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OnePlus 3T to Launch in India 2nd December

OnePlus will launch the renewed OnePlus 3T in India on 2nd December. The phone features a Snapdragon 821 chipset and 6GB of RAM, with an upgraded 3400 mAh battery and 16 MP front camera.

The Pricing of the OnePlus 3T is presently unknown but it is likely to be more than the Rs. 27,999 price of the OnePlus 3, reaching or crossing the Rs. 30,000 price mark.

The OnePlus 3T retains the 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080p Optic AMOLED display. For cameras the OnePlus 3T has a Sony IMX 298 Sensor at a 16 MP resolution with a 1.12 µm pixel size for the rear. The Front camera is also a 16 MP sensor with a Samsung 3P8SP Sensor and 1.0 µm pixel size.

The OnePlus 3T will be available in two colours the Gunmetal Grey and the Soft Gold, just like the OnePlus 3. Overall the phone has minor improvements over the OnePlus 3 and a lot of existing OnePlus 3 owners may not find them enough to update to the newer handset, with 128 GB storage being the only real push.The OnePlus 3T launches with Android Marshmallow, with no real confirmations of Android 7 rollout, and December being touted as the month when the rollout of the next Oxygen OS will happen.

The OnePlus 3T will also not support Daydream VR according to an official announcement by OnePlus, despite the fact that the hardware is capable of handling Daydream capabilities.

November 25, 2016
HTC 10 evo to Launch in India Tomorrow

HTC is all set to launch the HTC 1o EVO in India tomorrow, the company also sent out invites earlier this week. The new evo is designed much like the HTC 10 but features a IP57 splash and dust resistant body. The HTC 10 evo was sold as the HTC 10 bolt in the US market with Sprint as the network carrier.

The new HTC 10 ev0 will revive the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset but will ship with Android 7 out of the box. The phone has a 3200 mAh battery and will support quick charge 2.0 via a USB Type C port.

The display on the HTC 10 evo is a 5.5 inch 2560 x 1440 px Super LCD 3 display with a Pixel density at 534 ppi (pixel per inch). The evo has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB Storage and can accept upto 2TB microSD cards. The phone also supports flex storage.

The phone has interesting features in built like a selfie panorama and thanks to Android 7 out of the box it also will work flawlessly with multi-window multi-tasking.

With a 16 MP 4k capable camera and an 8 MP front camera the HTC 10 evo completes the optics. But, the real question is, why is HTC bringing such dated specs to a new smartphone. The HTC 10 evo is set to replace the HTC One A9 which was a fantastic mid-high ranger smartphone from the company last year.

November 23, 2016
Xiaomi Mi Mix Nano is a 5.5 Inch, Smaller Bezel Free Mi Mix

The Mi Mix which gathered a lot of attention at the time of launch seems to have a little brother hiding somewhere in China. According to new images that have leaked a new Mi Mix Nano that has a 5.5. inch almost Bezel-free display as opposed to the 6.4 inch display seen on the full size Mi Mix. According to the images, the phone seems to be powered by Snapdragon 821, identical to the Mi Mix, with a 2.53 GHz processor and 4 GB RAM with 64 GB of storage.

The MiUi 8 shown in the images is running on Android 6.0, but may shift to Android 7.0 Nougat by the time this phone actually hits the market, if at all. The Mi Mix Nano will feature a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080p Display in a frame of a 5 inch phone, thanks to the large 91% screen to body ratio.

The Mix Mix Nano will reportedly have a 16 MP camera on the rear along with a bottom placed 5 MP front camera. The Mi Mix nano will feature QC 3.0 a piezoelectric earpiece along with a metal alloy body as opposed to the ceramic found in the full size Mix. The Mi Mix was also recently spotted in a white colour.

November 22, 2016
Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto G4 Phones to Start Receiving Android 7.0 Soon

Moto has confirmed that its latest devices the Moto G4 plus, Moto Z and Moto Z Play will soon start receiving the Android 7 Nougat software update soon. The Moto Z will be the first handset apart from Google’s own pixel to get the ability to support Daydream VR capabilities. While the Moto Z play and G4 phones will skip this feature.

The Moto Z which was launched in October will be getting the update first followed by the Moto Z Play and Moto G 4th Gen, G4 Plus and G4 Play. Moto will also push Android Nougat update to Moto X Style and X Play. The new OS will be pushed via an OTA update and should begin rolling out sometime this week.

With the new update Moto will be able to bring new features of Android 7 to the Moto Z and Z Play including the Multitasking – Multi Window capabilities along with eventually the Google Assistant.

November 22, 2016
Lenovo Zuk Edge Will Launch with Snapdragon 821 and 6 GB RAM

The Lenovo Zuk brand has been popular for making budget phones to take on the likes of OnePlus and Xiaomi. With recent news of Lenovo marketing all their smartphones with the Moto branding, it appears that Zuk will remain to take on the budget giants.

New leaks from a Chinese certification authority, TENaA show that the Zuk Z2151 aka Zuk Edge will have a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) display, while running on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.35GHz alongside optional 4GB or 6GB RAM variants.

The Zuk Edge, despite the name, is not going to have an EDGE display like the Samsung S7 Edge. The phone is expected to run Android 6.0 with ZUI 2.0 but that may change by the time the phone is launched.

Storage wise the phone is expected to offer 32 GB and 64 GB, but seeing how OnePlus recently upped the storage to 128 GB in its OnePlus 3T, it is expected that the Zuk Edge might also offer 128 GB with the 6GB RAM variant.

November 18, 2016
Google To Launch a Toilet Finder For India

Google has partnered with the Indian Government to launch a toilet finder built into Maps in India. India has one of the worst toilet problems in the world. With over 70 % households lacking basic toilet facilities, this tool aims to help people with access to smartphones, which surprisingly is more than those with toilets.

Google and the Ministry of Urban Development in India have made this tool simple enough that a user can search in multiple Indian languages for words like “toilet,” “lavatory,” “swachhata” and “shulabh.”

This is also a crowd sourced platform which will populate the condition and availability of toilets as users use it more and more. It is expected to be rolled out in the coming months, however, no proper timeline exists.

Now if only Google could work on a currency filled ATM finder, India would be a better place.

November 17, 2016
OnePlus Launches The New OnePlus 3T With Snapdragon 821 and 16 MP Front Camera Starting US $439

OnePlus has updated the OnePlus 3, and now called it the OnePlus 3T, with “updated,” being the keyword. The OnePlus 3T comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 with Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.35 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz which is the same processor seen in the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. The company has updated the storage to 128 GB on the OnePlus 3T to align with the rumours.

The OnePlus 3T also has 3,400 mAh of battery along with Dash Charge, and retains the 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080p Optic AMOLED display. For cameras the OnePlus 3T has a Sony IMX 298 Sensor at a 16 MP resolution with a 1.12 µm pixel size for the rear. The Front camera is also a 16 MP sensor with a Samsung 3P8SP Sensor and 1.0 µm pixel size.

The OnePlus 3T will be available in two colours the Gunmetal Grey and the Soft Gold, just like the OnePlus 3.

Overall the phone has minor improvements over the OnePlus 3 and a lot of existing OnePlus 3 owners may not find them enough to update to the newer handset, with 128 GB storage being the only real push.

The OnePlus 3T will go on sale Nov 22nd in select countries. No real information on the launch of the OnePlus 3T in India at the moment, we will keep you updated.

November 16, 2016
OnePlus 3T To Launch Tomorrow, May Have 8GB RAM

There is already a lot of information out on the upcoming OnePlus 3. However, the only confirmed piece of news from OnePlus is that the phone will launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset. The company is claiming that its new smartphone will have “More Precision” and “More Power”.

OnePlus is working on making the phone fully equipped, with a new 16 MP camera, a larger battery and possibly dual rear cameras. The 8GB RAM seems to be a bit of an overkill, as the OnePlus 3 already features 6 GB of RAM. Which is already more than many other flagships in the market.

Oneplus 3t render by iGyaan

New rumours surround the display resolution and technology, the company may upgrade the resolution to a Quad-HD but will resort to a more easily sourced IPS LCD. Other reports claim that the company will stick to AMOLED, even though they are facing supply issues, as also confirmed by Carl Pei (Co-founder OnePlus), calling it the way forward. But, supply restrictions may force the hand of the company and they may need to resort to means which will help it manufacture efficiently.

The OnePlus 3T will keep the design elements of the OnePlus 3 with a solid Unibody Aluminium shell and may feature Gorilla Glass 5 on the front. The phone will also feature a new version of the Oxygen OS built directly on Android 7.0 Nougat.

The OnePlus 3T is also expected to feature a larger storage with 128 and 256 GB storage options as a possibility.

November 14, 2016
OnePlus 3T Coming November 15th

While the OnePlus 3 is already one of the best phones of 2016, there is confirmed news of a OnePlus 3 revision, possibly dubbed the OnePlus 3T to be launched on November 15th. Oneplus has tweeted out claiming that the Qualcomm 821 chipset is coming and the company will give more details on November 15 about the handset.

T-7: The @Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (2.35GHz) is coming your way. Find out more on November 15. pic.twitter.com/fA8mUTYAjd

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 8, 2016

Rumours have however, pointed towards a 5.5-inch Full HD LCD display, a 16-megapixel camera, and Android 7.0 Nougat right out of the box. If the OnePlus 3T is running the Snapdragon 821 chip it will be clocked at 2.35GHz.

There were also reports earlier that OnePlus will drop the Optic AMOLED due to supply issues, however, the company later denied that rumour. The OnePlus 3T may be the company’s first phone with a dual camera setup and 128 GB of storage.

Oneplus 3t render by iGyaan

November 10, 2016
Samsung Will Launch A Galaxy S8 Plus with the Galaxy S8 To Make Up for the Note 7

Samsung will launch two Galaxy S8 models according to new rumours in an attempt to make up for the Note 7. The Galaxy S8 Plus will feature a larger 6.2 inch display which will retain the edge design but will also increase the screen to body ratio of the phones quite a lot to somewhere upwards of 85%. The Galaxy S8 will remain a 5.5 inch phone but will also have an edge design.

Reports of Samsung launching the phones early seem to have been dismissed as the launch refresh cycle boots back to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona end February 2017. South Korea’s Electronic Times reported this month that Samsung will be the sole contract manufacturer of Qualcomm Inc’s high-end Snapdragon 830 chips using 10-nanometre production technology, and these processors will be used in half of Samsung’s next Galaxy S smartphones expected to launch in early 2017.

Rumours are also pointing to a fingerprint sensing display and bezel less design which will put the fingerprint scanner behind the glass instead of in a button. Samsung will also add a dual lens camera in the Galaxy S8 Plus much like the iPhone 7 plus offering zoom capability and a depth effect.

Samsung has also designed a new battery process to ensure battery safety and prevent exploding phones. This tech will fist be used in the Galaxy S8 and S8 plus then to be later moved to other devices in their lineup.

November 10, 2016
Lenovo Will Use the “Moto” Branding On All Future Smartphones

To differentiate its hold on the market, Lenovo will now brand all future smartphones with the Moto branding while the PC/Laptop business will continue with the Lenovo branding. Smartphone sales for the company were US $ 2 billion less Year on Year, which has possibly let to the decision.

However the company has seen a 20 % increase on the quarter and claims that 70% of the revenue still remains from its computing business. the future of existing brands under the Lenovo name like “Phab,” “Zuk,” and “Vivo” etc are presently unknown.

Lenovo recently launched thee Moto M in china with a fingerprint sensor at the back, which could possibly be the first rebranded Lenovo product. Chances are that the Moto M will make its appearance in India in the coming weeks.

Lenovo on the other hand launched the Phab 2 Plus in India yesterday, without any news of the change.

November 9, 2016
Lenovo Phab 2 Plus Launched in India : Unboxing and Hands on
Lenovo has launched the Phab 2 Plus handset in India with a gigantic 6.4 inch display and dual cameras. The Phab 2 plus is already up for sale for a price of Rs. 14999 and can be bought here.

The Phab 2 plus features a solid aluminium alloy unibody construction is available in a champagne gold colour. The phone also features a 4050 mAh battery promising a full day of use. The phone runs on a Mediatek octa-core chipset and has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.

The large phone has a dual camera setup that features a pair of 13 MP cameras that allows for a depth focus feature, allowing you to re-focus the images in post. You also get the ability to plan Augmented reality features on the images and video. The Phab 2 plus comes with Dolby Audio Capture 5.1 that embeds 360° sound in video recordings. Phab 2 Plus also has Dolby Atmos inbuilt.

The Phab 2 Plus comes in a diminishing oversized phone market, which has been replaced by phones which offer a 5.5 inch screen. However, despite the 6.4 inch screen the phone is not difficult to hold and has a small chin and forehead. The display is a IPS capacitive display with wide viewing angles.

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- Lenovo Phab 2 Plus
- Sim Tool
- Documentation
- JBL Earphones
- USB Cable
- Charger
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Unboxing Video

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November 8, 2016
The iPhone of the Future Could Fold According to Apple’s Latest Patent

Apple has just been awarded a patent for anew device which the patent application defines as an iPhone. According to the patent Apple is researching foldable iPhone designs starting from back in 2013. This patent was filed in August and awarded today shows a new design iPhone which will look identical to the current iPhone when folded, but will unfold into a larger display device.

The patent application uses the words “carbon nanotubes” to define the mechanism that will hold the bendy iPhone together.

Conductive carbon nanotube paths can form signal paths that are flexible and resistant to cracking. The carbon nanotube structures may be incorporated into signal cables such as flexible printed circuit cables, rigid printed circuit boards, printed circuits that include rigid portions with flexible tails (sometimes referred to as “rigid flex”), portions of display structures, portions of touch sensors such as capacitive touch sensor arrays for displays or track pads, camera structures, antenna structures, housing structures, internal device structures, electrical components, substrates, brackets, housing walls, other structures, or combinations of these structures.

The application also mentions that the structure may have a hinge or a bendable joint. The iPhone of the patent may never come into play or could simply be the next iPhone of 2017.

Samsung too has been showing off bendable screens for a while and did showcase a bendable screen last year that could potentially become a smartphone of the future. Samsung patents range from various devices to various display and bend technology types and can be seen here.

November 1, 2016
Android 7.0 Nougat For OnePlus One and Android 7.1 to OnePlus Two and OnePlus 3 Soon

The refresh cycles of OnePlus handsets have been poorly placed and the company has usually taken a long while to push Android updates to their devices. However, that may change with the Nougat release.

Benchmarking websites are recording data from the OnePlus One, OnePlus Two and OnePlus 3 with Android 7.0 and 7.1 Nougat installed.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, which is featured on the OnePlus One is considered to be not compatible with the Vulcan API required for Nougat. However, it could simply be a test install without the Vulcan Graphics API, or the company may be working on a final build for its users.

According to Geekbench, the OnePlus One gets a Single core score of 976 and a Multicore score of 2521 while on Android Nougat 7.0

The OnePlus Two on the other hand was found running both Android 7.0 and Android 7.1 scoring 1168 on Single core on Android 7.0 and a score of 715 on Single Core on Android 7.1, while multicore ranges from 2922 on 7.0 to 2694 on 7.1. Meaning that the Android 7.1 build is not very stable and possibly is still being worked on.

OnePlus 3 is showing an impressive score while on Android 7.1 for Single-core reaches 1747 and a score of 4007 for Multi-core.

The push update for the OnePlus Two with Nougat could be bundled with the OTA update said to enable VoLTE on the handset. The company may also enable the support for OnePlus X and OnePlus One, but no official word for that has been given out.

The OnePlus 3 may be phased out for an intermittent handset called the OnePlus 3T which will be designed around a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset and will launch in December.

November 1, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S8 May Feature A Screen Ratio of Over 90%

After the pullback from the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is hard at work making the next flagship which may launch sooner than expected. The Samsung’s Galaxy S8’s claim to fame and revival of the brand may depend on new exciting smartphone features, and to do that Samsung may feature a flexible OLED display with a Screen to body ratio of over 90%.

Samsung Display would roll out a full-screen display whose display area ratio reaches more than 90 % next year -Samsung Display principal engineer Park Wong-sang

Samsung engineers claim that soon they will be able to add sensors in parts of the display making the ratio increase up to 99%.

During his presentation, Park Wong-sang also showed a concept image of a Galaxy S7 Edge with a full screen lacking a home button on the bottom of the screen, saying the edge-to-edge display would allow almost all sensors, such as the fingerprint sensor, to be built under the screen.

Apple is reportedly already working on an all glass design for the next iPhone, which in all possibility could be manufactured by Samsung.

Samsung may also push its launch cycles of its Galaxy S8 smartphone from late February near Mobile World Congress to early January to launch the handset around CES to make up for time lost during the Galaxy Note 7 recall and sales halt.

The Apple iPhone refresh will happen late 2017 in September.

November 1, 2016