not been officially named yet and is said to be available in markets later this year at $80, which is around Rs.5,303. Apart from this, Elephone is allegedly making a number of smartphones within China. So, maybe this is going to be the next Chinese brand to enter India.

However, the usefulness of this small smartphone is debatable. For example,One could lose this phone quite easily and it’s not that savvy looking either. So do you think smartphone companies are wasting their money trying to make older phones like the flip, slide and now a small phone? Or do you think it will work?

August 25, 2015
Facebook Has Now Launched a Donate Button For Non Profits

Facebook is realising the kind of social impact it can have in today’s society and has made a statement, following the launch of a “Donate” button:

“Every day, people use Facebook to raise awareness and show support for causes they care about and to motivate others to do the same, we’re inspired by how much good comes from these connections, so we’ve added a ‘Donate Now’ call-to-action on Pages and link ads to make those connections easier than ever.”

Facebook is therefore, launching a “Donate” button for all non-profit organizations to use on their Facebook Pages.However, this isn’t the first time Facebook is taking such an initiative. It had previously in December 2013 introduced a “Donate” button, but only to a select few nonprofits. This time around, it is open to all.

The “Donate” button will take users to the associated sites outside the social network. This helps the user to have a complete understanding of the project that the NGO undertakes and exactly where his/her money is going.The previous button on the other hand, would bring users to the donation screen within Facebook and the requested payment information would be stored for future purchases.

What do you think of Facebook’s new move?

August 25, 2015
Leak: Samsung Might Use Snapdragon 820 For Its Upcoming Galaxy S7

Reports suggest that Samsung is already working on its next device – the Galaxy S7. A leak from Korea says that this new device might come with a Snapdragon 820 chipset.

Samsung has previously created its own processor due to the heating troubles of the Snapdragon 810. So, most of its devices, like the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5, are powered by the Exynos processor and have been successful till now. Let’s see whether the change in the processor will improve the quality of their devices.

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August 25, 2015