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  • Apple iPhone SE 2 Render With Glass Back And Wireless Charging Surfaces

    Apple iPhone SE 2 Render With Glass Back And Wireless Charging Surfaces

    While for a while there have been serious doubts about the existence of the Apple iPhone SE 2. Despite the fact that, a lot of leaks and renders point towards the existence of the iPhone SE 2. We recently learned that the iPhone SE 2 could be launched in May instead of June at WWDC 2018. Now, a new render by prolific leaker/render artist, Venya Geskin has revealed the possible design of the iPhone SE 2.

    In the tweet, Geskin mentions that the iPhone SE 2 will have a glass back and also feature wireless charging. Apart from that, he claims that the iPhone SE 2 is under mass production already which means Apple could soon launch the smartphone. This information corroborates with a previous report that claimed that the iPhone SE 2 will launch in May and also feature wireless charging. This is also inline with reports from our source that claims that iPhone SE 2 is already in production in India. If true, the iPhone SE 2 will be the fourth iPhone ever to feature wireless charging, after the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Also, the iPhone SE 2 will be the most affordable iPhone with wireless charging.

    The one thing this render doesn’t reveal is the presence or absence of the headphone jack. A previous report claimed that the iPhone SE 2 will not have a headphone jack, something that Apple has not provided in an iPhone since the launch of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

    You May Also Like to Read: Apple iPhone SE 2: Everything We Know So Far

    We expect the iPhone SE 2 to be launched in India soon after its global launch, considering the success the iPhone SE has had in India. The Apple iPhone SE 2 could be manufactured in India at the Bengaluru plant, along with the current iPhone SE and the iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone SE 2 for certain markets like India could also feature Dual- SIM capability as there are already reports of the Apple launching iPhones with this capability. The iPhone SE is Expected to Start at US$ 550 for the 64 GB variant. In India the iPhone SE 2 can launch for around Rs. 36,999.

     

  • Apple iPhone SE 2 With Touch ID And No Headphone Jack is Coming In May

    Apple iPhone SE 2 With Touch ID And No Headphone Jack is Coming In May

    Anticipation around the Apple iPhone SE 2 is on a rise now, as more reports claim that it will indeed launch in 2018. A day ago, there were reports of a possible WWDC 2018 launch for the iPhone SE 2 after Apple filed a few iPhone model numbers at EEC. However, a new report has now claimed that the iPhone SE 2 will launch in May and has given us a few details about the upcoming budget iPhone.

    The information in the report is based on some details revealed by a few case makers. At the Global Sources Mobile Electronics trade-show, some iPhone case makers revealed that Apple is planning to announce the iPhone SE 2 sometime in May. This contradicts previous reports about the iPhone SE 2 launching at WWDC 2018.

    You May Also Like to Read: Apple iPhone SE 2: Everything We Know So Far

    iPhone SE

    According to the report, the iPhone SE 2’s build and size will be very similar to the iPhone SE. This means that the iPhone SE 2 would not take design cues from the iPhone X and stick with thick bezels around the display. Subsequently, the iPhone SE 2 will have Touch ID as there will be space for Apple to house a home button on the front of the display. However, there will be a major difference between the iPhone SE and SE 2. The iPhone SE 2 will not have a headphone jack, something that Apple has not provided in an iPhone since the launch of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

    The report also claims that the iPhone SE 2 will have wireless charging. However, it was unclear about the kind of build quality that Apple will go for. Also, the iPhone SE 2 will run on the A10 Fusion chipset, which debuted with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. This is a very powerful chipset and for a budget iPhone SE 2, it will provide great processing power.

    Just like the iPhone SE, we expect the iPhone SE 2 to be manufactured in India as well. This means that the iPhone SE 2 will be the most affordable iPhone launched in India in 2018. Considering the success the iPhone SE has had in India, we expect Apple to launch the iPhone SE 2 in India along with other major markets like the US and China.

  • Apple Won’t Launch An iPad/MacBook Hybrid Says Tim Cook

    Apple Won’t Launch An iPad/MacBook Hybrid Says Tim Cook

    Ever since the iPad Pro was launched, there has been a lot of talk around iPads replacing MacBooks in the future. While this sounds nice, it is hard to imagine that right now, considering the number of applications that work on macOS but not on iOS. Apart from the general OS compatibility issue, the maker of iPads and MacBooks itself isn’t sold on the idea. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., has reiterated that Apple has no intention of creating a hybrid tablet-notebook device anytime soon.

    Six years ago, Tim Cook exclaimed that a MacBook and an iPad hybrid would lead to a lot of trade-offs which adversely impact usability.

    Anything can be forced to converge, but the problem is that the products are about tradeoffs. You begin to make tradeoffs to the point where what you have left at the end of the day doesn’t please anyone. You can converge a toaster and a refrigerator, but you know, those things are probably not going to be pleasing to the user.

    Six years later and Tim Cook is still not convinced. In a recent interview after Apple’s March 27th event, Tim Cook reiterated what he essentially said about six years ago.

    We don’t believe in sort of watering down one for the other. Both [The Mac and iPad] are incredible. One of the reasons that both of them are incredible is because we pushed them to do what they do well. And if you begin to merge the two … you begin to make trade offs and compromises.

    It is worth noting that Microsoft has had a fair amount of success with Surface Book lineup, which is essentially a Windows laptop and tablet hybrid. The Microsoft Surface Book lineup has a touch screen, a full-size keyboard and 180-degree foldable design. However, Apple still believes that the MacBook and iPad should not be converged. Both the MacBooks and iPads have been bestsellers in their domain so far. While MacBooks still don’t dominate the laptop industry, iPads have pretty much taken over the tablet industry. Only a handful Android tablets exist that can compete with an iPad.

    While a hybrid of iPad and MacBook is far from being a reality, it appears that the iPhone SE 2 might be. At the upcoming WWDC 2018 conference, Apple is expected to launch the Apple iPhone SE 2. For more details, click here.

  • Apple iPhone SE 2 Could Be Launched In June At WWDC 2018

    Apple iPhone SE 2 Could Be Launched In June At WWDC 2018

    Apple iPhone SE 2 has been a part of a lot of conjecture over the past few months. The iPhone SE was launched in March 2016 and Apple skipped a generational update in 2017. While there have been plenty of rumours about a possible iPhone SE 2 debuting in 2018, It now looks like the iPhone Se 2 is indeed real and could be launched soon. And For Apple what better than at the World Wide Developer’s Conference 2018 (WWDC 2018) in June.

    The model numbers of a few upcoming iPhones have been spotted on EEC, the Russian portal. The EEC filing satisfies Russia’s requirement for companies to register all products containing encryption and/or cryptographic tools. A total of 11 model numbers have been filed with Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). These model numbers are A1920, A1921, A1984, A2097, A2098, A2099, A2101, A2103, A2104, and A2106. It is worth noting that Apple uses a unique model number for the same iPhone for different regions. And therefore, does not mean that Apple is launching 11 different iPhones.

    iPhone SE 2
    Apple iPhone SE 2 Leaked Images

    For example, the iPhone X carries model numbers A1865, A1901, and A1902, depending on the carrier or which country it is being sold in. However, the timing of the filing of these model numbers is very interesting. EEC usually adds new smartphones to its database about a month before the official launch. This means that a possible June launch of the iPhone SE 2 is on the cards. Historically, WWDC has focused on iOS and app development but, Apple did launch the HomePod at WWDC 2017. This means that Apple will not shy away from announcing a major product at this year’s WWDC as well.

    You May also Like to Read: Apple iPhone SE 2: Everything We Know So Far

    Just like the iPhone SE, we expect the iPhone SE 2 to be manufactured in India as well. This means that the iPhone SE 2 will be the most affordable iPhone launched in India in 2018. Considering the success the iPhone SE has had in India, we expect Apple to launch the iPhone SE 2 in India along with other major markets like the US and China.

  • Apple iPhones In 2018 Will Start At US$ 550 And Include Dual SIM Variants

    Apple iPhones In 2018 Will Start At US$ 550 And Include Dual SIM Variants

    We are mid-way through the iPhone cycle and about 5 months away from the next iteration of Apple iPhones. So far, there have been a lot of conflicting reports about the 2018 iPhone lineup, especially when it comes to what all variants Apple will launch. A second generation iPhone X seems likely, along with an iPhone X Plus. There are also reports of an iPhone X like iPhone with an LCD display. Now, a new note to investors by Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed the pricing details of the upcoming iPhones in 2018.

    2018 Apple iPhone lineup

    Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is a trusted source for iPhones in particular and his new note has revealed a few interesting details. According to Kuo, the 2018 lineup of Apple iPhones will start at a price of US$ 550. This is about a hundred and fifty dollars cheaper than the 2017 iPhone lineup wherein the iPhone 8 retails at a price of US$ 699 for the base model. Kuo believes that the 6.1 inch LCD model of the 2018 iPhone will be launched in September and will start at a price of US$ 550. The single SIM model could retail for anything between US$ 550 and US$ 650, while the dual-SIM model would sell for between US$ 650 and US$ 750.

    In his note, Ming-Chi Kuo explains that the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone could be available in two models, one with a single SIM and another with dual SIM dual standby. If true, this will be the first time ever that Apple will launch an iPhone with a dual SIM setup. He has also said that the 6.5 inch iPhone X Plus model will also have a dual-SIM variant while the 5.8 inch iPhone will only have a single SIM variant. He believes that a dual-SIM model could “help increase market share in China and commercial markets.”

    Kuo has also predicted that Apple could sell between 100 million and 120 million units between Q3 2018 and Q3 2019.

  • Apple iPhone X Accounts For 35% Profit Made By Smartphones in 2017

    Apple iPhone X Accounts For 35% Profit Made By Smartphones in 2017

    2017 was a great year for smartphone enthusiasts. We saw thin bezels and tall displays become a norm and new smartphone designs like the iPhone X with a notch. However, that innovation in smartphones did not translate into desired sales as global mobile profits decreased by 1% year-on-year in Q4 of 2017. For Apple, though, it was not a gloomy year by any means. The Apple iPhone X alone generated 35% of the total mobile industry profit as Apple grew by 1% year-on-year in Q4 of 2017.

    Apple iPhone X
    Galaxy S8

    According to the latest report by Counterpoint Research, Apple remained the most profitable premium smartphone brand, capturing about 86% of the total handset market profits.

    Apple grew 1 percent (YoY) even with the iPhone X being available for only two months in Q4 2017. The iPhone X alone generated 21 percent of total industry revenue and 35 percent of total industry profits during the quarter.

    The share of iPhone X is likely to grow as it advances further into its life-cycle. Additionally, the longer shelf life of all iPhones ensured that Apple still has eight out of top 10 smartphones, including its three-year-old models, generating the most profits compared to current competing smartphones from other OEMs

    Interestingly, the iPhone X generated 5 times more profit than the combined profits of over 600 Android smartphone makers during the fourth quarter of 2017. Thanks to a host of budget smartphones on offer by Chinese OEMs, their cumulative profits crossed US$ 1.3 billion during Q4 2017. Interestingly, the average selling price of their smartphones increased year-on-year.

    These figures tell a curious tale about the iPhone X, which was heavily criticised for its price and design at the time of its launch. However, with time, the design of the iPhone X has set an industry wide trend and the price tag has not stopped it from being the most successful smartphone of 2017. Sales of the iPhone X are expected to increase further when the next generation of iPhones is launched later in 2018. The price of the iPhone X will go down and potential iPhone buyers will go for the iPhone X as the design of 2018 iPhones is expected to be similar to the iPhone X.

  • Apple WatchOS Might Support Third Party Watch Faces In The Future

    Apple WatchOS Might Support Third Party Watch Faces In The Future

    Apple Watch is one of the most successful smartwatches with a market share of 21%. Apple WatchOS has been appreciated for a lot of features like, easy to navigate UI, battery life and design. However, just like iPhones, Apple has a control over the design elements of the smartwatch. This means, only Apple can develop new Watch Faces. This might change soon, as, according to a new leak, the Apple WatchOS might soon support third-party Watch Faces has been hinted in the source code of the WatchOS 4.3.1.

    Apple WatchOS

    The line of code leaked from the latest version of watchOS has a statement ‘This is where the 3rd party face config bundle generation would happen’, which means, Apple could finally enable to developers to create Watch Faces using the WatchOS Kit. However, as of now, the feature has not been enabled on the current version of the watchOS and the company might announce this feature at the Apple World Wide Developer’s Conference 2018.

    Considering the number of developers that watchOS has, Apple Watch could get a whole array of watch faces.

  • Apple Could Launch A Lower-Priced HomePod After Disappointing HomePod Sales

    Apple Could Launch A Lower-Priced HomePod After Disappointing HomePod Sales

    At the Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2017, Apple unveiled its first-ever smart speaker, the Apple HomePod. After a lot of delays, it finally went on sale on the 27th of January. So far, the smart speaker from Apple has been very well-received by critics for its sound quality. However, it appears that quality in performance has not translated into sales for Apple. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at KGI Securities, HomePod shipments “could be far below market expectations” this year.

    In a research note, Kuo has said that the market expects HomePod shipments to arrive at 5-10 million units in the 2018 fiscal year. But, according to their forecast, 2 to 2.5 million units of HomePod will be shipped this fiscal year. The major factors that could have impacted the sales of the smart speaker are its design and pricing.

    The HomePod retails for US$ 349 in the US and Kuo believes this high price could “could undermine demand despite the excellent sound quality.” While the Google Home Max is even pricier at US$ 399, Google also sells the cheaper Google Home Mini and Google Home, which have the same smart qualities albeit a much lower price. This means that Apple might be persuaded into launching an affordable version of its smart speaker, especially since that is what its competitors are doing as well.

    Google Home, Home Mini

    Ming-Chi Kuo has said the lower-cost HomePod might be a quick fix for sales but, not a long-term option. He believes Apple needs to improve Siri, support more languages, and make other improvements to its smart speaker to stay competitive in the market. Kuo has often been right in predicting Apple’s products and recent rumours certainly support his claim for a more affordable HomePod. However, whether these predictions will indeed be proven right is yet to be seen.

    The Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2018 is just around the corner and like in 2017, Apple could unveil this lower-priced HomePod at WWDC.

  • Apple iPhone X Blush Gold Leaked In Live Images

    Apple iPhone X Blush Gold Leaked In Live Images

    Apple recently launched the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (Product) RED for a starting price of US$ 649. Well before the announcement of the new red iPhones, the Apple iPhone X Blush Gold colour variant was leaked by prominent leaker Roland Quandt. Now, it looks like the launch of the iPhone X Blush Gold is imminent as images of the new colour have now surfaced online.

    Every smartphone maker has to share details of a new smartphone in the making with the United States Federal Communications Commission. According to the documents obtained, the gold colour of the iPhone X was filed much before the launch of the iPhone X in September. While many of the documents were available soon after submission, external photos and other sensitive details were subject to a six-month confidentiality clause. That period is now over and the photos of the iPhone X Blush Gold have been released.

    It appears that Apple had planned to launch the iPhone X in three colours, just like the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. However, the company could have run into some manufacturing issues which led the company into canning the gold colour variant. Prior to the iPhone X launch as well, there were many rumours that claimed Apple would launch its marquee iPhone in three colour variants. Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities had said that Apple was experiencing production issues for a iPhone X Blush Gold. He also suggested that the company could launch the iPhone X Blush Gold at a later date to give Apple time to work out the problems.

    iPhone X Blush Gold

    Interestingly, the stainless steel frame on the iPhone X Blush Gold also has a shade of gold. This could be one of the aspects of this colour variant that was causing trouble. It is worth noting that the Blush Gold iPhone 8, which has an aluminium frame was launched in time along with other colour variants.

    Whether Apple will launch the iPhone X in the Blush Gold colour variant is yet to be seen. Roland Quandt had claimed that this colour variant was in production and could be launched soon. However, there has been no news since then about a possible iPhone X being launched in a Blush Gold colour.

  • Apple Begins Trial Run For iPhone 6s Plus Manufacturing In India

    Apple Begins Trial Run For iPhone 6s Plus Manufacturing In India

    One of the most successful Apple iPhones in India, the iPhone 6s Plus might be in line to receive a price drop. Not to compete with other smartphones or due to dwindling sales figures but, because Apple will soon manufacture the iPhone 6s Plus in India. Apple has already begun a trial run at the Bengaluru plant of its contract manufacturer, Wistron. The iPhone 6s Plus will be the second iPhone after the iPhone SE to be manufactured in India, if we exclude the upcoming iPhone SE 2. 

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    Wistron has already set up a new assembly line for iPhone 6s Plus production, and commercial production is expected to start in about two weeks. Just like with the iPhone SE, the iPhone 6s Plus will also see a drop in price as the manufacturing cost decreases. However, that might take some time as Apple is already selling the 6s Plus units in India which were imported initially. Locally produced iPhone 6s Plus can bring down the prices by 5-7%.

    The iPhone 6s Plus 32GB currently retails for Rs 37999. After a 7% price drop, the price of the iPhone 6s Plus 32GB could come down to around Rs 35000. At such a price point, the 6s Plus will have a price similar to the entry-level model of the upcoming OnePlus 6. An industry executive said:

    However, the price correction may not be reflected immediately since Wistron will not be able to fully meet the entire requirement of iPhone 6s Plus in India and imports from China will continue. Eventually, as the local capacity gains scale the prices will get corrected.

    This is a great move by Apple considering the recent price hike of its iPhones in India. The Central Government increased import duties from 10% to 15% on products like circuit boards etc. Apple’s biggest competitor Samsung was insulated from the price hike as its premium smartphones are manufactured in India. Apple has also been working on its local sourcing plants in India. In early-2017, Apple had one sourcing plants. However, the company now has five sourcing plants for things like packaging products, adapters, accessories etc.

  • Apple iPad 6th Gen Available For Pre-Order Starting Rs 28,000 On Flipkart

    Apple iPad 6th Gen Available For Pre-Order Starting Rs 28,000 On Flipkart

    Apple recently launched the all-new 6th Generation Apple iPad in India. The new iPad was announced in a school event at Chigaco and the same is now available for pre-order on Flipkart. These iPads will be available in 32GB and 128GB storage with or without LTE support in Gold, Silver and Space Grey.

    According to the listing, the 32GB Wi-Fi only model is priced at Rs 28,000 and the 128GB Wi-Fi model retails for Rs 38,600. Similarly, the 32GB LTE model will retail for Rs 35,700 and the 128GB LTE model is the priciest of the lot with a price tag of Rs 46,300.

    Flipkart is also offering no-cost EMI for credit card users with additional 5% off for Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card users.

    Apple iPad 2018

    Pre-Order 6th Gen Apple iPad Here

    6th Gen Apple iPad Specs

    The new iPad has a 9.7 inch LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution. The design of the iPad is reminiscent of every other iPad. It has the Home Button/Touch ID housed in the bottom bezel. The tablet will be available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants.

    Powering the iPad is Apple’s own A10 Fusion chipset. This is not the latest chipset from Apple and was first introduced in the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. While Apple’s keynote focused on the iPad’s educational benefits, it also has a few interesting AR features. Froggipedia is an app that lets students dissect a frog using the Apple Pencil.

    While iOS 11 has not had the greatest of starts, it has been well-received on the iPads at least. Just like every new iOS product, the new 9.7 inch iPad will also run the latest iOS 11 version. The tablet will also get software support for many years and won’t be out-of-date anytime soon.

    The new iPad also has an 8MP primary camera with f/2.4 aperture. It records 1080P videos at 30fps and 720P videos at 120fps. The 1.2MP front-facing camera records 720P videos and has an f/2.2 aperture.

    Model 6th Gen Apple iPad
    Price (in Rupees) 28,000 for 32GB Wi-Fi Only

    38,600 for 128GB Wi-Fi Only

    35,700 for 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE

    46,300 for 128GB Wi-Fi + LTE
    Display 9.7 inch

    2048 x 1536 Resolution
    Processor Apple A-10
    Storage 32GB

    128GB
    Camera 8MP iSight Camera
    Add-Ons Support For Apple Pencil
  • Up To Rs 5000 Off On All iPhones At The Amazon iPhone Fest

    Up To Rs 5000 Off On All iPhones At The Amazon iPhone Fest

    Apple iPhones are premium priced smartphones in India. In fact, the iPhone X launched in India for a price of Rs 1,02,000 for the 256GB version back in November. However, there are some days when users can avail heavy discounts on their favourite iPhones and the next few days are exactly that. Amazon’s iPhone Fest will let users get an extra discount using an HDFC credit/debit card. The iPhone SE, whose successor is expected to launch in the coming months is available at an effective price of Rs 16,999!

    Apple iPhone SE
    iPhone SE

    The Apple iPhone SE is now available for just Rs 17,999 and HDFC card users can get this device for Rs 16,999. The iPhone SE has a 4 inch 1136 x 640 px retina HD display with 326 ppi. Under the hood, the device has the A9 Dual-core chipset with 1.84GHz clock speed and 2GB RAM. This is the most compact iPhone that Apple currently sells.

    Apple iPhone 6

    The Apple iPhone 6 with 32GB storage is now available on Amazon for Rs 23,999 and if you are an HDFC card user, then one can get additional Rs 1250 off. The Apple iPhone 6 has a 4.7 inch retina HD display with 1334 x 750 resolution. The device is powered by the Apple A8 Dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. If you are looking for a slightly bigger iPhone than the iPhone SE and not want to spend a fortune, then go with the iPhone 6.

    Apple iPhone X

    If you are in the market for a premium smartphone, then the Apple iPhone X could be a great choice. Though the smartphone’s price was hiked twice, the entry-level model with 64GB is currently available for Rs 79,999. By using HDFC bank cardholders can get the same for just Rs 74,999. The iPhone X has a completely bezel-less design with a display notch on the top.

    Apple iPhone 6s

    The Apple iPhone 6s is the most powerful iPhone with a headphone jack. The smartphone is now available for Rs 33,999 plus Rs 1,500 discount for HDFC customers. This is the first iPhone to feature 3D touch with 2nd Gen Touch ID. Similarly, the iPhone 6s Plus is available for Rs 37,999 with additional Rs 2,000 discount for HDFC card holders.

    Apple iPhone 7

    The Apple iPhone 7 is available for Rs 41,999 and HDFC credit or debit card users can get an additional discount of Rs 2,000. The smartphone has a 4.7 inch retina HD display with 3D touch and a 2nd Gen Touch ID. The iPhone 7 is the first Apple iPhone to ditch 3.5 mm headphone jack to offer a seamless design. Though this device is one and a half year old, in terms of performance it is no slouch.

    Apple iPhone 8

    The Apple iPhone 8 is available for Rs 54,999 and HDFC cardholders can get the same for Rs 51,999. The smartphone has the latest all-glass design from Apple with wireless charging. The device has a 4.7 inch display with support for HDR and 3D touch. The iPhone SE has a single 12MP camera with support for 4K video recording up to 120fps. Similarly, the iPhone 8 Plus is available for Rs 65,999 with additional Rs 3000 off for HDFC card users.

  • Apple Launches iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (Product Red) Starting US$ 699

    Apple Launches iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (Product Red) Starting US$ 699

    Apple has officially launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (Product) RED variants at a starting price of US$ 699. The new iPhones start shipping to countries like the US, Australia, New Zealand etc from the 13th of April. However, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (Product) RED won’t hit the Indian shores until May. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (Product) RED will be available in both 64GB and 256GB storage variants and will start retailing at a price of Rs 67940.

    Apple’s Vice President of Product Marketing Greg Joswiak said:

    This special edition (PRODUCT) RED iPhone features a stunning red and black color combination and also offers customers the opportunity to make an impact in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS. We are proud to support (RED) with this bold new iPhone and hope customers think it is as special as we do.

    Apart from the exciting new colour, the new iPhones do not add any new functionalities. However, one thing that differs from last year’s iPhone 7 (Product) RED variants is the front of the iPhones. This time around, the thick bezels are black in colour, while the 2017 (Product) RED iPhones had white coloured bezels. Many iPhone users wanted black bezels and Apple has rectified that with the 2018 (Product) RED iPhones.

    The new colour variant launch is a part of Apple’s partnership with (RED), an advocacy group dedicated to combating HIV/AIDS in Africa. It was founded in 2006 by Bono, frontman of the iconic band, U2 and ONE Campaign activist Bobby Shriver. In fact, Apple has launched a number of special RED iPads, iPods, cases and for the first time, in 2017, launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in the special edition colour.

    Apart from the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus colour, Apple has also launched a new Folio case for the iPhone X. The new iPhone X (Product) RED Folio case will retail for Rs 7900 and will be available from Apple Authorised Resellers.

    Buy the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 (Product) RED here.

  • Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X Vs Moto Z2 Force: Camera Shootout!

    Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X Vs Moto Z2 Force: Camera Shootout!

    Huawei recently launched its 2018 flagship Android smartphone, the Huawei P20 Pro. Apart from its design which is inspired by the iPhone X, the most exciting feature of the device is its camera capabilities. The P20 Pro is the first-ever smartphone to have a triple-camera setup on the back. Its global price is EUR 899 (Rs 71000 approx.) but, it is expected to have a lower price tag in India.

    Over the years, camera performance of a smartphone has taken precedence over other features. A crappy camera can be the downfall of an otherwise great smartphone. The Essential Ph-1 is a great example of that. Similarly, a great camera can uplift a smartphone with other visible flaws. The 2016 Google Pixel smartphones did not have a great design, add-on features like wireless charging or water resistance. However, they had the best camera on the market which overshadowed much of their flaws.

    So, we took the top flagship smartphones on the market right now and put their cameras through the paces. The smartphones in question here are the Huawei P20 Pro, the Galaxy S9+, Apple iPhone X and the Moto Z2 Force.

    Camera Samples

    Huawei P20 Pro

    Apple iPhone X

    Samsung Galaxy S9+

    Moto Z2 Force

    Specifications
    Huawei P20 Pro Samsung Galaxy S9+ Apple iPhone X Moto Z2 Force
    EUR 899 64GB: Rs 65900
    256GB: Rs 72900    		 64GB: Rs 82999
    256GB: Rs 97999    		 Rs 34998
    6.1 inch
    OLED    		 6.2 inch
    Super AMOLED    		 5.8 inch
    Super Retina OLED    		 5.5 inch
    P-OLED
    2244 x 1080 px
    18.5:9 Aspect Ratio
    1:1,000,000 Contrast Ratio    		 2960 x 1440 px
    18.5:9 Aspect Ratio
    529 ppi    		 2436 x 1125 px
    19.5:9 Aspect Ratio
    458 ppi    		 2560 x 1440 px
    16:9 Aspect Ratio
    534 ppi
    4000mAH
    SuperCharge    		 3500 mAh
    QuickCharge 4.0    		 2716 mAh
    Fast Charging    		 2,730 mAh
    TurboCharge
    HiSilicon Kirin 970 Exynos 9810 A11 Bionic with a neural engine Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    6GB 6GB 3GB 4GB
    128GB
    Expandable Up to 256GB    		 64GB/256GB 64GB/256GB
    Non-Expandable    		 64GB
    Expandable Up to 256GB
    40MP RGB
    f/1.8
    8MP Telephoto Lens
    f/2.4
    20MP Monochrome Lens
    f/1.6    		 12MP Wide-Angle f/1.5
    12MP Telephoto f/2.4    		 12MP Wide-angle: f/1.8
    12MP Telephoto: f/2.4    		 12MP RGB
    12MP Monochrome
    f/2.0
    4K @ 30fps
    720P @ 960fps    		 4K @ 60fps
    720P @ 960fps    		 4K @ 60fps
    1080P @ 240fps    		 4K @ 30fps
    1080P @ 120fps
    24MP
    f/2.0
    3D Portrait Lighting    		 8MP
    f/1.7
    Auto HDR    		 7MP
    f/2.2
    Portrait Lighting    		 5MP
    f/2.2
    Dual-tone LED flash
    Fingerprint Sensor
    Face Unlock    		 Fingerprint Sensor
    IP68 Certification
    Wireless Charging
    Intelligent Scanner    		 Face ID
    Wireless charging    		 Fingerprint Sensor
    Moto Mods

  • Apple iPhone 8 (Product) RED To Launch Today

    Apple iPhone 8 (Product) RED To Launch Today

    In March 2017, Apple launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (Product) RED. The new colour variants kicked off another smartphone trend of OEMs launching special edition red variants of their popular devices. It now looks like that Apple will continue its Product RED series with the launch of the iPhone 8 (Product) RED.

    According to a report by MacRumors, it has viewed a memo from Virgin Mobile, which says that Apple will announce the new iPhones on the 9th of April. While the memo confirms the new variants will be available for preorders, it doesn’t specify whether the iPhone X (Product) RED will be included or not.

    The new colour variant launch is a part of Apple’s partnership with (RED), an advocacy group dedicated to combating HIV/AIDS in Africa. It was founded in 2006 by Bono, frontman of the iconic band, U2 and ONE Campaign activist Bobby Shriver. Over the years, Apple has launched a number of special RED iPads, iPods, cases and for the first time, in 2017, launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in the special edition colour.

    Just like 2017, the difference between a regular iPhone 8/8 Plus and iPhone 8 (Product) RED will just be the colour. The specifications will remain the same.

    There won’t be any launch event as Apple has not publicised or sent invites to an event yet. Similarly to last year, Apple will send out a press release to announce the new colour variant. It also appears that AirPower will be a part of the announcement. AirPower was announced along with the iPhone X launch and is a wireless charger for the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Interestingly, all the mentioned devices can be charged simultaneously using the AirPower.

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