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  • Google Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL Image Revealed

    Google Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL Image Revealed

    Google’s first Android smartphone – Pixel was launched on 20 October, 2016. Confirming the rumors, Osterloh announced last year that Pixel will pave way for its successors, the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. He said, “There is an annual rhythm in the industry. So, you can count on us to follow it. You can (also) count on a successor this year, even if you don’t hear a date from me now”.

    Google is expected to launch the two Pixel successors later this year – Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Though no release dates have been announced yet, the rumors offer a hint at what Google has in store for us.

    Recent render leaks from one of the case makers show that the upcoming Pixel successors will be getting the best of both the worlds. The renders of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL  show that the devices will reportedly employ polarizing curved edges of the Galaxy Note 8 and top bezel cut-out of the iPhone 8.

    Furthermore, Olixar has made the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cases available for pre-orders with prices starting from $5.99 for the basic FlexiShield range in UK and US.

     

     

    Though the details about the Google’s upcoming smartphones have been hard to come by, here’s all we know about the next Pixel lineup.

    Several reports suggested that only the Pixel 2 XL will be launched with these features, but according to updated renders, Google seems to follow last year’s strategy of making both the phones almost identical with few exceptions. Given the previous rumors of LG manufacturing the smartphones, both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL look similar to the LG G6.

    Evident from the recent case images, both the Pixel 2 and 2 XL are expected to feature curved glass around the flat OLED display with small bezels. Speculations about the Pixel 2 XL sporting a slightly larger OLED display at 6 inches have also been doing the rounds, whereas the Pixel 2 is said to have a 5-inch, 1080p display in a chassis similar to the previous model.

    Reports suggest that the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will have an improved processor and a single-lens, dual-flash rear camera setup. Both the devices will most likely be water resistant and are expected to run on Snapdragon 835 chipset and with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

    A recently updated image suggested that Google may be planning to replace the good ol’ 3.5mm headphone jack with a single USB-C port. But it can’t be said for sure as the case images of the top or bottom of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are still unavailable.

    Other than that, both the smartphones will have the back panel much like the original Pixel – a mix of metal and glass. However, this time the fingerprint sensor might not be covered with the glass.

    The word on the street is that Google may launch the not so“affordable” Pixel successors by the end of this year. Osterloh hinted that the second edition of the highly-priced smartphones may not be ideal for a budget buyer. Therefore, we can expect the Google Pixel 2 to be in the same or slightly higher price bracket than its predecessor.

  • Motorola Opens Its First Offline MotoHub Stores In India

    Motorola Opens Its First Offline MotoHub Stores In India

    Motorola announced the opening of its retail stores “Moto Hub” at the Great India Place Mall, Noida today.  Six MotoHub stores were established across the country – 3 in Delhi and 3 in Mumbai. The offline stores are expected to strengthen Motorola’s offline presence in India and enhance the customer base.

    The MotoHub retail stores will house the entire range of Motorola smartphones ranging from the exclusively available online devices to the ones meant only for offline retail like the Moto E, Moto C, etc. Along with the smartphones, the company will also stock accessories like Moto MODs, on-ear and in-ear headphones, Moto shells, covers etc. The stores aim to offer a hands-on experience of all devices. Motorola plans to open 50 Moto Hubs across the metropolitan cities in India, within the next two years.

    When Motorola’s resurgence began in 2013 with the Moto G and Moto X, they stuck to following an online only sales model in India to cut costs. Now, as ownership has shifted from Google to Lenovo, the company has once again started venturing into the offline retail channel. Here’s a list of first six Moto Hub stores :

    Stores In Delhi Stores In Mumbai
    Great India Place, NOIDA Xperia Mall, Dombivali
    Logix Mall, NOIDA Korum Mall, Thane
    Shipra Mall, Indirapuram Viviana Mall, Thane

    With the recent launch of Motorola smartphones, establishing of the Moto Hub stores can be an important step towards building a strong on-ground presence for the brand. Few of the USPs of the Moto Hub stores will be –

    • Offline Availability Of The Exclusively Available Online Smartphones
    • Same Price As Online Stores
    • Hands-On Experience Of The Smartphones
    • Easy Availability
  • 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.

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Preview Released with Built-In Eye Tracking

    Microsoft Windows 10 Preview Released with Built-In Eye Tracking

    Microsoft announced its Windows 10 tester edition on 2 August 2017. The new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16257 includes support for a beta version of Eye Control aka built-in eye tracking feature and improvements to Edge, Console, input, and Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG). This is the ninth build of the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which is slated to arrive in September.

    The Windows 10 Insider Preview was introduced as a service, setting it aside from its predecessors in terms of built. This could mean that the regular updates would include a little more than just bug fixes, maybe new features. But first here’s a look at the newly added and updated features.

    Eye Control

    The major addition to the Windows 10 preview is the Eye Control technology which would make the Windows 10 much more accessible to people with disabilities. The eye tracking feature will make it easier for people to operate an on-screen mouse or keyboard and convert text-to-speech. The Eye Control feature requires a compatible eye tracker – Tobii Eye Tracker 4C, to access the windows OS.  The Tobii Eye Tracker 4C enables a user to carry out tasks which were previously accomplished via a physical mouse or a keyboard with just their eyes.

    In the preview blog post, Microsoft mentioned that it will be supporting only the US English language keyboard layout but plans on adding more layouts sometime in future.

    Microsoft Edge

    Apart from the eye tracking feature, Microsoft Edge was also updated for a more modern look in the browser frame and other fixes for copying images, closing tabs in full screen mode and tab ordering. According to the company, ” The use of Acrylic material provides depth and transparency to the tab bar and other controls” and button animations are “more responsive”.

    Microsoft also made changes to the address bar. So now, when you click and drag the text it will remain under the cursor, even if the address bar isn’t in focus. Whereas , previously the text would shift as the “http://” appeared, making it difficult to edit the URL.

    WDAG and Input Upgrades

    As for input improvements, the touch keyboard now launches faster from the taskbar and the bugs in dictation and Japanese keyboards have been fixed. WDAG has also received performance upgrades, specific to container launch times. The tool has also received new status strings for providing more detailed information when starting up, plus networking and launching bug fixes.

    Aside to the general improvement and fixes, Microsoft introduced another feature included in Eye Control called “shape writing,” . This feature allows a user to speed up typing by just looking at the first and last letters of a word and “simply glancing at letters in between.” And to make things easier, a “hint of the word predicted will appear on the last key of the word,” but if the prediction is incorrect, it can be swapped with another predicted alternative.

    Shape Writing

    It’s still unclear when the built-in eye tracking will roll out as a fully baked feature. But, it may not be long before we see a fully functioning version of the new Windows 10.

  • Apple Hints At September Launch of The iPhone 8 with US$ 50 Billion in Q4 Earnings

    Apple Hints At September Launch of The iPhone 8 with US$ 50 Billion in Q4 Earnings

    The rumours of delay in launch of the Apple iPhone 8 have been innumerous, but Apple’s Q3 earnings announcement suggested quite the opposite. Tim Cook said that Apple is expected to earn revenue anywhere from US $49 billion to US $52 billion in the next quarter, which ends in September.

    The earnings represented by Apple are high enough to hint that the iPhone 8 may go on sale in September itself, during the fourth financial quarter.

    Further to support the claims of an early iPhone 8 launch is the statement made by Tim Cook, saying that Apple would have “very exciting Fall.” He also said :

    We’ve put everything we know into coming up with the guidance…we really like what we see for the beginning of the back-to-school season.”

    Though nothing can be confirmed, but we certainly hope that the iPhone 8 is one of the reasons for quoting such optimistic earnings prediction. A September release would impact Apple’s Fourth Quarter revenue immensely.

    That said, the earlier reports of manufacturers backing out from contracts with Apple, problems with installing few features like the Touch ID, etc have led the analysts to make a common prediction. They expect that the delays and shortage of supplies may mean that iPhone 8 will see a very limited release in September.

    We have also been receiving constant updates about the next iPhone’s design, features etc. – courtesy the leaked HomePod firmware. But that doesn’t mean the redesigned iPhone is what Apple plans to release this September. There has been some speculations about Apple splitting the iPhone line by releasing theiPhone 7S in September, and the redesigned model – iPhone 8, a few months later.

    These speculations could also mean that the significant earnings predicted by Apple could be from expectations of people upgrading to the rumoured iPhone lineup – iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. Or maybe Apple is banking on massive HomePod sales, either way Apple is definitely prepared for  something “very exciting” this fall.

  • OnePlus 5 May Soon Be Launched In A Swanky Red Variant

    OnePlus 5 May Soon Be Launched In A Swanky Red Variant

    Oneplus has just posted a new image on their social media suggest a brand new colour for their 2017 flagship the Oneplus 5. The OnePlus 5 was launched in June and was embroiled in controversy because of botched benchmark scores and a higher price than expected from OnePlus devices, which left a lot of people questioning OnePlus’ decisions.

    The OnePlus 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Chipset it has 6GB or 8GB of RAM along with 64GB or 128GB  onboard storage. The highlight of the OnePlus 5 was the dual 16MP+20MP camera setup which has features like portrait mode, and background defocus, the design and features of the camera were also said to be copied from the Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

    OnePlus didn’t make any changes on the display on the OnePlus 5 keeping the same 5.5-inch screen with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. OnePlus has also kept the Optic AMOLED display seen on the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3t along with the fingerprint sensor sitting below the screen.

    The OnePlus 5, is presently, available in two colour variants; the Slate Gray and Midnight Black. The Midnight Black colour variant is only available in the 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage variant, and is priced at Rs 37,999. OnePlus has experimented with colors in the past, way back with the OnePlus One the company launched replacement panels, which would change the back of the OnePlus One to a bamboo finish. Last year, with the OnePlus 3T the company launched a Limited Colette edition black phone which was lated sold globally as the limited edition Midnight Black. The Midnight Black colour is the same as the one on the OnePlus 5 top variant.

    Prior to launch the leaks had suggested that OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 5 in a RED, much like the iPhone 7 RED colour, and later images for a blue OnePlus 5 surfaced. These may finally be revealed, or one of them at least. As the posted image shows a black canvas on the OnePlus 5 and the text “5ometing New. Coming Soon” is written in bright Red indicating a red colour variant. We honestly, wouldn’t mind a blue colour version either.

    Despite the controversies, the OnePlus 5 has received good reviews for its snappy performance and is one of the popular flagships of 2017. A new colour variant, possibly blue or red should re-ignite the dwindling conversation for the Oneplus 5. Stay tuned for updates, and an iGyaan Hands-On, when and if a RED colour launches.

  • 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.

  • Details Of The Apple iPhone 8 Confirmed By HomePod’s Firmware

    Details Of The Apple iPhone 8 Confirmed By HomePod’s Firmware

    Apple announced it’s smart speaker – HomePod at the annual WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) at 5 June 2017. The $349 Siri powered speaker is said to rival Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home and will be available for purchase in December.

    After introducing the HomePod at the conference, Apple pushed out a developer update for it’s wireless speaker ahead of its launch.  A bunch of developers examined the firmware bearing the name “AudioAccessory1,1”. The update revealed that the HomePod included the codebase for the next iPhone, along with the secrets about the smart speaker.

    Here’s a roundup of all the secrets found in the HomePod firmware –

    References to an LED matrix 

    According to one of the coders, it’s possible that HomePod will have a dot LED matrix screen that could display shapes, symbols,icons or even text. References to a Siri button on the top of the device were also found. This could mean that the existence of an LED matrix could potentially offer additional information to the user.

     

    References to an Infra-Red Camera and Facial Recognition Feature

    A code snippet was found that refers to iPhone’s infra-red, face recognition-based unlocking capabilities. The code consisted of the lines “BKFaceDetect” which probably refers to Biometric Kit and facial detection tech. .

    References to an infrared camera – “pearlInfraredCapture Stream”, which can be used to detect your face even in the dark have also been seen. Reports of Apple using an infrared camera for 3D face scanning in the iPhone 8 have also been seen earlier this month.

    A tweet from one of the developers pretty much confirmed the facial unlocking feature in the iPhone 8.

     

    References to the iPhone 8 Form Factor

    HomePod firmware also appears to have carried an icon of the iPhone 8. Confirming the all-screen design, a stylized image of the new iPhone was also extracted from the “Payment_glyph_phone-D22.caar” in “PassKitUIFoundation.framework”.

    Later, another developer tweeted a high resolution version of the of the next iPhone’s icon. The form factor revealed a bezel-less, edge to edge display extending around the top speaker and sensors.

     

    The earlier icons of the previous iPhones like iPhone 5s had a home button which doubled as the Touch ID. The placement of the TouchID and the home button in the iPhone 8 is still not disclosed . Apple might just give the fingerprint sensor a miss in the new iPhone.

    References to a 2436×1125 Resolution

    Another snippet of the code was tweeted yesterday containing references to a 5.15-inch screen with the rumoured 2436 x 1125 resolution.

    Assuming the speculations are true, iPhone 8 will have a pixel density around 521 PPI with 3x Retina display which is higher than the existing iPhone lineup.

    Tap to wake feature 

    A tap to wake feature has also been discovered. The developers say that it may be similar to the Lumia 950’s Double-tap to wake the phone feature.

    References to a virtual Home Button

    A developer confirmed that the traditional home button will now be replaced with a virtual home button called the “home indicator”. The coders also shot down the possibility of a Touch ID.

    Apple will not be the first to use facial recognition and edge to edge display. Both the features have already been seen on other Android phones like Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, LG G6 etc. But with the increased pixel density and the 3x Retina display, the iPhone 8 will be at par with the latest high-end Android phones like the Galaxy S8 (2960 x 1440) or the Google Pixel (1080 x 1920), which tend to offer more pixel-dense displays.

    It is still not definitive whether the features extracted from the code will make it into the iPhone 8 or not. But as these are the samples of code released by Apple, it is more likely that the said features will be present in the upcoming smartphone.

  • BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black Launched In India For Rs 39,990

    BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black Launched In India For Rs 39,990

    BlackBerry has launched its 2017 flagship device the Limited Edition BlackBerry KEYone Black in India at a price of Rs. 39990.

    The main feature of BlackBerry KEYone is the back-lit touch enabled physical keyboard which is reminiscent of the old BlackBerry but with new-age functions and capabilities. The KEYone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and 4GB RAM. The BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black has 64GB of internal storage, as opposed to the original Keyone which had only 32GB, the storage can be expanded up to 2TB (when supported) via a microSD card. As opposed to the Keyone manufactured by TCL this model has dual sim capabilities and has been made by by Optiemus Infracom.

    The main camera is a 12 MP sensor with a 1.55 micron pixel size and an F/2.0 aperture,PDAF along with electronic image stabilisation and 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front is an 8MP front facing camera with 1080p video capture and an f/2.2 aperture. The KEYone Limited Edition Black also supports quick 3.0 charging through the USB Type-C port to its inbuilt 3505 mAh Battery.

    The BlackBerry KEYone has a convenience key which can be programmed to launch a specific app that you use the most to make it easily accessible. The KEYone has an anodised black metal frame in the front and a soft textured back to make it a little grippy.

    The BlackBerry KEYone focusses on making typing easy, but the physical keyboard has more functionalities than just typing. Every physical key can be programmed to launch a specific app/action. Since the keyboard is touch enabled, you can scroll through web pages by swiping on the keyboard itself instead reaching the screen which can be cumbersome because of the size of the phone. The fingerprint sensor is housed in the space bar. Some key specifications of the BlackBerry KEYone are-

    What you will find inside the BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black’s box-

    • BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black
    • SIM ejector tool
    • Documentation
    • In-ear type earphones with additional ear tips
    • USB Type C cable
    • Power adapter with Quick Charge 3.0

    The BlackBerry KEYone is priced at Rs 39,990 and will be available on Amazon exclusively. You can pre-order the BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black from today and it will go on sale on 8th August.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black Colour Image Leaked

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black Colour Image Leaked

    Samsung’s flagship device of the year, the Galaxy Note 8 is all set for launch on August 23. Earlier this month, Samsung sent out press invites for the official unveiling of the Galaxy Note 8. The invite carried an image featuring an outline of a device with an Infinity Display, thin bezels on the top and bottom and a stylus.

    The invite just offered a glimpse of the Galaxy Note 8 silhouette, but a recent tweet has revealed the smartphone in its “Midnight Black”color variant.

    The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED curved infinity display with a 4k resolution, the smartphone is expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset.  The Galaxy Note 8 will run Android 7.1 with a massive 6GB RAM and 64GB on board storage.

    The smartphone is said to feature a horizontally placed dual rear camera set up. Each sensor is expected to be a 12MP, while one will provide 3X optical zoom for a close-up shot. The dual cameras will enable brighter low-light shots when used in tandem, along with the other features like background effect (to blur the all but the subject of a shot), perspective view (which tilts the image based on how you rotate your phone) and a depth-of-field effect.

    Samsung seems to be opting for a 3,300mAh battery pack for the Galaxy Note 8 which is slightly smaller in comparison to last year’s Galaxy Note 7 which had a 3500mAh battery. The decision of installing a smaller battery might be a smart one, considering the last years battery failures.

    Given last year’s Note 7 recall, and the damage it did to the brand, Samsung is under pressure to deliver a smartphone that could win back the customer’s trust and re-establish the Galaxy Note name in the Smartphone 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.

     

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