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  • Top Tech Under Rs 2000

    Top Tech Under Rs 2000

    It is November and iGyaan is back with another rendition of the top tech series. Let’s take a look at the top tech accessories you can buy for under Rs 2000.

    Mi Powerbank Pro 10000 mAh

    This Mi Powerbank Pro is ideal for people who travel a lot and have smartphones that are fast charging compatible. The powerbank has a sturdy built and is extremely thin so it can fit anywhere in your backpack. It is both ways fast charging compatible, meaning it will fast charge your devices and fast charge itself, which is great considering its 10000 mAh capacity.

    Buy it here

    QuantumZERO USB C Hub

    If you have multiple gadgets that you need to charge simultaneously and you are running out of plug points at your desk or home, then fret not. This USB C hub with 4 USB 3.0 ports will charge your gadgets fast and it is extremely compact so it won’t clutter your desk or bedside table.

    Kotion G7000 Gaming Headset

    The Kotion gaming headset is comfortable and efficient. It has a nice look to it and the small extended microphone does a good job without hindering with the overall look of it.

    Gods Ghost Backpack

    If you have a budget of Rs 2000 and are on the lookout for a good tech backpack then the Gods Ghost is worth a look. It is extremely well made and has a lot of pockets and compartments so that you can customise your backpack according to your needs. Also, it looks pretty nice as well! Coupon Code – IGN200RG

    Mi VR Play 2

    The new version of the ever so popular Mi VR, the Mi VR Play 2 is an excellent budget oriented VR headset. With VR gaining popularity and diversity, now is the right time to upgrade your VR game with the Mi VR Play 2.

    Buy it here

    MoArmouz 5 USB Charger

    The MoArmouz 5 USB charger is ideal for people with multiple devices. It has fast charging and looks very nice and will easily blend into your desk or night table. Coupon Code – 9PMTKMHR

    Logitech Gaming Mouse

    If you are a gamer and on the lookout for a good gaming mouse, te=hen you can’t go wrong with Logitech. The Logitech G102 has DPI settings ranging from 200 to up to 6000 DPI to satisfy all your gaming needs.

  • OnePlus 5T Benchmark Scores Leaked

    OnePlus 5T Benchmark Scores Leaked

    The OnePlus 5T is set to be launched on the 16th of October at an event in New York. Before the launch however, the OnePlus 5T has showed up on GeekBench giving us a few details of the internals.

    The first thing to notice in this image is the score. It scores 1959 in single-core and 6742 in multi-core test which is the highest for an Android phone running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. It is worth noting that the OnePlus 5 was embroiled in benchmark cheating controversy at the time of its launch.

    Other than the best in class benchmark scores, the OnePlus 5T model in the benchmark tests is running Android 7.1 Nougat and not Android 8.0 Oreo.

    Under the hood, the smartphone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and 8GB of RAM. The Chinese smartphone maker will launch a 6GB RAM variant as well.

    From the benchmark listing, it is evident that the OnePlus 5T is not much of an upgrade over the OnePlus 5 if you go purely on performance basis.

    As far as pricing is concerned, co-founder of OnePlus, Pete Lau took to Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website to hint at what the OnePlus 5T might be priced at. It is worth noting that he did not announce the official price but, gave information about what the pricing strategy will be as compared to that of the OnePlus 5.

    Pete Lau mentions that the OnePlus 5T may be slightly expensive than the OnePlus 5, and could cost under CNY 4,000 (Rs 39000). He confirms that the OnePlus 5T may cost less than Rs 40,000 for the 6GB RAM variant. Similar to the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T is expected to be launched in two variants, one with 6GB/64GB onboard storage, and the other with 8GB RAM/128GB onboard storage.

    The OnePlus 5T is expected to have a 6-inch AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1920 px resolution. While increasing the screen size of the OnePlus 5T by 0.5 inches over the OnePlus 5, the overall footprint of the phone will remain the same. This will be possible because the OnePlus 5T will have thin bezels and a tall display.

  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review

    Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review

    Xiaomi followed up the 2016 Mi Mix with the new Mi Mix 2 with slightly thinner bezels and upgraded hardware. The Mi Mix 2 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 6GB of RAM and is priced at Rs 35999 in India. So, at this price, does it give the OnePlus 5 a run for its money?

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  • Unboxing The Flipkart Billion Capture+

    Unboxing The Flipkart Billion Capture+

    Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce websites has launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 10999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and Rs 12999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, the Billion Capture+ phone has been made entirely in India. The smartphone will go on sale from the 15th of November and will be available online exclusively via Flipkart, of course. Let’s unbox the device and see what we get inside:

    • Billion Capture+
    • Documentation
    • USB C cable
    • Wall adapter
    • Sim ejector tool

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    First Impressions

    The Billion Capture+ has a 5.5 inch screen which has become a standard screen size in 2017 and the size of the phone is similar to a lot of other phones in the segment. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the phone which has a matte finish. The sim tray is on the left side of the phone while the volume rockers and lock/unlock button are placed on the right side of the phone. The 3.5mm headphone jack is at the top and the type C port is placed at the bottom.

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    Specifications

    The Billion Capture+ has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also 2.5D curved Dragontail glass for protection.

    Under the hood, the Billion Capture+ has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The storage can be expanded via microSD card. The billion Capture+ also has free unlimited cloud storage thanks to the collaboration with tronX. There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone under the dual-camera setup. The Billion Capture+ is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with QuickCharge 2.0 support via USB Type C port.

    The Billion Capture+ runs almost stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat and the company has promised an update to Android 8.0 Oreo which is expected to be rolled out by January or February of 2018. Concrete details about the software upgrade have not been given.

    At a price of Rs 10999, the Billion Capture+ brings in a dual-camera setup at the back. It has two 13MP cameras with an f/2.0 aperture, one of the cameras has an RGB (colour) sensor while the other one is equipped with a monochrome (black and white) sensor. A lot of phones like the Honor 8 Pro have a similar camera setup. The dual-cameras are capable of depth-effect shots called portrait shots and also record 4K videos at 30fps. On the front of the device is an 8MP camera which records 1280 x 720 px videos at 30fps.

    Watch Our Unboxing Video Here:

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  • Samsung Announces Exynos 9810 Chipset Which Will Power The Galaxy S9

    Samsung Announces Exynos 9810 Chipset Which Will Power The Galaxy S9

    Samsung has announced its new flagship chipset, the Exynos 9810 SoC (System on Chip) in a press release. The chipset will power the upcoming the flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ and even the Galaxy Note9 which is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2018.

    Unlike the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, which is manufactured on the 7nm process, the Exynos 9810 chipset has been manufactured on the 10nm process. This is the same as the Exynos 8895 chipset which powered the 2017 Samsung flagship smartphone lineup.

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Render

    Samsung says that the Exynos 9810 processor has “3rd-generation custom CPU cores, upgraded GPU, and gigabit LTE modem with industry-first 6CA support.” Earlier this year, Samsung had introduced the 6CA modem and had promised that the 6CA modem would be included into its next generation mobile processing unit. Hence, as it promised the Exynos 9810 features the new and improved 6CA modem.

    At the time of unveiling of the 6CA modem, Samsung had said:

    Mobile processor adopting the new Cat.18 6CA-supported LTE modem technology is expected to be in mass production by the end of this year.

    The announcement of the Exynos 9810 chipset falls perfectly inline with the above statement.

  • Flipkart Billion Capture+

    Flipkart Billion Capture+

    Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce websites has launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 10999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and Rs 12999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, the Billion Capture+ phone has been made entirely in India. The smartphone will go on sale from the 15th of November and will be available online exclusively via Flipkart, of course.

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  • Flipkart Launches The Billion Capture+ In India At Rs 10999

    Flipkart Launches The Billion Capture+ In India At Rs 10999

    Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce websites has launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone in India. Priced at Rs 10999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage and Rs 12999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, the Billion Capture+ phone has been made entirely in India. The smartphone will go on sale from the 15th of November and will be available online exclusively via Flipkart, of course.

    The Billion Capture+ has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The phone also 2.5D curved Dragontail glass for protection.

    Under the hood, the Billion Capture+ has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The storage can be expanded via microSD card. There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone under the dual-camera setup. The Billion Capture+ is powered by a 3500 mAh battery with QuickCharge 2.0 support via USB Type C port.

    The Billion Capture+ runs almost stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat and the company has promised an update to Android 8.0 Oreo which is expected to be rolled out by January or February of 2018. Concrete details about the software upgrade have not been given.

    At a price of Rs 10999, the Billion Capture+ brings in a dual-camera setup at the back. It has two 13MP cameras with an f/2.0 aperture, one of the cameras has an RGB (colour) sensor while the other one is equipped with a monochrome (black and white) sensor. A lot of phones like the Honor 8 Pro have a similar camera setup. The dual-cameras are capable of depth-effect shots called portrait shots and also record 4K videos at 30fps. On the front of the device is an 8MP camera which records 1280 x 720 px videos at 30fps.

    The Billion Capture+ enters the budget segment where it will copmpete with the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, the Redmi Note 4 and the Lenovo K8 Note.

  • Clips Introduces Selfie Scenes For 360-Degree Selfies On iPhone X

    Clips Introduces Selfie Scenes For 360-Degree Selfies On iPhone X

    Apple has announced a new update to the iOS app, Clips. Clips is a free app for iOS that makes it easy to create and share fun videos using iPhone or iPad. In the new update, Clips has introduced Selfie Scenes, new artistic transition affects and a redesigned interface.

    Clips 2.0 is available as a free update on the App Store and is compatible with the iPhone 5s, iPad Air and iPad mini 2 and later models, running iOS 11.1 and later. Selfie Scenes are only available on the iPhone X and style transfer effects are only available on the iPhone 7 and later models and 2017 iPad Pro.

    Selfie Scenes takes full advantage of iPhone X’s true depth cameras to create a 360-degree immersive scene around the user. Users can choose from 10 scenes, featuring locations, characters, colours and visual styles plus two scenes from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Each scene is a full 360-degree experience, so it surrounds users on all sides as they move the iPhone X around.

    To manage storage space in a better way, users can now access and edit their Clips videos across iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Videos are automatically uploaded and backed up to iCloud, so users can start a video on iPhone and finish it later on iPad.

     

     

  • Apple To Fix iPhone X Screen’s Unresponsiveness In Cold Weather

    Apple To Fix iPhone X Screen’s Unresponsiveness In Cold Weather

    Apple has said that it is working on a fix for the iPhone X screen’s unresponsive behaviour in cold weather. Apple has mentioned it before as well that ideally, a user should use their iPhone in temperatures between 32 degrees and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Some users on Reddit complained about this issue and also clarified that these issues arose when they used their phones within the said temperature barriers. Darus214, a Reddit user said,

    It literally takes 2 seconds from going inside to the cold outdoors and my screen stops being very responsive. I try swiping on websites and it doesn’t register my finger.

    He later added that the outside temperature was 50 degrees Fahrenheit when his handset became unresponsive. After more than the usual number of complaints surfaced online, Apple was quick to respond:

    We are aware of instances where the iPhone X screen will become temporarily unresponsive to touch after a rapid change to a cold environment. After several seconds the screen will become fully responsive again. This will be addressed in an upcoming software update.

    This issue has affected a few users and considering the temperature in India, iPhone X users in India can breathe a sigh of relief as this issue might not affect you anytime soon.

  • Samsung Patent Reveals Functionality Of Foldable Smartphone

    Samsung Patent Reveals Functionality Of Foldable Smartphone

    The Samsung Galaxy X will be the first foldable smartphone from Samsung. A new patent application by Samsung reveals how the company envisions its foldable smartphone to function.

    The two screens will function like a physical split screen wherein each will be running its own app with its own app switcher. This will work in both the portrait and landscape modes.

    There is another mode in the patent which chronicles a functionality of the foldable phone similar to the Nintendo 3DS. In certain apps and games, both the displays will be showing different aspects of the interface of that particular app.

    Samsung has expressed the difficulties of the shifting a foldable phone from a ‘concept’ to a ‘mass products’.

    Dongjin Koh, President of mobile business at Samsung told some reporters at a news conference in South Korea that there are still hurdles to overcome and a possible release would be pushed back if the issues are not resolved in time.

    When we can overcome some problems for sure, we will launch the product. We are digging thoroughly into several issues we must overcome, as we don’t want to just make a few, sell a few and be done. We want to hear that Samsung made a very good product. We have a plan to adopt a foldable display in our roadmap.

    The foldable smartphone has long been touted as the Galaxy X, which now sounds like a rip-off of the iPhone X which means Samsung will definitely not go with this name. A number of patents as well as Samsung’s own concept video from CES 2013 tell us what to expect from the Galaxy X. Samsung is most likely to start small, with a smartphone that folds halfway like a wallet. Another design, in line with Samsung’s prototype unveiling, could see the phone unfold into a full-size tablet.

  • Samsung Galaxy A5 2018 To Feature Infinity Display

    Samsung Galaxy A5 2018 To Feature Infinity Display

    Samsung’s upcoming mid-range smartphones in 2018 will be inspired by its 2017 flagship phone lineup. According to a listing, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2018 will have a display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, something which was found on the Galaxy S8, S8+ and the Galaxy Note8.

    Samsung Galaxy S8+

    It appears that even though the Galaxy A5 2018 will have an infinity display, the edges of the phone will not be curved. This means that the phone will look similar to the Galaxy S8 Active. The listing reveals that the Galaxy A5 2018 is being tested with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. That’s in line with previous reports that the Galaxy A (2018) series will come with Nougat out of the box and not Oreo. This is particularly starnge since Android 8.0 Oreo is already 3 months old and by the time the smartphone is released, it will be even older.

    It is worth noting here that early listings can show wrong specifications and Samsung might introduce Android 8.0 Oreo with Galaxy A5 2018. The resolution of the display in the listing is said to be 846 x 412 px, which is clearly inaccurate. What this does confirm though, is the 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

    Galaxy Note8

    With 2017 being the year for bezel-less flagship phones, it is expected that 2018 will see more mid-range phones with thin bezels and no home button.

  • This Is The Best Accessory For Your New iPhone X You Can Buy Right Now

    This Is The Best Accessory For Your New iPhone X You Can Buy Right Now

    Ever since Apple decided to kill off the 3.5mm headphone jack in 2016, there has been a surge in accessories that let you use your wired headphones and charge the phone at the same time. The new dongle from MoArmouz also lets you do the same, and a bit more. The new MoArmouz dongle also gives you volume control and play/pause buttons for easy access.

    After a few rocky months when the iPhone 7 was launched, there is a section of consumers who have moved on from wired headphones and embraced the wireless lifestyle. The purists on the other hand, still want to use their wired headphones since they produce better sound than bluetooth headphones. While there are good Type C headphones in the market now, same cannot be said about lightning headphones. Apart from the earpods that Apple provide in the box, there aren’t many lightning headphones in the market to convince a consumer to switch.

    That’s where this accessory comes in handy. The dongle has a sturdy build and doesn’t add much weight to the iPhone making it portable and comfortable. It comes with a small carrying pouch so that you remember to put the dongle back in it and not forget it elsewhere.

    It retails for Rs 7999 but, it is available Rs 4999 on Amazon right now.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Might Not Have A Screen Embedded Fingerprint Sensor

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Might Not Have A Screen Embedded Fingerprint Sensor

    A report from South Korea claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will not have a screen-embedded fingerprint sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are expected to be launched by April 2018 and ever since the Galaxy Note8 was launched back in August, it was expected that Samsung will introduce the new fingerprint sensor technology in its ‘S’ smartphone lineup.

    Fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy Note8

    Launched in April 2017, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ received rave reviews from critics and consumers alike. iGyaan reviewed the two phones as well and barely found a con in either of the phones. The one blemish to otherwise top notch phones was the placement of the fingerprint sensor. Samsung reduced the bezels around the display considerably, and chose design over practicality when it came to repositioning the fingerprint sensor.

    Instead of placing it in the centre of the phone like the LG G6 or the Google Pixel, Samsung placed it right next to the camera making it hard for people to reach the sensor without a little shimmy of the hand. When the screen embedded fingerprint sensor technology was showcased early in 2017, there were rumours that the iPhone X and the Galaxy Note8 will incorporate this technology since both the phones were expected to have minimal bezels.

    Fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S8/S8+

    The report however, does say that even though the fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be placed at the back, the position could be changed.

    It’s not yet clear whether it will continue to sit awkwardly and inconveniently right next to the camera lens.

    It appears that an early report of the Galaxy Note9 being the first Samsung phone with a screen embedded fingerprint sensor will turn out to be true.

  • Dash Charging Is Better Than Wireless Charging – OnePlus

    Dash Charging Is Better Than Wireless Charging – OnePlus

    The upcoming OnePlus 5T appears to be the 2017 flagship phone that OnePlus 5 should have been. A tall display with thin bezels, dual-cameras, great hardware and rumoured competitive pricing. One thing that would be missing from the OnePlus 5T is wireless charging. OnePlus believes that its ‘Dash Charging’ is better than wireless charging hence, it decided to forego including wireless charging.

    Pete Lau, co-founder of OnePlus shared two reasons why the company decided to not include a popular feature in the OnePlus 5T:

    Reason 1: Wired quick charging solutions like ours clearly outshine wireless on quantitative measures. Just plug your device in, and Dash Charge produces 20 watts of power, reliably giving a day’s power in half an hour.

    Reason 2: Dash Charge gives you enough power for the day with just one charging session. All you need is the Dash Charge cable and adaptor to consistently power your device at superior rate. It doesn’t matter whether you’re gaming or streaming video. Dash Charge stays cool and power efficient.

    Wireless charging has been around for a long time now but, it became a mainstream topic of discussion after Apple included it in its latest 2017 iPhones. It is true that wireless charging doesn’t produce enough electrical juice to “fast charge” your smartphone and doesn’t even compare to OnePlus’ dash charge technology.

    However, OnePlus has not dismissed the idea of wireless charging in their phones. Pete Lau says the company will “consider adopting the wireless charging technology when the time is right.”

  • Top Tech Under Rs 1000

    Top Tech Under Rs 1000

    It is that time of the month again where we look at the some of the best tech products that won’t break the bank. From rugged bluetooth speakers to a backpack, this list has it all. Let’s look at the top tech products under Rs 1000 for the month of November:

    Portronics LiteHouse Magnetic LED Lamp

    This lighting solution has a neat trick up its sleeve. Apart from being a convenient magnetic LED lamp, it also has a 4400 mAh power bank. The lamp charges over a micro USB port and has a host of customisable features. You can turn on the SOS mode for a blinking light or even change the colour of the light depending on your preferences.

    Logitech Silent Mouse

    If you are one of those people who hate using the trackpad on their laptop but, also can’t stand the clicking noise of a mouse then this ideal for you. The Logitech Silent Mouse does what is advertised, it is an ergonomic mouse which doesn’t make any noise. It has a 1000 dpi sensor for accuracy and the size is perfect to carry it around with you.

    Max Pi Speaker

    There aren’t many bluetooth speakers in this range, let alone rugged ones. The Max Pi Speaker ticks almost all the boxes and provide a great price to performance ratio. It is a bluetooth speaker which is water resistant and even has NFC. As far as sound quality is concerned, it is equivalent to AmazonBasics bluetooth speaker which is almost double the price of the Max Pi Speaker.

    Novex Backpack

    This gadget backpack looks good, and is ideal for people who like to carry their tech around with them. It has ample space to fit in a 15-inch laptop and little compartments can be used store your other necessities. Thanks to such compartments, the bag remains organised and every little product is visible for easy access.

    Logitech Multidevice Keyboard

    This keyboard can connect up to three different devices simultaneously and even comes with a stand for your phone or tablet. It has a full keyboard layout and tactile keys for a pleasant typing experience.

    Pennibel Powerbank

    If you are on the lookout for a sturdy powerbank that won’t break the bank, then the Pennibel powerbank is ideal for you. It has a 10000 mAh capacity and supports QuickCharge both ways. It will charge up your device quickly as well as charge itself quickly provided the ideal power.

    QuantumZero USB 3.0 Hub

    This USB 3.0 hub is perfect for people who have a lot of gadgets to charge. With USB 3.0, it supports fast charging which is great for a price of less than Rs 900.

    Tizum Earphones

    If you want a pair of earphones which have a good built quality, good sound and don’t like every other boring black or white earphones, then look no further. The Tizum Earphones haver a braided cable, inline microphone and a rose gold colour. The 3.5mm headphone jack is gold plated to produce better sound quality.

    iVoltaa QC 3.0 Car Charger

    This car charger supports QuickCharge 3.0 which means no more slow charging of your phone in emergencies. The car charger looks good and can charge two phones simultaneously.

    Sennheiser HD 180

    One of the most popular pair of headphones in the market, the Sennheiser HD 180 sound amazing for its proce point. It produces good bass and the wire is long enough for you to sit away from the sound source.

     

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