As reports from Buzz feed suggest, Apple Inc will launch a new generation of Apple TV set-top boxes, in September. This new version is said to come with a new remote with touch-pad input, an increased on-board storage, and an operating system that will support Siri.
The Apple TV was last refreshed in 2013, and was expected to unveil a new version in June at its Annual Worldwide Developers Conference, but instead launched Apple Music. The company is rumoured to be announcing the unveiling of this new Apple TV along with the new iPhones.
The updated Apple TV will feature SIRI and an App Store.
The new version is said to launch with its own App Store and software development kit for app developers. However, Apple has declined to comment on any rumours or speculation.
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is due for release on the 13th of August 2015, but with these recently rendered 3D images of the device, leaked today, theres no room for imagination, anymore. According to reports, the images have been leaked by designer Ivo Maric who says that these renders have been based on earlier rumours as well as the Galaxy S6.
source: Bgr
According to the rendered images, it sports a metal frame, and glass on the rear and back with the S Pen at the bottom. And if rumours are to be believed then the Galaxy Note 5 will feature a 5.7 inch QHD display, Exynos 7422 procesor, 4GB of RAM, 16MP Rear camera, 5MP front camera and a 4,100 mAh battery. It is also expected to feature a microSD card slot, something that is not availbale in the S6.
The Dot is a smartwatch company created by a South Korean startup that finally gives the visually impaired a way to access digital information.
The dot, as it is called, has the ability to relay text messages, set alarms, read location directions and has a standard feature set. What is different about the Dot is that it communicates notifications to the user, using Braille.
It is said that four sets of six dots raise and lower at speeds of up to 100 times per second in order to produce four Braille characters at a time. And if that is too quick, the watch can also slow down to one Braille character per second.
The smartwatch is said to be good for 10 hours of usage per charge and average users would only have to charge it every five days. The phone also comes with a vibration motor inside, and the notifications are sent via Bluetooth from a phone.
“The Dot was created in order to offer a more intimate wearable for the visually impaired” – says CEO Eric Ju Yoon Kim.
Kim also plans on increasing the literacy rate among the blind by introducing this smartwatch, where one can now read one’s own messages instead of hear Siri read it out for you.
He also eventually, wants to use the same technology in other products such as microwaves, rice cookers, ATMs etc. The Dot Braille Smartwatch is said to launch this December for under $300.
With the arrival of the Windows 10 update for PCs and tablets, the release of the software on smartphones too, was highly anticipated. A Windows executive announced today, that the Windows 10 mobile may finally arrive in November.
“Obviously, there’s some duplication in engineering, sales and marketing, but it doesn’t change our strategy around mobility. Windows 10 Mobile is coming and it’s coming strong. Our core platform is Windows 10. It’s mobile in nature, not just the device, but the experience people will have. So there’s a big emphasis on the… mobile phone side of it. But there’s more thunder on that coming later in the year,” Doherty.
Reports suggest, that if the Windows 10 makes its debut in November, one can also expect the launch of the rumoured Lumia 950 (codename Talkman) and the Lumia 950 XL (codename: Cityman) around the same time. Currently, the time-frame suggests that these two devices may be launched in New York in late September or October.
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Microsoft is having a separate launch for the Windows 10 mobile so as not to be outshined by other product launches.
The answer to this question could be, yes. The iPhone could finally have a wireless charging pad and here is how. The WiPower, discovered by Qualcomm will help in the process:
“WiPower has added the ability to have the device itself made of metal. This advancement maintains WiPower’s existing ability to charge devices requiring up to 22 watts today, at speeds equal to or faster when compared to other wireless charging technologies.”
The main reason why Apple never released a wireless charging pad was because all its iPhones came with a metal body which interfered with any wireless charging pad. But now with the WiPower, which is itself made of metal, will help solve this problem. The WiPower is supported by the Rezence standard, which uses different technology than the more commonly used Qi standard. Although this shouldn’t be a problem for iPhone and iPad users, since their software is compatible with Rezence.
It is said that with the use of this technology could help you charge both a WiPower enabled iPads and iPhones, simultaneously. It can also use the bluetooth smart connection to determine the proper charging requirements for devices.
Rumours suggest that the iPhone 6 and 6Plus will also have metal backs although they may not support wireless charging. However, an iPhone 7 with a metal body could include the wireless charging software.
The Samsung S6 arrived in India on the 10th of April 2014, it was touted as being the only Samsung smartphone that could perhaps finally compete with the other high-end smartphones such as the iPhone 6.
It’s specifications included a metal body casing, a 5.1 inches display with1440 x 2560 pixels resolution, a16 MP, 2988 x 5312 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash camera, an internal memory of 32/64/128 GB with a 3 GB RAM, a non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery and run by Quad-core 1.5 GHz with the Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1.1 (Lollipop). Despite this Samsung reported a fall in sales in the second quarter with the mobile division down by 8.9 percent and the mobile in particular, dropping 7.3 percent.
Their solution is to bring in certain adjustments pertaining to the price of the device, although these adjustments have not been described by the company, an insider says that one can expect a price cut on the Samsung S6. The original launch price of the device quoted as Rs. 61,900 for the 128GB variant.
Samsung seems to have a history of price cuts post the launch, due to low sales or otherwise. Samsung which was once the wold’s largest smartphone selling company is now lagging behind in sales due to its customer base shifting towards other competitors such as Apple, and now Chinese companies such as Xiaomi and Huawei.
Do you think these price cuts are unfair to users to have already bought the phone at its quoted launch price? Perhaps the price cuts will increase Samsung sales or people might wait for prices to drop again.
All of us remember the Motorola Razr, which was all the rage back in 2005. It has since been taken over by other new slick phones such as the new age touchscreen android and iOS devices. But, Samsung and LG are back with the same design, perhaps to pinch the nostalgia within us.
On the 27th of July 2015, LG announced the Gentle, a flip phone that runs the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop. Following this Samsung, today, launched a flip phone called the Clamshell smartphone. Both phones have been released in South Korea and will be exclusively sold in Korea until further notice.
The LG gentle is a 4G LTE- equipped phone, has a 3.2-inch (480 x 320 resolution) display, 1.1GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 3-megapixel camera and 4GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card). It runs Android apps, in whatever limited capacity, and its 1,700mAh battery is likely to last for days since the phone doesn’t devour power from tons of pixels and 3D games.
The Samsung Clamshell on the other hand has an 8GB storage, 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera, a 3.80-inch display and a battery capacity of 1800mAh. However, the Galaxy folder comes with a single touchscreen.
As of now we still do not know which Android version the Samsung phone runs with, neither do we know about the processor type or RAM. But from whatever has been revealed, it seems like a grade above the LG Gentle.
The flip phones were discontinued previously, perhaps because it could not keep up with the increasing needs of the modern day society, and was henceforth taken over by the smartphone which provided us big touchscreens that are easier to use, have better cameras, can connect to the full Internet and feature lots of apps.
So, do you think the re-launch of this design is practical? Let us know, in the comments below.
The new Chinese startup, Zuk, backed by Lenovo and Qihoo 360 is planning to launch a smartphone, with their own own Cyanogen OS, android alternative technology. Apart from this, the phone promises to have great specs and a low price.
Image Source: Chang Cheng Weibo
According to CEO Chang Cheng’s social networking page Weibo, what we know till now is that the device will sport a Type-C USB 3.3 port, a home button which is also a fingerprint scanner and according to various leaks, the Zuk Z1 will feature a 5.5 inch 1080p (1920X1080) display with 3GB RAM space and 64GB internal storage. The handset is said to be powered by either Snapdragon 808 or Snapdragon 810, and one can expect a 4G LTE connectivity too. The Cynogen OS will be found installed on top of Google’s operating system and the phone will come with a pre-installed android 5.1 Lollipop.
The specs are also said to be supported by the Cynogen OS and the Zuk phone’s website says that the OS will have a customer user interface called ZUI, over the top, which can be related to Qihoo’s Android based OS. The Zuk Z1 also comes with a commendable battery life of 4000mAh. The phone is set to launch in China on August 11, 2015, and will be available through Chinese e-commerce website, JD.com. The rumoured price in India is said to be approximately Rs. 20,000.
Given below are the specifications of the Lenovo sponsored Zuk Z1:
Google has introduced a new search feature which can now show you the busiest hours of a particular business, so that you can avoid transactions during that period.
The location card search will now show a “popular time” section, which shows you the address, phone number and hours of the business’. You can use this feature by typing in the name of a restaurant, store, or any other business and then select the “more about” button. This will give you more information about the place and will show you the “popular times” panel. This section, is based on the “historical visits to this place”.
This feature also keeps you updated about the traffic throughout the week on an hourly basis, in case it varies. The graph will not provide you with specific numbers but will show you the busiest hours in comparison to the rest of the day.
It is available on Google’s Android app and searches within Chrome and Safari Apps on iOs. Google says it has enabled the feature for millions of places and businesses around the world.
Many are probably wondering what the fate of the OnePlus One will be, right after the release of the much anticipated OnePlus 2. Well, general Manager of OnePlus India, Vikas Agarwal, says that the device will not be discontinued but the price of the product will most definitely drop.
The OnePlus One is presently priced at Rs 18,998 for 16GB and Rs 21,998 for 64GB, though the exact price after the drop, has not been announced yet. Meanwhile, the company has announced its aim to sell around one million handsets by the end of this year.
Till then, it is suggested that the OnePlus 2 will be a better and easier buy since it has a lot more to offer due to heavy demands.
All Windows users have been anticipating this day for months now, and it is finally here. The Windows 10 launches today, though with mixed reviews. It is being called a great combination of the Windows 7 & 8, especially with the return of features like the Start Button. Other features include Cortana, a new browsing experience with different modes such as the reading mode.
source: PCworld
One can upgrade to the Windows 10 by clicking on the ‘get windows 10’ icon on the Systems Tray of your PC. Otherwise, Windows has also provided a Quick Guide along with a website pertaining to the launch. Those of you who have already clicked on this button and have registered for the new Windows, have only to wait till Windows updates you about the download. The installation might take a day or two, depending on the traffic.
Most reports don’t call it a ‘traditional launch,’ since Windows 10 has been available to several users for a couple of months. Although, Microsoft says, that Windows 10 will perhaps be the last version of the Windows software program, which will keep updating itself gradually for free, over months and years.
As of now the Windows 10 will come with many guide videos to help upgraders use the new features such as, the cortana, XBox game streaming, built-in universal apps, and the improved security of Windows 10.
However, with mixed reviews, it is yet to be seen, whether Windows 10 will tighten its hold on the market. Let us know about your Windows 10 upgrade.
Motorola announced the launch of its new smartphone the Moto G (Gen 3) today. The phone is part of the Moto G series, which became a huge success in India when its first installment released in November 2013. Their mantra is to give their user the pure Android experience, priced reasonably.
For the launch of Moto G (Gen 3), iGyaan’s founder Bharat Nagpal sat down with Motorola India’s General Manager, Amit Boni for an exclusive interview.
Watch the full interview here:
The unique feature about the Moto G (Gen 3) is that it is one of the few exclusive devices with a waterproof system supported by an IPX7 software. Hence, it can stay in three feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Apart from that, the phone caters to regular smartphone users and claims to be sturdy.
It comes with the Android Lollipop 5.1.1, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 306 with 400 MHz GPU.
The display boasts of a 5-inch, 720p HD (1280 x 720), 294 ppi with a battery of 2,470 mAh, mixed usage up to 24 hours. It provides a 4G LTE network connection with a rear camera of up to13MP f/2.0, Field of view (FOV) 76 degree, and a front camera of 5 MP f/2.2, Field v (FOV) 72 degrees Display flash with fixed focus.
The phone will be available in two variants – the 8GB storage + 1GB RAM and the 16GB storage + 2GB RAM. Both variants are expandable upto 32GB.
A more detailed specification is given below:
Check out the specifications and our hands on video for the Moto G (Gen 3):
The smartphone will be able on Flipkart tonight onwards, at midnight and you can expect to have various offers on Flipkart and Mintra, thanks to this collaboration. The 8GB version priced at Rs.11,999 and the 16GB at Rs.12,999. According to the company, the Moto G (Gen 3) has been custom made for the Indian monsoon season and for day to day users. It may not be the perfect phone for gamers, but with a price of Rs. 11,999/12,999 and the upgraded specifications, the Moto G Gen 3 should be up for a good start.
The Moto G (Gen 2) will be discontinued on Flipkart from today and you have the option of exchanging your old Moto E and G (Gen 2) phones, for the new Moto G (Gen 3), which you will get a heavy discount for. So do give it a good thought.
In an earlier article, we showed you the rumoured leaked images of the iPhone 6C, and according to other reports and rumours, Apple was meant to launch 3 iPhones this year. But, on 27th July 2015, an update by digitaltrends said that the 4-inch phone had been scrapped and that a picture of what might have been the iPhone 6C’s battery pack had also been removed.
This rumour began when sometime in January, Timothy Arcuri, of Cowen and Company hinted that he saw signs of a smaller iPhone being in production. Later, in July, he stated that plans for a 4-inch iPhone 6C have since been scrapped, attributing one of the reasons to the successful sales of the iPhone 6 and stating that the launch of a new phone would be self-destructive. However, another leaked image of a smaller 1715 mAh battery, that appeared on a website called nowhereelse.fr, sparked rumour mills again.
Image Source: nowhereelse.fr
Most sources deny the launch of a new iPhone 6C, however, reports have found, that along with the launch of the Apple 6 and 6 Plus, Apple revealed a brightly coloured phone that looked exactly like the 5C, but had one small difference. If one looked at the Home Button, one would see a chrome surround and an absence of a square icon, that gave the impression of a Touch ID sensor. Since then rumours have been afloat, as to whether, Apple might have leaked its own phone. These rumours could be false, since the images could also have been a poorly constructed press render.
Motorola is expected to launch two of its anticipated products today in New Delhi, New York, London & San Francisco, simultaneously. By the look of their invitation that reads “Your relationship status is about to change”, signed, ” XGX Moto”, it seems like they are going to launch the Moto X (Gen 3) and the budget-friendly Moto G (Gen 3) smartphones. There are added rumours that Motorola will also launch a new product, for which there seems to be barely any information, called the Moto 360 (Gen 2)
Although, most of the specs for the Moto G (Gen 3) are available, Flipkart accidentally leaked the 8GB white Moto G (Gen 3) priced at Rs 11, 999. Below are the rumoured specifications for the Moto G (Gen 3):
Specification
Moto G (Gen 3)
Display
5 “(12.7 cm) TFT, Gorilla Glass
Resolution
1080 x 1920 HD
Chipset
NA
Processor
MSM8916 1.4 Ghz Quadcore
GPU
NA
RAM
1GB
Storage
8 GB
Expandability
32 GB
Rear Camera
13 MP
Rear Camera Video
1080p
Front Camera
5MP
Front Camera Video
NA
Battery
Non-removable Li-ion 2470 mAh battery
Operating System
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE,
GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100, LTE band 1 (2100),
3 (1800), 7 (2600), 20 (800)
Miscellaneous
Fingerprint sensor
Price
Rs.11, 999
Apart from this, the Moto G (Gen 3) is also rumoured to be waterproof!
The Moto X (Gen 3), however is a better kept secret and the price of the product, due to the launch today, is still unknown. However, the speculated specifications of the phone are rumoured to be as follows:
– Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player
– MP4/H.264/WMV player
– Photo/video editor
– Document viewer
Colours
Black, White
The third product, which is being highly anticipated, is Motorola’s smartwatch Moto 360 (Gen 2). Although, it is rumoured to be releasing today, there have been leaks about it that revealed the Moto 360 (Gen 2) to be like the Moto 360 in design but slimmer. The Moto 360 (Gen 2) is rumoured to have inserts where the watchband is supposed to be, rather than arms and the physical button seems to be placed in the center, as displayed in the leaked pictures .
Image Source: Weibo
Despite leaked images and information, the Motorola devices still seem to be creating a buzz. According to sources, the launch date has been set for today at 3:30pm (New Delhi). With the launch of the OnePlus 2 this morning, it is to be seen whether the Motorola devices will be able to stand the competition.
We have been following the young Chinese start-up, OnePlus, since it released its first smartphone in December 2013, OnePlus One at a price of Rs. 21,999. The first thing everyone noticed about OnePlus was that it provides the user with quality as well as a reasonable price tag. OnePlus thrived, in both the Indian as well as Chinese markets, despite it being a new company and despite conducting all its transactions online, including its launch. And yet again, OnePlus is creating waves. Today, we meet the second flagship by the company, the OnePlus 2.
The #OnePlus2 is not a flagship from 2015, it’s a 2016 Flagship Killer. Our competitors will take note next year.
OnePlus adopted a new strategy for the launch of their new device by leaking sneak-peeks of their smartphone on the official blog, almost at regular intervals. This created a frenzy around the device with speculations about its display, processor, launch date etc.
Amidst all the anticipation, we have the final details of the OnePlus 2’s Exclusive launch today. As leaked by their official blog previously, the display of the phone is 5.5 inch screen with a 1080p resolution. The smartphone comes with a chipset of Qualcomm Snapdragon 810.
One of the exciting features about this phone is its 13MP rear camera with sensor pixel size of 1.3 microns, which are supposedly 35% larger than standard smartphone cameras. The added Laser Focus feature will help take clear shots in less that 0.3 seconds. The camera even includes OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) – a feature previously seen on the iPhone 6 Plus. The company has added a 5MP camera in the front.
As previously revealed, the new smartphone has a reversible USB Type-C charging/syncing port and a fingerprint sensor which can store five unique fingerprints. The OnePlus 2 comes with an Android Lollipop-based Oxygen OS.
Design-wise, the company has taken things up a notch. While like the previous iteration, it features a textured Sandstone back cover, the company has also added a premium metal rim. In case you’re not fond of the Sandstone finish, the company is also launching StyleSwap covers along with the phone. For now, they announced Bamboo, Black Apricot, Rosewood and Kevlar.
Here’s our first look at the smartphone:
The OnePlus 2 will be available in two variants – 16GB and 64GB. The 16GB variant, with 3GB RAM, will be available for Rs. 22,999 and the 64GB, with 4GB RAM, will be priced at Rs. 24,999.
The smartphone will be available to buy in India from the 11th of August. The company has also announced that it would be opening pop-up experience stores in cities around the world. This will help potential consumers get a better idea about the device, before spending their money. In India, Bangalore and Delhi are the chosen cities which will host the pop-ups.
Check out the spec table below to get a detailed idea:
