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  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Final Specifications Leaked Before Official Launch On August 23

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Final Specifications Leaked Before Official Launch On August 23

    Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its 8th gen Note device, the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23rd. After the debacle of the Note 7, Samsung is relying heavily on the performance of its new device to keep the Note series up and kicking in the highly competitive smartphone market. A new leak has given us all the detailed specifications of the Galaxy Note 8.

    The Galaxy Note 8 will feature a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED 2960 x1440 px display in an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, much like the Galaxy S8 and S8+. In fact, the 6.3-inch display is barely larger than that on the S8+, but as is with every Note phone, the device will have a more square-ish look. Samsung will also ship the Note 8 in two variants, one with the Exynos 8895 Chipset and the other one with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and will feature 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which will be expandable via a microSD card. The device will run on a 3,300mAh battery with Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0 via a USB Type C port along with wireless charging capabilities.

    On the camera front is where the Note 8 will make headlines with a 12MP dual-camera setup, featuring on a Samsung phone for the first time. The primary, wide-angle camera will have an f/1.7 aperture and dual-pixel autofocus, while the telephoto lens will have an f/2.4 aperture and will enable a 2x optical zoom. The presence of OIS means that the 4K video recording will be stable and low-light images will have less noise. The front-facing selfie snapper will be an 8MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture. The fingerprint sensor will still be placed at the back of the device next to the cameras. It seems that we won’t see a screen embedded fingerprint sensor this year either.

    Here are the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8-

    • Price- EUR 1,000
    • Launch- August 23
    • Display- 6.3-inch Super AMOLED
    • Screen Resolution- 2960 x1440 px, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
    • Dimensions- 162.5mm x 74.6mm, 8.5mm thickness
    • Battery- 3,300mAh with QuickCharge 3.0
    • OS- Android 7.1 Nougat
    • Chipset- Exynos 8895/Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM- 6GB
    • Storage- 64GB
    • Expandability- microSD card
    • Rear Camera- 12MP dual-camera, primary camera with f/1.7 aperture and telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture
      Front Camera- 8MP with f/1.7 aperture
    • Rear Camera Features- Dual-pixel autofocus, 2x optical lossless zoom.
    • Video- 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30fps

    The Galaxy Note 8 will be available in Midnight Black and Maple Gold colours initially, and later ship in Orchid Grey and Deep Sea Blue colour variants as well. 23rd August is just round the corner and all the speculations will come to rest when Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Note 8.

  • Moto G5S And G5S Plus Announced, India Launch Mid August

    Moto G5S And G5S Plus Announced, India Launch Mid August

    Lenovo-owned Motorola has announced the much awaited Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. The Moto G5S is priced at EUR 249 (Rs 18,000 approx.) and the Moto G5S Plus is priced at EUR 299 (Rs 22,600 approx.) and will be available in two colours – Lunar Grey and Fine Gold.

    The Moto G5S

    The smaller of the two siblings, the Moto G5S features a 5.2 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with a fingerprint sensor sitting below it which can also double up as a single navigation button. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.  A 3,000mAh battery powers the Moto G5S and features Moto turbo charge. Motorola claims that with turbo charge, you get “5 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.” The Moto G5S runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with a 1.4 GHz octa-core CPU along with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The phone supports storage expansion up to 128GB via a microSD card. The Moto G5S features a 16MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture with rapid focus technology, a single LED flash and a 5MP wide angle front camera with an LED flash, the main camera captures 1920 x 1080 px video. . There are additional Moto features like Night Display and Quick Reply.

    Moto G5S Lunar Grey

     

    The Moto G5S Plus

    The bigger variant, the Moto G5S plus features a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protecting it. Just like the Moto G5S, this one is also powered by a 3,000 mAh battery with included turbo charge capabilities. The Moto G5S plus differs from the Moto G5S also with the chipset, as the plus variant runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Just like the Moto G5S, the storage can be expanded via a microSD card.

    The next big difference is in the camera department, the Moto G5S Plus features a dual-camera setup at the back. Two 13MP cameras placed horizontally with an f/2.0 aperture and 4K video capture. The dual camera captures Bokeh, and selective focus shots, along with other capabilities of background replacement and exposure management. On the front is a wide angle 8MP camera with a single LED flash and a new panoramic mode. There are additional features such as Night Display and Quick Reply as part of a more meaningful software experience according to Motorola.

     

    Moto G5S Plus Fine Gold

    While the announcement makes the phones official, they will be available later this month, with a launch in India expected mid August. The Moto G5s Plus is expected to launch in India for 17,999 even though the US price is much higher.

  • Everything We Know About The Apple iPhone 8

    Everything We Know About The Apple iPhone 8

    Ever since the original iPhone was launched in 2007, each next-gen Apple iPhone has been highly anticipated. Every year, new leaks and reports emerge to tell us something new about the next iPhone, and with the September launch now less than two months away, here is everything on the upcoming iPhone8/X/Pro –

    Launch Date

    The iPhone 8 is expected to be launched on September 12. Apple has been hosting its iPhone launch events in September since 2012. September 12 also falls on a Tuesday, which is in line with the ongoing tradition.

    Price

    The iPhone has always been placed as a premium smartphone. The iPhone 8 will take that premium to a notch higher, with a report at Forbes claiming that pricing could start at a whopping US $ 1,100 to US $ 1,200, with Apple only offering the iPhone in 128GB and 256GB configurations. Studying the price of each new iPhone also suggests that the new iPhone 8 could easily cross the $1,000 mark and become the most expensive iPhone yet. A new report by Mac4Ever suggests that the iPhone 8 will retail at a starting price of US $999 for the 64GB variant, US $1099 for the 256GB variant and US $1199 for the 512GB variant.

    Display

    The most talked-about feature of the upcoming iPhone 8 is its bezel less display. Ever since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ with the infinity display, rumors have suggested a bezel-less display on the next iPhone. Apple is also said to finally be using OLED panels, and rumors suggest that the iPhone 8 will feature a curved OLED display which will pit it against the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+’s display. 

    FaceID/TouchID – No Home Button?

    An edge-to-edge to display means that just like Samsung, Apple will have to figure out the placement of the beloved TouchID home button. Apple appears to have grown weary of any buttons and instead FaceID is said to be used for the next iPhone 8. Recently, Apple has released the first build of the upcoming HomePod’s firmware which contains code for FaceID, codenamed PearlID due to the presence of infra-red face unlock in the biometric kit. What route Apple takes is yet to be seen but the latest leak all but confirms that FaceID will make its way into the iPhone 8. The leaked firmware of Apple’s HomePod has also revealed that the physical home button will be replaced with a virtual button.

    Camera

    The Apple iPhone 7 Plus was Apple’s foray into dual-camera setups. The horizontally placed dual-camera setup was well-received after a few initial updates fixed the ‘portrait mode.’ Numerous leaks and renders of the iPhone 8 have pointed towards vertically placed dual-cameras. According to Korea Economic Daily, Apple is working on facial recognition technology leveraging the cameras for “biometric” identification. Like Touch ID — but with your face instead of your thumbprint. In addition to that, a leaked patent application spills out the details of a sensor that will tell you if you’re human or not. This is Apple’s effort towards developing a rear-facing 3D laser system that would improve AR depth detection as well autofocus for photography.

    The iPhone 8 will record 3840 x 2160 px 4K videos at 60 FPS with both the rear and front camera, according to the HomePod firmware leaks. The Apple HomePod firmware also suggests that the 4K video from the front and rear cameras will support Apple’s new HVEC file type, which reduces the file size by a significant amount. This makes sense because 4K videos generally have large file sizes and HVEC can reduce the size by almost 50 per cent resulting in better storage management.

    New Colours

    There were reports that Apple will be ditching the ‘Rose Gold’ colour variant for the iPhone 8. An image of three colour variants, Copper Gold, Silver and Black for the iPhone 8 was leaked on Weibo. The Copper Gold clour has never been used by Apple for its iPhone lineup and will be an interesting addition for the consumers. The silver colour indicates that the phone’s minimal bezels will be white in colour. The iPhone 8 is also expected to make an appearance in the colour RED as a limited edition variant.

    Wireless Charging

    The images of the components of the new iPhones first appeared on Weibo. The images show the purported component that will enable wireless charging on all of Apple’s next-generation iPhones. The part will be placed on the back of the iPhone 8, right under the rear glass shell. It has been already reported that the iPhone lineup will have a “glass sandwich” design, which means glass front and back. This news further legitimises the HomePod firmware leak which suggested that wireless charging support will be built into iOS. Having an all glass design allows manufacturers to add wireless charging capabilities even though it’s not as durable as having an all metal design.

    Under The Hood

    The Apple iPhone 8 is expected to run on the Apple A11 Chipset and have 4GB RAM. The iPhone 8 will be shipped in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB onboard storage variants.

    iOS

    Apple at WWDC 2017 announced iOS 11 and the developer preview has already been seeded.  iOS 11 has a newly redesigned control center, improved Siri functionalities and a screen record function among other things like a new file system, camera, and network functionality. Apple also unveiled an array of AR applications which will be compatible with the iPhone 7 Plus and the next iPhone due to the requirement of a dual-camera setup. The leaked firmware has also unearthed a new ‘tap to wake’ feature on the iPhone which will be a welcome addition.

  • Snapdeal – Flipkart Deal Is A No Go , Snapdeal To Focus On Snapdeal 2.0

    Snapdeal – Flipkart Deal Is A No Go , Snapdeal To Focus On Snapdeal 2.0

    Snapdeal looked certain to be Flipkart’s next big acquisition and usher in a duopoly era in the e-commerce sector with Flipkart and Amazon the only two remaining big players. But, on Monday Snapdeal said it was terminating the talks of selling off its stakes to Flipkart, to pursue a new path.

    A Snapdeal spokesperson in a statement said, “As we have been exploring strategic options over the months, we have decided to pursue an independent path and terminate all strategic discussions” interestingly without naming Flipkart. The negotiations between Flipkart and Snapdeal for a possible acquisition were said to be mediated by Snapdeal’s principal investor, SoftBank.

    Flipkart offered to buy out Snapdeal for a revised amount, valued in the range of $900 million to $950 million last month, but the deal has seemingly fallen through as Snapdeal prepares for Snapdeal 2.0. Flipkart’s offer was discussed with Snapdeal’s investors Ratan Tata and Aseem Premji as well. Kunal Bahl, co-founder and CEO of Snapdeal has insisted to focus on the road ahead of rebuilding the company and focussing on the growth of its business.

    We have a compelling direction (Snapdeal 2.0) to create life-changing experiences for millions of buyers and sellers across the country. With the sale of certain non-core assets, we expect to be financially self-sustainable. We look forward to the support of our community, including employees, sellers, buyers and other stakeholders in helping us create a designed-for-India commerce platform.

    Flipkart recently sold Freecharge, which it bought for Rs 2,500 crore to Axis bank for Rs 385 crore. Snapdeal 2.0 is turning out to be a difficult chapter for staff and investors alike. Snapdeal has let go of 600 employees in the last month without any notice and only one month’s severance package.

    Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal elaborated on their new plan, Snapdeal 2.0 and said that it would make possible for anyone to setup an online and focus on providing a wide range of products at a great price. He also stated that they have made progress on this path and are in line to make a profit of Rs 150 crore in the next 12 months.

    Last July, Snapdeal boasted a work-force of 9,000 employees. According to a report, Snapdeal is planning to let go off 1,000 of its 1,200 current employees and carry forward with the Snapdeal 2.0 mission with the remaining people. The decision of not taking the deal put forth by Flipkart seems to have taken industry experts by surprise. But, Kunal Bahl has explained that the deal was too complicated to execute.

    What Snapdeal 2.0 does for the company is to be seen in the coming months, but the resurgence of Flipkart and the domination of Amazon sure pose a stiff competition for Snapdeal in the Indian e-commerce market.

  • Upcoming Smartphone Leaks Roundup – July 2017

    Upcoming Smartphone Leaks Roundup – July 2017

    Smartphone releases are preceded with numerous leaks and reports. A host of smartphones are scheduled to launch in the coming months and iGyaan brings you the top rumours from the world of smartphones for the month of July.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8

    The Galaxy Note 7 was extremely well-received and the Galaxy Note 8 has been hyped up to exceed its predecessor. And edge-to-edge Super AMOLED display will feature for the first time in the Note series along with improved S-Pen functionalities. Key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are-

    • Launch- August 23
    • Price – $1100 (approximately INR 71,000
    • Display- 6.3-inch Super AMOLED
    • Battery- 3,300 mAh battery
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • OS- Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • RAM- 6GB
    • Storage- 64GB/128 GB
    • Camera- 12-megapixel dual camera
    • Improved S-Pen functionalities
    • Iris Scanner and Fingerprint sensor
    Apple iPhone 8

     

    The most-anticipated phone of 2017, the Apple iPhone 8 featuring a reportedly bezel-less display will launch in September just like its predecessors. The Apple iPhone 8 is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. Key specifications of the Apple iPhone 8 are-

    • Launch- September
    • Price- $1,200 (Rs. 77,000 approx.)
    • Display- 5.8-inch OLED display
    • Chipset- A11 chip 3GB
    • OS- iOS 11
    • RAM- 3GB
    • Storage- 32GB/128GB/256GB
    • Camera- Vertically-placed dual camera setup
    • Face recognition for locking/unlocking called ‘FaceID’
    • TouchID- Housed in the lock button

     

    Google Pixel XL 2

    The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will succeed the highly rated Google Pixel and Pixel XL from 2016. Just like last year, the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will launch in or around October. The Google Pixel 2and Pixel XL 2 will be made by LG instead of HTC from last year. Key specifications of the Google Pixel XL 2 are-

    • Expected Launch-October
    • Price- $769 (RS 50,000 approx.)
    • Display- 6-inch AMOLED Quad HD
    • Battery- 3,500 mAh
    • OS- Android O 8.0
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM-  4GB
    • Storage- 64GB or 128GB
    • Fingerprint sensor at the back
    • No headphone jack

     

    Nokia 8

    HMD Global will launch the Nokia 8 on August 16th. and will be the first Android flagship under the Nokia brand. Rumoured specifications of the Nokia 8 are-

    • Launch- August 16
    • Price – $675 (INR 44,000 approximately)
    • Display- 5.3-inch (2560 x 1440) IPS LCD
    • Battery- 3,800 mAh battery
    • OS- Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM- 4GB/6GB
    • Storage- 64GB
    • Camera- 13-megapixel dual camera with Carl Zeiss optics
    • Fingerprint sensor
    Moto X4

     

    Lenovo-owned Motorola’s next device in the ‘X’ series, the Moto X4 was expected to launch with Moto Z2 Force but that was not the case, unfortunately. Key specifications of the Moto X4 are-

    • Launch- Q4 of 2017
    • Price- Rs 26,500
    • Display- 5-inch full HD
    • Battery- 3,800 mAh battery
    • OS- Android 7.1.1
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
    • RAM-3GB/4GB
    • Storage- 32GB (Expandable up to 256GB)
    • Camera- Rear- 12-megapixel dual camera
      Front- 16-megapixel
    • IP68 rating (water and dust resistance)
    • Fingerprint sensor

     

  • Samsung SM-G9298 High-End Flip Smartphone Leaks

    Samsung SM-G9298 High-End Flip Smartphone Leaks

    Samsung seems to have a thing for flip phones, the company is reportedly following up last year’s SM-W2017 with another top-end flip phone in 2017. While everyone seems to be focused on the Galaxy Note 8 new press renders leaked suggest that the, Chinese market-only, flagship flip phone, called SM-G9298 will sport all the high-end specifications you expect from a flagship.

    The phone is expected to sport a 4.2-inch full HD display and a relatively small 2,300 mAh battery. It will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and 6GB of RAM. It will ship with 64GB of onboard storage and a 12-megapixel rear camera with OIS. The images leaked show an old-school clamshell design. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the device along with the camera. The images do not show the secondary display which will be accessible once you flip open the phone. All-round specifications are not yet available for the phone but from whatever we’ve seen so far, it will be a premium smartphone for people who are still in love with flip phones.

    Key specifications of the Samsung SM-G9298 are:

    • Display: 4.2-inch full HD display
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM: 6GB
    • Storage: 64GB
    • Camera: 12-megapixel
    • zFront Camera: 5-megapixel
    • Fingerprint sensor

    Although the device has already received certifications from TENAA and FCC, there is no word on the official launch of the SM-G9298.

  • LG V30 Expected To Launch On August 31st Specifications Leak

    LG V30 Expected To Launch On August 31st Specifications Leak

    LG’s latest offering in the ‘V’ lineup, the LG V30 will be unveiled at the IFA 2017 in Berlin on August 31. LG’s twitter account posted an image telling us to ‘save the date.’

    LG’s ‘V’ series has been known to have superior camera performance with the LG V20 being one of the first few phones to feature a dual-camera setup. The LG V30 is expected to follow the LG G6’s footsteps and feature IP68 water and dust resistance certification and a 6-inch edge-to-edge OLED Quad HD display. According to The Korea Herald, the LG V30 will be the first smartphone by LG to sport an OLED display and next year’s LG G7 will follow suit. The LG V30 will launch with all the flagship specifications like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4GB or 6GB of RAM and wireless charging, which may not be available in all markets, much like the LG G6.

    Rumoured key specifications of the LG V30 :

    • Launch: August 31
    • Price : $700 (Rs 45,000 approx.)
    • Display: 6-inch OLED
    • OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM: 4GB or 6GB
    • Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB
    • Battery: 3,300 mAh battery
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Camera: 13-megapixel dual-camera
    • Wireless charging
    • ESS Quad DAC

    A new leak recently shares an extract of the LG V30 from its user manual which seems to solidify most of the rumours about the LG V30’s design.

    LG is known to experiment with smartphone designs like the modularity of the LG G5 or the secondary screen on the original LG V10. However, the LG V30 is expected to launch with a design more in-line with smartphone designs currently in the market.

    It is unclear as to when will the LG V30 go on sale, but previous LG smartphone trends suggest that it will go on sale in South Korea first and then make its way into other markets. The LG V30 will compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Apple iPhone 8 and the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, all expected to launch in the second half of 2017.

     

  • Nokia 8 New Colour Variant Leaked

    Nokia 8 New Colour Variant Leaked

    HMD Global owned Nokia is gearing up for the launch of the first Nokia-branded Android flagship, the Nokia 8 on August 16. Under the ownership of HMD Global, the company has entered the smartphone game with the release of the Nokia 3 and Nokia 6.

    Now, a new leak by Chinese social site, Baidu has revealed a Gold Copper variant of the Nokia 8. A report from Romania also suggests that Vodafone has listed the Nokia 8 at EUR 517.42 (Rs 38,900 approx.). This price is significantly lower than EUR 589 (Rs 43,400) which was being reported earlier. Key rumoured specifications of the Nokia 8 :

    • Launch: August 16
    • Price: Eur 517
    • Display: 5.3-inch (2560 x 1440) display
    • Battery: 3,800 mAh
    • OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • Camera: 13-megapixel dual-camera with Carl Zeiss optics
    • GPU: Adreno 540
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM: 4GB/6GB
    • Storage: 64GB
    • Fingerprint sensor

    The Nokia 8 will be available in four colour variants- Blue, Steel, Gold/Blue and Gold/Copper. With its launch slated for Aug 16th all speculation will be put to rest when HMD Global officially unveils the Nokia 8.

     

  • The US Navy Used 3D Printing To Develop A Concept Submersible In Under 4 Weeks

    The US Navy Used 3D Printing To Develop A Concept Submersible In Under 4 Weeks

    3D printing has a come long way since its inception. From developing straightforward and simple products to now printing intricate and massive structures, there has been quite a growth in the field of 3D printing.

    Militaries from all over the world have recognised the utility of 3D printing as a cost effective resource for the future. They’ve eyed 3D printing for printing up replacement parts for warplanes, grenade launchers, and even meals for soldiers. The US Navy recently, teamed up with Oak Ridge National to develop a concept submersible which was printed under 4 weeks.

    Using 3D printing to develop weapons sounds futuristic, but, it will be a viable option in a couple of years if everything goes as planned. The 3D printed concept submersible was developed by a team from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and Carderock Division’s Disruptive Technology Laboratory (DTL) and has a name too, Optionally Manned Technology Demonstrator.

    The team began work in August of 2016 and used an industrial 3D printer called Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) to develop six carbon fibre sections, which were then assembled to form the 30-foot vehicle. The US Navy’s largest 3D printed asset was developed in 4 weeks, out of which a week was consumed to design the structure and the rest, for printing and assembly.

    According to the Department of Energy, a typical hull takes anywhere between 5 to 8 months to manufacture and costs around $600,000 to $800,000. This 3D printed vehicle cost 90 per cent of that amount and was manufactured in under 4 weeks. The time taken to manufacture this vehicle means that replacement parts or specially designed equipment can be deployed at a rapid pace.

    It is important to note that this is not a functioning machine by any means and just a concept as of now. The concept, however, is a proof that replacement parts and such heavy equipment can be manufactured using 3D printing. This is definitely a step in the right direction for rapid and cheap manufacture of defence equipment. It’s expected that fleet-capable prototypes of the 3D printed vessels could be deployed by as early as 2019.

  • All May Not Be Well At Andy Rubin’s Essential Smartphone Project

    All May Not Be Well At Andy Rubin’s Essential Smartphone Project

    In the tech industry, running a startup is no easy job. Considering the pace at which the balance shifts and the industry moves forward, it becomes a hellish job at times to keep it all together and work for the common goal of the startup.

    When the father of Android, Andy Rubin announced that the Essential phone will release in May, it felt like an ambitious deadline to set and evidently, the timeline set was not achieved. In fact, only late last month did the phone get certification from FCC (Federal Communications Commission).

    Andy Rubin has since announced that the Essential phone will go sale in August and it is to be seen whether the startup will hold true to its words this time around. It was reported in the beginning of July that Essential had reportedly lost two of its highest ranking officers- VP of Marketing Brian Wallace and Head of Communications Andy Fouché. Both Wallace and Fouché are industry veterans having held senior positions in Samsung and Microsoft respectively. Wallace even worked on Samsung’s famous “Next Big Thing” campaign.

    It is now being reported that Essential has lost its Head of UX Liron Damir to Google Inc. Reports also suggest that Damir has joined Google Inc. as the head of UX for Google Home. Interestingly that is not an upgrade on the position he held at Essential.

    Andy Rubin’s dream project seems to be going through a rough patch after much-discussed launch delays and now losing three of the best talents in a matter of one month. Whatever may be happening at Essential, we hope to get our hands on the Essential phone as soon as possible.

  • Top 10 Xiaomi Products Not Available Globally

    Top 10 Xiaomi Products Not Available Globally

    Xiaomi Inc. has fast become a brand that has more than just smartphones in its arsenal. With a host of home products and accessories available in India, it has built up quite a fanbase here in India. But as with a lot of Xiaomi smartphones, there is a host of other Xiaomi products that aren’t available outside the Chinese market. so, let’s take a look at Top10 Xiaomi products that are only available in China.

    1. Xiaomi Smart Air Quality Monitor PM2.5 Detector

    The rise and rise of pollution in this world has left us all huffing and puffing for fresh air. The Smart Air Quality Monitor is your reality check at every step, telling you the quality of the air you’re breathing at that very moment. It links up with the Xiaomi Air Purifier, and with its small form-factor, it’s a must-have Xiaomi product especially if you live in a metropolitan city with tons of cars emitting harmful toxins right in your face!

    Click here to buy.

    2. Xiaomi Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Music Sport Earbuds

    In an era of wireless earbuds, the Xiaomi Wireless Bluetooth 4.1 Music Sport Earbuds is exactly what you need. They’re portable, comfortable and have an IPX4 rating, which means that you can sweat it out in the gym while listening to your favourite jam and not worry about ruining these earbuds!

    Click here to buy

    3. Xiaomi Selfie Stick Camera Shutter

    Let’s admit it, we all buy the fancy phones nowadays in pursuit of that perfect club selfie with your friends. The pleasure of getting that group selfie with all your friends in it just makes the day a little better, doesn’t it? The Xiaomi Selfie Stick is the perfect companion when it comes to taking those tedious group selfies ensuring all your friends are in the frame!

    Click here to buy

    4. Xiaomi Smart Power Strip

    This is a power strip you would need at your home. It’s the new-age power strip that does more than just charging your appliances. It connects to an app which enables you to timely switch it off to avoid over-charging and electricity consumption. It also lets you measure the electricity it has consumed. Genius, isn’t it?

    Click here to buy

    5. Xiaomi Philips Eyecare Smart Lamp 2

    The strain caused to your eyes while working in a setting where the lighting is either too bright or too dim is something we’ve all experienced. In this era of smart lighting, Xiaomi has come up with a smart lamp in collaboration with Philips and it’s an instant winner. Take good care of your eyes and don’t let this lamp go out of stock!

    Click here to buy

    6. Xiaomi PLAY2 3D VR Headset

    A modern-day smartphone needs to be VR compatible to gain any kind of traction, such is the sudden emergence of Virtual Reality in our lives. The Xiaomi VR headset is a budget offering which has a full set of functionalities and it won’t disappoint!

    Click here to buy

    7. Xiaomi Smart 720P WiFi IP Camera

    This smart wireless camera will help you get some much deserved sound sleep. Install this surveillance camera and get night-vision footage of up to 9 meters away. The rotatable design of the IP camera makes it capable of monitoring wider range in the horizontal and vertical direction.

    Click here to buy

    8. Xiaomi Bluetooth 4.1 Round Music Alarm Clock

    This can be a potential gift during parties because it looks cool and the function is even better! It wakes you up to soothing music and even helps you sleep at night! The smart alarm clock speaker has a simple one-key use so it is super simple to use!

    Click here to buy

    9. Xiaomi Portable Mouse

    This little mouse is your perfect travel companion. If you hate using your laptop’s trackpad and carrying a chunky wired mouse is even more annoying, then Xiaomi Portable Mouse is tailor-made for you. It requires 2 AAA batteries to run and compatibility won’t be an issue.

    Click here to buy

    10. Xiaomi Capsule Espresso Coffee Machine

    Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee in the morning? The next offering by Xiaomi is for all you coffee lovers out there. Brew your favourite cup of coffee right at home with this easy-to-use espresso coffee machine and you’ll never have to stand in those annoying lines at coffee shops!

    Click here to buy the Xiaomi Espresso Coffee Machine

    Tell us what product you’re most excited about and share with us the products that you’ve bought!

  • Tesla Launches The Model 3 In Two Variants Starting US $ 35000

    Tesla Launches The Model 3 In Two Variants Starting US $ 35000

    “Our aim was to make affordable electric cars that everyone could buy. We never wanted to just make expensive cars that no one would buy”, said the CEO of Tesla Inc. Elon Musk at the Model 3 event in Fremont, San Fransisco. Tesla revealed the fruit of its biggest ambition yet, the Tesla Model 3, bringing a top-of-the-line electric car to the masses.

    Elon Musk, in his characteristically resolute tone, said: “In Tesla Model 3, we have managed to build the best car you can buy for $35,000.” The Model 3 has an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, a mileage of 220 miles and will cost $35,000 while the long range version with a mileage of 310 miles will be sold at a price of $44,000. Elon Musk, one of the most famous innovators in the world had said 14 years ago that he would build an electric with top-notch specs at an affordable price, and with Tesla Model 3 he seems to have delivered on that promise.

    For now, there will only be two versions of the Model 3. This is to supposedly keep things simple on the production front. There is a single motor driving the back-two wheels and an all-wheel drive version will follow in the coming months.

    Here are the specifications of the Tesla Model 3-

    Standard Battery 

    • Starting at $35,000
    • Range of 220 miles
    • 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 5.6 seconds
    • Top speed of 130 mph

    Long-range Battery

    • Starting at $44,000
    • Range of 310 miles
    • 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 5.1 seconds
    • Top speed of 140 mph

    Interiors

    • 15” touchscreen display
    • Dual zone climate control system
    • FM/Internet streaming radio
    • Textile seating
    • Front Center console with open storage and two USB ports

    Convenience

    • Onboard maps and navigation
    • Wi-Fi and LTE internet connectivity
    • Keyless entry and remote climate control using the Tesla app
    • Voice activated controls
    • Bluetooth hands-free calling and media streaming
    • 60/40 split folding rear seat to maximize cargo options
    • Backup camera
    • Auto dimming rear-view mirror
    • One-touch power windows throughout
    • Power-adjustable side mirrors
    • 12-volt power outlet

    Safety

    • Full LED exterior lighting
    • Seven cameras, forward radar and twelve ultrasonic sensors enabling active safety technologies including collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking
    • Six front row and two side curtain airbags
    • Three-point safety belts with belt-reminders for driver and four passengers
    • Two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in the second row
    • Electronic stability and traction control
    • Four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic parking brake
    • Child safety locks
    • Anti-theft alarm system
    • Tire pressure monitoring system

    Elon Musk repeatedly mentioned the ‘manufacturing hell they’re in.’ Musk said,

    Floods, fires, tornadoes, ships sink if anything interrupts supply chains, that will interrupt the production. But we have simplified the manufacturing process dramatically. In the same amount of space to build 50,000 cars, we can build 250,000 Model 3s.

    Tesla Model 3 will reportedly be released to the public later this year. How it holds up in the real world is yet to be seen.

  • Six Flipkart Smartphone Deals To Save Some Bank !

    Flipkart is hosting some awesome deals on smartphones. Let’s take a look at some of the deals we feel you can’t miss out on.

    1. Lenovo Vibe K5 Note (4 GB RAM, 32 GB)

    The Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is a snappy, bang-for-the-buck offering by Lenovo and is right now available at INR 10,499 after a flat INR 2,000 discount. Hurry up and pick up Vibe K5 Note for yourself before the deal run out.

    Vivo V5 Plus

    The dual-lens selfie camera phone is selfie lover’s dream come true. The phone has a brushed metal design and a sturdy build. It is available on Flipkart right now for INR 22,990 after a flat INR 3,000 off. Grab it right now and get clicking!

    Moto M

    Motorola is known to produce some quality devices at a budget-friendly price bracket and the Moto M is another offering that has a premium built and a familiar design. The user experience provided by Moto M is stock Android with a few tweaks here and there. Moto M is available at a great price starting from INR 13,999 after a flat INR 2,000, so go and make it your next smartphone!

    Samsung Galaxy On8

    Samsung’s budget-friendly offering, the On8 is powered by the Exynos 7580 processor and houses a 3,300 mAh battery. With a 5.5-inch 1080p display along with an option of expanding storage up to 128 GB makes it a strong contender in the sub-15k category. Grab it now on a sweet deal for INR 12,090 only on Flipkart!

    Moto G5 Plus

    If camera quality is your utmost priority, then look no further than the Moto G5 Plus. Right now, Moto G5 Plus is available for INR 15,999 after a flat discount of INR 1,000. It comes with an outstanding 12-megapixel rear shooter which takes great low-light images considering its price point. With Motorola’s stock Android user experience paired with decent specs, this one is for the long haul and will definitely satisfy the ‘photography buff’ in you!

    Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 64: Flat Rs.3000 Off | Now at Rs.14900

    Another budget-friendly offering from Samsung, this one is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 64 comes with a beautiful 5.5-inch 1080p display and a 3,300 mAh to give you a day’s battery life with ease. Grab it on Flipkart at a flat INR 3000 discount for INR 14,900!

  • Moto X4 Price Leaked Ahead Of Imminent Launch

    Moto X4 Price Leaked Ahead Of Imminent Launch

    Lenovo-owned Motorola’s much-anticipated fourth generation Moto X device will reportedly cost around EUR 350 (approx INR 26,500). Moto X4 was expected to launch with Moto Z2 Force but that was not the case, unfortunately .

    Interestingly, the reported price is in the same region as the previous devices in the X line-up. The price leaked is for the 32 GB storage variant suggesting the Moto X4 may only launch with one storage capacity. The Moto X Style which was launched back in 2015 at a similar price of INR 27,000.

    Moto X devices have been well received in the past and the Moto X4 was widely expected to be launched along with the Moto Z2 Force. There have been leaks aplenty about the Moto X4 just like the rest of the smartphones on the face of this planet. Rumours suggest a 5-inch full HD display. The Moto X4 will also run Android 7.1.1 out of the box and house a respectable 3,800 mAh battery.

    In addition, it is rumoured to be powered by a Snapdragon 630 SoC, and launch in 3GB RAM/32Gb storage and 4GB RAM/32Gb storage variants. The camera is rumoured to be a dual-lens setup, with a 12-megapixel primary and an 8-megapixel secondary camera at the back along with a 16 megapixel selfie shooter at the front of the device. Rumoured to have an IP68 rating makes the Moto X4 an interesting entrant to the sub-30k category where it competes with the mighty Honor 8 Pro. QuickCharge 3.0, NFC and hopefully all the important sensors are expected to make it into the smartphone setup on the Moto X4.

    The sub-30k category once dominated by Oneplus and Xiaomi has opened up since Oneplus 5 was released with a 32,999 price tag for its 6Gb RAM/64GB storage variant and Xiaomi’s last true flagship launch was the Mi5 last year. Moto X4 will compete with Honor 8 Pro’s flagship specs but a heavily skinned EMUI with its stock-ish Android experience and mid-range specs. Do you think the Moto X4 will be able to make a mark in the Indian market?

  • Despite The Note 7 Recall, Samsung Posts Massive $12.5 Billion Profit

    Despite The Note 7 Recall, Samsung Posts Massive $12.5 Billion Profit

    The South Korean electronics giant, Samsung, has posted a record quarterly profit despite being plagued by scandals in the recent past.

    The recall of their 2016 flagship, the Galaxy Note 7, and the prosecution of de facto leader Jay Y. Lee on bribery charges, didn’t stop Samsung from raking in a record US $54.8 billion in quarterly revenue and an operating profit of US $12.5 billion. Revenue figure rose by 20 per cent year-on-year but net-profit rose by a staggering 89 per cent in the last quarter! A lot of the credit has to go the strong sales of their Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices and their component businesses.

    Note- These figures are in KRW

    Back in 2016, Samsung blew us away with their best smart phone till yet, the Galaxy Note 7. Widely regarded as the smartphone to beat, it garnered rave reviews and restored the Note series as a premium smartphone line-up. However, the fame was short-lived as reports of the Galaxy Note 7 batteries failing and catching fire started surfacing and it soon became a worldwide top news. Samsung guaranteed replacements for people who reported this incident in the beginning. But come October 2016, Samsung announced that they’re discontinuing the Galaxy Note 7 and recalling all the devices in the market. A report estimated that the recall of the Galaxy Note 7 cost the company upwards of US $17 billion.

    Early 2017, Samsung’s Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee was arrested on corruption charges. He was accused of bribing an advisor of Hong Kong’s then President Park Geun-hye in exchange for political favours. It was reported that he had paid close Us $36 million to the advisor in order to win government support for a merger between two Samsung subsidiaries. Jay Y. Lee, son of current chairman Kun-Hee Lee is considered to be the heir to the Samsung empire was also prosecuted back in January. However, his arrest was rejected by a court a few days later.

    In 2016, Samsung acquired Harman for a record $8 billion, their most expensive acquisition yet. Samsung then posted that Harman garnered a sales revenue of $1.9 billion with an operating profit of $200 million. However, factoring the cost of acquisition, the profit comes down $5 million and Samsung has said that the acquisition will likely affect Harman’s business for the next few quarters.

    Samsung has, however, warned that the rising price of components has eaten into its profit. Factoring the marketing cost for their soon-to-launch Note 8 will have an effect on the profit. And now that the Galaxy S8 and its bigger sibling the Galaxy S8+ are out of the rosy “post-launch period”, the sales will consequentially decrease.

     

     

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