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  • Gmail’s New Features Help Save Time and Protect Privacy

    Gmail’s New Features Help Save Time and Protect Privacy

    Gmail has recently announced two new features that will be available on the emailing website. The first one is a minor change brought about within the search engine tab. Previously, when you wanted to look for a mail, you would have to navigate through all three different files – Inbox, Spam and Trash, separately. However, the new change will allow Gmail to look for your email directly from the main search tab on the inbox screen page. This search will automatically look for files throughout your Gmail profile, including the Trash and Spam. This feature will not be available on the phone apps but only on the web.

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    Secondly, Gmail is increasing its security by warning you about emails that arrive over un-encrypted connections. Un-encrypted emails increase the risk of your personal information getting leaked and also makes you prone to getting attacked by viruses and other harmful activities. While Gmail to Gmail messages are mostly encrypted, there are still many email servers who do not use encryption. Therefore in the weeks to come, you might receive something like this:

    Gmail Encrytion message Hopefully, all of this protects us from everything that we stand to lose – time and privacy. Who says only celebrities get all the attention?

  • Motorola Rolling out Android Marshmallow for Moto X Style in India

    Motorola Rolling out Android Marshmallow for Moto X Style in India

    Update:
    Marshmallow 6.0 Update for Motorola rolling out now. Watch this space for our hands-on video.

    Motorola has just announced that they will begin rolling out the new Android Marshmallow 6.0 on the Moto X Style and Moto X 2nd Gen. What is even better is, that for the first time it is getting rolled out in India before anywhere else! This initial integration will be available only to Brazil and India for the Moto X Style and Brazil will be exclusively availing the Moto X 2nd Gen rollout. However, this is just the current market strategy, more markets will be added in the near future.

    Moto X Style gets Android 6.0 updates ! #android #motox #igyaan #igyaanlife #marshmallow

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    Therefore, let us give you a brief recap on some features you can expect with the Android 6.0. Firstly, you will have an ‘app standby’ feature that will allow you save battery energy by putting your seldom used apps into a reduced activity state. You will also have a ‘Doze’ feature, to help you further save your phone’s battery life by recognizing when your device is idle and automatically going into a ‘deep sleep’ state. This basically means, that when you are not using your phone, the new software will automatically shut down all unnecessary background functions to save power.

    Android Marshmallow (2)

    Apart from battery saving skills, this Marshmallow will also allow you to have greater control over what you share with a new permissions model that comes with the newly designed ‘app permissions’. This  also allows you to install a feature when required, instead of installing the entire thing all at once. Another feature called ‘app links’ allows you to decide what action you want to perform for each of your apps when you click on a web link.

    Android Marshmallow will also affect your expandable storage options by allowing your SD card to extend to its maximum internal storage rather than just using it for media files. There will also be a ‘do not disturb’ button, whose functions are self-explanatory, and volume controls are expected to be more efficient too.

    moto x 2nd gen

    Two final features are the ‘Now on Tap’ and ‘Direct Share’. The first one will provide Google Now with context to show your results according to the app you are using and ‘direct share’ will enable sharing anything, from a contact or a conversation, within an app directly.

    That was our little recap, for more details about the Android Marshmallow click here. Until then, if you own the phones mentioned above, sit tight and await your update.

  • Bluetooth To Amp Up Speed and Connectivity In 2016

    Bluetooth To Amp Up Speed and Connectivity In 2016

    Bluetooth SIG has made some important announcements today regarding an upgrade in the upcoming year. The company is set on increasing the ‘Internet Of Things’ by including updates such as longer range, higher speeds and mesh networking. They also aim at taking a stride towards  industries that deal with smart homes, industrial automation, locations-based services and smart infrastructure.

    “There is significant demand from our members and the industry at large to enhance Bluetooth with the new capabilities we’re announcing today,” said Toby Nixon, chairman of the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors

    Bluetooth has also further announced that apart from the above mentioned updates, users will also experience a 100% speed boost along with a 4X better range than the usual. Their mesh networking updates are targeted to allow a collection of individual devices to work together to blanket an entire building. With all these developments, 2016 does seem like an interesting year to look forward to, at least in the tech department.

     

  • Everything You Need To Know About Samsung’s New Exynos 8890 Chip

    Everything You Need To Know About Samsung’s New Exynos 8890 Chip

    We are all aware that the Samsung S7 will be the company’s next handset, what we also know is that the company just announced it’s first new chip in the Exynos 8 Octa series, called the Exynos 8890. This chip is also the first 14 nm FinFET process chip with an integrated CP and modem chip and is also the first custom core design chip.

    Samsung Exynos

    Now you are probably wondering why this piece of information is relevant to you. The answer is that not only does this new chip affect the ‘tech geek’ in you, but will also show tangible changes that will affect the average smartphone user. The small size of the chip is said to affect power consumption and performance positively. The smallest size so far is 14nm and this chip will be used by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, which hopefully be seen in next year’s smartphones.

    While the details will surely excite more technical people, the implications of those features will also be felt by regular users. Chip manufacturers have forever been trying to use smaller and smaller manufacturing processes for their silicon. The smallest so far is 14 nm, which has now arrived on mobile thanks to Samsung. Using a smaller process not only results in smaller chips but also includes benefits to power consumption and performance. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 uses the same 14 nm FinFET process, so we’ll be seeing the results of this new process in next year’s smartphones.

    Samsung Galaxy On7
    Samsung Galaxy On7

    If you’re done processing all that information, we’re sorry to bother you but there’s more. This Exynos chip will also provide you with faster internet. How? Well, this chip combined within itself both the CPU and the LTE modem which can reportedly support 600 Mbps on down-link and 150 Mbps on uploads with the help of the Cat 12 and Cat 13 LTE. Furthermore, this chip, as mentioned earlier, is Samsung’s first custom core design chip. So, it will come with its own CPU core design which will only optimize its performance on the company’s devices. The Exynos also comes with four CPU cores and four Corted-A53 cores with the latest Mali-T880 graphics chip.

    Availability wise, the Exynos 8 Octa will start shipping later this year and is expected to come integrated with Samsung’s next flagship smartphone. Until then, let us sit tight and await Samsung’s Unpacked event scheduled for the 21st of February 2016.

  • Tim Cook Comments On the Surface Book, Calls It “Sort Of Deluded”

    Tim Cook Comments On the Surface Book, Calls It “Sort Of Deluded”

    The tech war between Apple and everything else continues, as Tim Cook goes on record about his feelings towards the Microsoft Surface Book. At a talk in Trinity college Cook said that the Surface Book was:

    “a product that tries too hard to do too much. It’s trying to be a tablet and a notebook and it really succeeds at being neither. It’s sort of deluded.”

    Tim Cook later said that he was actually going for “diluted” rather than “deluded”. This comment comes after the release of Apple’s 12.9 inch iPad Pro and is not even the first time that Cook has dissed the 13.5 inch Surface Book. However, he has not only dissed the Surface Book, but has also praised the iPad Pro by implying that it is one of the most efficient products available. He also implied that if one uses the iPad Pro, you would no longer require a PC and added that he himself travels only with an iPad Pro and an iPhone. Tim Cook also announced the launch of Apple Pay in Ireland stating that future generations will no longer know what hard cash is.

    iPad Pro Pencil Keyboard 7

    This is all very confident and progressive and everything, but really, isn’t it high time Apple just moved on from making petty comments about their rivals? Apple tried to bridge the gap between tablet and laptop with the iPad Pro (which also includes a stylus and keyboard), so the comment on Microsoft’s Surface Pro feels highly ironical. Do you think a response suggests weak spots? Let us know in the comments below.

  • After Priv,BlackBerry Might Be Creating Another Android Device For You

    After Priv,BlackBerry Might Be Creating Another Android Device For You

    BlackBerry seems to be in the forefront of things currently, and along those lines there seems to be another leak about an alleged Android device being created by BlackBerry and code-named Vienna. The Vienna is slightly different looking, as compared to the Priv. While the Priv has a hidden keyboard which can be revealed by sliding the display upwards; the Vienna has a visible QWERTY keyboard.

    Image Source: crackberry.com
    Image Source: crackberry.com

    However, one must note, that this is just a leak and the images may not be the end design of the project. It is further speculated that this product could possibly be cheaper than the BlackBerry Priv. Now, as we speak about the display of the Vienna, it can be seen that there are three physical Android keys above the QWERTY keyboard. Along with that, we can also see the rear and front cameras.

    As of now, this is all we know about the Vienna. There is no information about the launch or announcement of the device.

  • China to Target Online Music Platforms in 2016, Apple Music Likely to Suffer

    China to Target Online Music Platforms in 2016, Apple Music Likely to Suffer

    Aren’t we all aware of China’s internet policing? So, nothing it does can further surprise us. Now they are going to tighten their policing on online music services including Apple, in order to filter out “harmful” content before streaming.

    apple music china

    The self-censorship program states that companies offering streaming services will need to start filtering out content from the 1st of January 2016. As of now, Chinese customers rely on local firms such as Ali Baba, Baidu etc for streaming music.

    However, Apple had just launched a special Chinese version of Apple Music alongside an access to iTunes Movies and iBooks. So, customers who signed up then, are halfway through their three-month free trial period, soon after which China will enact the above mentioned regulations.

    apple music china

    As of now, nobody knows how much these regulations will affect Apple Music. Although if Apple Music chooses to give China a miss, which is most likely what will happen because Apple has usually always been against censorship, then it might mean a whole lot of profit for other music platforms such as Spotify and Pandora. But what good is a platform without the global musicians, who might also back out with all the censorship issues? Let us know what you think about this.

  • TAG Heuer Launches Its First Luxury Smartwatch Called Connected

    TAG Heuer Launches Its First Luxury Smartwatch Called Connected

    We have some more news for you in the tech wearable department; Tag Heuer has launched its first smartwatch called TAG Heuer Connected, inspired by Tag Heuer Carrera, at $1,500 (Rs.99,653). This smartwatch was launched at an event in New York City and is an android wear powered timepiece created in collaboration with Google and Intel.

    TAG Heuer Carrera

    The TAG Heuer Connected is powered by a 1.6GHz dual core processor from Intel, and has a 1.5 inch circular transflective LTPS LCD display with 360 X 360 resolution and a pixel density of 240ppi. Moreover, this watch is protected by scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass and comes with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory fueled by a 410 mAh battery.

    Other features include a tilt detection sensor, microphone, a haptic engine and a gyroscope. Connectivity options include Bluetooth BLE 4.1 and Wi-Fi. The luxury smartwatch weighs 52 grams and is 46mm wide and 12.8mm thick. It is compatible with Android 4.3+ and iOS 8.2+, it also comes with extra equipment to detect the direction of the wind and weather monitoring while also being water and dust resistant.

    TAG Heuer Carrera

    Now, we can speak about its availability, the smartwatch will arrive in various colours in the US, however, only the black band bracelet option will be available for purchase online. If you want the other colours, you’ll have to get yourself to a store in the US. It arrives in Europe on the 12th of November.

  • Samsung’s Galaxy View Tablet Goes On Sale In the US

    Samsung’s Galaxy View Tablet Goes On Sale In the US

    The Samsung Galaxy View tablet that was unveiled last month, is now ready for sale and purchase in the Unites States of America at $599 (Rs.39,770).

    Galaxy View

    This tablet comes with an 18.4 inch screen, a built-in stand and also offers live television in some places. There’s a handle at the back of the device, and the screen features a 1080 X 1920 resolution with 119ppi pixel density. It runs on the Exynos 7580 chipset which comes under the hood with an octa-core 1.6GHz CPU inside. In the memory department, it comes with a 2GB of RAM space and 32GB of internal storage.

    Galaxy View

    The Samsung Galaxy View comes with a 2.1MP camera in the front while the entire device is fueled by a 5,700 mAh battery with 8 hours of internet. The cell reportedly will allow you to listen to music for up to 299 hours, the device is also compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. It will come in a regular black colour with the Android 5.1 pre-installed.

    However, we should note, that currently the model with cellular connectivity will not hit sales anytime soon. So, we will only have access to the Wi-Fi only variant.Samsung Galaxy View

    Even up till a fortnight ago, we were wondering why exactly had Samsung launched an 18 inch device which seemed like a hybrid of a TV and a tablet. Perhaps time will tell. Would you be willing to lug the Samsung Galaxy View around for some video-streaming pleasure when it arrives in India?

  • HTC’s One X9 to Release Early Next Year

    HTC’s One X9 to Release Early Next Year

    According to an HTC ROM developer the HTC One X9 will be launched early next year around January to March 2016 and unfortunately it won’t be a high-end smartphone. The source has further suggested that this new handset might be priced lower than the One A9.

    The availability of the One X9 will reportedly be around the first quarter of 2016 and there’s more; HTC might reveal a flagship successor to the One M9 called the One M10. As of now, there is no information about the M10, but we do know that the rumoured specs for the X9 are reportedly incorrect. There won’t be a Quad HD screen, or the Snapdragon 820 or the MediaTek Helio X20 processor or 4 GB of RAM, and not even a 3,500 mAh battery.  

    However, Twitter ‘leakster’ @evleaks suggest that the X9 or the E56 might feature a 5.5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, 4 MP UltraPixel front-facing camera, 13 MP rear camera, and a 3000 mAh battery.

    Apart from tweets and specs leaks, there have also been a couple of images leaked by @TechTA.

    HTC One X9 LeakThis leak shows us both the front display and the back cover of the alleged smartphone. The first thing we notice is the dual-LED flash that is located in the upper left corner of the One X9, it can also be implied that this device could sport three capacitative buttons below the display, back, home and overview. Thirdly, there might also be BoomSound speakers included within the HTC mid-ranged smartphone.

    As of now, this is all the information that is available, so until then, stay tuned and we will bring you all the facts you need to know regarding this handset.

  • Apple’s iPad Pro To Go On Sale Globally This Wednesday

    Apple’s iPad Pro To Go On Sale Globally This Wednesday

    Apple has officially announced that the iPad Pro will be available for purchase on the official Apple website from the 11th of November 2015. The company has further said that, later this week, you might even find the iPad Pro at Apple Stores and certain carrier locations. However, let us note at the onset itself, that these dates will not apply to India, and as of now there are no details as to when it will release here.

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    The iPad Pro comes in two variants – Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi plus cellular. So, the Wi-Fi only iPad will e available at $799 (Rs.53,018) with 32GB internal storage, while the Wi-Fi plus cellular version will be priced at $1,079 (Rs.71,597) with 128GB of internal memory. The Apple Pencil will arrive at $99 (Rs.6,569) and the smart keyboard at $169 (Rs.11,214). Along with this Apple is also providing an iPad Pro smart cover in polyurethane at $59 (Rs.3,914) or silicon at $79 (Rs.5,242).

    “The early response to iPad Pro from app developers and our customers has been incredible, and we’re excited to get iPad Pro into the hands of customers around the world this week.” – said Philip Schiller, SVP Worldwide Marketing, Apple.

    Apple is also going all out in the customer services department by announcing that a user purchasing the iPad Pro from a physical Apple Store will also be given the option of getting their device set up for them by an Apple Store representative. Furthermore, these customers can also have their email and other apps set up for them at the store for free.

    iPad Pro Pencil Keyboard 7

    Before you buy anything though, let us give you a small recap of the iPad Pro’s features. It comes with a 12.9-inch IPS screen carrying a 2048 x 2072 resolution with a pixel density of 265ppi. It runs on the Apple A9X SoC which is under the hood and has a 4GB of RAM inside. On the camera front, it comes with an 8MP primary camera and a 1.2MP camera up front. The battery is expected to last you about 10 hours of use between charges.

    iPad Pro Pencil Keyboard 8

    Let’s see when this much anticipated Apple device arrives in India. It would be interesting to see the response of the Indian market to the iPad Pro after the unexpectedly low sales of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Watch this space for all the latest updates.

  • Here Are a List Of Smartphone Deals You Can Get This Diwali

    Here Are a List Of Smartphone Deals You Can Get This Diwali

    Diwali is right around the corner and we are all receiving and sending gifts to one another. However, picking the right gift is always a very tricky affair. So, in order to make it slightly easier for you, we bring you a list of smartphones in different ranges that could help you pick your Diwali present.

    Low-Range Smartphones (Rs.5,000 – Rs.10,000)

    1. Moto E 2nd Generation: Motorola has been doing quite well this year with its budget smartphones and the Moto E 2nd Gen is definitely one worth sending out as a Diwali present.

    Moto E2This phone boasts a:

    • 5MP primary camera with auto focus, HDR and 0.3MP front facing camera
    • 4.5-inch (11.43 centimeters) quarter HD IPS capacitive touchscreen with 960 x 540 pixels resolution
    • Android v5 Lollipop operating system with 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad core processor, 400MHz Adreno 302 GPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM (GSM+UMTS)
    • 2390mAH lithium-ion battery

    You can buy this phone on Amazon India for Rs.4,999.

    2. YU Yuphoria: This smartphone from Micromax’s YU comes with:

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    • 8MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
    • 5-inch (12.7 centimeters) HD IPS capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution and 294 ppi pixel density
    • Android v5.1.1 Lollipop operating system with Snapdragon 410 quad core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
    • 2230mAH lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 7 hours and standby time of 160 hours

    You can avail of it on Amazon India at Rs.6,499.

    3. Micromax Canvas Nitro A311:

    Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 1

    • 13 MP Primary Camera
    • 16 GB ROM
    • Android v4.4.2 OS
    • Dual Sim (GSM + WCDMA)
    • 1.7 GHz Mediatek 6592 Octa Core Processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • 5 Inch HD IPS Touchscreen Display
    • 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio
    • 2500 MAh Battery.

    Available on Flipkart for Rs.7,999.

    Mid-Range Smartphones (Rs.10,000 – Rs.20,000)

    1. OnePlus One:

    OnePlus One iGyaan 3

    • Android Lollipop with CyanogenOS 12 and OxygenOS – 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core processor, 578MHz Adreno-330 GPU, 3GB RAM, 64GB internal memory and single Micro SIM
    • Multi-touch IPS 5.5″ (13.97 cm) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels @ 401 PPI) touch-screen by JDI with LTPS technology
    • Long lasting 3,100 mAh Li-Po battery and best-in-class camera (13MP Sony IMX214 rear with dual LED flash & 5MP front with 1080p@30fps); 6 lenses to avoid distortion and color aberration, 4K resolution video with stereo recording
    • 4G LTE, Bluetooth v4.1, GPRS, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Miracast

    This phone is exclusively available on Amazon India at a Diwali price of Rs.17,999 instead of Rs.19,999.

    2. Mi 4 (16GB):

    Mi 4

    • 13MP primary camera with 4K UHD video recording and 8MP front facing camera
    • 5-inch (12.7 centimeters) IPS HD capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution and 441 ppi pixel density
    • Android v4.4.4 KitKat operating system with 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory and single SIM
    • 3080mAH lithium-polymer battery

    The Mi 4 which was originally priced at Rs.14,999 will now be available on Amazon India at Rs.12,999.

    3.Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471:

    Micromax Canvas Knight 2 15

    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
    • 5-inch (12.7 centimeters) AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
    • Android v5 Lollipop operating system with 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM (GSM+GSM)
    • 2260mAH lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 7 hours 45 minutes and standby time of 335 hours.

     High-Range Phones (Rs.20,000 and above)

    1. OnePlus Two:

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    The star smartphone of the year comes with –

    • 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 Aperture, 1.3 µm Pixels, 6-lenses, Dual LED Flash, advanced Laser Autofocus with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and 5MP front facing camera
    • Designed with premium stainless steel frame and multi-touch IPS 5.5″ Corning Gorilla Glass IPS LCD (full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels @ 401 PPI, 1500:1 contrast ratio; 178 degrees viewing angle)
    • OxygenOS based on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (64 bit with 1.8GHz Octa-core SoC) featuring 4G LTE, Adreno 430 GPU; 4GB LPDDR4 RAM; 64GB eMMC5 storage
    • 3,300 mAh Li-Po battery; Dual Nano SIM, Fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port and 3-way physical alert toggle switch

    It is now available on Amazon India at Rs.24,999.

    2. HTC One M9 Plus (Gold-Silver, 32GB):

    HTC One M9 Plus
    • 20MP primary camera with sapphire cover lens, auto focus, BSI sensor and ultrapixel front facing camera
    • 5.2-inch (13.2 centimeters) capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution
    • Android operating system with 2.2GHz,Mediatek MT6795T helio X10 octa core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory expandable up to 2TB and single SIM
    • 2840mAH lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 23 hours on 2G, 13 hours on 3G networks and standby time of 598 hours on 2G, 626 hours on 3G networks

    The HTC One M9 Plus is available at Rs.39,705, which originally would have been Rs.53,900.


    3. Samsung Galaxy S6 (Gold, 64GB):

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    • 5.1 inches (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio)
    • Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
    • 1440 x 2560 pixels (~577 ppi pixel density)
    • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57
    • 16 MP, 2988 x 5312 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash

    This phone that is originally priced at Rs.58,699 will now come at Rs.39,990 this Diwali 2015.

    4. iPhone 6:

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    This list would be incomplete without the iPhone, the iPhone 6 comes with –

    • 4.7-inch (diagonal) Retina HD display with 1334-by-750 resolution
    • A8 chip with M8 motion coprocessor
    • 8-megapixel iSight camera with Focus Pixels and True Tone flash
    • 1080p HD video recording at 60 fps and slo-mo video recording at 240 fps
    • FaceTime HD camera
    • Touch ID fingerprint sensor
    • LTE1 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi

    We hope this list solves at least one-quarter of your problems (all offers and prices are subject to vary as they are applicable only for limited periods of time). Until then Happy Diwali from us! Have a safe one.

  • Amazon Offers Exciting Discount On OnePlus One This Diwali

    Amazon Offers Exciting Discount On OnePlus One This Diwali

    Chinese smartphone vendor made a huge entry into the Indian markets with their OnePlus One. Initially we didn’t know what to expect of it, but eventually we were pleasantly surprised as OnePlus One arrived with top notch hardware for its time. Take a look at some of its specifications:

    Operating System CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4
    CPU Qualcomm© Snapdragon™ 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPUs
    GPU Adreno 330, 578MHz
    RAM 3 GB LP-DDR3, 1866MHz
    Storage 16/64 GB eMMC 5.0, available capacity varies
    Cameras 13 Megapixel – Sony Exmor IMX 214 / 5 MP Front
    Battery Embedded rechargeable 3100 mAh LiPo battery

    Today, we bring you some good news, that Amazon India is offering a Diwali Special offer on the OnePlus One. The smartphone which was originally priced at Rs.19,999 will now be priced at Rs,17,99 this Diwali.

    The phone comes with superior specs and an impressive body. It comes in a sandstone version with chrome and metallic accents, logos, buttons and the Cyanogen logo printed at the back. If you are still not sure about whether to buy this phone or not, click here for other specs, details, unboxing and a hands on review to help you make your mind.

  • Xiaomi Releases the Mi Band Plus and Mi Power Bank

    Xiaomi Releases the Mi Band Plus and Mi Power Bank

    Xiaomi has released two new devices in China, one of them is a fitness band called the Mi Band Plus (or Mi Band 1S) and the second one is the Mi Power bank.

    Mi Band Plus Or Mi Band 1s

    What’s different about Xiaomi’s new fitness tracker? Well, it comes with a heart rate sensor, which was not present in the previous edition of Xiaomi’s fitness tracker, the Mi Band.

    Mi Band 1S

    Let’s talk a little more about the heart rate sensor. Firstly, it is based on an optical heart monitoring technology which tracks the blood by illuminating the capillaries with LED. The heart rate sensor monitor will be available as an accessory to the Mi band package.

    Apart from tracking one’s heart rate, the Mi Band Plus can also track steps and can estimate the calories burnt along with the distance covered. It is also capable of monitoring the quality of your sleep and can also reportedly nudge you with vibrations before your alarm wakes you up with a start. The Mi band Plus will also alert you for incoming calls and will let you unlock your phone with it.

    With the functions out of the way, we can now move over to the slightly static design. The Mi Band Plus looks a lot like the Mi Band and comes with the same hardware and rubber strap. However, there is a slight difference in its weight by 0.5 gms and dimensions at 37×13.6×9.9 mm, which is just slightly larger than the Mi Band.

    Mi Power Bank (20,000mAh)

    Xiaomi has also announced the Mi Power Bank along with the Mi Band Plus or Mi Band 1S. This device will come with a capacity of 20,000 mAh and will come with a plastic body, as compared to the metal body that the company’s other power banks come with. Xiaomi has also mentioned that the battery within the device will be made by LG or Panasonic and will come with a conversion rate of 83 percent with a 5.1V and 3.6A output.

    Mi Power Bank

    Both devices sound extremely promising, however, they have been released exclusively in China. The Mi Band Plus will be priced at $16 which is approximately Rs.1,062, while the Mi Power Bank is expected to be priced at $24 which is approximately Rs.1,593.

    No word yet on when the devices will launch in India. We’ll update you as soon as we have more news on that.

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